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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

A Ia Court of Probate holdcn at Iitchfeld "A within and for the District of Litchfeld, on-the 9th day of February, A. D. 1863.
 Eresent-Charles Adams, Judge.
 ORDERED, That the Administratoro on the es- tate of OR1NpA WnEEIEE, late of Litchfeld in said district, deccascd ea hibit to this Court his Administration account with said estate, at tho Probate Office in LitcIfield, on the 14th day of February inst, at ? o,elock in inc afternoon i; and that notice tIcreoi be given by afyertis- ing in the Litchfield Epquirer.e At the same time, the Executors on the estate of CHRIsre- tional account of their administration of said estate. ~ g.s --,,,5sssfsez "a , .s;
 Certified from Record, s44
 43ts,, CHARLES ADAMS, .Julge. }
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We have advices from Port Royal to the 2sth ult.. by the arrival at New York of the steamship Arago. Preparations for the grand movement were still in progress. All the iron clsds, excepting two, had arrived. The mis- understanding between the officers of. Gen Hunters and Gen Fosters. forces respectively hadpbesn amically arranged, through the ln- terposition of Adjutant- Gen. Townsend Gen. Stevenson and Quartermaster Slaght' It was understood, would soon both be released. Gen. Hunter had held grand review of all the troops from Gen Fosters command. The health ana spirits of the troops were good.
 Officers of the British frigate Petrel from Charleston, report that the Rebels have a strong network across the channel to the en- trance of Charleston harbor. and that ths ns worksis filled with torpedoes, designed to blow up any of the Union fleet that may attempt.to enter the harbor.
 A letter in . Wheeling paper gives particu- lars of disgacsful affair between Union troops and the enemy neartStrasburg, on the 18th ult By piece of most inexcusable carelessness' after capturing number of Rebels. our force was surprised and 200 killed and captured d. most without resistance,
 The English clipper.brig Minna, from Mas san, Executive Officer Alfred Eyerson comman ding was captured by the U s. gunboat Victoria of Snnlette Inlet, N. C., after long and ex- citing chase. but arrived bere. Her earse consists of copporas, drugs, bagging and salt
 Mir. E. A. Stevens is out with new propo- sitlon to, the Government for the sale or com pletion of his foatieg battery. Secretary Welles is disp0sedfto uccept if authorized, and aher Naval Committee of esch House are con sidering the subject. -T~s xm
 In pursuance of general orders No. S8, from headauarters of the army, Maj. Gen. Mellow is acauitted of all charges. and the recent court of inquiry upon his case is dissolved.
 A cowardly attack was made on " Wednesday by rebel band upon train of cars ,!hled With people, going from Louisville to Nashville, at at a place named Woodburn, twelve miles be low Bowling Green. The cars were burned and the locomotive was sent ahead in tho hope that it would,ceme into collision with an up passenger train; but owing to the state 0f the reads the plan failed,
 Four persons have been convicted of treas onsin the United States Court of Indiana for resisting the arrest of deserters in that State.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

Ara Court of Probate holden at North A Canaan within and for the District of Canaan, on the 9th day of February, A. D. 1863. a Htszss sss ss, ~ - s
 Present-MilessT Granger, Esq Judge.
 Estafe of SIDNEY M. MoRRis and MILEs Mon RIs. sdealefs in company under the name and firm of s. & M. Morris of, Canaan in said dis trict, insolvent debtors. a5ss as:l
 OnDERED, that Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust the claims Of the cfedf- tors of said estate, be appointed at the Probate Ofice iri said North Canaan, on the aIst day of February, 1863, at q o'clock in the after noon ; and that all persons interested in said estate may De notified thereof. the Trustee will cause this order to be published in . newspa- |per ,printed in Iitchfeld Oounty, and post 2 Ecopy thereof en the public sign post nearest Enc place where the Insolvsnts last dwelt iI i said Canaan.
 A true copy of Record,
 . 48t3 MILES IF HANGER Judge.
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HOLMES & WELLS,
FORMERLY
HOLMES S BRONSON.

BANK-STREET. WATERBURY, COIN. WI E have associated Mir. F. D.4Wells . w NewYork Citywith us, and hope, by his in market ito makestill greater for our friends to favor us with their patronage.
 z Weahall open every week the choieeststyles and qualities of GOODS from the Boston and New York Markets.
 Especial attention will be paid to the selec- ltion of the most elegantD DRESS- ODDS ,and the latest and most fashionable Spring gMantles and Mantillas.
 lAlargeStOc of ;nens & Housekeeping 6codg HOLMaaS $ WELLS, Ea Largest Dry Goods House in the City.
 March 11th. 1861. tt-&f
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 WORLD.
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 A new volume of this popular Journal com mencss on the first of JaEuary Itispublished weekly, and every number contains sixteen pages of useful information and from five to ten original engravings of new inventions and discoveries, of all which are prepared express ly for it's columns.
 TO THE MECHANIC AND MANUFACTURER.
 No person engaged in any of the mechanical or manufacturing pursuits sAould think of "doing without" the Scientific American. It costs but six cents per week; every number contains from SIX to ten engravings of new machines and inventions. which can not be found in any other publication.
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 The Scientific American is indispensable to every inventor, as it not only contains illus trated descriptions of nearly all the best in ventions as they come out, but each number contains an Official List of the Claims of all the Patents issued from the United States Patent Office during the week previous; thus giving Q correct history of the progess of inventions in this country. We are also re- ceiving, every week, the best scientific jour- nals of Great Britain. France, and Germany ; thus placing in our pcssessions all that is transpiring in mechanical science and art in these old countries. We shall continue to transfer to our columns 'copious extracts from these jou, nals of whatever we may deem of interest te our readers. d.
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 Messrs. Mum & Go. have acted as Patent Solicitors for more than seventeen years. in connection with the publication of the Scien- ti6c American, and they refer to 10000 pat entees for whom they have done business.
 No charge is made for examining sketches and models of new inventions and for advi sing inventors as to their patentability. CHEMISTS, ARCHITECTS, M.LLwRIGHTs AND EAR MFRS.
 The Scientific American will be found 6 most useful journal to them. All the new discoveries in the science of chemistry are given in its columns, and the interests of the architect and carpenter are not overlooked all the new inventions and discoveries apper- taining to these pursuits being published from week. to .week. Useful and practical information pertaining to the interests oi millwrights and mill owners will be found in the Scientific American which information they can not possibly obtain from any other source. Subjects in which farmers are inter ested will be found discussed in the Scientific American; most of the improvements in az ricultural implements being illustrated in it. columns. I,
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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

FE>HE Count of Probate for the District of N Litchiield hath limited and slk Metl six months from the date hereof, for tEe creditors to the estate of ANDREW $. AMEs, late of Mor- ris in said district, deceased, in which to ex- hibit their claims for allowance and settlement. Those negleeting to present their accounts within said time, properly attested, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 DAVID BENTON, Adm'r. Litchfeld, Feb l3, 1863 3t44
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

A Ia Court of Probate holden at Torring- "A ton within and for the District of Tor rington, CD the 16th day of February, A. D. 1863:
 Present. Henry $. Barbour, Judge.
 Charles L. Thrall of Litchfeld, Trustee of the assigned estate of MYRoN J. TRAIL of Torrington within said District, having given notice to all concerned, to appear before this Court the present day, at o'clock forenoon, to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners, this Court doth appoint Watts II. Brooks of Goshen, and Addison Palmer of Torrington, Commissioners to examine and adjust the claims of the creditors of said es- tate :: and also doth decree that two months from this date be allowed them to exhibit their claims to said Com missioners, and doth direct that public notice of this order, and of the times and places of their meetings, be given by advertising the same one month in two weekly newspapers published in Litchteld County, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Torrington. nearest. the piaoe whese tho said Myron J. Thrall last dwclt. ...
 Certified from Record, .
 & HENRY $. BARBOUR, Judge.
 The Subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the dwelling house of Charles L.. Thrall in Litclfeld, on the 18th days of March and April, 1863, at one o'clock in the after noon, on each or Sa1u days, TOT tne purpose oi attending on the business of said appointment.
 44ts ADDISON PALMER, Comm rs. STATE of Connecticut. Litchfeld County - ss District of Plymouth, ss. Probate Court, February 4th, 1868. -.ss.
 Estate of PHiNEAs HlTcHcocK, late of Plyn; outh in said district, deceased.
 Pursuant to an order from the Court of Pro- bate for said district, will be sold at public Auction. to the highest bidder, on the 18th day of March, 1863, at one o'clock on the af ternoon, (unless previously disposed of al private sale,) all of the Real Estate of said de ceased, including the dover right of the widow of said deceased.
 Sale to take place on the premises in Plym outh in Terryville Society. Terms to be made known at the time of sale.
 The premises to be sold, were the home stead of said deceased in Terryyille Society.
 43t3 -za ELIZUR TENN, Adm'r.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
RECRUITS WANTED!

EsoR the 1st Regiment of Cavalry, Conn. IT Volunteers Six new Companies are to be added to this Reg which offers fine chance to worthy men to enlist in pleasant service. The Regiment is stationed in Baltimore, Md. doing Provost G uards' duty-com fortab!y set tied in nice barracks, well clothed, and rsceiv- ing their pay regularly every two months. S35. paid as bounty, as soon as sworn into the service. Call upon
 CAPT. GEO. o. MARCY,
 Brewster Building, 46t4 New Haven, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

FBsHE Court of Probate for the District o -k Plymouth hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof. fur the CFedir ; tors to the estate of JcsArnAN HAMILTON, late of Plymouth in, said District, deccaseda in which to exhibit their claims for allowance and settlement. Those neglecting to present their accounts within said time, properly at sons indebted to said estate afe f9afuesteH Io make immediate payment to
 AMMI J. HAMILTON, Adm'r.
 Plymouth. Feb. 1Cth 1868. 44t3
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
Sterling's Ambrosia,
FOR THE HAIR.

nR. sTERLlNG's AMBRoSIA is stimu- D lating oily extract of Roots, Barks and Herbs. It will cure all diseases of the scalp and itching of the head, entirely eradicates dandruH, prevents the hair from falling out or from turning prematurcly gray. causing 1t to grow thick and long. It is entirely different from all other preparations, and can be relied on. Any one wishing good head of hair will do well to give it a trial. It is neatly put up in nice boxes. containing two bottles. Price sl.oo.
 It may be found at
 WM. C. BUELIs, North street.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
xvIIth SENATORIAL D1sTRIc

THE Republican and Union Electors in the towns com prising the Seventeenth Senatorial District, are requested to send the usual mum. Der of Delegates to a Convention to be held at the United States Hotel. West Cornwall. on Wednesday the 18th day of March inst. at 10 o'clock. A. M. for the purpose of nominating . Candidate for Senator to represent this Dis .trict in tho next General Assembly of this State
 Mos.s Cook, District Comm
 46t2 H. M. HART, 1' oo"'"
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
ATa Court of Probate holden at Torring- A ton on the Fist day of Ftbi iuary. A. D.

ISb0. B 35Ia ss @1
 Present, Henry s. Barbour, Esq Judge.
 On motion of Edward l.. Thall, Admins trator on the estate of IRA TnRAlI, late of Torrington within said district, deceased : ThisCou doth de cree that six months beallow- ed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator i; and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in 8 published in Litchfeld county, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Torrington nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 45ts HENRYS. BARBeUR, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

NEISTR1CT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, HD February 7th. 1862. %sa
 Estate of OLIVER HosKINs, late of Canaan in said distii, deceased. ~ .sb >. -..s.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Ga. naan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to 3t43 GEORGE W. PEET, Executor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

A good assortment of SHOWS CONFECTIONERY may be found at VIM. c. BUELs, such as Gum Drops, Chocolate Creams, Cream Almonds, Marsh Mallon Drops, French Chocolate,
 Fig Paste,
 Corn Balls,
 Jujube Paste,
 Cream Bonbons, Stick Candy,
 Dates, Figs, &c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
Notice.

]" HEREAH, my wife, EE1zARErH HAxNAHs. yy has left my bed and board, without just provocation, therefore, this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my aocouptyIa after this date.
 SANFORD HANNAHE
 Bsthlem. Conn, March 1, 1863. 46tss
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
All Kinds Fresla Fish,

All Kinds Fresh Fish, TRESH Cod6sh. Haddock, Pickerel, Porch, &e, Constantly on hand '77 '"- - Clans, Shell and Opened Oysters, &c. Goods delivered. ss Cash paid for Chickens, Turkeys and Eggs.
 s. A. WHEELER.
 One Door East of the Adams House. Litchield, Feb. 4, 1863 tf-2-
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 Messrs. LAZARUS & MORRIS, PRACTICAL. OPTICIANS & ocUL1sTs,
 No. 1S4 MAIN srREr, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
 and
 No. IT, Hungertord and Cons's Building,
 Hartford, Conn. ( fLAiM for their eel. ..hrai aI pElFEGIEp N' SPEC EAGLES. tiie under mentioned ad- vantages oyer those ia ordinary use
 lst. That from the peculiar construction of the Glasses, they ASoIST aud PRESERVE the SIGHT, rendering frequent change quite unnecessary.
 2d. That they cotifer a BRILLANcy and Dts- rINcrNEss of VISION, with an amount oi EASE and COMFORT, not hitherto enjoyed by spec tacle wearers.
 Sd. That the material from which the Lenses are ground. is manufactured SPECIAL LY for OPTIC PURPOSES, and is PURE, HARD, and BRILLIANT, and not liable to become scratched
 4th. That the frames in which they are set, whether in Gold, Silver, or Steel, are of the FINEST QUALITY and FINISH, and GUARANTEED PERFECT in every respect.
 Apart from the above advantages ofered, Messrs. LAZARUS & MORRIS are Eaaeatsd, Prae- tical Opticians and 0culists. and are exceedingly skillful in tuing the Eye, whether for diseased or impaired vision. however difficult the case may be. They examine the Eye with pow erful Lens, and on the result of such exami- nations at once select Glasses to suit. The Eye so fitted with Spectacles. possessing the requisite power, neither mere nor less. do na faI, or require the eonstants changes that are | so necessary where badly fitted or imprope, glasses are used. The assurance is offered, that their business will as heretofore be con ducted with HONOR AND INTEGRITY. and in UNIFORMLY COURTEOUS AND PAINS TAKING MANNER. .t- q GH MIR F. LAZARUS, a m member of the firm will have an office at Smiths Hotel, Litsh. field. one week every three mouths. MT. K. L. VIII continue to visit Lltchhel0 regularly every three month:, and have ar office at Smiths Hotel. Due notice will bs given in this paper. @& If A Ear The Public are earnestly cautioned against persens peddling Spectacles. and rep resent themselves as Agents, or being connect ed with the firm. MessrS. l. < NJ. employ nc Agents or Peddlers. and decm tllis caution necessary to protect their numerous patrons from imposition.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

eA A T a meeting of the Board of SchoolVisitors "A of Litchfield, October 20th, 1862, the fol. lowing resolution was passed: ., R soI0ed. that when new reading books are to be purchased to replace those in present use in this town, ,theScholars be recommended to pro- cure ' Harpers Series of Schoot and Family Reads crs, by Marcius Wtllson.''
 Attest, WM. S. SouTuGATE, Clerk. Sold by RIVRRIUS MARSH, tf-31 At half price.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

A FTER an extensive practice of upwards A of twenty years, continues to secure Pat ents in the United States also in Great Brit ain, France and other foreign countries. Ca yeats, Specifications, Bonds, Assignments, and all Papers or Drawings for Patents, executed on liberal terms, and with despatch. Research es made into American or Foreign works, to determine the validity or utility of Patents or Inventions-and legal or other advice render ed in all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by re- hitting One Dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington.
 The Agency is not only the largest in New England. but through it Inventors have advan- tages for securing Patents. of ascertaing the patentability of inventions, unsurpassed by, if not i'm measurably superior to. any which can be offered them elsewhere The Testimonials below given prove that none is MORE SUC- CESSFUL AT THE PATIENT OFFICE. than the subscriber: aud as SUCCESS IS THE BEST PKOOF ON AhrA N1AGE>- -A1tD- -ADII, ITY, he would add that he has abundant rea- son to believe, and can prove. that at no oth- CT office of the kind are the charges for profess sonal services 50 moderate. The immense practice of lhe subscriber during twenty years past, has enabled him to accumulate a vast col- lection of specifications and official decisions relative to patents.
 These, besides his extensive library of legal and mechanical works, and full accounts of patents granted ill the United States and Eu- rope render him able, beyond question. to of fer superior facilities for obtaining Patents.
 All necessity of & journey to Washington, to procure patent, and the usual great delay there, are here saved inventors.
 TESTIMONIALS:
 II regard Mr. Eddy as one of the most csipa- Me a.d successful practitioners, with whom l have had official intercourse.
 CHARLES MASON,
 Commissioner of Patents.
 have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot employ a person more con.pe- tent and trastUorthy, and more capable of put ting their applications in a form to secure for them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent Ofice." sF
 EDMUND BURKE,
 Comm ssioner of Patents.
 "Mr. R. H. Eddy has made for me THIR TEEN applications, on all but ONE of which patents have been granted, and that is no,O pending Such unmistakable proof of great talent and ability on his part leads me to rec ommend alt inventors to apply to him to pro- cure their patents, as they may be sure of hay ing the most faithful attention bestowed on their cases, and at very reaspnable charges" JOHN TAGGART. During eight months, the subscriber, in the course of his large practice, made on f,eice re- jected applications. SIXTEEN APPEALS EY- FRY CINE of which was decided in his fdror, by the Commissioner of Patents. s Boston, Dec. 19, 1862 1y4l
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DIED.

AtWest Cornwall, Feb. 18th, of msmbra : nous croup, Harriet Beecher, youngest child of William c. and Martha E. Rogers, aged one year and ten days.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
Pinnacle Oil.

TUST RECEJvED.a a supply of this excellent aD illuminating and lnbricating OIL.
 It is unsurpassed for burning, and for using on machinery. II. q. BUEL.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
To Teachers.

A GOOD assortment of Prescnts in the form A of BOOKS, worth from 10 Ocents to 46 \ dozen. ENGRAVINGS of all kinda. ASo PHOTOGRAPHS, ALBUMS, and good lot oi STATIONERY. ss s5 r.s . sss. < .s K t
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

OFFICE or THE HoUsAToNIC RAIL ROAD se COMPANY.
 BRIncRroRT, Ct, Feb. 9th, 1868. THE Annual Meeting of the Stockholdcrs of the Housatonic Rail Road Coa,~any will be held at their Office in the City of Bridgeport, purpose of electing Board of Direct OTIS for said Company for the year ensuing. and to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting.
 The Transfer Books will be closed from the 2Oth inst. to the first of March, both days in elusive, sg ~
 y& By order. A& s@* E 4t43 1T. LAWRENCE, Secretary
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

OUR STOCK OF GOODS is now being rcpienishcd, x we are prepared to show good assortment to our friends & customers, and all at satisfactory prices.
 HART, BROS & co. tf-1 At West Goshen.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
Fresh Teas.

NNGLIsH BREAKFAST, JAPAN. Oolong, Eland Young Tyson TEASof diferent qual- ities-just received by
 Litcbfield, July 2d, 1852. tfs1l
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
FOR SALE.
Clothes wr1n8ers.
 -ALIAS-
WASHING MACHINES.

E
 WASHING MACHINES. NET the BEST, the SIMPLEST, most durable, " and most easily manage d. And above all, GET NONE AT ALL till you have mad a TRIAL of the PUTNAM MACH 1NE: It COSTS NOTHING to TRY it, and if not atsfactory, you can return it.
 It will WASH. WIRING. an help DRY the Clothes. Any Agent will furnish you one for TRIAL.
 PRIcE-size No. l.,,............ se.oo
 '' :. 2................. 500 Apply to
 M. s c. Camp, West Winsted. T. Baird, Winstcd.
 C. McNeil. Wolcot tville. F. Lyman, Goshen.
 Isaac Marsh, West Cornwall. Barnum French, Lime Rock. :, -, Sharon. George Barnett, Lakeville R. H. Ball, Salisbury.
 Fuller Peet, North Canaan. E. w. Spur, Falls Village. or J. W. CONE, Nolfolk. Norfolk, March ., lS6S tf4s
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
Masqucraae !!

guyHEnD will be Fancy Dress Party at
 Wadhamsf Hall Wolcottville, on Wednes. iav Eveninx, March 1lth. Itwill bs Sol-' disr1' nens6t, consequently, all wishing to si3 IT. 6ick and Wounded. will have an op.; portunfty of doing ss. . 2 7sEeS Ad.iftenee not xxss than 26 cents. If any gre inSiinsd to give snors, t will hs thankfals Y weisssssill. RsSs'ss rsb. 2sth. .1sss. tsils
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
Farna For sale.

Farm For sale. NONTAINING about forty acres of valuable o Mead ow, Pasture, and Flow Land, with r o,,rs.-B -BeIn.z- Hnd-uther BuildinnS the rfOn. situated in Morris, about mile southeasterIy from Bantam Falls, belonging to the estate of sIlyANUs BISHOP, deceased, and occupied by John s. Bishop. Also-About P acres of Wood and Pasture Land, situated abont one mllc westerly of the above.
 For further particulars, enquire of = 45t3o HIRAM l.. BISHOP, Adm'r.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05

sUrERFIME IN0RAlN CAnFHxa
 ALSO Cotton, Cotton Chain, All Wool ald ThreePly CARPETS Afull Stock at,reaionfb fbls prices { 5.
 tf-I A. G. FEHHI<8
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-05
Ready Made Clothing.

mrENS' and Boys COATS. VESTS, and Iyv PANTS. at New Fork prices, for ssie by 9t-40 CHARLES MCNEIL, Agent.