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Litchfield enquirer., 1861-08-15
A Card to the sufferinr

THE REV WILLIAM CosGRovE, while laboring as missionary in Japan, was cured of Consump D. tlon, when all other means had failed, by reel the great city of Jeddo. This recipe has cured great numbers who were suffering from Con- sumption, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Coughs and Colas, and the debility and nervous depression caused by these disorders
 Desirous of beneiitting others, will send this recipe, which 1 have brought home with me, to all who need it, free of charge. Address
 REV. VIM. CosGRovE. A 3m 439 Fulton Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
General Head Quarters, State of
 Connecticut.

ADJUTANr GENERALS OFFICE,
 Hartford, Aug. 9th, 1881. { Special Orders, No. Al Tine Medical Board will convene at the Allyn House, Hartford, Thursday, August 22d, 1861, at 2 clock, P. NJ.
 Candidates for the post Of Surgeons and As sistant Surgeons in the Volunteer Regiments are requested to be present for examination. Residents only from this State will be ad- mitted.
 By order Of the Commanler-in-C Chief
 J. D. WILLIAMS, Adj ut;snt General. Aug. 10, 1861. 1t-17
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FEMALE HEALTH! FEMALE HEALTH!

Thousands of females suffer from heterogeneous peculiar to the sex. First, and most common among these is FEMALE WEAKNESS or WHITES, or LEUcoRRHEA, with it's constant attendahts, LAS s,r,TnE pposrp. .71ox LAME or WEAK BACK, and GENERAL DEBILITY. No one can be entirely we'll who thus suffers, and in hundreds of cases. health is utterly undermined Old-school medi- cin.s and drugs do but little good-often much iniu1y: but HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC HOMEO- PaTHiC FEMALE PILLS are just the thing, re- iieying promptly, and curing perman ently. A dollars worth will do more good than quarts of nostrums, or six months attendance on doctor. Six boxes for sl. Single boxes 9 cts.
 DR. F. HUMPHREYS & CO.,,
 No 562 Broadway, New York Sold by c. B. Maltbie, Falls Village J. Catlin, Noithfcld; A St. John, Kent; G. F. Afford & Co.,, Hotchk kssvlle.
 See advertisement in another column 7
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HARRIET BIERCE,
 (us.) ARCHIBALD BIERCa,
Order of Notice.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Li,ci.feld County, ss.
 LitcAfsld August 5th, 4. D. 1861. HPON the petition of the said Harriet Bierce O praying for reasons therein set forth for q divorce and for the custody of his minor chil- dren, &c.. now pending before the Superior Court in and for Litchfeld County, to be holden on the 2d Tuesday of Reptember, lS6l:
 It appearing to, and being found by, tLe sub scribing authority that the said lespondeut is residing out of, and absent from this State, gone to parts unknown-THerefore,
 Ordered, That notiee of the pendency of said petition be given, by publishing this order in tLe LitchGeld Enquirer newspaper printed in Litchfeld in said County. three weeks successive ly, commencing on or before the 18th day of Au, gust, A. D. 1861.
 16-t3 WILLIAM L. RANSOM, Clerk
 Of the Superior Court for LitchGeld County.
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" IST OF LETTERS remaining uncal!ed for, E ir the Post Office at Litchfield, Conn., Aug. 18th. 1861.
 A d,ms Mrs. Jane Ives A. Henry pardan W < Lockwood J. J. Nsl.on Re " Noah McKeenian Daniel Br adiey Mrs. Anna Netsieton J. E. Cbase Miss Sarh Puroille John Cor rell Patrick Plukey Julia Dea Mrs. Elvira, Reardcn Miss M A. Da nes John Rhodes Gec,ge L. Dwyrer Pat rick Raymond Mrs. H. J. Flowe IS Brothers Messrs Stone Myl.n Fr asier Cornelius Sweet Heirs of Samuel Gar ey John United Knife Co., Ha nd Rebecca B. Warner David Hanlon Patrick
 Persons calling for the above letters, will please say that they have been adyer lised.
 l7 RIVERIUS MARSH, Postmaster.
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NEW SPRING &0ODS2 F. ID. MCNEIL.
1st Door East of the Court-House,

1st LOOT East or tho Courc-AouSe, E S now receiving supply of SPRING GOODS, "A selected with great care, for the early Spring Trade-and for novelty and extent, cannot be surpasscd-viz. :-
 Spring De Laines, De Beges, Mohairs, Challis, Tickings, Beached and Brown Shirtings Lin ems, Collars, Bosoms, Neck Ties, Hdkfs., Gloves, Hose &c., Sc.
 Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Tweeds, Ken lucky Jeans, Farmers and Mechanics Cassi- meres, &c., &c.
 Paper, Hangings, Borders, Window Shades &c. Also, a complete New Stock of Sugars Teas, new crop P. R. Molasses, Peeled Peaches FLOUR of various kinds and qualities; Herds Grass !; Clover, and Red Top Seed, Sc. Sc.
 The above Goods were purchased in New York during the past week, for Cash, and buyers may rely upon getting desirable Goods and Groceries, lower than ever before offered.
 Litchfeld, March 20th, 1861. tf48
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Closing Out Sale,

NSOR the next 30 days, we shall offer for Cash N our SUMMER DRESS GOODS, Challies Berages, Lawns, Parasols, Sc. &c, at cost, and many of them at less than cost.
 GSF Customers will do well to come soon, as our assortment is now complete.
 F. D. MCNEIL.
 Litchfeld. June 2Oth, 1861. tf-9 UNOUBLE EXTRA SYRUP. very nice at D VIM. H. BRAMAN's.
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DIED.

In North Cornwall, on Sunday, Aug. 11th, Mrs Sarah Rexford, wife of Riley M Rexford, aged 55. Mrs. R. was native of North Cornwall and has always resided in this place. In early youth she became disciple of Christ, and through life adorned her profession. Especially and excellence of character, chastened and purified by the Spirit of the Master. She leaves . husband, two daughters, and many relatives and friends to mourn.
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A Grove Meeting

EA7 ILL be held in the vicinity of Cornwall w Bridge, by the Methodist Episcopal Church of Cornwall, Ellsworth and Warren Cir cult, commencing on the morning of August P and continuing a few days. There will be day, with praycr-nieeting in the evening, and also during the day. Preachers and people from adjoining charges are invited to join with US.
 c. W. POWELL, Pastor.
 July 30, 1861. l5t-3
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Present-CharIes Adams, Esq, Judge
 On motion of George M Woodruff. Esq, Ad- ministrator on tue estate Of SAMUEL MARSH. late of Lisciltiell with said district, deceased This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to ex- hibit their claims against the same to tue Ad- ministrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in & newspa- per published in Litchfeld, aud by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Litchfeli, nearest the place where the deceasod last dWe cit
 Certified from Record,
 15-t3 CHARLES ADAMS Judge.
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LucIUs RICE, Litchfeld County, ss Office
 Cvs) os the Clerk of the Superior NANCY ANN RICE Court for said County,
 JULY 30th, A. D. 1861 PON the petition of LUc1Us RICE of Goshen aD in said County, praying for divorce from Nancy Ann Rice, on the grounds of three years wilful absence, and the crime of adultery, re, turnable to the Superior Court to be holden at Litchtield within and for the County of Ltch- field, on the second Tuesday of September, A. U. 1861: It appearing to, and being found by the sub, scribing authority, that the Respondent in said petition has been absent from this State for more than three years, and unheard from during that time. and that her present place of abode is not known to the Petitioner: It is thereupon order ed, That notice of the pendency of said petition be given said Respondent by publishing this or der of notice in the Litchfield Enquirer, news paper published in Litchfeld, three weeks suc- cessively, commencing on or before the first day of August, A. D. 1861.
 15t3 WILLIAM L. RAN ;OM, Clerk
 of the Superior Court for Litchield County
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Paints and Oil,

A IL kinds of PAINTS, dry and ground in "A Oil-Varnishes. Turpentine, Linseed OIL Paint Brushes, &c.-may be found at the Old Stand First Door North of the Bank.
 sY3 Particular attention paid to mixing and preparing Paints for those who wish to do their own Painting. WILLIAM RESELL.
 Litchield, March 18th, 1861. tf48
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Prize Poetry.

ss Let chieftains boast of deeds of war,
 And minstrels tune their sweet guitar, A nobler theme my heart it fills -, In praise of HERRIcK's matchless Pills.
 Their cures are found in every land
 Amid Russa's snows-and Afric's sand,
 Their wondrous works the papers fill,
 Produced by HERRIcK's s matchlcss Pills.
 Does disease afaict you? Do not doubt
 This charming compound will search it out And health again your system fill,
 If you fly at once to HERRIcK' Pills. They're safe for all--both old and young Their praises are on every tongue;
 Disease, disarmed no longer kills,
 Since we are blessed with HERRIcK's Pills. fgr Put up with English, Spanish, German and French directions. Price % cents box See advertisement on 3d page. Sly
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MARRIED.

In this town, Aug. sth, by Rev. Geo. Richards, Prof. Henry S. Kelsey, of Beloit College, Wis, and Hattie A., daughter of P. s. Beebe, Esq, ot this town.
 In Bristol, July 10th, by the Rev. Mir. seely, Charles W. Talcott and Mary J. Curtiss, of Northfeld.
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NAA'A (9s., p: D'"D' Order of Notice.

MARIA 5. D0WD,
 (rs) Order of Notice.
 EZRA DowD.
 STATE OF .CoNsEGTIcuT, Litchfeld County, ss. Lachfeld Aug 9th, 1861. ETPON the petition of the said Maria B. Dowd, eJ praying for reasons therein set forth, for a dvolce, for the custody of her minor children, Sc, now pending before the Superior Court in and for Eftchfeld County, to be held on the 2d Tuesday of September, 1861:
 IL appearing to- and being found by the sub scribing authority, that the said respondent is residing out of, and absent from the State, gone to parts nknown-1herdore,
 Ordered That notice of the pendency of said petition be given by publishing this order in the htchfield Enquirer, a newspaper printed in Etchfeld in said County, three weeks success ively, commencing on or before the 18th day of August, A. D. 1861.
 16-3t WILLIAM L. RANSOM, Clerk
 of the Superior Court for Litchfeld County.
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NORTH WOODBURY ACADEMY
 -AND- FAMILY SCHOOL.

RD Ev. WM. T. BACON, on Q fine farm in kN the beautiful Village of Woodbury. will receive into his family pupils of either sex, and afford them all the comforts of pleasant home, with the most thorough instruction. The school is under the care of J. G. BLYTHE. A. B., an ac- tomplshed and experienced teacher. Boys fit ted either for college CT business. French and Music taught if required
 The year is divided into two sessions of five months each. commencing the first of May and November. The second quarter of the first ses- sion will commence on the 18th of July.
 For circulars, Sc apply direct to Rev. W. T. Bacon, Woodbury, Conn. Sm 13
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CHARLES KIRCHBERGER, Boot and Shoe Maker.

ED DOTS and SHOES made in the best manner E. and at the shortest notice.
 Mems, Women's and Children's Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Caters and Brogans.
 es51 Give him a call and try them on.
 Litchfeld, July 20th, lSG1 tf-I3
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A SPLENDID Stock of Mems and Rov,. A CLOTHING, just received-will be sold ,t prices to suit the times. "'
 T. H. RICHARDS, West Street April 9th, 1861. tf51
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HARDWARE!HARDwARE!

AooR KNOBS, Handles, Bells, Butts, Screws, P;tt. Locks, Bolts, Files, Handsaws Planes, G, Dll's, Auguts, Barn Door and Gate Hinges, Screw Divers, Sad Irons, Hammer Hatchets, Axes' ana sundry other Goods in the Hardware ine-an new and cheap, at
 April 23, 1s61 'D' ioA tfi siss
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THE READERS
Bookstore.

nF THE ENQUIRER, who propose visiting " Waterbury iii quest of SPRING GOODS. are respectfully invited to call at tue
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STayeta OF Stolen,

ENROM the subscriber on the night of the sth M inst, small white MARE, with letters on her feet. Whoever will give information where she may be found, shall be literally rewarded.
 ISAAC OSBORN. Watertown, July 22d, 1861. 14t3
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PIesent-Charles Seers, Esq., Judge.
 On motion of Walter A. Cartwright Executo1 of the last will and testament of5PApXELA JACK SON, late of Sharon within said District, deceus- ed This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said es tate to exhibit their claims against the same to given Of this order by advertising in a newspa- per published in LiteLtield, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in saidtown of Sharon nearest the place where the deceased last dWslt.
 Certified from Record,
 14-t3 CHARLES SEARS, Judge
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''srr's E, DAVIS Order of Notice, JAMES H. DAVIS,
 STATE of Connecticut, Litchfeld County, ss S Litchfeld July 18th, 1861.

Upon the petition of the said Jenette Davis, praying for reasons therein set forth, for 8 di- vorce now pending before the Superior Court in and for Litchfcld County, to be held on the sec ond Tuesday of September, A. D. 1861 It ap- bearing to, and being found by the subscribing authority that the said respondent is absent from, and residing out of the State-gone to parts unknown to the petitioner-Thercfore,
 Ordered, That notice of the pendency of said of said petition be given by publishing this order in the Mtchfeld Enquirer, g newspaper printed in Litchfeld, three weeks successively, common cng on or before the o5th day of July A. D. 1861. 3t-13] VIM. l. RANSOM, Clerk
 of the Superior Court for Litchfiold County.
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NO. 8 HOTCHkISS BLOCK,

and examine the new Stock of Paper -Hangings there displayed, and to be sold at the lowest prices. WM. PATTON.
 Waterbury, March 18th, 1861. tf43
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WATERFOWL ACADEMY. FETHIS Institution is designed as Boarding -A- and Day School for both sexes Ten pupils will be received into the Family of the Princip Il and be under his immediate care, The next ses- sion commences tho first Wednesday in Septem- ber, and continues twenty one weeks. Particu- lar attention is given to Mathematics.
 For further information, or for Circulars, ap- ply to H. A. PRATT, A. B., Princiapal
 Watertown, Aug. II, 1861. 3t-17
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VERY LOW PRICES.

fB' Ladies particularly requested to call and examine the Stock and judge for themselves large Stock of' Carpet Oil Cloth, Oil Shades, Draperics, and Paper Hangings-at tue lowest prices. A, G. FERRlSS. New Milford, August 9th. 1861. tf-lG
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lGth dayof July, A. D. 1861.
 Present-Challes Sears, Esq Judge. On motion of Richard Smith and Caroline Lake Tx ecuturs of the last will and testament of An. drew Lake, late of Sharon within said District deceased This Court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhihit their claims against le same to the Executors, and directs that pub ic notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspa per published in Litchfeld, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Sharon, nearest the place where the de ceased last dwclt.
 Certified from Record,
 14-t3 CHARLES SEARS, Judge
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CONSUMPTION CURED!!!
 Arrival of Indian Bete.!
 IN NEW YORK. Coca Peruano for the first time Fer Scie
 in N0rM America! 7E7HE INDIAN BETEL or PERUVIAN COCA, v has long been known, and is daily used by the inhabitants of Peru, Brazil and Ecuador, the supreme and universal remedy against eases of the Lungs, especially
 CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITIS,
 ASTHMA, CATARRHs,
 AND COLDS.
 The universal and miraculous effect of this 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 Capt. Herndon, U. S. N. and Lieut.. Gibbon, U S. N., in their printed Official Report on the Exploration of the Amazon River undertaken by order of the U. S. Government.
 Dr. JULIO SAMSON, Late of Lima, Peru has made an arrangements to receive regularly supply of the Fresh Essence of that plant, which is now for sale at his INSTITUTE FOR LUNG DISEASES, 512 BROADWAY, Opposite the St. Nicholas Hotel, New York. Write description of your case as distinctly as possible, and he will communicate to you the 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 $2 per bottle. bottles for $1o Office for personal consultations 512 Broadway. Letters must be addressed to box 3b7, r. 0 NV 613-1y.
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Union Meeting

FE HE undersigned, Electors of the Town of
 L- Litchield, do hereby call Union Meeting of the loyal citizens Of the town, to assemble at the Town Hail on Saturday, the 24th day of Au- gust next at two o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of organizing 8 Union Party, and also to make nomination for Town Officers, to be voted for OH the first Monday of October next If thought advisable.) Also, to take such meas ures nay be deemed cxpedient to protect and defend the interests of nation from the mach nations of those who fympathize with the reb- els who have consrired against our Government, and are endeavorng to overthrow the same.
 All Electors of the town, who arc in favor of maintaining the Govern inert, supporting the Constitution, and of putin. town the rebellion, without regard to former party predilrctons. arc earnestly requested to give their attendance.
 itllAli IIl,r IL
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Notice.

A IL persons having unsettled accounts with IA the Misses ROWLEYS, are requested tc make immediate pay mens
 July 29. l5t-38
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. OUR NEW GOODS are coming into Store. We have some good bargains to offer our customers, and invite an examination of the Stock. HART BROS & co.
 Nea Goshen, April r, 1881. 52
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PROBATE NOTICES.

FaSHE Court of Probate for the District of
 -a Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors to the Estate of ALDEN CHAMBERLAIN, late of Corn wall in said District, deceased in which to ex- hibit their claims for allowance and settlement Those neglccting to present their accounts with in said time, properly attested will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 St l7a ERASTUS BATES. Adla'r.
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rEESGIMONIALS.

This may ce, tify that have used Whitc9mb' t Patent Horse Rake, manufactured by 5;.ith B;lrnilam, New Piest,n, Conn, and am free tt acknowledge t!lat it does it work most admirl- bly, I have heretofore used several different kinds of horse rakes and have uniformly found their use to be attended with fatiguing labor but with this it is simply reeret'o" aud intSe'ne'A am satisfied that it is tie best rake in Use, it being perfectly easy to handle ;and have no hes itaton in recommending it to all farmers
 ABRAHAM DEECHER. Bethlom, August 4th, l6t0.
 We the subscribers, having made use of tic above Horse Rake, most Heartily concur iii the above recommendations:
 WM R. TUTTLE, ANTHONY c. STRONG,
 EENJ. $. RUSSELL, WM. C. CoGsWELL.
 $. B MINOR, ALEXANDER GORDON,
 JAS. II. LINsLEY, GIDEON IIoLLIsTER
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. T H. RICHARDS.'
 March 18th, 1861. tf-49
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EDURAUANT to an order from the Court of a- Probate for the District of Litchfeld, will be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, on the 10th day of August, 1851, at clock in the afternoon, (unless previously disposed of at privase sa!e} so much Of the Real Estate of EP:inAtN II. MORSE, late of Pe:rysburgh, Ohio, situated ln the Eastern part of the town of Litch fie!I as will raise the sum of S256 "A and incl dent charges. Sale to take place at Campsyille Station in said town of Litchfeld. Terms made known at the time of sale
 Enquire of A. s. LEWIS.
 1858 Agent for Adninistrator
 Dated at LiscAfeld. this 18th day of July, 1sG1
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Present-Charles Seers. Esa., Judge

B T a Court of Probate holden at Sharon with LA- in and for the District of Sharon. on tue 18th day of July, A. D., 1861.
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DRY GOODS VERY CHEAP !!
 Summer Goods at Cost nWING to the present depression of Trade, OD my Stock uf LADIES' DRESS GOODS, Shawls, Mantillas, Embroideries, &c, will be
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HORSE 5 5 .s M SI. $ I 5.s E g

g INVENTED by George Whiteomb Of Portshcs- a ter, N. Y, Assisnor to himself and to Li- bert White of Stamford Com.
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NEW PREsToy, Conn, Sept. 5d, 1860. This may certify that have used variety of Horse I.kes on my farm for the last tlii,ty years, the last four years have used Whicornb Wheel Rake, which, in my opinion, is superior to any rake now in use it does the work witr4!ispatcll, in the best manner with ease to tie man and horse. They are this date in general use in this viciility. and so far as I know, they give good satisfaction. I can cheerfullv recommend it to the farmers of Litchicid County.
 DAVID C. WHITILESEY
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NQficH.

fE%O the Tax-paycrs of the Town of Kent, l -E- I will say that have received the Tax Bill from the Selcctmen of said Kent, for the coliec- tion of the Tax laid on the List of 1860, togcth- with Il warrant to collect the same. And will meet them at the Store of George Lane at Bulls Bridge. on Thursday the 22d of August, from 8 to 12 RI. and at the Store of II. Sc gar, South Kent, on the afternoon of the same day and at the house of B. Tompkins in Kent Hollow, on Friday the 23d of Anguet. from 8 A. II. 10 F NJ. ; and at the Store of A. Payne in East Kent on the afternoon of the same day, and at The Hotel of E. NJ. Judd on Saturday the 24th of August. All persons that neglect to pay their Taxes, at the above named times and places may expect to pay what tie law will al low for collecting the same
 L. EATON, Collector. Kent July 27th, 1861.
 P. S.--lf the above Tax is not paid nn or be- fore the lst of September, 1861. shall enforce collection to the extent of the law
 L. EATON, Collector. Kent July 29th l8Gl &3t-l5
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Present-Charles Adams. Eso

i a Court of Probate holden at Litchfeld .-s within and for the District of Litchfeld, on tEe 22d day Of July, A. D. 1861.
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 DAVID C. WHITILESEY

WATERFOWL, Aug. 4Lh. 1860.
 MEssRs. SMITH & BiRHHAM-This may certify that have Used WhitcomL's Wheel Horse Rake for two years past and I consider it tl:e nearest perfection of any thing yet invented !or rtiling hay In my opinion, it is as far in advance Of former inventions. they were of the hand rake
 Yours respectfully. " II. EAoSETT.
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Ladies and Gentlemen.

" OU are invited to examine the Assortment
 -E. of Union Envelopes and Paper, Badges, Cockades, Engravings, Songs, Military Tactics, and many other articles you ought to possess at the LITCHFIELD BOOK STORE.
 May 22d, 1861. tf5