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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1841-05-27
PRESCRIPTION.

We commend the following letter from
Mr.. Van Buren,, to the serious perusal of such
of his followers, US join in the present cry OF
prescription. 1t carries its own comments
Oh its face. april a, 1890.
sour sufferings, owing to :he rascality OF
the Deputy Post Masters, is intoicrable and
cries aloud for relief. We find it absolutely
impossible to penetrate the interior with our
papers. Unless we can obtain them by two
or three prompt removals, there is no limit
ing the injurious consequences that may re-
suit from it. Let me therefore entreat the
Post Master General to do an act of justice
and render us a partial service, by the reno.
val of Holt, of Herkimer, and the appoint
ment of Jabez Fox, ESQ.,; also Howell, of
Bath, and the appointment of our excellent
friend, w. q. Rochester, ESQ.,; and the re-
moval of SMITH, of Little Falls, and the APP
pointment of HOllister; and the removal of
CHAMBERLAIN, of Norwich, and the appoint
ment of Lot Clark, Esq. I am in extreme
haste, and car therefore add no more. Use
the enclosed paper according TO your dscre-
ton, and if any thing is done let it be quick
ly done, and you may rely upon it much
good will result from it.
Yours atfectionately,
M. VAN BUREN,.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1841-05-27

Illinois Duel-We learn from friend, says St
Louis paper, that duel was fought in Stevenson Ill.,
between a gentleman lately of Philadelphia, and Q
resident Of Stevenson One Of the parties was sho:
the arm. Cause, lady.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1841-05-27

RETURN OF MITCHELL. THE FORGFR
Mitchell is in good health, and appears
reckless as to his fate; avowing his determi.
nation to plead guilty Of the crimes with
which he is charged.
1t appears that on his flight from this CITY
he went to Philadelphia, where after having
procured ticket at the Pittsburg rail road
office, (for the purpose OF misleading any
who might be in pursuit,) he disguised him
self in suit of grey clothes, broad brim
hat with Grape band, in which dress and
green spectlcles, and with carpenters rule
in his hand, for four days openly walked the
streets Of that city, frequently meeting per-
sons with whom he was we'll acquainted.-
He left Philadelphia for New York in the
cars, and went up the steamboat Utica; be-
ing all the while in company with persons
whom he knew, but none of them detected
him through his disguise.
An incident occurred at Troy, which
shows the constant apprehension of discoye-
ry under which he must have been laboring :;
while purchasing stage ticket at that place,
a person standing behind him, read aloud
from newspaper paragraph, headed
Mitchell The Foger," upon which the guilty
man turned suddenly around, under the con-
viction that he was discovered but finding
such was not the cast, he merely suid he knew
him and believed him to be great rascal.
N. Y. Courier.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1841-05-27

During the next Congress, the Territories Of Iowa
for admission 10 the family Of the American Uaon.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1841-05-27

Hon. Asa Child, of Norwich. appointed
District Attorney for Connecticut by Gen.
Jackson, and who was a candidate for Van
Buren, Elector of President last fall, has alb
seconded from Connecticut, and was seen on
Tuesday in Philadelphia. probably on his
way to Texas. He was lately President of
the Norwich and Worcester Rail Road Com
pany, and resigned defaulter and peculator
to the amount of $4,000, having committed
several torgeries and perjuIies to effect this
swindle. He appears to have gone off very
easily.
Our neutral and Loco. Foco journals are
most vociierous in cackling over the villainy
and disgrace Of Mitchell, because he was
once trusted by the Wings, but they have
nothing to say of Child's notorious rascali-
ties. Perhaps they do not consider it so
wonderful that Loco Foco dignitary should
prove u rascal as they would if he were a
Wing. How Is hs!-N. Y. Tribune.
Suicide.-Nliss Whitacar, about IL wears
OF age, committed suicide in Bridgewater on
sunday week, by hanging herself. II ap.
pears mat young man by the name of Ben
jamin had for some months been paving his
addresses to Miss Whi,acar, and that they
were to have been married on the Thursday
| following her death but Benjamin suddenly
changed his mind md left her. She took It
much to heart, and on Sunday evening after
she had declared her intention OF DESTROYING
herself, went II short distance from the dwell.
ling of Mr.. Segur, in whose family she resi-.
ded, and suspended herself from the limb of
a tree with II silk handkerchief She was a
girl Of good character. and her death can on
~ be attributed 10 the desertion of heart
less fellow, which she should have reloiced
at rather than lamened. May he receive
his reward Oneida Wing.
DnrnR the next Congress, the Territories of Iowa.
Wisconsin, and the two Fioridas, will probably ask
for admission 70 the family Of the American Union
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
Postage

We trust at the next session of Congress son1t
thing will be done in relation to Postage. 1t is
subject in which the country is deeply intereste,
and well worthy of investigation. In England
great revolution has been effected in relation 10 20,
Iage, within the last two years. Letters, not e,
ceedng half an ounce, are carried 10 any part Of h
kingdom for about two cents. The postage iher,
formerly, rated even higher than our own. TIL
reduced rates have, however, so increased the cor
resPondence, that in the course of another year lh
revenue of the department. will be fully equal
what j. had been under the old rates. while the ac
vantages to the people possessing such cheap iaei
ties are almos, iucilculable.
We would not recommend a reduction to III
same extent; but we firmly believe, If the rate {
letter postage fixed at five cents, for all ler
not exceeding half an ounce IN weight, without re
gard distance, the revenue IN the course Of feV
years would Re fully equsiio the expenditures.
| II would be, however, necessary to abolish, in
measure, the present wholesale franking privlleg
now enjoyed by members of Congress, bTeskin
down our mails without any real or apparent bens
| fit to the community. Tons Of documents are h.
most daily despatched, nine-tenths of which ar
deemed worthless, and probably not looked int
All important documents OF interest are geDerali
| published and read in the newspapers, before the
can be distributed under the franks of The members
/ The members Of the British Parliament voluntarls
surrendered the frsnking priviIege, Have our men
bers Of Censrsss ess msgnanimity and patriotism
/ We trust not.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
The Drowned Lovers Id.n,,n.d.

The Philadelphia Daily Chronicle of Saturday
says
gentleman residing in the vicinity of E aston, in
this State called at office yesterday and related
TO us the following facts. Abou, six miles this side
Of Eason, resides highly respectable family of the
name ofWooj. Their daughter an nmiable and
intelligent girl named Eliza, unfortunately became
acquainted with young man in the neghborhood,
whose character was any thing bu, reputable. He
given to every kind of vice-a spendthrilt
drunkard, and gambler. For two years, the pa
rents of the unhappy girl opposed the match know.
ing that if it did take place, misery, tbua,ion, aid
sorrow would he the lot of their daughter. This
was only adding fuel to the flame already kindIed
in the bosom of Eliza. Suffering aud dsappoint-
ment strengthened, instead of weakening her love
She fonjly and devoledly attached to the object
of her choice.
few days before the discovery OF the bodies in
the Schuylki, Eliza and her lover left Easton. The
mother of the unfortunate girl reading the account,
Of the transaction in the papers, TO the city for
the purpose of seeing the bodies and if possible, i
IDENTIFY them. She repaired to the Green House,
at Bush IIil Immediately on her arrival. bu, to her
great grief, the bodies had been inferred three days
before. She however obtained from Mr.. Hill, the
keeper of the Green House, couec, and exact de-
sciPton Of the female, her appearance, dress. and
the ear rings which sic wore. The dress answered
eA aciy in color and make to the one her daughter
had on the day she eoped from her home, and she
was her own daughter. These are the facts related
to us by the gentleman from Easlon, and he say,
that so certain are the family TO the identity Of
their child ths, they have been in deep mourning
ever since the return Of the mother TO her home
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
Glorious News from Florida.
REpUBLIcAS OFFICE,

oFFlCE,
Sdpannah, August z, lS4l.
Co-A-coo-cmEEs WHOLE BAND IN-cLosE OF
THE FLORIDA WAN. By the U. s. steamer Gen.
Taylor, Capt. Peck, arrived here yesterday, we
have tae gratifying intelligence from Florida that
the war, for the ninety ninth time, may now he
considered a, an end Wild Cats whole band,
men, women, children and negroes. 60 in all, have
come in at Tampa, and 40 more Indians Of another
band were on their way, and were expected at Tam
pa in two days. gentleman who came on in
the Gen. Taylor says that he does not think anoth-
er rifle will be fired by the enemy.
When Co-a-co chee's family came in, Col,
Worth told him that be might go on shore from the
schooner where he was confined and see them
He refused to go, saying that though he was anx.
ous to see his family, he would not permit them
TO see him in irons, The Colonel finally consented
TO let him 60 on shore without his shsckles. and af
ter warm greeting with his family, he dined
with the Colonel, and then returned on board the
schooner. As soon as his irons were replaced, he
told Col. Worth that he had but one request more
TO make, and that was, 10 allO,U him and his peo-
pie 10 go West as soon as possible
ST. AUGUSTINE, August 5. The accounts from
Key Yves. are Of the mos, deplorsbe nature. The
yellow fever is said TO be raging at that place. and
very fatal-a large number have already fallen VIC
Tins TO it, One of the unfortunate victims is Mr..
Landon C. Kenry.
The fever has been still worse at Havana and we
in that port without soul on board, all having died
of the prevailing fever.
We have no further news from Tampa Bay TO
communicate, since the last intelligence Of the In.
dams coming in very rapidly.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
From Ntatamorhs.

The Maiamoras Anchor of the 9th July, says,
Conformation has been received from Vera Cruz, of
the arrival there Of Minister from Texas, repre-
senting the object of his mission to be- to negotiate
for the recognition of the independendence of Texas
by Mexico. This announcement excited indignant
feelings on the par, of the government, end was
opposed, notwithstanding the British Minister con-
tinually urged the Texan request, and appeared to
be the main support Of the application. Notwilh-
standing the rejection of the proposals of Texas for
peace, we have seen that the Senate have rejected
the bill for ioan OF two millions passed by the de-
pnties to carry on the Texas campaign. UnfoHu-
nate Mexico' II the campaign is not made, the in
dependence Of Texas Ia the same consunnmaed.
There appears to he general Pros'ralion oil bu'
sness throughout Mexico. In the capital It was
said Don Lucas Alaman had failed for moro than
one million Of dollars.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21

Cr A correspondent of the last Mtonsn say
that himself with a number of democrats intend
vote for Gen. Frck instead of David b. Montg,
merry, and begs if the General should be eecte
that the wings will not claim it whig trump
Whereupon the editor of that paper gravely asser,
that if Gen. Frck should be elected, they will asrt
that he shall owe bis election to the Porter me
who shall vote for him.
Now this is certainly concedng too much, col
siderng that Gov. Porter will not have more than
thousand majority in the county. The corlespol
dent Of the Miltoniali, however, need not fear ar
such contingency. Good democrats never NAL
terms with their political opponents, because ce
tain selfish views OF their own may have been d.,
feated,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21

NAMES OF PERsoSs KNOWN TO ne LosT.-Mr.
Williams, of Chicago, Mr. G.. J. Lynde of Nil
wsukie, Graduated a, New Haven in ls36-for-
mery of Homer, N. Y.,) Mr.. w. 8. Lynde "a bro
ther) Of Homer.
Mos, Of the Swiss were destined for Akron and
Clcaveland.
From The BuBaf0 Rep, Tuesday, Aug. 10, IA. NJ.
MOST HORRIBLE EVENT.
Ihe steamboat Erie, Capt. Titus, left our port
last evening, crowded with passengers. BY some
means she took fire during the night, and was com.
Pletely consumed, sinking about dayl eht We
have barely time to give the names of the saved.
nor could we learn many particulars. The De
Witt Clinton saved 27, some badly and some Oh,
ly burned. The whole Of the passengers saved, ap-
peared too much overcome Ivy the horrors of the
night TO give any account, and we would not add to
their misery by asking questions.
The Erie was burnt very nearly where the Wa.
shington was burnt some years ago. She was
fine boat, almost new, and belonged to Mr.. Reed Of
Erie
Names of the persons saved from the Erie, by
the De Wit Clinton, Capt. Squire:
Capt. Titus, master of the Erie,
Dennis Mcbride, First Mate,
VIM. Hughes, Second Mate,
Edgar Clemens First Engineer
jerome Mcbride, Wheelman, badly burned,
VIM. Wadworth, one Of the Band,
Alfred o. Wilkinson. Eas, Euclid, Ohio,
Harriaon Fnr,cs,ar HaYhor Ercok u,
Thomas Quinlin, Middleficld Mass,
Robert Robinson, coofed, Bartsr,
Hiram De Graft,
J. H. ST. John,
&. ilogg, badly burned,
Jno. Wnchel, Buffalo,
Mr.. Williams, Chicago,
w. Johnson, coloreJ, Cook,
james Loverty, Wbeelsman,
Theodore Sears Painter
Luther B. Searles, Fireman,
Mrs. Lynde, Milwaukee,
Thos. J. Tam, Pittsiield N. Y.
Son of George Beebs, Ceaveland
FIVE Germans, three of whom were badly burned.
We learn further that quantity of spirits of tur-
tiers, was on deck near the boiler. and il is suppo-
sed the heat igni,ed it, and wrapped The boa, in
stantly in flames.
There were, we learn, little over two hundred
passengers, beside the crew. We heard the shrieks
Of woman who came on board the De Witt Gin.
ton, and found her husband dreaduy burned, lying
helpless, and almost hopeless
Two other persons were saved by another boat
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
Narrow Eseap. OF Mr.. webster.

The Washington correspondent, ofihe Atlas ssys
-"Mr. Webster had narrow escape yesterday,
He was riding with his servant in buggy, when
the horse took flight, beclme unmsnsgeOble, and
run at foil speed round Capitol Hill, ill he arrived
al the North Eastern gate, when Mr. w, directed
his man TO turn him inlo Ihe grounds. In exeeu.
ling this delicate asnaavIe, the wheel struck the
post and WIS torn Of, and the riders were vioent
iy thrown Ou, bu, escaped with few light bruises.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21

THE STEAMBOAT ERrE.-Ths Albany Adver.
tiser says that there was one deed Of hsroism on
board this boat which .houd no, be sft uhrecordcd
stood to his post at the wheel, keeping the head Of
the steambos, to the shore until he burned 10 eaih
His name, We believe, was Luther Fuller
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
JACOB PAINTER.
or The Bankrupt Bill has passed both Houses

or The Bankrupt Bill has passed both House,
CT We present our readers this week with new
of exciting and painful interest. The destructio
of the steamboa, Erie, which was burned on tn
lake with the loss Of nearly two hundred souls, wi
carry pain and grief into the bosoms of many
ngonzed parcnt and relative. The veto of th
Bank Bill it will be seen by cur published procee,
ings Of Congress, created, as might be expected,
unusual degree of excitement 1t seems now to /
a matter Of some doubt whether the Distribution
Land Bill, and the Bankrupt Bill will be passc
this session. The fate OF both these bills are said
be in measure inseperably connected. The bi
repeating the Subtreasury received the signature
the President on the 18th inst. This had give
some of the friends of the Bank Bill some feiI
hopes that the President would sign the bill, an
indeed, that impression had become very general.
or The veto of the President, it wiz be seen,
unqualified and unconditional. He will never sig
bill, incorporating Bank with branches, und
any circumstances. Thus, during the administr
ton of John Tyler, there is no hope of such an ii
sttution being established. From indications app
rent for time past, it is evident that the viii.
proper will abandon the President. The cup
hope, long deferred, has been dashed from their liz
when they east expect d it. dissolution Of Il
cabinet must necessarily follow. Ewing, it is sal
appointed.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
Democratic Candidates.

Democratic Candidates.
ron GOVERNOR,
G In. DAVID IL. PORTE Il.
ron ASSEMBLY,
David Ii. Montgomery.
rJR COMMISSIONER,
Philip weiser.
ron TREASURER,
George weiser.
FOR AUDITOR,
Hugh Dawson.
VINO CAsDrDArEs.
For Governor,
JOHN BANKS.
For assembly,
Grx. HENRY FRICK.
For Commissioner,
DAVID McWILLIAMS.
Far Treasurer,
PETER LAZARUS.
For Auditor,
JACOB PAINTER.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
vi n y 9 A q Il,

from the President of tasc United
states, Returning with his OBJ
,iections, the Bill TO Incorporate
the Fiscal Bank Of the u. states,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-07-22

preached within few yards of each othe- and tie
Tangent opened broadsde rnon the arhoard quar- er
of the CRUISER dang nsderabe eyeuGIion, anl puck.
lngkof great numbers Of men upon her quarter derk-
The fire was as quGkly retul ned by the enemy, with
small arms without dong much execution. The coz
test became general. After brisk fire of fsw mo-
ments on both sides, the contest seemed likely TO be
cut off by the darkness of the night for the had
set, and the stars were beginning here and there 10 lis
lume the heavens. Perceving their report likely soon
to be spoiled, Fleming bit upou an expedieut which
decided the victory in his favor. ...
He gave orders to haul af the m 1in Sheet and send
round the rigale This done just as she was about
to pass the enemy; and swning suddenly around she
came in contact with the bow of the cruiser, and be-
came entanglQdin in her rigging. This was Just what
Fleming wanted SpliceweIl atthe head Of patty OF
brave soldiers. kept the solde atbay and prevented
them'from boarding.
While Splicewsll was thus engaged, Fleming was
adjusting the long nine to deal death among them. Tho
Tangent being right across her bows she Of course
could do nothing with her howitzers At the time
when they were unaware of it, Fleming opened fire
upon them with his long nine, raking them from stem
TO stern aud in short time, though double the number
of the yankees, they were under the chag:n and
t6sation Of surrendering prisoners Of war, hav-
ing lest eighteen killed and fourteen wounded and
the Tangent but six.
Fleming, aware Of the dignity due his office, conduct.
ed himself with all the pomp and circumstance of a
general and with broad grin of satisfaction received
the papers delivered to him BY the Captain othe crus>
er. number Of the crew Of the Tangent were put on
board Of her-the "sarS and stripes" hosted at
her mizen peak--and the British cruiser was ut cnce
transformed into American brig. The soldiers were
put in rons aAd tucked in The hold and the two ves
sells in company, Fleming commanding the Tsngent, &
Spcewel the, cruiser. sailed in triumph into Boston
harbour The next morning the prisoners dev>
cred up to the authorities ofthe place, be dealt with
according to the forms ofgoverhment
"WeIl, Captain said SplicewelI few evenings af-
terwards, 'douifyou think was in the right in telling
you we dbetter have a brush with the red coatsl''
'Ay ,ay,' responded Fleming, laughing, "and the
next time there is any game to be looked after, will
set you ait; for you can see further, fight harder and
kill mora red coats in day than any uan in New
England ...- Fl. .. ,..... T,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-07-22


FREEDOM OF MIND, Il call that mind free
which is not imprisoned IN itself or in secb
which recognises in all human beings the inn
age Of God and the rights Of his children,
which cOnquers pride and slolh, and offers IL
sell up a willing victim to the cause tf man.,
kind.
fcallthet mind free, which is not passively
framed by outward circumstances; which IL
not The creature Of accidental impulse, bu.
which bends events to ito own improvement,
acts upon an inward spring, for an immuiabIs
principle which it has deliberately espoused
call that mind free, which protects itaeif
against the usurpations Of society, which, does
not cover TO human opinions, which feels az
countable to higher law thaa fashion, which
respecla Itself too much to bs a slave Of the
many or Inc few. ~
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-07-22
BY M'TCHENER & MATHEWS.
POETRY:
From lie Philadelphia saturday Courier
THE SWISS EMIGRANT.



ny BISHOP
The foot of the switzer tempted to roam;
By the forest.clad banks of the wild Illinois,
He reared him cottage, and -ald ii his home
The rich gifts of pence and plenty surround him,
A region of rapture aud spendour beguiIes,
And lows fond endeamens and pleasures have crowned him.
With the beauty and bliss of their sunniest smiles,
Here nature and art with enchantment combine,
TO shed all their charms Oer the valley and hill,
And river, more bright than the arrowy Rhine,
Rolls on through landscape more beautiful STILL
Cold sterile and bleak the place of his birth,
Yet at its sembembrunce the tear.drOp would start,
And though this the loveliest spot upon earth,
He felt that 1t was not the land Of his heart
And as off, at the hushed hour of twilight, some lay, -
That had gladdened his boyhood, salued his ear,
His heart to that loved cline would wander away,
While the eye of the exile was wet with tear.
Can tile memory of Switzerland ever departl
Shall affection e'er lose her magical power?
No e'er shall those visions his heart,
They shall haunt the last dreams of his dying hour
And in death his fond spirit shall still wander there
Where erst the wild foot of his infancy trod,-
Where his young lips first uttered their inanle prayer,
And the knee of his childhood bent to his Con
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-07-22

Highly Useful hUentOn'--E Elevators ara
employed: they are (varying in size according
TO the power required, Of triple canvas lined
and coated with caontchouc, Of cylndric OF
epsoid form, surrounded bya net work or
cOrdage, and air and water proof. These bags
or elevators in collapsed or partially inflated
state are submerged, and attached, one TO each
eide oftbe vessel, at the point and in the man.
ner most advisable and conveniant, by means
Of chains, &c. properly applied. This done,
the elevators and the power sought for, TO
raise the vessel, is had in the buoyar cy of ths
air confined in the elevators. BY actual trial
25O0 cubic inches Of air in a vessel will sup.
port dead weight. bag of wet sand, 10 wat
ter Tor instance. Of l25 lbs.