Litchfield enquirer., 1845-02-06

such nr4 the persons, ca Whose sdlcmn oufhswa
have decided this utllicting issue. And d. nit
hesitate to cay. that i could admit single doubt
Of the substantial coFrectnesS Of thar evidence,
should be compelled TO abandon all faith in human
testimony" Fsl'
The conduct OF those ladies who in defiance Of all
the impulses Of their nature have come forward as
witnesses in this important case, Is evidence in our
minds, that they are more deeply penetrated with
love Of justice and purity Of their Church, than
with any personal convenience Of their own; and
we cannot but fegasd ~ most ungenereus and cruel
the imputations thrown out by certain prints. 10
the effect, that no female ofreal m0desy is liable
TO be insulted by voluptuary. The sentiment Is
not only false In ITSELF as is shown by facts of every
days occurrence, but is foul Islander when applied
to the ladies under consideration. That it, despi-
cable revenge which seeks tograty itself by iniu-
ring the reputation ofladies for an act WI ch when
rightly viewed, rebounds to their highest honor
There was one lady who, though believed to be in
possession Of important evidence bearing upOn the
case, resisted all overtures to induce her TO appear
as witness, and consequently the 9TH charge fail
ed to he sustained. Had all che others pnTs,ued
similar course, not one Of the charges, probably,
would have been substantiated. We therefore warn
all citizens, either in Church or State, to frown
down every attempt to cast odium upon the ladies.
who, at vast expense Of feeling, appear upon the
witness stands in obedience to their summons, and
testify to facts which they alone except the accu-
sed, are Immediately cognizant. ~ sf53~5
Correspondence Of The NJ: n Euangelisf.. 4
WAsHIMGroN, JAM 25th, ls45.
The bill to establish the Smithsonian Institution
has passed the Senate, in as good shape, think,
as 1t is likely to receive. II loans the Smithson
Fund.- of 1858 600, to the United States, at six per
cent Interest i apProprissesthe inteEest already
substantial fre-proof Building for Library, with
botanic garden and experimental farm, consersato-
ry Of plants repository Of specimens. &C. 1t then
appropriates $4,000 Of the annual income for Ii
brary such as shall beft the iberalay Of the donor
the wants Of the country, and the spirit Of the age
1t also authorizes courses Of lectures scientific
subjects, at an expense Of not over 5000 year.
The residue of the income is to be appropriated dor
contingent expenses, and such objects asahe Board
of Managers may choose. This Board, which is to
have the entire control, IL to be composed of the
President and Chief-Justice of the United States,
three Senators, and three Representative appont-
ed annually also joint committee of
Congress on the Institution; two members of the
National Institute, residing in Washington; andye
other citizens, residing in States
the seven elected members to be appointed by Con-
gress. by joint resolution, every two years. The
FIRST members are mandolin the bill /; and one j. p.
kirkland, of Ohio; G. bancroft, of Massachusetts,;
r. III. Wilde, Of Louisiana, formerly OF Georgia j
Henry King, of Missouri; and A. d. Bache and
-, Of Washington city. Power is re-
served to Congress, to alter the law in any manner
whatever, 90 that it will be entirely under the ult-
mate control Of Congress. Il.
1t is now nearly seven years since this immensei
donation came into the possession Of our govern
ment, and it is public disgrace that no provision
has yet been made by Congress to carry into effect
the designs Of the liberal donor, the iRercase
and diffusion of knowledge among,meu." Ithink
the reasons are conclusive why this should not be
t<o fr Of Of
ready existing in our country. Its location Is lam
tied by tlewil to theeity ofWashington, and il is
impossible to make this city an eligible place Of
education The institutions ,of which the country
confessedly stssds most in need, ID public brary,
comprising the alableAxnowladge oEthe world es.
peciadly that which is most necessary to the ad.
vancelnent of society By expending 100000
year for twenty FIVE or thirty years, good end
broad foundation will be laid, after which it may
be that Congress will see Ct to modify the plan
as to appropriate less sum yeaaly for its income
library which will by that time have cost FIVE or
six hundred thousand dollars, will be what this
country is not likely to obtain in that length Of
time through any means, and will serve a. an at
traction to scholars to authors to men of learning,
while the courses of lectures provided for win serve
to give life and activity to the scientific circles of
society, which, it may be hoped, this structure Of
knowledge win gather at.tEe national metropolis
The gardens and grounds also, wiM fall nsvth the
present growing interest in the advancement Of
those sciences which bear upon agriculture, and
the means Of human subsistence. and the raw ma
terials Of manufactures. Much credit is due to
Senator Tappan, of Ohio, and Mr.. 'Choate, Of Mas
sachusets for the labor and care they have below
ed and the. sound wisdom they have displayed in
settling the details of this bill. If carried into eff
feet nthe has been devised the
plan will fully redeem cur government from the
charge of delinquency and unfathf0lness inthe dis
charge of the trust which voluntarily assumed
byitin the reception ofthelegacy Of Mr.. Smithson
have taken up so much space in your columns
both for the interest which doubt not yop and
your readers will feel in the NATTER aAdwith- some
hope that these lines.may aid in securing to ,the
subject so much immediate attention. both Of the
public and of Congress, as shall secure the speedy
passage Of the bill into a'law. Is sa d tle.
EXECUTION OF WILLIAM MILLER
William Miller, the German, who was sentenced
to death for the murder Of George West, Ger
man, in Sandake, in May 1912. at the last term OF
the Circuit Court held in this cennty in Novem-
Der last, was executed in the Jail in this city, on
Tuesday the eeth inst. in pursuance of his SEN.
tence.
The execution took place at 8 4 3 p M. in.the
hall of the upper story Of the Jail. in presence OF
the Sheriff and about fifty citizens The. eatcial
certificate Of the execution appears in another reel
umn.
,Rey. Peter Havermans, of st. Mary schureh, who
passed some time in the cell with him previous to
his being led to execution. At thethsur appoint
cd he was led forth by the under Sheriff'to the
gailavs. He manifested great firmness. and on be-
ing addressed by the Sheriff, and requested, q gull
". to expose his guilt. persisted . before in de-
clsripg his ianoeence The rope was then adjust,
being given, he was hoiste 10 the top Of the gal
flaws where he was allowca to hang Tor thirteen