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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-01-08

O. John nasaa, the father Of the notorious Helen
Iewett. waa found dead IN his wood pile at Avea'
Me-, a few aays since, He was "a years old,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-01-08

~ The Inventor ef he erineliae petseSat sossts
that he haa realised, 30 far two hundred and lfty
sasa.saa ssace NY the patsas
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-01-08
IRON BANK DlVIDEND-

YENHt. Directors ef the Iron Bank have sl~r,,,..,.
N ssmi-annaal dividend of four per cent, on ths
capital stocS, payable to the stockholders. on and
atser tbs first day ct Jaaaary 1857
r. N. s. PEASE, Cashic,
Fails Village, Dec Is, 1856 ST.ws
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-01-08
Gbt fitf9feD GnqlrHa.
Iitshsead Conn. xhmsday IAN Q, 1as6 :
For President---1SeO.
John G. FREMONT,
OF CALIFORNIA.

Tan Winsted Herald is out with an article favor.
ing the nomination Of the Hon. J. N. Holly for
Governor The Enquirer has heretofore expressed
desire 70 see the ca ;didase taken from some of
the worthy nsn of this County As it gossts pssss
too late to effect any wish or arrangement Of The
people Of this district it win be needless for Us to
offer an opinion. Our readers NAV rest assured
however. that we have sxertsd ourselves for the
honor OF the County. wheaeverwe felt that the ex-
ertion could be of the least service to~it
We have no doubt, but that the Convention will
be OF the mcst harmonious charscter-that the
grand principles Of the Republicans will so pervads
the assembly, that each will yield any disputed
point involving old party prejudices for the psrp.
tuity of the present organization.
There are several strong men in the field hacked
by their friends in the several portions of the State
But unfortunately for them. iii We except Mr. Kol
ly1 they have been too long identilsd with politi
cal manauvering, to be popular with the masses.
The truth H. the Republican party demands q
man from the ranks of the educated farmers or ma
natacturers- man that can b. trustsd-a man that
understands the nature Of protection not alone Of
domestic manufacturer but of swamp lands flooded
by mill dams and at the same time, who has q
just idea of the importance to the manuf turer Of
having the same 6soded-a man that won't be pa
tient about dog laws circus bills, and who will
call the attention Of the people to repeal Of our
usury laws-in fact, . strong, dignihSd working
man, who will Ct nsider the honor of the office suf
fcent compensation for the sacrifice of time and Of
patience, involved in being Governor of the State
Of Connecticut.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-01-08

EMNNR DATE WAs Said To I've The observation OF
an old gentleman who was remarkable for his ohscr-
va.ioas un the weather that
When en'her t,ay Is Geld and clear,
Tkersll be two winters in that year,
Tits refers to the emhor day in December. Last
pcccmh-r W. observed the weather en- cmber day
and Il was both coll nm ceat-and We had two, II
NJ, three wiat,rs Wednesday, the Eth inst, was
.e, md c'car, and Il ,hr all y"r,'eman r~t"rred 70
he correct shall have long and severe winter
We nntiee the fact that people will take their own
observations, We are no, Knowing In such matters
every day. cold or warm bringing its amount of du-
ties 10 be perfo- med by an editor without paying
particular attention to the state the weather. As
matter Of speculation Il may be as well for those
who curGus in such ,.'"tters, TO tote the fact
ly cold and clear.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-01-08

Sz1As c. BErRs, Secretary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
|. nws vs. aENTuEs.

We are informed that the country at the
present time is swarming with Jep peddiers,
selling without license, their worthless wares
and merchandise to unsuspacting and igno-
rant purchasers, at extortionate prices
The method pursued by them in conduct
us, is something after this fashion, piece
of inferior French broadcloth for instance,
worth dollar and half or two dollars a
yard, is displayed and six dollars asked for
ton a credit of six months. the shylock
having taken care in the meanwhile, to in
form himself who is responsible in each
neighborhood he visits and if his bait is
not taken, he then will throw in pair of
hose, cheap vest, pocket hdkf., jack-knife.
razor or what-not-and declares that the
whole cost him "shust so much monies
and ssdat it ish sheepI'' By his shrewd-
ness and deception the Jew is very apt to
sell, to five out of six he may approach for
that purpose, but few persons being judges
of the wares he deals in. and his profits are
enormous; while the purchaser, gets articles
absolutely worthless perhaps. The trade
being struck, note is given probably at
six months or whatever time agreed upon.
Another Jew in partnership or employed
for the purpose. in few days afterwards
follows round and trades the notes off to the
neighbors or brokers for whatever he can
get for them. This practice we are told
has been pursued in Randolph and other
counties, and perhaps in Rowan. People
should be on their guard against such i'm
posters, and patronize regular merchants,
in good standing in preference to such
swindlers. We have no objection to legi-
innate business being carried on by Jew or
Gentile,-but this under hand method of
selling .'stuffs,' by either should cease
1t Injuries both the regular merchant. and
the victim who buys of these Jew Peddlers.
The notes obtained on such purchases, it is
believed. could not be collected by law if
resistance were made, owing to misrepre-
sentation in effecting sales.--Salisbury
Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
ASorHEa NEw srArr. Arranoe, ,,.

ASoTHER NEW STATE. Arranpems,,
are making to form State out Of i,
northeast corner Of Michigan, unde,,l'
name Of Superior. Michigan agrees 70 - 4.
surrender Of that part Of her terr,O.s
which lies without the peninsula, :,
Wisconsin consents to part with that portim
of her territory which lies on the shore !,
the great lake; besides which Minneso,,
must yield corner Of her territOryimna'
diately adjoining. A memorial presens..
the advantages of this new scheme is aIreads
preparing for Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
: I 7,rspE rronr UTAH TERRIToRY.

LATER FROM UTAH IEEtES1IC g
Al letter from Great Salt Lake City. dat
ed December 4tt. which we find in the New
York Tribune, contains the snbjoined inter
esting news:
The Mornon church has lost one OF its
main pillars by the sudden death of Jede-
diah NJ. Grant. second counselor of Brigham
Young, mayor of the city, and member elect
of the legislature.
Mr. Grant was very sarcastic and abusive
in his discourses, and perfect adept in the
school of billingsgate, he was always noted
as the most bitter reyiler of the Gentiies.-
Tt was only few Sundays ago that he de-
nounced them most violently, and said that
he was ready to take his bowie-knife in
hand and chase them out of the Territory
but he has now gone to his last account,
leaving seven disconsolate widows and sew
eral children, four of whom ere under eight
weeks of age. to mourn his loss.
Another of the hand-cart trains arrived
here last Sunday in condition which beg
CARS all description. Winter caught them
in the mountains destitute of clothing and
provisions, and had not the relief which was
sent from here reached them, every one OF
them would have persisted. AS it is, out OF
the 500 which started, one-fourth have died,
and more than 100 of the remainder have
lost their hands or feet from the effects OF
the cold. When they reached here there
were not so in the train who could help
themselves: the rest were slowed in the
bottoms of the wagons which had been sent
for them, ragged and filthy beyond concep-
ton; helpless and despairing, they could
or would not get out of the wagons to attend
the calls of nature, and if the weather had
not been intensely cold it would have bred
a pestilence. never imagined such a
scene. Heaven prevent me from witness
ing such another.
It is said that there are yet hundreds of
these poor deluded wretches in the noun
tains. A few days ago an express reached
here from an ox-train which. is camped on
Green river. Their cattle had given out,
and they were bare of provisions, being OBJ
liged to feed on their dead cattle.
The weather has been very cold for a
month past and great deal of snow has
fallen. The winter set in at least a month
earlier than last year, and has been, as yet,
more severe. If it continues so there will
not be much stock left in these valleys next
spring.
There have been already more than fifty
applications made to Brigham for divorces
by women who arrived in the first emigrant
trains. 1t seems that on their arrival here,
when they were yet ignorant of the ways of
Zion, great many of the Mormon gentle
men came to them, and picking out those of
the women which suited them imme diately
made :hem their "spirituals;" but these
poor girls soon found out what it was to live
with the saints as slaves, and now endeavor
to obtain divorces. This will simply be
jumping ''out of the frying-pan into the
fire." for they will be compelled to take, or
be taken by, some other man, and their con-
dition will not be bettered.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
A MERCHANT COwHIDED BY A
CALIFORNIA WIDOW.

A few evenings ago cowhiding affair
extraordinary took place at one of the
fashionable boarding houses in New York
1t appears from the Tribune that there
were some go boarders, including merchants
with their wives and children, and several
clerks. Among the females was charming
california widow" about whom one of the
merchant boarders had put in circulation
some unpleasant reports. The Tribune
says:
The lady paid no attention to the reports
until one of more virulent nature than
the rest was circulated, when she made
up her mind to cowhide the individual, and
communicated her intention to some of the
other boarders whom she counted as her
friends. She had set the day and time at
the dinner table.
The day arrived, but for some reason the
dinner was later than usual, an occurrence
that caused a more general assemblage
of the family. The bell at length sounded,
and owing to the lateness of the hour
great haste was made by all to the
dinner table. About fifty persons were
already seated, and among them the
merchant-unsuspecting merchant! In a
few moments the injured woman entered
She approached the merchant and deman-
ded before the company retraction of the
scandalous reports he had circulated, and
an apology.
Refusing to retract or apologize, she
drew from the folds of her dress strong
cowhide, which she applied with viii to
his head and shoulders. So severe were
the blows that his face was completely
marked lengthwise and crosswise with
red lines-Some of the ladies screamed
and were sorely agitated, and many of the
gentlemen demonstrated; but the lady paid
no attention, but still dealt her blows
vigorously upon the head of the offending
merchant. At length one of the gentlemen
interferred and wrested the cowhide from
her hand. The victim was removed to
his room, where he was confined several
days, in consequence of the mutilation of
his physiog.
LIBERAL REQUESTING George Peabody
has given 100000, which is likely to be
increased to 100000, to be placed in the
hands of Trustees, for the establishment
and endowment ofan Institution in the city
of Baltimore, free for all classes to avail
themselves ofits benefts.-Embraced within
its plan is Free Library, an Academy of
Music, annual gifts to Graduates at the
Public Schools and Maryland Institute
School of Design, annual Lectures on Science
and the Arts, a Gallery Of Paintings, &c., &c.
This generous and liberal gift well entities
Mr. Peabody, not only to the gratitude of
the citizens of Baltimore, but to the thanks
of the people of our whole country, for the
benefits of the institution he thus establishes,
will be felt all over the Union.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
PROTECTlON.

The season being near at hand for the visits.
ton of Thunder Storms, and being frequently
attended with serious results both to Life and
Property, it is proper to use necessary means
for the protection Of your families and property,
which can be done by properly supplying your
been engaged in the business for over six years
in Virginia and North Carolina, and being pro-
vided with the best recommendations, 1 hope
to be able to give entire satisfaction to all who
may employ me.
Having permanently located in this place, al
work done by me will be kept in good repair
free of charge,
Orders addressed to me through the Post
Office. or left at the Residence of II. Wilkinson,
will meet with prompt attention.
l.. j. HAWLEY,
Charlotte, Feb. II, 1856. 33-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
A RUNAWAY MARRIAGE.

THE BRIDE WORTH S25O,OO0.-A mar
riage took place in Grace Church. on Mon
day last, says the New York Exchange,
that has excited no little interest in fashion
able circles and caused quite huttering
among certain wealthy families. 1t seems
the bride is an heiress, and worth in her
own right $250,000. She was the inmate
of one of our most exclusive female semina-
Her wealth and the high position of her
family were of course known to her asso-
ciates, and her acquaintance was conse-
quently courted. Among the gentlemen
she was introduced to was s. K,
a well known habitue of Fifth Avenue sal
looms, but who had reached the mature age
of twenty one years. The acquaintance
ripened into intimacy, and eventually the
parties became engaged to be married; but
as the parents might interpose an objection,
it was arranged that it should take place
unknown to them or any of the young lady's
friends. 1twas agreed that the happy event
should come off on St. Valentines day, and
the church was opened, the minister ready,
and few spectators had also assembled to
witness the marriage ceremony which was
announced for IL A. NJ. But noon came
and went, and no bride made her appear
ance, and the church was closed 1t seems
that the principal of the seminary in which
the young lady was pupil, got wind that
something unusual was on the tapis, and
she locked the would be bride in her room,
and so prevented the fulfillment of her en-
gagement. But "love laughs at lock-
smiths" and by some means Mr.. k
was notified of the situation of affairs, and
arranged matters in such manner that the
young lady escaped from surveillance, and
the couple were duly married in one of our
most fashionable uptown churches on the
18th ult. The bride and bridegroom i'm
mediately started for Washington, and in
tended TO spend the honeymoon on South
ern tou'. This pleasant little affair has
created quite an excitement among the
young ladies in apprehension, and is to
them far more interesting than the Bond
street tragedy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
GARDNER, Me. june % ,o..

WIN. III. D7ER-Dear Sir: I have used two 4. !
ties of Prof. WOODS Hair Restorative, and can ~
ly say it is the greatest discovery of the 40. =
restoring and changing the Hair. Before us;es ~
was as gray as man Of seventy. My hal, S.s
now attained its original color. You can reso ass
mend tito the world without the least fear A. y.
case was one oil the worst kind.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
House & Lot for Sale or Rent

ID THE subscriber offers his Dwelling
A House, known as the Crystal Pal
ace,,' for sale or rent The house Is
lEsf ISL pleasantly situated on the corner Of
Church and Eighth streets, opposite the residence
necessary out-buildings, In good repair. For
further information apply to the undersigned or
to j. p. Smith. Terms moderate.
j. r. DANIEL.
February II, 1857
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03


@- We learn that, Oil Monday last, at
the institution for the Deaf and Dumb and
the Blind in Raleigh, boy about sixteen
years ofage, named Harrell, pupil in the
deaf and dumb department, was killed in a
sudden alteration, by another pupil, VIM,
Keek The alteration and fatal result took
place a little after dark, in the common
study room, and in the presence of a number
ofwitnesses. Blows were exchanged BY the
parties several times. keek is a powerful
young man, and the other was comparatively
feeble. His death was immediate, and
seemed to result from the blows inflicted by
the fist of his adversary. A few moments
before, the parties were apparently on
friendly terms.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
Feb. 23, 1867



Marcus Boyd
middleton vs. King forlginal Bill in Equity.
and others.
In this case it appearing upon the affidavit
of Marcus Boyd, that Middleton King, one Of
the defendants IN this case, is not resident
of this State. and is beyond the ordinary pro.
cess of this Court: 1t is therefore ordered
that advertisement be made in the Western
Democrat for sixweeks, notifying said Mid
dleton King that he be and appear at the next
Court OF Equity, TO be held for the county Of
Lincoln, at the Court House in Lincolnton on
the 9Th Monday after the 4th Monday iE Feb
ruary next, then and there to plead, answer
OF demur to Plaintiffs bill of complaint, or
judgment pro confeSso will be entered against
him, and the case set for hearing as to him
er parte, and decree made accordinly.
VIM. J. HOKE, C. x NJ. E.
Feb 20, ls57-34-ew PRS fee SOL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
NOfice.

THE debts due B. H. Davidson and the late
firm of Irwin, Huggins & Co., are in my hands
for collection; and all the Notes exceeding $l0V
viii be pnt in suit 20 days before the April Court
if not paid by that time. Smaller amounts wiz
be expected to be paid Immediately, (if NOS
sooner.) j. p. SMITH.
Feb. IL, 1897. 553s3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
SIS REWARD.

STRAYED from Charlotte on the Doth Of
January, bay horse MULE, about IL yeas
old. and has white mark behindthe right ear.
Last seen going towards Salisbury.
The above reward will be paid and expenses
on delivery of said Mule to the subscriber at St.
GATHERINGS Mills. JOHN WILKES, Jr.
February %, 1857 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

REVISION OF THE RESERVED NAVY LIST.
Forty OF fifty applications, it is reported,
have been presented to the Navy Depart
ment by Reserved and Dropped Officers,
who hope for restoration to the Active List
at the hands of the Court of Inquiry, which
convened at Washington, by order Of
Secretary Dobbin, on the goth ut.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
TO HIRE,

Until the LIST of January next, prime NEGRO
MAN-young and likely. The owner would
prefer to hire him to labor on a farm. Terms
moderate Apply at this Office.
Feb II. 33-2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

HoM1cIDE.-We learn that negro bow
was killed few miles below this place on
the 10th ult., by Jacob A. Fisher, Esq. The
facts as we learn them are as follows:
The boy had run away about a year
since, and Mr. Fisher suspeeting his where
abouts went in pursuit of and overlook him,
when the boy attemptedl his life by swapping
pistol at him, and Mr. F. Immediately shot
him down, killing him almost instantly
Concord Gazette.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

A New PEDESTRIAN FEAT.-According
to Pstneh, Paddy Hoof the celebrated
pedestrian, but better known at Lords and
the various Commons in the neighborhood
of London, as the "Ammersmith Antelope
is still carrying on his herculean feat of
walking round lady in full dress 100 times
in 100 consecutive days. He is now in his
second week, and looks as fresh as when
he first started. There are bets to a
considerable amount that Paddy will never
be able to complete his arduous undertaking.
What makes it all the more difficult is the
fact that a fresh lady is substituted every
day 1t has been observed that the dresses
of these various ladies, instead of decreasing
are actually getting bigger and higher
almost every week. What the size, there
fore, will be before the Goth, much less the
Tooth day is completed, the most elastic
imagination snaps like ali oyer-stretched
piece of India rubber, in its vain efforts to
comprehend. In the meantime, however.
Paddy displays uncommon pluck. We
wish the brave fellow every success, and
shall from week to week make point. or
several points rather, of recording the
onward march of his iron-tipped butchers
aud undaunted perseverance.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-12
TRUSTEES SALE.

VxyHRREAa on tha nth dsy OF January A. d 1857
w August Lrhndo,f. executed unto samufl Syi-
vcsie- ~ Trustee. . certain ded " Trust, conveying
10 aaid Trustee the land in sott County, Inva, d.
scfibed ~ follows, to wit kts number sew u az Sbi
eistt O. in block number sleyrn on IN sturdivant' y
Map - W lots which said convey ncs was madr
by The exid Angus. Il bndorf for the purpose of So
curiag the payment OF certain ums ~ money 10
the va,ious ii Individuals theresi rerited asi 81 forth.
And nos sid sums havirE become due and pava-
bic and the ssd August hndosf having faiitd 10
pay the same, ! Samuel 81 = ster. Trustee A. afore-
said, do hereby give this puh@c notice. thai hy virtue
Of the power which Is in M vested by SAID dnd -
Trust I vii on w-cnesdaythe 27th day Of Nav, A.
u. 1857, ut the hour Of = otlock In the afterno n Of
sad ds,, 1t the Court Hour, door in the city OF Dav-
export. exposs and oH.r { rsslc. At puniic suction.
10 the highest bidder for ash, the parcels u land
above d~,c-ib'd, or so much thereof ~ shsli BE- snf-
hci.rti 10 fAti~fy snd pay th'amouni OF said indrhi"i-
nrsswith he int 7, IT thereI /, tn day o sAe. tog, III
or with all the cost AMI ZIP nsts aif.nd,n ssid
sal. crt II thi notice aud 1rHs t's's fess Cpon the
~cornIi.ti IA 4 such SALE . a win b. given in nc
cortai. c. with the stipniatia ~ said DEED VI Trost.
D.t-d the 9Th day Of Nay A. n 1857
May4tts SAMUEL SYI.vzSTsR, Trustee.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-12

Trustees Sale.

M HEREAS On the first day o. March A. D., 1877,
w Hiram Medley and ISABELLA Mriler, tNef uici
unto Austin Corbln IS Tt ste. n Srrtah u ei u
Trust, conveying 10 said Trustee the l-nl Ia t,iaiHh
County. Iowa, aesribcd A. f.Iows, 20 wit 1h' caa-
tern d J, Hundred u rrs oi he .0r.h 'ast quar-. Z ~
s'cti-n nal.ter !, isht Isl Ia I wnslip n inter t.EhlN
one (Sii nor'h ~ rsnAc number one t) sa-t, WHEN
said c ~nvryAncs was mste BY said Mrdlsy, i't tn
parps. q g. u ing the paym Mt 81 u ecttsn prom =
sor, aote aud ID. interest u ereon sikhei % sah
Nealey. date the nr I day Il M, Oh a. ID, 1897 AM
payable 70 Hiram NJ ateaif on the l 1 day Of Aprii is1.
for thlrty-s-v II 81 tuV dollars.
AND NOW SAID not ha,lns becom" cue and payable
and the sal Hiram Medley having faiird o tss III.
same, | Ansiin torbin Trustee As a'urvsid y" here
BY give this public notice, that by virtue 9TH poW .
which il Ia me voted BY aid de-d - Tru I. / an, 90
Thursday thu iait. dsy oi May A. u. 1891 = th' d ~
Of Z o'cl * la the afternoon IL ssii day, Al tis taurt
House door IN IN. city Of Davenport, 'xpo,e AM OLE
ior safe, nj public suction To the h'sh''t BIDDER hi
cash the parcel " land above deer bed. or 80 much
thereof ~ shall b. suffers ut 10 sntisfs and lay We
amount Of said note with the interest the,ton 10 NJ
DAY Of bale, togrthcs with tn e>p nscs atirr' ~
said sale, custs % ihis uCtirr and rr.str't e.
Upon the g m~,iciica Of such rai' n ''e, d VII te CIV
en- in accordance ~il, tn siipul,tion OF said iced "i
TruSi. pats.t the lstii Lay " kptil A. y 1901.
AUSTIN COkBlN. Trustee.
April Sodis.