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up of the lands, the falling of trees, des-
truction of fences, the ruin of the crops,
is a mournful spectacle to behold. These
are things against which no human fore
sight can provide, and we should regard
them not with bitter feelings of complaint,
but as sent from him who doeth all things
well, and in whose hands are the destinies
of all men, Camden Journal.
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Fine Apples.

Our thanks to Mr.. Henry Anderson, of
Waxhaw, for the very acceptable present of
Apples. These apples are of an unusual
size, no doubt would weigh pound each,
and are ofmost delicious flavor.
That potatoc, friend b., is not large
enough fora pu6, and besides, we like a lar
ger sample with respect to quantity Also
You understand ?
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they taken care of as well? Actually, it
seems to us the North are under debt of
gratitude to US to keep this race of people
under bondage. Women may sit at home
and conjecture this and that concerning the
treatment slaves receive Mt the South, and
scribble off "Uncle Toms Cabin; )" but it
is all immaginary, and arises from preju-
dice unfounded and criminal.
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Judge O'NEAL has written letter to the
Stockholders of the Greenvillc g. Columbia
Rail Road, in which he states that the road
can be put in complete working order, for n
bout $4,000. There can be no doubt now
but Col. Brown the engineer is drowned.
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tertained that he would save himself, but,
as we remarked above, these hopes have
nearly expired. Should we hear anything
definite before our paper goes to press, we
will inform our reader.
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Our RAIL ROAD BRIDGE.-We learned
yesterday evening, that the Rail Road
Bridge was still standing, and that all
fears for its safety had ceased. The water
had commenced falling but the trussel
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PosTMTsrREssEs.-There are in the
United States eighty-one women holding
the office Of postmaster (l) thirty-one Of
whom are in Pennsylvania. Some of
these are important offices.
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The Hon. ". J.. Hutchinson was elected
Mayor of Charleston last week, by vote of
1852 over his opponent, Hon. J. Schncirlic.
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The GREAT FREsHET.-From the ac-
counts which wepublish and from private
information we have received, the frcshet
of last week appears to have been general,
and of the most disastrous kind. This
being the case, it will nearly, if not quite
ruin many Of our best planters. Really,
such an event may be regarded as a
calamity, second, in its consequences to
the devastations of the army-worm.
One of our most wealthy planters, on
the Wateree, writes lis that,
Hundreds of acres of our Corn and
Cotton, which but few days since, bid
fair to yield rich and bountiful harvest,
are now under water,-the sight of which
Is enough to unnerve the stoutest heart.
The water is higher than it has ever been,
since | have planted on this river (some
II or l5 years. and God, only, knows
what the result may be- WinnsJro Reg
lister.
NEGROES AFLoAT IN BROAD RIVER.
We regret to learn that two negro men
were seen drifting down with the current
in the river near Aston on Monday last,
who, most probably, ere this have been
drowned. 1t is not known from what
place they had been swept off, as it was
impossible for those on shore to communi-
cate with, or render them any assistance.
Ibid.
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To the Hon d. Wallace, A. p. Butler and
J. A. Woodward, are we indebted for pub
lie documents.
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at this office.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17
Whole No. 1907. No 6.

vent in the deVotions. Presently the
deacon uttered an audible groan.
'His-s-t, ye BLACKBOARD, have you no
dacenqy at all at ALL said Pat. at tine
same moment giving the deacon q punch
in the ribs, which caused him to nearly
lose his equilibrium. The minister stop
ped. and extending his hand in a sup.
plicating manner, said
Brethren, we cannot be disturbed Ia
this way; will some ono put that man
out?'
Yes, your reverence, shouted Pat, q
WILL and suiting the action to the word.
he co.lared the deacon, and 80 the utter
horror and establishment Of the pastor,
brother Ingalls, and the whole. congrega-
ton. he dragged him through the aisle,
and with tremendous kick. a posterori,
as the logieans have it, he landed him
in the vesubule Of the church.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17
DEATH OF MAJOR RICHARDSON.

The subject of the following obituary
notices is we'll remembered by our villa
gers, he having spent few weeks in Litch-
field in the summer of ls49. During his
stay here Ball W rs go; UP fog his enter
ment, at Spencer's Hall ]
MAJOR RlcHARDsoN.-This gentleman,
whom our readers will remember as the
writer Of 'WacOusta, 'E:arie, 'Weslhrook
til. Outlaw &c. died suddenly 10 this CITY
last week, aud lied, wa regret to learn. IN
der very distressing and melancholy cir.
cumslances. Verify the way of literary
men IN this city is hard infeed. '
Major Richardson was formerly attached
10 the Blush Army" lie was in active
service on the Cdhadian frontier 10 the
war Of 1912, and dc the Battle Of the
Thames was taken prisoner by the Amer
leans lie also served in the Peninsular
war-atter The close of which he resigned
MS 'coihinissibn apd turned his attention to
literary pursuits. aud wrote Sc yeFar popu>
lar tale, aud romances.' Major r. return
I'd to Canada about the year 1888. rs cor
respondent the London Times, which post
no held for some time, until political
change Displaced hin3.hnd for the last three
or four years he has resided ia this city
but hero he found little occ1pai lon for his
pen, although undoubtedly talented aud
capable writer, and ended his days in pow
erly and disisess:--[R. Y. MerSary. "
Oo-The author OF Ecarte and Waeousta
Two Of the most brilliant novels fthA age,
died IN this city, three or four days ago. it
is said Of starvatiOn.-N N. Y. Herald.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17
An Irishman's Mistake.

A few months ago. as brother Ingalls,
ct Swampscot was travelling through
the western part Of the State OF New
York. he fell 10 with an l,ishman who
had lately arrived ip THIS country, and
who was in quest Of brother that
came on before him and settled in some
Of the digg ings in tina: vicinity.
Pat was strong, athletic man a
tue Catholic. and had never seen the
interior OF Protestant church. It was
a pleasant Sabbath morning that BROTH
or Ingalls, nact Pat, who inquired the
road to the nearest church.
ingalls, is good and pious man. He
told Pat he was going to church himself.
and INVITED his new made acquaintance
10 keep him company thither, his place
Of destination being small Methodist
meeting. louise near by. There was
great revival there at the time, and, one
Of the deacons. (who. by the way was
very small in stature) iavited brother
ingalls, 70 take seat in bis pew. He
accepted the inyitatios and walked in.
followed by Pat, who looked in vain 70
End the altar DC. After he was seated
be turned to brother Ingalls,. and in
Whisper which could be heard all around,
inquired
Sure, and isn't this q hereto church 2
Hush ? said Ingalls,, 4 IL you speak q
loud word they will put you out in@s-
'diately.'
.Diyil q word will I spake at all at al.
replied Pat.
The meeting was opened BY prayer
by the pastor. Pat was cycling him w.
~ closely. when suddenly al, old gem
tleman who was standing in the pew d.
rectly in front Of Pat. shouted glory
'His-s.s-st ye clear divil.' Feioined
Pat with his loud whisper which was
heard by the minister, be dacens and
dOn't make q. BLACKBOARD Of yourself.
The parsOa grew more and more fsF.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17
LtTCHFIELD ENQUIRER
LErCHFIEID, June u, 1852.
JARED B. FOSTER.


IA New Haven correspondent OF the
Hartford Couraut has recently been giving
q series of sketches of the more prominent
members Of the Connecticut House of
Representatives. Among them We End
the following truthful notice Of our excel
lent friend and former correspondent.
whose name stands at the head of this
article. Mr.. Foster has for several years
been distinguished as a speaker and wri-
ter, as well as for the clearn:ss and vigOr
of his intelIect-and hence we are by no
means surprised at the position he has
taken in the LegisIa.ure.l-E Eve.
"Jared B. Foster, of New Hartford, is
emphaticaIly ope of the Wing leaders of
the House, though appal emily without, all
effort on his part to be in such d position.
He is gentleman OF quick apprehension
IA good tactician--an easy spcaker-and
a logical reasoner. Though evidently q
gentleman Of delicate sensibiIity, he has,
for youhg man, remarkable degree of
self control. =" He IS meyer surprised, Or
thrown off his guard. His language is
always good and his words we'll chosen,
bat his style is generally free from all
rhetorical flourish. think he may be
wanting in the power of impassiohed ap-
peal-yet he may be able to put forth such
efforts, if occasion should Call for them.
But Oi this cannul speak confidently. ]
was SURPRISED 10 'feafh that h! was never
before II member of the legislative body.
There Is reason, then, for my remark that
he is gentleman Of quick ,apprehensioh.
He lie a native Of New York State. and
but thirty two years OF age. Hisprotesslon
is that of the law, which he has pracliced
for about four years; and has resided ia
the town he represents about the same
length of time. Of His indomitable ensr-
" aud perseverance, you may learn some
thing, when tell you that he was origin
ally journey man clock maker, and While
attending 10 this employment he managed
for II long time to devote six hours Ia every
twenty four, - Sundays accepted" to The
study Of Blackstone and other fathers OF
the Legal Church, IN the way Of prepara>
lion for the profession which he now'phf,
sues Foster iS'ab0ut six fact high and Of
fine proportions. Botn Lavater aud Cow
Ter would say that he HAD good head
and face. and the ladies would pronounce
Tim II fine looking man. The future is
efcre him. full Of promise but whether
10 is destined 10 make his mark broad and
leep on the history of the State, twenty
years will determine. | will only say that
Ehe initiatory is encouraging.
Yours, Truth.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17
F'S'n the Bostsn aliye BRANCH.
Little Charley.

l am one OF that prosecuted class de-
nominated old maids. By going quietly
tic my neighbors. OF hit against any of
their rough angles. manage to be cheer.
full. contented and happy. In my mu!.
titudinous migrations. l have had some
opportunity TO study AuaaaH natiuse.--
Lately. ] Gave become a temporary in,
mate Of a crowded boarding house. My
little room has already begun to look
hOmeljtss." TIE ehhses chez syn has es:
banded the fragrant flowers I love so
well to nurture, my canary trills his sat-
isfaction in gayer song than ever. and
my pictures. looks and guitar dive dull
care away, and beguile many pleasant
hour. Aad aew dAY heart has found a
new object Of interest. I've noticed on
the staircase and in the hall and lobby,
lonely child. who seemed wandering
about a is ewn sweet will ; sometimes
sitting YEARLY on the stairs, almost
asleep; then lettering at the kitchen
door, Watching the Operations Of the
cook; then peeping into the half opened
doors Of the different apartments. As
by the rules Of The house mo children
were permitted az table, it was some
tiae before / could ascertain who claim
ed this little stray waif.
One morning. attracted by the carol
of my canary. he ventured 10 put his
little curly head inside my door; he
needed little urging TO, enter, Tor he read,
with q cEilds quick instinct, his welcome
in my face. An animated conversation
ensued about birds, flowers and pic lures,
his large blue eyes growing bright, and
his cheeks flushed with JOY as story fol-
lowed story while he sat on my knee.
At length ] said to him. Charley,
won't mamma be anxious abou: you. il
gou stay so long?'
oh. no.. said he, sLizgie don't care
Who's Lizzie 2
why. mamma, She don't care. il I'm
only oui Of the way. Lizzie made me
this pretty dress, said he, holding up
his richly embroidered frock. but Lizzie
don't know any stories. and she says Pm
bore. What is bore p said the sweet
child. as be looked trustingly in my face.
Never mind now, said /. tearfully.
you may stay with me whenever you
like. aBd we vii be very good iriends.
The dinner bell sounded. and a gaily
dressed young thing vociferated, 10 a
voice anything but musical. Charley |!
chaIieyr When l apOlOgized for keep.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17
The Stick Of Candy.

Gen. Pierce was first spoken Of 10
connection with the presidency at the
Loco State Convention in New Hamp-
shire some time last winter, and that
body adopted q resolution rcqassting
their deles .tes to bring hin, forward as
candidate. CIV. Steele ia addressing
the Convention expressed his grati6ca-
ton at the selection, and related the fol-
lowing anecdotc to "exhibit tho charac-
ter OF the man, We give it 10 the
Governors oua words:
Sir said Governor Steele, have
known the whole career Of Gen. Pierce,
from the day he 6rst took his seat 10 this
hall. have admired his exploits IN
Congress and in Mexico. But ! have
an incident in my mind which | will re-
late. which. in my humble judgments
exhibits the character Of the man in q
more illustrious light than all his efforts-
10 the forum or the field:
1T was some! hing more than twenty
years ago-Gene,al Pierce was then
somewhat younger than he is now. He
was trayeling through one Of tho west.
ern towns Of this State; and as he en-
tered the principal village. he bslell
three boys eating candy. At q brief
distance hs bshela another boy sitting
alone and that boy was not eating. but
he was crying. Gen. Pierce feeling ia,
terested in so strange circumstance.
inquired into the case, and ascertained
that he was crying because he had no
money to buy candy. No sooner had
he learned the fasts Of the case, than.
with that noble generosity which has
ever distinguished Pierce through his
whole life. Re put his hand in his psck<
ct. drew forth cent? bought sticb Of
easdy and gave 1t 10 tie bay. ALTHOUGH
the BOY WAS A total aTRANaRs TO
GEN. PIERcE!
His nomination For the Presidency.
taken in connection with such remark
able instance Of benevolence and au-
bounded liberality towards an entire
stranger, must he aRother illustration OF
the proverb tina. good sections meet with
their reward - ourant
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17
The Mississippi by Night.

By night, the seems is one of startling
interest and magical splendor. Hun
drcds Of lights are glancing in different
directions from the villages, TOW ms, farms
and plantations on shore, and from the
magnificent floating palaces OF steamers
that frequently Look like moving noun:
tains Of light and fame, go brilliantly are
these enormous river leviathans iIIumi.
mated inside and out. IAdeed. the spec.
tacle presented is IKE a dream of en-,
chantment. Imagine steamer after
steamer coming. sweeping, sounding,
laundering on, blazing with three thou.
sand lights. casting long. brilliant reAec'
tons on the fas: rolling waters beneath
There is often number of them, one
after another. like SO many comets in
Indian file. Soms of these are so mar
vsllously and dazzlingly lighted. that
they really look like Alladin's palace on
fire, (Which. in all likelihood it would be
in America sent skurrying and dashing
down the stream, while perhaps Just
then all is darkness around it. delight
ed too. in seeing as YOU frequently do
the twinkling lights in the numerous
cottages and homesteads. dotted here
and there, and you often observe large
,wood fFes lit on the banks, looking like
merry making bonirss. These. l be-
lieve. are usually signals for the different
steamers to stop and take up passengers.
goods. and animals. --Lady r. s. Wort
lsy's Travels. ..
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17
EDWARD A. HANNEGAN.

There has been no instance 10 our day,
ofec Iamentable a termination Of "a splendid
career as has been exhibited in the life VI
this individual. He was elected to Congress
in lsS3-re>electsd in ls35-and was then
left q home a, few on account of his habits
Of intsmPerance. His subsesuen, career
is sketched in the following article from
the Chicago Democrat, edited by John
Wentworth. who was member of Con
gress at the same time with Hanuegan.
Every man who has seen Mr.. Hannegan
when under the influence of liquor as we
have, can believe the statement of the
murder. And every one who has seen
him aud lived 10 the same house with him
and his family. as we have, when he has
been total abstinence man for months
together, will indeed pity him. When
sober, he is as pure, as upright, as kind and
as generous man as there is in the ceun-
try. With him there can be no middle
state. He is brute when drunk. When
sober he will compare, in all the elements
OF goodness, with any man living.
Mr.. Hannegan entered the lower House
Of Congress many years ago, q perfectly
temperate man; and in point of talents,
Integrity and popularity his prospects
were as fiatlering as those of any young
man in the United States. But Washing.
ton fashions and habits were too much for
him. Dissipation drove him TO private
life. He reformed, became i tenn Perance
lecturer and an exemplary member of the
Church. His exhortatiuns ia times Of great
revlvals are said to have equaiied those of
the most celebrated divines living. At
length his old habits We're forgotten by his
constituents and he was sent 10 the Sens
ate. He took his seat an exemplary Son
Of Temperance and Christian. But.
again the temptations We're too great for
him. ills struggles with himself were
gigantic, and the Ass stance Of one Of ma.
lures noblest yomen, his wife, secured
for him the ardent sympathies of every
body But he woo,d have Ills frolics, and
he lost his re-, election. Like most polili
clahs, he LETT office miserably poor. A,
the close Of Ills tern, and OF Mr.. Folks ad-
mlnslratl5n, ID Keep so popular and good
Ia man frog, deSpair'and ruin, although it
came out OF General Taylor's term, the
Senators unanimously, wings and demo.
Gratis signed q can for Mr.. Polk to send
him 10 Prussia, and he was appointed
Minister to'lhat culntry. His uuforu>
nate caiser there is we'll known. Since
his return. we have heard Gothing of him
until this meianclioiy affair.
We have seen many young man enter
Congress perfectly temperate, and leave il,
totally ruined but we never knew one
who had SO MANY efforts made to save him,
SO Intellectually, as Mr. Hannegan. We
now have in our mind three in our own
term who killed themselves. Mr.. llenne
gan has tried to do So several times: but
he lived to KIN his wife's brother-the best
friend. save his wife, he bad 10 the world.
What an awful comment this is upon the
evil effects of intemperanceI It was the
first drop that ruined HAnnegaH. He is
how about the middle age Of man, and may
yet live to be VERY lsefuI man but there
is greater probability that he will Sorini,
suicide. ." - " y
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17

The poet Rogers has presented 10 the
British. MpsepEa the original covenant
between JOHN Milton. gent, and SAMUEL
Symonds. printer for the sale OF Para
disc Lost. dated. 9th April. 1897. By
the terms Of the covenant. Milton was
to receive Eve pounds at once, and Eve
pounds more after the sale Of thirteen
hundred copies of the FIRST three edi.
lions The sum actually received BY
Milton vas eighteen pounds. for which
the receipt still exists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17
Uncle Toms cabin.

1t 10 stated that Jewett, the Boston pub
Usher Of this work, (of which 100000
copies have been prinlel and sod pub
Iishedi. upon the sole and urgent resOm-
mendation Of his wife, he being quite
even to examining it. Bot he
has already cleared $4,000 by the work,
and win doubtless clear dpusle that sum.
Mrs Harriet Bsecher Stowe, the author.
receives fifteen cents on each copy sold.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-06-17
Trial Of Elizur wright.

Distric, attorney Lunt, in his opemnG..
after reeap ilalaliny the circumstances a.
Shadrach;s rescue, and the manner ia
which he claimed tho defendant WAS con.
nected Herewith, stated that lle should
attempt further to prove thai! t@e> sse4
PENDANT had ut various times spoken
against the existing Fugitive Slave Law.
an in particular at a ward meeting ~
tho presence Of the officers OF the Wsta'
had used violent language, and sara no
would resist said law. and that he ad'
viscd others so 70 do unto death. as ev.
dance that he came into the Qear'
Room on The day of the rescue with
mind predisposed to assist ia the, unIaw'
full proceedings and eais. the otiicefa.
Mr.. WligSt appeared to be greatly
surprised at this new charge. and asked
time to consult counsel. and also leave
10 employ counsel. Notwithstanding ms
former dete, minelion TO manage lis. own
defsnee) with tho reservation THAI -
might argue bis case to the jury
Judge Curtis granted the request. 1t SUCH
an agreement could be made between
the defendant and his counsel.