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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10
to swell 7xhd:4he thigh to rotitthe wo-
man was; gdiilt y of adultery. This corr

to swell! 7xhdthe thigh to rot itthe wo'
man was:ggaiilty Of adultery. This corr:
ned was theq%glven to the* suspected
person, who. At the sane time also 70.
oeived the holy .asra@ant ; if; indeed,
the corsned was not as some have sus-
pected, the saoramental bread ITSELF
Historians assure ia that Goodwin,
earl of Kent, in the reign of King Ed
ward the Confessor, abjuring the death
of the kings brothers, at last appealed
to the corsned which stuck in hi
threat and killed him.
This custom long since ceased in
civilized countries.
Though in European countries this
custom most probably arose from an
abuse of revealed religion, yet credu'i.
ty and superstition will in all ages and
in all climates produce the same or SIM
liar effects. Hence in the kingdom Of
Pequ, there still subsists trial by cors.
ned very similar to that of our ances.
tors, only substituting raw. rice for
bread. And in the kingdom Of Mono
motapa they have a:aethod ofdeciding
lawsuits equally whimsical and unccr:
tain. The witness for the plaintiff
chews the bark of a tree chdued with
an emctic. quality, which, having been
sufficiently masticated, is then infused
|in"water and given the defendant to
drink. If his stomach rejects it he is
condemned. If it stays with him he
is absolved, unless the plaintiff will
drink some of TIE same water, and il
it stays with him also, the suit is un-
determined
These two Anticipated modes Of trial
we're principally in use osg'out Sax
on ancestors.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HAMLIN T. MOORE.

'>HE firm Of Hamlin & Moore is this day
L dissolved by mutual consent. All
persons indebted to the late firm are re-
.auested to make immediate payment at
their old Office, in Brokers' Block, at which
place the business will be carried. on 'by
William S. Moore.
EDWARD o. HAML1N.
VIM. s. MOORE.
Dated St. Cloud, Dec: Let, 1868.
All persons having any demands against
Edward 0. Hamlin are requested to pre-
sent them Immediately at the Office afore-
said, and those who are indebted to him
may save cost by an early settlement.
, EDWARD O. HAMLIN.
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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE. we, :the
~ subs cribers having been appointed by
the Judge of Probate Of Stearns County,
Minnesota, Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate of William
A.. Milligsn, late of said County, deceased.
And six months fiom the LIST day of Deem
Der, 1853, being allowed by said Court for
that purpose; We do hereby give notice that
We will attend to the business Of our said
appointment at the Post Office. at Maine
Prairie, in said County, on the list and I'd
Mon lays Of each month for the next five
months, at-10'o'eloek IN the forefoon:
D., s.. FRENCH,
WIN HEFW0OD.
commissioners.
Dated st. Cloud, Mimi, Dec LIST, 1868.
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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10
TO MERCHANTS!

TO MERCHANTS!
We have, in store
5000 Pairs Of Moccasihs.
1000 Pairs of Mems Buffalo Shoes.
1900 Pairs of 'women's Buffalo Shoes.
100 Cases Of Mems Boots.
Buck Mitts and Gloves,
And all other styles required, at the lowest
rates.
VIM. ]. SMITH & CO.,
v5n42-ly st. Paul, MINI
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10
i AT EST 'N:F.WS.
BY TEL aph
organizati!o!n! u Congress.
CoLFAx7ELECTED SPEAKER.
Lee Crosses the Ra pidan with
His Whole Army.
BRAGG RELIEVED OF HIS COMM1ND.

Cosgrees assembled at noon on the
7th The House was called to order
by Eni0ison '~Ethridge (of Tonnessee)
Clerk, who proceeded to play the cop
perhcad gane-walich was sometime since
announced to be down on the pro-
:geamme. Tie had prepared the roll
with the names Of members from Mary
land, West Virginia: Oregon, Mis- souri,,
and Kansas omitted for alleged inform
atty in their certificates, while the
Louisiana members, whose election was
beyond question illegal, were admitted.
The House promptly ordered the names
to be placed on the roll and proceeded
to the election of Speaker. Out of l81
votes Colfax received 101, and was de-
clared duly elected.
On the 9th Mcpherson, Of Pa, was
elected Clerk in place of Ethrid ge.-
VIM. s.:Ktng,,..of Minneapolis, Mimi,
was reelected Postmaster of the House
by vote oee l04 out Of l66.
Notice has been already given Of a
bill rcpealingthe $500 exemption clause
and also of an act making Gen. Grant
a Lieutenant General.
The Presidents Message was to have
been sent in yesterday noon. A tele-
graphic dispatch says that he takes the
ground that emancipation@3s an accom-
plished fact, and will act accordingly.
Lee has crossed'the Rapidan with his
whole army. What he proposes to do
is not yet divulged.
Moscow, forty miles cast OF Memphis,
has heen the scene IF another rebel de-
feat, Col. Hatch having whipped Gems.
Chalmers and Lee.
The siege of Knoxville terminated
last Friday, when Longstrcet >commen-
ced his retreat to Virginia. Gen.
Sherman's achievements have reached
Knoxville, and our cavalry in close
pursuit of Longstrect
jeff Davis has yielded to the pres:
'1rean4 removed Bragg from command.
Hardee succeeds him, temporarily, the
rebels say and Joe Johnston will take
his place permanently.
Major General French has ben re-
lieved Of his command and placed I'M
der arrest fo' alleged misconduct at
Mile Run.
There is rumor that Pleasanto >,eu,
persedcs Me:tde.. !
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10

>
pE1NG now in receipt Of my Fall and
- Winter Stock, which has been selected
with care. purchased at close figures and
with reference to the increasing wants of
this section, l would most respectfully in.
vite purchasers to call and examine NV
assortment.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10


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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10

ST. CLOUD
Flour. and Feed Store.
A full supply Of
FAMILY FLOUR.
I(Spri~g IND 4W1attr Wheat)
BRAN, MEAL L, &C., &C.,
Made at the Fremont Mills, kept constant
~ on hand. Purchasers will find it
their advantage to call at this store, o
st. German street and obtain their -four
and feed.
ADDISON GILMORE.
st. Cloud June, 30th, 1868.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10
In Dress Goods

have fine line, consisting of French
Merinoes, Grape du Chenes and Amures,
Alpaccas, Paramattas, Tartan Checks,
Poplins, Plaid, Striped and Brocaded NO.
hairs, Printed and All-Wool Delaines, &c.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10
Blacksmith Wanted.

ITO do all kinds Of Smith work, particu-
; l larly for shooting Horses and Mules
Apply to the Quarter matters once at St.
Cloud. =.
Nov. 18th, 1868. nov26-f -
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10

: .:lIosiery and Gloves, Ladies' Merino
Vests and Drawers, Wool Hoods, Nubias,
&c., &c.
Bonnet Ribbons, Ruches and Flowers.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10

Business and Over Coats, Pants, Vests,
Undershirts and Drawers, Gray and Fancy
Wool Overshirts, Jackets, Buck Mitts,
Gloves, Gauntlets, SC.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10

Ladies Cloths. Fur. ;Stictorines and Capes
Misses Ermine Victorines and Talmas.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10

H. KNOX TAYLOR,
AT THE
"CHEAP CASH STORE"
rs now opening a Splendid Stock Of
Fall and Winter Goods,
Which will be SOLD as
LOW AS THE LOWEST.
We will give you GOOD GOODs, and will
sell them as Cheap asftkey can be bought in
the State Of Minntsota; for the proof of it,
"Come and See.''
wi, have beautiful line of
u II T. 81 UUUDO,
Consisting of Merinoes, Empress Cloths,
Alpacas, Empress Grapes, Paul de Che
Hres, All Wool Reps, CoDurgs, &c.
Also, Black Silks very low.
A great variety of
sHAWLs:AND:IADtEs CLOAKs.
As'afiees to suit every one.
+ ALSO, LADIES' CLoAK1Nos.
e Z A N N I'll s.
Red, White and Blue.
ALSO, suEET1NGs AND OPERA FLANNELs.
Ladies' and Gents
WRAPPERS AND DRAWERS.
CLOTHS, BEEvERS, CAsslmEREs, MEL TONS
AND FARMERS SATINS,
To which we call the attention of all wish
ing to buy fer themselves or sell again.
Farmers wishing to buy their Winter
Supplies will find it for their interest to
call and see our stock of
STRIPES, DENNIS,
Bleached and Unbleached Muslins. and all
other kinds of
Domestic Goods.
We have also good stock OF
White Goods, Table Diapers,
Towellings, Yankee Notions, Wooden Yarns.
Remember the place,
Nett Toor to tie North Westcym E.
press Office,
No. ,2l8 Third Street,
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA.
vGn194f II. KNOX TAYLOR.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10
Groceries, sc.

AL of Which will be disposed Of at the
very lowest mrrket rates FOR CASH.
v6n19-tf J. r. BENNETT.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10

Saxony, Fur and Cloth Hats, Seal, Nu-
tria, Plush and Cloth Caps, &c.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10
Trunks, satchels, Blankets, SC.
Boots and Shoes.

a good assortment of Mems and Boys
Boots, Ladies', Misses and Chi,dren's
Shoes and Balmorals, Buffalo and Cloth
Overshoes, Lace Moccasins, Oil Tanned
Boots, &c.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10

assortment.
In Dress Goods
have a fine line, consisting of French
Merinoes, Grape du Chenes and Amures,
Alpaccas, Paramattas, Tartan Checks,
Poplins, Plaid, Striped and Brocaded NO.
hairs, Printed and All-Wool Delaines, sc.
Ladies Cloths. Fur Nictorine Is and Capes,
Misses Ermine Victorines and Tahmas.
l. .Hosiery and Gloves, Ladies' Merino
Vests and Drawers, Wool Hoods, Nubias.
&c., &c.
Bonnet Ribbons, Ruches and Flowers.
Business and Over Coats, Pants, Vests.
Undershirts and Drawers, Gray and Fancy
Wool Overshirts, Jackets, Buck Nlitts,
Gloves, Gauntlets, SC.
Saxony, Fur and Cloth Hats, Seal, Nu-
tria, Plush and Cloth Caps, &c.
Trunks, satchefs, Blankets, SC.
Boots and Shoes.
\ good assortment of Mems and Boys
Boots, Ladies', Misses and Chi,dren's
Shoes and Balmorals, Buffalo and Cloth
Overshoes, Lace Moccasins, Oil Tanned
Boots; &c.
Crocksry, glassware, Lamps, Mirrors,
&c.-a very'largc assortment.
Groceries, &c.
AL of which will be disposed of at the
very lowest mrrket rates FOR CASH.
v6n1o-tf J. R. BENNETT.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-12-10

Crockery, glassware, Lamps, Mirrors
&c.-a very'largc assortment.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-19
1pfal and Gaautu NfWs.
LITCHFIELD.

Onr sleighing still holds out we'll, and is equally good throughout tho County. A few more warm days, however. will mako m end of it.
 Several changes in the ownership of real estate have been made lately in this village. The Mansion House property hes been soldsto c. II. Hollister, Esq. and Smith $ Bottsford. for $7,50O; the house formerly owned by F. D. Beman. Esq to Wm. Curtis Moves of New York, and the Butler place, has again come ints the possession of Mr. Hollister. We ar z glad to learn that Mr. H. 4. Bottsford. of Falls Village is soon to remove to this village. He is an enterprising snd excellent citizen, and takes Mr. Adams place as Deputy Sheriff, who resigns.
 Politically, we are beginning to get a little stirred. The coppers of our probate district have nominated Major E. W. Seymour for Judge of Probate, and thus have warrior and a Seymour as both ends of their ticket, (peaes ticket,) To night uo are to be favored with the u'terances of q Rer. Coppsrhead named Benedict, who is announced on the Show bills as Fort Lafayette Martyr Webster defines Nartyr, as follows: s Ono who by Ai. sdssth, bears witness 10 the truth of the gos. pei. 2. One who snftrs death In defsnse oi any cause" we pause and wonder which k,nd of . martyr this Rev. Benedict was-be- fore he died IL Is new thing in this country for defunct individuals to make stump spceeh. es-dead mon, generally, tell nc tales-hu, that is no reason why a aeopperhead .houldn', talk, who hasn't been dead over six months They Vets frequently here at that age. By al means let's hear this " voice from the tomb,. ,, t will be good as ghest-sto,y. But where, "Snobble :" Snobble is our own pnrtieula, martyr" in this region. We martyred hin down in Morris, and if he has been re.u.eitc ted or regalvanized by an application of cold eoppcrs on his eyes, by all means let's hay. him, let's have a lookiat him: its pity Johr Cotton Smith should Keep him all 10 himself down in Sharon. 's aE
 But don't let our readers forget the msetin, of hri"g men. of loyal men, of patriotic men, o men who love their country better than thei, miserableparty which is to be holden at tn, Court House on Monday afternoon next, .. ; o'clock. Let the house be erorded to hea, Senator Foster and C. c. woedman. Demo
 
 crats are particularly ineited. So are tn, ladies.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-19
BY HIs ExCkLi.KNCY, WILLIAM \. BUCKINGHAM. GOVERNOR OF THE STATE ur CONNECTICUT.
A PROCLAMATION.

lncited by sensc Of constitutional oblipa. tions, by manifestations of public sentiment. and by the natural law oi self preservation. the National Government has orgaxized large military power. to maintain its authority and preserve the Republic against an extended conspiracy formed for its overthrow, The people for whose benefit tue Govern ment was established, ar. hesit,.ting as to their duty. Some earnestly contend that by dis banding our arlaies and relying upon moral in. auences, by placing our interests in the hands and under tho control of the censpirators. and by co.,iding in their liberali,y and sense of justice, our rights will be most e6ectually secured. Others urge that renewed energy and unceasing efforts necessary to encour. age, support and strengthen the Government. and essential to the preservation of our liher ties.
 This conflict of opi'.ion is bringing deep sor row and heavy burdens upon th- people. and postponing to an uncertain future the day of peace and public iranquility.
 In this hour of anxiety and national aiIlic- tion, when God purposes conce ming the in- tcrests of humanity as connected with the permanency of our National Union, are but uimly foreshadowed by His Providence, it be. comes us us all enlightened and religious peo pie, to recognize our dependence upon Hi II, and to give ail our faculties to the single ob ject of attaining clearer knowledge of the Divine will and of our duty.
 Let us restrain our p ,ssiols, and bring our evil propensities into subjection.
 Let us peritently con.ess our sins, and re- cognize the jr,sii.,e of Gods chastise.nents.
 Let ns acknowl,dg. our ignorance, and prav that We may be led 10 right decisions.
 If obedienee to the Government be riobt let us rendei it.
 If the Lord be ti"d, let Us follow Him : but if Baal, then folluw i,in,
 l therefore recommend that FRIDAY. THE THIRD DAY or APRIL NEXT. be observed through. out this State, as a day of public Fasting, Hu. initiation and Prayer.
 @ Given under my hand aud the Seal of this State. at the City of Hartforl,
 this, the thir,ceaih day of March, in " the year of ,.ur Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty ,hre.. aud in the eighty-seventh year of the Independence of the United States of America
 VIM. A. BUCKINGHAM. By His Excollency, the Governor.
 J. HAMMOND TRuMBULI., Secretary of State.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-19
'xyIth Dist. Senatorial Convention

At . Convention of delegates of the Unien and Republican members of the 18th Senate rial District, holden at Woodbury, on Tuesday March sd. 1868, Merit W. Bacon, of Water town, was appointed temporary Chairman. and R. 8. Beers, Secretary.
 On motion. N. R. Smith, of Roxbury, W. A Strong, of Woodbury. and George Lockwood of New Milford. were appointed committs. on credentials.
 F.W. Lathrop, of Roxbury, A. Giddings, ,ot Plymouth, and F. c. Orton. of Woodbury were appointed committee on permanen officers of the Convention. The committee on credentials made thei, Report, which was accepted.
 Tho committee on permanent officers report cd the names of NJ. W. Barnes for Chairman, and R. s, Beers for.secretary. who were duly appointed by the Convention. On motion, A. Giddings, of Plymouth, Geo. Lockwood, of New Milford, and F. c. Orton, of Woodbury, were appointed committee or Resolutions.
 N. T. Baldwin, of Plymouth, F. W. Lathrop of Roxbury, and Vim. R. Harrison, of Beth lem, were appointed District Committee fo, the year ensuing.
 On bslloting for eandidatef for Senator, HON TaUMAN A. WARREx, of Watertown, received majority of the votes east, and was duly declared the nominee for that office. 
 The Committee on Resolutions reported the following, which, after deliberation and dis. cussion, were adopted: f Rssolved. That the present crisis in our Na tional affairs demand the earnest efforts oi every friend of civil and religious liberty iu our land, and that the nomination of . msr whose sympathies are with traitors, fer th< office of Governor, by the so-called Democrat. of this State, coupled with the dislsyal senti
 ments which are expressed by said party, give, abundant cause for fresh alarm to every loya
 heart, and it is the duty of every lover of hi, country to devote his best efforts and his means to aid in upholding the hands of ou,
 worthy and patriotic President, in his endeav ors to suppress this infernal Rebellion, wheth
 CT it be found in the North or the South, and
 that while so doing we will in all proper ways l use our best efforts to elect TnuMAN A WAR
 REIN Senator of this District. on the first Mon. day of April next. Resolred, That our soldiers in the field 1 while they are 50 nobly and heroically devoting
 their time and energies, and sacrificing theil l comforts and homes to restore our Union ant | sustain our Flag, are entitled to the sympa
 thies, prayers, and liberal bostowments O l every man, woman and child in our midst.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-19
DIEI.

At Bantam Falls, Feb. 27th, Putnam Xiii born. aged 72 years. z ( In Goshen, Sunday evening, March sth. Mrs. Nancy Iyes,sgsd S2.. Mrs. Ives united herself with the Congregational Church in saptsmhsr last, on profession of her faith. ..
 h Goshen, March f1th, very suddenly, of .diphthsria, Helen, daughter of Wm Lyman, Esq, agsd II years.
 In Camp. near Alexandria, Va, ,Wm. Herald, of Go. c, l9th Reg't, c. V, aged 20, late of Goshen. 2 s
 In Ellsworth. March lst, at the residsuce Of her son in law, Rev. R. D. Gardnsr, ,Mrs. Eleisa Ely, aged 72 March 2d, Samuel Skin; aesd 8l.s March 11th. Luther Ghaffse, agsd 78. March 12th. Hiram Norshrop. aged 64. { In New York, of scarlet fever, on the I0th inst, Alice Warner, aged months md If days. and on the l6th inst, Elizabeth pesf. aged 3 years end 8 mouths, the only daurh. ters of Rollin and Clariada H. Sanford, ior. merlY of this town. s ss
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-19

Legal voters of Connecticut If your hearts gro with Jeff Davis and the Slaveholder's Re befion. vote 50 as to afford them all possible aia and comf0rt. They openly exultsd and lred cannon over the election of our Seymour ; tAey NiIl have eren better reason to d0 soil yessss shall be choaen. Rut if you arc for the Uniop and its Constitution, Government, laws, and the flag, let nothing keep you away from TOUT State on the first Monday in April, and let your yery best be dons for Gov. Bucking- ham and tho Union ticket " E, ISi6asne.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-19
OUR !, SOLDIERS, APPEAL.

Men of Connecticut! Did you bid us go forth to face danger and death only that the State which re call our home might fall into the hands of such men as Thomas Il. Seymour Did you encourage us, by your bounties, ysur banners, your words and deeds, te leave homo, friends, spsrything. to fight Southern rebels, snly that ws might look back and see foes not less malignant, and not less danger ous, assailing us from behind We pray you not to crush onr resolution, and palsy our arms. by slecting for your Governor, and svrs, . man who hopes for our defeat and hu- initiation!
 Toxr wsIrn, VA, March sd, 1868.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
sax Collectors Notice. TOWN OF WASHINGTON.

YVHE smbscriiet having recci,ed town tsx U. laid on List of lsG2. of five mills on the dollar, and a variant fui collecting the sAmS, would hereby give notice to all perscns liable to pay taxes in said town. that l will meet th.a 10 receive their taAcs. at the Store oi William B Wooster in New rr<attn on Sat- urday the 18th .f April. lSGs, from g o'cluck, A. M. tV o'clock, r NJ. and at the storc of Truman II. Wo.di u1f in said W Washington. Gn Saturday, April 25th. 1865. i,Om 10 o'clock, A. M to 5 o'clock. P. M.
 All persons neglecsing to pay their taxes at tho aboye simex and places, may expect to pay legal tees.
 4stss EDWARD J. POND, Collector.