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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
Ersm the .As.p Hsrk EvsnEeIist.
THE LAST BATTLE.

We found it said some days agO, in the lsadinS article of one of the city papers, thu, the American loss had been heavy, bu, the battle was desperate, and the victory well worth the price which it cost" And journals conducted by protesting Christians antitle their editorials on this matter, An ether Glorious Victory" Now wS would like to ask if that expresses the sense of a Christian country, to say nothing of tho Christian church? Is it the sense of ma iority of the people of these United States, ,ha, the late victory is we'll worth the price which 1t cost2 Do they think 1t cheaPly gained or the glory 1t gives to our arms a fair equivalent for the blood and the sreas- ure that have bought i,2 Does the family of Gen. Shields think so or does the nation at larger We should blush with shame if we thought so. But we rather believe, that if the real sense of the nation could fad ex- pression, it would be that all the glory is not worth the sacrifice of single life.- True, a portion of the public press says it is glorious, and tries to make it out that the people regard it so, mistaking the echo of .heia own caezliag for the honest soc Poputi But the glorifcatiOns of editors, and party. procured illumination of cities no more re- flee, the real feelings of the people, than the made thunder of the stage answers to the roar of heavens artillery. We believe, af> ter all, it would be truer expression of American feeling to curse these victories, Shan to bless them. And the day is com, ing when the unmuffled vox populi shall speak out upon this war, and respond in earnest to the voice of God. Then shall it be true. vos populi 0cr Dei.
 While our eye runs over editors' exulta> tions upon the " glorious victery,' we can not help feeling ehagrined at thinking how applicable to us is the puugens sarcasm of Soathley's old ballad on the Battle of Blen> Aeisn, which would make good popaiar reading just at the present time. A verse or two it will do nc harm to quote:
 "It wss the English" Kaspsr cried,
 "Who put the French 10 rout;
 But what they fought each other for,
 1could not we'll make out;
 But everybody said" "quoth he.
 That was famous victory.' :. They say it was shocking sight,
 Alter the field was won;
 Fer many thousand bodies hsee
 La! rotting in the sun;
 But things like this you know, must be
 After famous victory.
 "Grsat praise the Duke of Malbro' wen,
 And our good Prince Eugene ;''
 "Why, 'twas very wicked thing"'
 Said little Wilhelmine. :Nay, nay, my little girl," quoth he7
 " II was famous victory"
 "And every body praised the Duke,
 Who this great fight did win;''
 {" But what good came out of it at last }"
 Quoth little Peterkin.
 Why that cannot tell." said he,
 (" But 'twss a famous victory"
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
MORAL REFORM.

We are informed that for the last four weeks the only occupant in the County Prison, has been that of lad fourteen years of age. And that this County has furnished but one subject for the State Prison during the last year, and that was a female. Does not this speak well for the morals of Litch6eld Ceunty' There is room for some more booyders.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

A Coon Flr.--An Eastern shoe manu- faclurer, who had entered into contract for supplying the army with shoes at Si O5 per pair, delivered a lot a day. .or two since 10 the agent for the Government in Philadelphia, all of which were con- demned and rejected. In this position of affairs he proceeded South, and fell in with an agent from New Orleans, on his way North, for shoes for the army, wheA he struck . bargain, and sold the lot for el 50 per pair.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
THE ENQUIRER.
LITCHFIELD, MAY, 27, Is47.
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.


 The amendment to the Constitution, alter. ing the time of holding our annual election from the first Monday of April to the first Monday in NOvembsr-and changing the Ses- sions of the General Assembly from May to December-rassed the House of Representa- tives on Thursday last, by vote of l59 to 47.
 The amendment extending the right of suf- frage-striking the word "white" out of the rejected-ayes l42, nays 6s mot two thirds of the whole House.
 On the amendment providing for tke elec' ton of Judges of Probate by the people-Ihe ayes were llS, nave 90.
 The amendment providing for the election of Justices of the Peace by the people was also rejected-ayes ll9, naysS7.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

clergy are included tn the order, and call Cd upon tO inke arms and to the field.
 Csnsles orders that L0 Americans be spared, and no regard paid to age or sex.
 Thus war aggravates it's aiTocities-a war unnecessary aud unCalled for, and got up hy Mir. Polk only to secure him. self and his party iA power.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

GOVERNOR OF MAINE.-There boing no choice oi Governor by the people, John W. Dana. the Democratic candidate. was elected by the Legislature on Saturday last.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

Ou-HoLBRoox CURTIS. Esl.. ha. been ap- pointed Judge of the County Cour, for Litch. field county.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
SINGULAR SUICIDE.

Tho annals of folly and insanity do
not furnish more deliberate instance of
suicide than the following. II seems ais
most impossible to believe 1t. ,
The venerable and much respected
Judge GARNER committed suicide al PEN
sacola on the night of the 10th ult., by
drowning himself. Aletter says:
From letters that he wrote 10 several
of his friends, and which were dated
sumo Time back, 1t appears he had for
some time past beenmaking his afrange>
msnts 10 commit The deed. He assigns
rs his reason, poverty ,'--that he had
but $3.50, which was in Mr. Hyer's chest
and that il would take all that 10 pay his
deb,s and bury him decently. be wrote
few lines al midnight 10 DIR. Smith
which he gave TO a black boy. and told
him to hand il to DR.. Smith, early in the
morning, which was TO inform him where
his body might be found. He had ev>
cry ti,iag arranged. He directed notes
to all 10 whom he WIS indebted, even to
his washerwonan. He laid HIS clothes
IN which to be buried, on the bed, and
directed where every thing might be
found. He sewed two large bricks in a
towel and tied them to b is back, aud
pinned towel over his bnasi and hack,
md walked down to the end safhf wharf
with his cIonk around him and cap on.
When he got to the place he laid his cloak
down, placed his cap OF II, put brick
IA his cap, and tying one end OF ro"
10 The end Of the wharf, and tho Other
around his waist. threw himself into the
water, where he was found ihr next NOR
ming. The night before, ut dusk he walk
I'd toihe wharf, as was his custom every
evening, with Mr.. Hyer. Mr.. Mitchell. Alr
Kelly, mad Mr.. Abrens, and was perfect
~ cool, speaking Of the Mexican war,
etc. and his letters and the mole written
At midnight were very Leatly executed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
THE NEW YORK M1sER.

The n. Y. Express relates the history Of
an old miser of that city, whose business is
that of paper scayenger at which he stead
lily Iabors from early dawn till night.
He never goes home to dinner. but when
hungry, generally purchases dry Gust Of
bread, and eats il sitting upon the lower
steps of the Custom House or City Hail.
Never does he utter word 10 living soul;
and when the stranger looks upon him, he
feels disposed to exclsim .what poor mlsera-
BILE belngP He is. indeed, apiiable object to
look upon for his leather clothes are glossy
and bard with the accumulated 9th y many
wears, and his counteasnce la u furrowed all
tver with deep wrinklss. which no one could
believe were ever inoissened ~ atear He j.
4 hard vsaged man sepnlsivs abd Even terri.
bis to look upon; Afseen years have we known
this singular being, snR even then he wasso
old, he seems aoolder aow. There are pen
pie In this great city who have been familiar
with his form Coz upwards 81 2Oi ysors. and
they afirn that he has been . paper seaSsngoF
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
ANNUAL MEETING
Litshfisld County Agricultural Society.

hts0MllOAu VVuhby HSLlVuituE1k NuClCty =
At the Annual Meeting Of the Litchfefd
County Agricultural Society held at the Mans
sion House, Sept. 30, 1s47. the following were
selected for officers for the ensuing year
MOSES LYMAN. Esq, President, Goshen.
Gen, FREDK BUEL. LitrhHeid,
ROYAL l. CANFIELD, New Milford.
AMOS A. GRIDLEY, WatertoWn, s INV
vice Presidents.
H M. HART Cor. Secretary, Cornwall.
Dr.. A. S. LEWIS. Rec Secretary, Litch6eld.
STEPHEN TRoWBRI oGE, Tseas. Litchneld
And the following resolutions were unani.
mously adopted
That the thanks Of The Society Be- present.
ed othe Hon. JOHN M. NILES. tor bis abls
and interesting address,and that he bssolicited
for a copy for publication.
That the thanks Of the Society be presented
10 Capt FRANCIS BACON and the Company
under his command Tor their attendance aud
escort al our anniversary. ,.,s,.
That the thanks ofthe Society are Justly due
to our President JOHN c.. AMBER. ESQ, for
the able. impartial and efficient manner in
which he has performed His duties Tor the past
two years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07

during all that time. Al all times. when the
winds Of winter howl through the streets and
also when the aar staf reigns. does he pnrsne
his laboriOns and degrading employment.
And now We have Introduced our hero to
the reader. it is meet that we should mention
what we know Of his actual condition. He is
miser, narrow minded mean miser, who
can count his dollars by tens Of thousands. If
the reader doubts our word, let him, when
next he meets the miserable man in the pub
lie highway, ask him the time Of day. and he
will be promptly answered on the authority Of
superb gold watch hidden in his filthy vest
ments. A dry crust of bread and acast off
bone constitute his daily food. and yet this
man carries the deeds in his. pocket which
prove him to be the proprietor Of at least five
handsome dwelling houses, located in FASH
ionable part Of the city. certificates Of bank
stock and other valuable papers are also hid
den in his pockets. He lisa widower. but the
father Of an only daughter, whom he has es-
tablshed over superbly furnished house, as
the sole mistress and only tenant.
She has all she needs in the way Of houses
hold things and every luxury Of the season,
and though her servants may prepare asamp
:uous feast none participates with her in its
enjoyment Though it would add to her hap
piness on such occasions to. call in neigh
boring friend, yet the privilege of giving an
invitation is denied by her father, in the most
positive and imperative manner. In the rear
of his daughters dwelling, is located rickaty
shell OF cabin, resembling more the appears
ance of a sty than human habitaton, end this
is the only dwelling place of our miser. And
now he spends the precious hours Of his leis-
ure lite counting his gold and examining the
signatures of his deeds By the light which rests
upon his oaken table. and seldom isextinguish-
ed until after the hour Of midnight and when
exhausted with hissstrangeavgils. careful does
he iasien, with heavy iron bolts, the door Of
his den. and sinks to sleep on his bed Of rags.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
MISC ELLA N Y ,
THE PARIS MURDER.
AN AwFur. TRAGEDY IN HIGH Lrrl


The London and Paris papers are filled
with the details of the murder of the Ouch
ess de Praslin and the subsequent suicide of
her husband The following summary ofthe
affair from a correspondent of the New
York Herald, may interest some who have
not met with a .detailnd account of this
most horrible event.
The murdered lady had borne her hus-
band nine children, and as il 10 crown the
horrors Of The tragedy, the last arrival
brings intelligence that the eldest son, only
seventeen years of age, and heir TO the
princely fortune, unable to bear the disgrace
of his father aud the overwhelming load of
grief and shame cast upon him, hat COM
mitied suicide, and been laid in The same
grave with his murdered mother.
PARIS. '30th August.
At halfpast four in the morning the Duke
proceeded to the room of the Duches, provi-
ded with three means Of murder, that is TO
say; with cords 10 s:rangle, with knife TO
stab, and with loaded pistol Strangula.
lion presented several obvious advantages,
and sas, as is supposed. FIRST tried. The
moose was slipped over the neck of the vic>
tim, but had not time to be drawn tight be~
fore she started up, made resistance. and ats
tempted noise. Instantly the knife was re-
sorted To, and stroke was made 1T the
neck, aimee at the jugular artery. A wound
was inflicted and blood lowed, but the OBJ.
ject aimed at was missed, and the wound
was not mortal. The Duchess was as yet
ON the bed where she had been asleep. A
strong and powerful woman, oppused 10 d
man under the middle size, she now strug-
glcd for life. She sprung from the bed, and
struggle body to body, ensued, The as
sassin was still armed with the knife: with
which he inflicted in rapid succession hall
d dozen blows about the neck and breast,
none of which, however, inflicted a death
wound. The Duchess made for the belt,
which was beside the chimney piece. She
succeeded in reaching itand ringing it 10
accomplishing This she had seized the knife
by the blade, asd her hand was frightfniiy
wounded, one Of her fingers being nearly
severed from it. She staggered then to-
wards the wall beside the fireplace. on which
in two places, the print Of the bloody hand
was left. TIL bell cord was covered with
gore. tts
In the last blows the assassin had broken
the knife, and desiring, doubtless, 10 des-
patch his victim before witness should ar
rive, he seized the pistol by its barrel and
struck her . number of severe blows on the
head, BY which she appears 10 have been
stunned apd prostfated on the door. near .
small sofa OF divan, which stood beside the
chimney piece. The murdereE then left the
chamber, and proceeded 70 open one Of the
windows inske aajacen. cabinet.
While Ill cilenmstances were proceed
ing, Sen Y q Asmbre, who had teen
reused BY the bell, ad thrown on her clothes
and came down stairs TO the door of the
Duchess's chamber, which she attempted %
open, but failed, Il being fastened on the in
side. She then called up one Of the male
dornestics, informing him tnst The Duchess
was indisposed, - she heard her moaning.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07

sM83781s4 SA1zss4s4s3O3~Wa 1uHU NWAkVSCa
TsHE annual course of Lectures will com
mence on Wednesday, Sept. 20. 1S47
and continue sixteen weeks ~
BEN5AmIN SlLLINAr, M. D., LIZ D., on
Chemistry and Pharmacy. ..+,.,,.5
Eli Ives. M. D. on the Theory and Prac-
tice Of Physic. Il
JONATHAN KLicHT. M, D., on tho Prin>
ciples and Practice of Surgery
TrMoTHY r. BEERS, IA. D., on Obeter>
les.
CHARLES HooKER. M. D.. on Anatomy
and Physiology.
Henry BRoNsoN. NJ. D., on Materia
Medica and therapeutics.
Lecture Fee $3.50 Maticulation. IS.
Graduation, $l4.
CHARLES HOOKER.
Dean ofthe Faculty,
New Haven. Aug, IA, 1S47, l94w
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07

VFyHE Subscriber offers for sale, a large
i collection of fruit trees, shrubs and
vines, viz !: 80.
Apples, pears. peaches, plums, cherries,
apricots nectarines, ounces, grapes
COOS. berries. currents, &c.
He has also made arrangements with
some OF tine best regulated nurseries m
the United States, SD that he will MI Or
ess for all kinds of ornamental trees.
shrubs and Plants, in the nursery line al
New York and Boston prices.
Crafts and cuttings can be had OF most
ri the leading kinds OF fruit.
Orders for gratis should be received by
the early par, of the winter Il Il r
Mountain Nursery.
rs situated IN the s,u;h east part Of Nor
iolk, two miles from Winchester centre
in the most elevated and mountainous
part of Connecticut, S. 'me TWO thousand
feet above tide water, which renders the
trees o. rfectty hardy and better adapted
10 New England culture than thOse that
are grown in q milder climate. When
or ders from aay unH Of the n. ighbori z
villages. to the amount 0t two hundred
trees. are received, they will be delivered
free of charge.
Letters of inquiry or ON business, to in-
sure attention, must be post paid.
Orders by mail will receive the same
attention, and trees will be as carefully
selected. as if the person ordering them
were present.
Address HORACE HUMPHREY
Norfolk. Sept. 2s,h, lSH. 20 3w
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
Gbe apoet,s Goruer.
LONG AGO.
FROM H. II. nnownE1I,s poEm..

FROM H. H. BRowNELL's POEMS.
When at eve sit alone, ain q
Thinking on the Past and Gone
While the cleck, with drowsy finger,
Marks how slow the minutes linger-
And the embers. dimly burning,
Tell Of Life to Dust returning
Then my lonely chair around,
With solemn. rnournful sound
With murmur soft and low,
Come the ghosts OF Long Ago.
One by one count them Ger,
Voices, that are heard no more,
Tears that loving cheeks have wet,
Words. whose music fingers yet
Holy faces, pale and fair, ..t
Shadowy locks Of waving hair
Gentle signs and whispers dea,
Songs forgotten many year
Lips Of dewy fragrance-eyes
Brighter, bluer than the skies
Odors breathed from Paradise.
And the gentle shadows glide
Softly murmuring at my side,
Till the long and gloomy day, .a.
All forgotten fades away.
Thus, when | am an alone,
Dreaming u'er the Past and Gone,
All around me, sad and slow,
Come the ghosts Of Long Ago.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER
Litchleld, Oct. I, ISi7.

NOTICEs--We have several hundred dollars
due Us from subscribers and advertisers, SCAT
tered over the county. Win NOT our friends
and patrons avail themselves q the opportp-
mites oferredb by the approaching Agrisultursl
and Military Gnniueysuyfes, and send or bring
he amounts due US es!a
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07

Cor MoHGAN This gallant 0hioan,
We ressetto learn, was wounded three lines
before he len the field: The last was shot
ID the groin, that dangerously disabled him
from fasiher duty M
No Drawer or better sOldisr ever entered
The RsId ionic StatesmanJ
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
San Augustine, Aug. 10, 1s47.


Dear General. = We are here in trihulation,
can but hope, however, il is but temporary.
II is ordered that this division remain a. pro-
lection to the train. Their is gloom on all Of
cs; while am one who believes there will
be fighting enough for Us all. The moral eff
feet is whitening. The regiment. though
weak IN Numbers is up TO the full point, and
trust South Carolina may have place in the
picture. We have been watching you and
your division for the last two days with fra
ternal affection, bat the entire voice Of the
army, where have been or heard, is unbouDd-
ed confidence in Worth So mote il be. But
I have sirayed from the principal psini or puF-i
psse Of my note which is to Say that our friend
Col. Dickinson. more impatient. and not 20
long q soldier as myself, desires place nearer
the flashing Of the guns, and with good taste.
wishes to &c, near you. Ifyou can make him
useful, he will feel much graii6ed. ] am =
ware that you ere surrounded With talented
staf. but iii:le more d good mine will rem
der il not theiess complete Or eiiectoal.
am my dear General yours sincerely, g
p. M. BUTLER. $. G. v.
Gen ! W. NsFfh. Cend'g &c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
THE LATE GEN. BUTLER.

Gen. Worth sends to Judge Butler Of South
Carolina the following letter which he re-
ceiyed from Gen P. M. Butler, who fell upon
the battle field; it lie the last he ever wrote and
bespeaks his character: ,s.s.e
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-30
Land for Sale.

TNHE undersigned Executors Of the last will
OF JACOB KERNs, deceased. by virtue Of the
authority ofthe same, will expose to sale by pub
lie vendue, at the Court House door in the Town
of Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, on
Saturday the 2sth day OF August, 1s47,
between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. g. o'clock
P. M. of said day, the following described valua-
BILE Real Estate, to-wit: One Hundred and Thirty
Acres ofLand, more or less, part Of the North.
west Quarter of Section No "a, Township No. ID,
Range No. 10, in said County, being the same
Tract formerly owned by David Maternus deceas
ed. situated about 81 miles Southwest of Ian.
caster, near the old Chillicothe road. On said
premises are situate a good Tan Yard now in use,
with the buildings and fixtures necessary to car.
ry on the Tanning Business with advantage
Also, a comfortable two story Dwelling House
with Barn and other Out-Buidings connected
Herewith. About 80 to 90 Acres Of improved
Land under a good state Of cultivation, an Orchard
of bearing Apple and Peach Trees-two good
Springs and first rate timber on the unimproved
Lands.
The sale will be peremptory TO the highest
bona fde bidder without reference to any apprais
ed value, payable one-third in hand, one-third in
from the day OF sale. Possession will be given
Immediately Of so much of the improved land as
may be necessary for putting out a crop this fall
and the balance on the first day Of April next
The title will be free OF all membranes, anG
the deed be made on full payment.
GEORGE KERNS, }rx..
JACOB BECK, '
July l6, 1847. 10
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-30
TRIBUTE OF REsPECT.

At ameeting OF Ark Of Safety Division, No. 1865,
of Lancaster, held on Thursday Evening, July 10,
ls47, the following Preamble and Resolutions
were unanimously adopted.
Whereas. 1t has pleased the Almighty in his
Divine Wisdom to remove from our midst by the
hand of death, our friend and brother PHILIP
D. DENTON; we mourn his loss as a brother and
a friend, yet we are not without hope that our loss
is his eternal gain; believing that he has carried
with him a sure passport to the Celestial Paradise,
and is now realizing an inheritance, incompatible,
indebted, and that fadeth not away.
Therefore ResoIved,, That we deeply sympa.
thize with his bereaved wife and family in this af
f~ictive dispensation of Providence, by which a
wife has been bereft of kind husband, and his
family ofan afieclionate parent.
Resolved, That in the death Of brother Denton,
our order has lost a worthy member, the church
adeyoted friend, and society an excellent citizen.
Resolved, That these resolutions be attested by
the R. S., that acopy be furnished the papers o.
the Town for publication, and that a copy also be
furnished the widow of our deceased brother.
WILLIAM HILL, RS.
Lancaster, July 90, l847.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-30
SheriG',s Sale.

DY virtue Of Vendi Exponas to me directed
} from the court Of Common Please for the
County Of Fairfield, and State Of Ohio, | will Of
fer and expose to sale by Public Yendue and out.
cry, at the Tavern Of W. w. Hite, in the Town Of
Lilhopolis, on Monday the 9th day Of August,
l847. between the hours Of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and
A o'clock P. M. Of said day the following goods
and chattles to wit: One Bay Mare, one Sorrel
Horse, one two Horse Wagon and bed, three
Cows, one Bull, one Calf and ten head OF Sheep.
Taken in execution as the property OF William
A. Green, at the suit of Adam Kock aud others.
Terms of sale Cash in hand.
ELIAS PERRY, Sheriff.
July 80, 1s47. pr 81, 2-l2