Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-05-07


queen, curlingup her nose, and projecting
her under lip at Albert.
tiereupon the Prince rose, put on his hat.
and walked out. Since then not word has
passed between the royal pair, and it is said
that they occupy distinct apartments, and
eat at separate tables.
AMESTAD NEGROES.
Reported for the Daily IN. Haven) Herald.T
u. s. Circuit Court Sitting in this City.
Judge Thompson presiding.
In the case of the Amistad negroes, Mr..
Baldwin, on the part Of the Africans, made q
motion to the Court to dismiss the appeal
taken by the District Attorney, in behalf of
the United States, from the District Court, on
the ground that the Government has no right
or interest in the subject matter appealed
The motion was argued at4ength by the
counsel tor the parties yesterday. This
morning, Judge Thompson gave his opinion
against the motion. He remarked that slave
ny, and the diversity of opinion on that sub
jet, had nothing to do with the question now
before the Court. Slavery is an institution
recognized by the constitution, and under
that constitution slaves are the subjects of
property. But the question presented by
the motion relates to the dismissal of the APP
peal. am of the opinion that the Govern
ought not to be dismissed. 1 must assume
that the attorney is authorized by the Go.
vernment to pursue this appeal. In this do
not admit that the Government can dictate
or direct the court. The attorney has filed
his libel, setting forth the ch.ims to these AZ
ricans as property belonging to Spanish sub
jects, and subject to treaty stipuations be-
tween this Government and SPAIN They
are claimed rs property of Spanish subjects,
and demands of this government that they
shall be delivered over to her in compliance
with our treaty The object of the inquiry
is to ascertain the facts, and the government
certainly has the right to conduct the inquiry
and appeal. In the exercise of a sound discre-
ton, feel it my duty to entertain this appeal.
Should dismiss it, an appeal might be taken
from my decision, which would delay the
case one year longer, If remanded by the
Supreme Court. The effect Of nv decision
will be most expeditions and most expedient.
The case, am informed, will 20 to the Su-
preme Court at all events and would sug.
gcst tothe counsel they had better agree up
on the facts, so that they may appear of re-
cord, with this question: and let it go at once
to the Supreme Court for its final decision.-
The question now has become one between
the two governments, and it's importance de-
mands the decision Of the Supreme Court
suggested, | will decree an atfirmance Of the
District Court in order for the removal of
the case.
The counsel assented to the suggestion of
the court. The case will now 20 to the Su-
preme Court for trial, in January next.
Great Fire al Kingston, u Give learn
by gentleman from Oswego, that a tremen-
dous fire occurred at Kingston. U. c., on the
18th inst. 1t broke out near the water side
in new block of warehouses it caught from
the flue OF steamboat lying at the wharf,
which had just arrived from Oswego, and
was firing up to move to another part of the
town. Near 70 buildings were burnt, and
from IL to $4,000 barrels of -four, besides
large quantities of pork, &c. The furniture
of the steamboat Great Britain was destroy
ed. The Captain of the American steam
boat from Oswego, Qhe accidental cause of
this disaSter) was so alarmed as to leave the
port immediately. A great deal of the pro-
duce consumed had been waiting to 60 up
the Ridcau Canal as soon as it opened. Loss
supposed to be over halt million of dollars.
I4ale's News.
Thrilling Log Cabin Inciaent.--The
Wings of Erie, Pa. raised LOG CABIN last
week, from which the banner of Harrison
and Reform was displayed. While engaged
in the dedication OF their cabin, they receiv-
ed information which led them to apprchena
a hostile demonstration from Harbor. Creek.
portion of the borough whose citizens had
ever been strong jackson and Van Buren,
men. Soon afterward party of horsemen,
about forty in number, dressed in Indian
costume, armed with tomahawks and scalp
ing knives, approached the cabin Tho
Wings made prompt preparations todetend
their banner. The scene became, intensely
exciting. The assaiants rode up to the cab
in, dismounted, and surrendered themselves
up as voluntary prisoners of war! On lnqul-
nv they proved to be staunch Jackson men
from Harbor Greek, who had taken that mode
of arraying themselves under the HARRISON
BANNER The tomahawk was then buried !;
after which the string Of the latch oGs pushed
out. and the Harbor Checkers were ushered
into the cabin, where they pledged their sup
port to Gen. HARRISON in a bumper of good
old hard cider --Erening Journal.
WV. NJ PRrcE-Mr. Price has written letter, da-
ted Paris, March 23d to Messrs. Edward Curtss and
Aaron Vanderpoel, members OF Congress from the
State of New York, requesting them to procure the
appointment of committee Of Congress further to in
vesiigate during the recess the frauds alleged to have
been committed the public revenue at this place.
Mr. Price selemnly AYERS that he never connect
ed with Mr. Swartwout in the preparation OF DIS:
honorable act He still asserts that If he is credited
by government with large sums which ne 80 says arg
unquestionahly his DUE the government VIII De Iouno
indebted to him. Mr.. p says he intends 70 return
home in the course of the ensuing month, when he
will be ready to answer nnreseryeGy any .n'sr ,
tories which any Committee OF congress may tmnN
proper 10 propose.-N. Y. Tunes
The town of Society Land in New Hampshire, at
the recent election gave wing vote, all told, which
ia one more than it gave last year. An editorial wag