Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-03

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 The fractions in several of the States are very arse and it would perhaps be more equitable, if we tnnal Representative in all cases where the fraction exceeds l34,Ooo) one half of the numerical basis This would give an additional Representative to Mas. sachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticu., New Yerk, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Geor- gin.
 Under the Census of ls3O the ratio was one Repre- sentative to every 47.7Oo inhabi,ans under that of 35.oo0.
 The number of Represe :itatives in Congress, under Al do of lsl0 lSl; do of 1920, 2l3; do of 1880, PAP: Under that of ls4o, according to the proposed basis, 224.-N Y. Jour- of Com.
 l Fiscal Agent--We have had an intimaton from Washington, that within the last few days the prospect of agreeing upon some Fiscal Agent has 1 frightened. Some shrewd and sagacous men think it possible, that the Exchequer scheme may be so 1 modified contribute to the establishment of good currency without endangering the public ber- l ty. We not advised what the proposed modifca- tions are, but we earnestly desire they may be such as will produce the promised results. The country greatly needs the assistance of some insti tuition, | furnish sound currency. We are prepared, with out reference the pas to award honor to him, who shall succeed in giving to the country this great de- sideratum.
 | We are not without hope. that MT. Rives may be able contribute greatly to this desirable consumma ton. His sagacity, his good common ssense-his in- vincbie aversion to Executive aggrandizement, give ] assurance that any scheme he may recommend, will be likely to nnise 10 the relief of the country, and steer clear of the objections which exist to conduct MT. Rives 10 such n scheme, no one who knows the patriotism of Henry Clay, can doubt, but tha. that great man. who is ever ovious i of sell and s''e " ~ ~ ~ Richmond yE,A;g
 A SINGULAR W1LL-A tavern keeper in Andover, V. died few days since, leaving property to the amount of four thousand dollars. During his last sickness, when aware that his end was near he made der: to four of his children he gave dollar each to his wife half the pcnander of his wealth, and to his youngest son. who is foolish, the other half The four boys to come in possession of their dollar each in year after his death. The widow and youngest son, who to possess the bulk of his property. were to have the of it during their lives, and after their one hundred years then to be expended in building school house in Brattlehoro, in that State The man is stated to have been in his right mind-Ahany Ar gus
 Temperance in he Nauy-The Boston Journal states that on board the frigate Columbia. 32' out of the whole ships company |f llttle more than four hundred then, have signed the total abstinence pledge. The same paper adds that Ion board the ship Columbus, out of 800 men only 80 claim the al- lowance of grog allowed by law--he remaining four hundred and twenty avaing themselves of their privilege to take instead of runl the value in money" | A Family ot Clergymen- at Northampton. 5days, John Hopkins. Esq aged 7a On the Monday preceding his dea.hthe day of prayer for the con- version of the world, he attended with much interest Samuel Hopkins for S6 years lhe minister of Hadley. his grandfather, Rev ssmue Hopkins, was 3S years minister ssr of of %s ha the Rev. Solomon Sto6dard Mr.. Hopkins mother, the daughter of Judge Porter was the widow of Rev Chester Williams his fathers fedecesSnr in the min mons, whose daughter married Rev. Dr. Jacobide, of Medwny. His son, Rev Samuel Hopkins, has been n ss se2 SssS M ov ' ia RSv of ~so% are now in Europe, for their health by their afectona,e father. His daughter is the wife of
 Ks .ses pr. Samuel Spring, of Newhnryport, Dr. Samuel Aus tin, President of Burlington University, and Rev: Wm phews are Rev Dr. Gardiner Spring, of New-York Rev. Samuel Spring. and Rev. Samuel Hopkins Rid dle.-Northampton Gazette.
 Interesting Scene.-An interesting spectacle was presented at Washingtonian meeting, nt Marlboro Chapel, in Boston, on Saturday evening, when band of about 90 young men came from the South End in body, and signed the pledge and enrolled themselves as members of the Society.
 More Appointments President has removed Mir. l. 'aommedieu, Postmaster at Norwich, and MT. c. r. Lester, Collector at New London, and appoint ed MT. Downer, of Norwich and Wolcou Hunting 'on' Esq, of New London in 'hejr p places 1S. ,,,
 Rush for Spoils.-A correspondent of the N. Y. Journal of Commerce. writing from Albany under the date of the 4th inst states that there then in that city from forty to Hundred indriduals apply ing for each office that by possibility be obtained this year. The machinery must move briskly, and some spells must be ground out or the hungry will disturb the harmony of the roos, before an- other year comes around.
 There are four things that look very awkward in a woman, viz; to see her undertake to whiste-to throw stone at hog-,o smoke cigar-and to climb garden fence.
 MT. Sheldon Woodin who has a family residing in Westville, was found dead in the barn of Mr. Heze- kah Booth. in Woodbury. the morning of the 9,h. He was a shoemaker by trade, aged about 60-NsU Iaven Reg.
 The editor of the Perry Democrat gives notice that he shall insert no marriage no,ices unless accom- panied by the sum of one dollar; but deaths of dsn- queus subscribefs. he will gladly insert gra,is.
 On the 7th, the building occupied by A. c. Cole & Co, taors, and Cornell & Goodwin, grocers, at Springfield, Mass, was burned Loss Sll ,COonearly covered by insurance.
 Perfectly Soh.facfory.-A duel was fought at John- sonbUrg Ky. few days since, between DE. Notes and MT. Chadwick, lawyer. A woman was the cause, They fought at twelve paces with TiAes and both shots were fatal
 The Hartford Patriot and Eagle states thaG the Conservative Stata Convention has heen nostnonad ifDn Ina eha0 Aauf ufsnfE Eoku