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Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

We regret to state that the Rev. G.. C.
Y. Eastman, has disposed of his beautiful
residence on Prospect Hill, and all his
other. property in this vicinity, with a
view of removing from town. We sim
cerely regret the departure of Mr.. E.
from among us. The several years during
which he has exercised the duties ofrec-
tor and teacher in this town, he has re-
tanned in an eminent degree the conf
dence and affection of the community
and very many, now that he is leaving
us, will follow him with their earnest as
pirations for his happiness and pros
perity.
His successor is the Rev. Joshua D. Ber-
rD late President Of Shelby College, Ken
lucky, who we learn, takes Mr.. Eastman's
place as Rector of St. Paul's Church a,
Bantam Falls, and designs soon to open a
High SCHOOL, on Prospect Hill
There is not in the State, a more delight
full location for a seminary of learning
than the above, and the buildings and
grounds have within few years been
tastefully improved and ornamented by
Mr.. Eastman. From the reputation of
Mr.. Berry, we doubt not he will prove an
Invaluable acquisition to our village.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27
WILLIAM..M. PRICE.

The following letter Of the late VIM M.
Price, ispublished by desire ofthe friends
Of the deceased, as we understand by a
note from our Public Reporter = Tribune.
To My Creditors.-Many of you having
inquired of me how had disposed of the
large patrimonial estate to which | was
entitled upon the death of my father and
my brothers,, l now consider my self bound
to state the very truth in relation to it.
About the year 1916, became an endor-
ser of notes to very large amount, and
Mr.. William Bradford, who had married
my niece, and WIS the agent of my faith
er's estate, loaned to me about eight thou
sand dollars. Twas relieved of portion
OF my liabilities, and Mr.. Bradford OBJ
tanned from me conveyance of my own
estate in fee and leasehold as security for
his advance. He has, since that advance
given to me at different times up to July
last, when he handed me thirty dollars,
altogether not exceeding $4,000. in ad-
dltion to the original advance of $8,O0O
making in the whole about $1,000. He
prevailed upon me from time to time prio,
to the death of my brother Stephen, tc
convey to him (Mr. Bradford) not only
the estate which by the will Of my father
| would have upon his death, but all the
estate which might come 10 me by the
death of either of my brothers.
The conveyances so made to him are
all recovered they were absolute on the
face of them, but he gave me in exchange
for them the most solemn pledges that he
would do what was right he still has
the greater portion of this large estate
he did not acquire it by dealing in stocks
he has realized from its possession thus
acquired more than one hundred thou
sand dollars ; he absolutely refuses tt
give me another cent, and ! fear has
driven to fatal despair Your ~ 6. -.u..ot'
49, :, WILLIAM M. PRICE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27
PICTURE oFPURITANsM.

o." We mar censure PuritaIsm," says
Thomas Carlyle, in his recent tord, and
no one of US, suppose, but void find il
very rough defective thing But we,
and all men may understand nat il was
a genuine thing for it has gown and
grows. Look now at american
! Saxendom; and at that little fact of the
sailing of the Mayfower, two hundred
years ago, from Holland It was,
properly, the beginning of America. -
There were struggling settlers inAmcrica
before; some material as of bdv, was
there; but the soul of it was frs this
These poor men driven out of tieir own
country, and not able we'll to liv, in Hol-
land. determined on settling in he New
World. Black, untamed forests ire there
and wild, savage creatures, bu not so
cruel as star.chamber hangmen. They
thought the earth would yield than food
IT they titled honestly; the everlasting
Heaven would stretch there, too, overhead,
and they should be left in peace to
prepare for eternity, by living well in
time: worshiPing in what they called the
true, not the idolatrous way. They club
bed their small means together-hired a
ship, the little ship May flower,ani made
ready to set sail. . Hah these men
| think, had work +! The weak thing,
weaker than Il child, becomes strong,
one day if it be a true thing. Puritanism
was only despicablc, laugha BILE then, but
nobody can manage to laugh at it now.
Puritanism has got weapons, and sinews
it has cunning in its ten fingers, strength
in its right arm it can steel ships, fell for
ests, remove mountains; it is one of the
strongest things under the sun at pres
ent."
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27
TNH ENQUIRER.
LITCHFIELD. AUGUST q, 1916.
Yale College Commencement.

The Commencement exercises of this
venerable institution took place at New
Haven on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of last week. The occasion
was one of more than usual interest and
importance, in consequence of the resig.
nation of President Day, the election oil
his successor, the establishment of new
professorships, &c. President Day, who
for nearly thirty years has presided over
the institution with unsurpassed ability
and popularity, took formal farewell of
the officers and students on Wednesday
morning. His parting address was elo-
quent with feeling, and warmed and melt
ed every heart present.
The Corporation subsequently passed
vote TO procure marble bust of Pres
ident DAY, to be placed in Trumbull Gal
lery.
Prof THEODORE DWIGHT WooLsEY was
on Wednesday afternoon elected to the
Presidency Of the College,
The College Corporation, at a meeting
on Wednesday morning established three
new professorships, and elected the Pro-
fessors.
The fun given twenty-four years since
by Sheldon Clark, Esq. of Oxford, CT.
ard which by the terms of the donation
was 10 accumulate "a years before used,
has this year been made the foundation
of a Professorship, styled the "Clark
Professorship of Moral Philosophy and
Metaphysics" Noah Porter Jr., of
SPRINGFIELD Mass, has been elected to the
Professorship.
A donation Of $4,000 was made by John
t. Norton of Pennington. CT. to promote
the study of Agricultural Chemistry, a
short time since, and was this morning
accepted and used TO endow the second
new Professorship, that of agriculture
and Animal and Vegetable Physiology
The gentleman elected to fill the office
was John Ptkin Norton, Esq. the son of
the donor. 1t will be recolIected that
this gentleman recently took the premi :
UNI offered by the Royal Agricultural
Society of England, for the best disser-
taIion on particular branch of Agricul-
turas Chemistry. We believe that he
is now travelling in Germany.
The third Professorship is that of Prac.
t'cal Chemistry, or Chemistry applied
to the Arts, the chair of which is to be
filled by Benjamin Siliman Jr. of New
Haven.
These creations, Observe the Cour Ter
from which we make the above summa.
ryO evince certainly a goodly state o.
prosperity in the College, and argue wei
tor the future excellence of the institu
ton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

FROM THE SANTA FE EXPEDITION An
express from this expedition reached
Fort Leavenworth on the OH instant
When the express left Gen. Kearney's
ca mp he was within 100 miles of Bent's
Fort, all his forces advancing rapidly
and comfortably. Nine deaths had oc.
Cured among the volunteers during their
progress across the prairies. Rumors
were circulating among the traders and
the MeXicans, to the effect that General
Urea was marching at the head of
large Mexican forcefor the protection Of
the Santa Fe. Gen. Kearney was rush
ing on with all possible despatch, and if
his provision wagons kept up, he would
not delay at Bent's Fort, but go direct to
Santa Fe.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

On Friday night last, the dwelling
house of Capt. JoAB CENTER, situated in
" Davies Hollow" in the town of Wash
ington, about 8 miles South west of This
village, was consumed by fire, together
with nearly all its contents-consstng
of furniture, cIothirg, silver pl ate, two
gold watches, &C. The dwelling was old
but had recently been thoroughly repair.
ed. 1t was insured at the Litchhcld Mu
tual office for $500.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27
AFTERNoo

/. Music.
2. Philosophical Grafton, Greatness" Nv
Stephen Wright Kellogg. Shelburne. Mass.
3. Grafton "The Profession of the Advo.
cate Consistent with Perfect Integrity" bv
Jefferson Jackson, Sumpter Co, Ala,
4. Dissertation, "The Inconsistencies =,
War;" by Charles Goldthwaite Adams. Keene
Nh.
$. Grafton, +" Shelly" by Rensselaer, Russell
Nelson, Cooperstown, N. Y.
6 Music
7. Dissertation, political Ruin. bv Froda
rick John Kingsbury, Waterbury. CT.
s. Dissertation, g" Our Country's Gre.,ros, I,
by Wilson Cary Nicholas Carr, Baltimors
Md. 'Aio'e
.. Grafton, "Ireland." by Robert Cochran
New York City. All
10, Dissertation. 1.-THE Corn Law Rhvmar "
by Charles Hooper Trask,t Manchester. Mass
II. Music. Ota'S
-. Poem, The Realm of Ruin, Inv Edwin
johnson, Plymouth, CT.
10. Grafton, "The Overthrow of the Mus.
SULLIVAN Power in Spain," by Thomas Isaac
franklin, Berlin, Md. ~
IA, Grafton, "Thoughts on VIEWING the
Grave of Gen. Braddock," by William Walter
Horton. Huntsville, Ala.
Is. Music.N
10. Grafton " Remorse as illustrated in the
Character OF Macbeth" by Charles Lorin
Brace, Hartford, CT.
H. Philosophical Grafton, "The Puritan
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27
ORDER OF EXERCISES
FORENOON.

l.. Music
2. Prayer by the President
3. Salutary Grafton in Latin, by John But.
Ter Talcott, West Hartford, CT.
4. Dissertation, "On Excessive Application
to Physical Science" by John Woodbridge
Blrchmore, Charlestown, Mass.
D. Dissertation, Our Country's Destiny >
by Samuel George Willard, Wilton, CT,
=. Oratlon, On the Importance of Ma
tIonal Military Institution" by Edward Van
Scheonhoven Kingsley, West Point, N. Y.
7. Music.
s. Grafton, " Fashion," by Samuel Thomas
Richards, Philadelphia Pa.
9. Grafton, The Project of a Congress OF
MISUNDERSTANDING" by Henry Case, Norwich
CT.
10. Dissertation. "The Destiny of the Amer.
icans," by Rufus Smith, Colchester, CT.
II. Dissertation, 1.-The Study of Nature,
by John Henry Glover, Fairfield, CT.
IL, Music
49, Dissertation, "On the Pleasure of The
Imagination" by Charles Peaslee Turner
Hartford, CT.
ii. Dissertation, "The Friendship of Lu.
Their and Melanc'hon." by George McChain,
New York City.
Is. Poem, 1.-THE Surrender of Granada" by
James Jonathan Colt. Baton Rouge, La.
Is. Music.
II. Grafton, 1.-THE Remote Connexicn of F.
vents" by Joseph Willes Backus, franklin,
CT.
IS. Grafton, Accuracy of knowledge, .
by Levi Welles Hart, New Britain, Ct
w. Grafton, "Social Equality" by Hen,y
Thornton Steele, Constantine, Mich
30. Grafton, "A Retutation of the Doctrine
that the subjects of Geometry are Hypothetical, >
by Jonathan Lane,' Allegheny Co. NY.
81. Music.
% Grafton, "Dante," by Samuel South.
worth Murphy, Auburn, N. Y.
%. Grafton, 1.-THE Connection between the
Past and the Present." by Chester Newell
Richter, Parsippany, N J.
"a. Grafton. g The Energy of Republics in
War;" by Morris Wakeman Lyon, Fairfield
CT.
CT.
25. Music.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

The HoUsAToNICVA VALLEY MAIL. The
residents of the western part Of the county, es-
peclally those in and near the valley Of the
lonsatonic, complain bitterly (and certainly
not without cause,) that no arrange menl an
be agreed upon between the General Govern
'nent aud the Railroad C"rr"":, h, wifi, II the
mail can be carried in the cars. As ii is now,
The mail is transported through the whole
length of the valley by horse power, at COM
parative snaiPs space-whIle the locomotive,
by which it might be carried at rfing extra
cost, daily goes rushing by, leaving all the
nears far in the rear. We do not know where
the fault lies, but the evil should in some way
be remedied
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27
RESPECTABILIrY,

Keeping up appearances, paying your
bills regularly, walking out now and
then with your wife, and going OCCASION
ally to church.
On the trial of a murderer, a neighbour
deposed that he always considered him
person ofthe highest responsibility, as
he had kept a gig for several years. 1t
is the opinion Of many that man who
is worth money must be man of worth
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27
Committee

DE-The Committee Of Arrangements will rely
families for the good things with which TO fur
nsh the tables on the above occasion. A spe-
cial committee appointed to arrange tables, &c.
will receive such provisions as may be furnish
Webster, Solomon Marsh I'd and Geo. Seymour
compose this committee.
Massrs. Frederick Buel, William Beebe, AL
bert Sedgwick and Benjamin Webster will act
generations, sc.
Messrs. G. C. Woodruff, H. w. Buel, w. L.
Smedley, and George w. Beers, are appointeda
committee to register the names of those pres
ent according to their genealogy.
Several gentlemen will make addresses on
the occasion, giving much interesting inlorlna-
ton respecting the early history Of these two
families. 1t is desired that there may be as
full an attendance of the Descendants OF j i'm
Marsh and John Buel practicable, and all
interested are requested TO extend the informa-
ton as extensively as the time will allow La
dies and Gentlemen connected by marriage ale
also requested to attend
The Committee also respectfully invite the
clergy1nen of the several denominations in this
town TO be present on this interesting occasion.
05-Should the weather be untavorable on
Thursday, the picnic will be postponed TO the
next fair day.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

The new rails have been laid on this read
from Bridgeport to New Milford, and the cars
resumed their regular trips through from
Bridgeport to Nor.h Canaan on Monday Be-
tween the latter place and West Stockbrdse,
the work Of laying the new rails has now COM
menced, and OF course the running Of the cars
is for the present suspended on that section Of
the road. The z rails (Which are US d for the
new track) are said to be far superior TO TIE I
rails; and when the contemplated improve
ments are completed, the Housatonc Road will
not be surpassed by any railroad in the couatry
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

Mr.. Butler Stone, mlddieased man. died
in this village on the 1llh inst, of that most
dreadful Of all diseases, deiitium hcmtns
A bill is published in the last number OF the
New Haven Fountain, b. which it appears that
one of our merchants sold the deceased twelve
quarts of spirits within the space Of six a,.s!
We leave the reader to make his own com
ments.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27
SINGULAR CAUSE OF DEATH

The oswego Advertiser announces the
death of VIM. G. Turner, who recently
had charge of the electric telegraph at
that place land attributes his disease to
the daily inhalation Of the noxious gases
arising from the batteries, which are
strongly charged with mercury, acted up.
on by powerful acids, with which his sys-
tenn became impregnated.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27
SADNESS.

There is a mysterious feeling that fire.
quently passes like cloud over the spirits.
Ii comes upon the soul in the busy hustle of
life-in the social circle,-in the calm and
silent retreats of solicitude. Its powers
are alike supreme over the weak aud the
iron hearted. At one time it is caused by
the flirting of a single thought across the
mind. A sound will come booming over the
ocean Of memory gloomy and solemn as the
deathknell, overshadowing all the bright
hopes and sunny feelings of the heart
Who can describe itP And yet who has
not felt its bewildering influence? Still it
is delicious sort of sorrow; and, like a
cloud dimming the sunshine on the river
altogether causing momenrary shade of
gloom, it enhances the beauty of returning
brightness.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

D5-It will be seen by reference to our adver-
Using columns, that the stage for New Milford
Danbury, &c, will hereafter leave the Man
sion House at 7 o'clock, A. nj.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

rs Mr.. Samuel Johnson, Of Norfolk, has sert
US stalk of here's grass, cut intke early part of
July. measuring 6 feet and 9 inches in hight
Also, stalk, OF the second crop, forty inches
high, which greao IN forty days! MIR Greeley
will please send that hat > to Norfolk -.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

GEN. GAMES. - The decision of the
Court of Inquiry was transmitted to
Washington on Tuesday. 1t is believed
to be approbatory of the Generals pro-
ceedings, says the Journal of Commerce.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

UThere has been a rush of visitors
to Saratoga. 1t is said there were 1000
at that place on the 14th inst. Probably
they would have taken more comfort at
home.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

%Captain May has been nominated
by the President and confirmed by the
Senate-first, as Brevet Major of drag
oons, for his servicesnthe battle on the
E; e: {: :. y; 6: &; 6: ';'; ' s
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

A TEA TABLE will be spread by the &C.
n cupant, on that, and few su. c, ling
days, within the Pouse of +. A Marsh, ior the
accommodations OF spectators. and other par
tlea, that love rural recreation. II
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

WISCONSIN, election will be held
on the first Monday of September, for
delegates TO form State Constitution.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

Senator Hay,Oood's Address to his con-
sti,uents, assigning his reasons for re-.
signing his seat in the Senate, has been
published in both the Washington papers
occupying eleven columns of close mat.
T..
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

When the late DR.. Norris, Of Bayo
Sara lay speechless on the Rio Graz
he made sign for some stimulus.
surgeon mixed up a bowl of brandy
and handed it to the nurses, but the
ment the Doctor turned his back
drank it up before the longing eyes OF
dying man!
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

The Erie Railroad. - One hundred
miles of the Erie Railroad have just been
ordered TO be put under contract at an
early day.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

Element in our National Character" by James
Nc Laren Breed Dwight, Norwich, CT.
10. Grafton, "The Supremacy Of Reason,
with the ValedIctory Address. by Henry Bald
win Harrison, New Haven, CT.
20. Degrees Conferred.
81. Prayer by the President.
%. Music.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

gg-The downward train of cars leaves New
Milford at 12 o'clock, noon, and at p. M.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

FREDERICK BUEL,
SOLOMON MARSH,
ANDREW BUEL,
F. A. MARSH,
EDW. PIERPONT,
E. B. WEBSTER,
CHARLES ADAMS,
GEO. SEYMOUR,
ALBERT SEDGWICK,
DAN CATLlN,
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27
A FAMILY
p C-N &c

TNHE Descendants of JOHN MARSH and
l. JOHN BUEL, Original settlers Of the
Town of Litchfeld,) will meet at Mr.. FTede-
rick A. Marsh's Grove, on Thursday, the 81
day of September next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-08-27

Excused from speaking.
Necessarily prevented from speaking.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-20
Pretty Feathers Make a Fine EIr(

A ND as tins holds good in almost every rcspoo
IA the subscriber would again inform hishiCrf
ana the publ; generally, that nc is sill living an
occupying the OLD STAND, on Main.slrect. be
tween the office of c. R. Buck aew and the Black
smith shop of Moses COAman, at which place he
may be found upon the seat Of poverty, prepaid
10 draw out the thread Of afflction' He has ua
received the Ihe Latest style Of Positions for
SPRING and SUMMER, and with them Re
stands pledged to accommodate his friends, cu...
mers and the public generally with good suus,s..
tial tasty fits or no charge made.
b. RUPERT, TAILOR viii be found .pa
a Shinge stuck up above the door,
HdnisSion free Of all expense.
He would also Inform his friends that Whca
Rye, Oats, Corn and Potatoes will be taken in a.
change for work done at his shop, and Tutd
he peicter dinctum, once in while, will not cg-a
amlss. Gail and give him a trial,
BERNARD RUPERT,
April 25, ls4G-l
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-20

A 0roll fellow was asked by sn old
e woman TO read the newspaper, and TAX
ing it, up he began as follows:
Last night yesterday morning,
bout three O'Clock in the sfteruoon, jusr
before breakfast a hungry boy abou'
81 forty years old, bough, penny custard,
and drew ii through slone brick wall
made of iron, and jumping over it fell
into dry mill pond and was drowned.
About forty years Afterwards tina, cam.
day, a night wind blew down ;hs dutch
church, aud killed an cid SOW two dead
pigs al Boston. end q dead horse kicked
blind mans eyes OUT
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DRY GOODS LINE,

splendid assortment Of new and fashionable
Prints Of new figures, Ginghams; new syle OF
cross ove' Berage aud other Berages; fancy and
black and white Lawns, Gingham Lawns, Deanos
Of all cOlors and aualty black and blue black dress
Silks. black silk Serge Allapacca, damask summer
Skirts, dsmask book Muslin, purse twist and steel
beads and rings of assorted colors, ladies' and gem
tlemens kid gloves, mohair Gloves and mi,s, white
cambric Handkerchiefs ladies silk points, black
bandanna and flag silk Handkerchief, cotton
Handkerchieis ofevery description. white and fam
cy silk Handkerchiefs, Shawls of all kinds, in sbor,
Cotton and Linen Goods of every description for
Ladies' wear, Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hose for
men and women Ladies' shell combs.
BroadclOths of oil colors and quality, Sat,inetts
CassimeIes, fancy summer Cassimeres, S x quarter
coat Tweed, Nankins, Checks, black Satin and
other summer Vestings of every description; fancy
Scarfs al d Cravats of all qualities beached and
lnbeached Muslins, Umbrellas and Parasols, Les
horn and palm leaf Hats. A quantity of carpet
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Bran dreth's Pills

UD FAD and understand The time will com,
| Ae when the medicine, Brsndreth Pills will bt
appreciated they ought and deserve; it will be
understood that DR.. BrandIeth has the stronges,
clsims upon the public. II is true that every in
llvidual who makes trial Of the Biandreth Pills
Iconcede them to be the best medicine they ever
used They are indeed medicine about which
there Is no mistake. Their value in a climate so
lchangeube as ours cannot be sufficiently approciat-
lea free perspiration is at once restored thus
they cure colds and consumption is prevented
nose who have n redundancy of bile find them Of
the most essential service and should there be de-
fcency OF that important fluid the Brandreth Pills
have an equally beneficial effect. Often has this
important medicine saved valuable lives in those
gions where the dreadful yellow fever prevail
ing few doses taken Immediately upon the in-
lection being received into the system will be al
most certain to prevent any material Inconvenience
nd at no stage of this dreadful epidemic is there
so proper medicine the Brendreth Pills. Let
this medicine be universally used in this
disease aud no loss Of blood allowed, and few
very few would be its victims. So il is with other
diseases. Assist nature with this all important
medicine to remove morbid humors from the blood,
and do not resort to bleeding or mercury and we
shall have very great scarcity Of persons afflicted
with cronic malades. The featheredtrbe--t au
imal kingdom. over which we are the lords, are
not allCeu WIN chronic DldlduleS, neltneT sHOuiu
we be if it were not for our prize which occasions
than. Follow nature. Use the medicine whbh
harmonzes with her, which mildly but surely re-
moves all the impurities of the bloodwhich strength
ems the feeble and yet reduces those Of full habit
to healthy standard. Let me again say that every
department of the manufacture of Brandfeth Pills
is personally superintended y me, and that every
box with my three labels upon it may he relied up
on to have the beneficial effect described if used
according to the directions accompanying.
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Danville-E B Reynolds & Co
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