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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
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The PATCH ON MARcY's BREEcHEs.-
Hmper's FeeAzy relates the following anec-
dotes Of Mr.. Marcy:
While he was Governor of this State, he
was visiting Newburg on some public occa-
sion, and with party of gentlemen, Wings
and Democrats, was at the Orange Hotel.
Good humor was prevailing, and one story
suggested another. The Governor always
enjoyed story, and could tell one with ex-
cellent effect. A Wing lawyer was pres
ent, and the Governor, recognising him
said:
"Ah, yes; I'll tell you a good story of
Spooner. The other day he came up to Al
bany, on his way to the Wing Convention
at Utica, and so he took it in his way to
call on me to get pardon for a convict at
Sing Sing I heard the case, examined the
documents, and, being satisfied that all was
right, agreed to grant the request. Spoon
er handed me the paper to endorse, and I
wrote: Let pardon be granted. W.. l..
Marcy when Spooner cried out, 'Hold
hold, Governor! that's the wrong paper !!
And, sure enough, 1t aras a Whag speech
that he acas going to make at Utica, abusing
me the worst possible way. But I had
granted pardon in advance, and [ suppose
he committed the offence afterwards" )"
The story was received with great ap-
plause, and Spooner, being looked to for a
response, instantly went on with the follow
ing, which for an extempore story certain
ly is capital:
eyes, gentlemen, yes, I did. And when
the convention was over, we went to Mag
ara Falls and as we were dragging on by
stage over miserable corduroy roads, hang
ing our heads against the top Of the coach,
and then coming down as if we we're to go
through the bottom, the stage came to a
dead halt; the driver dismounted, opened
the door, and requested us all to descend.
We did so, supposing that some accident
had occurred. When we were all out,
standing on the. ends of the logs of which
the road was made the driver took off his
hat, and said: Gentlemen, we always
stop here out of respect to the Governor;
this is the identical spot aohere Marcy tore
has pantaloonsP"
The story was heard with great jollifca-
ton, in which no one joined more heartily
than the Governor himself.
That pantaloon incident deserves to be
recorded in every history of this great man.
He was sent out to hold special sessions of
court to try the anti masonic parties charg-
ed with murder. He was to receive a sala-
ry and his expenses. With that nice re-
gard for details belonging to his sterling
character, he kept minute account of all
his~expenditures, and handed in the list on
his return, without thinking it necessary or
proper to revise and strike out those items
of a private nature which other men, less
scrupulous in greater matters, might have !
suppressed. There stood the tai /
lor's charge for mending. The political
foes of the Judge, when he came to be can
didate for Governor found it, and paraded
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

rivals for greatness through free education ;
he charged them then to guard with jealous
eye the free-schools as the surest bulwark
which could be thrown around American
liberties and were the only sure means of
:perpetuating American Independence, and
warned them against trusting to any power
the man who was not an open, auo,oed and
honest supporter Of free-schools and free ed
tucation, to regard the man who was guilty
of opposition to it, whether directly or indi-
Irectly, as a dangerous parsonage and not
worthy to be trusted in any position where
he has access to the reins of government.
iaIe was poor boy once, but by diligence and
perseverance, by due application of his men
fal faculties had forced his way up the path
of honor to his present position and it was in
The power of all to do the same, he cared not
how poor they might be, or how scofed at
by those who should cheer them on. His
voice was choked by the rising up in his
memory Of the scenes of youth, the sorrows
and trials through which he had passed and
the speaker took his seat, leaving his audi
ence yet enchained by his feeling and elo-
quent address.
That man who had just held his audience
las by magic enchained, was none other than
David MoRTIMoRE.
But little now remains to be told. A week
after this Clara Denis became the wife Of
Hon. David Mortimore, and the two are now
happy in their western home, and Clara has
Indeed fair prospect Of becoming mistress
of the White House one of these days.
Reader, if you are young, take the ex-
ample of David Mortimore and march on to
greatness. The road is open to you. If
you are middle aged or old when you 60 to
church or enter your private closet for prayer
lin your daily intercourse with the world,
remember the poor, and forget not that while
your charities and works sound high in the
eyes of man, there is God, whose search
ing eye penetrates into the deepest recess of
your soul and reads the most secret thoughts
of. your heart
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

it before the world in the newspapers, and
making an efigy of Mr.. Marcy, suspended
it in the streets of Albany, with great
patch on the pantaloons, and the tai1or's
charge on the top of that.
But an observant people saw through the
charge into the heart Of an honest man, and
in that very deed of his they recognized a
frankness and transparency of character that
commended him to their warm appreciation
It is not probable that the pantaloon charge
lost for him single vote, while it is doubt
less true that it made, for him multitudes of
friends. He was never ashamed of it and
never had reason to be-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
BY E. WELLS,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

TERMS OF SUBseRIPrIoN.-Foro one year, if paid
in advance within six months, 81. so; if not paid
within six months, $500.
TERMs OF ADyERrisINc.-Sl 90 per square for
the first two insertions, and 25 cts. for every sub
sequent insertion; twelve lines or less constitute
a square. If the number of Insertions be not
marked on the advertisement, it will be published
until forbid, and charged accordingly. A liberal
deduction made to those who advertise their husi-
ness by the year. The privilege of annual adver-
tisers extends only to their immediate business.
Announcements Of candidates for office, 81 90
per month, to be paid in advance.
Communications, the effect of which is to pro-
mote private or individual interests, are matters
of charge, and are. to be paid for at the rate OF
so cts. per square.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
GIN Qriginal gtory.
al Written for the Times.
DAVID MORTIMORE;
OR,
REALITIES IN SHORT CHAPTERS.
sE. BY JUNIUS.
[Conciusion.1
CHAPTER ".


q ''Whatalovely Sabbath morning, mother;
ifsI had asdecent suit of clothes, [ would go
to church to-day. The new church is to be
dedicated, and should like so much to see
it. wish [ had asked Col. Denis for an
advance last week, we could have gotten
some clothes and gone together to-day to
hear DR.. - preach.
Let us go as we are. my son. What
say your asked the mother
Mother quoth the boy, ''you know
when we went to church month before last,
how we were gazed at by the people on ac-
count of our rags, and how John Mortimore,
my own cousin, and his proud sister, turned
up their naughty noses at us. Can we thus
voluntarily expose ourselves to their scofin g
pride again No, mother; let US rather
stay at home, and even if deacon Ashby
does not pay us before, the spring is open
ing and we can lay by something of my wa
ges from Col. Denis to purchase respectable
clothes, and then we can go and not be the
butt of the whole congregation. and our rela-
tions in particular. Till then, let us remain
at home"
<, No, my son, the good Lord is no respect
er of persons, and we can drink in his rich
gospel truths in our tattere9 garments as in
the richest attire"
GAS you say, then, let US 60, mother"
Glad in such raiment as they possessed,
though ragged, yet clean, the mother and
son left their wretched abode of poverty and
wended their way to the new church. Al
ready. a good number had congregated at
the sanctuary. Some for the purpose of
worshipping the Great [ Am and singing
his praise some from idle curiosity s'to see
apd be seen, and some for the less laulable
purpose of playing the long-faced hypocrite
and more effectually preparing their way to
that much-sought newspaper heaven
Mrs. Mortimore and her son proceeded to
the church and on their entrance a dazzling
scene met their. view Handsomely painted
and cushioned seats-festoons of scarlet dra-
perry ornamenting the pulpit, and arched
galleries-walls and ceiling frescoed in the
most modern e-indeed, everything por-
traying the most lavish expenditure of mo-
ney.sa As they entered, the sexton opened
his eyes in mute wonder at the appearance
Of two such objects of poverty entering SO
fine temple, and assigned them seats in a
remote corner Of the church that they in
conmoder none BY their appearance of power
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The discourse from the Rev. DIR. -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
geletteh 3lInetry.
From the Louisville Journal.
. I AM WEARY-LET ME REST.

I AM WEARY-LET NE REST.
By VIM. P. BRANNAN.
am weary-let me rest, q
Lisped an infant to Its mother;
Sleep my darling on my breast,
Thou wilt never know another
Who wilt seothe thy throbbing brow,
Who will send all Ills to smother,
Loving thee, as do now.
j am weary-let me rest,
Sighed the honest son of labor;
Toll has been my constant guest,
Want has been my hardest neighbor;
g Pleasure shuns my braway arms;
For there's no type or tabor,
WooIng with their sweet alarms.
am weary-let me rest,
Cried the votary of ambition;
Wherefore am thus unblest,
Wherefore comes the haunting vision,
! Thrilling hearts with thoughts of fame
Life had been hopeless mission,
Futile as feeble flame.
am weary-let me rest,
Wept fair and hapless maiden;
With life's burden I'm opprest,
With foul wrongs am oyerladen;
would seek that unknown shore
In the dim and distant aidenn,
There to rest forevermore.
Louisville, Ky., June, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
Ayers Cherry PectOral.
FOR THE RAPID CURE OF


 G<oUGHS, Cclds, Hoarseness, Influenza Bron- o chtis Whooping Cough Group. Asthma In cipient Consumption and for the relief of consmp- tive patients in advanced stages of the disease
 We need not speak to the public of it's yrtues- throughout every town and almost every hamlet of the American States its wonderful cures Cf pulmopa- " complaints have made it already known Nav few the families in any civilized country on this continent without some personal experience of its effects and fewer yet tine communities anywhere which have not among them some living trophy of its victory the subtle and dangerous diseases of the throat and lungs While it is the n,oSt powerful antidote yet known to for the formidable and dangerous diseases of the pulmonary organs, it is also the pleasantcst and safest remedy that can le employed for infants and young persons. Parents should have it in store against the insdious enemy that steals upon them unprepared We have abund- ant grounds to believe the CHERRY PICTORIAL saves more lives y the consumptionst prevents than those it Keep it by you. and your colds while they curablc. nor neglect them until no human skill can master the ineXorabe canker that fastened on the yit,ls, eats your life away.
 All know the dreadful fatality of lung disorders a-d as they know too the virtues of this remedy we Il ed not do mole than them it is still made the best it can be. We spare no cost no care. no tc to produce it the perfect possible and thus afford those who rely it the best agent which cur skill can furnish for their cure.
 Prepared by DR. J. C. AVER Practical and Ana lytcal Chemist. Lowell. Mass. and sold by A. C. smith. LitchtieId t. McNcil Wolcottvie: r. Board, man. New Milford Pratt 6 Foster West Cornwall :: and by merchants and druggists throughout the country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
Special Invitation.

DERSONs visiting Litchfeld are respectfully in IT vited to call and examine my assortment of Boots and Shoes they will find good assortment, and at us low prices for cash, any in the State. Sole Leather cheap as the market will bear, also, Shoe thread, pegs, Sc. &c., for sale by
 SAMUEL CLOCK. HHO0Ts, SHOES CATERS, &c., &c-Ncw styles ID just received and for sale cheap for cash. by
 SAMUEL CLOCK. West Main Street. Litchfeld, April 18th 1856. IT ADIES and Gents hest Rubbers Misses and I/ Children's do., for sale cheap good article be found in the State For sale for cash by SAMUEL CLOCK. INENTS' Fine Calf Boots and Congress Caters, &c. M six different styles, cheap for cash, at
 SAMUEL CLOCKS s. ADIES' Congress Caters, save trouble in lacins -Al for salo cheap for cash, by SAMUEL CLOCK, >HlLDREN'S Congress slippers--beautiful ant! o cheap, at SAMUEL CLOCKS
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
LitcIlieid Hat EnsslorEs11s,.

VUHIIE citizens of Litchteld county are invited to -E call on the subscriber, who keeps constantly on hand large assortment of HATs and ( ,r, of every variety and fashion. The subscriber having made complete arrangements with the best and most fashionable houses in New York city fer supply of Hats and Gaps, is prepared to furnish all who may give him call with articles in his line that cannot fail to suit, and at prices cheap as they be bought in any place n tho United States. He has on hanl Silk and Fur Hats of Ccnin's and kl4ox $ 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 Lis public acknowledgements to his patrons for their generous support and humbly asks for continuance of the same. Store in West Street two doors west of the Court House
 HIRAM JACKSON. Litchfield March 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
Piano Tortes. HaZleton {. Bros Fiano fOrtes,

For Sale by A. e J. Dayton Wolcottville, Ct MY HERE may be found fine assortment 0 V7 Piano Fortes. from to 5 l-3, 3-4, and I-4 octaves manufactured ct the test aate7ials and pronounced by the most distinguished Artists to be unsurpassed in strength and purity of Tone Will be sold the most reasonable terms, and warranted ts stand in any climate.
 At the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace New York, 1853. Prize Medal was awarded to Hazlecn Brothers for the superior quality of the Piano Fortes. which tested i'll regard Touch Tone, Equality of Tone. and Durability of Tune- in all these points, the rian of Hazeton Brothers placed in the highest grade and Medal awarded them hy the following distinguished Artists: William Norris, Chsirman of Jury Musical Instruments Julien. F. $. Willis. Einclius Girac Max Mare,zek I. Ei.clit, Dwight ". II. Fry z sie;gnen. Jury o1 Musical Instruments. George f. Brstow Secretary o Jury Musical Instruments,
 Also Lirhfe Newton and Eradburv's Piano Fortes which rcceive the first premium at the Worlds Fair and the Fair of tie Ame ican Institute at New York 1853. Also. Iiano Fortcs selected from other oston anl New York r,anniactureis to order the .bove are warranted to all who purchase.
 Mclo,icons usual, with l, ,, and sstt o! Reeds.
 4. Sc J. DAYTON Wocottville, May 15th 1s36.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
John M. Atwood.

o l4o Chothcn' Sired, (cor',er Mulbery) Ner Fork, INVITES attention to his Large Assortment o1 A Watches Jewelry, Silver Ware, and Fancy Articles.
 Gold Bracelets, Pins, Ear Rings, Chatelain, Vest and Fob-chains Gold Necklaces, Crosses, Lockets, Rings, Spcctacles, Pencils, Seals, Medals, Keys, Charms, &c
 Cameo and Mosaic Bracelets. Pins and Ear Rings.
 Silver Tea Sets, Cups, Pitchers, Spoons, Napkin Rings, Forks, Fruit and Butter Knives.
 Silver Plated Tea Sets Cups. Castors, Cake Baskets U1ns akettles Card Baskets. &c.
 Fors ile cheap for cash and warranted represented k Pa, eicilr attention given to repairing and ad- iusting Duplex, Chrononeter and fine Lever Watches
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
Groceies, Provisions, sc.

h CRRAH for CHARLES MCNElLs. is the talk all A N over town. When you ask people where they find the best assortment of Groceries and provisions at the lowest prices. the answer is. at CHARLES MCNEIL $, No, West Street, where from morn till night are dispensed goods in abundance to the satisfaction ot many customers. who take great dleasarc in recommending their friends come where the finest and best goods sold at little the lowest prices in town-where direct form head quarters he is constantly receiving Teas Coffee, Sugars Spices Flour St &c in fact all things necessary to refresh the inner man, thus obviating the necessity of spending time and travel for the wants of the culinary department of the house.
 expect to show people that sell at the lowest living prices. and fatter myself shall receive the patronage of large share of the people of this town have constantly on hand large assortment of confectionery and fancy goods
 Attached to the same is Oyster Saloon fitted LID in good style where all who good stew can be accommodated at short notce and the tastes of the greatest epicure may be satisfied. .-
 The above is dream but reality if any one is in doubt please call and satisfy yourself, for my motto is to satisfy every of ii genuineness of every thing wbieh offer to the public
 ta CHARLES MCNEIL.
 Litchfsld. April, 1s56
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
Waterbury Marble Manufac-
 tOrv.

TO THE PEOPLE OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY No you want to erect good Monument or Grave A1 Stone to deceased friend! Call on
 WARREN. Do you prefer Marble to Limestonee if you do, call on WARREN Do you wish 10 trade with an honest man? Call on WARREN. Do you want a monument of Granite Free stone Call ..n WARREN Do you want chaste design fer NJ nun,cnt Tombstone2 Call on WARREN Do you want anything in my line at fair prices with good work and stock? Call on WARREN Do you want a references Call on Dr. Lewis or Dr. Ruel, or Rev. Mir. Wiley. Mir CrossmaR of Litchfeld; Mir, EIolibirl, or Mr. Horton or Mir Clark. of Winstea Dca. Picket or Samuel Ensign "t south Farms; Gen. Abernathy of Wolcottville or ot any of the numerous customers who have patron izcd me in the county.
 Waterbury, Dec. 1856 1y-34
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
IOUI' Attention

respectfully called to the various kinds of Like N nesses taken by the undersigned Ambrotypes and Photographs, which for clearness, softness of tone and truthfullness likeness are second to none
 The Daguarreotype, which has stood the test fer seventeen years is too well known to need comment Ambrotypes are positive picture taken directly on glaSs-make very fine likeness and are becoming very popular. Photographs first taken on glass, then reproduced on paper, these surpass the finest steel engraving. Persons wishing to procure like nesses of themselves friends can do no better than to call at and not defer Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed.
 J. l.. JUDD,
 No. South street Jitchfe1d Iupo 0d 1QSe
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
TWENTY-1HlRD ANNUAL REPORT
 THE LitchGeId Mutual Fire Insurance Ce,

LHchtetd. July ' Isc6. By cash rec for rr ms Policies tn year, stsI: ss tncash paid for l! sses and expenses 2i4S ta increase of cash capital daring the year. 2165 3. hole am oi cash rcc'd tor pr ms, Ss6,0.25 59 Interest rerelyrd "n Io::ns, 2075 0G-:S Ug7 6 " hole am! pa,d for losses and ex's 26 O2. 34 [ ash new hand, I2012 S1-3S GG1 65 Amount oi premiums cha reed on tie books which may he collected if required, 2G.9l 42 Add cash on hand, l2,e72 3l Waking Capital Stock of Co. at this time sssf e.: '. Amount r property insured. S23s2 0l2 There is not at rh:s time any claims against the t:o all paid 10 this date.
 piSn of Insurance ad"pied bv them vii! meet with 8 hearty response from all intelligent friends (" Mutual insurance.
 This Company insure only in this State, and ak no risks Mills Goods in Stores. Shnps etc expose village or city pr"pcrts but confne their bnsnt ss entirely |" farm property and isolated buildings ard contens-o! which not more than S2UC0 wiii be insure on risk.
 This Company will adjust all claims with rromr'ness and liberaiitv. and if al tune difference s:oud arise between :he narties, all snch difference will he adjusted by indifferent persons in he County, oh party selecting one, and in they do agree third persan shall he chosen and the ava I'd of al or any two o them. shall he final and conclusive.
 A reward of sl00 will be paid by this Company ic any who will give srch infa will convic any person of setting fire to any building insured h, his Company.
 Officers of the Company.
 6. BEcKwiTH, rrcsid'nt; GEO. c. WoopRrF! Treasurer; JAsoN WHITING. Secretary; SHELro OSBORN, ei liarwlnon, General Agent.
 Directors.-J. C. Beckwith, Jason Wiring, Se'f P Beers. A. S. Le~S, Sheldon Osborn Abiah Catiin Charles Adams Robbins Batie, Stephen 1'r"v bridge Local Agents -Lemar w Cutler, Wateriown; r l2rlnsmade. Washington; Henry s. Sanf'rd New Milford Rufus Fuller. IT,, Kert; Richsrd Smi'h sharon; Frederick Kellogg, Cnrn~ all lseph l. Gay lord, Goshen; Vim. M. Rurrali, araan; nora'd ] Warner. Salisbury; $. D. No,thway ard John DeweIL Norfolk Henry Jones, N, Harifo,d ;~Gecre, D Wa,'hams. Harrington; Lewis smith, Harwinton Jchn C An'hier, Rethsem John Aherreihv and Gcoree Renhen Rck well. Coebra k: John Iinsaaie. Wins,ed S. Y. St j"hn, New Canaan; F.. T;Iln' dee. Plymouth vJ Persons wishing [" get fhtir buildings insured apply either oi he Aeen,s rt. ,fe Secretary.
 J. G. BECKWITH, President JASON WHITING, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
INSTRUCTION.

EyLM PARK SCHOOL for Young Gentlemen AZ Itchfeld, Conn.,, five hours from New York Particular attention paid to pupils fitting for the Counting room, for College and for Teaching. A limited number can obtain board with the Superin- tendent. Good Board near. at satisfactory prices. Instruction in German, and the French and Ita- Han. by accomplished Teachers.
 SUMMER TERM commences on WEDNESDAY, the 9th of April.
 Application should be made early. to FARMER. BRACE Co.,. No. 4, Courtand- Street, New York, or to the Superintendent.
 REV. JAMES RICHARDS, D. D. Litchfeld, Conn, March 26, 1s57 tf-sl
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
Great Sale of Dry Goods,
 AT THE "BEE-

" Muslin de Iaines from l14 to r cents: 90 pieces Calico Prints, from to II cents 70 pieces bieaehed Shirtings, from ' to 10 cents 10 pieces de Baiges, very cheap; 10 pieces Mernoes and Par amettas very cheap; 10 pieces white red. pink and yellow Fiannels: 70 pieces white Irish Linens and Diapers 10 pieces fancy and black dress Silks 300 pieces assorted styles and colored dress Trim mings l0Opieces assorted and black velvet Ribbons: 200 pieces assorted Tafeta and satin Ribbons 50 dozen assorted styles dress Buttons 30 do Merino and cotton Hose, all sizes: 20 do. Merino. cotton and kid Gloves, all sizes; 200 pairs ladies and chdren's Boots and Shoes all sizes ladies Cloths, Cloaks, Talmas. Shawls &c. ; 50 mens Coats over Coats, Pants and Vestss 0ver-alls, over and under Shirts, Drawers. &c., and other goods in proportion Also-Crockery Flour, Teas of all kinds and quail ties. Sugars. Molasses. Salt, Spices. &c., &c.
 Also-Shirts to be made up; and Town Agent.
 S. N. BRONSON.
 Litchfisld, San. 2Sth, 1857. tff0
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
CHRISTIAN REINHART,

HD RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Z Z& Litchfed and vicinity, that he is prepar- various branches, at Baldwin s Bookstore, South Street
 N. B. Second Hand WATCHES of every deserip- tion kept constantly hand, and will bs sold cheap for Cash
 AlsoGALvISIzISG done at short netce.
 Litchtied Nov. le 1856. 3l
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-16
PIANO EF0ESTES

E CST received, supply from ALBERT " eS LADD X O., of Boston, and HARLE1oS k BEo- TIERS, of New York.
 All wishing to purchase are invited to call and examine them. AnfID DAYTON
 Wolcottvile, Nov. ,, 1856. tf2S