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Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15
FoR THE ERaUERER. Fr0m the GevmaI. (E5a5sss1


 fA THE ECHO.
 Believe 1t not, my good natured children, believs not the fable of the poet, that the modest echo Is either wanton nymph calling for idle Narcissus, or lOquacious counsellor among the Bookcases; for has she shown herself to any mortal, and she never speaks first. Listen to me now, and will give you the true history of Echo.
 Harmony. the daughter ot Love, was an active assistant of Jupiter in his creation Motherlike, she gave to each being as it came into existence tone from her own heart, sound which penetrated the inmost soul, held together all the powers of the being, and united it to all kindred beings At last the good mother exhaused herself; and inasmuch as her race was but semi-immortal, she would be separated from her children by death. How deep- ly was she moved at the thought of this! Suppli- ant she fell before the throne of Jupiter, and cried go most mighty, let my form vanish from among the Bookcases, but destroy not my heart my sensi- tive being, and seperate me not from those to whom have given the very existence of my own heart. lnvisibly at least will be round about them, and feel with them, share with them every sound of grief and of joy, with which happily or unhappily have endowed them"
 s'And what would it avail you," answered the God, {" if only invisbly you shared their suffering, and might neither stand by them, nor in any way become visible to them: since the unalterable de- cree of destiny would forbid you this."
 "SufIer me then only to answer them; enable me but to repeat the tone of their hearts, and my motherly heart will be satisfied"
 Jupiter touched her gently and she vanished ;- she became the shapeless, all prevailing Echo.- Where sounds voice of one of her children, echoes the heart of the mother She utters to every crea- ture to each brotherly beng the tone of grief and of joy with the consonance of an harmonious chord. Even the hard rock is penetrated by her, and she enlivens the solitary woods. And how often, ten- der mother, thou modest habitant of solitude and the secluded grove, hast thou quickened me in these, more than in the empty sphere of toneless human hearts. With softest sympathy thou givest back my sighs: however itful and unintelligible may be, at each broken tone from thee, feel that an all penetrating, all encircling mother knows me, hears me.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

The Norwich Spectator, hitherto neutral paper in politics, is out for Clay and Fretinghuysen.- n.- All right ! But hear what the editor says 'We shall do what we can for Clay and Frclinghuysen, little though t may be--w shall pursue straight forward course--we say that we shall thus do, just as long as we have single red cent in our pockets or fingers to ply the leaden type always provid. ed that the enemies of truth be not sooner driven from our borders All concerned may govern themselves accordingly"
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

ncs-Our Loco Foco friends must not despond too much over the election returns of N Carolina, Ken- lucky and Indiana. Illinois, Missouri and Alaba- ma are vet to be heard from, and there is some prospect of their saving Arkansas. These, with South Carolina and w-Hampshire, will enable "the democracy" to calculate with some degree of certainty, Oh six States for Polk Dallas and Texas Possibly they may also get Mississippi, in which e. vent they will have as many States as the People allowed them in 1s4O.
 The other nineteen States we of course claim for Clay and Frclinghuysen
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

GOveynOv R;tuer. ef Pa.-This distinguished Whig has been clalmed as a convert, first by Che Loco FOcOs, and afterwards by the Liberty party Both claims were false.
 The last Carlisle Herald contains letter address, ed to the Hon. John Reed by Governor Ritter, in refutaton of assertion made by the Loco Foco press that he had abandoned the Whfg cause, and would support Mir. Polk. Gov. R. declares himself op- posed to the Utopian Free Trade doctrines, man. ufactured by English writers and orators, for the purpose of deluding Americans, and subserving British interests , in favor of the Tariff of 42, in favor of ditributing the proceeds of the Public Lands opposed to the annexation of Texas, and in favor of preserving the integrity and independence of the Union at all hazards After giving his views, which we have briefly described above, he says :- ss The above are my views in regard to the great questions involved in the Presidential election and as James K. Polk is supported by party who have declared in their public proceedings that they in favor of annexation of Texas, and pledged their candidate to the support of the same measure, and as he has, by his own acts while member of Con- gress, uniformly opposed those measures which deem essential to the prosperity of the nation, cannot support his election. On the other hand, MT. Clay comes nearer to my views, much nearer, than Mir. Polk; therefore do not oppose his elec- ton It must be admitted, that in this contest, our State election is of the utmost importance; its fate decides whether Clay or Polk is to get the vote of of this State. The election of Gen. Markle will secure the State for Clay. Let us then direct all our energies on elect Gen. Markle. He is man for whom every good citizen can vote he is true to his country, and to his God he will not basely bow the knee to an idol. five carry the outworks in October, the citadel must yield in November.
 I am, most respectfully,
 Your friend and fellow-citizen,
 JOSEPH RITNER.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15
NOTICE.

THE Subscribers have just received q II good supply of pine lumber, consisting of in. l IA and 2 in. pine boards and plank. Also, pine shingles of all qualities from @S,- 50 to 4 5.s per m. We have also full as. sortment of paints and oil. varnishes, spirits turpentine. &c., grindstoncs. friction rollers and cranks, salt of various kinds, shad and mackerel. iron and steel Together with general assortment of dry goods and groce- ries, carpeting. paper hangings, boots and shoes, which have recently been purchased with cash, and will be sold as low as at any regular store in the county for prompt pay.
 No credit custom being solicited.
 Cash paid for rye, corn and oats.
 LYMAN &t PORTER.
 West Cornwall, July Both l6A4. 10
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

Read aud De advisea.-Gentle reader, do you ever have the Headache " Yes" Purchase then box of Dr. Peters Lozenges, and you will have 1t more, for, under cover of such battery, should the genius of headaches venture to attack you, single Lozengc laid on your tongue, will put him to flight in two minutes. Are your children trou- bled with worms? If you have any children the answer is Yes" Then treat them to one of Pc. ters' Lozenges every morning for week, and their troubles that way will be at an end.
 Have you hoarseness and hacking cough ?- He can provide you with Lozenge that will make your system as sound as bell and your stomach as clear as whistle. Hence, we know of nothing that should prevent you from proceeding forthwith to J. G. Beckwiths office, and purchasing sup ply of these nestimabe Lozenges, at the low price of g and 37 cents per box. For Sale at the Sign of "DRUGs & MEDICINES" South-street.
 Hum5ug.--We wish it to be distinctly under soo the certificates and other proofs of the exce- lence of Dr. Wistars Balsarn of Wild Cherry which appear in this paper occasionally, are fully aud strictly true. None other will be given. The fol. lowing is from a we'll known builder:
 NEW YORK, March 10, 1s43.
 was last fall attacked with pain and severe soreness of the chest, which continued for num- Der of weeks. had previously, for several years, been subject to apcrmanent weakness, caused by strain This last attack gave me much apprehension, as feared it was the commencement of fatal dis ease. About the middle of December began to take Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry--a single bottle of which soon removed all soreness from the chcet, added strength and vigor to the lungs-and now regard myself as perfectly sound and well.
 JOHN BLOWN, 61 Ann.street.
 For Sale by DR. SAMUEL BuEL, Litchfeld.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

WTILL be sold at Public Auction. by
 w Samnel Wm. Johnson 0R the third day of September next, at four o'clock alter. noon, at Macedonia, so called, in Kent, in Litchfield county. all those parcels avA tracts of Land. and all the Buildings, Fur mace. Forges, and all Iron works, Water privileges, and Real Estate, embraced, con. tained, and described in Mortgage Deed made and executed by the Kent Iron Man. 1focturing Company, by their Agent Chas. Edwards, to the President, Directors, and Company of the Phoenix Bank at Hartford and their successors in office the said Deed dated April 4tb, 1889, and recorded in Kent Land Records, pages 65l, 652. and 65S. The right and title in all said Land, Build. ings, Furnace, Iron works, Water privileges and Real Estate being conveyed to said Johnson. by said Kent Iron Manufacturing Company by their Deed dated, Sept. a, 1642, and recorded tn the Land Records of Kent, book 10, page 55l, subject to the afore- said Mortgage made by said Kent Iron Man ufacturing Company to the President nnd Directors of the PhBnix Bank. All which said Lands, Buildings, Furnace, Iron works, at the time and place above mentioned to the highest bidder, In pursuance and execu. tion of an agreement made by the Slockhol- ders of the Kent Iron Manufacturing Com- pany with Sam Wm. Johnson dated Sept list, l642. And the purchaser thereof will be required to pay the amount ofthe sum by him bid at said Auction for said property to the Cashier of the Phoenix Branch Bank at Liichfield. by instalments of six, twelve. and eighteen months, with interest from said day of sale. and give approved security if re- quested. Persons who wish more particu- lar description of the property for sale, are requested to apply to Charles Edwards, liv- ing at the Furnace.
 SAMUEL WM. JOHNSON.
 Stratfsrd, July 2Oth, IS44. 10
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NOTICE.

YVHE Court of Probate for the District oe N Ltchfield hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the credit. ors to the estate of RUSSELL 6mrTH, late of Litchfied in said district, deceased, tO exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg feet to present their accounts. properly at- tested. within said time. will be debarrcd recovery. Al persons indebted Co said es- tate are requested i0 make immediate pay> ment 10
 NATHANIEL c. LOvELANpA Adminta- CHAnLEs A. EEsleNs HaAog&
 Litchfeld, August (. le44. n
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

ysEassaeAaSetts.-TheS State Central Committee have fixed on Thursday the 18th day of September, as the day for holding Grand Mas CosUsAsios 0R BasssR Cenum0s, to which are cordially invi- ted the WRuaso NEw ENGLAND AND THE WRIes e THE UNITED STATES.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15
FOR THE ENQUIRER. Tribute 0f q Friend to hhe Memory cf the De- a9arEpH

parted. And art thou gone, my brother, From kindred, wife and friends, To seek better country,
 A "house not made with hands:" An soon sad fate befals thee, Cut down in manhood's bloom, But 'tis "the Master calls thee," And points thee to the tomb. What if thy skill's exerted To rear the house of prayer, What though fond hopes are cherished To meet thy Savior there? The stoWtest heart did falter
 To see thy cruel fate, Between the "porch and altar'' Thy warm life blood was split. Mysterious are the counsels
 Of him who rules above, Beyond the ken of mortals,
 But ordered all in love. Vet nature claims her tribute The sympathising tear, While anguish wrings the bosom To part with one 50 dear. But poorly can we spare thee, So brief have been thy days, Few knew thee but to love thee, Or named thee but to praise. That little group will mourn thee, Each Sabbath round thee drawn, To catch instruction from thee, And of their Savior learn. But should thy spirit hover
 Around the sacred spot, Reviewing scenes which never
 By us can be forgot: May joys increasing greet thee. To view the numbers given, Prepared by grace to meet thee, And learn the song of Heaven. South Farms, Aug. 1S44. c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15
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In this town, on the Sth inst, Mrs. Mary Ann Garritt, wife of Daniel Garritt jr. and daughter of MT. Lemuel Smith, aged 25. s-,-s. s
 In North6eld, on the 18th inst. Deacon Levi Hea- ton, aged 7O--a valuable and esteemed member of the Congregational church.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

At c Court Of PrO6ale, keld al PlynaOutk, July
 20tk l644.
 nN the Estate of John M. Beach. late of NJ Plymouth, deceased. Ordered. That the Executrix exhibit her administration ac. count to this Court for adjustment, at the Probate office in Plymouth.o h.on the 24ih day of August, lS44, at o'clock afternoon and that all persons interested in snid estate may be notified thereof. the Executrix will cause this order to be published in q newspaper printed in Litchfeld, and post Q copy there. of on the sign post in said Plymouth. CALvrN BUTLER, Cisrk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

ly sent up the boats and piIe-drivine machines be longing to the First Municipality, together with the labOrers, to assist in repairing the 1evessAnd it s to be hoped that the crevasse may be speedily checked; The Courier thinks that if it be not quickly done, that the whole Of the Irene suburb will be flooded. We learn that the steamer Oscar goes up to the scene of destruction this morning, leaving the First Municipality at halfPast o'clock
 .. ", siHa JN O. Pic. Aag. 3.
 Hon. CALEB CUSHING, American Commissioner to China, has forwarded to the National Institute at Washington, interesting descriptions of Alden in Arabia, and Bombay. Both of these papers have been published in the National Intellgencer.9
 :" In taking possession of Alden in Arabia,n says MT. Cushing, |" the English government has recent ly acquired very important military post on the southern shore of Arabia near the straits of Babel- Mandel, which commands the Red Sea, and the Sea of Arabia, as Gibraltar does the Mediterranean and aportion of the Atlantic. Alden is, even more than Gibraltar, castle of natures own construction.- At Gibraltar England has excavaIed for herself citadal in the heart of limestone mountain at Alden she has planted herself in an ancient crater and sits secure within the prmeval fortress formed by the lofty sides of an extinct volcano.se ss 7 Coming out from tue Constitution. .'--The Bos- ton Courier has published a letter from Francis Jackson, of that city, to Governor Briggs. MT. Jackson is a member of the Garrison schOol-one of the most prominent men of that party. He re- turns to the Governor his commission of Justice of the Peace, which he has held many years, and as- signs his reasons at length for taking this step- He says that in entering the duties of the ofce he complied with the requirement of law, by taking an oath to support the constitution of the United States. He regrets that he ever took that oath be- cause the constitution contains provisions calcua- ted and intended to foster, cherish, uphold and perpetuate slayery-and having inconsiderately ta- ken it, he can no longer suffer it to lie upon his soul
 4 Good .aas,cey. "A Tennessee loco asks, ss How would the Wings go to work to beat MT. Polk, if Henry Clay was to die." Prentice replies very 1 coolly, |" Why, we would run Co., Jones"
 EX-Gov. Corwin lies i'll at Portsmouth. Ohio made so by excessive exerion and exposure in pub- lie speaking.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

The Wings of the 11th Senatorial district are to hold Mass Convention at Danbury, on Wednes- day the Fist inst. The Whigs of Fairfield and the neighboring counties are invited to attend.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15
SAMUEL WMs J0HNSCN. Stratfsrd, July 2Oth, l644.
, Lstchfield County, e.

A1kGCMkA0kO OOWm1EA 0Ds Ha'scisfcss, isis 26th dGy e July, 4. D. 1s44. nN the Petition of the Town of Litchfield " dated the 24th day of July ls44 and returnable to the County Court for said County to be holden ct Litchfield on the 2i Tuesday of October 1e44, praying for the discontinuance of that portion of new high. way established by said Court at its term of Dec. l643. between Litchfield and Vol. cotville, on the petition of Nathl. B. Gaylord and others. which commences at the foot of Marsh Hill. near Edward Pierpont's, and thence running westerly and southerly to the point where it intersects the road of the Torrington Turnpike Company, and aver ring that the same has become and b wholly unnecessary foripublic use Nc.as per;pelition on file more fully appears.
 It Is ordered that notice ofthe pendency of said petition be given by publishing this order of notice three weeks slccessiyely tn the newspaper published in said town of Litchfield said publication to commence on or before the 18th of August l644.
 ABIJAR CATLM, 10 Judge of Litchfield County Court.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

THE LITCHFIELD COUNTY TEMPER -l ANCE SOCIETY will hold it's next monthly meeting at South Canaan, on the fourth Tuesday, the 27th of August next, at 10 o'clock. A. M
 C. A DIJDI. .EY Sacrefarv
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T.ygss0bEe F.aEa.W fOa. Sege.

VySSSSEOEe Ee&A6OM EO2' SaggCs
 @zsvA TTyHE Subscriber offers For sale fsHs6 -l his FARM, situated in the
 ss south west part of the town, of se4a Litchfeld, consisting of about one hundred and fifty acres of Land well divid- cd into blowing, meadow, pasture and wood land. and is well watered. On the Farm is good House, Carriage.house, Wood house, &c. Possession can be given at any time. If not sold by the first of April next, the Farm will be rented or let. For further par. ticulars enquire of the owner on the premi. seS. LUcIus TOMPKiNs.
 Litchfeld, Aug. 5, 1S44. & till New. Haven Register will please copy.1
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

D5-The Mass Meeting at Falls Village on Saur- day was large and enthusiastic gathering From two to three thousand (inclnding three or four hun
 tred ladies) were present from Salisbury. Canaan, and the neighboring towns, who listened with deep interest to the speeches delivered on the occasion. The meeting was called to order by J. H. Hubbard, Esq, on whose motion Alexander H. Holley, Esq, was appointed President. Ex-Governor Ellsworth
 was then introduced to the audience, and spoke two hours on the Tariff and Texas questions. We have never heard him speak better. He was espe- cially eloquent in his denunciaion of the attempt to extend and perpetuate the system of human sla- very by the annexation of Texas to this country Horace Greeley followed, and for an hour and half chained the attention of the audience. He spoke principally on the great question of Protec- ton to American Industry, on which he is perfect ly at home. MT. Greeley, though by no means the most graceful is perhaps the most effective speaker on this subject in the country. He deals in facts and arguments which cannot be gaiusayed. Even his opponents can find no fault with him, however destructive to the prosperity and honor of the country he may prove their measures to be. He was followed by Mr. J. B. Eldridge of Hartford, who was speaking with great energy when we left.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15
ALL RIGHT! Correspondence of Me Tribune.

CINCINNATI, Aug Sth, 1s44. DEAR STR :--The work goes bravely on Suf- 6cient intelligence has come to hand this morning to satisfy the most timd that Kentucky and h'di1- aa, have both gone Whig-gone, too, by much larger majorties than was anticipated by the most sanguine.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

A Mas Meeting of the Whigs oi New Haven County, will be held at New Haven, on Wednes- day. the 4th day Of September. Distinguished men will be present to address the cOnventiOn.and the Committee have given notice that arrangements sufficiently extensive to accommodate all who win come, arc being made.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

On Tuesday night our white coon escaped from his cage and was gone about an hour. We did not know where he was a. the time, but we felt very certain that he was doing coon's duty.
 Louisville Journal. Of course, and that accounts for the disturbance in certain persons hen st.-LOaisville Dem.
 You must mean Chapman's hen roost. We did find our coon the next morning sitting complacent- ly on his rump, holding up Chapman's rooster by the neck with one paw, and applying the other to his own nose, as much as to say, " Why don't yOU er0sc."-LoaasUiiIe JOs1'naL
 Crevasse.-The embankment of the levee at the plantation of Madame Arnauld, in the parish of St. John the Baptist, about 8 miles above this city, on this side of the levee gave way about 10 o'clock yesterday morning. We conversed with gentle man who came to the city for the purpose of pro- curing s2ilc driving machine to assist in stopping the breach. When he left the levee at II o'clock. an hour after the plantation first gave way, the creyasse was fifteen feet wide and fifteen feet deep and continued to increase with fearful rapidity.
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 lEore of hke CreU0sse.-From gentleman who came down yesterday afternoon from Madame Ar naulds plantation in order to obtain assistance in repairing the breakage in the levee, we learn that the work of destruction was still going on. The erevasse was then eighty-seven feet in width by twenty-two in depth, and the water was rushing through fhe opening with a velocity and in such botlv fhaf current was drawn from the middle of fine river One or two fatboats had been sunk di- Vectly in the place. but without eecting any thing. Several plantations in the vicinity of Madam Ar- narlds are under water, some of them to the depth of twenty feet Mr. Montegut, our Mayor, prOnPt-
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NOTICE qe> To Please all we can.

THE Subscriber having toiled and labor
 A ed five years in keeping and selling goods in this place, and wishing to change his location, ,offers to let his House and Store for three or five years. which cannot be sur passed for business stand in country scat in this state, for location and conven- fence. Call and see.
 - s. D. WHEELER.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15

DeaA ef Henry fl. Mishlen6sDgh.-The Penn sylvania papers announce the death Of the Hon. H. A. Muhlenburgh, the Loco Foco candidate for Gov ernor of that State, who was struck with apoplexy on Saturday evening. and expired on Sunday even ing. Mir. Muhlenburgh was formerly minister of the gospel for several years. however. he has been in political life. He was in Congress during most of JacksOn's administration. and represented this country abroad under Van Buren. He was held in high personal esteem by men of allparties.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15
Further Notice.

Those having unsettled accounts with me by note or book are requested to balance the same by the first of September next. Those having demands against me are requested to present the same for payment. All ac- counts and notes not settled at the time men. toned, will be left in thiFd persons hands for collection, without favor or affection to any one. s. D. WHEELER.
 Liichfield. August 6, l644. III