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Litchfield enquirer., 1840-09-17

MARRIED, In this town. on the 9fh inst. by Rev. Mir. Brace, Mir. James B. Peck to Miss Amanda Kiborn, dnuRh. ter of Mr. Whitman KiIborn. In Cornwall on the l6th ult., Mir. Hora,io Seaton, of Hartford, to Mss Minerva Stoddard. In Middletown, Hon. Ebenezer Jackson, to Miss Hannah S. Hubfurd.,
 In Galway, N. Y. MT. Augustus S. Jerome, el Bristol c., Eo Miss Maria Mead.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-09-17
WHIG STATE CONVENTION.

Agreeabiy to previous arrangements, the delegates appointed iO attend State Convention, for the pnr pose ot nominating Presidential Electors, met at tue City Hall in Hartford. Tuesday the 8th inst at 10 o'clock A. M JoRN NJ M'CIELIAN, Esq. of Wnodsi"rk, was appointed Chairman pro lem, and THEODORE HINsDALE, of Winchester. Clerk.
 On motion, resolved that two from county be Np- pointed to nominate officers of this Convention. In pursuaace of this resolution. the following gentlemen were appointed. viz .-Messrs. EIdredge and North, ot Hartford county; Russell and Champion, of New Haven do. Smith and Trumbull, of New. London do; Dick and Sherman, of Fairfield jo; Welch and Wit ter. oi Windham do; Hitchcock and Adams, of Litchtield do.; Williams and I.n,ham ot Mddlcsex dO.; Wiley and POmerOy. of Holland do.
 On motion, Resolved. That q committee of two from each county, he requested forthwith to meet and examine the credentials of the members chosen by fle respective towns in their counties, to make out list of their names, and report to the convention.
 The committee appointed to make out list of off, cers for the meeting reported ihe following, which was unanimously approved ot, viz.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-09-17

J; In order to give the accounts of the late whie Convention at Hartford and the great assemblage at funker Hill, We arc obliged to omit sundry other things intended for to-day's paper.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18
CoRREsroNDrNcE OF rHa CouRIER.

WASHINGTON. IAN. %.
Mormonism has been introduced into the
Senate this morning. IN the shape of petition
(relative to their persecution as a sect which
was presented BY Mr.. Young, OF Illinois. The
reading of the document occupied nearly an
hour, and it shows that there are some really
talented men among them, as it is a paper evi-
IDENTIFY drawn up by an experienced hand.
They complain heavily of the snfierlngs they
have experienced from the State of Missouri,
and ask redress of Congress. After some con-
versatioDal remarks from Mr.. Norvell, Of Mi
chigan, who proposed to lay the whole subject
on the table, and Messrs. Benton, OF Mis-; Clay
of XIV, and Preston offs. c., in opposition, the
question was finally disposed ofby the adoption
Of Mr.. Ms motion, SO modified as TO insure
the consideration of the subjects at an early
day.
Among the petitions presented was one for
the relief ofthe heirs Of DR.. Cooper, Of Colum.
bia, S. C., which was introduced by Mr., Pres
ton, with few remarks relative to the INDECENT
condition Of DIR. C's family, The bill had been
passed at previous session by The Senate, but
the House had not acted on II, and DIR. p. de-
precated IN severe tone. the tardy justice Of
our government Ia thus triiiing with the claims
of those to v HON they arc indebted.
The bin for the appointment Of a Board Of
! commissioners on Claims was taken up as the
general order, and the amendment proposed
| by Mr.. Sewer, of Arkansas. to exclude private
land claims, negatived. From the vote on this
and other amendments proposed, think the
bin win not pass in any form.
| Mr.. Wright Of N. Y :, yesterday reported a
/ bill IN favor the vestry Of ST. Philips Church
i xr5iisri, 1r,ae road fxpifsa
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18
SENATE CHAMBER, JAN.Rr 10, Is40.



ON Feb. 10, 1910, between Columbus and
NDthe Looksapalilah river, Pocket Book con-
tanning some money, the following described
notes, and other papers of value not recollected,
namely: One note of hand mado by Eli w.
Kirklin, payable to Malcom Ponder for $3.50 4;
one note made by Anthony Smith and others,
PAYABLE to and endorsed by Eli Kirklin fer
800, dated April %, 1929, and payable twelve
months after date; one note made by James
Fernands in favor Of William q. Wells, paya-
bic lst March next, for $l25; one note made
by Malcom Ponder in favor of William G.
Wells, for SS25, dated aboutthe 18th Jan. 1S40,
at day after date one note made by James
Hodges in favor Of JerIisha Hobbs fOrsS12,
date not recollected; one note made by Col.
John w. Byrn and s. s. Franklin in favor Of
William G. Wells, Administrator, for SOL, da-
ted 10Th Sept 1889, and payable twelve
months after date one note made by Thomas
Bell in favor of William G.. Wells for $50 /;
one note made BY SAINT. Bearfeld, Malcolm
Ponder and William ". Nash for @6l-subiect
to a credit Of S25; one note made by William
Kyle in favor of and endorsed by s. G. Wells
and William B. Nash for SIC; two orders on
the County in favor Of McH0lderness and
others, amount not recollected ;also 2 Bridge
Subscriptions. OF the money-$2O was on
the Decatur Bank Of Alabama S25 Bran
don bin, The balance in shin-plasters, amount
not known.
ANY person finding the said Pocket-Book
on returning the papers shall be entitled to the
money. or liberal reward; and the parties
to said notes are hereby forwarned against
paying the sans to any person than myself or
my legal representative.
WILLIAM G. WELLS.
Lowndes County, FEB, rs. I640-22lf
O. The GnAxD RIAL ESTATE
LoTTETY -
Tie Sale Of Tickets ia this brilliant
scheme will close this day. we advise
those who wish to embark TO call With
INT delay at Wilson's lucky Office.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18
$5,49O,254
9,431.9sO
$l4,922,234
To which add interest, paid 10
commission merchants in n.
Orleans, and the chartered
bank account of the State of
8 per cent. per annum, it
would make about
100000
SIa.l0.23I

SlS,l2223I
Thus making the Indebtedness of the State
over $17,000,O00. The credit side of the
balance sheet is made up of single item.
$4,000 bales of cotton, valued at $50 per
bale, amounts to SI5.000O00, leaving the bal
ancc against us of over 2,000OOO. Tbus. in
stead of making money, we have been roing in
debt annually, at the rate of some 50. 600 900.
In the estimate of expenses, no account IS ia.
ken OF the annual outlay for horses and mules.
and also flour, which have been heretofore
considered necessary disbursements. Nor
have taken into the account the onerons ner
cent which we pay for every article purchas.
ed, IN consequence of the deprecated state of
our currency. IF the whole amount wore
brought into open view, the sight would he too
appalling to look upon with TRANQUILITY. The
question arises how is this very unteward state
OF things to be remediedl | answer emphat;.
cally, by retrenchmeRt in our expenditures. and
by raising and manufacturing those articles II
prime necessity at home, for which we have
been hitherto dependent on other countries
then, and not till then, will the EXCHANGE he
turned in OR favor. =
1nthe above calculations il win be seen that.
IN the expense account is omitted, the whole
amount of the articles consumed in dress. &c.
BY the whole white population.
This was the first experiment: and ifs con.
sequences the whole community have felt and
seen. But the spirit Of Legislation, always rife,
and ever ready to embark in any new scheme
that promises relief. sought to aid and assiaI
the falling fortunes Of those who were deeply
involved with debts, due to banks: The most
favorable method was, authorizing those inst.
tutIons to issue Post Notes. " Yes, the aposl
note system Of all others was the iavorite;witIl.
out foresight enough to see that II thus aiding
for the time being those involved ii bank debts
they were putting the seal upon bank credit
and State credit, BY openly and publicly &C.
knowledging The poverty Of institutions Of theil
own creation. + was an experiment, fraueht
with the deepest interest to the community .
the State but such an one as from the nature
q the results It produced never could accom-
pl'sh'as intended design But. ON wise legs
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

A report has been current IN New York thai
fraud had been practised in Issuing false cert;f.
leales 0t stock Of the Bank q Vicksbura
which caused i 70 be oferedat S14 and opls
81 bid. Such would be worse than robbina
the dead.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

A Jackson correspondent Of the Democrat
endeayors to draw an invidioua distinction be-
tween two ofthe delegation from this county
Evans and Speight, on the aFee BTl'' We
assure the gentleman. whoever he be, that lau-
refs cannot bewon in this either for him.
sell Or ms favOrite whom he no doubt seeks to
benefit. If the people can only escape being
plundesed BY sOholes0ls, they win not mind !
small retail establishment, should it partake Of
that character. But It does not. WebeIieve
the Clerks and SherifEa earn al they get-and
4 they DO not, it Is very certain nothing was
said on the subject until VINES came into &.
fee. ~ =
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18
COLUMBUS, TUESDAY. FEB Is.

A Jackson correspondent Of the Columbus
Democrat says The Wing members spread
protest on the Journals a fewdays ago on
the Bank question, it is the,.most insulting doc
ument you ever saw: And what, gentle rea-
der, do you suppose this "most insulting doc
ument'' iss Why, it is that, these same
wing members honestly differed in opinion with
the @architects Of ruin" on the bank ques-
ton, and had entered Jon the Journals the
reasons why, and wherefore, they do differ
We intend to publsh--even this "most insult
ing document lin our next number, that you
may be made fully acquainted with this mon
strous outrage thus committed. But this is
not the first time the husky voice oflocofocolsn
like the hideous yeIls ofthe damned has endea.
voredto suppress the expression ofhonest sen.
timent, when opposed to its develish conceits
Can aught but disgust spring upin the bosom
of any honest man, at such principle as this
No wonder tina t Locofocoism is sinking pre-
matureiy into the grave.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18
FIRES.

A Fire occurred in New York, few weeks
ago. destroying property to the amount of a.
bout one million ofdOllars. 1t was supposed
to be the work of an incendiary. Thus it is,
that by the ruinous policy of 'hc present adj
minist alton thousands are. turned o ut Of en-
poyment, with no other alternative, than star
walton or the torch.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

A proposition is now before the Senate Of
the United States, for a division of Florida into
two States. 1t is said to be desired by the
Ci.izens of the two sections proposed to be Sc
parsted, and viii conducc to the welfare Of
both. The thing of course will meet with
strong opposition from the Abolitionists and O.
theirs at the north, opposed to the slavery as
well as increased representation Of the South,
as ii would give the South two more votes in
the Senate. : East Florida alone, it is estima-
ted, contains as many .acres.as the whole Of
Pennsylvania.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

DIED IN this place on Tuesday the 18th
Instant Mrs. MARTHA ANN, wife Of Mr..
Greene HID.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

We call the readers special attention TO the
letter Of Judge White on our first page, to the
Legislature Of Tennessee, resigning his seal
in the Senate of the United States.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

Two vessels are said to have arrived at
New Orleans from Boston with the small Pox
on board. Ifso, it may be at Mobile next, and
then at Columbus. 1t behoovcs our citizens
to look out.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18
AND YET ANOTHER.

A friend just arrived from New Orleans has
placed us IN possession ofthe Bulletin, Of the
18th, giving an account ofthe destruction Of
the French Exchange on St Louis Street by
fire. 1t was the most beautiful fabric in the
City,--and the pride and ornament ofthe place.
Loss estim tied at 100000 dollars-iasurance
on 100000. The fire originated in the ser
wants room, of an upper story.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18
~a4531l56lee
COMMERCIAL.

The. River Is now in fine order, and
boats are almost daily arriving at the
whurfs from Mobile, with rich cargoes Of
valuable merchandise of various descrip.
tons.
Cotton is coming in rapidly, and going
forward with a perfect rush-at from So
TO 8 g. so per bale freight. The rate is
high but then the season is far advanced
and the quantity TO be shipped, large
and what is still worse, the price is low
being worth in Mobile from 7 to 8 cents as
per quality, with downward tendency.
Here, il is worth from 6 to cents.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

Our river is now in first rate order boats
arriving daily--an tho place is being well
stocked with all kinds Of goods-which are Of.
fered by the merchants at moderate prices.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

Wing and Tory.-We have often applied
the latter of these two terms to- the Democratic
party when abiding to their acts. We pub
lish on our first page an article from the Rich
mond Wing, defining both,-which viii, we
think. justify Us and all other wings in con-
tinuation Of its use. Tory, as there shown.
and as we use it does not mean traitor-but
one who is firmly united to the Executive Or
King in all his acts, right or wrong.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

Considerednecessary expenses
There were in 1886, Al, 239
white male inhabitantsin the
state over eighteen years of
age-charge them with ex-
pending II l-2 cents per
day in cigars and liquor, &c.
The whole white population of
the state, male and female,
amounted in lS36,to 144,3
charge them to average, in
excess of dress, and other
needless expenses, $25 per
annum,
Useless and unnecessary ex-
penses,
Necessary expenses
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

1.-THE adventures ofShocco in Mississippi
win be published in our next.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

l 500, 900 yards ofbagging, for
100000 bales Is yards per
bale) at D cts. per yard, is
2 100000 lbs rope, at IL l-2
cents per Ib. e lbs per bale)
10000 pounds Irvine for do,
/ Id for every ten bales, is
There were in 1886, I64,39S
slaves in this state ; the ex-
pense of feeding and clothing
each, is estimated at $40
per year
There were in 1886, 1,048. $50
acres ofland in cultivation in
the state-cost of farming
utensils Of all kinds-$2
per acre is not looked upon
as too high an estimate
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18

PrrsrER & GooDwIN's Almanac for
l84O.-TIis article, containing the usual
quantum Of statistics and representations
of tho weather is for sale at the Book
store.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-02-18


SWORD TO BE PRESENTED To CAPT.
ALERT, BY THE CoLUNBUsl RIFLEMEN, on
THE 22d.
We yesterday with much satisfaction
examined at the Book store, sword, man.
ufactured in Philadelphia for the Columbus
RiHemcn, 10 be presented to their popular
commandant Capt Chas. II. Albeit. as q
token of their esteem, on.the D. 1t is OF
the most exquisite workmanship, and of
beautiful design, as will appear from the
following description: The blade sstraight
with cut and thrust point, highly polish
cd, and ornamented with trophies of war,
and the American Eagle the hilt is orna.
mented with the same on the guard. is a
roscttc, with palmetto ornament on the
upper part, held by the bill of an eagle ;
on one side of the hilt is the god of war,
Mars, and on the other, Minerva. The
scabbard corresponds in all respects with
the blade;-has on it the earns of Miss
issippi," with the following inscription
cPresentcd 10 Capt. Chos. H. Albert, by
the. Columbus. Rifiemen, Feb. %, $780,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-10-01
45,45I 45,l73
45,i73
Kent's maj,
278

kents mai, 278
II is pretty well asceriained that there
are not over 20 scattering votes.
The Whig majority in both branches
OF the Legislature secures to us II Uni
ted States Senator, and in all probability
two. MIR. Williams, whose torn IS not
yet terminated, pledged himself as an
advocate of the doctrines OF the rights
of instruction, and ready always TO obey
them from the Legislature. Another
important consideration is involved in
this triumph. The Legislature Just cho-
son will also have the appointment ofthe
town as we'll as the Congressional dis
tricts. Ton years ago the Tory Lcgis-
lature arranged the appointment Of both
so as to dislranchiss about 16 Wing
towns every year when there was U.
S. Senator to be chosen, and to carve
tho Congressional districts so as to choose
their men in every district but one. That
shameful sytem Of gcrrymandering will
hardly succeed in being renewed in the
present Legislature.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-10-01

The following extract from tho Northamp
ton Courier is well worthy the attention OF
our Wing friends:
"THE CRIsIs.-The movements Of the six
weeks to come, decide The fato of the Re.
public, whether It shall longer continue in
the hands of a usurping power, or suffer al
important reforming change. Although the
tain as ii is that November will dawn upon
us, yet the constant rigiiance Of ere,y Whis
IS required, in this short remaining tune /; we
cannot spend the time more profitably and
to better advantage, than in the glorious
cause which VIC wish to achieve. Look to
the ballot boxes, lOok to the voters, see that
every name is registered upon the list to the
tickets, and know TINT ere,y mani is supplied
with the right, and beware of spurious ones.
Let every Wing Association look to these
things! Organize, and be ready for the
BATTLE, and the day is ours! ~
"A good Hu--In Il Western town in
Virginia, the Richmond Wing says
The Locolocos had stationed themselves
for the purpose ofinsulting Wing pro-
ccssion in march for certain point
but tho Wings came up 200 strong in
double files, so that it was deemed by
the LocOs prudent to let them pass in
respectful silence. There was, how
ever a negro servant attached to the
Wing cavalcade, who fingered in the
rear, and when he passed the Locos,
they most obsoquiously pulled off their
hats to him, and bowing low, exclaimed
How do We do, General Harrison-how
do yc do;' Pompey humored the joke:
You mistake dis child, gemmen--I hab
not the honor to be Gen. Harrison, but
am your Vice Present Dick Johnson's
son = We may guess that the Locos
did not rally after this home thrust"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-10-01

The N. Y. American has proved by
tho letters ofthe Secretary ofthc Treas
ury, that Gen. Jackson DID re-nppoint
Mr.. Linn, although dcfaulter, and
did continue in c6iee Mr.. Harris, though
u public defaulter. Harris finally went
out of office owing more than 500, 900.
General J. must have forgot himself
when he stated, Mr.. Clay could not say
that 81 ever appointed a defaulter, or
retained one in Office, knowing him to
be ono."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-10-01
WARDS
VEG TABLE HAIR OIL.

F0NiiiS Vegetable Oil possesses the pecuiiai
II u property, so long sought for IN other oils,
bat sOugh IN vain, ,oi producing new grow tlr
0f hair on heads totally bald.
So great are lis noarishihg properties,
which il readily imparts 10 the roots Of tho hair.
that it requires tut u short Time 10 produre Il new
growth, and few applications 10 check that ial-
ling of the hair which 80 often occurs, especially
after sickness. II prevents the hair i'on turn-
ing grey, and when IL begins to turn. may be
easily checked and restored to its natersl bear
~, by impar,ine new life and ,a~r. ISs oif
Is pa,ronized by Queen Victoria, prinee Albert,
aud the Whole Royal Fu,nhy, Ivy the Medic
Faculty. the Clergy, &c. No huty who has
ever used Ibis oil will dispense with Il. Young
Geullomen will tiud this oil to produce bcauIr'
iul growth oS wlIiskers IN very short time.
From Tic Ropd College Of Physicians e( Ih
rand FtG 70. ie;}!
"DR. v. A WARD, having proved 20 this
Royul Tribunal that the Vegetable Hair oii OF
his comyosition has the property cleansing the
srowth of hair and preventing Hs fall by ioriiiN-
| na he docsycd part, sl,c effects the aroin"ie
lIiprtcdjcn,s which have been found ~ M COM
| uosi,ton by the Chemist Don Francisco Suarcz,y
u ~, hereby authorze its use, not as specific,
but as a good and useful romsdy for persons re-
uuirinr il, whose hair is in a state Of deeny iJow
II sickness o. other ceases.
Signed by sc.e se.' s'r"%, m s,u:,. N. D.
y Witnessed by
n Cayctano Pon,on, Notary Public.
II The above testimonial of III. great cairaty
and valoe of Wnds Hair Oh, was gwen tho p'o-
pr;ctor by tho Royal College OF Physicians Nc
Havana, and 10 Those who acqannhcd WITH
the extreme ,iynlre-- of III. medical police VI
III II.y.n. Al .unnLs xol,uues. n ~ conclusive.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-10-01
From the Troy IN. " Mail.

From the Troy IN. W Mail.
Col Worth, one of tho most heroic and
valuable officers attached 10 the army, has
Just been ordered TO Florida, TO take active
command in tha, nglorious war. He is now
with his family al his residence at Wntervliot
but will soon leave, with large body OF
troops, for that region. Almost every day
some officer, recently from Florida, may be
seen in this city, with feeble health and
ruined constitution. Among them all there ID
but ono opinion expressed MS to the humllia.
ting character and painful nature Of the
Florida service. Already it has been the
grave Of many Of the best officers and sol
ders Of the American army. We aro panied
to learn, moreover, before that stupcndous
fraud of subdning and cx,erminating tho In.
dans is accomplished, that other heroic spir-
its will sleep the sleep Of death in the ham
mocks Of that dark and ill-idtcd land
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-10-01

NAvAL.-We learn that Commodore
Shubrick, at present in command Of tho
West ladia Squadron, will take charge
ST the naval station at this place, vice
Com Warrington, who takes seat III
the Navy Board, and that Capt Jesse
Wilkinson will take command OF the
West India squadron. Tho ships com
posing the squadron may be expected
here in a few weeks.
Com Downes will take command o.!
the East India squadron.
Pursor Jackson, al present at the Navy
Yard at this place, will be succeeded by
purser Clark, and will join the sloop OF
war Boston, Of the East India squadron
-.NoJoM Beacon.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-10-01

HoS. ABBOT LAwRENcE.--We learn
with regret that the impaired health OF
this distinguished Represe ntative from
NJ assnc huselts, which has for nearly a
year past been exceedingly Precarious,
has at length compelled him to resign
his seat in Congress, aud to decline a
recollection. His letter is published in
the Boston papers Of Monday. He feels
himself unable to perform the duties Of
tho trust confded to him, and therefore
restores il to the people from whom j,
camc.--.N Y. Com Adr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-10-01
Day and Evening School.

'VIIOMAS p. NICHOLS, would respect.
fully inform his patrons and the public
generally, that his school for the instruction
of boys IN the useful branches of English
education, is continued at the room in Marl-
boro street.
lie also proposes opening oil evening school
for the same studies on The 18th of next
month, if sufficient encouragement is offered
A few scholars may be instructed in Latin.
Newport. q mo. 24-3w.