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Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
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 A Coon WHITE WAsH.-As this is the season nIake things look fresh for the approaching sum- n,er, we copy from the last Scientific American iha following in respect to the hest and cheapest housesss sa8 ts
 .llAke ahllf a. bushel of fres!-burned white lime. and slack it either with hot or cold water. dissolve in the water required to thin the limr two quarts of common salt. stir it thoroughly. add one quart of Sweet milk, and it is ready for to put on with brush :
 fhis, wash is for the outside of buildings. fen- css. &c , and is very durable. Some put glue in whitefgash and others four and rice paste but these render it liable to scale off in very dry waathes.. | ..
 rhaa above wash may be made cream color by the addition of little ochrs.
 Theab0yes whitewash is all that cax be desired for the interior of houses, excepting the salt, which fndst he omitted. as it tends to imhihe moisture. French white is superior to lime wash- es for the ceilings of rooms. it is not liable 10 tuEhs yelowish in color. but it rubs off eas- y thatii cannot be used for side walls.
 STRAINS --G. w. S. of Collinsvile. Illinois. tells ns, that having severely spranrd ankle, he look tea-cup full of common salt and pint of sweet milk, and hoilad them together till of the consistency of po.ics; then spreab ihs on a cloth sandsbound it ronnd the ankle, The next Inorhing there was little weakness. hut the sore ',sss and faIneness were all gone. Our corre<pon- dent sdys that cider vinegar with salt is also good aed just as good Tor horses and cattle as for men, aud should be applied in the same way.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
John NJ. AtWGnfl.

Ho. l4o chahaaa Street, (cornsr ulbn~y,l Nss Yerk E INVITES attention to his Large Assortment ,,f N Watches Jewelry Silver Ware and Fancy
 Gold Bracelets, Pins, Ear Rings Chatel ,in. Vest ana foD-chans, Gold Necklaces, Crosses, Lockeis, Kings, Spectacles, Pencils, Seals. Medai;. Keys Charms, &c. - ~-IT "
 Cameo and Mosaic Bracelets Pins and Ear rinss Silver Tea Sets, Cups, Pitchers, Spoons, Napkln lungs, Forks, Fruit and Butter Knives. |"
 nlver Plated Tea Sets. Cups, Castors Cake Baskets uns, Y akettles, Card Baskets, &c
 For ile ctep for cosh, and warrntedas represented
 BS Pa, tieular attention given to repairing and al Justlng Duplex, Chronomctcr and fine Lever Watches
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

A SECRET WORTH KNowiNG.-l tried curi ous experiment with few potatoes this season. Twelve months since saw letter from d farm CT stating the great success that had atiendld experiment the writer had made in a previous season. kconsisted in inserting pea in each potato set, and planting the potato Set in the al way. The result he stated, was Urge yield of peas and splendid crop of potatoes, but the most important result Was the entire freedom of the potatoes from disease, while all those planted in the usual way in il,e field were extensive ly de,eriorated. was let by this statement to try the experiment on small scale in my own garden this season l planted not quite half a peck, only fifty sets, in six ranks. cuttng piece out of each. and putting a pea firmly in. The peas grew up and f.uri>hed we'll and last week ] dug the potatoes. They were perfectly free from all taint or speck or disease, and very largs and fine, while ill. the same bed close to ,hrln was another lot planted in the old style, nearly half of which were E6t,en. leave your readers to draw their own conclusions.
 Letter iu ihe Agrfcuifural Gdzette
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
ABSTRACTION.
gHyH WoLCOTT INSTITUTE.
 The REy U. G. WRIGHT M A. Rector.

1ayH E WOLCOTT INSTITUTE H The REV. D. G. WRIGHT, M. A., Rector.
 This Institution affords every opportunity for the thorou gh education of boys preparatory for College Or acti ve business
 The Location, in point of health and facilities for ration al amusement is second to none in New Eng land the Naugatuck Railroad renders it easy of ac ccss and the names of the Trustees will afford suf icient guarantee that the ancient and honorable reput ation of this town seat of learning will e fully sustained.
 The pupils are members of the Rector family and subjected to parental discipline are flithfuliy taught, and enjoy the comfolts of a home The number is SD limited that each may receive every 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 hrst Wednesday of May and No vember. Vacations, the months of April and Octo- Der.
 A 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 kins, sheets and pillow also silver fork and spoons. Every article should be distinctly marked with the owners name.
 GY The Rector will receive those boys who reside in New York, or vicinity, at the Astor House. pre- ecding the commencement of each session and at its close, accompany them from Litchiield to the city.
 The Rector has the honor to refer to The Board of Trustees: The Rev. J. M. Wiley, the Hon. Josiah c: Beckwith: Edwin B: Webster, Esq, the Hon. Gideon H. Holister, William F. Baldwin, Esq. The ltsitors The Right Rev. John Williams, D. D {, the Rev. D. R. Goodwin, D. D., Pres. Trinity Col lege, the Rev: Robert A. Hallam, L. 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. Balester Esq, IA Wall street, New York w. D. Washburn. Esq, I'll Houston street, New York ; Aaron Erickson, Esq, President of Union Bank, Ro- chester. New York H. Hitchcock, St. Charles Ho- tel New Orleans; Henry A. Bills, Esq, Washing ton, D. C.. the Hon. Seth Beels, the Hon. Origen S. Seymour Litchiield; the Hon. James NJ Smith, Recorder, New York City; Wm. H. Phelps, Esq, Winsted.
 TEKMs.-Cne hundred dollars per session. payable invariably in advance. Modern Languages, each Sl5 per session; Drawing, sl0 Music, Organ or Piano, SEQ; Seat in Church. S1. 8
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

How TO SELECT FLouR.-lt must pack into ball and not fail Into powder. when a portion IS pressed together in the hands. When portion is thrown against asnoo h. perpendicular surface it must stick in a lump, or at least not scatter in fine powder. When a little is kaead-d, i, should work dry and elastic not soft and sticky IL should be of pure white, without blueish tint Ncminute black specks shouldl be found close examination. A slight yellow or straw color isnot bad sign.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
Naugatuck Railroad. R @ l5 1k

Spring Arrnngenlents for 1858. On and after Thursday, April 1st 1858, Trains will
 run US follows a GOING NonTH-LxAvE BRIpaEponr. 10.zV A. M For Winsted, connecting with ths a3iis euV A. M* Train from New York and
 iosl0 A. M. train from New Haven ana
 at Waterbury, with the train from an
 to Hartford ' " II. loA' M. Freight Train with Passenger accom-
 modations for Wnsted. leaving Water. pnry to ga North at 725P M connect. ! lps with train from Hartford 5.a5 P. M. For Waterbury. connecting wist, tb.
 a:i9 f N. Train from New York and .s . tho 6:20P P M. Train from New Haven.
 GoIxd sourH--LEAvE TWISTED. 5.50 A. M. For Bridgcpost. New York and Ma
 Haven
 i2.5o P. M. For Bridgeport, New York and New v,r as Haven - ~ LEAVE WATERBURY, 0'2o A. M' Train for Bridgeport, New Haven and
 New York. - s.sS A. M. Freight Train for Bridgeport. on Tues
 days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:4o F. M. For Bridgeport, New York and New, eg All Trains stop at all regular Stations .ss All rre'gnt lrains have Passenger Car attached.
 Stage Lines. - The Woodbury Stage arrives to connect at Sey. mour with the SEQ A. M. train from Waterbury. and Bridgeport. ~ - 7, S- t~NN ~ The Stages from Watertown, Bethlehem. Litch. field, Otis, Coebrook Centre Harrington. &c nr. rive to connect with 125 50 Train down from Winste and return on arrival of the O2O A. M. train up 3 from Bridgeport. 8gP deduction of Five Cents is made when Tickets are purchased at the offce la. ls,
 c. WATERBURY, Superintendent --
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

MILK WASTING FROM THE TEATs OF Cows = Your correspondent. P M'C., inquiries for arem- edy. sl.et him gut from the druggist small qnan- tisy of fcd1.LoDIos, or ''iquid cutcie." and when the COW has been milked, apply i, 10 the end of the teats. It instantly will form thin tough skin. which will close the orifce and prevent ihe emission Of the milk. At milking lime the false skin can he broken through, and the COW milked, and the coitod.on again applied. In week or ten days there will De no necessity for further appll- cation. as the defact will be cured.-D. L. ADAIa, ,n Country Gentleman.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
GRIN DSTabN IFS.

J. S. w HITNEY & co.
 32 WEST ST. AND 56 WASHINGTON ST. New YoRx. W N AVE constantly on hand, and are prepared se N Fl supply GRINDSTONES, in any quantity, es all sizes, from foot to six feet diameter of Nsys Scotia, Newcastle, Wickersley French. Whitening, Swedish and Ohio. Superior Grindstones for manu- featuring Cutlery. J. s. WHITNEY X CO.,; 50-tf NEW YORK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
sV'OElcp.

FE2HE SUBSCRIBER has removed from Spencer
 E street, to his old stand in North street. where he is ready for all jobs of BLACKSMITH WORK, and SHOElNG HORSES AND OXEN. Articles usually found in Country Shop will constantly be kept on band, such as Hinges Chains, Harrow Teeth, &c.
 Old customers and new ones, are requested to give call J. E. FULLER.
 Litchfcd April l, 1s18
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

Farming implements should be well painted. Thus they will be less exposed to dampness and decay, and consequently will last great deal l"ngrrthan they otherwise would. Boiled lin- seed oikwill constitute cheap and excellent ma. terial for coating over farming tools.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
Please to Take Notice.

A AL persons who have unsettled accounts with 2 A 'he Subscriber, will please settle the same be- for the first of April want the money to pay debts with. and must have it.
 H L. KINNEY Bantam Falls March 16, 1858 tf.i- A
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
COWS FOR SALE.

WILL be offered for sale to the highest bidder o, W turday April 3d, tho DAIRY COWS of the Subscriber. amounting 10 Twenty Head. Sad Cows are well selected t for sle dairy. and of good age and cnndillon Aiso-t)ne Par Four Year Old De, or to commence a { 10 o'clock A. M. a, the residence ot the unde rsigned.
 j. E. THOMPSON. North Goshen March 22d. 1858. t,-4S,
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
AMERICAN & FOREIGN PATNTs

D H. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents, date Agent HAe of the U. S. Patent Office, Washington un- der the Act of 1887. 7.)76 State St., opposite kilby St., Boston.
 After an extensive practice of upwards of twenty years, continues to secure Patents in the United States also in Great Britain France and other for eign counties. Caveats, Specifications Assign ments, and all Papers Drawings for Patents exc euted in liberal terms. and with despatch Resear- ches made into American Foreign works, to de- termine the validity utility of Patents Inven tions-and legal other advice rendered in all mat ters touching the Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by remitting One Dollar. Assign ments recorded at Washington.
 This Agency is not only the largest in New Eng land, but through i inventors have advantages for securing patents, ascertaining the patentahity of inventions, unsurpassed by. if not mme surably superior to, any that be offered them elsewhere The testimonials below given. prove that none is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT THE PATENT OFFICE than the sub scriber and SUCCESS PROOF cF ADvAN FACES ABILITY, he would add that he has abun dant reason to believe, and can prove, that at nn other office of the kind the charges for profcS- sional services so moderate. The immense practice of the subscriber during twenty years past has ena bled him to accumulate vast collection of speci cations and official decisions relative to patents- These, besides his extensive library of legal and chanical 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 journey to Washington, to pro- cure patent, and the usual great delay there, are here saved inventors.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 During the time occupied ths office of Com missioner of Patents. H. Eddy Esq, of Boston, did business at the Patent Ofic;. as Solicitor fol procuring patents. There were few, if any, persons acting ill that capacity, who had much business before the Patent Office; and @here were none who conducted it with more skill, iieity and success l regard Mir Eddy as one of the best informed and most skillful Patent Solicitors in the United States and have no hesitation ill assuring inventors that they cannot employ person more competent and trustworthy, and more capable of putting their ap plications in form to for them early and favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
 EDMUND BURKE,
 Late Commissioner of Patents
 From the Present Commissioner
 'AuGusr r, 1S55.-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 as Solicitor He is thoroughly acquainted with the law, and the rules of practice of the Office. regard him as one of the most capable and successful practitioners with whom have had official intercourse
 ClIAS. MASON,
 Commissioner of Patents Boston, Jan. 1, 1858. 3S-1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

CHALK Foa WAHrs-A correspondent-W. H. Bennett, of Warwic, R I.-imforms us that by rubbing chalk frequently warts, they will dis. appear. In several in several instances known to hm ip which this simple remedy was tried, it proved successful We hlve known slightly moistened pearl-ash to remove warts by rubbing 1t upon them.-Scientic American.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
Physicians and Merchants.

NESTING our city for their supply of DRUGS
 v &c., are invited to give us a call, at our old stand. We have received and are still receiving, fresh supplies, which offer at low prices as can be had elsewhere. HARRAL. RIsLEY & KITCHEN
 Importers of Drugs and Medicines, New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
TO FRUIT-GROWERS.
D. ". WAGONER.

"OULD inform the citizens of the County
 w that he is Agent for Messrs. STEPHEN HOYr &CO. $ Celebrated NURSERY New Canaan Command will supply all orders.
 is Nursery is considered the first in the country, and all TREES from it, will be warranted the kind st.. ed in the sale Catalogue may he seen in this Office. And also orders received at this office
 Ltcnneiu, March 10, Ioo8. 3m s&f
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

YHVHE best Stuarts steam refined SUGAR HOUSE A SYRUP 56c. per gallon. at
 WARNER BROTHERS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
Read This.

TEHHE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST RETURNED Fl from New York, with large assortment oi DAuerreotype, Ambroype, and Photographic Material, and offers during these hard times, to make pictures at the following rates, as compared with former nric,s
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
r,yGxrY-FouRTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE Litchfieid Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

oy rgr LitchGeid Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
 Litchfeld, July 6, 1857.
 GENERAL STATEMENT. The whloe number of Policies that have been issued The whole amount of Losses and Expenses paid by the Company $26,S95 5S ab,u. ''"' - p'Op>''' ' " ss.5oo.oco To Cash in the Treasury and due from ,- os. % r. amount of Premium charged on the Books which is pledged capital 2s S'o 4o
 Making the Capital of the Company$4s,6o6 36
 STATEMENT OF THE LAST YEARS BUSINESS. To am 'unl Cash receved for Pfcmn,Ws ms ths ,s last year $5,ooo 10 Ts Interest received on Notes by
 the Treasurer from July ', 1856 -,o to July 6. 1857 SIG 9l iast year sso l9 Leaving balance for the years business Of ss Al s7 There is not at this tine any claims against the Company-ai paid 10 this date.
 The Directors of this Company are confident that the plan of Insurance adopted by them will meet with hearty response from all intelligent friends of This Company insure only in this State, and take n risks ills, Gonds in SIores Shops, etc. q: in ex-
 
 business entirely to farm property and isolated build. ngs and the conten,s-of which not more than $2O00 will be ,sured on risk.
 This Company will adjust all claims with prompt> nes and l,beraity. and ii at any tune difference shoult arise between the parties, all such difference will be adjusted by indifferent persons in ihe County, agree th person shall be chosen and the I'd of all, any of them. shall be final and conclusive. reward of Sl00 will be paid by this Compa ny any one who will give such information as VI i'll con- vic any person of setting fire te any building In- sured by this Company
 Officers of the Company.
 G. BEcKwrTH, President GEO. c. WOODRUFF, Treasurer; JAsoN WHITING, Secretary; SHELDo: OSBORN, of tlafwinion General Agent.
 Directors.-J G. Beckwith Jason Whi:lng, Set P. Beers A. 5. Lewis, Sheldon Osborn. Ahah Ca,lin. Cha's Adams, Robbins Batell, Stcpht Trn~ brdige Lnca1 Agrnts.-Leman W. Cutler, Watertown Henry Church, Washington Henry S. Sanford, New Milford Rufus Fuller, Jr, Kent Richard Smith lord, Goshen; R. spaulins, Canaan Donald J Warner Salisbury; s. D. North and John Dewell, Norfolk Henry Jones. New Hartford H. $. Barber. Torrng.on; Lewis smith, Harwinton; john C. Amhler, Beth!em John Abernelhy aud George B Forest, Woodhury; David C. Whiitiesey, New Pres ton Reuben Rock well. CoIebronk; John flnsdae. W'nsted s. Y. St. John, New Canaan; E. Taln,adge, Plymouth
 ar Persons wishing to get their buildings insured apply to either of ihe Agents to the Secretary. J. c. BECkWITH, President. JASON WRITING, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

Manure well, and plough deep. if you would have good creps Neglect your fruit-irees, and they will neglect you.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
ELM-PARK' COLLEGIATE
 z.s'STETUTE,

REV. JAMES RICHARDS, D. D., Principal.
 CHARLES A. SWIFT, A. B. Prof. Language es
 JAS. RICHARDS, JR., Asst Teacher of Math E ESlRCULARS and Catalogues obtained of the NI Principal
 eYP Summer Session commences on Wednesday May 9th
 Echfeld March l, 1858. tf-45
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
Haxed TiH1Qe9.

VE NHE entire stock of Buckskin Gloves and Nit s tens. Drawers and Wrappers, Gents Shawls, selling at cost at
 T. H. RicuARD's Clothing Store. Litchfeld
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

THOSE who would have the benefit of this lib eral deduction will do we'll to call soon. PbotoI graphs taken and colored by accomplished artist which excel the finest Oil painting. Daguerreo- types copied by this process, enlarged and multi piled to any extent. Please call and examine spec. mems. J., L. JUDD.
 LitcLfeld Nov 26th, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

Should you ask us, why this rampus Why this wonderful commotion, Why the rush is all at Warmers, Why they tel! such mighty stories, We would answer, we would tell you, Tell you why so many people Get their Groceries at Warmers Get their Teas and get their Sugars, Get their Meats and get their Oysters, And other needfus all delivered? Iris because they take the papers, Go t., ynnder little cities, Buy for Cash, and bring the stuff home, Buy just what by all is needed, Sell for Cash and little profits, Sell for mighty little profits, Keep the little wheels in motion, That's the way they get the custom, And the Ladies take peep in, See no settlers to annoy them, Buy just such as suits their fancy, Of Confectionaries, &c.
 Should you ask us where the place is, Where they do such mighty business; We would answer, we would tell you, In the Building owned by Beckwith, Situate in Litchtield Soutll-strect :; That is where they do the business There the buyer saves some pennies, Saves some of those little pennies Which are termed as Nickle |" Nix,'' And he goes his way rejoicing, With the number in his pocket,
 ''1 & 3 SOUTH STREET.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
For Sale Or to Rent.

TOT sac 0T 10 R RCMt. A SMALL HOUSE AND BARN, to- A gether with five acres of arab|e Land, near the '' Crooked SS," in the town of Cornwall, on the Washington Turnpike Possession given im- media,ely. Apply to
 SlLAS E. CHENEY. Li,ch6eld, March 16, 1858
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

MN UsTANG LINIMENT, Lyons Kathalion. Es- lyH senccs, and general assortment of Hair Oil Perfumery, &c., may be found at No West Street.
 Ltchlield, July 7th,s l856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
Leather! Leather!

THE undersigned has cn hand and VII, furnish to or- ", der, Harnt ss. Baud and Sole LEATHER Alsr shit the retail trade-Pease ca and lo.k i"r ynurs- LiME in any quan,i,ies. furnished order-a good quality for whewashing. D. C. MONSON.
 South Farms, March Is, 1858. *3t4s
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15
Goods are Cheap.

ANALL and examine for yourselves at O A. C. SMITn's & Co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-04-15

THE THIRD TERM OF Miss. M. A. MERRi. MANS SCHOOL will commence on Monday May third
 Li.ehiield, March 29, 1858. 4s.6
The Nevada journal., 1858-10-01
The Mines a5opt Ta,cn are WELDING

The Mines a6oRt Ta'cn are yielding
better than ever. Last week the Dead.
man Company cleaned up s7,49O, as
the result If their weeks washing.-
loves Company made from six days
washing the respectable sum of s4,S2S.
These two claims are paying better than
others on San Juan hill chiefly for the
reason that they are working on the bot
tom' have their tunnels completed, and
can thus command the entire depth of
the bank. The new iron pipe has re-
Gently been introduced into Spencer's
claim. 1t will be universally adopted
in time. Such other companies as are
washing are making waees-that is. from
Ell t. twenty dollars per day so we
areinformed on reliable authority.-Hy-
draulic Press.
The Nevada journal., 1858-10-01

Apostrophe to .Sciencs.-The eloquent
Col. Baker thus beautifully apostrophi-
ses science. 1t is most felicitous
"Oh Science, thou thought clad leader
ofthe company ofpure and great souls.
that toll for their race and love their
kinds Measurer of the depths of earth
and the recesses of Heaven Apostle
of civilization-handmaid of religion
teacher of human equslity and human
right-perpetual witness for the Divine
wisd"m-be ever as now, the Great Min.
ister Of Peace-let thy starry brow and
benign front still gleam in the van of
progress, brighter than the sword of the
eonqueror, and welcome as the light of
Heaven
The Nevada journal., 1858-10-01

Falentia Hrbor-This place, which
is about to assume vast importance, is
the European terminus of the Atlantic
Telegraph. The following description
Of the island ard town, we copy from
Lippincott's Gazette.
Valentia. or Kenmore, an island off
the west coast Of Ireland. Munster,
County Of Kerry three miles S. w. of
Cahircveen, and separated from the
mainland hy a strait l !. miles in breadth,
and which forms ,he most western har-
Dor in the British Islands lat. 5l-55 n.
lon. 1919 w. Length of island. 7 miles
breadth two miles. 1t gives the title of
Viscoumt to the Annsley family.
Falentia, or Valencia. a town or vii
lage at the Southeastern extremity Of
the island of Valentia, Ireland. is heac-
tifuily enclosed among brown mou tain
slopes. Population Of town and parish
2.+S2. The harhor is deep, capac acious
and completely land locked, and being
the most western part of Europe, has
lately attracted considerable attention
IN consequence ofa proposal to make it
the western terminus of railway COM
munication and a principal station for
Atlantic steamers.
Trinity Bay and Bulls Arm Bay. as
our readers are doubtless aware, a,e on
the eastern coast eff the Island of New
F"undland, about lat. Al n, and lon.
% w.