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Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
AMERICAN & FOREIGN PAFNTs.

Eb H. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents, date Agent IA As of the U. s. Patent Office, Washington, un- der the Act of 1887 )-76 State St., opposite Kilby St. Boston.
 After an extensive practice of upwards of twenty years, continues to secure 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, cuted in liberal terms. and with despatch Rescars ches made into American or Foreign works, to de- termne the validity utility of Patents or 1nven- tionsand legal or other advice rendered in all mat ters touching the same Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by rcmitting One Dollar. Assign ments recorded at Washington
 This Agency is not only tho largest in New Eng land, but through it inventors have advantages for securing patents, or ascertaining the phtcntHbiity of inventions, unsurpassed by if not immessurablr superior to- any that can be offered thcn elsewhere The testimonials below given, prove that none is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT THE PATENT OFFICE than the sub seribcr and SUCCESS BEST rRooF OF ADyAN- rA6Es on ABILITY, he would add that he has abun- dant reason to believe, and can prove, that at no other office of thc Kind are the charges for profes sional services so moderate. The immense practice of the subscriber during twenty years past has bled him to accumulatea vast collection of specif- cations and official decisions relative to patents.- These besides hiscxtcnsive library of legal and chanical works, and full accounts of patents granted in the United States Aid Earens ras1ler him, aIle beyond question, 10 offer superior facilities for obs taining patents.
 
 cure patent, and the usual great delay shere aie here saved inventors: M
 TEsTIMoNIALs
 During the time occupied the office of Com. missioner of Patents. II. Eddy, Esq. of Boston, did business at the Patent Ofice as Solicitor for procuring patents There were few, if any, persons acting in that capacity, who had so much busiress before the Patent Office; and there were none Hho conducted it with more skill fidelity and success regard Alr. Eddy as one of the best informed and most sklful 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 plications in form to for them early and favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
 EDMUND BURKE,
 Late Commissioner of Patents"
 From Me Present Commissioner.
 "AuGusr IT, 1855.-During the time have held the office of Commissioner of Patents, R. H. Eddy Esq, of Boston, has been extensively engaged in th transaction of business with the Office as Solicitor He is thoroughly acquainted with the law, and the rules of practice of the Office. l regard him one of the most capable and successful practitioners with whom have had official intercourse.
 CHAS. MASON,
 Commissioner of Patents. D Boston, Jan-1 1851. ~ 3S-Iy
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
Out of Season and in Seasol

Out of Season and in Season. have just returned from 4Narka with we'll selected E stock of NEW Geops, consisting of few very pretty style Sprhg DeLaincs Ccoes of entirely new designs and patterns, heavy brown shectings and shirngs, bleached shrtings and linens, with good assortment of house keeping Goods which offer at low prices for cash exchange.
 A. G. BRADFORD, Wolcottuals.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16

RH USTANG L1NIMENT, Lyons Katharion, Els- IVR senccs, and general assortment of Hair Oil, Perfumery &c. may be found at No. West Street.
 Ltchaeld, July 7th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
A EL E E AID! 1887,

A IL persons indebted to the Subscriber. are re- IA quested to make immediate payaemt to the same. Accounts due January 1st, 1857, unpaid, unless settled soon will be left with H. s. Barbour, Esq., my. Attorney. for collection If you would save ctast you must settle your accounts. shall cer- tany every account to settlement, unless paid soon. word to the wise is sufficient &
 A. G. BRADFORD.
 February 16 1857. 43-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16

wv NH1TE GOODS and Drapcry Muslins of all de- w scriptions, L,ces, black Lace Vcils Swiss and Cambric Edgings, Insertinss, Under-Sleeves Chem isettes, &c., for sale very cheap by
 4. G. BRADFORD. wolcottvi1le, April sth, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
Sew Haven County Salt store,

Nos. < s, SANFoED's BLOCK, FLEET Sr,
 NEW HAVEN, CONN, NWT HERE may be found Old Rock Salt Turks's w Island do, Lisbon do, Liverpool Sack do, also, Ground Rock Salt for Tatle and Dairy use, in largcor small quantities. tf-33 GEORGE L. FAULKNER X CO
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
RYE FLOUR,

nF Superior qaality--at
 April 8, 1657 50 GHAWLS, sHAwLS. --Brocha, Stella and vari- - cty of Spring and Summer Shawls may be found ut MCNEIL & BRAMANs. NfEN's FURNISHING GOODS.--French and lYH German Broa,lcloths, Black and Fancy Cassi- there's, Black silk Vcstings Fancy Vcstngs, Cravats, Suspcudcrs, &c.. Ut MoNEIL & BRAMAN's EMBROIDERED coILARs.-A largo lot just El opened of entirely new patterns. The ladies aro invited to call and examine theln ut
 MoNsiL $ DRAMAN's. ~ LOVE ND HC IERY of all descriptions, N for ladies and gentlemen, at
 McNElL & BnAxAS's. 6D x CHESTS of inc Oolong and Young Tyson %0S1 TEAS--just received at
 MCNEIL & BRAMAN's. 6NRoCKERY AND GLASSWARE The largest S assortment in town of all descriptions, at
 McNEIL & BnAMAN's.
 Ladies' Dress Goods. A LARGE assortment received this week of tho tA latest Spring styles comprising Silks. Delaines Challies cruvcllis Plain Bcragcs, Poplins Debagcs Muslin Lawns, Jconcts, Coicrcd Brilliants, Sc. Litchfcll, April 2s, 1857. DAPER HANGlNGS.-o00 rolls just received of II tho latest patterns also borders to match, at MCNEIL x BRAaAS's. DURE French Nne,, Pnsc White Lead. 1at,sccel IL Oil, Turpcntinc, VHrnish aEtl general us. sortment of Paints, Brushes, &c., at
 II. w. BUEL < CO.'S. 1NROCERIEs. Family Groceries of all kinds N always on hand Ut tho lowest possible prices ,,.. McNEtL & BnAMAs ErIOwER sEEDs.-Twenty varieties put tip ir A boxes, price Sl per box, may be found at McNEIL X BRAMAN's
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
THIRD FLOOR,
 Holds our
FONrfh Floor,
 Being devoted exclusively to W0ODEN WARE.
Room and Curtain Papers.

vHNHIRTI-F1VE Hundred Pieces just received -E comprising all the latest patterns of the day Having fitted up room expressly for Room Papers VIC feel sure of selling all who shall call upon us.
 N. ss E. A. BERRY. March 24th, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16

Notice. YErHE Subscriber has opened STORE in Tor N rngton Hollow, on the road fro:a Wolcottville to Goshcn for.the sale of
 GROCERIES; and will keep good assortment of the safne which he will sell for prompt pay, the time is months, as cheap as be bought at any store in the Coun ty: My Goods arc mostly purchased in New York, at the lowest prices, and shall spare colts to suit my customers. All Goods warranted as repre- scnted My arrangements for procuring Flour direct from the Vest arc not surpassed by any one.
 W. H. sCOE. Torrington, Oct, 1e56 1y27
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16

FRESH WOUNDS, fDURNS, CHlLBLAINS,
 AND OLD soREs
 WITH few applications they readily yield to its magical powers, and by its much pain and suffering might be saved if it could be introduced into every family in our land. As sa
 E~ HR H1 H % H1 s@s GDHE it is unequallcd, anl no one who owns a horse should be without it. A single bottle may save the price of your horse It is truly the Farriers friend the travellers hopc and the farmers dependence. The above Iinimcnt was discovered some years ago by an English chemist who died suddenly and the recipe lost to the world until recently found among his papers, and is placed before the pub lie, challenging its superior
 There have been several hundred bottles sold in the vicinity where it is made, and in case has it failed to accomplish all and even more for which it has been recommended.
 At the solicitation of many persons who have been benefited by its use the subscriber is preparing to extend its circulation, that the public may be benefited: The proprietor contemplatcs having every family ill the state visited with this valuable Eminent.
 It is put up at p and 50 cents per bottlc 50 that all i1crsons can be accommodated with an article which ought to be in every family. Liberal dis count made to agents. .- In case of accident it is almost indispensable; as for cuts, bruises or burns it is truly valuable.
 THREE or FOUR GOOD AGENTS can find steady employment until the whole state is can vasscd and but il small capital is required. Fifty dollars Nll give person good outfit, and success, is certain if they take with them the following cssary articleseneyy and persereramce Applications for agency must be ie and personally to the subscriber. The medicine will be ready about the lst of April next at wholesale. Prepared only by
 C. F. PECK, Proprietor,
 Successor to Peek, Gilmore & Co. Ellsworth. Conn., Februarv 8 1S57 4lvl
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
AGENTS WANTED.


 ~TANTED, few energetic, industrious men. w to SELL AGRICULTURAL BOOKS among the Farmers. Very favorable terms will be given. With proper attention, more than s100 per Inontli clear profit above all expenses can be realized AZ rare chance to make money without risk For par ticulars. apply immediately to C. M SAXTON < co Agricultural Book Publishers, No 40 Futon-st New York t5
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
SPRING GOODS!

YEN H. RICHARDS has just returned from New IL York with splendid assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vcstings, Trimmings,
 Ready Made Clothing, and large stock of Gents Furnishing Goods, which he will sell cheap, for cash.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
John M. Atwood.

10. I48 Chatham Sired, (corncr Aulerry) New Tori, B INVITES attention to his Large Assortment of l Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, and Fancy Articles
 Gold Bracelets Pins, Ear Rings, Cllatelain, Vest and Fob-chains Gold Necklaces, Crosses Lockcts, Rings, Spectacles, Pencils, Seals, Medals, Keys, Charms, &c
 Cameo and Mosaic Bracelets, Pins aud Ed. Rings.
 Silver Tea Sets, Cups, Pitchers, Spoons, Napkin Rings, Forks, Fruit and Butter Knives.
 Silver Plated Tea Sets; Cups, Castors Cake Baskets Ums, Y akettes, Card Baskets &c
 Fors ale cheap for cash and waranedas represented. fS@ Pa. tculr attention given to repairing and al uSting Duplex, Chronomcer and fine Lever Watches.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
 Important Announcement,

Tremendous Rush Unprecedented Barsains , YHSHE Subscriber would respectfully inform Lis -H numerous Customers in litchfeld and vicn ity, that since his re,norat to his NEW STORE in BALDWlN'S BLOCK, he has added extensively to 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 GooGs, consstinp of TEAS, FLOUR, SUGARS, SPICES, ETC. ETC are fresh from MARKET, and are offered at nrces SJRPRLSLNGLY LOW. We have taken for our motto, that '' A NIsBLE SENTENCE BETTER THAN A SLOW sniLLISG, and consequently in regard to sell ling cheap
 WE DEFY COMPETITION. We have room to mention but a few articles, showing our rateSlS follows
 Porto Rico Molasses, 60 cts. per Gallon.-Others sell thesame article for 65 and 6S Fery tine Green and Black TEAS. 20 cts.-As good commonly sold for 50 cts.-Babbitts SAL1iRATUS, first quai- ay, cts. per pound.-Usu4 price, 121 cts-Extra Quality RICE, cts per pound. OAher articles pro- portioaaiiy io,c.
 gs57 Please call, examine our Goods, and satisfy yourselves.
 OUR MARKET DEPARTMENT will in no wise be neglected, but shall receive our particular at- tentiep.
 All kinds of Fresh Fish, Lobstcrs, Clams Oysters. Sc., &c., can be found upon our stands in their season.
 Also. Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Vegetables, &c, will be procured carly the market possibly affords.
 All Orders respectfully solicited.
 A. II. KELIAM, South Store in Bal,iwns Block. South Main st., Waterbury Conn.,, doors above his old Stand
 Bank Street entrance directly under W. D. Cum
 ming Grocery.
 N. B. Professor NJ. c. ScAREIrr still remains with us, and lectures on Wednes5as and Saturday Even ings, usual.
 Waterbury, Feb r, 1857. 4S-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
INSTRUCTION.

NIM PARK SCHOOL for Young Gentlemen, -Al Litchfeld, Conn.,. five hours from New York. ) Particular attention paid to punfls fitting for the Counting room, for College and for Teaching. A limited number can obtain board with the Superin- tcndent. Coed Board near, at satisfactory prices.
 Instruction in German, and the French and Ita- Han, hy accomplished Teachers. <. the 9th of April. - Application should be made early, to FARxEn, BRACE < Co.,, No. 4, CourtlanelStfeet New York, or to the Superintendans,
 REV. JAMES RICHARDS, D. D., Or to CHARLES A. SWIFT, A. B.,
 Professor of Languages and Mathematics.
 Htchfeld, Conn.,, March 26, 1857. tf-3l
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16

NN ANTED.-Hidcs Bark and Calf. Skins wanted w at the yAnnery South Farms, by
 k. BURLINGTON May 9th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
THE RERRYS

HNAyE removed their Stock Goods from the old n H Stand to a new Warehouse erected this win ter by N. B. Lathrop, North side the Bridge where we propose to commence Revolution in the trade of ItehiieId County. Our recent place of Merchandising being 50 limited, were obliged to seek more sna- cious auarte,s equal to those we now occupy which are the gtcst, pleasantest, and most agreeable for ourselves and hope for our Customers to do business in ill the State.
 First Floor, Upon wlici, are duplicate Packages We have also Ccrn Meal, Buckwheat Flour, Rye do particularly Wheat Flour, which we have i, ,,r quantities, Wholesale and Retail Our speciul ar rahgetnehls al .hc " est, from where receive it. enables us to offer it at One Dollar Der barrel less than ii bought in New York, or any place East
 SECO.y'D FLOOR.
 Contains varied Stock, such as a HARDWARE BEREAVEMENT,
 GROCERY DEPARTMENT.
 GROCERY DEPARTMENT.
 WOoLLEN DEPARTMENT DRESS GOODS DEPARTNENT where spend much time in selecting to please the Ladies and honestly think better taste cannot be displayed in any place.
 THIRD FLOOR,
 Holds our Ready Made Clothing Stoc k which has always been noted for its great va ricty and never fails to ' fit' Here are also our assortment of Carpets Boots and Shoes Paper Hang ings, Sc.
 EOMrfh Floor.
 Being devoted exclusively to
 WOODEN WARE. We shall add 10 present assortment of Goods daily, and will try to have everything that may be called for by all.
 Come and see the $ BFEnYs'' who arc always in season, out of season. N. & E. A. BERRY Nolcottvc, Feb. f, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
CHRISTIAN RE1NHARr,

CHRISTIAN REINHART I'D ESPECTFULEY informs the Inhabitants of ID Ltchfeld and vicinity, that Ac is now prepar- ed to do Clock and Watch REPAIRING, in ali of it's various branches, at BaldwiLs Book Store, South Street. s X. ss.
 N. B. Second Hand WATCHES of every dsserip- ton kept constantly hand, and will De sold cheap for Cah.
 Iitchficld, Nov. 1s. 1856. 3l
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16

ADlES and Gents best Rubbers; Misses and Al Chlidren.s do., for sale as cheap as a good by 4 SsMIIEJ. CLOCK ,
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16

VHVHE Waterbury Marble Manufactory is removed II from Scovifie st., to few rods south of the Railroad Depot where can be found the best stock of Marble in the State; Monuments, Gravestones and every article in my line of Marble Granite Free some furnished as short notee and at cheaper rates than ever was before offered in this vicinity.
 S. WARREN. Waterbury, July 18th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16
Geese Feathers.

WSCSS TCt>GGISs ME subscribers have made arrangements to keep U constant supply of irst-rate article of GEEsE FEATnEHs, selected and packed with great care by ourselves fn packages of from 20 to 50 lbs-and will furnish at all times any quantity from 20 to 1000 lbs of 3 quality they will warrant as good as the best and at as low prices as can be purchased of cqma quality in the state. S.&L HURLBUT. Winchester. 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16

A SMALL Lot of New FLOUR just arrived from "A Michigan, and of the best quality.
 VIM. H. COZ. Torrington, Oct. IT, 1856. 1y-27
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16

R. MERRIMAN. -- .
 WATCH MAKER AND JEWELLEH .t AT THE OID SrisD:
 INVITES attention to his assortment of WATCHES II JEwELRY, SILVER WARE, and FANCY ARTICLES Gold Silver and Steel Mounted Spectacles, with or without Scotch Pebbles-Silver Spoons-Forks- Fruit and Butter Knives &c., made expressly for re- tail.-A full assortment of Scotch Pebbles-near- sighted and convex Spectacle Glasses to accommo- date those wanting either kind inserted in their own frames.-Cofin Plates on hand. Engraving done at short notce-Watches repaired in the most sl+ilful ,sanner.A share of public patronage is respectful ly solicited. s.s
 Litchrield, Oct. 25, 1856. 9
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-16

n HE undersigned will receive proposals until the
 5th of June next, for building from D to S5 utchfeld. ssss 5- g N " IF IF
 Persons wishing to contract for building the sae. can see plan of the building. h calling on ths subscriber. l4tfl PHILIP s. BEEBE THf oEATE ErA Skss
 II Ef sale at this office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-23

I IQroR DEALERS ATTENTION PERSONS wIe
IL ing 10 become ir""hodef- " srn peson- ~ n,~r
do aud obtain ore aefs q oa farming iand 49,
S0 acres OF land an lqng iilrd kai.fsal ~illn
onicp
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-23

LrTERATVRR.

WOULD VIZ RCuL DEPARTED Joys,
u A. pr.oe cf parted pan,
O., who shat prizes happy hours
Would hive his rife again?
Such burning tsars a. once We shed
NO peasure can rpsy;
psss 70 oblivion, Joy and GREET
We're thankful for To-Day
Cs.m BE- TIE oarSsn, cf cur lives,
A. rivers deep ana clear;
nSsd be the hight upon our path,
70 guide as and 10 cheer
For streams Of 10y that burst and foam
May leave their channels dry,
And oeadi.esS kghtljnge ever hash
TIE brightest N the sky.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-23
EXCURSIONS.

EXCURSloNs To TnE FISHING BANKS. OFF SANDY
II Hook The steamer WILSON SMALL Capt James
Valentine viii make regular trips 30 VI" Fishing Banks every
day, eScep SATURDAY, The coming season commencing
ne nrsi Of june Tho above steamer being subsana
ht.at hoped she VII please be New YORK pubt. No.e
90 ..t'ta 4ul Ni appear b d. dti papers in ~
,ine. y. fALikIINE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-23
spOaTING.

noa FoR sALE-A LARgE.- NJ, $1,000 '.rs.
~ wa.1b dog car b. bad i~ t~ y" ;"
Hot hen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-23
UTEILA CLAYTON I;


BY Mrs A. T. pUPUy.
kabos a Tie "Cevrry No.shbortocd," "Bogtnoi FL
les, g..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-23

(,LARErpoS HOTEL. FOURTH AVENUE, CoRNKn
~ Of Efhpenh street n. y-The undersgred, In ssanh
ing heir nurnerous friends snd e pnoc ior The vy lera
bs having made several improvements and addons 10 the
informal arr the hotel they feel confident tbs
point 81 style and romio h Unsurpassed by
In this cou.ify.
The CUISINE condnced the enlarged and liberal
eoe by lrst re French artist Families are served either
~ private table or nj tablc d'hOe, a. desired
The apartments spacious, exceedingly well ventilated
aeh provided with bath closet ooses
rable summer residence.
lts Ishon being in immediate vicinity ~ unsn sousre
surrounded Nv beautiful rsens rnd accabe 30 the busi
ness par oi the ely by omnibus which even
minute pseng unusual attractions 10 travellers visiting IN
KERSER BIRCH Propre,or.
DAHIs GRAND HOTEL ID FRANCE N BANGLE
i ieTre
No ~ Run NJ RfCHEtIEu,
Cont g0us 70 NJ Blrse OBJ" Palss Royal and the Rou'e
Vard \ Wsg lC,u hni' aud ono ui The extensive
W.. n " i' rrpc iu Paris aud very central for oh'r
business lfa " excellent Table dh0tn lIr frauc
ineiudilg iafi'4 Burtcsuv Comfortable dinners a
hour, at O. aud frnrs vim hclut,d Ilandsome apart
nsuts 81 from france day. v H-NU huei n Paris
uftr similar rulforfs The moderate Ar
Isug"nruts nsdc GA ~ frames day a expenses Included
n New YORK.
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sALEs AT AUCTION.

L'uR SALE At AUCTION, ny H. II Lunl DMmV 3,
Friday DE 2ih of April ~ The Merchants -,
~ O'Clock The valuable four sinry building, % b o ~
s,,,. b., oss,,sr ~ tb. tr,..ae~ WILLIAM u IHUfh'
n'i''' " "'''' ~ wv n HORTON,
W HENRY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-23
THE MILITARY.

NOTICE -TNDFPTNDENr BATTALION or PETER.
~ Is~n Guard.-1hc members hereby notified IN
meet ~ International Hau. ~ DIVISION street. at Of A. " this
day. by order. SANj W. JACKSON Major Cornrna ndng
NOTICE. " WAiIsACK NUSKETEFRS.--TffE
~ member 81 he above aui, company requested W
meet 81 r thgrr fl anrrnpOu. one o'clok ~ pay
thc last sad trbur sci 10 aia assoraie VI. Fatil
By order Cant DAVID GRAHAM
Wv Pnrrr RS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-23

WAkEFItLD.-TlIE MEMPHIS or IxDCSTgIk
" Homo Association No. s. who have jus, paid IN flii
their lois are hereby notified hat an
before The IAN OF May will be- sold a. auction a l boser
on The evening q ihst cby AZ oelrk. The FarohssI
Trustee Will be- ~ les Bowrry " THURSDAY evening frnt
IN O'Clock, until that Tine, Ia dispose Of supls prpsst
and receive money
C0RNS. A. COOPER, Purchasing rr,-ys
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-01-31

THE BLUE RIDeE OF VIRGINIA Tunnel
ED--A NICE CALcULAT1oN.--The Blue
Ridge tunnel was finally carried through
the mountain last week. On Monday
morning the augurs appeared from either
eide, not more than ba!f an inc5 apart, and
the porSoration was complete. The Staun-
ton Spectator says:
$50 accurately has been ELI the calcula-
lations made by Col. Crozot, that she au-
ger holes from both ends of the tunnel
We're only half an inch distant from each
other, when they met, and the difference
in the length Of the tunnel, as computed
by measurement en- the outside, over the
top of the mountain, and as accurately
measured inside, after the perforation, was
less than six inches. The draft at the per-
foration is strong enough to extinguish a
light on the eastern side"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-01-31
RgAn effort is now being made

An effort is now being made to
appropriate large tracts of land to the
building OF Railroads in Minnesota. Eve
ry influence that lobbying can command
has been brought to bear upon the com
mittee having charge of the matter, and
they have consequently been induced to
report a favorable bill. II is to he hoped
that 1t will not pass. The recent enor-
nous profits acquired by the Central Hi
nois road from similar source, will amount
to about @40,000,00o! This comes out
Of the pockets of honest, Industrious farm
ers, who, to get the lands appropriated to
the company, are compelled to pay prices
ranging from So to&25. The same land
could have been purchased of Government
for 81, 25 per acre. We should rather see
the public domain given to actual settlers
and the money given TO railroads 8if the
government is to make donations of this
character