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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-07-31
Notice Extraordinary.

A MOTHER great Revolution :; lhloodless as vet ] SA revolution that the great armies ot Europe never thought of-a revolution not such as clothes the ground in crimson, lays waste large tracts of country; but revolution in the Boot and Shoe trhlcthat sort of revolution which makes the heart glad and all the and daughters Of A. B. and C. leap for joy How 1t he, says one is it possible says another, that the ingenuity of an can invent many patterns of dress for the foot alone. But it is and the undersigned have spared p,ns to rcht the ''Qld Brick in tue neatcst manner and filled it up to tho walls with that which will fit the foot, please the eye, and draw light on the purse To number the kinds and quality would be like mbcriug the sands of the Suffice it to say it is necessary to call and examine for yourselves before you can determine what you would like. Ii theras any who think they should like any particu lar kind of boot or shoe; for their benefit we will name few of the more common kinds. And firstly ladies Gaiters, Congress, side and front lace with and without tips and foxings Glove French English and plain Slips. from 50 cents to $l 50. Thick and thin sole Buskins of superior quality with any quantity of Kossuth and Jenny Lind Ties Gents thick and calf Boots-do. Shoes. do French calf Congress Boots. together with all other kinds of Caters, kossu;h, Oxford and other fashionable Ties for gents. \ full supply of infants youths misses and boys Boots, Shoes and Caters Ladies and gents Rub5crs. Shoes. Boots, Sandals and Cos s,mcrs. Oak and Hcmlock Sole Leather, moro Inings, Bindings, Nails, Pegs, Wax. Thread Awls and Hafts, shoe Brushes Paste and varnish Blackng Sc The whole to conclude with great rush at the ''Gli Brick" where the one price aud ready pay system has done so we'll We respectfully invite all to give call, assuring them that everything shall be sold at the lowest per cent possible a, No , West Main Street, Ltchtied, Conn.
 MEAFOY X MUNSON
 First door West of Court-Ho,se
 May 1st, 1856.
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Improved shing!e Machine.

EDUBblC attention is invited to an improvement k in making Shingles by means of a machine patented by Jonathan Bonnet. By the arrangement of the knives this machine preserves almost entire the grain of the timber, which is great consdcra- tion in the wear of Shingles jointing them and producing near third more from given quantity of timber than can he got hy any other process now used and every shinge is pcrfcct-wthout liability to clip shorter or mar them in any way by checks or It has also the advantage of greater dispatch two shingles produced by each descending motion of the gate to which the knives arc attached and cut ting from three to four thousand per hour. M.nu- ftcturcd and sold by EBEI $. PETERS Kent Iitcll- field County, Conn,
 kF;" Also is manufactured machine for cutting Lath. and warranted to cut one hundred per minute sound as if sawed. The machines may be foun,, two miles west of the depot
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10 all of our customers and friends, we would
 A once more remind them that we are daily re- ceiring from New York very desirable Goods. Hay ing received such liberal patronage from our GUS toners the past year. have returned to make very extensive additions to stock. comprising all the kinds of goods usually kept at this Store To the ladies in particular, would say that assort- mcnt of fancy Silks. Nous DeLaines, and all the other kinds Dress Goods found in the market is very large We would, also, call their attention to an Auction lot of Embroidery, some number of hundred dollars worth, just purchased and we are selling them at one half their cost to manufacture many other Auction Goods, such as Manchester M D: Lanes at one shilling per yard The inducements which We shall offer to friends, this spring are many. Our facilities for getting our goods enables os to sell them at less price than other merchants there is no disputing this fact One of our firm resides in New York, and he makes it his particular business to make sure of all bargains especially in the Dry Goods line, which are offered
 With many thanks to all who have 90 literally patronized our establishment the past year, would here say that it is intention to keep up the repu- taton of the stand as it regards variety of goods cheapncss of prices and our manner of conducting business. N E. A. BERRY
 Wolcottvilie, April 15th, 1856.
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N E w G co DS
 AT THE GRANT TE STORE.

yH, HE subscribers would inform the public that they have commenced filling up with New Goods for the Spring Trade; having commenced our purchases early shalf continue to fepieHish our Stock often and shall always intend to keep com plete asortment of all the leading styles of Goods they appear in the market. Among the goods just received be found beautiful assortment of the latest styles De faines, also, endless variety of Calico Prints Gnghams, &c., &c. Black Silks of the best manufacture. Bleached and brown sheetings, fine birds eye linens, Irish linens, damark table inens napkins diapers. huckabucks, towelings, &c. French counerpanes, and general assortment of all kinds Housekeeping Goods.
 Gocds for Gents and Boys wear sch as Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Satinets, Tweeds. Jeans, &c.
 Also, Carpets, Oil-eloths, Druggets, &c., Hats and caps, hardware and crockery: also large stock of Groceries. All of the above goods and many others which we have not time space to enumerate. can be found at this store the most reasonable terms for cash or exchange.
 WOODING x LEWIS Granite Store.
 Wolcottyille March 3d, 1856.
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Litchlleid Hat Emporium.
May lst,, 1856.

NEE citizens of Ltchfeld county are invited to U call on the subscriber, who keeps constantly on hand large assortment of HATS and CAps of every variety and fashion. The subscriber having made complete arrangements with the best and most fashionable houses in New York city for supply of Hats and Caps, is prepared 10 furnish all who may give him call with articles in his line that cannot fail to suit, and at prices cheap as they can be bought in any place in the United States He has on hand Silk and Fur Hats of Genin's and Knox s manufacture; also, large assortment of Fancy Hats and Caps of every description He devotes his whole attention to this particular line of business and hereby tenders his public acknowledgements to his patrons tor their generous support and humbly asks for . continuance of the same Store in West Street, two doors west of the Court House
 HIRAM JACKSON.
 Litchfeld, March, 1856
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P1anO Forte9.

11t&L1CtOM CG nIU>S tVN1lO T OIGCEs For Sale by A. & J. Dayton. Wolcottville, Ct "HERE may be found a fine assortment of w Piano Fortes, from to 1-3, 6 3-4, ' and IA octaves manufactured of the bea materials and pronounced by the most distinguished Artists to be unsurpassed in strength and purity of Tone Willbe sold on the most reasonable terms and warranted to stand in any climate.
 At the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, New York, 1853, Prize Medal was awarded to Haseton Brothers for the superior quality of their Piano Fortes which were tested in regard to Touch Tone, Equality of Tone, and Durability of Tune In all these points, the Pianos of Hazleton Brothers wereplaced in the highest grade and Medal awarded them by the following distinguished Artists William Norris, Chairman of Jury on Musical Instruments, Julien, R. s. Willis, Emelius Girac, Max Maretzek, T. Eisfeldt, Dwight W. H. Fry, z Meignen, Jury on Musical Instruments, George F. Brstow Secretary of Jury on Musical Instruments.
 Also, Lighte Newton and Bradbury's Piano Fortes which received the first premium at the Worlds Fair and the Fair of the American Institute at New York; 1855 Also, Piano Fortes selected from other Boston and New York manufacturers, to order; the above arc warranted to all who purchase.
 Melodeons as usual, with l, ,, and sett of Reeds.
 A. X j. DAYTON.
 Wofcottville May 18th, 1S56
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Great Slaughter in Kansas!
 AND ALSO IN THE DRY-GooDs LINE, AT H. w. Adams % Co.'S Mercantile Emporium.

DRY-GOODS, HARDWARE, CROCkERY. BOOTS AND SHOES, CARPETS PAPER HANGINGS,
 GROCERIES, WOODEN WARE, &c., &c. FNNIIE subscribers respectfully invite the attention R of the inhabitants of Litchfeld and vicinity to their large and attractive stock of NEW Goops pur chased in New York and Boston during the past week. Among which may be found splendid assortment of DryGoods, consisting of striped and plaid SILKS aso black Silks of the very best manu tacture. Berage DeLaincs, Chals, Muslns. plaid Tissue Beragcs, Brilliants, Prints Ginghams, Jacon ctts Book Swiss Barred and Striped Muslins dotted Muslin window Drapery toilet Quilts, Irish Linen Table-Covcrs, Napkins, Cambric, Linen and Silk Handkerchiefs patcntSkrts, Collars Gloves Hosiery lace Mitts, lace Ves, Belts, Parasols, double and single Brocha and Stella Shawls, wool Table-Sprcads bleached and unblcachei Sheetngs Dcnims, Tickings Carpet-Warp, French. German and American Cloths Cassimeres and Vestngs of every description, both plain and fancy. Also silk neck Handkerchefs fancy Ties, Shirt Bosons, Shirts and Collars &c &c The above goods will be sold at mere trife above cost, and at prices to suit customers.
 EAn Further particulars next week.
 Very Respectfully,
 HENRY ". ADAMS & co. Litchfell, May 2lst, ls5G.
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OLD BrMBLEBEE was the cognolnen of Mr.
 c. of Newburyport. He gained the title from the fact of his catching bumblebee one day as he was shingling his barn, and in attempt- ing to destroy the insect with his hatchet, cut of the ends of his thumb and forefinger, letting the insect go unharmed. Other mishaps hap pened to the same old codger in the same barn. In one of his distractions he shingled over his spare hatchet !; and cutting small aperture in the building to let little daylight in, this man actually set in wooden pane as being cconom- ical and not likely to be broken Uncle c. in one of his obliv;ous freaks, nailed his left arm so firmly betwixt two bodrds of fence he was putting up that he had to call help to get cx- tricated from his self imprisonment. He once put button on the gate instead of the post But the rarest freak of all was when he ran through the streets with his hands about three feet asunder, held before him, begging the passers by not to disturb him as he had got the measure of doorway with him.
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Ret Us NcMs0M IOgesher.
zEoLLowAY's FILLS.
 WHY ARE VIE NICKi

has been he lot of the human race t9 l'e weighed \ down by disease and suffering. BOLLOWAY'S PllLS are specall, adapted 10 the relief of inc FAX, the NERvous.bc DELICATE. and the lNFRa o all chimes ages, sexes. and constitutions. Professor Holloway personally snperntends the manufacture fl his n,ed. cnes m the United States. uhd offers Ihem a free and enlightened people, as the best remedy the world ever saw for the removal of disease.
 These Pills purify the blood.
 These famous Pills are expressly combined to opo- the stomach, the liver. ihe kidneys the lnnrs the skin and the bowels, correcting any dera in their functions purifying the blood, the very fountain oi life, and thus curing disease in all its forms
 Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.
 Nearly half the human race have taken these Pills It asbeen proved all parts oi the world that nothing has been found equal them in cases Of dsorders of he liver, spepsia and suna oh com:ain's generally They give healthy tone 10 hese organs, however much deTanged and when al other means have failed.
 General Debility, Iii-HeaIth.
 Many Of the most despo'ic Goverpments have opensd ther Custom Houses to the introduction of these PiIr, that they may become the medicine of the masses-- Learned Colleges admit that this is Inc beet remedy ever known for persoUs Of delicate health. of where the system has heen impaired. it's invigorang prop. critics never fail to afford relief.
 Female Complaints.
 No female. young or old should be without this cele. orated medicine. h and regulates the monthly courses at all periods, acting m many cases like charm. i. also ihe hest and safest medicine ihai can be given oChdren of all ages, and for cumpaibt; consequently no family should be without it. Holloways Pills are Me best remedy knwon in as uovid
 for the Joltowirg disfases
 Asthma, InAammaiion. Female complaiuts, Bowel Complaints, Venereal Airs. Headaches, Coughs, Worms all k ds Indigestion Colds, Diarrboea, Stone and Gravel, Chest Diseases, Dropsv, Secondary Ssmps, Cosveness, Debility. Inward Weakness, Dvspepsia, FeverandA que. Liver Complainis, lniuenza, Piles, LDwuess of en;s,s. ssSold at the Manufact tories of Profrssor ollovs, 80 Maiden Lane New York, and 2t4 Strand, Lond.,o' by all respectable Druggists and Dealrrs in Mcd;c thronebout he United States, and the civilized worJ Tn bnxes. at p cents. 624 cents, and ei each. V There is aconsiderabs saving by iskir the NJ Directors for the guidance of patients in every
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-07-31

SocaL CoyFoRr --" Good breeding" says Some one whose name is not, but might well have been appended to the definition -"i is the art of showing men by external sign, the inter- nal regard we have for them. It arises from good sense, improved by convessing with good company" It is not uncommon for men and women to suppose, when you speak of "wcll bred people," that you mean class, or that it necessarily implies fortune and fashion. There never was a sillier mistake The best bred man we ever knew was brought up in ship yard, and commenced his fortune with broad axe. His manners were what you usually hear called the manners of court, and indeed he treated every man with delicacy and gentle ness from which any courier might take n lesson He had regard for cveybody's comfort and belief that man, hard handed or soft, was something made in the image of God, was the ruling principle of his conduct. Good breed ing is the first element of social comfort. - "Vulgarity is sin" and vulgarity the vulgar;ty Cf court or hovel, is the same thing it is au essential meanness aud basenes of character, betraying itself in want of consideration for the feelings and happiness of others. But one of the greatest arts in good breeding is Knowing how to let people alone It is just that part of it which makes social comfort .--- Allow people to be happy their own way, and ealf the time they imagine they have derived their happiness, from their hosts or hostess skill in entertaining them, which is true, but not in the same sense they take it. Insist upo, providing amusement for everybody yoar way, and you can freeze hundred people into iccles in an hour.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-07-31
ixht-watch with a Dead Infant.

Moorest thou thy bark so soon, little voyager !? Through those infant eyes, with prophets vision. sawest thou life's great battlefield, swar,ning with fierce combatants !? Fell upon thv timid ear the far-of din of it's angry strife Dropped thy head wearily on the bosom of the Siuless, fearfal of earthiy taiat? Fluttered thy wings impatiently 'gainst the bars of thy prison-honse, sweet bird of Paradise?-
 God speed thy flight No unerring sports. man shall have power to rufle thy spread pil,- ions or maim thy soaring wing. No sheltering nest had earth for thee, where the chill wind of sorrow might not blow No garden of Eden, where the serpent lay not coiled be- meath the flowers No Tree of Life" whose branches might have sheltered thee for aye.
 Warm fall the sunlight on thy grassy pillow, sweet human blossom Softly fall the night dews on the blue-eyed violet above thee! Side by side with thee are hearts that have long since ceased hoping or aching. There lies the betrothed maiden in her unappropriated love Illness the bride, with her head pillowed on golden tresses, whose rare beauty. even the Great Spoiler seemed 10th to touch childhood, but yesterday warm and rosy on its mothers breast the loving wife and mother, in life's sweet prime the gray-haired pastor, gone to his reward the youth of crisped locks and brow unfarrowed by care the heart broken widow, and fearful orphan, all await with foIel- ed hand closed eyes, and silent lips alike with thee, the resurrection morn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-07-31
R. MorEinQan, Matchmaker and Jewclcr,
 A. &h. N15 cs&.,,l

EE AS just received from New York fresh lot of "A k very desirable Goods Jewelry, &c., consisting of gold and silver spectaces gold Breastpis finger and Rings, Keys, shirt studs, vest and guard Chains, Wedding Engs-a very pure article.
 full assortment of near-sightcd and convex spec tace glasses-which makes the best assortment ever offered in this place, an,l will be sold at the lowest prices Best sterling silver made expressly for retail. Watch repairing done in the most skful 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
 Litchficld March 1S56
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New Establishment. WATCHES AND JEwEfRY,

~ RE1NHART has established himself at the O. Bookstore Beckwiths building, South Street, where he will be happy to meet all who wish to examine full assortment of fine Jewery, Silver and Plated Spoons and Baskets, Card Receivers, Gold, Pearl and Leather PortMonies and Card Cases Segar OJses, Ivory Tablets, Gold and Silver Pencils and Pens Pen and Pocket Knives. Also greater variety of Fancy Goods than has been exhibited in this ylage-all of which can be sold at much less than usual prices
 fI3> Watches. Clocks, and Jewelry repaired without charging full value of the article.
 c. REINHART. Litchfield March o5, 1856.
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WANTED.

\ SH Lumber of the first quality wanted in ex- 1A change for any amount of new or second hand Carriages. We can and shall sell Carriages better made and at less prices than any establishment in the State. You need not wait for to peddle them for we can't get time for that. and the expenses of a man and team must come from the buyer-so please call at my establishment and make your own selec- tions from number Of styles. Also for sale, three good Horses. and one twelve horse Steam Engine of the best kind
 fN- One painter and one body maker wanted i'm mcdiateiy.
 WI. RODGERS Ltchfield. June 4th 1S56
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D~ An extensive and wealthy lumberman iu neighboring county is the father of a hard case of . boy. Being desirous of reforming him, he offered, as an inducement, to give the proceeds of the lumber from two thousand hemlock logs, provided he would go to school and behave himself for one year. Young hope ui remained silent for some time after listening 70 the proposition Finally in reply to his tatner's interrogation :ts What do you say, my
 son r he said. "Call t pine logs, dad, and I'll
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FOR SALE.
ENHE following valuable and productive Re

VNNHE following valuable and productive Real Es -A tate in the village of Litchtield, viz The MANSION HOUSE and appurtenances, formerly kept by the undersigned and now occupied by Wm. H. Cross,nan an Hotel, and subject to lease to him for two and an half years which be bought in, and possession given by the first of May next if desired
 The PnEIrs' HoUsE called, formerly an Hotel now occupied by Rufus Smith as Boarding House. This property situated in the center of the Coun- ty-Seat is too well known to require particular de- scrption It is sufficient to say that there is in the County more to be desired by an Hotel Board ing House Keeper
 The property will be sold low, together in parts to suit purchasers-and cthird of the purchase money may remain on mortgage.
 If the property is not sold by the first of April next it will be leased
 SYLVESTER SPENCER. Litchicld, (Conn.) January 7th 1S56
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SLASDER.-Against islander there is no de- fence. Hell cannot boast so foul 6eud. nor man depiore so foul foe. It stabs with a smile. It is pestience walking in darkness spreading contagion far and wide, which the most wary traveller cannot avoid It is the heart-searching dagger,of the assassin It is the poisoned arrow whose wound is incurable. It is as fatal as the sting of the most deadly asp murder is it's employment, innocence its prey, and ruin its sport.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-07-31
Dry Goods, Groceries, Sc.

FUyHE subscribers would return their thanks for II the very liberal patronage with which theft Store has been favored in the past-and they hope by constant attention to the wants of the trading public and by system of fair and honorable dealing to retain their share of the trade Our stock of new Goods is lrge which we selling at small profits Our Grocery department is full and complete, and we feel confident of our ability to satisfy all who purchase of us that they receive their moneys . worth. Call and decide for yourselves before pur- chasing elsewhere. -
 S. D. NORTHwAY ( co. South Norfolk, March, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-07-31
Tw.nty-Third Annual Report
 or THE Litchleld Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

LHchftid, Jaty 2, lSo6. By cash reed for pr ms Policies ,hs ear s5,el3 8 To cash paid for lusses and expenses 244S 4g Increase o cash cap,tat during the year, 2,i65 B4 W hole am. o cash recd for pr ms, S36,022 50 Ss,ss' a 'fssssa :"' and ss S' Amount of premiums charged on the books AGd %Hs. sash ay sn h"nS Ss d''e'ed fa"e'' ss Amount ot property ndw insured. S2,3S2.Oli There is not this time any claims against the Co. all paid 10 this date.
 The D.rer'ors oi thIs Company confident that tho plan "f Insurance adopted by them will meet with hearty response from all intelligent friends oi Mutual Insurance.
 This Company insure only in this State, md take n risks Mls Goods Stores, Shops etc. 0! ID exposed village or cl'y property, hut conine ihcr buslnrss entirely [" iarm property and isolate buildings and theft contens-o which not more than s2oOO will be insured This Company will adjust all claims with promphess and lberaIity and If at any tune difference should arise between the parties, all such difference will be adjusted by indifferent persons m ihe County, each party selecting one, and in case they do moi agree, third person shall be chosen, and the award of all, or any two of them. shall be ina and conclusive.
 A reward of slOO will be paid by this Company io who will give such inf nforma'ion I convict person of setting fire 10 any building insure by thls Company.
 officers of the Company.
 G. BEcKwTu, President; GEO. C. WooDRuFF, Treasur,r; JAsoN WHITING, Secretary SHELDON OSBORN, oi Harwlnton, General Agent. Direciors.-J G. Beckwith, Jason Whi.,ne, Seth p. Beers A. S. Lewis, Shed,n Osborn, Abijah Ca,n, Cha res Adams, Robbins BatIe, Stephen Trow bridge. Lorai Agem,s.-I.eman W. Cutler, Waterown ; b. B I'rinsmade, Washington; Henry &. Sanford, New Milford Rufus Fuller, IT,, Kent Richard smith. Sharon Frederick kcl!oae, Cornwall Joseph Gay. lord, Gnshon; Wm. M. Bnrrnl, Canaan; Donsld J. Warner, Salisbury; s. D. hor,hway and John Dewell, Norfolk; Henry Jones. New Hartford t;-oree D. Wadhams Harrington; Lewis Sm h. ilarwinton J"hn C. Amher, Bethlem; John Ahernehv aud George B. Reuben [, ,ck well. Coebrok; John tnsiae. Wnsird: 5. Y. St John, New Canann; r.. Tallmadae, Piyu"uh. 3J- Persons wishing 10 get their buildings insIr, d can apply either of he Agents ,o Ire Secretary.
 ]. C. BECKWlTlI, President. JASON WHITING, Secretary,
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HINT TO JuRoRs.-Thc New York Times tells story of man, who came up to the Judge the other day, and begged to be excused from Jury duty.
 But" said the Judge, if all arc excused that ask, we shall have no jurors left"
 :" know, your honor," said the applicant, with downcast head, while his finger nails were busy here, there, and everywhere, that the well rracticed digitals could reach, q" I know-but mine is peculiar case, hate to say it Judge, but II must, I suppose--rve got the itch"
 " Here Mir. Marshall" hastily intcrposed the Judge, scratch this juror out.'