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The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

The news of the death Of Prince Albert,
the husband of the Queen Of Great Britain.
il received with regret on this side OF the
Atlantic.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

DANGEaous.-The firing Of pistols, fire
crackers, &C., about the streets on Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day is always danger
Gus. and, at such time as this here, Is fool
ish in the extreme.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

Reg These are not "merry christmas
times" In the fearful strife going on, the
divisions engendered, and the feelings excl-
ted. men hive no inclination to be " merry.
At such a season, however, there is one thing
n which all can unite. Let us remember
the poor" and suffering, and make them as
happy as we can, by the bestowal OF such
charity as it is in our power to give
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

RIVER MovEMENTs-Th has been but
one arrival from below this mornlng-that
of small oyster vessel. which passed the
batteries last night in the darkness. The
captain re ports that two large coastlns
schooners passed the batteries unseen last
night, but, as yet, they have not arrived up
The schooner Delaware, before reported al
Fort Washington, returning, unwilling to risk
a passage of the batteries, arrived yesterday
and is now at Fowle's wharf.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

THE WEArHER.-The weather turned cold
on Yesterday afternoon, and late last night
there was a heavy northwest gale. The tide
in the Potomac to-day was uncommonly low
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

CHRISTMAS PREsENTs.-The confectionery
and fancy stores have quite large assert
ment of articles suitable for Christmas feast
ing and Christmas presents. notwithstand'
ing the times.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

The U. s. House of Representatives al
urned, yesterday, un5il Thursday.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

SKAr1NG-Some of the boys had their
skates on early this morning, "trying the
ice," on the ponds and shallow waters Sumo
ice was formed last night on the shores OF the
river and creek.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

CHRISTMAS EvE.-The aspect OF the town
70 day was far different from the usual busy
merry vigil Of the great holiday. The toy
and cake shops. usually filled to repletion on .,
the eve of Christmas, showed only the ord
nary business The roll of drums and the
roar of artillery have driven Santa Claus
from his pleasant vocation.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

neg Tomorrow being CHRISTMAS DAY. IN
accordance with old custom, this office will
he closed, and no paper issued. From time
;mmemoral, Christmas has been kept as
holiday in Virginia. day on which at least
secular business is suspended.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24

Cunpcu DEMONSTRATION. - The Catholic
Church in this place has been handsomely
mr. namen,ed in view of the festival of Christ
mas. The galleries OF the Chnrch pear earl, 10
letters of evergreen the following transia-
ton of portion of the hymn "Venite ado
remus:"
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-24
"To Jesus this day born,

Grateful homage return,
IRIS he who all heavenly gifts doth bring;
Then e'er let us adore him our God and King.
Tbe Oriel window on the east is embossed
with evergreens. the gas jets and gallery
posts are similarly ornamented, while The
Altar is decorated most handsomely.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25
NEW SPRING GOODS.

AE7 E are this week receiving large and very w choice Stock of Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS. of the latest styles and very cheap. LADIES' DRESS GOODS Black and Fancy Silks, Poplins, Mohairs, French Prints, Ginghsms, &c CLOTHS,
 CASSIMERES,
 & VESI1NGS; Kentucky Jeans Ticks; Stripes, Check, Den inns; Bleachcd and Brown Cottons Towclings. &c., Sc.
 Linen T"w.llines Nal kins Tallc Spreads; Crash Sc. GLOVES, HOSIERY, AND WHITE GOODS RE4DEMIDE CLO7YLNG; |. LADIES & GENr's TEuNKs, FROM S2 TO S10. Carpets Oil Cloths, and Paper Hangings. BOOTS & SHOES;
 HARDWAEE;
 GLASSWARE, &
 CEOCKERY.
 Wooden Bowls Tubs and Fails. Clover, Timothy, and Red Top Seed TEAS, COFFEE, SUGAR and MOLASSES, and all kinds of GROCERIES. Codish and Mackcrel-- and lots of other Goods which we think you will find as cheap and dt- siraIle can be found htre or in adj,ining towns Es51 Cash and all other kinds of Produce taken in exchange. Respectfully.
 BISHOP & sEDGwICK. Litchfeld March 26th, 1861. tf-49
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25

NAUGATUCK RAILROAD. - SPRING AR 4V RAHGEMENT. - On and after Monday, April 1st, 1861, Trains will run as follows CONC NoRTH-Leave Bridgeport: 1915 A. M. for Winsted, connecting with the 8.O0A M. train from New York, and with the 9.45 A. NJ. train from New Haven and connecting at Waterbury with train to and from Hartford. 12.3OP P. M. freight train for Waterbury. 5.3O P. NJ. for Winsted, connecting with the 3.15P. M train from New York, and the 4 30 P. NJ. train from New Haven. and at Waterbury with train from Hartford.
 Go1xG SoUTn-Leave Winsted: GAO A. M. for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven, con- meeting at Waterbury with train to Hartford.
 12.35 P. NJ. for Bridgeport, New York, and New Haven, connecting at Waterbury with train for Hartford.
 Leure Waterbury: 8.15 A. M. for Bridgeport New York, and New Haven.
 8 25 A. M. freight train for Br dgeport. 10 P. M. for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven.
 All Trains stop at all Regular Stations. The stage from Norfolk connects with the 6. 40 A. NJ. train down from Winsted, and returns on the arrival of the 5.30 P. train from Bridgeport The Woodbuly stage arrives to connect al Seymour with the S.15 A. NJ. train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of the 1O.15 A. Nj. train from Bridgeport. The Stage from New Hartford, Otis, Colebrook Burlington Litchield and Bcthlcm, arrives to connect with the 12,3 P. NJ. Train down from Winsted and returns on the arrival of the 10, 15 A. M Train up from Bridgeport l The stage for Harwinton leaves Litchfield station on the arrival of the 1915 A. NJ. train up from Bridgeport. The stage from Watertown connects with the 8. A. NJ. train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of the 1915 A. NJ. train
 up from Bridgeport. Stage for Goshen leaves Wolcnttville daily, on arrival of the 1915 M. train from Bridge port.
 discount of five cents made to passengers purchasing tickets at the office CHARLES WATERBURY. Superintendent. 1 Bridgeport, March 2S, 1861.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25
TFf E.EY' O.HsE .EG.EE.H, Of New Milford.

EX' OULD respectfully inform his customers
 w and the public generally, that he has completed his New Store and filled it with as fine an assortment of Goods as ever collect cd together among the hills of New England.
 Treat having purchased his Goods at low fig ures, will take great pleasure in selling them low.
 Treats Stock consists of a great variety of Cotton Goods, Dress Goods, Cloths and CaSsi- mcres-cheapcr than ever before known. 20 ,000 Yds. of choice American, English and French Prints Embossed Table Covers, at half price Elegant Piano Covers. Balmaral Skirts, Hoop do. 1000 Ytis Crash-Toile, Quilts. Sc. &c
 Treat keeps large and extensive assortment of Hardware, Carpenters anl Joincr's Tools-- Paints Oils, Glass -GROCERIES-Iron and Steel Nails-and and endless variety of other Goods not mentioned.
 Treat keeps and sells the best FLOUR that comes into the State. called The Ladies Fricnd.' All Goods sold are to be called by their right names, aid no unreasonable amount of G Is will be displayed in order to effect sales.
 E=3H Treat has 600 lGs. of the cheapest SILKS ever seen in the State.
 Feb 27 1SUl tf-45
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25
THE FOLLOWING ENDORSEMENTS OF
 SPALDING'S CEPH AL c FILLS WILL CONVINCE ALL WHO SUFFER FROM
 HEADACHE,

&A8 A0 AaS s&~ Ss&s - AdAAS
 THAT A
 SPEEDY AND SURE CURE
 IS WITHIN THEIR REACH. As Mese Testimonials cereSmsolicted by lr. SpALD- ING, they afford unquestionable proof of Me
 efficacy of this truly scientific d'scovery.
 MAsoNv1LLE Conn.,, Feb 5, 1861. NIE. SrALDING-SIR:
 have tried your Ccphalic Pills, and / like them so arelt that want you to send me two dollars worth more.
 Part of these are for the neghbors, to whom l z i've 8 few out of the first box I got from you. Send the Pills by mail, and oblise.
 Your ob't servant, JAMES KENNEDY.
 HAvERFoRD, Pa, Feb. G. 1861. MR. SrALDING--SIE:
 wish you to send me one more box of your Cephalic Pills ha"e received great deal of beaeW from Me'n. Yours respectfully,
 SPRUCE GREEK. HUNTINGTON Co.,, Pa,
 January IS, 1861. ] H. c. SPALDING-SIE:
 You will please send me two boxes of your ,Cephalic Pills Please send them immediately.
 Respectfully yours, JNo. E. SIMoNs. P. P.S.-IAare used one Jos of your Pils, and find Mem excellent.
 BELLE VERNON, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1861. HENRY C. SPALDING, Esq., Please find enclosed twenty y-fve cents, for which send me another box of your Cephalic Pills They are truly e best Pills hape tried A. SrovER, Belle Vernon Wyandot Co.,, o.
 BEVERLY. Mass, Dec II, 1860. H. c SpALDlNG, Esq
 wish for some circulars or large show bills. to bring your Cepbalic Pills more particularly before my customers; Ii you have anything of the kind, please send to me. One of my customers, who is subject to severe Sick Headache, (usually lasting two days,l ras cured of an attack in one hour Jy your Pills, which sent her.
 Respectfully yours, w. B. WILKES.
 REYNoLDsBURG, FRANKLIN Co.,, Ohio,
 January 9, 1861. ] HENRY c. SpALDING, No. 4S Cedar st., N. Y.: DEAR SIR Inclosed find twenty five cents. (25, ) for which send box of ''Cephalic Pills" !" Send to address of Rev. Wm. c. Filler, Rey- noldsburg. Franklin Co.,, Ohio. -Four Pills work like q charm-eure Hsadache d. most inStdnter.
 Truly yours, WI. c. FILLER.
 Yps1LANrI, Mich, Jan. IA, 1861. MR. SpALDING-SIR:
 Not long since I sent to you for box of Cephallc Pills for the cure Of the Nervous Head ache and Costiveness, and received the same and they had good effect ha aOus induced to send for more. Please send by return mail. Direct to
 A. R. WHEELER, Ypslanti, Mich.
 
 From the Examiner, Norfolk, Va. Cephalic Pills accomplish the object for which they were made, viz: Cure of headache in all it's forms
 From the Democrat, St. Cloud, Minn. If you are, or have been troubled with the headache, send for a box, (Cephalic Pils,) so that you may have them in case of ali attack. From the Advertiser, Providence, R. I. The Cephaic Pills are said to be remarkably effective remedy for the headache, and one of the very best for that very frequent complaint which has ever been discovered.
 From the Daily News, Newport R. I. Cephalic Pills are taking the place of all kinds
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25

Rv the use of these Pills the periodic attacks o' Neruo,s or Sick Hsadaehe may be prevented; and Il olen at the commencement of an attack imme' diate relief from pain and sickness Will DC obtained.
 ,rbev seldom fail in removing the Nausea and U,ndgehe to which females are so subject They act gently upon the wels,-removine Costiveness. For Literary Hen, Students, Delicate Females and all persons of seasntary habas they val ua ble as Laxatiue, improving the appetite, giving one and vigor to the digestive ergans, and restor ing the natural elasticity and strength of tn, whole system.
 The CEPHALIC PILLS are the result of long in vestigation and carefully conducted experiments having been in many years, during whici time they have prevented and relieved vas amount of pain and suffering from Headache whether originating in the neruous system or iron deranged state of the stomach.
 They are entirely vegetable in their compost ton, and may be taken at ali times with perfec safety without making any change of diet, an, he absece of any dsagreeaJle taste renders easy administer them 10 children
 BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITs The genuine have five signatures of Henry c Spalding on each Box.
 Sold by Druggists and all other Dealers in Med cines.
 Box will be sent by mail prepaid on reccip of the
 PRICE 25 CENTS
 All orders should be addressed to HENRY c. SPALDING, 50ly 48 Cedar Street. New-York. Or to WEEKS < PORTER, Boston,
 Sole Wholesale Agents, for New England
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25

Diptheria, that has ever yet been discovered. The best mode of using it is to bathe the throat, neck and chest every hour with the Balm clear, and at the same time, or oftener, take it inwardly, mixed with molasses or syrup, as strong as it can be swallowed comfortably, in tea spoonful doses of the mixture. During the severity of the attack, the air of the room should be kept quite moist, by vapor from water on the stove.
 Besides the above, this Balm is the best FAM ILY MEDICINE one can have in Dyscntery, Di- arrhGa and Bowel Complaints it is almost in fal1ible Its efficacy in curing Neuralgia, Rheu- ma;ism, Tootli-Ache, Headache. FEVER AND AGUE, and Bruises and Lamencsses of all kinds, is un- questioned.
 It Is EXCLUSIVELY VEGETABLE, and may therefore be used with perfect safety ; and your own experience is the best testimony that can be had in reference to it; therefore,
 PROVE IT FOR YOURSELF, for it is a reme- dy to be at hand ill every time of need
 A Pamphlet containing full and specific drcc- tions how 10 use it in every case of disease for which it is recommended, accompanies each Bottle.
 This Medicine, like all other valuable articles. has been counterfcited; therefore, in buying be particulas to observe that our label bearing the fac simile of signature, is on every bottle and also that '' DR. E. C'S BALM" is blown in the glass.
 Price 9 cents.
 Manufactured and sold at wholesale only, by PIERPONT & CO.,,
 122 State-Street: Rochester N Y.
 Picrpont X Co. also manufacture and keep for salo,
 DIR: MANCHIUS' SUGAR COATED TONIC
 ApEHIENT PILLS, for the cure of Costiveness and Functional Dis cases of the Stomach, Liver, and the Digestive 0r0ap orenprallv Their i, complaints has been so great that they have ac- qnired the familiar name of '' CURE ALL PILLS D
 Price 25 cents.
 DIR. THESsIER'S WORM LOZENGES-a safe, pleasant, but effectual remedy for Worms. They not only act a Vcrmituge, but are the best physic child can take.
 Dg. THESsIEKS PROPHYLACTIC, or Fe- male Medicine, for Ojstrmctd Mena,uation, &c. For full particulars, see small Pamphlets whicl, accompany each bottle. Price SI.
 A. c. SMITH & co. are appointed wholesale Agents for the sale If the above Medicines, from whom Druggists and Dealers can obtain supplies March 26, 1861. 6m-49
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25
fg@A single bottle of SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE will save ten times it's cost annually
 SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE!
 SPALDING,S PREPARED GLUE!
 SPALDLNG'S PREPARED GLUE!

SAVE THE PIECES!
 ECONOMY! DISPATCH! 6N@"A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINEp' As accidents will happen. even in we'll regu- lated families, it is very desirable to have some cneap and convenient way for repairing Furni- 'ufe' Toys, Crockery, Sc.
 SPALDING'S PREPARED GLJJE meets all such emergencies, and no household can afford to be without it. It is always re ,dv ana up to the sticking point. ''
 USEFUL IN EVERY HoUsE ,, N. B.--A Brush accompanies each Rc..i, Price 25 cents Address, '''0'
 HENRY c. SPALDING
 No. 4S CEDAR Street, New Yo,,,,
 CAUTION.
 As certain unprincipled persons are attemn+ ing to palm off cn the unsuspecting public. imi. tations of my PREPARED GLUE, would eau tion all persons to examine before purchasing and see that the full name,
 T SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE, .A1 is on the outside wrapper all others are swind. ling commercials. A
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25
The Early Lights of the TifcTT:
 field Bar.

A NEAT PAMPHLET, 40 pages, octavo o,,, A taining biographical sketches of the fo,ion In' ing eminent members of this bar: PARTRIDGE THATCHER, DANIEI. EvER1Tr TAPPING REEVE, JOHN ALLEN
 BARzIILAI SLossoN, DANIEL w. SourHMayn JOHN c. SMITH, NATHANIEL SMITH, JAMES GOULD, NOAH B. BENEDICT. ASA BACON, ELISHA STERLING. JABEz W.HUNTINGToN, PHINEAs MINER.
 LEHMAN CHURCH.
 By Hon. David S. Boardman of New Milford. Published, and for sale at this office. Price 2: cents per volume. 22tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25
BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE
 AND THE BRITISH REVIEWS,

L. SCOTT X CO.,, NEW YORK. continue to publish the following leading British Periodi- calls, viz:
 THE LONDON QUARTERLY, Conservative j THE EDINBURG REVIEW, (whig.) THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW, Gree
 Church,)
 4.
 THE wEsrMlNsrER REVIEW, Hiberal) BLACKWoOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE,
 Crory)
 The present critical state of European affairs will render these publications unusually inter- ssting during the forthcoming year. They will occupy middle ground between the bastily written newsitems, crude spcculatiCns, and fly ing rumors of the daily Journal, and the pom derous Tome of the future historian, written af- ter the living interest and excitement of the great political events of the time shall have passed away. It is to these Periodicals that readers must look for the only ineligible and reliable history of current events, and as such in addition to their well-estadlished literary scientific, and theological character we urge them upon the consideration of the reading pub lie.
 EARLY COPIES. Inc receipt OI ADVANCE SuEETS rom the Brit ish publishers gives additional value to these Reprints, inasmuch they can now be placed in the hands of the subscribers about as soon as the original editions.
 TERMS.
 Per ann. For any one of the four Reviews, ... S3 % For any two of the four Reviews, UO For any three of the four Reviews,. % For all four of the Reviews, .. % For Blackwoods Magazine " 3 co For Blackwood and one Review,. 5 co For Blackwood and two Reviews co For Blaekwood and three Reviews, 9 co For Blackwood and the four Reviews,.. 10 % Money current ID e State uhae issued rH be recered
 at par.
 CLUBBING.
 A discount of twenty five per cent. from the above prices will be allowed to CLUES ordering four or more copies of any one or more of the above works. Thus Four copies of BIackwood, or of one Review, will be sent to one address for S9; four copies of the four Reviews and Black wood for $50; and so on.
 POSTAGE.
 In all the principal Cities and Towns these works y,t, will be delivered FREE OF POSTAGEE. th Maen n sent by mail. the Poshge to any part of s''e united States will be but TWENTY FOUR CENTS n year Tor :" Blackwood," and but FOURTEEN o1Sls N "a year for each of the Reviews. por;!l:. RI1he price in Great Britain of the five 'ou',s Wornh 1ssn aooye named is $S1 per annum. A"''n io'n' 1851. 4s-lm
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25
Ladies and Gentlemen,

VOU are invited to examine the Assortment l of Union Envelopes and Paper, Badges, Cockades. Engravings, Songs, Military Tactics. and many other articles you ought to possess at the L1TCHFIELD BOOK STORE.
 May 22d, 1861. ifs
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25
Carpets and Oil Cloths.

i yT HE ul lcrsi sncl now offering to the pub 1 $ lie large and we'll selected Stock of Goods fer the Spring season, consisting in part of ,'rnssley's we'll known and other IMPORTED TAPESTRY BRUSSELS at exceedingly low rates alS ), their THREE PLY and SUPERFlNE INGRAI>S arc complete with every thing that is desirable in col)rs and patterns, and at prices that defy competition.
 w x T. LEWIS have constantly on hand and purchase largely at auction LOW PRICE IN GRAINS from 31c. per yard all wool from 40c. G 50c. per yard.
 OIL CLOTHS in every variety of pattern and style, from one yard and upwards wide, at such rates that will give satisfaction to all purchasers. With EuGs, MATS, MATING, DHuGGErs STAIR RoDs, WINDOW SHADES, TABLE AND PIANO Gov EEs, ARTICLES CONNECTED WITH THE TRADE w. x Y. LEWIS,
 12 Fourth Avenue,
 Opposite Coopcr's Institute,
 50 m6 New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-25
s StatUt. Approved, June 1st, 1o6l.
CHAPTER XI. \, Act relating to the Survey of the Coast Cnnnecticut.


 An Act relating to the Survey o1 the ooas' ol
 Connecticut.
 Be it enacted 6y ths Senate aud House ct Repre- senfatires in General Assembly conUened:
 SEC. 1. Persons employed under an act of the Congress of the United States, passed the tenth Jay of February, in the year eighteen hundred and seven, and the supplements thereto, may en- CT upon lands within this state, for any purpose which may be necessary to affect the objects or aid act. and may erect works, stations, build tngs, or appendages for that purpose, doing no unnecessary injury.
 SEC ? if the parties interested cannot agree upon the amount to be paid for damages caused hereby, either of them may petition the county commissioners of the county in which the land :ies who shall appoint time for hearing. as ,oon as may be, and order atleast fourteen days notice to all persons interested, and, with or without view of the premises, as they may de- iermine, hear the parties and their witnesses and assess the damages.
 SEC. 3. The county commissioners shall hle Ill the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the land is situated, report of heir doings; which shall be conclusive, unless one of the parties shall, within thirty days after he filing of such report, file petition to said court for new hearing to be had in such super for court; in which case, after such notice of such petition to the opposite party as the said superior court, if in session, or, if in vacation, as any judge thereof or of the supreme court, or any county commissioner of the county in which such petition is pending, shall direct, a trial shall be had in said court, in the same manner as other civil actions are tried and such hearing shall take precedence of all other civil actions. SEC. f. The person so entering upon land may tender to the party inj ured amends therefor and if the damages finally assessed do not ex- ceed the amount rendered. the prevailing party entering shall recover costs; otherwise, the pre- vailing party shall recover costs.
 SEC. ,. The costs to be taxed and allowed 1T all such cases, either before the county commis sioners or the superior court, shall be the sam' as are ordinarily taxcd according to the rule and practice in the superior court.
 SEC. 6. Whoever willfully injures, defaces 0 removes any signal, monument, building ap bondage thereto, erected, used or constructed under said acts of Congress shall forfeit the sun of fifty dollars for each offence and shall b. liable for damages sustained by the United States to be recovered in an action of tort.
 Approved June 9th, 1861.