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Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
TWENTX-IHi ANNUAL KEpuikT
 OF THE Litchfield Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

Litchiield Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
 Litchfeld, July 2. ls56 By cash reed for prms Policies ,hs ear s5,2I3 ss To cash paid for losses and expenses 44s 49 Increase ot cash capital during the year., 2,765 s4 W hole amt ot cash rec'd iorprms, Ss6.022 59 Interest received on loans, 2015 06-3S,Og7 65 Whole amt pad for losses and e1s 3s 2S s4 Amount of premiums cha rged on the books
 which may he collected If required, Z659I 42 Add cash on hand, l2,O12 5I Making Capital Stock of Co., at this time, s3s. Gss T Amount of property now insured: Sss2ois There noi at ,h:s time any cl"ims against the eo all pa Id iiIis date.
 The Directors of this Company confident that Il plan of Insurance adopted by tht'n WIT meet with hearty response from all intelligent f'e"as or Mutual This Company inaure only in this S,ate and 'ake m risks ills. Goods n Stores shops etc; " m exposed village or city property, but confne their business entirely to property and isolated buildings and their contenis-o which not more than s2o0o will be insured on risk.
 This Company will adjust all claims with prompness and lberav. and II at any tune difference should arise between the parties, all such difference will he adjusted by indifferent persons in he County, eact party selecting one, and in they do not agree, third person shall be chosen. and rhe award of al 0, an, ts of hsn % a 1 h' fiji final and M sone"svs ,l who will 2 We such informa ion as ill convic any person of setting fire to any building insured his Company.
 Officers of the Company.
 G. BEcKwIrH, President; GEO. C. Woepkrrf. Treasurer; JASON WHITING, Secretary; SHELDON OSBORN, of Harwinron, General Agent.
 Directors.-J G. Beckwth, Jason Whining, Sc, P. Beers, A. s. Lewis, Shed'n Osborn. AIJah Ca,ln Charles Adams, Robbins BatieIl, Stephen 1row bridge Local Agrnts-Lemar W. Cutler, Watertown; L B Brinsmade. Washington; Henry s. Sanford, New MIfords Rufus Fuller, Jr., Kent Richard Smith lord Goshen; Wm M. BurraI', Canaan; Dor sd i. Warner, Salisbury; S. D. herthway and John Dewel, Norfolk Henry Jones. New Hnr,ford; Grore. D Wadfams, Torrington; Lewis smith, Harwinon J. hn C. AmbIer, BethIem John Ahernethy and George Forest, Woodbury; David C. Whulesey. New Preston; Reuhen Rockwell, Coebro"k; John TIinsdaIe. Wnsted s. Y. St John, New Canaun; E. Tantadge, Plymouth 1J Persons wishing to gel their buildings insured can apply either of IEe Agents "a II Secretary
 J. C. BECKWITH, President JASON WHITING, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
Waterbury Marble Manufac-
 tory.

TO THE PEOPLE OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY. No you want to erect good Monument or Grave NY Stone to deceased friend! Call on
 WARREN. Do you prefer Marble to Limestone? if you do call on WARREN. Do you wish te trade with an honest man! Call on WARREN. Do you want monument of Granite or Free stone! Call on WARREN. Do you want chaste design fer Monument or Tombstone? Call on WARREN. Do you want anything in my line at fair prices with good work and stock? Call on WARREN. Do you want reference? Call on Dr. Lewis or Dr. Bucl, or Rev. Mr. Wiley, or Mir. Cross,nan, of Litchfeld Mir Holibird or Mir. Horton, or Mir. Clark, of Winsted; Dea Picket, or Samuel Ensign, of South Farms Gen. Abernathy of Wolcottvie or of any of the numerous customers who have patron ized me in the county
 Waterbury, Dec, 1S56 1y-34
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
IF YE FLOUR.

OF Superior quality7st ntyr,, :, April 8, 1s57 D''1-' D. 50 SHAWLS. SHAWLS Brocha Stella and vari. NC cty of Spring and Summer sha,sls may be found at MCNEIL BnAMANs ME EMS FURNISHING GooDs.-F,ench and 1tA German Broadcloths, Black and Fancy Cassi- meres Black SIX Vestings, Fancy Vcstings, Cravats Suspenders, &c. at MoNErL X BnAMAS's EMBROIDERED COLLARS-A largo lot just .1Z opened of entirely new patterns The ladies arc invited to call and examine them at
 MCNEIL BRAMAN's GLovE AND TIC 1ERY of all descriptions, o for ladies and gentlemen, at
 MCNEIL X BRAMAN's O k CHESTS of fine oolong and Young Hysop ~3D TEAS-just received at
 MCNEIL & BRAMAN's ~ROCKERY AND GLASSWARE. The largest O assortment in town of all descriptions at
 MCNEIL & BRAMANs. Ladies' Dress Goods. A LARGE assortment received this week of the 1A. latest Spring styles comprising Silks, Dclaines, Challies, Cruvelis, Plain Berages. Popns, Debages, Muslin Lawns, Jaconets, Colored Brillants, &c.
 MCNEIL & BRAMAN. ntchfeld April 2s, 1857.
 nAPER HANGINGS.--5O0 rolls just received of I the latest patterns also borders to match, at
 McNEIL < BRAMAN's THURE French Zinc, Pure White Lead, Linsced 1 Oil Turpentine Varnish and general as sortmcnt of Paints Brushes, &c., at
 II. w. BUEL & CO., S. ~RoCER1Es. Groceries of all kinds " always on hand at the lowest possible prices
 MCNEIL X BRAMAN. ELowER sEEDs.-Twenty varieties put up in IT boxes price $l per box, may be found at g
 McNEIL X BRAMANs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
Naugatuck Railroad. s A

Summer Arrangement for 1857.
 COMMENCING MAY 18th.
 TRAINS FROM BRIDGEPORT. lo.4O A. M. For all stations connecting with the
 SW A. M. Train from New York, and
 1920 A. NJ. train from New Haven and
 at Waterbury with the train from and
 to Hartford II 70 A. NJ. Freight Train for all stations S.SO F. M. Passenger and Freight for all stations
 connecting with 1230 A. NJ. train from
 New York, and at Waterbury with the
 train from Hartford o.Zo r. M For Waterbury, connecting with the {. 30
 F. M. train from New York, and COS
 train from New Haven, and on Saturday
 evenings run through to Winsted. TRAINS INTO BRIDGEPORT. 5.4O A. M From Waterbury for Bridgeport, New
 York and New Haven 600 A. M. Train from Winsted, connecting at Wa
 terbury with S3O A. NJ. train Also
 Passenger train will leave Winsted on
 Monday mornings at 655 A. M., con-
 meeting at junction for New Haven, and
 at Bridgeport for New York S.30 A. M Train from Waterbury for Bridgeport
 New York and New Haven. 500 A. M Freight Train from Waterbury for Bridge port and intermediate stations 1.5o P. M. From Winsted for Bridgeport, New
 York and New Haven.
 Stage Lines. The Woodbury Stage arrives to connect at Sey- mour with the S.3O A. NJ. train from Waterbury and returns the arrival of the To- 4e A. M train from Bridgeport.
 The Stages from Watertown, Bethlehem, Litch- field, Otis, Colebrook Centre Burlington, &c., ar rive to connect with the .55 Train from Winsted, and return arrival of the 10.4O A. NJ. train up from Bridgeport.
 fs5" A deduction of Five Cents is made when Tickets are purchased at the office.
 c. WATERBURY SuperinteNdent
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
ALI READ! 1e57,

A IL persons indebted to the Subscriber. are re- "A quested to make immediate payment to the samc settled soon, will be left with II. S Barbour, Esq., my Attorney. for collection. If you would save cost, you must settle your accounts. I shall cer- tainly every account to settlement unless paid soon. A word to the wise is sufficient
 A. G. BRADFORD February Is, 1857 43-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
Church Organs.

NEORGE JARDINE & SONS celebrated Organs SN which used in many of the principal churches in New York city and elsewhere. The subscriber, having taken the agency for the sale of the above, will be pleased to receive orders from all societies wishing to purchase an organ or those wishing any information in regard to the organs will please send to tho subscriber and in return will receive price list and scae sze number of stops &c.,
 ARVID DAYTON. Wolcottville Sept 1st, 1S56
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
Important Announcement /.

Tremendous Rush! Unprecedented Bargains NVHE Subscriber would respectfully inform his A numerouSC Customers in Litchheld and vicin- ity, that since his remoral to hts NEW STORE in BALDWIN'S BLOCK, he has added extensively ts his former Stock and can now exhibit the Largest, Choicest, and Best Selected
 ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES, PROVISIONS,
 &c., &c.,, to be found in the City. Our Gooas consisting of TEAS, FLOUR, SUGARS, SPICES, ETC, ETC, are fresh from MARKET, and are offered at prices SURPRISINGLY LOW. We have taken for our motto. that q A NIMBLE SENTENCE BETTER THAN A SLOW SH1LLISG' and consequently in regard to sell ling cheap
 WE DEFY COMPETITION We have room to mention but few articles, showing ratesas follows:
 Porto Rico Molasses, 60 cts per Gallon.-Others sell the same article for 65 and 6S.-Iery fine Green and Black TEAS, 25 cts.-As good as commonly sold for 50 cts.-Babbitt's SALERATUS frsl gual- ay : cts. per pound.-Usual price, 124 cts.-Extra Quality RICE, cts per pound. Other articles pro- portienally io,c.
 fssD Please call, examine our Goods, and satisfy yourselves.
 OUR MARKET DEPARTMENT will in no wise be neglected, hut shall receive our particular at- tention.
 All kinds of Fresh Fish, Lobsters, Clams Oysters, Sc, &c., can be found upon stands in their season.
 Also. Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Vegetables, &c. will be procured as early the market possibly affords.
 All Orders respectfully solicited.
 A. H. KELLAM, South Store in Baldwin Block, South Main st., Waterbury, Conn.,, 3 doors above his old Stand
 Bank Street entrance directly under w. D. Cum
 ming Grocery. N. B. Professor M c. ScARR1rT still remains with us, and lectures on Wednesday and Saturday Even ings, usual.
 Waterbury, Feb r, 1857. 43-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
Out of Season and in Season,

have just returned from harka with awell selected II stock of NEW GOODS. consisting of few very pretty style Sring DeLanes Cacoes of entirely new designs and patterns, heavy brown sheetings and shirtngs, bleached shirtings and linens with good assortment of house keeping Goods, which offer at low prices for cash exchange.
 A. G. BRADFORD WoIcotrMe
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
CHRISTIAN REINHARr,

ID RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of El Litchfield and vicinity, that he is prepar- ed to do Clock and Watch REPAIRING in all of its various branches at Baldwin s Book Store, South Street.
 N. B. Second Hand WATCHES of every dsserip- tion kept constantly on hand, and will be sold cheap for Cash.
 Ltchfeld, Nov. 1s, 1s5e. 31
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
AGENTS WANTED.
EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPENING

wv ANTED, a few energetic, industrious mcp,
 w to SELL AGRICULTURAL BOOKS among the Farmers. Very favorable tsrps will be given. With proper attention, more than slOO per month clear profit above all expenses can be realized. 4 rare chance to make money without risk For par ticulars, apply immediately to C. M. SAXTON & O. Agricultural Book Publishers No 40 Fulton-st, New York tf5
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
NEW SPRING STOCK BOOTS& SHOE S

EIRST in market and first home-with Q first E rate Complement of every variety of Style known to the Trade-all of which we are prepared to sell at as low figures as any in the State. Not withstanding the great rise of every thing of the name of feathers, we shall sell BOOTS and SHOES at very small advance from former prices the be best t assorted oets, by fifty per cent. ever brought in this market.
 To undertake to name the different kinds, styles, and qualities would fill ordinary country paper, and of course, out of the question in this place. Please call and see.
 SOLE LEATHER, MOROCCO, Linings, Bindings, Aws and Hafts, Bristles, Thread, Wax, Pegs, Nails &c., &c, for sale usual at the Old Brick Store, First Door West of the Court House.
 MEAFOY & MUNSON. Litchfeld. Conn., March 24th, 1851 4S-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
Room and Curtain Papers.

NHlRIY-FIVE Hundred Pieces just received, A comprising all the latest patterns of the day Having fitted mp room expressly for Room Papers we feel sure of selling all who shaA call upon us
 N. & E. A. BERRY. March 24th, 1S57
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
AMERICAN & FOREIGN PArNrs.

KD H. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents. Hate Agent Aa. of the U. S. Patent Office, Washington un- St, Boston,
 After an extensive practice of upwards of twenty years, continues to Patents in the United States also in Great Britain, France and other for eign countries: Caveats, Specifications. Assign ments, and all Papers or Drawings for Patents exc cuted in liberal terms. and with despatch Resear- ches made into American Foreign works to de- termine the validity or utility of Patents or Inven- ons-and legal or other advice rendered in all mat ters touching the Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by remitting One Dollar Assign: ments recorded at Washington.
 This Agency is not only the largest in New Eng. land, but through it inventors have advantages fot securing patents, or ascertainng the Datentabty of inventions unsurpassed by if not intnessurably superior to; any that can be offered them elsewhere The testimonials below given prove that none i8 MORE SUCCESSFUL AT THE PATENT OFFICE than the sub scriber and IS THE BEST PROOF OF ADyAN- FACES OR ABILITY; he would add that he has abun: dant reason to believe, and can prove that at no other office of the kind are the charges for profess sional services so moderate. The immense practice of the subscriber during twenty years past has ena bed him to accumulate vast collection of specif- cations and official decisions relative to patents These, besides his extensive library of legal and me- chancal works and full accounts of patents granted in the United States and Europe, reader him able beyond question: to offer superior facilities for obs taining patents.
 All necessity of journey to Washington to pro cure patent, and the usual great delay there, are here saved inventors.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 During the time occupied the office of Com missioner of Patents, H. Eddy, Esq., of Boston, did business at the Patent Office as Solicitor for procuring patents. There were few if any, persons acting i'll that capacity, who had so much business before the Patent Ofice and there were none who conducted it with more skill, fidelity and success regard MT. Eddy of the best informed and most skillul Patent Solicitors in the United States and have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot employ person more competent and trustworthy and more capable of putting their ap- pcations in form to for them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent Office EDMUND BURKE, Late Commissioner of Patents" From Me Present Commissioner
 "AUGUsT IT, 1s55.-During the time have held the office of Commissioner of Patents R. H. Eddy Esq, of Boston, has been extensively engaged in t transaction of business with the Office as Solicitor He is thoroughly acquainted with the law, and the rules of practice of the Office. I regard him as one of the most capable and successful practitioners with whom have had official intercourse
 CHAS. MASON,
 Commissioner of Patents"
 Boston, Jan. 1, 1s57 3s.1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
Special Invitation.

Special Invitation. nERSONS visiting Litchheld are respectfully in IT vited to call and examine my assortment of Boots and Shoes they will find good assortment and at as low prices for cash as any in the State Sole Leather cheap the market will bear aso Shoe thread pegs, &c. &c., for sale by
 SAMUEL CLOCK. IT ADIES Congress Caters, save trouble in lacing 1I for sale cheap for cash, by SAMUEL CLOCK. ~ ENTS' Fine Calf Boots and Congress Caters, &c., '" six different styles, cheap for cash. at
 SAMUEL CLOCKS. THILDREN'S Congress Slippers-b beautiful and O cheap, at SAMUEL CLOCKS. " ADIES' and Gents best Rubbers; Misses and AZ Children do., for sale as cheap as a good article can be found in the State For sale for cash by SAMUEL CLOCK. HNOOTS, SHOES CATERS, &c, &c-New styles ID just received and for sale cheap for cash. by
 SAMUEL CLOCK. West Main Street Itchfeld, April 18th 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

n HE undersigned will receive proposals until the
 U 9th of June next, for building from 25 to 35 horse sheds for the First Ecclesiastical Society in Litchfeld.
 Persons wishing to contract for building the samc can see plan of the Building, by calling on the subscriber. [4-t1 PHILIP s. BEEBE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
IN SEA SON. ," E would call the attention of our Custom W CTS to FIVE THOUSAND YARDS of
 Remnant Calicoes.

ot J. Dunnell & Co, American Print Works Man ufacLure.
 ALSO, $500 YARDS OF REMNANT BROWN BOTTOMS If you would secure a few of the bargains, you must call Ill SEASON. N. $ E. A. BERRY. Wolcottville, Feb II, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
0 Pleasant Gale.o

= THIS HORSE WILL STAND AT W. my stable, at the Robbins Farm, in EAM Norfolk, the present season. Pleasant 0T Gale is by Foots Black Hawk, by old Black Hawk. dam by Lony's Eclipse. He is probably perfect in form. and exhibits as evident marks of good and high breeding, as any horse in New England The subscriber believes that his stock will in way be inferior to that of his late horse RaveL. now acknowledged to be of great excellence. Terms $l0 to insure
 ROBBINS BATTELL. Norfolk, May 25 1857. 6
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
R. MERRTMAN

K. MEX R MAN,
 WATCH MAKER AND JEwELLER. Ar THE OLD STAHp:
 INVITES attention to his assortment of WATCHES. ' JEwELRY, SILVER WARE, and FANCY ARTICLES Gold, Silver and Steel-Mounted Spcctacles, with or without Scotch Pebbles-Silver Spoons Forks Fruit aid Butter Knives &e made expressly for re- taii.-A full assortment of Scotch Pebbles-near- sighted and convex Spectacle-Glasses to accommo- date those wanting either kind inserted in their own frames.-Coffin Plates on hand.-Engraving done at short notce-Watches repaired in the most skillful manner-A share of public patronage is respectful ly solicited.
 LitchIela Oct. 25, 1856. %
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

"HITE GooDSand Drapery, Muslins of all de- W scriptions, Laces. black Lace Veils Swiss and Cambric Edgngs Insertings, Under Sleeves, Chem isettes &c, for sale very cheap by
 A. G. BRADFORD. Wolcottyille, April sth 1s56 DoPLINS, Berages, Berage De1aines, Muslin De II Laines, Alapaccas, Prints, and all kinds of Dress Goods for sale by A. G. BRADFORD. Wolcottville April 1sth 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
THIRD FLOOR,
 Holds our
Fourth Floor,
 Being devoted exclusively to WOODEN WARE.

We shall add to our present assortment of Goods daily, and will try to have everything that may be called for by all.
 Come and the ' BFRRYs'' who are always in season, out of season. N & E. A. BERRY
 Nolcottvlle, Feb. 1, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
PIANO FORBES.

IUST received, new supply from ALBERT W. eD LADD Co.,. of Boston, and HARIEroN & Bno- THEIRS, of New York.
 All wishing to purchase, invited to call and examine them ARvID DAYTON
 Wolcottville, Nov. 5, 1856. tfys
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
MELODEONS.

MANUFACTURED as usual, with all the hts MI improvements. Second Hand Melodeons. f,,t sale cheap. ARyID DAYTON.
 Wolcottvills, Nov. ,, 1856. tfas
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

WY ANTED.- Hides. Bark and Calf-Skns wanted w at the Tannery, South Farms, by
 R. BURLINGTON May 9th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
Geese Feathers.

NHE subscribers have made arrangements to keep
 II constant supply of first-rate article of GEESE FEATHERS, selected and packed with great care by ourselves in packages of from 20 to 50 lbs-and will furnish at all times any quantity from 20 to 1000 lbs of quality they will warrant as good the best, and at as low prices as can be purchased of equal quality in the state S. X L. HURLBUT.
 Winchester. 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

NsARPET1Nas AND OIL CLOTHS may be found At McNEIL & BRAslAS's.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

New Haven County Salt Store,
 Nos & 6, SANroRD's BLOCK, FLEET ST.,
 NEW HAVEN, CONN, wv HERE may be found Old Rock Salt, Turks's w Island do, Lisbon do., Liverpool Sack do., also, Ground Rock Salt for Tal le and Dairy use in large small quantities. tt-33 GEORGE l.. FAULKNER & O.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

DROBA ATE ELAN NKS for sale at this office.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

A SMALL Lot of New FLOUR, just arrived from "A Michigan, and of the best quality.
 VIM. H. COB. Torrington, Oct. 17, 1856. ly-27
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

NN USrANG LINIMENT Lyons Katbarion, Es- IVA sences and general assortment of Hair Oil, Pcriumery, &c., may be found at No. West Street.
 Litchfeld, July 7th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
THE BERRYs

:" AVE removed their Stock Goods from the old Stand. to new Warehouse erected this win ter by N B. Lathrop, North side the Bridge, where we propose to commence Revolution in the trade of Etchfeld County. Our recent place of Merchandising being so limited were obliged to seek more spa cious ouartels equal to those we now occupy which are the ightes pleasantest and most agreeable for ourselves and hope for our customers to do business in in the State
 First Floor, Upon which are duplicate Packages We have also Ccrn Meal, Buckwheat Flour, Rye do. particularly Wheat Flour, which we have in any quantities, Wholesale and Retail Our special ar engagements at the West, from where we receive it. enables to offer it at One Dollar Der barrel less than If bought ill New York, or any place East.
 SECON'D FLOOR.
 Contains a varied Stock, such as HARDWARE DEPARTMENT,
 GROCERY DEPARTMENT
 GROCERY DEPARTMENT.
 wooLLEN DEPARTMENT. DRESS GOODS DEPARTNENT where we spend much time in selecting to please the Ladies; and honestly think better taste cannot be displayed in any place.
 THIRD FLOOR,
 Holds our R ady Made Clothing stoc k. which has always been noted for its great va rietv and never fails to ''f ft" Here are also our assortment of Carpets Boots and Shoes Paper Hang ings, &c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09
SPRING GOODS!

i" H. RICHARDS has just returned from New II York with splcndi assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vesings, Trimmings,
 Ready Made Clothing, and large stock of Gents Furnishing Goods, which he will sell cheap for cash
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

DLOWER SEEDS.-Twenty varieties put up in H boxes, price $l per box, may be found at g
 MCNEIL X BRAMANs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

Ground Plaster.
 VNHE subscriber lias for sale 15O tons of tbe Eu. u kind. N AO O'"' 4, Also Corn Meal, Rye Flour, Provcnder, &c., at the Mtchfeld East Mill 0'' "' 48-1y r. co1,1D
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

R OBERT M TREAT, Manufacturer of corn
 - shelters, churns safety tug irons, &c., South
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-09

tROSSMANS Shaving, Hair Cutting and Wig Making Rooms-under the Mansion House Ltchfcld o'