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Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
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HE AMALGAMATfoN OF LAHGuAeEs. There ia il growing tendency in this age to appropriate the most expressive words of other languages, and af. ter while to incorporate them into our own !: thus the word Cephalic, which is from the Greek signifying for the head" is now becoming pop ularizetf in connection with MT. Spalding' great Headache remedy, but it will soon be used in more general way, and the word Cephalic will become as common as Electrotype and many oth- CTS whose distinction as foreign words has been worn away by common usage until they seem :. native and to the manor born.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
CONSUMPTION cURED!!! Arrival of Indian .Betel!


 Arrival of Indian Betel!
 IN NEW YORK. Coca Peruana for tAe first tsase For Sale
 in North America YEyHE INDIAN BETEL or PERUVIAN COCA. 2 has long been known, and is daily used by the Inhabitants of Peru, Brazil and Ecuador, as the supreme and universal remedy against DIS cases of the Lungs especially 'f CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITIS, -.. ASTHMA, CATARRHs,
 AND COLDS. Tho uni yersal and miraculous effect or thls plant is not only extolled by Alexander von Humboldt in his book on Peru, but also recom- mended in the highest terms by our late lament ed Cant Herndon, U. s. N and Lieut.. Gibbon, IT s N.. in their printed Official Report on the ExnIoration of the Amazon River, undertaken by order of the U. S. Government.
 pr. JULIO SAMSON, Late of Lima, Peru, has made an arrangement to receive regularly supply of the Fresh Essence of that plant, which is now for sale at his INSTITUTE FOR LUNG DISEASES, 5l2 BROADWAY, Opposite the St. Nicholas Hotel. New York. Write description of your case as distinctly af possible, and he will communicate to you tho manner 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 ga per bottle. bottles for S1o Office for personal consultations 512 Broadway N V s' 53.7y
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
Union vs. Disullion.

gHsHOUGH in the madness of the hour the u Union of the States be dissolved, and this glorious Republic the inheritance of our fathers become perfect chaos, yet there is now and ever has been union of sentiment throughout the length and breadth of the land regarding the merits of J. L. JUDD'S PICTURES which places them far in advance of those taken at any other place.
 am now paying particular attention to the Daguerreotype or Silver Plate picture, which af- ter standing the test for more than twenty years are Deginning to be appreciated. Ny Gsllery is the only place in the County where this style of picture is taken.
 Ambrotypes all prices.
 Photographs plain or colored.
 Jnst received a splendid assortment of cases some perfect gems. Just the things for the holidays.
 Thirteen years in the business.
 Call at the old stand No 2South Street. J. l.. JUDD.
 Ltchfeld, Dec. 18th, 1SS0 34-3w
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
THIlE PonrRY or PHYsrc.

TaE POETRY or PHYsIc.
 Let the sick to HInRfcK gos
 Who'd be ill, I'd like to know
 Such cures his Pills do make, :. Smiles, lovely smiles, shall deck the brow,
 Where gloominess is rampant now,
 And hope anew shall wake. HERRICK's MATCHLESS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS have inundated the world with their popularity. Over i've millions of boxes are used annually, giving employment to eighty-fve men and women to put them up Their cures are numbered by thousands their praises on the tongues of alh Citizens of Ltchfeld, and else where, have you ever used them? Put up in English, Spanish, German and French directions Large family boxes, 9 cents; five boxes for si. Sold everywhere. See adv. in another column.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
NEW STORE
 ME" MHsFoRD.
 One of the Largest and best Fitted in Litchficld County.
q. H. E1 Q o r 1T


 wv OULD respectfully inform the citizens of wv. New Milford and its vicinity that he has removed his stock of Gootls from the 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-at the lowest living prices. His assort- ment will consist of all kinds of Foreign and Do- mesiic Dry Goods, Groceries Hardware, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, Books and Stationery, Carpeting, oil'gloths, Crockery, &c., &c.,, Sc.
 One loft has been fitted expressly for Carpet ing, 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 ot the best mills ip the County. Wheat Flour, that will be offered at wholesale or retail as low as can 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 fo, past favoIs, respectfully solicits continuance o their patronage.
 New Milford, Scpt l, 196O 19tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13

TWENTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS sAvED.-Mr. Spalding has sold two millions of bottles of his celebrated Prepared Glue and it is estimated that each bottle saves at least ten dollars worth of bro ken furniture, thus making an aggregate of twenty millions of dollars reclaimed from total loss by this valuable invention. Having made his Glue household word, he now proposes to do the world still greater service by curing all the aching heads with his Cephalic Pills, and if they arc as good as his Glue, Headaches will soon vans ish away like snow in July.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
A Real Blessing.

Physician, Well, Mrs. Jones, how is that head- ache? Mrs Jones, ,--Gone Doctor, all gone the pill you sent cured me in just twenty minutes, and wish you would send more so that can havo them handy.
 Physician, You can get them at any Druggists. Call for Cephalic Pills, find they never fai and recommend them in all cases of Headache.
 Mrs. Jones.--1 shall send for a box directly, and shall tell all my suffering friends, for they are REAL BLESSING.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13

BR1paET.-M -Missus wants you to send her a box of Cephalic Glue, no, q bottle of Prepared Pills but r m thinking that's not just it naither but see she nigh dead and gone with the Sick Head- ache, and wants some more of that same as relaiv- ed her before.
 Dr,ggia-You must mean Spalding's Cephalic Pills. F Bridgt,.-OchtT sure now and you've sed it. here the qua1ther and giv me the Pills and don't be all day about it aither.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
MNaaon1c rottcea.

nEa0onic 1Tot1ces. VuyHERE will be . special Assembly, Of BUEL u COUNCIL NO. 2o.R 5 Ms, atthe Mason. ic Hall, on Thursday, Dec. 18th. 1860. st s l-2 o'clock Fl. M A full and punctuAl attendance is requested. FREDERICK BuEL. M. s. G. M. TuyHERE will be a special Convocation oi
 DARIUS CHAPTER No. 16, at the Mason. ic Hall, on Thursday, Dec. 20th, at o'clock, P. II. The attendance of every member is particu- Iarly desired. FREDERICK BUEL, H. P.
 Litch6eld, Dec. 10th, 1860. 1w34
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
LIVERY FAMILY SHOULD HAVE IT..

"VERY FAMILY SHOULD HAVE IT.. One of the most useful novelties is the NEW PATENT MATTRESS FOLDING IRON BED STEAD, which surpasses ih its perfect compact ness and portability anything of the kind which has recently been brought before the public no tice. The Betstead is arranged that part of the bottom turns up, ENCLOSING THE MATTRESS, which folds up in two halves. When wanted, the bottom part need but be turned down, and the Bed is ready for use. When folded up, the Bed stead with the Bed may be placed snugly away in a corner or closet.
 Manufactured exclusively and sold by the New York Wire Railing Company.
 HUTCHINSON & WICKERSHAM,
 No. 594 BROADWAY,
 next door above Metropolitan Hotel,
 lm32 NEW YORK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
To Invalids. Important Caution
 pr. ChurchiIfs New Remedy.

|
 The wonderful success of ' WINCHESTERS IGENUINE PREPARATION OF THE HYPo- tPHOSPHTTES'-thc new Chemical Remedy dis covered by Dr. Churchill, of Paris-in the Cure of ppas, Nervous aud General DeJisty, Liser Complata, Female Weaknesses, Impure Blood Loss ef Fzssh, Ap- petae, ae.--has stimulated the MOST WICKED FRAUDS upon the suffering public, by unscrupu- lous persons, who are flooding the country with circulars and advertising their absurd and dele: terious compounds and falsely claiming them to be Dr. Churchills Remedies. In view of these facts, earnestly
 Caution the Public!
 Against all Preparations of the Hypophites not having my FAC SMILE signature, both on the out side wrapper and the label of directions. No honest person will deceive you-suffer no dishon- est one to do so, inquire for and USE ONLY
 "wINCHESrER's GENUINE PREPARATION, :" Which is the only reliable form of the "HYPO- PROSTITUTES, and is put up in and 16 ounce bottles, at sI and s2 each. Ihree large, or six small bottles. for $500. Do not confound this remedy with the PHoSpHATEs or CHEMICAL FOOD" and particularly avoid Cod Liver Oil, which has no curative properties whatever, and all advertised nastrums, FREE recipes, and other Bwindl ng dsyces, that rob tue sufferer of his mcsns, vast precious mc and hasten a fatal re- suit. G9BEWARE OF THEM ALL! write at upcc for .F-'+ 7~ -.-. Dr. churchill's Treatise cn Consumption. Translated iron, the original French tI44 pages, which, together with circular cmbodying the only authentic information sn regard to the Lcw Remedy, and with reports from eminent Physi clans of the extraordinary results of the Treat mcnt, will be mailed, free of expense, to all In- valids, Clcrgymcn and Fl ysicians. ., TESTIMONY OF DR. TOWNSEND.
 II have no doubt, whatever of the superior efficacy of the Hypophosphites in the Trea, mcnt of Tuberculosis. OVER ALL OTHER MEDIDI. 1 CINES AND METHODS HlrHERpO DISCOVER ED. know of no medicine or treatment with which have ever seen effected in this fatal malady anything more than mitigation. Yet, in similar cases u:.dcr the of ChurchilIs Fly pophosphi:es, as preptr..d by yourself HAVE SEEN MANY RESTORED TO THEIR USUAL HEALTH AND VIGOK
 1 would say to all who have any tendency to Consumption. take this Remedy, and THE THE BETTER. y. ". Iownsend, .U D. Chalham. Pa
 Sold by the most respectable Druggists, and Wholesale and Retail at the sole GeneraT Depot in the United States, by
 J. WINCHESTER 43 John street Y.
 Esy" For sale by C s.. Beckwith, Druggist, 1 Itchield, and Hart Bro, & Co., West Goshen.
 , l2m30
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
Dyspepsia! Dyspepsia! Dyspepsia RAaf ish? Hu,e cured?


 RhGf sa? Ho,e cured?
 Dyspepsia is our National Diseasc--wcak stomach, feeble digestion, distress after eating, costive habit lious condition. How many sui der with it, and itsattendant symptoms of low 'spirits, bad taste, castcd tongue obstupifed head and attacks of laea.lnche! Yet how few know how to suse it Generally, because the bcwcls gre eonstipatxd rsssrt is lnti to cahartks or laxatiyes. But sacb condition was never cured by eathartics, Who~s only office is to weaken the digestion, and impair the integrity of the entire assiinilative systsln But Humphreys Homeopathic pyapcpsia Pills -a simple medcated sugar pill-haye cured hundreds of the worst aud most obstinate cases. This is done simply by improving the tone, and restoring the integrity of the digestive organs from which result good appetite, regular habits, clear heads, and baoyant spirits. Such a med icine is gem. and onfy requires to be known to be appreciated
 Price, % cents psr box, with dircctions Six boxes. $1. n, ...- Sent by mail or express free of charge, on re- eeipt of the price. Address,
 Do. F. HUMPHREYS & Co.,,
 No. 562 Broadway, New York, Bold by O. B. Maltbie, Falls Village J. Catlin, morthtield; A. St. John, Kent; G. F. Afford co., Hotchkissville.
 Soc advertisement In another column.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13

nIsTRICT of New Milford, ss., Probate D Court, Nov. 18th, 1860
 Estate of Nathan C. Clark, late of the town of New Milford in said nistrict deccased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Milford hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the Creditors of said Estate, to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested. within said time; win be de barred . recovery, All pcrsops indebted to said Estate are requc.ted to make immediate payment to ANDREW C. CLARK, Administrator.
 3w33 2.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
,ardlv Realized.

Hi 'ad n 'orrible eadache this hafternoon, hand stepped into the hapothecaries hand says hi to inc man, Gan you hease me of an cad ache r Does it hache ard," saysi'e. '' Hex ceedingly,', says oi, hand upon that e gave me a Cephalic Till, hand 'pon me 'onor it cured me so quick that 'ardly realized 'ad 'ad an cad ache
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
HIRE & LIFE INSURANCE.

GENERAL AGENCY, Office at New Milford.
 GEORGE LOCKWOOD, AGENT.
 Capital represented-S120 000, coo. FIRE COMPANIES, Wis: Etna Co.,. Hartford, Capital and
 Surplus, ...................... $2 lS0, 900 Phenix Co.,, Hartford, Capital and
 Surplus, .........G GOO, 900 Connecticut Co.,, Hartford, Capital aud
 Surplus 25O, ,00o Merchants Co Hartford, Capital and
 Surplus, .............. 25o, 900 City Fire Co.,, New Haven, Capital and
 Surplus. 500, GOO Home O.. New Haven, Capital and
 Surplus, ........................ $1 ,5OO, 900 Hartford Mutual Co.,. Cash and pledg-
 ed Capital, 700, GOO Litch6eld Mutual Co.,, Cash and pledg-
 ed Capital: !6o,Ooo LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, Viz: Conn. Mutual life Insurance Co.,,
 acquired Capital, .............. $3, 800 900 Chatter Oak Life Insurance Co.'s
 Capital and Surplus, .............. 100000 The subscriber is also authorized to effect insur- ances in various companies not specified in the foregoing list. =. All applications made to me will meet prompt attention. and losses will be equtably adjusted and promptly paid. GEORGE LOCKWOOD. 34 If.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
Healfh cad sfs PlcassEs'es,
 OR DISEASE WITH ITS AGONIES CHOOSE BETWEEN THEM.
Honoway7s Pl11a.

NERVOUS DISORDERS.-Wh is more fear- IN ful than breaking down of the neryons system To be excitable or nervous ill a small de- gree is most distressing, for where can remedy be found 2 There IS one :-drink but little beer, wine. or spirits or far better. none; take no cof fee,-weak tea being preferable; get all the fresh air you can; take three four Pills every night eat plenty of Solids. avoiding the use of siops and if these golden rules are followed you will be happy in mind and strong in body, and forget you have any Ierves
 MOTHERS AND DAuaHTEns. there is one thing more than another for which these Pills are sofa nous it is their purifying properties, especially their power of cleansing the blood from all lmpu- rites, and removing dangerous and suspended se- cretions. Universally adopted as the one grand remedy for female complaints, they never fail, never weaken the system, and always bring about what is required.
 SICK HEADACHES AND WASf or APPETITE These fee fings which SO saddcn us most frequent ly arise from aEnoyances or trouble, from obstruc ted precipitation, or from eating and drinking what is unfit for us, thus disordering the liver and sto mach. These organs must be regulated if you wish to be we'll. The Pills if taken according to the printed instructions, will quickly restore a healthy action to both liver and stomach whence follow a natural consequence, good appetite and clear head. In the East and West Indies scarcely any other medicine is used for these disorders.
 DIsoRDERs OF TUE KIDNEYs.-1n all diseases affecting these organs, whether they secrete too much or too little water or whether they be at ticted with stone gravel, or with aches and pains settled in the loins over the regions of the kidneys. these Pills should be taken according toa the printed directions, and the Ointment should be we'll rubbed into the small of the back at bed time. This treatment will give almost mimcdi, ate relief when other means have failed. FoR SToMAcHs OUT OF oEDER.--No lnedicin will so effectualy improve the tone of the stomach as these Pills they remove all acility occasion c,l either by ntemperance or improper dict They reach the liver and reduce it to healthy action they a,c wonderfully effcacous in cases of spasm in fact they fail in curing all disorders Of the liver and Stomach.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
nIsTRIcr of wa.ertown, s., Probate Court

ISIklCT of Watertown, s., Probate Court, A1 Nov. 9th, lS60. .s Estate of Edward o Ensign late of Wate,town in said District deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Water town hath limited and allowed siy months from the date hereof, for the Creditors of said Estate, to exhibit their claims for settlement, Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred re covery, All persons indebted to said Eztatc are requested 10 make immediate payment to
 NEWTON NE, TON, ENSIGN, Administrators
 Sw5Ss Or to N. Smith,
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
PROBATE NOTICES.

fA within khd for the District Of Litchfeld on sne 10th day cf December. X. D. 1860.
 rsEaHTC Charles Adams, Esq. Judge. . Estate of Stephen Beckwitll of Morris In said District an assigning debter.
 Odereds that Commissioners to receive, exam me. and adjust the claims Of the creditofs of said ss.a.e 6e appoiated at the Probate Office m said | aiIcnile!d on the 17tll day o December, lSG0 at o'clock in the afternoon; and that all persons interested insaid Estate nay be notified thereof, sne Trustee will cause this order to be published m newspaper printed in Litchfeld and post a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town or Morris. A true copy of Record.
 S4-lw CHARLES ADAMS, Judge. .
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13

fowxx's Przzs. .-Fsinazs sromplsiuts. .--ko
 nedlclnes of the day peesess the property
 reining those inordinste fows incidental
 8entler sex, and which are the sad results Fous debility or -enfeebled constitution. ''1nds of females in America owe their exist |nd the actual enjoyment of health to the |these celebrated remedies. Their nature Lmple that they may be taken by the most te female with perfect freedom and safety. py ail Druggists, at 25c., 62c., and q per
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13

a4-. GREAT BARGAINS.
 Best French Kid Gloves, at 50 cents. Lace and Nottinghams and Musling Curtains at HALF THE COST OF IMPORTATION. English and American Blankets and Flannels,
 VERY CHEAP
 You will save from 30 to 50 per cent, by call ing on Albert Wise l65 Sixth Avenue, (irst door below 18th Street New York.)
 A very extensive Stock of Shawls and Cloaks constantly on hand lm-33
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
Norfolk Savings Bank

$ now open for the reception of deposits. De U posts draw interest from the first day of every mopth.' ROBBINS BArTELI. President.
 ..4. NJ. MUNSON, Vice President: A. G. .PETTIBoNE, Treasurer. I2tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
Dress Making, Tailoring, 's9s3 r nd RsNin Go vUi.,v
Qnd Plain Sc wing,

vUyHE MISSES TENN would respectfully in-
 u form the Inhabitants of Litchfeld aad vi. cinity that they are prepared to do all kinds of Dress Making, Tailoring and Plain Sewing at their rooms over MT. Beach's Shoe Store.
 .Mtchaeld, Dec s.h, 1860. .4s8se
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13


 OPINIONS O.. THE PRESS
 The novel of Harrington ga Story of True Love- published by Taycr X Edridgc of this city. is having a g eat demand It'is prot!uc ton which needs but tle prnsal of u cllaptcr to ensure the attention of the reader. to the close. Though novel it deals in realities. It's chdrac- ters drawn with |. master hand s=srnd its plots and incidents well managed. The book comes in good time. and will doubtless soon be found on every we'll supplied literary tabIc.-BosroS Ar LAS. .'.. s> E. - Ihayer Edridge, 114 and Il6 Washington Street, Rostcn, have just published Harrington; A Story of True Love. By the author of What Cheer, The Ghost. A Tale of Lynn, &c.'' It makes handsomely printed volume of 55S pa ges, and from beginning to and is marked by descriptive power, and is all alive with thrill. ling interest. Since the publication of Uncle Toms Cabin no novel relating to slavery has been published cquslling :: Harrington" in exci- ting incidents and fascinating dalineations Its scenrs drawn from the startling events of our own times without excess of cooring and, it's personal references will be to excite cu- riusity and extend its sale.' All the friends of freedom should not only reaslit, but ent,eavor to obtain for it the widest circulation. It is the .' sensation book of the season. = BOSTON LTBER- AToR.
 Mir. W. D. O'Connor's new novel, "IIarrng- ton,'' is the best Anti Slavery argument, in the form of a fiction, yet issued from the American Press. c It is sworth dozen of Uncle Tom.-BosroN SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE ..-..-.
 The work is comprised in a handsome volume of 55s pages, printed on nice paper and elegantly and substantially bound in muslin. Price S1 ,26.
 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 en- gagged in the sale of books should not fat to take hold of it, as ,nonayean be made very fast in its sale.
 Sample copies sent by mail, post paid on re- ceipt of the price. Address,
 THAYER & ELDRIDGE, Publishers,
 5w32 116 Washington Street, Boston.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
NOTICE :!

NOTICE NX E have just made important additions to w our assul tmcnt of DRESS GOODS.
 CLOAkS. AND
 READY-MADE CLOTHING, Aud purchasers will now fiud good variety from which to make their selections. Nov. 13, 1860. HART BROS & CO
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
A Brilliant Anti-slavery Novel, 1IA R R1N CT Q N:
4 Story of True Lob

By the author of WHAT CHEER ?''.''T'se G1iosr, A CHRISTMAS suorY,' s' Loss AND GAIx,'' " 4 TALE or LrNN,' s&G. a.
 This Work is undoubtedly the most intensely interesting novel yet writttn'in this country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-12-13
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
FOR THB RApID CURE OF

FOR THB RAPID CURE OF
 Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness,
 CrOup, Bronchitis. IMcipleht Con.
 . sumption, and for the Relief
 of COnsumptive Patients
 in advanced Stages
 of the Disease.
 This Is remedy universally known to surpass any other for the of throat and lung complaints that it is useless here to publish the evidence of it's virtues Its unrivaed excellence for coughs and ebds and it's truly wonderful cures of pulmonary disease, have made it known throughout the civilized nations of the earth. Few the communities, or families. among them who have not personal experience of it's effects living trophy in their midst of it's victory the subtle and dangerous disorders of the throat and lungs As all know the dreadful fatality of these disorders and they know the effects of this remedy need not do more than to them that has all the vr that did haze when making the which have won SO strongly upon the confidence of mankind. Prepared by Dr.J.c AVER 6. CO.,. Lowell, Mass. AaENrs.-A. c. Smith, Litchfield Hart Broth PTS $ Co.,, West G 'shen ; Fred, Boardman, New Milford :; Pratt, Foster X Co.,, West Cornwall H. c. Gregory. Cornwall Bridge A. St. John Kent; G. H. Chase, Sharon; Smith S Ensign Morris. 1y6.