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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-05

A fire broke out in Westport, Mo-, on Christmas
morning, by which $4,000 worth of property was
destroyed. On the 26th all the buildings of the
Methodist Mission were burned, including the out
buildings barns, and portion of the fencing.
No doubt is entertained of its being the work
of an incendiary, as the fire was set at
four different places. We were unable to learn
further narticulars
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
Sewing Machines :!

Great Reduction in the Prices of the very best Family Sewing Machine now in use. YkSHE subscriber keeps constantly on hand .E and for sale at his Shirt Factories in Vol cottvllc, Georgetown, and 96 Nassau street, New York, the
 WHEELER & WILSON SEWING MACHINE. Having used for several years in his business different kinds of Sewing Machines, he gives the preference to the Wheeler & Wilson Ma chine, and thinks they are the cheapest Machine in use, even at double the price which they arc now selling at. They are less liable to get out of repair and more durable than any Sewing Machine the subscriber has ever seen or used, and he thinks he has seen and used about all of the varieties now offered to the public.
 Any peison purchasing Sewing Machine of the subscriber will receive the instruc- tion so they will be able to operate Machine in a very short time. The subscriber has been appointed agent, and is prepared to sell the Ma chine at the following prices:
 New Style Machine. ...................S s 50 Medium Machine, on plain table. ........75
 |" with half case. .. 30
 with half case, mahogany or
 black walnut, extra finish. S5
 full case mahogany, orblack
 walnut. luO
 rosewood d.,.,.......... 115 Large. ...........,. ,............. loO Small. ............ 75 Hemmer. ........ U
 A.G.BRADY. Wolcottville, Jan. 12, 1859. 38-tf
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| NAUGATUCK RAILROAD STRING AR IN ENACTMENT. On and after Thursday, April 5, 1860, Trains will run as follows
 CONC NoRTH-Leave Bridgeport: 1915 A. M for Winsted, connecting with the 8.0OA. NJ. train from New York. and with the 9.45 A. M. train from New Haven and connecting at Waterbury with train to and from Hartford.
 11O5 A. NJ. freight train for Winsted.
 245 F. M Passenger and Express Freight train, for Waterbury, connecting with 12.15 P. NJ. train out of New York.
 5.30 P. M. for Winsted, connecting with tl e 3.15P. M train from New York, and the f. 50 P. M. train from New Haven.
 GOING SouTH-Leaue Winstcd: 5. 30 A. M. freight train for Bridgeport.
 GAO A. M. passenger train for Bridgeport, New with train to Hartford. 1.20 P. M. passenger train for Bridgeport, New York, and New Haven. Leavs Waterbury: $40 A. M. for Bridgeport and New York.
 s15A. M. for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven.
 8.S5 A. M. freight train for Bridgeport.
 3.O5 P. M. for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven.
 The stage from Norfolk connects with the 6 40 A. M train down from Winsted, and returns on the arrival of the 5.30 P. train from Bridgeport The Woodbuly stage arrives to connect at Seymour with the S.15 A. M. train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of the 10. 15 A. M. train from Bridgeport.
 The stage from Bethlehem, Litchtield, Otis. Colebrook, New Hartford and Harrington, arrives to connect with the 1.2O P. M. train down from Winsted, and returns on the arrival of the TO- IS A. M. train up from Bridgeport.
 The stage for Harwinton leaves Litch6eld station on the arrival of the 1915 A. Nj. train up from Bridgeport
 The stage from Watertown connects with the 8.15 A. M. train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of the 1915 A. M. train up from Bridgeport.
 Stage for Goshen leaves Wolcottville daily, on arrival ot tho 10. 15 A.. M. train from Bridge, port.
 A discount of five cents made to passengers purchasing tickets at the office.
 CHARLES WATERBURY, Superintendent.
 Bridgeport, April 2, 1860.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07

continued diligent student until admitted to the Rar in Itchfeld County, of which he soon showed himself to be worthy member, and in due time distinguished one; he having con- menced the practice of his profession in Ltch- field and there continued it until it's final termi- nation by an office conferred upon him incom- patble with it's further pursuit. In practice, his whole aim and ambition was to become an ad- vocate, and had no desire to obtain any share of collecting business, though in many hands not less lucrative and as he was always ready to aid the less ambitious of speaking, he early acquired very considerable share of the portion of prac- tice of which he was ambitious and which was improving to him. His forte as an advocate was in detecting error in declarations and other parts of pleadings, and in a lucid manner of pointing them out. Upon the whole he was as an advo- cate clear and accurate rather than peculiar for the gracefulness of manner or refinement of dlc- tion, though his manner was by no means dis- gusting and his language entirely free from any approach to vulgarity. His manners were pleas- ing and popular, and ne repea'eoiy represented Litchfeld in the General Assembly and distin- ouished himself there. He was elected to the 2lst Congress, and reelected to the 22nd and 23rd Congress; and near the expiration of the last his Congressional career, he was chosen a Judge of the Superior Court and held that office until 1s4O, when being chosen a senator of the United States he resigned the Judgeship and accepted the latter appointment, and continued to hold it by virtue of second appointment un- til his death in 1S47. In all which stations he performed the duties thereof with honor to him. self and to the entire satisfaction of the public. His moral character was irreproachable; pro- sessor of religion and observer of it's precepts Late in life he was married but it is believed left no issue. Soon after election to Congress he removed to his native town and died there.
 D. s. BoARDMAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
FIRST MRRFV:AL
 OF New Spring Goods!

N D. MCNEIL has just received great va- U riety of Ladies' Dress Goods, Plain and Figured De Laines Merrimack and Union Prints, Ginghams,
 Black & Figured Silks, India Silks,
 Black Alpaccas, &c., &c.
 CENTS FURNISHING GOODS. Broad Cloths, Black and Fancy Cassimers, Farmers Black Cassimeres. Jeans, Tweeds, Cot tenades, Denims Striped Shirtings, Amoskeag Cottons. New York Mills and Lonsdalcs Blcached Cottons.
 "A Bleached Jacq' Diaper, Linen Diaper and Paper Cambric.
 YANKEE NOTIONs-a great variety. Carpet Warp of the best quality. WALL and CURTAIN PAPERS, BORDERS, Sc. CROCKERY and GLASSWARE, LAMPS,
 KNIVES and FORKS, PLATED SPOONS.
 GROCERLES-af full assortment
 Wool, Cotton and Hemp Carpets, Oil Cloths, Straw Mating, &c.,. &c. The above Goods will be offered very low for CASH and at a reasonable profit on short credit, and purchasers may rest assured no misreprcsen- tation will be made in quality or price. Litchfeld, March 21, 1860 AS
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
OUR MUSICAL FRIEND.

6snUR MUSICAL FRIEND" a Rare Com O .panion for the Winter Months.
 Every Pianist, Should procure this
 Every Singer, weekly Publication of
 Every Teacher, Vocal and Pianoforte
 Every Pupil, Music, costing but ten
 Every Amateur, cents numper. and pro nounced by the Entire Press of the Country, 1.-THE BEST AND CHEAPEST WORK OF THE
 KIND IN THE WORLD"
 Twelve full-sized Pages of Vocal and Pianoforte Music. FOR 15 CENTS.
 Yearly, s5; half yearly, S2 50; quarterly. S1 9. Subscribe to ''Our Musical Frend,' or order it from the nearest Newsdealer, and you will have Music enough for your entire family at an insig- nifcant cost; and if you want music for the Flute, Violin, Cornet, Clarionet, Accordion, &c.,, &c.,, subscribe for the ''Solo Melodist," issued semi-monthly, containing also twelve pages price, Is cents per number; g 50 per year $1 .25 six months.
 Published and for sale by c. B. SEYMOUR & CO.,. lO7 Nassau street. New York. 38 fB Agents wanted for these publications.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
Sketches or the Early Lights of the Litchfield Bar.
 No. XIII.
JABEZ W. HUNTINGTON,
 NEW MILFORD. Nav 1s+h ,o.o

JABEZ w. HUNTINGTON.
 NEW MILFORD, May l7th, 1860.
 10 Me Editor of dte Litchfeld Enquirer.
 SIR In compliance with former requests and of recent intimation of my own, now trans init you brief sketch of the life and character of the Hon. Jabez W. Huntington, son of the late Gen. Zachariah Huntington of Norwich, and grandson of the Hon. Jabez Huntington of that place, the assistant and associate of the first Gov. Trumbull, who was born in Norwich in the year l787 or 1798. He received his early train ing and instruction in his native town, which after times evinced to be accurate and good. He became member of Yale College in Sep tember, 1902 and graduated in course septem- Der, 1906 with the reputation of good.scholar. Soon after his graduation he became a teacher in an academic school under the government of it's founder, Esquire Morris of Litchfeld South Farms, as then called, now the town of Morris, named after the founder of said school. After about year thus employed, Mr. Huntington en- tered Judge Reeves Law School, in which he
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
AMERICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS

NE H. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents, Hate H &s Agent of the U. $. Patent Office Wash ugton, under the Act of 1887 .)-76 State St. opposite kilbySt., Boston.
 After an extensive practice of upwards oftwcn- ty years, continues to secure Patents in the United States; also in Great Britain, France. and other foreign countries. Caveats, Specitica- tions, Assignments, and all Papers or Drawings for Patents, executed in liberal terms, and with despatch. Researches made into American or Foreign works, to determine the validity or util. ity of Patents or Invcntions-and legal or oth- CT advice rendered in all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims of any Patent furn. ished by remitting One Dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington.
 This Agency is not only the largest in New England, but drought inventors have advan- tages for securing patents, or aScertaning the patentabilty of inventions, unsurpassed by, if not immeasurably superior to, any that can be offered them elsewhere. The testimonials be low given, prove that none is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT THE PATENT OFFICE than the subscriber and as SUCCESS IS THE BEST PROOF OF ADVANTAGES OR ABILITY, he would add that he has abundant reason to believe, and can prove, that at no oth- CT office of the kind are the charges for profess sional services so moderate The immense prac. tice of the subscriber during twenty years past, has enabled him to accumulate vast collection of specifications and official decisions relative to patents. These, besides his extensive library of legal and mechanical works, and full accounts of patents granted in the United States and Eu- rope, render him able, beyond question, to of fer superior facilities for obtaining patents All necessity of journey to Washington to procurea patent, and the usual great delay there, are here saved inventors.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 II regard MT. Eddy as one of the most capable and successful practitioners with whom have had official intercourse. CHA'S MASON,"
 Commissioner of Patents. "I have no hesitation in assuring Invcnsors that they cannot employ person more competent and trustporthy, and more capable of putting their applications in form to secure for them an early and favorable consideration at the Pa. tent Office. EDMUND BURKE"
 late Commissioner of Patents.
 .BosToN, February S. 185S " Mir. R. H. Eddy has made for mo THIRTEEN applications, all but ONE of which patents have been granted, and that one is nop beading Such unmistakablc proof of great talent and ability On his part leads me to recommend aH inventors to apply ohim to procure their patents, and they may be sure of having the most faithful atten- tion bestowed on their cases, and at very reason able charges.
 JOHN TAGGART" From Sept. 17th, 1857 to June 17th, 1858, the subscriber, in course of his large practice made, on tmice rejected applications, SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY ONE of which was decided in his favor, by the Commissioner of Patents.
 R. H. EDDY. Jan. 1. 186O 37
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
Glorious News for the Ladie

All read, and come and see the largest and rich READY-MADE BONNEIS and MILLINERY in the country.
 Having engaged the services of one of the best Milliners from Broadway, New York we are pre- pared to show the richest stock of Ready Made Millinery ever in Danbury, and We will sell you a Bonnet from l to S3 less than you can buy one elsewhere.
 Fine Rough and Ready Straw Bonnets at 56 cts.
 Fine Colored Straw Bonnets for 50 cents, worth $1.
 Fine Tuscan, Florence, Pedal, Coburg and Split Straw Bonncts at prices that will please all and save them money.
 Children's Fancy Trimmed Hats and Flats.
 Misses Boomers, Equestrians and Juckics. trimmed end untrimmcd.
 Ribbons, Ruchcs and Flowers in endless yarie- ty:
 Bonnet Ruches at 5, 12a, Is to 75 cents, all 50 per cent. lower than you can buy the same of any Milliner in the state. French and American Flowers from 6 cents to s1 per pair
 Bonnets MADE TO ORDER and TRIMMED at short notice.
 Bonncts bought at our Rooms TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE
 All are invited to give us a call and examine our stock. All goods will be freely shown and no one will be urged to buy, as our goods will sell themselves at the prices we offer them at All goods marked in plain figures and no sec- ond prices. Respectfully,
 F.'H. AUSTIN & Co.,, Danbury. Conn.
 P. $. Best quality RUBBER ROUND COMBS at 10 and l23 cents each just half price,
 SPALDING'S CELEBRATED PREPARED GLUE at 12a cents bottle, including brush. [52
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
New SPRING GOODS
 AT ! B. Bishop 6 Co.'s.

WX7E have now in store q new and very de- w sirable stock of Spring and Summer Goods to be sold rery chedp
 LADIES' DRESS GOODS BLACK AND FANCY SILKS, POIE DE CHEvRES,
 FRENCH PRINTS,
 CHALLIES,
 DE LANES, Sc. JACONETS LAWNS AND MUSLINS.
 MEMS CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND vESTINGS. CARPETS OIL CLOTHS, WINDOW SHADES AND PAPER HANGINGs. READY-MADE CLOTHING of every style and price. CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
 HARDWARE.
 BOOTS AND SHOES.
 GROCERIES,
 &c, Sc. To be sold cheap for CASH or PRODUCE Highest market price paid for Butter, Cheese. Grain, Sc. Respectfully, c. B. BISHOP, T. s. sEDGw1CK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
HENRY A. HULL

"OULD announce to the citizens of Litch- w field and vicinity, that after an absence of ten years, he has returned for the purpose of prosecuting the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches, and trusts that by faithful at- tention to business, he shall merit the confidence and share in the patronage of the public.
 Particular attention paid to the cutting of
 JUVENILE DRESS.
 Thanking old friends for their kind demon- stration in his behalf, he invites them, and all in need of work in his line, to call at his rooms over the post office in South steect.
 Litchfeld, Oct 2O 1858. 26
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
Tine Misses ROwley

ID ESPECTFULLY invite the attention of the I0 ladies of Etchfeld and the adjoining towns to their new selection, of
 Spring and Summer Millinery, comprising whatever is desirable for the trade.
 Also. Embroideries, Gloves, Mitts, veils, of all kinds, Parasols, Mantillas, and variety of Fancy articles.
 Stlaw Hats bleacbed and dyed as usual.
 Mourning Hats always on hand and made to orders
 Dressmaking particularly attended to.
 Litchfeld, April Is, 1860. 52-3m
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
Farm for Sale.

THN homestead of the late SOLOMON -A- MARSH, containing about 120 acres of land. is situate one mile from the Court House and within half a mile of two literary institutions. Said Farm contains about 20 acres of very valua- ble wood land running nearly through the whole length, and is desirable place for those wishing to make paying improvements on land. as the soil has never been exhausted. Enquire of
 GEN. BUEL, MAJ. MARSH, or
 WM. F: BALDWIN Executor. Litchield, Feb ], 1S60 4l-tf.
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Metallic Spring-TOOth Horse Hay Rake.

Horse Hay @ake. VHvHE undersigned having purchased the above -H Patent for Litch6eld County, take this op- portunity of informing the public that they will hold themselves in readiness the coming season to supply all who may wish with the above Rake at reasonable prices. All orders for the above Rake may be addressed to
 SMITH & BURNHAM, New Preston. Ct., owners of G. Whitcomb's Patent for Litchfeld Co.
 F. S. All persons are hereby cautioned against interfering in any way with the above Patent.
 52 3ma
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
FARMERS.
Special Inducements {!

EA- the amount of not less than s3 at anv t;,oa .. shall be entitled to draw number on which he shall receive GIFT worth from 50 cents to s11
 The above Gifts are Watches, Jewelry &c.
 Ihrough the request of many of my patrons T have finally concluded to adopt the Gift Svsten, which Is becoming so popular throuehont the
 Litch6eld, May g, 1860. s.sm
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
DR. M'IlANE'S
 CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE LIVER PILLS.

W ton of the Trade, and more especially the Physicians of the country, to two of the most pop ular remedies now before the pub lie. We refer to
 Dr.. Chas. H'Lans's Celebrated Vermifuge and Liver Pills.
 We do not recommend them as universal Cure-alls, but simply tor what their name purports, viz.:
 THE VERMIFUGE, For expelling Worms from the human system. It has also been administered with the most satis- factory results to various Animals subject to Worms.
 THE LIVER PILLS, For the cure of LIVER COMPLAINTS, all B1L1ous DERAkGEMENTs, SICK HEAD-AcHE, &c. In cases of
 FEVER AND AGUE, preparatory to, or after taking Qui- nine, they almost invariably make a speedy and permanent cure.
 As specifies for the above men, toned diseases, they are Unrivaled, and never known to fail when ad- ministered in accordance with the directions.
 Their unprecedented popularity has induced the proprietors,
 FLEMING BROTHERS,
 PITTSBURGH, PA. to dispose of their Drug business, in which they have been success fully engaged for the last Twenty Years, and they will now give their undivided time and attention to their manufacture. And being de- termined that Dr. A1'Lane's Cele- Drated Fermlfu5e and Liver Fills shall continue to occupy the high position they now hold among the great remedies of the day, they will continue to spare neither time nor expense in procuring the Best and Purest material, and com- pound them in the most thorough manner. Address all orders to
 FLEMING BR0S., Pittsburgh, Pa. P.s Dealsrs and physicians ordering from others than Fleming Bros will do woll write their orders distinctly, and take bu: Dr. NLane's prepared by Fleming Bros, Pitsburgh Pa To those wishing 10 give them trial will forward per mail post paid any part of the United States box of Pills twelve threecent postage stamps, vial of Vcrmuge for fourteen threecent samps All orders from Canada must be accompanied by twenty cents extra.
 as Sold by druggists and country merchant evcryw here.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
SchuetZe & LudOlF,

KE MANUFACTURERS cF IRON FRAME GRAND,
 MI SQUARE, and PARLOR GRAND PIANO. FORTES, made with all the improvements con- ducive to superiority of tone, touch, and dura- bility. GOLD MEDALS awarded at the Fairs in New York, 1857, '56 and '55, and in St. Louis, 1859. Families will save money by calling before purchasing. All instruments guaranteed for three years. Warerooms. 452 BROOME st., Ia few doors west of Broadway, New York. 4S-3m
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07

WE Lawyers who, OCT cases hard, IL So deeply plod and think, Would you your interests regard,
 Use MARSH PREMIUM INK. Ye grave Divines, who sermons write, And Life's pure waters drink, Whene CT your teachings ye indite,
 Use MARsH's PREMIUM INK. Ye merchants who on ledgers score
 The marks that bring the chink, And con your cash and day books OCT, Use MARsH's PREMIUM INK. Teachers and Scholars one and all, On whom so brightly blink The rays of Science. let them fall
 On MARsH's PREMIUM INK. Mechanics, Farmers, ye who toil,
 And make the anvil clink. Or deeply blow the yielding soil,
 Use MARsH's PREMIUM INK. Ladies on paper fair and white,
 Or blue, or green, or pink, Whenever letters you would write, Use MARsH's PREMIUM INK. T2S1y'
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
JEWELRY & SILVER WARE.

 JEWELRY & SILVER WARE. Many cc Lewis HAVE REMOVED TO 5G9 BROADWAY, Corner of Prince Street. New York, ~ HERE they are exhibiting splendid as- w sortment of Jewelry and Silver and Plated Ware,
 ENTIRELY NEW. Their assortment embraces every description of Jewelry including Diamonds of the most fasE- lonable setting; many designs quite new Par ticnlar attention is invited to
 THEIR LARGE STOCK OF WATCHES, from the most celebrated makers, and warrant ed; also to their extensive variety of
 Silver Ware, Teas Sets,
 SPOONS, FORKS, &c.,, which they will sell on as favorable terms as ar tices of equal purity be purchased in the city Goods aH marhed in Plain FFywss, One Price Only. MANY & LEWIS, 569 Broadway, N. Y. Oct 24. 1y-27
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07

fl L sH E s4 S TIE R g O.A
 UNSURPASSED, OR EVEN EouALED TOR ITS Detersive, Erasive or Cleansing Quail
 ties.
 A s everything of this nature must stand on fA its own merits for public patronage, it is unnecessary to state anything more than few facts, or what it will accomplish.
 As q common washing or laundry Soap itdoes not require near as much Soap or labor, and con. sequently not near as much wear to the clothes. in it's use, as does the common washing Soap Each bar of Soap is enveloped with directions for its Soap.
 I have analysed a specimen of Mir. Hotch. kiss Laundry Soap, and found it a very superior article for washing purposes, and free from aduls terations. It makes an excellent suds and is ex ceedingly we'll adapted for the removal of ink and grease spots from cotton, linen and woolen goods. without injury to the texture or color
 SYLVESTER P. WHEELER, Chemist. Bridgeport, Aug. Is, 1859.
 ALABAsTER SoAp.-Ths is a new article mann: factured by MT Josiah Hotchkiss, of Bridgeport. and has lately been introduced into families with great success. Several ladies of our acquain- tance have tested its merits for the laundry, pro nounce 1t equal, if not superior, to Burwells or any other kind now before the public,-Water. bury American.
 A DEsIDERATuN.-The Alabaster Soap, man. ufactured by Hotchkiss and Fitch, Bridgeport. Is the very best article of the kind we have ever used. The women all like it. bccauee it saves them the trouble of ''boiling out' their clothes.
 L3fchfeld Enouirer
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t.ouniiry ana Machine shon.

Foundry and Machine shop. Vuv undersigned having purchased th0 U Foundry and Machine Shop formerly owned by H. Baldwin, intends carrying on the businesO he has heretofore in all its branches.
 Manufactures Water Wheels, turbine, oveEshot from 2 inches to feet, Turning Lathes, Saw Ar bors and Baldwip's Improved Water whesl ReEu- 'lators.
 Repairing done to order.
 Furnace Castings of every description, PIow and Cultivator Castings, Barn Door Rolls and Track, Cellar Window Sash and Framea.
 Chain Pumps, wholesale and retail.
 All orders promptly attended to. ROBERT BLACK, Washington, April 20, 1860.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
All Hail! STACKS OF NEW GOODS

D ECEIvED during this, week at the " Bee A0 Hive"
 N B.-Shirts given out to be made as usual Litchfeld, May 3Oth, 1860. 6tf.
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FH HNHE largest and cheapest assortment of green E and black TEAS in Litchtield at
 T. H. RICHARDS, West street.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-06-07
1880.

DURNING FLUID AND CAMPHENE- HD Keceivedfresh every week. at
 BALDWIN'S, South St. Sept. 21. g