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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-26
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FLOGGING Am rn1.rnh

| FLoGGING AN EDITOR.
some years ago populous town located toward
the interior Of Mississippi, was infested By gang
of backleGs; who amused themselves At all times,
when they could find nobody else to pluck, BY
preying upon each other. A new importation Of
these sporting gentry excited some alarm among
the inhabitants lest they should be overrun they
determined therefore upon their expulsion. A
poor country editor, who was expected by virtue
OF his avoaction to take upon himself all the re-
probabilities from which Others might choose to
shrinks was pcremptOrily called upon by his pat
rons THAT is, those who paid him two dollars d
year fof his paper and therefore presumed they
owned him soul and body-to make an effort to-
wards the determination of the enemy. The un1
fortunate editor, like most editors, being gifted
with about as much brains as money-skull and
purse both empty-said at once that he would in
dlte Z" crlsher," one that would undoubtedly
drive the noxious vermin into some more hospita-
Bile region. And when his paper appeared, it was
a I" crusher," sure enough. In the course of his
observations he gave the initials of several Of the
fraternity, whom he advised to leave town as soon
as possible, if they had the slightest desire to save
their bacon
The next morning, while the poor scribe was
comfortably seated in his Office; listlessly finbling
over a meagre parcel Of exchanges, he heard foot
steps on the stairs and presently individual ha
wing accomplished the ascent, made his appear.
ance. His first salutation was slightly abrupt
Where's the editor Of this dirty, lying paper p
NOW, aside from the rudeness Of this opening in
terrogatoy there were other considerations that in
duced the editor to believe there was trouble on
foot: The parsonage who addressed him bore
cowhide in his hand, and moreover, seemed to be
exceedingly enraged. This was not all--he recog-
nized in him distinguished leader of the sport.
ing fraternity, with whose cognomen he had taken
very irreverent Liberties. It was without the
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REMOVAL.

TIME Subscribers have removed their
Il Stock of Goods to Beckwith's Building
South street, Eight Rods below Spencer's
Hotel, and opposite C. L. Webb's Store. Old
Customers particularly, and new ones very
particularly, invited to call and examine
the best. cheapest and most complete assert
,ment Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery,
Books, Toys, &c. that the place affords.
90 e, n --.'su GARRIrr e. BALDWIN,.
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From the Baltimore HisisOr.
A CLERICAL SLAVE.

n
Rev. Dr. Babcock, Of the Baptist Church, who
has made tour through the South, thus describes
a colored preacher in Montgomery, Alabama
The facts speak we'll for the improvability Of the
black race, while indicating position exceedingly
novel for minister Of the Gospel.
The afternoon of the Lords day - uniformly de-
voted to the benefit Of the coored congregation;
attended with interest and pleasure, and listened to
a sermon by one Of their own race. Cesar, the
speaker on this occasion, is mddle.aged man, Of
ordinary height spare, and somewhat bent in form,
with pleasant countenance, voice, and manner, and
sometimes really eloquent. On this occasion he de-
ivered "a plain instructive discourse, apparently
we'll adapted to the occasion. At the close Of it,
they allowed brief appeal in Oehalf Of the Bible
cause, to which they literally contributed. Then
came the conference Of the colored church members,
and the examination Of candidates for Baptism
This was conducted principally by Cesar, in con-
junction with the pastor and clerk Of the white
church, Of which all these descendants Of Africa
are members. This examination was intensely in
teresting to US for some special reasons. 1t has
been often said dsparagingly, that very little care
and discrimination was manifested in the reception
Of colored members especially and here oppor.
tunity was furnished US Of testing the accuracy Of
such representations. The opening address Of Ce-
sar to these candidates argued well in this respect.
He seemed to understand that he was dealing with
unlettercd, imaginative, impuIsye beings, and he
cautioned them accordingly. "Don't tell us about
dreams visions, voices, and such like, but lei rs
know how you have regarded yourselves, how you
felt, and how your character appeared before God.
Then tell us how you were led to hope, and on
what you rely" In brief, we may say, that both
the examiner, and the candidates before him gave
pleasing evidence that they were taught OF the Lord
Immediately after their approval BY the church,
they went forth to the water side, and Cesar baptized
them. Many Of the whites az well as the coIored
people were present on this OCCASION but the utmost
order and decorum marked the whole proceeding
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DISSOLUTlON.

y'sa DISSOLUTlON. s.6asf
uSRE CopaEtnership heieioiore existing
i. between HlNE & BEAAsusSL6x u tn's
day dissolved. p.
Talgsaajs7 So g7' GfuEnN BEARDsLEy.
New. Isilford, Dec.l lssA so
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BOOKS. TOYS. &C., &C, Removed to
ID South street, 50 building from Spen.
GERS Hotel opposite c. l. Webb's.
"a 'ls7 GARRIrr & BALDWIN.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-26

The London Punch says, ''HOw dependent q
thing is human excellence! What Is beauty with
out soap" ~
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-26
AN ApPIICATIoN.

A young minister in country parish, who pri:
ded himself ON speaking the Purest English told
his servant to extinguish the candle.
"What's your will, sir!" said Jenny,
ssPut out The candle" said the minister:
A few days after, when be'was entertaining some
friends at dinner, Jenny asked hmifshe, should s<-
tingsiah the cat!
whowas the tirst one that whistleds The wind
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-26

WhOwas the drst one that whistleds The wind
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IL was decided that the execution OF rleffe rHVis
should be deferred. The condemned man was led
to the military prison. and told that, by spe-
cial favor he had four days to think on the subject
and ask for pardon; he shrugged his shoulders and
did not answer.
In the 49, Of the light which preceded his
execution the door Of his prison swung on its nm
ges, an officer Of the imperial guard advanced to
the side of the bed on which the condemned man
was sleeping, and having examined him attentive
IL BY the light Of the lantern which he held IN hrs
hand, awoke him. Pierre opened his eyes, and
looking around: +" All" said he's "the hour mas
come at last !"
(" No, Pierre" replied the officer, the hour has
not yet come. bot it will come ere long"
=" And what do you want with me !"
"Pierre Pitois, you do not know me-" said the
officer, " but know you saw you at Austeriitz,
where you acted like a brave man. From that day
have always esteemed and respected you. Arr.
wing but yesterday in Strasburg, l have learned
your crime and your condemnation. As the jail
OF Is Of my relations, obtained PERMISSION %
come and tell you. Pierre, he who p about to die
often regrets that he has NOT friend to whom ne
can open his heart, and confde some duty to be
fulfilled. Pierre, If you wish, I will be thai
friend" 1 ., J..
| tone.
g Have you nothing to say to meT
:. What not one adisu for your betrothsd Of
your sister ," ,,...,,
"Not for your father
envy father Is no more; he died in my arms two
months ago." @ a-aL
{" Not even for your mother p -,
g For nv mother =" exclaimed Pierre, who's
tones suddenly reds--s for my mother: AN
cOmrads, do mot pronounce that name tOr' can y0s
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-06

and remote conception oil the suflerngs and
evils inflicted by this awful scourge. Death
in the field is among The smallest naiseries
OF war; The burned yillages-the ruined
commerce-the towns carried by assault
The feeble and lovely mastered and out
ragged. grief, despair, and desolaion, car.
ricd into innumerable ltmi:ies-thcsc are
among the more terrific visiaiions of milf
tary conflicts, and The backcs, OF the Grim IS
Tor " hich fearful rctribulion will one dav
be eXacted al the hands Of those who have
provoked, originated or compelled them
II any thing could awaken the statesmen
ct our age 10 Il Just estimate OF war and the
warrior, surely their deeds and the conse-
quences of these deeds should do SO, when
exhibited on n scale of such tremendous
magnitude. Yet so far the impression made
seems 10 have been both feeble and imper-
feet. Cur views with regard TO war arc
still in singular dscordance both with Our
reason and our rel gon
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-06
SLAvERY.-An excellent article but some

SLAvERy.-An excellent article but some
what lengthy, will be found on the outside
of our paper arguing the influence of annex
alton on slavery, VIII such of Our readers
as dread annexation, on account of its sup
posed connection with slavery, give the arti-
Gle perusal. 1t is we'll worth it, In con-
ncct;on, SYNOPSIS of Waddy Thompson's
views on the same subject, will be found in
another column.
We always entertained the opinion that
annexation would not tend TO strengthen sla-
very, though not on precisely the grounds
assumed in the article published We con-
slider that the success of the democracy and
the carrying out of their views as regards an-
notation, the true liberty ground and the
ground of true philanthropy.
When people reflect, it seems 10 US that
it must provoke a smile, to hear the follow
ers of Henry Clay callupon those who desire
TO stop the progress of slavery. to support his
professions to the Presidency. We believe
hat all the opposition annexation receives
fron, Henry Clay, will be on the ground as
sumed by Waddy Thompson, that ii will wca-
ken, not strengthen slavery. Nii II VIC oe-
licved that this hoary old slave-holdcr, who
has bat,led for Tue institutions of slavery all
his life; who has claimed it as sanctioned by
God and nun, and whose every act and ex-
preston has been TO sustain slavery, Is now
honestly supporting a me lsurc which he be-
lieycs Will weaken it, The idea is prepos-
ferrous. Hs letter. in VIII CHI he safes that
Texas VII make tree free and iro slave
states, furnishes the true secret of bis oppo
s.tion to annexation. He opposes ii because
! it will weaken the institution OF his affections
! for which he has at all times strenuously
;, tiled. We believe the people will ect
their eyes fully opened TO these facts, anc
spun the attcmp, of the Chy Wings, TO Sc
cure their votes for stakeholder and love,
o. slavery, by holding him up as one oppo-
scd TO it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-06

I.orsIANIA.-The question of most alb
sorbiny interest at the late elections in
louisiana, Was the choice of d tlegates tc
the Convention to amend the Constitution
A property qualification foryotc is now
required in Louis;ania-no matter what
amount of taxes man pays for town, coun-
~, or corporation purposes, unless he has
paid state tar, he cannot vote. The DEM
ocratic party in louisiana are now as they
ever have been. in favor of having this obi
Gus property restriction removed from the
Constitution, the wings oppose it, and ii
was upon this issue the recent election IN
that state with reference te the choice OF
delegates was conducted, Il is gratifying
10 the friends of liberal suffrage 10 know,
that the democrats have scceeeed in elect
ing decided majority of the delegates to
the convention.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-06
PHILADELPHIA, July 23-P. NJ


There is nothing new in the city at pre-
sent, so far as excitement is concerned. -
We were never more quiet. Business o.
every description IS al a stand, the create
portion of business men having deserted
the city for the time being, That The late
disturbances have had destructive bearing
uron The business prospects of Philadelphia
cannot be denied, and much fear it will
&c long before those who have been driven
to another market TO effect their purchases
will be induced 10 return.
The Moyamonsing Prison is still guarded
Ivy a military corps, uselessly | think
| here has moi been the slightest dispos ilion
to make an attack, nor do believe there
will be.
Judge Jones remarked to the Grand Jury
yesterday, that it Was impossible for the
Attorney General 10 frame n bill of indct-
menl against Sheriff McMcheal as the
presentment OF the Grand Jury was too
vague and Indefinite to act. He promised,
however, TO refer The matter to The present
Grand Jury.
Wm. McCarvey, a Southwark grocer,
WAS this morning arrested and ta;en before
Judge Jones, charged with being one of
the persons found in St. Phillip de Neri
Church with FIRE arms, on tho night Of the
9th ms, and held TO bail in $500 only, to
answer at the Court of Sessions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-06

BURLINGTON RoAD-There is no road
leading into the country from this place of
more Importance TO the business of our vii
lage, than the road to Burlington. Since
early last spring this road has been nearly
impossible for loaded wagons, and travel of
every description has been rendered extreme
ly difficult; the consequence OF this has been
a sensible falling off of the trade which has
hitherto come to this place fom that quar,c~.
We are gratified to learn that after 50 long
time, the work ofrepairing the road is TO be
Immediately commenced; sufficient force
under the direction of Gen. Bal!cn, VIII be
put upon The road this week TO replr the
worst part of it between this place and Fol
SONS tavern. Gen. B. has assured the peo-
pie of Burlington on behalf of the people of
Southport, that this road shall be put in good
repair as early as possible! we trust our citi
zcns will see the interests which they have
at stake, and promptly aid in making good,
the assurances, which have been given -
Our ncghbors at II ,cine with commendable
enterprise have raised a liberal subscription,
to construct a road direct from that place 10
Burlington it remains for Southport to see
that the road is made good from Darlington
to ibis place 1t is probable that portion
of the trade from De.evan and perhaps Be-
lott VIII hereafter come to this place by the
way OF Burlington. A new road leading
direct from Del.van to Burlington is now
beng constructed, and we are informed that
it will in the course of a few weeks be put
in an excellent condition for travel this
renders the Importance of a good road from
this to Burlington the more essential, mas
much as a rival market on the Lake shore
can be reached from the latter place, at a
distance no greater than it will be TO come
Southport.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-06

90 We regret to learn from the N. Y.
Commercial Advertiser Of last evening,
that there is little, if any encouragement
in the accounts received of the health Of
its Editor. Col. Stone. An eminent ply
stefan of this city had been called in con-
sultation and his opinion was looked for
with great anxiety. The family connex-
ions had been assembled, but the situation
of the patient was SO critical that il was
not thought safe or prudent for any except
the very nearest to be admitted TO his
chamber.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-06

The editor Of the Evening Post in speak.
ing OF the recent circular 10 which his nam.
Is attached, gives the following extrac,
from letter written in The weston mar, Of
New York, which throws Ugh, on the can.
ses of that movement:
ALREADY in this county mon of character
and lniinence, who have always acted with
Us h.ihelio, have avowed their determination
to abandon Mr.. Polk and vote for Mr.. B;r-
ney, or else refrain flora voting at all. while
deep sense of dissatisfaction with the
course OF the Baltimore convention pervadcs
the minds Of many, These are not vour
Drawing poi-house politicians, but quiet and
rejecting men who are accustomed TO think
and act independently. Such a letter as
that recommended in your circular. would
De calculated not only 10 prevent the feeling
OF alienation and disgust frem extending,
but would, perhaps bring back some. if not
all OF those who, under the influence of
temporary evaporation, have for the present
lett our ranks"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-06

AR-Mu.rrARI GLuRN-TuE Sou
pIER.--rhe following is an extract from n
review of Al,son's History of Eararc IN
the last number OF the Westminster Re
view" In the sentiments ot the reviewer,
every philanlhropi>t, and we hope, every
sensible man, Will concur:
Il Appeals from auth ntic ducu' rents
which Mr. Alison has collected, that from
the commencement 10 the close of the re
Noiuuonary watS, the levlcs q. sold erS IA
France exceeded tugr millions, and that
nnl cSs than three millloaS of these. o. the
lowest cNlcu alton, persisted in the field, the
hospital, or the vouac. Ii 20 these We
add, as we unQcestionably mast, at least an
equal number out of the ranks OF their an
tagonists. it is clear that not less than SIX
millions of human beings persisted in wat-
fare in tho course of twenty years, m the
very heart of civilized Europe, nj the com
mcncemenl OF the nineteenth century OF
the Christian era. But even these >lgpen-
aous numbers give US no adequate concep-
tion al the destruction OF human life direct
" consequent % the wars Of the revolutio 4
and the empire. We must add the thou
sands who perish from want outrage ana
exposure, aud the hundreds OF thousands
who were subsequently, swept away by Inc
ravages Of that pesti!ence which took lis
rise amid the retreat from Russia. and the
crowded garrisons OF the campaign of 1913.
and for several years afterwards desolaied
in succession every country of Europe
And even when we have summed up and
laid before US, in all the magnitude of f.
CURES, the appalling destruction OF life here
exhibited, VIC eau still gather only faint
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-06


Tie Late Oatbrca4-fs pse.aaiarv CGs'
The direct cost nt quelling the rints Of
so frequent occurrence IN our CITY can be
reached, and is I" ly appreciate by The
tax payers of Inc counly. Tor the, have
the amount la pay. and As not only ,ln
real est lie holder. but every judiyid ,,t
who pays Tux par. Icipaies 10 This pa, nipn,,
all are able 10 lnrn pretty correct i,le,
Of the oncrnus ekacion. There j. ano,b.
err item IN tn: account. however, VIII ch ia
too frequently lost sight OF alibgetb.r
We alude 10 HE 'o>s of ir,1Ie anu L,-,.
ness 10 our ciliz;ns. /, NAV be SAID tina,
person cannot ,u>e whit he ncver p,~
5 e sed, bui almost every man IN ac1i,,A
business IN our city. Tor the past week,
who VIII tax Inc trouble 10 co,npar. his
cash account and his account OF sal,su ,h
those OF other weeks, will be abe 10 sa,.
mat man may be without what. bat for
the riots and ia"icss coaiusica, he wouId
have had.
We meet many individuals VIII, com
PLAIN OF being comparatively wlthour h,-
siness, and all know that large pro,o,.
ton OF the trade Of the CITY Tia, been =,
least temporarily cut Off I'VE have hoard
OF cases OF merchants driven 10 other cir.
les Tor their purchases, who have fonns
Il dltiicuit 10 have their goods sent bv way
oil Philadelphia, 10 pass over our publ;c
works, thus not only losing to our CITY the
business which would otherwise stop here
but affecting the State revenues by lessen.
ing the transporlion OF the State works.
These are facts which should be spoke,
ot and considered. The loss 10 philad.l.
PIMA, by Inc last two riots, By loss of b,,si-
ness to oar busine snen, we have M
doubt reaches m Hons of dollars Tbs
IS large sum, but i minute calculation n,
a very moderate estimate of the buS;,os.
o. every man, from the wholesale ma,cb.
ant down to the individual whose only can.
iial is his daily toll, land the day.labore,
comes in for his full proper, on of the
sacrifice, will show an aggregate loss =.
great as we have stated it. and which ~.
curing by either of the ca!amities Of tl,os
or fire, would excite the wonder and emile,
the sympathIes Of the whole civilized
world. The damages 10 our svs,.r, ot
government, in the loss of reputation !.
beyond estimate, and will require wear, of
sober observance of law to repair II.
Phila. Ledger
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-06
DETROIT, JURY 27

LAKE SU.ERroR COPPER CoMpAyY. -
Every body has heard Of the mineral
wealth OF the copper region, on the south
of Lake Superior but it is only recently.
that any systen'@t!c efforts have been made
70 devoIopc its hidden treasures. A large
tract of country, embracing the mineral
district was purchased by our government
from the Indians in 1912, and The govern
ment al once adopted the policy, and we
think It was a wise one, Of granting leases
10 practical miners, Of such portions as
they should sele t for their mining opera
tons. The tract thus selected, is termed
a loo Hloa,a and embraces three miles square.
or nine square miles Of land and the
proprietor of the lease enjoys the exclu-
sve possession of it for nine years, upon
paying TO the government, six per cent. OF
| the mineral, by way of rent.
! he company above named was formed
last winter, and the stock is owned by
gentlemen in Boston, WaShir gton, St
Louis. and in this city. They have OBJ
tanned leases for fifteen of such locations,
and to be we'll selected, and rich in copper
!
prosecuting their business, and we wish
them success in their enterprise. Their
head quarters are at Eagle Harbor, or
Point keweenan about twenty Corni>l
miners, under the sIperintendence of c.
A. Gratiot, of Mineral Point, are now dig
ging the ore but the company do not in
lend commencing the smelling process un.
ii next spring. Mr.. c. G. Douglass, late
assistant 10 DR.. Iioughton, has been enga
ged by the company as their geologist, ant
is BOW upon the ground.
/ The Hon. David lIenshaw, Of Boston, one
of the trustees Of the company, passed
through Detroit yesterday, on his way I,
Eagle llarbor, accompanied by DIR. Chas
I /. Jacks m, ore OF the most distinguishes
/ geolo3is's in our cou"t;y. Their object i
TO examine infinitely the different veins o
copper, and 10 make an accurate analyst:
ot it. We hope the Eoctoi before his re
turn, will give 10 the public, the result 0
his eXamiuation.- Advertiser.