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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

The Litchfeld Co. Teachers Associa-
ton held its first meeting in New Mil
ford on the l4th of Dec. last. There
were q goodly number Of Teachers pres
ent from New Milford and vicinity, and
several were in attendance from the
northern part Of the County.
The exercises of the Association were
conducted with good degree of interest,
and all present seemed to be much pleased
with the able remarks. from Messrs.
Stone, Thompson, Sanders, and others.
The next meeting Of the Association
will be held at West Cornwall. common
cling Thursday evening, Feb. 9th, and
continue in session until Saturday eve,
Feb. 9th.
The order of exercises is proposed to
be something like the following:
Public Lectures on Thursday evening.
Business transacted on Friday and Sat>
urday mornings, till half past 10 o'clock.
and the remainder of the time be devoted
to lectures, discussions, &c,
Rev. Mr.. Stone, of the State Normal
School, Prof. Thompson, Mr.. Sanders.
Rev. Warren Andrews. and. Prof. Ans
drews of Marietta College, have been
solicited to address the Association.
All interested in Common. Schools,
are respectfully invited to be in attend. =
ance.
GEO. SHERWOOD, Cor. Sec.
New Milford, Jan, sth, 1851.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

TROUBLE in TAMMANx HALL,-The sa-
chems and under sachemS of the illuslriuus
tribe of natives who acknowledge the saint
ship OF old Tammany, assembled with the In 4.
dians, squaws and paposses of the tribe, on the
9Th inst in glorlhcation Of Gen. Jackson and
the battle Of New Orleans. The Hail was dec
GRATED in the most tasteful form. the viands
prepared tor the devOtees was of the choicest
and costliest kind, the lady Tams were beauti>
full and tie warriors were dressed and ac-
coutered in the most approved style. The
music was the best OF the season. and the
dancing was better still. In word. every.
| thing locked pleasant, prosperous and happy,
when in an evil hour, the crown princs-John
Of Undertook, the favOrite grandson of New
York made his appearance ia the midst
greatly to the Comfort of the ladies', but very
much to the discomfort OF some Of their lords
Some of the Sachems attsr trying to induce MIR.
Caspar Childsto inform Mr., Van Buren,, that
his absence was desired, and alter Mr.. 8 re-
fusal to do so. prevailed with another person
to undertake the perilous mission. This latter
worthy did the errand, and met with recep-
ton from the Prince which will probably pre-.
vent him from ever doing similar one. The
insulted gentleman bore himself with great
dignity and proprety, and after telling the
bearer Of the message to wait moment Till he
(Mr. Van Buren) could disengage himself from
the ladies who were around him, he took him
aside and told the said messenger that he (Van
b. found everything pleasant and agreeable
about him-the ladies' especially so-dad he
rGther thought he should stay! Then cast
inga :glance of thunder on the missionary
perhaps lightning would come nearer to the
propriety Of the thing" the interesting Prince
went on 10 say that, he not only should not
evacHate the premises, but that he should go
to the supper table in spite of all the Tamma-
ny maledlclion extant- euem IF he had to tr0r-
ei over the carcasses of every bunker in the
Hall. Suiting the action to the word. he
brushed through the doorway guarded BY some
Of the young sayages to prevent the Princes
passage-knocking. in the. act. some Of the
sentinels heads against the door posts-and
made his way sure enough. to a seat at the
supper table. No bones were broken, and the
Prince, though insplted at the table, bore him
self bravely through the scene, and had his
own way ia spite Of all opposition. 1t was
very scurvy transaction, and Mr.. Van Buren,
had the voice and sympathy OF all the ladies
who saw it.-yNet0 London Chronicle.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

EFrEcFs OF MAsKINa--Two CHILDREN
TERRIFIED TO DEATH. - About three weeks
since two children, belonging to a man
named Brown, formerly waiter at the
Globe Hotel. Exmouth, the one four and
the other a few years older, were sent
by the mother. who keeps a mangle. af-
ter basket of clothes, and were met on
the way by some boys, one of whom had
on most hideous looking mask. The
boy. seeing the children frightened, ran
after them. repeating some gibberish,
which fright cned them more, and having
followed them until they turned the COR
ner of the street. transferred the mask to
another boy. who managed again to come
in contact with the poor children. who
returned hons Instantly. when their pa.
rents, seeing them 80 pale and trembling
very much, inquired what the matter
was, whiCa they explained NJ we'll as they
could. The shock, however, waa 90 great
that they new or recovered IL; their health
declined daily. The ono died three
weeks after. and the other died on
Wednesday last. Each Of them In bic
illnoSS often exclaiming. "lIo 10 coming, y
I" | zoe him, There no IT," with other
like expressions, --A'rster (Eag) Gazette,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

The New York State Agricultural So.
ciety has appointed FIVE delegates to the
Worlds Fair in London. viz, Martin Van
Buren,. Harvey Baldwin. John A. King.
Ezra P. Prentice and B. p. jackson. The
Delegates pay their own expenses. yet
there were some b"~22reds Of applications
for the fiv" ,..Polntments,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23
Lisch field, Jan 90, 1851.

The Hartford. Providence, and Fish
kill Railroad. Our citizens feel partic'
ularly interested in the progress of this
Road, from the fact that in all probable
ity if it goes through at all, it will take
Liteh6eld on its route. The Providence
Journal of the 10th inst, says. " We are
pleased TO learn that new and energetic
efforts are being made to secure the con-
struction of this Railroad through VIII
limantic and Hartford to the Naugatuck
Valley. The committee appointed in
June last to solicit subscriptions, encour-
eyed by favorable propositions from the
people Of Hartford, have undertaken the
work anew, and with fair prospects of
success. It is expected that a public
meeting will be held soon. when this inn
portant enterprise will be urged upon the
attention of our citizens by such an ar
ray Of facts and arguments as will ava
ken universal interest in it. There sure-
ly will never be more favorable time
for this great work than the present. In
deed, from information which we possess,
the present appears to be the last and
only favorable opportunity we shall ever
have of forming, with advantage, this
important business connection with the
people of the central parts of Connecti-
cut. The people wish to connect east
ward. through Providence. If we re-
fuse to meet them in fair spirit, they
will go north of us, and north, and around,
and away from us will flow tie channels
of business. We earnestly call on every
citizen to put his hand to this work, and
say it shall 60, and it surely will 60"
This is the true spirit and from an ex-
cellent source. Mr.. Anthony, the editor
of the Providence Journal, from which
the above is copied,l is the Governor o.
Rhode Island-a man Of great energy,
who usually accomplishes whatever he
undertakes. If the Road ever reaches
the ''Naugatuck Valley" it is bound to
90 the rest of the way.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

PRESIDENT FILLMORE IN EUROPE
The head Of one Of the largest American
mercantile houses in Manchester, has ad
dressed note to President Fillmore
urging his attendance at the Worlds
Fair. in London, in May next. and inti'
mating the probability that the Queen Of
England might visit this country in re-
turn.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23
LTTCHFIELD ENQUIRER


For Governor,
LAFAYETTE s. FOSTER,
Of Norwich.
Lieut.. Governor,
GREEN KENDRICK, of Waterbury.
Secretary Of State,
ROGER H. MILLS, of New Hartford
Treasurer,
THOMAS CLARKE, of Coventry.
Controller,
SELAH STRONG, of Milford.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

o1Nn. Maria Bronson has been ap-
pointed POstmistress ct Middlsbary. IL
place Of DR.. r. Crane, resigned.
The property Of Trinity Church Cor,
povaliOn. New York. 10 estimated at &c
teen millions oG dollars.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

The next monthly meeting of the Ltchfield
County Temperance Society, swill be held at
Lakevlle on the 4th Tuesday Of Jan. alto o.,
clock A. M. 7. L. HART, Sec'y.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

But m'inspOrts. We are willing the
Hamans should go the length Of their
rope" April is near at hand, when the
people will put matters in such train as
will save our democratic" friends deal
of trouble in interpreting and carrying
cut the laws.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

Up to the time Of our going to press,
no news has reached us of the election of
Senator either in Massachusetts,. or, MIS-.
souri,.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

|" The doctors live upon our disea-
ses. the clergy upon our sins. the lawyers
upon our crimes. When the millcnni-
um comes. they viii have to seek some
better calling-while printers will be the
great teachers Of the world:
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

A returned California deg has made
his appearance Of HE old home IN Bur.
Ington. Iowa. He y the property Of
Nj. Pearson, who came home By steamer
and d d supposed that the dog. being
LEFT behind. took the most direct course
home and made the overland route alone.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

nNHE Directors Of the IBon RaLk have thiA
u day declared Dividend OF three end q
halls PEE cent. On the Capital stock, payable Co
the sieckholdeFs. on and alleT the GTsl Of Ian,
uaJy 1881. A. c. RANDALL, Cashier.
falIs Village, Dec. - 1850. 3w3i
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23
A CARD.

The Rev. George w. Nichols hereby ten
ders his grateful thanks 10 his kind parish%
toners and friends of Mil.oa and Bantam
Falls, for their very acceptable favors be>
slowed upon him a. bis raFish visit Of Jan 4
9Th.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

The subscriber, gratefully reminded o.
past favors from hispeOple, desires to add
his cordial thanks for the generosity and
kindness manifested in their late valuable
Wood-spell and Donation Visit.
BENZ. L, SWAN.
Lisch field, Jan 20, 1851.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23


MASSACHUSETTS, - On Tuesday
last the democratic candidates for Gov
ernor and Lieutenant Governor were
elected by the Legislature, by union of
democratic and free>soil votes. This was
in fulGlmsnt of bargain entered into be-
tween these two parties, viz, that the
democratic should have the two highest
State officers, and the free-soilers should
have the U. s. Senator. The first half
of this bargain was ratified as above,
without difficulty; but when the day APP
pointed for the election of a Senator ar =
rived, there was trouble in the camp
The national democrats" as they style
themselves. refused to vote for Sumner,
the free soil candidate for the Senate!
Thus they stand at present. What
the final result may be, remains to be
seen.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

GREAT RAILRoAn, TUNNEL. The Wheel
ing Gazette of the 10Th, in speaking Of the
great tunnel OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road, says I'VE have received from the con
tractors full reports Of the result Of operations
upon the great tunnel on the Baltimore and
Ohio RAILROAD, and we cannot forbear express
sing our ast enlistment at the result. The entire
distance driven in by the shafts in the space Of
about FIVE months is 1884 feet. and Of that 404
was driven from the 5ih Of November to the
4th Of December, inclusive. II is truly an ex.
traord inary work. There is no coal within the
excavation, but rock, sand and gravel. the bed
being generally dry.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23
The Board of Relief.

Our Board of Relief have caused
great excitement among our tax payers,
by the position they have taken-which
think is untenable, and cannot be mains
tanned. ....
The law that was passed last spring,
requires that an oath shall be made to
each list. before it shall pass into the
hands of the Assessors. This has not
been done. They, having finished their
task, deliver over their doings into the
hands of the Board of Relief. The Board
add to our List largely, in gross, and then
tell us, elf you feel aggrieved, come be-
fore US and swearit off," Have they any
authority to require this? The late law
makes no provision for such a procedure.
the oath having been previously required.
But they say. The old law does give
that authority. and also empowers them
to add to the List. 1t certainly does pro-
vide, that an oath shall relieve the ag-
g'ieved taxpayer, when he feels that the
assessors have done him injustice, and he
makes his appeal to the Board of Relief.
But this is not the case we complain of.
We find no fault with what the Asses
sors have done. They have closed their
duties, and we are now in the hands of
the Board; and they have no authority,
by this or any other law, as I believe, to
add amounts, in gross, to such Lists, as
feeling or prejudice may have dictated
We have no law which provides relief
from such acts, and none which empow-
ers the acts. .t.t f.,
The old law does give the Board power
to add (as suppose,) house, lot Of
land, note for money ON interest. or a
a share Of bank stock in specified bank,
if any of these have been omitted by the
assessors and, as an equalizing Board,
they have power to add or diminish the
Lists, by adding to those items which
they think undervalwsd, or of taking from
those they think assessed too high.
That they have power to add in gross,
amounts of thirty. forty.or Fifty thousand
dollars, to single Lists. or Of any other
amounts. in this way, I do not believe.
Why, sir. it would be tyranny suited
only to the authority Of three tailed
I urkish Bashaw. T.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

The Whigs Of The Ohio Legislature
have nominated for the U. .. Senate, NF
Ewing Cor the short term. and Hiram
CarIswold for the long term.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

Richard Broadhead, of Northampton
county, has been elected U. 8. Senator
by the Pennsylvania Legislature. He
is o democrat.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

Plymouth Centre SIe;ghing Party.--
Notwithstanding the recent thaw which
has used up the sleighing in this locality,
it seems that there is little more left
up North, as we'll as few more people
who appear determined to improve it.
Mr.. Curtiss of Browns Hotel, may well
put at defiance the old saying that pro-
phet hath no honor in his own country,
if he places his construction upon facts,
and facts that come from his former
neighbors, who have in two instances
come down upon him en- nsasse in very
agreeable way, to evince their personal
respect, as we'll AS their good opinion Of
him as host. In our last paper we gave
an account of the grand turnout at Ply
mouth Hollow-and on Tuesday of this
week, Plymouth Centre tried its hand as
rival, and in such an excess Of numbers
as to somewhat eclipse their friends whose
location is less elevated. The cavalcade
from the Centre comprised four horse
sleighs, eleven of 3 horses, and Z in sim
gle vevicles-total number of gentlemen
and ladies on board 1914, while the party
from the Hollow numbered Ms instead
of 140 as stated in our report of last
week-giving an excess Of 10 to the
Centre Party.
Lucius Bradley, Esq, performed the
duties of Marshal of the Excursion.
Waterbury american.
Our neighbor Of the American seems
to have forgotten the Sleighing Party
from Litch6eld, which "weDt off" in fine
style, one afternoon last week. We hear
that they had a grand time of it-and
were so well treated by their Waterbury
friends that they "did'nt get home till
morning"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

wNo news yet from the steamer
Atlantic.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

o. Two lawyers Of New York, Niles and
Roberts. were arrested some weeks since
charged with sharp practice or more prop.
erly, obtaining money under false pretences
They have both been tried and sentenced
Miles to 2 years and 8 months in the State
Prison, and to pay fine Of. $2 ,o0o-and Rob.
erts to thirty days in The City Prison, and q
fine OF $3.50. Niles, we believe, formerly
hourished in Albany. ....
The New York Courts. or some Of them at
least, are disgrace to the country. The above
evidence of improvement must be gratifying
to the friends Of good order and justice every.
where. The Police Gazette is entitled to some
credit for clipping the wings and claws of this
Niles
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

SWEET. AND SouR.-Mr. Joseph Poor. Of
Goffstown, has an apple tree upon his farm
which bears fruit which is both sweet and
sour, the two qualities being in regular layers.
We have eaten Of the fruit and know he thing
whereof we affirm. The method Of producing
this singular result was in this wise: bud
was taken from New York greening and one
from yellow sweeting-they were cut in two
tree thus innoculated The fruit has the char.
acteristics above stated-the sweet and the
sour being clearly divided, not only to the
taste but to the sight.--.Nashua Nv H. Tel
egraph.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

The above communication is from a
gentleman of the highest standing-one
well known throughout the county for
his general intelligence and correct bust.
ness habits. He having. moreover, SER
we'd on the Board Of Relief, he is presum.
ed to understand the duties Of the Office
as well as any other man. We think be
is right in his positions. As it's name inn.
plies. the Board was established Cor The
reiistOfsuCh As may have been over taxed
by the Assessors-nOt 10 place addition
al burdens upon those who regard them.
selves as already oppressed. Their pow.
or TO add 10 List, 10 restricted 10 sasel
where specific lsema have been accident
ally omitted by the Assessors. and foI
purposes Of equalization
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23

9D-Why will Barnum and Jenny Lind never
quarrel! Because she is for-giUing and he
forgetting Post.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23
Agricultural Premiums

At meeting of the Executive Com
mittee Of the Litchfeld County Agricul-
tural Society held at the Mansion Houses
on the l4th inst, the following Pre- mi
jumps on crops were awarded
To Willis Law, Litchfeld. on Corn, $40
H. M. Hart, Cornwall, do. 800
L. s. Gold, do. on Carrots, 200
J. G. Amber, Bethlem, do. 100
r. I. Scovill, Corn'll, Rwto6agas zoo
Il. s. Gold, do. do. 100
N. Hart, Jr. do. Oats. 800
r. I. Scovill, do. Ca6bages. 100
do. Cucumbers. 100
J. P. Brewster, do. Buckwheat. 800
A. N. Baldwin, Watert'n, Potatoes s. 90
John Carter, Litchfield, Clover s, 200
Mr.. scovill's lot of cabbages is deem
ed worthy of special notice. The field
contained one-eighth Of an acre. and the
cahbages sold for $4s.l7. The entire
cost Of the crop is estimated at $3.50
which would leave a net profit of over
$40.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-23
MISSOURI SENATOR.

The 26th ballot for Senator stood &c
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-10-29
TREASON.

The late Judge Story, than whom no higher
authority can be adduced, defines treason in the
| following language:
''ln regard to the treasonable design il is not
necessary that it should be direct and positive
intention entirely to subvert or overthrow the
government 1t will be equally treason if the
intention Is by force TO prevent the execution of
any one or more general and public laws of the
government, or to resist the exercise Of any le-
gltmate authority or the government in sover-
eign capacity, Tus, if there is an assembly of
persons with force, with the intent to prevent
the collection of the lawful taxes or duties lev
led by the government, to destroy all custom
houses, or to resist the administration of Justice
in the Courts of the U. S., and they proceed
to execute their purpose by force, there can be
no doubt that it would be treason against the
United States
Ii this position be correct, and there is GER
tainly very little reason to doubt it, then every
aboltionist, black and white, who has resisted
the execution ofthe fugitiee Stare Lac has been
guilty of open and direct treason. And it is
high time that the law was being enforced
| against them even to the calling IN requistion
the gallows and hemp, that the laws may be
honored and the country saved, by judicious
and timely example. If the present reckless
and determined infringement Of the laws-such
as have disgraced Boston, Buffalo, Chlisliana,
and Syracuse, are allowed to pass unnoticed
and unpunished, the day is not far distant, when
the alarm bell will finally sound the death kncl
of the Union This is critical period IN the
countries history and one which calls for the
sober and serious reflection of every honest
friend to the country and prompt and determin.
ed expression Of his sentiments upon the sub
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-10-29
The New Cathedral.

Amongst the many contemplated improve
ments in and about our vicinity, that OF the
new Catholic Cathedral IS one amongst the
most desirable to the lovers of the beautiful in
architecture, and those who delight in the erec
ton OF monuments Of public spirit. We have
learned that all that is wanting to the crrryinu
forward of this magnificent Enterprise, is the
hearty cooperation Of our catholic fellow citi-
zens, with their estimable and distinguished
prelate, Rt. Rcv'd, DR.. Loras, who has vol
un,cered the magnificent contribution of $1,000
and the superintendent Of the work, provided
his congregation will guarantee the balance
necessary to its completion We hope that this
proposition may be concurred in, as we have no
hesitation in saying that, in the event of the
Improvement going on, the great majori-
ty of all our citizens Of every denomination
will be found to come forward with promptit Ide
and l,berali:y in aid of the erection of an edl-
f"e, which when completed, would be an orna
nen % our city, and an evidence, OF our in
" wealth and prosperity and would coE'
.r largely to our reputation abroad and oul
pride at licme.