Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

accounts given by the Boston Atlas of Friday, thus -Whig representatives l77-Locos l7S. The Post, on the contrary, claims loco majority of three in the House and five in the Senate. Not fully decided.
 TEMPERANcE-No TEMPERANCE"
 MT. ED1ToR-S1R-l wish, through your columns, to request MT. Stephen Deming to give full report of his speech at the late Temperance Meeting at the Town Room. Will the said gentleman comply1
 Litch6eId, ls42. HARRY RESELL.
 MR. EDrToR-I am no apoIogist for Lynch Law" but if case ever occurs which will justify an appi- cation of "tar and fenthers,' with the usual riding on rGi think it is due to one who will insult and take improper liberties with unprotected females in the street, who may be necessarily abroad in the evening Such scamps generally escape justice from the right quarter (ouT legal courts from the delcacy tion-hence, to teach them proper manners, they should receive a lesson in Doy:
 Such occurrences. Lbeieve, are uncommon in our village but one of these despicable fellows. on Sat female about foar'een years of age, in gallant style. But "his game is ups" citizens will take the precauoD, so long as he is about. to keep their yoWng children in the house after dark-and those of more mature age will, in the absence of protectors, learn him new lesson in the use of himbles and bodkins-a vigorous application of either would pro- cure them safety. The worst feature in this case s, that this "ninth part of man. has wife, and she was ignorant of" his being ous!" Don't spill your oa," Miss Lucy! JUSTICE.
 NEW HAMPSHIRE LEersLATURE.-Thee ed- tor of the Congregational Journal makes the following statement respecting the N. H. Legislature now in session:
 Ut is a circumstance which probably has no parallel in tho Legislature of any state in the Union, of an equal number of members, that of 275 Councillors, Senators and Repre- convened in the Capitol, about ONE HUNDRED are connected with some evan. gelical church. It is also gratifying to know that they did not leave their religion behind them when they left their homes. For some evenings in succession after discharging their duties as legislators, they have assem- bled at different places for conference and prayer, which were attended by nearly the whole number of professors, and marked by high spirituality and interest. When our legislators and statesmen iWbihe the spirit and are controlled by the principles of christ ianity, the state cannot but be safe, to what ever hands its interests may be committed"
 A Letter from General Scon.-The Dayton (Ohio) Journal publishes letter from Gen. Scott in answer to an invitation to attend the Dayton Barbecue. We make the following extract therefrom, simply remarking that
 
 to Kentucky and her distinguished statesman is honorable to the writer.
 "If it were compatible with my position as Federal officer, should certainly be in the midst of you on ihe interesting occasion.
 With one candidate for the Presidency, and the best interests of the country at heart. i, ought not to be doubted that the Wings. ap. pealing to the virtue ana intelligence of the people, will be successful in lS44 as they were in ls4O. Whether that one candidate he, as all indications seem to determine, Kentucky's illustrious son, or any one of hundreds of his followers, my prayers for a Whg triumph shall be ardent and uncea sing.
 have the honor to remain, gentlemen, with high consideration, your friend and fel- low citizen. WINFIELD SCOTT"
 Delaware. is no state in the Union less known to the citizens of other states than little Delaware. And yet few states are more prosperous. She Is not only not in debt, but possesses large fund well invest ed and her income every year exceeds her She is of course Whig to the back bone.
 The largest town in Delaware is Whining ton, which contains about l3,OOO inhabitants. Of this place the Philadelphia Forum thus remarks:
 The city of Wilmington is improving de. spite of the hard times-nearly, or quite 100 houses have been built this season. costing about $l5O0OO. Wilmington is destined to be large and important city. The country around it has, within the last few years, been remarkably improved, and is now one of ihe richest farming districts in the Union. The numerous mills and factories along the Braodywine and at Wilmington, greatly en- nance the value of land in New Castle coun. ty, and contribute much to the aggregate property of Delaware-a state which has won distinguished reputation among its fel- low members of the American Union. by the heroism of its troops in the Revolutionary war, and the eminent statesmen it has sent to the national councils. Success to the Blue Hens Chickens and their progeny.
 MARRIED,
 In this town the 4:h inst: by the Rev MT Brace; Mir. Joel Bostwick of South Farms, to Mrs. Mabel McNeil, of Litchheld. Both have drank from the equal the first 1Re prinier DGs duly remensberedl
 In Woodbury, MT. Sherman Clark, of Washington, to Miss Jane Warner; Mr. Nathaniel Gibson to Miss
 In Washington, by the Rev MT. Hayes MT. Amos B. Riggs to Miss Ruth Pond, both of Washington.
 In Roxbury, MT. Russell Frsbie of Washington, to Mise Eliza Smith of the former place.
 In Sharon, on the 10th ult, by the Rev. Mr. Brow. nell, MT. Walter smith of North Kent, to Miss Ca. rinda Roland, of the former place.
 DIED,
 In this town on the 3O:h ult., Mr. Aaron c. Gilbert, aged 69 years.
 In WolcottviIIe. on the 18th ult., Mr. Russell H. Coe, aged l9 years.
 In Barre, Mass. on the night of the 23d ult, Mrs: Sarah Niles, wife of the Hon. John M. Niles of Hartford
 In I'd. on the 18th ut: Emily w. wife of John