Litchfield enquirer., 1831-02-10

patched to the French ambassadors Rt Berlin,
Vienna, and London, with instructions to de-
clare Ia the three powers, that in case Prussia |
or Austria should Join Russia IN endeavOringt
to reduce Poland to subsection, France would !
consider such an Intervention as a declaration
Of war;
The following speech was pronounced by
Lafayette in the Chamber on the 18th:
M. L1fdyette.-I decline to enter into tine
question Of cantOns or cOmmunes. But ifI am
asked If you are now to discuss whether all
France shall arm, answer, the question is
already decided; the people did nut wait in
1880 or 1880 20 deliberate, but marched a.
gainst the enemy. (Sensation.) We must
therefore prepare for war, as the best means
of securing peace. We cannot hope to make
all Europe in love with our Institutions: there
are those who sin look with jaundiced eye
upon the accession Of Citizen-Ki to our
throne, (New mOvement.) The revolution of
Belgium, the eldest daughter of one great
week, may yet excite Hneasiness. At this mo-
ment you see Poland (hear, hear,) ready to
rival in zeal and patriotism the friends Of lib
erty, not only in France, but in all other cum
tries. Poland (hear. hear is, perhaps, upon
the point Of repairing the shame Of the last
years Of Louis XIV. and the immense fault
which Napoleon committed when he neglect
ed the occasion uf restoring that fine country,
after the three divisions which had destroyed
it. loud aCclamations from the lefty We
have announced our rule to be, that we will
not allow other powers to interfere, not only
10 our affairs, but in the affairs Of other cOun
tries. Suppose foreign powers should think
proper to seize upon Belgium. or assist Hol-
land, could we look on in cold blood? Ger
tainly not. The same thing may happen on
the side of Poland. Suppose Austria, prevail
ed upon by Prussia, or for any selfish purpose
of her own. was to make herself party IN
the quarrel in Russian Poland-(Violcnt muir
murs, and marks of disapprobation.)
Several voices)-This superstition is unrea-
sonable.
N. Lafayette turning towards Gen. Sebas
tiana) III speak in the presence of the Minis
ter for Foreign Affairs, who knows that the
supposition is very natural. Why not then
place ourselves in the fittest posture for de-
fence? (Cheers.) .,
Henry Hunt, the celebrated Radical. and
BlOckney manufacturer, has been elected Il
member Of the House Of Commons by ma.
jority Of S38. over his opponent, the Hon.Mr.
Stanley, who had been compelled to resign
his seat and stand a new election, in conse-
quence of his having become member Of the
new ministry. Preston is principally inhabited
by shoemakers. was long represented by the
late Richard B. Sheridan, one Of whose stan
- stick to him to the Last.' MIR. Stanley had
demanded a scrutiny.-London pa.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 4.
An atrOciOus deed which was performed in
the Exchange, in the presence of 200 persons.
having created a great excitement in this city,
and being fearful :est incorrect statements
should reach you, give y"u true history Of
the affair.
Two months since. Alderman Peters.
Chairman Of the Finance Committee, discOv-
cred deficiency in the Treasury Of $40, 900,
and reported it to the Council. The young
man, clerk this city, Mr.. Laffrnendoul,
then book keeper of the Comptroller. who
was yesterday discharged from prison. land
brother to the man whose life is now 10 great
danger,) took offence at some remarks made
by Alderman Peters, and attacked him in the
streets, while passing to the Council Cham
Der, with sword cane. For this assault he
was tried and fined $3.50. and sentenced to
two months imprisonment. On new years
eve, it being " Landlords Treat" large COM
pany was collected at the Exchange. Alder
man Peters and MIR. Miller were standing at
the bar, when the former was accosted by
the brother of the young man in prison, in
company with another brother, both armed
with sword canes. One. without the slight
est notice, turned the Alderman round, and
spit in his face the other at the same time
made pass with his sword, which was par
ried by Mr.. M. who secured It in his hand
The Alderman thentlrew a four-inch barrel.
half-cap, percussion lock pistol. with ma
hogaDy stock, and without noticing the opal
lid blood" Of his antagonist coursing through
his veins. " fired" The ball entered the sidp
and was extracted on the following day from
the back. The unfortunate man is not yet
dead.-N. Y. Ado.
n missing max tound.-A short time since
many inquiries were made for man named
Clancy. who had been missing for about
week. Several oil his friends called Mt the Pc.
lice Office, TO inquire whether be had been
brought there aud committed. and they an
swered that the Office had no knowledge Of
such person. Last week Clancy was
brought to light, under the following crcum-
stances. A Mrs. BOlan had called at the Of
Zee about a week previous, and made COM
plant against her husband for assault and I
battery. Whilst in the office, Clancy was
brought in. in a state Of stupefactOn from H. |
quOr, and laid upon the floor. After the war
rant was made out against BOlan. from some !
misunderstanding Clancy was committed un- |
der the name Of BOlan, and remained in pris- |
on until called upon at the petty session to |
be tried. When the name Of Bolan was call |
ed, the officer brought forth Glanrey Mrs