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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

We find the following in the last number of the Rockville [Canadal 2ecorder-
 "PArRlARCHAL-Mr. SAMUEL KILEoURN, who is resident of the Township of Kitley, and is one Of its first settlers, states that he is now 7S years old, and his wife 75 years They have Is children. 75 grandchildren and 25 great grand children. MT Kibourn says also that hs has seen ,he sixth generation He is still quite comfortable as 10 health. and was recently in this town, for which he had to tray. el some oU 10 35 miles"
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
A HAPPY MEETING .

some months ago long account was published in many of the papers, of young man who was living in the vicin> ity of Worcester, Mass, who was either lost or stolen from his parsnts nearly 30 years ago, when he was only or 4 wears of sge-whose only recollection of the matter was, that he was taken from large and thickly settled place, (Albany as he has always supposed,) and carried he knew :-,ot whither-that after stroling through the country ->sSe years with a company of vagrant Indians or Negroes, with whom he suffered almost incredible hardships-having on one occasion mars rowly escaped being murdered by one of their numhcr-he finally escaped from them at Providence, R. l., and after liv> ing in one place and another, located in New England village, Gin Grafton, Mass) where he was married about ten years ngo, and has since resided. He has foT many years, called himself and bce.I known by the name of Abraham Vest.
 A correspondent of the Albany Even. ing Journal says: That the above ac- count fell into the hands of an aged cnu. pie in the town of Ontario, Wayne Co, , N. Y, who having lost two children aF oul that period mentioned, felt peculiar in terest in this case and the Postmhsters of Ontario and New England village opened correspondence on the subject. The result of it is, that the friends of MT. Vest (who is poor) contributed the means, and he has just been out to see his sup> posed parents.
 His journey wGs succesSfal! The mos mont the mother saw her long lost son, she tainted. But the more cautious son, anxious to ascertain to certainty wh eth> CT these were indeed his parents, requir- ed unmistakable proofs. The mother, with mothers memory, described the mark upon his back, and the scar of the scald upon his foot He could no longer doubt, ard tho scene that followed may be better imagined than described The parents who supposed themselves child Jess. reioiced over the 'son that was found,' and the fa,ted calf was indeed killed. The son, who supposed himself an orphan, rejoiced to find his parents even in their old age. He also ascertan> ed tha, his real name was JOHN M. WILSON and his pge about 34 years
 Al the time of the separation of tho pa~ rents and children (for sister remains unfound) the father was somewhat dis ,sipa,ed, and this was probably one cause of tho calamity. The son has for several years been highly respectable and use full member of the Baptist Church. How was his heart rejoiced to find both of his parents pi6us members of the sntTie cons munion! Tho writer saw and read let fer from inc mother, which the. son was carrying 10 his wife--lhe new daugtter- in law. IL was most touching and af. fcctiona,e epis,le iron, one wbo, after the frosts of nearly 60 winters had passed over her, had again found new objects of affection. The only thing 10 fill their cup of happiness is, ,!ie restoration Of the long lost daughter. Ii is the intention of Mr. Vest. alias Mir. Wilson, to publish, hereafter, inslpamphlet form an accoun, of his somewhat even,ful und romantic history.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
Program me.

The day will be ushured in by the frs ing sof cannon and the ringing ot bells. At al o'clock the several Divisions will as Jemhle at the Court House, from which pl ace they will move 10 the COngrega> litmal Church in the following order 7:
 Chict .Narshai. sOrator-President of the Day-Reader-
 CLERGY, Officers and Members of Grand Division, Subordinate Divisions to take position in the line according to date of institution. Divisions 10 form in the following order;
 Inside Sentinel.
 Banner, Cordu;tor-W. Patiarch-Asst. Conductor, ". Notwithstanding P: w. Patriarch, Recording Scribe-A. R. Scribe,
 F. Scrbe-Treasurer,
 Trustees,
 Past Worthy Patriarchs,
 Members, two abreast,
 Outside Sentinel On ara lying at the Church, the follows ing wilt be the Order of Exercsies
 ]. MUsIc.
 ?. Prayer.
 3. Music.
 4. Reading of lhe Declaration.
 5. Music.
 G. Grafton. 7 Closing Ode.
 s. Ecnediction. A procession will then be formed as follows:
 Chief Marshall,
 Band, Orator,-Pncsitlent of the Day-Reader,
 Clergy, Officers and Members of Grand Division, Subordinate Division in order, Members of WashiDgtonian and other Tempe ranCe Societies.
 CItiZ' ;nS and Strangers. The procession will move through the principal stre,"ts, then 10 the grounds Of Solomon Marsh, Esq, half u mile north where cold c,ollation will be served-at which time and place addresses may be expected from several of the brethren. Members of Wash ingtonian and other Temperance orders are requested to dis tiuguish themselves by blue ribbon worn on the lett breast. The following Brothers of the Order wili,act as officers on tlse occasions ' Dr. CHARLES VAlLL, Presidsnh Gen. FRED'K. BUEL, Chief Marshal Marshals-Col ". r. Baldwin, Capt. 1T. A. Hull, A. II. Beers, Vim. Rodgers, Chas. ". Wadswolth, Henry Pratt, Ben jamin Pcndeton, Chauncey Hooker
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
THE LATE DUEL IN THE ARMY. RYcuMoSD June l6

A letter received here from the army in H,..;so furnishes an account of the late du> ., ho,w.en Lieut.. Mumford, of Carrins,on's company, and Lieut. Mahaa, both Of Va; They fought with muskets, both wounded a, inc first fire, Mumlori receiving seven haek shot. Mahan's frienos have three letters. written on the evening oi me que! f2l,t May) when both were living, put not expected to recover.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
A NOBLE GIFT.

Abbott Lawrence has made donation. of fffiy thousand d,llars to the corporatho of Harvard College, for the purpose oi establishing a school for teaching the pactical sciences to young men who jns tend to enter upon an active life as ens gineers or chemists, or in general as men or in general as men of science applying their attachments to practical purposes. It is estimated that the neces sary buildings, including an extensive labratory will cost $50 900; and the re- main;ng s2OOoO V ill be appropriated to the formation of fund for the support of three pyofessorships'
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

nS-Steamer Oregon, which left Ston inSton on Monday night, was nearly swam> ped ofl Saybrook, and put hack. The balk> heads were carried away ty successive heavy seas, the passengers thoroughly wet, and freight damaged.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

Mr. Kilbourn and his wife, above men> tioned, are both natives of this town, and removed to Canada soon afier tho Rev. olution. Mir. K is son of the late Lieut.. Benjamin KIlbourn, and was born Feb, %, l769; Mrs. k, was Abby Griswold, daughter of the late MT. Asahel Gris- wold, of Milton society.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
Snpreme Court Irlres.

Dis'ct. Samuel James, John w Edmonds, Elisha ? Elurlout, Henr. Edwards,
 lI.-Seward Barculos Selss B Strong, Vim T. McCoun, NathanfB. Morse
 IlI.-Amasa J. Parker,F Ia ss.arris,'f Wm B Wright,'t Malone WatsoeSs
 Iv.-Daniel Cady, ,AJohn willard, Alonzo c Paige, Augustus Hana.s V.-Philo Gridey, WinianF Alien, Daniel Pratt, Charles Gray.
 VII Hiram Gray, E5sn. E. Warehouse, Wm II Shanklaud, Charles Mson.
 VI[.-Sam'I Selden, John BEaynard,' Tho A Johnson" Henry WelesF
 VIII-James G. Hoyt,* Richstd Marvin, James Mulett," Seth E Sill"
 whigs tAlso on the Anti.Rent Ticket 10 Whigs-22 DemocEats.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

Tae Ouest,sn Settled Major General Pillow, while here on recent visit to ms family. took occasion to say, in the hearing of many persons. that Gen. Taylor IS a ,NNhig-that from his personal acquaintance with. him, he knew him to be So. and '6aI ,hare is no doubt GU this kEbjeci amongst those who have ever heard an eSlIess'on "' Columbia ObSc' ger.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
Your very faithful serv't
 ROBERT EowE GOULD.

LINES REFERRED TO BY MIR. MOORE.
 AND INSCRIBED IN A VOLUME OF
 MEMORIALS OF WAsHINGTON.' The foremost patriot of all time "
 Must hold high place in his regards, The power end feGvor of whose lays
 Have stamped him first of patriot bards. The bard and soldier share the praise Of equal patriotic fre Tc freedom enc deyotes his sword, The other consecrates his tyre. I&rhe poet prompts the noble deeds
 The warriors sword acheyas The soldier from the poets Tyre His need ot fame receives. The bold assertion of the truth.
 The love oi right, the scotn of wrong, Shine in the western chieftain's deeds. As in the i-land-post's song Kindred their souls, each boldly stood The champion of his native shore Fate handed Unshir gton the sword,
 And gave lhU impassioned tyre 10 Moore 1 On the high altar.of She m1!e, Where long his myrte-branch hath hung. | place these records of such deeds
 As oft the natIiot.bard hath sung 1 Sacred to him is now the sf rine On which lay my offering down l His genius will avail totwine
 The laurel with tho myrte,c crown R.. C.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

all the principal cities. ports and States that ws have conquered, and 'tc esiah~ Iishment of regular government over the same, and ,he imposition and coilec- ton of taxes, and duties for the purpose ot defrOying the expenses that we may incur.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

Teachers for the Vest Thirty four young ladies from the States of New York, Vermont, Massachusetts. New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Maine, have gene to the West in company with Rev MT Hopkins of Mnwaukic. They are employed as TeacheiS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

n-The New Hampshire legislature have invited President Polk 10 visit tha. state during the session.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

GrBy the last arrival from Europe, we learn that Daniel O'Connsll and the cel> ebrated Dr. Chalmers are dead.
 Flolr has fallen Sl.50 per bbl.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

Ns-persOns buying papers 'o send abroad .Aould have them mailed from the fnbIea'''S once. Papers SO mailed are not Iiab's to '"e ,Asse csnts advanre postage
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

DMr. J. Guernsey, late of the Theo~ logical Seminary in New Haven, was ordained and installed pastor Of the (. Bethesda Church" in Charlestowa Mass, on the 10th inst.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

n1-Mr. Poe's attorney has sued the N. Y. Mirror for libel-damage S5000.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

. rsy. Robert HO,ee Gould, Esq. whose cor. vsspOudsnes with the poet Moore, VIC thi' week publish, is . son Of tue late Judge .Gould, of ihls village.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
Committee
 of Arrangements.

The Committee of Arrangements will be gratihed to receive any donations for the table from citizens of LitchfcId. and will be in readiness at lhe Court House on Saturday afternoon and Monday morning to fake charge of tho same. As far as convenient, they would prefer to have them sent in on Saturday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
Nrw YoRH Inn- HMM

We have at length obtained lhe result of the Judiciary Election. All tt'e democratic cam idates tor Judges oi the Court Of Appeals arc eec,cd-viz., Greene c. Bronson. Addison Gar diner, Freeborn G. Jewelt, Charles II. Rug rlra
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

btisf assUsistiSa with ysu. have sosght the opportunity si whieh new avail nysslf. Co solicit your acesptance ef . curious and sOmewhat rare record of the peculiar EFsainsSs OfTVas4iagteN. of his principles and actions you Sir, must, feel assured, entertain high and thorough sSprecialiOn--and I therefore venture ts hope that this little volume may prove acceptable to you.
 sThis is my excuse for laying it before yOd', but fear that can neither fad nor inveat . an apology half so valid for my presumption in prefxing to it an inscription in verse. can say in my own defence only. that am far from imagining myself to possess any real DO. etic talent--and that have prefixed few verses to this volume, merely as an unassum- ing expression of the grounds upon which l | have based belief that the offering itself might interest you. r 'Still. it is presumptious to address in rerss a Master of the art--but I an, sure, that no ons more readily than yourself, will admit that certain classes of ideas find more appropriate and fluent utterance in that form than in any ! other.
 The position which the public voice and and the public feeling have so long accorded to you will redeem from all suspicion of lnsin- cerity the expression of the profound admir- as I ton and respect with which esteem it an honor 10 subscribe myselh
 Dear Sir,
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24

II. A. HULL,
 A. II. BEERS, WM. II GILBERT, LYMAN J. SMITH, TRUMAN SMITH, F. K. KILBoURN, $. D. PARKED, WM. RODGERS, CHAs. VAILL, c. 0. EELpEN, FRFp'K. BUEL, E. PENpLEToN, C. W. WApswoRTn GEO. n. BALDWIN, JAS. TpoWBRlHGE,
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
TO THOMAS MOORE, ESQUIRE.
 LOndOn, June 9stA, lst5,

DEAR SIR
 Retaining vivid recollection Of the eeuT' tsssy which ySu extended to me last winter and of the pleasure which 1 derived from n,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-24
Tn. Condition OF Ireland.

Our readers will find in this days Herald, two
or three articles from the London and Irish press,
and from Father Mathew, on the condition Of
Ireland.
That which we have taken from the Dublin
Nation will be read with interest by every Ame-
rican, as well as Irishman in the country. II de-
serves the especial attention of Amerca ms, as
showing the gratitude of the Irish people for the
contributions forwarded to them from the United
States.
1t will be interesting ito note the progress Of
sympathy in America, and its effect on tho peo-
pie for whom we sympathise.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-24
Common Council.

Board OF Assistant ALDERMEN, April 23.-Nei Gray,
This Board held special meeting last evening, and
mfrabile dictu the members for the first time within
the last nine months assembled and proceeded to bust
Grand Observation-Disclosures adopted in the
Board Of Aldermen about ten days ago. in favor Of ap
make arrangements for celebrating in suitable
the triumphs achieved by American arms in Mexico,
and Scott, and those who have coopcrated with them
for their heroic conduct during the present war
concurred In, and Messrs. Feeks bod Robinson, Nc.
Elrath and Mullins, were appointed the committee Of
this Board resolution requesting the Mayor issue
proclamation calling upon the citizens to unite in
general illumination was also concurred in
Sewer in Jane st-Repor and resolution In favor Of
building sewer In Jane street. from the east side Of
Hudson street to the North River Adopted
Twenty fourth sreet-Report and resolution in favor
OF regulating and paving Twentyfourth street. between
tho 9th and 9TH avenues. Carried.
Nep Engine House-Report and resolution in favor Of
building new engine house in Chrystie street. for En-
CINE Company No Is, at an expense not exceeding
Sewer in 36h street-Rcport and resolution in favor
OF building sewer in s6th street. between sh and 10th
avenues. Carried
Sewer in 18Th sreet-Rcport and resolution in favor
Of building sewer in 18th street. from the east side of
9th avenue to the Hudson river. Carried.
Extension Of East sreet--Report and resolution In
favor of extending East street. from Delaney to Rvng
ton street. Carried.
Seper in 26th sreei-Report and resolution in favor
OF building in Goth street. from the I'd to
| the East river. Carried.
Sewer in Ohper sreet-Report and resolution in ia
street to the East river
Seuer in Liberty and Nassau streets-Rcport and
solution In favor Of building in Liberty street
from Broadway to Nassau street. and in Nassau st. from
Liberty to Maiden lane. Carried.
Sewer in Buriing Shp.-Report and resolution in ia
vor OF building new sewer in Burng slip, between
Front and Pearl streets.
Sewer in 25h sreetReport and resolution In favor
Of building sewer in 23th street. from the I'd to
| the East river. Carried.
Regarding Of South street--Report and resolution in
favor OF Regarding and paving South street between piers
Nos. and 3. Carried.
Pairing Of 32d streetReport and resolution in favor
# paving SIND street between Sd and 4th Car
ricd.
Side Walks of o6m syeet-Rcport and resolution in
favor of tagging side walks in 26th street. between the
9Th and the 9th avenues. Carried
Sewer in Second strea,-Rcport and resolution in ia
Of building sewer In I'd street between
and C. Carried.
Renumberng Of Rose street-Resolution in favor Of
causing Rose street to BIO remembered Adopted
Ruins of Grace Church Resolution in favor Of
fencing in the ruins Of Grace church. at the OF
Broadway and Rector street. at the expense Of the
ers thereof Referred.
The Board thcn adjourned until Monday evening
next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-24

has exerted itself very diligently, rejoice to thu.
far inc ectuay, to defeat the rate in aid" They win
not find it so easy get rid Of the poor Eectments
win not do all the work Even when the poor wretches
are BIZ uished from the soil rate IN aid" Will still find
out the oppressor.
ried out with suitable treatment Of the unhappy popu
laton Out OF the numerous examples that nave ieacn
in this sort of artificial calamity few days since, we
are told "a hundred pauper families hooked INTO ohgo
in state the most appalling restitution They LOOK
the suburbs of populous towns" Inc poor MOUSE
had long been overowg Iph%s lever svs asa crowded
with famished population, had carried OF in lew
days tho matron, the master, the assistant master
indeed all the rest Of the staff disabled and
the house scene Of confusion ana pesu,
lence The same horrors, with the aggrayation Oh sun
greater poverty and neglect. were passing In severa
other townships in the union. Meanwhile the neghbor
ing landlords wholly occupied in planning new ma
to Gust their Improbable tenantry either by
force by fraud and would not give more than some
pary Sd in the pound their rentals to the voluntary
subscriptions for the relief of those whom the poorhouse
could not hold, and who incapable Of doing any
thing on the relief works On the tradesmen OF Sligo
the whole burden devoves and they are coming forward
easy to how system Of rates exclusively accord
ing to electoral divisions has actually been pro-
operate Happily however the work is urged with too
great impatience The experience Of the last few
ss the adoption OF tho
or less than throwing all the poverty of Ireland upon
the British exchequer
CORK March 81 lS47.
The magnificent humanity evinced by beloved
brethren in the States for tho suffering rish has in
spred every heart in this Island with ardent gratitude
shall ever regard America as our delverer in the
hour OF bitter calamity The immense supply of Indian
waited into the Cove Of Cork the days and
the reegf cargoes daily expected have had an unex-
pected effect the market Maize has fallen from
fl9 to flo the ton In the darkest hour Of calamity
should not despair. The merces Of the Lord above
all his wondrous works am resolved God willing to
leave Ireland for the States next summer 1t shall be
my CONSTANT anxious prayer that the Lord may
every obstacle, and allow to indulge this darling de-
sire Of my heart.
AS the expected breadstuG vessels will arrive
in Cork shall have the pleasure Of writing you again
expressing my thanks Presenting kindest
to all my friends,
have the honor to be,
Dear Mr.. Weed, yours affectionately,
THEOBOLD MATHEW
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MONEY MARKET.
Friday, April 20, O p. M,

The stock market opened rather heavy this morning.
and prices fell OF fraction At the first board Trea-
sury notes declined u per cont; Pennsylvania SIS y;
Reading Bonds "; Ohio ssH Farmers Loan X; U. s.
Bank y; Norwich and Worcester Vi Reading u; Morris
Canal and Harlem closed firm at yesterdays prices
At the second board Norwich and Worcester Far
mers Loan and Reading closed at prices in tho
morning Harlem advanced q, and Canton fell of n
The transactions not very extensive at either
board and tho market closed with upward tendency
The money market has for the past few days beon
steadily tightening in consequence Of the preparations
making by the banks for their next quarterly returns
These institutions usually contract for weeks
previous to making these reports and the market gene
rally experiences slight depression from that
1t is estimated that the banks have full nine millions of
dollars In specie hand, which Is about million
than reported on the LIST Of February last
The railroads Of this State have for two seasons car
red freight, paying tolls to the Comptroller the
though transported on the canals Every facility Of
the companies composing these lines has been kept in
active operation but the quantity of produce pressing
forward large, that only very small portion
could be brought to market. The amount Of produce
transported the canal in day during any part
the Of navigation exceeds that of the aggregate
transported by all the railroad companies, throughout
the whole season of the suspension of navigation,
appears by the report of the Commissioners Of the
Canal Fund the tolls trade and tonnage Of the New
York State Canals that the total quantity Of merchan
die and other freight carried westward BY the Utica
and Schenectady railroad company between the close
of canal navigation in ls45 and commencement of nav
CATION in 1885, period of 1876 days, was as follows
Shipped at Schenectady from the Mohawk and
Hudson Railroad, equal to SO boat loads Of fifty
Shipped at schenectady from the Troy and sche- ~
nectady Railroad equal to 10 boat loads. $40
Shipped between Schenectady and Utica, eqnal to
1926
Left between Schenectady and Utica, and at Utica
equal to Al boat loads 2,Oo2
Delivered to Utica and Syracuse road mt
Utica equal to IS boat loads 1873
during tho Same period was as follows
Received at Utica from the Syracuse and Utica
road equal to l32 boat loads Of so tons each. S60S
Shipped between Utica and Schenectady, equal to
l26 boat loads o,2sz
Total carried eastward on Utica and Schenectady
road II 900
Delivered between Utica and Albany, equal to SO
Delivered at Albany equal to 200 boat loads 1881
--l2,900
This exhibits increase over the business OF the
previous year of more than one hundred per cent.
The amount Of tolls paid by each company on freight
going east and west and the tons Of freight going cast
and west on each road annexed
Tolls AND TRAFFIC ON THE New YORK RALRoAps, 1915
AND 1896 IT,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-24
The Weekly Herald

The Weekly Herald.
Our weekly, for this week will be ready at o'clock
this morning.
II will contain full digest Of the weeks news. But
1t may DO well to recapuate few of its prominent
contents.
1t Will contain letters from Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
nett; the news from Europe received by the Cam
bria full accounts Of the European markets well
those of the United States Gen. Tayors oncia des-
patches Of the battle Of Buena Vista the ssmi-ocal
accounts Of the capture Of Avarado and Tapam
the latest intelligence from Vera Cruz the latest
from the army under General Taylor dispatches
OF Col Price, giving detailed account Of the battles in
Now Mexico and ofthe massacre at Taos Gen Tayors
private letter concerning the battle of Buena VISTA
which will be read with interest all over the country
and, in addition, variety Of commercial, financial,
political and miscellaneous intelligence from all parts Oh
the Union.
Il viii be embsished with engraving, representing
scene on board an emgran ship leaving Liverpool for
New York.
Single copies Ga cents each Annual subscription,
SO l2L