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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-07-22

CHAPTER XVI
An Act to amend the Charter Of the civ
Of New Haven
BE il enacted BY the Senate and House of
" Representatives. ia General AS
sembly cohyehed,
Sec. !. That the mayor, aldermen, com,
mon council and freefnen Of the city .
New Haven, in a city meeting legally
tsarEea and held for the purpose hereil
mentioned, shall have power to make ap
tfoPrlationa Of money from the treasury
f said city, Cor the purpose Of supporting
and sustaining The military force which
inay DO organized In said city, in pursuance
pf the laws Of thls State.
- Sec. 2. AL money appropriated for the
nuFtdse aforesaid, In accordance win the
8is0glsi0ns Of this act, or SO much Of lhe
4ame a6 the common council Of said civ
khall think necessary. shall be expended
Ander the direction OF the said common
keuacil, And shall BY them be appropriated
q sueh Of said military companies as they
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

either of you for the prosperity Of Madi>
sonyile and Os Monroe ceunty, but under
all the circumstances, think the place you
propose impraclicabe and the course you
pro pose for me to pursue dangerous and
unsafe Legislation.
atall times pleased TO receive cons
municutions from any Of my constituents
and it affords mo pleasure to interchange
opinions with them OH any subject and to
conform to their views If possible. wish
you to understand that ! am not against
YOUR project but that believe it wholly
impraciica Bile. The time has been when is
could have been done but it has passed. (
Ihave written a much longer letter than
I intended when began. but the subjec, is
one Of deep interest and C serves attention.
Very Respectfully your obi servant.
Il Fl. STEPHENS.
Messrs. G. CANNON, and others,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13
For the Aiheus Post.
A BRAG PIG--PERHAPSl

Mr.. EDlToR:--On the 10Th day Of last
December. purchased Berkshire pig
from Oliver Dodson, which was just four
months Old, and weighed "a lbs. Il had not
been pushed. but was in good order, and
was not weaned. The pig has slept by i,-
self ever since, and the winter has been re-
markably cod and wet,
On the 10Th iRst., he weighed l64 lbs
having gained precisely 100 lbs. 10 two
months. ifaDy Of The farmers in this Sec
tor ave surpassed that, should be pleased
to hear from Them through the Post"
"Tol," Isl pig Of remarkably fine form
and excellent bone. aud is considered brag
mig by all who have seen him, more espe-'
cially his improvement in the last two
months; yet this statement is not intended
us banter. but simply TO elicit informa-
ton from Others, in order 10 ascertain
whether have done anything remarkable
or not.
During the first month, ATOP gained
81 lbs. is IS days, and am of the opinion
that can make him improve that fast at
any time, If he was not annoyed by other
hogs around the pen, COLUMBUS.
Fe5. llth, 1852.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13
BALTIMoR E, Feb. 7


FRANcs.-Louis Napoleon has issued u
decree prohibiting the Orleans family from
holding property in France, compelling the
lie of all now held. cancelllng LOUIS Phil
ippo's donation 10 his children, and appro'
pria,ing it to other objects. The officers Of
State are 10 wear distinctive dresses. Those
of the Council Of State, Of the State Sem
ate, and Of the Legislative bodies, are rich,
resembling those worn under the empire.
Three attempts have been made, it is
said, to kill Louis Napoleon-one by On Of
ficer who snapped pistol in his fnce, ano'
Their by an ex.prcfect who attempted lo
poiguard him.
The representatives not embraced in the
decree of Punishment arc authorised to re-
turn homo.
The London papers are in great lrepi'
do, ion fearing French invasion, calling or
government TO recall vessels of war.
In Madrid several executions had taken
place Of military officers. Tranquility had
been restored.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13
BALTIMORE, Feb. 5,

In the u. S. Senate to-day, the question
as 10 the printing Of the Census was d's'
cussed. The House of Representatives
was occupied with the Land Warrants Bill
Samuel Williams, a negro, another oil the
Cbris,iana murderers, has been acquitted
in Philadelphia.
In New York market today, 26OO bales
of Cotton were disposed Of al prices IN Ia
vor OF buyers.
In France the New Constitution does
not give general satisfaction, in conse-
auence Of its comforting too much power
upon the President.
The Niagara brings the intelligence that
ninety two Cuban invaders had been REL
leased BY Spain. and that they were to
have sailed for the United States in an
American vessel, about the first Of Febru.
airy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

NEWSPAPERS. - The celebrated
writer "Jupius," thus speaks of news.
papers. We commend it to the Of.
tention Of all:
"They who conceive our newspa.
pers are no restraint upon bad men,
or impeachment to the execution of bad
measures, know nothing oil this coun-
try. Our ministers and magistrates
have really little punishment to fear
and few difficulties 10 contend with
beyond the censure ofthe press and
the spirit of resistance il excites
among the people. While this CEN
serial power is maintained, to speak
in the words Of mos: ingenious
foreigner. both ministers and magis.
trates are compelled, in almost every
instance TO choose between his duty
and reputation A dilemma of this
kind perpetually before him, will not.
indeed, work miracles on his heart
but it will assuredly operate in some
degree upon his conduct"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

LAND WARRANTS AssIcSABLs.-We
learn by the Charleston Courier Of the 10Th,
that the U. S. House Of Representa- ves,
on Friday the Oh inst passed The Senate
bill making land warrants issued under the
law of September %, 1850. nssignable'
striking out all its provisions bu. The one
effscting that object, 10 which they ADDED
cluuse au,horizing The reception Of these
warrants at 8 ,25 per acre. in part payment
for government lands held alta higher rate
than tho minimuE price. Hsa agt bloc
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

How TIE FOXES GET RID OF FLEAs.
"A fox will relieve himself of Aeas
in the following sagacious manner:-
He takes a feather in his mouth, and
gradually, though slowly enough,
backs into the water, frs! legs and tail,
then body. shoulders and head to the
nose, and thus compelling the fleas, TO
escape from the drowning element, to
pass over the nose TO the bridge of
feather, which is then submitted TO
the stream.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13
New ORLEANS, Feb. 9

-Four thousand bales oil Cotton were sold
here 10 day, Monday, at steady prices. A
moderate quantity only is offering Mid
ding is worth from "a 10 "a cents.
The Spanish ship Of var Colon, arrived
this afternoon. having Mr.. Laborde, the
Spanish Consul, on board as passenger.
A salute was fred from the U. s. Barracks
on his arrival.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13
BALTIMORE, Feb. 6.

.. Sad. ... BALTIMORE, FEB. D.
10 the U. S. Senate TO day, private bills
were alone under consideration. The
House of Reprss entatives was occupied in
the discussion OF the bills 10 make Land
Warrants assgnabe.
Jenny Lind was married at Boston on
Tuesday, to Otto Goldschmid', the pianist
Ia New York, today, Thursday, l0Oo
bales of Cotton were disposed OF.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13
BALTIMORE, Feb. 9.

.-.s. BALTIMORE, req. y.
Cotton in New York 10 day, Monday,
was quiet, and | 500 bales only were sold,
the market having been but feebly support
ed. ' 7" .''
10 the U. S. Senate the policy of inter-
yen,iop was discussed. Mr.. Clarke spoke
in opposi,ion to General Cass, who will
reply Tomorrow.
The London Gazette announces the ap'
pointmen, Of Lord Champion, as Minister
10 the United States, and Of Sir Henry
Bul wer 10 Tuscany.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

A genius "out Wesl'-we presume
everybody knows where that is
writes TO his nanny that the section
wherein he is located is decidedly a
great country. People are not in the
habit Of failing there, and when they
do they invariably pay one hundred
and t,0entyJ fue cents on the dollar.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

II. D. YEARwoop knows what's what
He advertises IN ,o,day's Post, large
and extensive Tanning, Boot, Shoe and
Harness business, in the Sweetwater Val.
lev. about midway between Athens and
Philadelphia. Judging from the pair Of
shoas " ich hs seut US, he says nothing
hu, the truth. Give him call and satisfy
yourselves.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

A dispatch from Washington in the New
York Herald states that Col. Fremont has
not sold his Marlposa grant, filled with
ouur,z rock, for 81 100000, and that he
would no, take $1,000, 900 for if the Land
Commissioners confirm his title, 1t was
men, toned a month or two ago, tina, Col. F.
had disposed Of his right to IAN English
compa ny, through Mr.. Fandin, his agent,
and was to receive 100000 cash, and
1900 900 on the confirmation Of the title
The seven million statement the Herald
thinks is incorrect. The grant originally
cost $4,000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

We observe in the Raleigh Register
Geographic dispatch dated Washington the
9Th inst, which states that defalcatlon
has taken place in the Custom House at
San Francisco of one million OF dollars,
and tina, it is reported that Butler King is
to be removed. The dispatch also mentions
the appointment OF Col. Doniphan as Gov
srnor of Utah, and adds that the returned
Chief Judge and Secretary are 10 60 back
with Doniphan; and troops are 10 be asked
in order 10 remove the territorial seat OF
Government, from Salt Lake City. ed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

A DR.. Pretty appears TO have found .
very simple means of stopping hiccups. It
is sufficient 10 squeeze the wrist, prefera-
Bile that of the right hand, with piece Of
string, or with the fore finger and thumb Of
the other hand.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13
A gentleman was scolding q lad Of

A gentleman was scolding lad Of
his for crying.
Don't ScoId the child" in,erposed
his wife; "he has been sleighing all
day, and he is half frozen, the poor
childp
"ChiH" exclaimed the husband.
"Child! Why, he's big enough to
carry a nightkey~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

A letter received in Boston from Captain
Gutter, Of the DO rque Dolphin, Of Warren.
r. T., states that the town of Johanna, was
bombarded on the 9th Of August. BY the
sloop Of war Dale, Commander Pearsoll, for
the unjust Imprisonment Of Capt, Morris,
of the bnrque Maria. of New-Bedfors,-
Johanna is one Of the Comoro Islands, in
the Mozambique Channel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

capital remains TO be seen. III IS said that
she is very ambitious Of the notice OF pub
lie men. - 81
The argument in the case Of Mrs. Gaines
is concluded. aud the decision of the Court
Willie pronounced about the goth. A vast
amount Of property depends on this decis'
Lonesome estimating it OF twelve millions.
The subject of the Census printing and
the arrangement Of the Census returns is
still under debate. Alter the discussion
yesterday, an unpleasant alteration took
plsce between the Superintendent; Of the
Census, Mr.. Kennedy, and Mr.. Borlasd, Of
Arkansas, in relation to Mr.. BIS criticism
on the "lifs tables" Of the Census. The
Senate had adjourned, but number Of Wis
itors were present IN the chamber. Some
sharp words passed. and the conversation
closed with some severe blows-lhe latter
being all on one side. Mr.. Kennedy was
considerably hurt. .,-..
The civil and diplomatic bill has been re-
ported. The Committee Of Ways and
Means is very radical one. and they have
stricken out or cut down great number of
the articles ia this and in various other bills.
The Senate and House have both made
considerable progress ii the private ealen-
dar at this session. but not SO IN regard TO
public business.
Brigham Young is 10 be removed as Gov
ernor of Utah. and Col. Doniphan is to be
appointed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

TIE PORE OF ROME AND THE WASHING
TON MoNuMENT.-A letter from gentle.
man of Mary land now travelling in Italy,
says:
The Pope has directed two large stones,
the one TO be taken from the Capitol, tho
other from the Coliseum---to be prepared in
Rome, and to be presented by him to the
Washington Monument now being erected
in the city of Washington, TO the memory Of
the Father Of his country,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

1t must cost Lola. Monies "heapv
to live. She acknowledges tina, she
still possesses 100000 worth Of dia.
monds, and yet she states that she is
u poor stranger She may perhaps
estimate the value OF the jewels she
yet has left, by comparison. Alas
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

The Hon. w. L. Sha,ksy entered upon
his duties as Consul al Havana on the l9lh
ul;,, and begun by requiring all shippers
owners 10 Havana-to swear TO their IN
voices, a practice which has been neglect
cd, very much to the injury OF the fee bill
OF the office. t... ..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
We learn from Mr.. J. Mercer Wright,
first assistant engineer on this road, that
the contractors have succeeded in their la
Dor as well, if not better than could have
been expected from the uniayorableness oil
the weather for tine past, month. There
are over four hundred laborers now at work
in different gangs on the road, and a sub
contractor, who has heretofore not been al
work, commences this week, with a gang
of fifty, which will make the whole force
at work on the fifty miles between this city
and La Grange. between four hundred and
sfiy and Eve hundred men. There ere q
number of men along the line through
whose property it passes, who are dissai-
isfed with its location, and are using all
their endeavors 10 oppose and obstruct the
men in their work unless they are paid ex-
brilliant prices for land which in many To-
stances is almost worthless.-.Nsm. Eagle.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

To find the Distance Of Terrestrial
Objects Take yard measure. and
measure it. Another way, useful if
the object be widow, friend, or q
public character. is TO throw stone
at il, and if you hit il you may be sure
il is within stones throw.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

Accounts from the Rio Grande at New
Orleans state that the insurrecilonary moves
ment in Nerlhern Mexico were 10 be renew
cd. The Brownsville Flag learns that Car.
vajul is mastering forces for another cam
paign. The San Antonio Ledger learns
that Carvojal was encamped about fifteen
miles from Davis Ranch, in the early part
of this month. and that he had 500 men,
and was constantly receiving reinforce
ments. Urags, the Mexican General. it is
said, has about 1906 men under his com
mand. The Evening Picayune learns by q
private letter from Brownsville. dated 18Th
uIt.. that an attack by Carvajal on the city
of Matamoros was hourly expected.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

"A keg containing FIVE thousand Mexican
dollars was lost on Saturday last, while
being hoisisd on board the Havre packet
81. Nicholas, at New York, the contents
falling il the dock.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

William P. Hale, near Sparta, came TO
his death week before last, by accidental
pistol shot from the hands of lad. Joseph
" hilson Dunn. s.r
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

A telegraphic despatch from Washington
SAYS, the Hon. Mr., Merrick, late Senator
from Maryland, is TO succeed Lewis Cass,
il as Charge at Rome. The latter will be
Transferred. ..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

The ice was thick enough at Memphis
on the Goth OF January TO bear the weight
of man two hundred yards from Shore
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

Between the Isl and 18th November last
one thousand Two hundred and seventy
passsn gers left California; and seven hun
dred and seventy passengers arrived during
the same period. -F
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

AuDAcIous.-A jury of ladies should be
summoned at once. TO determine what ought
to be done with tue editor Of the New York
Du,chmap, for perpetrating the following
libel on the SEX
at is singular how pious fresh clothes
make people. For a month after Mrs.
Smithers gets a rev mentlla, she is at
church three times day. Should woman
paint heaven, tho walls would be all fes'
tooned with French bonnets and brocadc
satin"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

A fellow was arrested in Baltimore for
Sealing an old lady's skillet; the shabby
chap could not give security. aud was sent
10 Jail 10 await his trial for Skillet stealing.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

To Convert Astronomical Mean Time
into Mean Grill Time.-Beating being the
shortest way TO make mean people civil
beat time.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

The Cincinnati papers contradict the
report Of the death of Jas. G. BInoy. He
is in that city enjoying good health.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

We notice the liberalily Of Baker. in
Baltimore, who distributed from his bakery.
on Thursday morning last. five hundred
loayes of bread among the poor Of his
neighborhood.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

heard Of new political party the 9th
er day A party of gentlemen were dis
cussing politics in the bar of the National,
when one declared his sentiments ihus:-
"Gentlemen, say what YOU please about
democracy, whigism, rec soil, and secession
I'm State Rights Log Cabin man, Wih
The latchsiring pulled in!"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13
Athens, Friday, Feb'y Is, 1851

.0TChanesry CouI, meets at Athens,
next Monday, 10Th inst.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

A Homestead Exemption bill is under
consideration in the New Jersey Legisla-
ture, which exempts from seizure, under Ice
gal process, a homestead to The va! us of
1000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

U. S. MINr.-Durng The moth Of Jsnu'
ary the coinage a, the Philadelphia mint
was S4,222.ll5 in gold coin; Sl7.5OO in
silver coin; and S,274l 40 in copper. The
receipt, Of gold bullion from California dur
ing the month were S4,04l 900. aud from
other sources SIl9.500. The silver bullion
deposited was $l7,65O.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-13

Harvey M. Scott. a convict in the New
Hampshire State Prison, deliberately sever
ed ali the cords and arteries of his left arm
below the elbows. last Saturday, TO get rid
of work. He once before cut off thumb
for the same purpose.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-09-15

have given aid and comfort to the enemy
ResOiued, That we rejoice at the resto-
ration of friendly relations with our sister
republic Of Mexico. and earnestly desire
for her all The blessings and prosperity
which we enjoy under republican instilu-
tons and we congratulate the American
people upon the result of that war, which
have so mauifeslly justified the policy and
conduct Of The Democratlc party, and in
sured to the United States '.indemnity for
the past and security for the fu,ure.'
Resolred, That in view of the condition
Of popular Institutions in The old world, a
high and sacred duty is devolved with in.
creased responsibility upon the Democratic
party of this country, as the party of the
people. TO uphold and maintain the rights
of every state, and thereby the union of ihe
states, and to sustain and advance among
US constitutional liberty. by continuing 10
resist all monopolies and exclusive legisla,
lion for The benefit Of the few at the ex
pense OF the many, and by vigilant and
constant adherence 10 those principles and
compromises of the constitution which are
broad enough and strong enough to uphold
the Union as it is, and the Union as it shall
be, in the full expansion of the energies
and capacities Of this great ani progressive
people.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-09-15
To Hon. ]. S. Barbour, ]. Thompson, AL
pheus Felch, Pierre Soule.
Letter from William z. King.

SENATE CHAMBER, June ~, 1907.
GENTLEMEN:--l have the honor 10 nc-
knowledge the receipt Of your letter, mott
flying me that have been nominated by
the Democratic Convention as Vice Pres.
idenl of The United Siales.
This distinguished manifestation of the
respect and confidence Of my Democratic
brethren commands my most grateful ac-
acknowledgements, ard cheerlully accept
The nomination with which have been
honored.
Throughout long public life am not
conscious thai have swerved from those
principles which have been cherished and
sustained by The Democratic party; and in
whatever situation | may be placed, my
counlrymen may rest assured tha, shall
adhere to them faithfully and zealously-
perfectly satisfied that the prosperity oI
our common country and the permanency
Of our free institutions can be promoted
and preserved only by administering the
government in strict accordance with them
The platform as laid down by the con
vention meets with my cordial appreciation
II is national in all its parts; and | an
content not only to stand upon it, but on al
occasions TO defend it.
For the very flatering terms in whicl
you have been pleased, gentlemen, 10 char
acterizs My public services, | feel tha,
am Indebted 10 the personal regard whicl
anu proud 10 know you individnelly, eE.er
| tain for me. md thai YOU greatly -yerrai