Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-06-05
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H0RRD ACCIDENT ATTHE CAMDEN (Ng.J.l
RACE.COURSE-REp Loss
OF 100 LIVES!

RACEsCOURSE-REp0 Loss
OF 100 LIVESl
PHIrApELpRrA, Wednesday, May %,
Ia 20 o'clock.
The news of horfid accident at the race course
this afternoon, has Just reached the city; but the
particulars are so varied by persons arriving from
the course that at this time it is almost impossible
to get correct information. The covered staging,
previous to the sterling of the horses which was
crowded with persons, broke through and precipi-
tated all to the ground. The number killed by
some is said to be as high as 100, and the wounded
ia proportion, A man who keeps tavern in Mar
ket, near 18th street, is among the number known
to have been killed.
In addition to the above the Morning News re-
marks: ... .--.
"Ihe Race which came off yesterday. on the
Camden course, between Fashion and Peytona,
was attended by an immense concourse of specta-
tors, and resulted in scene of mingled sorrows
and "sport," The contest between the two noble
racers, could scarcely be taken as fair test of the
qualities of either animal. Such as it was, how
ever, the result was an easily achieved triumph for
Fashion, who beat her stalwart rival of tremend-
GUS leaps In two heats, in 7,44 and 7,49. On the
first heat Fashion came in about three lengths
ahead: on the second, about thirty yards!
The horses, their riders; and the track, were all
IN "ti2 top" condition, and at O'clock, P. NJ,
there was every prospect of as splendid display
of the glories of the Turf as was ever witnessed
in the United States; But unhappily, few min
utes after that hour a terrible causalty not
only changed the whole aspect of the scene but
dashed the spirits of all present, whether active
or passive participants in the exciting occasion
and, in great measure, reduced the whole affair
to mere apology OF what was expected.
LOUISIANA, with mixed population and great
foreign strength, has made at once arapdstride to-
wards .fmericGnistng, if we may use the express
sion, the institutions of that rich and valuable
commonwealth The recent and very important
convention for revising the constitution has adour-
ned, and by vote of 81 to has adopted many inn
portant amendments, one of which is as follows:
"An extension of the right of suffrage to all
white males above twenty-one, who have resided
two consecutive years in the State, and DESTROYING
the property qualification. No naturalized citizen
to vote until too gears after he becomes citizen
This last provision puts an end to the manuiac-
ure OF votes for special occasions, to coonsing land
as it is called here. to "aying pipe; e. bringing
up fraudulent voters. Property qualifications are
Of no consequence where the elective franchise is
limited to ,oaite males.
The lie tenure of Judges abolished; the S,,.
preme Court appointed for eight years; and the
lower Courts for six years.
This is wroRg-decidedly wrong-an sindepen-
Of Office is limited to few years. II life estate is
abolished, then allow the judges Of the Supreme
and lower courts to hold on until they are sixty
years Of age.
'sSherfs, coroners, clerks Of court, and justices
Of the peace elected by the people"
Very good.
Biennial sessions Of the Legislature, and the
period Of each session limited to sixty days"
psannsa1 uob on
for Louisiana, which has not large amount OF Leg
islative business to transact. They would not an
swer here, where necessarily so much business is
to be transacted as to require annual sessions. Lin
ting the period Of the session is an excellent and
udcious arrangement; il prevents loss of time; il
saves the peoples money; it checks intrigue and
log rolling, and we hope our convention will limit
each session to three months, which is large
enough. The following are the remaining amend
ments:- -
Legislature prohibited from granting any bank
charters. or renewing any now in existence; pro-
hbted also from oaning the credit of the State or
borrowing money, except in case of war, invasion,
or instruction.
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Senate cleo
ted for four years; House for twelve years.
All citizens DISTINGUISHED, both as to voting and
holding Office, who may fight or in any way be
connected with fighting duel either in or out Of
the State.
Future changes to the Constitution to be made
by vote of two successive Legislatures, and SUBJ
sequently to be approved by majority of all the
qualified voters of the State; tine first vote Of the
Legislature to be at least three-ths Of both Houses
MR.. CLAY AND THE LADIES OF NORWICH.
During the last winter, as our readers are aware,
the Wing Ladies of Norwich, CT, in token of the
high appreciation Of Mr.. Clay's eminent and pat
riotic services through long and laborous public
life, raised subscription for purchase of PAIR
Of elegant and superbly finished Siirev Pitchers TO
be presented to the distinguished statesman. The
following is Mr. Clays letter in acknowledgment
Of the receipt Of the pitchers:
ASHLAND. 5th May, 1915.
MY Dear .Maians: duly received your favor
informing me that the wing ladies of Norwich to
the number of more than three hundred. DESTROYS
of testifying their sense of my public services have
united their cheerful contributions for the purpose
of procuring token of regard and that in their
behalf, you had sent, as present to me, pair Of
Silver Pitchers.
delayed acknowledging the receipt Of your let
ter until the arrival of the pitchers, and have now
the pleasure Of informing you that they have been
this day safely received. The box which contain
ed them came in company with box, containing a
silver waiter, presented to me by the Wing Ladies
of Troy.
request you, my dear Madam, to accept, your
self, and present to the Wing ladies Of Norwich,
my grateful, thanks and profound acknowledge
ments for the honor they have done me. The beau-
tiful and useful articles which they have sent me,
would be standing memorial Of their goodness,
and their fattering appreciation Of my poor servi
ces to our common country; but lively recollec-
ton of their generous estimate Of them will be un-
fadingly cherished in my memory, during the rem
nant Of my days.
Should circumstances ever be such as the admit
Of my visiting Connecticut las sincerely hone