Litchfield enquirer., 1838-08-23
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count OF dlsgracetnl hoax anu forgery attempted TO
DO circulated in that place through an announcement
on the News Room bulletin. A forged letter was
sent to Mr.. Campbell stating that Mr.. Clay of Ken
lucky died at Cincinnati from drinking cold water
while much heated Tie letter contained such cir
cumstantal details as to deceive many. A Mr.. Ste
phen Abro is mentioned ON the same authority as the
author Of the forgery.--N. \: American. n
The Springfield Gazette, Recommending on the re-
ported declinaton Of Mr.. Jusfce MORTON, to serve
as the Tory candidate ior the gubernatora chair OF
Massachusetts, gives the following as the reply of the
Judge to the committee that waited on him al lie last
canvass, to Inform him of his nomination. "Gen,le-
men,. said he, II think I'm pretty well used up; but
if you think there is any thing left of me, yom are e-
come to the use Of It !''-B.
o. The following States, which cast their elec.o-
raj votes for President Van Buren,, at the last Presi.
dental election, have eince rendered their verdcts
against his administration, viz New York a. Maine
10. Rhode Island 4, Connecticut 8, Virginia 90, Mis-
sissipp 4, Louisiana 5-making Sc electoral votes.-
The Albany Evening Journal very Significantly asks
- with this raioof loss during the remainder Of Mr..
Van Burens tenn what win he have left at the close
thereofY' -
Singular Dech I'm Nor,hpori, very suddenly, On
Monday mornig last, Miss Betsey Lear, aged 81. A
physician was allied to make post norton exami-
nation, when h found the heart badly lacerated
against the poin darnng needle sticking between
the ribs. She hid playful scuffle with small boy
about twenty for hours before her death, when the
needle was probably forced into her side.
MURDER AT ST LouIs.-From letter received in
N.York dated ST. Louis, July IT, We learn that Judge
Douglerty, while riding on horseback the day previ.
Gus, about miles below the city, was shot dead from
his horse, doubtless for the purpose Of robbng. The
charge was Of buck,shot which struck him in the
head. The deed was done nOpen day light, and in
place where persons almost continually passing
Etiquette.-A fatal duel some short since occurred
West between two Irish gentlemen, who disputed at
table WHEELER it was more genteel to serve up new
potatoes pealed Or with the skinson.
Shakespeare Modrnised.-Two loafers were spout
ing the other day.in front of The Bank" when one
drew wallet from his pockct.sand said " He who
steals my purse, steals trash."s Yes replied the
other. and he WHO flches fromyou your good name,
takes from You uht you neUer had!"
A new edition Of Webster's large Dictionary is to
be printed in two Volumes royal octave with the i'm
proyements OF the London edition, and many add.
tons. It is to be ssued in twelve numbers, a. one
dollar each to subscribers, with liberal discount to
the trade.
Bonds Specialize editor Of The Georgia Consti-
nationalist. intending to reply to Mr. Bonds speech,
has written three four long articles by way of prel-
minary flourish without arriving at oil at the merits
of the subject He promises to get to the gst of the
matter BY and by. We beg him to remember the
case Of the Dutchnan. who being about to jump over
wide ditch. and Wishing to take fair start, went
back three miles antrah the whole distance with such
tremendous speed, tag when he arrived at the ditch
he had to set down n The edge Of it and res. himself
without being able jump at all--LouisriHs Jour.
A Kidnagper.-Te Columbus (Ceo.) Democra,
states that travele, since ascertained to be Mr.
Tate. arrived at hHelin that city recently, with q
negro boy, for whom he requested that bed might
be made in his own pOrn. This was of course com.
piled with, and the jewellers retired to rest In the
morning they depated; and in few days after
wards sheriff arrvedi in pursuit Of man who had
stolen negro girl fDm Meriwether, Georgia The
description Of the Veller corresponded with that Of
the kidnapper-the Serif followed in pursuit, and in
q few days called atcolnmbus on his return with Mr.
Tate prisoner, AM the boy Ned, transformed to q
very good looking muatio girl of fourteen.
We understand that the patriot Harrison, in hi.
speech at the celebraonof the Fourth of July at Mas
sion, Ohio fully decarsd his determination to abide
the decision of the National Convention which il tt
assemble at Harrisbrgh in 1889. He accompanied
this declaration withhigh and appropriate cornpli
ments to the tried patriotism and transcendant talent,
Of Henry Clay and Ddiel Webster Louisville Jour
The Tide Changina--The Fayetteville Observer
mentions that by Of their factories the Norll
Carolina merchants ae now enabled to ship co,tor
yarn to New York whereas, three years ago the,
were in the habit Of ringing from the North an i'm
mense quantity Of thearticle. On Saturday, l0,OO(
pounds arrived at Fayetteville from one estab lishmen
in the interior, destine. for New York and on the
same day about sever tons Of copper orc arrived
there from Guilford in vaggons, for want Of bette
conveyance.
The Duke de Nemour, son Of Louis Philippe o.
France, at the last accounts, was hourly expected in
England with presentof diamond boauerte from
his father to Queen VicDria. John Van Buren,, sor
Of his Excellency Martl. has gone 10 the coronation
1t is supposed the prescribe bears is batch Of Trea
sury shin-plasten fKy) Paper.
Western Rail Road-The Worcester Rail RouL j.
progressing with great rapidity towards Springfield
and it is not improbable will be in successful opera
ton by August Of next year. People living in the
Connecticut Valley will ten be able 10 reach Boston
in about six hours. Breakfast at home, dine in The
metropolis, and return to their residence by supper
time What an event, to be witnessed by men, with
in whose recollection it has occupied week to reacl
that city In August Of 1870 doubtless The travelle
viii be able to visit Boston and Albany between the
rising and setting Of the sun.-Northamp,on Cour.
Political Prospects in Missouyi-The 81. Louis
Bulletin slip Of the 30th ult says -" There neye
was time when our hopes Of success were bette
founded tban at present. Every Wing seems appri
zed Of the importance Of the CONTEST and the mos.
them are resolved to do their duty. We have beer
victorious in Amos, every other State and if we con