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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-08-19
LITcHF1ELD CONN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 49,

copy to each field, commissioned officer
and each town clerk and town treasure:
in the state and also to prepare and to
cause all necessary blank books, forms
and notices to be transmitted al the ex-
pense of this state, and to carry INTO full
effect the provisions of This act.
Sec. &c. Ali laws inconsistent with this
act, are heteby repealed.
LAFAYETTE s. FOSTER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
CHnS. J. MeCURDY,
President oftAe Senate.
as gs CLARK BISSELL.
Approved, l847.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-08-19
[No.47l

An Act In addition to an Act entitled An
Act relating TO Religious Socities and
Congregations. E
SEC. /. Be it enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representative in General Assembly
convened ..
That all societies and congregations
instituted for public religious worship,
which may have been legally formed
shall have power to provide for the prep.
err support OF public worship in part
by an assessment on the pews OF slips Of
their respective churches or housea of
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-08-19

LA FAYETTE S. FOSTER,
yat lisa Speaker Of the House,
CHARLES J. McCURDY,
President of the Senate.
gag CLARK BISSELL,
Approved June IL, 1877.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-08-19

Commander of said regt.
Like forms of warrants may be used
for any other delinquencies or dehcien~
cies mentioned in said 45th section, mu-
tatis mu;andis. -,
Sec, GA. 1t shall be lawful for any mills
tary officer collecting fine in any OF
the cases mentioned in this act as often
as occasion may require, TO make use OF
other and diverse forms than those IN this
act prescribed, 80 that the substance OF
he matter be well contained therein ac>
cording to law.
Sec. 65. II shall be the duty OF the ad-
lu,an: general to cause so much or the
militia law now in force, as are not in
consistent with this act, to be printed in
a nhamphlet form, and TO distribute one
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-08-19
mo. 43.]
An Act relating to Nctaries Public.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF
Representatives in General Assembly con-
vened-
That an Act entitled an Act relating to
No,ares Public passed May session, 1876,
prohibiting the appointment of the Presi-
dent, cashier, or clerk of any Bank in this
state TO the officers of Notary Public or the
exercises by said officers of the duties Of Mo-
tary Public be, and the is hereby repealed.
LAFAYETTE s. FOSTER
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
CHAS. j. McCURDY,
President of the Senate.
CLARK BIsSELL.
Approved, June 9Th, 1917.
mo. All
An Act to amend the Act entitled An Act
for regulasing Salaries and Fees
Sec |. Belt enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives in General As
sembly convened
The salary of the Secretary OF this State
shall Ee, and is hereby established at the
sum of one thousand dollars per annum, and
no other compensation or emolument by
tees or otherwise shall be allowed To him.
Sec. 9. There shall be allowed to the
clerk in the Secretary's Office sum not ex>
ceeaing two dollars per day while necessa'
rily employed.
Sec. 3. The Secretary shall receive the
fees which by the existing laws are allowed
10 him for copies and official services, ex>
cept those fees and emolumenrs that are
payable from the state treasury, and shall
keep an account thereof, and pay the same
semi-anuaaly, into the treasury.
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after the first Wednesday
in May, 1913. And all acts inconsistent
with the provisions of this act are hereby
repealed.
LA FAYEfTE s. FOSTER.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
CHARLES J. McCURDY,
President of the Senate.
CLARK BISSELL.
Approved. June 10Th. l847.
No. 45.
An Act in addition to an Act 'entitled and
an Act respecting sales of Personal Props
erty attached
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives in General Assembly
convened
That the several provisions in the Act
passed May session A. d. 1916, to which
is an addition, relative to the sale ofperson>
al property taken by attachment on civil
process issued upon any claim founded np>
on debt or contract, be and the same are
hereby extended to like personal property at
tached en- process issued upon any claim
founded in tort or any proceedings in chaun.
Gerry where property may be attached
LAFAYETTE S. FOSTER,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives,
CHAS. J. McCURDY.
President of the Scrate.
".t CLARK BISSELL.
Approved, June Ia, lS47. a Tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-08-19
Brockett g. Fuller.
booksellers and Stationers.


No. zig Main ST., Hartford, Conn,
TTAVE constantly on hand a full assort-
IL ment of Theological, Miscellaneous, aud
School Books, which they offer to Country
Merchants, Travelling Agents, and others who
buy to sell again, on the most reasonable FERNS.
Persons ordering through US, are assured that
their order will be filled with promptness. and
OIL as good terms as though they were person
ally present.
B s. keep large assortment o: Sunday
school books including The publications of the
American Sunday School Union; also the New
England sunday school Union.
HartfSsA, June 25th lS47.
. NOTICE-The Stockholders in the Iron
Bank are hereby notified that their first meet
n for the choice of Directors and other busi-
: NESS. will be holden at Hunts Hotel in Falls
Village. in the town of Canaan, on the nth
day of August inst at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
VIM M. BURIAL,
A. H. HOLLEY,
r. GROVE. LAWRENCE,
N. BREWSTER,
C. CHAPMAN,
Commissioners.
Canaan, August, 4th. 1S47. IL 3w
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-08-19
TAKEN UP.

sDY the Subscriber on the
GSSkpssN ID goth day of July. dark
IN ~ red Hiefer, one year old, no
bic M artificial mark. Also-at the
ele saA1<2sieZ same time, light red Steer,
the me year old, no artificial mark The owners
I'd the above described property is requested
10 prove property, pay charges aud take them
away.
ROBERT HAPRI SON.
Washington, Ct, July &c, l547 II 3w
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-08-19

An Act in addition to, and in alteration Of
an Act entitled an Act for conducting the
Military Force.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-08-19
FARM FOR SALE

At a Court of Probate holden at WASH
ington within and TO! the District OF
Washington, ON the 4lh day of August,
lS47.
Present, DANIEL B. BRINSMADE J'dg,
VgNHIS Cour, limits and allows six months
L from the date hereof for the creditors
to the estate of
WILLIAM F. NEwCoMB,
late of said Washington, deceased in
which to exhibit their claims for allowance
and settlement. Those neglecting to pee
sent their claims within said time proper>
ly attested. will be barred recovery.
true copy of record, certified by
DANIEL B, BRINSMADE, Judge.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make payment to
Esther NEwCoMB,
Francis STONE,
Is 3w Administrators.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-08-19

public worship said assessments to he
made by the societies committee, or such
other persons as may be appointed by
vote OF tine society. And the payment
of such assessment may be enforced by
the sale of the use of such slip or pew
for such time as may be necessary on
giving 81 days notice in a paper printed
in the town where said church is situated
and if no paper is printed in said town,
then by posting notice on the door Of
said church or house of public worship,
copy of which notice shall also be left
with the owner of said pew or slip, or al
his usual place of abole,if within this
state, at least 81 days before said sale
but no other forfeited for the payment of
such assessment, Provided, that no such
assessment shall be made upon any such
pew or slip tina. IS not occupied by its
owner, or by some person claiming un~
der such owner, al The stated public reii.
gious services in said house, and also
provided that no such sale shall be made
unless the owner of such pew or slip re-.
fuse to sell thessane tothe society al the
price originally received therefor.
,'E. LA FAYETTE S. FOSTER,
.., ,. Speaker of the House.
CHARLES ]. McCUCDY,
: t.S President of the Senate.
CLARKE BISSEL.
Annroyed June % t.aas
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-24
WHO i senor A,oci,n,

The New Orleans Delta neutral paper but with s,,opr
sympathes for the Administrator gives US some nte-es
ting information regard Mr. Po!k's late ambass,I, Il,
Mexico. We COPY for the purpose Of showing the sort NJ
instruments with which the President some times works
"Noi alludc TO other laundering embassies and oys-
lures made by our executive down % the folly of
picking uN RENEGADE Mexican, ct South America IN tho
streets Of " York. and voting HIM with the hirh drn,t
and oy oi an American penipoiC atiary Ssnor
A'ocha Is wei known here, and his sudden oovauon re
rarded 10y ms old acGuan'ancc utterly incredible That
humble member OF the ngni-wach of the Frat MINI,
cipality should suddenly, without any previous bis
superior talent and character 10 the lofty dignity of
em5Ody,nS, as representative 4 foreign nation the
power aud grandeur OF the United States with sht 10 dis
pose OF fifteen millions OF dollars, and 10 negotiate treaty
and terminate war bet great Repubics Is the
most encouraging example OF sudden rise, which our MS
tory, Astounding cs does in similar proofs the eeyatng
tendency % our Institutions has yct ufoldaL But
Il is not in this view that AtJchas mission e1,i,e-
IN this city and elsewhere such uubOuudcd astonsh-
Rent Had Mr.. Buchanan. TO whom We atrbpt,
this piece OF unparalleled ycrdlEcy, desired 10 select
out OF our twenty millions OF people, q messenger 10
the Mexican Republic, whose character, position
and past relations would excite in the minds Of the
whole Mexican people and OF their Government the pr5
ioundest contempt and ind gnaton, he could not have
done better than he did IA selecting Senior Ao,ha-
long residence IN Mexico profitable oadysm 10 ANA
Anna whose money bag hc carried the cock pits equn-
ted BY his E1ceileEcy, N extensive shaving pawn
brokerage 10 a small way addition 10 petty iurguos all
terminating Ia rendering him so obnoxious Me.i,au
As 10 suggest the cApcdclcy s leaving y eou,try s
the qualifications OF i-e individual selected by our TO-
venment tn bear iHc olive branch the Mexican Govern
ment. On what ground THIS choice was made We are nj
loss To discover lceHany could have been made be-
cause OF any scarcity capable among tho tos ans
OF our citizens VINO already i with honor any pub
&c Office The complete liure U tiIs mission, and the
almost unosiraucd indignation aud contempt ,hibtct by
the MeAcans towards Senior Aocha, suiicen, demon
siiaic the week.-mrs. and folly OF TINS appointment
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-24
a Discoyerv-

ABOUT two miles nom this village land known rs
e ne uae there Is an ancient Mound circular at the
baso-aboui 80 feet in diameter rising ov,Ily ., -,
which Is sumoun'ed by oaken stump probably origi
nay iec' IN diameter, which almost totally decaycd
,Ion age lew days since. some boys dug into the
mound, and nearly under the stump nj tic d,nib of
ieea skeleton was found much decayed but of
II IN ler degree OF preservation Near the head were
touu Two stone hatchols, head, ssonc pine mud
lar more singnlar-a lot OF plates apparently sngrlas
wmeh arc covered with lines aud hiorog yphcs OF
anu beautiful coors. The colors and workmanship hot
Ken move advanced Rnd entirely different state of IN.
OF tho arts than has been heretofore discovered in the
mains OF Indian tribes. Some Of tho plates were destroy
co. Out mere are fifteen reserved They circular
IN shape and about inches by 10 in sizo pine bowl
beautifully finished rom stone, also found. The bowl
which Is nearly round, rses from base the bottom of
wn,eh arc inc heu'es l46l" Measures being taken
under the supervision of como OF our most in,cl,,cr,
4ens, further to explore this singular Mound There ia
little doubt but that these plates the history of
wait further discoveries with great curosiy-Lo,sey
SdHdHsky Democrat.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-24

We have been favored with the following letter rom
young VTginun, now with army in Mexico:

We have been favored with the following letter rom
young Virginan, now with ouT army in Mexico:
VEEA Cruz Apn %, 1917
You Will have abundance az new. before this reaches
yOu:Ihe bloody aud groa; victory oi BIcna Vsia,.,
siege, b'mbafdmcnt and surrender U Vera Cruz and the
Casil=a less bloody, but less honorable victory
scott ~ the General iof he had - or 5000 men in
reach at the yncys artillery Tor 20 days, uearsd lie ,yaz
and planted batteries $40 yards aud reduced ,br
city, with oss o. - % killed "a t!e over J. Id nor
cent o! hIsiorce Bnthe world 700 give i oc,d iUrt
since u not saHsHiHaIy; though blood had nsee,ss
riy 70 follow gcHorai5hp. Great mistake most a--urcdy
The city i5 much injured. Loss enemy not known
between and 2iO.
A. you doubtless have all the parieulars il is unpe,s,n,
to 70 relate them. know, however you will not AZ
cp-e me il DO not give few Of the I;em--We landed
ON the evening OF the 9h-on lOth commenced line OF
cfcumyenton, without auy opposition, some warm
diminishing with but little loss Of Iie-pD.sby one man
died of wound s0m oscogctc aud one killed by cannon
shot. The line was completed the llh: Worth on the
night, Pillow, Qu'm4n Shields and wiRRs, filling the line
order OF their The ground an alienation of .aDd
hills and chapnral, sand bills $50 2J0 feet high m oil the
aGc'iul shapes o. duit-had active norlher viii
on these hiis-kn"w how 60 appreciate Fl1d storms ~
Aiuca and Arabia. THIS wind delayed landing OF anil
lery, 30 that our first battery did open tIl the 2lion
25d others opened. For day the elements OF v,nr
were loo Ceep cJmm1uOn-caunon answered cannon with
TIE ahgy tones OF distan, thunder. During the night The
ayr was iuhtn1rd with bombs On the Doth NEGOTIATIONS
commenced which terminated with surrender of CITY and
Castle with OIL arms and munitions Of war-On the 2gtb
ceremonies Of surrender took place between Worth snd
Pillow n Inc Of battc-SJiders under music and
c9.ors, stacked arms aud marched o into the country
The scene one Ut COMMUNICATION rather than rYu.t,
ton-mony OF tho citizens cfoditng assurances Of
protocuou,--womcn bearing one child leading ano-
hcr beside heavy loads Of baggagc-mcn uudgnE under
load OF chatte.s sick wounded friends MANY of me
o. soon as dismissed gathered spare and dsrbu.
ted them among women and children. Nor day Scott is
sued 10000 rauons ~ the city.
have besn over The ciyi it he very compacily built
sreoH narrow 1ud Hly--,1D wonder t is HE hoad-qusr
trr- Of yellow ioyoT-a1vofs much of antiquity little I.
pfuspcrity--G OF 5000 inhabitants.
could wfI.c much about tie war, government sc bu
have nn lime. Administration displayed but lilte To com
mnud suffrage VI 'hc people.
Nothing llke yellow lever hoto-good health.
Y0ur, SC,
l.. p. SWIFT
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-24
a Fight Of the L.adcrS.

Colonies McMullcn aud Coodson two OF the Iocofoco
leaders IN the "Lc Tennessee" District are rival cand
dates for Congress Both Old Innkcrs and as true 10
the party the needle the pole But rival aspirations
have thrown these worthy yoke fellows into coson-and
the way they wool each other is "a caution To Crockett"
Their great effort be Outdemasopue each the
other. The following article from the last Abingdon Viz
gilman will give readers OF their quay and pro
duee very general conviction that neither OF them is pc
euilary fitted tor the position which they aspire:
TFrom the Abingdon virginian.l
Co.'s. McMCILEN AND GoopsoN-These gentlemen tho
Democratic candidates TO- Congress- met Tor the rst ts
during the canvass, Tuesday last at Scott court house
The ball was opened by Co McMucu in true d,maro,i-
cal style, which kept Up his hour the time allotted to
each 10y mutual consent.
Col. McMuilcn made numerous charges against Colonel
Goodson. OF uniahiuness the Southwest and INDUCED
largely M the usual demagogical slang the dav about
the sikstockng and rutieshirt gentry, &c much TO his
own cd cauon and he supposed, much the cdfca.
uon OF his audience, and claimed that he was sem,de
man-haying been raised from humble wagner 10 ms
position therefore entitled support over Col
&. who had the misfortune TO DO said 10 be rich.
Col GoodSon IN reply, luy and reuied all Colonel
McNuens chargcs and the slang OF the silks,ockng
and ruiiie-shrt gentry, rather opinc McMulcn viii
GOodsol that subject again For If ever
poor wretch got failing TO be remembered. Nc. will
never forget the mcTclcss clubbing Goodson gave him
McMulcn bgags great deal about his being moor wa
goner, Sc &c To meeting this, Col e. stated tina; wh.
Nc. curryng his horses, aud sleeping under his wagon
lac was tending furnace and sleeping IN coal basket
sc sc.
Had room, would, Tor the anuscmen, OF our rca-
dsTs ike 90 present synopsis of this most anus,g tour
namenI bctW tie gallant Co.oae; but We have NOT
the space must ourselves with this simple refer
the subject. Suffice say that Col Goolson far
exceeded himself, and administered to Col McMulen
lesson he will not soon forget.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-24

az Mf. Robsr, Anderson, Of Williamsburg, came M
yesterday to give his vote for Mr. Bots lie produced qui,.
sensation by stating that he had come TO Richmond
W" sainst nun, and he now pay of the debt
We observed also among the Wing voters, windhani
hooefson, Esq. OF Abngdon, who was formerly de.ery-
Guy popular resident Of our ethyl Tass Of yssisrd@y
W Mr. Leake. OF Albemsfie, in his contest with Mr.
eogsin, has had rather rough rad 10 travel M. poeal
eoue has been handled BY Mr. Gogga in common sense
pointed manner that was rather troublesome The Lynch
the dscussion in Nelson In lsi5 in diseus.ion Min
Mr Joseph n Irving Mr. Leake expressed his convieton
at annexation would not lead war enforcing Ia. con
Nehon by the pledge that he himself would DO all "a,
eghi'ng iAaf roHdb Be- caused it, In the discussion in
Nelson Mr. Gogg'n called the attention OF a recruiting
sergeant VINO was on the spot To Mr. Lcakc a. one who
hsd enlisted c0 years asO but lad oiaed k
regiment! 10. 49, ' w.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-24
LETTER. from MI CI,Y

we copy from the new ] ORR Tribune the follow o
beautiful and impressive letter from Mr. Clay to Mr. S
Schenck OF Auburn the chairman OF 4 committee to which
had been delegated by the young Wings OF that place The
gratifying duy Of sendRg the ilustrious Statesman
slight testimonial OF their regard and Admiration. We will
the effect OF his manly and eloquent letter by
word OF comment:
ASHLAND, sth April, lsi7
NJ DEAR SIR: During my absence from home, 10 which
lately returned from New Orleans official letter
the 22d Feb. last, accompanied with the office chair uuI
ch0gruphca appendages, pre- Gated by the wings
Of Auburn, afiiycd IN safety.
As their selected organ beg express TO you and
Them, from the chair ITSELF which they done noe the
honor present To my hearty thank, and respectful
Acknowledgements Tor testimonial very acceptable and
valuable pOscsses exquisite beauty and every
possible convenience Tor reading and writing down la tie
object and all finished with the greatest tasle and
elegance which could imagine desire. IA quite sur-
pIising how much accommodation and many ar,i,
OF uuly aud comfort could be combined small -pace
Designed and executed 10y American artists aud on that &c
more highly valued by me, they extremely ere.
dilable to their Judgment and skill.
For tc friendly motives Of cstcoH, attachment and con
hdence toward me, entertained 10y the Wings u. Auburn
aud which prompted the offer Of The rich rbuc u. their
affection, request ihcr acceptance, h,, oi my cruj
Thanks.
You cypress your regret account OF the unfxpecisd
the last Presidential election ought g. feel none
for nysel personally Besides being relieved from vast
Tespons bility 10 furnished the occasion Of tie exhibition
Of testimonials, and the oupourng OF affection iron, the
hearts OF my friends and oounymen. Of which had no
previous conception that could be the honofed object
Their spontaneous and dsniefesied Manifestations ts
worth Tar more lhsn the Presidency il-oi
For country do regret the issue Of the con-
Had been Otherwise should have preserved to
Protective Policy, under which had made such rand
and encouraging advances tic march OF improvement 100
and hafbors would have been arrested sad
all should have avoided this unnecessary var OF
aggression with neighbor pieces 10y internal -
srnsious The brilliant achievements and the ofous Ian
rcs acquired during It's prosecution, gratifying AZ they arc
national pride aud character, never compensate
for the cxcepionabe manner in which begun the
brave aud patriotic lives which have been sacrificed and
the fearful issues which, uemblo contemplating may
grow OF is termination. But have not now a heart
dwell his painful theme. turn from IL with hope
and duuiul submission Hun, whose doubt wise bui
nscruabe dspensaton has permitted this awful calamity
visit beloved country.
pray you, my dear sir accept OF my graf
udc for the kind manner which you have executed the
duty toward me- assigned you by the Whigs of Auburn
aud Of my being with perfect esteem aud regard.
Your trend and ob'tscryL II. CLAY.
EyLvtsIFE StHEvCE, ESQ.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-24
FoR TIE wHIs.
Farewell Lines

oHtNch Lines,
Addressed to Miss b. +. &. on leaving PbiadolDbi. Rx
her friend -. T. c., NJ. ID. OF N
Tho hour approaches gentle fair the hour when we must
part
When Tor the sunny South you'll leave TO glad mother,
Her anxious fears you'll dspc and smiles shall deck
her face,
When c, her absent child, she holds in warm en-
brace. A''' '"
mother knows sordd lovc-a mother, love ia pu,e
comes direct from heaven above and shall for ave en-
durc: " NV '"
/ also have mother kind mothers love know
Inc only thing like heaven, God in all this vale of
~ -
will call, ~ "u'
Mong whom perhaps You will de,cry ono happier than
VINO mGurnd your absence, sad, slono-liko some COM
planning dove '
Now happy IN the safe return of his fair lady love-
men, gentle C, farewell perhaps last Adieu,
q" coon snail zee your happy home made happier still
by you; ~
AUG heaven propitious smile where c. NAV dwell
nell! rug
Philadelphia. April lsth ls47.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-24

EXTRAORDINARY CAsE-SiHgalar Death.-The Centre
vile Times announces tho sudden DEATH near WE MILL
Va queen county, OF Mr. Jacob Reese aged S. years
The times says:
Nmeh whether you term them the effects of a dsord.reJ
imagination, view them actual pres,n,
some very singular points the mind 20 dwell upon We
Will state the facts they related 10 us our readers
can ara" iher own nicrcnees On the day ut his death
M NeeSc was engaged IN seeding and towards even
s nc was sa'ued oy voice, apparently his elbow say
'ng you may sow, but you shall teap. Ito looked
around and seeing no continued his work of seeding
aWbuung It, as ne afterwards stated TO his
Al every step however the warning was rcpoated and nj
last unable longer To bear IT, he stopped work and pro.
eeeued nome 10 his wife He persuaded by her tina,
TWAS only MS imagination, aud finding that he had no f.
Ner and did not complain Of unusuand sposton she ndu
eed HIM TO return 10 the field There however the Same
may cow, but you shall reap and in state of
agitation, he again ceased work and returned home He
mere look On ea'y supper shortly after attacked with
swelling IN The throat and before sunrise next morning "a
acoTpse! ~