Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

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SATURDAY., Mdv 10.

Saturday, May 10.
Com. on Divorce, on petition of Henry,
Cutler OF Plainfeld against Susan Cutler,
for divorce, reported favorably. The char.
yes were, that the lady was crazy when he
married her, though the fact was conceal
ed from him by her friends and she still
remains insane. A discussion arose oh
this bill, in whirh MesSrS. Burr, OIney,
Boa Tdman and Abbott, participated The
gentleman was formerly acquainted with
her, and married On brief renewal OF that
acquaintance. II was admitted on all sides
that If the lady was not insane Till after the
marriage, the divorce Shonld not be grained.
But the question was, whether the fact that
one of the parties was crazy at the time Of
the contract was made,' did not annul the
contract itself. Mr.. ABBOTT remarked that
at least $1,000 as alimonV should be grant
ed, M. Cutler being worth much more tha0
that. MI. Seymour of Lilchfi Id desired 10
know more Of the ability of the husband to
pay alimomy, and hoped that the bill would
be referred back SO that the evidence could
be obtained. So referred.
Report OF committee on divorce, on peli.
ton OF Polly White for divorce flom Bar
nice White, OF CJlebr'ok The commillee
reported favoraby, and offered a bill grants
ing her $500 aimony. The reasons as
signed were, that the said White destroyed
her food, deprived her of clothiug, f,e, and
other comforts. That he spoiled her tea,
broke her teapot, put white powder in her
tea, and made her go TO bed wet and hun.
CRY, telling her to Ego and be damned"
and annoying heI in various Other ways;
also that Mr.. While broke open her trunk
and took out 800 note belonging TO her.
Mr.. Deming presented an ably drawn
protest from Mr.. White.
Mr.. Wheelock Of Winchester was in fa-
vor of the divolce, on the ground that MIR.
White was tiger in his family, and one
Of the most sordid miscrs in that vicinity.
Mr.. Boardman Of the committee, said HE
evidence was that White wits brute in his
, conduct, OF terrible temper, miser, and IL
very uncomfortable fellow any way. tie
never heard such tissue OF evidence of
brutal disposition. His wife appeared 10
; Ire az Industrious aud worthy woman, while
his temper was such as 10 be inlollerablr.
: He went 10 bed with his bootssen TO annoy
/ her-put dead chickens in her tea pot
would put out the fire when she was up
send her 10 bed wei and cold, and then make
up fire for himsell-he did not piOviCe
food enough, &C.
The bill Of divorce was fnaliy passed.
Several bills aud pet. liOAs were appropri.
alely referred.
Adjourned to II A. M Monday.
Monday, May 81.
o. S. Seymour, Esq, in the chair.
Resolution dreclil Titus Bailey 10 de-
posit $25 10 aid MS wife TO defend herself
against his petition for divorce, passed.
The committee on divorce reported that
, John K. Blair Of Kent. against Lucinda
+ Blair, have leave 10 withdI aw-accepted.
Some half dozen divorce cases were dis
= posed Of
Much business Of no general interest was
, transacted.
Adjourned 10 10 A. NJ. 10 morrow.
Tuesday, May %.
The order Of the day Came up-lhe pt,i>
ton of the city Of Hartford fer the repeal
Of the Bridge Clause in the charter of the
Air Line 'ilroad Company. After spi-
rited discussion, il was on motion of Mr.
Siearns, voted that the Railroad Question
he tried directly before the Leg ls!a lule,
without regard 10 -ommitte.
! Tie Secretary OF Stale repur ell on the
resolution calling for Information relative
to the number OF divorces granted in Cons
necticul during the five years ending April
30, lS4J. lie reports that the Super or
Court has granted in this time 5l7 divolc, $,
t and the General Assembly 35-in all $50.
. Committee on Education rcpolted against
, The purchase of X ,ckwell's map-acceplet.
On mo;ion of Mr.. SlearnS. Tuesday next
al 10 A. NJ, was made tht order for cons
,iderins the Bridge Question.
The commute on military returns ON
I It..
a!Ion OF militia laws, reported leave 10 with
draw-icpoTt accepted.
: Adjourned 10 10 A M, TO. morrow.
Wednesday, May %.
Mr.. Sea MS, from the committee On con-
sesied elections; reported thai j. nj. l.. Sc">
Y vile of Waterbury was not entitled 20 IL
in the House. Alter a discussion on this
e question, which occupied most Of The tore>
noon, the report of the committee was ac-
..epted aud coDfir nAed-yeas l4O, avs rs.
r) Petitions Of l.. Alien ct al, and Of j. NJ.
Bnrrell ct !, for law 10 restrain the liquor
traffic, referred.
Case of Mr.. Bill, of Lyme, came up, and
| was referred TO c, muillee on contested elec-
: tons.
!, Adjourned.
: Thursday, May "a.
Com. on divorce reported leave 10 with =
f draw in the case nf Col. Charles Scoville
! against Harriet ScOvilie-accepted; ai>o
y IN the case of Augustus Rose VS.. Rachel
= Rose, and Ephraim Durham VS.. Cynthia
Durham
: A majority Of the com. on contested elec-
: lions reported in the case of Edwin SlearnS,
t that Mt S. was entitled TO his seat ia the
Y House. A minority report WIS presented,
|. declaring that he was not entitled to his
seat. Before This question was decided. the
House adjourned.
i .. Friday, May SO.
f The Speaker announced the order of bu>
siness to be the report of the commirlee on
! the case of Mr.. Siearns. Aa animated
discussion took place between Messrs. Gay
!, loud Vi 1'orrington, BrockwaY, Skinner. Orr