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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-16

- Of City MsilBoxss, Dress Circle and Purauette 80
cents Family Circle 23 cents Private Boxes y3 and S.
orehesra seats cent. evening April will
be played LOVE IN MAZE-Lord Nine YER Mr. j. W. Les
Ssr NJ Antony Net.ietop Mr. burton; Col Buekthoras
Mrs Russell: Faith Larkspur Miss j. nm. After which,
popular Duet by Mr. and Mrs Holman and Fancy Dance
" Miss walters To conclude with tho SCHOOL
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Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20

Ca year before the discovery of America ) in all human probability the vast advan- tages which now accrue to christianity from the use of the press, the mariners compass, the application of steam to the purposes of locomotion and the arts. and from the various rich improvements of modern days, would have been engines to propel onward the terrific car of Is lam and crush in its course every rising germ of christianity.
 But He that watches the falling spar row, and numbers the hairs of your head, !, would not have it so. The mandate had gone out from the throne of the Majesty of Heaven, saying to the rolling pillows of Arabia's mad fanaticism, "Thus far thou shalt come, and no further" Wben the imperial city of Grenada yielded to the arms of Ferdinand and Isabella, and the banners of the cross waved triumph antly over the red towers of the Alham- bra, the tide of Mohamedanism was turned back, ard from that good hour the religion of Calvary was aedged for her immortal flight.--Read's Hand 9 God iR History.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
The Saracen ElnDire.

We may take as some specimen of the magnifcence of the Saracen Empire, in Spain, the single city of Cordova, which, in point of vealth and grandeur, was scarcely inferior to its proud rival on the banks of the Tigris. A space of twenty> four miles in length and six in breadth, along the margin of the Gaudelquiyer, was occupied with streets, gardens, pal aces. and public editices. For ten miles the citizens might travel by the light of the lamps along an uninterrupted extent of buildings. In the reign of Almazor, Cordova could boast of 270,0Oo houses, S0,000 shops. 80 public schools, 50 hos> pi.als. 9lI baths, 3,S77 mosques, from whose minarets S0O,0O0 persons were daily summoned to prayers. The se- raglio of the caliph consisted of the enor- nous number of 6. 800 wives, concubines, and black eunuchs; the caliph vas at tended to the field by guard of ?. 900 horsemen. whose belts and scymiters were studded with gold. Such was Cordoya and the city of Grenada was perhaps equally celebrated for its wealth, luxury and learning. .a
 At the time of which we now speak, nothing seemed more probable ;Lan that the western world and all coming gener- a:iOns. should receive their learning, civ ilization and religion at the hands of the followers of the false prophet. The tide of human affairs now indicated that the crescent. instead of the cross. would mo- nopolize the vast resources of knowledge. of discoveries. inventions, improvements in arts, advancement in the sciences, and of All the modern facilities for the propa.l gation and establishment of religion which christianity now enjoys. Had not the tide of Mohammedan advancement been arrested just at the time it was.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
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L1rcnFIELD, (CoNN) THURSDAY, MARCH 2O 1851.

ligent voter in this District, and we pledge ourselves to give him triumphant vic tory at the ballot box on the lst Monday of April next.
 Henry s. Barbour, of Wolcottville and John Camp. of Winsted. were ap' pointed District Com nittee for the en- suing year.
 Voted. That the proceedings of thi convention be published in the Litch6elc Enquirer.
 HENRY JONES, President.
 H. B. GRAVES, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
WoodburY Probate District.

A Convention of Delegates from the several towns composing the Wcodbury Probate District, will neet at the Hotel of Truman Orton, in Woodbury, on We'd nesday, the 26th day of March, 1851. at o o'clock. A. NJ, for the purpose of nom mating Whig candidate for Judge ot Probate for said District. Each town is entitled to a number of Delegates equal to double the number of it's Representatives.
 HIoodbury, Feb. 26. 1851.
 WM. CoTnREN, Com. tor Woodbury
 JonN c. AMBLER, e. Bethlem,
 E. HlNE, :. co.;,k,,.
 L. N. CASFIELD, y
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
FOR THE ENQUIRER. The Mammoth Glass Building,

Now being erected in London, for the
 Worlds FWir. zig.
 This wonderful building is to be 1848 feet long, 4o8 feet broad. and 66 feet high; and will cover nearly Is acres of ground. The frame work is to be chiefly of iron and the covering of glass. A very beautiful engra- viug of the exact plan of the building is now in my possession, furnished by the publish CTS of the Genesee Farmer and am au- thorized to say that the same will be furn- isiled gratuitously to all subscribers to that valuable journal, for 1e5l. Subscriptions to commence with the January number.
 Both the "Genesee Farme:'' and the 's Rural New Yorker" will contain large number of elegant wood engravings of agri cultural implements, domestic animals, country residences. portraits, &c. together with sketches and descriptions of the same. Also full account of all the proceedings at the "Great Industrial Fair,'' with illussra- tive drawings, &c. not copied from other papers, but taken down on the spot by one of the Editors, expressly for their own pa. pers.
 Here will renew the proposition made through this paper, of the 18th of Feb and will extend the time to the lst of April i; viz, to return one half the subscription money to those who shall honestly declare that they have not received the worth of their outlay and will not require the re- turning of the papers.
 Every iamily should supply itsclf with a good newspaper. To beignorant of what is going forward in the world. is, in this age, almost disrepn,a5Ie. General intelli- gsace should be generally diffased. At the same time it must be acknowledged by ali, that al should be specially enlightened im those matters which most nearly a6sct themselves. By combining the results of our own experience with that of others, much improvement may be gained without unnecessary and expensive delay. Every profession is advanced in this way all the arts and siences arc thus promoted; why should agriculture be made an exception ! At the same time it is important that a Family Newspaper should specially inter. est the young. This interest should be the fruit of improvement as we'll as amnse. ment. Both should be happily blended to- gether. This trait, or character, of Fam fly Newspa. per ,cap hardly be overestimated Its influence in forming the character and taste of youth is omnipotent. By affording food for the mind, it encourages taste for profitable reading and thus dihuses intelli> gence willie it thus lays foundntion for an enlightened state of society. This quality belongs in an eminent degree to the papers mentioned above, especially the latter, de- signed as it is for general Family News paper. J. L. II.
 Ltchfeld. Feb. 2s, 1851. a...s
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20

become the great thoroughfare for trav- ellers and emigrants from every part of Europe. Whatever mode of conveyance will shorten and facilitate the passage from Europe, is certain to have a prefer ence and line of steam,packets from London to New York, would have not only the support of Great Britain, but of all Europe. I can hsrdly expect in 2 short letter to open up the subject 50 fully to those unacquainted with the l American trade, as to induce them to en- ter into my views fully at once, or to ap~ preciate the commercial advantages which l it promises. It was under this impress sion that proposed, if the company en- tertained doubts as to the success of the undertaking, to charter of them a snita- ble vessel for two voyages, or twovessels for one voyage each. and to take upon myself the result of such an experiment. The distance from Portsmouth to New York is about 5000 miles, and a good packet ought to make the passage in tv elve or thirteen days. a From March to October is generally the best season of the year for passen> l gers. and if we sail from London goth
 April to lst May, it would be in good time. aas. a ul
 am quite sure that no foreign port can offer such decided advantages for a line of steam packets as New York. and up to the present time the ground is un- occupied. aa
 abstain at present from entering into any calculations to the probablea re- Iturns to New York. If these hints are not entertained, should be glad to have them considered as confidential. and should feel obliged for as early an ans sWcr as practicable. for my future gov. ernment. afa Your obedient servant.
 e a JuNIus SMrrH.
 20, Abchurck- lans. -l +s9F' sti91,'
 On the 27th February, the following laconic answer was received from the London and Edinburgh Steam Packet Company. which put an end to any fur> thsr correspondence in that quarter. s S5 Leadenhall-street, .9 4 < .a Feb. 27.elS33.5 Mr. Jwnius Snsith--SIR: Your letter of the eth Instant, addressed to Mir. Jones, was this day laid before the con- mittee of the London and Edinburgh Steam-packet Company, and I am direC> ted to state. they decline year proposal for this season, as Ill their vessels ara oth. erwise appointed. e3illissa 7al' -sJ
 0iF, your most obedient servant. oea +Set0i Fl. RI ai as A. MErcHELE. {
 M:. Smilh pefseyered. until, through his, agency, the " British and American Steam Navigation Company" wss fully organized. In consequence of his labors aud success in this great enterprise, Yale College confer> red upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Young Men,

The idea Is prevalent in some communi, ties, that young men are fit neither, for generals nor statesmen, and thnt they must kept in tue back ground until their physical strength is impaired by age, anltleir intel- lectuaI faculties become blunted by years. Let us look to the history of the past, and from the long list of heroes and statesmen who have nobly distinguished themselves, we shall fine that they were young men. who performed those acts which have won for them an i,nperishable need of fame. and placed their names high on the page of history. Alexander, tho conqueror of the whole civilized world, viz: Greece. Egypt and Asia, diedat B. Bonaparte was crown ed Emperor of France when B years of age. Pitt the younger brother, was about 20 years of age. when. in Eritain's Pariia> mont, lie boldly advocated the cause of the American Colonies; and but 2! when made Chancellor of the Exchequer. Edmund Burke, at the age of 25, was the First Lord of the Treasury. Our own Washington was but 25 when he covered the retreat Of the British at Braddock's defeat. and was appointed to the command in-chief of oil the Virginia forces. Alexander Hamilton,
 t 20, was . Lieutenant Colonel and Aid to Washington; at 25a member of Congress and at B Secretary of the Treasury Thomas Jefferson was B when he diafted the ever memorable Declaration of Inde
 pendence. At the age of 30 years, Sir Is | aac Newton occupied the mechanical chai
 at Cambridge College, England, having by his scientific discoveries, rendered his
 lame immortal ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Ihe Cheapest Newspaper in the World THE TRIBUNE FOR 1851.
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THE DAILY TRIBUNE

Is issued every morning except Sunday on a large sheet of fine white paper, forming eight pages of six columns each, or about the s!ze of two average Country Newspapers. About six of these pages are new every morning: the az gregate of Editorials, News and Miscellanes being greater than that of any other paper in America, and greater than any but one or two in Europe, though its price is but half that of other first class Dailies in his Country and less than one towM the cost of similar jousn- als in Engl Two Evening Editions are is- sued to supyly each subscriber with the latest news up to the hour when hls copy must be mailed. ......-
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Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Afternoon Session.

Afternoon Session.
 The Convention assembled according to adjournment, and on motion, another informal ballot was taken for Senator, with the following result: Charles Adams 9 Anson Colt 5
 Edward Darlington 4
 Leister Loomis 3 I
 Scattering
 On motion, the convention proceeded 10 formal bnllot, which resulted as fol- lows:
 Charles Adams II
 Edward Darlington 10
 Whereupon it was unanimously re, solved that Charles Adams. Esq, of Litchfeld. be the Whig candidate for Senator in the 18th District at the en- suing election.
 The committee on Resolutions repor> ted tie following, which were unani- n,ously adopted
 Resolved, That we are firmly devoted to Whig principles, and for the sake of carrying out the same at the ensuing Spring Election, we most cordially ap- prove of the Whig candidates for State Officers, and of the nomination of the Hon. THOMAS B. BUTLER, for member of Congress from this District. and of AL BERT SEDGwIcK, Esq, for Sheriff of this County, and we will use all honorable efforts to secure their election.
 Resolved, That we have the fullest confidence in the ability and integrity of CHARLES ADAMS, Esq, our candidate for Senator, and we cheerfully recon mend his to the suffrages of every intel
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20

WILD WoMAN CAUGHT. -The famous Wild Woman of the Navidad has been caught. A party of hunters who were out hunting deer. came upon the camp of this singular creature andcapiured her. She is an African negroes, who fed tO those wills when the settlements were deserted iuss Fannin's defeat. and she has been wanders ing like an Oarang Outang fur period of about fifteen years. Her food during that period consisted of acorns, nuts and other wild fruits. with such other food as sho could occasionally steal from the neighbor- ing settlements. She cannot speak any English. but convsrses freely with the Af-, ricans on the neighboring Plantaticns. Thus is solved the mastery that has hith> er,o given romantic interest tO the story of the Wild woman of the NAvidad.
 HSnsfOa 7slegradA 2lst mlf. X
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20

SEIr ENERGY. - Self ensfey u tho true fife of . man. To think by ether uasa
 thoughts is no true living to believe: Oy "h,r meas helief. is no true living fiilk. The mind must, by ils own independent sx- ertiOns. seek. and, 60 far as its native pow CTS wiIl enable it. arrive at tho medes aAa causes of the truth of those pFoposifi0pa ii receives as truths. or snbslanaiallY iE viii thiLk and believe nothing, Substantially. neither will the propositions exist for ik s nor for them. They will n0neniisiee asl6 t wilI only dream of understanding tAsm. i,
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
OPINIONS oFTHE PRESS

THE NEw YORK TRIBUNE. = The Prooi- deuce lR. l) .lOratng bfut0r says: We tnink nu candid person will tall to recognize a true likeness of the leading American JourA- al in the following from the Boston Bee.
 Al the head and front of the Journals of New York, We at once. without reservation, place 1He .Vetc York Tribune. This may, perhaps, be thought strong assertion, but We sincerely iEink il . hue one. The Tribune Is a paper that presents many sterling merits. W hich no one of the least dlsccI nmenl can fail 10 discover, nor oi the least candor who vii but acknowledge. We are all we'll aware that it sometimes takes grounds and expresses opln- ions not at once alwa,s endorsed by the great public. hor perhlp by iis own iriends--bul yet it's history and the times has hitherto prOv- ed, for the most part. those giouRds and those opinions to be correct. II has shown that Il has remarkable judgemsnt and sagacity. and that, while it's sentiments and doctrines may sometimes. for lhe hour, appear as unsound and visionary, they are only so because Tn ad vance and slightly above the general opinion.
 Among the chief characteristics of The Tri> bune are judgement, reliability, power, hones- ty, candor and great common sense.
 The editorials of The Tribune are marked by good sense, strength of position, transpa. rency, good temper, and as general fact, good lagic. They are always read like the produc- lions of men of experience, ot strong common sense-and invariably are possessed of manly tone. Politically, they are courteous, though sometimes almost iearfnily severe and if an opponent is to be executrd, il is dcne with as much consideration and leniency as the occa. sion and person will sdmii. Its political col umns are characterized by the most sIgnal abil- iiy. and to day, probably carry more weight and confidence throughout the couatry than any other journal in America"
 NEW YORK KTRIBuNE.-Alihough we differ from this print in several important matters of political economy, we are none the less willing to acknowledge it's unequaled merit ss an American press: generally dignIfed. always talented. and ever marked by i,ealt felt de- sire for the true elevation of the people. We are content. even Democrat as we are. to Fec- ommend The TTibune-for we believe that what of truth if inculcalss wili be apt to rise again in the minds of its readers; while it's errors must eventually die amid their wor- shipers. n B. O0kiyn FIesmGH.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
A FARMFOR SALE
.EOEice.

YTyHE Subscriber having more busiesn entrusted to his care thaa he can at tend 10, offers to rent his store and meat market, aiid ihe remaining stock of goods on hand, groceries and provisions, 6OOO lbs clear pork and hams. The store is one of the mos; convenient ones for business in the Slate. Possession given the first of Me. :h or April. VIM. WHEELER,
 by s. D. WHEELER, Agent. ! itchaeld, Jan. IA, 1851.
 NIB. On hand 800 accounts made out, VI ch, to save cost. the ownersare requested ,all and pay without delay.
 D. WHEELER, Agea..
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
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Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
SENATORIAL CONVENTION !!
I5,h District :!

1Gtt AtoISSk' The Convention met at Wolcottville on Tuesday, the llth inst. and was or. ganize by the appointment of HENRY JONES, Esq, of New Hartford, Presi- dent, and HENRY B. GRAVES, of Litch. field, Secretary.
 On motion. George Kellogg. Charles N. Cook and Buel Sedgwick were ap- pointed a committee on credentials . who subsequently, reported the following Roll of Delegates E. Litch6eld.-C Charles Vaill, Jesse L. Judd. Buel Sedgwick. Henry 5. Graves Barkhamsted. ed.--Abiel Case. Julius c. Pratt, George Kellogg.
 Colebrook. -- Hiram Sage, John T. Rockwell. Phineas 0. Peck. Reuben Rockwell. e,~rs.- "s'SF
 Harwintun.- Lewis Smith. Addison Webster. Merit Marks, Roswell Cook. New Hartford.-Henry Jones. D. B. Smith. ..... ... Torrington.-- -Alonzo Whiting. Charles N. Cook, Bradley Agard. F. Burr.
 Winchester. --Wm. L. Gilbert, B. B. Rockwell, Edwin C. Drake.
 The report of the committee was ac, cepted.
 Charles Vaill, Charles N. Cook, and Henry B. Graves were appointed com mittee on Resolutions. On motion, the Convention proceeded to an informal ballot for candidate for Senator, with the following result:
 Anson Colt G
 Charles Adams 6 Edward Darlington
 Gideon H. Hollister
 Scattering
 Convention adjourned 10 half'past ohe o'clock. ..
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-02
Highly Important to Females

MADAME B0IvIN's PREPARATORY PARTURl
WI ENT, OR FEMALE RELAXING EMBROCATION
FOR MITIGATING THE PAINS OF CHILD BIRTH
This new and wonderful discovery is of the greatest
blessings Of the age By its timely and proper use the e
only mgaed but the patient saved from imminent dan
ger and suffering
For sale in Worcester by the proprietor's authorized
agents, at the Worcester Bookstore, No. 90 Main street.
and by A. Clark, Apo'hecary of Main and Pleas
ant streets Asn for sale by Mrs M. 5. Thompson Fee
hale fhyscian, Kinds Court, rear Of No. Maple st.
aug l-dtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-02
A Rare Chance.

ENOR Boot Maker to Purchase a large House Bain
Worship and small dwelling house, situated in North
Oxford tue large house cost f. Denny four thousand
dollars more few years sinces There is and
thirty rods of land Many ornamental and other trees The
whole estate will be sold for $1,000 if app led for
Also the desirable house lot in Worcese contain
ing about l5 feet of land known the Howe lot
uated South OF William T. Merrifeld's dwelling house
june4-dtf Enquire of ALBERT BROWN.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-02
For Sale or Rent.

A New House on Pleasant str eet Col Abbots
IN venen for three families. If applied for will be
sold with bout 10000 feet of land. Also the Cutting
House in New Worcester with about three Of land
occupied by Pulaski Bacon. Also small Farm OF
ubou 20 acres with unfinished house upon it, about OF
mile Of said Gut ng estaie the Jones Farm
Terms very liberal p. G. BACON,
mar6-dtf No. Central Exchange.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-02
For Sale at a Rargain

%A COTTAGE HOUSE AND LOT, on Oxford st
E The House is thorough bllt. soByenient and csh-
- tains The Lot is 55 feet front by 76
deep, and has 80 choice FRUIT TREES upon it,
many OF them in bearing condition Possession given i'm
medatey, the owner wishes to leave the city. Terms
easy. For further particulars inquire of
au25-disf HOWE & PUTNAM,