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Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
DISPOSING OF A CHARTIST.

G. w. Kendall, writing to the n. 0.
Picavune, relates the following incident
rs occurring at Jullien's shtIls'.y concerts,
at Drury Lane Theatre:
"The director of the Concerts has the
assistance of the bands of the Life Guard,
the Royal Horse Guards, the Grenadier
Guards, and the Coidstrean Guards, a,
veil, and when all are united, and 81 o.:
5 we the Queen" rs given, they all bu'
tart the roof off the house. Every per-
son is compelled to teke off his hat du-
ring this performance. and woe 10 the un-
fortunate wight who presufncs upon kee
Ping his head covered. l saw one poor
t low the other night-a Chartist | pre-
sume-who stuck out for what he con
reived his rights-that is, he would keep
ais hat on. And the handing he recei
led was any thing but gentle from the
loyal fists Of those around him. In the
Asst place his hat was violently knocked
:Af az least half dosea tunes, no plrtic
u!Ar painS being used. that I could Dis
covef, to snare HE head; and finding
that he was determined upon keeping 1
0a-I mean his hat--a stout fellow be-
and fastened il securely by driving 4
Gown completely over his head buryine
Tim ~ il were. The last Saw Of him
10 was groplng about, the rim Of his
IA. resting on his shoulders, and !. struck
ne very ioreily that he had made but liz
tls BY lis obstiaacy,"
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The Legislature of Massachusetts, met
in Convention on "Wednesday TO choose
Councillors and other State officers. The
vote for Councillors resulted in the choice
Of the following gentlemen, all Wings
Thomas Tolman, Boston; Marshall P.
Wilder, Dorchester; William Mitchell
Nantucket; Samuel Wood, Grafton
Solomon Davis, Truro; John Aiken,
Lowell; George Bliss, Springfield John
Chapman, Salem; Osmyn Baker, North
ampton,
A ballot was then taken for Secretary
of the Commonwealth, in which vii
liam B. Calhoun, Wing, received zoe
votes to 70 for all others, and was declar
ed duly elected.
Ebenezer Bradbury, Wing, was thel
chosen Treasurer and Receiver General
receiving 194 out of 27l votes cast.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
Extraordinary Cases Of Longevity in
Milton, Latch field, Conn.

81 Milton, Litchf field, Conn. :
Within thirteen months past, the pa
rents of julius Griswold, Esq, have
died, having lived to an advanced age
namely, John Griswold, aged 81, and
his wife Rhoda, "a. John Hall died in
April 1848, aged "a; and his widow,
Damaris, Jan. 1849, aged 90. Total,
SOL years. Also in the same mansion Of
John Hall, deceased, lived and died Reu-
ben Dickinson, Nov. 4, 1918, aged lO2
years, 8 months and l day. His wife
Sarah, was the daughter of Gershom
Gibbs, the first male child born in the
town of Litchfeld. She was born Jan.
goth 1927; married to Mr.. Dickinson
March 9th, l746, and died March 9th
1916, eyed SO years, l month and 8
days, having lived in the marriage state
70 years complete. Under the same
roof died Tabatha wife of Gershom
Gibbs, aged 80. Three of the aforesaid
Gershom Gibbs's heirs have died within
half mile of the Dickinson mansion,
advancing from 80 to 93, within short
period, Mrs. Hannah Griswold died aged
"a, mother of the late John Griswold,
and sister of Sarah, wife of Reuben Dick
inson also Oliver Dickinson, who died
at the advanced age of 90; also Asahel
Griswold and Mabel Bisscll, who lived
to extreme old age.
All the above mentioned persons are
connexions of the Hall and Griswold fam
lies, and have died within the fourth oi
mile of the Griswold mansion now own
ed and occupied by Capt. Daniel Hall
Within the same limits have died several
aged persons, not connected with the
above named families, and there is still a
remnant left, of persons from 80 to 90
years ofage. Id.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18

are many gentlemen well known to the
public, and many who have left cOmfOr-
table and lucrative situations, IN the hope
of more speedy enrichment. From New
York have gone, or are about leaving,
a number of publishers, editors, artists
and officials, among whom we may men
ton R. BerEord, publisher; Jonas Win
chester, do; three sons of Robert En-
met; S. S. Osgood, the artist; Caleb
Lyon of Lyonsdale; Mr.. John Short,
who has for some years superintendent the
newspaper department of the Post Of
fee; Sam Ward, formerly of the house
of Prime, Ward q King, who goes out
to establish financial house; Mr.. Galu-
sha, of the sub-Treasury Department
Messrs. Livingston, LIE Roy, Schermer-
horn, Beekman. Ray, Jones, and a num-
Der of other young men, from the first
families in the City, who sailed in the
Christopal Colon; Messrs, J. H. Giles
and ]. Gray from the Tribune Office
besides many from other cities, who trans.
fer to new region the intelligence and
enterprise which would have rendered
them distinguished at home.
Good luck to them all We will
not prophecy evil concerning them, tho
setting the romance ofthe thing aside, az
would sooner dig our term Of service Out
{ in the Salisbury Or. Bulls Bridge mines
where man is tolerably certain of earning
a living if he is industrious.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
LARGE PORKERS.

Mr.. Charles Barnum, of this city,
killed hog last week, l6 months old,
which weighed, when dressed. COS lbs.
The leogth of his body, from the ears,
was six feet, and the gifth, at the shout
ders, was also six feet. Who beats this,
about here2
The Waterbury American gives the
weight of three hogs killed by the pro-
prietor of the Franklin House, in that
town, as follows; $50, GA, and 4es
average 597. They were Is months
old. A Mr.. Bristol, of the same town,
killed pig, months old, which weigh
ed 437 pounds, Observation-Disclosures
Eur3npy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
Illinois for Free Terr;tory.-A

Illinois for Free Territory.-A dis
patch from the West says the Illinois
Legislature have passed resolutions in
structing their Senators and requesting
their Representatives to use all honorable
means to procure the enactment of such
laws by Congress as to expressly pro-
hibit the extension of Slavery in newly
acquired Territories. The vote in the
Senate stood, IA Yeas toll Nays; in
the House, SO Yeas to 81 Nays.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
A DREAM WITH AFTER Full
FILLMENT.

The following from the Boston Travel
er, of tuesday, is considerable Of a
story" for these days:
A physician of this city, in speaking
Of the late case of hydrophobia, related
The following instance of remarkable af-
ter-fultillment of dream. He dreamed
that as he was going in at the iron gate
If friend, small dog flew out and bit
him in the calf of the leg. He sprang
Up in bed, and to his wife's inquiry as to
what was the matter, said that he had
been bitten by dog in the leg. His
wife replied by a "poh, that can't be-;
but the doctor imagining that he fell the
pain, jumped out OF bed, lit light, and
searched for the supposed wound, bu;
found that his leg was untouched. He
accounts for the pain by the concentra-
ton of vitality in the place supposed to
be bitten. But the strangest part Of the
affair followed. About a week after
wards he was called to visit at the house
which had been the scene of his dream
and as he entered the iron gate a few out
from the house and bit the doctor in the
calf of his leg, in perfect accordance
sith his previous dream. The family
were much astonished to find that the
dog should bite any one, but were still
more surprised when the doctor related
Lne antecedent circumstances.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
The S0uire al H0me.

From T. B. Macauley's Pictures Of
Manners in England in the Times of
James H."1
His chief serious employment was the
care of his property. He examined sam
pies of grain, handled pigs, and or mar
ket days made bargains over tankard
with drovers and hop-merchants. His
chief pleasures were commonly derived
from field sports, and from an unretined
sensuality. His language and plonuncia
ton were such as we should now expect
to hear only from the most ignorant
clowns. His oath, coarse jests, and sour
rilous terms of abuse, We're ute ed with
the proadest accent of his province. Ii
was easy to discern. from the fist words
which he spoke, whether he came from
Somersetshire or Yorkshire. He trou-
Died himself little about decorating his
abode, and, if he attempted decoration.
seldom produced anything bait deformity.
The litter of the farmvayd gathered under
the window of his bcdcl.amber, and the
c;.bbages and gooseberry bushes grew
close to his hall-door. His table was
loaded with coarse plenty: and guests
were cordially welcomed TO it. But, as
tie habit of drinking to excess was. gen
erai in the class to which he belonged,
and as his fortune did not enable him to
;nioxicate large assemblies daily with cla-
ret or canary, strong beer wa the ordin-
ary beverage. The quantity OF beer con-
sumed in those days was indeed enor-
nous; for beer then was to the middle
and lower classes not onl y all that beer
avw is, but all that wine, tea and ardent
spirits now are, 1t was only at great
houses, or on great occasions, that for
eign drink was placed on the board. The
ladies Of the house, whose business it had
commonly been to cook the repast, re-
tired as soon as the dishes had been de-
Vouled, aud left the gentlemen to then
ale and tobacco. The coarse jolity OF
the afternoon was often prolonged till
the Jewelers. were laid under the table.
Ii was very seldom that the country
gentleman caught glimpses of the great
world and what he saw of it tended
rather to confuse than to enlighten his
understanding. His opinions respecting
religion, government. foreign countries,
and former times, having been derived,
not from study, from observation, from
conversation with enlightened compan-
ions, but from such traditions as were
current in his own small circle, we're the
opinions OF child. He adhered 70 them,
however, with the obst'nacy which is
generally found in ignorant men accus-
toned to be fed with Iattery. His ami
mosities were numerous and bitter. Ht
mated Frenchmen and Ilishmen, Papists
and Presbyterians, Independents and
Eapti,ts, Quakers and Jews, Towards
Aondon and Londoners he felt an aver
sion which more than once produced i'm
portant political effects. His wife and
daughter were in tastes and requirements
below housekeeper or stillroom maid
o. the present day. They stitched and
spun, brewed goosebc.ly wine, cured
nlarrigolds, and made the crust for the
rcnison pastry.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
First Religious Meeting in dorchester.

First Religious Meeting in dorchester.
Few of those who now compose our
numerous and flourishing congregations
are aware of the fact that as late as the
autumn of 1918, heather worship was
celebrated in this place. Harvey Ely,
Esq, an old resident, stated at a late
meeting of the, pioneers Of Rochester
and vicinity, that the public worship of
God on the Sabbath, was FIRST held in
this place in the spring or autumn of
1913, through the influence of two pious
females. The meeting was held in an
upper room of story and half build
ing, "a by IA. The exercises consisted
of an extempore prayer, singing and rea-
ding of a sermon. There were at that
time eight or ten families in the place.
Genesee EvonQelist
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
The Gold Mania.

The wealth, and its contingencies,
which superabundance of gold creates,
brought destruction upon both the gov
eminent and people of ancient Spain and
Portugal. From the height of civil gran
deur and power, the people became en-
ervated, indolent and vicious, and hence
became an easy prey to the ambitious ma
tons which surrounded them. The easy
acquisition of inordinate wealth, almost
invariably leads to grasping avarice or
reckless prodigality and personal ruin.
Yet the examples of all past time are not
of feathers weight in lettering men
from rushing headlong into the gilded or
golden vortex. Wherever the promise
ofspeedy gain is held out, there the path
way will be thronged with eager crowds,
ready to hazard their lives by sea or land
to brave storm, pestilence, famine,
food and fire-in pursuit Of their favor
lite scheme of self-aggrandizement. Now
we do not condemn the earnest strife for
gain as necessarily wrong. Enterprise
in an honorable calling is always to be
commended and we are commanded,
by the highest authority, to do acith our
might whatsoever our hands find to do.
Men may, and often do. encounter the
severest hardships and most imminent
perks, not simply that they may hoard up
their treasures or squander them in riot
GUS living, but that they may have the
means Of blessing others. We think the
denunciations made by preacher and NOR
alist, against " striving to be rich," have
often been quite too sweeping and indis-
criminite. Wealth is not indeed Of itself
worthy of the high struggles of manhood,
yet, in the hands of the truly great, ii
may become a weapon powerful for
good. 1t is the misuse Of a blessing that
makes it a curse-and our anathemas, in
this instance, should rather be directed
against this misuse.
Our country is now rife with stories of
the immense treasures stored within the
mountains of California. If these reports
are all matters of fact, then indeed is the
Ell Dorado no longer fable, even though
its discovery and realization were yelled
from the eyes Of the enthusiasts who first
dreamed of it. Thousands of ardent and
enterprizing men from the States are at
this moment on their way to the land Of
promise-some from our own town and
county-and others are preparing to fol!
low. Goshen and Canaan are especially
awake to the subject; and from those
and other towns hereabouts, we hear
many respectable names mentioned in
connection with the movement. Now
we would say nothing to discourage those
who have enlisted under the California
banner. nor would we caution them not
70 scrape together too "scA Of the "shin-
ing Dust" Far from Il. Get al you
can ahOOestly-bGt 6ea"ars AOaO yOu use IT,
1t Is as dangerous in the hands Of weak.
minded men, Ms gunpowder in the hands
OF children.
Among those who have already gOns.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18

EEThe Anniversary Of the Landing
of the Pilgrims, was celebrated by the
Sons of New England in Milwaukee on
the 22d. The dinner was prepared by
Messrs. Button d Sexton, of the United
States Hotel, and late of this city. The
DAILY Wisconsin" publishes full re-
port of the good things said on the coca.
lion. Edward Hopkins, Esq. formerly
of this place. first Vice President. gave
the following toast:
Connecticut-venerable and great, in
her long line Of Statesmen, Heroes, Po-
cts and Divines,-famous for her Charter
Oak and its story. her Hartford COnven-
ton, Wooden Clocks, School Masters and
Pumpkin Pies-Picayune in size. but Of
unbounded stomach"
Mr.. Hopkins was elected President Of
the Society for the ensuing year.
Hartford Courdmt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
DEPARTURE FOR CALIFORNIA

Lieut.. Samuel F. Eccles, one of our
most industrious and enterprising young
citizens, started this morning for Califor-
MIA. He is to sail for San Francisco d.
rect, in the ship Tahmoroo, which is to
clear from New York on Monday noon.
Prior to his departure, Lieut.. E. receiv-
ed several complimentary tokens of es-
TEEN from his friends. The National
Blues, the company of which he has long
been a prominent member, presented him
with pair Of splendid Colts Revolvers,
also number of his intimate friends,
with in expensive and elegant piece of
jewelry, and the lady Of another of the
officers of his corps, with a tasteful souv-
enier. Most of his brothers in arms
were assembled when he started for the
boat from opposite our Office, and gave
him three hearty cheers as he left. Three
otter Of our citizens sail in the same YES
sci, Viz; Solomon johnson, William
| Davis, members of the Blues, and Mr..
McNiahon, late OF the firm of Hale q
McMahon. May they and all who leave
their New England homes for the land of
! adventure, meet with the success they
desegVe.-N. II. PallGdiuns.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18

Kentucky.-George Page, Wing, was
elected Speaker of the Kentucky House
Of Representatives I'D inst, on the ed
ballot, receiving 81 votes to 80 for Mari
E. Huston. Thomas J. Helm, Wing,
was unanimously elected Clerk.
Theodore Kohihass was unanimously
elected Clerk of the Senate.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
Agricultural Premiums.

AT meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee of the Litchfeld County Agricul-
tural Society, held at the Mansion House
in Litchfeld on Tuesday the 9th day Of
January, 1s4s, the following Premium
on Crops were awarded, viz:
To Win. f. Tanner of Warren, best
acre of Corn "a 90
TO Willis Law, Lltchfcld, I'd best dos 90
To II. L. Hart, Cornwall, Sd best do. 2 90
TO Z. r. Beeman, of Warren, best
acre of Rye 800
To T. S. Gold, Cornwall, I'd best do. 90
To Mrs. Vesta Hawkins, Watertown,
best acre of Oats 800
To E. Il. Beeman, Warren, I'd do. 2 90
TO Moses Lyman, Goshen, IA acre
Rutabagas 200
To T. s. Gold, Cornwall, I'd best do. 90
10 T. 8. Gold, Cornwall, 1-s acre
Sugar Beets mo competitor) 100
To Alex'r Norton; Goshen, best l-s
acre of Carrots 200
To Moses Lyman, Goshen, Sd do. 90
To Moses Lyman, Goshen, IA acre
White Turnips (no competitor) 90
TO E, r. Beeman, Warren, Clover
Seed (no competitor) 100
F. D. BEEMAN, Rec. Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
Mortality among the Aged.

We are indebted to JOSEPH ADAMS,
Esq, for the following list ofpersons who
have died in this town since the 10th of
February last, of 70 years old and up
wards. While it exhibits remarkable
degree of longevity in our population, it
also shows that our aged people are fast
passing off the stage.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
DEATH OF CHARLES B. BRISTOL


This old and highly respected citizen
expired at his residence in this city,
about two o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Although for long time in an infrm
state of health, his departure was sud
den and to his friends unexpected. His
age was sixty eight years. Mr.. Bristol
was native of Cornwall Conn.,, but be-
came a resident of Western New York,
nearly forty-f years ago. In 1902 he
settled in Onondaga Co., where he was
for some time one of the first merchants
in that section. In 1924, he transferred
his place of residence 10 this city, then
but a mere village, where he continued to
reside to the time of his death, and where
he reared large and respectable family,
all of whom are well known and highly
esteemed by our citizens.
About three years since his health be-
gan to fail, so as to require a cessation
from business. The immediate cause of
his death was paraletic stroke, induced,
no doubt, by Injuries sustained in fall u
few months since. Few Of our citizens
were better or more favorably known
than Mr.. Bristol. He was honest, up
right and -unassuming in
his manners and department. and kind
and afiectionate in his disposition. His
death will be sincerely mourned BY his
family and iends.-Rockester Democrat.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18

~M. L. GRAHAM, Esq, of Salisbu-
ry, is authorized to receive payment for
newspapers and advertisements, on ac-
counts due this office.
G. D. WADhAMs, Esq, do, Wolcottville.
LYMAN SMITH, Esq, do, Bridgewater.
T, F. BRrNsMADE, Esq, do. Washington.
LEWIS SMITH, ESQ.,, do, Harwinton.
LEVI S. KNAPP, Esq, New Milford.
G. B. WALLER, Esq, New Preston.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
Death sm prtsI

Death sw Prison. - Edward Lande-
gOn, whose arrest for being concerned
in the WOlcOttville ARRAY We noticed in
our hast. died in the County Jail In
this village on Monday afternoon. Ills
decease is supposed TO have been pro.
duCed by inlempcrance and OvCr.excite.
ment..
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18

Another Veteran Jersey Biae.--Mr.
Henry AckermAn. on Saturday, 9th inst.
died at his residence in New Durham, in
Bergen 90. ut the advanced age OF 100
years. Mr.. Alderman served Q portior
Of his younger days In the RevolufAan,
and was the oldest inhabIlant Of llgs
township and probably Of che State.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18

The CHOLERA This dreadful disease
has crossed over in.u Texas. anu al Hous.
Tan and FORT Lavaca. prevailed TO an alarm
ing exieni-at the IOr,ner place l2 were dy-
ing per day, aud al lhe later 1875 persons
had already fallen hef0fe il, many Of whom
belonged 10 the troops. Al VickSburg do
zen were carried OF daily, aud the weather
was such as 10 increase the epidemic. Al
Men, his the number of deaths averaged
some I'D per day, and people we're flying
from the pace. Al Cincinnati several ca
SsS hEd proved falaL DO fact, there vas
hardl, a boat On the Weslean rivers ex-
emps from ils ravages, Aeconn,s FUN
Nee Orleans 70 1snasry z, represent the
cholera 90 the decrease In that eisv. The
w~aiheS becoming more favorable. later.
mrals fR the laal q h0asS q IL W alssbuFy
AmegioaA.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18

EE- Raw Samuel ]. Prime, one Of the
editors Of the New York Observer has
accepted the place Of . Secretary Of the
American Bible Society. Fl
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18

~ The HousalOAIC R0ad 70 doing .
heavy business abowt these days. The load.
cd ears that zane dowA Saturday aRd Mon.
day, " connected nge,her, would make a
long lsaia 0i muse LhAA hAlf q nils IN
lVAgsh.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18

Mr.. CLAY.-ihe Memphis Eagle of the
29lh ult says: "This honored old states
man passed here on Wednesday, when W.
had the pleasure of taking him by the hand.
He was, in consequence Of his late illness.
40, as ful Of life and spirit as OF old, and
BOXED woIn and lee tile. May Heaven grant
balmy skies and geniai influence TOR the re
St"ration Of his priceless health We learn.
ed from him that he would probably stop on
the coast, ill The cholera some hat abaIeL
ia New Orleaus. lie would perhaps larry
=: Nachez."
The Telegraph announces the arrival of
Mr.. Clay al VicksbuTgh.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18

THE WAY OF THE TRANsGREssoR.-Il
may be recollecled that a passenger on
board one of the Sound steamers on his
passage to New York, some weeks since,
was reported to have jumped overheard and
was supposed TO have been drowned. We
understand that the person alluded 10 was
named David Dodge, who had just expi ,
aled a serviiude Of several years confine-
ment in the Massachusetts State Prison fol
forgery, and had returned 10 this city only
10 renew his dishonest psopensilies. On
the day previous 10 his departure for New
York, he forged the names of Two Of our
merchants on checks for small amounts,
which were cashed at The bank.
On board of the steamer he made a con-
fdeni Of the engineer. stating that he ex-
p.cted 10 he arrested for forgery mon his
arrival al New York. When near Hurl
Gate he jumped overheard, il was supp o. ed
with the design Of swimming to the shore
A boat was Immediately lowered to bis re-
lief. bat he sank almost Immediately, and
was not again seen. Dodge had for several
years sailed from this port in the whaling
service as rhie' mate New Redfoid Mer
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-01-18
WING Congressional Oonvcnticn.

A Convention OF Delegates from the sew
eral towns in Fairfield and LilchGeid Coun'
ties, will be held at Garfield and Northrop'S
Hotel, in New Milford, on Wednesday, the
9TH day of February, lS49, at ii O'Clock,
A. NJ, for the purpose of nominating can
didale to represent the 4lh Congressional
District in the next Congress.
The Wings in the several towns in the
4,h Congressional District, are requested 10
send delegates to said Convention, equal 10
double the number IF representatives 10
which said towns are entitled in the General
Assembly
A tuH delegation from each town is earn