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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14

WALKiSo LEAVES OF AusrRALIA.-Almos every bod, has heard of the wonder fui wail. ing leaves of AusiraIia. For long ,ime sf. ter tt,e discovery of tha, island many people really believed that the leaves of q certain tree which aoursstes there could walk about the ground. The story arose in 'his way:- "S Some English sailors land d on The coast one day, and aficr roaming about un,il they were tired, sa' down upon the gro md, under . tree to rest themselves. A puff of Y ind ca1e along, and blew of shower of raves. which, afer turning over and over in the air, as leaves generally do, fiaaiIy re,ted upon the gsound. As Il was miisunm.r, and cye- ry'hns appeared quito green. the crcu n- stance puzzled the 50 .iars considcrably. B.t iheir surprise was much greater. as you may we'll suppose, when, afier short time. they saw The leaves crawlrny along upon the ground towards ,he trunk uf ths tree. They ran al once iot iheir vessel. without stopping iu examine into the matter al all and set sail from tue land where eveAytS(hg seemed 10 be bewfched. One Of the ,aen said he " expec. ted |" see the trees set to and dance i,s" Subsequent explorations of Australia have taught us that these walking leaves are in. sects. They live upon the trees, They are v.ry th'n and flat, their w,ngs forming large leal like O, g-ns. When .hey are dis'u bed their leg. are flded away under their bodies leaving the sie,n exactly like leaf with its . em sIl complete. They are of bri.h, green color in the summer. but they change gradually n :he fall. with the leaves. ,o the brown or irosi. .bn'en vegetation. When sha. ken from the tree they i,e for few minutes upon the grouad, as though they were d a.l. but presently they begin to crawl along tow ards lhs Tree. which they ssce"d agaia' They rarely use their wings, although they are pretty we'll supplied Iu this respect
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14

wonde. what has become of the snuG. ers3" sad Mrs. Johnson; "I have been looking for them sii the svseinx, sad can,t hnd them, high es los. Neoedy sssid give any information.
 Aftsr while ihe hired Da,chman, eessin. sleepy, commenced pulling oF his bocis, pre- psfaiovy to going to bed. "Ail die dss .n ssid hs " unk got soGs Esils ershhle eones n ny poos. ksss ki 'sm out nov . He turned aP h,s boos and poured eai lhs sauf.rs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14

AxEcDorE ov THE REV. DR PLuMER.- The PMtsb1ry Herald teils the following an. ecdo'c oi the Rev. Dr. Plumer During vs't to the Hot Springs. on certain occas,on. he was invhed by the company gathered there t0 preach for them on the Sabbath He consented. The ball room of thu hotel was prepared for rsliyioas worship. and the audi ence assembled. The speaker announced h's text. and began his discourse but wa. mortified tp ind that by son,e of the youn ger aad more frivolous of his hearers W h"ih sexea, tho whole performance was look cd up on as gaod joke, and to be treated arcord ty. Sone wer~ smiling. some were whisper. ing. and uasecmly lesi,y prevailed thron yI,oni the congregation. For few m,nnies he endcav,fed to withstand it by simale pre-. soniat,on of the text but to no purposs.- Stepping short in his discourse. he at once arrested their attention by the question !: My friends, do you know hnw these Ea, Spriugs are sad to haze heen discoversa I l will tell you. Macy years since, an old DU'chsnaa and h's snn were passing along down tho valley. whera the road naw runs tha. yeu ace out share"- pointing io i, throug gh the window -. when. observing tho Spring. they stopped their team 10 ws,er the horses The old man ionk up the buckets, went to tho spring and dipped Il "a, when a"m- of the wa,er dashed apon bic hand and scaided hun. Instantly dropping the bucket hc s,ar,ed for the wagon, running and calling io his son, in the gseascss censternslion. sTsive an. Han. 1; snvs on; Hell isA net Jar from sish p,ses ..' At this, the audience burst out laughing when, immediately aesaming iook of dsep- est sclemai,y. ssnd droppios his voice so the low tones that n hi,a are like mustered thaa. ders, hc made the sppl cation "I tell you, my (rsnds. Hsli is net fr fro1s the place" !" Ths.s were ao more smiles in that cansreya tioa thst day. Some whs heard il, .aid it seswa~d so ihrm as if the tsrrors of the Day Of Judgment had como.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14
New Fall OoodsI BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS, Be-, &c.

TUST received. Se:y la,ge and genera as. J sortment of all kinds ot Boots and Shoes suit. able for the season; 1000 pairs purchased nt auction the past wrek, aud can probably be sold where in the county. Persons having Q little re ady money abou their cl.thes are respectfully invited to call and ex m,ne quality and prices. Oak and Hemlock Sole Leather for sale as usual. SAMUEL CLOCK,
 West Main Street. Also, a gen, for the sale of Dr. Beers celebrated Hair Tonic, for relieving baldness and restoring grey hair to ias natural coor. Nothing like it :; try it.
 Litch6eld Sept. !2lh, 1855.
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GRANTEE STORE!
Wooding & Lewis
UtOicOffcifkc.

WOULD invite the al,enlion of the w .pebiic to their stock of Fall and Winter GOODS wnch is now unusually large, enbra. cing ihe newes, and most d-s,rable styles ot Dress Gootfs adapted to the Fal Trade.
 Now, Store large sss"r,mcn, nf French Mer'nos bo'h plain aud plaid. Silks, plain, s'r,p-d aud plaid. Nous Delainrs teaulifu stvies. plain, plaid and stnped. Plain all woe! Deiaine eli calors. large asso,tmen, ol Enelish Neriaoessll cours and prices.
 SHAWi.S -B'ocha, Stella, Cashmere, Bay State, beth square and long ai prices 10 suii. CLOTHS. Csssimeres and Ves,ings, 6 com. ple,e assortment.
 FuRs-i.aaiee Furs foreign and domestic, coas's''ny of Capes. Victorines and Cuffs ai prices tn suit.
 HArS and CAPS.-The hest md mos, lash. 'onable s,,les of Hats and Caps out ths season. CAarEFiNG~, Osnegets, Oil Cloths. Mstt. ings. W,niow Shade Sc.
 BOOTS aud SHOES,
 Hardware. Crockerv. Groceriee. &c.
 Ia 'art as large and complete assortment ol all kinds "f G.,ods kept at any establishment, in 'he C"unv, ,o which the attention of ALL Is respectfully invited.
 WOODING & LEWIS, Wolcoaville, Nov. Ist, 1855.
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MANSION HOUSE, w M. H. RoS s S M A "

HAVING taken this House, the subscriber III Is prepared to sAtend to travellers and dothers the pes, .i accon nodati tions "for man anu beast"
 The Hoteii is located m the pleasanies' part of the village aud no effort will be spared 10 render it al all times desira hle home forfhose who may yisi, the place. To he members oft the Bar md o,he rs ot Li,chfseld County, he has only to say that the repu,atio the House has possessed for the last twenty years wilihe fully sustained.
 Connected with tue Ho,elis Livery Stable, where good teams may be had al any time.
 Litchfield, May, 1855.
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MaugatRc 1ailxoad.. a
Wiater ArrGnysnssss. e0nsmsnss,so Q.

WSnter drrGnysusssts. e0nsMsMss,to oa
 Monday. Dee 3d. ls5s.
 rNAIHs our or pRIpGErsAr.
 First Passenger frain leaves Briaeeport for Winst.d i, al iO.ss A. ,M., or on rs,,sl of th. IA. M. Train from New York.sna con in ec,ins atthe Junction with the 10 so A. M Tram from New Havep-sn and at Nater. bu,, w,,h har,fsrd, Providence q Fishkilf R.
 Frs, Freight Tsain leaves Bndsepor, for wips,ed at i12s A. M., feceising pas. sensers for Winsted.
 Freight Tsain with passenger aecomns. dalton for wa,erbur, leases ., 4.3o
 Second Passenger Tram leaves Bridge port for Waterbury at s 35 P. M .,or on ths ar. riy. of the 500 P. NJ. Express Train from New York connecting ss the Junction winh the 5.25 P. Nj. Trsin from New HaveR--alse receivins aseen gers from the Providence Hart. ford & Fishkill Railroad at Waterbury.
 TRAINS INTO salpekPoKr.
 First Train will leave w aieibury atSs0 A Nj, connecting atJunciion with train to New Haven, and al Br,ds eport with train io Yoik
 First Passenger Tram from Winstsa ats 90 1. .M., connecting al Waterbury ~ith the Providence, Hartford and Fishkiii Rail. road a, 7.50 A. M. for Hartford snd intsrme- dia,e Stations and connecting at the Junction with the : A. M. Train from New Yesk for New Haven. and arriving in Bridgeport :n time for the 9.35 A M Tram to New Haven for New York. Freight Tra,n with passenger acccm moda. tions from Winsted, xrrs'ns m Bridgeport is time "a connect w,,h ExpressTrain from N. Haven for New York ,l.avss al C 90. A. M. from Win.ted. ~-.g-.sNs
 Secand Passenger Trainlcaves wins,ed ., | 53 P NJ connecting atths Junction with Train to New Hsven, and al Bridgeport, with n % The Fre,gh, Trains have Passt nssr Accommodation.
 srAcELiHEs. Bradley's Stag. from Woodbary, South. | bury, Snuihford, and Oxford, will connect a' Sey mour Il umpire yssilielwah the ssll N Traia down. Returning, leaves every dsy on the arrival oi the 10. 35 AM Train fromBtidgs. port. No evening Stage after th,s dait.
 MeNels Sta gs from Wateriown, wiil soH- meet at Waterbury every day with the . ss | A M Train down. Returning on arrival 0t ,he 10 35 A Nj Train from Bridgeport. end on Saturdays from the ss M Train frcm Bridgeport.
 Fenn's Stagef from Lirch6eld will eonneet al Li,,hfeid Station with both Trsins each way, daily.
 A.l.n's Stage from Be,hlem will connect at Waterbury with the s.39 A. M. Train down 1 oa Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridsys. Re. turning on arrival of The 10 SEAM .Trsin from Bridgepor, or Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat urdays.
 Horace Skinner's stage from Otis, Cold Spring, New Boston, Colebrook River and Huchcacksvillc, will connect .da,Iy with ,hs I.5s ?. Nj. Irai. from Winsird, andreiurn on the arrival of the l0.35 A. M. train from Bridgeport.
 o. s. Hill'. Stage Ieaves Winsieddai.y cn arrival of inc 10 3s AM. train from Bridge DOT, for Colehrook Cenlrs, ,Sands6ela, Meat. vile and Burlington.
 A de.luc,inn of five cents is made when Tickets are purchased al the pfsees. W.D. BISHOP, Vice Prest and sup't. l Bridgeport. D,c. 1, 1855. -..ret .ee.
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R. 06erriman. DUsNtclt tsW0ker 0aa .EeaCe es.. Ar THE OLDSTAND.-

HE9 Hssiustfeeeiv from New York
 fresh iot of very desirable goods.
 Illl lleweiry, Gc. consisting of gold and silver Spectaces, gold Brea sip,ns finger and ear Rinss, Keys, shirt Studs, yess and guard Chains. Wedding Rings-a very pure article.
 A Hull assortment ot ncar-sighsed and convex spectacle siasses-which makes the hes. assort- ment ever offered in this place, and will be sold al the lowest prices. Best sterling silver ware ma de expressly for retail. Watch repairing done in the most skillful manner no apprentices em- ployed at watches tn this esta blishmeni. Coffin plases on hand aud engraving done at short notics; mendins done usual. A share of public patronage Is respectfully solicited.
 Litchtieid, Jane 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14
AtJhe New Jewelsy Store

IF EEPS constantly on hand . well selected IN assortment oi sheet music. Receivine fresh supplies weekly from New York, he will be able to accommodate his customers with the latest compositions, at New York retail prices.
 June 9th. A. $. BALDWIN
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14
c. ReSalia0rf, Watc n m aker and eJeWCler

n ESPECTFULIsY informs the inhabitants
 t of Litchfeld and it's vicinity that he has taken the Store lately occupied hv Mr. Weller, where he intends carrying on the Watch and Clock repairine business in all iis branches and III work will be warranted 'o give ceEIect Satisfaction. c. RElNHART.
 Litch6eid, April 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14

" HEN ] irst commenced the safe of W the ce'ebra led Vermont Marble a class of unprncipled men said tha, i, was good i"r nothing, but finding that the people witt hass IL, this same class of men are palming off New Preston limestone and other inferior qualities of stone for Vermont marble. Persons in want of Grave stones or Monuments of the Rutland Vt. or Italian Marble, or any other work in my line can depend upon getting the simnn-pure article, worked in he best siyIe and the iopest possible rates, hv coming to my establishment or by let ter. A large collection of drafts on haad.- TERMS CASH.
 Please refer to Drs A Lewis or C NJ Hooker, Li,chGeld; A ] Pickett or s NJ Ensign. Snnth Farms: Gen Ahernelhv or Charles R Welton, Wolcolvihe Mcssrs Camps, Winsted; Noah Garnsev, Nor,hfeld--or to my work in almos, every cemetery in Litchheld counIv.
 S. WARREN. Waterbury. March, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14
ID ls Y GOOD s.

YHHE subscribers woiud return their -A thanks for the very iiberai patronage with which their Store has been favored Tn the pastAand they hope by constant attention tu the wants oi the trading public and by system ol far and honorable dealing io retain the,r share of the trade. Our stock of new Goods is tarss. which We are ceiling al small profts.- Our Grocery department Is full and comp pl-ie and we ie-i confident of our ability to sa,isly ali who purchase oi us that they receive their moneys worth. Call and decide for yourselves bef,re purchasing elsewhere.
 $. D. NORTHWAY & co.
 South Norfolk, January, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14
Geese EcatkeYs.

THE subscribers have c aae arrangements to keep a cans,an, suppl, ~t . 6ts :ste ar ticle of G EESE selected sr d packed win greaicare b. ourstlses.in pack. ases of fron.2O to 50 lhs and will furnish st all times an, quan,i,, from20to 1000 lhs, of . quality th-, will Iiwarrnni ss good as the best and a, as low prices ss can be purchased st equal q"aln, in lIes,n's.
 S.& l.. II URLBUT.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14
EeAGiaaaet.as

il N assortment of Letfer. Not. .,a c.. A Paper. lawyer's paper. English laid \. ney' and envelopes to match; Ink, Pene. Gc. If superior quality, constantly on hand at
 M~NEiL N BRAMANsS. Litrh6sld. Sept. s4th, ls5S.
 nL0vEs AND HoslERy-rh. h.., !. REPRESENTATIVES,. MsN. ' Hs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14

@ The mind has mors room h t thaa most people shiak, fl thsy weak Aak lRni.A fhs apastmsa1.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14
New Machine shop and Foundry
 AT NORFOLK

THE Laurence Alachine Company are A now prepared ,o take j,hs for bu'ld Ing, 6'iing ID and repairing all kinds oi machinery and mll-work, which they have faciht'ss f"r doing on short notice, and on as reasonable terms as any other establishment.
 The Foundry Is one ot the best in the S,aie, an.i as they have purchased all ot the patterns belonging to Ihe late Boyd Manufacturing Go. Wins,ed. they are enabled tn make casting 6 tro,n the same pat'er"s al less price. than they can be pr"cnred else where.
 Experienced workmen are employed in the various branches, and whoes yer may he in wan, of any kind ef machine work can depend upon having il done tn their satisfaction and are re- quesied to give them . cal.
 A. ]. ELWELL, Agent. Norfnlk, August lst, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14
THe Grand External Remedy.

| Ne uTbHu LL0FNHt neMGuH. 1 By 'he aid of a microscope, we see million 8 Of iitile openings on the suffice of our bad les. i Through these ii.,s Oiniment, when rubbed oh ihe skin. Is cairied 10 any organ CT inward part. Diseases oi the Kidneys, disorders ol the Liver, afr ciions of the heart. tnfa,n,na ton oi ihe Lungs, Asihmes, Cou2as and C"lds, are by is means eflcciual!y cured --- Every housewife knows tha sal, passes free Y through bone or meat uf any thickness. s.- This h.al,ny Ointment far more readily penriraies through any bone or feshy psrt of The i"lng body, curng the most dangerous inward comf flaists thai, canno, be reached by | other means.
 Erysipetas, SaH Rheam and ScorJutic Hamors.
 No remedy has ever done so much for the cure of diseases of The Skin whatever fern 'hry may assume, as ,his Ointment. No Case oi Salt Rheu'n, Seurvy, Sore Heads, SGroiula or Erys'pelas,can long withstand us infiusnce The inve"ior has travelled over many parts oi Inc globe. visiting the principle hospitals, ''sPeasi"g this Ointment, giving advIc. as 10 hs appi'eat oh, and has thus been inc means oi restoring countless nu,neefs io health. Sore Legs. So'e Breasts. Wounds and
 Ulcers.
 Some of the most scientific surgeons now rely solely on The use of ih,s wonderful O,nt- 'ne"i, when having to cope wnh the worst eases ot sores, wounds. ulcers. gianduiar s~eiiings, and ,umots. Professor Holloway has, b, command ..t :he Allied Governments, dispatched 10 tne hospitals Of tue East, large smpmei'is Uf this Ointment. 10 oe used under he d,reciion of ihe Medical Staff, in ,he worst cases of wounds. IL will cure any ulcer, 1 glaad"lar swelling, si ffnrss Of contraction of the joints, even of 20 y.ars' standing.
 Piles anu Fstuios.
 These and other similar addressing com l plants can be eftciuaiiy cured fl the Omt- meni be well rubbed over the rars sff.c. ed | and b, otherwise following the printed dmec. lions around each pot.
 Bsth ths Ointa,fnt and Piils should be used tn
 the J-usUing cases: | Bunions Lumhago
 Burns Mercanal Eruptions Chapped Hands Pies
 Chsihlairs Rheumatism Fisiulas Salt Rheum Geut Skin Diseases Sore Legs Swe!led Glands Sore Brrs-ts Ssiff Joiats
 Sa-e Heads Ulcers
 Sore Throass Veaercal Sores Sores of aii kinds Wonads of alt kinds II Sprains ScaIds. =
 *.* Sold ai The Maaufactosies of Professor 80 Madden Lane New York, ana 24i S,rard. London. and by alt respecisblef Druggists sn6 Dealers in Medicine ahsouei,- out The United Siates, and the civilized world. in pais. al 25 cents, e cenis, and SI each. 1s There is considerable saving by taking The larger sizes. N. B. Directions for the guidance Of pa- Iients in every disorder are afExsd io each Fst.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14
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c n Q e D R | E s |.

nORTO RICO and Refined Sugars ef IT all grades, for sale at the lowest markst pfice.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-02-14
1,ceniy,second .ahnual Report % the LlrCHFIELD MUTUAL Fire EsaxasrNMce COMp0fty,

~ JULY "a, 1865. r.-s
 eies thus year ss.iss $
 .h,s s' year ar ~ i.S7s % By vi hole amount of Cash
 reed for Pre- miums eSo,t 16
 ln,eres, rec d on Loans l,sll lo-s32,7ls ss To whole amt paid for
 Cashnow on md g,i4s 0l-esa,7ls 60 To amount of Premsms charged on if iireouIred '" "'' " se,ess B Add Cash on hand 9,Hs ei Making the Capital Stock ofthit -
 Company al tLis time ss2,0So s4
 There is not ut this time any claims against COmpany-ail pad iu this date.
 The Directors oi this company are cchnoent that the piamof Insurance aoopted ly the n, MI meet ilb ahcarty response iron, all initi ent friends Q, the principle ot Mutual lnssfsncs.
 This company insure oniy in this stais snd take no risks on M ills, Goods in stores, sbops, etc. ,or in exposed Village or city pr0periJ, but coniine their business entirely to ft rm property and isolated buildings and their conientt.-ot which not more than S2oo0 will bs insuitd on one risk. =, This company will adJusi-aIl claims with pr0mptDess and liberaliiy, and fl al any tine . difference should arise between the parties, . ' such difference will be adjusted by indifferent pc Tsons in the county, each party selecting opes and in case they do not agree, third psfson shall be chosen. and the award of n, or any i've of em, shall be final nd conclus .. reward of one hundred dollars V i'll ke psid by this company 10 any one who will Rivsnteeh information as will convict any perfon 0i setting fire to any building insured by this company.
 ONicesS OT che C0MpGAI.
 JIG. BECKWITH. Presictpt. GEO. c. WOODRUFF, Esq Tressossr
 JASON WHITLvG, Sssrsfsrs.
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DSrecsOrs.

J. c. .BECKWlTH, IA 8 LEWIS JASON WHITING SHELDON OsBcRN OLIVER GOODWIN GEO C. W oOlkrl SETH P.kEtRS. IROBRlkt BAT1LLL
 STEPHEN TROWBRlDGE.
 SHELDON OSBORN .of Hsi iw ihton,
 General A gent.
 AGENTS OF THE COMPANY Leman w. Cutler, Wsterio~n n 1, pspiel 3. Br'nsmsde. Washington Bepry S. ssnferd, New Milford; Rufus Fvjler, J.. Kcnt; pjsh. ard Smith, Sharon; Frederick Kslicee ,csta. wall Joseph l. Gsy sylosd, Goshsr W illism VI. Burrsll, Canaan Donald J. wsrset, Esi. isbnIy s. D. Norfhwsy, snd John Deveil, Norfolk; Henry Jopes, New Hsstfosd l. George D. Wadhsms. Torsineson {; ls~is smith. Hsrwinton; John c. A mbler. Bsftlen< John Abernefhy snd George B. Forsss. " CT A bury Dsvid c. Whhtiesey, New psessrp Reuben Rockwell. Celekrook; John Hins, osie; Winsted s. Y. St.Johs. New Cs nsss, E. Talmadee, Tlymeuth. I rersens wishy Ii to sstfhsis bnildiss ssin. '"Iee 4 esn. applo thsr of the 4 gsste, Ssts
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