Litchfield enquirer., 1842-06-30


when the proposition to repeal the bankrupt law
was before Congress, Mr.: N. took a conspicuous
part for the repeal. Col. w. or some Of his coadiu.
the members, and the influence Of British gold upon
them. The press, hostile to Col Webb, especially !
that Of N. !? successfully famed the fame endee-
vCring 70 make the world believe MI. M was sPeSi'
floor of Congress. to comment with great severity
upon the editor Of the Courier & Enquirer. At the
trial Of Monroe Edwards the dispute was renewed
andfhe public are acquainted with the result. We |
understand from the friends of Col W., that he has
constantly declared that he would not take the life Of
his adversary, and that he always fred low whenever
he practiced, previous to the meeting.
.7 FROM RHODE ISLAND.
Advices from Rhode Island up TO Saturday evening |
render it almost certain that bloody conflict is i'm
mediatay to )ake place upon her SOIL An act esta-
.6siskiag Martial Law throughout the State has been
passed IN the General Assembly which has removed,
far safety TO Providence, where 1t will hold the re-
mandef Of ito session. The insurgent forces assem-
ElsdSae Chspachet number about 700 armed mem
nd il l. said that there are besides 400 who az
yet without arms. They have ten cannon, and are
pfepayng an entrenchment. Dorr 10 said to have ar
rived therc late on Friday night An act has been
introduced into the General Assembly exempting
from punishment On persons guilty Of offences against
she act Of March IN relation 10 offences against the
sovereign power Of the State. provided within ten
thereto. This does not exempt them from the penal
ties Of offending AGAINST the common law Of treason.
Du'ee Pearce. Robert r. Carr and others who were
!iahed cards dscaiming all connection with Dorr in
his present movements. IN. Y. Tribune
WxsrED. June g.
Do unto oshers as you would that others should do
Mr.. Editor Although we have been blessed with
thorough renovation in our village by the kind and
assduous efforts Of the Washingtonian fraternity,
whose instruction and persuasion has reached the
Heart and feelings Of the most callous and Obdurae;
and who, by holding view. charms, attractions and
alurements have induced the worst of inebrates to
turn to their original paths of rectude and upright
ness yet there is q wide field for aboreEs though
perhaps Of different calling and profession. Teachers
of morality and good breeding are indispensably ne
cessary to the future good fame and reputation Of
this town.
Tmost sincerely dislike to cell in question the char
acser. or good mien Of the town of which am resi-
dent. but do think, and take it upon say, that
not only from reasons Of sefrespect. but in strict
justice TO those gentlemen who honored with call
on the evening ofhe 22d inst feel TO be the duty of
every man Of good sense, and who feels the least
shadow of pride for the reputation Of his village and
home. to fEown with utter contempt and indignation
upon such vile, uncalled foE, and unjust treatment %
was passed upon them.
The above gentlemen. to whom REFER are those o.
she Waterbury Brass Baad. who proposed to enter
tain with that treat Of rich and excellent music,
with which the citizens Of many other towns in this
county have been favored, but who were prevented
by acts Of outrage and indecency.
Be it said to the honor of Waterbury, that their
Band in composed gentlemen who receive in treat.
msnt with composure, and rebuke the author Of the
most ungentlemanly expression with smile.
JusTITIA
Correspondence efths N. Y. Tribune.
The provisional Tariff wa. taken up in the Senate
to-day. and motion Of Mr. Evans the following
amendment was submitted Strike out the provso Of
proceeds OF the public lands, authorized and directed
by the act OF Congress passed 4th September. ls4l
entitled an act toapproprate the proceeds Of the sales
OF the public lands. and to grant prsemption rights,
shall he, and the il hereby suspended and post
poned until the Let day Of August 1912; and the said
OF further affected or modified, than merely to post
pone 70 the let day Of August nsx-the distribution
Of said proceeds directed by that act to be made on
or the said sct Of the l,h September, ls4l to the
contrary Notwithstanding
Ia this very clear and unsquvocaI proposition. the
u
and hypocrisy; and Mr.. Wright in the fanaticisn Of
his party creed. which requires him embarass, with
ell the subtley and sophistry he is Of every
measure introduced by the Wings to relieve tho null
tfarions interests OF our national prosperity. most I'M
wcr.hly attempted 70 prove that the measure was
calculated, not designed. to repeal the restrictive
ciause OF the land bill of lS41 and with that view of
iss effect he should oppose to the last. He put his
utmost ingenuity TO the test in striving to maintain
h!e position but more signal failure was never ma.
Mr.. Rives and Mr Walker also entertained the views
OF the Senator from New York, and with their aecus
toned energy and address, produced equal conUicon
% the minds Of their hearers. IT, by their own show
lug, the aeiacy OF their argument had not been
sntciensiy obvious the calm and lucid expeditions Of
the character and bearing of the amendment in |
question, BY Il: able advocates. would have obltera
impassoned reflections Of the Democracy. 90 efectu
ally nullided by the brief sententious statement of
Evans the illustrations Of Huntington, and the manly,
lection OF substitute for Mr. Evans proposition. by
Mr. keTien. and the submission of motion by Mr.. |
haeha1an 70 modify the original amendment, the Sc
The House Of Representatives have occupied the |
qSy ~ discussing the SsBates amendments TO- the |
Navy Appropriation Bill. and from manifest indica-
TONS Tear they will not be coneuTred in There 10
seeming determination ON the part Of the House 70
carry the spirit Of retFenchment 10 perncious extent
end The Navy shall feel the effects Of their passion,
70 mere skeleton. When We consider the condi- !
ton OF the commercial world and reflect upon our re-
latons With it--whsn We cast our eyes around our
sonler and realize the dangeFsshat constantly threat
sn ~, can We hesitate % believe that our present
aEy forces ere utterly insufficient for the pefilous
sEllefgencies 20 which We every honr obnoxious
Tue senate, Yesterday confirmed he domination
nois. and the Presidenshas superseded the Postmaster
e ChamshesshuFs, Pa, and the Postmaster at Coo
leEsiown. N. 7. The semoved were sppcinssd BY
s;;snsss and shsir succsssOss o. one OF them .