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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26
Death Of Mrs. Truman Smith.

We perceive by the New York pa
pers, that Mrs. Smith, the wife Of the
Hon. Truman Smith, U. s. Senator of
this State, died near Philadelphia, on
Thursday. Mr.. Smith was summoned
to the bedside of his wife from this city,
by a Geographic notice, received few
days since. She has been q long time
i'll with consumption, but it is probable
that she sank very rapidly in health
within the last fortnight. The numer-
Gus. friends of the Senator will deeply
sympathize with him in his present af-
Fiction. Mrs. Smith leaves but one
child, daughter. She was bereaved Of
an only son two or three years ago.
". III. Palladium.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26

Sno,o.-We are told that on Friday
last there was six inches of snow on
Litchfeld Hills. They always have win
ter in those parts till July-and in some
places they think the snow is not worth
using till the second year!
". II. Journal.
The snow was eightinches deep on the
Litchfeld hills" and more than that in
Goshen. at the time spoken Of. The Jour
nal will please give US oar due. Litch-
field is not disposed to boast much, but
Goshen is jealous of her laurels. She
claims for herself the deepest and oldest
snow-banks, the highest hills, the largest
cheeses, the greatest comparative num-
Der of Wings, and the fewest scattering
votes ofany town in the State. .E
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26

SENATOR HoUsToN AND HIS W1FE.-Ex-
Governor, President. General. Senator Sam.
Del Houston, as he is now called, or "Sam
tIoustOD," as he was formerly called, af-
fords striking example of the vast infu-
eDce which good wife may exercise over
any man, "as is man." Houston was,
apparently, very unpromisins subject for
the experiment. He quarrelled with and
run away from his irst wife, lived with the
Indians, was given over TO drunkenness and
profanity, and TO use his own language, was
the :" victim Of his own slavish appetites."
He was then called the notorious Sam
Houston." Blu, we have noticed for some
years. that he has been spoken of more re-
spectfully. The secret of it is as We were
Informed some months ago by one who
knew him well, that he had married loves
ly and excellent woman, and she had re.
formed him, or induced him to reform him.
SELF We see that the matter has now got
into The papers. Al large party lately
given in Washington by Speaker Winthrop,
Houston took occasion 10 give his reasons
for declining to attend The various places OF
amusement 10 which he was invited:
~ make il point" said the honorable
Senator, "never 10 visit place where my
lady, If she were with me, would be unwll-
ling to 60. know il would give her pain,
as a Christian, TO attend such places, and
will not go myself where could not take
| my wife,"
| A member of Congress presen, alluded tt
his own wife, and added that there was )
mutual understanding between him and he
that they should each follow the bent o
their own inclinat tons in such matters.
"That may do for you," responded Mr.
Houston, "but with me it is different from
what it is with many men. My wife ha
been the making Of me. She took me whel
l was the victim Of slavish appeli,es-sh
has redeemed and regenerated me-and
will not do that in her absence which
know would give her pain If she were pre-
sent.-l Boston paper.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26

Post Office for Calyornia.-A porta-
bic post-office of wood, the Washington
Wing says, has been constructed, con-
tanning pigeon holes for letters, and place
for books, &c, to be conveyed to Cali
fornia. 1t is not probably more than ten
feet in length and FIVE in height. This
Office is to be set up wherever it may be
convenient, and shifted as circumstances
may require.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26

Shocking Accident.-We learn that
Mr.. Elisha Lee, Qate of Salisbury, Conn
while engaged on Wednesday morning
last, removing plank in the top house
of the Clinton Iron Works" in Onta-
rio, about twenty miles East of this city,
was thrown over backwards and fell some
fifteen feet, striking the back of his head
on stone, which broke in his skull and
killed him instantly. Mr.. Lee was part
owner and Superintendent of the Iron
Works, and was brother-in law of the
late David Scoville. Mr.. L was about
40 years of age, and leaves an interesting
family, still at the East, to lament his sud
den and distressing death.
Albany Evemimg Journal.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26

DEAD AND FORGOTTEN. Hon. Mr.. Dick
inson, Repres enta,ive in Congress from o.
hio died in Washington since the close of
the session he was a man Of high resp-c
liability, and his funeral was attended by
the President, The Cabinet, and Senate. A
paragraph from the correspondent Of the
N. Y. Joaraal Of Commerce teaches less
son Of profound humility TO the living.
Al time when political disappointment
so much dep'esses one portion Of our lran>
silent visitors, and eager expectation ami
mates another, the occurrence Of such q
death, In their midst, might give room for
some reflection in the minds of the busy
,hrong. Bu, beyond The persons more i'm
media,ely interested, lido not believe that a
single man in the city, sCho 'ead the obituary
notice, ca, ed or thought about IL for oae min
ate. Life is TOO brief to be spent in think
ing Of death The cares OF life are TOO press
ing TO permit any diversion Of thoughts from
i.s Progress TO It's termination.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26
Death of American Gentleman at
CalCutta-KeirS Wanted.

Died, on the 9th September, 1s4s, Of
malignant fever, Josiah @. Browne, an
American by birth, but for the last twen-
ty years resident of this place. A sto-
nv connected with his earlier abode among
us, though forgotten by some, is still
fresh in the memories of many, as re-
markabe instance of resuscitation from
trance, so common in these Eastern
counties, where, to all appearance, the
body, Invested Of every sign of life, has
lain for days in a state of torpor, and at
last been restored to animation and even
health.
Shortly after his arrival here, he was
attacked with violent illness, which
soon resulted in apparent death. Stran-
ger in foreign land, he would have suf-
fered for those attentions which the kind
ness of relatives or friends alone might be-
stow, but for the timely assistance of the
widow of Jeremy Bowden. With her
characteristic philanthropy she sought
out the abode of the unknown, and with
all the sympathy and kindness of chris
tian love, supplied the place of nearer
friends, and soothed the last moments of
the afflicted stranger. But not thus ter
minated his career; story of wonder
and romance follows, as singular as true.
The apparently disembodied spirit had
not left its clayey tabernacle, but on the
morning of the second day gave evidence
of its abode still in the flesh, by signs of
life too evident to be mistaken. Every
means of restoration was resorted to,
and successfully. He again awoke to
consciousness, and gradually to returning
strength. .tt
Upon his restoration he sought the
"ministering angel" who had contribu-
ted to his comfort with all of woman's
tenderness, and the friendship resulted,
in few months, in the offer Of his hand
in marriage, which was accepted and the
marriage ceremony performed by the
British missionary, Rev. DR.. Carey) to
whom the subject OF this article was long
and deeply attached. Six years after
this union, herself and the two children
of this marriage were attacked with that
prevailing scourge, the Asiatic cholera.
and he was soon deprived of all that life
held dear. -.-
A large inheritance fell to him. the &C
cumulated wealth of Mr.. Bowden, the
result of many years industry and sue
cessful mercantile operations, with the
British East India Company, in their trade
with China, as also with the Indian Ar
chipeligo. This, together with the fruits
of his own industry, in an equally success
full commerce of fourteen years with
Cochin China and Siam, enabled him to
amass wealth. Death has. however, re-
moved him from this scene of action. and
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26

"Mountain Nursery" - Mr.. Horace
Humphrey, of Norfolk, has an extensive
Nursery of Fruit Trees, consisting Of al
most every variety Of Apples. Pears,
Plumbs. Peaches, Ounces, Nectarines,
Appricots, &c. The Nursery is in high
mountainous region, and the trees are
consequently hardy and fitted to with
stand our northern climate. Capt. A. p.
Human, in the Enquirer Building, is the
Agent for Litch6eld.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26
feeling Of local pride should of itself in
duce us to exert ourselves in such cause.


e. We have received three or four
numbers of the Popular Cyclopedia of
Modern Domestic Medicine" by Keith
InsrGg, NJ. D., Fellow of the Royal Col
lege of Physicians, and Licentiate of the
Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
This work gives a clear and concise
idea of the nature of the distinctive symp-
toms, of the premonitory signs of diseas-
es, of their predisposing causes, and OF
the methods of their treatment recon-
mended by the most distinguished ply
sicians The best modes of employing
the medicines in general use are faithfully
described; as are also the diet and regi-
men necessary under various diseases, and
during convalescence. Diet, Atmosphere,
Temperature, Bathing, Climate, Clothing
and Exercise are also specially treated
upon.
The publishers of the American edition
prefix to DR.. Imray's work, short illus
trated, and very valuable Treaties upon
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; al
so directions for the treatment of the sick,
management of the sick room, prepare
ton of food for the sick, &c. &c.
The work will be completed in twelve
weekly numbers, forming one large svo.
volume of about 1000 pages.
Gentlemen of responsibility and goo d
address are wanted as canvassers for the
above work in every town and village in
the United States. Address (post paid
Gates, Stednaan d. Co., publishers, ll6
Nassau street, New York.
"TKe World as 1T Moves. This is
the title of handsome weekly Magazine
published by Lockwood & Company, 459
Broadway, New York, and edited by
WILLIAM WALLACE, Esq, a gentleman of
genius, taste and tact-a true poet, and
bold and vigorous essayest. Right
welcome is the "World" to our table, not
only for its editors sake, but for its own
intrinsic merit. 1t republishes Cham
bers' Edinburgh Journal entire, in addi-
ton to vast amount Of interesting ORR
ginal and selected matter Each number
contains 40 pages-four volumes a year
of $50 pages each. Terms $l.25 per vol
ume, or SIS per year.
Sartain's Union Magazine.-The May
number of this excellent monthly is be-
fore us. In its typographical and artistic
beauty, it cannot be excelled. Mr.. Sar-
tain, the enterprizing publisher, is one of
the first of American artists, as we'll as a
fine writer. The number contains sever
al elegant engravings, and 60 pages of
reading matter from well known and pop
ular authors. John Sartain & Co., pub
fishers, Philadelphia. Price SO.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26
OFFICIAL VOTE FOR SENATORS.

1t will be seen BY the official vote for
Senators, which We give below. that the
aggregate plurality of the lecofocos chosen
is less than a hundred larger that the whig
plurality in the 18th district.
Dist. No. Thames Dixon, 1889
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26

REEscs or MARTvRs.--Ia England. while
some imp srtant Improvements were in pro.
aress. few weeks since, On he site If the
rld GmiahfeIA stake. at which heFetics ~ere
termed, numerous remains Of bones, black.
eueA stones. and ehaTFed wood we're brought
IS neh1. recalling fOrcIbly che days Of dark
asss. ana blood, and religious inlclerancs.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26

The Cabinet have determined to increase the
Naval force in the Mediterranean. in reference
to the present state Of things in thaG quarter.
The Mississippi is 10 be SAINT cut.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26

and have been assisted in my outfit as
far as it was possible for them to do
dine this evening with the Governor,
(COl. Washington,) before I follow my
party. A Spanish gentleman has been
engaged to go to Albuquerque and pur-
chase mules for me. From that place we
20 on my own animals and expect no
detention, as we follow the old Gil route,
80 long known and presenting nothing
new to stop fol"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-04-26

with 4 view, among other great objects
to the Mississippi and Pacific highway,
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-17
VARIETY.

The past few days have been quite pleasant, and
gave encouraging signs of settled weather: Had
fine thunder shower Wednesday night which will
undoubtedly wake up the frogs and snakes: The
roads are almost impossible and the eastern mail is
only 36 hours behind its time.-It is estimated
that there were from 10000 to $4,000 persons
present to hear the Inaugural Address of President
TAYLOR and of these full 5000 were ladies.-
Mr.. Elicit, the distinguished engineer who lately
built the suspension bridge at the Falls Of Niagara,
has declared on the practicability of building a
bridge of a similar kind across the Ohio, between
Cincinnati and Covington. He thinks the struc-
ture can be completed for S5OO,O00 and be capa-
Bile of sustaining weight of 1000 tons.-Miss
Abby J. Hutchison who composed one of the
Hutchison band has lately committed matrmony.
They take their wedding tour from N. Y. city to
sthe Old Granite ate.'-It is supposed that
Gen. Taylor has shaken hands with more than
5000 people since he started from Baton Rouge
for Washington, and said more foolish things than
he had said in all his life before-Miss Julia
Dean has written letter to her Ma declaring she
has not entered into matrimonial engagements with
Mr. John NJ. Botts-cos why: he is the man that
slept with John Tyler Reason enough, the good
for nothing fellow w"-There are in the State Of
Ohio ffty-four banking institutions. Thirty eight
are branches of the State Bank, eleven are indie
pendant Banks, and FIVE are old Banks The
amount of tax paid by these fiftyfour institutions
for l848, was $4o,753 3,o4.-The prisoners con-
fined in the jail of this county got tired of their
quarters and left on Sunday morning last One
an old offender, horse thief the other for robbing
schoo-house of sundry old spelling books, worth
ST cents or upwards. The Sheriff has offered a
reward of $40 for the one. and $50 for the other
-Four of the members of the Ft Stephenson
Mining Association had their trunks broken open at
Cincinnati The scoundrel succeeded in taking
S6O from the trunk of Grovernor Gallagher
The ship Liverpool arrived at New York quaran-
tine on the 9th inst There had been so cases of
the Cholera, 40 of which proved fatal DR. Whi-
ting, Health Officer, reported on the 9th inst, no
new cases and that the disease had finally subsi-
ded
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-17

w We have received work on Physiognomy,
by J. W. Redfeld, NJ D. This work is illustrated
by considerable number of faces, and the charac-
terstics of the dumps of each face distinctly sta
ted. We suppose the race between Phrenology
and Physognomy is now fairly begun, and if the
of science is thereby advanced, it will be we'll
This work contains 96 pages vo. Price 25 cts
Published by J. S. Redfeld, Clinton Hall, N. Y.
We have also received from Mr. Redfeld "How
to be happy. An admonitory essay for general
and family perusal, on Regimen, Expediency, and
Mental Government By Robert James Culver
well, NJ. d." author of "Guide to Health, or what
to eat, drink and avoid From cursory examin-
ation we are satisfied that this work is of consider
able value, and should be in the hands of every
one. Price 25 cts
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-17
Gbc Eumrr 5anDuskn freeman.
J. S. FOuke, Editor and Publisher.
LOWER sANDUsKY, MARCH II, 184e.
PLANK ROADS.

There is now about $4,000 subscribed to the
stock of the company. This is about half enough
to build the two roads.
If we thought there were any doubts in the
minds of our citizens as to the practicabity of
building of these roads, we would endeavor to con-
vince them by feeble efforts, ofthe great advan-
tages to be derived not only to the citizens of Low
er Sandusky, but to those Immediately along the
proposed routes, from the construction of these
roads But we are satisfied there can be none in
the mind of any reasonable man. May we ask then,
why hold back in this matter, refusing your infu-
ence and means? Some of our citizens have done
well, and if those who have not yet subscribed will
cast in their mite the road will speedily be compile
ted.
We publish the charter, this week, of the Milan
Plank Road Company, by which the Lower San
dusky company is to be regulated by, and also the
bill chartering the Sandusky company They are
rather lengthy, but our readers will undoubtedly
think the room well occupied
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-17
Letter from Henry Clay,

Our readers will pardon US for the space we
have occupied in publishing Mr.. Clay's letter, on
the emancipation of Slavery in Kentucky. Although
this letter contains sentiments long claimed for him,
by his political friends our readers will feel graft
fed that they have been given to the public at this
present time, when the people of the country both
North and South, are seriously beginning to discuss
the question of human slavery. That this letter
will do more towards riding country of this de-
grading, deadly and blghting evil, than all the
bombast of Northern fanatics, or years of violent
agitation in the free States, sane man can doubt
The views and sentiments contained in it. are clear
bold and patriotic, and are founded upon the eter-
nal principles of truth and justice. Harry Clay,
who has always enjoyed more of the confidence and
had deeper hold upon the affections of the peo-
pie of this country, than any other man living, will
be held doubly dear now, after this philanthropic
and manly exposition of his views
When such men as Henry Clay calmly begin to
agtate the question of slavery, and to devise means
of riding it from our country, the philanthropist
and the friends of freedom, everywhere, may take
courage. and hope that the day is not far distant,
when all mankind shall rejoice in that freedom,
which God designed should be enjoyed by them.
The project of emancipation commences where it
should, among those personally interested, (the
only ones that really do any thing efectual in
the matter,) and we hope the suggestions contain
ed in this letter will be adopted by the people of
Kentucky this done, other States would soon fol-
low, and in fifty years, the stain might be wiped
from our beloved land.
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-17

and so as to wound the sensibilities of none sin
cerey hope that the question may be considered
and decided, without the influence of party or pas
sion. 1 should be most happy to have the good
fortune of coinciding in opinion with a majority of
the people of Kentucky; but ifthere be majority
opposed to all schemes of gradual emancipation,
however much I may regret it, my duty will be to
bow in submission to their will If it be perfectly
certain and manifest that such majority exists, 1
should think it better not to agtate thequeston at
ALL since that in that case, it would be useless and
might exercise pernicous collateral influence up
on the fair consideration of other amendments which
may be proposed to constitution If there be
majority of the people of Kentucky at this time,
sdverse to touching the institution of slavery as it
now exists, we who had thought and wished other
wise, only indulge the hope that at future
time, under better auspices and with the blessing
of Providence, the cause, which we have so much
at heart, may be attended with better success.
In any event. shall have the satisfaction of have
ing performed duty to the state, to the subject
and to myself by placing my sentiments perma-
nently upon record.
With great regard, am your friend and obed-
ent servant H. CLAY.
RICHARD PINDELI, Esq.
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-17

Rg- Some of the Locofocos at Columbus sent
Telegraphic dispatches to the eastern Cities stating
that the election of Chase was brought about by a
dishonest coalition Of the Wings and Free Soilers
The locofoco papers there have been publishing
these statements, and commenting upon them
with great gusto, about bargain and sale, and all
that sort of thing, and mourning over the defeat
of Allen. We suppose when they find out that the
coalition was on the other side they will be perfect
ly mum, and think it all right o, Locofocory, thou
art Jewell
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-17
Another great Pictorial Papcr

Wilson & Co. of New York, have issued most
magnificent pictorial Inauguration sheet, in com
memoration of Gen. Taylor's taking his seat in the
Presidential Chair of the Nation 1t is filed with
fine large and beautifully printed engravings char
acterstic of the great event. among which are por-
traits of Taylor and Fillmore the size of life. The
principle picture an exact representation of "Old
Zack delivering his inaugural address, surrounded
by the great men of both political parties. The
Doleful doings of disappointed patriot in search
of an ofice-the rich Adventures in California
the Inauguration Ball-the Battle of Buena Vista
and other subjects are also amply illustrated with
spirited and well executed engravings The price
of the sheet is 121 cents only Or ten for one dollar
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-17

EE The March number of Sartain's Union
Magazine is upon table, and find it equal if not
better than any previous number published. It's
embellished with one of Sartain's best Mezzotnt
and a number of fine steel engravings. The mat
ter both the original and selected is excellent and
just the kind that will be appreciated by the gen
eral reader The price is So in advance. For foul
dollars, in advance, we will furnish Sartains Mag
azine and the Lower Sandusky Freeman, one year
A good opportunity to save dollar.
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-17

AVA1UABLE PREsENT.-The British government
soon after the Mexican war, instructed its consulin
the United States to procure information of the mill
tary organization of the people of this cotatfy The
British consul in Boston, waited on the adj atant
general, and requested the facts relating to ths
Massachusetts,, military organization General Boil
liver, who then filled the Office, naturally felt some
delicacy on the subject but he finally presented to
the consul copies of the laws of that state devoted
to the militia One of the judges on hearing the
facts expressed hope that if the British govern
ment ever discovered the meaning of those laws
that they would be kind enough to communicate
the discovery to the bench and bar of Massaehu-
setts up to this time no lawyer or judge in that
State has been able to make any thing of them.
Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-17

Eg Our Locofoco friends are beginning to
think that Gen Taylor is not only toleraJle good
Whig but begin to think that he is little a5tra,
all the appointments to office he has yet nos.de,
have been men Of decided Wing principles Those
Wings who were from conscientious scrupies, de-
tered from voting for Gen. Taylor, can now see
the fallacy of their position.