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TIT FOR TAT;
OR, THE coauETTE PUNISHED.

OR, THE CooUETTE PUNISHED. Ellen was fair, and knew it, too, As other village beauties do,
 Whose mirrors never lie; Secure of any swain she chose, She smiles on half dozen beaux, And, reckless of a lover's woes, She cheated these and taunted those; "For how'could any one suppose
 clown could take her eye But whispers through the village ran, That Edgar was the happy man
 The maid designed to bless; For wheresoeyer moved the fair, The youth was like her shadow, there, And rumor boldly matched the pair,
 For village folks will guess. Edgar did love, but still delayed Tomake confession to the maid,
 So bashful was the youth; -. s.. But let the flame in secret burn, Certain of meeting return, When, from his lips, the fair should learn,
 Officially, the truth. At length, one morn, to taste the air, The youth and maid, in one-horse chair,
 A long excursion took.
  The sweet confession to impart, For ah !! suspense had caused a smart
 He could no longer brook. He drove, nor slackened once his reins, Till Hempstead's wide extended plains
 Seemed joined to skies above; Nor house, nor tree, nor shrub was near, The rude and dreary scene to cheer, Nor soul within ten miles to hear And still poor Edgar's silly fear
 Forbade to speak of love. At last one desperate effort broke The bashful spell, and Edgar spoke
 With most persuasive tone; Accounted past attendance OCT, And then, by all that's lovely, swore That he would love for evermore,
 If she'd become his own. The maid in silence heard his prayer, Then, with most provoking air,
 She Uttered in his face; And said, "Tis time for you to know A lovely girl must have beau, Just like a reticule-for show; And at her nod to come and go--
 But he should know his place, Your penetration must be dull, To let q hope within your skull
 Of matrimony spring. Your wife ha, ha 1! upon my word, The thought is laughably absurd As anything ever heard
 l never dreamed of such a thing" The lover quickly dropped his rein, Now on the centre of the plain
 "The linchpins out!" he cried; Be pleased, one moment to alight, Till can set the matter right,
 That we may safely ride" lie said, and handed out the fair Then laughing, cracked his whip in air, And wheeling round his horse and chair, Exclaimed, Alieu, l leave there
 In solitude to roam" What " mean you, sir?" the maiden cried, Did you invite me out to ride To leave me lere without a guide?
 Nay, stop, and take me home.' "What take you home ?' said the beau, "Indeod, my dear, I'd like 10 know How sucu' hopeless wish could grow,
 Or ir ,ouI bosom spring: Take Ellen home! upon my word. The thoughts as laughably absurd As anything ever heard
 never dreamed of such 8 thing"
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Dentistry.

ma E. w BLAKE, WOULD CALL THE lIB attention of his patrons to his superior uavie of filling Teeth with pure gold, which ren. dcrs further decay next toimpussible. Hewould also ask them to look at his superior Single Gum Teeth alsO to his Premium Contlnuoas Gum Teesh-the best in use.
 The strictest attention given. as usual, to tht careful yet Expeditions Extraction of Teeth witt or without the use uf Chloroform; Ether nc other benumbing agents
 Bukines hours from So'clock, A. M. to 6 o 'clocl F. N- Office in the first building south of tn, Mansion House. (up stai,s 8
 Sixteen years in the business-Thirteen il 1itchfeld Conn.
 LxteAfeld January I. 1861.
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A SHORT SERMON, BY PROPELLER.


 My remarks, at this time. will be addressed to young Eleii, although some old ones may pro fit by reading them.
 There are my young friends. many invitations held out to stay little longer" which it re. Guires no little grit 10 refuse. For instance. if you stray into a grog shop,-which you never ought to do-dont heed the invitation to stayy a little longer, more especially if you've taken the iirst nipper, for if you do yon'd be very js to stay till the last half dime is out of youf pocket and the proprietor is compelled to kick you out to get rid of you. If you are sowi2 ked or so unfortunate as to get into gambling room. and are lucky enough to win V or an X, don't heed the advice to stay litth longer.' but pocket your rags and be of, or ten to one you'll be minus all you won, and as mueh more | if you have itiabout your trows rs, fora fellow who wins, and then los, all he has if Ae has te dig down to the bottom of his boots for his last l. dime. That's SO. g t..s. N. But the principal application of my text. anaii where suppose it was first used and comes the hardest to get oyer is when pretty girl, whon you've been shining up to for few months and with whom you are permitted to staEH oi the doorstep of moonlight night, ardentE ad hiring, says stay little longer don't go yet. l When, the waters of your heart are bub6Iin, up like Niagara from the big fountains alnony the Falls, and your lips are tWitching youI hsal to get kiss from the rosy cheeks or lips Mthi, reaching distance, and you kinder want to bu 4 darsn't, and courage fails, and you comnene saving good night then the stay little loDe Eer comes over you like cold cream oyer tlse chi lof a rough bearded man after being shaved nit Ia dull razor, and heart, lips, eyes and eserSfhiih else say szy-and if you have plpck spoug l, YOU viii stay. It is generally supposed Hat B dam. after he had looked at the applewhi Es ,, was eating, knowing what wicked jade shs } been, would have gone away, and left HsYjl the devil, but she puckered up her pra E Iaij !. and said stay little longer, and theipoor fs low couldn't hold out against it, no h6W. So, has ever been eyer since. and there's scarcely s.| miss in her teens now but says just aSatnral as if she'd been learned it from her cEaaie st; la little longer
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DG- It may be interesting to some to know that guide boards were first established in this state about sixty Jears ago. It would seem from the appearance of some in this section that they had stood twice that period. A min- ister wasjourHeying towards Boston, when they had been erected but short time, and meet ing man inquired the way, and was told a priest at corner. not far distant, would direct him. The minister inquired why he called the guide-board priest, ,--because said he--it pofnts out the right road but never travels it.
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Now, young men. there may be times when it will answer to stay little longer, but the only time it's safe to do so, is when young lady says it in real earnest, and that you easily tell by the pucker of her lips. Pay no heed to the siren song from any other lips. and be sure, unless there is the right pucker, to cut stick for home and leave some less wise one to stay little longer
 ORIENTAL C1vn.IzATIoN.-A Correspondent who went out in the United States steamer Niagara, in company with the Japanesse En,- bassy writes as follows of hotel life in Batavia, Island of Java: ..-.. -.e -sra .sr
 Everything we see here is so entirely different from what have seen or ever imagined before it is hard to tell where or how to begin. In all imaginary wilds of speculative fancy, had never dreamed of anything to come up or compare with Batavia.
 The hotelat which am stopping is the Hotel des Indies, situated in the new or upper town, some half-dozen miles from the water This is a fair specimen of five or six others within half mile of each other. My hotel and grounds cover ten acres. The whole ground, like the rest of the city, is one immense forest of trees and canals The trees remind one very much of the elms of New Haven. Houses are placed 200 or 300 feet back from the street; in front the yard is filled with trees, literally alive with birds. and every variety of plants and flowers. Every house has stoop or piazza in font, on which morningsand evenings, sit beautifully dressed ladies and children. The houses are as white as the driven snow. In front are bird cages, elegant lamps beautiful pictures and steel engravings, handsome marble top tables, rocking chairs, lounges, &c. These articles are mostly of French manufacture of the incest description.
 One can ride here for miles on roads as smooth as floor. and see nothing different from what l have described. At night the city is one blaze of light from lamps-no gas allowed. The streets swarm with Maays, Japanese and China men, but no negroes They are civil and atten- tive as walters and generally honest. Rooms are left open, and articles of all kinds exposed without being stolen. There are no beggars to be met with in the streets.
 building two stories high, with an immeuse pizza in front-is connected on each side by buildings like railroad depots, three or four hundred feet long. Each suite of rooms contain room enough to make two, three and even half dozen ordi nary rooms, such as we get at hotels in the Uni ted States In front and back are bath houses fountains, fower-gardens, and convenient out houses for cooking and for servants. Marble floors titled roofs, ceilings from twenty to twen- ty-five feet high no carpets, and but few chr tains.
 The habits of living are quite different. At dayleh ht coffee and tea are taken to your room at eight same, with light refreshments at twelve breakfast, and at seven dinner. Coffee and tea are always ready. day or night same as baths.- No extra charge-takA them or net, as you please. No business is done in the street in the middle of the day on account of the heat.
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Norfolk Savings Bank

MS NOW OPEN FOR THE RECEPTION or N deposits. Deposits draw interest from thu frst day of every month.
 ROBBINS BAYFIELD,. President.
 K J. MUNSON Vice President. A. G. PETTIBONE, Treasurer l2H
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David c. Buckley,

HEALER IN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF DU all kin,ls and prices. Chairs, Tables, Bu- reaus, Bedsteads and Cofiins. Also Picture Frames Toilet Stands and Sofas made and sold with neatness. elegance and dispatch.
 Warehouse West St. LitcEfield, CCEn. 1y39
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AmbrOtypes! A Ambro.ypes

TMSHESE POPULAR PICTURES ARE TAKEN G with great success, aud at a triting ex-
 IuODSGALLERY, No. South street.
 Litchfeld, Oct. 4. 1860. 24
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R. hlcrrilaaall,

HNLOCK AND WATCH MAKER, HAS JUST O received a good assortment of Jewelry anu other desirable goods, which will he sold low Clocks and Watches repaired, and jobbing done at short notice.
 Litehiield, July. 1860. Gml3
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Wnl. H. slral,lan.

nEAI.ER IN FOREIGN AND STAPLE DRY D GoOds. Groceries. Crockery, Glass Ware and Yankee Notions. No. West Street. lst door west of the Court House, Litchfeld, Conn.
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Bishop & SeagMiek.

nEALERS IN DRY GOODS, READY MADE O Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, CIockery. Groceries &c., &c, West Street Litch field Conn.
 c. B BISHOP. T. S sEpGwicK.
 4S.ly
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Q. $. Whaplcs.

ID EPAIRER OF CARRIAGES AND WAGONS A0tnf all kinds at the old shop of Vim. Rogers tn West street, Particular attention paid to re- painting and triusming. Also, new work made ehespezt Tates for the ready rhino
 Give me call. 2.tfaA
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E. CrOssnlaN,

DENTIsr. SUCCESSOR 10 c. NJ. HOOKER ) D 0fiee in South street, over the Post Oiice.
 All operations on the Teeth carefully perform cd and warranted to give entire satisfaction
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nYSrEG AND BILLIARD SALOON. OYS- O tsrs Eoasted Stcwesi na,,i it ti.c shell; airJ for sale in any quantity. opp,site Central Park, Litehflela. Conn. 30.
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Robert NJ. Treat,

RWANUFAC1URER OF CORN SHELLERS, MI Churns, Safety Tug Irons, &c., Morris, Coan.
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JAPANESE oLoNG TEA. al A 4Z A choice article, the favor and eolar, when drawn, resembles a fine Hyson--only to be &1unH at VIM. H. BRAMAN'S
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Sugais are Cheap.

M USf received. . new supply of Crushed, Pull 9D geFined. Coffee. Yellow and Brown Sugars ceiling much below former prices, at
 VIM. H BRAMAN'S.
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I,uckingilaln X Swift,

A TruRNEYS AT LAW. NO. lG0 BROAD "A way. 3i Flunr, GiIs.y Building, corner of Courtiand street, NewIoIk.
 JOHN N BUCKINGHAM. FREDERICK r. SWIFT.
 Our Mir. Ssii, is Commissioner of Deeds for the various States, and Notary Public. Parttu- lar attention k given to taking testimony, ac- knaw.sdgcme,.ts &c.' 36
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Sfa,ssiOn fsGysS<
Egbert T0El,phiiss,

S SPENCER, PROPRIETOR, LTlCHFIELD Cs Conn. 3I.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
James Humphrey, Jr.

OWEHcs 1IUHtEEAICy3 O1' HDLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTER " and Publisher of HE LIrcnFIEED ENQUIRER Jsb Printing of all descriptions neatly and pyonpsly executed Legal Blanks of the various kinds. aIuass on hand. Office in Bishop & Sedg- wick's Building. West Street.
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George M. Woodruff,

A TToRNET AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW A and Commissioner of Deeds for the State of New York. Litchfield Conn.
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THE COOLEST HING oS REcoRp.-As General Scctt's army was marching triunphantly into the City of Mexico, procession of nlonkS emerged from the gate Of a convent situated or the enlnence at the right. and advanced with slew aud measured tread until they met the army
 tt rtsiit ;iiiafcs. 4:c s-aa leader of the pro crs=ion WAS venerable priest whose hair was NWhitened with the flosts of Esdny Winters He held in both hands contribution box, upon which there was q lighted candle, and when Within few feet, of the army the procession hate As the army proceeded, many a true clever in St. Patrick dropped some small coin or otEer into the old priests box. And, when it was observed that soldier was searching in his pocket for something to bestow, the old priest would step forward and hold his box to receive the donation. Ultimately there came |aiong tall, gaunt, timber sided, gander-looking faukee, who, on seeing the poor priest, thrust his hands into the very depths of his brooches hs if in search for dime, or something of the kind. The priest, observing this movement, ad
 vanced, as usual, while Jonathan holding forth a greasy-looking roll of paper, commenced very deliberately unfolding it. The old priest nti cipatcd liberal donation, and put on air of the most exquisite satisfaction. Jonathan continu
 ed to unroll piece afterp piece of dirty paper until at length he found a piece of tr-twisted smok, ing tobacco. He next thrust his hands into an other pocket, and drew forth clay pipe, which, with the utmest deliberation, he proceeded to fiji by pinching of small particles of the tobacco
 When this was done, having replaced his tobac- co in his brooches pocket, he stopped forward and lighted his pipe by the old priests candle
 and making an awkward inclination of the head
 intended perhaps, for bow, he said: Much obleeged to ye, Squire, and proceeded on.
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HOtfisser & CIlaNp;isl,

A TroRNEYS AND CoUNSELLoRS AT LAW "A 55 William Street. Corner Pine. New York. e. a. HuLLIsTER, JOHN D. CEANPLIN, Jr.
 Iotf
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George A. IlickOx.

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW A Olfic- in Court House, Li,cl.feld, Conn.
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TIE " EXTRAORDINARY" NUMBER SEvES.-On the 7t;i of the 7th month a holy observance was
 ordained to the children of Israel, who feasted days and remained days in tents; the Tth year was directed to be Sabbath of rest for all
 things, and at the end of times years com menced the grand jubilee; every 7th year the land lay falow; every 7th year there was grand release from all debts, and bondsmen were set free. From this law might have originared the custom of binding young men to years apprenticeship and of punishing incorrigible of lenders by transportation for l. twice :, or three times years. Anciently child was not named
 before days, not being accounted to fully have life before that periodicaFday. The teeth spring out in the Eth month, and are shed in the 7th
 year, when infancy is changed into childhood. At thrice years the faculties are developed. cUIfIIeTIEes, rog1riy
 competent to all civil acts; atsfeur times a man is in full possession of his strength; atfye times he is fit for the business of the world ]; at six times he becomes graver and wiser, or never; at seven times [ he is in his apogae, and
 from decays; ateigkt times ', he is in his first climacteric at times I, or .63, he, is in his
 grand ciimacteric, ;oriyear of danger; aud ten
 fines or thneesscore years and ten, was by the loyal prophet pronounced theperiod of human life. sk
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E. w. Seymour,
Henry NJ. NultOl,.

A TroRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW A Litchfsid Conn
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UtOfSt A. EHEC AUA, A TTDRNEY AT LAW. OFFICE IN EAST A Street. directly opposite tine Congregational Church, Etci,field Conn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-09
CITY AND COUNTY

TuE CATALOGUE or THE FREE PUBLIC
| LiBRARY.-Every one who is accustomed to
frequent large libraries knows and appreciates
| the value Of system tic and clearly arranged
index to the books Some OF the best collec-
tons might decay upon the shelves, and the
popular usefulness tor which they were intend
ed be wholly lost, but for skillful and judi
cious guide to their merits. 4 good cata-
logue, like a trusty friend is an indispensable
companion, and adds incalculabe value 10 the
best of libraries. The catalogue of the circu-
lating department of the free public library, is
sued upon the opening of the new rooms on
Elm street, however modest in size and appear
ance, seems to have all the essential merits of
modern catalogues. 1t is a volume of lS6
pages, containing the titles of 500 books, al.
phabetically arranged, and designated by their
authors, titles, and subjects-each book being
entered under every head where it is likely to
be sought for. The works OF the same author
are given under his name books upon the
same or similar subjects are grouped together,
and the title OF each book is also given where
the alphabetical arrangement requires it to be
placed. Thus the works OF Macaulay which
are in the library are grouped to-
gether under his name, the works upon
England and English history by vari
Gus authors under that heading, and each
work besides by its own title-leaving
nothing to be desired by book takers, whether
reading by authors, by subjects, or at ran
dom-except possibly more books. 1t may
not be improper to state that very much of the
credit for the labor and skill devoted TO the
preparation of the catalogue is due to Miss c.
P. Halves, who has shown an intelligent and
discriminating judgment in the classification
of the library, and faithful regard for lis gen.
eral usefulness. 1t is stated in the introduc.
ton to the catalogue that during the Temporal
ry closing of the institution, the circulating
part OF the library Las been carefully revised
and considerably modified. The books less
available for circulation have been transferred
to the Green Library, and their places sup
piled by volumes of more popular character,
recently purchased and carefully selected.
The collection, so far as it goes, is now be-
ieved to be a model one.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-09

VA lanes Celeb Gated Liver Pits, prepared by
FLEMING BROS, Pittsburgh are ranked amon,, tho
most popular remedies of the day. That it will cure
complaint SICK headache. and dyspepsia is now be
yond doubt Read the following testimony rom well
known lady and gentleman from our own cjty.
NEW YORK, Aug 8, 1851.
Mr. and Mrs Williams No. 2Is Seventh street testify
tha they have both been suffering from liver COMPLAINT
Tor about five years. daring which time they have snept
large amount Of money and tried many remedies INIT
to no purpose Finally, hearing of Dr. NJ Lanes pills
prepared by Fleming Bros they four boxes
which they took according to the directions accompan
ing each box and now pronounce themselves perfectly
cured of that distressing disease.
Purchasers will be careful to ask for Dr. MLANE,s
CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS manufactured by FIEM
ING BROS, PITTSBURGH, PA. There are other Pills
purportng to be Liver Pills, now before the public DIR
Lanes genuine Liver Pills. also his celebrated Yermi
uge can now be had at respectable drug None
genuine Without the signature Of FLEMING BROS.
81 n6t6Sylt rsii
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-09
The sad Accident to Gov. nriur..

nIolh the llttsielu Eagle, 9th.
Our citizens were thrown into great excite
ment, yesterday afternoon, by the report that
Gov Briggs had been severely wounded by
the accidental discharge of shot gun. at his
residence, about mile west of the village. We
are panied to say that the fears of the people
are more than realized.
Early in the afternoon carriage was brolsnn
up near the governors residence, and having
given the occupants what immediate assistance
he could,-with that native kindness of heart
which has made him so beloved throughout
the commonwealth, and which always mani.
tested itself in the little affairs of ordinary life
as well as on grander occasions She went into
the house to get his coat, in order to drive
them in his own carriage to their destination.
Ile coat hung in Il closet, and against it
rested gun loaded with shot, which had been
used tie previous Ievening for shooting ami
mails depredating on the poultry of the farm
In his haste, Gov. Briggs probably did not OBJ
serve the gun, but in taking down the coat
drew it several feet to the door of the closet,
where the lock striking the door or catching
IN button hole of the coat, it exploded, dis
charging its contents through the upper and
lower right jaw both of which were entirely
carried away, besides inficting severe wound
in the neck. Many of the surgeons aud ply.
sicans of the town were Immediately in at
tendance, and the wounds were dressed, al.
though, from their nature, a long time was
occupied in the operation, which was very
painful. The greatest tears of fatal result
were expressed and still are We fear the
worst. The governor is represented as com.
paratively more comfortable, but there was
renewed bleeding during the night, and the
depressed state of his system, which had ex.
listed for some time, is unfavorable His sim.
ple. and temperate habits of life are, however,
in his favor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-09

KENTUcKY.-Some correspondence recently
passed between Gov. Magoffin and the pres.
ident, relating to the armed occupation of por.
tions of Kentucky by federal troops. The
governor, who only failed to precipitate the
state into rebellion early in the summer through
the intrepid loyalty of its people has the inso-
lent hardihood to send state commissioners to
Washington with formal demand for the
withdrawal of snch military force as the gov.
eminent now has organized and in camps in
that state. The president briefly replied that
in his judgment it is not the wish of the Union.
loving people of Kentucky that this force
should be removed, and he declines to accede
10 his request He closes his reply as fol-
lows IL most cordially sympathize with your
Excellency in the wish to preserve the peace
of my own native state, Kentucky; but it is
with regret / Search and cannot find, in your
not very short letter, any declaration or init
nation that you entertain any desire for the
preservation of the federal Union"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-09

AcCIDENT.-A lady school teacher from
Hartford, Miss Lottie Miller, who had been for
a few days, during vacation, on visit at the
house of Mr.. James H. Wall, in this city met
with an accident, with came near being serious,
on Friday morning last. As she was descend
ing the stairs, when about leaving for home,
by some misstep she fell headlong downward,
striking her head against the stairs, cutting a
deep cash across the upper portion OF her fore
head, and separating the scalp from the skull
DR.. Workman was called, the wound was
dressed, and the young lady is now in fair
way of recovery