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Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
The Diagonal Road and Farm
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 ITS confidently recommended as the very best inn II plement of the kind ever introduced for work ing roads, digging cellars, banking and grading around buildings, covering underdrains, scraplng up the lOose manure in and around the barnyard, spreading it very evenly the meadows where it has been dropped, scraping the snowdrifts from sheds, yards &c., also, into or out of the path, lay ing up wet land into beds for the purpose of drain ing, and indeed for any and every kind of work where any scraper can be used.
 It is light, simple in its construction very aura ble easy to handle working faster and leaving US work in better shape than any other scraper known of it:
 H. Tucker, of Rockville, Ct, says-I can put, piece of road in good shape, without any hoe at ai and about as fast again as with a common scraper. and vet it is worth more on farm than on roao in smoothing land for stocking. stocked or last fall After it was piowed instead or mar rowing as usual hitched to the scraper diagonal ly and went over it, the way that plowed, in half tbe time it would take to harrow it, and it filled up all the holows scraped of all the hillocks, and left it in the best shape for sowing that ever saw. Any farmer would not be without one, if he should use one six months.
 A. D. Waters, of Hartford, says-With yoke of oxen and boy to drive, can make and finish tcice q nsch road with the common scraper, and do it easier for myself and team.
 Wm. S. Pond, of Milford, says-It is worth all the old scrapers that can be made.
 Similar opinions from those who have used them might be multiplied to almost any extent. But all we ask, is to give them trial
 Manufactured and for sale by the patentee.
 s. H. DUDLEY, Milton, Ct.
 Please send for Circular.
 WANTxD- Agents for the sale of the above Patent In most of the States in the Union. 46-Sm
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14

GD nAR LBS. fresh WHITE LEAD, from %eVVV Jewett Sons, Brooklyn, Belle- vue and Boston White Lead Co s.
 1000 lbs. AMERICAN ZINC, and 1000 lbs FRENCH ZINC just received and for sale in lots to suit purchasers.
 VENETIAN RED, SPANISH WHITE, FRENCH YELLOW, CHROME GREEN AND YELLOW, BURNED UMBER, &c., always on hand.
 A large lot of pure AMERICAN LINSEED OIL just received and selling cheop lI r
 A good assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, ACIDS. OILS, &c., at the lowest rates
 Physicians' Prescriptions quickly and carefully prepared at the Drug Store, South street.
 3 8 J. G. BECKWITH. <
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT,
 OF THE Litchfield Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT,
 OF THE
 LitChfield Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
 Lischfeld, July 5, 1858.
 GENERAL STATEMENT. The whole number Ot Policies that have been issued is 9,944 The whole mount of Losses and Expenses .,. .. Agents ' '' '''' sls,o4s l7 To amount of Premium charged on the Books which is piedge capital 271s2 s5
 Making the Capital ofthe Company$46.as2 ls
 STATEMENT OF THE LAST YEARS BUSINESS By amount Cash received for Premiums the last year $4227 2l By Interest received on Notes by
 the Treasurer from July 5, 1857
 ---$4.soa IT iass yesr " 1,5l7 40 Leaving balance for the years business of 2eo v There are not a,th;s time any claims against the ComPany-oal paid to this date.
 The Directors of tkis Company are confident that with hearty response from all intelligent friends oI Mutual Insurance. Thi. Company iasuee only in this State, and take risks MiIls Goods in Stores, Shops, etc. in posed village or city property, bu! conine their business entirely to farm property and isolated bnd ngs and their conten,s-of which than s2ooo
 
 This Company wifi adjust all claims with prompts nes. and liberaty and fl at any tune difference should arise between the parties, all such difference will be adjusted by indifferent persons in the County, each party selecting one, and iR case they do no, agree thi person shall he chosen and the award Of all, any of them, shall be final and conclusive. A reward of slOo will be paid by this Company t. aRy who will give such information will con VIC any person Of setting fire to aay building in sured by this Company.
 Officers of the Company. @ J c. BEckwIrH, President GEO. c. WOODRUFF, Treasurer; JAsoK WHITING, Secretary SHELDON OSBORN, of HarwintoH, General Agent.
 Directors.-) G. Beckwith, Jason Whiting, Seth P. Beers, A. s. Lewis, Sheldon Osborn, Abiah Catlin, Charles Adams. Rebbins Battell, Phillip s. Beebe. Leoai Agesss.-Leman W. Cutler, Watertown Henry Church, Washington Henry s. Sanford, New Milford Rufus Fuller, IT,, Kent Richard Smith, sharon Frederick KeIloee, Cornwall Joseph Gay. lord, Goshen; R. Spaaadins, Canaan; Donald J. Warner, Salisbury; S. D. Northwaya and John Dewell, Norfolk Henry Jones. New Hartford H. s: Barber, Harrington; Lewis Smith, Harwinton; John c. Amher, Bethem; J. c. Miner and George 5 Forest, Woodbury; David c. WhiatIesey, New Pre- ton Reuben Rock wel Colebrook; John Hinsdait, Winsted; S. Y. St. John, New Canaan; E. Tallmadge, Plymouth. ar Persons wishing to get their buildings insured ca apply to either of the Agents the Secretary J. G. BECKWITH, President. JASON WHlrlNs. Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
Saddle and Harness Making.

WyHE subscriber continues to manufacture ana
 keeps on hand everything in his line Of business -and he would invite the attention of the put He to his establishment, believing that he can supply Harness Saddles, Brides Collars, Whips, Sc cf as good quality and as at cheap rates e can found neatly executed. se
 Hs has removed to the County House.
 - - v FREDERICK BROWN.
 Litchfeld, 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
Use the Best 1

ENCR beauty. brilliancy and economy buy WaR. -A NER, PLATT BRo.s PATENT COAL or. LAMP. This Lamp will give light equal Co tbyes Fluid Lamps, of two wicks each, at kaI tRs eosf. This Oil is not explosive and be burned in this Lamp without smell or smoke.
 We are prepared to supply the Lamps, shades. chimneys, wicks and oil in any quantity.
 J. G. BECKWTTH, South street Drug Store
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
RIVERlUS MARSHES
 PERMANENT

Black "E1t1ng Ink. IFS WARRANTED NOT TO MOULD or DECAY. A It fows freely from the pen, and is of beauti- ful Black color. k =
 Merchants supplied on short notice at the lowest cash prices. Address RIvERIUS MARSH,
 28 Litchfeld, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14

AaENrs-A. c. Smith, Ltchfeld; Hart, Brother & Co.,, West Goshen; Fred. Buardman, New Mil ford Pratt, Foster & Co.,, West Cornwall H. C Gregory, Cornwall Bridge; A. St. John Kent; c H. Chase, Shalo on Smith & Ensign, South Farmi
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
Sewing Machines!

Great Reduction in the Prices of the very best Family Sewing Machine now in use. vWyHE subscriber keeps constantly on hand and
 for sale at his Shirt Factories in Wolcotevilie, Georgetown and 96 Nassau street, New York, the WHEELER & WILSON SEWING MACHINE,
 Having used for several years in his business dif- ferent kinds of Sewing Machines he gives the pro. ference to the Wheeler & Wilson Machine, and thinks they are the cheapest Machine in use, even at double the price which they are now selling ct. They are less liable to get out of repair and more durable than any Sewing Machine the subscriber has aver seen or used, and he thinks he has seen and ised about all of the varieties now offered 70 sne public. =. A. Any pefson purchasing Sewing Machine cf the subscriber will receive the necessary nstrnction 70 thev will blk able to operate Machine In very short time. The subscriber has been appoinsea agent, and is prepared to sell the Machine as sne following prices: an New Style Machine. :.......''''''~ yyy Medium Machine, on plain table. sSS
 with half case. ..-.-..... oV
 with half case, mahogany or
 black walnut, extra finish. cb
 full case mahogany, or black
 walnut. t.................. lv0
 |" rosewood ........... 116 '16O smsli. ..................... 55 Hemmer. ...........'.'...... ...i,.;,... ,, wolcottville, Jan. 12, 1859. SS-f
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
New Typographical Map
AND DIRECTORY OF

Of Litchfield County. Conn. rNVHE citizens and inhabitants of utcb6sid cov,. 1 ty are hereby particularly and respectfullv ne- tifed that the new County Map for said Couhty that has been in progress for some time past s ao,y in tended to be brought out without further elav sna at as early date is compatible with oorrectnea.
 The delay heretofore will in no wiss sfEsct he Map, as everything Is now being revised, change and improvements notsd and everything made tn appear on the Map as it is in 1859.
 Every Road, Railroad, location of Churches School Houses Post Offices, Hotels, Stores Factories Shooa Mills, &c, will appear on the Map. Also, iocatfo1 of Dwellings and names of Property Holden Rsnes. 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 Estats as glance at the Map will show the exact locasion in each and every Town throughout the County.
 It is to be hoped that the very liberal support 70 far will be continued throughout the County as ns, expense pains will be spared to make the Map re- liable to accuracy, and desirable in every way for munty and citizens generally. .l
 Agents are now soliciting additional subscribers in the different Towns and from the success and pst- ronage that they have received SO far warrants tke belief that the undertaking is duly appreciated.
 The Map will be neatly finished with an ornamsn- tai Border of Views of Buildings and as . limited number only can be taken at any price, thoss wko desirous of having View of their Buildings sa- graved and put on the Map will please contract win the Agent when in their Town.
 RICHARD CLARK, 307 Wharton st. Philadelphfa.
 Litchfeld, Dec IS, 1858. tS
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
Flour! FIour! Flour

Flour, Rye Flour Buckwheat Flour, W Corn Meal and Provender, fresh ground, at
 A. c. SAITH Co.'s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14

06 Duane st., New York. 1859. SPRING NEGOTIATIONS. 1859. Millinery Silks and Straw Goods.
 Q. H. RAYMOND & CO.,. Jobbers of Millinery and Fancy Dry Goods, t. SILKS, BONNET RIBBONS,
 TRIMMING RIBBONS, BLOND LACES, EMBROIDERIES, WHITE GOODS, DRESS TRIMMINGS. HOSIERY. GLOVES, MITTs. EXCLUDING every description of Fancy Dry II Goods, and Millinery Articles, all of which we offer to the trade
 FoR CASH, 25 PER oENr LESS THAN CREDIT PRICES
 Tke Fsaess Goods and Latest Nouelties
 Additions to stock, constantly from Auction Rooms and other sources. JOB LOTS CHEAP.''
 c. H. RAYMOND CO.,, 96 Duane st., New York, Sd door west of Broadway
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
Notice.
PATRONS BOOKSTORE

ADIES' large size, broad, easy, good Shoes, IA Gators and Rubbers, cheap for cash, at
 ClocK's.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
Removal.

S G. BEACH, Shoemaker, has removed to Dr.. S. H. W. BUELS BUILDING. up-sairs, North street. 45
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
Special Invitation.

DERSONS visiting Litchfield are respectfully in- IT 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 as cheap the market will bear also Shoe thread, pegs &c &c.,, for sale by
 SAMUEL, CTOCK
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14

.URNING FLUID and Lamp Oil, at
 . A.C. SMILH q Co.'S
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
1859 POPULAR TRADE 1859 Ribbons 6 Millinery Goods.
RIBBONS! RIBBONS! RIBBONS !

AND CASH BUYERS IN ALL SECTIONS
 OF THE COUNTRY.
 THE CASH RIBBON HOUSE, ll6 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK,
 JNO. FARRELL.
 ESTABLISHED 1858. l.., I'VE have originated new principles new w era in the Ribbon Trade, whereby we make this business PLAIN, SIMPLE, AND STAPLE AS THAT OF BROWN sHEETINGs
 WE SELL FOR CASH WE BUY FOR CASH! We are satisfied with PER CENT. PROFIT. Ask no Second Price. We have all goods marked in PLAIN FIGURES, so that man, woman, and child buy alike, and receive the full value for their money.
 Our prices for tho best Taeta Ribbons, all colors,
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
&20,ooO

worth ot goods on hand, and every facility to sell them low, we call the attention of merchants, manufacturers and all close buyers, pledging our selves to sell them at prices which defy competitor.
 27-H
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
Goods at Reduced Prices! !

vWHHE ENTIRE STOCK OF GOODS II belonging to the Estate of H. JACKSON, an assigning debtor. is now offered at prices that cannot fail to please. u.ra and CAPS, GLOVES and MlTTENS, LADlES and MISSES FURS, LADIES and MlssES M IADiES' RIDING HATS, &c., Sc.
 Do not forget the place. the 2d door west of the Court House, up stairs. ,.u ca Ii and settle mmediately and save cost
 LEONARD STONE, Trustee:
 Titch6eld Jan 1859. ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-04-14
DR. J. c. AVER & CO.,,
LOW ELL, M A s s.

BY
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-08
AN ELorrnrsr-The Napa Herald, of May

AN ELOPEMEhTs-Ahe ANapo N]Sf"ses, Va N-~J
2sth, has the following:
"A young couple arrived 10 town last Satur-
day from Sutter county, seeking the hymenial
altar; but the fates were against them and they
were doomed TO disappointment. Judging from
appearances Ga very uncertain rule in some ca
ses,) the girl cannot be more than sixteen years
of age, although she declared, positively, that
she was eighteen. 1t was evident, from her
own story, that she had been naughty girl.
having eloped with her lover and travelled
nearly one hundred miles to be married, and
escape the vengeance of an incensed father.
Under these circumstances, the Justice who was
called upon to tie GOrdian knot refused to per-
form the ceremony; and when be Informed the
girl of the grounds of his refusal, she insisted
that sbe was of lawful age, and, moreover, that
her father was too ignorant to prosecute any
one,' which clearly indicated that she was ION
the marry
It was with great reluctance that the Justice
refused to make two souls happy, when 1t could
be done so easily, but three indictments bave
been found in the Court of Sessions of this CO.,
against ministers, for making wives of girls un-
der eighteen, and the Justice did not like to be
caught in a similar snap. The girl was hum
dred miles from home and all her acquaintan-
ces, save her lover and reason and common
sense would say that it was far better that they
should be lawfully married. but the wise % laws
of this State forbid it. On Sunday morning
the couple left for Russian River, where their
desires will doubtless be consummated in some
FORM"
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-08

NAMES OF THE MoNTHs.-The names of the
months were given by the Romans.
January, the first month, was so called from
Janus, an ancient King of Italy, who was de-
ifed after his death, and derived from the Lat
in word Januarius.
February, the second month, is derived from
the Latin word Feburo, to purify, hence Feb
ruarius: for this month the ancient Romans Of
fered up expiatory sacrifices for the purifying
of the people.
March, the third month, anciently the first
month, is derived from the word Mars the god
of war.
April is so called from the Latin Aprilus, l. e.
opening; because in this month the vegetable
world opens and buds forth. ~sr
May, the fifth month. is derived from the Latin
word Msjores, SO called by Romulus in respect
towards the Senators: hence Maius or May
June, the sixth month, from the Latin word
Junius or the youngest of the people.
July, the seventh month, is derived from the
Latin word julius, and SO named in honor of
Julius Caesar.
August, the eighth month, was SO called in
honor of Augustus, by decree of the Roman
Senate, A. d. 8.
September, the ninth month, from the Latin
word Septem, or seven, being the seven from
March.
October, the tenth month, from the Latin
word Octo, eight, hsnce October.
November, the eleventh month, from the
Latin word Novem., nine; being the ninth
mouth from March.
December, the twelfth month, from the Latin
word Decem. ten; so called because it was the
tenth month from March, which was anciently
the manner of beginning the year.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-08
European News.

By the overland mail we have intelligence
from Europe to April 9th. The news is i'm
portant. The following dispatch. was received
by telegraph at st. Louis, previous to the de-
parture Of the mail:
ST.. LOUIS, May 9th, Bpm.
The steamship Anglo Saxon arrived at Que
bee this morning, having European adviees to
the 9th Of April-four day Is later than previous
advices.
Dispatches by this arrival state that there
had not yet been any actual declaration DIVA
and that Austria had given Sardinia fourteen
days longer in which to dlsarm her volunteers.
A French loan of 0,o00, 900 of francs had
been announced.
France and Russia had entered into an alliance,
offensive and defensive, which caused panic
in the London market, and consels fell at once
II per cent.
The French troops are entering Sardinia and
Piedmont.
Great warlike activity prevailed in France.
Great Britain, Prussia and Russia had pro-
tested against the conduct of Austria towards
Sardinia.
The British Channel fleet have sailed, with
sealed orders. Their destination is reported 10
be the Adriatic
The whole militia force of Great Britain is to
be embodied in anticipation of that country be-
ing involved in the impending war.
The Sandman Chamber has invested King
Victor Emanuel with unlimited powers as Die
tator.
The German Diet has decided to keep the fed
eral contingent ready, and to arm fully all the
federal forts.
Count Walewski in an official statement to
the French Legislature on the present condi-
tion of affairs, throws all the blame on Austria.
Dispatches from Turin say that Austrian
saIn h.
April, In three divisions.
Breadstuffs and provisions had advanced 10
England, and confined to have an upward ten
dency. .
All domestic markets have advanced under
the influence of the continental news
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-08
The italian Battle Field.

The April number of the Revue des deux
Mondes contains an article on the Austrian
italian armaments. In the first division, first
chapter of this article, the military strength of
Austria in Lombardy at the beginning of Feb
ruary is estimated to have been 100000 men.
These figures, however, are given with diff
dence, as resting on official statements which
are often purposely inexact. At the same time,
the writer considers the calculation to be by no
means over the mark, and thinks the number
has been greatly increased since the time
named.
In fine, he says, we believe that Austria
without stripping her other frontiers, and with
out imposing on herself efforts too eXtraordi-
nary for continuance, could marshal in Italy
100000 men able to bear comparison with
any army that exists. Upper Italy, which this
army would have to defend, forms sort of
arena almost entirely environed by the Alps
and the sea. 1t opens only towards the south,
towards the Peninsula, so as to unite itselfwith
the petty States, that by their diminutiveness
are placed under the complete dependence Of
those more powerful masters who have for ages
past held dominion over Lombardy and the slo-
ping sides of the mountains.
Unless the army enter by sea, one of the few
ports lying beyond the line of mountain ridges,
it will be necessary to cross these in order to
operate In the plain, and in case of war, which
ever belligerant power has been able to assume
the most favorable system of stratgetical routes
will, from this very act, have great superb
ority.
The writer then proceeds to examine the va
rious routes for entering Italy, and says at this
moment Austria possesses alone the advantage
of these rapid routes as far as the limits of her
frontiers. France and Piedmont would be
obliged to undergo the delays of crossing the
confines and journeying by land or sea.
The writer concludes by expressing the opin-
ion that Austria has the most advantageous 10
sition.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-08
AposrRoPHE TO A GONG.

They say. old Thunderer, that away In China,
Some thousand miles the other side Of earth,
Where tea is grown, beyond the ocean briny,
Near the big ancient wall, thou had thy BIRTH
If true or not, the one who gave thee breath,
Ourht to have lived until he starved to DEATH
Perhaps that Chinaman once kept an inn,
And was shylock and hardened sinner,
Who for the sole and naked thirst for 'tin,"
0onspired to cheat his guests Of half dinner.
And so the old, penurious, wicked sprite
Invented thee to kill the Appetite
Strange that the love of gold and power OF error,
Should propagate upon the human brain,
And profer birth to such child Of terror
A progeny that fills the world with pain
An instrument of woe that only serves
To furnish torture for the feeble nerves.
rfear there is hell, our Bibles teach it.,
And reason, conscience, say the Bibles true,
And lettered priests in every nation preach 1t, N
Except q modern, theorietic few.
Insurance agents, peddling out for hire,
Sham policies against eternal fire.
But in those dark, and foul, and burning regions,
Where direful noises echo loud and long,
There is no sound sent forth by hellish legions
One halt so horrid as thy noise, oh gong.
For wild and fearful though their howllngs be,
They are to thine perfect symphony.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-08
Meeting ofthe Democratic State Central
Committee.

Pursuant to notice, the members of the AntiLecomp-
ton Democratic State Central Committee, met at Sacra
mento on Thursday April 2lst OF the tweny-one men,
bers constituting the Committee nineteen were present.
On motion it was ordered that State Convention be
held at Sacramento, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18th. The
following resolution was unanimously adopted
ResOued That the Committee recommend to the County
Central Committees the establishment of test qna
caon votes at the primary elections other than
adherence to the principles of Popular Sovereignty abso-
Lutte onintervenon by Congress- and opposition to the
Administration in its extravagant expenditures of the
public moneys.
The apportonment of delegates fixed as follows
One delegate for each County for every two hundred
votes at the last annual election and for every
fraction of one hundred and each county to have
at least two delegates.
The several counties will be entitled to the following
number ofdelegates according to this apportonment
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-08
Ordinance Number 39.
A N ORDINANCE GIVING TO CERTAIN

N citizens the right to build Sidewalk"
The Trustees of the City of Nevada do Ordain follows:
The Property hoiers and citizens residing on
Sacramento Street shall have the right and they are
hereby required to construct Sidewalk or foot path
along the South side of Sacramento strcetto commence
at or near the house known Temperance Hail. and
ming thence along the said south side to the bridge where
said street crosses Gold Run to some intermediate
point said Sidewalk to made of plank and not to
ceed three feet in width and to be constructed in such
manner as not to interfere materially with the use OF said
street by wagons &c.
Provided that the construction of the same shall not
charge upon the City Treasury but shall be paid for
by the ctizenz having property situated on said street
each whom is hereby required to contribute to the
same sum proportoned to the number of feet his or
her inhabited lot, may front upon said street.
Passed January 26th, 1859.
J. H. HELM, Pres't. pro TEN.
J. A. LANCASTER. Clerk. pro tenn. 1S-3w
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-08

IT is reported that Capt. Pope is closing up
his artesian well operations on the Staked
Plains of New Mexico, and that he has never
been able to raise water to within 18O feet of
the surface. His appara tus is offered for sale
at public auction. This IS the result of expert
ments conducted for FIVE years by the govern
ment, at great expense, and with the determi-
nation to make out of possible that the pro-
posed southern Pacific Railroad, on the 32d
parallel is feasible. 1t is now evident that a
road cannot be built on this route, and if we
are to have the road at all it must be upon
one of the northern routes