Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-19
THE ENQUIRER.
LETCHFELD, JUNE 10, 1884.


the 30h Of tiis month.
The long contest for seat in the House between
Mesirs. Moore and Leicher Of KY, after prOsecu-
ton Of six months has been decided in favor O-nei-
tler vote was first taken, on Thursday last. that
Mr.. Letcer was entitled The seat, which stood ll2
for, ia against IT, The then was, that neither
Of,he claimants should take the seat which was dec
ded BY ia members voting Cor it, 1903 agains. it. So
iIie people Of Kentucky must decide what the wisdom
Of Congress cannot. The jackson party did NOT risk
the question whether Mr. Moore entitled 10 the
seat, as n majority Of the House had in another shape
virtually decided that Mr. Letcher had majority Of 10
Or l2 Of all the Ii given in the district. But
the prepOnderaHce Of party feeling and party discipline
prevented the rendering of equal aud exact Justice
by giving the seat Dir. Leicher.
T We intended TO have noticed in our las: paper
that before the legislature adjourned meeting
held Of genemea from different parts Of the state TO
agree upon caadda,eso be supported for Congress- in
place Of Messrs Ellsworth, Foot, aud Huntington
Alter consultation, Mesera. JosEPH TRUMBULL, Of
Hartford. EBEKEzER JACKSON. Jr. Of Middle,own.
and PHINEAs MINER, Of Li,chfsd, were agreed to he
placed before the people. The election will pro-
baby take place until the frs, Monday Of October, the
time for the town meetings.
Tie culture Of mulberry trees, the rearing Of elk
worms sc. has during the past two three years oc-
casionally been aud in columns in one shape
another. The subject is at the present time in va
rous parts our occuring shSre Of public at
aen,on. During the late session Of the legislature,
committee was appointed TO take the subject into con-
celebrations, and make report, accompanied with such
recommendations as might seem fi. This report was
made, and acted upon; and this day give il 10 our
readers, accompanied with the act Incorporating a
company for the purpose of manufacturing s1k.
The town of Massfeid has for years been ac-
lively engaged in the culture OF the and the pro-
duc,io 0f The cocoons, but yet engaged in the ma
nufac.ure only Of sesrig silk without much attempt at
making cloth. The sewing silk manufactured there Is
said be fully equal any made in any part Of the
world. For year two past, in some Of the towns
10 .iis couny. the mal,erry has been attempted
be raised, and heleye Ear with entire success
II 10 hardy tree extremely tenacious Of life, and Il is
thongAi will thrive 10 nearly all climates. The rear
ing and Culture of the silk will well repay our
ar count ywomen for the time and attention they may
besow upon ilsem. There is scarcely any female, and
especially any family Of females. who could srrnd
asori time every day during The months OF June and
July 70 she taking care OF the worms.
The following correspondence and resolutions have
hcen handed 70 US sor publication. One of the por-
traits Of the persons named, understand, 10 foil
leag,h. the other a bas Both said 10 be excel
ieni Ekeaesses. One taken by Col. Trumhull,
ahe other BY Dir. Earil
...s. Nsp-kapsn, May 29sA 1884.
To HE Homer THADDEUs BErfs,
President oi the Senate.
Tie undersigned begs leave respectfully to commu-
nicaie abe Senate that he has in his possession an
original portrait " his grandfather, Oliver Wolco,i,
one olie sigaers Of the Declaration Of Independence;
and also one 0f my father, Oliver Wolcot, late Gov
ernor OF THE State, both by eminent artists. Should
she Senate deem them worthy Of place in ihe Senate
Chamber the undersigned will with pleasure present
shem for that purpose.
haze the honor to be. &c.
JOHN .. WoLCOTT.
Nep. Hapen, hoy 3Oth, 1884.
Doctor Jous s. WoLcorT:
Dear ssir-The Honorable Senate Of this State ha-
Wing appoia,ed the undersigned Committee TO pre-
cent 60 you certified copy Of preambIe aad resoln-
lions which this day adopted BY that honorable
body take great pleasure in executing the duties Of
my appointment by now enclosing 70 you the afore-
said slocument.
am, Sir. with grea. respect. your obi sers't,
CHAS. H. POND.
Whereas Doctor JoRr 3. WoLcorT, on the 18th
day cf May, 1884, made written communication to
the Senate that he had in his possessiop original Por-
traits Of his grandfather, Oliver Wolco,,. one Of The
seners al the Declaration Of Independence, and Of bic
father, Oliver Wolcou. late Governor Of this State.
both by eminent artists; Informing the Senate, t'a,
should they deem them worthy Of place 10 ihe Sen
ate chamber no would present them for that purpose
Therefore
Resolved BY the Senate, That they enieriaia very
high respect for the memory u the former and latter
Governors Woicoii. and with just sentiments Of esteem
accept the present oftheir portraits, and duly appre-
ciate the literally Of the donor. and order the same %
be placed in The Senaie Chamber in New-Hasen.
Resolved svsher, That the thanks Of the SENATE be
presented 10 Doctor John 8. Woicon or the respect
he has shown them, in presenting The portraits VI hia
grandfather and father, and him they are es
.eemed highly worthy Of place in the Senate cham
6er.
Resolved farther. That certified copy Of the asoFe
said preamble and resolutions he presented to Doeo'
John 8. Wolcom, and that committee be appointed
10 presenl the same.