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Litchfield enquirer., 1846-02-19

Mr. Samuel Hitchcock, who recently died
at Camden, CT, not having any family rela-
tons, left his property rs follows:-- For
eign Missions, $500; Home do, 800;
American Bible Society, $500; American
Tract Society, $500; and The remainder, a
bou, $500, to the congregational, Society of
Bethany.-Hart. Cotr. -, -. 49,, '..-
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The lecture Of General Cass before the Mercantile
Library Association, the outlines of which were so
well sketched in your notice Of it, was distinguished
by one Characteristic, which was not less commend
able than its high literary merit | mean the senti-
ment that ran through the whole, of regarding the
progress of society with reference to the people and
not the elevated few. The contrast between ancient
and modern society, in this respect, drawn with
the vigor of a mind that had taken the survey of
human progress aa a whole, and not in detached
portions Of splendid wealth and magnificent art
erected upon the surrounding ruin Of an impover-
ished and overtasked people.
Without the slightest allusion to political or party
tendencies the great merit Of the lecture that
was thoroughly American and purely republican in
every sentiment ard illustration. One of these il
lustrations aptly conveyed the meaning which the
author attributed to true progress in society Speak
ing the spendor ofthe mobiles and the destituon of
the people of Rome in the reign of Augustus, he
said that it was the boast of that emperor that he
had found Rome of brick and would leave her Of
marble but he would rather be the author Of the
sentiment Of Henry 4th of France, who wished that
he could so rule that every peasant might have
fowl in his pot of STANDARDIZATION Post.
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From the Baltimore Argus.
THE AGRARIANISM OF THE PROTECTIVE
PRINCIPLE

When those whose capital is invested in any
business find their income does not equal it may be,
their just expectations, or 1t may be their cupidty,
the proper and natural course for them to pursue
would be to divert their investments to other chan.
nels. But the usual course is neither natural nor
proper, for they Immediately call upon the govern
nent so to aid them that they may I'll their pockets.
Now the government has nothing to give Of its
Any favors it may bestow must be the cost Of the
people-the tax-payers-that support it, and for
whose benefit it was framed; that the demand is
that the rest Of the community should be taxed to
aid the capitalist, who either does not make money,
or not as much as he wishes. Reduced to rule, it
shows itself as the rankest agrariansm.
We contend that when manufacturer is in reality
depressed, and does not return remuneratve profits
to the capitalist, and in consequence, wishes pro-
tectve or prohibitive duties articles of similar
manufacture from abroad, in order that profits may
be made equal TO those returned from other branches
of industry that then he becomes a suppant for the
CHARITY of the public. He is a beggar; and his
alteration than that Of ordinary mendcity. If,
however, there is claim Of right pressed upon us
if it is insisted upon that taxes shall be imposed
that this particular manufacture may flourish--then
is the doctrine which the claim is based one of
the most barefaced agrarianism. But when it hap
pens that investments in manu- actures far more
profitable than investments IN other pursuits, such as
agriculture, commerce, &c, and the manufacturers
still demand that increasing taxes shall be imposed
on those other branches of industry then our Ian
guage cannot find expressions strong enough to
vey the indignant feelings excited in every honest
mind by such outrageous and infamous mendacity--
vena auducy that rises by its very daring to the
height of subllmity.
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The THRILLING PArHos OF FACT Is INDEED GREAT
ER THAN THAT OF FAsoY.-Among those who were
lost on board the Atlantic we're Mr.. Orlando Pitts,
secretary ofthe Boylston Insurance Company, and
Mr.. French, ofthe Merchants Insurance COMPANY,
both OF Boston. These gentlemen took passage on
board with view of passing thanksgiving day in
New York city, both, it is said, being engaged to
be married to young ladies there. 1t was not known
on Saturday that they were on board but on the
first reception ofthe news of the melancholy disas-
ter, brother Of Mr.. French proceeded to New
London with view to the recovery of the bsdy of
the Rev. Mr. Armstrong. On his arrival there, he was
shown into an apartment where a number Of the
bodies were placed. He raised the sheet with which
covered. What must have been his feel
ings in recognising on the CHASTITY corpse before
him the well. known lneaments Of his own brother
Brooklyn Eagle
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DEArH OF A Brave oFFIcER.-It will be seen by
the intelligence from the south in another column,
that Commodore Perry has made a successful at
tack on Tabaseo-done great injury to the city,
and probably killed many OF the inhabitants-wo-
men and children--and captured several Mexican
vessels, which he has brought away.
The loss Of the Americans in this action is proba-
bly, not great. The numbers are not given; but the
death Of one gallant officer is recorded who was an
honor to human nature, and whose death will be re-
gnrded as public loss. We speak OF Lieutenant
Charles w Morris, son Of Commodore Charles
Morris. He fell in the discharge Of his duty, being
shot by the enemy while in boat transmitting or
ders from the commodore to officer in the squad
son. Mr. Morris was well known in Boston, ind
the vicinity Of Boston. He was native OF this
State, and entered the service in 1929. His family
consisting Of a wife, the daughter Of Richard De.
vens, esq, Of Charlestown, and children, reside in
Char estown. Lieut. Morris has ever been esteemed
by all who have associated with him on the sea or
on shore as faithful officer, possessing generous
and gallant spirit and well skilled in all the scien-
tfc and practical duties Of his profession and as
man, gentle, unassuming, yet Of high intellectual
moral. and religious Standardization Journal.
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BY VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
WATCHES, Jewellery, and Fancy
w Articles at Auction.-on Thursday
afternoon, December 10Th, will sell, at my store, a
large and handsome assortment Of English gold and
silver watches, from Of the rst makers in Eu-
rope, viz:
Gold levers, plain and full jewelled
Silver I"
Gold lepines
Silver
Gold pens, in gold and silver cases
Gold pencil cases
Gold guard, fob, and vest chains
Gold studs
Topaz, cameo, and mosaic ladies' pins
Hoop earrings
Hair and gold bracelets
Suspender buckles
Seals and keys
Ribbon fob chains
Card and tablets, and lsrgs lot Of fancy ar
tices, not enumerated.
Sale TO commence at o'clock.
WIN. MARSHALL, Auctoneer.
Nov 28-d
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Globe Hotel.
"NIIN,
Auctioneer.
Dec SGT

vTNHE undersigned take this method of informing
Il their numerous country friends, and the public
generally, that they have taken the above establish
ment, recently occupied by James Maher, on the
south side Of Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th
and l4th Streets and opposite the old burnt theatre.
Their table will be furnished, at all times, with the
best the market Affords and their charges moderate.
They are now prepared to take boarders by the
week, month, or year, on the most accommodating
terms. No exerons will be spared to give the most
entire satisfaction. The Globe Hotel situated as it
is in retired part of the city, (wihn few min
utes walk Of the public departments,) renders it a
desirable place of repose after the abors Of the day
HARMON e. MlLSTEAD.
Nov 30-6t
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From the Harrisburg Democratic Union
PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS.

In another column will be found the proclamation
Of the governor, calling for regiment of the PENN
sylVania volunteers, to serve during the war with
Mexico in obedience to the requisition Of the Sec
rotary Of War This call of the executive upon
our volunteers is being responded to in the most
prompt and patriotic manner. SIX companies have
already regularly rendered their services from Phil
adelphia, and we have no doubt the whole regiment
would soon be offered from that city and county;
but we take il that our country troops will also want
a chance in this campaign. The proclamation ia
dated the 18th instant; and on the 2lst the Wash
ington Light Infantry, Captain Bende., the Lafay-
elite Guards, Captain w. J. Smith, and the PhiIa-
dephia Light Guards, Captain John Bennett, ten
dered their services; the 22d, the Monroe Guards,
Captain w. F. SMALL on the 23d, the Steuben
Guards, Captain Arnold Leyburg; and on the oath,
the Independent Guards, Captain Edwin Chandler,
rendered their services. ..
A number of informal offers have already been
made, but the muster rolls have not yet been re-
ceived at the department
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From the ". Y. Globe.
THE MEXICAN WAR FEELING IN CON.
NECTICIJT

The democratic State convention of Connecticut
which assembled at Middetown, on the llth of last
month, for the purpose Of nominating State officers
appointed committee to prepare an address to the
democratic electors Of the State, embodying the
principles and sentiments of the democracy of the
State on political questions, both State and national
The committee have performed their labors and the
address has been published. 1t is a document re-
pete with pure democratic sentiment. The nation
al questions treated of in the address, are the Oregon
question, the Mexican war, the independent treasu-
ry and the tariff. The democracy of the eastern
States sound and as radical on the currency
and the tariff, questions that of any other section
ofthe Union--as radical as the democracy Of South
Carolina. We have long thought that free-trade, in
its sense will yet find the most ardent support
ers among the intelligent people of the eastern
States. The time for unrestricted trade has not vet
come but II ,oH come, and il will be advocated by
the eastern manufacturers, as zealously as by the
farmers Of the vest and the planters Of the south.
We give, below that portion Of the address to the
democracy of Connec ticut which relates TO the Mex
lean war. II is highly crediabIe to the democracy
Of Connecticut, and must be extremely gratifying TO
the democracy Of the Union, and to President Polk.
Ii narrates briefly the many grievances and wrongs
inflicted by Mexico upon our citizens and govern
ment and shows clearly that we had borne with
Mexican insults until forbearance ceased 10 be a
irtue.
THE MEXICAN WAR
The intelligence Of the British government listen
ed to reason but not so the Mexican. Aller long
series Of insults and aggressions which would not
have been endured il offered by more powerful
enemy, we have been forced into war with that
nation. In vain has been our forbearance, in vain
have been our efforts conciliation in vain our So
ctations TO obtain redress. Our patience has been
abused, our efforts to maintain peace have been de-
ridcd and'our remonstrances scorned. A statement
Of facts is our justification to an impartial world.
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ton has been made by the President OF the United
States, bearing date the 18th day of November in
sant for one infantry regiment Of volunteers OF this
State, TO consist Of ten companies and TO serve to
charged, on the conditions stated in the requistion
copy Of which is hereto annexed. Pitsburg is
designated as the place of rendezvous.
The commander-in-chief, with great confidence,
expects that those companies which periodically
rendered their services upon the request Of the Pres
dent Of the 18th Of May last, will promptly comply
with the present requsitlon Ii will be perceived
that the present requsition susceptible OF differ
eat construction from the former one as 10 the term
Of service. IL will, therefore, be distinctly under
stood, that all Offers Of service now made, will be
IN reference to the terms Of the last requsion. As
the services Of all those who have already volun-
teered will not be required TO l the call now made
the annexed rule marked A, for making the seec-
ton, has been adopted.
IL will be perceived, by reference to the present
requiston, that each company is TO consist OF 90
priyatesi but If the number being mustered does
not fall below "a effective in a company IL will
be received. The strictest attention to the require
mens IN regard to the age and physical ability Of the
men should be observed.
Each captain or commanding officer is required to
report within ten days after he shall have received
this order TO the adjutant general at Harrisburg.
As soon the reports received, the selection Of
ten companies will be made and those whose SER
vices are accepted VIII receive Immediate orders 10
march to the place Of rendezvous, where the officers
will be elected and the regiment inspected and
tered into the service OF the United States
By order of the Commander-in-Chief.
GEORGE w. BOWMAN,
Adjutant General.
NoTE A.-The selection will be made according
TO the following rules
The company which is first ready to march, COM
putting the time from the receipt Of this order will
be first accepted. For example: If one command
ing officer shall report his company ready to march
within one day after the day on which this order
is delivered to him, and another within two days,
and another within three days, &c, they will be ae-
cepted according to the order Of time in which they
are respectively ready to march.
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Nov. 30--6l
TINlON HOTEL, Bridge st., George

TTNlON HOTEL, Bridge st., George
~ town, ID. C.-The subscriber, thankful for
the very liberal patronage he has received from his
friends for the past year, cordially invites the atten-
ton of the public to his house, conveniently and
comfortably situated in the business part Of the
town, contiguous to all the public departments, not
over fifteen minutes walk, omDibuses constantly
running from the house to the Capitol; in short, Of
fering many inducements over Washington to gen.
temen fond Of quiet and all the proprietor asks s,
that his house may not be overlooked by gentlemen
locating themselves for the winter.
GEO. II. HOFFMAN.
Nov 23-3taw3w
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Mrs. Betts's Supporter.

THESE invaluable supporters are for sale by
Il MeCiery q Clements, druggists, corner OF ian
street and Pennsylyania avenue, OF whom the genu-
inc only can be obtained. The value Of this
instrument is too well known to the medical faculty
and ladies' to require a heightened statement, as
they have been in use many years, afording the
greatest relief and comfort. Testimonials and
books gratis, can be obtained as above, from some
Of the most eminent physicians Of the United States
Price of the fine supporters, 50; common, IS.
CAUTIoa.-Be sure TO see that each instrument
contains directions, with her own signature, as none
other are genuine.
Mrs. SARAH BELTS,
IL Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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BY WIN. MARSHALL, Auotioneer.

BY VIM. MARSHALL, Auotioneer.
DERFUMERY at Auction.-Will be added
Il to my sale on Thursday evening, SIS boxes Of
superior Perfumery, otto OF rose, &c, direct rom
saucers suitable for presents; with few bachelor
sets.
Auction room doors west of Al street, on Penn
sylvania avenue. Sale will be continued every
evening this week. -
VIM. MARSHALL,
Dec dts Auctioneer.
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THE REVENUE BOoK-CoHtsinng the
Il tariff Of 1876 and that Of 1842, reduced to ad
yalorem rates far as practicable also, the sub
treasury, warehousing, and Canadian transit bills,
If 1876; the drawback Law passed in ls45, with the
treasury circulars in relation thereto; the new Brit
ish tariff, and other information in that connexions;
I vol. +. TAYLOR
Dec
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pOARDING.-Mrs.W IMSATT'S house, on
- Pennsylvania avenue, and Immediately oppo-
site Jackson Hall, having been newly furnished, is
now ready for the reception of small mess of
members of Congress, or others visiting Washing
ton during the approaching session.
Dec1--dIwif
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collar CHANDELIERS beautiful arti-
- Gle for halls or parlors, just received, with a
large additional supply of lamps and girandoles,
some new patterns.
Also, on hand, full assortment of China, glass,
and crockery ware, embracing all the various kinds
and patterns, at our house-fuinishing store, over
Barnes g. Mtchell's dry.g store
BOrELER & McGREGOR.
Der 0aw3wif
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen Furniture
l. L at auctiOn.-on Saturday, the 5th instant,
shall sell, in front of the Centre Market, at 10
o'clock, a. m, good lot of furniture, such as
Mahogany sofas bureaus, sideboard
Do chairs, tables, lounges, &c.
20 carpets, beds, bedstead, and bedding; and
many other articles of furniture not necessary to
enumerate, with large lot Of kitchen furniture,
stoves, &c. Terms cash.
A. GREEN,
Dec 3-2t Auctioneer.
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Boarding.

Mrs. HAMILTON, PennsyIyania avenue,
lvl nearly opposite Coleman's Hotel, having
handsomely fitted up her house, is now ready for
and other boarders.
Gentlemen wishing to take meals only can also be
accommodated. Dec. 4-lw
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NOTICE to Members of Congress.--The
l. proprietor of the Union Hotel Bridge street.
Georgetown, can accommodate mess of members
of Congress comfortably, and at cheaper rate than
board can be obtained for in Washington city.
Nov 23-3taw3w
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Missionary Meeting.-The Youths Mis-
sionary Society Of the F street Presbyterian church
will hold its annual Meeting in that church. Sab
bath afternoon next ut 81 o'clock. Addresses mny
he expected from the Rev. w. L. McCalla and the
Rev. N. Bannatyne. The friends of missions are
resnf ctfnllY invited TO attend.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE Brick House and Lot at
' auctiOn.-on Thursday, the 10Th instant, |
shall sell, the premises, at o'clock, p. m, lot
No. s, in reservation ii, with the improvements,
which a fine brick house, carriage house, and
stable; the lot contains 4S0 square feet; the prop
erty is handsomely situated on B street, between
I'd and Sd streets, in the vicinity of Gadsbys Hotel
the house contains ten rooms, very convenient and
we'll built; and in the yard there is an abundance Of
fine fruit, such as pears, peaches, plums, grapes,
&c, &c. Terms at sale.
A. GREEN,
Dec SGT Auctioneer
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IgJac ksOn Democratic Association
The regular monthly meeting of the above asso.
citation will be held at Jackson Hall on Monday
evening, the It'll inst, at o'clock. Members will
please to be punctual in attendance.
u. X. OFFUTT,
Dec At Recording Secretary.
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BY VIM. Marshall, Auctioneer.
GOLD WATCHES AND JEwELLE-
" RY AT AUCTION.-On Saturday even
ing, the 5,h instant, at o'clock will sell at the
store on Pennsylvania avenue, four doors west Of
~ street, a good assortment Of gold and silver
lever watches manufactured by Mortimer Johnson,
Coope, Edwards, and Prion; together with good
assortment of gold and silver pencils, rings breast.
pins, card cases, &c, &c.
VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer,
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TOM F o II ia BILE ACCOMMODA-
~ TIONS.-MRS. A. COCHRANE, on F, be-
tween 18th and IA Streets has several chambers va
cant, both large and SMALL on the I'd and Sd stories.
Nov 2S-law3w Ha
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near l3th.-To-morrow being the fret Sunday in
the month, service may be expected at night a,
NJ lnck
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nMasonic.-TheiRo Arch Masons,
who contemplate forming new chapter, are re-
quested to meet in the hall of Hiram lodge No. 10,
(near the Seven Buidings,) on to morrow evening"
at o'clock, p. m. Business of importance will be
submitted to the meeting, and it is very desirable that
every one interested will punctualy attend.
BY order Of the committees
II. G. WILLIAMS,
Dec, Secretary,
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GENERAL nRnERs-No.

HEApQuARTERs, ADJUrASr GEMS oFFIcE,
Harrisburg, Nov. Is, 1886.
STR: The commander-in-chief announces to the
volunteer soldiers of Pennsylvania that a requsi-
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ENOR RENT, two-story brick house,
II neatly and completely furnished, near the cor
ncr of III and 2lst street west.
For TERMS inquire at this Office, or at jackson
Hall. Dec 3-dlw
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II EARY 8 GO. Hatters. Astor House,

Il EARY a. co, Hatters, Astor House,
IL New York, have taken for the winter the
store near Colenan's National Hotel, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, to be opened December 3,
which will be kept supplied, by weekly shipments
from their New York ware-rooms, with all articles
Of their manufacture, viz:
Gentlemen's hats and caps,
Ladies riding hats and caps,
Children's caps,
Of the same fashion and quality, and on the same
terms retailed by them in New York.
Nov. 27-ow
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Mrs. THOMPSON, on Missouri av-
lvl enue, I'D door from 9Th slreet,) south side,
has several furnished parlors and chambers vacant,
which may be rented on reasonable terms. The
house is pleasantly situated, within short distance
OF the Capitol, the Post Office, Coleman's and
Browns Hotels, and the business part of the city.
Gentlemen looking for lodgings are invited to In
spect the rooms.
Dec l-lwif
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BALL AT ODD HALL
rHNHE UNDERSIGNED, Managers, an

l. nounce to the public that the ball to be held at
the Grand Saloon of Odd-Fellows' Hall, will take
place on Wednesday evening, the 9th of December
instant.
On this occasion only by permission of the sew
eral lodges meeting therein, will the newlyfurnsh
ed lodge room be thrown open for exhibition to the
ladies and gentlemen patronising the ball.
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Ample refreshments will be furnished the ladies,
under the superntendence of committee OF gen
tlemen.
The price of tickets will be 50; and may be had at
the following places, viz Coleman's and Browns
Hotels, Kings Congress Hall, Dellny's Drug Store,
Thompson's Refectory, Stevens and Emmons's
Hat Store, Bayly's Stationery Store, " Harbaugh's
and Clements Drug Store, L. p Morgan's Drug
Store, G. NJ. Sothoron's Drug Store, Georgetown,
and Hugh Latham, Alexandra, or any of the man
ayers.
Should there be any omissions in sending out in
vitations to the ladies, they will be supplied on APP
plicaton at the stationery store of w. F. Bayly.
Dec. 2-dteth