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Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

Thisrecklessness, flor It appears TO me
TO deserve no better names) is nowhere
so numerically shown as in the waste
and destruction Of our forests. ''I would
not leave the last acre Of woodland, said
one to ME not long since, :" If l were the
owner of any," And why? because
could make more money by clearing my
lands and purchasing my fuel" For
tunately he did not own any woodland
Unfortunately, there are too many of thi"
class in our country. A few years ago,
person in Western New York, for sim
liar reason, recommended the clearing Of
all the tillsble land in that part of the
State, within twenty miles of the Erie Ca
nal, on both sides, relying for fuel upon
the importation of coal from Pennsylva>
MIA. Fortunately the recommendation
was not generally followed, and the coun-
try yet retains some of its pristine beauty.
Coming generations may suffer for the
folly of such men. But more on this
point hereafter.
propose to examine this subject, and
to endeavor to point out some OF the rea'
sons why we should preserve our forests
as far as possible, and cultivate new
growth of timber wherever the old is be-
coming scarce; lst as matter of taste !;
I'd as matter Of utility and duty.
And, LIST, as a matter of taste. On
this subject there may perhaps be some
diversity of opinion; yet most people agree
in admiring the beauty Of that city, or
country scat, where trees hold a proml-
nent place--and that country in which
they form a prominent feature in the
landscape. Imagine our now beautiful
country to be Invested of its forests, and
to present, like many districts in Spain
and several other portions of the old
world, an unbroken prospect of naked
plains, and barren, sun>burnt hills, as far
as the eye can reach; add to this, the
"olorious dreariness" of bleak winter in
such country, and we may perhaps be-
gin to appreciate the beauty Of trees and
forests. Even our own fertile prairles
lose their interest, from their monotonys
Preserve the forests, then, and cultivate
trees for their beauty. II.
Litchfeld, Oct. "a, 1850.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

The prosperity of our country is our
country's boast. Our wealth, population
and enterprise, furnish themes for our
orators and poets. We talk ofthe rapid
destruction of our forests, and the "ma.
gic rise of splendid cities;" and seem to
glory in the one no less than in the other.
/ confess l do not join in this indis-
criminate glorying. Reflection makes
me solicitous. glory in being an Amer
ican-a citizen Of this "great Republic :"
and feel degree Of patriotic pride. when
/ think Of what my country appears des>
tined to become. But it seems to me,
that what it shall become, depends very
much on the conduct and management
of those now ON the stage Of life. If a
parent squander his possessions. his chill
dren may suffer from his reckIessness.
If we waste. or destroy, or neglect, the
means of continued national prosperity,
succeeding generations may reap the re-
wards of our folly. 1t appears as if we
are becoming intoxicated with our pres
ent condition. and still more with our fu,
ture prospects. We seem like those
thOughtless youth. who. Boosting Of their
fathers riches. fear not want. and become
reckless with the idea Of their indepen-
denCe. There is, however, this differ
ence--they are reckless on account Of
what they have in reserve; we, on ac.
count Of the abundant means we have for
acquiring more. Money. wealth, Is our
object, and We seem 70 care little by what
means, or at what expense to posterl.y,
we get II, provided our end ia gained.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

This was a severe trial 10 his faith, but
he did not despair. He betOok himself
TO earnest prayer, and renewed his VOW.
Not long after this It was discovered
that the stone, composing the bel and
sides of Rocky River, was Of the very
best quality for various kinds of manu-
featuring. mechanical and scientific pur>
poses-of fine diamond grit, and equal
TO that imported from foreign countries.
BY means of this sudden and unlocked
for source Of wealth, he was soon re.lcv-
from his pecuniary embarrassment. For
tune smiled upon his path-Prosperlty
rolled in upon him like a flood.
Behold now the lofty character of the
man who denies himself of supcrfuities,
that he may give TO others with liber~
al hand An institution Of learning was
to rise on the banks of his beautiful
stream and soon temporary building
was erected, entirely at his own expense,
at a cost of $4,000. Of this building.
designed for seminary, or the nucleus
Of college, with seventy acres of contig-
uous land, together with the rich and ill.,.
exhaustible stcne quarry, MIR. Baldwin
made generous donation to the North
Ohio Conference. His only conditions
were, that, while the proceeds of the
quarry should inure to the benefit of
the institution, a certain annual per cent
age was to be reserved and appropriated
to the missionary cause that the confer
ence should patroniae the school and keep
it ever free from debt. But still 81 500
was needed to supply the school with
stoves and other necessary fixtures. Of
this Mr. Baldwin paid tie whole amount
himself. Thus his original resolution was
at length carried out, and on the very
spot pointed at by the finger Of divine
Providence. It's worthy Of being noted
here, that Immediately after the North
Ohio Con crence lost the control of Nor
walk Seminary, the Baldwin Institute,
free from all encumbrance, was placed
beneath its fostering care, to be an orIla-
ment and blessing to the Church.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31
Home Mission Society.

At the annual meeting of the Itch
field County Home Missionary Society,
Oct. 10th, 1850, the following persons
were elected officers Of the Society for
the year ensuing:
Hon. WILLIAM BEEBE, President.
David G. Whittlesey, Esq, and Rev
Lavelette Perrin, Vice Presidents.
Rev. j. L. Dickinson, Secretary. !,
Samuel P. Bolles. Esq, Treasurer.
George G. Woodruff. Esq, auditor.
Rev. Messrs. w. G.. Jones, Joseph
Eldridge, j. L. Dickinson, L. Perrin
Deacons I. D. Potter, Charles Adams
directors.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

In conclusion, allow me to say that as
/ suppose the object of your letter was
nOsoriety-it could scarcely have been
Rame-I shall, in promotion of your
views, cause it to be published with my
answer, in order that the respectable and
rejecting inhabitants of both North and
South, if they deem it worth their notice,
may have a just appreciation of the mer-
its of this controversy.
DAVID PAUL BROWN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

Town MEETINGs.--The Courant Of the
25th inst, publishes the returns from
seventy towns in this State, whose Sc
lectmen were chosen on the first Monday
Of the month. 1t appears chat Of these
towns the Wings have gained sixteen
that they had not last year, and lost two
This is most encouraging sign, though
no more than was expected.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

Z" there is no room IN the courI," bat the
moment he observes your hand stealing in
TO your pocket, his ffigid manner becomes
most cordial, and he says, with the bland
est Of smiles" possibly there may be room
tor another-I will see" in a moment he
will re appear, and usher yOn into the large
court room where there may be q dozen or
twenty spectators. So much for the virtues
of shilling in reducing a crowd To bGk-
er's dozen or so.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

AT Meeting Of the Wings Of Goshen, held
at the Library Room on Friday, the 18th Of
October, according to previous nOtice-Jo-
SEPH I. GAYLORD, Eco, was chosen Chair
man, aud J. W. LANE Secretary.
Cicero Collins, George A. Hill, Frederick
Miles, and H. B. Richards, were appointed
delegates to the State Convention.
Voted, That the delegates have power to
appoint substitutes.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

90. We refer or readers to the advertize-
ment of Mr.. lilies, Teacher Of the Langua-
yes, Pen-Painting, Penmanship, SC. He is
engaged in teaching these branches in some Of
our most respectable families, and we are as
sured he has thus far given entire satisfaction
Those who wish to perfect themselves in eli.
ther of these accomplishments. will do we'll ts
avail themselves ot the opportunity now af'
forded. .a 4-sr
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

DISCOVERY OF AN OLD RoMyN TowN
IN neutrality-suspicious. are being made
for excavating an old Roman town in
Kent. The site lies at the foot of the
hill crowned by the medieval ruin called
Lyme Castle. The discoveries of the
workmen brought them into the middle
of Roman house, of not very large dr.
mansions, eight rooms Of which have been
more or less traced. The lower part of
three rooms was occupied bv hypo~
caust, the columns of which, formed of
square tiles. remain most of them stands
ing, but the floor above is unfortunately
gone. These hypocausts are almost in
variably found in Roman houses discov-
cred in England they used to be consid-
cred as warm baths, but no doubt their
object was to create warm air for the
purpose of warming the house. It is
the first instance of any deliberate at
tempt to uncover the remains of Ro-
man town in this country.-London pa~
per.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

SIR WILLIAM DoN.--This baronet ar
rived in New York on Wednesday in the
Glasgow. from London. He is distin
guished as an eccentric commedian. hav-
ing taken to the stage for amusement
lie is very aiiluent. We learn, says the
New York Star. that he appears at the
broadway directly. - 49,. -
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

EH- Two Irishmen one day went
cunning. A large flock of pigeons came
flying over their heads. Pat elevated
his piece, and firing. brought one of them
to the ground. Arrah,' exclaimed his
companion, co what fool you are to
waste your ammunition, when the bare
fall would have killed him r
~ Out vest there has long been
known on certain hill 81 lc a large hole.
which is not an uncommon thing in that
section of the country. The bank is said
to have recently caved off. ard left the
hole sticking out about ten feet.
EE If there should be any unusual
disturbance between this time and the
November election, il may safely be laid
to the Hon. Charles Francis Adams, who
has announced it to be his intention to
"endcavor to stir up the people Of Mass
achusetts I'D. IF
~ We saw q man out in oil the rain.
yesterday. without his umbrella. He
said the only one he had was new, and he
want going to soil il by getting Il wet
A prudent man!
Aoyor Opposed. --Jamca Curtis, May,
or Of Chicago, has boon dcposed by tho
City Council, aud A. 4. Sherman elected
10 bis stead. lie refused 10 sien ccrtain
bonds prepared by order OF the Council.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

Flint Enamel Ware.-Mr. Alexander
Norton. Of Goshen, has purchased the
sole right 10 use and vend this new and
beautiful ware (which We noticed last
week. in Litchfeld county. Due notice
notice must be given when and where
the ware can be had in this and other
towns in this county.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31
Delegates to the State Convention.

Watertown.-- Alanson Warren, Day
ton Nation. Substitutes--Merrit Barnes,
Hubert Scovill.
New Haven't. F. Babcock, Horace
Day, Nathan Peck. Jr., Edward I. San
ford. substitutes Timothy Lester. j.
N. Townsend. John Woodruff, I'd, Wyl-
lys Peck.
Barkhamsted.-Hiram Goodwin, Da-
vid Sanford, Samuel w. Pine, Douglass
Williams.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31
LyTCHFTELD, Oct. 81, 1859.
Woticc.-The Convention of Teacher

NOticc.-The Convention of Teachers
for Litchfeld County will sammence al South
Cornwall. on Monday evening Nov. 4Ih, and
continue in session until Friday evening, Nov
9Th. The exercises will be conduc. ed by Rev.
E. W. Andrews, Principal of the A.gsr In
stitute, assisted by Rev. +. d. P. STONE, As
sociate Principal Of the Normal School.
HENRY BARNARD,
Superintendent of Common Schools.
Hartford, Oct 10th, 1850.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

G-The October Tenn Of DUR County
Court. Judge Phelps presiding, adjourn>
ed without the trial Of any jury cases.
The case of Hamlin against Chadwick
was abandoned by Hamlin, the plaintiff
who withdrew his action and paid his
own costs. .
We neglected to mention in our last,
VIM. G. Coe, of Winsted, aud john F..
Harper, of Florida, were admitted as
Attorneys and Counselors. Mr.. Coe, we
understand, designs opening an Office in
New Britain. His talents and sound
principles will render him desirable &C
QUESTION to that flourishing town.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

TA man named Allen d. CLARK, was
brought to our County Workhouse from
Wolcottville on Thursday last, charged
with being common drunxard. On
Sunday evening he died a horrible death
from delirium tremens.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31
John Baldwin.

Among the early settlers of the West
ern Reserve, in Ohio, was John Baldwin,
q native Of Litchfeld. He made his
home on the Rocky River, so called, at
o period when the country adjacent was
almost an unbroken wilderness. Having
been an early convert and an ardent ad
mirer of the doctrines Of Wesley. he was
pre- eminently the pioneer of Methodism
in Ohio. The Rev. E. Mcclure, in late
number of the Ladies Repository, gives
the following interesting sketch of him :
eft is now about thirteen years since
7 first beheld the Rocky River, and be-
came acquainted with Mr. John Bald
win, who lived upon its eastern bank.
He was holy man. though very sin>
gular one. In his external appearance
one would hardly think him tair rep
resentative Of the nineteenth century.
And yet, in very sooth, he had soul in
him big enough for any century, p"st'
present, or to come. When l first saw
him, he was dressed ingarmenls of do.
nestle manufacture, and seemed careless
of his garb and person. His bare neck
and bosom courted the free winds OF hea-
ven. The dark locks upon his head were
moist with evening dew. If he had SAN
dals on, thought |. and hat on which
to wear scallop, he might pass very
we'll for an ancient pilgrim. Indeed,
am not sure but that just then he did
chime in, with Wesley,
"No foot of land do possess
No cottage in the wilderness
A poor. wayiaring man."
Not SO, however. He had cottage,
aud was the owner Of some broad acres
Of the richest land in oil that region
The comforts and Injuries of life were
his; at least, they were at his command
But then he derived his happiness from
spiritual, not f.om material sources and
his piety had taught him to say that he
was only a steward over these things
holding them in trust from the great pro
prietor of all bis earthly blessings.
Mr.. Baldwin was a great admirer Of
JOHN Wesley 1tAo llIttlsA uS ohO'aShOo
q deep love of truth, believed as seeing
Him who is invisible, made holiness his
motto. trampled the world under his feet
and despised glory and fortune. or val
ued them only as they were means Of
doing good. He was resolved to make
all he could by industry, and save all he
could by strict economy. and give all HI
could in justice to himself and family. II
accordance with this principle. he made
solemn VOW to devote bis entire income
aside from the necessaries of life TO
himself and family--to the cause of be
neyolence; resolution which. after al
experience Of twenty years. he said ht
had "seen no reason 20 change"
He thought he was acting in the spirit
Of this resolve. when. in company with
Others. he entered certain half-religious
and half~socialist association that was es.
tablished at Beroa about thirteen years
ago. But BY underwriting for COM
lnnnisy site, and otherwise attempting to
sustain this impracticable scheme. his aG-
fairs were much embarrassed, and at
length. on q { ,tal failure Of the enterprise,
he became Involved 10 the amount Of
$4,000.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

0c-Rev. Charles Beecher has. at his
own request. been dismissed from the
from the pastoral charge of the church in
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

ETThe New Haven papers are claim
ing Senator Dickinson, of New York, as
native Of that city. They are all mis-
taken. He was born in the rockiest cor.
ner Of Goshen. near the Norfolk line--a
spot which we have often looked up to.
but never attempted to reach. 1t is a
splendid region for raising Wings but
how such an inveterate democrat ever
epen got start there, is more than VIC
can divine.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

Julson Hutchinson, Of the HnlchinsOn Fam.
lily 81 vOcaIisis, whS was reported insane. has
returned to HE fathers house partially restored
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

The BOUNTY LAND Lawn the fol-
lowing letter from the Secretary of the
Interior, there is very important ques-
ton decided, which has been raised under
the Bounty Land Law, approved 2sth
September. According to the Secreta-
rvs construction of it, no person, it will
be seen, can receive more than one war
rant, although he may have served a doz-
en- tours of service, (Which, if rendered
bv several individuals, would entitle each
to a warrant"
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

n3-Tho Bakers were singing at Per-
rysburg. Ohio. on the leIh inst.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ]
October 18th, 1850. (

SIR Il have received your letter of
the sth inst, inqulring, whether. under
the act approved the 2sth Of September
1850, the same person can receive more
than one warrant, provided he shows
that he has performed more than one
tour of service emitting him to land 2,
Although not expressly provided by
the terms of the law, | am clearly OF the
opinion that its tenor throughout contem'
plates that the same person shall not res
ceive more than one warrant, although
he may have performed service, which;
if rendered by several individuals, would
entitle each to warrant.
am, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
II II. STUART, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

E Kossuth divides his time between
gardening and literature. He is now
writing work. the nature of which,
however,. is unknown to those around
him. @ %#
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

Teachers who may attend the Convention
are requested to assemble at the Meeting
House at O'Clock on Monday evening, to or
ganize and listen to the opening lectWe. Dr.
Gutter, of Boston, is expected TO lecture upon
Physiology on Thursday or Friday evening"
Astronomy will be illustrated by revolving il
Illuminated Diagrams. and Electricity end Gal
vanism by an electrical machine and battery
the apparatus Of the Alger Institute being
supplied for that purpose Instruction will bt
given in Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography
Surveying, Writing, Drawing. Reading ard
Spelling. and The best methods Of teaching
them.
Free interchange Of views and comparison
Of experience will be encouraged. Glasses Of
will be In operation during the week upon the
plan adopted at the Connecticut Normal
School. f. w. ANDREWS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31
NaugatuCk Railroad.

M-NEW ARR ANGEMENT.-Da
On Monday, the 2sth inst. the LIST train Of
cars will leave Bridgeport for Winsted, on the
arrival of the Express train with the mail, at
1925 A. M. s..
cd Train for Winsted, at 12 noon.
Sd Train for Waterbury, at 5.25 P. M.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31
Returning

lst Train. arrive at Bridgeport from Water
bury at 1910 A. M.
Cd Train, for Winsied, al 12 noon.
81 Train, do with mail, at SIS P. M
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-31

In compliance with votes of meeting Of
citizens Of South Cornwall, the subscribers
having been chosen Committee for that pur'
pose, cordially invite Teachers TO share the
Inequalities Of the place during the session Of
the Institute. One Of our number will be in
attendance to designate places OF entertain
lnent. B. B. NORTH,
T. s. GoLD, Committee.
d. w. PIERcEC
South Cornwall, Oct 4th. 1850.
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Feol,lslee1. School IsOOlss.

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NEW ORLEANS STATIoNERSs. WAREHOUSES
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la7 G'dlW Far sale ~ J. 3 STEEL, ~ enmP street,.
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!, TEA B9 a NV RouTE. We have received from
Livingston, Wells & 20. sample Of their first i'm
portation Of black Tea from China, by waysof the
lsthmus of Panama Whatever advantages or
for il the sample cftea is of fine flavor and quality
~. u. Commercial Advertiser 81 %is-,. =:
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DIS city On Wednesday evening OH inst BY ile Rev
BROOKE auererOt Mr. William Brooke, all of this city
At BAYOU Sara tie "a instant NJ SrEFHEN EsER:
soil to Mrs. SARks ANN SfRPHENs. . = &
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RICHARDSON. to Ms. GEHisTE TRotARp,se Y N
Ia the Parish of West Felcian on ie inst, Dptu IAs
NJ. HAMILroN to Mss.AMANpN BARIoiv.s. y. =. n
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CASH SILK ooDs EsFABLIsHMEN,
C.. F'ate .D1.. ~ Go.

80 = " 71ULt01LE IEdIhRN
IN SILK FANCY AND. STRAW GOODS
~ = AILL1NERY ARTlcLEs .s..
80 ~. 80 LACEs. EMBROIDERY, -s
q =. = y tsa-- III GLOVES.
RI Net siiAwLs, -
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Z. MARYLAN .. - The BIrssageof the Governor 81
Maryland represents the State finances IN pros
porous condition. The State debt he says, can be
easily iiqpidated in thirteen years. Hetakesstrong
Southern ground on the slavery question '.s,-
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SPECIAL EtEeT4oN ~ FLEMING CeuNIx, Ky.
The Mayssilie Eagle says, that Benz. ,HasbesSn
was elected I'll the vacancy in the Legs
iatpre- occssioped the resignation OF Lieut.. w,
J lacy, bs the special lectioaon Monday the e4sA
alts sb from 2O01o 400 majority evef his demo
cratic opponent 4. J. Henderson, lie vote polIed
was xstg Eight only some 2o02ii frsefion more
than han of the gotihg sireng th of the county,
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All his residence, near Franklin, in tbs State the Nti
lt Col HoRATIo n, BAYLIEs, aged 40 years and months
The deceased native OF Montpelier. Vermont but had