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LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER
Litchfeld. June Is. ISGS.
STATE ELECTIONS.

The following table gives the datee Of the
State Elections which are to take place during
the current year. II will be recolIected that
elections have already been held in four Of the
twenty nine States in New Hampshire on
Tuesday, the 18th of March in Connecticut on
Monday, the Sd of April-in Rhode Island on
Wednesday, the 5th-and in Virginia on
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nK little daughter OF Dir. " arren
B;.sell vas drowned, few days since, 10
,be Ousa,onic river, near Zoar Bridge
s,,..n..a ~ have fallen In while IN q Dc.
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Co The whole country undoubtedly
will regret TO learn, that the HIN. John
J. CritlenGen, 50 long an able Senaio'
from the State of Kentucky, will resign
his seat as member OF the Senate, in the
course Of a few days
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washington, 20lh May, l94s.

GENERAL:-I beg leave to tender 10 you,
and through you to the Volunteer Compa-
MICS of the State OF Connecticut, an invita-
ton 10 unite with Us on the 4lh of July
next. in laying the corner stone Of the Ma
tional Monument.
The thirteen old States ought to be fully
represented, and participate in this lasting
tribnte to the memory Of WASHlNGTtlN.
Maryland. responding to the general in>
vitAtion extended by the committee, is al
ready Ia active motion, and we hope to
hear soon that your State will be fully re.
presented. .f...e.a a.....s.
Be good enough 10 let me know as early
as you can, If any and what companies will
be here, and greatly oblige
. Sir, your most obedient serv't.
j. H. BRADLEY, Marshal
The undersigned would express the hope
lha, such a response will be made to the
invitation thus exteAdsd TO the volunteer
companies of this State, as will be credita>
bic 10 the spirit of the corps embraced with
in its limits.
Such companies rs may contemplate uni
ting in the proposed ceremony at Wash
ington, are requested to repors themselves
us early as possible to the undersigned, to
enable him to comply with the request con-
tanned in the concluding paragraph Of the
above communication.
FRANCIS BACON.
Maj. Gen. Conn. Militia.
New Haven, June s. lS4S.
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The Convention re-asse mbled at 1 o'clock,
but sat only one hour and half.
The following gentlemen were reported for
officers ofthe Convention: *e
Pressdent--JoHN M. MoREHEAD, of N, C,
(. TTee Presidents. ,4sss.
Luther Severance Me John Gayle Alabama
Anthony Colby N H James Metcalfe Miss
Ashbel Huntington MsW B Reese Tenn
Charles Jackson r. 7. James Campbell Ky
Charles w Rockwell CtJ Joseph Vance Ohio
Samuel Works n Y John yawter Indiana
Joseph Porter NJ Ezra Baker Illinois
Townsend Haines PennD d Mitchell Missouri
John r McFee Del E d Murray Wisconsin
Thomas G Pratt Md TW Newton Ark s.i
John Janney Va Williams Mich
Edmund Deberry N C Jasper Strong Florida
Edward Carnage c 81 Peters La Texas ii
Geo w Crawford Ga James w Guines Iowa
Secretaries. >'''' .'
John Sherman Ohio Portus Barton Vermont
tlchuyler Coltax Ind E w Peck Michigan
John J Picrson Penn Langdon Alabama
N B Blunt NY Robert Mallory Ky
Nelson White Conn G Hutchinson Wis
Edmond P Hunter Va H Wakefield NJ i,i
Grp. MoreheadS name elected great ap.
plause. He was elected unanimously, and was
conducted to the chair by T. Butler King Of
Ga, and Jerome Fuller Of N. Y. after which he
addressed the assembly. VI q
The nominees for Vice Presidents and Sec
retaries were then confirmed. .-t
A spirited discussion ensued about Louisa
ma voting for Texas. which State was not rep
resented, and resulted in delerring that point to
the Committee on Credentials generally, cons
sistirg Of the Committee before appointed to
Nominate officers.
A motion was afterwards made to adjourn
to better Hall; on account of some confusion,
asd the difficulty Of hearing, ect. but laid on
| the table.
The Committee on Credentials then retired,
and the Convention then adjourned to o.
clock tomorrow morning. a.t1 .o ,s..rf .s.
A meeting Of Delegates only is to be held in
the Museum Hall at 8 o'clock this evening. for
confidential commune alton nth each other. .
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TO THE VOLUNTEER COMPANIES
OF CONNECTICUT.

The following communication has been
received by the Major General, and is pub
lished fol the consideration of the members
of the various Military Companies Of the
State.
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~ OSr, on Saturday the 20ih OF May. on
the road from Hartford to Litch6eld.
10 probably between UniOnviIIe and Bur.
iingiOn, q leaiher>botiOmed CARPET
BIG. The finder will confer favor upon
the OWNER, by SeadiDg ii 10 This Office, oI
ending word where ii may be found.
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LT.NGLESH and American IRON. spring
- STEEL, Nail Rods. Band iron, Round
and Oval Iron. cast steel. SC. for sale nv
PRATT & FOSTER
West Cornwall. April lS48. "3m
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EAASH to be loaned-viz. about $500 from
the LitchfeId Town Dep,site Fund. on
V the security required BY law.
May S. I846. So
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VyROUGHIT IRON PlPES
FOR STEAM, WATER, & GAS.

NF al sizes. from I-s to 3 1-2 iGches bore
" also Brass and iron Cocks, Valves. FL
bows. Tees, Bends, Reducing Sockets. Flanges.
longs Tor putting up pipe. sc.
NORRIS, GREGG e. NORRIS.
62Gold street, New York.
bJ-Mills and Public Buildings heated BY
steam with wrought Iron Pipes. Tubular
Boiless If various sIzes.
March %, lS4s. -t~ so CIV
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DOTASH, Of superior quality, for sale
Il BY G. ADAMS i Go.
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Geo c Getcell Me
Solomon Foote Vt
Geo Ashmun Mass
Nath B Blunt N Y
Thomas White Penn
Daniel JeniGer ST. Md
Geo S Bryan sc
s ] Peters La
John A McClung Ky
Solomon Meredith la
A Carr Mo t
M Newton Ark
Samuel L Bartlett Fl;
Henry W Hilliard AL,
R P Low Iowa
Adjourned till 4 a.,
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DIR. p. G.. Cummings

S.URgGDN D.EMTlSN.
WOULD Re pectfully inform the
inhabitants of Cornwall and virin'ty, that ne
has located himself at West Cornwall whete
he invites all wlsainS Dental Operations 10 Ia
vor him with a call.
I+ :HLOROF )RM given If desired.
r ,n,n at g. pral's house, until further no.
ticc. o,,r
WIS, Cornwall, Jan. 3d.. 1915. ga
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re-asse mbled at 4 o'clock,
but sat only one hour and half.
The following gentlemen were reported for
officers ofthe Convention:
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Adjourned till I o'clock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-08-10
iooetrp.
From the Maine Cultiva,or.
WHAT THEN 7
ny EFrtr LINDEN.

BY IfflE LINDEN.
YourH! by those bright hopes enchanted,
Which with youth h We ever dwell,
When thy wishes are all granted,
Aud their full frui,ion felt,
When each scheme and fond ideal
Thou art forming proves most real,
What them
Toiler when thy many Golfers
are all filed with glittoring gold,
And the joys such treasure proilcrs,
To thy auSious eyes unfold
When with wealth thy heart is stated,
And with piide thou art olatod,-
What thcn'
Warrior! when thy thirst Tor glory
hns been sakcd in blood and tears,
And each field Of carnage CORY
From tho vicror disappeais,-
When thou hnst 10 fame ascended,
Aud thy name with heroes blended,
What ihen'
Statesman when thy wild ambition
Has unto its goal attained,
And thy heart in power'- possession
Sees ts widest wishes gained,
When with wealth md honor numbered
Thou art with the nublest numbered,
What then!
Poet! when thy name is rcckoucd,
With the hard' of "olden time,''
And, by glory onward beckonod,
Thou mast reached their rest sublime,
When thy care worn roS is shaded,
Vita the laurel wreath uniaded,
What then?
Mortal! when thy toll is ending
On the worlds vast brittle. field,
When stern death each tie Is tending,
which 10 cath thy heat hath scaled,
When has come the last pulsatiun,
Which shall end thy SOUPS probation,
What then?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-08-10
AFTERNOON SESSION.

10. An Address. BY President Wheeler,
of Vermont.
lG. Discussion. Duties of Superintend-
ents and Committees of Parents and all
good CitizenS, at the present time in rela-
ton to our Schools.
II. Resolutions, and Miscellaneous Bu-
sipess.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-08-10
THURSDAY. MORNING SESSION.

THURSDAY, MORNING SESSION.
IL. Discussion on the use of I ext Books
in. giving instruction and the Text Books
in use. The best method of securing the
attention of scholars, and of waking up their
own powers of thought.
13. An Address. The claims of our
common schools BY r. S. Howard, Esq
of Thetford.
Ia. Discussion. To what extent should
Religious instruction be impaired in our
schoolsl
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Order of Exercises.

TUESDAY, AFTERNOON SESSION
l. Organization and Preliminary Bust
ness.
2. An Address. Education, what is in
BY Rev. Addison Brown, Brattleboro'.
3. Discussion. Studies proper for Com
mon Schools; their proper order, and the
best method of teaching them.
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8. Discussion. Defects in the qualifica-
tons of Teachers What are the best and
most available means for securing a com
petent number of well qualified Teachers
to meet the exigencies of the Statel
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EVENING SESSION.

10. An Address. Government of Schools
By VIM. A. Burnham, Manchester.
IL. Discussion. What are the promin-
ent defects in our Schools aud School Sys-
tenn, and what the chief obstacles to the
greatest success of our systeml How shall
they be removedl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-08-10
WEDNESDAY, MORNING SESSION

q. An Address. Physical Education
BY Hon, w. X. Ranney, Townsend.
Z. Discussion. School Houses-their
location, construction, ventilation, &c.
with reference to health, convenience, and
improvement, and their influence on the
moral and social feelings and habits of
scholars.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

: 8. An Address. Education public and
common interest, rather than private and
personal one. BY Gov, Eaton, Enosburgh.
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G0utatton.
EDUCATION CONVENTION,

The undersigned, interested in common
with many others in the recent efforts of
our State to improve its system of Common
Schools, and regarding the educational in
terests of the State as of primary impor-
lance, in whatever pertains to our individu-
al happiness and social improvement, and
believing that, as such, they deserve more
generous appreciation and more liberal
support both from individuals and the State.
than they have hitherto obtained, and be-
lieving also, that convention of the friends
of education from all parts Of the State, for
the purpose of interchanging opinions ex-
hibting the results of observation and ex-
perience, and discussing the means and
modes of education in general, would tend
to awaken more general interest in the
subject, and give to our present means of
education greater efficiency than they now
possess; would propose to the friends and
patrons of education throughout the State,
a State Educational COncGntiOn, to be hold
en- at Chelsea, commencing Tuesday, 22d
OF August next, at | o'clock, p. NJ, and
continuing two or three days, as the bust
ness Of the Convention may require
Arrangements have been made by a pro-
es on the occasion, and list of topics for
discussion is proposed below. The time
and place Of the convention it is hoped,
will'prove acceptable to most, if not to all,
and still more it is hoped, that generous
response will be given to this call, by gen.
eral attendance of Superintendents and
Teachers of Schools, with the friends and
patrons of education of every calling thro-
out the State. And it is hoped too, that
there will be a ready contribution of each
ones ability, SO far as may be necessary, to
make the convention not only source of
Interest and profit to those who attend, but
means of permanent good in the promo
ton of objects intimately connected win
the prosperity of the State.
Horace Eatoa, JChn Wheeler,
Cyrus FarweH, Benjamin Lar ..bee,
Addison Brown, Isaac f. RedGeld,
Dartus For6s, Daniel Kellogg,
Chaancey Taylor, W. II. Ranney,
l.. L. 1flden, J. u. Fairbanks.
X. y. HoWord Geo. B. Chandler,
Simeon Parmeiee, j. ID. Wckham,
II. j. Scott, w. A. Banham,
John g. .Sarc, Jesse T. Peek,
IL. IA. Camp, {. &. Burnh0m,
iSepttmuS RO6inS0n, Hiram circuit,
. Thomas HdH, J. s. ISpaldiag.
Jesse r. Craig
]. X. COLBY, \
+ RUFUS CASE, Provisional Commit.
DAVID PERRY
st: Johnsbury, June "a, 1sis.
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EVENING SESSION

a. An Address. Relations of the State
to Education. BY Rev, ]. T. Peck, Prin-
clral of Troy Conf Academy.
- Discussion. Is sufficient attention
paid to Manners and Morals in our Schools?
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Datfbman & State Journal.


so cash in advance 5000 If payment is not
made in advance n,orcs, always charged from the end
of the year.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-26
B.sever College, Indian.

lhe nnuaIeommencement Of this institution
took place last week. The exercises opened on
Wednesday evening with an address before the
rhiiAlethean Society, by Rev. T. L. Thomas, OF
Ohio. The Society diplomas were Then deliy.
cred TO ten graduates with an appropriate ad-
dress by C. ID. Ward, ESQ. of Kentucky.
On Thursday, the graduating class, col sistins
OF the following gentlemen, Moses s. Coulter o.
Va kobt. G. Jackson, Of Miss, Robt. S. Shan.
non' Addison w. Bare, Saml Tsggart. Jehn w
Blake, J. IL. l.. Vannuys, and John c. Caldwell
Of Ia, delivered their addresses and received IN,
degree Of A. b. The speeches were ali good
and some Of them excellent. Every one seem.
ed to be highly pleased both with the style and
substance Of them.
The degree of A. M. was conferred bv IN.
Trustees on w. I. Robinson Of Miss, j. w
Shields Of Gin, Thos. III. Shrevs and Ben. Ca.
seday, Of Louisville, and Rev. Thos Brown Of
Ohio; and the degree of d. D. on the Rev. ]. l.
Yantis, of Mo-, and the Rev. C. Bacillus, Of
Baltimore.
The anniversary OF the Union Literary Soci-
ETY., was celebrated on Thursday evening, by an
address from DR.. Rice Of Cincinnati. Tie Dip
Tomas Of the Society were conferred on "A. w.
Hendricks, Esq, Of Madison, Ia, who del vered
an excellent address. Everything connected with
these exercises passed off i'm the best possible
MANNER and when they were brought to close,
there were but few present who did not feel sor-
ry that the end came 50 soon.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-26
meeting sC .ae Frfend. OF Irrians.

There have recently been considerable num-
Der Of meetings In different parts Of the coun-
try, al which resolutions have been adopted ex-
pressiye Of the sympathy felt for the Irish, In
their present struggle, and collections taken up
for their assistance. Some of these meetings
have been very large and anthu siastic, and mo-
neg has been literally contributed at them to aid
the Irish cause.
Last Saturday night very large meeting Of
the / lends Of Ireland assembled at the Court
House in this city. The caPacOus hall was
well filled. Speeches, distinguished by ability
and e.oqusnce, were made by James Guthrie,
Calhoun Benham, w. S. Pitcher and r. Kear-
ney, Eqrs. A preamble and resolutions expires
sing the most cordial sympathy with the Irish
movement were enthusiast tically adopted. To-
wards the close Of the evening a subscription
was opened, and nearly thousand collars were
| handed in 10 the Treasurer. Since that time
committees have been busy in the different
wards, with what success we have OF been in
formed. Nearly all the subscriptions at the
meeting were from natives Of Ireland Wehave
rarely attended a meeting at which - much en-
thusiasm was manifested. The speeches were
tremendously cheered, and at every point in
which an appeal was made to the hearts Of the
auditory, the plaudits became almost deafen.
| ing.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-26

Educated man n continually .rpmpelling the
powers Of nature 10 labor for hiss- The water
spins aud weayss for him. and In the form'of
yapor rows his boAss; the iighuling carries his
letters; and the sun has been made to become
his portrait painter. To have portraits Of our
friends will soon b. considered almost nccessa-
nv Of life. Friend AFTER friend departs, and We
soon find the cherished featurs Of the loved
ones departing also. Who has not felt as II
part Of his soul were leaving him, as he per-
ceives one feature after another Of the lost
friend fading Awayl And who, in such circum-
stances, han not felt that portrait, which
would serve to recall the loved image, would be
bore precious than jewslsl The Pairicisn
Niles Of Rome kept in their halls the images
heir ancestors; and none but those who had
NE the higher honors Of tho State had the
NJ Of transmitting these images. In our day
leRd country every one may be noble in this
respect. AND every family Patrcian; for even
poverty is scarcely a bar.
But the sun does not work foi all alike. Like
the Eastern genii, he performs wonders when
properly invoked; but like them, he requires "a
be called by skillful magician. Mr.. HEwErr
Of our city, knows all the "spells Of power
that bring him forth, and the Paint King seenii
to take pleasure in working for him in hi
beat and most graceful style.
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Impertant 10 the urreantiIr and I.xaI
RNafe-.a...

The Civil and Diplomatic Bill which has ius,
passed Congress, and become law Contains tie
following PrOvisO, which will be Of interest 10
those who have business in the Uaitsd States
Courts
Provided, however, that hereafter, IN lieu Of
all fees, emOlumenls, aud receipts nov allowed
for taking and certifying the deposition Of Wit
nesses, in civil causes, the clerk, commissions.
or other officer taking and certifying the sane.
shall be entitled 10 receive no greater sum what.
ever than two dollars for each and every dsDosi-
ton so taken and certified: and for all services
connected herewith, and when the taxing Of
such dispositions shall require more than 81
hours, then, for every additions. SIX hours, the
like rate Of compensation; and pTOyided, fur
ther, that all books in the Offices Of the clerks Of
the Circuit and District Courts Of the Unilsd
States, containing the docket OF minute Of the
Judgment or DEGREES Of said courts, shall, CurIag
Office hours, be open 10 the inspection Of any
person desiring 10 examine the same, without
fee or charge therefor.
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The Enian.
J. H.. II,

We DO not belong to that class in the commu-
nifty who profess to regard the union of these
States lightly. From childhoOd's earliest hours
We have been accustomed to listen attentiyely
70 narratives from thsIips of those -rhs.s mem
oriss embrace the whole period of our national
existence The perils, the trials, and the diff
culties that were encountered and overcome by
our fathers, in their efforts TO establish a re-
public on this continent, were until lately, con-
sidersd BY all as amply compensated by the
many advantages that have resulted from the
Union they perfected. These wise and patri-
otto men did not eKaggersie the Importance Of
a Union Of the different States. They were
convinced that the mutual interests of the va
ri0us sections would be greatly promoted there
BY, and the experience Of our government has
demonstrated the truth Of that conviction.-
Under our federal Union the nation has rapid
ly advanced in the career of prosperity and
greatness. Ii has secured the respect of the
civilized nations Of the world; and our example
has been constantly pointed to by the men Of
other governments, as a bright and shining evil
dsnes Of the truth Of mans capacity for self
government. Our government is the polar Star
by which the subjects Of the old monarchIes
and desPotisms have hoped, at some fitting peri
cd, to guide their own nations. LISA standing
rsbuks TO kng-craft-s fact that has successful
by withstOOd all the logic and the sneers Of the
advocates Of monarchy; and by its success has
kept the flame Of liberty alive in thousands Of
hssrts, which but for such encouragement would
have become dark and desParing. /
The influence Of our Union IL seen in the
present condition Of Europe. Great and bene-
fcsnt political revolutions are there in progress
which In their contamination will be a source
Of substantial beneftto contemporary and com
Ing millions. Oar goyernment is thus the light
Of the political world. That light has streaIDed
across the darkness Of despOtism and cheered
the oppressed who sat within It's baleful shadow.
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HOrtlcssIsarni.

We saw yesterday, at the agricultural store Of
Mr.. A. G. Mum, some remarkably fine ,peci-
mems Of Black Hamburger, White and Red
Chasselas, and White Frontignac grapes. They
were grown by II. T. Duncan, ESQ.,, of Fsyetts
county, Ky, under glass, and are. we believe
the first fruit Of the kind ever exhibited in the
State.
We have omitted to state that exhibitions o.
very choice varieties of all seasOnsble fruits
occur weekly at the store Of the same enterpris
ing and intelligent gentleman; and have attract
ton. We hope they may lead to revival o
the Horticultural Society.