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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

0Aaoxs FRUIT TRsrs If you have any frsil tfsss in your garden whose bark is filled with moss, or becsme fossy. scrape them, and give the body of each tres painting with a mixture com. psised iR the proportion of galion of soft soap ene posad of four of sulphur. a..d one quart o ssit to b. well mixed together and applied with | whis~wzsh brush. Next spring early, ("r now. if the ground IS no, frozra.) dig in around each tres, two inches dess, as far out the li,nbs ex srnd. dressing oi welI.roisrd manure one gallon sf of bone dust, iirer-f'dr,hs Of gallon of ashes enc quart Of salt and quart Of plaster. The effrc, of this treatment will be io greatly improve the health and apprarance of the trees, improve the duality of the ffuii, as well as increase the pro dacsivs capariiy of the trees. The hoas dust sshss, salt and plaster should be raked in.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

NNTM wHEELERS old stand in South street.
 w just below the Mansion House, is the place where Groceries and Provisions of all kinds, and of the very best qualities be procured at as cheap rates as the cheapest. Among them are the follow- ing Tea. Coffee. Sugar, Spices of all kinds, Con- fectioncri,x Crackers, Fruits and Nuts of various kinds Candles, bar and shaving Soap, Shoe Hacking equal to Day Martins best. fine and coarse Salt, Cotifsh. Malkcrcl. Shad and Whitcfish.
 In their proper season, a great variety of Fresh Fish. Clains Oysters etc. fresh and salt Meats, such as Beef, Pork, Veal Lamb, &c. In fact, almost every thing that is necessary for Families to use in the Grocery and Provision Line, may be bought cheap for cash. at this well known stand which is conn piete market in itself-the most perfect, and the best. supplied of any in the Village, If you want Fowls, fat and we'll dressed, Whcelers is the place where you can get them. variety of excellent Temperance Drinks, and other Refreshlnents constantly on hand For stewed Oysters call upon Wheeler. Don be lashha; hell serve you at short notiee with the very best, such as would make an Alderman shake his capacious sides with joy and rejoicing Cash paid for HIDEs on delivery.
 WM WHEELER. Ltch6eld, March, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
n1evv Gools
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 HUSP received splendid stock of staplo and ~ fsncy Dry Goods, consisting fin part of Broad cloths Cnsximeres &c., French Mcrinos and Cobufss irl choice coIoss, French and American rlain And fancy Muslin Dciaines, Debagcs, Ginghams and h.ncy and mourning Prints, plaid Msrinos gal. Plai.k and silk gala Plaisls, blaek and plaid and striped Dress silks in rich patterns; Thibet Cash- mere and wool long and square shawis wool, %s sheetings and Shirtings, Ticks, Linens. Sc
 Ready-mads Ciot1iasA large stock of coats ves@s pants shirts, merine do. and drawers, as Hosiery. gloves, etc. in great variety, wooden yarn, csfpos Dress Trimmings the largest stock in the county Shoes Ladies. misses and chiidrens of all dcscrip tons. patent rubber boots and shoes Flour, Secss feathers, groceries, erockery, all of which have been selected with great carc and will be offered fcr ozsh produce or work at small advance from coss- eG Shirts given out to be made up in any quantir y Also, Insurance agent for several good conpaniss
 s. N. BRONSON. Iitchfield, March, 1S56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

Cosss.-4Never let anything harder than yoor lursf nail ever touch corn--psring il. as crr- ssis1ly makes ii take deeper root. az cntting weed s6 ss the surface. The worst kind of corns are eousroIlzble. as follows: Soak the feet in quite warm water for half an hour before going to he'd. then rub on the corn with your 6ngrr for several ..isus,s so,r,e common swaes oil Do this every aixht--aad every morning. repeat this rubbing in of oil with the finger-bnd on the toe during the Sxt. two or snsee ihicknesaes of buckskin. with a kcie in ihe centre to receive the cornin less than
 week, n ordinary cases. if the corn does not fall oas, you can pinch it out with the finger naii-and weeks, and sometimes rsonths will pass away, hs. tofe you will be reminded that you had acorn' consumption, are never cured. but may be inlrf niseIy postponed. The oil and soaking sofiens and lsosras the corn. while the buckskin protects il ftsm pressure. which makes it. peshaps. to be Dsshsd out, by the andergrow'h ofthe parts.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

To AoRicrIrrRisrs.-lnh her increase, the moon sspPies mor- electricity to the atmosphere; hence all v~grsation which depends upon the atmospheric slecifiei,y chiefly for noarishmens should be sowu thea B.oss"ming shrubs, or plants, should hs ss~n. plans~d. or set, just after the new moon. Il scwa. planted, SC, or rruurd the second qnar. ter. they grow thrifty, but seldom bear much flow. ers or ffait-to yield best, seed should be sown, frsit trees set or P:uned. some four to two days before the full moon. ii such vegetable or trees expectation but esculent roots. potatoes. onions besis. &c.,. depending for noofishment on ,esres. trial magnetism inssead of atmospheric electricity ds best when sown or planted tn the 6ecfvasine moon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
p.,,...r,o, .y rooD ro. srocx.-cook.a fo

PasrAaArios sF Foop roa Srocx.-Cookrd food, h various fos,ns. is found 10 be of great value in frstsag; the same quantity will. in many cases, @ fAriIies cooked than raw. This is especially true of many roots. as potatoes. carrots, etc. also ef every kind of meal. of pumpkins. sqnash-s, ap- pies. etc. When cooked. the animal eats Is food iaore readily. and smaller quantity goes farther This does not apply to all kinds of animals. Ac- essding to experiments. horses, for instance. shreve little, if any, better cooked food than on flaw. ln some of ,ha trials, the raw food sermpd to have the advantage. This is not. however. t, bs f.gard~d as a general rule. Starch may h. ehaag~d into sugar and gum in various ways the application of heat is one of these ways and in ssoking food. this change by means of heat doubt less takes place to a considerable extent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

sA YoUR NEI0Hsons Taks caSs Of them. Dont let them stir without watching !. They may do sonstbinE ws0ng Il Joa do. To = sure yon nev- erlknew ahem tksm io do my sfhin& Nesy had. but q may he on Joar account they havs not. Per hsps if it had not beel. fsT your kind carr. they might have dfsgrsrra tArhselsrs shd families . long iims ago. Therefnre, dnn't relax any rf1ort 10 keep lIaen where they ought 10 bs never mind yoDr own hn~iness, that wiIi take care of itself.
 Th~Tsis nan passiex along -thsr. he is. look- ing cser the fence into his neiShnof's fardrn--h~ ruspieidhs n him. perhaps he cant~mpa aies st@si- ing something some of shese dark nighis there is no knowing what queer fsnci%s he may get into his head. If yoa see any symptoms of any pass ing ont of fiie path of fertiiude, don't say any thing to the erring individual abnut t. but tell every body eiss slas you can see. and he partiru- lar to see great many. It is good way to cir- culafe sueh things. and though il may snt benefit youfsef. nor any one ese in particular. 1t will he sometl,ing equally important about soms one else. Do keep something agoing. silence is dreadful thing: though il is said there was siienre in the Coans of Heaven for the space of half an lionr. don't let such thing occur on earth-it would he too much like Heaven for fhe inhabitants of this mHndzne sphere. IT, after all your waichfui care. y"u cAa's any thing out of the way in any one. you may he sufe i, is not beranse they have moi done any thing wrong; perhaps in an unguarded moment you lost sight of them !; throw out hints that they are no better than they should be.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

LOOK ro youR PgAR TRExs !-Persons cultiva- ting dwarf pears, or other tow trees, shrubbery or evefgr~eas, must have an eye to them-and a shovel ioo-when the greA, body of snow now V Ing on the ground, begins to thaw. t will settle shoat the tender iwigs during the day, and freeze them al night. hut the earth hring warm and the psocrss. of ihawing and se,tIing still going on. viii drag down the smallet branches and break then oG where they unite wilh the main ste,n.- So ii wil be with raspberry and blackberry canes. and even eurrans and gooseberry pushes. As soon thesefase zs tlIaw commences. the snow should be carefully shovell-d away from the plants so as te relieve their branches. In neglect of this. we have known some of the inest young ffui. trees and shrubs of our gardens utterly ruined.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

TUST rcceised large and complete assortment eD of Bonts and Shoes. Aiipted b the scsnn- such as Ladies black and tan coured GAtes, from sl 2 Oentlemen's French Calf Boots. Quick Congress Gaiters, Oxford Ties Websters Ties, Brogans Boots, Haymakers Shoes. etc; also, Kip and Calf Boots faf men And boys. CstpetsHg aHd Webaing do.--an of which will bc sold for cash at less prices than can De found elsewhere in the county. Persons having a little ready money about their clothes respectfully invited to call and examine quality and prices.
 All kinds of work male to or,ler at short notice, and 1t the very lowest prices for cash. . - Oak and Hemluck Sole Leather for sale as usual.
 SAMUEL CLOCK. uschfield. Feb. I856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
Read and Reflect !!

N HEN I first commenced the sale of the eele- w bratrd Vermont Marble class of unprinci- pied men said that it good for nothing, but finding that the people wW hats a, this class oi men are palmag oil New Preston Limestone and other inferior qualities of St for Nernot Marble Persons ill want of Grave tones Monuments oi the Rutland, tvt) UT Iai.n Marble, or any other work in my line can depend upon getting the simon pure article, worked in the best style and at the toue possible rafes, by coming to my establishment hy letter. large collection of drafts Oh hand. -. TERWs CASH.
 Please refer to Drs A, $. Lewis or C. NJ Hooker Etchiield: A. J. Pickett or & M Ensign SoutiI Farms: Gen. Abcrnethy or Charles R Welton, Vol cottvllc; Mcssfs Camps, Winsted Noah Garnsey, Northticid or to my work in almost every Cemetery in Etchiield county
 s. WARREN. Waterbury, March, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
Let Us Efeayon 7ogesher.
1T IoLEowAx's PrIxs. WHY ARE WE SICKf

ET has been the Int of the human race ,s he wesbsS q. | down by d'ssa:e sud suffering fi0LLOWkYU riidS speciav adapted io he relief o the sAs, the NERyousfh DELIcArE md the lNrRM of aI cispt ages, s,A-s. and constructions. Professor iIoIl.wsy na'y snrcrtntenes the manufacture If his mcdi. sass @ ,n the onaed states. and offers them to free ever saw Tor the removal of disease.
 These Pills purify ths Biood. These famous Pills are expressly combined is epe. rate on inc stomach, the liver the kdneys the Iunes n their iuncns purifying the blood, tie very ounsss d lie. ana thus curing disease in al its forms.
 Dy.pgpsia aud Liver cosapiaint.
 Nearly half the human race have tsken these Pills. has been found equal to then, in cases of dsorders of tie liver dyspepsia. nd sina ch anss They soon give hea'ty tone hese organs, honeses much deranged. and when all other meens have failed.
 General Debility. iil-sseaish. Many ol me mosi despoic Governmen,s have ooensS te sus"m Houses tJ the introduction of these Psis ,ha' th"y may berunte tie medicine i inc u1asscs- Leafnsa eoileacs admit that this s tho hest renlsdy ever Knpwn f"r persons af derafe health. of where the system has been impaired as is iuvisorasnr prso. cities never fail to af)fJ relief
 Female complainss. f No female. young or old, should he withous s;s ss,s. oIated meucne. cosrecis and regulates he monthly conrses st all perpds, acting in many cnses ike = charm. t s as,he hest aud safest mrd:cine shas c.r he Cindfen of a ages, and Ist any eopiriss consequently no family shculd be without s.
 ioiioDays Ps are ths best ynrdy knron in t< <usrls
 for the JnlioriBe disSosts
 Asihmn, Inllau,u1ai,s. F-,nsi. f....s..s..- Bowel Complaints, vrnerea al AfT's fiead.r r6~s" Coughs, Worms aI k'ds Ini ,;.<, Colds, t.ss piarrhoea. Sto5,~ e,sd GS@<ef tshes' Diseases, Dropsv, eeeos6srs S<.c@:. Cusriveness, Dehiity. I,1sv.,5 s{1 .-(S~<.~ Dvspe psa, Fever a ,d rms fiy.r fc,.<f-;-.-5S tnhaeHza. p,Ies. FEE H7 I.,s.,<ss rf S.:c.... 5ad at the Mannfactores of rrnfpssoy fIol.s,sv so Maiden Lane. New Yotk, and 2la Strand. LonJns.. pv sh respectane Drneeisis and Dealers if Meiicjns n D xss: at P csnt.. 62l cents, ana 0i ssck. " There isa considerable savinf by iakir shs N Directors for the guidance of pa.ients in every d.snIdsf affixed ,o each box,
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
KAU AURE WHITE LEAD for sale by N e 5. D. NORTHWAY X co.
 SiU1tlss'S Celebrated P1MHcPss.

For the cure of Incipient Consumption, Srefat4 Genera DeJaty, Whie SseeVay, Rteipes:ism,
 Diseases of he Licg aud Skin, aud dA DtseaSes arsi,q from irParittes et the Blood
 aud Ae egecs y Mercury. SWAIMS PANACEA has been for more than - thirty years celebrated in ,his country and in Europe for its extraordinary cures for the certificates of which reference is m pie to the directions and books (which may be had gratis) accompanying the Panacca
 It has been us-i in hospitals and private practice, and has had the singular fortune to Dc recommended by the most celebrated physicians and other eminent persons. Among others by
 w. Gibson, M. D., Prof. of Surgery, Pa. University Valentine Mott, II D. Prof Surgery N Y University ". F. Dcwa,s M D., Prof. of Mil P., University Y: Chapman, NJ. D., Prof. of PIysic, Ia. University T. Parke, NJ. D.. Pres College of Physicians Pilila. Dr. Del Fallo, Professor of Medicine, Havana Jose Euurenco de Luz, Prof of Surgery, Lisbon. c. W. Irving. l,te Minister to Spain. J. Chipman, Member Royal College Surgeons London Sir Thomas Pearson, Major General, British Army Gilbert Robertson. British Consul, Sc., &c.
 And, also, the wonderful cures effected by Swain $ fanacca, have for many years made it invaluable remedy. The Psnacea docs mt contain mercury in any form, and being innocent preparation it may be given to the most tcnier infant.
 The retail price has been reduced to Si 30 per bottle fcontanng three half pints three bottles for Si.
 BEWARE or IarosrrIox -swaim's Panacca is in round bottles. futed longitudn,lly. with the fol- lowing letters blown on the glass :. Sran anacea - PAiiada:' and having the name JAs SwAfx stamp ed on the scaling and written the label cover ing the cork and splendid engraving for the side of the bottle. composed of gcoinetric lathe work comprising nine different dies which have been turn ed for the exclusive of the proprietor, by Draper Co, bank note engrayers. of Philadelphia In the centre is portrait of the late Vim. Swa copyright secured
 Also. Swa:ms verm:fuge,
 A valuable Family Medicine, being highly ap- proved remedy for all diseases arising from debility ef the digestive organs. such as Worms, Cholera Morbus. Dysentcry, Fewer and Ague. Bleeding Files. Sick Headache, &c., &c. See the phamphlet (which may hc hal gratis) accompanying the verafuge.
 Prepared only at SWAMI LAHoRAToRY Old Stand Seventh Street. below Chestnut, Philadelphia. and sold by all the respectable Druggists in the United States sss sss N
 CAPTION T0 THE PCBIIc.--Pcrsons wishing to ob- tain the genuine sscai iasaoeaand .Sarams IermJs shonld bc careful to observe that the name SWAMI is spelled correctly on the bottles and labels or they may h. imposed by medicines 1nalie in imitation of them. by . pcrsvn bearing q soas4Aa similar name, well eAlruIatel to deceive. s s4 V Gencrd Agents for the United States.
 AsHfEFFELIN. BROTHERS < CO
 TO WiIfiam St, corner of Eeeknan, \. '.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

sp..-. - Nm. Cream easnot siss ahseDkh
 s..s asga T mill. K (. 'ssss'' srs | n .Ss.s 's <. s s'Is9 .o Ss.n. nssrow dish and if Il ba de6irpd :s IT. h @os: ssng'e;'y T . sss.: & \ .a.sls s
 ss ;...h. ir drrsh. The pvrlution Of rseam iA fA- s;iis..sd @ y isr. md ta.ta<d h5 dep'eesi,a q S.-r--s0 drrye~s of Fxhrrnhvis- all the cream vili probably siae in thifty-six hours but ss 7e isxress is Mltl perhaps tiss in halt that de and Wksn shr milk is kept near sbe ffee4ing point. ile stsam will rss very slowly. hseause i. brcones selidi6ed. h we. and cold weather the miIt ia Isss rich than ia dry and warm, and on this ac- eount mora cheese is obtained in cold thaB ia warm. though po, in ,hsadsry weather. Tho sss- sou has iss effects. The milk In spring is cup. posed so be the bast for drinking; hence t would
 e ahe best for calves in summ 1t is best suited Sss.chesss and in autumn the butter keeping t Ssster than that of summer the cove less ire ssessIv mixed. give richer ufit. and consequently nsss butter. The mornng's milk is richer man sha ayen;nU.s. The last drawn milk of each milk iug. ss alI times and seasons. is richer than the fsss drawn, which is the poorest.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

CAsxxa Eses.-Now is the time to rid young trees. and such branches of older ones as can br sezched. of ihe eggs of the caakef.worn. They are fdssad tn pasrh~s af all sizes. ur to many ca~ os two hundred ina patch They are attached .. the sarm and twigs. particularly in the cro,chrs of the h"ughs and be readily desect-d ny the sye. aided hy the strong light from the snow be- meath. TE~y may he scaled off with the fingers and destroyed. lf thrown on the ground they are apt to hatch, and Inc worms thus find their way sp the trees. Hundreds and even thousands ol eggs may be removed ia this way with very littIe aouhle.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
MANSION HOUSE,

"na. 1A an. HAVING taken this House, the subscriber is U prepared to extend to travellers aid others tie best of accommodations for man and beast
 The Hotel Is located in the pleasantest part of the village. and no effort will bc spared to render it at all times desirable home for those who may visit the place To the members of the Bar and others of iitcheid County, he has only to say that the repu- tation the Husc has possessed for the Last twenty years will be fully sustained
 Connected with the Hotel is Livery Stable, where good teams may be had ut any time
 Itch6eil May, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
Grccn-Mountain Feed Cutter.

TE1HIS machine invented and patented ky II James II. Bennett of Bennington. Vermont, who has devoted twenty years in perfectng Feed Cutter combining all amount of utility never before attained. This machine requires no cspense of re- rars, is eminently durable anl will cut either hay. straw, or cornstalks with equal fa4ility aid with more ease and dispatch than any crank. or other Feed-cutter in use. An examination and trial of the article will satisfy the most incredulnus.
 All orders addressed to the undersigned will TO- ceive prompt attention. Price $7.
 AARON D. WELLS of Plymouth
 Proprietor for Litchfcld Couuty. Plymouth Dec. 11th, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

A waggish fellow, somewhat troubled with an impeachment in his sprech, whose quibs and quib- bIes have been relshed by many of us, while one day sitting at n public table, had occasion to use pepper-box. Alter shaking it.wi,h all due yehe- ,aence, and tarning it in various way, he found that the crushed pepPercorns were in wise in- ciiued to come forth. "T-l-t-h this p-pe- pepper. box" he exclaimed with face,ious grin. .' is a something li-iike myself"
 "Why soT in.errogaied a nsighbor.
 "P-poo Poor delivrry," was the reply.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
Ladies' and 0entlemens "1nten. "OthdnE.

CONSISTING of Mantle, Wool and Drocha SHAwIs, S Highland plsisk. Plain Merinos, cold French Merinos, Merino cnl d Paramettas all wool Deainas fancy cold Dclaines, finseys and Calicoes, with Beaver Cloths, Broaiclotls Cassimeres Sheeps Gray Sattinetts, Twceds.. Also. READY M,pE CHrnixG, consisting of Beaver, Lion Skin, Petersham, and Broadeloth Oyercoats Heavy Wool and Fancy Vests Cassinere and Sattinett Pants. both Fancy and Black heavy Wool Shirts and Drawers rcd blue and green Twilled Wool Flannels plain wool and Demct do. Salisbury and cotton do i; heavy brown Sheetings and Shirtings real Buck Mittens and Gloves, oil tanned Cowhide, Kip and Calf Boots, Rubber Over Shoes and Hoots just opening at the Otd Sand oi \. c. Bradford. Wolo'ttville, where au Eiads oi Goods are sold cheaper than at any other Store in the County. q
 A, G. BRADFORD. wolcottville March l, 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
Dry Goods. Groceries, SC.

vHE subs.ibers would return their thanks for tho very liberal pntronage with which their Store has been favored in the past-and they hope by constant attention t0 the wants of the trading pntlfc and by system of fair and honorable dealing to retain ther share of the trade Our stock of new Goods is Juye which selling at small profits Our Grocery department is fan and complete. an,i we feel confident of our ahilty to satisfy al who purchase of as that they receive their money s worth. Call and decide for yourselves before pur- chasing elsewhere.
 S D. NORTHwAY < co. C,uth Nrrf,lk Ns< b 1SS{.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
AMbr'Otypfs.

NlHE subscriber is now prepared to take Amhro- U types or portraits on glass This is new fea- tre in photography, and s really attracting the at tenti,n of the public
 Daguerrcotypes are also taken with his usual sue cess Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call at is Gallery and examine specimens of either process
 J. L. JUDD. No 2 South street, Ltchheld.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
FOR SALE.

VIE following valuable and productive Real Es- U tate in the village of Ltchfeli viz:
 The MANSION Housa and appurtenances. formerly kept by the undersigned and now occupied by Wm H. crossman as an Hotel and subject to lease tu him for two and an half years, which can b. bought in and possession given by the first of May next if desired.
 The PHELPS HousE, 80 called, formerly an Hotel, now occupied by Rufus Smith as a Boarding House
 This property, situated in the center ef the Cou,- tySeat, is too well known to require p ticlar de- scrpon. It is sufficient to say that there is none in the County more to be desired by an Hotel or Boaa ing Hosise Keeper.
 The property will be sold low together or in parts to suit purchasers-and onc-third 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 Litchfeid. Conn., January 7th, lS5S. ss
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
w1ntex. GoOeaa,
 ThOs. HI. RfehAftlS

AS again Just returned from New York with U II large and splendid assortment uf Winter Goods, such as cloths, cassiineres ycstiligs Tsias Trimmings and Cents Furnishing aoods-which he will sell cheap for cash
 tH New Fashions just received at T. II hTHAnrs' CLorHiSc ErAHrfsHxEsr, West Street.
 Ltchficld Feb. 1S.,6
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13
H. MLorr1nan. Matchmaker and JeWeier,
 At the Old afand

LIE AS just received from New York a fresh lot of LII very desirable c',ols. Jcwelry &c, consisting of gold and silver Ssctacles gold Bre;stpins finger and ear Rings, Keys. Shirt Studs, vest and guard Chains, Welding Rings-a very pure article.
 full assortment of sighted and convex spec- taclc glasses makes the best :s.sorte,lt cvet offered in this place. ail will bc sold at the lowest prices Best sterling silver warc male expressly for retail. Watch repairing done in the most skillful manner apprentices employed at watches in this establishment Coffin plates on hand and engraving, done at short notice mending done as usual. 4 share of pullk patronage is respectfully solicited
 Iitchfirld, March, 1856. VI @
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-13

Let man live as long as hs wi the first thirty years ot his life will aiways seem the longest and the daily routine of our after years pass like the rounds of clock. while the hands on the out side and the movement within mark the passing of time to others, till the weights have run down, and the pendulum stands still.