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ON c n M O R E TH E
 OL D B RICK,
ES FILLED TO OVERLOOKING WITH Fl Kinds of

ITS FILLED TO OVERLOOKING WITH ALL \ Kinds of
 BOOTS and SHOES. Fresh from the Eastern Factories, as good as the best. and as low the lowest Our patrons are re- spectfuly invited to call, and pick and choose for themselves Now is the time to get good bargains in Ladies', Gents,' Misses Childrens, Boys, and Youths Boots, Shoes. Gaiters and Slips of every kind known to the trade.
 Thank kful for past favors, and still more SO for those that may come. MEAFOY & MUNSON,
 One Door West of Court House,
 Litchfeld Conn. N. B.-All those who have accounts three months and over will please call and settle without further notice. M &M Aug. 26, 1857. 3t-18
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MN~IL LYON AC AD E M Y

1Yz A. $. MORSE, A. B., Principal,
 The Fall term of this Academy, located at Milton, Ltchfcll County, Conn.,, opens on Monday, October 19th 1857.
 The course of instruction embraces English branch cs, Experimental Sciences, Higher Mathematics, Ancient and Modern Languages, Music, Drawing, Painting, &c., Sc.
 A Commercial Department has been added in which thorough instruction is given as in any Mercantile College. at half the ordinary expense Diplomas awarded to those that satisfactorily complete the Teachers class will be formed the third week of the term in which instruction will be free to those who design teaching.
 The Faculty numbers four experienced teachers The buildings new, and have ample Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus.
 Tuition per quarter of eleven weeks, S4. 50 to $5 50; Languages s6.5O; Music and Oil Painting, each s10; Modern Languages, each S3; Commer- cial Course, S15.
 Board at public or private houses s2 % per week. Those residing in the vicinity who return home on Friday Sl %. Rooms may be rented in the village by those wishing to board themselves.
 Literary, Scientific and Miscellaneous lectures will be delivered in two weeks by persons from abroad-Winter Quarter beginning Jan. H. l858
 fg7 Send for Circulars. 26-tf
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:, Farmers Omnibus

There is 5 pounds of pure sulphur in every 100 |. pounds of wool.
 Carrots consume 199 pounds of lime to the acre turnips but 90 pounds:
 A cubic foot of common arabic land will hold 40 pounds of water.
 It takes 5 pounds of corn to form one of beef. Three and half pounds of cooked meat will form : one pouhd of pork.
 To addrone per cent of lime to a soil that is des- titute oft, requires 10 pounds of slacked lime of caustiet to the acre.
 clayywili permanently improve any soil that is sandy or achy. Lime and eached ashes will also benefit 4eechy land
 A ton of dry forest leaves produces only 500 lbs. of mold hence 500 lbs of mould will produce ton of plants.
 Clay, applied to sandy land, is far better than sand to clay land l60 tons to tin acre will give an inch.in depth.
 Pure phosphorus is worth from four thousand to five thousand dollars ton and as it comes from tue earth, it shows how scarce it is.
 A rich mold, formed by rotting clover, is worth more than the same number of pounds of clover. 400 pounds of dry plants will yield 100 of mold.
 swamp muck, peat when dry, will take up without dripping four times its weight of water Hence the necessity of thorough drainage.
 Limestone sand retains heat the longest; black, peaty soils radiate heat most rapidly consequently ceolsoeaest, and are first to experience frost
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John M. Atwood,

No 14S Chatham Strea, (cornsr Aulbery,) Ne~ Hors, INVITES attention to his Large Assortment Of IA Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, and Fancy Articles
 and Fob-chains Gold Necklaces, Crosses, Lockets, Rings, Spectacles, Pencils, Seals, Medals, Keys, Charms, &c.
 Cameo and Mosaic Bracelets, Pins and Ear Rings.
 Silver Tea Sets, Cups, Pitchers, Spoons, Napkin Rings, Forks, Fruit and Butter Knives
 Silver Plated Tea Sets Cups Castors, Cake Baskets, Urns, T akettles Card Baskets, Sc.
 Fors se eap for cash and warrantedas represented.
 IS" Pa, dcular attention given to repairing and ad justing Duplex Chronometer andfine Lever Watches
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AMERICAN & FOREIGN PATNTs

ND H. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents, Hate Asent A9s of the U s. Patent Office, Washington, un- co ear the Act of loa7)-76 State St., opposite Kiiby St., Boston.
 After an extensive practice of upwards of twcaty years, continues to secure Patents in the Unitel States also in Great Britain, France and other fer eign countries. Caveats, Specifications, Assign. ments, and all Papers Drawings for Patents e1s- cuted in liberal terms. and with despatch. Resear. ches made into American or Foreign works, to de- termine the validity utility of Patents or Invsu- tons-and legal or other advice rendered in al mat ters touching the Copies of the claims of sny Patent furnished by remitting One Dollar. Assign. ments recorded at Washington.
 This Agency is not only the largest in New Eng. land but through it inventors have advantages fsf securing patents, or ascertaining the uatentabitv of inventions, unsurpassed by if not immeasurably superior to, any that can be offered them elsewhere The testimonials below given, prove that none is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT THE PATENT OFFICE than the su6. scriber; and as SUCCESS IS BEST sP ABvASJ FACES OR ABILITY, he would add that he has abuno dant reason to believe and can prove, that at hoi other office of the kind are the charges for profe- sional services so moderate The immense practice of the subscriber during twenty years past has en bled him to accumulate vast collection of speci- cations and official decisions relative to patents These, besides his extensive library of legal and me- chancal works and full accounts of patents granted in the United States and Europe, render him able; beyond question: to offer superior facilities for ob. taining patents.
 All necessity of a journey to Washington to pro- patent, and the usual great delay there, are here saved inventors.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 During the time occupied the office of Con- missioner of Patents, R. H. Eddy Esq, of Boston, did business at the Patent 0fic;, Solicitor for procuring patents There were few, if any, persons acting in that capacity, who had so much business before the Patent Office; and there were none who conducted it with skill, idelity and success 1 regard MT. Eddy as of che best informed and most skillful Patent Solicitors in the United States, and have no hesitation in tssuring inventors that they cannot employ person more competent and trustworthy, and more capable of putting their ap- pications in form to secure for them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE, Late Commissioner of Patents' From Me Present Commissioner.
 "AUGusT IT, 1855.-During the time have held the office of Commissioner of Patents, R. H. Eddy Esq, of Boston, has been extensively engaged in tn transaction of business with the Office Solicitor. He is thoroughly acquainted with the law, and the rules of practice of the Ofice regard him as one of the most capable and successful practitioners with whom have had official intercourse.
 CHAS. MASON,
 Commissioner of Patents v Boston, Jan. 1, 1857. S8-1y
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LUXURY AND ECONOMY
KINa's NEW CHAIR :As YOU LIKE II

An Arm Chair, Reclining Chair, Couch and Besi- stead, COMBINED IN oNE) is susceptible of twelve different positions, changes, to meet the varied requirements for comfort, convenience, luxury, and economy Gin space as well as price) Whether in sickness or health, this celebrated CHAIR "As Yea IT,, exces in many respects, any chair perhsys ever manufactured in this or any other country.
 The price varies from Fyieen to TIry Dollars as,- cording to finish.
 To Public Institutions, as well as to individuals, this CHAIR is very desirable article, and will Se supplied in any number, the most liberal terna. Apply to- or address . M w. KING X SON, 4Ss Broome St., One door East of Broadway, N r., 49-yI (46S LATE BROADWAY,
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PATENT .NEDyCxyvES.
Ayers Cathartic Pills.

Ayers Cathartic Pills,
 SUGAR CoArED)
 A RE made to cleanse the blood and cure the fA sick. 1nyalids, Fathers, Mothers Physicians. Philanthropiss, read their effects and judge of their virtues. For the cure of Headache, Sick Headache. Foul Stomach.
 INDIGESTION AND IMrgRITY OF THE BLooD.
 PrrTsBURa, PA, May l, 1855. DR. J. c. AVER. Sir: I have been repeatedly cured of theworst headache any body can have by a dose two of your Pills It seems to arise from a foul stomach, which they cleanse at once. If they will cure others as they do me, the fact is worth knowing. Yours with great respect.
 ED. w. TREBLE, Clerk of Steamer Clarion
 BILIOUS DISORDERS AND LIVER COMPLAINTS. Department ofthe Interior, Washington, D. c. 7Feb5 SIR have used your Pills in my general and hos pital practice ever since you made them and cannot hesitate to say they the best cathartc we employ Their regulating action the liver is quick and de cided, consequently they are an admirable remedy for Arrangements of that organ Indeed, have sell dom found of bilious disease so obstinate that it did not readily yield to them. Fraternally yours ALoNzo BALL, NJ. D. Physician of the Marine Hospital
 DYsENTERY, RELAX, AND WORMS
 Post Office, Hartland, Liv. o., Mich, Nov. IS. 1855 DR. AYEr: Your Pills are the perfection of medi- cine. They have done my wifemore good than can tell you. She had been sick and pining away for months. Went off to be doctored at great expense but got no better She then commenced taking your Pills which soon cured her, by expeling large qran titles of worms (dead) from her body. They after wards cured her and two children of blood dysen- tery. One of our neghbors had it bad, and my wife cured him with two doses of your Pills while others around paid from five to twenty dollars doctors bills, and lostmuch time without being cured entirely even then. Such medicine as yours which is &C., tually good and honest will be prized here
 GEO: J. GRIFFIN, Postmaster.
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THE PEOPLES SOAP,
 UNSURPASSED, OR EVEN UNEQUALLED FOR ITS Detersive, Erasive or Cleansing Qualities. A s everything of this nature must stand on it's "A own merits for public patronage-it is unnec- essary to state any thing than few facts, or what it will accomplish.
 As common washing or laundry SOAP it does not require near as much Soap or labor and conse- qucntly not much wear to the clothes, in it's use, as does the common washing Soap, and can be used in either hard soft water.
 Each bar of Soap is enveloped with directions for its use
 GS@ I have analysed specimen of MT. Hotch kiss Laundry Soap, and found it very superior ticle for washing purposes, and free from adutera tions. It makes an excellent suds. and is exceed ingly we'll adapted for the removal of ink and grease spots from Cotton, Linen and Woolen Goods with out injury to the texture or color.
 SYLVESTER P. WHEELER, Chemist. Bridgeport, August 18th, 1857.
 Manufactured by
 JOSIAH HOTCIIKlSS, Agent,
 Bridgeport Conn.,, Corner of Main street and South avenue where orders will be received.
 For sale in Litchfeld by the box at Adams's, and at retail at the principal grocery stores. 2Stf
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There is not at this time any claims against the C0mpany-a paid 10 this date.
 line Directors 0i t'I!s ,UInpaHy are confident that the plan ef Insurance ad"pted by them will meet with hearty response from all intelligent friends of Nutua' Insurance.
 This Company insure only in this State, and take n risks Mu!s, Goods in Stores, Shops. in posed village OF city property, but conhne their business entirely t., farm property and isolated bnlid inys and their c.ntenis-o! which than S200O will be insured on one risk.
 This Company will adjust all claims with prompts nes ana ibera lty. and Il at any tune difference Ihoui arise between the parties, ali such difference will be adjusted ay indifferent persons in the County, each party selecting one, and iB they do not agree, th person shall be chosen and Ihe rd of all, any of rhem, shall be fna and conclusive.
 reward of Si90 will be paid by this Company any who will give such in formation will con VIC any person Dt setting fi.e any building In- sured b. this Company.
 Officers of the Company.
 G. BEcKw,rH, President !; GEO. c. WooDRCrF Treasurer; JASON WHITING, Secretary SHELDos OSBORN, ot 1arwinron, General Agent.
 Directors.-J. G. Bcckwith, Jason Whiting, set P. Beers, 4. > Lewis Sheldon Osborn Abiah Catlin Cha's Adams, Robbins BatteiI, Sieph, Tr"u brdige Local Agen,~.-Lemar W. Cutler, Watertown j; Henry Church, Washington Henry $; Sanford, New Milford Rufus Fuller, Jr., Kent Richard Smith Sharon Frederick Kellogg, Cornwall Joseph l. Gay lord, Goshen; R. Spaulding, Canaan; Donald Norfolk j; Henry Jones. Now Hartford; H: S Barber, Torrngton; Lewis Smith, Harwinton; John C. Amhler, Bethlem John Abrrnethy and George Forest, Woodhury; David C. WhiItesey, New Pres ton Reuben Rock well. GoIebro k; John Ilinsdale. Winsed; s. Y. St. John, New Canaan; E. falImadge, Plymouth, =, 3ar Persons wishing to get their buildings insured apply either of he Agents the Secretary.
 ]. C. BECKWITH, President. JASON WHITING Secretary.
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.T'HfScP.
 A NEW MAIL ROUTE is now establishd from "A LTTCHFIELD to KENT, passing through Milton Warren, East Kent to Kent Plains on Mon days, Wednesdays and Fridays, and returns Tues at 6 o'clock A. M, and arrives in Kent in time to take the north or south. Leaves Kent for Litcheld on the arrival of the cars from Bridgeport on and after July l, 1857.
 1S-tf DANIEL NJ. PECK, Proprietor
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NEW GROCERY
 AND FAMILY STORE.

A ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GOODS l! A Attention the Whole Community
 VIM H. WHEELER, at the Stand formerly oc- cupied by s. F. Bolles in East Street, would re- spectfully inform the Citizens that he has on hand every kind of
 Groceries and Provisions, adapted for this market. His long experience in this branch of trade enables him to present stock of articles unsurpassed by any dealer in this or the adjacent towns. He will sell as cheap, and in many instances cheaper than any merchant in the coun- try and his Goods are of the choicest and most de sirable descriptions. HAMS and PORK cured un- der his immediate charge Also, an assortment of BIRD-C CAGES, Canary Birds, Seed, and general Bird and Cage Fixtures. Also, Glass, Earthen and Wooden Ware. Batting, Wicking, and General Kitchen Articles. Likewise, fine Assortment of FLOUR of different brands and descriptions.
 N B-A superior article of native grape WINE, adapted for family and medical purposes. . A fine variety of Potatoes also on hand. A few old accounts exchanged for Cash.
 VIM. H. WHEELER. Etchield. May 26, 1877. 5-tf
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INSTRUCTION.
gHyHE WOLCOTT NSTITUTE
 The REV D. G. WRIGHT, M A. Rector

gHyHE WOLCOTT INSTITUTE.
 The REV. D. G. WRIGHT, M. A., Rector.
 This Institution affords every opportunity for the thorough education of boys, preparatory for College or active business
 ~Tbe Location in point of health and facilities for rational amusement is second to none in New Eng land the Naugauck Railroad renders it easy of ac- cess, and the names of the Trustees will afford suf- ticient guarantee that the ancient and honorable reputation of this town as seat of learning will be fully sustained.
 The pupils are members of the Rectors family. and subjected to parental discipline are faithfuy taught, and enjoy the comforts of home The number is so limited that each may receive every attention requisite to promote mental and moral progress. No pains will be spared to render the scholarship of the school equal to that of any in the country.
 The scholastic year is divided into two sessions :: commencing the urst Wednesday of May and No- vember Vacations, the months of April and Octo- Der.
 plain uniform dress will, hereafter, be worn by the pupils which may be furnished in the school or at home. Each pupil provides his own towels, nap kns, sheets and pillow also, silver fork and spoons. Every article should be distinctly marked with the owners name.
 fx5- The Rector will receive those boys who reside in New York; or vicinity, at the Astor House. pre- ec.ling the commencement of each session; and at its close accompany them from Litchteld to the city.
 The Rector has the honor to refer to The Board of Trustees: The Rev. J. M. Wiley, the Hon. Josiah G. Bcckwith. Edwin B. Webster, Esq. the Hon. Gideon H. Hollister, William F. Baldwin, Esq !; Tie Vistors: The Right Rev. John Williams, D. D. 4, the Rev. D. R. Goodwin, D. D., Pres. Trinity Col ege, the Rev. Robert A. Hallam, [. D., the Rev. Jacob L. Clark, D. D., the Rev. Edward A. Wash burn; also, to The Right Rev T c. Brownell, D. D., the Right Rev. Horatio Potter, D. D., IL. D., J. N Balestcr Esq, If Wall street, New York; W. D. Washburn, Esq, I'll Houston street. New York i; Aaron Erickson, Esq, President of Union Bank, Ro- chester, New York H. Hitchcock, St. Charles Ho- tel Eew Orleans E. Henry A. Bills, Esq Washing $: Seymour Litchlcld the Hon. James Smith, Recorder, New York City; Wm. H. Phelps, Esq, Wns;ed;
 Kas-One hundred dollars per session, payable invariably ill advance. Modern Languages, each sl5 Der session; Drawing, S1O; Music, Organ or Piano, $40; Scat in Church. $1. 23
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ID URE French Zinc, Pure White Lead, Linseed -A- Oil. Turpentiue, Varnish and general as- sortment of Paints Brushes, &c.,, at
 ask w. H. BUEh CO.'S
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EDERSONS visiting Litchfeld are respectfully in- A vited to call and examine my assortment of Boots and Shoes they will find good assortment, and at as low prices for cash any in the State. Sole Leather cheap the market will bear also, Shoe thread, pegs, &c. &c., for sale by
 SAMUEL CLOCK.
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EvLM PARK SCHOOL for Young Gentlemen, EI Litchfeld, Conn.,, tive hours from New York. ) attention r paid to ln pupils r fitting flor the limited number can obtain board with the Superin- tendent. Good Board near at satisfactory prices. Instruction in German, and the French and Ita- lian, by accomplished Teachers.
 SUMMER TERM commences on WEDNESDAY, the 9th of April.
 Application should be made early, to FARMER, BRACE Co.,, No. 4, Courtland-Street, New York, or to the Superintendent
 REV JAMES RICHARDS, D. D., or to CHARLES A. SWIFT, A. B.,
 Professor of Languages and Mathematics. Litchield, Conn.,, March 26, 1857. tf31
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Church Organs.

Church Organs.
 ~ FORGE JARDINE & SONS celebrated Organs S@ which are used in many of the principal churches in New York city and elsewhere. The subscriber having taken the agency for the sale of the above will be pleased to receive orders from ali societies wishing to purchase organ, those wishing any information in regard to the organs will please send to tho subscriber and in return will receive price list and scale sze number of stops &c., ARVID DAYTON. Wolcottyille Sept 1st 1S56
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PIANO FORBES.

EUST received, supply from ALBERT W. eD LADp & Co.,, of Boston, and HARLEroN & BRo- THEIRS, of New York.
 All wishing to purchase, are invited to call and examine them. ARVID DAYTON.
 Wolcottville, Nov. 5, 1856. tf-28
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west Goshen MiI.

nNHE subscriber would take this opportunity to u inform the residents of Goshen and vicinity that after having remoleled rebuilt and introduced new mill entire for Touring, they prepared to give them good article in the line of Flour as 'c.n be made anywhere in the country. We have spared pains expense to put it in perfect order for custom work. The subscribers also keep or hand good supply of
 Rye and Buckwheat Flour,
 Cornmeal and Feed, ct as low rates as the markets will allow.
 E. T. CUMMINGS x SON. West Goshen Oct. 27, 1857. 27-3mo1
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DRIME PORTO RICO MoLAsSES at 32c pc, II gallon, or 10 gallons for S3 at
 WARNER BROTHERS.
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HNARPETINGs AND OIL CLOTHS may be found V at MCNEIL & BRAMAN's
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HINGHAMS-Our whole stock of French and N American Ginghams are offered at cost.
 MCNEIL & BRAMAN.
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SHAWLS, SHAWLS.-Brocha, Stella and vari- S ety of Spring and Summer Shawls may be found at MCNEIL & BRAM4Ns.
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NROCKERY AND GLASSWARE. largest o assortment in town of all descriptions, at
 MCNEIL & BRAMAN's.
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TWENTY-FoURTH ANNUAL REPORT,
 OF THE LitchGeld Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
 Litchfeld, July 6. lS57
 GENERAL STATEMENT. The whoe number of Policies that have been issued IS 902S The whole amount of Losses and Expenses paid by the Company S26, ,895 53 about g, ,50o.0G0
 
 To Cash in the Treasury and due from ,x .s- % Agents S15,255 SS To amount of Premium charged on the Books which Is pied ged capital zo Soo 40 Making the Capital of the Companys4 43,6Oo 56 STATEMENT OF THE LAST YEAR IS BUSINESS To amount Casa re ceis ed for Premiums the last year $3S05 l5 Ts Interest received on Notes by the Treasurer from July 7, 1856 to July 6, 1857 5l6 Si fast year p''1 '''00 ''1 sso I9 Leaving balance for the years business oI Al s7
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M MUSTANG LINIMENT, Lyons Katharion, Els. lH1 sences, and general assortment of Hair Oil, Perfumery, &c., may be found at No. West Street.
 Etchfeld July 7th, 1856.
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hucctsSOf to FtCK, GlImOre c CO. Ellsworth, Conn.,, February 3, 1857. 45yl
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THE PEOPLES SOAP,

Wolcottville, May 18th, 1856.
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Ready Made Clothing,
Special Invitation.

A A. c. SMITH & Co.'s.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-30
can,vre b5U. $ omcial Bloodhuunds.

In March last two men owned as bruies by
Robert ". Ingraham, of Mason county, ny,
fine, muscular men, valued at $1,000 in States
where human beings are sold like mules, es-
capped to Canada, where they have since resided
Having tasted Of freedom themselves, they
naturally were anxious that their fellow bond
men, relatives aud friends, should also enjoy
the greatest boon conferred upon man. With
this view they held correspondence with their
Kentucky friends, and some eight or ten OF
them had nearly completed arrangements to
become free and loyal subjects of the Queen.
To facilitate this change from slaves to free
men. the Canadian negroes repaired to Cincin-
natl, the save-catching city, which fact, through
an intercepted letter, became known to lngra-
ham. He applied to U. 5. Commissioner New
hall for a warrant under the Fugitive Slave
Law. which he placed in the hands of those
willing instruments of tyranny, Deputy Mar
shal Churchill, Deputy Marshal Manson, and
officers Harvey and Jeffreys. Stimulated by
the fees provided for Ie-cnsIaving men by our
humane government, they laid trap for the
capture of the negroes, succeeded, and mana
cled them with Government wristlets. How
summarily the unfortunate men whose only
crime is color were disposed of by their Alge-
rine csptors, is thus stated by the Cincinnati
Gazette:
The party then drove TO the United Stats
Marshal's office, in the Custom House building
and Commissioner Newhall was summoned be
tween nine AID ten O'Clock at night He OBJ
jected to going into an examination at so late
an hour, but the owner, Mr.. Ineraham, insisted
upon his rights under the Fugitive Slave Law,
and the Commissioner gave them hearing
Mr.. l. testified that the negroes were his slaves,
owing him service and labor, and was eOrrob-
Grated by Mr.. Tabb and Mr.. White, who had
accompanied him from Mason county,
Mr.. Newhail at once remanded them to the
custody of Mr. Ingraham, and about 10 O'Clock
at night they were hurried into carriage and
driven rapidly to the COvingt1n ferry, and
across the river to Kentucky, where they were
lodged in the CovingtOn Jail, preparatory TO
taking the cars for their former residence yes
terday morning.