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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

Extravaganza IN Dress.-In the pro-
ceedings of the General Court of the
Colony Of Connecticut, in l64l, it was
sOrderod, That in view of excess in APP
parel, by divers persons of several ranks,
the Constables of every Town within these
Liberties, shall observe and take notice of
any particular person or persons within their
several limits, and all such as they judge to
exceed their condition therein, they shall
present and warn to appear at the Partics
ular Cortland the said Court hath power
TO censure any disorder in the particular
before mentioned"
That was in the days when the gentle
mem wore fabrics of home manufacture,
and went to church barefoot: and when
the 'ladies'of the arstocracy wore tow-cloth
frocks and Wilde shoes. A calico apron
or new wool hat would have subjected the
wearer to repremand from the Governor
in the august presence of the assembled
wisdom Of The colony! Alas, how the vans
ity Of our race has ''spread itself'' since
those Good Old Times
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19
DANIEL WEBSTER FOR PRESIDENT

DANIEL WEBSTER FOR PRESIDENT
A paper with the following preamble has
been numerously signed in Bosten !:
We nominate Daniel Webster for Pres
ident of the United States, because he
is true lover of liberty, friend to his
country andiits institutions. and defen,
der of the Constitution under which We
live-because his patriotism is as broad
as the Union, and he will never permit
the Constitution to be violated to favor
one portion of the country for the b,ne-
fit Of another-because by his calm. wis.
dom, and far-seeing intelligence, and high
courage, he has done much to save our
country from foreign war and intestine
divisions, and to guide it in the path Of
honor, prosperity and happiness-be.
cause under his administration the Con
siitution will be upheld, the laws en-,
forced, the Union preserved, and tn,
whole country be made prosperous
and, finally because this high honor il
due to his long and faithful service, t
his matchless talents, his stern integrity
and his exalted patriotism
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

the more singular. as the news of the flu.
ritiye slave affair at Boston was announc-
ed by telegraph from London in great
characters. A difficulty Of their own re-
preventative with foreign power, which
threatened at one time to interrupt friend
ly relations, would seem to concern them
more nearly than the liberation Of a ne.
gro. But it appears the government does
not wish to have the subject called into
discussion at home-it might excite at
tention, and throw out light that would
be disagreeable. From the beginning of
the difficulty there has not been word
said in the public papers on one side or
the other"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19
For the Enqmirer, b
"aOgueS and their Defenders"

DESIGN OF LAW AND ITS ADVOCATES.
There Is an old proverb, Laws, like
cobwebs, catch flies but LET tie wasps es.
cape" So true is this, that honest men
are often really afraid to appeal to the
law for their rights, while rogues as of
ten choose an appeal. as furnishing them
an opportunity to evade the claims of
justice, or the punishment due to their
crimes.
These remarks suggest the inquiry,
"Wlat is the design Of Law ? and what
is the duty and what should be the ob-
ject of those whose business it is to study
and apply it %
The answer to the first inquiry is both
plain and simple. The DIES; On of law is
neither more nor less than this "To
protect every one in the enjoyment and
exercise Of his rights" Whenever the
law fails in this, it becomes curse instead
of blessing.
This protection is afforded in two ways:
LIST. By guarding against injury. I'd. By
furnishing those who do injury.
The answer 10 the first question sug-
gests the answer to the second. If the
design of law is to protect all in the en-
joyment of their rights, it should be the
object as it is the duty of the lawyer to
see that that design is accomplished.
Whoever, therefore, gives his influence
AMI exerts his energies to effect the ac>
quittal of criminal, defeats the design of
the law, and is justly chargeable with
the consequences. If TIE receiver of
stolen property is no better than the
thief, how much better than the criminal
himself. is he, who. by his skill, cunning
and eloquence, procures an unFighteous
decision?
1t is often said of criminal who has
been Justly condemned, "Mr. would
have cleared him." The menaing of this,
in plain English, is, that this Mr.. Some
body, distinguished lawyer, would have
been able 70 pervert the law, defeat it's
designs, etc., and set criminal free to
repeat his depredations upon society.
Let such men consider well the part they
act when they undertake the cause of an
offender. not that he may have the benz
eft OF the law, not that the design of the
law may be carried out, not that justice
may be done and the rights Of society
protected but that violator OF the laws
of his country may escape the punish>
ment he deserves, and be suffered still
further to trespass upon the rights Of
mankind. They are responsible to the
world for the consequences. Their infu-
ence is not for good but for evil. While
they strive therefore. to gain popularity,
let them not do it at the sacrifice of ius-
tice. II.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

INoIDEgTs OF TRAVEL UNDER GRoUED.
"A few days ago three of our worthy CT
tizens paid visit to the Cave, now at
tracing much attention. under Lookout
mountain. With the usual amount of
pine, some matches, bread and cheese,
:hey worked their way along the main
passage until they found an aperture in
some rock, which led them down into a
lower chamber. This they traveised for
hours. when hunger and fatigue admon-
ished them that it was time TO return.
But how short-sighted is man. especial.
ly when several miles under ground To
the CONSERVATION of the trio, the fearful
truth groped its way to their senses that
they were lost They were :hen beyond
all landmarks. No stranger had left his
mark upon the wall. and with pine fast
diminishing. fears came upon them of be-
ing buried alive beneath the towering
rocks of the Lookout. All jokes were
laid aside, and the company, with mea>
sured countenances, gave vent to some
funny promisesf they could but just get
out of these difficulties. Hope was dying
| within them, when a streak of good luck
berelI them, almost as welcome as CLEAN
of daylight. Away in the far recess,
where no traces of men were seen, they
found two bottles, one filed with water.
the other with brandy! They were old
fashioned porter bottles, and the cork in
the bottle containing the brandy was hall
rotted out. The brandy had the taste o.
great age. After taxing "horn," the
party moved forward in better spirits
Shortly after they found the skeleton q
man, which they gathered up as tro'
| ply and carried along. Finally, afte
many vicissitudes. "weary and heavy la
den," they found out their bearings
and soon emerged into moonlight. afte
having travelled ten and a half hours
| Although the party suffered much tina
visit, yet it had its interest. New region
in this subterranean cavern were discov
cred and novelties and grandeur seen
. seldom looked upon before.
= Parties are now almost daily exploriu!
{ this interesting cave. and it is destined t,
! be great resort. 1t is three miles from
, Chattanooga, fifty yards from the Ten
nessee river, and Immediately ON the lin
of the Nashville and Chattanooga Rail
road Chattanooga { Tsnn.) Gazette.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

AUSTRIA AND Mr.. WEBsTER's REPLY.
A correspondent Of the Boston atlas,
writing from Vienna, under date OF the
9th Of April. says:
"Not word has appeared in the vi
emma papers in relation to the Austrian
charges last letter to Mr.. Webster, and
Mr.. Webster's reply. This may seem
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19
ENQUIRER
NTCHFTELD. June IS, 1851.
school Commissioner.

The Register and Times are pretending
to find fault with the Wings because they
did not see fit to appoint John G. Palmer
to the Office of Commissioner of the School
Fund! They may as we'll save their lam.
entatiOns for the more important and real
affections that await them and their party.
Mr.. Palmer was appointed Commissioner
Gd interim, by Gov. Seymour, and the Of
fee would of course become vacant with
the close of the present civil year. The
duty of filling this vacancy devolved upon
the legislature now in session; and they
HAVE filled it in manner Which cannot
fail to give general satisfaction to the PEo>
PIE of Connecticut. The charge that the
wings desire to throw this office in among
the 'spoils' ofpartizan warfare, is as uncall-
ed for as it is ungenerous. The democ-
racy, having been permitted to retain the
management of this important trust for 25
years, seem to imagine they have thereby
obtained an exclusive right to it for all time
TO come.
We have no wish to disparage the fitness
of Mr.. Palmer for the station. We pre-
sumo lie would make capable and honest
officer; but the simple fact that he had
been nominated for Commissioner by the
Governor, gives him no more right to the
Office than any other citizen possesses.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19


MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURE. The
special session Of the New York Legis-
lature commenced on Tuesday of last
week. The changes effected by the
special election in the Senate and House
are as follows. Six of the old Demo
cratic Senators have been re elected
LIST district, VIM. H. Brown; 9th, Jas. c.
Curtis 18th, VIM 4. Dart; 18th, Sid
ney futile; 18th, John Noyes; 25th,
Henry B. Stanton Five have been su
perseded as follows 9Th district, John
Snyder, by Joseph Halsted; 10th, Geo.
H. Fox, by John SAndford 10Th, Chas.
A. Mann, by Benjamin N. Huntington
Goth, Asahel c. Stone, by Moses P.
Hatch; 2lst, Alanson Skinner, by Caleb
Lyon.
OF the five new Senators, but two are
Whigs-Messrs. Halstead and Hurting
ton.
Thefollowing have been elected Mem
bers Of Assembly in the place of Messrs.
Hatch and Lyon, resigned Lewis Coun-
ty, Dean s. Howard; Oswego County,
lst district, VIM. P. Curtis.
The Assembly chose Mr.. Varnum. of
New York, Speaker. in place of Mr.. Ray
mond, absent. Gov. Hunts message
was delivered. and is mainly occupied in
an argumentip favor of the canal enlarge
ment bill.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

PROMQTIONS.-G Caleb Cush-
ing. one of the Heroes of the Mexican
War, has been elected to and accepted the
office of CAyTA1x of the Ancient and Hon
orable Artillery Company at Boston. Gen,
Thomas Davis was chosen LIST Lieutenant !;
Col. William Mitchell, Sd Sergeant, SC.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

A GIANF.-A boy 10 years old, is OK.
hibiting in Waterbury, who is eight feet
high and weighs four hundred pounds -
He is said to be still growing. and bids fair
TO make good sized man
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

ed without any necessity. and he suddenly
which its application is said occasionally to
snperinduce.
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Postponed until Wednesday next at 8
o'clock.
SENATE.-Friday, June13 Plurality
law passed in the House with amendments,
came before the Senate. Senate coRcurred
IN amendmenls-6L the law passed, l3 10 8.
General Banking Law taken up and made
the order of the day for Tuesday next.
HOUSE.-Bill authorizing free banking
was read third time and lost.
The Speaker announced The following
committees
To request the return Of "a resolution from
the observation-disclosures Giddings of Phys
mouth and Benton Of Guilford.
Special Committee on New Towns and
Probate Districts. - Messrs. Howard of
Warren, Collins Of Granny, Smith of Or
ahge, Brown Of Lisbon, Human of Trum-
bull, Chamberlain Of Woodstock, Shailor
of Haddam and Dorrance of Andover.
The punishment of Balcomb, Calhoun aud
Menasseth was committed to state prison for
life.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

Henry E. Peck, do.
Thomas Backus, do.
GeOOge s. Catlin, dem.
Francis Gillette, free soil
The Speaker announced that there was
! no choice.
The Speaker upon inquiry by Mr.. Stow
Of Wallingford, announced that one blank
vote had been cast at each ballot thus
far, but that it had not been counted at
all.
Mr.. Arnold Of Haddam, enquired if
such was the practice in this State-the
custom differed in different States. In
Florida they were counted, and in Mas
sachusetts they were not. He did not
know but that legislative practice had
settled it.
The Speaker remarked that he did not
recollect an instance where similar,.cas
had been presented to the Legislature of
Connecticut, and that unless the House
otherwise directed, blank ballots would
not be counted.
Mr.. Arnold suggested that they be an
nounced, and the Speaker replied that
such should be the case if any member
desired it.
The House then proceeded to ballot
a fourth time--the result of which was
as fellows.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

wThe Courant says" We are in
formed by those who claim to know. that
of the votes given for Mr.. Gillette OH
Thursday, for U. S. Senator, only too
were cast by Free Sellers"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

EB- A new post Office has been es-
tablished at Huntsville, Litchfeld County.
and Churles Hunt appointed Postmaster
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Communication By reference to th'

Communication BY reference to the
proceedings of the House of Representa-,
tives on Friday last, it will be seen that
resolutions for the Communication of the pun>
ishment of Balcomb, Calhoun, and Menas-
seth, passed that body. 1t will be recollec>
ted that they were convicted and senten-
ced to death. in September last, for the
murder of Barnice White in Colebrook,
and have since been confined in our Jail
awaiting the day appointed for their exc
cution. The announcement of the COM
mutalion of their punishment to state prison
for life, was received by them with great
ioy.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

Mrs. E. Cakes Smith, a lady of distin>
gnished literary reputation, is lecturing in
New York in favor Of the Turkish costume.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

At the Diocesan Episcopal Convention,
held in Waterbury last week. the Rev. John
Williams. D. D., President of Trinity Col
lege, was elected Assistant Bishop OF the
Diocese of Connecticut.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

Whole number of votes 22l
Necessary to choice i'll
4. H. Seymour, dem. JOG
r. S. Baldwin, wing 108
James Dixon, do. 3
VIM. l.. Storrs, do. 2
George Catlin, dem. 2
The Speaker announced that no choice
hid been made.
Mr.. Landers of New Britain, moved
that the roll of the House be again CALI
ed.
Mr.. Catlin of Harwinton, objected.
Motion lost-lll TO 95,
The House then proceeded to another
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-06-19

The Speaker ANNOUNCED That there was
again no choice.
Mr.. Arnold of Haddam, moved that the
House adjourn--carried 102to l0l, and the
Speaker announced the House adjourned.
Mr.. Catlin announced that he should at
the earliest moment that an opportunity
was offered him, move that the House pros
coed to the election of Senator, at II o'clk.
to morrow morning.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-12

Gov. QUITMAN.-We yesterday saw highly
respectable gentleman who left jackson, Miss, on
the 2lst ult On that day he told by Governor
Quitman that he, the Governor, had resigned his
Office in order to appear New Orleans to answer
to the charges against him. Our informant is of
opinion that the Governor started for New Orleans
last evening.
We suppose that the Governor, by resigning,
thought TO excite sympathy, or to make the world
believe that the General Government, by compel
ling him to answer to violation of the laws, was
prosecuting him. He could have gone to New Or
leans without resigning. He has plantation in
Louisiana which he has visited very frequently
without resgning, and he went TO New Orleans
and stad there many days without resigping when
lac was aiding the Cuba expedition, and he might
have gone ~ New Orleans to answer for his crime
without resigning just well he had gone there
20 commit IL without resigning. IT. however, he
has resigned because he feels that man about to
lie tried for crime like his, and likely to be con
yicted Of IL, Is not t to be the chief magistrate of
a State, we acknowledge the force of his motive.
II was certainly Governor Quitmans intention
nj hrst and he openly avowed it, to resist by force
any effort VI the General Government to take him
20 New Orleans. lie intended to make il fight
In regard 20 State rights and expected it to be the
nucleus 81 general conflict between the Federal
Government and the South; conflict which he
thought would result in the severance of the Union
I've found, however to the honor of tho MISSISSIPPI
plans he II said that he could not rally even cor
porals guard around him for such n conflict; and
80 be stops clustering and consents TO be taken off
10 New Orleans like a common criminal He is
spectsclo.-- Lousspius Journal.
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Congress.

In the Senate yesterday the Deficiency bill
was passed; and, after debate, the bill making
grant of public lands to the several States of
the Union for the relief and support of INDECENT
insane persons, was ordered to be engrossed for
third reading.
In the House of Representatives the bill to
establish Board of Accounts was laid upon the
table-yeas 100, nays 60.