davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
Whole No. 1862

l CHINESE MODEL LODGING Housrs.-Tbere
 exists at Pekin phalanstery which surpas, es in ercentficity all that the fertile imagination l of Fourier could have conceived. It is called Ki-mao-fan, that is, House of the Hens Feathers" By dint of carrying out the laws
 of progress the Chinese have found means to
 furnish to the poorest of the community 6
 warm feather bed, for the small consideration
 of oneffth of farthing per night. This mar veliouS establishment is simply composed of
 one great hall, and the floor of this great hall is covered over it's whole extent by one vast thick layer of feathers. Mendicants and vaga-
 bonds who have no other domicil come to pass the night in this immense dormitory. Men. women and children, old and young, all with out exception, are admitted. Communism
 prevails in the full force and vigor of the ex- pression. Every one settles himself and makes his nest as well as he can for the night in this
 ocean of feathers when day dawns, he must quit the premises, and an officer of the comLa- ny stands at the door to receive the rent of one sapech each for the nights lodging. In defcrenee, no doubt, to the principle of equali- ty half places are not allowed, and child must ray the same as grown person. On the first establishment of this eminent philan- throple and moral institution, the managers of 1t used to furnish each of the guests with covering, but it was found necessary to modify this regulation, for the communist community got into the habit of carrying off their cover- lets to sell them or to supply an additional garment during the rigorous cold winter The shareholders sav that this would never do. al d they should be ruined; yet to give no covering at all would have been cruel and scarcely de- cent. 1t was necessary, therefore, to provide some method of reconciling the interests of the establishment with the comfort of the guests.
 and the way ill which the problem was solved
 was this an immense covering, of such gigan-
 t.c proportions as to cover the whole dormito- ", was made, and in the day time suspended to the ceiling like great canopy. When everybody had gone to bed, that is to say, laid down on the feathers, the counterpane was let down by pulleys, the precaution hay. ing previously been taken to make number of holes in it for the sleepers to put their heads through, in order to escape suffocation. As soon as it is daylight the phalanstery cover- let is hoisted up again after signal has been made on the tom-tom to awaken those who are asleep, and invite them to draw their heads back again into the feathers, in order not to be caught by the neck and hosted into the air with the coverlet. This immense swarm of beggars is then seen crawling about in the sea of dirty feathers, and inserting themselves again into their miserable rags, pre- paratory to gathering into, groups and dispers- ing about the various quarters of the town to seek, by lawful or unlawful means, their scanty subslstence.-Lucs Chinese Empire
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
Mrs. H. C.. Scott. of MontviIle

Mrs. H. C.. Scott of Montville, some time ago, stepped into the road to see some apples which Mir. Wm c. Brown was peddirg from his ox-cart. She first approached the rear of the cart, but at Browns request, weot forward and stood between the end of tlls cart and the off OK The cattle ran, knocks d her down, and the wheel passing over Ter thigh, crushed it. It was proved that Brown knew that his cattle were afraid of feluaI,s, and that he generally cautioned them to ke.p away. The New London Star says that Upon suit being brought by MT. and Mrs. Scott, the jury brought in 2 verdict of $75O for plain tiffs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
TIE BREAD OF T1FE-"Well T7ncla S.u

TIE BREAD OF L1FE-" Well Uncle Sam, how did you like the sermon to-day ?"
 We'll Massa Tom, the truth of the bus. ness is jest this when goes to church, loves to see the preacher take the bread of life and break it up in little pieces and then put these pieces on different shelves, some high and some low, so that the smallest child in Christ cal, get his piece and highest man of God can get his. Now when the Doctor breaches, he takes the whole loaf, and puts it way up wonder where nobody can get it but himself, and some few, smart as he is." .
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

CURE FOR THlRsr.-When at sea on shor, allowance of water, and you feel thirsty, eat piece of hard buiscuit with Q lump of white sugar. In thirst, the salivary glands of the mouth arc paralyzed, but restore their act:nu by severe chewing, and~ Immediately there will he relief. A friend who has been on short al. lowance Of water in warm attitudes, confirms the truth of the above statement.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

HINTS TO PARENTS. s.-The Rev. Hosea Bal lou was accustomed to say to parents :-" If you practice severity, speak harshly, frequent ly punish in anger, you will find your children will mb:be your spirit and manners But if you are wise, and treat your little ones with tenderness, you will fix the image of love in their minds, and they will love you and each other, and in their conversation will initiate that which they have heard from the tenderest friend which children have on earth.o
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
Nossce.

TUvHE SUBSCRIBER has removed from Spencer u street, to his old stand in North street, where he is ready for all jobs of BLACKSMITH WORK, and SH0EING HORSES. AND OXEN. Articles usually found in Country Shop will constantly be kept on hand, such as Hinges, Chains, Harrow Teeth, &c.,
 give me a call J. E. FULLER
 Itchfeld, April 1, 1858,
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

, The truly wise and humble Christian will not concern himself so much about the end of the world, as the end of sin in his own being. He will have less dread of temporal, than Of spiritual death. So long as he is spiritually alive in Christ, he has nothing to fear The world, the flesh and the devil are vanquished, and sin, death and hell are oyerthrown.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
Notice.

THE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW PREPARED TO execute all orders for MACHINERY or CAST JN(sS sf his old stand at Badwins Mills lin WASH iNGTON, CONN. All kinds of Machinery, Mill fseariue Shaiiing Pulleys, Saws, aud Saw Arbors, Water Wheels. Oversbot and Turbine, Grst Mlll irons of sorts made on the most improved plans. Psrtcular attention paid to this part of the business and the subscriber hopes by his long experience and strict attention to business merit the patronage o generous public; all orders thankfully Iece;ved;
 Wasl,iuptou. Anil ls,, 1858. 49t
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

PIR9to1: and Goal. HNHE subscriber has just received cargo of the -A blue kind of Plaster. Also a cargo of the best Spring Mountain Coal. Al those in want of Coal can have it at summer prices by sending in their dsrs this month. E. COULD
 Litchfsid East Mill. Nov II, 1o57.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

Some rare curiosities were exhibited at this station, in the way of trophies captured from exemplary dodgers. They consist of soda bot ties filled with the various choice brands of iquors known as rotgut brandy, turpentine and white vitrio'. These, the wretches sometimes endeavor to smuggle in their " coops," but their attempts arc generally frustrated. These brands are mostly patronizel by the old stag CTS. who keep moving from one station to all another the year rouud The average number of lodgers the past winter was twenty-eight- more than three times that of previous years. About as many more are nightly turned away
 The accommodations at the Twenty second precinct station consist of three miserable cells On the ground floor intended to accommodate two persons each. In these, however twelve lodgers are nightly cramnled, and on one occa- sion no less than fcrty-fve were accommodated. This masterly feat was accomplished by allow ing the victims to sleep standing. ,--
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

who had received number of calls, and could
 hardly decide which was the best, asked the advice of his faithful old African servant, who replied: fMassa, ge where de most debbil."
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
For the LitebfieId Enquirer. To a Young Christian

To a Young Christian, Strangely is the soul beset;
 Foes without, within; Dark their hate, and deadlier yet Self, the world, and sin. Nathless, dare with them to cope, Greater are with thee; Faith and Patience, Love and Hope, Meek Humility. Life may darkle at the best Let it, if He please, In whose arms at heavenly rest, Shall thy strugglings cease. Farley not with earth and sense Lift thy cry above: God will hearken thee from thence, And bless the with His love. LINCOLN
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

Mr. Joseph Alden of Stafford has been fell ing some very large trees lately, having cut one which contained 1886 solid feet or 12 sol idscords of wood.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

On the evening of April 4th, the house or- cupied by Henry A. Rodgers and his mother, New London, was entered and watches at jewelry to the amount of $1, TOO taken. The goods belonged to Mr. Rodgers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

HI OLISTER BRENNAN, Attorneys and Coun-
 LII .selors at Law. Frederick D. Beenan, Com missioner of Deeds for the State of New York Office in Seymours Building, South street, Itchfeld, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

EORGE A HICKOx, Attorney at Law. " Office in Seymour's Building, South street Utchfeld Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
Saddle and Harness Making.

51ttfSzzc UIIu T1tFIlCSS NkSCAIHSs- TEvHE subscriber continues to manufacture and II keeps on hand everything in his line of business and he would invite the attention of the public to his establishment, believing that he can supply Harness, Saddcs Brides, Collars, Whips, &c. of as good quality and at as cheap rates be found elsewhere. Jobbing and repairing promptly and eatly executed
 The subscriber has removed to the loft over the new grocery store of William H. Wheeler, East street, where he continuest to manufacture.
 FRED'K BROWN. utchfeld June 1, 1857
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

N NRoSSMANS Shaving, Hsir-Cuttng and Wig O Making Rooms-under the Mansion House,
 itchfield.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

A preacher, walking through graveyard, said "Here lie the dead, and here the living Lie" 's ,z
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

D OBERT M TREAT, Manufacturer of corn le shelters, churns safety tug irons &c., South Farms, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
R. HE R RIM Al |,

R. RRIMAN. HAS just returned from New York with an as- LII sortment of
 WATCHES AND JEwELRY. spectaclcs, from 25 cents to s10 the pair.-Plated Butter Knives, Spoons, Forks, Sewing Birds and Napkin Rings, Violincello Strings Violin Strings, Bridges Screws, Tailf,oards and Resin Violin Bows and Tuneilg Forks, and Clarionet Reeds, and vari- ous Articles too numerous to mention, at the low est prices.
 Iitchfield, May IS, 1857. tf4
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

IN W. SEYMOUR, Attorney and Counsellor Meat Law Litchfeld, Conn,
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22

The day itself is but a miniature of life.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
Dr. E. w. Blake.

WXTHO has for period of ten years, been Resi- w dent DENTIST of Itchfcld, thanks his friends for past fvors, and will endeavor to merit . continuance of their friendship and patronage.
 October 8, 1856. 1y"4
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
g. CROSEMAN,

MI opeIatIons oI Vne ieeeH uaIcTu!Iy Pe11o1H4eu' and warranted to give entire satisfaction.
 have endeavored to satisfy myself to the skill of Mir. Edward Crossman as dental practitioner, and think can safely recommend him to the cti- sens of Litchfed County as one who merits their confidence and patronage. C. M. HOOKER
 Hartford, Conn., August 10, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
RUSIyvESS CARES.

Charles HOtchkiss & Son
 |" AyING fitted up shop in Wolcottvle for H making DOORS. WINDOWS and BLINDS, and all kinds of building, would solicit share of r,atronaae A 6mo
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-22
NOtIEe.

Htchfeld June l, 1857.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26
TEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADMINISTRATORS 2d
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At a meeting of the Board Of Aldermen, held
March 24th 1855, there were present,
Law. B. Taylor, esq, President.
Messrs. Armstrong, Dempsey Lambert, Reid
and Smith.
Upon notion the Board proceeded to the
Council Chamber, for the purpose of complet.
ing the election of officers, when the following
were duly elected, viz:
Police Constables B. Hancock, Joseph
padgett, and Richard H. Warder.
Keeper OF Powder House-John Shakes.
Weisher and Inspector of Hay.-William H.
Muir
Dispenser of Medicines.-Henry Cook.
Physicians to the Poor.-Drs. /. l. Adam j.
Winston, VIM. Gregory. and D. French. :,
Board of Guardians of Free School. -Wm: II
Fowle, Benjamin Barton, Sylvester Scott, VIM
n. Berkely, and Rev. Z. Harrison.
Keeper of Poor and Work House.-Jonn ose'
phenson.
Treasurer.-John ID. Corse.
Regulator of the Town Clock.-Geo. Duftey'
Night Scavenger.-James 1. Rudd.
Inspector OF Beef and Pork.-John T. En-
merson.
Board of Healt.-Wm. B. Richards ST., VIM.
Mankin Geo. r. Wilmer, VIM. n. Brown, T. NJ.
Mccormick, Geo. L. Sherwood, c. c. Berry, and
VIM. w. Harper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26
DIE D..

On the night OF the 23d inst, JOHN JERRoE,,
;pfan, son OF John A. Dixon. The friends and
aequaintances OF the family are invited to attend
the funeral, this afternoon, at A o'clock, from
his residence on Washington street.
Washington, on the oath inst, after very
sever. illness, Mrs. JULIA A. LEEHE, the wife
Of Henry Leehee.
In Washington, on Wednesday morning, Mrs.
MARY SlMONDS, in the list year Of her age,
in full confidence OF blessed immortality.
At his residence near Marlboro, Md, on Tues
day night, the 10th instant, after severe and
pro,racted illness, HENRY HILLARY, esq, in
ID. SID year of his age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26
The Lev CO.

n..,n, ,Our Ia Syrte, the French national
Fi'' d noble piece of music, albeit u1fa-
,' .oa a. American care. r:hered the earlier
nilsi i ioto the Executive Mansion last night.
.'l visitors ,n Band occupied their old quarters
The as snte.rOom, tight fit BY the way and
10 iDs , ,5rentens to be embsrrassingly snug
when IN, he boy portion of the band swells INTO
'bsa s' I'D Il But, sufficient for the day is the
evil MEAL .sbsl Hoover was again the Presidents
h s,bani nan," the Senate not having &C
"',lnS ,bs nomination Of bis successor. Col.
s :sd Iu q, VAS present. however, taking peep
Se!teu ,, T land. Deputy Marshal Phil
tine lad in making the presentations to
lP' p..s;dept, and Mr.. Commissioners Blake
'ne bis DOS. near Miss Lane.
was S ~ in among the early arrivals was
rf' .bs Jolly, full-moon face Of Senator
zee s.eo u oh not whit put back apparently,
hs .ts va sDckdologsr administered to Topeka"
BY .. ..s appeared, while going through
yss' S,i,si courtesies with the President to
,n' CIRCULATING him on the triumph OF his
tsrcr Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26
MARRIED ID.

n, Tuesday morning, Esd inst, by the Rev. w.
Broaddus, D. D., at the residence OF the oIioes
h,ber, JOHN E. BROADDUS, esq, TO MISS
BETTE NJ, daughter of Josiah P. Gayle, esq
all OF Spotsyvania
In Marlboro, Md, on Thursday evening, the
nth inst by the Rev Mr.. Rofe, Mr.. RICHARD
r TYpINGS, and Miss ALICE A. WELLS,
Nth Of Anne Arundel County.
A, Memphis, Missouri on the end ultimo, by
u. Rev Mr. Clanton, Mr.. ZEPHANIAH PRA-
Their, of Prince Georges County, Maryland,
and Miss ELIZA ANN WATSON, OF Mem
pbi,, Scotland County, Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26
COM m Il RCIAL.
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, March 25.-Flour is very dull ;
Howard street nominally $3.50; City Mills ga
IS. Wheat is dull red l006l0Sc.; white liz
Gl25c.; choice do. l3OGl35. Corn is active
closing with an advancing tendency sales OF
$4,000 bush; white 56S5sc; yellow $4,000
Whiskey is dull and nominal at 22G223c. Pro
visions are quiet, but buoyant Bacon is easy
at &c. for shoulders; e169ac. for sides. Mess
Pork $l675. Lard 10c.
NEW York, March 25.-Flour is dull sales
OF 4 500 bbls; State $4.2OG$4.30; Ohio $3.50
6S5 90; Southern 81 s5a$4 90. Wheat is firm;
sales of $4,000 bush; Southern red ll5Gl2
Western white l2236l3Oc. Corn is very dull,
and sales nominal-holders demand an advance
on white; yellow is firm at 671c. Pork is
higher; mess SIG 7O6S SIS. Whiskey Is adj
vsncing; Ohio 223c Stocks are active and
generally higher. Cumberland Coal Co, l9t,
Mo 6s SEA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26

q NO FAMILY can afford TO be without
MUSTANG LINlMENT in their house. The
many accidents we are liable TO, may render 1t
necessary any moment. and nothing is capable
of performing such certain cure (EXTRAcT)
"In lifting the kettle from the fire it caught and
scalded my hands and person very severely
one hand almost TO crisp The torture was
unbeatable II was an awful sight.
The MUSTANG LINIMENT appeared to ex.
tract the pain almost Immediately II healed
rapidly and lett no scar OF account CHARLES
FOSTER, 42O Broad-st, Philadelphia 1t is Ira
ly wonderful article twill cure any case OF
Swelling, Burns Stiff Joints, Ernptlons or
Rheumatism. For Horses, it should never be
dispensed with One dollars worth OF MUS
TANG has frequently saved valuable horse.
1t cures Gads, Sprains, Ringbone SPAWN and
Founders. BEWARE OF INVITATIONS. Sold IN all
parts of the habtable Globe.
BARNES & PARK, Proprietors
No,, VorL NH I7-eolIl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26
New York, NH l7-eolm

"GROVER n BAKERS CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHlNES-495 Broad,
way, N. York; 1877 Baltimore street, Baltimore;
Iron Hall, SIS Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton, D. c.
These Machines are now justly admitted 10
be the best in use for Family Sewing, making
a new, strong and elastic stitch, which VII! not
rip, even if every fourth stitch be cut. elrcu'
lars sent on application by letter.
NH l9-w3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26

ri STORE FOR RENT-The rev three
.GI$:1 story BRICK STORE, on the north side
OF King street, recently occupied by George r.
Blackjack as an auction and Dry Goods Store,
is for rent The situation Of this property is IN
business part OF the city, and its complete
arrangements for any kind of mercantile bust
ness, renders it very desirable. Apply next
door, to HULST 4 CO, or }. A. MlLbURN,
corner of King and Washington streets.
NH 23-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26
rrsdsrick.burK Msrket, II .reh a..

NSw YORK, March 23-The lethargy in the
stock and money market seems to battle The cal
eula,ions of the most sagacious. Capitalists
appear to be Indifferent to every temptation
Whether this inerness be the natural effect OF
Ii. religious excitement which has taken such
strong hold of the business community, or Is
owing to causes which lie still deeper beneath
III. surface Of the popular current, no one is
prepared TO decide but it is too uniform TO be
sscrbed TO accidental combinations or passing
caprlce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26
&S1s;,'<S
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Important from Richmond.

Important
ESPECIAL DISPATCH To The GAZETTE.
Richmond. March 25.-The House bills,
making appropriations to the Orange and
Alexandria, Manassas Gap, and Alexandra,
Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad compa-
MES, defeated on Wednesday, were reconsid-
cred, and passed the Senate this morning,
and are laws The bill to amend the char
ter OF the Winchester and Potomac Railroad
Company, so as to grant to said Company
the right to extend their road to Strasburg,
was laid on the table-where l hope it will
s,ay, and of which there is at present good
prospect.
The bill for the settlement of the back in
teress with Railroad Companies, has passed
the House of Delegates.
LArER.-The Norfolk and Petersburg and
York River appropriation bills, passed the
Senate to-day, and are now laws. Also, the
Richmond and Danvi!le extension, without
an appropriation. The bill making an ap-
preparation Of S25 900 a year, for four years,
to the University of Virginia, was defeated.
sales OF Stock In Rich mond.
RICHMOND, March 25.-There were sales
here to-day Of $4,000 Manassas Gap Rail-
road bonds at S501 (9S5l.
Non-ArrivsI at Halifax.
HALIFAX, March 25.-There are no signs
of the Niagara now due here from Liverpool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26

1.0,;ston B. Hardin, esq, Register of the
Nav Department, died suddenly in Wash
;oc.ou. yesterday. He had been connected
-i,b tn. Navy Department for many years
and Was highly respected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26
AIM An AC.
PORT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS %.

ARRIVED.
Schr Adeliza, Prescott, New York, to Lewis
Mckenzie.
Schr. Augustus Holly. Davis, Norfolk, shin
giles to Smoot, Uhler & Co.
Schr. Thos R Skinner, Perry. Baltimore, lum
Der TO Waters, Zimmerman & Co.
Schr. Robt. WILDER, Wingheld, wheat to Wash
ington & Co.
Schr. Alena, Dent, Pomonkey, corn TO Wash
ington Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr. Elliott, Knowles, for Georgetown, D. c.
cid at Boston, 23d inst
Schr. Ann Pickerell, Leverton, for this port
CID ut Philadelphia 23d inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26

lust RECEIVED per express, lot Of new
81 GOODS, consisting in part Of black Reeds,
Steel Hoops, black and coloIed Fans, Rolling
Hoops, Ladies Travelling Bags, Lacks Porte
Monaies, Gardeners Shirt Collars, Shell, Tuck,
and Pocket Combs, Bonnet Combs, Smiths gem
uine Needles, Lows Old Brown Windsor Soap,
Honey Tablets for Shaving, Military Shaving
Soap, Balm of Thousand Flowers, German and
American Cologne, Lilly White, Lyons Katha.
rion for Hair, Bears Oil, Beefs Marrow, Puff
Boxes For sale by c. c. BERRY,
NH 26 No 10 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26

The exports from New York since the LIST OF
January exclusive of specie) amount to $l2,-
56j,s22 against $685., 233 in the correspond.
ing period of last year. The imports, however,
in that period show the immense falling of of
about thirty millions of dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-26

HaTboC MASTER homas traverse
On motion, the election OF the other officers,
viz: one Police Constable, and one Harbor Mas
ter, was postponed until the next regular meet.
ing OF the City Council. The joint meeting
then dissolved.
Upon returning to their Chamber, the Board
adjourned.
Tes,e: S. J. MCCORMICK, Clerk.