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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04
HORRIBLE CASE OF HYDROPHO-
BJA.

The village of FrancisviIle Spring Gar
den, has been lately infested to an alar-
MINI extent with mad dogs-and last
evening, Mr.. William Knight, an &C
rompIished engineer, residing on Francis
street, who was bitten BY his own dog, a
faverite animal, some lwoor,hrce months;
ago, was laboring under all the horrid
paroxysms of hydrophobia, with no pos
sible hope of recovery. When our in
tormant left, his paroxysms had become
SO violent and dangerous that, several
stout men had wrap ped him in bed quilts
and secured them around him with a
clothes line! Mr.. Knight.had the repu-
tation Of being mos, skillful machink
He was sent by the Messrs. Norris, Loo
motive builders, of Philadelphia, to sus
perintend the heavy contract they had
some time ago with the Austrian Govern
ment-and he only returned from Europe
abnut three months ago. The unfertu'
nate man has wife and children.
philadelphia NJ, american.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

~ Last week, the Hoa. CHARLES S.
Torn, late Envoy Extraordinary and Min
ister PIenipotentiary from the United States
to the Court of 81. Petersburgb, spent sever
al days in our village. Some thirty six
years since, he was member of the Litch
field Law School, and this is his first visit
here since he completed his professional
studies. Though he must necessarily have
noted very many important changes which
had taken place during his absence, he new
ertheless found goodly number Of our cit
liens who recognized him, and gave him
cordial welcome.
Col. Todd was distinguished officer in
the late war with GreatBritain, under Gen
Harrison, and ever after was his ardent
political and personal friend. He left us
on Monday for Washington i'll company
with the Hon. Truman Smith.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04
THE CHARTTST MEETING PRE-
VENTED.

The great demonstration of the Char
fists which was to come off in London
on the 10Th inst, has heen forbidden by
the English Government. All the ar
rangemepts for the procession were CO.
ing on satisfactorily, when Sir U Orey,
the Home Secretary, announced TO far
lament OH the 9Th inst. the determina-
lion Of Government no: to allow either
the assemblage or procession 10 taKe
place. "A proclamation appeared Few
hours after the statement for bidding all
persons to attend the meeting The
course pursued by the Government has
no, only increased the former general
excitement, but called forth the remon>
strances of even that section OF the press
hostile to Chartism. The effect produced
On the Chartists themselves has been to
excite determination to carry out Their
object with more ardor than before. "a.
the first meeting of the Convention held
after the issuing of the proclamation
unaniu. Gus resolution was Hassed tnat
the meeting and procession should take
place despite The threats OF the Govern
mont, =
Every delegate at the meeting for
nallv and coolly declared his determin :,
sIion 10 risk his life in the contemplated
demonstrating.
On the same day resolutions calling
these meetings and for the issuing OF a
counter proclamation were agreed TO.
The members in the procession are rot
to carry arms. Mr.O'Connor made sug-
qesjon to the meeting which possesses
S ,me significance at the present time. 1t
was that they should recommend to their
constituents the withdrawal of all the
monies from the Saving banks in order
as much as possible to damage the flnan'
cal operations of government, as the
gross sum inserted in these institutions
amounts to f23OOO,OOO sterling. and be-
',,,,ysss~ags almost entirely to the middle and
~; So ~ classes, of when large proper
ton are Cha. slists.
The Governments mas seemingly i i'a
mined on bringing MAJ 'efs TO an ISSUE
and large bodies of cavalry, ~ an.iS M ""u
artillery have been drafted into uTszt.' y, W. g.
tropolis, so that it is computed the forto1
in the city at present is more than H.
600 men.
Wilmer & Smiths Times says it is
not possible to conjecture how this maj
Ter may terminate, but our earnest hope
is th,t the people may have prudence
enough 10 keep out of evil, and the Min ,
is.rv sufficient good sense TO concede tie
the people all reforms which may De
compatible with the onward march OF
trtimes and with the spirit of the Brit
ish Constitution.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

nA letter from Gen. Taylor, dated
Baton Rouge, March Sd, declines the in
vitation of the Legislature tovisit 1ndia>
ma. He ascribes the conduct of the I'd
Indiana Regiment, at Buena Vista, to
panic which the best troops have expe-
rienced under murderous fire, but
thinks ii the battle had been renewed the
next day, ii would have acquitted itself
bCnOrably.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04
AN ALPHABET OF SHORT RULES.
WpU ,corfb reo,en1berin1-


Attend we'll to your business
Be punctual in your payments.
Consider well before you promise.
DaIe to do right.
Envy no man,
Faithfully perform your duty.
Go not in the path Of vice .-
Have respect for yoar character.
Infringe on no ones right.
Know thyself. @ es.s..
Lie not. for any consideration s...-
Make few acquaintance. 4
Never profess what you do not practice
Occupy your time in usefulness, q
Postpone nothing that you can do now.
Quarrel not with your neighbor.
Recompense every man for bis labur.
Save something against q day OF need
sa'reat every body with Kindness.
Use yourself to moderation.
Vilify no PERSONS reputation g
Watchiully guard againstidleness.
Examine yonr conduct daily.
Weld 10 superior judgement.
Esalousl pursassthe right path.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04
For The Liic4tieid Enquirer.
Ito Z.

When age has spent all earthly joy
And friends have passd away
Hone fingers on--the shining toy
spun to the verge OF day!
Hope lives while autumn's tempes'S rage
And wintry storms sweep by
Till Spring eternal opes the way
Where man shall never die.
Abrghter hope is yet tic dawn
An endless day to rise, I/
To blend meath fairer skies M
Tho fixed stars, the rainbow's DE,
NAV TALL, and fade away,
Rlest hope extesds beyond the SKY
To crown immortal day.
Goshen, April, 1913.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

THE Mon IN WASHINGTON C1TY.-On
Thursday evening Of last week crowd ass
sembled in front ofthe Era Office, but shows
ed no symptoms of disposition to violence.
But after the assembly had dispersed, and
after the police and the clerks had retired:
the real mob rallied in secret and silence
to the NUMBER of two hundred, and proceed
ed, uAder chosen leader, to DR. Bailey
house and called him out: He prompt,
came out upon the steps, alene and unarm
ed. The leader said, We are Marylander
and Virginians, and we. have come to- II
and feather you, and destroy yonr pres
The Doctor requested 10 be heard. " Hea
him hear him ~ was the general shoui
The Doctor spoke some ten minutes, an
was applauded by some in the crowd, {
whom the leader cried, "What have you !.
say? you don't own any niggers." TIL
remark was resented and created adisputf
ton rut after this episode, the doctor MAG
few more remarks, and was responded I
with appreciation, Mrs. Bailey, his wi
appeared, in the mean time, as his on
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04
pRocEEnINGs OF CONGRESS.

Possibly some of our readers have been
inclined 10 wonder why we have not oflate
given them more Congressional News. The
simple reason is to be found in the fact that
Congress has done little OF nothing since
the Treaty was sent TO Mexico; aud scarce
ly more, before that event. True, some OF
the members have given US brilliant speech
es, and others have given us dull ones
Balls, parties, public dinners, and funerals
have been too frequently attended - but
what has been accomplished for the public
good
Mr. Greeley, of the Tribune, who is now
in Washington, thus writes
Let Rip VansWinkle fall asleep in either
gallery of the House, (1hich could not be
difficult under the outpourings of some OF
the Hon. MemberS,) and let some generous
barber shave and brush him Just before he
is awakened by the Speakers hammer some
dull morning, and / defy him to tell, by
scrutiniziug Whatshas been done, whether
he has slept week, month, a quarter or
two>thirds of a session. At all events, he
could not suspect, had he thus been over
powered on the first day Of the session and
awakened this morning, that nearly fOe
months had slipped by in the interim. This
must not go on. A great many excellent
bills have been matured by various com
mittees which stand no shadow of chance
of passage unless some decisive change is
made, and that promptly. The hot season
n he a
Aan now to keep members in their seats !"
NfM q
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

Gc5-Mr. J. G. Dolbeare has disposed Of the
New London Advocate and Morning News to
Messrs C. F Daniels and Frederick H: Bacon.
The name of the paper has been changed to
the .sChronicle." Mr.. Daniels is gentleman
of fine talents, and was formerly connected
with the New York Courier and Enquirer.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04
Fire and Loss ofIifs.-Tbe dwelling house

Fire and Lossof Iifs.---Tbe dwelling house
Of Franklin Gallup. in the town of Groton, c.,
was DESTROYED BY Are at 2 o'clock in the morn
ing on Friday last, II commenced in the
basement, used as carpenters shop, and had
attained such Roadway before it was discover
ed, an to cut off the usual means of egress
from the upper stories. Beds were thrown
upon the ground, and by jumping on thsm,
the older members Of the family csc aped conn
paratively unburt, but one of the chlmen, a
lille girl about six years Of age, perisheA il
the flames, and two others were badly burned,
one Of them an older boy, 50 severely as to
oder his recovery doubtful, Mr.. G's. loss is
bout 1! i00-Nno insurance. ...
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

GTThe Grand Jury have found a true
bill against Charles Langfelt, the supposed
murderer Mrs Rademacher, in Philadel,
phia.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

Fasting "A Boston letter, writer, allu>
ding to the late Annual State Fast, says
.'It passed of with the usual Festivities.
Those who chose TO go to church, went
those who didn't, stayed away. Multitudes
passed the day % the Common, playing
ball the places of amusement were al. omen
and were crowd ed" ..4. ,. s,
What would the puritans have said, to
have seen the day thus desecrated?
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04
TnlIand cofinku
Wing plurality TO.

"Of the scattering 416 were returned from
New Milford for William Baldwin, without
doubt intended for VIM + Baldwin. Adding
these to his vote, and Mr. Sedgwick's majority
frfh22s 20, -.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

Qcs-Edwi, Ben)"'nin, Esq, ior IS years Clerk
10 the Compt ,oller's oificei~ Hartford, is dead.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

u One of the. rich curtains at the
Broadway Theatre took fire on Saturday
evening, while the nen were lighting up.
Samuel Pray, assistant gas engineer, was
killed BY the falling on his head Of The
weight a.aaehed 70 the drop curtain, while
embarrassing tom, OUT Inc flames. = Cos,
of the curtains Destroyed $4,000.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

o. Pascal B. Smith, a. wealthy n,ercha n
who moved from New York to Cincinnati a
few years since. with about 100000,
lately joined Sc. of kraves called .The
Brotherhood," who profess 10 hold direc,
communication with the Almighty, by
whom he has been swindled out of two
thirds ofhis estate. His wife has applied
to the courts for the protection of the rem.
nant of his property Abarber named Ma,
han was the leading oracle.
Since the above was in type, We hav,
received a more particular account of ,hi
singular affair. which will be found in au-
other lumn. .s..
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

n+The London Standard, after mott
cling he speeches made in Congress, on the
death of John Q. Adams, makes the follows
ing remarks:
If the speakers whom we have quoted are
representatives of The prevailing spirit of the
United States, there is little cause TO won>
der at their prosperity; at all events. the
gentlemen from whose speeches we have
made extracts have faithfully discharged
their duty in sustaining the religious feei>
ing of their fellow citizens: and with such
glorious subject as the religious life of
John Quincy Adams before them, they have
had great opportunity. Such men as he,
being dead yet speak" and they who cons
memorate his worth, do little more than
give voice TO piety and every other virtue
We own that we are hGmbled when we
reflect that except it were Sir Robert Inglis
or Lord Ashley-nen Observation-Disclosures
ed above the reach of sneerS, by talents,
character and enthusiastically any mems
| Der ofour House of Commons would dare
to speak with the courage with which the
American gentlemen have illustrated that
/ freedom from " that contamination Of all
i folly, the fear Of man;o by confessing .the
fear of God, which is the beginning of all
wisdom" tits thus, that man like Johr
+. Quincy Adams, even from his grave, pour.
blessings upon mis- country.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04
THE NEW HAvE4s!1 MURDER.

A correspondent Of the HaT%rlford Time
under date of New Haven, Sunday evenin
April %, writes
There was a horrid murder commit tie
here this morning, near the head of the
wharf, at house of i'll repute kept by old
King Lanson.' The circumstances APP
|pear to be these AS Parks or Parkhurst,
the man who was killed, was going up !
stairs, when near the top he was struck on
the right side of the head and face with a
bed post, breaking his skull, emitting his
face open, &c. On hearing him fall, others
went 10 sec what was the matter, and found
him at the foot of the stairs insensi5le.-
Surprising him in fiji at first, as no alterca-
tion or quarrel had taken place, they reno
we'd him to another room, and sent man
up stairs to get some rags to dress his
wounds, who was met and struck in the
same ma inner, bat not with so fatal effect.
The murderer was then secured and lodged
in Jail. His name is Yeomans, and is said
to be native of Columbia in this state.
His victim survived the blow abont an
hour and half. 1t is difficult to conceive
what could have been the cause OF the act,
as they we're unacquainted with each other
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04

81 ,S0l ,1o'uV07@8 TT =
Bisselrs maj over Catlin 2,1s2.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-05-04
REHABILITATION.

Bissell's maj. over Catlin 252.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23
Ercass sEEe.ric0.

We learn from the Evening Mercury
that the 81. .puis arrived at Nsw Orlean.
ON The Sd, bringing dalcs from tie city ol
Mexico 10 The 18Th ut.. and from y era
Cruz To the 3l>. The Mexican GOV srii-
ment has seht large Lody Of troops ia
IaInplco 10 prevent the much talked of an
nexaiion Of some Of the northern States 10
this country. The Monitor spsaks Of
preparations being in an advanced slata,
and notices The return of most of the Lou
isiana volunteers, who are 10 ioin in the
movement. - Organ.
Don lnacio Valdivielso has been ap-
pointed Minister to Rome.
The French National Guard of Mexico
celebrated, on the 10Th ult., their final or
ganZation.
The Two foreigners, named CapdaviIls,
and haieta, were arrested in the city OF
Mexico for endeavoriug 10 excite riol e.
,nenl for the overthrow flhe government.
They tried 10 Seduce the A mericali police.
The National Guard is organizing at
Monterey. The revolt a. Mazallan is al
an end.
The ST. Patrick company lives as vas-
abonds usually do-slealing when they
can, and begging when they cannot steal.
The regiment made up of our deserters
and the MeNicans, are about being re-or-
ganlzed, as they cannot act well together
in consequence Of the difference in Ian
guage.
Don Pedro Velez, Senior Judge of the
Supreme Court Of Judicalure is dead.
A minister TO the United States has
been appointed, but We have moi yet learn
ed his name.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23

5&A military expedition for Oregon is
to proceed with all possible despatch, from
Fort Leavehworth, 10 escort the lately ap-
pointed Governor, Gen. Lane. Western
papers consider it an irhpossibiliiy to make
the trip at this season, as the grass on the
prairits will have been dried up and burn
ed even before they can progress far be-
yond Fort Leayenworth. The command,
it is said, is TO go out with mules, and
without any other baggage train, SO that
The trip may be made as speedily as pos
sible.-.N Y. journal.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23
A LADY IN A FIX.

a few days since, says the New York
Herald lady of very genieel appear
ance, and as afterwards discovefed, be-
longing TO a very respectable family, made
most daring attempt 10 rob shoe store
on broadway, while the gentleman keep
ing the store was waiting on his sister,
lhey entered the store, and the younger
Of the two asked TO be shown some of the
best gaiter boots. The boots were taken
from The boxes, and they expressed their
admiration Of them, buh the price was ra-
thef high, and they wished 10 see some of
less price. The request was Immediate
" complied with, and those Of less price
placed upon the counter but while the
shopkeeper's back was turned for mo-
ment, 10 take down the box containing
them, the elder lady most expertIy slipped
a pair Of tire best under her visiie, with
out having been seen. Afler examining
the boots for sorie time, the suspicious OF
the gentleman were aroused by the ear
nest gaze of the dishonest lady, who seem
ed as If she thought she had been discov-
cred. They were shout leaving the store
without purchasing, when he discovered
what he supposed 10 be the form of the
sole Of a shoe, and Immediately walking
around the counter, placed his hands upon
the boots, and asked her what she had
there. In an instant, as if paralyzed she
stood trembling before him, and ihe boots
fell upon the floor. He then told her she
would have 10 buy them, or he should
most certainly. subject her 10 more I'M
pleasan;ness than she had Alreudy fallen
into. She had no money with her, nei-
ther had her sister, but said she would go
home and get it. This was refused her;
but she was told that her sister could go,
and she remain until her return with the
money; and not until that was done, was
she allowed 10. depart. The lady il
young widow, and enjoys the esteem of a
large circle of respectable ac acInantances.
If she has been guilty of such small acts
before, that discovery will probably prove
OF benefit TO her; and the next time she
wants pair OF boots, she will lie prepar-
ed TO purchase them, and not attempt TO
steal them.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23

a Flash in the Pam Some of the Off
eials Of the British government, in search.
ing for arms and sympathisers, seized 600
barrels of powder on the Irish coast. II
turns out that the powder was perfectly
loyal shipment, it being consigned 10 one
Of the most respectable firms id Dublin,
for blasting purposes, and not revolution.
The manufacturers who shipped il from
Firth, have proceeded against The Custom
House authorities for the detention of the
vessel, and orders for the release of the
vessel have been received at Plymouth
The powder was at first supposed to come
from the United States.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23
SATURDAY MORNING VISITOR.

Congregational Election. .--FiRsr Dis
rRicT.-Bowlin, Dem, received l0,202
votes; Cook, Wing, 6,73o-Democratic
majority 3,d72.
2SD Disr.-Bay, d., received 1894 ;
Porter, W., 6,96S--democratic majority
1926.
3D Drsr.-Green, d., received 8, 1854 ;
Wilson, W., 7,4l7-democratic majority
1887.
4TH DIsr.-Hall, d., received 10 ,O9i;
Samuel, W., 3,94l-dcmocratic majority
6,l4T.
5rH Dlsr.--Phelps, d., received ! ! ,O62;
Winston, W., 5,84S-democratic moiori-
ty 5 2l4.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23

England seems TO be in a very
unsettled condition. The move
ments of the Chartists show
peep seated hostility to the gov
ernnnent, together with a con
sclousness of popular rights
which threaten nolittle disturb
ance for along time 10 come
In Scotland there is some agita-
ton, whilst no. one can predict
what will happen in Ireland.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23
CANDIDATES! LOOK nERE!!

Will those gentlemen who have been
announced in our paper as candidates for
office al the late August election, have the
kidness TO "call at the Capting's Office ?
and settle up their little dues? We hope
that none will be backward in Ills matter.
Come, gentlemen, walk up, pay what yon
owe, take the printers receipt, and then
you can hold upyOuf head in society Ike
a Giraffe.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23
THERE'S A GOOD TIME COMING. ;


Who, that keeps pace with the rapid
movements, discoveries, and advancement
of this age, in the natural sciences, IN arts,
in governments, and moral and intellectual
reforms, but what can see, wilbyut pro-
phetic vision, That "a good timeis coming"
with the rapidity of the lightning's flash,
and the certainty of eternal truth. Among
the good things that have already come,
and are diffusing their good effects far and
wide, over this Hesperian "land Of prom
ise," are the much and truly celebrated
Indian Queen Vegetable Sugar-Coaled
pills Of DR.. Bragg. They are rOarking
as great reform in the practice of Medi-
cine as Republicanism is in the Govern
ments of Europe. No family that knows
their many virtues by experience, will be
without them. In the cure of Bilious dis
eases they are unrivalled in the annals Of
medicine.
For sale by Brown & Dunn, Warsaw.
See DIR. Bragg's advertisement in snoth- :
er column.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23

1a7Father Mathew has forwarded a
Cork newspaper TO the editors Of the Al
bany Evening Journal, containing the fol-
lowing paragraph, with marks drawing at
tention 10 il
Father Mathew will not 60 TO Amer
lea This month, as his health, We regret to
say, is not fully re-establiShed. We we're
informed by relation of tie reverend
gentleman, that in all probability lie will
not proceed 10 America His wear"
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23

"A nep wey 10 collect Bad Df5ts. An
undertaken in New York, being unable 10
collect some old debts, after calling and
sending in vain, took out his bearse and
drove up 10 the dwelling Of CREDITOR
Much surprise was expressed by the fam
lily, who, on nearing that the hearse would
remain until the money was paid, speedi-
iy handed over the money. lie repeated
the operation with all his creditors, and
before night the debts wers all paid.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23

Extraordinary Increase. Lexing-
ton Appeal of the l2ih inst. contains the
following gratifying intelligence;
a5.a Quarterly Ms'ing of the Meth
odisi Church has been proracted in this
city for several days, Re, j. R. Bennett,
Presiding Elder, present. We understood
this gentleman, while alluding, IN a dis
course on'Sab6ath morning. TO some sta
tisiical facts iIf'rehtien 10 the condition Of
the Church inMissoufi, 10 state thai ,citA-
an the last sir ,cseks, ssueh hundred persons
had united with the Church, and all en-
bfsced IN his diocese. 3f-salf
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23

The "Peari" Case.-The
court at Washington has refus-
ed to grant new trial in the
case of Drayton. He has been
sentenced to ten yaars itnpris-
onment on each of two indict-
mentS. alpir
Sears has been found guilty.
and has to pay a fine of 5000 on
each Of the II cases over $l4-
600. Both these persons are
now in jail. 'a tsa