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Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24
A Card to the Suffering.


 THE REV. WILLIAM CosGRovE, while laboring as missionary in Japan, was cured of Consump. tion, when all other means had failed, by reef. pc obtained from a learned physician residing in the great city of Jeddo. This recipe has cured great numbers who were suffering from Con. sumption, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Coughs and Colds: and the debility and nervous depression caused by these disorders
 Desirous of beneftting others, I will send this recipe, which have brought home with me, te ali who need it, free of charge. Address
 REV. Wh. CosGRovE, A 3m 439 Fulton Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y OLD PAPERS FOR sALE.-An, quantity of old Newspa pers for wrapping paper for merchants and others-forsale at THIS OFFICE. Price S74 cents per hundred tfo5 WE NOW HAVE-A Good Assortment of DRESS GOODS-Broadcoths- Cassimeres-- vestings-Ready Made Clothing be for the Fall and Winter fade.. Customers will ind our Stock quite complete in all it's depaltmen HART, BROS & co. West Goshen, Sept. 25th, 1961. tf-23
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N9iige.

FE HE Board of Education of this town, will
 E meet nt the Mansion IIousc on Monday next. the 28th inst, ct I0 clock, F. M., for the examination of Teachers. and other purposes. J>G. BECKWITH Chairman. | Litchfeld, Oct. 22d, 1861. 1t27
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24

H %ONNECIICUT RIVER SHAD, " SMOKED BEEF,
 HAMS, Very Choice-at
 BISHOP X SEDGWICK'S. July 50th. tf-l5
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LIt:EaGcsea Volunteers /!

LitcE2fEcsA Volunteers
 ATTENTION!!! WIDE AWAKE FHvIIE subscriber date Lieut.. Col. of the Sd Fl Regiment c. VI is recruiting a Company for the l2th Regiment It is to be formed entire ly from this County, to be called
 The LitchaeId County Rifles, and must be raised within a week It will be one of the best drilled Companies in the Regi ment, and reflect rare honor upon old Litchfed County. Rendezvous at Litchfeld Recruits may make immediate application at Adams Ho tel. Pay to commence from the time of enlist ment.- Bounty conferred, same as other Regi- ments in this State.
 $50 year-s6 per month for wife-s2 month for each child Each Volunteer is also entitled to Sl00 at his discharge beside the regular pay and ratOns. ALLEN G. BRADY.
 Wolcottvi Oct. 23d, 1861. tf27
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E AIsTRICT of Kent, ss. Protate Court, Oct ED Der 10th 1961

E h IsTRICT of Kent, ss. Prot ate Court, Octo- ED Der 10th, 1861.
 Estate of JOHN NJ. FULLEH late of Kent in said District deceased
 The Administrator represents the Estate Tnsol- vent and prays the appointment of Conlmi. .sion- CTS thereon.
 Ordered, That Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said Fs- ttte he appointed at the Probate Office in Kent on the 18th day of October, 1861, at one clock afternoon of which all persons in interest will take notice nd appear, if hey see caus c, and be heard thereon.
 And that the Administrator will give notice of this order by publishing in the Litchfeld En- qurer, and posting a copy thereof on tle pHhlic sign oSt in said Kent nearest where the deceased last dwct. By order of Court,
 1t-23 CHARLES E. ANDREWS, Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24

A NO. KEROSENE OIL-For sale by A RIVERIUS MARSH.
 Sept. 24 tf-23
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RESTRICT of Washington, ss. Probate Court, .A r October 5th 1861.
 Estate of Marvin Wheaton, late of Washing ton in said District, deceased.
 Pursuant to an order from the Court of Pro- bate for said District, will be sold at Public Auc- ton to the highest bid!er, on the 7th day of November, at one clock. on the afternoon (un- less previously disposed of at private sale,) so much ot the Real Estate of said deceased, as will raise the sum of Eight Hundred and Thirty Five Dollars and Fifty Cents
 Sale to take place at the late residence of the deceased in said Washington Terms made known at the time of sale.
 25-t3 WILLIAM D. WHEATON, EXT.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24
apRIlIG CLOTEIING.

A SPLENDID Stock of Mems and Boys IA CLOTHING, just recevcd-will be sold at prices to suit the times.
 T. II. RICHARDS, West Street. April 9th 1861. tf-51
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Her,iok,s Kid Strengthening Plasters,

SD 6A KEGS best quality -Bridgewater CUT @DSD NAILS, received this week at
 BISHOP & SEDGWICK's. April 23, 1861. tf-l
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Ladies and Gentlemen.

Fl of Union Envelopes and Paper, Badges Cockades, Engravings, Songs, Military Tactics and many other articles you ought to possess at the IITCHFIELD BOOK STORE.
 May 22d, tf5
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24

HARDWAIsE! HARDWARE E hOOR KNOBS, Handles, Bells, Butts, Screws, -RT Locks, Bolts, Files, Haudsaws. Planes, Bitts, Augurs, Barn-Door and Gate Hinges, Screw Drivers, Sad Irons, Hammer Hatchets, Axes, and suudry other Goods in the Hardware line-all new and cheap, at
 BISHOP & SEDGWICK'S.
 April 23, .sGl. tf-1
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24

CHEAPER I,N.E.V EYER ! Fl UST RECEIVED another supply of MEATS @ FOOT OIL, which is selling for S157 per Gallon at the
 3t-25 CASH DRUG STORE. ADELINE T. WHEELER,1
 tvs. Order of Notice. EDWARD $. WHEELER
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24

Let It Re Known, FENHAT KEROSENE OIL is selling for 60c., -E 68c., 75c.. and S1 .06 per Gallon. at the
 1928 NORTH STREET DRUG STORE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24

STATEMENT of the Condition of the BANK S OF LIrCHfIELD co. on the 1st day ot Oct, 1861:
 LIABILITIES Whole amount of Capital Stock paid in............. in. s125, ,ooo % Bills of the Bank in circulation, mean ing the amount of Bills in circula- ton, pledged, hypothecated, or oth- erwise in use, directly or indirectly 23S4.O0 Amount due to Banks in this State.. 5.2GG.47 Deposits not bearing interest. ....... 5O,438. 36 Dividends unpaid. ........ ...... 4lG0O Surplus funds. ..................... 1000 co Earnings since last dividend. ....... 4,0o3. 91 Total liabilities. ties...............s2 s274 ,55S A
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24
Sugars are CIscSD.

avHE best PORTO RICO MoLAssEs E- only 3S cents a Gallon, at
 T. H. RICHARDS CHEAP STORE. March 25th, 1861. tf49
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-03-09
c1TY 0F CARROTTTON PARISH OF JEFFERSON. La, SAIOf

sight of him; but when she attempted
to enter her courage failed.
But I must return Tomorrow salo
she, .and | could not go away without
once moro seeing and thanking him who
saved me from ruin She recalled her
little boy, and said to him: Look ut
that gentleman and remember him we'll;
for he was the best friend your mother
ever had With an earnest invitation
to visit her happy home, and torVent
God bless you!' she bado her bene-
factor farewell.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-03-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
The U m brella Girl.
RY L. MARIA CHILD.

Young girl, the only daughter
of q moor widow, removed from the
country to Philadelphia, to earn her
living by covering umbrellas ohe
was very handsome, with glossy, black
hair, large, beaming eyes, ana ups
like wet coral She was just at that
susceptible age when youth was ripen-
ino into womanhood, when tho soul
begins to be pervaded by that restless
principle which impels poor humans to
seek perfection in union.'
At hotel near the store for which
she worked, an English traveller, called
lord Henry STUART, had taken lodgings.
He was a strilingly handsome man.
and of princely carriago AS TINS
distinguished stranger passed to ana
from his hotel, he encountered. the
umbrella girl, and was attracted by
her uncommon beauty. lie easily
traced her to the store, where he sool
after went to purchase an umbrella
This was followed up by presents o
flowers, chats by the way-side, ant
invitations to walk or ride, all o
which were gratefully accepted by
the unsuspecting rustic; for she wa
AS ignorant of the dangers OF the CIT,
as were the squirrels of her natiV
fields. He was merely playing gam
for temporary excitement. She, wit
q head full of romance, and heal
melting under the influence of love
was unconsciously cndangering tn
happiness of her whole life.
Lord Henry invited her to visit tn
public gardens on the Fourth of July
In the simplicity of her heart 81
believed all his fattering profession
and considered herself his bride elect
she therefore accepted the invltatlc
with innocent frankness. But she hi
no dress in which to appear on such
public occasion, with a gentleman
bioh rank, whom she verify suppOs
+o he her destined husband. WIN
these thoughts rovolved in her min
her eve was unfortunately attract
to a beautiful piece of silk, b"Iongi
to her employer. Could she take
without being seen, and pay for
secretly when she had earned mon
anough? The temptation conquer
her in moment of weakness. ;
concealed the silk, and conveyed it
bo,, 1odminos. It was the first thj
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-03-09

of thOughtleSSnesS Ilally y oiihS
tnre is driven in to the downward path,
who mi CHIT easily have been saved
The kind-hearted man next proceeded |
TO the hotel, and with Quaker simplic-
ity of speech, inquired for Henry |
Stuart. The servant said his lordshlp |
had not risen. Tell him my business
is Of importance" said friend Hopper.
The servant soon returned and conduct
ed him to the chamber. Tho nobleman
appeared surprised that a stranger IN
lsthe plair, Quaker costume, should thus
intrude, upon his luxurious privacy.
When he heard his errand, he blushed
deeply, and frankly admitted the truth
| of the girls statement. His benevo
lent ,.,yfsitor took the opportunity to
abear Testimony to the selfishness and
sinof proHi igacy. He did iti such
kind and fatherly manner that the
Young marass heart was touched, He
excusedhimself by saying 5aat hey ssald
not have tampered withthe girl if he had
known her to Be virtuous. have done
many wrong things" said he, ''but
thank God,s no betrayal of confiding
Innocence weighs on my conscience.
I,have always esteemed it the basest
act of which man is capable. he i'm
prisonment of the poor girl, sniid the
Il forlorn Situation in which she had been
found, distressed him greatly. When
, friend Hopper represented that the silk
had been stolen for has sake, that the
girl had thereby lostproftable employ
me,at, and wis obliged TO return to hel
= distant home to avoid the danger Of ex-
posure-he took out a fifty -dollaF not'
\ and offered to pay her expenses.
4 Nay said Isaac. sThou art a8ver,
+ rich man / presume. sec in thy hans
large roll of such nofsss she is th'
= daughter of poor widow 8na thou has
=. been the means Of doing greatinjury
&C. Give me another
e Lord Henry handed him anothe
ot fifty dollar note, and smiled as he SAID
lo you understand your business wei
Id But YOU have acted nobly, and l reVer
lg ence you for it. If you ever Wis
t. ENGLAND, call to see me. Twill give you
io cordial welcome, and treat you like
ld noblcman.'
C. Farewell, friond,' replied the Qa'
er ker. Though much to blame in til
s' affair, thou too hast behaved nool
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-03-09

The Three PaldccS.--l ne WRITER was
one day passing with u friend through
the sus,ubs of one of the most attractive
New ENGLAND cities, when his attention
was arrested by three residences OF
extraordinary richness and elegance.
1t was bright and smiling June day.
and the spacious grounds, tasteful
walks, and rich foliage and flowers
gave to the palace like dwellings, gor-
geous and lovely appearance, as II
Eden itself had been reinstated upon
earth. 1 said to my friend:
eThose are truly onviable habitations
and happiness must dwell there if any
whese else in this world
IIe smiled, then looked sad, and gave
me the following account of the occu-
pants Of those seats of Bliss
IN the first he said, Lives woman
| whose husband resides mostly in the
West, speculating in cattle, sheep and
wool, and only comes .home for o few
weeks in the year. She has no children,
and only domestic OF two in the house
/ She daily bemoans her desolato condi-
tion, and says she would joyfully OK
i change her elegant home for hut or G
i shanty, if she could only keep her hus.
! band'with her.
7. ..In the next mansion'-for tho thre
!. stood near together. two on the Yves
a. r 4I,o etroof and ono ouDOSito--
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-03-09

tears. The nobleman took her hano
and said: My dear, are you an lnno-
cent girl p
lam, am she replied, with con-
vulsive sobs. 'Oh, what have l ever
done or said that you should ask me
such a question =?
sThe evident sincerity of the words
stirred the deep foundations OF MS
better nature. If you are innocent,,'
said he, sGod forbid that l should
make you otherwise. But you accepted
my invitations and presents so readily
that supposed you understood mo-
What could I understand she said,
except that you intend to make me
your wife 2
Though reared amid the proudest
distinction, he felt no inclination to
smile. He blushed and was silent.
The heartless conventionalities OF the
world stood rebuked in the presence
of affectionate simplicity. lie con-
viewed her to her humble dwelling, and
bade her farewell with a thankful
consciousness that he had done no
irretrievable injury to her future
prospectG. The. remembrance of her
would be to him as the remembrance
of last wears butterflies. With her,
the wound was deep; in the solitude
of her chamber, she wept with bitter
ness of heart over her ruined air
castles. And that dress which she
had stolen to make an appearance
befttinc his bride! Oh! what if she
should be discovered? And woul'
not the heart of her poor widowed
mother break if she ever knew tina
her child was thief?
Alas her wretched forebodingp prov
ad too true. The silk was traced to heI
she was arrested on her way to tn
store and dragged to prison. Their
she refused all nourishment, and wei
incessantlv. On the fourth day, til
keeper called on Isaac T. Hopper, an
] informed him that there was youn
, cirlsla prison who appeared to be u
- torlv friendless, and determined to d
. hv starvation. The kind hearted trler
:, Immediately went to her asslstnnc
He found her lying on the floor OF h'
cell. with her face buried in her hand
! and sobbng as if her heart would brea
He tried to comfort her, but could O
v tain no answer.
> Leave us alone," said he to t
=, keeper. ''Pcrhaps she will speak
: me. if there is no one to hear VIII
70 they were alone together, he put ba
III the hair from her temples, laid his ha
r+ kindly on her beautiful head, and 5;
, in soothing tones ;-'My child consil
me as thy father. Tell mo all thou h
done. If thou has taken the silk,
me know all about it. will do for Il
=. as I would for my own daughter, an
Jo doubt not that I can help thee out
,s. this difficulty
f. After a long time spont in Affect
on ate cntreaty, she leaned her young h
ad on his shoulder, and sobbcd out {
IA | wish was dead. What will my I
of mother say when she knows Of my
:ed grace p
lie "Pcrhaps we can manage that
nd, never shall know it." replied he.
ted Turing her by this hope, he gradu
mo obtained from her the whole story
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-03-09
Terms of the Paper.

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Rates of Advertising:
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An Communications personal matters, II ADMIT
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The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-03-09

A King Do,cm the HatchaCay.-Ono
dav, when the flag ship of an American
commodore was lying in the bay OF
Naples, she was honored by visit
from the king and royal family, with
suite, who camo out in gilded barges
and full parade of royalty. The ship
was dressed faom deck to truck III holl-
day attire side boys were mustered
at the ropes, the marines presented arms
the guns thundered forth royal salute,
and the commodore welcomed his guest
to the quarter deck with the po'iteness
beftting an officer of rank.
One of the suit, a spindle-shanked
and gaudily- attired Neopolitan, strayed
| away from the party, and cruising
about midships, espied a windsail, an
object he never seen before. 1t was
fully expanded by tho air, he took it
for pillar, and folding his arms, leaned
against it, when it yielded to his weight
and he disappeared below, heels over
head, with velocity that was actually
marvellous, as was his escape from in
Jury. The mishap Glanced to have only
ono witness: this was veteran tar, who,
approaching the quartor-deck, and
touching his hat, said respectfully, II
beg pardon commodore, but one of them
.ere kings has fell down tho hatchway.'
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-03-09

Lone and JUsticeSan u Quanddry-
Marriage u,der D!GcuitieS.-The st.
Paul (Minn.) Pioneer says, that JUS
of the peace in one of the rural pre-
cincts of that country, was called upon
last week, ut u late hour in the evening
to perform tho marriage ceremony Tor Il
young and interesting couple. 1t was
difficult to tell whethor tho lovers orthe
Justice were the most embarrassed. 1t
was his first attempt to tie the knot, and
he didn't know how to do it, but he made
the attempt. They stood up before
him, and he commenced the work by an
address, PARTLY religious and purity
. official, and finally broke down. lie
then made them join hands and declared
them married, but at tho Same time told
them that they had bottor send for an
) other Justice, US he was afraid that 1t
wouldn't hold-that, perhaps, it wasn't
t done legally. Here was pretty kot-
| tie of fish, 1t was late, and the young
couple were in qunndnry. Finally
t the young man said he was satisfied
= that it would hold until tho next morn
y ing, when, if thcro was anything lack
}, ing, it could 10 supplied by nrot@orj JUS
}, ticc. TO this the lady dcmurrcd, and
Il refused to leave for home until she was
o satisfied that she was legally married
$ The young man demonstrated tho JUS
Is ticc- 'gucsscd they would find it al
IS rirht > 3ut sho was firm, and the hus-
band had to start off several miles fol
n another justice. Tho justic came on'
id finished the job, and married couple
C. departed Happy as clans at high water
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26
THANKSGIVING.
Proclamation by the Governor Of North CAROLYN

Proclamation by the Governor Of North Carolina
It's at all times our sacred duty to give thanks to
Almighty God for the manifold blessings we ENJOY
This solemn is still imperative at periods OF
national trial and responsibility, when we feel more
deeply that God has been support in all the vcis-
STUDIES of fortune. To State, He has ever been
kind and protecting; and thus far in our new career M
a separate and independent nation have been high
" favored people. Instead Of famine and pestlencs
health and plenty have prevailed, and if instead OF
peace it hath seemed good in His wisdom for our past
sins. afilict with the caamies OF war, 10 our
arms lie hath given the victory, and heavenly earnest
of A final triumph over all our enemies.
Relying upon His divine Providence for continued
protection, in all our troubles and that lie may sNh
vouchsafe people, wisdom in council, victory
in battle health and plenty in all our land ana es'ao.
sh on firm foundations national independence ana
aappness let us give thanks that the God OF our
Fathers hath been God, and supplicate His Holy
Name that He may continue His favor to us ana
our children to the latest generations.
therefore, Henry 7. Clark Governor or oNe'o OF the
Stale North Carolina do hereby set apart THURS
day the 9TH day of December next day Of solemn
and public THANKSGIVING to Almighty Cod and
recommend that that day all our usual ayocatlons
be suspended and that the reverend Clergy of all de-
repair their usual places Of public
worship render thanks to our Heavenly Father lot
all His past blessings and supplicate for HIS continued
kindness and care State and nation.
In testimony Whereof have hereunto set my name,
and caused the Great Seal Of the State to be Affixed,
this 9th day of November in the year of Lord,
| one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one.
HENRY T. CLARK.
| PULASKI CowpEn, Scc'y. Governor a0eio.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26
Battle at Pensacola.
THE COMMANDMENT COMMENCE

On Friday morning last, Fort Pickens, which it is
known has always been in the of the Federas
opened fire the Notifications and forces of the Confed
under Gen. Bragg at Pensacola Fort Piekens is
commanded by Capt Brown. Two federal vessels, the
Niagara and Colorado assisted in the bombardment but
directed their shots principally against Fort which
is held by the Confederates Gen. Bragg replied to the
fire of the enemy slowly but with deliberation. An Off
cial dispatch sent to Richmond states that the firing
menced at O'Clock a M and continued till p. m,
which time both parties ceased in consequence OF the
darkness and rain.
The casualties reported on our side four killed and
ten wounded mostly in Fort McRae. The Navy Yard
set on fire twice, but immediately extin
gushe by the Conledcrates To what extent the enemy
was damaged is not known 1t is reported that two O
the enemys vessels, the Niagara and Colorado was bad
" damaged and that a breach made by guns in
the walls of Fort Pickens.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26

Rss~ The desperate game being played by the Fed
era government with Great Britain in searching one
of her ships, evidently shows that Mr. Seward is get
ting tired Of the war; and he we'll knows that if Eng
land sides with it will give his party show of
excuse for stopping the He knows well enough
that the of England with the South. And
England knows it we'll Her statesmen may, as
much they please, attribute dissolution of the old
Union to that inevitable law of ACKNOWLEDGMENT which
governs Republics and to the unnatural forcing ten
dencv of democratic institutions; but the fact is patent
to every one who has studied the subject, that, IN
everything which goes to make up the difference be-
tween races North and South are, with the excep-
ton Of language and ancestry two distinct Nations
We are different in habits of thought, different IN re-
sources different in standards of public morality
and private virtue, different III appreciation OF
liberty different in ideas Of the grand objects OF
government different in destiny, and in everything
which separates naturally between one people and
another The idea then, of Reconstruction of the old
Union out of such heterogeneous material is prepos-
ferrous and England well as Mr. Seward knows 1t TO
be