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The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1845-12-23

Hubbard, Washington Hunt, ]. B. Hunt
]. r. Ingersoll, Jenkins, Daniel p. King
p. King, Lewis, McClelland, McGaughey
McIlvaine, Marsh, Ramsey, Julius Rock
well, John A. Rockwell, Root, Sawtelle,
Schneck, Seaman, Severance, Truman
Smith, Albert Smith, C. B. Smith, Stark
weather, Strohm, Benz. Thompson, It'd
den, Vance, Wheaton, White, Winthrop
SO.
And so the memorials were laid on the
table.
Mr.. Cranston presented several resolu-
tions of the Legislature of Rhode Island.
The first against the annexation of Tex
as; the second in answer to certain reso-
lutions of the Legislature of the State of
New Hamshire; the third in favor Of a
more extended publication and distribu-
ton of the decisions Of the Supreme
Court.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
Sundry notices of motions for leave to
introduce bills were permitted to be given
whilst the calls for petitions were pend
ing, Such as we were enabled TO obtain
are as follows:
By Mr.. Smith Of Illinois: A bill making
appropriations for the National, Road in
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.
A bill granting to the State of Illinois
the right of way through the public lands
to aid in the construction of certain rail-
roads, and for other purposes.
A bill for the relief of William McCau-
ley.
A bill for the relief of Isaac Baker.
A bill establishing a port Of entry at
the city of Alton, inthe State of Illinois.
A bill to repeal or to modify the joint
resolution of the Sd of March last, "di-
recting the Secretary of the Treasury to
retain moneys of certain States indebted
to the United States" as to exclude from
the operation of said resolution the three
per cent fund, set apart for the encour-
agement Of learning by. the ''acts" of adj
mission Of certain new States into the u
MON.
BY Mr.. Wentworth: A bill to grant to
Lllc bCldtC VI lllIIiOlo
OF land, sufficient TO make the amount re-
ceived by her equal to that received by
Ohio.
Also. a bill to cede the public lands to
the States in which they lie, upon certain
conditions.
By Mr.. Gentry; A bill to amend the
act for the relief of George Mayfield.
BY Mr.. Stanton: A bill to establish
port of entry at Memphis, in Tennessee.
BY Mr.. Ficklin: A bill for an appro-
priation for the National road, in Ohio,
Indiana, and Illinois.
A bill to grant land to the States of In
diana and Illinois, for the improvement
Of the Wabash river.
A bill to grant land to actual settlers
under certain limitations,
By Mr.. Jacob Thompson: A bill TO
legalize the sales of certain lands at the
Chocchuma and Columbus land offices,
in Mississippi.
And the House adjourned till to-mor-
row IL O'Clock.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1845-12-23

EB.PALMER ESQ. of Philadelphia at his
Real Estate and Coal Ofce, is our authorized
agent for obtaining Adoeritse"'ents and Su6,
scription for the "HERALD and is clothed
with fun power 10 receipt for any monies paid
10 him on these objects. His agency includes
the following cities. viz;-Philadelphia New
York Baltimore and Boston, aud his offices in
,hese several places are located as follows
PhiLadeIphiG-No, 50 Pine Street.
Nctc K1rk-No. l6 Nassau
Ballimorc-iS, E Corner Of Bat-6 Cal st
B0ston-No l6 State st.
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Somerset COunty, So.


<,xxss, 4 7 an adjourned Orphans
.3SaINE ~ Court held at Somerset.
3gENSg in and for said county, OF The
$50 9Th day Of December, A. u.
lS45. Before the Honorable
Judges thereof
IN the matter Of the real and personal
estate of George Seese, deceased. Aud
now TO wit, December 8Ih, lS45, VIII
liam Fl Pestlsthwaite, Samuel w Pear
son and Daniel Weyand, Esqs, appoint
ed Auditors 10 ascertain and settle the adj
vsncemenis, and make the distribution Of
the estate to and among The persons emil
lied 10 the same.
Extract from the records Of said court,
certified December Slh, l645.
WM II PICKING,
deel6 Clerk.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1845-12-23

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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25
The Pilsrim'S Rock.


lst BY MRS. AMELIA y. wELBY.
When first the lonely May Fowerthrew
r. Her canvas to the breeze, TT tg
To bear afar her pilgrim crew,
Beyond the dark blue seas, sr.r
Proud Freedom to our land had flown,
And chose it for the brave; fa....- o.
Then formed the nations corner stone,
And set it by the wave, ...s.a .
That when the pilgrims anchored there,
Their stepping. stone might be .sa. ?
That consecrated rock OF prayer,
The bulwark of the free. rs ..
And there they stood each pilgrim brow
Was wan with grief and care,
And bent each manly form-bnt oh!
Another sight was there;
Fond woman, with her sweet sad face,
All trembling, pale and chill;
But oh there was in that lonely place
A sight more touching STILL
d The cheek Of childhood pale with fear,
And hushed its voice of glee;
And they are gone, buf we are here,
asA buiwark for the free A.'7 =. =,
Our pilgrim sires are gone, yet still
A nation in its pride "
Hath. poured DER every vale and hill,
In a bright unbrokeh tide;
And still their sons shall food the land,
While that old rock appears,
Like pilgrim spirit horn t. stand
The mighty wreck Of years;
And oh! while flats the wind and wave,
That hallowed rock shall be .-.:
The threshold of the good and brave, .4s
The bulwark OF the free!
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25
"REMINISCENCES OF NOTED PREACHERS

"REMINISCENCES OF NOTED PREACHERS.
A correspondents the Newark Advertiser has
commenced series of letters on this subject, from
which we make the following extract:
1t was once my good fortune to see the great DR.
Emmons, the father of Emmonite theology, and the
man who boosted that he once "dandled Timothy
Dwight on his knee" When saw him he was
ninety thTee-and he wore the old fashioned cock
ed aat, and small clothes, with huge knee-buckles.
He had broad, intellectual countenance, it'll
long white hair falling over his shoulders. The
boys followed him in the streets to stare at him
and when he assembled the platform in the Chat
ham street Chapel-during the anniversaries--the
whole body of the clergy rose up to do him rever-
ence. Very few Of them had ever seen him before,
as he seldom left the little town Of Franklin, in
Massachusetts,, where he preached more than fifty
years At the age of eighty, he gave up preach
ing, as he said 'beiore he fell into his dotage"-
and during the last fifteen years Of his life he took
part in no public exercises The late Dr. Brock
enridge was in the same pulpit with him, during
that first visit 10 New York, and called on him to
pray-this he declined-he even declined pro-
nouncing the benediction. He said " he had quit
work forever, here" But while he was at work,
no one labored harder He studied twelve or four
teen hours day, and seldom quilted his study
from morning ill night. Once his hired man
came into his study to ask his assistance in gath.
ering some hay, telling him it would soon spol.-
" Let it spoiI, the old doctor replied, "I cannot
leave my work to do yours" Al another time, an
Incorporate grandson of DR.. Emmons' friend ac-
costed him in the presence Of several bystanders,
ond tried to make them believe that he was fault.
iarly acquainted with the Doctor. But he was not
recognized, "What." said he. " do you not know
me, Doctor' have held the stirrup for you to
mount your horse at my grandiathers many a
time" /" You look as though you had never been
in so good business since." replied the Doctor,
looking at his red face very archly. A pompous
young preacher once asked him how he liked his
sermon. The Doctor then ninety years old, rose
from his chair, rrotruded his cheeks, inflated his
chest, raised his eyebrows and after significant
puff, sat down without saying word To anoth.
er young man. he said, "your sermon was too
much like Seekonk plain, long and leoel." He
used to say Of DR., Dwight, "when was at Yale,
used to take him up in my arms He was .
pretty boy" DR.. Emmons was Connecticut
man, and died in Massachusetts, in 1910. He was
man of most powerful intellect, and eminent
piety, but full Of the "heresies of New England
divinity" Perhaps he was the cleares; writer on
metaphysical subjects our country has ever pro.
duced
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25
DO YOU want comfort ian Shaving !
III. z. Z, z, ID Z, L. c. G.pE q IL G aPO ArIArE,

USE FERRE CHE.1-H S.1T,OsNANE, r
4 NEW Compound for Shaving. which surpass-
N es all others in making rich and permanent
Lather without irritating the skin 1t is also war
ranted in all to please. Therefore, any gentle
man can purchase pot Of the above Cream. and
use it month"; and if he is not pleased with it, can
return it, and the money will be refunded. All or.
ders for the Cream thankfully received.
E. C. FERRE:, Middletown, CT. i
This Cream received the FIRST premium from the
n Y.Institute last fall. For sale by Samuel Bnel.
J. c. Beckwith, and S. N. Bronson, Litchfield, and
in all the principal towns in the State 6y Druggists
Perfumers, Fancy Stores and Barber Shops. [iy38
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25
Geese Feathers.

TFHE subscribers have made arrange
Il ments to keep constant supplyot first
rate article of Geese Feathers -selec-
ted and packed with greatcare by ourselves
in packages from 20 to 5O!bs.; and will fur;
lbs. of quantity they will warrant TO be as
good as the best, Mt as low prices as can be
purcha sed of equal quality 10 The state.
-,~e9es '5f IL 8. g. L. HURLBUT.
vino hester, l645. ag s. ly35
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25
Fat and gyIs.Ecs. Goods,

comprising complete variety in every department
and they would respectfully invite their old GUS
tanners and the public generally to examine their
stock, feeling assured tina: it is unsurpassed III
richness, exteat, variety and cheapness III this CT
any other city.
Rich plain aad I'd brocade Satins of various coors.
Chameleon Broche figured and s,iipe Silks
Gro dc Rhine and Italian Lntestring do
Heavy high lustre Brocade changeable Cham
elon do.
Suoer Paris philipean and Gro de vedreu do.
Comprising over 401 pieces of various fashionable
STYLES from Is to 40 inches wide and figured plain,
stripe, waterea PIaids chene, twilled change"ble
French Cashmere d Ecosse, plaid, figured donb-
l.. s.ripe watered and changeable, from Is. to los
per ward. Together with Victoria lngrains and
Neapoliiaa Stripe, new and rich arlit les. Paris
Muusseline de LANES, plaid double iSuaed ana
strive from Is To So. per yard
Silk arp Lrsrcs, figured, plaiE, stripe and
changeable. Black and blue black Bombaz'nes,
with a great variety Of Mourning Goods
Paris Cloakings, entirely new, aud Ut magnificent
STYLES Woullen and worsied Plaids OF Preach aiid
Scotch manufacture. r-,
French, German and English Merinos, cloth and
mode colors.
Cashmere long and square .Shawis. Of new de.
SIGNS. the richest ever offered Broch, wvrsted
and woollen Shawls, of desirable styles.
Cloths, Cassineres, Vestngs and Velvcts.
Blankets Wrlch and English flannels, very
large stock. -
Linen Goods ct every description, at very low
prices, with complete assortment Of Hosiery,
Gloves. Cravats Ladies' Neck Kcrchicf and Scarfs,
aaI Lin2a C,,nric and Revere HandSerch'eis.
Ais,, large stock OF Domestic Goods ol every
st. le wanted for the season.
BARKER g. TOWLE,
York. Oct IS II Catharine street
Persons from the cnlnrY will do well to call and
e<.nine our stock befefe purchasing elsewhere -
I'VE have 5m one price, and nO false representa-
tim. ~, ,ooJs SW94s
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25

cause is still advancing. FIUe millions, fear
hundred and eighty-seUen thousand, three kmn-
dred and RiRety:tive souls have received the
pledge from him and still they come.' So en-.
lirely charmed by the goodness OF this truly good
man was ], that besought him to administer the
pledge to me. HecomPlied with promptness, and
gave me beautiful silver pledge. now reckon
myself with delight the fifth of the last FIVE Of Fa.
ther Mathews 5,4s7 ,395 Temperance children.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25

00- While the students Of Williams College.
WILLIAMSBURG. Ms, were at prayers on Tuesday
loud crash was heard. Uncertain what il might
be, president professors. and all quickly rushed to
the door. and what was their CONSERVATION when
they saw the roof Of the college had caved in.
leaving its upper story tota! mass Of ruins. TIE
damages are rcckoned about 81 ,OOQ
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25

n Hermit in .Nssc. York.--A hermit, who has
for several years resided in cave near 18th street
New-York. and even in the coolest weather with.
out either fire or light was sent by the authorities
on Saturday week to the PeDitentiary. The hermit
seemed to consider their tender mercies but cruel.
ty.' and preferred his rude life and mendiciiy to
such winter quarters.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25
Wolcoetville Select school.

VTlHE Winter term of Miss A. L. PoRTER's Sc
l. School for Young Ladies, will commence on
Monday, the 1st day Of December rext.
WolcottYillc, Nov. 26, 1S45.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25
VOL. Xxx.
LtfCIbGeEM Enquirer:
PUBLIsRED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
BY PAYNE KENYON KILBOURN

TERMs.--To village and single mail subscribers
two dollars per year, payable before the expiration
of six months. To companies of six or more sl.5O
per year, or $l25 if paid in advance. The subscr-
Der of course pays the mail or stage cherge for
transportation. No papers discontinued until all
arrear ages are paid except at the discretion Of the
editor. res. +fF HH
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. square, three insertions, 81
and the same proportion for more than square
Half a square, IS cents Continuance over three
weeks 90 per cent. per week. A liberal deduction
m,da for advertisements continued 6 or l2 months.
Administrators and Executors Notices, 81. 90
Commissioners Notices, las
All communications must be POST PAID.
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0u-The following, from the Sand,cich (.sfs) CD.
seruer. was penued on one of the blank leaves If
hymn. book, in church not thousand miles from
that place The writer was evidently out OF hu-
NOR, either with himself or somebody:
"Could old King DAVID but for once,
To worship here repair, M 4a r.a5...,.
And hear his Psalms thus warbIed out,
Thinks I, he'd almost swear!
But could ST.. PAUL but Just pop in. !, s.-
From higher scenes abstr acted, M IL,
And hear his Gospel here explained, 4.
I'm sure he'd run distracted.'
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25
LARGE SALE OF
NEW AND RICH GOODS
pARKER g. TOWLE,

No II CufhdFine Street, JNfac- YORK.
WAKE this method of informing their numerous
customers and friends thruusout the country
that they have re6tted up their Warehouse and va
rous Show Rooms, in the mos, modern and conven'
lent manner. They have received by late Packets
and Steamers an extensive assortment oil the Fica-
est and most fashionable styles OF
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25

The Dismal SsramP on FTe-This swamp i
again ON fire and has beenfor come time burning
The atmosphere IN that vicinity was thick with the
saoks Of the burning juniper.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25
DENTIST.
n. B. MERRIAM

OFFERs his services in Setting. Plugging
~ Cleaning and Extracting Teeth, at his Office
North Street, FIVE doors north of the Bank.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25

0z- Five months have now elapsed. and the
fire kindled in New York IN the 18th Of July is
still burning; the shoulder ne ruins still send up
volume of smoke to reminl the passer by Of the
great fire, while the great vacancy occasiOned by
tie destruction Of buildingsis fast disappearing.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25

Niarss Of Cor. IhOmas.--We regret 70 learn
that General Jane. Thomas; formerly G. vernon q
Maryland, IL very dangerously Ill at his residence
in 81 Mapy's county. and that but flint hopes Of
his recovery entertained At the last accounts.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25

Ho! for California. perceive by o,,r Wes-
tern papers, that several parties Of emigrauts are
getting ready to start for California One body.
consisting of thousand in number, contemplate
leaving Arkansas next spring. Another and more
numerous company is formisg in Missouri. and in
Illinois band Of pioneers are nrganizing-all des-
tined for that Eldorado of the present day.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-12-25

GENEROUS FRIENbsiIIP.-Tho citizens Of PHIL
ad.lphia attached TO the great statesman OF KY.
Henry Clay, have been making yesy noble con-
irbution for his benefit. An elegant volume has
just been printed, containing the names Of the do
nors. amounting 70 -four Thousand 10 all What
the aggregate subscription was. ws have not sess.
stated Most Of it was appropriated. by Ms.
Clays desire we believe. 10 discharge certain cbl-
remainder. or most Of il, was Invested in CHOICE
presents 10 Mrs. Clay. ~
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-01
From the Daily Union
Mr.. BUCHANAN AND THE CABINET

1t gives US great pleasure to confirm the state
ment made in the " Norrislown Register of the
Goth, viz &" that Mr. Buchanan will M, accan,
the judgeship, nor will he retire from the impor
tant station to which he was called by President
Polk, In accordance with the united and ooenIv
declared voice of the Democracy of PennsylyaDia.
At the head OF the Department of State Mr.. b.
Is able TO render his country more important pub
lie services; and it is not anticipating too much To
expect, when his diplomatic correspondence shall
be laid before the country at the opening of the
coming session of Congress- additional evidence
OF his eminent fitness for the station, and proud
testimonials that nowhere could the President
have found counsellor and friend more able. ex
perlenced, and sound than the fayorite son Of the
Keystone State"
We understand that Mr.. Buchanan does not
leave the Cabinet for the Bench and this annun
citation gives additional assurance to the country
OF the stability of our public councils, and the
harmony OF the executive department What,
ever of talent, whatever of great experienc.
whatever be the results of the anxious study
which he has given TO our foreign relations, will
still be devoted, with untring zeal and unfapoino
energy, to The Department of State No man,
who is acquainted with Mr.. Buchanan. can helm
approaching the generous sacrifices he is now
making of his private wishes for the public wei.
fare. We seize this occasion, also. to correct a
mistake which we find in the following article
rom from that respected journal, the q" Harrisburg
Democratic Union,' Of the 18th instant:
" Mr.. BUcHANAN.-Thise eminent statesman
never stood so high as he does now in the affec
tons and confidence of the democracy of his ma
I'VE otate: The very effort to persuade him out
of the cabinet (Which has so sgnally failed) cal.
led forth the real sentiments of the masses which
nave been voiced in tones of thunder We never
nave known such complete unanimily in the
democratic ranks; and the President has thus
oeen afforded the strongest evidence Of the wis
dom OF his course in selecting this pure patrio,
ioI one OF his continual advisers. No man VIZ
believe has more of the confidence Of the President
IMAM Mr.. Buchanan, and no man more richly do
serves itby his high qualities, his unerrinq sapaci
", and his entire purity Of thought and action.
The Cabinet is composed OF tried men; the
acute and interchangeable Walker, the sound and
able Marcy, the learned and energetic Bancroft,
the patriotic and fearless johnson, the courteous
and accomplished Attorney General, and Penn
sJlvanis's favorlte statesman, James Buchanan
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-01
For the New Era.
RELIEF TO THE POOR.

Mr.. Editor In view of the season which is
fast intruding upon us, and which to the needy is
ever the harbinger of increased suffering and
want, l have thought proper, through the medi-
um of your journal, to call to the aid of humaDi
ty, those of our citizens, who have been blessed
with an abundance of this worlds riches, and who
are able to dispense aid and comfort to the des
ttute and needy Causes unavoidable have com
bined TO render it more than probable, that the
amount of want and suffering among the DOOR of
this community, will be much greater during the
ensuing winter, than for many previous seasons.
and that families who have never before known
from experience, what it is to be dependent upon
charity for their daily bread, will be compelled to
seek assistance from the hands of the more forth
nate The almost entire prosration of mechaDi
cal operations, both public and private, in this
community, and with it the sudden rise of agri-
cultural products-must necessarily cause great
want among those who have been thus thrown
out of employment, and that for time, indefi
nlte And with this, sources of employment al
so, to hundreds Of INDECENT women, which have
heretofore proved almost inexhaustable. are now
likely to be suddenly cut off, deprvinp them nv
their industry, to derive sufficient to support them
selves and families, throu ghout the winter and
thereby leaving them, to be cared for by the cold
charities of the world No opportunity is afford
ed such to lay by part of their earnings against an
emergency, for at best, when employed constantly.
and they enjoy every facility, the prices which
they derive for their labor is barely sufficient in
most cases, to provide the common necessaries Of
lite. Among these, many deserving characters
may always be found--many who have fallen
from aftiuence, and who would rather suffer tn G
Pangs Of hunger, than go about seeking for as.
sistance, or imPloring the aid of those supposed
to be charitable.
The means sometimes adopted by the poor to
obtain an honest livelihood, are by many of the
community, looked upon with but little feeling or
care. Many times the efforts of widow. left to
provide for large family Of children, although
viewed with indifference, are entitled to the high
est commendation and praise-somo of them. Mr.
Editor, are really surprising. Left entirely de-
pendent upon their own exertions by the death of
husband, and being determined to hold them
selves and children above want, IL is astonishing
to see how many plans they will invent, and how
many little schemes enter into for the purpose of
gaining an honorable and respectable Subsistence.