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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
No. 3. WHOLE No. 1895.
Vera Cruz, May.

A train is to leave this city tomorrow,
 which would be We well worth large cost for Santa Anna 10 cu' of. l. k i'm mensely large and valuable consisting o! about 4OO wagons, loaded with stInIieS ot all klDds, inciuding over halt million of dollars, and large number of mack mules, nearly or quite 4 thousand. The escort will consist of about one>half of which are dragons, sent down by Gen. Scott. u isquiie probable that Santa An~ na has intelligence of the preparation aud importance of the train, and it is notimA probable that he will endeav0r to interS Cept it, and it is Soped that Gen.Sc0ttwill send on large reinforcement for the es- cort, so as to insure it's perfect safety.- Such a capture would about pay the MeXicans for all of their losses since the commencement of the war.
 Afternoon, May Sh.-I saw an OFFICER in the public plaza, insult lady or fe- malo, whose dress and manners were lhose of Il lady. Another fellow, this evening, overturned cigar and toy stand kept by pretty Mexican or Creole girl and five minutes ago posse of the pos lice were under my window dragging one off for some offence of the kiud These are notvery serious outrages, but similar ones are constantly occurring and they disgrace the American character.
 Hub. Quite an excitement is produced among the unaccimated this morning, by the reports of the appearance of the voM1To. Two deaths have occurred dur ing the night, and both are attributed to that dread disease. One victim was French lady, and the other Mir. Smith, the sutler of the Pennsy ylvania regiment. Both were in full health two days ago.
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FARMING.
crOu5.

In the law Reporter for one month there are reported l42 bankru pts, who have taken the benefit of chauncery law: ot whom ,hiI> ,v>tbree are merchants and trader, quite numter are gentleman but only three are farmers. Yet the number of farmees in the State is much greater than that ot mer' chants. Is t not strange, then, that there is so general desire, on the part oi young men to go into mercantile life, with all haz> ards, its distracting cares, and disappoint> ments, while there is so prevalent distaste for the healthful quiet and comparatively safe business of farming?
 The reasons of this common error are to be found, doubtless, in the false gloSSeS and colorings, which are thrown arouhd the two employmenls. The merchant carries about him the appearance ot competence Il rot of wealth, even when he if obliged to res sort 10 all manner of expeoients to keep himself from bankrup,cy-whiie the 1afm> CT. when employed in the business of hiS l vocation, may easily be mistaken, for ! poor man. Then there are few merchants who from small beginnings, have become
 wealthy, and now count their property by millions. The aspiring youth looks at these and is dazzed by the Gat.eIing inducements which their example holds out 10 him-lor> ! (, SIrl, in Ol DTllN liant success, there are hundreds who make r,peated and disastrous failures, and at last end their days in poverty, or perhaps in dis grace.
 Of all the employments in which men may honorably engage, there is no one so free from temptation, from anxiety, and from sudden pecuniary disaster, as that of the farmer-no one so favorable to the health ful development of all the powere of the body, and all the faculties of the soul. The farmer communes directly with nature He is always employed among the works ot God. The soils, the plants, the trees, the seeds, are presented to him as they came from the Creators hand. He sees every where the hand work of God. In every seed that germinales, in every flower that opens its bosom to the sunshine, or sips the morning dew he secs fresh proof of the untiring agency of the ever present, ever | acting God who worketh all in an-who teaches by the humble lily of the vale, or by the huge mountain oak whose sturdy trunk has defned he fury of hundred win ,ers, by the gentle breeze of spring, or the wild tornado, by the twinklRg star, or the furious thunder-bolt.
 Young man, leave your vain aspirings after wealth, and be a farmer. Court a vir;aous frame, an active mind, and con- tented spirit more than money. Seek hap piness in faithfully tilling the soil, and you will find it far superior to that which flows from the possession of money.
 | Christian Watehmdn.
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LITCHFIELD, (CONN.,) THURSDAY, JUNE 3, la47
From Me .Nctc Fork Organ.
DON'T KNOW WHICH TO CHOOSE.

DON'T KNOW WHICH I'D CHOOSE.
 don't know which of them 10 take !'' exclaimed Miss Snarewell 10 her friend, (ofcourse she spoke in confidence,) as two gentlemen bade her good evening, after having been for hours enchanted by her attractions. "I don't really know which of the two prefer, orc or the other must have-I see they are such good friends too hate to choose one of them for fear of hurting the feelings of the other!"
 What a pity it is," answered her friend, "that you canEot take both, since you are at loss which 10 choose!"
 The sly satire of her friends remark did not escape the penetration of Miss Snarewell, but not choosing 10 notice it., probably suspecting her dear friend of bcinga little enyious, she went on with her discourse as if no interruption had occurred.
 "I am trying 10 make up my mind,' she resumed, "before am called on to decide. Sllvertone has such elegant man. ners, he talks so eloquently, he has most decidedly the highest order of talent, and he is so dercted! But then, Broadacre is wealthy, he has houses in ;own-houses in the country! Really, l am at loss which to choose!"
 "Ofcourse," remarked her friend, "you are certain that they both intend to offer"
 "What else can they intend ?" was the almost indignant answer, or rather ques> ton.
 "Oh nothing else, certainly ]" replied the friend, "thcy are both fascinated ot course, but l was only lhinkng-you know my odd way of speculating. 1 would not advise you to make up your mind in such case, 'till they make their proposals, ard then require little time, and use it finding out which of the two candidates you prefer, and give an an- swcr accordingly"
 Miss Snarewell came to the conclusion that the advice of her friend was very prudent, so she made up hei mind 10 wait and not give any marked preference 10 either gentleman, ;iIl they made their ex~ pccted offers. In the meantime, Miss Snarew,ll continued as fascinating as ever, and the gentlemen in question, as much enchanted with her as formerly, and the offers were hourly expected; in~ stead of which, came a pretty little box tied with white ribbon, containing cards with " Mir. and Mrs. Silvertone's compli> ments," and piece of bride cake! And on the very next morning, she read in the paper the marriage of MT. Broadacre and Miss -, she was too indignant to read whom, bu, inc lady was her prudent friend and confdant.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
GERRIT SMITH.
Road.

Gerrit Smith declines peremptorily call on him to be candidate for next President. He says he has all his life been weighed down by the charge of great landed property left by his father. which has deprived him of chance to fit himself for the Chief Magistracy ; and though there would be TO prospect of his election, if nominated, he does not consider it right to run for an office wth> out the qualifications for worthily filling it. If he were Pres idcnt, however, he would first stop the Mexican War, and ask pardon of God and Mexico for our wholesale murders of the Mexican people, returning the territory we have taken by force. 2d. Utterly abolish the army and navy. 3d. Abolish all Customs or Com mercial Restrictions whatever. 4th Els tablish a system of direct taxation alone, 5ih. Urge liberal expenditures for Light houses, Harbors, improving Rivers, but none at all for Notifications, ships of wal &c. 7th Interpret and apply the cons ttulion as at deadly war with Slavery sth. Stop selling the Public Lands, al low every man who needs, to take DOT ton of them without pay. and render the homestead inalienable. 9th. Discounten
 ance distinction between Natives and appoint no man to office who bases his right of suffrage on property or coIor.-
 ll,h. Give no office to a Slave>holder any more than to any other pirate. l2 Nor to any man in favor of traffic of In ,ox icating Drinks. 18th, Nor to any member of Secret Society. When th' people want President on these princi pies, we think MT. Smith may be induced to waive his objections 10 taking the office
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
SINGULAR CAUSE OF DEATH.

The death of N. P. Ames, we'll known as an extensive manufacturer of cutlery at Springfield, has recently beea announced :; but we believe that the cause of his death j; or what is thought to have been the cause has not been made public. A year or two since Mir. A. went to Europe. Al that time he was considered to be remarkably healthy man. While in Europe, he went to a celebrated dentist and hal tooth filled with a new preparation, which was much in vogue at the time. The filling not hav> ing been properly secured, began in a short time 10 come out And Mir. A. was of opinion that he in the night time, swallow ed some of it, as he was taken violently ill, with symptoms which indicated poison, and remained sick several months, confined to his room. He returned to this country but did not see a wei! day afterwards.
 Boston I'raueller.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
LATER FROM THE ARMY.

By the steamship Fashion, at New Orleans, later intelligence has been re- ceived from the army under Gen. Scott The Fasion brought as passengers, Gen. Patterson and several wounded off ceIs, with variety of trophies taken from the Mcxicans at Ccrro Gordo. Several regiN men,s of volunteers, whose lime of scr vice had expired, were at Vera Cruz,- In consequences of sickness and the ex' piration of the terms of service ot the volunteers, Gen. Scott, after garrsoning Jalapa, Pufo,e and PUa1l7, would have it is said, only about 6O0a troops.
 We copy the following details Of thu intelligence from the Picayune-
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03

A Yankee captain once sang out in squall to a raw hand, newly shipped on board his craft. Let go that gib there ls, go that gib.' I ain't touching it, said the down easter.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03

light, especially when the water is agita- ted. Ifa small quantity of sulphuric acid is added to it. they will emit very bril> liant light for au instant, and it then ceases toge,her.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03

H+A fellow remarked to friend one day that he should certainly go 10 heaven. How do you know3 inquired hts fiisHS. 'Why, men always follow their noses, and mine turns up
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03

A printer, on seeing sheriff closely pur- suing an unfortunate author, remarked that twas a new edition of the Pursuits of Lit erature.' unbound and hot pressed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
Jalapa, Mexico, Mayll.

Intelligent Spaniards here, men who have ample means of information, tell me that matters at the :ity of Mexico are daily getting worse and Worse-and all is anarchy and confusion. Confidence is all gone, money has all gone, hope has vanished and m their place poverty and despair reign supreme. The only chance left of opposing the Americans IS to raise d frenzy or enthusiasm similar to that planted in the early revolutions by Hd- aleo, and It is to be doubted whether there is even virtue enough left in the country to bring about such consuma' ton.
 Gen. Worth will propably enter the rich and populous city 0 Puebla on Fri day next, Gen. Qultlnan accompanying him. No and anticipates opposition; bu; OF the contrary, it IS said that the largest and better portion of the inhabitants are growing more and more anxious for the entrance ofthe Americans for the protcc- tion they will afford them against the hordes of ladrones and Icpros which have always infested that C ty.
 The reports in relation 10 Santa Anna are still contradictory, but all agree that ne IS hL OT llcul N(' *s-'httt' NAS A''S ' encd an attack upon Vera Cruz, and also upon this place, and there are those who think, judging from his threats and ac> tions, that he has become mad since res cent reverses The probability is, that he keeps his force about hlm, partly for protection, and partly 10 be ready to strike blow should favorable oppor> tuniiy offer,
 Gen. Scott will probably leave with Gen. Twiggs, in the course of few days for Puebla. His next movements will depend much upon circumstances.
 Gen. Qui,man's appointment as Major General meets with the full approval ot the army. The wound of Gen. Shields, which at first, every one thought would prove mortal beyond doubt, continues 10 improve, and the hopes of his recovery are stronger than ever.
 forward this by ;he dlIencIa. It con, sidered very unsafe conveyance, ana for fear my letter letters may be over hauled by the MexicAns, l cannot say l canno, say half l otherwise should,
 Yours, sc. G. w. K.
 The following extracts are from the N. o. TimeS-
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\ n-Why is a good pressman like fish erman?
 Because he looks out for the bues.
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@'You're good book-keePOr,' as the librarian said to the man who wouldn't Es> tarn hired book.
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The following extracts are from the N. o. Times
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03

To fall on the battle field fighting for my dear country--that would not be hard
 The .Neighbors.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-02-04

6c-A Convention Of The acting Schcol Yisi.
tors Of the different Societies in The town Of
Litchheld, and Of the School Teachers ofboth
sexes in this ahd the adjacent towns, win bs
held at the Court House in Litchfeld on
Thursday the nth day Of February inst. at one
O'Clock P. VI.
Discussions will be had on the sub ject ofour
Common Schools, particularly on the best
method Of giving instruction in the various
studies pursued therein. 1t is expected that
the Rev. Merrill Richardson OF Hartford, will
address the convention, And it is hoped that
all who are engaged in teaching will attend,
and if disposed, offer their views on the subject.
The friends of common scheol education gene.
rally are invited 10 attend. Similar conventions
have recently been held and attended with
successful results in Hartford, CRANKY, TolIand,
Ellington and Winsted. and various other parts
Of the State, and have been numeronsly attended
by visitors, teachers, scholars and others inter
ested in this important subject. go
Feb 1, 1917.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-02-04
MASSACHUSETTS.

The following resolutions, reported by the
Military Committee OF the Massachusetts
House of Representatives, have been ofdetsd to
a second reading
Resolved---T That the people Massachusetts
actuated by high regard for the honor Of our
country and the best interests of the whole peo.
pie do, upon calm review of ell the causes
put forth in justification Of the war now exist
ing between the United States and the Republic
of Mexico, believe il TO be wrong-and that the
true glory of both nations demands that il be
brought to a speedy and honorable termination
without farther effusion Of blsod and loss Of
human life. t.s
Resoiued--That although the people of Mas
sachHsetts thus view the war, they have beheld
with patriotic pride the wise generalship Of
the commanding officer Of the army Of Mexico
Major Gen Zachary Tayior-and the bravery
gaiIan,ry and skill displayed by the oiic ers and
men associated with him-that BY the wisdom
prudence and courage Of the one, the faithful
and soldierlfke cooperation Of the others and
the sslor and bravery Of all. the flag of the
Union has been upborne and our name in arms
maintained Therefore be il
Resoioed--That the thanks az the Legi5a-
turr Of Massachusetts, are due, and are hereby
rendered 10 Maj. Gen. TayleF. his sfficers and
men for The fortitude, skill and courage which
have distinguished their successful opei aiions ia
the campaign in Mexico. - 80
Res0ived--That the Government be request,
ed totransmitths foregoing resolutions 60 MajoI
Gen. Tayler. and through him TO the army IN.
der his command
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long wand. on one eud cfwhieh was a hall, o.
the other fox tail. When he observed the
men asleep he raped them on the head will
lthe lnrb, and reused the slumbering sensibility
Of the ladies by drawing the brush lightly
across their Christian Wdfchman.
Ou-The Mclean meeting, held in Temper.
aHce Hall last night was Unanimously attended
Gabriel Adams Esq, presided, assisted by a
number Of Vice Presidents. James Dunlap.
Esq submitted an able address which was adj
opted. We observed a large number of Liber-
" men in attendance who actively participated
in the proceedings Of the meeting We under
stand that the friends of Henry Clay will soon
call meeting in this city for the purpose OF
expressing their ptefeteneefor that distinguish
ed indivi iual.-Pittsburg Chron.
Rs-A young man, 10 years Of age, named Jo-
seph Stackhouse jr. was drowned in the creek,
short distance above Mt. Holly, on Saturday
afternoon last, after he had rescued from the
water, small hey who had fallen through the
ice-ENewark Adv.
A Beautifui MeG-Tae baptismal adneni-
tion of the Hindoes as impressive on the by
ISLANDERS as il is beautiful " Little babe, thou
snterest the world weeping, while all around
you smile; cOntriye SO to live, that you may
depart in smiles, whilst all around yon weep"
G;-The late news from Europe. of the ad-
vance in the prices Of flour, grain, &c., after
reaching this city, spread like wild-fre through
our adjoining towns, and brought in our farm
ers in scores. We counted one hundred wag-
CONS in the course Of the forenoon of Wednes.
day, loaded with corn, oats, sc.
Albany Herald.
oo-The President afforded " aid and comfort
to the enemy, by giving them a general and
now his friends are increasing-tha " comfort"
By denouncing The gener al cfMe american
,forces As the President gave Santa Anna
his freedom, we should not be surprised TO find
him trying to balance the account BY imprison.
ing Gen. Taylor.
Albany Evening Journal.
M+CApr. GREGORY. the gallant officer
from the BlockadiEg Squadron in the Gulf.
has reached his first " anchorage" in this city
after an absence of over two years. The wor-
thy Captain looks as sturdy as forty-eight
FOUNDER, although he has seen so many years
OF hard naval service.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-02-04
BETTING.
AND LACE OR SPRING LEATuER.
For sale at the wholesale
Leather, Boot and Shoe Store of the Sub
Scriber.,

VIM Inc Manuuro GooDYEA MErAc GUM ELASTIC MACHINE
S'Nbu believe
quality as render of immense
aud earnestly solicit its mertsb proved
opinion Expressed thus by those who have used has induced the
ton IN the warrn
GHm
CONSOLf1dTED tie
l. Perfect equality width UiVre
- 49,
Essential and
leather. nj fec ton
strength durability;
adjusted
with leather
olather
Is confidently believed that Electricity will
enced and scientific i
from
4 OF ntermedia teaidhhs nbcmGde
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-02-04

IA ConvFof Probate h. '!sen al Kent, auifk-
IN nRd 3pr fhc district e 3tRss on ne lsfh
doy Of J0Ruarg 1877.
Present. John n 81. JaAn, &sq. Ji8ges -
WHEREAS, the Kent Furnace Company OF.
w said District on The Goth dsy of0efs
1889, made an assignment ~ cerfHiIi psJs0hsk
and real Estate to trustee in trust for the ben
eht OF It's creditors, in pursuance Of a statute
provided sAs& g VI
On motion il is ordered that said trustee e.
hlOh TO this Court for examination and settle
ment, his account relative to the Execution 0f r.
SAID trust at the Probate Office in said district
on the Both day 81 jan al / o'clcck, P.-M,tl
SAID day ard that all persons interested il said
assignment may be notified thereof said trustee
VIII runse this ottler TO be published in a rsss :
per printed in Liicnfeld inihe county OF Liichs /
nela, ana copies OF said order 10 be posted up y,
on two public sign pots in said Kent. - 80,
Certified from Record. IA s5.rg,..E -
30 HENRY l. FULLER, Clerk. VA
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NOTICE.

TN pursuance of an order of the Court Of Proa
L bate for the district of Litch6eld, the IN ;
9ersigned, Administrator on the Estate Of RUS
sell Hallock, late OF Warren in said district
deceased. will sell at public auction at the
dwelling house lately occupied by the deceased
in said town Of Warren, on the 10th day OF
February 1917, at one o'clock in the afternoon;
so much of the real estate Of said deceased al
will raise the sum of two thousand one hundred v
sixty seven dollars and fifty one cents, with In
cident chatges Of sale, 's ~ Z
BURTIs jUDD, Administrator. =
Litchfeld, Jan. Sth, ls47 SWISS
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NOTICE.

fit a Court of Probate holden at .Nesc Milford
within and for the District Of Near .sfiifo, a.
on the 5th day Of January, 1S47,
Present, Thomas B. Lacey, Esq, ..ludge. g,,,
Estate OF Keziah Sherwood, late OF New Mils
ford in said district, deceased; 4.s
ORDERED. That the Administrators exhi-
~ bit their Administration account to. this
court for adjustment at the Probate Office in
said New Milford, on the Both day Of January
ls47 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon--and that all
persons interested insaid Estate may be Motif.
ed thereof, the Administrators will cause thiA
order to be published in newspaper printed
in Litchfeld at least 1.-Two weeks before said 30th
day Of January 1s47, and TO be posted on the
public sign post nearest the place where the
deceased last dwelt in said New Milford.
A true copy Of Record
36* julius B. HARRISON, Cierk.
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BRIGHTON MARKET--Jan,l.. IS.

Al market, $50 Beef Cattle, 100 Cows and
Calves. 100 Sheep. and 100 Swine.
pRIcEs-Becf Cattle We quote extra 50
first quality 9 %; second 525a5 SO; third 4 SO
aA75. rf 1e .al.las ls..r..tst
Working Oxen. I'VE noticed the following
sales-g74, 81, So, 10e and ii5. lss7e
Cows and Calves.--salss at s22, 90, q, 81,
81 aud 90.
sheep-The following sales were ELECTED
fG, 9 Is, IS, . -, ( 2d and as.
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DIED.

In Ellsworth, on Friday morning, Jan. 18th.
after iong aid painful illness, Anna, wife Of
Mai, Russell Willard, aged 90 years
The months OF aifliction are past,
The heaven born spirit has fled;
Her wish is accomplished at last, :
@ And now she's eatombed with the dead.
On the 22d Dec. at Vncennes, Indiana, Mrs.
Almira, wife Of DR.. John S. Sawyer, aged 81
daughter of the late Asahel Harrison, formerly
of Litchield South Farms.
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Money Wanted.

IRON $1,000 10 $1,000 is wanted mr. term
IL ofyeaFs. for which security will be given
on unenoumbeFed property OF by endorsement
The muney TO be advanced any time within six
months. and handsome 'BoNvs' will be given
for the accommodation. Address Loan" pt
this Office "37
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-02-04
Collectors Notice.

TINE Subscriber having received warrant
Il to collect state tax in the town Of Corn
vail on the assessment list Of 1875, would re-
specially give notice to all persons interested
that he will meet them at the following named
places, viz: at the store of J w. Beers, North
Cornwall, on Monday the 22d day Of February
next from the hours Of 9o'clock A NJ until IL,
and al the store Of Pratt + Foster, West Corn
wall, from a'cleck P M until A, and on the
following day 81 the hotel of NJ. Gaodsell at
Cornwall Bridge from the hours Of 3 o'clock
NJ until IL, and from o'clock P NJ until q
at the hotel of r. Payne, Cornwall Valley.
N b. All persons neeleciing 70 pay thet
taxes at said time aud place, will have to- pay
legal fees tor collecting. IA i.st II. -.
ST. s1 d. w. PIERCE. Collector.