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Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

MR. EDITOR Allow me to correct an error in a notice in your last weeks paper of distinguished clergymen born in Litchfeld. have no doubt but that if the Rev. Dr. Huntington of Harvard College, could have been consulted in the matter that elo- quent preacher and admirable man, would have chosen to be the townsman of Bushnell, Beecher, and Wadsworth but as the eleventh and youngest child of his father he had the misfortune to be born after the removal of the Rev. Dan Huntington from Ltchfield church and town, n,-an event which occur red about fifty years ago.
 This exception. however, rather confirms the rule, that people who are to accomplish any thing great in the in the ecclesiastical world have to come to Litchfeld to get born. B.
 Several members of Rev. Dan Huntington's fam lily born here the most distinguished of whom is Judge Huntington, of Boston. The Professor is a native of Middetown, where his father was settled after leaving Litchfeld. It was about the time of his birth that the old gentleman was hestating be- tween Unitarianism and Orthodoxy. position which the son has occupied for several years past
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

fy A. C.. SMITH Co. have been appointed agents for the sale of DR. JACOBS Bl1TKRe. They have been much liked wherever used-cver 1000 bottles having been sold in New Haven alono during tne last year Tssy are put up in Rnt bes: in New Haven, is the sole proprietor-he having purchased the receipt with the right to manufacture, from distinguished New Englandef. @a
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

tg Notwithste'~"':ls, the recommendations of MT. Buchanan it is evident that no alteration of the ta- riff can be expected from this Congress which will, even indirectly, favor American industry. The Sen ate Finance Committee of which MT. Hunter is the Chairman are opposed to any increase of duties, as also the Committee of Ways and Means in the House. The only hope of the industrial interests of the country is in the entire overthrow of the party now in power and the ascendancy of wiser councils in the administration of public affairs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

IS The friends of Rev. G. J. HARRISON propose making him Donation Visit on Wednesday, the 22d nst in the afternoon and evening" at his resi- dence in Milton. A general invitation is given.
 Should the weather be stormy it will be deferred till the next day.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16
Ladies' Fair.

VWNHE Ladies of North Cornwall will hold Fa;r M in the Village Hall at West Cornwall. on Wednesday Dec 22d, 185S for the benefit of inc Norsh CornroH Congregational Clurch-to commence at clock, P M. The public are invited to at- 'eha Ter order. o34
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

fg1 By particular request, an ADDRESS in aid of the Mount Vernon Institution will be delivered in Wolcottvile, in Wadhams Hall, on Tuesday Even ing next, (Dec. q. at o'clock, by the Rev. Dr. Richards of the Elm Park Institute
 Subject Meanoridb-ther Origin and Uses-Or Plymouth Rock and Mount Vernon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

egpWe are sorry our friend Cook should have lost even portion of venerable sheet,- loss oc- casioned by our having placed both our Waterbury contemporaries on the same line in our directory. If he will charge no difference, well try to make it all right hereafter. 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

As our enterprising friend Northway of South Nor1oik' has got up the "Norfolk Almanac for lSos containing town, county, and state statistics It is the best Almanac published, for Iitchseld County people, - I.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

fg-We are gratified to perceive, from notice in our advertising columns that we are soon to have Map of Litchfeld County, which from the reputa- tion of Mir Clark, have doubt will be well re- ceived by our citizens and satisfactorily patronized
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

fS" See Advertisement of Dr. SANFoRDs LIVER
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

WHOLESALE INDICTMENT recent sitting ofthe U S. Court at Cleveland true bills were found against 37 citizens of Oberlin, among whom are Prof Peck Hon. Ralph Plumb and Rev. James Fifth, for aiding and abetting in the rescue of fugitive slave at Wellington, in September last
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

SThe Friends of Rev. MT HOWARD will give him a DONATION VISIT, at his house, on THURSDAY, afternoon and evening, Dec. 16.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

The Washington correspondent of the Tribune says, Judge Douglas has prepared, and will soon publish declaration of his intention not to be a candidate for the Presidency. Ss4t
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

Eg MT. George Hayden has left at our office a corn stock with eight ears and black rhasberry vine r feet and inches long-all pretty good for the rocky regions of East Chesnut Hill.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16
.ARRIED,

In Sonora Cal. by the Rev. S. S. Harmon. JOHN SEeDwIcK, Esq, Sheriff of Iuolumna county to Miss MALvINA DAVIS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

E@ Dr. Elton, whose death is announced else where, was probably the oldest physician in Litch- field County having practised fifty-nine years in his native town. His funeral was attended on Sun day by some twenty five physicians from the neigh boring towns, among whom was the venerable Dr. Williams of New Milford now the senior in the pro- tession The Episcopal church was crowded, and the services, conducted by Rev. Dr. Holcomb, were impressive Resolutions were passed by the profess sional brethren of the deceased expressive of their respect, &c., to be published in the Enquirer and other papers, but have not yet been received.
 Dr. P. leaves large estate, which goes. we nre. sume, to his only son, John P Elton, Esq. of Wa terbury.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

HE BENNETT DIVORCE CAsE-This affair has oc- cupied the Superior Court at New Haven for many days, and the papers have filled many columns with the crcumstantia details of husbands abominable meanness. The whole matter is sufficiently we'll summed up in the following paragraph from the Boston Post:
 The unhappy conjugal relations existing between LIT. George Bennett and his wife Mary of New Ha- >ven have recently been given to the world in the testimony eilced during the divorce case at present pending Tn that city Poor Mrs Bennett complains or great cruelty on the part of her husband and if nel aiiesaohs are true he is monster of the most sompfe aye. Only four short months after their marriage lacking one day, he cursed her for asking TOT new bonnet, and followed up this inhumanity py series of acts unparalled in matrimonial histo- ry He made her learn to do the washing refused her servant; compelled her to paste the labels on his pill boxes boxed her ears for burning some cranberrles which were destined for sauce; offered her beautiful new piano if she wouldn't have any children, and darkly intimated abortion; tried to smother an infant which, in spite of his preiudices she bore him. repeatedly kicked her for leaving the door open lnsulted her venerable father; threw the dlnner of corn and beans on the floor with a spoon for not being ready at precisely 12 o'clock : made her saw wood; upset the coal on the new car pet; poisoned her frst-born with laudanum after unsuccessfuly trying to smother it under feather bed and many bed clothes persisted in making his pills In the house gave her his boots to clean put ms feet on the brocade covered furniture set her on hard trottlng horses at Cuba made her go up the Cathedral tower at Montreal put her under Niagara Falls, and in short led poor Mary-accord- ing to her statementsuch an intolerable life that she at last determined to bring her sorrows before
 tribunal in hopes to escape the bitter pill of cruelty winch the pill doctor made her swallow.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-16

HS The season of Donation visits has come round again, as we are reminded by notice of the friends of the excellent pastor of the Methodist Church of this place, who to visit him this (Thursday) af ternoon and evening, and express their attachment by substantial testimonials These gatherings are a. nong the most agreeable of the year, bringing to- gether as they do, the membels of parish, not merely to see and express friendship to the family of their minister, but to hold agreeable intercourse with each other There is altogether too little ac- quaintance and social minging in all our religious societies. and we all need to attend at least one of these gatherings in year to retain 1ecolections of each other.
 P. S. The friends of MT. Harrison, of Milton, will visit him on Wednesday next If moiety of MT. H's friends attend, there will be house full,
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Under and by virtue Of the authority
y and directions Of Decree of the Hon.
orabIe the Probate Court of Yazoo County,
Mississippi, made at the July Term, 1857
thereof, l will, on the fourth Monday, the
% day Of November, 1858, proceed to sci,
upon a credit Of twelve months, in front
of the Court House door in Yazoo City,
the following lands belonging to the estate
of R. R. Williamson, deceased, to-wit:
The North West quarter and West hall
o. North East quarter of Section IS, Town
ship 10, Range 2 West, and the North East
quarter of Section Is, Township 10, Range
8 West.
The title to these lands is believed 10 be
good, but acting rs Administrator, l will
convey only such title as is vested in me as
such. Bond with approved security will be
required of the purchaser.
E. L. BOWER, Admir-
o. R. R. Williamson, decd.
E. Bowman, Solicitor.
September 4, 1858. LIT
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11
500 REWARDy

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber, on the
N 18th ult., two negro men, V0LUN ant
TOM, (brothers.)
Vo.un is twenty three years old, about FIVE
feet nine or ten inches high, black color, the
white of his eyes showing very plainly, quick
SPOKEN. bordering on impudence, stoutlJ built
with large feet.
Tom is twenty>one years old, about the same
height as Volun, very black, not so stOutly
built, knock-kneed, usually stammers wheT
addressed, is, or was ruptured, and used to
wear Truss,
They have been heard of in the neighbor
hood Of Thomas Jones' and Mrs. Stampley's
where the relatives of both and the wife o
one live, and where they are, no doubt har
bored and concealed, as they were for three oil
four weeks, when run away last year.
1t is possible, but scarcely probable, thai
they may attempt to get off to. a Free State
but as neither of them possesses either shewd
ness or cunning, they will be unable to do sc
without the aid Of some white person. Cap
tains of steamers are cautioned against trans
porting them, and requested to apprehenC
them if opportunity should offer.
will give the above reward for the delivery
of both, or half of it for the delivery Of either
to me in Yazoo City. And will give fift,
dollars for the apprehension and confinement
of both, or half that sum fer either, in an,
Jail, so that may get them or him.
DANIEL JONES.
Ydzoo City, September IL, 1868. If
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11
TRUSTEES SALE.

IN pursuance of the provisions of Deco
L Of Trust executed to me by James A
Freeman, on the goth day OF March, 1857
for the benefit of Haynes d Lamkin, anc
which has been duly recorded, and for The
purpose of discharging a debt due sale
Haynes & Lamkin by said James A. Free
man, and secured in said Deed, will sell
on Monday, the 9th day of September
1858, at public sale, at the Court House il
Yazoo City, to the highest bidder, for cash
the following described property, to-wit:
East half of the North East quarter anC
the East half of the South East quarter 0
section 81, township IL, range West.
The title TO the above described property
| consider good, but will only convey sucl
as is invested in me as Trustee.
F. W. BATTAILE, Trustee.
September 4. 1858. lids
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11

LAW OARD,-Ws take pleasure in calling the
attention of the people to the law card of D. W
Sanders, Esq, who is lawyer of established
reputation at Lexington, Miss. We have the
pleasure of knowing well this gentleman, in whom
is combined the noblest qualities Of the heart
With high order of talent. A logical mind
great legal research, refined manners and every
generous impulse, are eminenty his, and we
confidently predict steady increase of his fame
in the world of controversy, and growing
popularity with the litigiOus portion of mankind.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11
acknowledgements
Now at LexingtOn.

The agent for W. A. Gliddon's Hernial
Truss Fitting establishment, Memphis, Tenn
TNHE agent IN. A. Gliddon) is amply sup
il piled with materials for making Truss ei
to order, as the peculiarities of each case may
demand. (provided the Rupture be rcducibIe,)
thus insuring perfect fit and comfort. AS to
the curative properties of his Trusses, he can
confidently appeal to the great reputation his
bro hers establishment enjoys in Tennessee,
Arkansas, North Alabama and North Mississippi
while the adaptation of Gutta Percha covering
for these instruments secures them against
rust
O~s- Stay limited.
September d, 1858. If.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11

SHAKsPEAREAE READINa.-Mr. j. G. Fredericks
will give an entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall
This evening, 18th inst. The performance will
comprise select readings from Shakespeare, and
will be found highly interesting. The characters
selected are all regularly represented as upon
che stage, in costume, etc. Our exchanges have
been teeming with the most hattering eulOgies Of
Ibis gentleman's talent anS1the most glowing
aecounts of the success ana popularity of his
performances He is quite celebrity, and the
citizens Of Yszoo City will do we'll to attend bis
entertainments, and see what extra charms mod
ulation and gesture can throw over Shakespeare.
Such treats as Mr.. Fredericks can offer are moi
of every day recurrence
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11
Notice.

In regard to the transfer of the " Observer"
flee by N. T. Pugh TO S. S. Calhoon g. Co.
the following is understood and agreed to BY
the parties:
All amounts due the office prior to the Isl
of September, 1858, for subscriptions, adver'
Using and job-work are due and payable tc
N. 7. Pugh. Subscriptions to the g Observer
paid in advance will be continued or the sur.
plus refunded, at the option of the subscriber
Subscriptions and advertisements continued
after the LIST of September inst, will be due
and payable 10 said Calhoon & Co. Special
contracts, announcing candidates included
made by said Pugh but not completed, will be
carried out by said Calhoon & Co., but payable
to said Pugh. All debts against the +" Observer
Office will be settled by said Pugh.
N. T. PUGH,
S. S. CALHOON & CO.
September 4, 1858.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11

THANKs.-We are under many obligations to
the press generally for their attering notices of
our first issue and our humble self. Being I'M
used to compliments, we relished amazingly tn c
sweets thereof and are seriously celebrating
upon the propriety of FASTING them in our scrap
book for the perusal of our posterity-provided,
always, the fates have in store for us, in the
misty future, "family ssrcle' and any "swee
little cusses"
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11

To PARENTs.--Miss Ellen E. Thomas will open
a tchool on Monday the 9th inst, in Yazoo City,
for the instruction of young ladies, in the same
building formerly used by Miss Pratt for the
same purpose. Miss Thomas proposes to instruct
the little Misses of this city in all the English
branches, and in the French language She
comes well recommended as teacher, and will
doubtless give entire satisfaction to parents, in
Reaching " the youag ideas how to shoot"
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11
ERFoRMED BY McLEAN's VOLCANIC OH. LINIMENT.
READ FOR YOURSELVES.

READ FOR YOURSELVES.
Thomas Ford, blacksmith, living near Cass
avenue, on Tenth Street. had horrible run
ming sore on his foot. He tried various Lini
ments, Salves, &C., but could do it no good. He
despaircd oil ever being able to work at his
trade again, because he could not bear any
weight on his foot; aud by one small bottle OF
McLean's Volcanic OIL Liniment, he is now
perfectly curel.
Rheumatism Paralysis, Neuralgia, Bruises,
SpraiHs, Stiffness in the Joints or Muscles.
Swellings, Sore Throat, Earache or Toothache,
Wounds, Fresh Cuts, Sores Burns, ScaIds
| Pains, &C., yield to The magic" influence Of
this wonderful Linment,
For Horses and Cattle it is an infallibe rem
edy for chafes, Calls, Scratches, cracked Heels,
Lameness, SPAWN, sweeny, spllnt, Fstula,
Bruises, swellings, Wounds, Rattle snake bites
and various other diseases, which animals are
liable 10 from injuries or accidents.
Every country Merchant should obtain sup
ply OF McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment. 1t
sells rapidly, because it invariably gives salts
faction TO the purchaser.
A liberal discount will be made tomerchants
who buy 10 sell again.
For sale by J. H. MCLEAN, proprietor, st.
Louis, Mo.
For sale in Yaano City, by
PETER B. COOK g. co.
And by J. c. LANlER & CO.,
September "a, 1857. Vcksburg, Miss.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11
MOSQUITOES.

The Scientific American describes the orr
gin of these annoying insects as follows
These pests of summer proceed from
animalcules, commonly termed the "wggle-
tails. If bowl of water is placed in the
summers sun for few days, a number Of
"wiggle-tails'' will be visible and will con,
tinue to increase in size until they reach
three six.eenths of an inch in length, remain
longer on the surface as they approach ma
turity, as if seeming to live on the influence
derived from the two elements of air aud wa.
ter; finally they will assume cbrysalis form,
and by an increased specific gravity sink to
the bottom; few hours only will elapse
when short, black furze will grow out on
every side of each, and it assumes the form Of
minute caterpiler. Its specific gravity
being thus counteracted, it is waited to the
side of the bowl by the slightest breath Of
air. In a short time fly will be hatched
and escape, leaving its tiny house on the
surface of the vster. Any one who has had
cistern in the yard has doubtless observed
the same effect every summer, although he
may be ignorant of the beautiful and simple
process of development. If pitcher Of
cistern or other water be placed in a
close room over night, from which all mos
quitoes have been excluded, enough mosqui>
toes will breed from it during the night to
give any amount of trouble. The necessity
of keeping the yard and the surface of the
ground near houses entirely free from stag
uant water, in order to diminish the number
Of these "night birds, j" IS evident.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11
CRANES PATENT METALLIC
BURIAL CASKET.

TVNHE subscribers have become the owners
L Of the right of this newly invented
{. Burial Casket," for the county of Yazoo
The Casket is fashioned to accord with the
feelings of the bereaved, and yet retains al
the requisites of an appropriate receptacle lol
the dead.
Whatever tends to soften or make less keen
the poignancy of our grief, commends itsel
to our consideration. So much that is repnl-
sve has been discarded in the arrangement ant
shape of the above case, that its name, the
"Casket Burial Case" is an involuntary sug-
ges,ion. We do not hesitate to aver that
there has never been in use anything so entire
~ chaste, appropriate and, withal, so conve-
llient as this invention.
The Casket is perfectly alright, composed
of metal, and will last for ages
O~- We have now supply OF the Caske
ON hand, aud respectfully invite our friends
call and examine them.
COFFINS will be made for those who preiel
them. Orders attended to at all hours, whethe
by day or night, or Sunday.
Their shOpis near the river, nearly in real
of Harrison u Hyatts.
FITCHETT & FLEMMING.
N. B. Terms, CASH or city acceptance.
Yazoo City, Aug. 18th, 1858. II.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11

AMUSING ANEcDoTE. Webster had an
anecdote of old Father Scarf, the minister Of his
boyhOod, which is too good to be lost. 1t was
customary then to wear buckskin breeches in
cold weather. One Sunday morning in autumn
Father Scarf brought his breaches down from
the garnet but the wasps had taken possession
during the summer, and were having q nice time
of it in there. By dint of effort he got out the
intruders and dressed for meeting. But while
reading the scriptures to the congregation, he
felt dagger from one Of the enraged small
wasted fellows, ard jumped around the pulpit,
slapping his thighs. But the more he slapped
and danced the more they stung. The people
thought him crazy, but he explained the matter
by saying: g Brethren, don't be alarmed; III
sOoTd Of the Lord is in my mouth, bat The devil is in S
breeches Z" Webster always told it with great
glee to the ministers.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11
Notice to Creditors.

IT ETTERS of Administration on the estate
IL of Jas. H. Nolan, deceased, having been
granted to The undersigned by the Probate Court
Of Yazoo County, OH the 18th day of July, 1858;
all persons having claims against said deceased,
are hereby required to present the same within
the time prescribed by law, duly authe ntcated
or they will be forever barred
w. D. COLLINS, Admir-, &c.
September d, 1853. Ct.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11
Yazoo CITY Mails.

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
DAILY MAIL TO vAUGHANS' DEPOT
ARRIVES, Daily al 2 o'clock, A. M.
DEPARTS, +" 50 IL O'clock, M.
SEMI. WEEKLY MAIL TO JACKSON
ARRIVES, Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 M. al
night.
DEPARTS Mondays and Thursdays at 3 A. NJ
WEEKLY MAIL TO DOVER.
ARRIVES, Mondays, Wednesdays aud Fridays
lat 10 A. Nj
DEPARTS, Same days, IL A. M.
SEMI WEEKLY MAIL TO VICKSBURG
ARRIVES, Tuesdays and Fridays at A. VI.
DEPARTS, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2
A. M
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11

B6s~ Mr.. Gliddon will be found at Lexington
for the ensuing fortnight. Parties DESTROYS Of
bis services in this immediate neighborhood. can
communicate with him through DR., Laurence OF
Dir. r. H. Norris
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11

THE CANTON CITIzEN.-A. s. Mitchell, Esq,
has lately reassumed the editorial management of
this paper. He is fluent and able writer, and
: finely educated gentleman. 1t must also be
eeCeded that he isa well posted politician, though
on the wrong side of the question.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11

SOUTHERN SUE.-We are pleased to see that
this luminary has not been eclipsed, as was
apprehended, on account of Yellow Fever and the
difficulty of procuring hands. 1t continues ia
dispense its genial rays, Yellow Fever and panic
stricken compositOrs to the contrary notwith-
standing.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11

JuDIoIAL ARP0MTMENT.-Gov MCWillie has
appointed the Hon. John p. Cushman Judge Of
the 9TH Judicial District in place of P. + sCruggs,
resigned. Col. Oushman is distinguished alike
for hif refined feelings, courteous bearing and
legal learning and his appointment will meet
with unanimous approval by the people.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-09-11

BEWARE OF TINkFoID ToBAoco.--Police Justice
Cragg, of Detroit, and prominent citizen Of
Cincinnati, have been attacked by severe strokes
of paralysis, induced, as 'the physicians declare.
by the poisonous influence Of tin-foil used by to-
bacc0 venders