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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-10-04
JOHN ID. CHASE, M. I'd.
PhuSiCl03, ana .A2xygeou.

EB EGS leave to offer his professional seryi>
lid ces to the citizens of E;dgrfield and vicni.
ty and respectfully To solicit share of their
patronage.
Doctor C.'s past success in the treatment of
diseases of men, women and ,hildrcn, enconr,
ngea him thus to ask the support Of an enshl.
ened community.
REFER ENCHS:
V. Mott, NJ. D., New York City,
A. Clark. M. D.. Z"
n. G. Frary, NJ. ID Hudson, N, Y,
G. Kimbali. M. D.. Lowell, Mass.
Fl. II. Child, NJ. D.. Pius6eld. Mass.
N B.-Prompt attention given to calls left
my residence, the house formerly occu led by
s. 8. Tompklns, Esq, by night or day, or at
the Post Office by day. ]. ID. C.
May u IF IL
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% The friends of HENRY T. WRIGHT
Esor., announce him as candidate for the OF.
fee of Ordinary Of this District, al the ensuing
election. may "a If IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-10-04
James CA1'uaiae9SSUe Bat
cfS2la

MS pleasant, certain, safe and etfectual re
81 medy for Dysenlarv, Diarrhea or Loose
ness, Cholera Morbus. Summer Complaint.
Collie, Gripping Pains, Sonr Stomach, Sick and
Nervous Headache, Heartburn, Waterbtash,
Pain or Sickness Of the Stomach. Vomiting.
Sputing up Of Food alter cutting, and also
where il passes through the body unchanged,
Want of Appetite, Restlessness and inability
to Sleep, Wind in the Stomach and Bowels.
Mysteries Cramp, Nervous Iremours and
Twi,chinss, Sea Sickness. Paintings, Melan
choly and Lowness Of Spirits Fretting OF ln-
fants, and for all Bowel Affections and Ner
vous Diseases.
This article is really invaluable in a family,
and may be depended upon, and if generally
used by physicians, Summer Comp plaintwonld
bc deprived of all It's horrors. as they would
not lose one patient in five hundred cases, but
would perform eflectual cures III one fourth of
the time required by the usual methods Of lreat-
,nent. l, is as eflGctual for adults as it is for
children
This Carmina,ivc has also very happy ef.
feet on the many Dyspepic disurders Of the
s,olnach-such as sour stomach, heartburn. wa
ter brash, sick head ache, weakness OF The
breast, cough difficulty cf breathing, tremors.
spus.us, melancholy. sinking and fantness, vo
hitting, and splitting up the food after eating,
lienseria, or where the food passes through the
body unchanged, wan, ofappetile and inability
10 sleep. 1t will be very useful to pregnant
women, overcoming irrhtabilliy OF the stomach
and thereby preventing nausea. vomiting and
heartburn. Mothers will find this much supe.
rior, as well as safer and cheaper tos give their
children for lretting and crying &c. than the
usual drops aud cordials to which they have
been accustomed.
CERTIFICATES.
The Rev. Enoch Barker now Of ofSamptown,
II. j.. says: Having been afflicted with se-
we're Bowel Complaint, attended with distress
ug PAIN and discharge Of blood, and every ap-
pearance of approaching Dysentary. obtain
ed one bottle oil DR.. Jayne's Carmlnativc Bal.
sam, a few doses of which (taken according 10
drections) effected perfect cure"
From the Rev. Jonathan Going. late Of N. Y.
DR.. D. .Jayne-Dear Sir-Haylng made use
of your Carmini,ive Balsam in my family, and
finding it to be admirably adapted to the com.
plants for which It is intended, take pleae'
ure in recommending tito the use ofmy friends
ard the public generally, believing those who
are afflicted with any of these complaints will
find relief in the use of this valuable medicine,
JONATHAN GOING. D. D.
Pres. Granville College, Ohio.
For sale by r. S. Roberts, only Agent in
this place for the sale Of Dr.. Jayne's celebia
ted Family Medicine.
July 26 q
n We are authorized 10 announce T. J.
WHITAKER, as a. candidate for the Office
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.

Jacob Pow Bill for Partition oj
rs. the Estate OF John
Philip Pow and others. Po,9, deceased.
1T appearing to my satisfaction, that John
L Sto:kman and Rebecca his wife John
Reynolds and Ann his wife. William Spann,
Philip Spann, William Edwards. Shep
herd and Sally his wife, late Sally Edwards,
and Lewis Edwards, some OF the Defendants
in this cause. are without the limits Of this
State; Ordered, that the Defendants aboYe-
named, do appear in this Honorable Court.
and plead, answer o. demur 10 the said Bill.
within three months from the publication OF
this order, c. the said Bill, will be taken pro
confesso against them.
s. S TOMPKINS, C. z. E. D.
Commissioner Office, July 10Th, 15aS.
July II Bin 25
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN COMMON PLEAS.
Isaac. Hawes
vS.

Rob't Shannon.
THHHE defendant, Robert Shannon, who is
Il in the custody Of the Sheriff of Edgefeld
district. by virtue Of capias ad satistacisndum
issued in this case, having filed schedule of
his whole estate. and petition for the benefit
of the ln.olvent Debtors Act, on motion Of
Carol, the defendant Attorney, it is therefore
ordered, that the said Isaac Hawes, as well as
all others the creditors OF the said defendant do
appear at Edge field ourt House before the
Court oil Common Pleas for tho said district on
the first Monday IN March next, to shew cause
if any they can. why the said defendant should
not be admitted 10 the benefit of the said act.
THOS. G. BACON, ccpEp
Aug 8 lS46 3m %
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E,0St on. .TsSslGiG.

0NE Note Of hand drawn by 5. S. Thomp.
kins. for two hundred and fifty dollars,
dated 2lsl April 1s4S, and due one day after
date, with credit thereon of $50, in the hand
writing of ]. A. Williams the date Of which
not recolec,ed. All persons are cautioned not
to trade for said note, for it has since been paid
S. CHRISTIE.
Sont6 tf SO
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GP We are authorized 10 announce T. J.
WHITAKER, us a candidate for the Office
of Sheriff, at the ensuing election.
Au1 23 It 81
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
NOLED beEre me, by Benjamin MurreIl,
IL living about five miles from Edge6eld,
C. H., one Sorrel horse, with white fore Qefl)
leg, about 6 years old. with saddle and bride
on. Appraised at $40.
w. Fl. ATKINSON, NJ. E. D.
July 2Ist, 1645. 4ln 81
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,

IN EQUITY.
Parum Wall and others, Blu Jor paTt'-
Us ,ion Of Estate q
James Wall and others, Anny Wa0;
EFT appearing TO my satisfaction mat james
q Wall g. Martha Dunlap, defendants IN thls
case are and reside without the limits oi lhis
State; ordered that the defendants above'num-
ed appear in this Honorable Court, and rle%o'
answer or demur TO the Bill, within three
months from the publication of this order, or
the said Bill will be taken pro con}eSSo against
them. S. S. TOMPKINS. E. E. o.
Commissioners Office, Sept 26, le48.
Sept 81 lS4S. 3m 90
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CANDIDATES

For the State Legislature.
Col. r. b. BOUKNIGHT,
Col J. P. CARROLL,
DANIEL HOLLAND. ESQ.
WILLIAM A. HARRIS,
MAJ. A. JONES,
Dr.. JOHN LAKE.
MAJ. JOHN TOMPKINS,
F. H. WARDLAW, Esq.
Il. C. YANCEY, ESQ.
FOR NGHsE s s.
Hos. ARMSTEAD BURT,
SlLAS Z. HELLER, ESQ.
For Tax Collector.
u The following gentlemen are announced
by their friends az candidates for The Office oi
Tax Collector. at the ensuing election:
Col. JOHN QUATrLEBUM,
GEORGE J. SHEPPARD,
EDMUND MORRIS.
SAMPSON B. MAYS,
Maj. S. C. SCOTT.
MR. EpiroR.-You please announce 10
the Advertiser, the following gentlemen,
as suitable persous for Commissioners OF
Poor at The ensuing election, recommends
cd by the presen, Board.
JAMES JONES,
JOHN COGBURN. SEN,
ROBERT JENNINGS,
AVERY BLAND,
JACOB POU.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT
IN ORDINARY.

IN URUIINA KY.
Ellington Clark,
Philip SSR; SR; ERE .; and Summons i" Partition
+ r. appear ing to my satisfaction that Phil.
4 p Clark, Jesse Clark, Jesse Wallace,
and wife Francis. Wesley Runes. and
wife Elizabeth, defendants in this case, reside
without the limits of this State, it is there
fore ordered, that they do appear and object 10
the division or sale of the Real Estate Of Eliz.
beth Clark deceased, on or before the first
Monday in October next or their consent to
the same will be entered ofrecord.
JOHN HILL, o. O. D.
Tul,, ID 10t Or
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT.
IN ORDINARY.
SamI Harris aud
VIM. Harris Appts.
VS. Summons Il,
Jared Harris, and Partition.
VIM Worthington d
Wife Martha.
ET appearing to my satisfaction that Jared
III : Harris and William Worhing,on and wife
Martha, distributes in the above stated case
reside wi hout the limits ofthis State. j, Ia there.
fore ordered that they do appear and object to
the sale and division of the real estate of Green
Harris deceased, on or before the first Monday
in December next, or their consent will be en-.
tered of record. Given under my hand at my
office the 9Th Cay ufAugusl l846.
JOHN HILL, e D.
Aug 9 3m 29
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Sept. 6,
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23

On Friday night last, about IL O'Clock
the Carriage Shop of ME-. William Lord,
situated one mile west of the Court House.
was discovered to I. in, hames--and such
was the progress of the deyouring element,
that in less than two hours the entire es>
Enlistment was laid in ruins. Several
wagons and carriages together with all
the tools, Large amount Of materials, and
about eight hundred bushels of charcoal
were destroyed with, the buildings. The
loss cannol fall short of So, 5OO-$l20O Of
which was insured at the Concord IN. H. }
Mutual Office. ..-.,........-, ~.
The west wing Of this establishment for>
merly was a part Of the dwelling house Of
Capt, Jacob Griswold, in which the frs,
Episcopal society in Liteh6eld was consii'
iuted November S. l745. At a much late
period the room was occupied as the Study
Of the Rev. DR.. Butler, afterwards Rector
of St. Paul's, Troy, N. Y. ,.....
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23

WINGS! - Remember. that you have
only ONE WEEK from Monday next in
which TO prepare the most important Elec-'
ton which has taken place in this State
for many years. Il is scarcely once in a
generation tina. the same Legislature is
called upon to cleo. two U. S. Senator'S, In
addition to the ordinary appointments. =
Does it not, then, become us ALL, as descen.
dauts of the Wings Of '76, TO do whatever
lies in our power 10 tnaintain the honor and
integrity ufshe State And could great
er disgrace befall her, than that the seats
now occupied by Baldwin and Miles. should
be filled by Chauncey F. Cleveland, a
Gideoo Welles, or Perry Smith,
Let every Wing bes,ir himself!-iet each
act as ir the result drpeuded upon has indi-
viduai effort, aud we shall surprise even our
most sanguine friends. TRY 1T 7E Fl
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23
Washington, March Is.

The House adjourned to-day after the an
nourcement by MIR. Hunt of our State. of
the death Of Mr.. Holley. He spoke in a D.
proFriate language, and with deep sensibil>
ity of the deeease and virtues of the late
Representative. sYa s' sfafs4 .-,,.. a.r
Mr.. Holley was here hardly long enough
to he known to members. Blu, The few who
made his acquaintance. speak in proper
terms of his amiable disposition, his good
sense, and greatabiliiies.e
The Seuale adjourned early this morning
upon the announcement of The idea 'haof Mr.
Holley. 1t was expected that the bill ma y
king good certain deficient appropriations
would be talxen'up and passed. bat that bill
will now probably occupy Monday. The
loan bill, will come up Tuesday. when Mr.
Anterior will explain Mr.. Walkers notions
upon the state of the Treasury and his
wishes. .sia a..s maj .sl..F ... ',.,,3
1t is rumored, on the strength of Loco>
foco Senator's asset ION. that Cot, Sewer
will succeed Mr.. Clifford as Attorney Cen
eral. ! give the story as heard it. r
New England Locn>F"colsm will be dis>
appointed if moi represented in The Cabinet.
and Mr.. Rantoui and Mr.. B. F. Hallett
also. .$,4aE I'D -. 1% sas} aa 1851.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23

We almost regard it as an unralled 1o'
task, again IN call apon the Whigs Of thss
County and State 20 rally In defense Of
their cherished principles and for the
maintenance oflheir honor az men pledg>
ed to stand BY the Constitution. Were
the contest which we are fast approach
ing. one of an ordinary nature, we should
be inclined to await IN silence the Peo>
pies verdict. But there are moments in
the history OF every country when silence
IS treason and taese are they.'' 'Inac-
ton NOW, is crime Never did a nation
sitting in sackcloth for the sins of its
rulers-call more imperatively upon all
good citizens t.. vindicate her Tame, than
does ours at the present time The blood
of her sons, shed 10 an unholy cause, is
crying for vengeance. Right and Hu'
mainly have been outraged. t,ur Treas
ures have been needlessiy squanderrd
to satisfy the malice or the ambition Of
one whom the people had placed to guard
and project them. The great question
now 10 be decided is, will the PEoPLE sane
ion all these acts of usurpation bv the
President! 1t they d., they will bow
their necks TO the yoke of Despo'ism more
submissively than ever did the serfs OF
Russia or the slaves of Carolina. We DC
not hel,eve that the intelligent yeomanry
OF New England will EVER give vote
of approval to the schemes of blood and
conquest which have characterized the
administration now in power. .4i 8.
If the gallant Wings of Connecticut
would make their Influence felt through>
out the Union. they must not only hold
their own," but they must increase their
II aiorities in the legislature and on the
popular vote. 10 do this, they have on
Iy 10 merge all personal feelings in a de-
SIRE for The suceess vi the cause--to 60 20
work Systematically and tremendously.
The eyes of the Union are upon US. Ii
we would gladden. the hearts OF our breth-
rem everywhere, we must he diligent and
unfiiching in the performance of our du-
ty, during the few days TINT intervene
between us and the day OF the election,
We have a vigilant, willy. and unscrupu>
lous foe to deal with, and victory over
the elements Of evil is ever worthy of our
most earnest efforts. = VIA q - 81 EST.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23

ufsOn. George S. Cabin. The loco can
didass for Governor, b. adVerlized 70
address his political friends Of the eth
congressional district. On the 90th' at New
Milford, Mr.. c. has been stumpipg y
through the State for the last three or
four weeks, and we understand he has not
in all cases given very good satisfaction
even to his own party. He has no one
qualification for Governor, and his windy
speeches are not calculated to raise hin
in the estimation Of those who hear him.
He ia the first candidate for the guOerDa>
,oria, chair VITO has ever gone about the
State begging for votes. and we trust he
will receive a rebuke from the people on
the rst Monday in April, which will be a
caution TO all future demagogUes who
may succeed in procuring a nomination
for that high station. aea ,s ues..
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23
THE SPECIAL MISSION.

Ambrose H. Sewer, Senator from Arkan>
sas, and Nathan Clifford, of Maine, U. s
Attorney General, are the two Commis,
sioners appoint cd by President Polk 10 pro-
coed 10 Mexico and perfect the Treaty Of
Peace. They are both men Of moderate
ability, and most devoted implimenls of the
Slavery propaganda-the Northern dough
face having been more conspfcnou>ly 30 OF
the two. The. expectation that Mr.. Polk
would appoint one eminent Wing on this
Commission, or al least one man OF indie
pendent character, was absurd Tools, nor
Statesmen, wee required, aud have bee,
chosen "e-'* s.e'a 3"
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23

TThe Wings Of Litchfeld county have
never had presented fo, their su6rages can
didates more worthy Of their support, than
those placed in nomination by our county
and district Conventions.
The nominee for Sheriff is so well and so
favorubly known that it is hardly necessary
we should allade to him at all. Whenever
the name of ALBERT SEDG WICK is
brought before the people, We are sure of
full vote and Wing victory. ........
Our candidates for the Senate have all
been members of the House of Representa-.
tiyes- they will now, we doubt not, receive
the undivided and cordial support of tbs
Wings 0f their several districts. and will
! all be sris4mphanty elected! @a~ ny
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23
& I'd ~ q Sa-l raa,Rs 2
ITEMS Original and Selected.

n
~ TIE Tribune's telegraphic des-
patch from Washington, on Tuesday, in
Inmates that Gen. Shields will bcappont
ed Minister 10 Rome. a- h=s(
DR.. J,hn Stearns. graduate Of Yale
College in 1889 died 10 New Ydrk on Sat.
urday evening las,.s aged To- He had
been State Senator. President of the
state Medical Society,s and was one Of
the founders of the American Bible So
ciety. ...-
r IFThe Rev. E. w. Andrews, former
ly Pastor Of the Broadway Tabernacle
has established a schu for buys at Corn
wall. in this county, called the 'Alger In
stitute.'
e5-The Hon. Henry Wheaton, late U
=. Minister al the Court. of Prussia. ana
Professsr of Law in Harvard College
died suddenly, at RoxhHrv, Mass. on
Tue sday evening last. he was one o.
the most accomplished jurists and states
men In our country. sd3 sIeaa
More Horses Burnt The stables be-
longing 70 the Formers Hotel. and w. R
Beebe's WestchesteS Hotel. New Yorh
city, were consumed by FIRE on the nigh
of the l4th inst. Fourteen horses perish.
ed in the flames. Some of them belong
cd to the Circus Company. and were ve-
ry valuable s
pAbout half past z O'clock on FRIDAY
morning last, Mr.. Jerome's Clock Factory
in St. John street, New Haven, was discov
cred to be On fire. The flames were subdu
ed. however, and only the curulo and par
of the roof were damaged.
TThe Rev. Mr.. Eustace was installed
pastor of the Chapel street Church, in New
Haven, on Thursday evening last Ser
mon by the Rev. ]. p. Thompson. of the
Broadway Tabernacle, New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23

emit Cont of Nachisoches Comfy, Texas
Soon aiter Robinson was acquitted Of the
murder Of poor Ellen Je~et,. he h-ft New
York and emigraIed 20 Texas. He fought
at The battle of San yacinto. and was afier-
wards oat with Gen. Rusl, In the Cherokee
oampaignN Daring she latter he was wDun'
ded in the right arm, which he has cOnse-
ouently lost the use of boa he writes bean
;iful haad with his lefl, and expeditiously
too. He is nigh forty and has accumulated
a comfortable fortune. His name now is
Richard Parmlee. Mr.. Parmlee some
years since. married an interesting yours
lady of Texas, of most respectable family.
and has several children. He takes con
siderable interest in political affairs, and is
Houston man." cften canvasSing the
county in times of political excitement.
His manners are somewhat reserved, taci~
turn and haughty-bu,, from our informa>
lion, he is well liked by his neiehbors. He
does not particularly shun conversation on
the shocking topic which has given such
uotoriely to his name. He of course avowS
himself innocent-as jury have declared
him IN. o. Crescent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23

oo-A. 8. Barnes & Co., 81 John street, ,
New York. have issued proposals for pub
fishing by subscription work eA,i,led
" Public Economy for the United States,
by Calvin Cotton. author OF Junius Tracts
Life and Times of Henry Clay" &c.
Mr.. Cellon il one If the ables, apd mos,
vigorous writers in the Union, and the sub
jecl which he has chosen 10 this instance
is one Of general importance to the intelli-
gent freemen Of our republic. The work
win be handsome octave of 500 pages
price $2. 4..
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23

could not complain Cf the bearing and whole
appearance Of the prisoner. or argue from q
either guilt OF innocence. although It certainly
shsws him to possess great selF-P"sseas'on 'AnO
nics sense Of the situasisn in who" ne I"
placed. HE head is rather small and "aTTO"'
perceptive faculties large. with keen deep SET
ewes and heavy eyebrows, giving to his coo"-
tsnauce sharp, penetrating although Qusss
expression"
The Indictment contained four counts-that
Coolidge inflicted uortal wound o" Mat
th.ws- that he administered prussic ac'o
n him-,hat the murder was committed by
nam. of prusic acid-that il was given in
brandy which he knew Matthews intended 70
drink. We shall give farther notices OF the
trial a. it progresses,
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23
-~~@~~~~~~~<NN~~~~~N
THE TEN REGIMENT, BILL.

Passed the Senate ON Sa.urday.bya vote Of
~ to l9-nearlysa a pafly division - II is
simply 9. bill 10 enable James K, Polk ,e
give five hundred Of his partisans from
5000 10 1900 each out of the. Treasury
with the titles of Lieutenant, Captain, Mas
jor. Colonel. and General, Nobody suppo,
SEES the rank and file, of these Regiments
will ever be raised, nor that, if they should
be, the Regiments would ne nearly SO etfi>
Client under new officers as under those who
have seen service, many of whom arr BOW
drawing pay without earning it, simply
because there are nc. troops for them to lead
However, il is not worth while TO waste
words on this prepostert,usf measure. We
fancy it's authors and abettors will not en-
Joy seeing themselves reflected in Report
from Johu M. Bolts, Chairman OF the
Committee on Military Affairs. rs.r 49,"
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23

DOUBTFUL TOWNS We. see by
The locofoco papers which reach us from
various paris Of the Stats. that despair
ate effor, is to be made by our opponents
to carry the doubtful toscns. We trust their
game will prove losing one---as it mes'
ass,lredly WILL, if our friends in those
towns do their duty. There are some
such towns in this county; but we do no
believe there is one in which the whig'
will permit their enemies TO "steal The
march" upon them WINGS !-be true
30 your country true to the good nam,
you bear.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23
ROGER r. MILLS. Esq, our ca

.nc-ROGER H. MILLS. Esq, our can
dida,e for the Senate 10 this district, was
one of the most influential and useful mem-
bers in the last Legislature. He will poll
full Wing vote. The {" allied powers oil
aboiitionism aad locofocoism, remembering
their signal defeat last year, have each
very wisely concluded to fight on their '"wn
hook this year. The former have renon-
mated Mr.. Beecher, the hero of the " Wa
terloo defeat ;" while the locos have sought
and found new champion in the person
of James Humphrey, of Winsled.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23
DEATH OF HON. AMBROSE SPEN
,+... ..s GER

Judge Speacer died At his residence in
Lyons, Wayne Co., N Y on the 18th, in
the Esd year Of his age. He was native
of Salisbury in this state For long
time he resided at Hudson--af,erwaids at
Albany, holding che Offices Of Stale lSena>
tor, Judge, Chief Justice ofthe Supreme
Court, member Of the Conventions 70 revise
the CONSTITUTION In 1891. Mayor Of Albany
and a Representative in Congress. He pre-
sided at the last Wing National Conven-
tion held at Baltimore. He enjoyed wide
reputation as jarist, and was an active
aud influential politician and statesman.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-03-23
RICHARD P. RoBINSON--A MIS-
tass. ss4 TAKE.

The paragraph published 10 the Northern
papers, about the supposed death Of Rich
ard P. Robinson, 80 unpleasantly connec-
ted with the infamous murder Of Ellen
Je~e,t, years ago. 10 New York city, en-
bodies an entire mistake. Robinson is not
only still living, hut is in the mos, four
ishing eircumstances--as we are, this NOR
ming, credibly informed BY persons who
] new him we'll. He is clerk of the Cir :