Litchfield enquirer., 1845-12-25

THE LATE FORGERY AT New ORLEANs.-In a
nate affair, in which the name Of Judge Garland
was so seriously implicated. The following, from
the New Orleans Tropic, is slight sketch Of his
otherwise brilliant career. Alas that one whose
promises were so fattering should have thus igno-
mniously fallen
Hon. Rice Garland has been for years dstin-
guished as one Of the intellectually gifted citizens
of Louisiana. The proprietor of what may be cali
ed an earthly paradise in this sunny clime-a plan.
taton in Opelousas-- lovely and interesting
family to heighten its charms he possessed in him
self, independent Of all worldly distinction, the ell
ements Of the purest happiness. The predilec.
tons Of his felow-citzens, however, conferred upon
him, and induced his withdrawal from the harmo-
nizing influences of domestic life, to become an ac-
tor in the turbulent scenes Of political strife His
career opened upon him with unusual brilliancy
and promised realization of his fondest hopes He
was the tavorlte of an intelligent and generous.
hearted constituency. and his elevation to seat in
the council Of the nation atested the general conf
dence in his political integrity, while his fidelity
at Washington to the interests of his State came
back among the people as an evidence that this
confidence was not misplaced.
From Congress-, he was transferred to a seat on
the Supreme Bench Of Louisiana, where, rs an in.
dustrous, investigating, learned iurist, he might
have secured the iaurels that SHOULD have grown
greener and greener in his passage again from pub
life to the serene eniovments of good old age at
home. Alas, that the hopes of family, friends con-
stiuents, were destined in the very crisis of their
realization, to be blasted. Judge Garland his fallen
from his high estate, and the Bench. which he
n,ght have honored. has been dshonored in his
fall Virtue, that should have cast its radiant
beauties over and around Bar of which Louisiana
ia OH cd 10 I,nt
gained heart that should have been pure and hap.
py, but which now is cold cold. and desolate and
in despair Young men. read the lesson and non.
der upon 1t thoughtfully! Heed we'll its heart
rending moral, and remember that youth and mid
die age may pass, and yet leave you a prey to the
| fend of crime! -
PILGRIM FESTIVAL AT PLYMOUTH. The cele'
bration of the anniversary Of the landing at Ply.
| mouth has always been an Interesting occasion
whenever the descendants al the Pilgrims who re-
side there have taken measures to assemble their
brethren for the purpose. This thew rropose tc
4 do on the 225'h anniversary, which will be or
\ Monday, the 22d inst. The opening oi the rail
road from Boston to Plymouth favors the design n
! bringing together greater assemblage from th
mart Of the State Of those who have STAYED ava,
from the Old COLONY. than has ever vet been made
We understand that the following verv liberal anr
appropriate arrangements have been made:
A NNbllc dinner rs to he given AT the Depot q
the Old Colonp Rail Road. at which the Presiden
Of the Society, c. B. Warren. Esn. will preside
and at which large number Of distinguished gen
tlemen from BOSTON and other places will he pre
SENT The Historical Societv and Old Colon
Club Of Bcston-.he ANTIQUARIAN Sccietv Of Wcr
cester. and the New England Society Of New York
have been invited to unite in this celebration. an
large representation from each il expected q
the occasion We regret tn hear that the size {
the Denot building must limit the number Of din
ner guests to about 4n0. ..s .i.
: The Old COLONY Memorial save. that there wi
he interesting religious services at the First Churc
before the dinner. ~ ...t ~.
The Directors of the rail road have made ampl
provision fnr the accommodation Of all who ma
wish to attend Trains will leave the new DEM
al Sonth Cove. at O and @ 1-2 A. NJ and retur
after the dinner. Thase that remain in Plvmout
o throuehout the night viii have an opportunifv
q attending hall to he given in the evening undo
e the direction of the SoCietv.
8 We understood that tickets fnr the dinner ma
he nrocured al the SuF,l,s Insurance CO.. and
=. the counting room Of william Thomas & Co..
, state street for few DAYS. All in this citv an
: vicinity who wish toattend this interesting an
- well-arranged festival, must avail themselves
this opportunity Of rurhasIng'