Litchfield enquirer., 1838-03-01

femarkable eacts that seven 1t the eight sons
OF Briggs, who arrived 70 the years Of man
hood, became tenants Of the State Prisons.
Six OF them have been tenants of the State
Prison in this town, five of whom were in con-
fnement at the same time with the father,
during his first confinement 1t is believed
that but two of the sons are now living. The
wife of Briggs, who is now living-and one
or more of his daughters--have been confined
in the county prison, for being concerned
with Malborne in his various plans of iniqui-
ty, which were most commonly connected
with the manufacture of counterfeit money.
His house was a place Of common resort for
counterfeiters and others who wished for a
retreat where they could be patronized and
made welcome.
What spectacle is presented in the case
of such husband-such father-such
citizen! How true the declaration of holy
writ, one sinner destroyeth much good."-
After all, he is spoken of by his neighbors
and acquaintance as having possessed some
redeeming qualities, Notwithstanding the mis-
cradle life which he lived. AS neighbor
he was obliging and kind, generally punctual
in the performance of his engagements-and
from the poor who asked charity, he never
turned coldly away.-Bunker Hill Aurora.
Speculotion.-A vender of "West India
Goods and Groceries," in village in New
Hampshire, had on hand a quantity OF Mo-
lasses which he had retailed for 9 cents the
quart. A rival Grocer put his down to g.
This was little lower than our hero wish
ed to afford" it, but people would not give
him 9, while his neighbor sold the sweeten-
ing for 8. Necessity is the mother of inven-
ton, and as Yankee never was at fault in
matter of "dicker" or trade, Jonathan hit
upon the following expedient. He divided
his molasses into two parts, and advertised,
" AS good molasses as can be bought at any
store in New-Hampshire, for 8 cents. Also,
a perry superior cask at TO-" The superior"
article was readily and rapidly sold, while
the eight cent commodity laid on hand
One half thus disposed Of, Jonathan shifted
q "superior" position by which maneuvre
the whole was vended at ten cents.
died near Galveston. Texas, Elijah II.
Burritt, Esq, Mr.. VIM. Burritt, Mr.. Alfred
Andrews, Mr.. JabeZ Cornwall, and Mrs. Ma
ry Ann Belden. These persons belonged to
a company of about twenty individuals, who
to Texas from New Britain, in this
State, last fall. Mr.. Nathan A. Andrews,
for some time resident of this city, belong
ing to the same company, died in Texas
short time previous to the arrival of his asso-
c:ates. Mr.. Alfred Stanly, also from New
Britain, started on his return home, but died
ON his passage. Letters from surviving men,
bers of the company represent them as in q
sickly, destitute, and suffering condition.
The father of this expedition was E. Fl.
Burritt, ESQ. one of the sufferers, n man of
science and ability, but Of visionary turn of
mind. that could never be satisfied with any
regular and substantial pursuit. He labored
with great zeal to get up his company. and
The melancholy result is already told. More
Than one quarter Of them have gone to their
long homes, in strange land, without the COM
mon comforts which they had left. without
the necessary medical attendance and care,
without the consultations ola spiritual pastor
mot even "by strangers hopored and by
rnourned" Probably one half Of
them will not live to see their once happy
homes again. Such are the beauties and the
fruits of Texas. We say to all hard-handcd
at home--bc indrIstrious-hoe
corn and dig potatoes-and leave others to
lie of pestilence and famine in strange lands.
NeD- Haven HERALD.
Mr.. CLAY.--We have already stated that |
l Legislative Convention in Rhode Island
had nominated Mr.. CLAY for the Presidency.
The following is Mr.. Clay IS answer to the
otter of the chairman, announcing the nonl-
nation -
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is. 1888.
Dear Sir-1 duly received your letter of
he 10th inst, transmitting copy Of the res
buttons adopted by the Wing Legislative
in Rhode Island, in relation to the |
ola candidate for the Presidency |
The support which received for Tint Of !
ice wher, my name was before the public in !
80, from that patriotic State, displayed its
irm adherence to principle, under the most
circumstances, and filled me
With sentiments of the most profound graft
utle. This new testimony of the attachment |
IND confidence of Rhode-Island towards me,
dds to my obligations, and will be cherish
d in grateful recollection, whatever future |
esults may be.
Having prescribed to myself a course of
in respect to the designation |
IF candidate for the next Presidency, on
he part of tho Wings, it will not be expect !
ID that should give or withhold any consent |
With respect to the use ofmy name, until the
proper period arrives.
congratulate YOU upon the prospect of a |
change in the policy Of the government
The people Of the United States have so gen.
,rally manifested dissatisfaction with the
past course of the administration, that our
-ulcrs must change in it or be themselves
We have now much reason to
nope that the vast government project Of a
Treasury Bank will be defeated in one. ifnoi
both, Houses of Congress. This fortunate
result of that dangerous measure may be
ascfibed altogether to the intelligence and
of the wishes OF the people of
the United States. -'or
Cordially reciprocating your friendly
wishes for my health and happiness,
lam faithfully your friend and obedent