Litchfield enquirer., 1841-11-25

A NegYO LsgislotOr.-They have had some queer doings at the late election in the Bay State. It seems that in the town of Town send, Mass, the Whigs Loco Focos and Abo- litionists are equally divided, and each made a nomination for representative. AS m tnat State q majority over all IS necessary 10 an election, both parties urged the A6olltlonists to withdraw their nomination, and even pro- Dosed to unite with them on a man, who should represent either Whig and Abolition principles, or Locofocoism and Abolition but inc Abolitionists would run their candI' date or prevent choice. After two or three unsuccessful ballotings, the two parties, vex- ed at the obstinacy of their Abolition bretn: ren, determined to give them fNll-biooded AbolAionist, without mistake. They accord ingly came to an understanding upon the subject, nominated very black, but very respectable old Negro, and marching to the polls in a body, elected him as representa- tive .o the Massachusetts Legislature by an overwhelming majority! In Massachusetts there is no disqualification as to color, and the negro had agreed to take his seat as member if elected. It happened, however, that the polls were kept open longer than the legal time, and the election is therefore void. A new meeting is to be called, and if the Abolitionists hold out, the negro will be elect ed.-N. Y. Express.
 A Bridal Blunder.-At Walcott, last week, a dashing carriage drove up to the church from Box, and a bride, attended by her bridesmaid, was handed out by her papa. The parson and the whole party were soon in readiness for the important ceremony, with the exception that chief performer m the drama was unaccountably absent. The bride trembled as the minutes moved away, and-'He cometh not, she said; he cometh not, she said.' Her father waxed wroth at the bridegroom's non-appearance, and, ta- king horse, galloped in search of his intend ed son-in-law. On arriving at the sinners house, he found him quietly pursuing his wonted avocations, unconscious of the pre- sence of his dulcinea at Hymen's altar. An explanation ensued. He had left the lady and her bridesmaid to fix the day-the i'm portant day; and they had sent him note "a sort of warrant-announcingt to him his loss of old bachelor life on the 10th of Au- gust, 194l: but, unfortunately, they con- mitted the blundcr of neglecting to ascertain if the intimation was receired as well as sent. The fact was, it was not received-and hence the disappointment. The bride thanked her stars it was no worse, and the wedding took place on the following day.
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 Red Men of the Wea.-The St. Louis Era states that a census was taken during the late attempt to negotiate a. treaty with the Indian tribe of the Sacs and Foxes, and the whole number of souls was found to be 23OO. But few years ago the total number was between 7OOO and 5000, and the gentle man who gives US this information says that R,nh hn. %tx NsnNl >& one time. mounted and ready for battle.- Since then the whites have been dealing with them the laws intended to prohibit the introduction of whiskey amongst them have been disregarded and laughed at; and crime and want have made sad inroads upon their numbers. The few wars in which they have engaged with oth- CT tribes could have had no effect in dimin- ishing their strength, and we cannot be wrong in the cause we have assigned for the decay of this numerous and powerful tribe of Indians.
 The Cyoup.-An old subscriber called up- on us yesterday, and informed us that, by the publication in our columns few days since of very simple and easily attainable remedy for the croup, we had been instru- mental in saving the life of an infant of his on Sunday night. The ingredients are, sli- ced onions, and sugar laid on the slices in syrup being administered. He wished us to "keep it before the people," as sovereign and almost insta antaneous re- Y. Sun.
 An Intelligent LegislatOr.-The editor of the Jonesville Telegraph, in reporting the doings of the Tennessee Legislature, among other matter gives the speech of one MT. Dew, of Maury, which contains a rare col lection of sparkling gems of fancy. Here is an extract from it: .t.,.
 Sir, would have gentlemen of the dom- inant party to understand that Democrats are not to be deterred from the defence of John Tyler, if they think him worthy of support. He was not our candidate, but theirs. But sir, he is native of the Old the land of Tom Jefferson, of of the immortal Washington-the land ofPresidcnts and the birthplace of the fathers of Democrats. Mr. Speaker, when speak of the Father of his Country, do it with feeling emotions of my soul. Alas! is there any gentleman present who does not chiu up. Gt the mention of his name as fhe ,Cere shirering among the eternal snoacs ef South America! But, sir, cannot dwell here. repeat that John Tyler descended from pure stock-yes sir, from the noble band of Pilgrim Fathers who landed before my day or your day, on the Plymouth Rock in old ViTginiG. And there, MT. Speaker, to this day that old rock rears its proud front, as one ef ftke glorious monuments ofthe OlI Domin- iOn." .....
 At this stage of the remarks of Mir. Dew, the audience interrupted him with loud out 1 cries, whether of applause or condemnation is not stated, although the words .Go it, l Dew" were particularly audible.