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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-07-03


tuition. and unacknowledged by our laws
giving his assent to their acts of pretend
cd Legislation.
For quartering large bodies of armed
troops among us
For protecting them by mock trial.
from punishment for any murders which
they should commit on the inhabitants of
these States;
For outing off our trade with all parts
OF the world;
For imposing taxes on US without our
consent;
For depriving US. in many cases. of the
benefits OF trial by jury;
For transpoltin US beyond seas to be
tried for pretended offences; .....
For abolishing the free system of Eng
lish laws in a 'neighboring province. es-
tablishing therein an arbitrary governs
ment. and charging its boundaries, so as
to render it at once an example and fit
instrument for introducing the same abso-
lutte rule into these colonies
For taking away oar,charters, abolish
ing our most valuable laws. and altering
fundamentally. the forms Of our govern
ments;
For suspeuding our own legislatures,
and declaring themselves invested with
power tolegisiate for us in all cases what
soever.
He has abdicated government here by
declaring us out Of his protection and wa.
ging war'against us.
He has plundered our seas. ravaged
our coasts. burnt our towns. and destroy
ed Che lives of our people.
He is at this time transporting large
armies offoreign mercenaries to complete
the works of death. desoIation, and ty-
ranny; already begun. with circumstan.
cesidf cruelty aud peridy scarcely para.
lelled in she most barbarous ages. and
totally unworthy the headyof civilized
nation. 9ei'i 80 SO
eaHeshas constrained our fellow.citizens,
taken captive on the high seas. to bear
arms against their country. TO become the
executiouers of their friends aud brethren.
on to fall themselves by their hands.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
Ayers Cherry PectOral.
FOR THE RAPID CURE OF

T0UGHS, Colis, Hoarseness Influenza, Bron- V chitis, Whooping Cough, Group Asthma In cpient Consumption and for the relief of consump- tive patients in advanced stages of the disease.
 We ned not speak to the public of its virtues.- throughout every town, and almost every hamlet of the American States its wonderful cures of pulmona- ry complaints have made it already known. Nay few are the families in any civilized country this effects; and fewer yet the communities anywhere its victory thesubtle and dangerous diseases of antidote yet known to man for the formidable and dangerous diseases of the pulmonary organs, it is also the pleasantest an safest remedy that be employed for infants and young persons. Parents should have 1t in store against the insdious enemy 'has steals upon them unprepared. We have abund- ant grounds to believe the CHEI P CToRAL more lives ny the cnnsumptions it prevents than those It cures keep it by you, and cure your colds while they are curable, neglect them until no hu.uan skill can master the memorable canker that fast ned on the vitals. eats your life away.
 All know the dreadful fatality of lung disorders a.d as they know too the virtues of this remedy We n ed not do Eorc than assure them it is still made the best it can be- We spare no ccst no care no toll to produce it the most perfect possible and thus afford those who rely it the best agent which eur 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, Litchfeld c. McNeil Wocottville F. Board man. New Milford Pratt & Foster, West Cornwall and by merchants and druggists throughout the country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
Groceics, Provisions, Sc.

EN uRHAH for CHARLES McNEl1s. is the talk all AA over town. When you ask people where they caa ind the best assortment of Groceries and provisions at the lowest prices the answer is, at CHARLES McNElLS $, No West Street, where from morn till night arc dispensed goods in abundance, to the satisfaction of many customers. who take great dleas'lrc in recommending their friends to come where the finest and best goods sold at little the loves, 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 obsiating 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 priccs 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 is an Oyster Saloon fitted up i'll good style where all who want good stew can be accommodated at short notce and the tastes of the q eatcst epicure may be satisfied
 The above is no dream bat reality; if any onc is in doubt please call and satisfy yourself, for my motto is to satisfy every ,f u gcnuineness of every thing which offer to the public
 CHARLES MCNEIL.
 Litchfeld April, ls56
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
A G RIG ULTssI, A l..

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 HAVE rou BurLr MANURE SHED ?-You have often seen rem Tks in t.4e papers of the superior quality of manure made under cover. Has the thought DC curred to you tifat You might make this article as we'll as your nc.ghb .rs! You mig it easily run up cneap she l, covered wi;ii boars or slabs ol eacl side f the barn yard. IT you had these sheds mast of tiie M snare would bc dropped un Ter them ana all the iEack deposited thcrc woul be turned to the hest account There few cattle tha will not prefer sh d t1 the open air in stormy weather, even ln summer. 1T you have not put up ties sheds, ow is l time to get the timber for taen
 Ky all msans baiil goo slistan,i Il she'd if yoi Rave the timber upon your farm It is n,t very expensive fsir. w.,en you We're once about it The wood you have fvr the drawing. he bill fir SAW ing will not ue very heavy Tine saw.uiils and shingles are not far dlstant few pounds of nails snt the carpenter for day or two, with your own help. will complete the job. Can't You afford it {. well, dispense with the carpenter and the nails and 0nild cheaper still You can at least get some long potes for tue ridge, anl a good many shorter ones Tor the raftcrs, and make skeleton roof. Now Cover this with refuse straw sea-weed, thick snou sh to shed the rain, and you have shed g greit deal better th m none.
 A hient Uf ours has tried the difference tho past seas 'n between inure tie under cover, and that ma ie in tiie open ,arl He spread equal quantities ca equal aroas of ground. anI planted with corn. That thcrs might be no unfairness, he followed up the two plots of ground with the same cultivation He did . t have to wait until harv st to make up hi: mini that shelterins manure was good economy. The corn where he put in the manure made under cover was fir more luxuriaat to look upon camc on faster and inatured earli r. ana the yield was about one tniri more of good sound corn.
 He has sii.ce put up tvo manure sheds, and we think. has begun course of improvement that will not end witt. seds. They are cheap attAirs but a good b.ginaing. They will give him twenty cords of undiiuted manure, instead of the same amount of washed and le iched manure he has been acct,s- toned to put on his Land. He has begun to Use muck and to gather up the druppngs in the yard every m ruins. and put them under cover. The | m .nure sheds will pay good interest Let them be put up this winter. r.-dnaerican Agriculurist, Feb.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05

THE CRANBERRY AS AN ORNAMENTAL PLANT No plant of its size equal the Cranberry in beauty Its leaves of rich dark green in summer. changed . rediish brown in winter remain the plants through the ye Tine thre ul like stalks stand erect and mI clone like They would form bor- der somewhat mblins box. and would require only an occasional trimming off of tho runners to keep them in form for years From the last of June tc tn. 10th of Jaly they in blossom, being ti kiy interspcrscd with the most beautiful transparent pale pink flowers. The flowers arc succeeded, as ii by magic. with the berries. at first green but soon changing to d bright crimson scarlet. covering the plants in profusion uncquled by other fruit hay ing pro ucci three bushels of berries to the square roi The berries will rem s;a ou the vines through tae year.
 may be enthusiastic, but have never seen any plant th tt would attract as the cranberry plant. When in blossom, its bell shaped flowers. su,r, -"ied by a hair like stem, almost seem the V ,rk of -Hne fairy and then the berries two, three and on .lnc varieties five, attached ny the same hairke steni to the parent stalk itself only the fifth part of the size of straw, exctes ones sym. thy lest the fruit break the parent stalk and we at once see the wisdom of their clustering go close t gether thereby being enabled to bear their cFiaassn load of berries.
 lf tb, nature of the cranberry was fully under stood ii :ould be foundin every Country Gentlc- man 's ,,, -d as well in field culture. They draw their sust,.n ance from water, small quantity of which is a,, olutey necessary to sustain the plants {, blarirg % ldition. The air always contains suf- icient n"stn c. and pure sand will attract and re- ain sntIsa.s moisture in the proper form for the ranbcrrv n:.... in any location. H. L. D.
 @5 [C,unry Gentleman, Feb. g.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
INSTRUCTION.

EITLM PARK SCHOOL for Young Gentlemen, HI Litchteld. Conn. tive hours from New York } Particular attention paid to pupils fitting for the Counting room, for College and for Teaching A Chapel, Reading room. Library and Gymnasium have been added to the commodious building before erect ed, rendering the Institution the most desirable for educational purposes in New England A limited number can obtain board with the Superintendent Good Board near at satisfactory Instruction ill German, and the French and Italian, by accom- pished Tcachcrs-R. c. Loveridge, Instructor in Penmanship. Application should be made carly to FARMER BRACE X Co.,. No. f, Courtland-Strcet, New York; or to the Superinten,lants
 REV. JAMES RICHARDS, D. D.,
 REV. THOMAS HARVESTED, M A.
 Litchfield, Conn.,, Nov. 2G 1856. tf-3l
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
GREAT ATTRACTIONS
 AT MCNEIL & B3AMAN'5.

SECOND great arrival of Fall and Winter Goods S comprising every variety of Domestic and Fan y DRY GOODS.
 Black ani Fancy Dress Silks Lupns French Melinus All Wool Plaids; rarIncttas Irish Pop lins All Wool Dcllines; Figured Cotton and Wool do. !; Mohair Debcrges; Bombazines Alap ccas j; Black Silk Velvets fir Capes; Ladies Cloths Scarfs Prints, Gnghams, Sc -Rroasclotlls; Cassi,neres Black and Fancy Silk Vestinss; Satinetts Iweeds i; Fine and Heavy Bleached Sheetings Fine and Hes.- " Unbieacieu do. White and Colured Flannels ; Scotch Irapers Linens; White Snow Drop Covers Brown Linen Covers; Ticks; Stripes; Dcnims Crashes Carpet Yarr. Sc.
 AlSo-Hoscry and Gloves of every description Wrappers and Drawers; Wo,en YarIis :; Carpets Bookings Ol-Cloths, &c Ali of which arc offered a. the lowest market plres
 MCNEIL & BRAAIAN Litchfield Nov. 10, 1856. go
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
Litchfield Hat Emporium.

FsNHE citizens of Litchheld county are invited to 1 call on the subscriber, who keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of HATS and CATS 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 cannot fail to suit and prices as cheap as they can hc bousrkt in any place in the United States He has on hand Silk and Fur Hats of Genin's and Knox s manufacture; also, a 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 humbv asks for a continuance of the same Store in West Street. two doors west of the Court House.
 HIRAM JACKSON.
 Litchfeld, March, 1S56
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
YCUr Attention

1 nesses taken by the undersigned-Dasu -Anb.otypes an Photographs, which for cearness, sottncss of tone, and truthfuliness likeness sec, nd to non2.
 The mguerreotype, which has stood the test for seventeen years, is too we'll known to cdtomment Ambrotypes are positive picture taken directly on glass s-Inake very fine likeness, and are becoming very popular Photographs are first taken glass, then reproduced paper these surpass the finest steel engraving. Persons wishing to procure like of themselves friends, do better than to call at once and not defer Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed.
 J. L. JUDD,
 No. ? South street. Litchfeld, June 2d, 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
TWENTY Y-7 HiRD ANNUAL nFtrr- >e OF TIE LitchGeld Mutual Fire Insurance Ce.
Litchfeld, Juiv ' ls6s.

L"ehfeid, July 2. 1856. By cash reed for prms Poci, ,h year, als ss To cash paid for losses aud expenses '" q 4as sa Increase oi cash capital daring the year, 2Ttb Al W hue amt cash fec'o Tor pr ms, $:6o;2 59 Whole a,n, pad for losses and ea's, 2s,.zssa Cash now on hand, 12,U72 Sl-3S,O97 6S Amount at premiums cha rged on the bo, ks W
 whic1, may he collected if required, 2.es9l 4s Aud cash on hand, 12,.52 3t Making Capital Stack of Co. a, this time. ssstes 7s AmOunt of property now insured. $2,Ss2.Oly There is no, al ,hs time any claims ngahs, tLe lo. all paId 10 this date.
 The D,re, tors oi Ih,s Company are confident tbs, the plan "f Insurance adopted by them ill me et nh heart, response from al intelligent friends vi Mutual lnsuraiCe.
 This Company insure only in this State, and s&e no rsks on M ills, Goods Stores, Shops, etc ID Ossd village or cry property. hut couhne ther busin, e entirely t farm property and sun bn dinRs ard q tit on one tisk.
 Thus Company will adjust all claims with rren pp,s. aan hoerav. and 1T at any tune difelence thsO ( arise between the parties all such difference wim he adjusted by indifferent persons in the Cunni,, each third person shall he rusen. and the award of si es any two of them. shall be fina and 70, elusi,e. I reward "f Sl00 will be paid by ihis Ccmrsny 10 any one who will give snch information as ill conyc any person "f setting fire to any building insured by hls Company.
 Officers Of the Company. ..... G: BEcKwlTa, President; Gro. c. weopsurr OSBORN, ef lafwinion, General Agent.
 Dtrec'ors.-J. C. Beckwith, Jason Whiins. aetb z; Beers A. S Lewis Sheld. Osborn, Abijah Cslin. Charles Adams, Robbins Batte, Stephen Truwbfidgs. Local Agents -LemaE w. Cutler, Wa,ertowh ; b MlIford; ,Rnfns Fuller. IT,, Kent; Richard smi,h. Sharon treder'ck Kellogg, Cnrn~ all Joseph Gay. warner Salisbury; S. D. kottIway and John Dewsll, Waap MWnraG'k Henry Jones New Hartford; GemR. D. " aanams. I"r!ngton; Lewis smith lafwinion Jchn |. Anihier Bethlem; John Ahprnethv and C;rcsee H P Forest W"odhurv; navidC C. Whiulesey, New Freston: nemhen Rock well, Colebrn John IIinsdaie. Wipsted D. '. St John New anaah; E. Tnllmrdpe, rlymuuth.
 :" Persons wishing [" get their bmildnps insured can apply either nf ,he Agents tr i Seerstarv
 ", J. C. BECKWlTII, President.
 JASON WHITING, Secretary,
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
P1ano Fortcs. HazaefOn & Bros Piano FOrtes.

" ->' S~ V. Ddy Iou w OlCOCEV1Ne, CS N HERE may be funnd fine assor.~e.t . -" llano Fortes from to Ia, 3-4, ' and
 l-4 octaves, manufactured of the 6ea note,iok and pronounced by the most distinguished Artists to be unsurpassed in strength and purity of Tone wli be sold the m st reasonable terms and warranted to stand in any climate
 ', At the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Paiace. New York, lS53 Prize Medal was awarded to diazlel Brothers. for the superior quality of the Plano Eortes which tested in regard to Touch. lone, Equality of Tone and Durability of Tune In all these points, the Plan, of Haxeton Brothers placed in the highest grade and Medal awarded them by the following distinguished Artists: William Norris Chairman Of Jury on Musical Instruments. Julien R. s. Willis Emeiius Girac, Max Maretzek. T kisieldt Dwight w. IL. Fry, Megnen Jury os Musical Instruments, Gorge F. Blstow, Secretary of Jury on Musical Instruments
 Also Lighte Newton and Bradbury's Piano Fortes which received the first premium at the Woi Fair. and the lair of the Amei,an Institute at New York 1855 Also, lano Fort, selected tr m other ]sston and New York manufacturers. to order the .boye arc warranted to all who purchase
 Meodeons Hsual, with l, 2, 8 and 1 sstt of Reeds.
 A. J. DAYTON.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
John M. Atwood,

No 14s Chatham Sreet, (corner Nulberry,) NesO Fork, ' INVITES attention to his Large Assortment of N Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, and Fancy Articles. "F
 Gold Bracelets, Pins, Ear Rings, Chatelan Vest and Fobchans, Gold Necklaces, Crosses, Lockets Rings, Spectacles, Pencils, Seals, Medals, Keys, Charms Sc.
 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 T akettles, Card Baskets. &c-
 For; ilc cheap cas and warranted as represented f Pa, ticular attention given to repairing and ad- usting Duplex, Chronometer and fine Lever Watches.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
Holiday Gifts.

E NALL at JUDD'S GALLERY, and have your ~ Miniature inserted in one of those splendid French or German Cases or if you prefer it. Gold Lockct or Charm--either :, ill make very desirable git to bcstow on Il friend. Daguerreotypes and Am brotypcs taken at al! times. Particular attention pail to making Photographs. Persons having Dasuer- rcotypes of deceased absent friends can have them c"piel by tls process an multiplied to any extent, also, enlarged six eight times the original size
 No. South Street.
 Ltchf e, |, Dec. 9th, 1S5G If 3S
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
Saddle and Harness Making.

vESIIE subscriber continues to manufacture and -A keeps on hand everything in his line of business and he would invite the attention of the public to his establishment. believing that he can supply Harness, Saddles. Bridies Collars. Whips, &c of as good quality and at cheap rates as can be found elsewhere. -JobbinS and repairing promptly and neatly executed. Shop over thestorc ofChas. McNeil
 FREDk BROWN. Litchfeld July 22d 1S56
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05

cnou ,nn-Nothinc is more detrimental to yumny orchard tn n to SOW in small grain or any kind, particularly oats. The best crop to bs grown in an orchard is potatoes; or, for rotation. eofi buckwheat .a vines. When the orchard Is eish& os tsn years cid, ROW clover, and mulch around the 4xecs The msst of our frut-trees lean northeast. When ths tiess are small and newly Set, guard
 .sust this by sctsisg tkes and fastening the trees, leaning them to the southwest rope of oat straw is good to tie with --f'ra rte F,smer, Fsb F.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05

IMPUETANT ID HE IAAU1ES T REAr sale of Rich an: Fashionable DRY GooDs VW at REDUCED PRICES, consisting of Silks, Shawls, Plain and Plaid Merinoes Paralncttas, Ala p.ccas, Delaincs. Debagcs Prints Ginghans. Elan nels, Linen gouds, Gloves, Hosiery. &c., &c Our Goods will be offered at greatly reduced prices is the intention of the Subscribers to clear out their whole Stock by the middle of March.
 MCNEIL < DRAMAN. Litchfcld, Feb 4, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
Ont of sassou and in Seas,

Out of Season and i'll Season. have just returned from Mzket with we'll selected n stock of NEW GooDs, consisting of few very pretty style Spring DeLanes Calicoes of entirely new designs and patterns. heavy brown sheetings and shirtngs, bleached slirtngs and linens with good assortment of house keeping Goods, which offer at low prices for cash exchange.
 A. G. BRADFORD, Tolcott,qUe
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05

Tag GuASo TRADE letter from Capt. Walden. of Lynn. master of the ship koebuck. now x. nm are lO first class ships. averaging lOoo tons each HOW lying about the islands waiting for cargoes oi guano Probably no other port in the world caal boast of so large a fleet of splendid chips
 s~a-ss1l '.ssas5s..e sz Lynn, (afass.) Reporter.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
Let Us Reason Together.
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.
 WHY ARE WE SIX?

VT been he To, of the human race L" he weighed | down b' dscase and sutirtlg. HOLLOW = fllS sl ecai, adapted ihe ,eliti i tie N EAR the NERVOUS the DELICATE md the lNrIRM of rimp. ages, s"xts. and constitutions. rr",.>.nr il"Ii WI, cine~ ID the unrttd States. and offers them free and enlightened people. the best remrt, the world ever saw tor the r. inoval of d'sease
 These Pills purify the Blood.
 These famous Pills are expressly combined ,c npe rate on the st"n,nch the liver. the kdnevs, the lungs in th 'nr' ns purifying the bood the very fountain of lie, and thus curing d'srasp in n its forms.
 Dyspepsia aud Liver Complaint.
 Nearly halt the human race have taken these Pills. It sheen pr"v"din all partsoi the world that nothing has heen found equal to them iu of disorr of ihr liver, d, sprpsa. nd snach com lains .tnera, Thry'snnn give hralthv hesr organs how eve much ,erangrd, ana hen all other means have faied
 General Debility. ln.n.ai,b.
 Many (" the m st drsp"i, Gov. rim ents .,aveopene their Custom tiose- [" the int oduron ot these Pi.. that they may bec"nr the medicine 't the ma ses.- Lea med orpes admit tEai hs Is ;h" hest rem, dy ever known tr persons of delicate health. or where the system has inquired. it's ihvgoraiing pr"L. critics never fail tn afford rellef.
 Female Complaints.
 No female young or old, should he withnu, ,l.is e rated met,c l'c"rIerts and regulates h' morihl! curses tt all per''ds. acting 'n man. hk. harm It i. a,~'',he hest and safrsl med cine Ina can e ven tn,Ihildrtn of all a9es and i"i cuE.plan; consequently no amiiy shouii be will on it Hotlouays PHis he brsf rm'dy knuon in th worid
 Jor tir f"lioWu di.'assx Asthma, inflammation F.maIe Comrl laints Bowel Complaints, Vrnereal Airs l.. ada' les. Coughs, W"ms all k ds, Ind srsti' n. Cods. niar'ho.a, Stone and Gravel, Ch-s Diseases, Drors,, z. .,hfa,. S,ris, Cos i've, ess, Deli ltv, Iuw ard taL mss. D, psla, Fever andA que .Lvei Con,pa riS, Infuenza. Pts Low ss "t SIiris *'S id at the Nanufn cnreS "f Professor IIol uw,, 80 NaiIrn ianr New York, and 244 Strant. I.,nr. r, bv all spe ah'" Druggists al ."i. r. T Msd"h. Ihr"""h""' .h" U"e 'at's, and n. CIV !'7e" "td, O. There is considerable saving Ly iak,f tie larger
 NB. Direci,rs for ,hr guidance of patenlsin every d :snrd, afii xrd [" oh. box.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-03-05
Closing Out Sale

Closing Out Sale CLOTHS, CASSIMEREs, VESTIEGs, VHSRIMMINGS, Cents Furnishing Goods, large -E stock Cf Ready Made
 CLOTHING Buckskin Gloves. Mittens, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags. &c. Positive sale at Cost and must be closed out before tn, lst of March. T. II. RICHARDS,
 West Street. Ltchicld Jan 27th, 1857,