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Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
hlSTRlCT of Torrington, ss., Probate Court .A0 December 23.l 18Gl
Ara Court of Probate holden at Torrington

;A Court of Probate holden at Torrington "A within and for the District of Torrington, on the l6th day of December. A. D. 1861.
 Present-Henry Barbour. Esq, Judge.
 On motion of Rev. Charles ". Everest of Hamden, Conn.,, Executor of the last Will and Testament of EUNIcE EVEREST, late of Torring. ton within said district, deceased This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and Him. ited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Execntor 1; and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a weekly newspaper pub- lished in Litchtield County, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Torrington nearest the place where ths deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record.
 36-t3 HENRY s. BARBOUR, Judge A Ia Court of Probate holden at Harwinton "A within and for the District of Harwinton, on the l1th day of December, A D. 1861.
 Present-Lewis Smith, Esq, Judge.
 On motion of Sarah +. Moran, Exccutrix of the Estate of THOMAS MORAN, late of Harwinton 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 the said Executrix i; and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper published in Litchteld. al1d by posting copy thereof on the public sign-p in said town of Harwinton, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt
 Certified from Record,
 ss-t2 LEWIS SMITH, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
LATEST NEWS Munson ShOeing the Troops. Hurd Times are Past.

Ys%HERE is no use of peoples going barefoot
 E- when they can get BOOTS and SHOES so cheap at MUNSON'S: I have taken and fitted up the Old Stand formerly occupied by s. G. Beach & Co.-in the neatest possible manner and filled up to the walls with Boots and Shoes of every description, selected with great care from the New York market. They cannot fail to give satisfaction. I can truly say, have a larger and better Lot of BOOTS and SHOES than were ever brought to this market before, by any shoe-dealer or merchant. They only need to be SC n to prove the above. therefore respectful. iy invite all to examine my Stock of Goods be- fore purchasing elsewhere. have on hand SHOES at all prices, from 10 cts. to S3. .OD ner pair. Also, BOOTS from s1T5 to s7 OO-f,oy' $ Boots and Cack Boots, a large supply, and an endless variety of Cacks. I shall keep oh hand every thing known to h,. trade in the shape of Findings, shal1 sell at a small advance from cost, Morocco, Enings, Bindings Thread, Wax, Pegs, Nails, Brstles-or any thing I have on hand, should any favor me with their patrohage.
 N: B.-Particuler attention paid to Making and Repairing. My work is well known. Give me your orders, and will give you your mon. cyl worth. If l fail to do this, leave the work on nay hands. wish all to remember l have but one price for perfect work. My terms are Cash.
 Thankful tor past favors, hope to merit fair share of public patronage.
 WEST MAIN STREET, Litchheld,
 5e-tf Doors West ofthe Court House
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Obituary.


 December II, 1861. At meeting of the fmembers of Com pany l, 4th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, the fol lowing Preamble and Resolutions were unani- mously adopted;
 WHEREAS, in the mysterious dispensations e1 an all-wlse and overruiing Providence, our rfriend and comrade, EDWARD P. SMITH, has been strick- en by the hand ot death Therefore. Resotoed, That by his decease there has been lost to his parents a son of promise to his com pany, an honored member; to his associates, an esteemed friend aLd to his country, Q loyal pa triot.
 Resolved, That though we could have prefer red his death to have taken place surrounded by his companions in arms, on the field of con fict, and under the dropping folds of that 1ag whose honor he would have per shed to main- tain, rather than in the silent watches Of the night, by painful and lingering disease ; yet, still we recognize in his death tine hand of Him "who does not willingly afiict his children" and ss who doeth all things well.''
 Resolyed That to the friends and relatives of the deceased in their deep afiiction ws extend our heartfelt sympathy, assured that, though they depore his death, yet they may "mourn not as those without hope"
 Eesolrsd, That his body be embalmed by Dr. Holmes process, and be forwarded to the pa- rents of the deceased, at Terryville, Conn, and that copy of these resolutions be herewith transmitted ; also, that copy of the same be sent to the Hartford Press, Winsted Herald, and Litchfeld Enquirer, for publication.
 l COMPANY. 4rH REGIMENT CoNN. Vol
 Arlington, Va.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
A T a Probate Court, holden at Torrington A within and for the District of ToIrington

A T a Probate Court, holden at Torrington "A within and for the District of ToIrington n the 9th day of December, A. D. 1861
 Present-Henly s. Barbour, Judge.
 Bradley R. Agard of Wolcottvile. Trustee of the Estate of WADHAMS MFG co. of Tor ington. assigned for the benefit of its creditors agreeable to the Statute Law of this State enti- tied" Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debt. ors and for the more equal distribution lnf their effects among creditors" and the other Statute Laws of this State relating to the same subject having given notice to all concerned to appear before this Court this present day at nine o'clock forenoon to be heard relative to the appointment l of Commissioners on said Estate. After hear ing the parties interested therein this Court doth appoint John Boyd of West Winsted, and Francis N Holly of Wolcotville, Commissioners to receive, examine. adjust and allow the claims of the creditors of said Estate. and make returns to this Court: and also doth decree that three months be allowed and limited said creditors from the 10th day of December. 1861, to exhibit their claims to said Commissioners and doth further order that said Commissioners meet to receive claims against said Estate at the Office of said Company in said Wolcottville, on the 10th days of January and March, 1882 at 9 o. clock. forenoon, on each of said days. and that notice of this order be given by publication of | the same for one month in the Winsted Herald, and Litchfeld Enquirer. two weekly newspapers published nearest to the place where spch Es- tate is so in settlement. and by posting this or. der on the public sign post in said Wolcottville. And doth further order that copy hereof be sent by mail to every known creditor living with, out this Probate District, within one week from this date. '-s-
 s4-A HENRY S. BARBOUR. Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE.
LARGE PREMIUMS.
TO OUR FRIENDS.

1rHERTO, we have never offered any one HI a premium for helping to extend the cir culation of TIE TRIBUNE. We have printed the cheapest newspaper, considering the outlay by which 1t Is produced, that Was ever issued ill any country, selling it for little more than the cost of the whitc paper; have employed no agents to canvass for subscribers, and have allowed no compensation (beyond copy of our paper) to any of the thousands of generous friends who have annually taken care that the number of copies oi our several issues calculated in their respective neighborhoods should be at least maintained, and if possible. increased We have been sparins even of al thanks to these friends, but have none the less realized the full ncs of our obIig .tion for their earnest, unsels!, palstakng, persistent efforts.
 We propose for the present season oni yin view of the hardness of the times, and the fact that we enabled to buy white paper some- what cheaper than have hitherto done, or can hope to do after the close of the War-to make some small acknowledgment--nots so much d rcconpense as slight tsstimonial-to those friends who shall see it to exert themselves to ostlin subscriptions (whether original or newals) to our Weekly and Semi-W Weekly tdi tions. We do not know that we could otfel any thing of similar value generally accepta ole and usciul than Gold Pen of tie best qual-
 ty and tini.h. We propose, therefore, to for ward to each person, who, during the two months ensuing, shall send us subscriptions and payments for IuE TRIBUNE, as follows:
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
GREAT CURE.
 Dw. EEL Al wD'a Anti-RheulnatiC Band, IS THE ONLY KNOWN REMEDY FOR Rheumatism, Gout & Neuralgia,
 AND A SURE CURE FOR ALI HERCURIAL DISEASES

FIT is a conveniently arranged Band, contain N ing medicated compound, to be worn around the Waist, without injury to the nest delicate persons. No change in habits of living is re- quired, and it entirely removes the disease from the system, without producing the injurious effects arising f,om the use of powerful internal medicines which weaken and destroy the consti- tuition, and give temporary relief only By this treatment, the medicinal properties contained in the Band. come in contact with the blood aud reaches the disease, through the pores of the skin, ef1ecting in erery instance perfect cure, and restores the parts afflicted to a healthy condition. This band is also a most powerful NTIMERcunIAL agent, and will entirely relieve the system from the pernicious effects of Mercury. Moderate cases are cured in few days. and we constantly receiving testimonials of its etfica- cy in aggravated cases of long standing.
 PRICE S2 %. to be had of Druggists generally, or can be sent by mail or express, with full di. rections for use, to any part of the country direct from the Principal Office
 Mo- 409 BROADWAY, NEW YORK,
 G. SMITH. & CO.,, Sole Proprietors.
 N. B.--Desclptive Circulars Sent Free.
 fS" Agents wanted Everywhere. .gs
 March 2l, 1861. Sly
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26

A Ia Court of Probate holden at New Milford "A within and fer the District of New Milford, Dee. l6th, 1861.
 Present t-Samuel D. Orton. Judge.
 In the estate of CURTIS LovER1DGE of the town of Flew Milford, an Insolvent Debtor:
 This Court doth limit and allow two months from the l6th day of December, 1861, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims to the Commissioners and Messrs William Roberts and Royal 1. Garfield, both of said New Milford, judicious and disinterested persons, are appointed Commissioners to receive, exam inc and decide upon the claims of the creditors of said Curtis Loveridge, presented to them with in the time limited
 And Said Commissioners are to meet fin the execution of their duties, on the 18th day of January and on the 18th day of February 1862, at the office of John S. Turrill, Esq. in said New Milford, at one o'clock in the afternoon on each of said days.
 35-t4 SAMUEL D. ORTON, Judge.
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N NAUGATUCK RAILROAD. - NEW AR. " ENACTMENT. - On and after Tuesds y August p, 1861 Trains will run as follows:

NAUGATUCK RAILROAD. - NEW AR- " PARCHMENT. - On and after Tuesds y, August 2, 1861, Trains will run as follows:
 FREIGHT AND PASSENGER.
 CONC NoRrH-Leape Bridgeport 1915 A. M- for Winsted, connecting with the 800 A. M. 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.
 1920 P. M freight train for Waterbury
 $50 P. M. for Waterbury, connecting with the 800 P. M. train from New York, and the 4SO P. M. train from New Haven.
 On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, this train will be continued through to Winstsd. re- ceivfng passengers from the Providence, Hart ford, and Fishkill Railroad.
 GoIsG SouTu-Ledpe Winsted: 6.35 A. M On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, for meeting at Waterbury with train to Hartford.
 FREIGHT AND PASSING FER.
 12.35 A. M for Bridgeport, New York, and New Haven, connecting at Waterbury with train for Hartford.
 Leaue Waterbury: 8.15 A. N. for Bridgeport New York, and New Haven.
 8 25 A. NJ. freight train for Bridgeport.
 10 P. N. for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven. '.--..-
 Lsaue Waterbury for the North: F, 10 P. M. train
 7oo P. Nj. for Winstcd on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays .,-,.s..-., The stage from Norfolk connects with the 2 35 P. N. tram down from Winsted, and returns on the arrival ofthe lO Is train from Bridgeport The Woodbuiy stage arrives to connect at Seymour with the 8.l5 A. M train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of tha 10: l5 A. M. train from Bridgeport. The Stage from New Hartford, Otig. Colebrook Burlington, Litchfeld and Bethlem. arrives to connect with the l2,S P. N. Train down from Winsted and returns on the arrival of the i( i5 A. M Train up from Bridgeport.
 The stage for Harwinton leaves Litch6eld station on the arrival of the 1915 A. N train up from Bridgeport
 The stage from Watertown connects with the S.15 A. Nj. train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of the To- Is A. M train up from Bridgeport.
 Stage for Goshen leaves Wolcottville daily, on arrival of the 1915 A. N. train from Bridge port
 A discount of five cents made to passengers purchasing tickets at the office.
 CHARLES WATERBURY, Superintendent. Bridgeport, July 2. 1861,
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Ladies' and Gentlemen's
 FURS, At HIRAM JACKsoN's, Agent. Litchfeld, Nov. 18th, 1861. tf.32

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, TREASURY OFFICE.
 November 10th, 1861.
 SALE OF STATE STATE STOCKS Sealed S Proposals for the purchase of sl, 200 900 of the Bonds of the State of Connecticut, will be received at the Office of the Treasurer in Hart ford, until the 20th day of December, at noon, when said proposals will be opened in the pres ence of such bidders as may choose to attend, and the bonds awarded to the highest bidders.
 The proposals must be accompanied by certi- fled checks op solvent Banks in the States of Connecticut or Massachusetts or the City of New York, of per cent. of the amount subscri bed to be held as security for the faithful fulil- ment of the bid and returned to the owlers on their order. It is provided that no bid shall be accepted at less than the par value of the bonds. and ful payment in funds current in New York and Bos- ton. will be required within 20 days after due notice of acceptance.
 The bonds are in denominations of $100, $500, and Sl GOO, are datcdJuly 1st, 1861, and payable at the Treasury Office, in twenty days from the date, or at any time after the expiration of ten years. at the pleasure of the General Assembly, with 6 per cent. coupons attached, payable at the same place in January and July of each year. This issue completes the $2 ,000, 900 au- thorized by Act of the General Assembly. at their May Session, and as the State has no public debt. would be met in full by a tax of less than one per cent. on the Grand List of the State
 EZRA DEAN, State Treasurer.
 Hartford, Nov 2l, 1861. 1m-32
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Ara conrt Of proba.a hoIden at Harninton

A Ia Court of Probate holden at Harwinton EA within and for the District of Harwinton, on the 14th day of December, A. D. 1861.
 Present-Lewis Smith, Esq. Judge.
 This Court doth direct the Administrator on the Estate of LAURA c. 0sBonxE, late of Har- WI iton in said District, deceased represented to DC lnsovent, to give notice to all persons inter- ested @ Tn the estate of said deceased, to appear, ll they See cause,) before the Court of Probate n oe holden at the Probate Office in said Dis .,lse. on the 27th day of December, 1884, at one o'clock, P. M, to be heard relative to the an. continent of Commissioners on said estate. by posting said order of notice on a public sign. post in said town of Harwintop. nearest fhe place where the deceased last dwelt, and by ad vertising the same in newspaper published in Litchfeld.
 Certified from Record,
 35-t2 LEWIS SMITH. Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Prize Poetry.

EFEZG FOGtTYe
 Let, ,chieft tins boast of deeds of war, And min,trels tune their sweet guitar, A nobler theme my heart it fills In praise of HERRIcK s matchlcss Pills. Their cures arc found in every land Amid Russia's snows-and Aries sand, Their wonireus works the papers till Produced by HERRIcK S matchlcss Pills. Does disease afaict you! Do not doubt This charming compound will search it out i; And health again your system fill, If you fly at once to HERRIcK Pills. They're afe for all-both old and young Their praises are every tongue; Disease, disarmed, nc longer kills, Since we are blessed with HERRlcK's Pills. kS- Put mp with English, Spanish, German sand French directions. Price 9 cents box. see advertisement on 3d page. 3-1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26

A Ia Court of Probate holden at Cornwall IA within and for the District of Cornwall on the 2d day of December, A. D. 1861.
 Present-H. Milton Hart, Es.. Judg,
 On motion of Alanson N- Garfield, Admins trator on the estate of HoRATIo N. SMITH, late of Cornwall with said district, deceased This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for he creditors of said estate to ex- hihit their claims against tie same to the Ad- ministrator; and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in newspa- per published in. Litchheld, and by posting own of Cornwall nearest the place where the deceased last dwcIt.
 Certified from Record,
 3t-S4 H. MILTON HART, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
New Fall Goods,

AT BISHOP & SEDGWICK'S. nRESS GOODS; Poplins Plain and Printed D Merinoes Thibet Cloths All Wool De La;nes.
 Wool Plaids, Opera Cloths, Prints DeLaines.
 LADIES CLOTH,
 Blue, Pink, Solfcrino, Drab and Figured
 OPERA FLANNELS:
 SHAWLS--SHAWL.S- Brocha and Wool, Long and Square, Striped and
 Plaid. Zephyr Hoods-Glovee, Hoery &White Goods 1; Balmorel Skirts--Diamond Hoop Skirts; Shaker Flannes-Blue, rcd and white Wool Flannels-White and brown; Canton Flannels-Brown and bleached Cottons
 Boots! Boots! Boots! Mems Boots, Boys Boots. Chi'drens Boots, La dies Balmorel Boots, Morocco Boots, Prunella Boots, and Lots of Shoes tor the Children. CARPETS AND OIL CLoTHs-WooL AND COTTON
 DRUGGETs-IoRsE BLANKETS. Over-Coats; Frock Coats; Sack-Conts; Busi. ness Coats; Good Goats, Poor Coats all kinds of Goats, Pants and Vests, at
 BISHOP & SEDGWICK'S. Trunks, Carpet Bags and Valises- YANKEE NOTIONS :; HARDWARE AND
 CUTLERY: Powder and Shot-Lamp Oil-Kerosene Oil-- Burning Fluid
 GROCERIES, CRoCKERY. FLOUR, MEAL and FEED--and sundry other things, to be sold cheap for Cash, at BISHOP & SEDG WICK'S. Litch6cld, Sept. 17th, 1851. tf-22
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
Notice to Advertisers.

I. Advertisements for this paper, must be handed in by Tuesday night, to secure their inser- tion in the same weeks issue.
 II. Transient Advertisements, such as Estray, Cows and Wives,) Divorce, Academieal, and the like Notices, must be accompanied 6y he cash, or they will not hereafter be inserted This rule will be absolute ~
 III Free Advertising stops with this date, whether Political, Parochial. Educational or Charitable. We have advertising space to sell, and not to give away.
 ". Yearly Advertisers have the privilege of renewing their Advertisements FouR TIMES a year, and pay at the end of the year.
 V. Probate Advertisements paid at the settle ment of the Estates. Single Probate Notices must be paid on insertion.
 VI. Notices of Marriages and Deaths inserted free of charge, but Obituary. Notices are charged 3 cents per line, and will be inserted onlv on same conditions as transient advertisements.
 VII. The above rules wiIl be strictly adhered to hereafter.
 JAMES HUMPHREY, JR. ENQUIRER Office, Nov. 1st, 1861. tf-29
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
MARRIED.

In the Church at Goshen Centre, Dec. 22d, by Rev. G. W. Allen, MT. Edward F. Wilson and Miss Julia II. Richmond, both of Goshen.
 In Warren, at the e'Consregational Church, by Rev. Francis Lobdell. Mir. Frederick V. Shep- ard, to Miss Emily NJ. Stone, both of Warren
 In Bridgeport, 18th inst, in the Baptist Church, by the Rev. A. Ms Hopper, BennetsF. Morris and Miss Louisa Curtis. Also, at the same time and place, Mr. Hylon P. Warner aud Miss Fannie l.. Morris,
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26

'HNHE Undersigned is especially commissioned 1 by Governor BUCKINGHAM to organize an- other company of Volunteers All who are qualified and willing to join the Army of the Republic are invited to call at the Office of John H. Hubbard, Esq, in Litchfeld, and enrol tbeir names this week and next Besides the bounti- full but meritcd pay and subsistence offered by Government after enlistment, Mir. Hubbard will pay each volunteer his expense of travel to Litchfeld.
 FRANK WELLS, 2d Lieut. November e6th, 1881. tf-32
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26

WE NOW HAVE--A Good Assortment of DRESS. GO0DS-Broadcloth = Cassimeres-- Yestings-Ready Made eClothing-suitable for the stock quite complete in all its departments.
 HART, BROS & co. West Goshen, Sept. 18th, 1881. tf-23
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26

VH ME Court of Probate for the District of A Litchfeld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors to the estate of WILLIAM BEEBE late of Litchfield in said District, deceased, in which to exhibit their claims for allowance and settlement Those neglecting to present their accounts within said tme properly attested will be debarred re. covery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 PHILIP s. BEEBE, Executor
 Litchield Dec. :, 1861. 3t-34
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26

FEMALE HEALTH! FEMALE HEALTH!
 Thousands of females suffer from Arrangements peculiar to the sex. First, and most commen among these is FEMALE WEAKNESS or WHITES, or LEucoRRuEA, with it's constant attendants, LAS aIruDE. PRESERVATION, LAME or WEAK BACK, and GENERAL DEBILITY. No one can be entirely well who thus suffers. and in hundreds of cases, health is utterly undermined. Old.school medi- cines and drugs do but little good-often much injury; but HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC HOMEO- PATHIC FEMALE PILLS are just the thing, re- licving promptly, and curing perman .ntly. A dollars worth will do more good than quarts of Aastrums, or six months attendance on doctor. Six boxes fer Sl. Single boxes 25 cts.
 DR. F. HUdPHREYS& CO.,, No -562 Broadway. New York.
 Sold by c. B. Maltbie, Falls Village J. Catlin, Northield; A St. John, Kent; G. F. Afford & Co, Hotchkissville.
 See advertisement in another column.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26

NOTICE. THHHE Co-Partnership heretofore existing under z the Lame of MERWIN & NEITLETON is this day dissolved.
 FREDERICK & MERWIN,
 ISAAC F. NF.ITLETON, The business will hereafter be carried on by the Subscriber who has assumed all debts of the old concern, and to whom all payments must be made.
 FREDERICK s. MERWIN. Kent. Dec. 3d. 1861. 33 t4n
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
Paints and Oil.

"A oil-Varnishes, Turpentine, Linseed OII,- Paint Brushes, &c.-may be found at the Old Stand. First Door North of the Bank.
 fS Particular attention paid to mixing and Paints for those who wish to do their own Painting. WILLIAM RESELL.
 Litohfield, March 18th, 1861. tf.48
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-26
NEW FALL MILLINERY

 NEW FALL MILLINERY
 OF THE LATEST STYLES,
 At Misses FarnsWorths. ME ISSES FARNsWORTHS would most re MI spectfully invite the attention of the La. dies of Litchfeld to their new Stock of FALL MILLINERY
 BONNETS,
 JOCKEYS,
 EIBBONS,
 FLOWERS, Dress Caps, Head Dresses. Veils, Gloves, Meri- no Scarls, &c.-WoRsTED GoaDs.-Ladi.s and Children's Hoods. Chidren's Leggins, Mittens, &c.-Toys and Willow Baskets-and great va riety of NOTIONS and FANCY GooDs. Dress and Cloak-Making promptly attend ed to.
 Bleaching and Pressing done as usual Respectfully, MISSES FARNsweRTHs Ltchfeld. Oct. 2d 1861. tf-24
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The Board of Relief .

EN0R the town of Litch6eld, will meet at IT Adams Hotel in this village. on Monday the 9th day Of January, 1862, at a,o'clock, A. M. forthe abatement of polls, and to transact any other business which may properly come
 By order of v; t- | JAsos WRITING, I ~ JOHN ED. SEDawIcK, V Wh P KirBeunxE, f-Board of Rel' f
 JOHN GUERNSEY, @95. < CHAs. C. BURLL,
 Litchfeld, Dec. 27th, 1861. et.as