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Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

A Court of Probate holden at Torrington, A within and for the District of Torrington. on tne 70 day Of December A. D. 1858.
 Present HENRY S. BARBOUR, Judge.
 LEVI HODGES, of Torrington, Trustee on the Estate or ALbho W. COWLES, of Torrington assigned for the benefit of their creditors agreeable to the statute law of the State, entitled An Act for the relief Of Insolvent Debtors for the more equal distribution Of their effects among their creditors and the other statute laws of the State relating to the same subject, having given notice to all concern ed to appear before the Court this present day at o'clock in the afternoon to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners said Estate. After hearing the parties interested therein this Court doth appoint ABIJAH CArL1N, Esq of Harwinton and WILLIAM B. BRONSON, Esq of Winchester Centre. to receive, examine, adjust and allow the claims of the creditors of said Estate and make return to this Court and also dothdecree that three months be al lowed and limited said creditors from the 10th day of December, 1858. to exhibit their claims to said Commissioners and doth further order that said Commissioners meet to receive claims against said Estate at the Probate office in said district, on the 24th day of January, 1859 and the 10th day of March. 1859, at 9 o'clock in the fore noon on each of said days, and that notice of this order be given by publication of the same for one month in the Winsted Herald and the Ltchfield Enquirer, two weekly newspapers published nearest to the place where such Estate is so in settlement, and by posting this order the public sign-post in said Torrington. And doth further order that a copy hereof be sent by mail to every known credit or living without said Probate District within one week from this date.
 Certified from Record,
 33 HENRY S. BARBOUR, Judge.
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A T a Probate Court holden at Ltchfeld within fA and for the District of Itchield, on the 27th day of December, A. D. l858

A Probate Court holden at Litchfeld, within "A and for the District of Litchfeld, on the 27th day of December, A. D. 1858.
 Present CHARLES ADAMS, Esq, Judge.
 The Trustee on the Estate of M A R. TIN ROC R of Litchfeld in said Dis tric assigned for the benefit of his creditors agreea- ble to the statute law of this State entitled An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors and for the equal distribution of their effects among their cred tors and the other statute laws of this State relat ing to the same subject, having given notice to all concerned to appear before this Court this present day at o'clock forenoon to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners said Estate. After hearing the parties interested therein, this Court doth appoint ABRAHAM c. SMITH, of Litchfeld, and ALLEN G. BRADY of Torrington, commissioners to re- eve, examine and allow the claims of the creditors of said Estate and make return to this Court and also doth decree that two months be allowed and limited said creditors from the 1st day of January 1859, to exhibit their claims to said Commis sioners and doth further order that said Com estate, at the tavern of Charles S. Church n Wolcottville, on the 1st day ot February, 1859 and the lst day of March, 1859, at 10 o'clock forenoon, on each of said days and that no.
 ce of this order be given by publication of the for month in the Winsted Herald and Litchfield Enquirer, two weekly newspapers published nearest to the place where such Estate is in settlement and by posting copy of this order on the public sign posts in the villages of Litchfeld and Vol vile. And doth further order that cop, hereof be sent by mail to every known creditor liv ing without this Probate District within one weel from this date
 Certified from Record,
 4t37 CHARLES ADAMS, Judge.
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New Typographical Map
AND DIRECTOR
or Litch1ield County. Conn.


 VHE citizens and inhabitants of Litchfeld Coun U ty are hereby particularly and respectfully no tfed that the new County Map for said County, that has been in progress for some time past, is now in tended to be brought out without further delay and at as early date is compatible with correctness The delay heretofore will in no wise affect the Map, as everything is now being revised, changes and improvements noted, and everything made to appear on the Map as it is in 1859
 Every Road, Railroad location of Churches, School Houses, Offices Hotels, Stores Factories, Shops Mills, &c., will appear on the Map Also, location of Dwellings and names of Property Holders gener- ally, and extra plans of all the Villages
 This Map will be all important to Property Hold. ers and particularly to those dealing in Real Estate as glance at the Map will show the exact location in each and every Town throughout the County. It is to be hoped that the very iseral support so far will be continued throughout the County as expense or pains will be spared to make the Map liable as to accuracy and desirable in every way for it's practical utility and interest to the business munty and citizens generally.
 Agents are now soliciting additional subscribers in the different Towns, and from the success and pat ronage that they have received so far warrants the belief that the undertaking is duly appreciated. The Map will be neatly finished with an ornamen- tai Border of Views of Buildings, and limited number only can be taken at any price, those who desirous of having View of their Buildings en- graved and put the Map will please contract with the Agent when in their Town.
 RICHARD CLARK, 307 Wharton st., Philadelphia Ltchfeld, Dec. IS, 1858. 35
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A T Court of Probate holden at Kent, with. fA in and for the District of Kent, on the 22d day of December, A. D. 1888.
 Present Rufus Fuller, Judge.
 Estate of JEREMIAH FULLER, late of Kent, in said District deceased
 The Executors represent the Estate insolvent, ana pray the appointment of Commissioners therc- on Whereupon. Ordered, that Commissioners to re- celve examine, ard adjust the claims of the credit ors said estate be appointed at the Probate office Tn said Kent, on the 9th day of Jannary, 1859. at clock in the afternoon and that all persons in telested In said Estate may be notified thereof the Executors will cause this order to be published in 9 newspaper printed in Ltchfeld, and post a copy thereof on the public nearest tke place where the deceased last dwelt in said Kent.
 true copy of Record,
 90 RUFUS FULLER Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30
THE PAPER FOR FARMERS.
1b as Editor cf The ". r Hi5une::

b Gs Editor ef Ths ~. F. zfi5me:
 6IR: Inclosed send you check for fifty copies of THE WwKLY TRIBUNE am a farmer, have been taking THE TRIBUNE for eight or nine years, and think shall never be able to get along without it. The fArmer department alone is decidedly prsfera- bls to any agricultural paper published in Ohio and for everything that makes up real, good, substan. tial newspaper, THE TRIBUNE has no equal in the United States or perhaps in the world It is regu- lar, athful punctual schoolmaster employed for $1 year. There has never been but one copy of your paper taken at time at our Post-Of yet, with out any particular exertioN this club was formed. speak of this to show what may be done by those who cherish the cause you advocate. JY.c.
 Raissboro, Hghland Co.,, Ohio, Dec. IS, 1858.
 We shall, during the next year, as hitherto, con. santly labor to improve the quality of the instruct i've entertainment afforded by THE WEEKLY TR1B- uxn, which, we intend, shall continue to be the best Family Newspaper published in the World. TERMS
 One copy, one year. .&2 Five copies, one year &8 Three copes one year s Ten copies, one year. 12 Twenty Copies, to one address, at the rate of $1
 per annum ...:..... spHo Twenty copies, to address cf eaeh subscriber, and
 any larger number at the rate of $1 20 each. 24
 United States postage, 26 cents per annum, must be prepaid on papers sent to Canada.
 Any person sending us Club of Twenty or more will be entitled to an extra copy. We continue to send TIE WEEKLY TRIBUNE to clergymen for $1.
 Subscriptions may commence at any time. Terms always cash in advance. When draft can be pro- cured it is much safer than to remit bank bills All letters to be addressed to
 HORACE GREELEY & Co.,, Tribune Buildings,
 S6.2t Nassau-st., New York.
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nISTRICT of Gtchfeld, ss. Probate Court, De AV cember 22 185S

nIsTRICT of Litchfeld, ss. Probate Court De- -EV cember 2, 1858.
 Estate of HOMER KILBouRN, late of Litchfeld in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litchfeld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate represented
 nsolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto i; and has appointed Messrs. Geo. c. Woodruff and Andrew P. Smith Commissioners to receive and ex- anime said claims.
 Certified by CHARLES ADAMS, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the late residence of said deceased in said Litch field on the 22d day of January, 1859 and the 22d day of June, 1859, at o'clock in the afternoon on each of said days for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment. G. c. WOODRUFF, commiss;oner ANDREW P. SMITH, (oo's'ionoi0' All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to CHESTER F. SMITH, .,.. 36 HARRIET KILBouRN Auii' i'n's'ia'oiS
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

A T a Court of Probate holden at Litchfeld, tA within and for the District of Litchfeld, on the 9th day of December, A. D. l858
 Present CHARLES ADAMS, Esq, Judge.
 On motion of E. M. Kellogg, Executor on the Es- tate of Mrs. MARY BATTERSON, late of Warren, within said District deceased This Court doth decree that six months from this date bealowed and limited for the creditors of said Estate exhibit their claims against the to the said Executor and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in newspaper published in Litchfeld County, and by posting acopy thereof the public said town of Warren nearest the place where the deceas- ed last dwelt. Certified from Record,
 34 CHARLEs ADAMS, Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

~ A. c. SMITH & Co. have been appointed agents for the sale of DR. JACOB'S BITTERS. They have been much liked wherever used-over 1000 bottles having been sold in New Haven alone during the last year. They put up in pint bot ties for 25 cents. s. A. Spencer young Druggist 10 New Haven, is the sole proprietor-he having purchased the receipt with the right to manufacture from . distinguished Now England1s
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

A T Court of Probate holden at Litchfell "A within and for the District of Itchfeld on the 18th day of December A. D. 1858
 Present Charles Adams, Esq, Judge.
 On motion Of Edward Jordan Administrator on the Estate of HIRAM TODD, late of Litchfield, within said District deceased This Court doth decree that six months from this date be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator and directs posting copy thereof the public sign-post in said town of Itchfeld nearest the place where the de- ceased last dwelt. Certified from Record 36 CHARLES ADAMS, Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30
VESPER GAS LIGHT.

EQUM IN BRIILIANCY TO THE BEST 1 GOA GAS. It 19 not e<D1oadve, The expense of burning has been repeatedly test. cd, and costs from 5 to l of . cent per hour. LAMPS of all prices
 Orders by mail promptly filled.
 TOWN RIGHTS for sale
 Apply to J. W. CONE. Norfolk, Conn.,,
 Sole owner of Patent Right for Litshheld Co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30
The Great "onder Of the Nineteenth Century,
 Professor Woods HAIR ESTORATIN E

SAYS the St. Louis tMo.) Democrat: Below, we S publish letter to Dr. Wo,d, ct this ciiy, from gentleman in Maine, which speaks glowiney ot the su perlor merits ot hls hair tonic. Such e,idence must have it's effect. when coming from reliable If certificates guarantee of truth, the Dr. needs | conlums, nor useless putfery from the press:
 BATH, Me-, Jan. 20, lss6 Gentlemen Having had my attention called few months since to the highly beneficial effects ol your hair restorative, was induced to make application uf it upon my hair. winch had become quite p,ay probably one-third white my whiskers were of sans character Some three months since pro, urtd bottle was proving what had wished. used il about twic week. l have since procured another bottle. ot war that ,he now Ge to e ed. both on my head and face, and my hair has ed its natural coor, and believe more soft and glossy than it has been before Tor twenty-five years. 1 am, now sixty years old my good wife at the age of iiy- two, has used it with the same effect.
 The above notice deem due to you for your vaus. per directions, will not have occasion to cunii adic my statements am citizen of this city md resident here tor the last fifteen years, and am known nearly every one here and adjoining towns. Any yon may make ot the above with my name attached, is your service, as wish preserve the beauties of nature in ''''' w" '' "'' ' A. A'6. (. iRsAa'YS'MoND.
 BALTIMORE, Jan. 9, 1888.
 Dear Having had the misfortune to lose the bes, portion oi my hair, from the fleets of the yellow fever, m New Orleans in 1854, induced to make trial of your preparation ard found answer as the very thing needed My hair is thick and gussy, and no words can express my obligations o you in giving To the afflicted such treasure. FINLEY JOHNSON
 The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, isa minister n regular standng and pastor of the Orthodox Church. at Brookfeld. Mass He gentleman of grent influence and universally beloved. WM DYER.
 BLOOMFIELD, Jan. l2, 1858. Prof o. J. Woop--
 Deor sIr Having made trial of your hair restora- tve it gives pleasure say that its efe. has he en excellent in removing inflammation dandraff and sant tendency to itching with which have bee trob. led from my childhood and has also restored my hair which was becoming gray, to its original color. ] have used no other article with anything ike the saue pleas. ure or profit. Yours truly, J. K. BRAGG.
 The Restorative is pnt up in bottles of three sizes, viz: large, medium, aud sinall the small huids l-2 pint, and retas for dollar per bottle; the medium holds at least twenty cent. in propnft ha the small retas for two dollars per bottle the lorpe holds quart, forty per cent more iu proportion anu rctas for three dollars. Q. J. WOOD < co, I'roprietors 3l2 Broadway, New York, in the great N. ire Railing Essab'ishsnen,,l and il4 Maskss street S, Louis, Me. N . Dealers. @
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

ID assortment of BIBLES and EASEMENTS of every variety of size, style and binding which will be sold at the New York cost price.
 Parents or others wishing to present to friend a Gift, will find here excellent opportunity of pro- curing them to suit their taste at the cost price, clussve of the charge of transportation.
 Pocket Bibles with tuck and clasp, School Testa- ments in plain and durable binding from 10 60 cents each Bibles from 30 cents upward. Testa- ment and Psalms, for the use of old people printed in very large type.
 Family Christian Almanacs for 1859, of 65 cents.
 For sale by RIvER1Us MARSH, South street.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

At Court o Probate holden at 1ornson win and fer
 ae District ef lbrwngton, oss hae 17 day o December, 4. D., 1858.
 nRDERED, That the time for presenting claims O against the assigned estate of the Torrington Manufacturing Company, to Abijah Catlin and The. ron Bronson Esquires, be extended and limited to clock P. N. of the 4th day of January 1859.
 And that said Commissioners meet at the office of she Wolcottvills Brass Company in said Torrington on said 4th day of January 1859 at 10 clock A. M. to receive and examine the claims presented to them against said estate and that notice thereof be given by advertising in the Winsted Herald and Litchfeld Enquirer and by posting on the sgnpost in Vol cottville.
 35 HENRY S. BARBOUR. Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

A Court of Probate holden at Harwinton, ~ within and for the District of Harwinton, on the 9th day of December, A. D. 1858.
 Present Lewis Smith, Esq Judge
 On motion of Sheldon Osborne, Executor on the Estate of NORMAN BARBER, late of Harwinton, with in said District, deceased This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the cred itors of said Estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Executor and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper published in Litchfeld and by posting a copy thereof on the public sgnpost in said town o Harwinton nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,
 34 LEWIS SAITH, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

A T Court of Probate holden at Ltchiield, with A in and for the District of Litcheld, the 18th day of December, 1858.
 Present Charles Adams, Judge
 On motion, It is ordered that Edward c. Rich ards and Rufus Smith, Esqrs Trustees of the Estate of JAMES RICHARDS of Ltchfed in said District ex- hibit to this Court for settlement and allowance their Trustee account with said Estate, on the 5th day of January, 1859, at 10 o'clock forenoon at the Probate Office in Litchfed and that all persons in terested may be notified thereof said Trustees will this order to be published in newspaper print ed in said district and copy of the same posted on the public sign-post in the village of Litchteld.
 Certified from Record,
 35 CHARLES ADAMS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30
NOtice.

AVING been authorized by the Town to col II II lect Tax laid on List lS57, and to acccmmo- date the tax payers will meet them on the 1si Monday in January. at the house of Joseph Watson from 10 until half past 8, at Marketable. Also at Leavitt's store on Tuesday following, from tc half past 8. DAVID WHITTLEsEY, Collector
 Washington Dec g. l858 34a
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

ON Tuesday evening next, Jan. 4th. 1859, at Wadhams Hall, the Rev. Dr. Richards, of the Elm Park Institute, will by particular request, address the citizens of Wolcottville, in behalf of the Mt. Vernon Association. Subject: Memorials-or Ply mouth Rock and Mt. Vernon.
 No postponement on account of weather.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

A Court of Probate holden at Torrington on 1A- the 25th day of December 1858.
 Ordered. That the time for presenting claims against the assigned Estate of AUGUSTUS GRANT to Russell c. Abcrnethy and Anson Colt, Esq's, Con- missonerS, be extended and limited to o'clock P. M: of the 9th day of January, 1859; and said Con- missioners will meet at the Postofice in Wolcott- vile on the 9th day of January, 1859, at o'clock A. M to receive and decide upon all claims present. ed to them against said Estate
 36 HENRY s, BARBOUR Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

Notice. ' s hereby given that the Assessors and Board of U Relief of the Town of Litchfeld will meet at the Mansion House in said town ou Monday the Sd day of January 1859. at o'clock A. M. for the purpose of making abatement of polls, the correction and registration of the List, and to do any other busi ness required by law.
 GEORGE CooK,
 CYRUS S. FULLER,
 GEORGE CURTIS, Assessors.
 AUGUSTUS MoREY,
 GARRY G. POTTER
 PHINEAs TAYLOR,
 ALvA CLARK,
 HGARNER B. CURTIS, tBd of Relief
 P. GOULD GUILD,
 WM. P. K1LBoURN, Litchfeld, Dec. 24 1858. 36
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TO BUILDERS.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the - subscribers until the 1st day of January, 1859 for building School House in the First School Dis. trict, to be completed on before the 1st day oi June next. Plans can be seen, and specifications furnished by calling on D. C. Bulkley.
 A. s. LEWIS, Ru;ld;ng
 B: E: s;..ss.; s sssF'''' oo%%i''sss. s"''s'ss Litchfeld, Dec. II. 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

4 CAnD.-l[r. and Mrs. Geo. J. Harr;aon herebv acnowlsdge the great pleasure afforded them by the vlt of their friends at their house, on the evening of the Ed inst They also desire to express grate ful sense of the kindness done them by the liberal ptoyi.ion made for their temporal wants and trust hes taught ''Inasmuch as ye have dcne it unto one unto ms."
 Milton, Dec. 24th, 1s5s
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30
[ STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 LITcHFIELD COUNTY ss. ] November Term, Su- | perior Court, 1858.

DAVID L. VAIL. Pehtition for Foreclosure.
 w HEREAS to the present term of this Court
 w has been brought, and now therein pending, pettion in the above entitled case for foreclosure of the premises therein described, situate in Win chester in said County to wit three certain pieces of land being lot No. s2, containing 6l3 acres and one, being lot No. 83 containing IS acres and both in the first division of lots called and aso the 64a acre lot, called, lying the second tier of said division, and lying east and adjoining the Waterbury Turnpike so called: Now, therefore, ordered that the respondents in the above entitled cause be notified of the pendency of the same by a publication of this order of notice in the Ltcheld Enquirer, published in said County, at least two weeks consecutivey next before the 18th day of Jan uary, A. D. 1859, and that said notice. when pub ish directly upon the issue thereof be enclosed in an envelope, and deposited in the postoee at said Ltchfeld or at said Winchester, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective respondents and to the heis of David L. Vail, by the general description of heirs at the places of their respective abodes as mentioned in said petition, and that said cause be continued to the January Term of this Court to be 4th Tuesday of Janua.y. A. D. 1859. 35
 By order of the Court, F. D. BEEMAN, Clerk.
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" ~ V4 - v n 6 u y
 CONNECTICUT- HISTORICAL, BIOGRAPHICAL &t STATISTICAL.
 TOGETHER WITH
 lCoMPLETE OFFICIAL REGISTER OF THE TowN,O In addition to History of the Town the work is designed to embrace Family Genealogies, Bio- graphical Sketches of Public and Professional Men who were born have lived in Litch6eld, interest ing extracts from the 'Litchfield Monitor" &c ; ALso-complete lists of State Officers, and all the principal officers of the County and Town, includ- ing Members of Congress, Judges, Senators, States Attorneys, Sheriffs Deputy Sheriffs, County Com missioners, Clerks and Treasurers Justices of the Peace Selectmen, Constables Grand Jurors Listers, Assessors, Board of Relief Town Clerks, Treasurers &c, from the organization of the Town to the pres ent time. Many facts and original documents rea- ting to the early history of tho town which have never before been published have Leen transcribed for the work from the files preserved in the State Library in Hartford and much other new matter has been collected from various sources.
 The author trusts that the iberalty of the public and of individuals will be such to enable him to embellish his work with several portraits and other suitable engravings
 Subscription price, One Dollar per copy.
 P. K. MELBOURNE. Litchfeld Dec 20 1868
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30
FARM FOR SALE.

NNHE subscriber offers his Farm for sale in Kent ' Hollow SO called, consisting of 275 acres, pro vided with suitable buildings, well watered, and plenty of choice Fruit. Said Farm is we'll adapted to grazing JESSE BENEDICT.
 Kent, Dec. 16, 1858. 35-et
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ACRAONI, Tapioca, Corn Starch, Irish Moss,
 AvA and Farina, at A. c. SMITH < Co.'S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

fy Sec Advertisement of Dr. sANFoRD's "LIvER INvIGoRATER."
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30
DIElTo.

h Goshen, Nov. 2Sth, Miss OLIVE LUCAS, aged 7s Tn New Hartford. 17th inst, Mir. E. J. BARwIcK aged 90.