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Litchfield enquirer., 1843-06-08
T Fl E
 ROOT OF ALL IS DRUNKENNESS.

TRAVELLING spirit of the present age seems to consist in travelling-some one way, some another-nobody knows where with locomotive speed. Wedo not recollect of ever seeing so much moving about from place to place as there is at present. Ii seems to be May day with every body continually -one complete moving mass. Where do they come from! Where are they going :! Echo answers, where? The steamboats are crowded to their utmost capacity-every nook and corner are filled. Extra trains of cars come in loaded with human souls; eve ry mode of conveyance is brought into re- quisiion: thousands ofpeople whom we pass to-day, in the streets, are gone tomorrow, and new faces supply their place thus we 20, here and there: Truly, these are mov- ing times, and no mistake.-Albaay Atlas.
 TIE NATIONAL DEBTS OF EUReFE.-An es- innate of the national debts of the prlncl- pal European kingdoms in the May number of the Merchants Magazine, ma kes the debt of Great Britain amour: 10 S3, 700 GOO OOO- The national debt ofFrance is between eight and nine hundred millions of dollars. The debt of Holland has reached the sum ot S65O,O00,OO0. which in proportion 10 the pop ulation is the largest national debt in Europe. The public debt of Spain amounts to S775,- 100000.
 TRUE PHrLosoPHY.-Is saw pale mourner stand bending over the tomb, and his tears fell fast and often. As he raised his humid eyes to heaven, he cried,
 "My brother! o, my brother" !"
 A sage passed that way, and said,
 "For whom dost thou mourn"
 "One," replied he, whom did not sufii- ciently love while living; but whose inesti- mable worth now feel :"
 !" What would'st thou do if he were restor. ed to theef'
 The mourner replied, "tha, he would nev- CT offend him by any unkind word, but ne would take every occasion 10 show his friend. ship, if he could but come back to his fond embrace"
 "Then waste no lime in useless grief,' said the sage, but if thou hast friends. go and cherish the living, remembering that thev will one day Do dead also."
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-06-08
R. .EEEOV AL.

'ETENRY A. H JILL has removed his N TAILORING REIMBURSEMENT to Lords Building, front chamber, directly over Gar rjtt & Baldwin's Bookstore, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may see fit 10 favor him with their custom. He has received the latest fashions from New-York, and will endeavor to give entire satisfac- tion to his patrons.
 Iitchtield. May 24, 1913. 02 ii
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-06-08
MS S c BILE <.

XN7OULD respectfully inform her friends w and former customers that she will be happy to wait on them at her rooms 3 doors South of the POST OFFICE, where she in. tends giving her attention to MILLINERl and DRESS MAKING.
 s** Particular attention paid 10 the clean- ing of Straw Hats.
 IitchGeld. May 16th 1S43. 5l
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-06-08

Marshpee Woods on Sunday, kindled by fire from a tobacco pipe, in the mouth of Marshpee squaw. Two thousand acres of woods have been burnt over, and more than thousand cords of wood destroyed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-06-08
From Mss Leslie's Magdzine ,for May. THE MEETING OF THE FLOWERS.
BY L. II. SIGOUF

BY L. II. SIGoURNEY.
 Minerva a visit to Flora once made, When the flowers in body, tkeir compliments paid And charmed with their manners and elegant dyes, She promised to give to the faires prize; Appointing day when herself would preside, And on this pretensons 10 beauty deside.
 Then the Rose bridled up with a confident air, As if she would say" Who with me can compare P While the lily, but newly come out as bride Whispered long to her sisters and laughed at such
 pride.
 The Hyacinth studied her wardrobe with care, Still puzzled to settle what colors to wear; The Poppy ashamed of her dull sleepy eyes, Wore a new scarlet dress with view to the prize; While the tulip came Haunting, and waving her fan, And turned up her nose at the Daffodil clan.
 Then focked the Anemones, fair to behold, With the rich Polyanthus in velvet and gold; And the Jonquil with corsets laced up very tight, The hump at her back to conceal from the sight The buds who were thought by their mother too
 young
 Round their sisters toilettes dscontentedly hung. There was teasing, and dressing, and prinking
 enough The pretty Quill. Daisies each boughta newruff; l ne Stdl6Iy CaTnatlOHS StOou ufLZilR9 li6E udlEs And the tall London Pride choosing feathers to wear The Pink at her mirror was ready to drop And the Snow Ball bought rouge at the mlliners shop; And in the same square, at shoe store so neat, The trim Lady-Slippers were pinching their feet. Thrifty Lilac complained that her robe was not
 new,
 But with turning and furnishing thought it might do; While the queer Ragged Lady, who passed fer
 poet,
 Sat darning her'hose and let nobody know it; And Monks Hood who sometimes had furnished
 sonnet, Was shaping and plating fanciful bonnet The green house exories in chariots went by, For their delicate nerves feared each frown of the
 sky;
 While from her low cottage ofmoss on the plain, The Violet looked out, and admired the bright train, Not dreaming to join in a circle so gay, Nor supposing that she had charm to display ButJudge how this splendid ussemblaee all stared, When Minerva the prize to the Violet declared- And added" though beauties and graces were .here Ina, modesy ever to her most fair"
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-06-08

VELVET TRIMMINGS for sale by
 |N % '. PHHLRs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-06-08

MTOTICE.-TheC Court of Probate for the IN district of Litchfield hath assigned the 18th day of June 1S43, at the Probate Office in Litchfield in said district. at 10 o'clock A. M., for the appointment of Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors of the estate of JAMES BALDWIN late of said Litchfield, deceased, represented insolvent: at which time and place all per- sons interested will appear, if they see cause and be heard relative to said appointment.
 LtchfieId, May 27. A. D. l843.
 ALFRED PECK, Administrators 2w1 IRA THOMPSON. Au'''''''S'' "''' . Ala Court of Probate holden at Salisbury 'oith-
 in and for the District of Sharon, on the 25th
 day of May, 1S43:
 | Present, John c. Mitchell, Esq. Judge. THIS Court doth direct John Avery, ad- ministrator on the estate of STERLING WOODRUFF. late of Canaan in said district, deceased. represented to be insolvent, to g;ve notice to all persons interested in the estate of said deceased. to appear Qt they see cause) before the Court of Probate 10 be holden at the Probate office in said district, on the 18th day of June 1S43, at l0 o'clock A, M. to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners on said estate, by posting said order of notice on public sIgn post Tn said town of Canaan nearestthe place where the deceased last dwelt. and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in I.itchfield. Certified from record.
 | Il 2w* JOHN G. MITCHELL JUDGE. J NI OTICE.-The Court of Probate for the HIN district of Litchfield hath assigned the lOth day of June A. D. lS43, at 10 o'clock forenoon, at the Probate Office in Ltchtield Hin said District, for the appointment of Com Nmissioners to receive, examine and adjust M,he claims of the creditors of the estate of AsENATH JUDD. late of said Liichiield deceas;
 ed, represented insoIvent; a, which time and a
 place all persons interested will appear, 'i hey see cause, and be heard relative to sad Appointment. o.. n,s,a
 LEHMAN OSBORNE, Administrator
 All persons indebted 10 said estate hre re-
 nuested to make immediate payment to ine
 II-'.H;s,.a,or 2wl
 .vw.gra FnnUaaNRNAgEC E.. anls hV
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-06-08
E'OY'ECE.

sH'OXECNo
 TNHE subscribers having formed CO., \ partnership under the name and firm of Smith & Judd,
 for the purpose of retailing goods at the old stand of A. c. Smith, they respectfully in, yite their friends and acquaintances to call and examine their stock before purchasing elsewhere. They have just returned from New York with a large assortment ot TDry Goods, Groceries, Crock
 cry, Hardware,
 BOOTS, SHOES, HATS & CAPS, of the latest style and fashion, which they are disposed to sell as cheap as the cheapest. All kinds of produce taken in exchange for goods. A. C. SMITH,
 JESSE l.. JUDD.
 All persons having unsettled accounts with ,he subscriber will obIige him very much if they will call and settle the same either by note or otherwise immediately.
 Iitchfed, May r, 1s43. 5l Ala Court of Probate holHen at Plymouth, 'cith- in and for the district of Plymouth, on the l9th day of MaN l943.
 Present, Elisha Johnson, Esq. Judge. T STATE of Noah w. Goodwin lale of IA said Plymouth in said District deceas- cd. The EXecutor represents the estate ln- solvent, and prays the appointment of Com missiorers thereon :--Whereupon. OrdcreJ, that Commissioners to receive, examine and odus, the claims of the creditors of said es, tate be appointed at the Probate Office in in said Plymouth on the 18th day of June l943 at two o'clock in the afternoon ; and that all persons interested in said Estate may be no tifed thereof, the Executor will cause this order to be published in newspaper printed in Litchfcld and post copy thereof on the public sign post nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt in said Plymouth. A true copy of Record.
 62 ELISHA JOHNSON, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-06-08
THE TREE OF DISSIPATION.

THE TREE OF DISSIPATION.
 The
 sin Of
 drunkenness
 eXpelS reason, drowns memory distempers the body, defaces beauty, dimln- ishes strength, corrupts the blood, intlames the liver, WeakenS the brain, turns men into walking hospitals--causes internal. external, and lncuraDle wounds-it is q witch 10 the scnsts,a devil to the soul, thief to the pocket the bcggai's companion, the wIie's woe' ahe children's sorrow, makes man become . beast and a self-murderer--Who drinks to others good health and robs himself of his own Nor is this all ; it exposes
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 ROOT OF ALL IS Dyr yrENExECNEI EISS
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CAFE Con ON FiRE. - The BaFnstanle pstrios snya a areat fire broke out in lAH
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GREAT FLIGHT OF BrRDs.-Tbere was a tre- mendous storm of lightning and thunder last night commencing at about nine o'clock and continuing till near day light. During the prevalence of the storm a vast number of birds were flying over the city. which, from the noise they madc are supposed to be of the blower species. The flight continued for several hours, and unless the birds flew round and about, there must have been myr- iads of them--tor in all parts of the city and in every direction, the noise they made was heard. We have not heard 1t suggested hys any one where the birds came or whithBf' they were going-whether they were wailed here by the storm, or whether they were on their regular annual passage. Those who have any information 10 give upcnlhe sub- ject would gratify many curious iusuch mat lsrs by laying it before the public.
 Since the above was in type. we learn that several of these birds have been caught.
 Two Of them took shelter in the police office, where they may nov be seen. They nrc very beautiful bird. about tho alxe ~ & robin, having . greyiah plum, 'aEe eze1s- dingly wild and reasleSs. #eneNI eFQaneFD having been caught |u seRaEsl hupsss Q tha
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-03-07
CLERKS FEES, sc.

MIR. EniToE;-llow does it happen that some Clerks
charge from 10 81 10 S. and others 10 so for
the legal tees IN PLAIN suits. The winter has settled many
Clerks ioe-bis and in different Counties; he has never
known any two Of them to IN their amouns-would
II not be well Tor the Clerk endorse each item of fee ON
the back OF the MA other procCss-and while h.
amount was IN the Shens hands let him retain it and paw
directly To the Clerk-ihe plaintiff aud defendant then
would have done with the Clerks ee-b they are eyera
ngy coming sometimes for 20 ycar debt has been
made The writer would ask how happens that the Fede
raj Court Clerk charges for continuing IN his Court
day whilst the Court seting-and other Clerks only
chHIge Tor continuance from Court u another The
Clerks are better paid than any other office for the abour
they actually bestJw and when prudent all make money!
some "i Them large iorunes-the Shers oil get rich
aud Lawye all live sumpuousy, and the other classes OF
society have them all TO support Clerks and other fees
ought TO he over hauled GRUBSREET.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-03-07

AT IrJOiaVa 10 iCssfs LcSI. and lIaiisnTf
aud read the section TO show that perfectly Ineligible
MI BIRD, OF Pondlcton moved To insert eAplane-
tory words. Agreed To.
MIR. LEWIS called attention the difficulty 81 executing
the section. The commissioner OF the revenue would be
Obliged to eary lawyer around the district with him
eonsue this scetion-He would for striking out the
section lie hopeS the lcarued Chairman and the gentle
man from Prince Edward would take back banin and
ehr,stcn It by IT. right insert a clause by way
explanation.
Mr. BRcoKr thought the section was vague in II. chaue
ter, though he sgreed with the principle. Ii this House
could specify the subjects of embraced in this
section, how could the Commissioned OF Reyen,f IL was
best to specify the particular incomes though few
might escape taxation. The House ought throw the
responsibility the Commissioner. Every ought to
contribute according TO his ability; but this section
too vague.
Mr. RANpotru said chang, of one or Two ,yorls would
MAKE 1t sufficiently specifc-perecy disinct-perfectly
Mr. DANIEL feared he would have great trouble in
pounding tins law for his constituents and therefore he de-
some ight ON the subject Did include shop boys
IN stores, who sborcd in the discharge Of their ducsi
Mr. kANpotru afforded this light and further explained
he section, stating that II did include clerks
ne Hous~ refused 10 strike out.
MI STANTON IN favour OF taxing professional men
~ S. states VINO came over here practising and moved
an amendment TO that effect IN the 5th section.
Mt tRBr agreed with the member from Brooke mas
much as he in favour OF prot, cng domestic manufa,
turcs and home industry.
MIR. POWELL, OF Fairfax moved TO include Lawyers I'm,
withdrew his amendment.
AIR DANn was always glad to welcome his profession.
al brethren from other States.
Mr.. SrANroN'S amendment was rejected
MIR. BYRD, OF Frederick asked the member from Rich
nond To explain the meaning of the 5;h section
Mr. DANIEL expressed his utter inability To explain the
section, II the patrons OF II could do So
The question being upon the engrossnlent of the hill
Mr. BYRD, OF Frederick stated that he had lust come in
(haNg been engaged for weeks upon the Scott com
nttee,) and was not prepared for bill which hr
hSd no opportunity OF understanding lie asked and was
excused from voting
Mr.. GRAY called the ayes and noes
The vote on the cngrssment then decided the al
hmatye-aycs Is, noes 81.
On motion OF Mr. Bird, of Pondcton, the House adour
cd.
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THE REJECTION!

We erred Yesterday, the reader saw in sta
ting that Mr. Gushing had been only nominated the
Senate. Like Mr.. Wise he nominated three times
each succeeding showing in both the mpolcy
Of that high-handed attempt to drugoon the Senate.
And fact tits this view OF the subject which
us surprising ii not so ndcicnsible: tina, Mr.
Tyler should have had the penetration discover that
it condition OF things Senate a body for
bullying: that if General Jackson succeeded than
in compelling reluctant Senate register his de-
c5cc he always allowed considerable interval elapsc
before he repeated the attempt and that did all
follow, if the parallel in time had been closer that
Mr.. Tyler could do what Gen. Jackson did
There but little division in public opinion any
point Of this matter. The rejection of Mcssrs. Wise ard
Gushing has impaired satisfaction To many OF both political
parties, and So far ascertain, particularly dis
agreeable But the conduct OF the President
persistin in their nomination thrice the same night
sending the individuals twice rejected in
the night: IN thus proposing the Senate
ing under responsibilities grave a. his
their views Of public duty anu embrace his, has met
verify believe with the unanimous and emphatic
drmnation this entire Community Wing and Democrat
and of his personal friends In impos
ble defend any ground short Of total remuneration
of the provisions Constitution aud the coordinate
powers Of the Senate, aud the broa assumption that the
President ought be invested with Discretionary aud arb
rary power IN the appointment OF officers. We be
surprised nothing which the vanity Of Mr. Tyler may
tempt Oar surprise l. that others permitted him 10
nit blundcr insulting the Senate aggressive
the spirit OF the Constitution, imppc it relates the
popularity his administration, and injurious them
The public disgust will b. diminished by the recOec
ton that Then under far excusabe circumstances
because the interim the constitution Of the Senate had
been partially chaaged Gen Jackson repeated the nomna
ton Of rejected individuals clamorous
gunst the encroachmen louder his denunciaon oft
than Mr.. Tyler!
OF do 7p-rehpnd danger the liberty
Of the Country from what NJ. Tyler do but he
the less esnsurabe for attempting destroy the balance Of
the constitution, that his pgmy efforts excite instead
oiapprehenrOn
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The CHAIRMAN made concise explanation OF his
course, and
Mr.. PlCKENs Deprecated the further discussion Of the
matter when
Mr.. PRoFFITT said that he should bow the dccis-
sion OF the Chairman.
Mr. MehENNAN then said, 1t would not be la order,
and the Committee aud reported this action.
PUBLIC PRINTERS.
The SPEAKER resumed the Chair and the trst amend
ment which voted upon. restore the 20
cent which had been curtacd from the public printing.
This amendment was rejected by yeas So nsysse.
The next question upon the amendment which we
hadReady referred the documents.
The yeas and nays called here T., and this amend
ment was also rejected 10y vote OF 50 to 81.
Mr.. FILLMORE here suggested that the House take n
from Il O'Clock, and by unanimous this
understanding prevailed.
The yeas and NAYS then called upon amendment
the offices OF Recorder and Solicitor in the Gen
eral Land office and this rejected by 65 70 16.
The next amendment had reference pay
IN with the Exploring Expedition. aud the yeas
and again ordered and the amendment H.
greed to.
The other amendments then passed upon and the
bill. returned O. the Senate.
TREASURY NOTES.
The amendment of the Senate the Treasury bill
non-concuued in.
At four o'clock the House took a recess.
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1- The f9ules abuse In this line Of public service hro
known IN ovsn clothing groceries, lumber. timber To-
Jleco and every thing else. The contracts for these sup.
plies are habusy given at jobs TO favorcsor The IA.
voes OF favor,os-ard given pretty much at their own
pnccs-wiout competition or tho knowledge Of tho gen.
srl public hat they be 'e The country must zee
once, ho liability Of tho system 20 let Bro unb5undcd
fraud end imposdoni and 80 the fact be aledgcd to be.
ST. Smniy, few days before the close OF the session.
moved aud coucd an amendment 10 tho Navy ApPropda
ton Bill designed 10 correct this hagrnt evil by requiring
oil provision, and clothing of every name and nature, ID
be supplied hereafter by conactthst s we presume, By
public competition, awarding the contract u the loves
bidder. Il j. an excellent movement lie who plug,
one Of these holes II corruption end ia,ousn, prove
himself true friend Of tie county. Secret, undermined
seshy, undermining corruption, is more to be dreaded Ia
this county by liberty, ilun opeH assault
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without suspicion u having sought them. and Tvnqui-hsd
then, with additional lustre.
Energetic, and % determined Character he could
compromise, by indecision his couuts interests OF his
own honor Brave aud yet whou; the rushness Of unin-
by consideration that affected his personal feeling
hwstted an the intended accomplishment OF object by
the lmpetuosy OF Ungovctncd passion His virtues have
never been earned the faults and his faults have
been but lower than his virtues.
No man has been determined foe to the corrupung
influences that almost inScnsby, creep
legislation. No has denounced them with more
gy, and lees Interested motives lie is far above the in
huenee OF a weakness. n the suspicion OF bnbc
Honest, fearless, SfTds foTrdrd his character could
not have provoked his rejection Minister. OF pcne-
usung intelligence, intellect, and rapid, almost
intuve determination, such qualities should have comma
dcd his confirmation.
As inpursu in Of his countrs rights rs indoma-
bic in energy, fixed aud intense determination ineSora
bic 20 injustice he has obtained aud deserved the charae
Of patriot and honest man. With all fiery energy OF
character that distinguished the HomcTc Aches-with
all his hate of achood and his respect for the stcrner
taeshc has supcraddcd the aneny OF disposition aud
manner that soften while they perfect and unlike the Gie
clan hero, he Is ralncrdbie R0irkere!
The persons who have prevented, by the exercise of
an authority of such temporary duration, the completion
(as verly believed OF the popular will, the peo
pie, and to themselves explain the grounds upon which
nominations personally unsXceptonsbe have been recc
ted. For in this country osuacSm will be tolerated.
which Is based upon the meancr feelings OF nature
which tire ut hearing of Atsidcs' integrity, grow sick
the superiority OF u Perclcs
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Mr. Sianly produced. In favor of his amendment the
following letter from New York. which suspect might
be greatly srsngtheped BY developments a, Richmond
DEAR In times past the usual course has been,
when vessels were required Tor the carrying OF United States
stores munitions OF from point another To
advertise for hem and when bids were made by the agents
OF ships, the lowest offer accepted. IL always
has been usual To advertise for all articles OF supplies for
h, asN to lumber TIMBER when quantity
required But under the present Administration man
obtain business from the unless he be for
Processes bel Tyler man. lf he satisfies the President
or his sons he ell q. H. then he may obtain private
contract and for all know, may contribute share
with - l. fcs one, opposed 10 this; that John
Tyler should sQuander the public funds strengthen him
politically
"Somc time ego individual obtained at Washington
freight about 200 barrels Lima or Valparaiso nj
50 per barrel while ships here taking those ports
81 80; and PosAngon 500 900 feet of
pine board round price. be delivered the Navy
Yard at n. York. Charles,own Philadelphia and Gosport
This IL at thoss who a Lccofoco, after the
election Of Gen. Harrison Wing, nsndescrpt. or
a Tylcman.
ddrerfRg with butter, another who has kissed
John Tylers great 30 per pound. The pur
scrs advertised but did fall into right hands
and then (dtfcr advertlsing determined at Washing
them the lowest bidder but give them
The house which furnishes groceries all the Macy and
they charging outrageous prices and filling up the pub
lie with goods, and the end OF the there m
be many goods have been used by Govern.
and 30 higher prices than they might have
been obtained tire usual by advertising and
s currently reported and believed that distinguished
gentleman OF Virginia parepator the profits of gro
ccrie aud purse and have doubt Of and they
will all be rich the prices charged for these articles
We have no guess who the Virginia gentleman" H.
alluded this letter, but whoever he H. there one
who thus stimulates corruption and shares in its infamous
dividends he ought to be unmasked
Mr. SAYS contracts can be made for
furnishing the quality Of butter for nc