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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01
CONGRESS-.
WAsHINeTsN, June rs

WASHINGTON, June rs
SEN4rE.--The chair presented a re-
port from the Secretary Of the Navy
answering q resolution calling for the
amounts paid for. printing and binding.
On motion the Senate went into Ex-
ecutiye session for Short time. ),
After remaining a short time in exec
utive session-the doors were thrown
open and public business was resumed.
Il was agreed that when the Senate ad.
journed Il be until Monday next.
a The private calendar was then taken
up, and four bills wero considered and
passed. 1 e, a@
A message from the President was
received. transmitting the report Sf the
Secretary of State. in answer 10 the
call for Ger respondence with Vienna rel
ativ 9 to the imprisonment of Mr.. Brace
The message was referred and the Sen.
ate then adjourned. 80 &
HousE.-Mr. Reed, the newly elected
member from Maine. in the place o.
Charles Andrews. deceased. appeared
and after e being duly qualified. took BIZ
The House then resumsd the coasid
GRAFTON Of Mr.. BENEFITS land bill. A
motion for recommittal was lost By yea,
81, nays l02. A motion to Law on III.
table was ordered % be decided BY yea,
and nays. which was LOST f
Bending the consideration Of the bill
the House took up the Renasy lRanis
contested election case. - :
Mr.. Fuller spoke ct some length OF
the subject. a.e
Several other members like wise spoke
and without coming to any conclusion
the House adjourned.
Mr. Renpe.t:s land bill distributing tn.
public lands among the several States sub
sequently passed the House.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01

We commend The following opinion d
Gen. ScoTT's character Is civiliap and
philanthrOpis., to the attention Of chose
who have demanded proofs Of bis fitness
for The high Office to which he has been
Nominated. Il will answer Is . set.ofI
to some of the high qualifications Of
franklin Pierce, which his partial 'biog :
raphers have ushered to the world =
such as going 10 meeting to hear dull
preacher on a hot day, or emptying his
pockets into a contribution box. The
extract is from lecture on war, deliv.
cred by the Rev. DIR. Chanting, in 1888.
"Much, also, is due to the beni6cent
influence of General Scott. To this
distinguished man belongs the rare hon
or of uniting with military energy and
daring, the spirit Of a pbilapthropist.--
His exploits in the field, which placed
him in the first rapk of soldiers. have
been Obscu:ed by the purer and more
lasting glory Of q paciGcatOr, and q
friend Of mankind. lin. the whole histo-
~ Of the intercourse Of civilized CON-
munitles, we doubt whether . brighter
page can be found than that which re-
cords his agency in the removal of the
Cherokees, AS far as the wrongs done
to this race can be atoned for, Gen.
Scott has made the expiration. ia his
recent mission to the disturbed borders
Of our country. he has succeeded, not
SO much BY policy rs ty the pobieness
and generosity Of his character, by NOR.
al influence, by the earnest conviction
with which he has enforced on all with
whom he had to do. the obligations Of
JUSTICE, humanity and religion. 1t
would not be easy to fad among us a
man who has Won . P4rer fame; and l
would do something. 40 matter how lit
tie. to hastep the lime when the spirit OF
Christian humanity shall be accounted
an essential attribute and the brightest
ornament Of public man."
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01
CONGRESS.

Washington, June "a.
The California Mint bill came back
from the House yesterday with several
amendments.iq which the Senate concur
red q the bill 10 now q lay. The Sena te
passed the joint resolution to procure
for the Library, Fagnanis portrait Of
HENRY CLAY. A resolution was adopt
ed to prevent Clerks Of u. s. Courts
from prasticing as attorneys.
In the House, Benefits Land bill
(giying to the States millions Of acres Of
The public Domain) was engrossed. read
third time but not passed. Both
Senate and House are taking steps to
pay for the loss Of property occasioned
by the disgraceful outrage OF the Consul
and other Spanish citizens in New
Orleans during Aibuster excitement last
year.
The Deficiency Bill lhaving received
amendmsnts in the Senate) was taken up
by the House in Committee Of the
Whole. and Mr.. Townshend, (Loco.) of
Ohio denounced the Loco Foco Plat
form, saying that it was composed en-
tirely Of Wing timber. He repudiated
it. Mr.. Giddings, Gree Soiler.) Of
Ohio, also delivered his sentiments on
both Platforms. He says they are all
all Of piece and that the Free Soil
Loco Focoe will quit both, post them
selves on the Buffalo wreck. and so use
their balance Of power" as best to sub
serve Human Freedom.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01

It is stated that Rev. Ezra Styles Ely;
D. D., after some forty years. service in
the cause. and after expanding fortune
of q hundred thousand dollars in an un'
successful attempt to establish college
at the West. is suffering under paralysis
and poverty in Philadelphia. He came
back from the West. having lost proper
~, wife and child. or children. still UNI.
broken in spirit. and commenced anew a.
pastQrship in that city. but now has
come an affection which forever lays
him aside from service, and makes him
dependent. L is hardly possible that
such . man will be permitted to want.
or even 10 feel that his wants are bur.
den to his friends.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01
From The n. y. Eosaing Post-(loco. }

Those two men Generals Harrison and
Taylor, we're the only TIVE presidents the
Wings have ever elected. They have
now nominated third, Gen. scott. who
possesses tie same psgatiye attributes,
and withal q more extended military
fame. For both these reasons We re-
gard him as formidable antagonist
The glory which invests his name as, a
military hero, will go far to mitigate the
Hostility which his polisical associations
are calculated to awakep,aRd bis compar-
alive separation from strife. aud bitter
CONTROVERSY by which his party has been
distracted, will win for him the full and
cordial support Of all its various factions.
We are aware that threats against the
ticket are muttered in various quarters.
indicative OF the bitter disappointment
WHICH poysion Of the wing party has
sustained 10 the defeat Of their favorite
candidates in the convention but it is
idle to look upon those threats ss omens
of permanent dissensicn or weakness
All the Wing Press of the country will
support the Wing Candidate, COM
msncing with administration journals at
Washington the President has already
avowed his satisfaction with the nomi-
nation. M. Webster doubtless thinks.
and perhaps may say Of it as Of General
Taylor's. that it was not TT to be made,
but he will be none the less active
now than he was then in prompting the
success Of candidate. Without the press
or any public organism to countenance
their recusancy, the malcon tents will
speedily make terms With the party, and
before the election day arrives it will be
AS diasnlt TO- end any Wing who. was
not "Scott man FROM the start as to-
End dog without feas.
We warn our democratic friends. there.
fore, now that they will have to contend
with Il Q undivided forces Of the Wing
party, they can hope for nothing from its
dissension. We warn them that they
have an antagonist not to De desP'sed.
We deem it eur duty net to disguise our
impressions upon this point. We beg
no one to delude himself with the idea.
that candidate who has 2O.OO0 RI cult
ing sergeants in the field, and an army
Of / 900, 900 persons scattered over the
United States, who are or have been
under his command, and Who 10 sup
ported BY an Administration hsv'ng-htty
millions Of patronage invested in the poll
itical armament of the country. can be:
readily overcome. even by the Denocra..
tic party, without any Of these ma'er'as
advantages.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01


,ii;es evidsaily caused By ths Ep.:'s !, g
kislsa. The sidewalks ere saiss9 i.H'
go. iand ov0sly paved vilh pebbles
~ siinann1 fsi1pIss Re-. ussa moss'c
~ front al the Vestsls there % nae
Ir,s::;s r.yemsst. wiih Ihs word ''SalVe''
T.Sl.o1el On the siIl at its entrance. -
$1,000 The largest and most elegant
FoHses were ms6rbls diniog-'ab!ss.
The king hes ps intelligent guides At
pOmDcii for the tMO-lold purpose Of
Showing visitors through he city and
nro;oc.iugftss' treasures: We were for
Fortunate. II addition 70 the information
given by the guide, 10 having Mr Morris,
Or z rsrrescniaiFTe to this government,
90 Knows PCmpeii as he knows his
avn city of philadelphia, wiGh' us. Iav.
tiur wandered EOor three hours, which
took nd about two-thirds through the
city, we sat down upon the broken walls
Of The Pantheon, the Theatre, &c, &c,
10 our luncK, moistening our bread with
,FalerniaI wine grow ing over city,
whose inhGbitapts. eighteen centuries
ago, held this beverage as fit for their
igods. Having discussed our viands We
RESUMED and completcd our pilgrimage,
RAISING out Of the city at kate which
opened upon ApPian Way witch fed to
Rome, On either sids Of which 70" some
distance: we're tombs.' 1 wish I could
iniDsrt to friends even a faint idea Of the
.0lemnit'5 md impressisenss Of Pompeii.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01

GooD JoxE.-It is eurreHtly reported
that when committee of Democrats At
Washipgtpn, waited on Commodore
StocktoH, and invited him to address Q
meeting 70 .:ratifys the nomination Of
Gen. Pierce. be expressed bis great as"
tonishment thas they should ask him TO
speakin support Of such man as Pierce
"a man whom he had scarcely ever
heard Of. He added that all be had
heard of him showed that he entertained
Q set Of principles. every one OF which,
almost, Com. Stockton was opposed 70:
He thought il very strange to be asked
d speak in favor Of sush . nomination.
-zTsntoH Gasstts.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01

~ As one Of the traits Of character
which recommend Franklin Pierce for the
Presidency Of the United States, we learn
from his lately published life, that tho
drives round town in a little Wagon. -
sand then; he is q Ene hooking inan-aIl
the ladies' viii testify to that.'.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01

10 The Naugatusk Railroad has de-
clared dividend of three dollars on tha
share.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01
THogPs9Ny4LLE. June Is.

Anson Tryon, q Hartford. While
hunting with his brother this afternoon.
was accidentally shot. and died before
medical and could be procured.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01
TO tie Editor Of tie Republic

Republic, sM June,
TO the Editor Of tie Republic @
Sir i: II you will examine the official
reports. you will see that GENERAL Pierce,
though present with The army IN the
valley Of Mexico. was personally engas,
ed in not one battle. l refer you to his
own reports, in the message and accom-
panying documents for s47-s. @
He fell from or with his horse on the
10th OF August. (day before the battle
Of Contreras.) joined his brigade on the
morning Of the Goth of August, after
the battle Of Contreras, and fell from
pain and exhaustion (same day. before
reaching the field Of Churubusco. and,
by his own official confession, beyond
the range Of the enemy's guns. In the
next battle in order of time. (Molino del
Rey) bis brigade was not engaged. 1t
was ordered up, ont. according to Gen.
Worth's letter in answer to General
SCOTS report, did not reach that bloody
field until two hours after the battle was
ended and the enemy entirely routed.
The next battle was Chapu!tepec. and
the garitqs lgates) of the city. on the
same day. (Septsmber 1877 "Pierce's
brigade' was engaged throughout the
day. and with especial gallantry and
success. at ChapHltepec: but General
Pierce himself was not present. being
reported sick. BY his own official re-.
port, he joined his brigade Zone regiment
IT 't) at the Garita de Belea at four o.
clock on the morning Of the l4th Of
September. which was after commission.
ers from the city had notified General
Quitman. commanding at that garlta.
that Santa Anna had evacuated the city.
and that resistance was ended. Indeed
all firing had ceased the evening previ'
Gus.
Thus il can be proved by the official
records, that General Rierce. though
present with the array. personally took
no part ia . single combat in the valley
of Mexico
! 1t may have been his misfortune rsth.
er than his fault and the fact is stated
not to prove General Pierce a skulksr ir
epaulettes, IA case Of cowardice hardly
to be conceived.) but that the claims
put forth Tor his military services arr
not well founded. and, indeed. not equa
10 what you accord to him.
| I will add what seems not to be gen
orally understood. that General Pierc'
joiasd the army for the frst tims at Ru'
ebla-I shink the day 6efore the Grs
division marched FROM thai place for Oh.
city Of Msxisa.
He resigned his com9ission and cam,
homs 10 the first trap that LETT Aexie'
after the occupation BY our troops o
that cisy-sOnss eight or ains p,onths be
fore he spar spas ended.
! 0sE Wao saw AsD KNOWS.
| ILLUsrRATINe = sPKEcH.-The Rqs
ton Transcript giyes numerous accoun
Of i6s frst stump speech in favor Of
GEN. Scott. by a'young gentleman Of
SOmervilles Who chose fnr his rostrum
the steps Of church: After the brill.
liant review Of the life and services Of
the hero Of Lundyis Lane. ''ths expec.
ted overwhelmingly brilliant psrOratiou
was cut short By the accidental step.
ping over the edge Of bis platform BY
the eloquent young orator, who rolled
heavily down the embankment, but on
being picked up BY two lads Who had
alone beel his auditors, he declared b
had only been allowing k0e0 Gen. PiOre.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01
From tie Washington Republic
"Genelal PisrcO's Battles"

ave have before Us The official list o.
officers Wh9 marshed with the army pp
der Major General Winfield Scott from
Puebla upon the city Of MEXICO. the
seventh, eighth. ninth and tsnth Of Au.
gust. one thousand eight hundred and
forty-seyen. and who were engaged in
the battles Of Mexice. From this lis'
we learn that GENERAL Franklin Pierce
was in the battles of Oontrsras, Ohu,g
busco, Molino del Roy. near Cha2ul.e,
pee, rear Belen.ap At Garila de Belen.
Republic, 9Th Jvne,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01

$500 sppEopviaIcS % repair the state
hunne IN New Haven.
Rrsolufions ehdotsing the ccmPEomiee
meaDurss, the fugitive slave law IN partie-
nlar. nalDsd unanimOnsly. Nessrs. Train,
Fowler, Bill. Fish, BuIIsr, Phelps, Dean,
WEIGH and Dim0ck, absent.
(AIf Dean, WHO WAS necessarily absents
desired that his vote might be recorded in
the negatively
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-01

ordered the roll calIens 70 a9ceEthih lNe aus
se itees and 81 were found ahsept.
Messrs Hall and Mather were appointed
COMMITTEES upon the disagresing vote Of the
two Houses. upon the bill concerning Capital
Punishment. -
RESOLUTION appointing H p Maven Of New
LOkdon, amp E B Huntington Of West MeTi-
den. TrYstess 70 the State Norna! School
passed.
The act de arrest and surrender Of fugi tiyes
came from the Senate passed. with an amend
ment giving the State Attorney compensa-
ton sor such service. House passsd the bill
a. amended.
Ac1 that the title TO land and ACTIONS Of
,respass, shall be tried in the county or town
where The land lies, Game from The Senate
House re.considered and eoncurTed.
An act, that which any Telegraph Go, shall
refuse 10 remove any post, pier or abutment
under the order OF the heard of County Com.
missionsrs, shall pay fne Of gao. Discussed
By Measss Mead. OF Greenwich, Olnsy. Kselel
Beckwilh and Hubbard. and passed.
The'bil relating 60 arhitrators was taken
Up. and advocated by Ms. PiqaeY, who con.
tended it was constitutional, and that Il
would be Of the greatest advantage in clear
| ing the dockets Ii the courts and promoting
| the ends Of Justice, Mr.. Robinson FOLLOWED
| in it's support. Mf. Cowles urged the I'm,
const,,utioGaIity and the iaexped ency Of th'
lbiu. 81
Dr. Bsckwith Opposed the bill, and il wal
put upon rs passage, and caTried-the Hous'
: sdheteing to ito former vote: MessEs RinnIe,
. End Robinson were appointed = committee o.
LS0ntevenee ON Che disagroeing vote Of the twi
"OYse' ME. RabiHson in the chair,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
DOn's Go Tell the World!
SOM ETHING n E w
I'M OTTyMWA!
Groceries for .4H-Cheaper than the
Cheapest!

TNHE undersigned most respectfully in
forms the citizens Of Ottumwa, and
the surrounding country, that he has open
ed large and splendid stock of
F.AMILY GRO ERIE
In the Frame Building, on the same lot with
his residence on the south side Of main ST..
where he will be pleased to wait on those
in quest OF superior Family Groceries at
reduced prices.
His stock consists in part Of several va
rieties of Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Molasses, and
Salt. .+ t
A l. So
Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Salera tus, Vim
egar, Pepper Sauce, Mustard, Tobacco. and
in fact, other articles usually kept in an
establishment of the kind; including su-
perior article of Whiskey. He has supe
rior article of Candles, which he will war
rant to be ALL TALLow, except the wicks,
and when urged for a further warranty. he
will insure them to be tallow(ed,) and
which he can afford TO sell at l2A cents per
pound.
There is another thing which he wishes
to be distinctly understood, that is. that
he will not be undersold by any establish
ment In the country. ...
Give me call. .E.s..s.
THOMAS SINNAMON,
Jan. Goth, 1852. .r ...... ..u
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
V Oh. ~.
Agricultural.
Agricultural Schools.

Ireland fas sixty three agricultural
schools, Russia sixty eight, France sew
enty five, Bavaria 35, Prussia 80, and
Belgium 100. There are numerous 9th
crs in ditlerenlparts of Europe. BY such
institutions agriculture is rendered the
most fashionable among the sciences
And why not' Is a science any less in
terestng because il furnishes us with our
bread! Besides, agriculture is the sci.
encc OF all sciences. The remark has
often been made that practical agriculture
is a continued series Of chemical expert.
ments, illustrating very numerous princi
Piles of that fascinating science. Geolo-
gy is the handmade OF Chemistry 10 the
farmer. One can hardly exist withou,
the other. Connected with these, nete-
orology holds very important place for
the farming interests. Every farmer is
Of course botanist Of a most practical
character. |, would be we'll for him if
he were little more familiar with the sci
ence Of botany. On the science of en,o-
mology the farmer takes severe lessons.
Lessons on that subject cost the Penn.
sylvaaia farmers one year twelve mill
ions of dollars. The experiment was by
the wheat fly. Almost every part of the
animal kingdom furnishes interesting
and highly important lessons Of instfuc.
ton TO the farmer. Every implement
used b. the farmer, either for himself or
his animals, if violating one principle of
natural ply losophy, imposes upon him
unnecessary labor aud cost for given
amount of work. Indeed it would be
difficult 10 name science not useful 10
the farmer in his business. AS man,
all are interested 10 him, of course.
Such being the plain facts in the case,
thought no. TO be SO much a matter of sur
prise that Ireland has more than sixty
agricultural schools IS that in this coun-
try their are not one hundred, housand--
EVERY ONE. Such they are becoming.
Numerous female schools are a, this time
preparing specimins. both of nature and
art, for Agricultural Fairs" to be he'd
next fall. Cabinets Of agricultural geol-
ogy have been collected for such exibi.
lions. Drawings of animals, plants i'm
plemen,s, and buildings interesting 10 the
farmer, yer" beautiful, have been exhibit
ed as the products of schools. Speci-
minis Of juvenile skill and science must
soon constitute a highly interesting de-
partment of agricultural exhibitions;
when the schools producing them mus,
Of course have some practical lessons in
scientific agriculture, and SO far be agri.
cultural school.
These remarks have been suggested BY
aperusal of the late speech in the House
of Representatives by the Hon. Eben
Newton, of Ohio, which might be read
and studded 10 advantage by all our
schools, especially that part OF j. relating
10 Washington. 1t would be good for
boys and girls to.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01

How TO CATCH A SHEEP.-In catch
ing sheep never seize them by the WOO
on the back as il hurts them exceedingly
and has, in some cases. been known &c
kin them. particularly in hot weather. il
they are large and fat. Indeed, The bes
way is TO avoid the wool altogether, and
accustom yourself to take them by The
hind leg, or. what is still better, by the
neck, placing one hand under the jaw
and the other at the back of the ears BY
lifting up the head, a child may hold al.
most any sheep.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
Ho. We Lords of CreationI

DON'T delay day until you get one OF
IL the Ladies Delight" Washing Ma
chimes for each of your wives, and thus
save their health, and, perhaps, prolong
their lives for years. You will save time,
money, soap, and we don't know but cross
words, for you know there is always
"a rumpus, all on washing day."
These machines are manufactured by
ALDRlG a. ELLIS.
J. ALDRIG still keeps on hand and man
ufactures to order Spinning Wheels of all
kinds, Repairs Wheels, Guns, etc.
Qs- Shop on the corner Of Washington
and..3d SITS. opposite the Jail.
Ottumwa, Nov. Goth, lS5l.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
sligo IRON Store,

jefferson Street, Burlington, Iowa.
RON-Flat, square and round, assorted
l. sizes. plough slabs, plough wings, assert
ed shapes and sizes.
SIEEL-Cast, German, American bills.
ter, English blister, German and Spring, as
sorted sizes.
STOVES-lmproved Premium, air-tighi
and Pacific Cook stoves, Parlor, Coal, Box,
III, z, and 6plates different sizes.
,ALSo-Jewett's Improved Patent Cary
Ploughs, Tin Plates, Copper, Sheet-Iron,
lron-wlre, Nails, and Castings Of every des-
cription.
ALSO-Hardware of all kinds, and,Black
smiths Tools.
A full supply of the above articles al
ways on hand, and for sale as low as can
be afforded by JOHN G. FOOTE.
Feb. Goth, 1852. 6m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
CITY BOOK STORE,
KEOKUK, IOWA.

In the Post Office Buildings, on 81 street,
between Main and Johnson.
ID b. OGDEN has established in Keo-
III. kuk Store for the sale of Books,
Stationery, and all articles usually found
in Eastern city Book Stores, where he
hopes, by close attention to business, to
satisfy the wants Of the people of the Des
Moines Valley.
MERCHANTS wishing orders filled in his
line, viii be accommodated, on better terms
than can be obtained in st. Louis,-especi-
ally in Stationery, Blank Books, and Fan
cy articles. He will endeavor always to
have on hand general assortment of
SCHOOL Books and the standard works OF
the day.
CHEAP LITERATuRE.-A full assortment
on hand, of the best publications.
Customers are respectfully invited to Wis
il his establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9th, lS5l,y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-01
WAGON MAKING.

NHE undersigned respectfully informs
Il the citizens of this and the adjoining
counties that he has commenced the Wag-
on Making Business in all its various bran
ches, and hopes that, by strict attention 20
business and by making reasonable charges
for his work. to merit and receive liberal
share of public patronage.
He has determined to work for those per-
sons living on the north side of the river
enough lower to pay their ferriage. if they
choose togive him their work.
Repairing done on the shortest possible
notice.
His shop is on the Dunn farm, on the
south side of the Des Moines River. ~,
BENZ. WRIGHT,
Dec 18th lS5I-t{