Litchfield enquirer., 1845-07-10

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 .ass eUesy dGy Occsuveace.-We called to see lady fiend the other afternoon, who resides in the upper spart of the town. Knowing her to be wealthy we supposed the house--an expensive and elegant edi6ce--to be her own property, of course, and congratulated her upon her good taste in its arrangement. Oh.' said she, the house is not mine. am only tenant. It belongs to Mir. Az, and I'll tell you how he got it: It was built by MT. R at a cost of twenty thousand dollars. Mir. A--- heldsa bond and mortgage on it for five thousand dollars which he toreclosed at time when Mir. B-- was sick |, and unable to procure the money--so it was sold at auction and, there being no other bidder present, Mir. A. bought it for the amount or his mort gage.' Property frequently changes hands in this same way in this city It is by no means an unu- sual occurrence. The law allows it, and the court awards it.'-Ece .MWyOF.
 A couple went into the office of Alderman Mitchell, of Philadelphia, a few days ago, and were married. Before going out, the bridegroom, who had the appearance of a hard working man, laid small package, done up in piece of white paper. neatly tied, upon the edge d the desk.- After he had gone, the magistrate opened if, and founi-t,oo cents! We trust he will not find her a dear bargain, at that-Sat. Cosw.
 
 D tt toould but Totc.-a Street Cleaning Ma chine-pronounced by good tddges to be simple and eficacious-was placed by the inventor, Mr. Lamb, at the disposal of ond'Of the Native Ameri- inspectors in order 10 test the accuracy Of that gentleman's opinion that it would, if adopted, save one half the present outlay for that purpose.
 The Street Cleaner was carefully examined and would not vote. This lamentabe defect caused it to be set aside until after election" Alter elec- tion there was change in the affairs of men, but none in the capacity of Lambs Street Cleaner for voting, and the application of the inventor to bring it to trial on its other merits, remains un: heeded.-Iyibtne.
 This reminds us of an anecdote said to have its locality near Bufialo During the progress of cer- tain repairs to the canal, it found necessary to employ some 50 men 10 bail water. The contrac- tor found this rather too expensive, he went to work and built very ingenious machine, which did the bailing at about one twentieth the former cost One of the discharged laborers had the cu- riosity to examine the mac hine and in doing so, he was heard 10 solloquise thus: Troth, and yer sensible crather. Ye work if ye'd saryed IhrentieeshiP et at t takes his whiskey hat he is,rars. ye can't vote and be d-d to ye" ou' 0o J"' Rochester Democrat.
 EreeYent.-A small paper printed at New Lon' don Ct. in an article on the subject of Psrsever- Sn.,e.amcs Horace Greeley, and James Harper, WsTe Bringing water by the pail tuR to wash type | in printing office; they were knocked about by the older boys. But they did HOt eft do,vn and weep, and declare they would run away from their employers. No-they stuck to their trade year af' ter year, till they become of age. Where are they l now1 Severance is in Congress, Greedy IS Editor of the New York Tribune, one of the leading DO. ltica papers of the day, and Harper Is at the head of the largest publishing establishment in Ameri' l "a and was elected Mayor of the city of New York hv a large majority. So much for energy and in- dustry.-Hartford C0wGnt.
 l The Connecticut Legislature has passed law which imposes a fine of twenty dollars on any per son who refuses to accept military comna"u '' which he may be eelected.-SGfurddy Co'~.
 Not exactly. It has been the practice for miii tarv companies in some parts of the State to choose to.' officers. persons who would agree to deei.n fHe o1ices. in order that the performance of miii tary 4ntv might be evaded. As the law now IS elections are to be held as formerly. If appoint II s.or.s are decl;ned. the commandant of a Regl
 ,nsrt nav appoint merely to fill vacancies, and inc appointees are approved by the commandin officer of the Brigade, the offices must be accepte on Densliy of fine of % dollars, unless lne Wa " - o~''' 'N B'idgepovt Sfandard.
 S,,;.;d.-A conversation between Boswell an :. S',nooae Sr. said Boswell, " that the man ..,i~tcsv sure that if he lives few days longe : ha shaii he detected in fraud, the consequence 2 which will be utter disgrace, and expulsion ITO e society,"? ,,....... |. place where he is sof known. Doht is' nin' to the devil where he C known" t