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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-07-21
CHARGE.
" Fioladm If hs aima 4rticss Of Var z

.
Specification In this That private John Mccain, Of
company LIST infantry, did offer violence against First
Sergeant Dominick Lively, Of company LIST infantry in
the execution of his Office in the and under the
circumstances following viz That he the said private
Mccain, being confined under guard, and havi gone to
the quarters of his company and being there refused by
the said Sergeant Lively the restoration of certain gloves
claimed by and supposed to have been stolen by the said
Nc Cann the ownership of which gloves being then
matter of investigation by the said Sergeant Lively, Id
the execution of his Office did in consequence thereof
with reference to the said official act of the said Sergeant
Lively shortly thereafter peneditac and threaten VIC
lcnce against the said Sergeant lively and in the cxcc
ton Of the said determination and threat the said
McCann did attempt the life of the said Lively by shoot
ing with m,,sket and dangerously wounding, the said
Sergeant lively This at Fort Chadbournc Texas
about the seventeenth Of March, eighteen hundred ana
fifty-seven'i
10 which charge and specification the accused pleaded
mot guilty
FINDINGS OF THE
The court after mature cliberation finds the accused
private John McCann of company LIST infantry, fol
lows:
OF the specification guilty and equity of the
charge"
And the court, two-thir,ls of the members concu1ing
therein, docs therefore sentence him, private John
Mccain, of company l. LIST infantry, I'D lie shit 10 death
stch hgc and place he President Of o Lntd Sat shall
direct
II-In conformity with the 65th article of war the
proceedings of the general court martial in the foregoing
have been transmitted to the Secretary Of War; and
by him laid before the President of the United States
The following arc the orders thereon
WASHINGTON, June 80, 1857
Confirmed; but the sentence migated to forfeiture Of
all pay and allowances and to hard labor with ball and
chain and confinement under guard when not at labor
during the period of his enlistment.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
I'LL Paragraph 1898 of the Regulations for the Army
is far amended to authorize the ration of soldier
stationed in city, with opportunity Of messing, to be
committed at sevcnty-fve cents. This amendment to
have effect from July /, 1851
IV.In paragraph 1872 Regulations for the Army, the
words .'for enlistments made at Fort Ripley
will be substituted for the words 'for cnlistmens made
Mt Fort Gaines.
BY order of the Secretary of War:
S. COOPER, Adutant General
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wan pKrAnfarSr.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

General Orders, WAR DEPARrMENT,
ADJuTAsr GENERALS OrrlcS
No. H. Washington, July TO- 1851
lat tic general court martial which converted at
Camp Cooper, Texas pursuant to Special ORDERS" No!
49, of April 2, 1887 fro the headquarters of the de-
parnent of Texas and of which Brcvct Cosnel Robert
f. Lee lieutenant colonel I'd cavalry, is president was
arragned and tried private John Mccain, Of company
LIST infantry the following charge and specification
viz.
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GOV. lizard.

The Omaha Nebraskian of the 9Th instant says;
His cxccllency Gov lard returned TO this city on
the Sd, per steamer Minnchala Col Richardson Of H.
linos, having declined the goycorshp of the Territory,
Gov. has resumed the duties of the Office The Gov,
ernor is in excellent health and fine sprt and is warm
ly welcomed by his numerous friends in this city,
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Tins FLoRiDA WAR.Wc find the following items in
the Jacksonville News of the 18th instant:
Capt W. ii. Hendricks company mounted volun
tecs mustered into the United States service on Saturday
the 9th nit.
Capt. f. J. Micklcrs boat company left this place
Friday last for Fort Kissimnec Mt which place they
will take the boats used by Major wams's command,
and proceed 10 Fort Centre
Major Brown, United States paymaster, arrived
this place on Monday last, with 500 900 in specie and
Will forthwith commence the payment of volunteers who
have been discharged unpaid We learn there is about
$4,000 in New Orleans subject to his order"
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AUGUST CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS.

During the FIRST week of August elections for mem
bers of Congress will take place in the following
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
GrOceies, Provisions, sc.

EE URRAH for CHARLES McNE1L,.s is the talk all E "A over town. When you ask people where they can 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 dispensed goods in abundance, to the satisfaction of many customers, who take great deasure in recommending their friends to 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 Salt &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.
 l expect to show people that sell at the lowest living prices and hatter myself shall receive the patronage of large share of the people of this town. have constantly hand large assortment of confectionery and fancy goods.
 Attached to the is an Oyster Saloon fitted up in good style, where all who want good stew can be accommodated at short notice, and the tastes of the greatest epcure may be satisfied.
 The above is no dream but reality if any one is in doubt please call and satisfy yourself for my motto is to satisfy every of tie genuineness of every thing which 1 offer to the public. CHARLES MCNEIL. Litchficld, April, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
Ayers Cathartic Pills.
SUGAR CoATED.)

SUGAR CoATED,)
 RE made to cleanse the blood and cure tbe IA sick. Invalids, Fathers, Mothers Physiciaps. Phanthropsts read their effects and judge of their virtues For the cure of Headache s%ck Headache Foul Stomach.
 PITTsBURG, PA, May 1, 1855. DR. J. c. AVER. Sir: I have been repeatedly cured of the worst headache any body can have by dose or two of your Pills It seems to arise from a foul stomach which they cleanse at once If they will cure others as they do me, the fact is worth knowing. Yours with great respect
 ED w. PREBLE Clerk of Steamer Clarion
 BILIOUS DISORDERS AND LIVER COMPLAINTS Department of the Interior, Washington D. C. Feb E6 SIR: have used your Pills in my general and hos pital practice since you made them, and cannot hesitate to say they the best cathartic We employ Their regulating action tine liver is quick and de cided. consequently they admirable remedy for dcrangepents of that organ. Indeed have sci dom found of bilious disease 50 obstinate that it did readily yield to them. Fratcrnaly yours, ALoNzo BALL. M. D., Physician of the Marine Hospital
 DYsESTERY, RELAX, AND WORMS. Post Office Hartland, Lv. Co., Mich. Nov Is, 1855 DR. AVER Your Pills are the perfection of lnedi- cine. They have done my wife more good than caa tell you. She had been sick and pinng away for months. Went of to be doctored at great expense but got no better. She then commenced taking your Pills which cured her, by expeling large quan titles of worms (dead( from her body. They after wards cured her and two children of blood dysen- tery. One of our neighbors had it bad, and my wife cured him with two doses of your Pills while others around paid from five to twenty dollars doctors blls and lostmuch time without being cured entirely even then. Such medicine yours which is ac- tually good and honest will be prized here
 GEO. J. GRIFFIN Postmaster
 INDIGESTION AND INTEGRITY OF THE BLOOD.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
THE BEE HIVE" REPLENISHED :!
 JN'EsS" SFKE.vG GGDDS,

ToMPRIsING every variety and style of STAPLE O AND FANCY DRY GOODS including BLACK AND COLORED DRESS SILKS Beragcs, De Baiges. Popins, Challi, Berage and Muslin DeLaines, Super. Blk Mohair Alpaca and Fr Bombazne, French and English Ginghams. Printed Lawns Briiants and Calicoes-as large Stock.--Silk. Brocla, Cashmere and Th;bet SHAWLS.- Also, DRESS < MANTLE TRIMMINGS, an immense stock including Buttons, Fringes Laces, and Moire Antique Velvet and other Ribbons of all widths and colors, GLOVES & Ho- sIERY of all dcscriptions.-Siik, Linen and Cotton Laces Edgings, &c.-Embroideries, Flouncings, Col lars, Undersleeves, Wrought Edgings & Insertings, &c.-Curtain Muslins White and Colored Camlrics and Muslns of all styles.-White, Brown and Buff Linens. .-Shirtings, Sheetings, Jeans, Shirts and Shirt Bosoms Printed S!irtngs.-B Broadcloths, Cas- simeres Summer Stutfs. and READY MADE CLO- THING Floor Oil Cloths, Room Paper-Hangings and Curtains.- Geese Feathers. Ticking Denims, Flannels Moreens, Diapers, &c. &c.-Lades' and Children Boots, Shoes, and Rubber Over Shoes.
 GROCERIES of all kinds and CRocKERY-AU uery Cheap for Cash, Work, or Produce.
 N. B.-Shirts to be made up as usual-and Towns Agent $. N BRONSON.
 May, 1857. tf-2
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
Piano ForteS. HaZietOn & Bros Piano FOrtes

For Sale by A. & J. Dayton wolcottville, Ct EN7 HERE may be found fine assortment of
 w Piano Fortes, from to 1-3 6 3-4 and If octaves, manufactured of the best materials and pronounced by the most distinguished Artists to be unsurpassed in strength and purity of Tone. Will ibe sold the reasonable terms, and warranted to stand in any climate.
 At the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, New York, 1853, Prize Medal awarded to Hazleton Brothers for the superior quality of the Piano Fortes, which tested in regard to Touch, Tone Equality of Tonc and Durability of Tune In all these points, the Pianos of Hazleton Brothers placed in the highest grade, and Medal awarded them by the following distinguished Artists: William Norris, Chairman of Jury Musical Instruments, Julien, R. S. Willis, Emelius Girac, Max Maretzek, T. Eisfeldt, Dwight. w. H. Fry, z Megnen, Jury on Musical Instruments, George F. Bristow Secretary o Jury Musical Instruments.
 Also, Lighte, Newton and Bradbury's Piano Fortes which received the first premium at the Worlds Fair and the Fair of the American Institute at New York 1853. Also Piano Fortes selected from other oston and New York manufacturers, to order the .bove are warranted to all who purchase.
 Mclodeons as usual, with 1, 2, and sett o Reeds.
 A. & J. DAYTON.
 Wolcottville, May 18th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
The European NA AA sLss -M- G "A H. CCMPCuNn. -

FOR RHEUMATISM, STRAINS, BRUISES,
 FRESH WOUNDS, BURNS, CHILBLAINS,
 AND OLD SORES.
 WITH few applications they readily yield to its magical powers and by its use much pain and suffering might be saved if it could be introduced into every family in our land. As
 EJ A AE EH N ES HES~ 0DH@ it is unequalled, and no one who owns a horse should be without it. single bottle may save the price of your horse It is truly the Fariers friend the travellers hope, and the farmers dependence The above Llniment was discovered some years ago by an English chemist, who died suddenly and the rec lost to the world until recently found among his papers, and is placed before the pui lie, challenging its superior
 There have been several hundred bottles sold in the vicinity where 1t is made, and in no 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 benehtted by its use the subscriber is preparing to extend its circulation that the public may be benefited The proprietor contemplates having every family in the state visited with this valuable Eminent.
 It is put up at 25 and 50 cents per botte so that all persons 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 vasSed, and but small capital is required Fifty dollars will give person good outfit, and success Is certain if they take with them the following nec- essary articleseneyy and perserwancs Applications for agency must be made 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 Peck, Gilmore & Co. Ellsworth, Conn.,, February 8, 1857. 45yl
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
INSTRUCTION.

TLM PARK SCHOOL for Young Gentlemen RL Litchfield, Conn.,, five hours from New York. Particular attention paid to pupils fitting for th' limited number can obtain board with the Superin tendent Coed Board near, at satisfactory prices Instruction in German, and the French and Ita Han, by accomplished Teachers. SUMMER TERM commences on WEDNESDAY the Sth of April.
 Application should be made early, to FARMER BRACE S Co.,, No. 4, Courtland-Street, New York, e to the Superintendent,
 REV. JAMES RICHARDS, D. D.. or to CHARLES A. SWIFT, A. B.,
 Professor of Languages and Mathematics Litchfield, Conn.,, March 26, 1857. tf-S1
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
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 Limestone? if you do, call on WARREN.
 Do you wish te trade with an honest man? Call WARREN.
 Do you want a monument of Granite or Free stone? Call on WARREN.
 Do you want chaste design fer Monument or Tombstones 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. Buel or Rev. MT. Wiley, or MT. Crossman, of Litchfeld Mir. Holibrd, or MT. Horton, or Mir Clark, of Winsted Dea. Picket Samuel Ensign, of South Farms Gen. Abernathy of Wolcottville, or of any of the numerous customers who have patron ized me in the county.
 Waterbury, Dec, 1856. 1y-34
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
NEW SPRING STOCK BOOTS& SHOES

'lhsl ra, Tn market and first home-with a first known to the Trade-all of which we or. rranoyoJ to sell at as low figures as any in the State. Not withstanding the great rise of every thing of the name of Leathers, we shall sell BOOTS and SHOES at a very small advance from former prices Your attention is respectfully invited to on. If the best assorted Stocks, by fifty per cent, ever brought in this market.
 To undertake to name the different kinds. styles. and qualities would fill an ordinary country paper and of course, out of the question in this place. Please call and see.
 SOLE LEATHER MOROCCO, Linings Bindings, Awls and Hats, Bristles Thread Wax, Pegs, Nails, &c., &c.,- for sale usual at the Old Brick Stora First Door West of the Court House
 MEAFOY & MUNSON. Litcbfield Conn., March 24th 1857 4s.tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
John M. Atwood.

No 14S Chattom Street, (corner MuIberry,) Neo Fork, INVITES attention to his Large Assortment of z Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, and Fancy Articles.
 Gold Bracelets, Pins, Ear Rings, Chatelain, Vest and Fob-chans, Gold Necklaces, Crosses, Lockcts, Rings, Spectacles, 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 Urns, r akettes, Card Baskets, &c
 Fors lle cheap for cosh and warrantedas represented GR5| Pa dcular attention given to repairing and ad usting Duplex Chronomcter and fine Lever Watches.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
Groceries and Provisions.
Church Organs.

~ FORGE JARDINE & SONS celebrated Organs 0u 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 ali societies wishing to purchase organ, or thoso wishing any information in regard to the organs will please send to the subscriber and in return will receive price list and scae size number of stops &c ARVID DAYTON.
 Wolcottvle Sept. 1st, 1S56
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
E. CROSSMAN.
D E N TI % TT.

I7uOoo'soI to Q. DI IUOktr,
 VE* E*ahES this method to inform the inhabitants of
 H Litchfeld County that he has located himself permanently in this place for the purpose of practc ing Dentistry in all its branches Having served his time with Dr. H. H. Van Week, of Hudson, New York, one of the best Dentists in the State. aad having had fifteen years practice himself. would offer his services to those wishing anything in the line of Dentistry. All operations carefully per- formed and with the least possible pain.
 All work warranted to give entire satisfaction Rooms over the Post Office, South street, Litchfed
 Litch6ed, April 2d 1857. 49-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30

VH VHE Waterbury Marble Manufactory is removed -E- from Scoville st, to few rods south of the Railroad Depot where be found the best stock of Marble in the State; Monuments, Gravestoncs and every article in my line of Marble Granite or Free furnished at short notice, and at cheaper rates than ever was before offered in this vicinity.
 $. WARREN Waterbury, July 18th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
ALI R D! 1887,

A IL persons indebted to the Subscriber are re- "A quested to make immediate payment to the 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 cost, you must settle your accounts. shall cer- tainly every account to settlement, unless paid soon. word to the wise is sufficient
 A. G. BRADFORD. February 16, 1S57 43-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS,

&c., &c., to be found in the City. Our Gooos, consisting of TEAS, FLOUR, SUGARS, SPICES, ETC, ETC, are fresh from MARKET, and are offered at prices SURPRLSLNGLY LOW. We have taken for our motto. that .' NIMBLR SIXPENCE Is BETTER THAN SLOW SHILLING" and consequently in regard to sell ling cheap,
 WE DEFY COMPETITION We have room to mention but few articles, showing our ratesas follows:
 Porto Rico Molasses, 60 cts. per Gallon-Others sell the same article for 65 and 6S- Tay fine Green and Black TEAS. p cts.-As good as commonly sold for 50 cts.-Babbitts SALIERATUS, first q,.ai- uy cts. per pound.-Usual price, 12I cts-Extra Quality RICE, cts per pound. Other articles pro- portionQYy io,o.
 fs5@ Please call, examine our Goods and satisfy yourselves.
 OUR MARKET DEPARTMENT will in no wise be neglected but shall receive our particular at tention.
 All kinds of Fresh Fish, Lobsters, Clans, Oysters Sc, &c., can be found upon our stands ill their season.
 Also Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Vegetables &c., will be procured early the market possibly affords.
 All Orders respectfully solicited
 4. H. KELLAM South Store in Baldwin's 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 NJ. c. ScARRIrT still remains with us, and lectures on Wednesday and Saturday Even, ings, usual.
 Waterbury, Feb. r, 1857. 43-t
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
M. w. KING & SON.

PATENT
 CHAIR MANUFA ACTURERS, 43S RROOME ST, ONE DooR EAST OF BROADWAY,
 Iate 46S BroadwayD
 NEW YORK;
 (Esablshed 14.D. 1S33.) ENVI1E an examination of their great variety and H superior assortment of CHAIRS. manufactured at their own establishment, and under their imme- date observation and direction, including
 PIVOT REVOLVING CHAIRS, SELF ACTING EXTENSION RECUMBENT CHAIRS IMPROVED INVALID WHEEL CHAIRS, MAJOR SEARIES TRAVELLING INVALID CHAIR SPANISH SPRING AND sQUAB CHAIRS, RHEUMATIC, SPINAL ASTEMATIC INVALID do
 &C., &c.,, Sc. Embracing the most complete assortment and choicest kinds for PARLoRs, DRAWING RooMs, CHAM BERs, GARDENS, LIBRARIES, COUNTING HoUsEs, OFFICES PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, DENTISTS, BARBERs, &C, together with every desirable sort adapted to the comfort, convenience, and luxury of the SICK, the AGED, the INTERN, the LAME and LAZY. In point of ingenuity of design elegance of finish, quality and richness of material fathtulness of cution, durability and cheapness these Chairs are unsurpassed For them NJ. w. KING X SON, were awarded the first and only Prize Medal, and the Faculty recommend them as far preferable to beds touches for patients afflicted with Spinal Astnac Bronchial affections.
 To either of the chair may be attached con- vcnient reading or writing DESK, and any combina- tion desired will be manufactured to order. A Circular with explanatory cuts will be sent by mail if requested and orders, (with rcrnittanccs promptly forwarded to any part of the world
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
SPRING GOODS!
Litchfield Hat Emporium.

FHNHE citizens of Litchfeld county are invited to -H call on the subscriber. who keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of HATS and CAPS of every variety and fashion. The subscriber having made complete arrangements with the best and most fashionable houses in New York city for supply of Hats and Caps, is prepared to furnish all who may give him call with articles in his line that canno bought in any place in the United States. He has on hand Silk and Fur Hats of Genin's and Knox S 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 his public acknowledgements to his patrons for their generous support and humbly asks for a continuance of the same. Store in West Street. two doors west of the Court House.
 HIRAM JACKSON. Iitchfield March 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
LUXURY AND ECONOMY!

KINGS NEW CHAIR "AS YOU LIKE IT, stead, COMBINED oNE,) is susceptible of twelve different positions, changes, to meet the varied requirements for comfort, convenience, luxury, and economy tin space we'll price) Whether in sickness health, this celebrated CHAIR AS YOU LIKE IT, excels in many respects, chair perhaps ever manufactured in this any ot CT co ntry. The price varies from Fyteeu to r ut/ Dollars, ac- coroiing to finish.
 To Public Institutions, as we'll as to individuals, this CHAIR is very desirable article, and will be supplied in any number, the most liberal terms. Apply to- or address
 M w. KING & SON, 43S Broome St., One door East of Broadway, N. Y, 49-yl (4G8 LATE BRoADwAY.)
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-07-30
Notice.

Notice. THHHE Subscriber has opened STORE in Tor. N rington Hollow. the road fro-a Wolcottvlle to Goshen, for the sale of
 GROCERIES, and will keep good assortment of the same, which he will sell for prompt pay, the time is months ) as cheap can be bought at any store in the Coun ty. My Goods are mostly purchased in New York, at the lowest prices. and shall spare no effo1s to suit my customers. All Goods warranted as repre- sented. My arrangements procuring Flourr direct from the West are not surpassed by any one.
 w. H. COZ. Torrington, Oct, 1S56 1y27