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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03

THr FAsHIosABLE FRAcAs.--we have received
two more Communications relative TO the fashionable
fracas betwses young Mr. Dickins Of ashnston, and
MIR. Richardson Of this city. We must decline any
farther publications, for the present. We know
neither Of the parties, except slight acquaintance
with Mr. Dickins, personally, whose family and con
nections are Of the highest responsibility in Wash.
ington The affair is bagatslle all round. In
Washington, Mr.. Dckins always bore the character
Of a very amiable young gentleman. As to the pc
euliarity q his Dress that is matter between him
and the ladies' II he and they like mustachos, and
elflock floating pcetcaly in the soft summer breeze
il is not illegal TO do So nor would Recorder Morris
pronounce il so, IL Mr. Richardson were TO bring an
action against him that point.
This affair has created quite sensation 10 fash
ionable circles, and people Of the beau monde
taking sides very rapidly. All those who their
hair Ia Parisien take Mr. Dicknss side the others
the other side. How the majority will incline, we
Know not yet-but shall make a calculation of
these day, and report progress.
PULPIT versus Passive learn that the
Rev. Mr. sulman, who oniciates at a church in 18th
street, preached sermon last Sunday not about his
God and his holy religion, but upon the Herald
policy, its doctrines, its morals its popularity
Well, we like this, and shall endeayor to return the
compliment one Of these days by preaching sermon
on the Rev. Mr.. stillman. A comprehensive and
philosophical analysis q the press and the pulpit
showing their pecsiar influence mind and morals.
seldom has been made We shall soon enter upon
this comparative analysis, and may make M, SIN.
"still man before we have done with him.
TRAVEL FRos THE sourH TO rHE NoRrn-Im-
mense shoals Of travellers particularly .adies are
crswding into the at Baltimore their way to
New York and the Springs. Saratoga, this season,
will be the most brilliant watering place ever known
the Bubbles Of Brumer nothing to il. His Excel.
lensy Mr. Van Buren, will be there, Prince John will
be tbsre-I win be there. What time we shall
have
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03
MORNING HERALD.


Mr. Van Buren,, now arrived in his native state,
will remain here, up the river, and ont to Saratoga
Tor several weeks TO come. Good. Who will be has
poet-laareatel who will watch his footsteps? who
will chronicle his footsteps who will be the court
historianf Jesse Hoytl No-he is too busy finding
out Prices defalcations. VIM. C. Bryant! No-he
is too busy making fool Of himself. Mr.. Warian!
He mought and he mought not" None OF these
will do the business properly. ! shall have to take
hold, and, therefore, do take hold; and we hereby
promise TO follow close upon the heels OF his EXCEL
during his visit 10 this state, and we shall re-
port faithfully all his words and deeds in the columns
of the Herald When he leaves New York, we shall
leave New York-when he revists his cabbage yard
at Undertook, shall revisit it-when he reaches
Albany, shall reach Albany-when he goes to Sar-
atoga, we shall go to Saratoga. So look out fer fun
this summer.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03

CADETS BALL AT wEsr Porsr.-A splendid ball
will be givea at West Point, by the cadets on the
evening Of the 4th. We have received several iuy-
tations by yesterdays mall and shall certainly at
tend II is three years, IL four since we at.
tended one Of these delightful balls His republican
highncss, The President including Prince John have
also received invitations. How we great men swim
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03

His Excellency was exactly y minutes arranging
his minor matters up stairs, and then held Ievee in
the front rarlor He had a smile and soft word for
the ladies', smrk and smooth tongue for the male
monsters, and after thought and nnd Of reflection
Tor the whole affair. Last Of all in this stage
OF the affair His puissant Republican Highncss had
the hosor of shaking the hand tina, quzzed him un-
Incredibly yesterday, and that preparing to pen
these portentous proceedings and he most affection
ately enquired after the health and happiness Of the
body belonging to the hand he then had the gratca-
ton Of grasping.
His Highness then drove down TO the wharf, ac-
companied by Alderman X. j. Smith, passed on
board the steamboat Utica, where he most voci-
ferously cheered, and squeezed and grippcd. The
steamboat passed round the North Carolina, line Of
battle ship, which presented a noble feature in the
bay; all her yards were manned, and she fired a
salute from her lower deck ports; the heavy guns
were not fired, account Of the destruction Of win
dow glass their discharge would have occasianed.
The sight in the bay was spritstirring; the salute
from Governors Island was contemplate. The
boat passed the Battery, and received apology for
asaiute from some ride ously dressed artillery
then passed again round the North Carolina, when
the entire crew, appropriately clad, clambered the
rigging and cheered his Iii ghness most stenorious.
ly and properly The whole Of this part Of the pro.
ccedings most admirably managed. The boat
then made for the wharf at Castle Garden. where his
Republican Majesty landed in a majestic manner,
and walked as fast his small feet and little legs
could carry him, into the saloon.
Here curious scene occurred; the rush was so
great, that the iess sprang, and gave considerable
alarm to his BODY Guard, and His Hghness turned
pale and stood motonless for few moments. Ora.
tor Edmonds then delivered rambling, rigmarole
address, welcoming him to the city, and assuring
him that the locofccos understood the sub-treasury
system, and approved Of II, and pat IL in practice
whenever they had a chance; Moreover, that the
State was at His Hgnesss feet, for next fall election
and that he might make football of il If he pleased
AZ all this, His Democratic Majesty expressed much
pleasure, assured his locofoco friends that he had
never been SO happy since the hour he was born he
was glad to find the subtreasury system approved Of
by the people Of New York; the democracy Of the
queen city Of the Empire State; he had trusted the
people, and would trust them again. they had trusted
him, and he was sure they would trust him again.
The sub.treasury system, he felt certain was the
only safe system upon which the money Of the
people could be preserved for such plunderers as
'"LonH u the original.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
\ GARD Tho e,,hao-;Io. ,.,o..I5 -.

A GARD. The subscriber would ten.
a der his grateful acknowledgements for
the substantial tokens of regard and svmDa-
thy received from ladies and gentlemen of
his congregation in their recent annual visit
at the parsonage. This renewed EXPRESSION
of their kindness contributes largely to the
amount of favors confer red by his people
since his settlement with them as their SER.
want for Jesus sake" In return, he would
sincerely pray that their kind concern for
temporal benefit may increase his labors for
their spiritual good, and give them new inte-
rest in the truth which he breaches, that the
gospel may come unto them, "not in word
only, but also in power and the Holy Ghost"
making them all "wise unto salvation"
STEPHEN HUBBELL.
Wolcotfuille, Feb. l6, 1889. Il,
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
PUBLIC AUCTION.

DY virtue of an order from the Court of
ID Probate for the District of Litchfeld, I
shall sell at Public Auction, (unless previous
Iy disposed of at private sale,) on Thursday
the 4th day of April next, commencing at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon, a variety of Farming
Utensils, Household Furniture, &c. belonging
to the estate of Isaac Moss, late of said Litch-
field, deceased. Also, good Horse. Sale
to take place at the late residence of the de-
ceased. STEPHEN RUSSELL, Admir-.
L;tchfeH March Ia, 1880. 40
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21

| Sun TREAsURY.-Ey vote given for John NJ.
NiIes and Charlie: Phelps Is virtually given for the
most aristocratc and ruinous measure fixed upon
them and have the public officers way with what
they Gan GET then they must vote the Loco Foco tick
ct. Look before you leap. P.
Mr. EditOT-The tories are not all asleep, as you
may have supposed or at least they were not three
weeks ago. The following circumstances are proof
positive to the contrary. Three or four weeks since,
every store-door, signpost and baT-posts were
put in requsition with notices for the pure democra-
cy to assemble at schooIhouse situated within ten or
twelve miles Of several places land by the way, 10.
Titus lives within earthquake shot of it, to hear
speech from distinguished individual from abroad
to appoint delegates attend the several
then about to be held, and to do any other business
proper to be done at said meeting The time arrived,
and Oseola" from away up to Bantam appeared to
hold talk the affairs of his tribe, and to say things
about the sherifiaty &c. &c. His listeners were
Capt Gypsum, Joel Crispin. and one of John Bulls
subjects. After the preliminaries of "eyes left"
"eyes right" &c. Joel Crspn nominated Capt. Gyp-
sum as chairman of the meeting. The captain look
ed in moody silence at Oseol0 much as to say, will
your highness please put the motion ~ Oseola ac-
cordingy put the motion, Joel Crispin voted, John
Bulls subject not voter and the captain was
declared unanimously chosen. Then followed the
appointment Of delegates to state and district conven
tons 1t being important to have delegate to the
county convention, brim full Of resolves Joel Crispin
nominated Capt. Gypsum as suitable candidate
The captain again turned an imporing look to Oseo-
la. as If to say "we wait you, sir, put this mo-
tion"-whereupon the motion put by Oseola, and
carried unanimously. After resolving that I'VE be the
democracy; the pure unhonged* democrats of our
town and that Oseola will ansuer ,peN enough for
Sheriff Of the county, &c. &c. the talk commenced
but as it was delivered in undertone, and some of
it even in a whisper, "our reporter" could not take
notes to any extent. The meeting was said to be
most harmonious, and those present full Of enthusi-
asm! The meeting was adjourned sine de''-and
the delegates appointed by it discharged their duties
with fidelity those attending the State convention
voting for John M Niles Governor, who will undoubt-
edly be eected-this yearif ever.
y Tsuppose Joel Crispin, the clerk meant unchang.
ed democrats; it was merely slip Of the pen.
PENNY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21

d" G0etick's Matchlcss Sanatarc,"
5 astonishing the world with its miracu-
IL lous cures-for sale at the Post Office, bv
42t PHILIP WELLS. Litchfield.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21

Gov. Ellsworth has issued his proclamation appoint.
ing Friday the 2olh inst. as the day Eor;ths annual
fast. Proclamation next week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
Wings OF Sharon!
Wide .AaEnkO

~ NUUC aHJVfNNGss
VOUR meeting for nominating Represcn-
tatIves stands adjourned 10 Monday the
10Th OF March, at 2 o'clock p M. at the Town
Hall. Please bear it in mind, and be on the
ground. COMMITTEES.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21

o. VoTEs VoTEs VoTHs Those for State OF.
fcers may now be obtained at this Office for each
district in the county. Let an early application be
made, SO that we can know when all are supplied.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21

GrThe sick are taking GoE1JcK's MATcu1rss SAM
ATlvE which is astonishing Europe and America with
Its mighty cures. For sale at the store of
kILBoRN g. Coz Brodleup;lle Conn,
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
LAND AT AUCTION.

DY virtue of an order from the Hon. Court
ID Of Probate for the District of Washing
ton, shall sell at Public Auction, on the I'd
Monday in April next, (unless previously
sold at private sale,) SO much of the REAL
ESTATE of STEPHEN CoGswELL, late Of said
Washington, deceased, as will raise the sum
of three hundred dollars, with incidental
charges of sale. Sale 10 take place at the
late residence of the deceased.
DAVID c. WH1TTLEsET. Admir-,
Nth the piN ANNEXED.
New- Preston, March Is, 1880. AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21

PURSUANT to on order Of the Court Of
L Probate for the district of Litchfield, will
be sold atPublic Auction, on Saturday the
Goth day ~Spstant March, commencing at
10 o'clock A. n. sundry articles of Personal
Property belonging to the estate of ELI VIII
MOT, late of said Litchfield, deceased, to wit :
a variety of Farming Utensils, Ploughs. Har-
rows. barrels, &C. and some articles of House.
hold Furniture. Also, about tons of Hay,
25 bushels Buckwheat, 125 bushels Potatoes,
&c unless previously disposed of at private
sale. The sale will take place at the late
dwelling house of said deceased.
SALLY WnMoT, ! 49,.
& LUcIUs WnMoT, @A"" To-
Litchfeld, March l6. 1889. AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
.F9y9al6SS5Oaa Of EtecFns.e

aHOaal9SS0O20 OF ELECTORS.
TENHE Board whose duty it is to receive,
Il examine and decideupon allapplcations
to be admitted to the privilege of electors"
will meet at the Town Room on the Thurs
day next preceding the first Monday of April
next, at 9 o'clock A. M. for the purpose of
admitting to that privilege all such persons
as apply and possess the legal qualifications.
1t is requested that all applicants will attend
on that day.
SAM'L P. BeILEs, To,on Clerk.
For the Selectmen,
OzIAs LEWIS, Chairman.
Litckfeld, March Is, 1899. AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
From The er-London GGsetie-o
WANTED
= sgsy u

Bv the subscriber. on or before the FIRST MON
DAY IN APRIL. 3OC VI n 81 W ICAI +.
YOKE will he preferred
Said .CATTLE" can Be delivered 10 my sub
agents and droyers, in the various towns in the state
NJ One thou.and Of the Shove CATTLE mus:
be delivered in Ltchfeld 70 the Corresponding COun.
~ Committee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21

Know all PICS by these Presents,
THAT I, JOSEPH Nreus, Ofice-holder hav-
Il ing been legally elected HAYWARD of the
town Of Litchfeld, and having duly informed
myself in regard to the duties Of the Office,
and supplied myself with new and splen-
did assortment Of jeVelry, am anxious 10 dis
play my handicraft and dispose OF my rings
at the price established by law.
JOSEPH NEGUS.
Litchfeld, March 90 AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
NOTICE

THE Judge Of the Court of Probate fortlio.
District OF woodbury. has limited and al
lowed six months from the date hereof. for
the creditors to the estate of JAMES TRow-
BRIDGE, Esq. late Of Roxbury, in said district,
deceased, represented to be insolvent, in which
TO exhibit their claims thereto; and has APP
pointed Nathaniel Perry and Roswell Morris,
both of New Milford, Commissioners to re-
ceive and examine said claims.
Certified by THOMAS BULL, Clerk.
The subscribers give notice that they shall
meet at the dwelling house of Samuel w.
Baldwin, in said Roxbury, on the llth day of
June next, and at thedwelling house of Cha's
>. Irowbrldge, in said Roxbury, on the Sd
Gay OF September next, at 9 o'clock in the
forenoon on each of said daysfor the purpose
OF attendlng ON the business of said appoint
ment. NATHANIEL PERRY, Commits
ROSWELL MORRIS, { sionerS.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to
SAMUEL w. BALDWIN, Admins
CHARLES s. TRowBRIDGE, { traitors.
Rorbury, March 4, 1889. *42
AT a Court Of Probate holden at Litci.fezd, acith-
in and for the District of LitclJfeld, on the
18Th day Of March, A. ID. 1882.
Present, Phinehds Miner, Esq. Judge;
TNHIS Court doth direct the administrator
- on the estate Of MARY BARBER, late of
Torrington, in said district, deceased, repre-
sented TO be insolvent, to give notice to all
persons interested in the estate of said de-
ceased. 10 appear Gf they see cause) before
the Court of Probate. to be holden at the pro-
bate Office in said district, on the 4th day of
April, 1889, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to
be heard relative to the appointment of Com
missioners on said estate, by posting said or
der notice on public signpost in said town
OF Torrington, neH.ost the place where the
deceased last dwclt, and by advertising the
same in newspaper published in Litchfield
for at least two successive weeks.
Certified from Record.
AZ PHINEI1As MINER, Judge,
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
DURSUANT to a resolution passed bv the
IL Lachfeld County Anti Slavery Societv,
held at Colebrook. March IL, there will be a
Convention held at Litchfield on Wednesday
the 9th inst. at 10 o'clock A. M. to hear the
reports of the Corresponding Committees,
and to transact such business as may be bro't
before the convention. Addresses may be
expected from Francis Gillett, Esq. of Bloom
field, and other gentlemen. The attendance
of delegates and those favorable to the cause
from the several towns in the county is re-.
quested. d. G. PLATT, Secretaru.
washington, March 16, 1889. lw
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
THE Hon. Court of Probate within and for
said Cont. hath limited and allowed civ
months from this I'd day of March, 1889, for
the creditors of the estate of THOMAS Girls.
VOID, late Of Goshen, in said district, deceas-
ed, to exhibit their claims to the subscribers,
executors of the last will and testament Of
said deceased, for settlement. And all claims
not so exhibited within said time will be for
ever forecloscd and debarred a recovery.
HIRAM GRrswoLD,
EBEN NORTON,
Goshen, March 2, 1899. 40
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
MARRIED,

In this village, on the 18Th inst, by Rev. Mr. East
man Mr. 1oHN STONE Of Woodbury., 10 Miss 10.
RAMA Porter, Of this town I'VE put The names q
de above happy pair ~ SHALL cars as an acknowl'
n WaverIv, Illinois, Salmon Fitch, Eaq President
Of she Bank Of cleveland. Ohio, 10 Miss Rebecca
Salisr, formerly Of New-tiaven.
DIED.
In Bristol, Mr.. Tnmbull II. Grant, aged 30.
In Hamdsn, Mr.. Damsris Dickerman, aged 81.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21

Sun TREAsURY-EyeFy vote given for John M.
Miles and Charles B. Phelps Is virtually given for the
Sub Treasury. And If the people wish to have that
them, and have the public officers way with what
they can get then they must vote the Loco Foco tick.
ct. Look before you leap p,
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21

OSNWOSN'Ss
Wing Meeting and Nominations.-The meeting OIL
the wings Of this town on Monday last was finely at
tended considering that the roads in bad travel
ling condition. From one to two hundred freemen
were in attendance, and the greatest harmony exist
ed. DR.. SAMUEL BUEL and WIN. RAY were each no.
minated for reelection to the General Assembly by
nearly unanimous vote on the FIRST ballot After
which, upon the introduction Of few resolutions, the
meeting was ably addressed by Mr.. E. c. Bacon, Of
this town, and Abjah Ca,lin, Esq of Harwinton, the
latter Of whom in mastery manner dssected GER
tain pacard circulating in various parts Of our county
headed What haze the last Legislature done? and
proved to the satisfaction Of every indvidual-it in.
deed any one required such proo-that it was tissue
of misrepresentation and fasehood from beginning to
end-the mere coinage Of desperate and expiring
faction to render odious one Of the upright and
intelligent legsaures.that ever convened in Connect
lieut. These rascally missiles all fall innocuous.
We were glad to find that the true fire Of the flint
is still alive, and that our friends in all parts of the
town are determined to give good account of them
selves on the first Monday in'Aprl Letsthem moi
relax their exertons in the good cause because .he
prospects are fair-the enemy are at work. making
Use Of all the arguments which chcanery and despera
ton in unfolding rotten cause can invent. Nofase
hood will be too base for them, if by such means they
can accomplish their objects. Let the wings meet
them with the armor Of TRUTH justice, and righteous
cause, and they must succeed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-03-21
THE ENQUIRER.
LlTCHFIELD, MARCH 81, 1889.

pA meeting of Wings aCiu be held at Brad
evriNe On, Friday erening, 22d inst.-and Uu
ion Meeting of HarWinton and Litc1feld, on thu
evening Of Tuesday the 26th, at Col. Morse's
near Waterbury rirer. Addresses may be &c.
pected on each occasion. March 81.
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-08-15
NATIONAL, hotel,
TAVING become lessee of the new AM.

AVlNG become lessee oil the new and
u IL commodious building in the lower part
of Burlington, owned by Messrs. Cameron &
Pierce, the subscriber has assigned to it the
above name; and has opened it as house Of
public entertainment.
The house is large and has been finished with
aa especial view to the comfort and conven-
fence Of such as may please to confer upon IL
their patronage. 1t contains very large mum.
Der Of single rooms, all furnished with new and
suitable furniture; and has also a sufficicncy Of
large rooms, and parlors for the accommodation
of families. 1t is situated in pleasant and bu-
sincss part of the town. The subscriber trusts,
from an experience of several years in the man
agement Of a hotel in Ohio, not only to render
the NATIONAL HOTEL worthy Of the town
in which it is situated, but to establish for it a
character which will not suffer in comparison
with that Of any other in the western country.
Due attention will be paid to the appetites
of his boarders; and every thing desirable which
the market can furnish will be found upon his
table.
Attached to the establishment is livery, at
which horses and vehicles can always be found,
and where travellers can at all times have their
horses will taken care of.
Aug 15-tf J. G.. FLETCHER.
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tending the system 10 the United States at
the earliest possible convenience. Should
the government of the United States adopt
MIR. Hills plan, letters will pass through
out the whole extent Of the United States
at the same rate as it is intended they shall
do shortly in this country, and commune
cations may be received from the most
distant parts Of America in the various
parts OF the United Kingdom at cost
probably including the ships charge, Of
three-pence each. The interests Of the
inhabitants Of the British North American
colonies will also be materially advanced
by the adoption of the plan by America,
as very great number Of letters sent by
merchants and others connected with Ca.
NADIA, New Brunswick and other ports in
that direction, pass through the United
States.-London paper.
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FOR THE IOWA PATRIOT.

R. Motif, 2. M. Lexington v. B. 90. /. r.
Heman P. Graves, Bentonsport Van Buren
Co., /. T. #
6 S. Shan1lin, Mount Pleasant, /. r.
Isaac Beeler, Towards Settlement, Lee Co.
sohn j. Smith, Esq, Henry Co.
Hawkins Taylor Esq, Westpoint, Lee Co.
J. NJ Edwards, Denmark, Lee co. /. T.
William Barrows, Rockingham, !. T.
). 2. R. Mitchell, Esq, Davenport, |. T..
Fry B. Kazeltine, Esq, Keosauqua, Co. |. T.
p. D. H. Sway, Esq. Pennington, I. T.
Henry Emo, Esq. and DR.. Walker of Fort
Madison, I. T
Howlani & Brady, Bloomington |. T.
Jas. M. Clark, Wapello, /. t.
Charles Coffin, Meredosia, I'll.
Joel Catlin. Esq. Augusta, Hancock Co., Ill
D. McNiel, P. M. Monmouth, Ill.
]. D. Holmes, Quincy ILL.,
D. B. Ayers, Jacksonville, ILL.,, Morgan Co.
VIM. H. Brown, Esq, Chicago, Ill.
Hart Fellows, Esq. Rushvile, Ill.
COL Bailey, Macomb, III.
George Holton, Alton, Ill.
DR.. Joseph Wilkinson, Warsaw, Ill.