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Litchfield enquirer., 1846-04-30
No. 4o. WHOLE No. 1887.
The State Election.

In looking over the results of the late
elections, the Wings have ground for good
courage and high hopes for the future. The
elections of the two days have made it man
ifest to every one who looks at the facts,
| that, on a fair trial Of the issues which di-
vide the great parties of the country, the
Wings of Connecticut have clear and de-
cisive majority. Even with all the local
issues and false positions which the parties
were made to assume, Locofocoism was so
nearly overwhelmed with defeat, that for
many days it could not tell whether it was.
In the body or out. 1t was frightened out
of years growth. ~
1t played its old game with success. It
gave party character TO measures which
belonged to the Legislature without dis
tinction of party. 1t grovelled in the low
est partizan attacks, it excited the most
bitter and selfish passions, and called all
those engines into the work to break down
what is called a part of the Wing policy.
With these weapons Of political warfare it
but poorly succeeded, and drew from the
Wings portion of strength which will re-
turn again in early time, to DO battle man
fully against the mischievous and corrupt
ing doctrines Of Connecticut Locofocoism.
And they feel conscious, in looking over
the battle ground on which they have been
victorious, that their strength will not avail
them, when the Wing forces direct their
united energy tn the overthrow Of radical
ism in this State.
Judge Bissell led Mr.. Toucey, on the pop
ular vote, By some seven hundred. The
Senate is as near tie as it can possibly be,
and in the House of Representatives, Loco
locoism has the meagre shadow of half a
dozen majority, which must be drilled and
caucused after the regency fashion, TO ac-
complish all the sinister epdo Of radicalisn1.
Several of the Locofoco Senators were elect
ed by plurality of less than score,
in many of the towns where there was a.
small radical majority, had the issue teen
upon questions which ordinarily divide
freemen into the Two great partiesj Locofo
ism would have been so thoroughly routed
that it would not have had Joothold re-
manning. No one can doubt where the real
strength of Connecticut will be found, in
any real party issue. The minority of
State Government will be in power for a
year, when, if we mistake MT the charac-
ter and energies of Connecticut Wings, the
State will be redeemed from the dominion
of radical rulers, and Locofocoism he again
Eprostrate in the dust. The Wings in the
interval will be of good courage, ready
when the day of trial shall again come, to
go into it with strength, and come out with
acknowledgement Couram
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-04-30
DEATH BY FlRE--WATERvILLE, N. Y.
Extract Of a Letter dated e.
VAUDEVILLE, Oneida Co., N. Y

WATERVILLE, oneida TO-, N. I.
A most terrible and heart-rending calami-
ty befel our rieighborhood last night, be-
tween 8 and 10 o'clock. The dwelling,
house of Timothy Leonard, near the old
Dyer house on Tassel Hill, was burned to
the ground with allits contents, together with
three Wagons and two sleighs, which wsre
under the wood-house. But the sad part OF
the calamity is, that Mr.. Leonard, his wife,
and daughter of Mr.. Woodward, about IL
wears old, rershed in the flames. Their
charred and shapeless remains were taken
out of the ruins at 10 O'Clock this morning.
Every soul in The house was burned. None
are left to tell the manner in which the
house took fire, nor any particulars relating
to the catastrophe.
nTSamuel Brown, late convict Of our
prison, ought to have the credit OF doing
The neaicst thing in the pedestrian line, OF
the century. He contrived to slip out of
his work shop in the prison into lobby,
appropriate pair of overalls, coat and
can, become Il verilable teamster, ands'
walk into the street. "How came you in,
herer" said an officer. as the teamsser
cooly nut his hand TO 20 out las ono sat- ,
isfied visitor would do) or the iron door,
leading from the prison. "Came in at
the Dig gate with the team. and they don't
want me any more" was he ready replvf
Aud so he passed officer after officer.
through the guard room. and the outside
gaze, no! forgetting, as the last ono polite
ly aud promptly gave him apass through
10 freedom, 10 say GOOD by" Once in the
street. he dropped his dignity, and found
active use for hislegs. He ran IN the di-
rection Of the Fitchburg depot. In ten
minutes after he left he was missed, but
from that time 10 the present he has
eluded n most vigilant and veteran po-
lice! Where's Sam Brown - Boston PQst
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-04-30
Correspondence ofthe Daily Courant.


Mr.. Editor AS piece of local news,
which perchance may interest you and
some of your readers, drop you line to,
say that the election here-the first under
the new City Chafter-came off to-day, and
resulted in defeat of Wings, Liberty par,
ty men, and Callathumps, complete as the
most devout Locofoco could desire. The
Loco candidate for Mayer, Solomon Jureau,
ESQ, a Canadian Frenchman, was elected
by handsome majority. Twelve years
ago, he was the only settler here, and Mil
wausie was then 4 wilderness. To-day,
he has been elected Mayor, of City OF
| 10000 which have gathered around him.
Where will these facts find parallel in his
tory.
The question, "shall Wisconsin become
State,n has olso been decided to-day
through the Territory. 1t will be some
days before the returns are all in, but ha2'
gard little in affirming that Wisconsin las
decided to throw off bride, martingale and
crupper, and rise to place among the Stars.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-04-30
DAVID WARNER,
Painter and Paper Hanger

PLYMOUTH Hollow, Conn.
THE Subscriber will give his partic
l. ular attention TO the IMITATION OF
WooD AND MARBLE.
Hurlbut, Win.
chester; Benjamin II. Morse. Wolco,t
vile, aud Ralph G. Camp, Litchtield.
Plymouth Hollow, Dec. l6, 1874. tt
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-04-30
&t0OO WANTED

DY the Subscriber, in payment for newspa-
ID pers, advertising, Sc, previous to the LIST
Of October last. All accounts mus, be paid be-
ore the lst of March or costs will be made.
CHARLES ADAMS.
Litchfeld Jan. /. 1916.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-04-30
Stoves!! StOves!!
p. =. SEYMOUR

fNFFERS for sale at the building OPP
Oposite tho Factory Store, 10 Wolcott-
Vile. splendid a assortment of STOVES
Of almost all kinds, which he will sell
on very liberia! terms.
Wolc ottville, Oct. o, 1915. 20
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-04-30

ALocofoco editor in Indiana, in nav
kish eugoly upon the Washington On'on
saws that he always depends upon It foI
matter 10 illuminate lis own columns
He must be as drunk as the loafer who
undertook TO light his cigar Mt the moon
swine that s,reamed through the Key hole
'"' say .- - - louisville Journal.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-04-30

"Pompey. said good naiured gentle
man to his colored man, i did not kno"
till to- day that you had been whipped las
week" -" Didn't you. massa !" rePIiec
Pomp. why knew it at the time OF H.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-04-30
TsrSErR ANCE.

n H. HUBBARD, Agent for the Pro
81 . Tee TON INSURANCE COMPANY, will
ssue Policies at his office, in Salisbury,
On the same terms they can be obtain
ed at the priacipa! Office in Hartford.
4O;f
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21
CONGRE sSIONAL.

Hon RoBERT SMITH, from the Commit
tee on Roads, &c. to whom had been
committed The Memorials from the Ter
ritory, Illinois and Wisconsin, has report
ed bill to the House, making large
appropriation in money for the improve
mem of the Des Moines and Rock River
Rapids. The bill was accompanied by
an able report urging upon Congress the
necessity Of the measure. |, is feared by
the correspondent Of the Missouri Repub-
lican, .ha. Hoge's opposition to appropri.
atoms for river and harbor Improvements
may defeat the bill. We hope not.
Mr.. White has introduced bill to
have the laws and joint resolutions printed
in four newspapers in each of the States
and in two in each Of the Territories.
Wihou, some such action great portion
of the people will never know wha. the
laws are.
Mr.. MCCLERNANp has introduced a
very important bill TO repeal the provso
of the act of 1882, which prohibits any
man from entering any more than two
forty acre tracts. This bill we hope will
pass as it will operate very benefcally
upon those who find it much easier to en-
ter 40 acres than so.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

Trouble among the Upper Ten Thou
sand.-The case Of Ex-Governor Thorn
AS of Maryland, is exciting considers.
bic interest at Washington. The U. S.
District Court have had the case under
AMUSEMENT for some time. II will be
recolected that Mrs. r.. now again Miss
Mcdowell, obtained divorce some time
since. The difficulty seems TO be in OBJ
tanning witnesses. Several of the Mis-.
souri, members Of Congress throw them
selves upon their constitutional rights and
refuse TO answer to the subppnas issued
for their appearance, and Mrs LINN, by
whom Thomas says he can prove the
seduction of his late wife while an in
mate of the family Of Col. Benton, and
previous to her marriage with him, also,
that at the same time she was guilty Of
improper conduct with others. We be.
lievs Mrs Linn refuses to appear. AT
the last accounts they were discussing
the propriesy of sending an attachment,
for her.
The parents Of Miss Mcdowell, as
we'll as herself are in grea, affection.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

Mn. WEBSTER AT HoME.-The Boston
Transcript, contains an interesting account
Of Mr. Webs!er's reception in Boston,
An immense crowd had gathered in the
area in front Of the United States Hotel,
as the cars from Long Island came in
sight. The Band in waiting struck up a
triumphal march. He was Immediately
conducted to barouche, where he was
welcomed in an eloquent address by the
Mayor, MIR. Quincy, who alluded most
happily 30 the uprising Of the people to
evince their condemnation Of his cslumni.
ators. After an eloquent reply on the
part Of Mr. Webster. he was escorted from
the hotel through some of the principal
streets 10 the residence Of James w.
Paige, Esq, by thousands Of the Bosto.
mans. Before retiring he again addressed
the thousands before him in an appropri.
ate farewell speech.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

Observation-Disclosures WARD and JOHN.
SON are doing life.like business in the
way OF taking likenesses under The Hawk.
Eye Office. Every paren. desires to
leave some memorial which will often
bring up his memory to the child he has
left behind him. To do this to the bes,
advantage and on the cheapes, scale. we
advise him to pay visit to the Miniature
Gallery of Messrs Ward and Johnson,
where he can for from 81 SO to 50, obtain
faithful likeness of himself. Messrs
w. 81 j. will leave al The end of the week
and another opportunity may not soon
offer. One Of the firm is now in Mount
Pleasant. where we hope he may be well
patronized.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

Miss WARD, Of Louisville, who was
sent to school TO Philadelphia, TO ,prevent
her clipping with Mr.. THRocKMoRroN late
of the U. s. navy. and where she was
kept pretty much under lock and key, pre-.
vailed upon her governess TO allow her to
take walk with her recently. L, being
beautiful May afternoon the governess
consented. When they reached WASH
ington Square, young gentleman caught
her in his arms, by her own consent, and
bore her TO carriage at hand, when he
drove to parsons, in company with two
other young gentlemen. who followed
him in chaise, where The marriage was
consummated.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

Burlington Foundry.-This establish.
men., in The South par. of the City, has
been greatly enlarged lately, and from the
immense number of patterns already &C.
cumula,ed Of the mos, complicated char
acter. We should judge the enterprising
proprietors were doing large business.
From specimens we have seen of their
work, we think Messrs Hendrie and
Foote turn out as neat castings as can be
found anywhere. We hope they may be
encouraged by all who wish anything
done in their line.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE
The Uornous.

The Hancock Eagle thinks that about
10000 Mormons have already left the
state. Others are moving as fast as thew
can dispose of their property. We have
no doubt many have gone without having
accomplished even this, through fear
Col. CHAMBERS. one Of the editors of the
Missouri Republican. spent few days a,
Nauvoo recently, and he gives a very gra-
phlc account of their movements. The
condition of many of them is truly dis
tresslng. although they still cling to their
faith in Mormonism with a pertinaci,v
which is worthy of a better cause. AL.
Though they are giving every assurance of
Their desire TO move as soon as possible.
there are some reckless spirits among
their opponents who seem so dissatisfied
a, seeing single Mormon yet remaining,
as to threaten vengeance against them.-
These threats having become SO alarming
some ou'rages having been already
been commilted,-,hat Major WARREN
has issued we'll written and opporlune
Circular to the people Of Hancock, assur-
ing them that he will discoun,enance and
put stop to all such outrages in future.
He states that the Mormons are moving
off as fast as they can and that the people
ought to be satisfied. We have known
Maj. Warren many years and know that
he will perform his duty, whatever may
be the consequences.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

Gen. TAYLOR in his reply TO an inqui.
ny made in Congress relative to the story
about deser!ons from the army and shoot
ing the deserters as they were swimming
across the Rio Grande stated that there
have been four deser,ions where the de.
serlers were drowned and two where the
deserters were shot, while swimming
They were old offenders and their pun.
ishmsnt had deferred others from dessr.
ting.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21
THE ARMY
we hayo met the enemy and they are
ours,


ours.
After a painful suspense Of several days
news has reached US OF blow being
struck BY the Americans. The proves
of our brave soldiers has made the peril
dious Mexcans bite the dust. The SER
pent of the Mexican arms now writhes in
death agony in the beak Of the American
Eagle. Victory perches upon our ban
nerl Honor to Major Ringgold Of the 80
Artillery and his brave companions, for
their defence OF the American Camp
Cheers. nine times nine, for our country
and its free institutions!
Great Victory oUer the Merican Forces
Fall of MetGmoros!-100 Nericans
Killed and Bat one .fmericanH
The steamship New York has just ar
rived, and we are in possession of the
Galveston News Extra, dated 7lh inst,
from which we copy The following:
"The following report is from Captain
Walker of the Texas Rangers, who had
arrived on the 9th inst, at 4 p. m, from
the entertainment opposite Metamoros.
We learn that an engagement had taken
place between the United States and Mex
lean forces. The particulars as far as we
can learn are as follows:
Gen. Taylor, on the evening of the 3D.
instant, left the entrenchment with de-
.achment of U. s. troops for the purpose
of opening communication between Pr
Isabel and the entertainment. On the
morning Of the 4th, the Mexicans, taking
advantage of his absence, at day break
opened heavy cannonade on the en-
uenchments, which was gallan,ly return.
ed by the U. S. troops, and in thirty mi.
nuses silenced their batteries and reduced
the city Of Metamoros to ashes.
Morning Of the 9th. gentleman who
has just arrived from the field of battle.
informs US that the slaughter among the
Mexicans was tremendous; that upwards
Of seven hundred Law dead on the field Of
battle, and that the number of houses left
in Metamoros was not sufficient TO ac-
commodaie the wounded.
According TO accounts received at Point
Isabel, the number Of Mexicans in and a.
bout Metamoros, was estimated at 10 900
men, and expecting reinforcements daily.
Gen Taylor was 10 leave Point Isabel
on the 9Th inst, with a detachment, of
troops, determined 10 open communica-
lions between Point Isabel and the Army
opposite Metamores, which has for some
days been cut off, and only effected in one
instance by the valiant and undaunted
Walker, of the Texas Rangers, whose
horse was sho. from under him in the
attempt, and the loss of six men. Sanii-
ago and Isabel are now under martial law
every citizen compelled to do military
duty.
On the morning Of the 9Th, previous 10
the departure Of the New York, heavy
cannonadlng was heard, supposed TO be
another attack from the Mexlcans on the
United States troops opposite Metamoras.
Great excitement prevailed at Point
Isabel and Santiago, up to one O'Clock,
D. m. when the New York took her de-
parture.
The only written information we have
had from the sea, OF war comes from
Capt. Symptom, late of the Texas revenue
service--now in the employ Of Gen. Fay
lor. Il is dated May 4th, as follows:
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21
Ritchie's FomiIv Grocery

Pitchie's Family Groeery.--RrrcHIE
keeps every thing in nea, and prime or.
der at his establishment on Jefferson
street. His Buttery is decided i'm
provement. and enables him TO supply
families with the very bes, article Of the
kind 10 be had in the city. He keeps
each lot in separate tin can. enclosed in
water proof ice box, which preserves
its sweetness and original favor. Fami-
lies can be supplied with all kinds of
stores on application.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

Major Nauro, with Messrs Coolbaugh
81 Co., Lauman, Jones, Garrett and B.
r. David, have each received splendid
assortment of new goods. Owing TO a
press Of interesting news matter, we are
obliged to crowd out the advertisements of
Messrs David and Mauro. If the latter
gentlemen do not sell out their stock be.
fore, we shall insert their advertisements
in our next.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

The War Spiri. is fully up, and twenty
or thirty thousand men will soon be in
Texas from other States and Territories.
If iha. number is not already there, TO
protect our newly acquired fron,ier.-
Should the news we have heard of the
demolition of Maiamoros be confirmed.
and no cessation be put to the war by an
armlslce, our troops will be in the city of
Mexico, and the stars and stripes be float.
ing from the palace walls of the Montezu.
mas, before Mexico's ally, England, can
render any aid.
Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois and even
Iowa, are sending their quota of men, to
join the thousands from the States nearer
the scene of action, in defence of their
country.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

The Messrs HINTON have obtained a
large majority of the Mail Contracts
throughout the western States. 1t has
caused considerable excitement at Wash
ingion, among the other bidders, who
agree in saying that if the Hin,ons had
The wealth Of John Jacob As,or they could
not carry out their undertaking. their bids
are so ruinously low.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

City Bakery.--Our citizens can now
be supplied with fresh Bread, in real city
style. Messrs. OGDEN 81 Co. seem de-.
termined to do all they can for the accom-
mediation Of the people. The cheapness
Of their bread will certainly make it an
inducement for house keepers to patron
ize them. They are deserving young
men and we hope they may be success
full. See advertisement.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

Physicians.-rhere was National
Convention of Physicians in session al
New York, a. last dates. Prof. KNIGHT
of New Haven presided. They passed
several resolutions, one declaring it to be
expedien. to institute National Medical
association and appointing committee
to draft plan Of organization who are to
report at another Convention TO be held
in Philadelphia on the first Wednesday
in May, ls47. They also passed resolu-
lions relative TO the qualifications of stu
dents, and TO secure a uniform standard
or code of medical ethics throughout the
Union. Sixteen states were represented.
I'm erquisitely modest Ministerial
minister in the interior of this Territory,
not far from Washington county, while
reading the story of BALKAN instead OF
following the text and reading "and Ba.
laam rose up and saddled his ASS read
the passage ON this wise.-"And Balaam
rose up and saddled his mode Of convey
ance." This bea,s the story Of the girl
who went into store to change sOa-
teresn.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

Ns,0 Daily Line.-Every season
brings with it some improvement IN the
navigation of the Upper Mississippi.--
Captains have found ont that the best
boats make the most money, and that
punctualiiy and regularity in their arri.
walls and departures, secure advantages
which cannot be relied on by pursuing
any other course. The las. improvement
is the establishment of daily line Of
steamers between st Louis and Galena.
The boats tina. have entered into this ar.
rangement are the best boats on the river,
viz. the Tempest. War Eagle, Prairie
Bird, Time, Monona and ST Croix. One
Of these leaves St Louis every day ex-
cept Sunday.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21
According to the Reporter the Conven

According to the Reporter the Conven.
ton at Iowa City is composed of thirteen
farmers, four merchants, four physicians,
seven lawyers, one mechanic, one plas.
terer, one smelter and one trader. There
are four from Connecticut, four from Yer
mont, two from Pennsylvania, four from
Virginia, five from Ohio, six from Ken.
lucky. three from North Carolina. two
from New York, one from Maryland and
one from Alabama. Mr. Dibble, is the
oldest (67) and Mr. Olms,ead, the young.
est, (23). MIR Bowie who is 81, comes
next TO being the youngest member.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

FoBEiGN. The Cambria, one of the
fastest steamships between Boston and
Liverpool, went ashore on Truro Beach,
Cape Cod. in fog on the night Of the Sd
inst, Ii was al first feared tina, she could
nos be 60, off, but by being lishisned she
was, however, relieved from her predica-
meni, and soon after arrived a, her dock
a, Easl Boston. The captain and passen-
gers took horses to Plymouth, whence
they took an express train for Boston.
The Cambria brings no news oc great
Importance, there was great exci.emen.
In England on the Corn Laws and Irish
Coercian Bills.
The famine in Ireland has begun and
much distress for wan, of provisions is
already experienced.
The King Of the French had quite Il
narrow escape. recently. While riding
in his carriage from Fnntsirebleau, a
man fred at him from a wall. Several
balls struck inside the carriage, but for
tunatsly, no one was injured.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

Mr. BOWIE, who commanded The respect
and secured the esteem OF the members of
the Convention, has been grossly msre
presented by the editor Of the Capital
Reporter. in his speech on an elective
Judiciary. He was represented as saying
that he was opposed 10 the election o
Judges, because an able lawyer would
consider it disgrace TO be elected by the
people. He said no such thing. and
called upon the editor to correct the
statement, which he has promised to do.
His argument was that as the election of
Judges was something almost entirely
new. men Of character in the profession
would not be as likely TO neglec, lucra.
tile practice and enter the political arena
and run the risk of being defeated, who
would, if appointed by the Governor, &C
cept seat upon the Bench.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-05-21

The Rev. President HUTCHINSON of
St. Louis, will please accept our thanks
for furnishing this Off ce with large
package Of late papers from all parts Of
The Union.
We thank Major REnEY, too, for SINH.
lar favors.