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Litchfield enquirer., 1843-11-23

The celebrated physician Damouiin, being sur
rounded in his last moments by several of the most
doctors Of Paris, who WED with each
other in expressions Of regret at his situation
e" Gentlemen said he suddenly, "do not much
greet me leave behind me three great physicians
On their pressing him TO name them each being sure
that his own name would be among ha number, he
briefly added ,rater exercise and Diet to the no small
discontinue of his disappointed brethren.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-11-23

BOARDING and DAY
SCHOOL.
ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL.
VINE Subscriber will be prepared On and
after the 10th of November next to re-
cevc pupils of either sex, by the year or
otherwise, on terms as favorable as at any
Academic School IN the State.
JOHN CATLlN.
Mortified, Oct. 10. 1913. 6H20t
G.. Hi. HOLLESTER,
"AyING opened an Office for the prac-
H tice of Law in Litchfeld in the second
story of the building occupied as an office
by Doct. J. G. Bcckwith, respectfully offers
his professional services TO his friends and
the public.
Litchfield, August %, l843. ID
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-11-23

representing bmseifto be Polish exile, and bearing
the name Of Philip Navariski. He begs tor money
with which to bring his family from Europe, and
presents letters Of Recommendation purportng TO be
from Messrs. Abbot Lawrence and Robt G. Shaw,
OF Boston. Those gentlemen have been written to,
and in reply disclaim all knowledge of Mr. Navaris-
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-11-23

Mr.. Samuel Slick admonishes thus :-"Be rather
the advocate of internal improvement Than political
change. Neither fater the mob nor the government;
what you Think speak; try to satisfy yourself, and
not others; and il you not popular, you will at
least be respected Popularity lasts but a day; but
respect will descend as heritage to your children
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-11-23

They tell good story at Northampton about the
editor Of the New-Oreans Picayune. He stopped at
the stage house with the intention of staying some
days in that beautiful town. After reasonable time
he became dry and called tor glass of brandy No.
says the landlord we have no license to sell spirits
we don't keep the article The Editor visited the
other public houses,-looked into the groceries,
made close enquiries but found them all tetotal. lie
returned to the stage-house with long face-Land.
lord. says he. tell me the nearest place where can
get glass ofbrandy for I'm too dry to stay here any
longer Il guess you can get it at Greenfield for
they grant licenses there, and it is said they sell
spirit How far is it, Twenty miles What
time does the stage start T. Twelve o'clock at
night Well, landlord book mo for Greenfield.
So it has grown up into provcrb, that when one
calls for liquor he says Book me for Greenfield, and
when he is corned he is said to be booked for Green
field '-Hamp Wash ....
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-11-23

VERY GooD.-The following creed was adopted by
the officers of the American army at Verplanck's
Point, ITS; ave believe that there is Great First
Cause, by whose almighty fat we were fomed-and
that our business here is 10 obey the orders Of our
superiors. We believe that every soldier who does
his duty will be happy here, and that every such one
who dies in battle will be happy hereafter. We be-
licve that Gen. Washington is the only fit man in The
world to head the American army. We believe that
Nathaniel Green was born General. We believe
that the evacuation Of Ticonderoga of those
strokes which stamp the man who dares to strike
them with everlasting fame. We believe that Baron
Seuben has made US soldiers, and that he is capable
Of forming the whole world into solid column, and
displaying it from the centre We believe in his blue
book. We believe in Gen. Knox and his artillery
And we believe in our bayone,s. Amen"
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
JANUARY Is, 1899.

Dear Sir Your favor has been re-.
ceived inquiring Of me whether l am
in favor of general bankrupt law.
On this, as on other subjects Of nation
al policy, am free 10 express my
sentiments. While il is necessary for
the general prosperity that each State
should regulate its own affairs, so far
as be regards its own legal policy and
the special interest ofits citizens, there
are matters in which their relations are
so interviewer and their interest are so
identified, that a uniform system is es-
sential to their harmonious action and
welfare. In the formation Of our Fed
eral Constitution, il was intended that
these points should be specified, and
their regulations con6ded TO the Cen
eral Government Among these is
the subject of bankruptcy. In the
first article, eighth clause ofthe Con-
stiiution, it provides that Congress
shall have power to establish a uni
form rule Of naturalization, and uni
form laws on the subject Of bankrupt
nies. throughout the United States.
Itwas seen BY the trainers of that in-
strument that the relations between
the citizens Of the different States,
and especially between the trading
communities Of the different towns and
cities, would render a uniform system
OF bankruptcy highly importautto their
interests. In this grant Of power, the
patriarchs ofour independence evident
ly considered il the discharge Of sa-
cred duty; and il is difficult for me to
assign any good cause why this pro-
visions has not been carried into ef-
feet, unless it has been prevented by
clashing sentiments upon its details
as itcannot be controverted by any that
bankrupts innocent, unfortunate bank
rupts, have always existed, upon which
such law would operate and IN my
opinion, the laiv should Be permanent
and not temporary. We are a COM
mercial, and agricultural and a manu-
factuiug nation, extending from the
cold regions oflhe North 10 the Capes
Of Florida, near the torrid zones and
from The Atlantic ocean to the sour
ces Of the waters Of the Pacific.
Through this vast domain, and with
their various pursuits bankruptcies
must always exist and il is the duty
Of the Government to make such pro-
visions as will be calculated 10 give
the greatest possible relief that can be
given consistently with the principles
of justice. Congress alone hes power
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18

Tho stupid obaliacy q Gov. Tucker j not
oonvsnin7 tis l.sgrlalhrs Of the STATE. wheh
The pubhc voioe. De condition q he treasury
and the press Of both parties are requiring i
Of him. is one Of lhose tricks By which he o.
tanned his celebraey for honesty. Bs Stupidi-
sy psecluded the idea Of design, and bis obsii-
macy was accounted Independence, and, By
combining the two qualities, he former parti-
zans, when thsy wished to make uze Of such z
character. accorded him "h7nesiy' because
they could give him credit fgT nothing else.
But now, when they have determined to lay
him aside as useless lumber. they have not The
kindness 10 allow him to retire 70 bis native
obscurity, respected At least iSs the presumed
possession ofthis virtue. They identity him
with Graves robbery, and intimate that he
atill avoids fun investigation into this matter,
by refusing 10 convene the legislature. Up
on Gov. fuckers order, Matthews the Audi
Tor assumed the duties Of Treasurer, and re-
eeiyed tbs taxes Of the State, from the Col
leetors;, since that Gen. Clarke has been ap-
pointed Treasurer. The public are not IN
formed whether Or not Matthews has paid in.
to the treasury, the amounts, which be recei-
we'd whilst acting under the Governors order,
nor is it known bow much was on hand at the
time he entered upon his duties as treasurer
nor has Gen. Clark given any statement in re-
gard to this important matter. II is under
stood that the books ofthe treasury are in such
a state, that the new Treasurer and Matthews
are unable to make out satisfactory account
Of lis present condition. The Legislature
would be competent to set all these things
straight, and throw foil light upon the whole
subject Although extensive frauds are known
to have been perpeiraled upon the treasury,
and Notwithstanding the clouds Of fsuspicion
which still hangs over the subject, our ex.
tremely economical Governor refrains from
convening the Legislature from a dread ofPut.
ting he Slate 70 some expense, whilst ho has
not only allowed, but actually enabled, the late
swindling treasurer to obtain possession o.
more than one hundred and iAy thousand dol
lars, which he was prohibited by a law Of the
+ State from touching. What ought the peo
pie Of Mississippi 10 think Of party which
has placed in the first Office in the State, man
TO say the least against him, 50 utterly incom
petent for the station
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18

iAn Etsnomlcnl = an,Iuisia.I 80
Ia enc of,hs able 8 az Of fl,en
contain sou,t azcsllenl moral 3 y said lnai
thers vas psaae nan % dssoiedlf attached
q n. est hat hs prayed toshs GOis, that che
might bo converted into lhe form y seaa'i.
M woman. The Gods beard bic prayer, and
changed her into a oling giEl as charming 'and
as fascinating n appearaacs g his mos1 az
dent wishes could desire. lie immediately
maniss her. but On ihe frst night Of their mar.
6aae. wbils. bis beautiful bride lay clasped n
bis embraces, che happened % hear q mouse
behind sercen when she insiinctivelJ sPrang
rom the arms Of her passionate lover, and
went in pursuit Of the object, for which nature
originally designed her. The young husband
was thoroughly diagusted, and again prayed
10 The Gods that she might be restored to her
former condition, as she was, though in form, a
woman, nothing but a cat in soul. We leave it
to our readers to make the application Of this
fable to the following facts.
During the trial Of Graves, for whose deial
cation the Regulators Of Mississippi ought tC
be held responsible BY The people, the Cover
nor deemed il necessary in virtue Of bis oihc'
as eommander.in-cbiefof Of the Army and Nav!
Of Mississippi, 10 order out the Capitol guard
for the purpose Of "guarding.the Capitol, an
more particularly the Treasurer's Office" Th
guards obeyed tho orders ofthe Governor, an
wero kept under strict military duty durinl
the whole of "a consecutive hours. Concei
wing themselves entitled 10 a reasonable rsmu
neFatio1, they held meeting or. the 9Th inst.
and sent their account to the Governor, ,amoun
ting to 1884 including board, charging thre
dolarsa man, for "a hours service. Our yer
economical Governor, who has become 9
Justly distinguished for his remarkable watch
fulness over the peoples 'smOney, refused to pa
what he conceived to beso exorbitant deman
Of the Guards for being kept only "a hour
| from their private business under the Cover
or's orders. On the 9th inst, the Capt.
guards held meeting to take into considers
tion the Governors refusal to pay their bl
Whilst they were assembled, they receive
the following communication from his Exec
lency and then passed the subioined high
complimentary resolutions, which we are sur
no one but Governor Tucker would ever hay
called brlh
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18
COMMERCIAL TREATY WITH

Il seems to be a general impression. that i
is in contemplation by The Government at
Washington to establish a treaty with Eng
land, BY which our agricultural products are to
be received into the English ports under redu.
ood dutieF, and in return We are to receive
their manufactures. Upon what terms Of re-
ciprooiiy il is proposed to effect this arrange
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18

menl ue haes Dot lsaInld. Ne COPY from
tie -Nse YORK Hsralda he iollowing aE,icls
in relation o this and ether matters as Wush-
ingtoa.
The sHerald'' was At one time the leni-of-
6cial organ of ihe Tyler admnialTaiion, bun
bow far il shares The confidence Of sbat party
nov, We are unable 10 say. We give ihe ex.
tract for what i Is worth.
NRw NEGOTIATIONS Win ENG
LAND.-We believe thar we may an
bounce as certain, that most impor.
lant negotiations have been projected
BY our government in relation 10 the
commercial intercourse Of the United
States with England, and also with
France. These negotiations have ref
erence 10 commercial Treaty, en-
bracing an international tariff Of duties,
on the produce and manufactures Of
both countries--comprehending also
the colonies, Shipping, aud perhaps a
mutual arrangement Of tba copyright.
The retirement Of Mr.. Webster from
the cabinet, is not his retirement alto
gether from the services ofthe govern
laent. Il is now understood that the
British government is ready and will
ling 10 open a negotiation for the mu-
, tual settlement Of a comprehensive
commercial treaty, as well as the Ore
gon boundary-and it is generally be
Iieved, that Mr.. Webster will hold him
selrin readiness to give bis aid in con
, Quoting such a measure, as soon as th'
. Cont Of St James shall be ready tC
; act.
7 Informal communications have al
0 ready passed between the two govern
+ menis-and it is believed that Mr.
Webster only retires to Marshheld Il
4 prepare himself for entering upon tn
new scene Of negotiations with fresh
: ness and vigor, as a special minlste
or commissioner.
We also understand from good au
!; thority that the French governmen
has been sounded on the same ques
tion, and that a strong disposition ex
lists in the Guizot ministry to negociat
a similar treaty between France an,
the United States.
The recent modification and chan
ses in the cabinet at Washington, ar
only so many preparations to ento
upon the new scene Of negotiation
and il these projects should succeed
we may see important results for tn
> peace of the world settled on a hrme
basis than in any former age.
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18
MARION BRAMLETr,
Secretaries.
Ell. o. REwEy.

Az EXTRAORDINARY MARRlAGE.--lt is sta
TED in the "COlumbia Republican that the
Siamese twins, who were exhibited through
out the United States some years ago, and
who bave been subsequently, residing in North
Carolina, we're on Thursday the 18th ult. reg
ularly married in Wilkes county n. c. (by el-
der Colby Sparks, Of the Baptist Church, to
Misses sarah ana Adelaide, daughters Of Mir.
David Yates, Of Wilkes county, N. C,-WeIl
we would suppose that this a pretty Intimate
lsmily Of husbands and wives.
They must have adopted Sam Patch's mot
to, "Some things can be done as well as 9th
ers."
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18
THE BANKRIIPT LAW-

The LOcos have endeavored to make oapi-
tai out Of the passage Of Bankrupt Law, and
charge It as grievous SIN against the Wings.
They seem to have iotgotten that Mr.. Van
Buren advocated such a law, and, when re-
minded Of II, they insist that it was merely such
a Bankrupt Law as is ia fofc in England, one
designed solely for the benefit Of the creditor
They deny that he ever contemplated anything
like voluntary Bankruptcy which is a feature
Of the law passed by the Wing Congress oi
lS4i He certainly was in favor Of bank.
rupt law Of some kind, but he possesses the
remarkable faculty Of expressing himself up
on every question. in such manner that he
can afterwards assume any position he may
prefer in regard to it. But Col. Johnson,who
is one Of the several Democratic candidates ior
the Presidency before The people, and whom
the Loco Foco party is pledged to support, i
he should receive the nomination Of their ma.
tional convention, would find it difficult mat
ter TO explain away the following letter and
show that he dld not contemplate such a law as
was enacted.
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18
A WANING TO oFFIoE HoLpERs.

The following is an extract Of letter fiom
Washington 10 the Aurora and Sun Il is
generally understood that Robert Tyler, the
son Of President, is the Washington corres-
Pondent Of the Aurora" and the sentiments
expressed in this may be considered as the de-
termination Of the august father.
"The time has come when John Ty,er in
difference TO the viii Of The people, and in JUS
tiee 10 himself and his administration ought to
provide for the men who have CALAMITY rallied
to bis rescue. Il is not enough that men arc
qualified why they should be Kept in Office; in
the violence ofthese times they should held up
thoir hands, and lot Us understand how far we
are to trust in their aid in resisting The assaults
Of iaetious foes. Il is not enough, that these
office holders do not oppose the administration.
We want vigorous and bold men, with Compo-
tent talent TO discharge their public trusts, and
with patriotism and viii to unite with Us in
carrying out ths great principles involved IN
the success Of this administration. We want
men who are ready to put their shoulders TO
the wheel, and drive along The car Of admins
tfaiion through every obstacle and every oPPo-
sition. There are enough Of such men, good
and true, in every section Whsre this aid Is no
eossary; and il becomes The duty OF our party,
the peoples party, 70 advise The powers a Wash
ingion Of their preference, 50 that the high
trust con6ded to the President may be efieetu-
ally carried out"
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, }
jackson, May 9th, 1s43. !

Gentemen-I have given such re-
fection to the subject ofthe account Of
the Capitol Guards as other engage
ments afforded me during this morning,
such reflection has confirmed me more
fully in the opinion, if possible, that
your charges are too high-and that |
cannot, in justice to myself, and TO the
people Of the State, agree to the amount
Of your account. Although the SER
vice required of YOU was faithfully and
efficiently discharged, yet do think,
i, would be an act OF bad faith, - ne,
10 pay your charges; aud an act which
the sense ofjustice and proPriety OF the
people Of the State would disapprobate
and censure.
] am willing TO pay your just and
necessary expenses, and to pay each
individual who performed, at the rate
Of one dollar aud ifty-cents per day,
and no more.
And in my opinion, this stipulation
borders on extravaganza.
] am gents, very resp'yr
Your ob't serv't
T. M. TUCKER.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Smith, the mes
sage was laid on tho table.
The committee then reported the
following preamble and resolutions
which were adopted.
Whereas, his Excellency I. NJ,
Tucker, Governor Of Mississippi, did,
on the 23d day OF March, 1913, call
into requisition the Capitol Guards,
and others under the officers Of the
Capitol Guards, for actual service, in
guarding the Capitol, and more par.
ticularly the TreasureF's Office" du
ring the examination Of r. S. Graves,
late STATE Treasurer, upon a charge
Of embezzling the public money Of this
State; and whereas, the said Capitol
Guards, ct a meeting Of the company
on the Slh inst, appointed commit
tee 10 wait on his Excellency with the
account Of the said company, amoun-
ting TO S264-including board, charg-
ing three dollars for "a consecutive
hours, each man-and the company
feeling confident the amount is small
in comparison with the labor, and his
Excellency having REPUDIATED
the payment oflhe same; therefore, be
it
ResoIrsd, That we feel nnder peeu-
liar obligations to his Excellenoy for
his present extraordinary patriotism in
guarding faithfully the peoples treasu-
ry, and thatIhis liberality!and highmin-
ded course in this instance, so charae-
terisiic Of the Governor OF the great
State Of Mississippi, is deserving Of
our continued remembrahce, aud that
we will forever be ready aud willing to
acknowledge with proper gratitude and
admiration, bis independent liberality.
Resolrsd, That this company, be-
feving that there is no direct authori-
~ in the CONSTITUTION Of this
State to employ the military at The
exhorbitant price Of three dollars pe'
diem, throw themselves upon the gen
erosily Of the Legislature Of this State.
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18

Money is 50 plenty in New York. that loans
upon undOabled seeurisy eau readily Be- OBJ
tsinsd from capitalists at rates tslsw svs ~,
cent. Per annum.-PicATUsE
The Democratic Whig., 1843-05-18

Queen Victoria is to visit ireland next Au-
gust, according to the lssi adyiees.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-07
From Mr. Colmans Agricultural Address at Rochester
WISE WORDS TO FARMERS,

Happy would it he for our farmers, if in aldi
ton TO renouncing that sovenliuess, which fur 100
generally prevails, and which in truth in every
case involves not an inconsderable loss of proper
~, and making exactness aud order triumphant IN
every part oil their premises, they would seek 10
render their premises as beautiful AS they can he
made. Appearances should he studied IN every
There is no class of men, in any condition of life
who have within their reach more OF the maeri-
ais and elements OF beauty, and at cheaper raIe,
than the dwellers in The country. Trees, panls
flowers, vines, are everywhere 10 be had for The
mere trouble of gelIing in some OF those half
days or half, hours which occur in the busiest
conditions Of life, and which are so carsessly
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-07
POETRY
SOMETHING TO THINK OF.


Lone, by my solitary hearth,
Whence peace hath fled
And home-lke Joys, and innocent mrth
Are bonished;
Silent and sad lnger to recall
The memory of all
In thee, dear partner Of my cares, I lost, lboas
Cares shared with thee, sweet than joys the world
My homo-why did say my home
Now have none,
Unless thou from the grave again cOuld'st come,
My home was in thy trusting heart,
Where'eI thou vert
- My happy home in thy confding breast,
Where my wofn spirit refuge found and rsst
know not If thou vast most fair
And best of womankindj
Or whether earth yet beareth fruits more rare
Of h9ari and mind;
To me- know thnu vert tho fairest,
That HeaYcn tgman in mercy ever gave,
And more than from Heaven deserved to have.
VEG Came nSH word S9GV Or ' iooI aS NY,
Nor peacock pride, nor sullon tit, nor strife
Calm and controlled thy spirit was, und sure
So TO endure
My friend, ptotectess, guide, whose gentle will
Compelled my good withholding me from Ill,
No art of solfshness
m Thy generous nature knew
Thy life all love, the power to bless thy bliss;
Constant and true,
Content, il to thy lot The world should bring
Enduring suffering:
Unhappy, if permitted but to share
Part Of my griels, wouldst both our burdens boar
My joy, my soace, and my pride
thee
Whatever change fortunes might betido
Of good IN,
Worhier was lifo's blessings receive
While thou didst live;
All that had Of good in Others sight,
Reflected shone thy virtues borrowed light.
The lutte unstrung-the meals in silence ate
We wont to share
The widowed bed--he chamber dcsolute
Thou there
The tear at parting and the greeting kiss,
Who would not miss;
Endearments fond, and solaccd hours, and all
TIL important trivial things comfort call
Oh mayest thou if permitted, from above
The starry sphere,
Encompass with everdutng love,
As thou didst here;
Still he my guardian spirit, lest be
Unworthy thee;
Still, us earth, thy grace celestial give,
So guide my life as thor toOuidst hare ine lire
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-07

IL - curious fact, that The best slate quarries
IN Europe are at Bangor, in Wales and slate
qaurres have been discovered near the Town ofihe
same name, in this county Bangor Maine -
which IRE pronounced by ali the biologists to be
quito as extensive aud valuable as those OF Wales.
Inc quarrles at Bangor Wales employ 1000 men
and boys, and during the shipping season twenty
or thirty vessels are constantly waiting for cargoes,
which are delivered at tho wharf for $40 or SI2
per ton. II has been ascerIained, from actual ex.
pertinent Oh a considerable quantity, tina, equally
good slate, from Maine quarries, eau be delivered
on the wharf al Bangor, Me-, al the same price,
under all the disadvantages Of new business,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-07

ny john FISHER MURRAY.