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Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
A7 AUGATUck RA1LRoAD- WINTER 4

N AUGATUCk RAILROAD. = WINTER AR 1N RAsGEMENT. - On and after Monday, December Sd, 1860. Trains will run as follows
 CONC NoRTu-Leaue Bridgeport: 10.15 A. for Winsted, connecting with the S.00A. NJ. train from New York. and with the 9.45 A. Nj. train from New Haven and connecting at Waterbury witl. train to and from Hartford.
 l2.30 P. n. freight train for Waterbury.
 5.30 P. M. for ,Winsted, connecting with the 3.l5p, NJ. train from New York; and the 4 30 P. N train from New Haven, and at Water buy with train from Hartford.
 GOING Souru-Leage Wnsted:: GAO A. y. for Bridgeport, New York and Nsw Haven, con meeting at Waterbury with train to Hartford.
 12S5 P. M. for Bridgeport, New York, and New Haven, connecting at Waterbury with train for Hartford.
 Leave Waterbury: s15 A. N. for Bridgeport New York, and New Haven
 25 A. N. freight train for Br dgeport.
 3 10 P. II. for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven.
 The stage from Norfolk connects with the GAG A. N. train down from Winsted, and returns ol, the arrival of the 90 P. M train from Bridgeport
 The Woodbuly stage arrives to connect at Seymour witt, the SIS A. NJ. train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of the 1915 A. NJ. train from Bridgeport
 The stage for Harwinton leaves Litchfield station on the arrival of the 10.15 A. NJ. train up from Bridgeport.
 The stage from Watertown connects with the 8.l5 A. M. train down from Waterbury. and returns on the arrival of the 1915 A. NJ. train up from Bridgeport.
 Stage for Goshen leaves Wolcottyillc daily on arrival of the 1915 A M. train frcm Bridge, port
 A discount of five cents made to passengers purchasing tickets at the cflicc.
 CHARLES WATERBURY, Superintendent.
 Bridgeport, Nov. 30, 1860.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
TREAT ONCE AGAIN Of NEW MILFORD.

aH AVING saved from the late fire in our viii n E lage, over Eight Thousand Dollars worth of Goods as per inventory, would respectfully in- form his friends and customers that he has fitted up the front part of his residence where he will offer his goods consisting of Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Hardware &c,, at cost or less than cost in order to dispose of the entire stock. He will continue to sell until new Store is pre- pared for him to resume his usual business. All are invited to come and take goods of all kinds at extremely low prices. Thankful for the constant ana very liberal patronage he has always received he hopes to remunerate his customers by giving them goods at low prices
 A large quantity of Iron of various kinds, and one hundred casks of Nails taken from the ruins for sale low. Also, Hinges an' all kinds of Hardware, portion of which is as good as ever.
 Treat would not feel disappointed if those who are indebted to him lat this particular situation of his matters) should cash up little, especially Ii they have more funds than they can use to advantage
 New Milford, Nov. 2Tth, 1se0 If.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
E 3 AJSTRICT of Sharon, ss, Probate Court. De- K R cember 18th, 1860

EAJsTRlCT of Sharon. ss.. Probate Court, Dc. k P cember 18th, 1860
 Estate Of Ira Root, of Sharon in said District, an insolvent debtor
 Tue Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed, two months from the date hereof fer the creditors of said Estate repre- sented nsolvcnt in which to exhibit their claims thereto, and hath appointed Charles Sears and Harry Lockwood Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 It is ordered that they shall meet at the Pro- bate Office in said District, on the 14th days of January and February next, A. D. 1861, at g o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment
 itis further ordered that notice of said appoint, ment. and the time and place of the meetings of said Commissioners, be given by publishing this order and notice in two weekly papers, one month, viz. in the L1rcHF1sLD ENQUIRER, and Housatonic Republican both in Litchfield County and nearest the residence of said debtor.
 Certified by
 lm35 HENRY V. KING, Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
NEW STORE N GVV RILLFoRD. One of tsle Largest and best Fitted
 in EitcZffieId County.
c. Es. ES 9 Q T E3

C. Es. Es g @ a' Aa NN OULD respectfully inform the citizens of w New Milford and its vicinity that he has removed his stock of Goods from tlc old store in Main street to the new one recently built for him in Bank street nearly opposite the Bank, where he is receiving and preparing to exhibit one of the most attractive stocks ever offered in New Milford-aJ the lowest living prices. His assort- ment will consist of all kinds of Foreign and De- mesiic Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Boots and Shoes Hats, Caps, Books and Stationery, Carreting, Oil Cloths, Crockery, &c., &c., Sc.
 One loft has been fitted expressly for Carpet tug, Oil Cloths, Paper Hangings and Crockery, which is being filled with one of the best assort- ments in that line that can be found this side of the city, and at city prices. He has also made an arrangement to receive direct from some of the best mills in the County. Wheat Flour, that will be offered at wholesale retail as low as be bought in New York or anywhere else. He will continue to barter for Produce and to give credit as usual.
 c. H. B., in returning thanks to his friends for past fayors, respectfully solicits continuance of their patronage.
 New Milford Sept. l, 1860. i9
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
i:OLLOWAY'S OsNTM ENT.

l HEAD LEiiS, BAD BREASTS, SORES AND UI ] a1 cERs-All descriptions Of sores are rsmedis able by the proper and digeut use of this inesti-
 mabie preparation. To attempt to cure ad leg. | by clustering the edges of the wound is q folly; for should the skin unite, boggy diseased coinii tion remains underneath to break out with ten- ! fold fury in a few days The only rational and successful treatment as indicated by nature is to reduce the inflammation in about the wound and to soothe the neigh5oring parts by rubbing in plenty of the Ointment as salt is forced into meat l DIprHERIA, ULCERATED SORE TnRoAF, AND SCARLET AND OTHER FEvERs. Any of the above diseases may be cured by well rubbing the oint- ment thre, times day into the chest, throat and 1 neck of the patient it will soon penetrate, and give immediate relief. Medicine taken by the mouth must operate upon the whole. system ere it's influence can be felt in any local part, whereas | the Ointment will do its work at once Whe- ever tries the unguent in the above manner TOT the diseases named, or any similar disorders affecting the chest and throat, will ind thera- selves relieved as by charm.
 1 PILES FIsruLAs, STRUCTURES Tho above class l of complaints will be removed by nightly foment | ing the parts with warm water and then by most effectually rubbing in the Ointment. Persons l sufferin: froui these dircfnl complaints should lose not q moment in arresting their progress It should be understood that it is not sufficient merely to smear the Ointment on the affected 1 parss, bus it must be we'll rnbhed in for some considerable time two or three times day. that it may be taken into the system, whence. it will remove any hidden sore or wound as effeetoaiiy as though palpable to the eJe There again bread and water ponltices. after the rubbing in of the Ointment, will do great seryice. This is the only sure treatment for females, cases Of eancerin in the stomach, or where there may be genegsl besFs ing down.
 1 INp1scRErIoNs OF YouTH SORTS AND ULCERS.
 -Blotches, as also swellings, can, with ecxtainty be radically cured if the Ointment be used fSely, and the Pills be taken night and morning as re- commended in the printed instructions. When treated in any other way they only dry up in one place to break out in another whereas this Oint- inent will remove the humor from the system
 and leave the patient vigorous and healthy be- ing It will require time with the usc of the Pills to ensure lasting cure
 DRoPs1oAL SwELLlNGs, PARALYSIS, AND STIFF
 NTs-Although the above complaints differ
 widely in their origin and nature yet they all re-
 quire local treatment. Many of the worst cases,
 of such diseases, will yield in comparatively short space of time when this Ointment is dili- gently rubbed into the parts affected, even after every other means have failed. In all serious maladies the Pills should be saken according to the printed directions accompanying each box.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27

DyspEpsIA- If the digestive or gans are disorganized the whole machinery of the body ceases to act harmoniously. A Con- sumptive is always a Dyspeptic. person can not have torpid liver or the piles, nor sick headache. who is not a Dyspeptic. Dr. J. R. Stafford's Iron & Sulphur Powders cures all form of Dyspepsia and Indigestion. They are a soluble preparation which unite with the digested food, anc enters with it into the formation of new Blood. The Iron strengthens the Blood and the combined Sulphur converts it's waste into gases j; this action upon the Blood increases the vital or life giving forces of the body and regulates all it's secretions. See advertisement of Dr: J. K.
 Stafford's Remedies, and send for Pamphlet.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
zn oxYanNArrD PEPPERS.

HE oxYGENATED BITTERs.
 years medical science had been taxed and ill of the physician exhausted in the hope towering some remedy available to cure nost distressing of all diseases--Dyspepsia, l.as its long train of evils under their va names.
 medicine existed which would speedily, lnently, efectually, and radically cure and these diseases from the system until Dr. made known his discovery of
 THE OXYGENATED BITTERS.
 h is it's remarkable power and peculiarity, eases which for years have baffied the most t medicine and the highest professional yield to this remedy as readily as if the fe were but of a days standing. For all es of the Stomach and Digestive Organs, and snera1 Dsb1ayit is equally slutary and cer, BRADFORD E. KNAPP, Esq, oonsocket, k. l., makes the following nent of the virtues of the Oxygenated Bit in his own case. MT. Knapp isa highly tied gentleman, and one whose statement relied upon.
 ,WooSsocKEr, March 6, 18G0 I s. S. W. Fowlc & Co.
 tlemen:-I cheerfully comply with the re- of your agent for an expression of my opin- your celebrated Oxygenated Bitters. which induced to try some two years since by the recommendations for them from the highest sources, and though not disposed to enance the assertions made of patent mcdi- generally, can honestly say that in my ase its effects have been highly beneficial, has proved all that it purports as reme- i that distressing disease, Dyspepsia. ] Very respectfully yours,
 BRADFORD F. KNAPP. pared by SETH w. FoWLE & CO.,, Bos- nd for sale by A. c. Smith, Litchfield F. fierce, Plymouth Hollow; Thomas Scott, 'Puth c. McNeil, Wolcottville; w. S. ey, Morris; Vim. c. Wooster, New Pres Starr, Clark & Co.,, Watertown William It, Wateryille H. J. Church, Washington j; Foster & Co.,, West Cornwall and by deal erywhere. 34
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
B B lsTRIC'r of Iitchfcld, ss., Probate Court

B lSfR1CT of Litcfcld, ss., Probate Court L-S Dec. 17th, 1860.
 Estate of Stephen Beckwith of Morris in said District, an assigning debtor.
 The Court of Probate for he District of Litch- ficd hath limite;i and allowed two months from the date hereof, for the Creditors of said Estate represented insolvcnt, in which to exhibit their cloims thereto and has appointed Mcssrs D. C. Rulkley and F. D McNicl Commissioners to re celve and examine said Claims
 Certified by CHARLES ADAMS Judge The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the office of E. W. Seymour in Iitchfeld on the 2l st day of January and the 10th day of February, lS6l, at ono o'clock in the afternoon on each Of said days, for the purpose of attending on the business of sai,l appointment
 F. F. D. 3: meNEHhf' McHEI1. Commissioners All persons indebted to said Beckw:th are re, quested to make immediate payment to-
 4w35 F. w. SEYMOUR, Trustee
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
PROBATE NOTICES.

A Court of Probate holden at Litchfeid "A within and for the District of Litchfeld on the 10th day of December, A. D. 1860
 PREsENT-Charles Adams, Esq, Judge.
 On motion of Homer Stoddard, Administrator on the estate of Orson Moss late of Morris within said district, deceased; This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to tn. Administrator and Gi- rects that public notice be given of ths order by advertising in newspaper published in Litch- field and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Morris nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record.
 3w36 CHARLES ADAMS, Judge,
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27

HoLLowAY's PILLS AND OINTMExT.-Asthma., Though this disease has bafaed the skill, and been pronounced by eminent medical men as lrre ceiyed by Dr.. Holloway, are direct re!utation to such ili-foundsd and h.llacious conclusions. Conehs. colds. and asthma in all it's ramifcations of bronchial affections, diseases of the chest. throat, &c., have been cured in their worst sta oes bv these expectorant and laxative remedies. Sold bv all Druggists, at 25c., 62c., and $I per box ar not
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27

STA E OF CONNECTICUT, Litchtield Coun- S ty. s.
 District of Plymouth, ss., Probate Court, Dec. 18th, 1sG0.
 Estate of Henry Terry, officially declared! inso- vent in said District.
 Pursuant to ali order from the Court of Probate for said Dist'ict, will be sold at public Auction To the highest bidder, on the tenth day of Jan nary, 1861 at one o'clock, en the afternoon. jun- less previously disposed of at private salc) the Real Estate of InsYlvent situated in Goshen if. this State ;o it:-Onc fourth part (undiv1cd, ) of enc and onc-f,nrth acres of Land situated near the in"utl, of the North Pond in said town, with the right of way to the samc and the right to and control the water of said Pond as convey cd by deed to tine h;,il Henry Terry and others by Abijah Mum in Msich. 4. D. ls3o. recorded in the Land records in said Gnsll:n. Sale to take place or or nea: the premises. Tclms to be made known at the time of sale
 JAMES H. BEACH, ] r..
 3w35 E. N KELLOGG, 'i'S'ees'
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
$15O Per month made by Tran
 ping.
7se celebrated 7rapper Aas arriredi

7ae celebrated TFapper has arrired
 yHNHE great demand for Mink fur, renders it II an object of vast importance to those wishing to engage in trapping for this willy ani- nal. to understand some method to entirely di- vest them of all their previous habits of cunning, The subscriber is in possession of certain infal- liable scenting compound which renders this animal an easy. prey to the trappar much so that ne & IS sure Of every Mink or Fox that comes within one- fourth of a mile of his tran to those wishing to engage in trapping, the subscriber Will give information of what this article is, by sending one dollar to his address it is an article that can be brought at any drug store, and one shiiilngs worth is sufficient to scent three hun. dred traps. Address. ~ ''' "'A
 MARK w. VANTERRY,
 ss'sW" So. Dover, N. ',
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
Special {!

MEW BOOKS by the following Authors fur " nished in quantities of S5 worth and up- ward ut the following discount: Mrs. Caroline Lee Hcntz, Mrs. Southworth and Mrs. Ann L. Stevcn's works s l-3 of, T, s. Arthnrs a5 off, Standard 12 mo- Pocts Boston and Philadelphia editions 42 off at the Litchiicld Book Store by
 RIYERIUS MARSH.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
OPINIONS O. TIE PRESS

OPINIONS O. TIE PRESS.
 The new novel of Harrington, a;Story of True Love- published by 1haycr $: EldridIsc of this city. is having g,eat demand. It is a proe!ilc tion which needs but inc perus;ll of d chapter to ensure the attention of the reader to the Jose. Though a novel it deals in realities. It's ch ,rac. tcrs are drawn with master hand and its plots and incidents well managed The book comes in good time. aid viii doubtless soon be found on every well supplied literary table.-BosToN Ar LAS.
 Ihaycr & Edridge, 114 and ll6 Washington A Story of True Love. By the author of What Cheer, The Ghost, A Tale of Lynn, &c." It makes a handsomely printed volume of 559 ra ges, and from beginning to and lis marked by rare descriptive power and is all alive with thrill ling interest Since the qualifications of " Uncle Toms Cabin, no novel relating Ito slavery has been published cqualling '' Harrington, ' in exci- ting incidents and fascinating delincations. Its scenes are drawn from the startling events of our own times, without excess of coloring and it's personal references will be sure to excite cu- riosity and extend its sale. All the friends of freedom should not only read it, but ent.avor to obtain for it the widest circulation. It is the '' sensation book of the season. BosToN LIBER- ATOR.
 Mir. w. D. OConnor's new novel, "IIarring- ton,' is the best Anti Slavery argument in the form of fiction, yet issued from the American Press. . It is worth a dozen of Uncle Tom.-BosroS SATURDAY EvENlSG GAZETTE
 The work is compriscl in q handsome volume of 55S pages, printed on nice paper and elegantly and substantially bound in muslin. Price s1 ,25
 AGENTS WANTED, To sell this work, to whom liberal terms will be given. Its sale will be immense, and those who have no lucrative employment or are already cn gagged in the sale of books, should not fail to take hold of it, as money can be made very fast in its sale.
 Sample copies sent by mail, post paid on re- coipt of the price. Address,
 THAYER & ELDRIDGE, Publishers,
 5w32 1l6 Washington Street, Boston,
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
TO COWsUMPTIVES And those afliceed with
DYSPEPSIA, NERVOUS DEBILITY. HEART DISEASE,
 FEVER & AGUE,


 FEVER SS AGUE,
 CONSTIPATION. y The undersigned now seventy-fve years old, has for years devoted his time to curing his Par ishioners and the poor in New 1ork ot these untimely grave he has seldom failed to cure all who have applied to him for relief, and believing it to be Christians duty to relieve those abroad, as well as at home, he will send to those who require it, a Copy of Prescriptions used, (Free of Chargc), with directions for preparing and using the same. Also rules on Diet, Bathing, Ventilation, and Exercise for the Sick, they will find these remedies. sure cure for Consumption, and all diseases of the THROAT AND LUNGS, FEvEH AND AGUE, CONSTIPATION, HEART DISEASE, DYs PEPsIA, NERVOUS DEBILITY, and FEMALE CoM PLANTS, and he hopes every one afflicted will send for acopy, as it will cost nothing, and those suf fering should apply before it is to late. These Prescriptions are used by the most eminent phy- sicians in London. Paris, and New York Those wishing them will please address
 REV DR. AMBERLAlN, 2 S1-1yr-l2m. Williamsburgh, New York
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
Conn. State Agricultural soc,y.

N oTlCE,-T The Annual Meeting of this Society " for the choice of Officers for the ensuing year and for the transaction of other important business, will be held at the HALL OF THE YALE SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL, on Elm street, at the head of College, in New Haven, on Wednesday January 9th 1861. at 10 o'clock, A. M. A full attendance of those inter cited in the Society is requested.
 The Executive Committee will meet at the New Haven Hotel. on Tuesiry, January 6th, at Socloek: P. N. HENRY A. DYER, Cor. Sec.
 SW44 .saa.a.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
Invalids. Important Caution /! Dr. Churchjll's New Remedv

Dr. Churchjll's New Remedy. wonderful success ot " WINCHESTERS JUNE PREPARATION OF THE HYPO- $PHTTES" new Chemical Remedy dis ed by Dr. Churchill, of Paris-in the Cure of SUMPTION, Scrotula, Asthma, Bronchitis, Dys- Nercous aud Gcnsral DeJilty Liper Complaint, ( Weaknesses, Impure Rtocd, Loss ef Flesh, .Ap- ete.-has stimulated the MOST WICKED ups upon the suffering public, by unscrupu- persons, who arc flooding the country with ars and advertising their absurd and dele IS compounds and falsely claiming them to |. Churchills Remedies. In view of these earnestly
 Caution the Public!
 hst all Preparations of the Hypophites not g my FAC-SIMILE signature, both on the out wrapper and the label of directions. No Et person will deceive you-suffer, no dishon- he to do so, inquire for and USE ONLY NCHEsTER's GENUINE PREPARATION" h is the only reliable form of the "HYpO- EPHITES," and is put up in and 16 ounce es, at $l and $2 each. Three large, or six
 bottles, for $500. Do not confound this dy with the PHOSPHATES or CHEMICAL, b." and particularly avoid Cod Liver Oil. has no curative properties whatever, and ivertised nostrums, FREE recipes, and other ding devices, that rob the sufferer of his ls, vast precious ti me, and hasten a fatal re.
 fErBEWARE OF THEM ALL! write at for
 Churohilrs Treatise on Consumption, slated from the original French CA pages, ) Rh. together with circular embodying the authentic information sn regard to the hew edy, and with reports from eminent Physi,
 of the extraordinary results of the Treat [, will be mailed, free of expense, to all h. Rs, Clergymen, and Physicians.
 TESTIMONY OF DR. TOWNSEND. have no doubt, whatever of the superior Icy of the Hypophosphites in the Treatment tuberculosis. OVER ALL OTHER MEDIDI. ES AND METHODS HITHERTO DISCOVER
 know of no medicine or treatment which have ever seen effected in this fatal dy anything more than mitigation. Yet, Inilar cases, uIder the use of Churchill's Hy. osphi:es, as prepared by yourself l HAVE MANY RESTORED TO THEIR USUAL 4LTH AND yIGOR.
 would say to all who have any tendency presumption. take this Remedy, and THE NER THE BETTER. ". " Id,cnsend, N. hatham, Pa
 by the most respectable Druggists, and lesale and Retail at the sole GeneraI Depot For sale by G. S. Beckwith. Druggist. 6eld, and Hart Bros < Co.,, West Goshen.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
CONSUMPTION CUREDl!l rriyal cf Indian Betel!

IN NEW YORK. Coen Psruana for Me frst fin,e Ter Sale
 in N0rth Americe vsEyHE INDIAN BETEL or PERI, WAN COCA. a has long been known, and k daily ussa hy the inhabitants of Peru, Brazil and Ecnador, us the supreme and universal remedy against Dis. eases of the Lungs, especially
 CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, CATARRHS,
 AND COLDS.
 The uni versal and miraculous effect of tliia plant is not only cxtoled by Alexander ven Humboldt in his book on Peru, but also rec. ln- mcnded in the highest terms by our late lament ed Capt. Herndon, U s. N. and Lieut.. Glbbon, U S. N, in their printed Official Report on the Exploration of the Amazon River, undertaken by order of the U 5. Government
 Dr. JULIO SAMSON Late of Lima. Peru, has made an arrangement to receive regularly a supply of the fresn Essehce of that plant, which is now for saie a. ms INSTITUTE FOR LUNG DISEASES, olZ BROADWAY, Onnosite the St. Nicholas Hotel. New York. Write description of your case as distinctly as ,oss;hIe and he will communicate to you the 1nanner most appropriate to use the great Rene. dy in your individual case.
 Persons suffering from Debility and
 Weaknesses,
 will revive under it's effect in few weeks. Price $2 per bottle. bottles for &lo. Office for personal consultations 512 Broadway. Letters must be addressed to box s,576, P: Q. NY ls-1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
To TonaccO Growers.

2 HAVE an order for small quantity of old n and new Fillers and low grade Wrappers the prices offered arelow, but in view of the present state of mercantile matters am of the opinion that the offer is better than will be made later in the season. Those desiring to realize the cash will do we'll to apply soon. the order is small one and will undoubtedly soon be filled
 3w35 D N. SEY MOUR
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-27
Norfolk Savings Bank

H $ now open for the reception of deposits. De A posits draw interest from the first day of every month. ROBBINS BAYFIELD, President
 k. J. MUNSON. Vice. President. A. G. PETIIBONE, Treasurer l2tf