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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-09
T"enty-Third Annual Report
OF The
Litchleld Mutual Fire Insurance
Litchfeld, July 7, ls56.

Litchfed, July z, ls56
by cash reed for pr ms Policies this ear s62I3 50
10 cash paid iur lusses and expenses 24IS %
increase o cash capital during the year, 2,765 "a
" hole am / OF cash reco Tor pr ms, Ss6,022 50
Interest received loans, 2O.5 OG--3SOy7 6S
w llule amt paid tor losses and eX s. 26, u25 "a
{ ash hand, l2O72 3l-3S 0g7 66
Amount ct premiums cha rged on the books
which maybe collected II required, 2659l 4S
Add cash On hand. la,0I2 ~
Making Capital Stock of Co. at this time, s3s,66s rs
Amount ct property now insured. S2,3o2, OH
There is not 1t this time any claims agains, the Co.
all paid 70 this date.
1he Directors OF this Company are confident that the
plan oI Insurance adopted by them will meet with q
Insurance. II
Tins Company insure only in this Safe, and lake ny
RISKS on Mlis Goods Stores Shops ETC. o' IN exposed<
village or cry property, hut culhne their business
entirely Ia farm property and soated buildings aud ter
conen'soi which than $4,000 will be lnsured
risk.
Thus Company will adjust all claims with prompiness
and hberahty. and If at any time difference should
arise Between the parties, all such difference will
he adjusted by indifferent persons the County, each
party selecting one aud IN case they do boi agree,
third person shall be chosen. and the award ui ALL "
any two Of them. shah be ina and conclusive.
reward Of 500 will be paid by this Company 10
any one who will give snch 'ntorma ion as will convict
any person at setting fire to any building insured By
his COMPANY
Officers OF the Company.
C. BEcKwtTu, President; Gao. C. WoopRupr.
Treasurer; JASON WmnNG, Secretary; SuELpos
OSBORN, OF iiatw'non, General Agent.
Di'eelors.-J G. Bcekwih. jason Whiting, Seth
T. Beers, a. ~ Lewis, Sheldon Osborn, Abiiah Catin.
Charles Adams, Robbins Baell, Stephen 1rowbr,dee.
Local AgeHis,-Leman w. Cutler, waertowa d
3 ,, Ernsmade, Washington; Henry $: Sanford, New
T har"n F hals Fssr, Jr Kent Rehara smith.
iord' ""shen; VIM. NJ Burial, Canaan; Donald J.
Warner Salisbury; $. d. Northway and John DewelL
Wadhams. Tnmington; Lewis smith, MarwiSton John
e. Amber Bethlem; John Aherneihy and George B.
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NALL and Winter Dress Goods. in great variety,
" are now opening at the Granite Store in VOL
cottyille, consisting Of
Plain Merinoes,
Plaid Merinoes,
PopIins.
Jessie Plaids
Alpsccas and Bombaxines.
Rliin and figured wool DcIaines
Cashmere and Muslin,
Plain and figured French Flannels,
Gobargs and Debeges, &C.
ShAwlS.
Stella.
s. Bay State,
Broche. Cashmere. &C.,
Also, Gents Slauls;
A very large stock of Cloths,
Cassimeres and vestings fur Gents and
Boys wear, Blankets, Sc House keeping
Soods ot nd kinds, Carpets and 0il-cloths.
iseady made Clothing. aud Clothing made
% brs, Book and Shpcs, Hats and
cas, Crockery aud Hardware, Gro
81 -cesies, Provisions &c
WUODlNG s LEWIS.
1 Ssicoltvills Oct. LIST, lssc
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Your Attention

Ms respectfully called to the various kinds of Like
u nesses taken by the Undersigned Degserreotypes,
Ambrotypes and Photographs, which for clearness,
softness of tone, and truthfuliness likeness are
second to none.
The Dagueueotype, which has stood the test for
seventeen years, is too well known to needcomment
Ambrotypes positive picture taken directly on
glass-make very fine likeness and are becoming
very popular. photographs are first taken glass
then reproduced on paper, these surpass the finest
steel engraving Persons wishing TO procure like
ncsscs of themselves friends DO better than
to call ut and not defer Charges moderate and
satisfaction guaranteed
J. /. JUDD
2n,s4hs &e
IItcnned, June I'd 1866
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=, YYanIklin,s Only Son.

van. .ba came Of Fsanklin has been SO promi-
nertiv ie1e Che public Of late, In connection with
the celebration at Bs.o = IN may nO' % Ws,s
ahsmt Shom We think little Is known by the public
- Isrve. Unlike his father, whose chief claim to
Generation is Tor tho Invaluable services he rendered
his country in her greatest need the son was from
frst to last devoted loyaist. Before the Reyolu-
tionarS war; he leld several civil and military of
Aces d imp0ffancc. At the commencement Of the
va. dc heid the Office Of Governor of New Jersey,
which appdintment he received in 1868.
When the difficulties between the mother country
and the colonies were coming to crisis, he threw
his sole influence In favor OF loyalty and endeavor-
ed 10 prevent the Legislative assembly of New jersey
from sanc0ning the proceedings of the General Con-
gress at Philadelphia These efforts, however, did
but little 10 stay tho tide Of popular sentiment in IA
vor of resistance to tyranny, and soon involved him
In difficulty. He was deposed from Office by the
wings to gire place to VIM. Livingston, and sent a
prisoner 70 Connecticut, where he remained about
two years In East Windsor in the house of Captain
EbenezeF Grant, where the theological Semina-
~ now stands. In 1778 he was exchanged and
soon after went TO England. There he spent the re-
m Under of his life, receiving pension from The Brit
ish government for the losses he had sustained by
his fidelity. He died in 1873, al the age of 49,
As might be expected, his opposition to the
c,use Of liberty 80 dear to the heart of his father
p oduced an estrangement between them For years
they had no intercourse When, in 1884, the son
wrote to his father. in reply Dr. Franklin says:
Nothing has ever hurt me 50 much. and affected
me with such keen sensations as to find myself de
serted in my old age by my only son and not only
deserted, but to find him taking up arms against me
in q cause wherein my good fame & fortune were all
at stake In his will, also he ailudes to the part
his son had acted. After making him some beouests
he adds The part he acted against me in the late
war. which is Of public notericfv. will account for
my leaving him no more of an estate he endeavored
to deprive me Of The Patriotism of the father
Glands forth all the brighter when contrasted with
the desertion OF his Nec6mu,ort Herald
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.Soeietas de tamseis maadisaf orendis.
The Furnishing Store,
No. Jog CHATHAM STREET, CORNER OF PEARL STREET

NEW YORK,
II ment of the latest importations and best manu-
features oil Gentlemen's furnishing Goods equal in
material make, texture, durability and style TO any
Stock offered in this ceuntryand at prices which
cannot fail to secure the attention of close cash
buyers. Consisting of
SHIRTS-With linen bosoms, collars and wrist
bands, of the best and finest qualities, and and
choice styles
CALICO SHIRTS-The latest and most attractive
patterns
UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS-Of Wool, Meri-
no, Cashmere Silk and Cotton, of desirable and du-
rable qualites-and the Teviot Wool Undergarments,
SO highly approved by Physicians. Also, the Shaker
Shirts and drawers.
CRAVATS-Superior quality and beautiful styles,
and full assortment of Stocks Collars, Neckties,
Gloves, Scarfs, and Maffers of the richest kinds
SUSPENDERS-An almost endless variety, inclu-
ding the finest and most durable.
POCKET HANDkERCHlEFS-Si and Cotton
plain and printed-an unrivalled assortment.
| HALF HOSE-Wool and cotton, of the best tex
ture. selected expressly for retail trade.
MORNING ROBES and GoWNS-Elegant Pat
terms, excellent material, and of the best make.
This Stock comprises all grades, from the lowest
to the richest, that be produced-and having
exceeded by any other establishment in the United
States buyers therefore, will consult their interest
by examining the goods which sold at the Lowest
possible cash prices.
! IS Goods promptly delivered at all the Railroad
Depots, Steamboats,, &C., and in any part of the city
without charge.
aco Shirts made to order by experienced hands. il
superior style at short notice, warranted to fit. NJ
Machine work done in this establishment. 1y2t
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r.. MCTI.iHnan
Watcllnlake and Jewel
Ar tho NId Glad
At the Old Stand.

In AS just received from New York fresh Tot of
n q Very desrathesaools, Jewelry. &c, consisting
of gold and silver specacles gold Breastpins finger
and ear Rings, Keys shirt studs vest and guard
Chains, Wedding Rings-a very pure article
full assortment of near-sighted and convex spec
tace glasses-which makes the best assortment ever
offered in this place and will be sold at the lowest
prices Best sterling silver made expressly for
retail. Watch repairing done in the most skillful
manner; no apprentices employed at watches in this
establishment Coffin plates hand and engraving
done at short notice mending done as usual. A
share of public patronage is respectfully solicited
Iitchfed, March, 1856
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BurTsR FROM TREE, in Africa. on the banks ri
the Niger lisa tree called the Shea from which excel
lent bnter il obtained The tree resembles onr oak
and the fruit somewhat resembles the Spanish olive.
The kernel of the fruit Is dried in the sun and then
boiled and the butter thus obtained Ia whittier,
finer and ola richer flavor than that which Is otiin
I'd from the cow. besides keeping sweet whole wear
without salt, The growth and preparation of this
article Is Of the leading objects of African indus.
try, and constitutes the main article Of their com.
mefcc and industry.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-09

A VERY remarkable inhabitant of the city of Edin-
burgh lately shuffeed off this mortal coil almost
her 10Sth birthday Such was Mrs. Elizabeth Gray
or AZ she was better known among her numerous
friends. Mrs. Betty Gray, who died on April last.
Mrs Gray was born at Eewholm, in the county Of
Lanark, in May 1748 and thus died few weeks of
completing the l0sth year of her age She was. at
thecens u 165lsthc most aged inhabtant of Ed
iubnrgh, and probably died the most aged inhabiant
of Scotland Her father the late Mr Gray, of New
holm, died in 1775, so that he survived by his
daughter the extraordinary period of one hundred
and ono years Mr. Gray left widow and large
family. who have been remarkable for longevity
Mrs Elizabeth Gray was one of three sisters all of
whom lived to great age and, what Is more re-
markabe, brother of the same family died in 1923.
Ian interval of 1913 years having clapsed between
the death OF the brother and sister. A correspond
ent of the Athenaeum wrote lately to that Journal.
that nearly seventy years ago he used to visit the H.
dy lately deceased and was taught the catechism by
her. She lived with of her sisters in house in
the old town, where he remembers the Dutch tiles
mt the fire place with pictures, such as Doddridge
describes rs having formed the theme of Scriptura
lessons from his mother brother of the lady was
at that time Town Clerk Of Edinburgh
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Z --E-AH UxrURHssaEp Horsa--Whcu Mr. Thomas
&Eheridnn son of the hate celebrated Richard Bns-
Ter sheridan. candidate for the representation Of
saearnish borough he t,ld his father Il he snrceea
ed be should placaa label his forehead with these
the best offer. Right Tom," said the farhst
hst don't forget 10 altaahs word aegsnyssasi IS
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-09

The New York correspondent Of the Boston Tran
script savs that the electric light recently pa
tented by the American inventor In England. and
Welding the most intense and beautiful illumination
vet attained hy science. viii he used hoard the
Adriatic. Those who have Investigated this impor-
tant discovery assert that under favorable crcum-
stances tho electric light be seen distance Of
forty miles, and there is no doubt Il win contribute
vastly to the safety of stcamships the Atlantic by
thcp over OF its signal fire.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-09
Let Us Reason Tsgesher.
HOLLOwAX'S PILLS.
WHY ARE WE SICK?

1T has been he lot of the human race to be WEIGHED
Il down BY disease aud suffering. HOLLOW Avs
FILLS are specially adapted to the relief al the EAk
the NERVoUs.tbr DELICATE, and the NFfRm, oil al cnes
ages, sexes. and constitutions. Professor Hoinwas
personally superniends the manufacture " HE med
cInes 10 the United States and offers them to q free
and enlightened people, the hest remedy the world
ever saw for the removal OF disease.
These pills purify the Blood.
These famous Pills are expressly combined IN ops-
rate on the stomach the liver, The Kidneys the unes
the skin, and The bowels, correcting any
IN their functions purifying the blood the very fountaiR
Of lite, aud thus curing disease in All lite forms.
Dyspepsia ana Liver Complaint.
Nearly halt the human rare have taken these PiHs
1t hasbeen proved all OF the werld that nothing
has been found equal to them in cases of disorders n
the liver dyspepsia, nd stomach conf lains ~
They soon give healthy tone TO these orsans. however
much deraRged, and when all other have failed
General Debility, Iii-Beaith.
Many OF the mcst despotic Government have opened
their Custom Houses 10 the Introduction of these Ps
that they may become the medicine 81 the mssses--
Lea rned Colleges admit that this is rhe beti remedy
ever known for persons Of delicate health or where
the has been impaired. It's inviaonating pop,
critics never failto afford relief.
Female cosnplsintss
Ne female young or old, should he without this cee-
DRAFTED medicine. Il and regulates the monthly
courses ut all periods, acting Al many cases like Q
charm. Ii is aso the best nd safest medicine that
be given toChidren af aliases, and fr any complaints
consequently no laa1iy should be wiihoni IL.
Hot,ouay.s Pills gre the sesf ren,edy karoa in he porn
for The fatfowibg diseases.
Asthma. Inflammation. Female Complain,S
3oare &c COMPLAINTS, Venere al AIRS. Headac hes.
Coughs, Worms all de. indigestion.
Coda Diarthoea, Stone and Gravel.
Chest Diseases Dropsy. Secondary S,np'a
cas,;veness Debttv Jnwasd %enknees.
Dyspepsia, Feveranda gue. Liver Sompisms
Influenza, Piles Lownessoi spirts.
s.so,I =, ,ha uannfactories Of Professor fioowsy.
80 Maiden Lane. New York. and ~ ssirano Londcns
by all respectable Druggists and Dealers " Medicine
Throughout the Untea is,ee, and the civilized world
nj ,ves n. rs cent? 62s cents. and 81 each.
Or There 10 considerable saving " mA"G NJ
n. B. Directors for the gpidance Of pa,isnu ineseY
disorder are affixed 10 each box.
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Geese Feathers.

FsSHE subscribers have made arrangements to keep
III constant supply of trst-rate article of GEEsE
FGATHERs, selected and packed with great care by
ourselves in packages of from 70 TO so lbs.and viii
furnish at all times any quantity from 20 to 1000 lbs
and at as low prices can be purchased of equal
quality in the state. S. y L. HURLBUT
Winchester, 1866.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-09

N NHE Waterbury Marble Mandatory is removed
IL from Scoville St, to few rods south of the
Railroad Depot where be found the best stock OF
Marble in the State Monuments, Gravestoncs and
every article in my line Of Marble, Granite Free
furnished at short notice, and at cheaper rates
than ever was before offered in this Vicinity.
S. WARREN.
Waterbury July 18th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-09

Cows MIXED nv MACHINERY "A Gentleman In this
State has invented novel apparatus for milking
cows. which Is intended as an assistance to dairy
maids. The milking rs done by means OF n crank
attached to a shaft , on which four elastic arms
Of steel the ends OF which furnished with rollers
On each side of the ring in which the rollers
there Il an elastic pocket into which the teat is
placed Tho back Of this pocket is stiff that where
the rollers revove. they will come in contact with
the front part Of the pocket and press 1t with the
tcat against the back part The teat Tins pressed
Il relieved OF Its milk, which flows downthro the
pocket and through hollow tube of the instrument
into tube, and thence into the milk pail.
We suggest az an improvement to the invention
tho attachment Of u music box, to he operated by
the main shaft in such way to discourse sweet
melody during the delivery Of the milk. Few ami
mails arc insenshlc to the charms Of music. and
insects said to lend willing Under its fas
cinating influence the old COW may be expected te
stand perfectly STILL while the flies forgetting to bite
will buzz around with Joy.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-10-09

The Directors of the Female Medical College Of
Boston, have issued their seventh annual report
From 1t we learn That the institution Is in flourish
ing condition there being at present forty eight Ia
dies in attendance who qualifying themselves for
medical practice. Eight members have graduated
within the last two years. Those ladies who wish Ia
study medicine, or who contemplate entering tina
medical profession. win find that they will enjoy
this institution many advantages to be obtained in
no other
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A Voice from Waterbury.

"A Voice from WaferbJlTy
Great Reduction in the Prices of all Articles
necessary for the support of Life !!
DARrRAM & ALLEN would respectfully an
ID nounce to the residents of Litchfeld and Vi
entity that they have reduced the price of all articles
of Flour, Feed Groceries, Provisions &c. from ten to
twelve per cent. and that they prepared to
sell all the necessaries of life much cheaper than any
other concern in the county. Their assortment is
large and varied and people visiting Waterbury will
find it an object to call.
BARTRAM s ALLEN.
Waterbury January, 1856.
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New Goods fer Spring.

nNE of the best selected assortments Of Groceries,
- Provisions and ,eatahes of all kinds that have
ever been in Ltchheld. purchased in the
different markets last week by the subscriber Such
for coed living will please call Mt the Store in
West Street and examine his stock OF necessarics
and Injuries. CHARLES MCNEIL
Litchfeld, April lst, 1856.
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Henry w. Adams & Co.'S

the best place to buy Sugar. Molasses, Teas,
j Coifees. Spices SC. &C.
20 bbls refined. palverizea, graduated and crust
Sugars hlds. PORT Rico Sugars also hhds choice
Port Rico Molasses. the best we have ever offered
price so cents per gallon.
HENRY w. ADAMS s. co.
Litchfeld May DIST, 1856.
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- -----~.sss1aS FAFMaRs.--A'low me to snv Ia
yvalR warmers. especially. let us be studors and
inquistive well rs laborous let us be simple and
frugal In our habits, avoid useless expenditures:
leave fine clothes and fast horses and showy dwell.
inCs to those who really need such things to recon-
mend them. Let us even remember that for health
and substantial wealth, for opportunities for
scifimprovcmsnt. for long life and real independence
farming Ia the best business In the world
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Ean STOCK

!" ATS, Caps, Furs, Robes, Gloves, and everything
j else in m, line, for the Fall trade, are now
being received New Goods are added each week,
and my assortment will compare with that Of any
Store in the State. Give me g call and judge for
yourselves
ii. Summer Goods are offered at cost. Look cut
for bargains! -. .
Iitchfeld, August 10th, 1856.
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The sound OF your hammer, says Franklin. at 1--WE
= ID the morning. or nine ut night, heard by youI
I creditor. makes him easy elk months longer bu,
II he you at the gaming table hears your voice
Of the tavern. when you should be at work. he send
10f his money next day.
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-.N .S ~
EE LEAcaED GOoDS.-A complete assort-
ment comprising every width and quality, for
sale by A. G. BRADFORD
%olcottville, Aprn 9Th, 1856.
6DOPLINS Berages Berage DeIaines. Muslin De
= LANES, Alapaccas, Prints, and all kinds of
Dress Goods for sale by A. G. BRADFORD
Molcottsille, April 8th, 1856
yN7HITE GooDsan Draoery. Mus,;ns of al, d.
w scriptions, Laces, black Lace Wells. Swiss and
Cambria Edgings, Insertings, Under-Sleeves, Chem
isettes, &C., for sale very cheap by
A. G. BRADFORD.
woleottvflle, April Sth 1856
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THAT man, meaning the Rev. John Wesley
saida Right Rev. Bishop to George the Third "shou,d
be silcnced. yonr majesty True. my lord true. F"
reinined the King :. We II make bishop of him. and
he Il never preach agan''
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We soon grow tired of the medicine we take our
selves, hut spsnehow It don't seem to he the cesc
with the medicine we give 10 others 1t would NJ.
most appear as II there was Unborn desire in the
heart Of every man to physic another. -PaseA
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have just returned from MARKED with well selected
! stock of NEW GooDs, consisting of few very
pretty style Spring DeIaincs Caieoes of entirely new
designs and patterns, heavy hxown sheetings and
shiT6ngs, bleached shirtings and linens with good
assortment of house keeping Goods, which ofer at
low prices for cash or exchange.
4. G.. BRADFORD, Holcosrak.
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ADvIcs GRAns---Don't blunt yonr razor to open
another mans oysters. Keep your wit as a buckler
% defend YOURSELF and not sword to wound 9TH
era Persons who wash at home should take care To
keep the kitchen door shut Panek
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M ANTED.-Hides, Bark and Calf Skins wanted
w at the Tannery, South Farms, by
3. HUNTINGTON.
May 9th, 1856.
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- In Russia. when oossack Is at all extravarant
they say" he's eating his candle at both ends
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r tARPET8 AND oILrcLoTHs-5OO wards
three-ply and ingram Carpets. 800 yards cotton
and rag do, 200 yards Oil-cloths, 200 yards lace
window Drapery, 200 yards muslin window Drapery,
this day received by
HENRY W. ADAMS s CO.
Eischfcid, June 18th, 1856.
ekR BARRELS Flour just received from 81 to
s~0 - per barrel. by
HENRY W. ADAMS & co.
Ltch6eld, June nth, 1856
ELoUR from New Wheat, of the choicest quality,
Il Just received by
H. W. ADAMS &Co. g
Litehheld, Sept 9Th, 1856 ua0
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MI UsTANG EMINENT Lyons Kathar;on, Es-
4fI Sences. and general assortment of Hair OIL
Perfumery &c. may be found at No. West Street
Litchfeld, July It'll, 1856.