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Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
THE HOUsAToNIC RAILROAD.

This road is now in perfect order, and is Settlhg to be in perfect operation. The rc cent snow storm interrupted the passage, and delayed the arrival of the trains; it also derInSed the regular trips of the steam boat on the Sound; but these have been restored their usual route, and the train arrived at the Depot on Saturday evening at making l2 l2 hours from New York,
 If the down train had been in time. the passage would have been made from New lcrk to Albany in l 1 hours. The up train arrived at Brookfeld, the place of turn on, TOT the down train, before l2 at noon. Here it was detained 40 minutes for the arrival of the down train. ... .r...u..
 When ;he upper part of the route is run over ln good time, as it can be now, a more powerful locomotive having been substituted the passage to and from the two cities will be made in eleven hours, an arrival at each city insured att P. M. rt
 The conductor on the Housatonic is MT Chadwick well known for his courteous at. tennoa and prompt and carful experience
 Ihe Mountaineer steamboat makes inc passage to and from Bridgeport in three and half hours. She is a fine hoat of great speed, carries little or no freigbt and runs with entire promptitude. She Is commanded hv Capt. Frazier a o,,,, ,!eman well qualified by experience an} skill for the duty.
 That occasional interruptions Will hap pen: oy snow storms and gales is not i'm. probable. They are incident, ,o a M II rniI M roads in these northern attitudes and q, 'he Sound. But the comparatively short run upon the Sound and, the speed of ,he boat, and her good infringement in h hich winds, give this route a preference over others. The passage cars are new, ana of most approved construction. -
 Already me travel over the road has been large' and will no doubt inc rease, requiring additional Cars. The route will undoubtedly be the favorite one for wlnter between the two cities, and we are assured mat no pains will be spared to insure good time and regularity. -, ~.
 ..... ,-.l... Albany Argus.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31

RinFguld, sustained our arms aud cover cd even Loco-Foco imbeciliiy with tl,ze of Whig glory, which will continue to shine on their country's character, whi,e Palo Alto and ReSaca de la Palma are recorded in the page of history.
 While Loco Focoisrn talked of Patriotism tn ,he Halls of Congress, and in the cor ru-,ing luxury of the spells of office, the Wings were sustaining the stars and the stripes, deepening the red of that glorious standard with their blood, and adding fresh lusire to it's stars by the story of their heroic deeds. At the first blast of wars trumpet, those who had yelled for war and shouted for annexation, slunk in gloriously back into their lucrative otti- ces, while Desha of Alabama, Baker of Ill Watson of Maryland, Clay of Ky, with other Wings in Louisiana, Mississ- ippi and all over the country, hurried to the field. Another contest came, and Lo- co-Foco cowardice and imbecility were forgotten in the shouts of approval which went up to the sky from this broad land over the deeds of valor done at Monterey by Taylor Worth and Watson, all whlgs, supported by the brave soldiers, who con- fided in their gallantry to rescue our country from the difficulties into which Loco Focoism, ignorance and folly, had plunged her. Gen. Taylor and his bold Whig associates, looked back trom the Sierras of Mexico, proud oftheir country s flag waving untarnished over their heads They saw Mexico with no gallant gene ral to rally her troops. Vega was Pris- oner, Arista was defeated, Ampudia was signing the record of his own disgrace, with the big drops of sweat rolling down his face, reluctant testimonials wrung from him of the valor and bravery of Wh;g patriotism. Such is the Whig rec ord.
 The spirit of the north is awaking and men of all parties are beginning to see the the hideousness of policy which has for it's main object the perpetuity and ex- tension of the slave power in this country. The men who have ruled the dominant party, as with the iron hand of Destiny, have ere ,his read the waning of their tr- umphs in the Free States, and have be. come more desperate in their endeavors to carve out neu States, wherein their "pe" culiar institutions" may find permanent foothold, and by means which they hope to secure and retain the ascendency in the government of tue United States for all time to come. Is there descendant of the stern old puritanic stock, to what ever party or sect he may belong, who will shrink from oxerting whatever inf1u- ence he may possess in preventing such an outrage upon Humanity-such fraud upon human Freedom Will the fear of being s,igmatzed as "traitors' bJ the agent of these abominations, deter one MAN from speaking and acting boldly in such crisis as the present?
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31

The story s current here. and believe we'll founded, that on receipt ofthe news of the death of Lieut.. G. in the bloody assault upon Monte rey, Mrs P. of the White House. ordered her coach, and went, doubtless in spirit of amia' ble symprthy, to eondols with the broken hearted mother, on the untimely death of heI gallant and darling son--a son to whom she looked as the pride and hope of her few remain ing years. Time had not sufficiently assuaged her parental suffering to admit reason to resume its empire and the distracted mother replied, sTell me not of resignation-iel me, Madam if you can, for no one seems able to answer me for what was this wicked war brought upon our country? Why was my nokle son, the n- heriter of his fathers virtues and the pride of my old age, sent to be murdered in that barba rous countryp When this'inquiry was report. ed to the author of the war--to' Young Hick- ory.' safely ensconsed in the White House, what could he reply but
 ''Twas famous victory
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
VILLAGE BYE-LAWS.


 At the annual Village Meeting, holden at the Town Room in Li;chfeld on Tues. day evening of last week, it was
 Voted, That the Bye Laws respec,ino Ladders, Buckets. and Stoves, be put in full force.
 The following are the Bye Laws ofthis Village, referred 10 in lhe above vote
 Resolved, That the owner of every dwell ing house within this village, shall procure and keep at all times in good order in said building, one good leather Fire Bucket, if said huilding is but one story high; two such Buckets if two stories high and three such Buckets if said building is three sto- ries high-on penalty of two dollars per month for neglecting to comply with the re. quisitionS of this bye. law. .ri.5 -g.t That every owner of dwelling. house or other building in which fire is usually kept in this village, shall procure one good Lad, der of sufficient length to reach from the ground to the ridge of the highes, roof of such building; or two such Ladders, one reaching to the caves of the highest roof of said building, the other reaching from the caves to the ridge, and hanging there by hooks--the latter of which shall not be re- moved, and the other shall at all times be kept on or near to said building, and in or. der for use in case of the breaking out of fire, on penalty of two dollars for each months neglect. 4sr~.5ais.lf ca-r i,-..
 Resolved, That no person shall drive any stage, sulky, wagon or cart, on any part of the sidewalks in this village, excepting so far as shall be necessary to pass to and from the buildings in the village, not exceeding four rods in length, on penalty. that every person so offending shall forfeit sum not exceeding one dollar for the first offence, and not exceeding five dollars for any subsequent offence. Easse-,s ,.'u, tarr sE .-c.
 Resolved, That no person shall ride any horse kind on the side walks in the village for nole than four rods in length, on penal iy that any person so offending shall forfeit and pay sum not exceeding fifty cents for the first offence, and one dollar fer every subsequent offence. 5sAqetl 5i -.... - Resolved. That there be appointed at the annnal meeting of the Corporation a Committee Of three persons, whose duy it shall be to inspect, at such times as they shall deem proper, the several stoves ana pipes erected, in this village ; and if such Committee are of opinion that any stove or pipe is in a situation exposing the Village to fire, they shall directI the possessor or psssessors thereof 10 make such alterations in its situation as they shall order. and if such directions are not complied with, within the time pre. Scribed, by said Committee, said possess. or or pOssesSors shall .forfiet two dollars per week for such neglect,
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31

MR EDIToR--I have just finished reading the aftiele from the National lnteiiigenceT on that part of the Presidents Message rela- ting to the Mexican War. sincerely hope you will publish it entire in yonr paper, and I would earnestly recommend to every free man to read it, and at the same time read that part of the Message referred to, with map of Mexico before him, that he may be able the better to understand locations. Sure am that careful and dispasSionate examination of the matter will at least lead the mind 10 the conclusion that there is something wrong. l am aware the article is somewhat lengthy, but it is full of inter est. At time when some of the mo- blest and braveSt men in our country are losing their lives on the field of battle, and this great nation is imbruing it's hands ill the blood of weak and disorganizeo sister republic, and mourning large debt for fu- ture generations to pay, it becomes every freeman fully to understand what we are fighting for.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
SIGNS.

When will signs and wonders cease Not till the destroying angel shall cliE short the thread of time, and the heaven, be rolled together as scroll. Not q day passes but we see good and bad signs, as the following will show:-
 It is a good sign to see man enter your sanctum with a friendly greeting, "Hers's two dollars .op pay for my paper"
 It is . bad sign to hear man say he's too poor to take paper-ten 10 one he carries home a jug of white-eye'' that costs him half dollar.
 It is a good sign to see man doing an act of charity to his fellows.
 It is bad sign to hear him boosting of it.
 It is a good sign 10 see tho color of health in a mans face.
 It is Q bad sign to see it all concentra. ted in his nose.
 It's a good sign to see an honest msr wearing lis old clothes.
 It's a bad sign to sec them filling the holes in his windows ....
 It's a good sign to see a man wipine the perspiratien from his face
 It's a bad sign lo see him whip his chops as he comes out of a cellar.
 Ii's good sign to see a Soman dressed with taste and neatness.
 It's bad sign to sea her husband sued for her finery. =
 It's good sign for man. to advertise in the paper.
 1tsab bad sign for the Sheriff 10 adver- tise for him.
 It's a good sign to see man sending bis children to school.
 It's A bad sign to see them educated at evening schools, on the public square &c,. etc, and 90 forth.
 '',.l#E ' Goshen Dem tcre.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31

time. all the materials tor producing the explosive preparation? The acids were there. and, if we recollect alright, the cotton. Is it unlikely that the cotton, afler having been saturated with the acids, was washed by the water from the engines, was afterwards dried by the heat, and then, coming in contact with the flame, exploded, producing the effect which has never yet been satisfactorily explained p
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
Nomination of Delegates.

At meeting of the Wings o: Litchfeld holden at the Mansion House on Tuesda, evening, the 29,h inst, WILLIAM RAY Esq, was called to the chair, and P. K K1LBoURN appointed Secretary. ....... MT, H, A. HULL, ofthe Town Committee stated the object for which the meeting wa called, viz,-to choose delegates to the Whi. Congressional and Senatorial Conventions The following delegates were then ap pointed:
 TO THE CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
 CHARLES VAIL,
 FRANCIS BACON,,
 PHILIP s. BEEBE,
 RALPH c. CAMP.
 TO THE SENATORIAL CONVENTION.
 GEN. FRED'K BUEL, -""' JASON WHITING, NORMAN HALL, .' HENRY A. HULL. + Voted, That any delegate who shall be unable 10 attend the Convention in person. is hereby authorized to appoint substitute. Voted, That this meeting expects every Whig to do his duty, before and at the Spr .ng election.
 VIM. RAY. Chairman. r. K. KILBoURN, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
Whig Congressional COnVeM'
 lion.

A Whig Congressional Convention tor the A purpose of nominating Member of Con- gress for the Fourth Congressional District, will be held at the Hotel of Hopkins S Terrlll in Brookfelj, on Tuesday, the 2d day ot Feb ruary next, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
 The Wings of the several towns composing said District are requested to elect delegates to said Convention equal to double the number of Representatives to which said towns are en- titled in the General Assembly.
 FRANCIS BACON, Litchfieid
 HENRY B. GRAVES, < County
 A. N. BALDWIN, Committee.
 AMOS S. TREAT. ) Fairfield
 DWIGHT MORRIS, County
 NELSON L. WHITE, } Committee
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
THINGS IN WASHINGTON. Correspondence of ike Tribune.

Washington, Dec. 24,-Midnight.
 A challenge to fight duel having pas sed between MT. Davis of Ky. and MT. Ba. ly of Va. to day, the Police took the matter in hand tonight. understood that Mr. Bayly ix arrested and that they are in pur- suit of Mir. Davis believe Mir. Burt of s. c. and MT. Barrow of La. have been ac- ting in this affair in some capacity as the friends of the respective parties. .-'
 l hope you have found room for the whole or part of the review of the Presidents Message, published in yesterdays Richmond Whig. It is from the pen of Hon. J. M. Bolts. ..-.g .,6, ..-... . n. ... ....-
 It is said that the President will send in a Message on Monday or Tuesday, recom- mending the creation of the office of Lieut.. General, a. ..,a ..' ...,. -t -..
 Mir. Douglass of Ill. received about forty letters to night, informing him of his cleo ton as Senator of the Uuited States, in place of MT Semple. .
 Col. Patrick Calhoun is among the stran- gers now in town. .. 1. . r. 2. |-.
 Hon. Willard Fillmore, of Buffalo, arri- ved in the midnight train tonight, and stops at Coleman's. u. - RICHELIEU.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31

SpitfTc's hoats and was conveyed 10 iha' vessel. Lieut II losl bis whole baggage, conigining a three ycsrs'ouiii and IOOdoi- lars in silver, and landed on TamPico beach with the only suit he put on. He IS now m Tanpico recruiting his health and may De expected here shortly. We publish this for t le information of his friends, here and else where.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31

I 11- Dr. Leseur will Lecture on the subject of Mesmerism, accompanied with exPeri- men,s, at the Court House in this village, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this week, at o'clock. Admitlance l2 l-2
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31

DF A writer in the Boston Courier makes the following interrogatory :- Will not the new discovery of gun, cot. ton throw light on the cause of the ex- iilosion ut the grea. fire in New York Were 'hero not, in combination, at that
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31

p The Pensacola Gazette gives the following narrative of Lieut. R. H. Hooe's escape from death, by the wreck of the Nep tune:
 Lieut.. Hooe's escape from death was a source of wonder and astoniShment to al, who witnessed it. The steamer was rapid. y going to pieces and the strong current set ting every fragment of the wreck directly into the raging surf. Lieut.. H. was so feeble and emaciated, tEat for two weeks previous to his leaving the Raritan he could only sit up an hour or two in the day, sup ported by pillows in his chair. A, the com mencement of the gale, about 10 clock P M., he rose from his bed, and weak and fee pie as he was remained on deck throughout the night, encouraging, aiding and assist. ing all he could for the preservation of inc boat. The morning found him exhausted ana ne required support 10 stand, He con uaued on the wreck from the time the boat sfucE, r. M., until after P. M, when sausned ne could hold Outno longer, he pre-, vailed on some seamen to launch the only, boat the steamer had left, he committed him. setl to her, and with only three oars, which De was compelled to pull with to lem lhe current, without rudder, and when he puShed oil rot even plug in his boat, bring ing on shore ten persons baside himself in boat unsafe in a smooth time with more than eight persons. When Capt. Tatnall's oiicer reached the wreck and shouted for Lieut.. H. he was safe on shore. He had :e 5e 'iited out of the boat and carried by 4'e men until he got on board one of t6s
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31

M ORFOLK.-THE Wings of Norfolk are IN requested to meet at the Hotel of JOHN A. SHEPARD, on Monday evening, 4he 4th of January next, at 6 o'clock, for the purpose of appointing Delegates to the Senatorial and Con- gressional Conventions.
 By order of the Town Committee. Norfolk, Dec 20, l646
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31

In our next, we purpose to lay tefore our readers the whole or part of the article above referred to by our correspondent. It is candid yet searching review of the Presidents war argument. and should re- ceive general circulation. ]-ENo.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
Rev. DANIEL COE, President. ALPHA RocKwELL, Secretary.

The subject of organizing an Associa- ton for the impro 7ement of Common Schools having been taken up and discus sed, the Convention resolved that it was expedient to form such an Association. A Committee was accordingly appointed to prepare a constitution, who reported the following articles, which were adopt ed
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
School COnrenfinn-

A Convention of the friends of educa. ton was held at Winsted, Nov. 4th, and l0lh--and by adjournment at Winchester Ceuire, Dec. 5. ..-y
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-23

! INRESH GROCERiES.--The subscriber is now
| + receiving by packets Statesman and Alexan-
dria, from New York, his Fall and Wintersu pply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment COM
piete
II is deemed unnec TO enumerate general-
ly, bit he will name the following articles, viz:
ST CioiX, Porto Rico, New Orleans Muscovada
Sugar, in Ihds. and bbls.
| Loaf, Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars
Sugar.louse, st. C-oix, and N, l. Syrup
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar-house, St.
Croix, and Trinidad Mola,7ses.
TEAS.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Skin, and
Black fresh and Of the best quality.
COFFEE.
Mocha, Java, Maracabo, Laguyra, (s,cen and
white,) Rio, st. Caharine's, and Angos 'Ma
Spices of every description, ground and un-
ground
Catslips in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and CLANS, hcrmetically
sealed
Anchovies, Capers, and Olives
Bakers Kitchens, and other make, Cocoa and
Chocolate
Salad oil of very superior qualify
French and other Mnstards
Fish, Mackerel, lin bbls and kits, (shad, Salm on
Cod, and Herring 5,.aa
CANDLES Adamantine, Sterine and
Mould @ @
NUTS-Almonds Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUlfS-Raisins, CurraDts, PIunes, Figs, APP
ples Cranberries, &c.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese -ls
BUTTER-New York and Glades Batter
# FLOUR.
90 bbls New York, OF choice brands
so bbls Virginia, Family, Extra, and Saperfne
100 packages Buckwheat Flour, (New York.
Oat and Cornmeal &
BACON AND DRIED BEEF.
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Mldlings H1H
1000 lbs. Shoulders 4as
1000 lbs. fresh Dned Beef
1000 gals Winter Sperm Oil, beached and un-
bleached
CIGARS MS.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regala, La Norma,
Pannla, Cheroots Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, In great variety, plug and 6ne-cut
chewing
SOAP
Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
25 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms, Brushes, Mats,
&c.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens OF Washington hitherto he respectful
ly solicts continuance oil the same.
S. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 7th street
dec 13-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-23
CARRIAGES. CARRIAGES !

JMrTEs = THE subscriber returns his sincere
sys-gsG thanks to his friends and the public
w " generally for the patronage heretofore
extended to him, and has the pleasure to inform
them that he has just finished splendid assortment
Of FASHIONABLE CARRIAGES of every de-
scription which he will sell on the most reasonable
terms for cash or approved paper. His establish
ment is two doors west of his old stand, corner Of
Sd street and Pennsylvania avenue, and opposite
Gadsby's New Hotel. Persons in want of carriages
will find it to their advantage to give me call be-
fore purchasing Old carriages repaired at the
shortest notice. or taken in exchange for new ones.
june 20-eodlf MICHAEL McDERMOTT. IS
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-23
Eer. SCIAyyareXe's

ID TNRlVALLED COMPOUND EXTRACT
u or, RSAPARlLLA.-The afflicted are
respectfully referred to the advertisement Of the
above celebrated preparation in the "Sun," which
has produced such astonishing cures in this Dis
trict. Also the celebrated Chrome Thermal Ague
Pill, which never fails to the most inyeerate
Ague in IL hours. The proprietor can refer the
afflicted to hundreds of cures performed by the
above remedies. april S-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-23
THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

Office No. IL, Wall street, New York.
TNHlS Conpany continue to insure LIVES ON
/ LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates of premiums. The annual premium.
# owes $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
three-fourths in secured note, payable in one year.
with six per cent interest, subject to assessments
if required by the Company or it may be paid in
monthly quarterly payments at the option of the
insured. There will be an annual dividend of pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent. in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company Wi loan their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment Of fu-
ture premiums, or 10 increase the amount insured.
All persons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums.
married woman can insure the life of her hus-
band, from any demands of his creditors, for
any amount, the annual premium of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equ-
table rate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death Of
the persons insured. The funds of the Company
must be invested only in stocks of the United States
States of Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New York,
or in first mortgages on real estate worth double the
amount loaned.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-23
Feed store.

THNHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
"a citizens Of Washington that he has opened a
Feed Store, on the Northeast corner of G street
North and 18th street West, between Pennsylvania
and the bridge 18th street. His carts at
tend the markets with meal cuthay, and all the
ether articles in his line of business, and will de-
liver articles purchased either from the market or
at the Store He soclts share Of their patronage
spiil J cod I'M l.. H. BERGMAN.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-23
PAPER-HANGING
And UphOlstering Store, on Pennsylvania

Ana UpnOistefinS store, on pennsylvania
Auenue, betWeen 9M md 10Th streets.
IL MOORE has just received an elegant assort.
IL. ment of Paper Hangings, suitable for halls,
parlors, chambers, drawing and dining-rooms.
Also, large collection Of Firescreens, and fLe
Velvet and plain Borders to match.
ID. Moore has made arrangements at some of tie
best factories IN this country to be constantly get
ting in store the latest styles of Paper-hangings,
which will be sold very small profits for cash. 1t
the old stand Of Muller IL Moore.
march 2S-tf