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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-06-10

WAR STEAMERS .-TWeIre Iron Steam
erS to be BuiLt..--A letter from Washington
to the Philadelphia Eagle, says:
The arrangements of the public delen.
ces will not be confined to the military
alone. An order was taken at a meet
ing of the Committee on Naval Affairs
in the House for the construction of twelve
iron steamers, and one sixty gun ship
of iron. The steamers are to be of 1900
tons burthen, each to carry 10 or II
inch guns. equal to a battery of thirty-two
FOUNDERS.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-06-10
Bacon! Bacon

STRAYED from the sub
~ scribcr III CaTro'.iau, ou
-. ID the 2OJh instant, DARK sy..e.
g ~ horse pony, abou, Is years o.a.
eszslzs@5 - or is hauGs high. 0..z.-
face, reached name and long ;a..-sana
before when he left. \ literal reward
will be paid for the poney 20 be restored
TO me. q. STANCELL.
June 1att
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-06-10

TYPo VoLUNTEERs.-Eeven of the
craft are under arms in this city, ready TO
leave for the seat of war. Their names
are-Lieut. George Knapp, OF the Repub-
lican, Dennis Harrington, VIM. Heating,
Chas Rose, J. II. Price, VIM. Peterson,
w. l.. Paryin, w. Magner, VIM. Lusk, 4.
Gum, Oliver Goodwin. Distribute your
. loaded matter" well, boys! [RerciIe.
The Louisville Impartial, a daily paper
published and edited by practical printers,
has been temporarily Discontinued. Eve
ry man in the Office joined the $ Legion"
now on the way to Mexico.
In Philadelphia, a company has been
formed composed exclusively of Printers.
In New York, Charleston, Cincinnati, &c.
the members of the craft take the lead Of
all others, in proportion TO numbers, in vo-
lunleeung.
Two printers and two executors left
here with the &C. c.. Volunteers" the other
day. Congress should allow the craft to
assume this little war, and carry it on for
their own account. 1t would be fat take.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-06-10

PRIZE OF Wharf.-The U. S. Marshal
yesterday seized on the Mexican schooner
Juanita, under process issued against her
as prize of war, she being owned by the
citizens of Mexico. TDeia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
A CURIOUS FACT.

Ex-senator Tappan from Ohio "a Loco
Foco of blessed memory was appointed
to inspect and arrange the meteorological
collections brought home by the Exploit
ing Expedition, by committee of Con-
gress. In almost all cases there are du-
pIicates.-He was allowed by the COM
mitiee for his services to take one of each,
provided he lett all the best specimens for
deposite here. Like Hoyl with the Sub
Treasury, however, he looked upon this
as mere fiction and has sent off to Ohio
all the best specimens for his own use
making in the operation in short time
from 800 to $4,000.
1t was discovered few days ago, and
communicated 10 the Committee of Con-
gress who appointed him, who instantly
repealed the resolution giving the office.
He resigned directly, and has made 1es
line for Ohio in quick time. They can
do nothing with him, | suppose for it
was simply breech of privilege. BIZ:
isn't he an unterrified Democrat!
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

An Act in addition to an Act passed IN 1852
entitled" An Act in addition to an Act enti-
lied AN Act for the regulation Of CNil Ac'
tons" u If
Be 1t enacted by the Senate aud House o.
Representatives. in Ge"era! '1sse,a1'y ecnUem.
Sod in 1899, to which this is an addition. rela-
tive to mac hinery in manufacturing establish,
ments. be, and the same are hereby extended
and annlied to hay, deposited in any building.
Provided, that in case THE attachment Of
hay, as aforesaid. on mesne process, the same me
notice in addition to thatrequired by the th'rd
section of said act. shall be given as is required
by the fourth section OF said act. in case Of the
levy Of executions.
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
MOVES BILLINGS, President of Senate.
Approved June 9th, 1916.
ISAAC TOUCEY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
The "Old Swedes' Church."

With regret we see it intimated in Phila-
delphia paper, that the "march of improve
ment" among the citizens ct Wilmington, Del,
is likely to result in the demolition of the "old
Swedes' Church." in remote suberb of the lat
ter city. 1t is the most venerable and interest
ing relic of other days which can be found in
the State; and it seems to US that the vandal
spirit which would seek to destroy it, can have
little regard for the memory Of an honored and
pious ancestry. 1t stands in secluded valley
between the. Brandywine and the Christiana,
near their juncton-surrounded by burial
place even more ancient than itself. The body
at the edi6ce is of stone, with brick tower
surmounted by belfry and weather-vane; and
on its outer walls may be seen, in long iron
figures, the date of its erection" $685." AS
its name indicates, it was built by the emigrants
from Sweden, who were among the earliest set
tiers OF D. laware, and whose descendants still
form large part Of the population. The build
ing was long since deserted as place of wor-
ship, but has thus far but been suffered to stand
partly for " antiquty's sake" but principally
on account of its 6elI-which, for more than
century and half, has tolled the knell ofevery
new conner to that place of graves; it being
in 1910, the only churchbell in the city and
vicinity. We have never so sensibly felt what
has been aptly termed the "awfulness of soli-
tude," as when, in the twilight of summer
evening, we heard the owl hooting from that
old church tower, and the tree-toad and whip
poorwill adding their doleful chorus from the
broad-armed trees which stand like huge senti-
nels around and above it. For few years
back, the loneliness of the place has been less
palpable than formerly; for the track of the
Philadelphia and Baltimore Railroad is laid
within stones throw of the old church, and
daily the steam-horse goes putting and painting
by with his living freight-breaking the soli-
tude, but disturbing not the slumbers of the gen.
erations which repose beneath those sombre
shadows
Friends-let the old church stand Let it
! stand, tor what it has been-for what it is -
and the people of future age, less Flooding,
perhaps, more thoughtful, will thank you for
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
pJames M. Boyd, of Maryland, is ap-

TJames M. Boyd, of Maryland, is ap-
pointed Secretary of Legation to England,
in place Of Gansevoort Melville deceased.
VERMoNr-The Wing State Convention
assembled at Woodstock on the 25th and NOM
mated Horace Eaton, of Enosborough, for Gov
Leonard Sergeant, Of Manchester, for Lieut..
Gov and Elisha P. Jeweit, of Montpelier, for
Treasurer. No mistake in Vermont!
DELAwARE.-The Loco State Convention
have nominated William Tharp of Kent Co.
for Governor and John D. Dilworth of New
castle Co. for Congress.
VERMoNr,-A thin Loco oco State Con.
vention met at Montpelier recently, and nomi-
mated John Smith, Of St. Albans, for Govern
or Truman B. Ransom Of Norwich, for Lieut..
Governor; and Daniel Baldwin of Montpelier,
for Treasurer.
OU-Major LEVI GAYLORD, a veteran of the
Revolution, died in Geneva, Ashtabula County,
Ohio, on the Sd inst.
Mr.. EvERErT.-Our Minister to China,
Mr.. A. H. Everett, sailed yesterday morn
ing in the ship Cohota for the place of
his mission. His health is greatly impro-
ved.-N. Y. Sun, 9Th.
"Dr. Ezra Green. of Dover. N. H.,
is the oldest graduate of Harvard Univer-
sity now living. He was born in Maiden.
Mass, June 18th l746, and was graduated
in l765. He is consequently one hundred
gears old.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

RAILROAD ACCIDENT AND M1RAcU-
Lous EscApE.-We learn from the Barring
ton Courier that an accident occurred about
a mile below that village On the Housaton-
ic Railroad, on Thursday afternoon last
The regular passenger train on its upward
passage, broke thro' the Green river bridge,
entirely demolishing the baggage car, and
doing serious damage to most of the others,
without, we are happy to say, injuring a
single one of the passengers! The Loco
motive had passed the bridge, and the ten
der and baggage car were on it when it fell'
and were precipitated into the river. The
rear cars were thrown off the track, and
although there was quite sensation among
the passengers, for few moments, it was
soon ascertained that they were more
scared than hurt The escape of the pas
sengers may be regarded as truly miracu-
lous. Mr.. Prentice, the conductor of the
train, made arrangements by which the pas
sengers were sent on their way rejoicing
The damages have been repaired and the
cars are now running regularly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
AWFUL FIRE ATST. JOHNS, n. FOUNDLAND.
FIFTY LIVES LOST!
THE WHOLE TOWNIN ASIIES-Is
VESSELS BURNED.
From The Quebec Gazette, June q.

From the Quebec Gazette, June24.
We learn from Capt. Scarrow, Of the
brig Butcher, arrived here this morning.
from Harbor Grace, N. F. that just before
he LETT that place mail arrived at st.
Johns, bringing the dreadful account that
the whole city of st. Johns, New Found
land, except two stores, had been burned
down on the 9th and that fifty soldiers
were killed in blowing up house to ar
rest the fire. Eighteen vessels were al
so burnt in the harbor.
The loss must be severely felt by its
habitants, it being the business part OF
the town, and being at season OF the
wear when the merchants are engaged
in the manufacture of their oil, a large
quantity of which must have been in The
watts.
The loss will also fall heavily on the
fishermen, as they will find great difficult
tv in procuring provisions to prosecute
the Cod Fishery the present season.
St. Johns N. F. contains population
of about 10000 inhabitants. The town
was buKnt twice before-once in 1924,
when most of the inhabitants took refuge
on board the vessels in the harbor for
safety-and again in 1910. 1t seems to
be an ILL fated town. The buildings were
principally of wood.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
Correspondence ofthe Enquirer.
Travelling Sketches.
Saratoga, Union Hall,
T,,,,o IA 1914

! Saratoga, Union Hall,
June IA, 1916.
Mr.. K1LBoURN: Dear Sir Il reached
this famous " watering place" on Friday eve
ming, after pleasant ride from Troy in a
private carriage, preferring this method of
conveyance to the rickety railroad. Stages
are running daily from Troy to this city of
Springs, at 81 fare, performing the distance
in about two and half hourS-or about one
hour longer than by the railroad, on which
the charge is $50. We hope every travel
er will patronize the stages, az we can as
sure them that they can depend upon good
carriages, careful drivers, and no danger of
" snakes heads" We take the liberty of
advising all your Litchfeld invalids 10 come
here and recruit. Never did Saratoga ap.
pear more beautiful than now. Owing to
the wet season, but few visitors have as yet
made their appearance. Some twenty are
at the "good old Union," and not as many
at either of the other houses.
Last Sabbath morning attended the Rev.
Mr.. Chester's church, and heard a sermon
from the pastor, on the text, "And there
was rainbow round about the throne, Pin
many respects most singular discourse.
One of the many errors which it contained,
was, Gods mercy is not an attribute" If
this is not an untruth, know moi where to
look for one. am assured that this is not
the first time that Mr.. c. has preacl ed doc
trines which surprised his hearers and even
his clerical brethren of the old SCHOOL, to
which he professedly belongs.
A few mornings since, this quiet village
was visited by a most destructive fire in
Main street, opposite the U. S. Hotel-burn-
ing no less than seven stores and dwellings
in the very heart of the business part of the
place. 1t is said to have been the work of
an ineendiary.
have had the pleasure of the company
of Rev. c. Wadsworth, of Troy. He is a
native of your town-a fine fellow-and
No. l" preacher Of his age. He has now
in hand call from the Central Presbyteri-
an Church in Philadelphia, Qate Rev. DR..
McDowall's.) Mr. w. will accept.
WANDERER.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

such building or make such addition contrary
TO the provisions Of this act, without first OBJ
tanning permission from the court Of common
council Of said city, shall be subject to the same
penalties and liabilities as are provided IN the
forty-ninth section Of the act to which this Is
an addition, for the acts therein specified.
SEC. .. Any person who shall continue or
suffer to remain within said fire limits any
building removed or erected, OF any addition to
any bailding made contrary to the provisions OF
this act, or of the act to which this Is an addI-
ton, after conviction had on prosecution Tor
such removal, addition or erection, shall forfeit
and pay for the use OF said city, fine not eX-
ceeding fifty dollars for each and every month
during which the same shall be so continued OF
suffered to remain.
SEC. 8. This ACT shall not be IN force until
accented at city meeting of the city OF Bridge
mort legally warned and holden for that pur'
bose and when so accepted it shall be in force,
and the same may be altered, amended or re-
pealed, at the pleasure of the General Assem-
bly,. o,,D,,eu Dr.pno1rr
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
SAMUEL INGHAM,
President of the Senate, pro tenn
Approved May Goth, 1916.
ISAAC TOUCEY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
GEN. TAYLOR.

Zachary Taylor, born in Virginia, APP
pointed from Kentucky LIST Lieut.. 9TH In
fantry, Bird of May, 1903; Major by bvt.
9Th of Sept. 1912, for gallant conduct ia
defending Fort Harrison Colonel 9th In.
tan.ry, 4'h April 1882 Brig. Gen. by bvt.
25lh December. 1897, for gallant conduc
in Florida Maj Gen. by bvt, 9th May,
1916, for distinguished galantry on he
Rio Grande del Norte. e. Official Army
Reo1ster 1886
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

Arrangements have been made for celebrating
the approaching anniversary of our National
independence, by the citizens of Sharon, with
out distinction ofparty. The Rev. w. w. An
DREws, of Kent, will deliver the Grafton; and
the Declaration of Independence will be read
by r. w. SMITH, NJ. d.
The following gentlemen have been appoint
ed officers of the day
Proclamation. ANSEL STERLING.
Vice Observation-Disclosures WHEELER, Esq.
Hon. c. F. SEDGwIcK,
RALPH DEMING, M. ID.
RICHARD SMITH, Esq.
tantS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

Owe have received from the author,
L. N. Fowler, "The chronological and
Physiological Almanac for lS47." 1t con-
tains, in addition 10 the Calender, about 80
pages of interesting and useful reading
matter, illustrative Of the Science of Phre-
nology - with likenesses of Howard the
Philon,hropist, Mrs. Sigourney, c. M.
Clay, Seth Terry, Esq, James X. Polk, &c.
with descriptions of their characters and
capacities as phrenologically developed
Published by Fowlers and Wells, l3l Mas
sau ST., New York. Price-6 cents single,
or so cents per dozen.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

LATE FROM MExIco,-O6icial dispatches
have arrived at Tampico, that Gen. Arista
had been removed from the command of the
Northern Division of the Army. and Gen.
eral Mejia had superseded him. There
were only 1900 troops at Tampico on the
6ih-79 of these were runaway negroes from
New-Orleans and Havana. These consti-
tute the whole amount of the Mexican for
ces from Tampico to the Rio GranAe,
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
Awful CATASTROPHE!
80 Persons Drowned !

The brig Sutledge, Capt. Graham, from
Pictou, N. s., for Fall River, Mass, was wreck
ed off Marthas Vineyard, on the Goth ult, and
at least 80 persons drowned! 90 dead bodies
"A women and l6 children) were picked up by
boats which went to the rescue. Mrs Marga-
ret Bowie, one of the saved, had seUen children
dro,caed by the wreck
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

AN OMNIBUS CRASH THE Young Hick.
DRY Pole," which has long stood in the highway
near the west end of the East Park. IN this VII
lage. fell to the earth with tremendous
crash." on Friday morning last. 1t was "rev-
erently hewed down by the hands of ats friends
Was it ill consequence of dislike for Is Young
Hickory" himself, or is its fate omnous OF that
which awaits his administration
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

By reference to an advertisement in another
column, it will be seen that the Annual Meet
ing of the Litch6eld Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, for the choice ofofficers, &c., will be
held at the Mansion House, in this village, on
Monday next, July 6,) at o'clock, P. NJ. A
full attendance of members is requested.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
Sale of Real Estate.

We learn that DR.. ALANsoN ABBE (now of
Boston, has disposed Of the whole Of his real
estate in this town to B. H. MORSE, Esq, Of
Wolcottvlle. The property consists ofthe late
Robert Catlin farm, one mile west of the viii
lage; lands bounded by Gallows Lane; part
of Judge Reeves estate; lands near Wads'
worth's Mills etc.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
mo. ~

IL
An Act in addition to an Act entitled " An
Act incorporating the Cities OF Hartford,
New Haven, New London, Norwich and
Middletown."
SEC. |. Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives., I" General .dssem'
blu convened, That the city of New London
shall have power and authority, and it shall
be their duty to make and repair all public
streets, highways, roads and bridges within
the limits of said city; and for that purpose
they may at any legal meeting OF said city
Law taxes and collect the same according to
law.
SEC. 9. In all cases where tax shall be
appropriated by the town of New London for
the purpose of making and repairing the streets,
highways, re ads and bridges in said town, that
sum shall be paid into the treasury Of the city,
to BE- expended for the purpose aforesaid, as is
herein after provided, and said town shall not
be obliged to make or repair any street, high
wav, road or bridge within the limits OF said
city.
SEC. 8. All moneys raised OF received by
the said city for the purpose aforesaid, shall be
lait out and expended under the direction Of
The court of common council Of said city. And
all power necessary to make and repair streets,
highways, roads and bridges in said city, is
hereby given to said court of common council ;
and they shall have power to make and cause to
be executed all such orders in relation thereto
as they shall think proper.
Sec. 4. And the court Of common council OF
said city are hereby Authorized and directed to
appoint, annually on the third Monday OF June,
a street commissioner, who shall have all the
powers given by the laws of this state to sur
veyors Of highways in towns, and shall per-
form all the duties now performed by the sur
veyors of highways in towns, and shall have
such other powers and perform such other d9-
Ties in relation to the streets, highways, roads
and bridges in said city, as said city may dele
gate to MIN.
SEC. S. This act may be altered, amended
or repealed, at the pleasure of the General As
sembly.
Speaker Of the House Of Repre- sentativess
MOVES BILLINGS, President of Senate.
Approved June 18th, 1916: ro,,oru
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

Oc-We invite the attention Of our readers
in Wolcottville and vicinity to the notice of the
FAIR to be held by the Ladies of Trinity Church.
in that village, on the evening ofthe Sd and af.
ternoon Of the 4th Of July.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
MORE TALL RYEl

Mr.. EDIroR-Sir: send you a stalk Of
rye taken from field on the farm of Mr.,
Daniel l.. Rogers, of Cornwall, measuring
7 feet and IL l-2 inches! If any of your
correspondents can show a taller stalk, let
them send it on. Respectfully Yours,
ISAAC MARSH.
Cornwall, June "a, 1916.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
WOODBURY..

Charles B. Phelps, Thomas Buel, Elgah
Sherman, Reuben Ii. Hoctchkiss, Edison camp;
Norman Parker, Levi S. Douglass, Gar"0C -
atwood, Phineas A. Judson, BenJamln y
peck, Philander Nichols, Calvin H. Do~h''-
VIM. Cothrun.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
Public Acts---May Session,
1876.
Orr1rr OF SECRETARY OF STAGE, s.
Hartford, June 10, 1916.

Publishers of newspapers who insert IN
- rosnective Journals the Public Acts
' ~ The late session of the General AS
,au, iI are respectively requested to publish
SEA Ats in the numerical order here following,
s .%d to comply strictly with the provisions OF
.. An Act in addition to and in alteration OF an
act entitled An Act relating to the office and
d hvv e of the Secretary of State," passed May
sas: i l843, and approved June = ls43'
S"''A'"' CHARLES VIM. BRADLEY,
Secretary Of State.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02
C0rrespnndeecn of the Express.

WANsFIELD, OHIO, june I5IN, TO4O
Murder of Mr.. Barker by Midshipman
Borland.-A murder was committed yes
terday in this town which has caused no
little excitement A Mr. Borland, formerly
MidShipman in the U. S. Navy, stabbed
Mr. Barker, his brother-in-law, for some
offensive remarks spoken against Borland's
wife. The eoroner's jury have returned
verdict of murder. Borand was formerly
attached to the North Carolina IA.
UAnother accoun. says that Borland Tor
Bowland) was in drunken fit, regrets what
he has done-and that he has brought in
lilies in the county of Richland. v>aG=
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

arWe learn from notice in the Calender,
that the Clerical and Missionary Association Of
Litchfeld CO., will hold services in the parish
of Salisbury on Monday and Tuesday evening
and morning-and in the parish of Sharon on
Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning and
afternoon-the 9th, 7th and sth Of July. The
Missionary Meeting at each place in the after
NOM
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

nThe Common Council of Hartford
have voted, unanimously, that sum not
exceeding 100000, be appropriated from
the city Treasury, for the purpose of ode
tending the rights of the city," in thsBridge
controversy with the Boston and New York
Railroad Company. 1t is said lawyers
make no objection to this.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

We learn from the Bridgeport Farmer
that about GOO tons of T rail have recently
arrived at Bridgeport, for the Housatonic
Railroad, said to be the very best kind ever
manufactured. The work of relaying has
been commenced, and will be prosecuted
with vigor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

TALL FLAX. We have received two
stalks of Flar, raised on a field belonging
to Mr.. James H. Osborn, of this town, each
measuring fraction less than four feet in
height.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

U-We acknowledge the receipt of superb
head of Lettuce, from Mr.. James c. Wads-
worth, Of This village, measuring two feet in
circumference. Also, Strawberries from the
garden Of DIR. Samuel Buel, two of which
measured four inches each in circumference.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

n=Green Kendrick. Esq, is app0int.
ed TO deliver the Grafton at the celebra.
ton to take place in Waterbury, on the
4th of july.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-02

Oo-The venerable DR.. Beecher of Cincinna
is on his way to London, to attend the Worlds
Convention. He will probably sail in the next
Boston Steamer.