Litchfield enquirer., 1832-05-03

Stanberry that he would consider what would Do the proper course for him pursue hereaftsr and men. toned Mr. s. that then had done with it, or had washed my hands Ofit-that intended 70 have noil- ing further to do with the controversy between Mr. B. aud Governor H.; during the time of this narrative Mr. s. think interrupted me by speaking only twice to my recollection: whilst was speaking of being personally involved in the controversy, he remarked that he wonld not have replied to Gov. Ills letter a a had not been CutOf respect for me, or he thought interrupted me was whilst was speaking of the dfh- cuy of being personally involved in case of the ex cepiion to Gov. Houston being personal; he remarked that he that point for future consideration do not recoleei myself of any other facts that leriai Alter what have already narrated, 1 did not consider myself to have any thing to do Wih the matter.
 The following is extract from the testimony of Mr. BuckOer, Senator from Missouri, who an eyewitness ofthe affray:-
 " Houston asked if that was Mir. Stanberry; he re- piled very politely and bOwIug at the same time, 'yes rascal" and with that, struck him witra stick which he held in his hand. Stanberry threw 0p his hands over his head and staggered hack, his hat fell off, and he exclaimed, "Oh, don'i" Houston continued lo follow him up, and continued to strike him.. Aher receiving several blows, Stanbery turned, as thought to run off. Houston, at that moment, sprung upon him in the rear, Stanberry's hanging down, ap- parently defenceless. He seized him and attempted to throw, but not able to do so Sianberry car ried him about on the pavement some little time ; whether he extrcated himself, Houston ,hrust him from him, am not able to determine. thought he thrust him from him; as he passed him, he struck him and gave him trip, Stanberry fell when he fe he still continued 10 haoo indeed, he hallooed all the time pretty much except when they were scnfiing
 saw Stanberry after having received several blOws put out both hands in this way, he then tying his back. did not discover what in his hands, or f any thing was; hut heard sound like the snnpring of a gun lock, and saw particles of fire. Houston appeared take hold of Sianberrys hands, and took something from them, which could not sec. Ailer tha Houston stood up erect, still beating Stan- berry with stick over the head, arms and sides i; Stanberry still kept his hands spread out. After Hons- tons giving hm several other blows, he lay on his back and put up his feet; Houston then struck him elsewhere. Mir. Stanberry, after having received eral blows ceased to halloo and laya 1hhough per- iectly still All this time had not spoken to either of tie parties, of nterered tn any whatever now thought that Stanberry was badly hurt, per- haps killed from the maoner in which he lay. ser- ped up to Houston 10 tell him to desis hut without being spoken to, he quit of his own accord"
 We learn that Monday last, in piece of woods short distance from the residence of Mrs. Blake, in the southeast part ofCornwaI, the body of man was found which supposed to have been dead six or eight weeks. In one of his pockets was piece of paLer with "John D. Brown Dr. to Joseph Sanford $2 99" written on it. The body was very much disf- gured, but believed be that of John D. Bro,cn, who had some time previous been at work in that neighborhood Verdict ofthe jury finquest was that " he came to his death from some cause unknown"
 long communication from the Secretary of the Litchfeld County Temperance Society has been re. ceived, but not in time for to-day's paper.
 neso Candidate in the feid-It will be seen by the following extrac, from address to the people of the United States from resident in the state of Indiana that another candidate for the Presidency has sprung up in the remote vest He his merits principally on his offer to indemnify the old soldiers of the revo- u.on for their loss by continental money, by giving them scid land in that remote region Not much less farcial than this considered the first effort to get up Gen. Jackson as candidate for the station which he now disgraces :-
 "Why should we be 90 particular in the choice of menf There are thousands raised in America as cn- pabie ofheadng the nation as those who have done it; and again, why should many millions of frst- land lie in call and our nation in debt to the gen. eral inhabitants for continental money It is as much incumbent the nation 10 pay the debt now, when contracted. Was at the helm of government would pay the debt, by donating to every in America quarter section of first rate land boin in Du.ch ess county, N. York, and reside in Indiana, and offer for Presidentof the United States.
 "ABEL M. SMITH, Esq"
 Neso- York aud Albany Rail Road.-The legislature of NewYork has passed bill to incorporate the New York and Albany Rail Road Company. The act au. horses the company to construct branches connect with any rail roads that may be authorised by the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut. A Boston paper says-An act has already passed legislature for rail road through some parts of Berkshire CO., which it is intended shall be connected with the pro- posed road from New-York to Albany. petition presented o the legislature at the last session for authority 10 consirucs rail road from the western ter imitation of the Worcester rail road 10 the Connect, cut river. and thence to the western border of the state, with view ofconnecng it with this same New York and Albany road. That petition was referred io the next legislature"
 It is probable that petition will be presented to legislature at its present session. hy some oi tho members from thc northwest section of this county. Gor act of incorporation to construct such parts of the above named road will through the territo- " of this state. The rail road, Is contemplated, will follow the valley pfthe Housaionic for consde- rable dislaHce-how iar we dc not know.
 Rhode Island.-An elecsion for Governor was late ly held in this state. The candidates were Gov. Az mold tClay). Mir. Fenner (Jackson), and Mr. Spragus (an,i The for the former 2677, for the se-