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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-11
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.

DISTRICT of Litchfeld ss Probate Court, u March 9tn, 1875.
 Estate of William R. Buel late of Litchfied in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litch- field 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 re- covery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 49 3w* WILLIAM c, RUELL, Adm.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-11

There is trouble in the ELLSWORTH Center Dist. school. The old desk of the Cornwall Bridge church is being used by gentleman in an independent Sunday school he has started.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-11

There was an explosion at the powder house of the American Flask & Cap Go. in Waterbury, on the 2d inst, killing Oscar F. Atwood, an employe of the company. The explosion was so violent as to break windows in various parts of the city.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-11

A curious swindle was unearthed at New Haven, last week. One Benson ad- vertised himself as president of a Sewing Machine Go. wanting agents. He asked 9 cts. for photograph of his machine, in- structions Sc. It turned out on investi- gation that there was no such company, and that Benson was making sometimes S3O from deIuded people desiring agen- cies.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-11

attested, within said time, will be debarred re- covery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 49 3w* WILLIAM c, RUELL, Adm. nISTRICT of Woodbury ss. Probate Court, U Feb. 26, 1875. Estate of John Bacon late of Woodbury. in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Woodbury 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 de- barred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 AS 5w* AUGUSTA BACON, Executrix. nISTRICT of Washington ss. Probate Court, U Feb. Sd. 1875
 Estate of Johanna Doherty late of Washington in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Wash ington hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof. for the Creditors of said Estate, represented lnsolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed D. c, Whittle- sey and Guy c. Ford of Washington, Commis- soners to receive and examine said Claims: and has ordered that said Commissioners meet at the house of David c. Whittlesey in said town. on the 27th day of March and 3d day of August, 1875. at o'clock in the afternoon of each of said days for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment,
 Certified from Record,
 HENRY H. MOREHOUSE, Judge.
 DAVID C. W6ITTLESEY, ! co.,
 GUY c. FORD. ooni rs' All persons indebted to said Estate are re- qnested to make immediate payments to
 J. s. TITUS, Adm. Washington, Feb. 18th, 1875. 46 3w DISTRICT of Litchfield ss Probate Court U Feb. 8th, 1915. ... Estate of Elijah Hayes late of Warren in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litch- field hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the Creditors of said Estate, represented insolyent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed T. Leander Jennings of Litchfeld and Henry s. Comstock of Warren, Conn, Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by
 GEO. M. WOODRUFF, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the late residence of said Hayes in said Warren, on the 8th day of March and the 9th day of August, 1875, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. on each of said days, for the purpose of attend ing on the business of said appointment
 T. LEANDER JENNINGS, ] c
 HENRY J. CQMSTOCK. Com Fs' All persons indebted to said Estate, are re quested to make immediate payment to
 49 4w CHAG. CARTER, Adm
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-11

A few nights ago eight stores in Dan bury were entered by burglars, but they stole very llttle.-E1.
 That, now, is kind of item that pro- tects village more effectually than bur- glar proof safes or night watchmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12
.OTlCE-Ths members of the Conservative

OTlCE-Ths members of the Conservative
- party arc requested to meet at the follow.
ing named places, in their respective wards, on
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, the 18th instant, at
8o'clock, to nominate three delegates from each
ward to attend the Senatorial Convention, to be
held in this city on the 3lst instant to nominate
two candidates Tor the State Senate from this
district; also to nominate three delegates from
each ward to attend county convention, to be
held at Sarepta Hall, on Tuesday. the 3lst inst,
at o'clock p. m, to nominate two candidates
for the House of Delegates:
lst ward: House N. w. corner Prince and
Union streets.
I'd ward: Sun Engine House.
Sd ward: Old Court House.
4th ward: Friendship Engine House.
By order of the Conservative Committee:
JNO. b. SMOOT, Chairman,
GEO. r. SHIEN, Secretary
The County Committee are requested to call
meetings In their townships TO nominate dele
gates TO both conventions. aug ltd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12

LITERARY SOCIETY IN LONDoN.-Literary
society in London has charm peculiar to it
self, borrowed possibly, in some degree, from
the qusintness aud historic interest Of its sur
roundiDgs. A literary dinner in old keDsing-
ton, under the very shadow Of Holland House,
has character distipetively its own; supper
10 an old house on the Strand, where Goldsmith
and DR.. johnson supped a century ago, has an
air which could hardly be given to the most
delightful supper party 10 New YORK or Bos-
ton. There is we'll. established air Of bonhomie
and culture and freedom, with no lack Of ele.
gance, about the Euglish Iiterati which makes
them charming company on all occasions, a gen.
tie combination of the Bohemian and the man
of society, above all cordial disregard for cast
quick recognition of genius or merit, and
wide, aboundipg hospitality. No houses are
more charming than those of the London
llterati; weekly receptions are held among then !;
dinners, suppers. A supper party the other
night little out Of town revived ones ideas of
the days of ELLA. Around the table was the
younger generation of that older one, Sons and
daug ghters Of the men who graced Lambs Hsz
lltt'S and Wordsworth's boards; asprinkliug of
the profession; celebrated novelist, we'll
known singer, leading authoress from Ken
sngton. We sat about the bospitable board
until the ''sma' hours" Anecdotes were told,
public events, and people, and works discussed
There were sparks OF wit which would not have
disgraced those earlier days which were here
sbadowed, songs sung, AID music contributed
which would have reused an audience of 1880
to enthusiasm. We remember this as typical
English party. The very dishes were English
in character; the smoking game pies, the claret
cup were all part of the English element, which
we newly ezperienced.-7 GALAXY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12
Senatorial Convention.

Notice is hereby given that Convention will
be held in the city of Alexandria, al Sarepta
Hall. on Tuesday, the 3lst day of August, at II
o'clock q. M, for the purpose of nominating two
candidates of the Conservative party to repre-
sent the Senatorial District in the next Legisla-
ture composed of the counties of Loudoun,
Alexandria, Fairfax and Prince William
W. w. THORNTON,
Chairman of Prince William county.
THOMAS MOORE,
Chairman of Fairfax county.
B. F. SHEETZ,
Chairman of Loudoun county.
JNO. B. SMOOT,
jy sl-td Chairman of Alexandria county.
THEY MUST BE SOLD!
Twill close out SUMMER CLOTHING AT
HALF VALUE.
GOOD CASHMERE sl2 SUITS Ar.... Sc
ALL-WOOL Sl4 SUITS At. I
ALL-WOOL $l6 SUITS AT. ........... .
ALL WOOL $50 SUITS AT... IO
FINE ASSORTED $50 SUITS AT. lO
FINE WORSTED S24 SUITS u
FINE sac DRESS SUITS AT. E(D
&C., &C., SC.
3. DEALHAM.
"The Fashionable CIothier,"
y SO King street.
MOCHA COFFEE, a strictly prime art;,le
AA for sale by p'''-'0 % ''o'0'
aug9 Jcsp ,.,rprDr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12
GPRING GOODSl SPRING GOODS
Pretzfelder e. Bendheim

Have just opened beautiful line of SPRING
GOODS of choice designs, which they are sell
ing cheap.
New styles of Gray and Brown Plsids, Drab
and Gray Balenos, Alpscas, Lustres in all shades.
Black Alpacas specially.
Pillow Case Linens and Sheetings, Table
Cloths, Wine Cloths, Dsnask, Towels, Napkins,
&C., at reduced prices.
Great inducements offered in Mems and Boys
wear.
Large lot of Colored Grenadines left from
last season, at 10 and l24c per yard.
Beautiful line of Worsted Fringee, in every
shade.
Another very pretty lot of Hamburg Edgings
and 1usertings, very low.
a complete new line of Hosiery, Notions, SC.
ap 28-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12

The ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE FLAG.-At a
recent meeting the Palmetto Guard were made
the recipients of the first Confederate flag rails
ed in the late struggle. and as this banner was
identified with the career of the company, it is
doubly priced as q relic of the past. The donor,
Mr.. John s. Bird, of Laurens, an old member
OF the company, 10 letter accompanying the
flag, thus tersely gives its history: ''Iu 1860
before the passage of the ordinance of seces-
sion by this State, Capt. Edward Mills, of the
bark Jones, belonging to the Palmetto Line of
New 7 ork packets, raised this flag at his mast
head lD New York harbor, aud bis vessel was
mobbed, but they could not compel him to
strike bis colors. On his return gold d-headed
palmetto cane was presented to him by some of
the Palmetto Guard, and in turn he transferred
to them the custody of the flag. The secession
of the State was quickly followed by aggressive
military movements, and the flag accompanied
the Palmetto Guard in their various eDcamp-
ments At the siege of Sumter it marked their
parade ground, and was used in the truce boat
that met the United States barges. The Pal
metto Guard occupied the fort Immediately
after the surrender of Anderson and this flag
was the first raised on its walls after the salute
and before +, j. Moses, jr., had arrived at the
fort The flag remained with the company un-
til they were mustered for the war, and was
then taken by MIR. Bird to bis home, and has
slDce remained in his charge"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12
Legal NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ No. sc King st., Alexandria

~ No. Sc King St, Alexandria, Va.
July 22nd, 1875.
In the Circuit Court of Alexandria city.
President, Directors and Company of the Farm
ers. Bank of Virginia, fuse OF Isaacs, Taylor s.
Wllllams) VS.. The Alexandria Canal Com
pany and others. In chancery.
Extract from the decree May term, 1851
THE said report of Chancery Com
missioner Kemper having been made and re-
turned before the filing of the amended bill, and
before the said Philip Quigley, Henry II. Wells
and William w. DUNCAN we're made parties
hereto, it is decreed that the said report be re.
committed to said Chancery Commissioner,
with instructions to ascertain and report to the
next term of this Court any further matters per.
tnent to the said inquiry which any party hereto
may desire.
The said Commissioner shall publish for four
weeks notice of the time and place of executing
this decree, and the same shall be equivalent to
personal service.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all parties
~ interested in the above suit and proceed
ings that [ have fixed upon TU ESDAY, the
24th day of August, 1876, at my office, No. Sc
King street. Alexandria, Virginia. as the time
and place when and where l shall proceed to
execute the above decree, at which time and
place they are required to attend.
Given under my hand this 23d day of July,
1875. K. KEMPER, Comm'r in Ch'y.
+. l.. SMITH, p Q. jy 23-4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12

PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

a CARD.-Circumstance rendering it dc.
"A sirable that should locate in Baltimore,
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Aexandria to DIR. D. N RUST. He has been
for so many years associated with me as to need
no introduction endorsement, his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. I cordially commend him
to the favor of my friends and patients, as well
worthy of the position to which he succeeds and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for SO
long, l have boen favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria, Va, mar loft
TOL. RICHARD L. MAURY,
ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR ATLAW,
1915 Main street.
RICHMOND, VA.
N$- Special facilities for prompt collections
throughout Virginia and West Viz sinia. Money
invariably remitted on day of receipt
Refers to: Gov. Jno Letcher, (recent partner)
Lexington, Va. Gov. Jas. l.. kemper Rich
msnd, Va; Hon. X. M. T. Hunter; R. 81.
Maury s. Co.. Bankers; Messrs. Barring Bros.
i Co., London, England j. K. Gillist s. Co,
London, England.
Richmond, feb l9-1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12

NEW GOODS-We are in daily receipt of
~ new goods, keeping our stock we'll assort-
ed. We invite purchasers, either at Wholesale
or retail, to inspect our goods before purchasing
jy 10 ID. f. WITMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12

EAMILY ROE POTOMAC HERRINGS,
= Mess Shad, No. l Msckerel and Scotch
Herrings for sale by
J. O. s. E. MILBURN,
jy 10 north ROYAL street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12

EANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY.
II &c.-We are receiving and keep constant
ly on hand q full line of Handkerchiefs, Hose
Fronts Crsvsts, Collars and Cuffs, Suspenders,
Belts, Buttons Of every description, Hat Grape,
English Grape Wells, Shswls in great variety,
Printed and Plain Skirts, together, with other
very cheap goods. D. +. BRASHEAR,
my 20 No. 100 King st., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12
DRY GOODS.

DARASOLS AND SUN UMBRELLAS.
Il June 28th, 1875.
Another invoice of those choice goods just re-
ceived from the manufacturer. -.
d. F. BRASHEAR,
ie d 100 King street, Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-12
CANDIDA TES.

MY NAME HAVING been announced as
VN1 candidate for seat in the next House of
Delegates of Virginia, l avail myself of this
method of soliciting the sufrages of the voters,
subject to the decision of a convention.
aug 9-tf HUGH LATHAM.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-07
A LAUNCH.
nEssRs yA11ErrE TURN OUT ANOTHER BOAT. .

Il
Yesterday afternoon about half-past 4
o'clock, there was large gathering at the
vallette ship yard, in Algiers, near the old
Bienville Iron works. The crowd had assem-
bled there for the purpose Of witnessing the
launch of the new bayou steamer, just ready.
/, built by the Messrs. Vallette for Mr.. Ploton,
of Terrebonne. The scene was quite exciting
as wedge after wedge was driven, and the boat
gradually settled upon the slushed ways She
paused moment, and then with the appear
ance of life slowly slid down into the Father
of Waters gracefully.
So soon as she was aaoat she rode the wat
! ers as if she had been born in that element,
and when hauled around to the wharf, she
was as neat modelled boat as we have seen
for the trade she is intended for. The hull
is of the best white oak, well seasoned, and
her timbers look as hard as steel.
Her length is Ill feet on deck by 223 feet
beam. Her hold is 81 feet in the clear, and
she is to have two 1l-inch engines 10 drive
her large stern wheel The boiler is 26 feet
by 40 inches in diameter, double fiued.
As it is the intention of the owner to run
this new boat in the sugar trade on bayous
Terrebonne, Grand Gallon and Little Gallon,
to Houma, then to connect with the railroad
She has no cabin but an ample texas for the
officers. She will be under the command of
Capt Castillo, an experienced river man and
thorough officer.
vallettes ship yard is the oldest in the
vicinity Of this city. 1t was established IN
1882, and has since that time turned out many
large and speedy vessels, and, that too, at
cost less than it would have cost North. From
this yard went forth the old and well-known
towboat Junius Beebe and many others.
In the yard there is large saw mill and
blacksmith shop, and in fact everything re-
qulsite for the rapid building OF vessels. As
an instance this new boat, five weeks from
the time her keel was laid, was launched, and
in three weeks more she will be running. In
front of the yard is the huge Valette Dry
Dock, capable of lifting the largest vessels
coming to our port
Mr.. Octave Valette is thorough marine
he having devoted mady years to
its study in Baltimore, and afterwards re-
ceived many valuable words of advice from
the great George Steers, Esq, in New York
A visit to the Vallette yards will amply repay
one for the time spent
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-07

There is considerably less acreage in rice in
the Carolinas and Georgia than before the
war. When rice field is left uncultivated for
a number of years, as during the rebellion, it
takes much time to get it in good yielding
order again. A steady improvement. how
ever, from now on may be looked for. The
Carolinas, for the season just ending, have
produced about the same as last year, and
during the season about to begin handsome
increase is expected.
There has been q good business IN rice do
ing in this market lately, and prices have been
firm at quotations q little above those current
at this time last year. Some small lots OF the
new crop have arrived at Charleston and New
Orleans and have brought full prices.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-07

Thus we have steady Improvement, which
is most gratifying, especially when it is con-
sidered that the yield before the war was so
inconsiderable that no statistics were kept.
But the planters evidently do not mean to
rest here. During the present season, which
q much larger acreage planted than ever be-
fore, and. with favorable weather for harvest
ing, which has already commence d, it is
given as reasonable estimate that the yield
will reach 200, 900 barrels.
To show to what extent some of the plant
ers in Louisiana are engaged in this culture,
it may be stated that one grower, who has con-
troll of three plantations in the parishes OF
ST. Bernard and Plaquemines, has about $500
acres under cultivation. Further up another
large planter has 1000 acres in rice. 1t is
stated as fact that, Notwithstanding some
drawbacks, the cultivation of this staple is
fully as remunerative as any other crop, if
not more so. Yet We are told that thousands
of acres of rich bottom lands, entirely suita-
BILE for the cultivation of rice and easy OF irrl-
cation, are now lying idle in that State.
Much depends upon. the river, as too much
of an overflow or too low water never fails
to have q marked effect on the yield. In
1874, if it had not been for excessive floods,
where $4,000 barrels were harvested, there
might have been according to planters esti-
mates) $50, 0OO barrels. Inc planters, now
ever, lost no money that season, fair prices
repaying them for their time. The parishes
engaged in rice growing are Plaquemines, st.
Bernard, Orleans, jefferson, st. Charles, st.
John, St. James, Ascension, Assumption and
Lsfourche. st. Mary is also trying its hand
at it in the Red River bottom lands.
The Carolinas and Georgia are also making
steady progress in the same field of industry,
but not so rapidly as Louisiana. The enor-
NOUS destruction of property in those States
during the war, by which the rice plantations
suffered severely, threw the industry many
years behind and caused a falling off in the
annual yield Of fully 125, 900 casks. Before
the war. the crop in the Carolinas and Georgia
reached from 10000 to 900 casks each
season, the variation being due to favorable or
unfavorable weather. The yield in the Allan
tic States during the past five years has been
Hollams
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-07

Richard II. Dana WAS born before Byron,
Shelley and Keats, and was contemporary with
Mozart, Burns and Cowper. He will be eighty
eight years old in November next.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-07

HONE SCHOOL
ARCOLA, LA.
Eligible buildings being secured the Board of
Trustees would respectfully announce that the Ar
cola School is prepared. to receive young lady pupils
for the coming scholastic year. Located on the New
Orleans St Louis and Chicago Railroad the situation
is unsurpassed for health and convenient COMMUNE
patrons that although they have made the terms low
to suit the times, the tuition and board will be
excelled, expense has been spared to make it
such; farm dairy and poultry yard connected with
the school secure supply of fresh, healthy food
Household instruction as well as sewing included in
Tuition.
Terms for Ten Months:
Board and Tuition in English French and Latin $500
Extra branches vocal MUSIC 60
Elocution and CAlisthsnios .... 80
For further particulars address
au22 I'm E. L. vENABLES, Principal
COMMERCIAL AND CLASSICAL ACADEMY
DAY AND NIGHT SCHOOL,
No. 247 st. Charles street.
Session opens MONDAY, September 6, 1875.
R. M. LUSHER, Principal.
All the English branches, including Mathematics
and the Natural Sciences, With the Modern and the
For terms, ETC., apply at the Academy. au2l I'm
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
Third Street, near Dryades.
The SECOND SESSION of this School will com
mence OCTOBER l, 1875.
The undersigned is happy to announce that he has
engaged as first assistant Mr.. EUGENE d. SAUN
DERS graduate of the University of Virginia, who
brings the highest recommendations from the Faculty
of that institution.
Circulars will be issued the middle of August
which can be obtained at Judge Kennard's office
For further particulars; address GEO. G. PREOT,
Principal Lock Box 904, P. 0. au14
CT. CHARLES INSTITUTE
DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES'
1O4 and 1O6 Bourbon street, New Orleans.
Miss OCTAVE LABRANCHE, Principal
Successor to Mrs. G. Mace-Lefranc)
This School will reopen September 1, 1875, under
competent and highly recommended teachers.
au5 I'm
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD STREET, NEAR DRYADES.
The Second Session of this School will commence
on the LIST of October, 1875. 1t will be under the
management of the undersigned, with full corps
of efficient assistants.
Circulars will be issued the middle of August
which can be obtained at Judge KENNARDs
Office or at Mr. E. II. Levys, 1923 Gravier street
For further particulars address
GEO. c. PREOT, Principal
jy11Su&We3m Lock Box 9O4 P. o.
BLAckMAN's L.
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, A
131............ Carondelet Street.. 81
Is open the ENTIRE YEAR from A. M. to P.
NJ Students WI d. sire it board at the College,
Penmanshp, Book keeping, Mathematics, all the
ordinary English bran ches and the ancient and mod
ern languag are taught by competent professors.
Lessons for ladies in separate apartment Terms re-
duced twenty pes cent. j. W. BLACKMAN, Pun
cipal. ja3l ly
DOLBEAR COMMERCIAL
COLLEGE.
2O3.-.......-..-. Canal Street ........--- 2O3
PENMANSHIF
BOOKKEEPING,
ARITHMKTIO Etc.
A thorough Commercial Education Guary teed.
Tor terms, address LEVI DOLBEAR, PTes'dt.
is91y 203 Canal street, third aoor.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-07

COPARTNERSHIPS.

nISSOLUTION - THE FIRM HERETOFORE
solved by mutual consent
W. c. HITCHCOCK,
P. S. MORAN.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-07

The Boston Advertiser has sensbly applied the
Golden Rule to meteorology. 1t says: "The
weather just now is dubious, but it is not such
dubious as we would be done by"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-07

1t will pay to buy YOUR flee, parched or
ground, at the Tea Depo,5 Camp street.