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Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10
GEN. KEARNEY.

Gen. Stephen Watts Kearney, lately Col. of the lst Regt. of Dragons, and who commands in New Mexico, was born on the 3Oth August 1794, at the fam ily homestead in Newark, N. J, now owned and occupied by the family. He is a descendant of an Irish family-his great grandfather, Barrister. was born on his paternal estate, Garret's Town. co. of Cork, Ireland, where he married and came to this country and settled in Perth Amboy in this State. Gen. Kearney re- ceived the rudiments of his education in our Academy continued his studies in Columbia College in the city of New York, and would have graduated in the summer of l5l2-but uTon the declara- ton of war against Great Britain in June, he applied for and received commission. He was a Lieut.. at the battle Of Queens ion, where Col. Christie presented him with his sword on the field of battle for his cool and determined manner in the execution Of the comuIand which devolv- ed upon him He has ever since contin- Jed in Ihe army, having been stationed many years at the west. where he mar lied a slep daughter of the distinguished Gen. Merriwea,hvr Clarke of St Louis.
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TCmneraMCe.

The monthly meeting of the Litchheld County Temperance Society for Novem- Der, was held at South Canaan oa Tues day the 24,h inst. The following res olutions having been proposed, were postponed for discussion at the next meet ing.
 Resolred-That it is the duty of Fem. perance men to use their influence to se- cure the nomination of Temperance men for State officers and the Legislature at the next election, by personal attendance at the primary meetings, and a decided declaration that they will vote for no oth- CT.
 Resolued-That we claim we have a right ;o be heard. and we will continue to petition until our prayers are heard, and the Legislature pass such laws as shall efectually repress the causes and evils of Intempsrance.
 Resolued-That we recommend to all societies w!hin this county, to take ac. ,ion on the above resolutions.
 After an interesting address by Rev. Mr. Wilde, of Pleasant Valley. N. Y the society adjourned to meet at North Ga naan on the 4th Tuesday in December.
 J. CATLIN, Sec.
 Northfield, Nov. 25th.
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NOMINATION FOR CONGRESS.

On Wednesday of last week, the Con. gressional Convention for the 2d District me, at New Haven and nominated the Hon. S. D. Hubbard, of Middle.own, for re-elec- ton. The following was the result of the several ballotings:
 First BollOt-Samuel D Hubbard 22 votes ; James F, Babcock, IT, Green Kendrick 4, J. Donaghe 8 Edgar Atwater 9: Blank g, total 63
 Second BaA0t-Samuel D. Hubbard 30. J. F. Babcock 19. James Donaghe 4, E Atwater Il Roger Baldwin 4, total 6s.
 Third BaVot-Samuel D, Hubbard 36, Jas. F. Babcock IT, James Donaghe 1, Edgar Atwa' ter 19, Roger S, Baldwin 5, total 69
 Fourth Bal2ot-Samuel D. Hubbard 42, Jas F. Babcock 13, Roger s. Baldwin 8, E. Atwa. ter 3, B lank 3, total 69.
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neafh of ThamaS I. Parmtlee.

On Sunday last, the feelings of this commit nity were shocked by the intelligence that T J. PARMELEE, Esq. had been suddenly Strick- en down by an appOplectic fit on the prece- ding Sabbath evening, which resulted in his death on the following morning. MT Parmelee was a native of this village, where his mother and sisters still reside. For the last twenty-five years he had been success fully engaged in the mercantile business in Augusta, Ga but had been accus toned 10 spend his summers in Litch6eld, where he leaves many cordial friends. He left here, for the South, early in October last, in hiS usual health. He was was in the 47th year of his age.
 We copy the following obituary notice from the Augusta Constitulionalist of Tues day morning, Dec. l.
 eG-This community has met with a sad be- reavement, in the loss of one of its most valued and esteemed citizens. THOMAS J. PARME- LEE is no more. He died of apoplexy about ? o'clock yesterday morning. after few hours illness. He had bsen the day before in his u- sual fine health-had occupied his accustomed seat Tn the Episcopal Church, and had spent the evening in the family circle of friend. He had just returned 10 his house from this visit, when feeling suddenly uuwell he called for as- sistance. The summons was promptly obeyed, but he was speeches. before assistance could reach him, and he never spoke afterwards.- His family were absent but all that medical skill could accomplish, and all that the kind est friendship could offer to mitigate suffering. and to sooth his last moments, were rendered on the melancholy occasion
 For many years the deceased had been dis, tingushed in our midst as one among our most int, ligent and successful merchants. and was noted for his kind and benevolent disposition "His hand was open as the day to melting charity" and in all the Inequalities of life, he stood among the foremost.
 His loss will be long lamented by wide cir. cle of friends who were strongly attached to him by his many estimable qualities.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10
THE COUNTY CONCERT.

The Concert of the Litchfeld County Sacred Music Society did not take place on Thursday evening last, in consequence of the wretched state of the travelling, which rendered it almost impossible for those re- siding out of town to get here A rehearsal, however, took place in the Episcopal Church under the direction of the Leader of the So. ciety, P. M. TRowBR1DeE, Esq of Bethlem, which was listened to with lively interest by the audience. The Concert, we learn, will take place some time in January, of which due notice will be given.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10
Correspondence cf the HurLford Comant.
EAST HAppAM. Dec. 1. lsi

RoBDERx.-Mr. N. Swab. German pedlar, was short time alter sunset on Tuesday night, attacked by two men, and robbed of $6OO to $7oO as he was travelling on the Hadlyme turn bike, about l.2 miles from the river, and in the north part of Lyme.
 While walking by the side of his wagon in a secluded part of the road, two men whom he had not before noticed, seized him, one placing his hand over his mouth threatened him with instant death it he mads any noise. while the other searched his pockets, taking his pocke, book and with knife cut open his pantaloons and cut out one pocket in which was sewed up a large amount of bills-said to be chiefly $2o notes of Hartford banks, They then made tt cir es ape into the woods.
 Mr. Swab offers $l00 reward for the return of the money. and $5o for the detection of the robbers.
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MEETING OF CONGRESS.

Ou-The Second Session of the Twenty Ninth Congress commenced on Monday last. The two Houses were called to order by their re- spective presiding officers at l2 o'clock, and committees appointed to wait on the President and announce the organization of Congress.
 The Committees subsequently, reported that they had waited on the President, and that he would communicate with both Houses of Con- greSs, by message, at i2 o'clock on Tuesday.
 The following new members wire qualified Hale of Massachusetts, McDaniel of Missouri, and Bowden and Cottrell of Alabama.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

Dec. l755.-The town resolved 10 get rid of the old tenor money in hand at all events. "Voted, that the Selectmen dispose of the Old Tenor in the treasury to the best ad. vantage"
 Feb. 5, l752.-Voted Liberty to tho County of Litchfield to erect a common Gaol for said County and a County House in the Highway, wherever the County shall appoint such buildings to stand, and give hatf an acre of Land to the use of the Gaol where the Gaol shall shall be erected. forever.
 April II, l752.-" Capt. Oliver wotco.tJ' and others, admitted freemen.
 April 20, 175S.-voted that each Ram found running at large on the commons be- tween the 10th of August and middle of November be forfeit and become the properly of him that shall take up said Ram."
 Jan. 9, l759.-Voled, That the Select men shall or may provide house in some suitable place in town for the maintenance of the French.
 No complete explanation ofthis vote can be given. A general idea, however, of iis import and occasion may be obtained from review of the events ofl758. In that year Louisbourg was reduced, and forts Fronte- mac and Du Quesnc taken. Connections had about 5000 troops in actual service dur. ing this campaign. Inhabitants of Litch. field are known to have been among the number. Rev. George Beckwith, of this town, Afterwards pastor of the church in South Farms,) was one of the army chap lains that year. The French prisoners ta. ken, (when not sent to England, as were ,he Louisbourg garrison, or dismissed to France with the honors of war, as were the regi- ments at Quebec in lT59D were dis.rihsased in New York and the New England colodies. Fort Frontenac, which stood at the iianesion . of the St. Lawrence with Lake Ontario. Ma,. taken August 9. There were likewise- skirmishes at several times along the ftoa., tier, and more or less prisoners taken: Pro. OaSly the 'oWR of Lischfeld had soice of
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az-The contract for rebuilding fhe Railroad

n-The contract for rebuilding the Railroad Bridge at Enfield, specified, We understand, says the Springfield Republican, that every day before the 1st of JannaIy, that the cars could cross on it, the company were to pay the con- tractors bonus of $slOO, and for every day af- ter that date, that the bridge was not completed (so as to allow the passage of the cars,) the con-
 tractors were to forfeit a like amount. As the bridge is already placed in drumming condition
 the builders will reap bonus of about Mree Mousand dollars. it being full month from the time allowed them for building it, expires
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I one there IS. than oihe,s more.

Yet one there IS, than othels pore' Reveals the loss within; There, greater numbers throng the o00'' There deeper griefis seen. Ttat always loved, now hGIiOsCed name' Lei grateful heather learn; Their S1od in lite his constant aim Hence that untimely urn O. but for this-it makes more dear Our Father's house abJve, Tn that we hope to meet him theFe' With others whom we love. Our fainting hearts could almost say, That partial heaven too soon From Earth had snatched the prize away His sun goes down at noon Wept by the good" the eyes are few Whence tears do not descend Each church in him pastor knew, Each man bosom friend. Whate'er his faults 10 God confessed, That did His patdon need: He seemed to us who knew him best An Israelite indeed We'll might that bell begin to toll, [
 For such loss as thine! Ne'er shall 1t cease within my soul
 Till others toll for mine. Help, Lord the godly fall around:
 The faithful fail from men, O!what Elisha can be found,
 To fill his place again n' lfnot himself. s. faithful proved,
 This mantle be restored, To one in life as much beloved,
 In death as much deplored. In thine high places vast thou slain
 We weep for Israel, Yet hush my son his words rema'n, '" God doeth aN things weN'" Nov. 30th, ls46. X. A
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

0E-'rhe Housatonc Mirror has been merged into the Burlington Courier, which is to be under the management, of Messr:. Cushing and Theodore Dewey. c. o. Bryan, Esq. has retired from the Courier, and that paper is to be entitled the Berkshire Courier and Housa- tonic Mirror
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

The recent elections tell us plainly that the free North is awaking to her true in- teresss; and if we mistake not, our own be. loved State only waits for an opportunity to place herself on the side of the right.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

"Multisille bonis Aebilis oecidit-HorncP.
 tWhen the wreck was last seen an upright beam with the bell remained, and the ,cind .cas tolling the bell-.M r. Paper.
 tAn individual who has escaped tells us that just at the last moment Dr. A. was sitting with him in the gangway, and that he said, " have perfect confidence in the wisdom and love of him who doeth all things we!.'-Dr Adams AdLrcss
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

Murder Erdicted.-The notorious Charles R. Bragdon, who is now in confinement in Boston, awaiting his trial for bigamy, has been indicted by the Grand Jury in Portland for the murder of Colonel Henley. in 1s43 Consta- ble Whipple. of Boston, has succeeded, after much exertion, in obtaining evidence which tends to tx this murder upon Bragdon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

G-Letters are III the city from the army a: Monterey, stating that .he 3d of Nov the official despatches were received from Washington. of the Armistice concluded between Gen. Taylor and Ampudia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

G-A new revenue cutter called the Polk mas bean built and manned at Richmond. Va.
 An appropriate name. Nobody understands cutting into he Revenue like ok.-Granitc Fireman.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10
PHILADELPHIA. Dec, 4-9 p M

The remains of Dr. Hassler, who lost his life by the wreck of the Atlantic were inter red at Laurel Hill this afternoon.
 Our Flour and Produce markets are inactive merchants waiting the steamboat's arrival.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

0d-Hoa. John O. Adams has written letter in which he takes the ground that Congress has no right to retrocede the County of Alexandri, to the State of Virginia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

.4|6any and .NeaO- Fork Raiiroad-Over S7oot % are row su,scrb d 70 hisr. ad. The people on the line are determined to press he ~1rk the present winter-is is to be hoped sue cessfuly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

ISThose Of our subscribers in this vi. cinity who mish to pay for their paper in WOOD, are informed that the article would just now be very acceptable.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

DAMAGES FOR LrBEL.-The proprietors Of the Philadelphia Ledger. have been mulc,ed in $2ooO damages for libel on Mir, Wm. Ran. van of the State of New Jersey
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

Frederick Do"elass.-The Salem Observer says that the friends of this fugitive slase in England, have raised tho sum of $75O, which has been brought to this country by the Aca. dia, to be cent to his former master, that ke may not be forcibly taken back to bondage by the shareholders.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

GUN COTTON.-We have received a speci men of this article prepared by our scientific friend. Dr. J. CURTIS, of Lowell, Mass. It's explosive force IS superior to that of gunpow- der, and ifs fash is even quicher.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10
Advice.

Let him go to ruin, he will not listen to my advice" Stop. sir. How have you advised your erring friend? Have kind words fallen upon his heart like tho the gentle rains and silent dews that re- vive and bless the tender shoots and sMi- ling flowers? Have you taken him by the hand-,ears mnistening your eyes and with pleasant language and tender feelings, pointed out :he ruin 10 which his steps were tending No, we fear not You have slam banged him with denun. citation and wrath, and consigned him at once to nfamy and disgrace. Like a pent up lake, just bursting out to desc, late and destroy, so have the torreuts Of words fallen from your lips. No wonder he does not listen 10 you, It is no matter of surprise :hot he persists in course of rebellion, when such has been your treatment. You are yet to learn you' duty and practice accordingly, before you give up fallen, erring brother.
 Poril:nd Bulietin.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

0o-Major Van Buren. son of the ex.Pre.i. dent. acted as aid to Gen. Taylor at the siege of Monterey.
 Qo-Ths health of Hon. J, O. Adam, contir. ues 10 improve.
 Oo-The Hon, W. P. Mangum has been reel. ected to the senate for six yeaas from the 4th of Mkrch next, by the Legislature of North Cars olinia.
 eo-The Union has biograbhical sketch of the late Com, Nicholson, who died in Wash 'ngton on Monday, of appopiexy. He was in early life printer, and entered the navy as a mldshlpman about forty years ago. He was in his e3d year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

THE ENQUIRER. LITCHFIELD, DECEMBER 10, ls46. Whig Nominations.
 For Governor, CLARK RESELL,
 of Norwalk. For Lieutenant Governor, CHARLES J. MCCURDY,
 of Lyme.
 For Secretary of State, JOHN B. ROBERTSON, of New Haven.
 For Treasurer, JOSEPH B. GILBERT,
 of Hartford.
 For Comptroller, ABIJAH CATLlN,
 of Harwiuton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

Singular Phenomenon.-TheA Auburn Dai. ly Advertiser says:-We learn from a note from a respectable citizen of Ledyard, that four or five acres of lad on the farm of MT. Henry Chase. Jr., on the east bank of Cayuga Lake, and near the line of Ledyard and Genoa. sunk few days since and has disappeared.- We have not heard any of fths particulars. but we are promised them by our correspondent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-10

A LITERARY DUEL A Mr, Stevenson and H. W. Herbert, the latter well-known literaty characterD fought duel at Hoboken on Saturday last. They cxch ed shots, but not succeeding in hitting each other they shook hands and "made up." The cause is not stated
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FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE.-We regret tn learn thu, the extensive Ivory Comb Man ulactnry of Julius Pratt & Co.,, of Meri- den, was destroyed by fire on the morn ing of the Eth ut, together with the books and papers of the concern and all ,hcir machinery. The loSs is estimated at S75, ,OOO-less than half of which is covere! by insurance. Thirty thousand bounds of ivory, stored in the celler, was destroyed Ahod, sixty hands are thrown out of employ mrm hy this calamity. Bu, he sadicst part of the story remains to be ,old. Mr. Vim. B. Hull. n waichman in the factory. lost his life in the confia. gration-under what circumstances can only be conjcctured.
 The new Rail Road Bridge. at Enfield, is so far completed that the cars passed over it on Saturday. This looks like driving business, us 1t IS only little more than six weeks since the former structure was thrown into the river by the gale of the 18th ofOctober.
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-25


 Loss UF THE MAiL FRoa CHARLESTON NoHIE.-An extra from he otfce of the Whining ton Chronicle. dated "Fridav, Dec 18th i2 o'clock AM " conveys the following intelligence of the loss of the whole of the Nal. made np at Charleston. Wednesday last.
 1.-The steamer Gladiator, Capt. Smith, which ief here yesterday for ClarIes,on. hut without proeeed ing a"y farther than arross the main bar, has just returned with the steamer Vanderbilt in tow. From Capt. bo'Ief oI lhe Wander bt. We learn the follow ing particulars
 .hrhr " came out nf Charleston a her usual honr on Wedne sday, about a PM. At ID, of ,ieorgeinwn, hr N ind which had been blowing for some tms in heavy gus,s. set into furious gale from II'e easi. accompanied with snmp ram At about II the steamer was thrown upon her be tm ends After Il while she rigrtd, mol having been essentially dam- aged At on Thursday morning she was again thrown ou her beam ends. her rud,er mnch crippled, boih wheel houses nearly demallsted, ihe Mail aparimcnt broken open, and all he Mails from the South taken ia al Charleston, together with the Charleston Maii, swept into the ocean. The ram mast was cnl away--ihe steamer rightrd agaln m shpr, time, and not having had her machinery in- ured, eded her way. the win couiiHuing to blow tremendously us ii did. uatll about l2 p'cock Thursday.
 ..By great sk and judgment, Capt. Potter work ed ihe steamer aoug for forty miles, brought her up to the main bar thence she was lowed to town b, ihe Gladiator The passengers whO were on board ,esl0w lle very highest eucomnras on tle Wander biit. as also on tho management of Captan Potter, the officers and crew, in the awla co1ficf wiih lhe elements" ;"
 Judge Butler. U. s. Senator from South Caro- lima, was passenger on board the Vanderbilt.
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-25

TEHHE LIVING AGE, published hy Mr E Lit R tr, Boston, MAns.. has taken its stand anlnne the lnosl valuable periodicals which we have. Us weekly aeleclans from foreign Magazines ale made wiIh gr carr id with particular reference to own literary ~anis, as didtring,somewha from those oi ,m transatlantic neiglbors The great amount of talent bestowed upon the British Muntllies and Q mrtetI-s ls here enbndied. and hat account the work Is of no light, ephemeral character; so that he hrst numbers are nearly as valuable now as when lrst issued We wish II the high success which il merits. and feel confident that il needs only To he seen tn be warmly greeled.
 The October NJ. is ready for subscribers at 2s Danphn street, where subscriptions aIe reee'ved by $ W Allen, Agent f1r the publisher.
 der25 JOE. WHIT
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For Ina Rsrt,t,r and J0rrnal.


 II must be gratifying to all wh1 take an interest that during the last year the bull llng for the recrp- tinn of Orphans has been completed, and that they are now provided for in all respecls suited to the character of our city, which has ever beea d,s- tingmished for it's hetAl s to all who stand in need of the protection or bfaey"ience Of it's citizens - The lot seeced and given 10 the Society by the cont ibuons of inc lew gentlemen to whom apr- cation was made for the object, has been 20 i'm proved as must be most gratifying to Ilien,, and gI,es an assurance all that lhe meaps of the So ciety have been expended such q judiciuus and economical mant er. as 10 entle the yety respecta- ble Ladies who have ,he management of it's con earns, to such aid as they may require io carry oi the objects of iher association. Tue instituti0n as aled by lhe Secretary in he aunual report is enlIrel, free of debt. and all that ir asked is that the community will give The managers the means of providing Tor the support and educaton ol the orphans under heir charge IL IS happy cir cuinsrance, that br lhe annual olAnge of its pre-. siding officers, all fears of improper seciarian influences, dis ipied, and that in ihis charity, there is d ''anity of sphit aud bond ol peace" which cannot fail 0 bring forth rhe fruits of chris ian love and the dy ing mother 10 rejoice in the confidence that whatever may be her faith, her children will in itis Institution find home where all their best interests will be secured and their hap Diness here and hereafter anxi0u>ly promoted bv Ladies who know the duties of molher'. and feel alive to the responsibilities lhev have asrunrd as managers of d Pra,sfant Orphan ASylum S9ciety May God help ih,r labors of love and may they never want ihe means of providing for the Or. phrna
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 THEATRE. HaHlck gave a graphic and sp
 ne persona, on oc Shyiock an Wednesday even and his accomplished lady acquitted herself ss !e always does in pora. Mir. LudloV gave one of ns best edioDs Of ScampeT in the afier-plecei anu tween him and Mr. Wright, who played admlra' b as Markham, the audience was kept in con ,tant roar of laughter. Miss Lee went through he' ,ha,e of the entertainments with unequalicd grace md Miss Good was encored in an exquisite song which she sang dvioely. Last night We had MT
 Napack in Richard and Mrs. W. in Queen Eliza' lsth, which, with MT. Wed's Buckingham ana MT Clarke's Richard, made everything right The play xas exceedingly well performed. To nigh, the beau ifu play of the Bridal is 10 be repeated, m which Mr and Mrs waack and Mr. Clarke gave SO muci satisfaction on its first representation some 'wo weeks ago. IL is the last but one of Miss Lees en- .agement.
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-25

By the Moneanma which arrived from Nav Or leans, lat. last s,ening. learn that the mail boat James L. Day, Is aground at Grants Pass. We gre indebted 10 Capt. Kelly for copy of Ihe Delta of Wednesday moroins It contains no news oi importance. The stale of the market "i ee 'onnd under the commercial head.
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-25
MOBILE
Friday Morning, December a9' Is4e

According 10 ny,riabe custom, our labors ceas today, being chrsmas, and no paper will be 'ssue from ths office until Monday.
 The festival is consecrated to religious duty and t' social enioynents May II be proftaby and pleas antly passed by our friends--the "merry Christmas bringing them only agreeable recollections and lap py presages.