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Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Groceries, Provisions, Sc.

HE URRAH for CHARLES MCNEILs! is the talk all A N 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'S, No, West Street, where from morn till night dispensed goods in abundance, to the satisfaction of many customers who take great ,leasure in recommending their friends to come where the finest and best goods sold at little the lowest prices in town--shere 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.
 1 expect to show people that sell at the lowest living pliccs and fatter myself 1 shall receive the patronage of large share of the people of this town 1 have constantly on hand large assortment of confectionery and fancy goods.
 Attached to the same 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 gcnuineness of every thing which offer to the public.
 CHARLES MCNEIL. Litchfeld, April 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Waterbury Marble Manufac-
 tOrV.

TO THE PEOPLE OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY. nO you want to erect good Monument or Grave A& Stone to deceased friend? Call on
 WARREN. Do you prefer Marble to Limestone? if you do, call on WARREN. Do you wish te trade with an honest man! Call on WARREN. Do you want monument of Granite or Free stone? Call on WARREN Do you want chaste design fer Monument or Tombstone? Call on WARREN. Do you want anything in my line at fair prices, with good work and stock? Call on WARREN Do you want reference? Call on Dr. Lewis or Dr. Buel, or Rev Mir. Wiley, or Mr. Crossman, of Litchfeld MT. Holibird, Mir. Horton, or Mir. Clark, of Winsted Dea. Picket, or Samuel Ensign, of South Farms: Gen. Abernathy of Wolcottvile, or of any of the numerous customers who have patron ized me in the county.
 Waterbury, Dec, 1e56 1y-34
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

HNHE Waterbury Marble Manufactory is removed -H- from Scove st, to few rods south of the Railroad Depot, where be found the best stock of Marble in the State; Monuments, Gravcstoncs and every article in my line of Marble, Granite or Free some furnished at short notice, and at cheaper rates than ever was before offered in this vicinity
 s. WARREN. Waterbury, July 18th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
The European NH "A & H- @ A- E COMPOUND.

FOR RHEUMATISM, STRAINS, BRUISES,
 FRESH WOUNDS, BURNS, CHILBLAINS,
 AND OLD SORES.
 WITH few applications they readily yield to it's magical powers and by its much pain and suffering might be saved if it could be introduced into every family in land As ME~ LA HR ERR III HHGE&9- 0DH@ it is unequalled, and one who owns horse should be without it. A single bottle may save the price of your horse It is truly the Farrers friend the travellers hope, and the farmers dependence The above Lininent 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 no case has it failed to accomplish all and dSeven for which it has been recommended.
 At the solicitation of many persons who have been benefited by its use the subscriber k 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 bottle so that all persons can be accommodated with an article which ought to be in every family. Liberal dis count made to agents
 In 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 bat small capital is required. Fifty dollars will give person good outfit and success is certain if they take with them the following nec csSary articleseaeryy and perseverance,. Applications for agency must be made soon 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. 4Jyl
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
LUXURY AND ECONOMY!

hINN 5 NEW CHAIN 'Ao 1UU LINE IT, An Arm Chair. Reclining Chair, Couch and Bed stead (CoMBINED oNE,) is susceptible of twelve different positions. changes, to meet the varied requirements for comfort convenience, luxury, and economy lin space we'll price) Whether in sickness or health, this celebrated CHAIR AS YOU IT., excels in many respects any chair perhaps ever manufactured in this any ot' CT co Tltry. The price varies from Fyteen to 7,irtJ Dollars, ac- corcng to finish.
 To Public Institutions we'll as to individuals this CHAIR is a very desirable article, and will be supplied in any number, on the most liberal terms Apply to, or address
 M. ". KING & SON, 43S Broome St., One door East of Broadway, N Y, 49-yl (4G8 LATE BRoADwAr)
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

THE PEAR BLIGHr.-The black blight is reported in various parts of the country as destroying pear orchards. Little is known of this disease its effects seen in the backening of the leaves and the dis cololation and dying of the bark The only remedy advised IS the knife and saw, cut out every pa affected and enough more to get beyond the infu- ence of the disease upon contiguous parts Whether this will tako the to the crown of the roots or not pear growers must judge. We have twice this season cut out every diseased branch, aud still the reInaining ones show black leaves. Have our read CTS experience or knowledge of facts that differ from Ours !--Xynesead
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
.V,ofice.

A NEW MAIL ROUTE is now establishd from ~ LIlCHFIEI.D to KENT. nass;nr tbrnuah Milton. Warren, East Kent to Kent Plains on Mon. days, Wednesdays and Fridays, and returns Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays. Leaves Litchfeld at clock A. N., and arrives in Kent in time to take the north or south Leaves Ent . Ltchfeld on the arrival of the cars from Braenar. on and after July l, lS57
 lS-a DANIEL M PECK, Proprietor
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
A LL R FAD! 1887,

A IL persons indebted to the Subscriber are re- "A qucsted to make immediate payment 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 cost, you must settle your accounts shall cer- alnly sue every account to settlement unless paid soon. word to the wise is sufficient
 A. G. BRADFORD. February 16, 1857. 43-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Saddle and Harness Making.

pHNllE subscriber continues to manufacture and K keeps on hand everything in his line of business -al1d he would invite the attention of the public to his establishment. believing that he supply Harness Saddles, Erdes, Collars, Whips. Sc. of good quality and at as cheap rates can be found elsewhere. Jobbins and repairing promptly and eatly executed
 The subscriber has removed to the loft over the new grocery store of William II. Wheeler, East street, where he continuest to manufacture.
 FREDk BROWN. Iitchfcld June II 1857
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
HURLBUT BANK. Increase of Capital Stock $loCoo

HE UNDERSIGNED, COMMISSIONER II appointed to receive subscriptions for the in creased stock of the Hurlbut Bank hereby give mo- ice that they will meet for that purpose at the Bank cut. on TUESDAY. September I5tb. Is57, at m ociock A. M., at which time and place subscription DOCKS VIII be opened T. M CLARKE,
 REUBEN ROCKWELL,
 JOSEPH MERRIMAN. West winsted, July 20, 1857 16-5t
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Geese Feathers.

NHE subscribers have made arrangements to keep II constant supply of tirst-rate article of GEESE FEATHERS, selected and packed with great care by ourselves in packages of from 20 to 50 lbs-and will furnish at all times any quantity from 20 to 1000 lbs of quality they will warrant as good as the best and at as low prices can be purchased of equal quality Tn the state. s. & L. HURLBUT
 Winchester 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
NEW SPRING STOCK BO0Ts&sHOEs

flRsI in market and first home-with first known to the Trade-all of which we are nrenayed to sell at as low figures any in the state Not withstanding the great rise of every thing of the name of Leathers, we shall sell BOOTS and SHOES at very small advance from former prices Your attention is respectfully invited to one of 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 ordinary country paper, and of course, out Of the question in this placs Please call and sec
 SOLE LEATHER, MOROCCO, Linings, Bindings, Awls and Hafts, Brstles, Thread, Wax, Pegs, Nails &c, &c.,-for sale usual at the Old Briek Store, First Door West of the Court House.
 MEAFOY & MUNSON. Litchfeld, Conn. March 24th 1857 4S-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
R. MERRIMAN, WATCH MAKER AND JEwELLER,

Ar THE OLD STAND:
 INVITES attention to his assortment Of WATCHES N JEwELuY, SEVER WARE, and FANCY ARTICLES Gold, Silver and Steel Mounted Spectacles with or without Scotch Pebbles-Silvcr SpoonS-ForkS- Fruit and Butter Knives, &e. made expressly for re- tal.--A full assortment of Scotch Pebbles hear sighted and convex Spectacle Glasses to accommo- date those wanting either kind inserted in their own tramcs.-Coihn Plates on hand Engraving done at short notice.Watches repaired in the most skillful manner-A share of public patronage is respectful ly solicited.
 Litchreld, Oct 25, 1856. %
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
GRINDSTONES.

5. IT T N K CU.
 32 WEST ST. AND 56 WASHINGTON ST NEw YORK,
 AVE constantly on hand, and prepared to III supply GRINDSTONES, in any quantity, of all sizes, from foot to six feet diameter of Nova Scotia, Newcastle, Wickersley, French. Whitening Swedish and Ohio. Superior Grindstones for manu- featuring Cutlery. J. s. WHITNEY & O..
 56 Washington St. and g. West St. oO-tf NEW YoRK
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
M. w. KING & SON,

43S RROOME ST., ONE DooR EAST OF BROADWAY,
 Late 46S Broadway,)
 NEW YORK,
 (EaabLshed AD, 1S33) INVITE an examination of their great variety and n superior assortment of CHAIltS, manufactured at their own establishment, and under their imme- diate observation and direction, including
 PIVOT REVOLVING CHAIRS, SELF ACTING EXTEN SION RECU NlBENT CHAIRS IMPROVED INVALID WHEEL CHAIRS, MAJOR SEARLES TRAVELLING INVALID CHAIR
 SPANISH SPRING AND SQUAB CHAIRS, RHEUMATIC, SPINAL& ASTHMATIC INVALID do
 &c., &C., &C. Embracing the most complete assortment, and choicest kinds for PARLORs DRAWING RooMs CHAM BERs, GARDENS, LIBRARIES, COUNTING HoUsEs OFFICES, PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, DENTISTS, BARRIERS, &C., together with every desirable sort adapted to the comfort, convenience, and luxury of the SICK, the AGED, the ISFIRM, 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 couches for patients afflicted with Spinal Astmac or BronchiM affections.
 To either arm of the chair may be attached con- venicnt reading writing DESK, and any combna- tion desired will be manufactured to order. A Circular with explanatory cuts will be sent by mail if requested and orders, (with remttances,) promptly forwarded to any part of the world.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
AGENTS WANTED.
EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPENING '

WY 7ANTED, few energetic, industrious men,
 w to SELL AGRICULTURAL BOOKS among the Farmers. Very favorable terms will be given
 With proper attention, more than $10O per month clear profit above all expenses can be realized. 4 rare chance to make money without risk For par ticulars. apply immediately to c. NJ. STATION & CO. Agricultural Book Publishers, No 40 Fulton-s, New York. tf-5
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
BlaclsNlitiljng and Wagon Re-
 ERirin@.

EER H. B. GIBBUD, HAVING MADE AR lVE- rangements which will enable him to attend to all work in the above lanc, would respectfully inform the citizens of I.itchcli and vicinity, that he can be found at the building known '' Rogers Blacksmith shop in Spencer street. with every fa- cility for quick and thorough execution of Johs His long experience as workman, he trusts will enable him to give entire satisfaction to those who may favor him with their patronage
 Litchicld, April 2l, 1857. 52tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Church Organs.

TEORGE JARDINE & SONS celebrated Organs OU which used in many of the principal churches in New York city and elsewhere. The subscriber. having taken the agency for the sale ot the above will be pleased :o receive orders from ali societies wishing to purchase an organ, or those wishing any information in regard to the organs will please send to the subscriber and in return will receive price list and scale sze number of stops &c.,
 ARVID DAYTON. Wolcottville Sept 1st, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Dr. Lyman Beecher.

A u. persons possessing Letters or MSS. of DR. "A BEECHER, will confer favor by forwarding copies of the same to the Subscriber to be used in preparing Biography.
 CHARLES BEECHER April, 1857. tf50
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Litchfleld Hat En.,,0riu,n.

FENHE citizens of Litchfeld county are invited to A call on the subscriber, who keeps constantly on hand large assortment of HATS and CATS of every variety and fashion. The subscriber having ra, complete arrangements with the best ana most fashionable houses in New York city for supply of Hats and Caps, is prepared to furnish all who may give hfn call with articles in his line that cannot fall to sult, and at prices cheap as they can be bought in any place in the United States He has on hand SIX and Fur Hats of Genin's and Knox's manufacture; also, large assortment of Fnncv Hats and Caps Of every description He deyotes his whole attention to this particular line of business and hereby tenders his public acknowledcments to his patrons for their generous support and huoblv asks for continuance of the satre Store in West Street, two doors west of the Court House
 HIRAM JACKSON. Litchfeld March, 1S56
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

The potatoe disease is generally confined to moist and heavy soils, In light soils where alkaIies and ammonia abound, it is seldom known
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

INa UoIANu LlNlMkNT Lyons katharion Es 1'h- sences, and general assortment of Hair Oil Periumery, &c., may be found at No West Street
 Litchfeld, July 7th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

RUGS and Medicines of all kinds, will be dis A1 pensed with care and accuracy by
 H. w. BIJEI S co
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
 GROCERIES, PROV ISIONS, &,c 2yc

to be found in the City Our Goo1s, consisting of TEAS, FLOUR, SUGARS, SPICES, ETC, ETC. are fresh from MARKET, and are offered at prices .SJRPRiSINtLY LOW. We have taken for our motto, that " A NIMBLE SIxPENcE BETTER A SLOW SHlILING," and consequently in regard to sell ling cheap,
 WE DEFY COMPETITION. We have room to mention but few altices showing ratcsas follows:
 Porto Rico Molasses, 50 cts per Gallon-Others sell the article for 65 and 6S.Very fne Green and Black TEAS, p ctS-AS good as commonly sold for 50 cts.-Babbitts SAL4ERATUS, first qual- iy, cts. per pound.-Usual price, F! cts.-Extra Quality RICE, cts per pound. Other articles pro- porionaUy loc. gz3@ Please call, examine our Goods, and satisfy yourselves.
 OUR MARKET DEPARTMENT will in no wise be neglected, but shall receive particular at tention.
 All kinds of Fresh Fish Lobsters, Clams, Oysters &c., &c., can be found upon stands ill their season.
 Also Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Vegetables &c., will be procured early the market possibly affords.
 All Orders respectfully solicited.
 A. H. KELLAM South Store in Baldwns Block, South Main st., Waterbury Conn.,, 3 doors above his old Stand.
 Bank Street entrance directly under w. D. Cum
 ming's Grocery.
 N. B. Professor M c. SCARRIrT still remains with us. and lectures on Wednesday and Saturday Even ings, usual.
 Waterbury, Feb F, 1857. 43-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Out of Season and in Season.

have just returned from Narke with well selected "A stock of NEw GOODS, consisting of few very pretty style Spring DeLaiaes, Calicoes of entirely new designs and patterns, heavy brown sheetingF ant shirtinss, bleached shrtings and inens with goot assortment of housekeeping Goods, which 1 offer a low prices for cash exchange
 A. G. BRADFORD, WolcoauiAe
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

DURE French Zinc, Pure White Lead, Lnseed IT Oil, Turpentine, yarnish and e general as. sortment of Paints, Brushes, &c., at
 W. H.BCEL < eos,
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

ADlES and Gents best Rubbers; Misses and Al Children's do, for sale as cheap as a good article be found in the State For sale for cash y SAMUEL CLOCK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
PIANO FORBES

LUST received, new supply from ALBERT ". eD LADD X Co.,, of Boston, and HARlE1oN BRO. YHERs of New York.
 All wishing to purchase, are invited to call and examine them. ARFID DAYTON
 Wolcottville, Nov. 5, 1856. tf-28
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

DR o ATE BLAN - tor sale at this sfdss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

Thore is not at this time any claims against the Compnny-al paid to this date.
 The Directors of this Company are confident that the plan "f Insurance adopted by them will meet with a hearty response from u intelligent friends of Mutual Insurance.
 This Company insure only in this State, and take n risks on Mills Goods in Stores, Shops etc in posed village or city property, but conhne their business entirely to farm property and isolated build ings and their contents-of which thai $2000 Will be insured on risk
 This Company will adjust all claims with prompts nes and llbcra'fty. and If at any tune difference shoul arise between the parles all such difference wit be adjusted by indifferent persons in the County, agree thi person shall be chosen md the award ot a or any two of them, shall be final and conclusive
 reward ot Sl00 will be paid by this Company [, any who will give such information as ill con VIC any person ot setting ire any building In- sured hl this Company.
 Officers of the Company.
 c. BEcxwlru, President GEO. C. WoopRurr Treasurer; JASON WHITING, Secretary SHELDON OSBORN, of Harwinton, General Agent.
 Directors-J. c. Bcckwth, Jason Whiting, Seth P. Beers, A. $. Lewis, Sheldon Osborn Abijah Catln Cha Adams. Robbins BatteIl, Stephen Trnwbrdge " Local Age":;-Leman w: Cutler Wa,er,own i; Heary Chush, Washington; Henry s: Sanford. New Sharon :; F Frederick Kellogg, Cornwall Joseph l. Gay lord, Goshen; R. Spa uding Canaan; Donald i Warner, Salisbury; s. D. Ner,hway md Jui,n DeweIl Norfolk L Henry Jones' New Hartford II. s: z. Amber, bethem John Aberneihy and George Forest Woodhury; David C. Whulesey, New Pres. ton Reuben ckwell, Colebro"k; John unsdaIe. W'nsted; s. Y. St. John, New Canaan; E. Tamadge, Plymouth,
 aT Persons wishing to get their buildings insured J. 6. BECKWiTH, President. JAsox WHITING. Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
NEW GROCERY
 FAMILY STORE.

A N ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GOODS "A Attention the Whole Community
 VIM. H. WHEELER, at the Stand formerly o. cupied by s. P. Bolles in East Street, would re- spectfully inform the Citizens that he has on hand every kind of
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Room and Curtain Papers.

VHVHIRTY- FIVE Hundred Pieces just received, -A comprising all the latest patterns of the day Having fitted up room expressly for Room Papers we feel sure of selling all who shall call upon
 X. & E. A. BERRY. March 24th 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Groceries and Provisions.

adapted for this market His long experience in this branch of trade, enables him to present stock of articles unsurpassed by any dealer in this the adjacent towns. He will sell as cheap and in many instances, cheaper than any merchant in the coun- try, and his Goods of the choicest and most de sirable descriptions. HAMS and PORK cured un- der his immediate charge. Also, an assortment of RlRD-CAGES, Canary Birds, Seed, and general Wooden Ware. Batting, Wicking and General Kitchen Articles. Likewise, A fine Assortment of FLOUR, of different brands and descriptions.
 N. B.-A superior article of native grape WINE, adapted for family and medical purposes.
 fine variety of Potatoes also on hand.
 A few old accounts exchanged for Cash.
 VIM. H. WHEELER. Litchfed May 26, 1857. tf-8
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
AMERICA

ters touching the same. Copies of the claims of b. Patent furnished by remittng One Dollar. Assign ments recorded at Washington.
 This Agency is not only the largest in New Eng land, but through it inventors have advantages for securing patents, or asCertaining the patentabty of inventions, unsurpassed by. if not immessurably superior to- any that can be offered them elsewhere The testimonials below given. prove that none is MORE SUCCESSFUL kT PATENT OFFICE than the sub- scriber and as SUCCESS PROOF OF ADvAN- FACES ABILITY he would add that he has abun- dant reason to believe and can prove, that at no other office of the kind the charges for profess sional services so moderate. The immense practice of the subscriber during twenty years past, has bed him to accumulate vast collection of specifi- cations and official decisions relative to patents.- These, besides his extensive library of legal and chancal works and full accounts of patents granted in the United States and Europe render him able, beyond question: to offer superior facilities for ob taining patents.
 All necessity of a journey to Washington, to pro: cure patent, and the usual great delay there, are here saved inventors.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
GROCERIES.

GROCER1ES,
 and will keep good assortment of the same, which he will sell for prompt pay, (the time is months, as cheap as 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 efo1ts to suit my customers All Goods warranted as repre- sented My arrangements for procuring Floprr direct from the West, are not supposed by any one
 ". H. COZ Torrington, Oct, 1856. 1y27
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

Important Announcement! Tremendous Rush! Unprecedented Bargains l! vE%HE Subscriber would respectfully inform his E numerous Customers in Litchtield and vicin- ity, that since his remordI to his NEW STORE in BALDWIN'S BLOCK, he has added extensively to his former Stock and can now exhibit the
 Largest, Choicest, and Best Selected
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

ENM DEMING, IT, Physician and Surgeon. w Cfdcs in the Court House, Litchheld, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
John M. Atwood.

No. 14s Chattam Street, (corner Mulbe,ry) Nep Fork N INVITES attention to his Large Asnnu1uIlu H Watches, Jewelry, Silver wa Articles.
 Gold Bracelets, Pins, Ear Rpa< and Fob-chains, Gold Neckla1 Rings, Spectacles, Pencils, Sea Charms, &c.
 Cameo and Mosaic Bracelets
 Silver Tea Sets Cups, Pr Rings, Forks, Fruit and Butt(
 Silver Plated Tea SetsN Urns, T akettes, Carl
 Fori ile cheap Jor o1
 es5' Pa, ticular at justing Duplex Oh