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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03
REV. G.. w, DENNISON.

Eleven Baptist clergymcn in Boston
have published card, certifying that
from recent developments of gross mis-
conduc, on the part of Charles w. Den-
nisor. they have no longer any confidence
in his Christian character or moral in
togrity, and withdra wing from him all
fellowship as minister of the gospel
Rev. Dr.. Sharp,J. Barnard, and R. w.
Cushman also publish certificates can
ceiling a testimonial signed by them
some months ago reccommenGatory OF
Mr.. Dennisor Mr.. D. has been exclu-
ded from the first Baptist Church in Ros-
ton by a unanimous vote.
Mr.. Dennison was formerly editor and
publisher of a miscellaneous newspaper at
Stonington, called The Phoenix" and af-
forwards of "The Emancipa,or," an able
abolition paper published in New York. In
1889 and '4O, he was pastor Of the Baptist
Church in Wilmington, Del, where he was
much estesmed as preacher and as man.
Latterly (until silenced) he has been preach
ing in a Seamen's Chapel, in Boston, and
lifting the sSeaman's Friend.' His fall is
deeply the be lamented-
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03
HARVARD COLLEGE LONGEVITY.

OF the 1900 deceased Alumni of Harvard. il
is said that not moro than two have lived a
century. One Of these must have been our
late venerable fellow citizen, DR.. Holyoke
who graduated in l746, and died in 1929: the
other. we presume to have been Hon. Samson
Salter Blowers, of Halifax, N. S, who gradua-
ted in 1863. and died in October. 1912. He
was grandson of Rev. Thomas Blowers, the
second minister Of the First Parish in Beverly.
At dinner on the lst of July last, at Rev. DR..
Codman's in Dorchester, there were peresent
10 of the class of 1902 also the venerable
Judge Davis. of the class of 1871, now about
s. years of age. and Rev. Dr. Pierce, of the
class Ct 1893. The Observer, in recording the
death otlEphraim Kendall, Esq. of Ipswich at
the age of 81 q, says:
Mr.. X. was Of the class of 1877, at Har-
ward University-a class most remarkable for
longevity. At the last commencement, 10 of
the Is members. who graduated, still survived.
Since then, Judge Cranch and Mr.. Kendall
have died; but OF that class the following still
ATrvive, viz: Rev. Abel Abbot, Hon. John
Quincy Adams, John Chan dler, Caleb Child,
Rev. Peter Eaton, DR. Walter HunnewelI, Rev.
Hezekiah Packard, DR.. Nathaniel S. Prentice,
Hon. SJmuel Putnam, and Hon. Keonard White.
Salem Register.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

W. laarn from, tho Lost n,rha- re tho Pitts
field Eagle, that the supposed murderers Of
Record have been arrested and bound over for
trial. There names are Hugh Biggins and
Thomas Agin. higgins was discovered on
SUNDAY morning last, while leaving barn in
Dalto,. where he had lodged. He entered a
sn all patch of w~ods. Tie gentleman who
discovered him called his neighbors, who sur
rounded the woods, and fually found him hid
in a hollow trse.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

l.,,ho,, pracsicing a little fAlsehoOd on
na,e.~r we most earnestly hope tnat
The day Is no. coming when every true N.
a",,ocrnf will have in bitterness OF hearl
to ask pardon of God and man for having
Sided in elevatmg to power men who ms
take ,reachery for good conduct and pal
.rv oh ifs for great craftsmanship.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Rate of Despatch Travelling fifty gears
since-Tn the history of the administration o!
Washington and Adams, by Geo. Gibbs, lately
published, in a letter from Gov. Wtlcott dated
April l776, mentioning as an instance Of great
despatch, that certain important esolution
of Congress of that date, was carried from
Philadelphia to Boston. in fifty hours. 1t now
goes in less than that number Of Seconds.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

INST ALLATloN.-Rev. HENRY NEIL was
installed pastor of the Congregational Church
and Society Of Lenox, Mass. on the goth ult.
Sermon by Rev. Albert Barnes, OF Philadelphia;
Charge to the pastor by Rev. DR.. Humphrey
OF Pittsfeld; address to the Church, by Rev.
]. Bradford, of Sheffield /; concluding prayer,
by Rev. J. Wilton, of West Stockbridge Viii
lace
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03
STATE vS. JOSEPH ADAMS.

Information under the Statute providing a
gainst cheating by obtaining goods under false
pretences. Information charged the prisoner
Of having on the 4th Of last March, defrauded
one Charles w Amber Of Bethlem of certain
horse by means Of falsely representing him
self to be the owner Of certain property, and
that he was man of considerable MEANS
Specially charging the prisoner Of having false
ly represented himself to be the owner of GER
tain rye field in the town of Kent, and ofcertan
notes of hand against responsible men living
in Kent, and that he the prisoner had leased OF
Bateman Smith fifty acre field to till the cur
rent year of 1916. The evidence introduced
proved the charges alledged in the information.
Some exceptions were taken by the prisoners
counsel as TO the legal sufficiency Of the charges
to bring the case within the Statute. 1t was
contended that the acts of deception must be
such as would be likely to deceive man ofor.
binary prudence, and that the evidence in this
case only conduced to prove the negligence o.
Mr.. Amber Several other objections were
made by prisoners counsel. Jury returned {
verdict OF guilty and the court sentenced tho
prisoner to six months hard labor in the Coun
ty prison. Counsel for the prosecution, State
Attorney and Hollster, for prisoner, Bacon ant
Grant.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Western Reserve COIlege.-The number o.
graduates at the annual commencement was
sixteen,
The honorary deg zee Of Ii was conferred
upon VIM L. StorrS Instructor Oflaw in Yale
College.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

nrHis Excellency, Gov. ToUcEY, pass
ed through this village on Monday after
noon last, westward bound-probably on his
way to his "head quarters at the Wood
vile tarern. ~ Did Mt. Tom nod with
the weight of gl..y as he rode by, or when
he halted beneath its shadow? The evil
spirits" of the valley had dance that night,
no doubt.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03
From the Mormon Camp.
BALTIMORE, Thursday even

The captain Of the steamer Tobacco Plant
arrived with his boat at St. Louis, on the 10Th
instant. from Fort Leavenworth, an, repor,s
that one thousand Mormons, in addition to the
FIVE hundred called for had ccme to the fort
in hopes Of being enrolled in the service Of the
United States. TO follow Gen. Kearney's exne.
ditiOn to Santa re, and New Mexico.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Death Of Capt. Worth A letter from 81.
Augustine, received by the last mail, announ.
ces the death of Capt. Joseph S. Worth, OF
the sth regiment, U. S. Infantry. Capt. W.
was a. officer beloved by his comrades
for his open and mauly qualities. and
his fidelity TO his profession snd country. He
died on the 2lst ulimo, amented by all who
knew him.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

A Mournful P'oridence. MIR. JOHN PAc f..
aged I'll years, son OF Mr. Roswell Page, of
this town, (Milton Society was drowned in
The stream near Terryville, while bathing,
on Tuesday evening of this week, about 6
O'Clock. His body was recovered about
two hours aflerwards-and was brourh, to
his friends 10 Milton during the same night.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Don't hno,c fac seed THE new tariff bill
levies duty of 90 per cent, on Far seed. and
lC per cent only IN Linseed. A distinction
without difference. This is fair illustration
Of the wisdom embodied in the bill:
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03
AUGUSTUS ALvoRD. us. ERAsTUs BALDWIN

AUGUSTUS ALvoRD, us. ERAsTUs, BALDWIN,
Action of trespass for destroying Plaintiffs
fence. brought originally before Justice Of
the Peace. and taken TO the County Court on
plea of title in defendant. 1t appeared that an
old crooked fence originally ran between the
land of the parties, and that they agreed to run
new fence in as,raight line from one side Of
the field 10 the other, each one building half Of
it. Accordingly Baldwin built his half Of the
fence on the line agreed upon and Afford began
building the other half, as he claimed in a
straight line with Baldwin's fence-when
Baldwin, finding that the new line was coming
farther on to his land than he expected, threw
Affords fence down, who thereupon brought
this action. The plaintiff resides in Litchtield
and the defendant in Harwinton. The Jury
not agreeing on verdict. the papers were Ia
ken back. Counsel for plaintiff, Smith and
Bacon-for defendant, Seymour and Averill.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Oo~Am"ng the Members elect "a the North
Car"I'n a House of Commons are Edward Stan.
~. Kenneth Rayner, and William II. Washing.
ton. wIdely known and esteemed as Wing Mem.
hers Of Congress in other DAYS.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

o. On Monday, Messrs. o. S. Weller and
W Butler were brought before Geo. c. Wood
ruff, Esq, charged with selling spirits contra
ry to law, and were each fined $40, md costs.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03
TlTUs HART, us. THOMPSON, and oil ers.

TlrUs HART, vs. THOMPSON, and oil ers.
Action of tres. pass vi ct arms, alledsing
that defendants with great violence made an as
jured him. claiming $500 damages.
The defendants wert in he possession and oc.
cnpancy of a certain dwelling house in said Ca
man, and that the plaintiff forciby entered in
to the same, and that being SO entered they the
defendants demanded him to quit, and he there.
upon refused when they the defendants forced
him out of the house using no mole force than
was necessary TO do SO. The defendants ex.
hlbl!ed in evidence loan of the premises from
one Mr. Benedict. and proof Of their occupan-
cy and the plaintiffs entry. The plaintiff
claimed The right of possession to the premises
by virtue of certain conveyance from one
George Smith. Verdict for the defendants to
recover their costs. Counsel for plaintiff, Ell.
more and Hollister-for defendants, Church
an a veril.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Vs. The August Tenn Of the Superior Court,
for this County, adjourned on Tuesday morning
last. In another column will be found record
of the cases disposed Of.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Op-The Anniversary Of the American Board
Of Foreign Missions. Of three days contiuu.
ance. is to commence at New Haven September
Sth. at 4 O'Clock.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

{E,It is announced that C. Edwards Lester is
writing the life of Hon. Samuel Houston, Of
Texas His eventlul life affords material OF in-
fereSt.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Public .lcfs.-We ale indebted TO Charles
w. Bradley, Esq Secretary Of State, for copy
Of the "Public Acts, passed by tie General
Assembly Of the State of Connecticut, May
session, 1916"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Judge CHURCH. Presiding.

Judge CHURCH, Presld'Hg'
III. HuBsARD, Esq, States -aftoS"ey.
KELSEY rs. HAMMER and others.
Action Of Ejsefmenf.-Piaintif claimed IT,
tie 10 the demanded premises by virtue Of deeds
nearing date 2ad day OF February. 1886; and
the defendant also exhibited in evidence simi-
lar deed from The same party and bearing the
same date. The plaintiff replied TO the deed OF
the defendant that il was subsequently, execu-
ted to his the plaintiffs deed. There were
some circumstances tending to prove priority
in the execution Of the Plaintiffs deed. YER
dict for the plaintiff Holabird for plaintiff
Church and Goodw in for defendant.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Oo-The Phi Beta Kappa Society of Yale Col.
lege. designated Simeon North. LII. d. Presi.
pent Of Hamilton College, as their Orator for
lsi7. and Rev. DR.. Burgess. OF Hart ford, O..
substitute LnzeTne Kay OF Hartford was select.
ed AZ Poet-and o, Wendell Holmes Of Boston
as substitute.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Dl,-The literal meaning Of Monterey is the
Kings Hoods.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-09-03

Stage Accident The Pittsfeld Sun states
that bridge near Willismstown broke down
on Monday evening. preciprtating a stage load
OF neleven passengers, or 8 feet into the river.
The coach was turned bottom up in its fall, bur
no one was killed, though all were consider
ably injured Among the passengers were
Judge Washburn OF Worcester, Rev. DR. Prime
ri New York, Rev. Mr.. Davis of Westfeld and
Rev. DR.. Cooley ot Granville, on their way to
attend the commencement exercises At Williams
College.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24
Threatened Famine in Ireland.

On The o.ath Of January, Mr.. J. O'Conncll sta
tel ii the British House of Commons. that Ire
land was within three or lour weeks Of q tam4no.
and that famine III that country always
attended by that dreadful scourge the typus fever.
The following from tho London Times, OF the
dato O.: iii or 9th Of February, confirms tho u
farming statements in parliament. quoted above.
and leads us to tho apprehension oi dreadful evils
4, carly day:
..Thero npss.s.e 10 l5e no longer n doubt that an
almost UNIVERSE. flmHc il about 10 vist Ireland
Such Is tae diEo realty when has doomed upon
rs through tac ms. OF IRISH raIHor and English
incredibly these four or Gvo months. and which
too distinct ana too paiqabie 10 b my
longer denied. Bal tho worst ioatuIe ofthe casr,
is The aIcos: utter absence Of resource. dread
ful visitation OF ucluro IS aggravated By tho Inn
perfect character Of our social institutions. Il IS
impossible 10 hit remedy when shaT not
run into abuse pass into a vicious precedent, and
parhaps to a rraa. extent, nn'lfy itself, and per
pclua:o Inc misery 1t affect, u cure.
The Commissioners TO investigate tho copdi-
zion OF Ireland say i, appears from nndoabtel au-
,horliv, TINT o3! counties 10 ireland, no. one has
oaelpg4 failure Of tbs patatoo csop-oi % poor
law unions. not one IS oNcmP.-of2 .05s oIocto'a}
divisions, bove LOO certainly reported as
having suffered
Sir Robert Peel. in his late speech liz Parl.a-
mont said in reference to this calamity:
Il will now call your attention TO Ireland,
where 50 largo 4 portion Of the people .ubslss on
potatoes. There - n report 10 the government
by Mr.. Lucas. Sir r. Routh, and Professor Kane,
stating that tho numerical proportion Of tho irish
population tina. may be eonsidorol practically to
Tive exclusively upon potatoes. includes c"fIsinlv
4 100000. And would asa, would tile goveyn-
ment Be justified in ac,iag carelessy il rctorenco
10 cniamiiy which threatened 4,0oJ,tGJ OF
people.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24
ERON WASHINGTON.
Correspondent tbs Balti.nore PatrioBy Telegraph
Washington, Monday, March l6-2 P. II.
SENATE

Early rs half pas. Ciga. o'clock the avenues
leading 70 ,ho Senate Chamber were crowded,
aud the thronr continued + increase. 81 ,ha. a,
twelve O'Clock every available place in the Senate
Chamber and all the nrsz7T9s leadin, to il. ,yare
flied with dense mass Of human beings.
Mr.. Dallas was absent. and Sir Sey Ter took the
Chair.
Petitions md memorials were presented. Two
or three bills we're reported and read twice.
Mr. Benton. from me Select Committee. r.,d
the reDorts relative :, In c,.arr.s N The W.si,
ing,oa Times TIE rrbsr, shows that Gerry
specification made III tia. .,.ne-. .bo,, collision
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24
VOICE OF THE PRESS

Or g. Ben amin Smiths Sugar Coated Pills are all
HI rage n ii"-on now Children cry for ttem.-Post
Very much 50 in Rochester. The dear little .re,pon
sb.tes wont believe tley are medicine TO how. Pos,
: =" Ills keep them for snle.'-Roeassfer Daiiy 1dr
They soil well in Carbontae--and so they ouch, "a
Purchase 1iaa Of Sweet & Ensign or Of DR. A. F. Gard
hf "o are Gly authorized agents for the of DR. c.
i6ch smith $ sugar Coated Pills Give them a tr;,
anu they mus stand high your estimation az they
no~ 90 II ours--CarJondale Pa Mirror
HE GENUINE Improved India Vegetable Sugar Coated
Pills must have c. SMITH written on the bo,,o, ar
each box Look for spurious limitations and take none
but Dr. Smiths Pills Price p Principal office
NO 10 t'reenwich-st large BRICK block Ny
lJ'Dr- g. Benz Smiths Pills for sale in Richmond
At the Drug Store Of Irwin Reed They are rood-,ry
them March eth, I-iG.-6wl3
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24
Murder and Excitement at Nashville.

On yesterday afternoon. E. 4. c. Judson shot
and killed Mr.. Robt. Porierfeld of this city. A
difficulty. of nature TO which we do not care
TO refer. had arisen between the parties, and upon
meeting shots wero exchanged, which resulted as
stated above. Iudson was arrested. but the ex-
citmen. was so great against him. that when he
was taken before Justice Ferris for examination,
il became eviden, that he would be summar!y
dealt with. Some cried 'shoot him. others
chang him. ard brother Of the deceased sho:
q, him several timcs-a number of shots were
fired at him by others, and strange to say, he
escaped all unhurt, ran off and hid himself in tho
City Hotel. Hundreds of excited persons COL
lected around and n tho hotel, and after search
ing sometime be found. and in endcavoring
to escape. he fell from the third story of the porch
without serious injury. The sheriff then took
charge of him and conveyed him TO prison. the
people seeming willing that the law should
take It's course.
Mr.. J. c. Pon,ecos, was sho. in the arm BY 4
stray ball. and il is astonishing tina. others wc7e
no; wounded or killed.
Nashville Gazette, March ID.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24

Pass THE NorIcE RoUND.-Mrs. Elizabeth Pc
tors, Of Boone county, Indiana. thus notices her
absconling husband:-Lef my bed and board
las, fall. thereby rendering my expenses lighter,
my legal husband, John Peters, without cause or
provocation. All the old maids and young girls,
and widows Of all ages and conditions are hereby
forewarned against harboring or trusting him on
my account, us am determined not to DO ac-
couu;ablo for his debts. moro especially for his
conduct, because he is loafer, druukard, q
gambler, a liar, q thief, and q arn-burning loco.
foco.
This fellow must be in kentucky, and we offer
the following in evidence of tho fact:
"OurRAGE ous.-A printer in kentucky was
lately robbed of q turkey presented to him for
dinner"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24

Four Represe natives to be elected.
We hope a general vote will be given by the members
Of the wing party. 1t important that all should give
expression OF Their choice, those nominated Will be
elected In this county. nomination virtually an
election, and in the nomination, each member of the
party should be left vote his individual sentiments
unbiased and unsolicited by aspirants If the candidates
who have been announced by their friends objection
able let others be brought out or let individuals
for whoever they think best qualified to represent their
interests and the interests of the county and State The
only object of the nomination induce the unanmty
and of party and those who have preferences
should express them, and abide the the
majority 1t is important that large should be CIV
in the nominating election because il inspires conf
dence and sets at rest all attempts bring i1pend
large Will also have a salutary influence
upon the election Of Governor Then wings, be your
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24
CINCINNATI Market. March 81.

Flour-S3. go to sass per bbl Whsky-l7ic per gal.
PorkSaes of 1900 pcs bulk Shoulders Sac 400 pcs
Hams at Sc and 5000 lbs Hog round at Acc Lari-Sae
Of Is br. No 2 at sic, and hrls No &C. Also, 25.
600 lbs No at &C. be delivered in either kegs
Molasse.-3oc per cal Sat-lSc per bu kanawha- Cot
tons per lb. Pig Iron43l per ton Potasoes-35
per b 200 b sold that rate 100 brls sold 81
per bri. Woo-Sale of 400 lbs eeces mixed lot, 25
cts per lb.-Gazette.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24

fr.7-The Washington correspondent of the New York
Tribune thinks the removal of Dr.. Miller Third As
sistant Postmaster General make for John b.
Weller The letter adds: Miller is The brotiar-n-aw
to John TYLER lie the last Of Iyicris left
blooming alone in the garden of Executive patronage,
and he gone. John Tyler betrayed his friends,
and every one think that his friends served
but right when they betrayed
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24

NoMIx ArIo~s.--We pleased to that the wings
of several this State have adopted the plan
selecting candidates which has been pursued III this
county for several past with marked success The
wings Tppecanoc have adopted this year for the
first time In Ngo it is also proposed. The plan is dem
ocratic and recommended the party by
the editor the United States Journal published at
Washington city, but few months ego.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24

NEW HAMPSHIRE ELEcr1oS.-Ihe revolution in New
Hampshire decisive it is gratifying. Returns
from ls5 towns give majority OF 2445 against Williams
(he regular loco-foco nominated candidate. No Co
vernon has been chosen by the people. The for
member Of Congress till more favorable than that FOR
Governor, and Mr. Woodbury., the extensive locoGoco
candidate, badly behind the opposition forces
The New Hampshire Patriot gives up the State and
says the :. allied army has trumphed. 1t claims the
election of but three locofoco Senators, viz In Nos A.
and II, though it hopes for The wings have
without doubt, chosen their Senators in the first ana
districts they could easily have chosen the Sem
in number and there at least five Districts
in which, Judging from the Governors vote choice
have been effected.
For the House OF Represe natives have reports Of
the election of IL wings, 20 Independent Democrats
Abolitionlsts, and 81 exclusive democrats The anti
radical forces will most certainly outnumber helr opPo-
nens the lower branch, and be able 10 fill up the SEN
with OF their shade Of politics, winch viii
give them the choice Of Governor ana OF United States
Senator's fill the vacancy occasioncd by the resgna
ton Mr.. Woodbury. and for the full term Of wears
from March, 1e47. Glory enough for lew Hampshire.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-24
RAIL fOAD MEETING


The public interested in the construction of Rail
Road this place cast respectfully invited
tend meeting be held in Richmond, the first
Monday in April next, at o'clock, P. N. 1t is hoped
there will be general attendance Of all citizens
The road must be made.