Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-05-07
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The KIDD COMPANY in New York have
lot yet declared dividend, and probably no.
,ody but the few who are operating upon the
.redulity of their victims, have any sangulne
txpectaiion that money is to be made out OF the
incubation. A late number of the New YORK
Mirror says, they are about recommending
work on the cofier-dam, and that so long as
The managers in this affair can pump any cash
ant of the stockholders, they will continue to
pump out the cofer-dam. Gouty gentlemen of
fortune are wanted to take an active interest IN
the enterprise.
Death ofPurser Spencer-We are inform
ed that letters were received yesterday, an
nouncing the death, by yellow fever, on the
coast of Africa, of John c. Spencer. Jr., son
of the late Secretary of War, who was attach
ed as Purser to the U. S. Sloop of War Marion.
This bereavement falls with crushing weight
upon the hearts of parents by whom he was
tenderly loved, and who mourn the loss Of
son truly worthy of their devoted affection.
lib. EUening Journal, 18th.
The Secretary of the Navy has made con-
tract with Captain George w. Taylor, the A
merican diving-bell and sea-bottom exploring
man, to proceed with his powerful apparatus TO
Gibralter, for the purpose of raising the steam
ship Missouri.
brine applied to plum tres, will cure warts
In March 1882, the nursery Of Mr.. Pond, at
Cambridge, was overlooked with salt water,
which destroyed all vegetation except the
plum trees; these fourished greatly after it
1t is not good, in large quantities, for any veg
etable, and DR.. Shurtleff thinks that though it
is of service to plum trees, asparagus and onions,
salt is of little or no use to cherry or peach
trees, or any other plants.
Hon. J. Mcpherson Berrien, of the United
States Senate, spoke at the Anniversary meet
ing of the Maryland Tract Society in Baltimore
last week. His remarks are highly spoken of
as eloquent in the extreme and breathing pure
Christian spirit.
Mortality among the Fl,es.-The New Or
leans Delta Of the 9th inst, says:-For several
days past, immense numbers of the common
house fly have filled the city but yesterday
about noon they were struck dead by thousands
on the spot, wherever they lit, in most extra
ordinary Misunderstanding to expire as ifatfec-
ted by cholera.
Another VsndfaH.-Mr. Ethan Standish,
who drives one OF Boyden's stages from this
place to Plymouth, has prospect of coming IN
for share, or the whole, Of the great property
in England, belonging to the heirs of the ia
nous puritan Captain, Miles Standish. A lady
in Connecticut has set up her claim to the in
heritance; but we think Mr.. Ethan has good
chance, as it is reported that he had refused
$1,000 for his right. The annual income of the
property is rated at S4o,ooo.-Sands0'ch o.
SerDer.
DR. Woodward Resigned.-Dr. Woodward,
the eminent Superintendent of the Lunatic
HOSPITAL at Worcester, has determined to re-
tire from the field OF his most arduous and sue
cess:ul iabors.
Ronish Zeal for TerGs-It is stated in
late Paris paper that Monsieur odin, Romish
Bishop of Texas, is about to embark from Ha-
vre for that country with 81 priests.
fin Eminent Cherokee Dead.-Ezekiel
Starr, an eminent Cherokee, and Representa-
tive or Delegate Of that tribe at Washington,
died in that city on the 9th inst. In the 45th
year of his age.
Drowned on the 25th ult. while attempting
to ford the creek near his late residence in
Windsor, N. Y, Frederick Hotchkiss, Esq, in
the 10th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Waterbury, Ct,
where he resided 81 years. For a great num-
Der of years he held the office Of justice of the
peace in that town, which he also represented
in the State Legislature.
Req. Dr. Knight is known that this dis.
tinguished Missionary of the American Board
in Greece, has for some time been the object OF
bitter persecution, on account of some OF his
publications. On the first day Of January ne
was sprung upon by ruffian, while walking
the streets Of Athens, who, with the avowed
intention of killing him, gave him several blows
on the head-exclaiming, that in his book he
had blasphemed the holy Virgin! He was res
cued by the bystanders: but his life is regarded
as in much danger from the spirit OF persecu-
ton that has been excited.
~: Y. Journal Of Com.
The Bank of the United States.--The !
judgements obtained against the Bank of the
United States before its assignment, and which
were duly secured, have been paid in full
Consequently the gentlemen who became Sc
curity for the stay of execution. have been ful-
ly released from all farther responsibility in the
matter.
Fat OGces-In st. Louis, the Sheriff re-
ceives per annum $1,000; Clerk Of Circuit
Court, $500; Clerk of Criminal Court, $25OO; |
Clerk of County Court and Recorder, $4,000;
Marshall Of the County $4,000; Law Commits
sioner, $3.50. each Justice Of the Peace,
&12OO; each Constable, 1880.
OREGON.