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WcTG point Of the lance. For three days this was cOnln- aed and when unbound the left arm of the under signed was inireiy psTaysed. In this condition tt remsined for several months--hanging, shfnnken, almost insensihle, and wholly useesa, by his side Since his resasa.home this disability has been par tally overcome; but the limb is yet ofess than the natural sdxe, weak and occasionally Psinfus; and
 while the hope is cherished that perfect restoration may eventually, be attained, it mus, df necessity, be after the lapse of many monthsperhaps ef years
 Tn consideration of all the foregoing, the under signed respectfully pet ions and ventures to hope that what he considers, the unjust and anrighteoas decision of the Paymaster ss to the amount Of pay and allowances due the prisoners. as herein already set forth may be set aside and that the Secretary of Wan will order for tn. undersgncd and his fei- low prisoners, pay lsse monih) aad allowances tincluSing sabsistencs for ,ae .-me monts) '.ey were prisoners, ana unni tn-y NeTs aisenarged ai New Orleans, as Mounted Gan-rnon. 10 the same mann@r and amount, as If they had, during that time, been serying In the field, or la cataP, with their Regiment they would, greatly. havs Pre- ferred. aud been most happy ts do.
 Without wishing or designing to oasr ths nany arguments which spring from the subject of thls peii ioa and present. themselves in its support t may not be inspprspriats tp inquire--H Hhg sefs the undersigned, aE Ars jtslp prisoaers, pass Gsy Aiag at a1 gf any rafe, more than b1rfiy en0ays to fraRsport Asm 10 Heir Aemss, They had fstlder- ed no ssrsice to their country, while prisoners ibsy had and only ssGered. They had, and tnads. nc claim fer ssrr3ces rendered daring that time Ihr oaly reasonable answer ihat suggests itsei Y that they were construed iio sfrrics, and wers Pasd on accoani of their pssvatioss and ssBsriAss it thi. be 60, then surely they ihitied to re eaastrsed into that arm of the service in which they had vel unteered--in which they had already done duty, for seven moaths--fsom which they wefe taken pTisonsss-s=A ,c which they rghtfaily beiohgsf And if the hardships, indsaities, and injuries ts
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GTxTE os A&xs.sas.
 County of JeleIsna.l fa fke J9eTssn esreEfi snsrt eA fas ekamstyS si3.
 MsfecE n raeetica Rtk fas stA isse.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09
Ancestral Register.

Edwin Hubbard. Esq, Of West Meri'
den, one Of the most interchangeable aRd
correct Genealogists in the State, has re-
Gently published an Ancestral Register
which is decidedly superior to anything
of the kind which we have seen. 1t is
in the form of an elegantly engraved
chart, the object Of which is to enable
families to trace and preserve their an
cestral history. The plan is a very in
genious aud simple one, aud, when filled
out, presents at single glance all the
branches OF family for eight genera
lions. When appropriately framed, the
Register will make beautiful parlor or
nament; and every New England tam
lily, (unless ashamed OF Its pedigree,
should possess one.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09

We take the following Obituary q the Hop.
wm' A. Thompson, Of rhOmpssusills, N. z.
from the Sullivan County watchnaaA.
Died at his reslaencs in Thomrsonvills, On
the 9th jan. Hon. William Thompson, eyed
Judge TkOmpsos sss 4 .SstiSsUf wsSdbav,
Connecticut, but had lived ia this town for
more than hall century. He was agentie-
man Ot the old school The Hospitality OF hIs
mansion and the courteOusness 81 his manners
were proYerbial. nor will they som be Golgot-
len by these who enjoyed the one and were
Witnesses ef the ether Kindness was PVin>
ciple 30 deeply seated in his mind, that in
making division IT his estate. he expressed an
ardent desire that his mansion-hoase should
be perpetuated IN hi, family in order that its
Inequalities might be continued by one Of his
name,' when he should b. no more.
Judge Thompson received liberal educa-
ton aud was graduate Of Yale College. For
that institution, he always cherished the highs
est regard. and spoke of il with veneraticn.-
Even when the decrepitUde Of old age was
sufficient apology for entire seclusion, he
would rally his energies to attend Commence
ment,' and speak OF it with the most animated
feelings. .-...- .... t....-
After finishing his collegiate course, he
pursued the study of LAW undsr his father, a
respectable lawyer in Connecticut, and subse-
quehily under Gov. Grlswold at Lyme After
being licensed he pTactised some years in his
native Stale, and then removed 10 the city Of
New York, and there opened an Office as at
torney and counsellor at law. During his pro-
fessional career. he became the owner of
large tracts of land in this region, then form
ing part of Ulster County. With view to
superinlend his interests here, he moved to
the place where he resided at the time of his
decease. This town 'Thcmpson,' was erected
in 1902, and had its name in honor Of him He
was appointed First Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas Of Ulster County, and offieiated
in that capacity for some time. When the
county Of Sullivan was erected, he received
the appointment OF First Judge of the Court Of
Common pleas, and continued to preside over
that Court with dignity until he attained the
age at which he became ineligible by the con-
stitution.
After closing his judicial career he turned
his attention to scientific researches, and be.
came a contributor 10 Silliman's Journal, the
| most valuable scientific periodical on this side
| of the Atlantic. Some of his writings in that
journal attracted considerable attention, moi
only in this country but abroad About this
period he was elected an honorary member Of
the Geological Society and ,f the Royal In
stitute Of France, and received diplomas Of
membership. II 10 believed that but two
other pers"ns--one Of whom was professor
Silliman,-had received at that time so dis
tinguished an h. nor. ? - ~ .a'' "- &"
Judge Thompson had some pecnliarties OF
character, especially since the nfirmilies Of
age began to press heavily upon his intelectu-
al and physical powers, but his good qualities
nevertheless, made him an agreeable compan.
ion aAdtriend,
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For the Enquirer.
A DISTINGUISHED LADY,

Died at East Hampton, Mass, Nov. 2sth,
ls47, Mrs Phebe Clarp, aged 80 years and 7
months. rf -,. .ye-.s .--.,.-.-. ..E VII
She was married seventy two years since 10
Mr. Benjamin Clapp, and was the mother of
fifteen children, thirteen OF whom lived to be-
come heads Of families. One daughter at the
age Of 60 years followed her to the grave. She
had about 10 grand children, and about the
same number Of great grand children. She
was left widow about 80 years ago for many
years there has been no person living whom
she had ever known previously to her marriage.
Her family were at one time sxposed to the
depredations ofhostie Indians, and were o.
blidged 10 take refuge in fort. Several years
Officers. who had been taken prisoners at Sar-
atoga, at the surrender ofGsn. Burgoyne to the
American Army, il. which her husband was
an officer. She was one of the 70 original
ton was constituted. SO years since, and is
supposed to have been the last survivor of
them all. At the settlement of the first min
lister, over So years ago, she was in the merid-
ian Of life. and entertained a portion Of the Or
daining council at her house and table, She
retained her mental faculties in good meas
ore, nearly to the close Of her long life. She
lived almost entirely, free from sickness, and
dledthrough the gradual decay Of old age
She served God from her youth, and left 10 her
descendants and the world. an example of un-
ostenta,ioas, but deeply felt and uniform pr
|
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LEAP YEAR BALL.

The Ladies Of Hartford have issued their
cards OF invitations to Bail. to be held at
Gllman's Saloon next Tuesday evening. The
Ladies will manage The party in their own
way-ahd ,hey will manage and wait upon the
gentlemen also. 1t will really be all amusing
affair The ladies' will not allow a gentleman
to leave the hall, unless he Is waited up.n BY
one OF the lair. sex. The ladies give out the
invitations, lead their partners upon the Aoor I,
and take the :.rdiuary place Of the gentlemen !
ON such occasions. They will 30 it handsome
" Vi course, and the gentlemen must icel
'hshiy honored IN receiving the kind attention
and SAFE projections Ut the ladies'. The ar
angeInenis are such that every thing must
pass OFT in good order aud pleasantly.
The dinner is 10 be served under the direct
iou40f the ladies, and we knew they will get
that up in the best style. Such an occurrence
only happens once IL four years, and II should
hesproperly attended TO, as it wilt be.
Young gentle hold yourselves in read-
lness for the invitations OF the ladies. We are
about to have one OF The funniest. iiveliest.
happiest ana most popular balls ever given in
Hartford. We have received an invitation
from very 6ne lady, and shall accep. il, Ut
SouEse- Aihess g. .s.rsI.s 4gsr E.U
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09

/ The "masses' are again 10 motion--the
the public pulse beats apdably this uP-
heavings of public sentiment are like ocean
biIlows "HENRY CLAY! ~ is now the
watch-word of the Wings of the Union !!
No other name possesses such a magic
under no other banner will SO many brave
and true spirits rally with such enthusiasm.
The great West is arouSing in her nigh:
for her favorile son, and is calling upon
the North 10 second her efforts FOR the polit-
ical regeneration Of our country, and the
restoration of the Government to its Prims
tive purity and simplicity. The North
sends back her answering shout. in voice
which will be heard evea ny the sealed cars
of the tenants of the White House-usual'
ly the very last men in. the world to hear or
heed the voice of the people! .
In nearly every county and Senatorial
Convention recently holden in this State,
a preference has been expressed for the
Sage Of Ashland, as the Wing candidate
for the Presidency. At nine>tenshs of the
primary meetings Of the Wings Of New
Engla nd and New York, holden within the
last two months, in which any name has
been recommended for the Presidency, thai
name is Henry Clay
The immense gatherings of the people
in New York, Albany, and elsewhere, with =
in the last three weeks, in his behalf, are
demonstrations which cannot be set aside ~
gain.ayed. In short, ii is now placed almo I
beyond reasonable doubt that MIR Clay will
be the nominee of the Wing National Con-
ventisn, for the highest Office within the gift
Of the people. And while we pledge our
selves to abide by the decisions Of that body,
we earnestly hope that the present signs of the
times are bur the indications Of realities to
come. What genuine Wing is there. between
the Aroostook aud the Nueces, who would not
prefer to see the Great Kehtuckian in the pres
dental chair, than any other man:
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GuernSey'S History,
Lifchfeid, Feb. 81, 1S4S

Lifchyieid, FEB. 81, 1S4S.
To p. K. KalbOwn. Esq.
Dear Sill have recently read with
much pleasure @a~ss History of the United
States Of America, designed fpraAmerican
Schools. By Egbert Guernsey, A. M"
+; As history, it does honor 10 the authors
head and heart. The candid and judicions
manner in which the various topics Of its
cohtents are treated-the moral sentiments
interspersed throughout, aud The recogni>
ton vi a particular Providence IN the events
Of h'stery-in connection with its purity Of
style and beauty ,ot language-all conspire
to place il in no ordinary rank of books well
adapted for the Anstr uclion and improve
menl of youth Ct this AID future senera>
lions. in the United States. as--~ v.1ev
Mr.. Guernsey is a son OF Mr. John Gaern-
sey Of this town, and is now only in the 25th
year of his age. Lon may his lite be
spared to theworld may he beta burning
and shining light in his day and genera~
tion, and, al length. for life spent in wells
doing unto the, end, receive a glorious res
compeAee of reward. @sss Ese4 ~ -
= =aw nvu i ISAAC JONES,
- Resiaehs :Epdiseopa .Jsfinister.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09

Wings are you ready! The election
is upon Us, and you are soon TO deter~
mine whether the places in the Senate Of
the United States now occupied by Messrs
BALDWIN and Niles, shall b. flied by two
Wings OF TWO locnfoc0s. You would not
only be ashamed but astounded to find
yourselves beaten on the first Monday in
April, and the legislature given over to
the control OF yonr opponents. What
would ue sa id OF you, and what would
you say for yourselves after such
a result! Regrets would then be
vain-and seeing what you might have
done, will be NO consolation-on the
contrary, 1t will but increase your morti-
fication.,
The course Of the administration has
rendered 1t more unpopular with you
than That of any other upon which you
have ever been called 10 express an opin.
ion, and ye, /, will seemto be receiving
your appreciation, If through your neg>
ligence, you permit the election 10 termi
nate against you. Work work-now
while there is time. Organize-organ>
ize, in every school district. Your OPP
ponents intend to surprise you. Some Of
them have Iet.out the fact in Washington
They have spoken confidently OF beats
ing you spon a new system Of tactics
and you will be beaten unless you now
rouse up to your duty. Remember tho
motto OF the lamented Huntington
observation-disclosures!
Remember TOO, how little time il lett you
for the faithful discharge Of u freema ans
,luty. In some parts Of the state the
VIII 70 arc active and confident--in other
parts. the forces are under the command
of General Japafhy. Let him be superce>
ded forthwith BY General Activity and
all will be we'll. Up Whigs. and at them !
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09

Owe have received the first number Of
new monthly, entitled The American
Temperance Preacher" published at New
Haven by VIM. Storer, Esq, Secretary, OF
the Connecticut State Temperance Society.
Ii contains Sermon BY the Rev. DIR. Bal
con, Oh The Christian Basis of the Tenn
perance Reformation - together with a
Brief Summary of Tempera Intelligence.
It is elegantly got up, and deserves well OF
the public. .-r b..s - .-.t 4
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09

Our opponents are great sIicklers fOE
s.sreedom Of thought'' and G. freedom Of Opin-
ION, :" in hs06sfvGcG. Their speech-makers
and editors are won't to wax eloquent on
these themes Many have been simple
enough to believe them hOnest (!D in their
pTetentions aud av0Wals. They are now
however, beginning to understand that 'ney
were mere Hcatch>words" in the NOUNS VI
demagt CUES, % secure the votes OK .ns -,
wary. Even a " democrat" is not allowed
to think his own thoughts. much less SV'""
vh,, he thinks, without the fear OF denun~
citation and prescription. Witness the
solicitations which are constantly being
noured cat upon the heads Of GALLAFlN
and POINSET, for having ventured 70
express their opinions against the justice
and policy Of Mr. Folks warl The for>
me, assisted in laying the foundations oil
our Government before James K. Polk was
born-and yet the latter official, puffcd up
with his "brief authority can gravely ln>
sinuale the charge of treason against the
venerable patriot and sage, who was the
confidential adviser Of Washington, JefeT>
sou, and Madison! Poinset shared the an
bounded confidence Of Jackson and Van
Buren,. and was member Of the laltet's
cabinet. Blu: he could not see the ''right-
eousness" Of the Mexican War-hence, the
bluodhoundS of the administra ton were let
leose upon him, and he rs held up before
the " democracy" as an example to all
TRAITORS.''
TIL, editor of the Cleveland Plaindealer
is a Polkite, and thorough-going demo
crat he recently applied to the Post Mas
ter General for certain Government PriAt>
ing. Mr.. johnson regarded his application
with special favor. Suddenly, however,
a wonderful change came over him. The
editor was treated With coldness and con-
tempt-and was at length given poinledly
to understand that he pressed his claims in
vain! What was the matter! had the
Post Master General discovered that the
applicant was no. honest or capable Had
he even heard tina, he &as not II genuine
democrat ?' No-none Of these. Mr..
Johnson had received copy of the Plains
dealer, containing an article against the er-
tension !of siavery! That was sufficient.
You are a Wilmot Proviso man-you
can't expect anything from This Governs
menr--go home !" said the Hon. Mr.. Johns
son, in substance, TO the democratic editor.
And THIS is the q freedom Of opinion"
which Mr. Polk would give US He is for
toleraling mems opinions so far as they
coincide with his own-6nt no arther. He
is worthy of seat on the bench with cer>
tain Dutch Justice, who decided that "men
may link as they please, PROVIDED they tink
NIT the Court" .a.s.
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For the Enquirer.

s7l Tea ea.4 sH4d.s. For the Enquirer,
The Litchfield Co. Temperance society.
rhs last Monthly Meeting Of the L,,ehfeld
Co. Temperance Society was held al Cornwall
Bridge, Feb. 22d. The day was stormy and
the travelling bad yet, there was a good at
tendance, full house, and the meetings in
both parts ofthe day were deeply Interesting
AZ we looked upon the number Of delegates
present, as we listened to their encouraging
reports and the evidence Of increased ievo.
ton to the cause. we felt emotions Of gratitude
for what tss been accomplished. and we felt
the assurance that the day of our Small triumph
10 drawing near Ifany think we are too san.
guine. if any doubt the ultimate and complete
success that awaits us. let them come 10 our
next meeting and convince W that we are too
enthusiastic, il they can.
The Society will meet in Plymouth Hollow
the fourth Tuesday in March.
j. CATLIN, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09

The Register appears to manifest consider.
able apprehension that Mr. Clay msy be the
whig candidate for the Presidency. The ed
itors know tina, he would call out more en-
thusiastic support than any other man which
the wings could nominate. OF this they may
be assured. that the wings will be united up
on their candidate whoever he may be-and "
he should not be Mr. Clay, he e'ia DO some
person whom he can consistently advise
his friends to sustain The loco party in the
next National canvass is doomed 10 defeat-of
this we are quite certain. They can bring out
no man that will carry the majority Of the
votes Of the country against the whig can
dida:e.-.Nesc Haven PulIGdiavn
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09
STRIKING CONDOLENCES.

The death Of Mr.. Adams is. in striking
coincidence with that Of the Great Earl of
Chatham. Both held relative situations in
public life-both had been elevated to the
highes: Offices. the one to the Presidency the
other 10 she Premiership-both were smittea
with paralysis in the halls of legislation.
and were carried out, only to die. Not only
their lives. bat their characters were simis
lar. Both were ever found on the side Of ops
pressed freedom and hamanity-both were
ever advocates Of justice and religion-and
both will ever be regarded as the greatest
statesman and the highest ornaments OF
their respective countries.-lSPring6eld
Republican.
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The TREATY.

It is now reported that the Senate has a
creed to take the final vote on the treaty to-
morrew. The result is awaited with intense
interest.
We cannot believe. bad as the Treaty is
that the Senate will assume the tremendous
responsibility OF rejecting it. We are CONN
dent that it will be r4ti6ed, though probably
with some modification few days will de-
termine.- II ibune Of .MondGy.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09

: On Thursday last, the One Pins Division,
Sons Of Temperance. dedicated their new and
splendid Hall. A large number 9th members
efths Ord"s were present. including come 90
Or 10 Daughters Of Temperance, from Howard
Division. Waterbury. WP Lscius Bradley
presided an address appropriate ,sihe occasion
was delivered by The Rev II J Fox. which was
sled with eloquent thoughts and brilliant tan:
cies. The Rev Messrs Lyman and Kitchsli
also took part in the services,
After the conclusion Of the exercises in the
church, the members of the Order repaired to
the basement. whese.an ample colla'ionrwa
served up 10 style and profusion worthy @
the ladies and gentlemen Of that famous town
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09
Os-Sorne two or three months since, it

Os-Some two or three months since, il
will be recollec,ed, the Office ot,he Cab
otviile Mirror was entirely testro, ed by
fire. and no insurance. But our enter
,prizing friend. Henry Russell, ESQ, the
publisher. was not the man TO hang him
self even Of such calamity. Under his
auspices. the Mirror has risen, phoenix
Ike, from It's ashes-a renovated as by
fre""-brighter than ever. May /, and
~ worthy publisher, live and flourish
when locofocoism is forg often! 80
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1848-03-09
18TH SENATORIAL CONVENTION.


A. meeting of the Wings. Of the 18th
Senatorial District, held at Woodbury. on
the oath of February, for the purpose OF
nominating Senator for SAID district;
Philo M. Trow bridge was chosen Chairs
man, and Bennett s. Preston, Secretary
pro tem. A Commit,ee Of Two was ap>
pointed on credentials, viz, B. U. Strong
and s. Butts. ss... o.. .,. .--.,s
On motion, the clair appointed COM
m,ttce uftiy tv select permanent officers
O. of the Convention, viz; Col. w. }. Starr,
Walter D. Sperry, Samuel w. Baldwin,
Alansou Warren, and d. G. Bacon.
On motion, a committee Of five was
appointed to draft resolutions for the con
sideralion OF the convention, viZ.s b. u
Strong, David c. Whi;tlesev. Job z. Wars
ner, W. j. Starr and Simeon Mitchell.
Adjourned 10 meet ut l 7 M. .t>
Afternoon Session.
The committee appointed to nominate
permanent officers Of the Convention, re-
ported as follows -PHlLO IA. TROW-
BRIDGE, ESQ.,, President. and BENNET
s. PRAsToN, Secretary. The report was
accepted, and the officers named appoinl'
ed. a' tats ~ "At 50
a. aJsa Roll Of Delegates. .ts .-.. r
go Bethlem--Philo NJ Trowbridge, VIM An
q drews, WIN r Harrison, James M 'rho,has,l
ri. .Ns,c .Miltord--Wm Starr. Miner More
house. Seneca Butts, Edward Hunt.
Rorbwy-Samuel v Baldwin. Bennett S,
Preston, Lucius Judd, Job Warner
Woodb,wy-David C Bacon. Phineas Smith,
Josiah c Minor, Bennett U Strong
Washinx toa--Simeon Mitchell, Henry r,
Whittlesey, David c Whittlessy, Walter ID.
Sperry.
w ateriosrn--Reube Hungerford, Alanson
Warren, Jared $ Baldwin. William Scoviil.
On motion, Charles Crafts, Josiah G
Minor land Bennett U Strong. all of.Wtod>
bury, were appointed District Committee.
Voted, That tho convention proceed TO
take a formal ballot for candidate for
Sanator. The vote resulted in the NOM
ina,ion of Col. WIN. J. STARR, of New
Milford. ... ..........-
Upon the result. being known, Col Starr
declined the nomination.
On motion. the convention again pro-
ceeded to ballot for candidate for Sen
ator; the vote resulted in the nomination
of Col. HENRY MERWIN, of New Mil
ford.
The committee on Resolutions then re-
ported the following, which were unan-
imously adopted .............
Resolved, That HENRY MERWIN, of
New Milford, is nanimously nominated
asa candidate for Senator Of the 10Th
Senatorial District, by this convention,
and that he is recommended to the elec>-
tors Of this district as a man 10 every
respect capable OF representing the dis
trict in the Legislature land that we will
use all honorable means. TO secure his
election
Voted, That the proceedings Of this
convention be published in the Litchiield
Enquirer, Bridgeport Standard. and lhs.
: whig papers in New Haven. So, >.
,.s.l. T, NJ. TROWBRIDGE, President.
B. 8. PREsToN, Secretary, - '''+ ""