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Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16

H, Lecouut was executed at Cinein-
natl on Friday last. for the murder OF
Mr.. Clinsh. in a drunken brawl. The
criminal was Al years Of ages end left .
wife and six children. The execution
was in private:
The following touching scene franst
pred in prison the day before Lecount's
execution:
"His wife visited him yesterday after
noon, and the scene of their meeting was
extremely afecting-so much so that
even the stern cheek of the guard spar-
kled with q tear. They eonversed for q
considerable tiEae. embraced, and when
she was about to. leave, after having bid
him the last farewell and taken the last
look upon the face of the choice of her
heart, be franticslly called her back, cry.
ing, Pray for me- Both the wife and
brother stood mute, when Lecount threw
himself upon his knees. saying, i will
pray for you!' He gave forth his
thoughts, asked the blessing Of Heaven
upon ha wife and children, his mother
and his brothers, and added. May God
keep them from an end like mine I Mrs
l.. is plain. small woman, If quiet and
unassuu1ing manners, worn down by
grief. After having completed his pray
err, he bid his wife and brother farewell.
ying. Give my love to my children,
and Selling Mr.. Baumgartner. (assistans
jailor) by the hand. said. III / had been
treated by all men. Joe. as have been
treated by you would never have been
here. The world has used me roughly.
May you always be happy 7"
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
LITCHFIELD, CONN., THURSDAY. DECEMBER


Lady Franklin's vessel, the Isabel,
Whisl1 mnn fllea mithsan auxiEiaFy engine
and screw, aud was dispatched TO the
Arctic in July last, has recently returned
to England. She has done good service
since her absence. having penetrated be-
yond the furthest point of Badin and
Bylot, having passed through Smith
SQUAD for Strait, as it now proves to be,
thlrty-six miles wide) into great open
sea, the land on either side Of the strait
tending to the eastward and to the north~
westward. with nothing before them but
a boundless sea as far as the eye could
range. An English paper says:
"The Isabel. in going up the east
coast of Bafin's Bay. looked into Whale
Sound, and ran some twenty Eve miles
up, and there found nothing but an open
sea, open to the east. She visited the
reported scene of the massacre of the
crews Of the Erebus and Terror, and
found some harmless natives who had
never before seen Europeans. At one
or two other spots she also found natives
not hitherto visited all inoffsnsive,
good humered people. robust in hsalth.
Quitting Smith Sound, after gazing at
this wondrous sight of an open sea, and
seeing no indication on any of the head
lands of franklin having gone through.
Capt. Inglefeld returned down the West
side Of Baffin's Bay, looking into Jones
Sound, and thence through Barrow
Straits, and communicated with Capt.
Pullen. at Beechy Island, on the 18th Of
Sept, at which time Wellington Channel
was clear as far as the eye could reach.''
The great amount Of exploration &C :
complishei in four months by this little
vessel, aided by steam. augurs favorably
for the prosecution of the search by Sir
Edward Belcher. in whose expedition the
hopes of the public are now centered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
Private Life Of Daniel Webster.


We learn from the New York Mirror
that the Harpers' have published little
volume Of biographical remembrances Of
Daniel Webster, written by his private
Secretary, Charles Lanman, Esq, We
make one or two extIacts as follows:
The last time that Mr. Webster attend
ed church. Mr.. Lanman was his compan-
ion. Having been informed tina, Rev. E..
N. Kirk, d. D. Of Boston. was to preach
at Duxbury, Mr.. Webster attended, with
his whole family and all his guests. The
sermon was on the efficacy of prayer.
III dsak in nothing but pure Bible doc
trines 40 understood by the orthodox
Church. Mr.. Webster listened with mark
ed attention 10 the whole discourse, and
after the services were closed. went
up and congratulated ihe preacher. On
our return home, our conversation turned
upon the sermon, and he said 1t was re-
markahIe-a great effort. He said that
the arguments ad1uced were unanswera-
HE, and that if man could only live ac-
cording 10 the lessons OF such preaching.
he would be happy man both in this
world ana the world to come. He said
moreCyer-.There is not single sentl-
ment in that discourse with which Lido not
fully concur"
Mr.. Lanman adds-" He was a believer
10 the Great AtOnement. He was stu
dent of the Bible. and read it habitually in
his family, whenever the annoyances Of
his official position did not prevent and
he never sat down, when with his family
alone, to enjoy the bounties OF his stabis
without first imploring a blessing"
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
France and England.

The Newark Advertiser expresses ar
opinion that Louis Napoleon, moved by
the ambition of his namesake, meditates
en- attack upon England, with view to hel
conquest and his own glory-and remarks
! upon tho s~Liee. 90 foiiowos
An invasion of England is nothing, un
less it contemplates conquest, and the hn-
utilization Of British power throughout the
world. Let US lake the matter to- our own
hosums, and ask if that would be nothing
to US Would French power overshadOw-
ing the earth be an improvement upon the
present state of things! Can i, in fact De
contemplated without shudder! Would
the predominance Of French despotiSm be
an advanced. step in the progress Of hu-
manltyf
Again the editor adds
Aconquest of England by France alone
is utterly impossible, even if all Olhe'
countries should look quietly on. Wore
such a. catastrophe, however. really appre-
hended, the Fest Of the word, we fancy
would not be-idle spectators Of the perpe-
.ra,ion Of such a disaster to civilization
liberty and religion. We have had many
things to complain of from time to time in
The conduct OF Great Britain. But if she
should hereafter be in jeopardy from the
Huns. or Gauis. or Vandals, We believe she
mas only TO say the word, and thousands oil
American swords would heap from theiI
scabbards in defence. All family feuds
which now irrtate so much, would be IaiC
asleep at the approsch Of The stupendou'
wrong intended against our common ances'
trail blood. aud tho universal welfare Of the
human race.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER
LITCHFEEI.D Dec. n. 1852.

BRoTHERs IN CoNGREss.-The New
York Express says: The fact that E.
B. Washburn has been chosen to the
next Congress from Illinois, and his
brother from Maine is spoken of as some
thing remarkable. There are a dozen
like instances. In the present Congress
there are two brothers-Frederick Stan
ton from Tennessee, and Richaid stan.
ten from Kentucky. There we're other
brothers. as John A. King Of New York,
and James g. King of New Jersey ;
Charles J. 1ngersoIl. and Joseph r.,
now Minister to London Henry R.
Storrs Of New York. and William from
Connecticut Moses II. Grinnell from
New York, and Joseph from Massachu>
sets; P. P. Barbour Of Virginia, in the
House, and James in the Senate. were.
as brothers. all in Congress at the same
time. There are Two instances of note
also, when father ana son have been in
Congress at the sanA time. Thus, at
present, there are now in the United
States Senate. Henry Dodge Of Wlscon>
sin. and his son, Augustus Caesar Dodge
fropa Iowa. they were ia the House a.
the same time as delegates from their
respective territories. Samuel L. South
ard of New Jersey, was also in the Sen
ate. while his father was member Of
the House from the same State.
ITO the above list might be added the
names Of the Hon. Ansel Sterling Of this
county, and the Han. Micah Sterling Of
Jefferson county, N. Y, who were in Con-
gress together in ls2l-3..
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
Horrible Murder BY a Boy,

The Memphis Wing is indebted to q
gentleman who came passenger on the
steamer Julia Dean, direct from the
Eneighborhood where the deed was coml
mitled,. for the following particulars Of
an awful murder, committed By boy
eleven or twelve years Of age. near Au-
gusta. Ark, on the morning Of the eth
INST:
The name Of the unfortunate man
was Nathaniel cambridge. who lived In
the vicinity Of Augusta. and worked
small farm. On the evening previous TO
the murder, Mr.. D. corrected an APP
prentice boy named Campbell for some
misdemeanor. and told him he would
punish hun again next morning. The
boy arose about day break the next morn.
ing, loaded Double barreled gun, went
to the bed where Mr. D. was laying, and
ae1roe' "tsiy fred of the contents Of both
barrels oar INTO his victims head, blowing
head into atoms. s tenn' Vent odt n fht6
the yard, hauled small sled which was
used for hauling water. into the house.
placed it alongside the bed. and rolled
the body off the bed on the sled. Il
being too heavy for him. to haul of, he
went out and caught horser harnessed
it, brought it to the door,. and by means
Of long rope fastened to the sled,
hauled the body off some three>quarters
Of mile from the house to swamp,
whore he left it and returned to- the
house. His next effort was to FIRE the
house, but he was prevented in that By
am Old negro woman, slave of the mur-
dered man:
He then bid her to.remain silent about
what had happened. and left the house.
Soon after. a neighbor came in. wiienthef
woman told him all she knew about the
affair, who immediately got together sew
eral other gentlemen and started of 10
pursuit Of the youthful murderer. They
had not proceeded more than three OF
four miles before they caught up with
Ehim., He confessed that he had commits
ted the crime entirely by himself. with
Eout any assistance from the woman. ives
taken back. examined before a. magis-
lrate. and committed to jail. The bed
was covered with the brains aud blood,
and presented most revolving sight
His body was respectfully Inferred by his
fneighbors. at
The unfortunate man; thus unceri no~
niously and suddenly hurried from this
world without o moments notice. %
preparation, was highly esteemed and
respected by all who knew him. He for
merly lived in or near this place. and has
relations residing near here and at Herr
nando at the present time. toswhoni this
melancholy news will ccme like thun-
Eder>clap. casting sorrow and affection
Eupon them In moment when. least ex-
pected. Mfr. Campbell. the father OF the
| youth ful murderer, also removed to Ar>
kansas from this portion Of the State,
having formerly resided at Germantown.
/ A more awful. cold>bloodsd murder va
do no. remember Of ever having heard
Eof. especially as having been coaamisted
Eby q boy so young. and we hope il viii
never be our duty te.chronicle q similar
one. oF 90 .
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16

% N OSBORN & co having purcha>
% A1s lsed the store OF Goods Of Samuel Buel
~ ~ i will cnntinus the sale Of Dry Goods.
sra. oAiat. and Oils. Particular atien-
Ion viii De pad 10 the sale az DRUcs aud
A." " al, Of which are warranted pure
Al .s,s. viii be supsriniendedo by Dr.. E,
d a.b,sn. whose long sxpesienee shall give
Satisfaction. ac.
The subscriber would Respectfully oher
his services TO the inhabitants Q. L'cn,
lield and its vicinity as rnysNs"
. SuFgeoa. Z OSbelnN' Ha' -
Litchheid, Sept Is 1852
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
= BarpE OF NAPOLEON TEE UsURPEI

Tss Babe OF NAPOLEON TEE usTarER.
m n. ZEN correspondent OF the COLOGNE
Iazene r WIZ .hceeut of Louis Napoleon
I.: n D 49, ~. ro,a Of Vasa may now
be regarded as certain.v . n"si U sour-
or. as 1 learn, from most trN 'ssVI' ~ . oon.
ces, only been brought about an. OF no ~. 80
quest Of great difficulties. Not o.. -
high political advisers agaipst the ma 'S"'
bat many warning voices we're raiseA
among the family connections Of the lady.
to remind her of the unhappy lot of anOth.
or Princess Of Baden. But the policy Of
the Grand Duchess StePhanie, grandmOth-
er of the young Princess. and the flrmness
of the bride. haye triumPhed over every
obstacle"
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
Tsr P.Aro FORTE F,nE.-Ths loss. in

TIE PIANO FORTE FIRE.--The loss. 10
consequence OF the burning OF CHECKER
ing's great Piano Fore establishment, al
No. 534 Washington street. Boston. on
Wednesday night was very serious. The
value of the building was $4,000. About
one hundred pianos were burned-four Of
them were valued ct one Thousand dollars
euch. The value Of the stock destroyed
was 100000 this amount, $50 .OOl
was insured in Boston. Besides these loss
90. several merchants occupying stores il
the lower story of the building and ad
,oining it, were much damaged. Thu
Adams House. opposite. was badly scorch'
ed. One watehman lost his life by lh'
falling walls, and others were much 'nJu
red.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
FOR SALE.

.uyHE House aud Lot. the residence OF
l. the late Rev. Isaac Jones. Those
.knewinp ,he place, will need no description,
others viii see it, before buying. II is
. -,iasssD,Iv Iocated 10 South Street, in the
viIaee Of Litchleld. and one Of the most
desirable places in the village. For tetmS
&c, apply to the subscriber. Possession
q Gaa be had immediately. 49,.
LitehaeId Nov. 1852.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16


An HosEsr SroasKEEPER.-Here d
% little story for The ladies, who. when
out shopping. always make il a rule 70
get what they bay . trife below The
price asked by the seller. A German
woman called at one Of our uptown.
drv goods store where the " enc pties
svs,em" had been adopted, and desired
70 look st some fanneIs. The articles
we're lhrowa down upon the counter.
and The woman, suited a. 10 qualify
The one price Was lhen named Seduc-
ton hOm which. chs vainly tiled 10 pro-
cure. Il A. last she became iudignaat and
was about 70 leave the store. when the
merchant seemed 10 relent. and called
tha LADY back He thsnFrcdnsaa Rha
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
LEONARD STONE.

RespcctfUlly offers his services to the
inhabitants ofLitch6eld and vicinity. as
Ioiner and Cdrrenter. Also has an
.ssortment Of Pine Lumber. which hs
LEONARD STONE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16

Mr.. Henry Peck, Jr.. has been appoints
:, Mail Agent on the Houstonic Route. in
~ Mr.. II. J.. Monsoon. who is taking
- pSa~as n. the mails bttween New York
cn GO Francisco. Mr.. Peck will be
found very prompt and intelligent:
'S~ Nev HaveR PaILadid"".
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
Corn Song.
ny JOHN G. WHITTIER.

ny JOHN G. WHITTIER.
Heap high the farmers wintyy board
Heap high the golden corn
No richer gift has Autumn poured
From out her lavish hOrnG
Let other lands, exuIting, CLEAN
The apple from the pine.
The orange from it's glossy greeDs
The cluster from the vine.
We better love the hardy gi&
Our rugged Wales bestOw,
To cheer US when the storm shall DRIFT
Our harvest fields with snow.
fer
Through Wales of grass and mea 1s of Gov
Our ploughs their burrows made.
While on lhehills the sun and showers
vi changefnl April played.
We dropped the seed oer hill and plain,
Beneath the sun of May,
And frightened from our spronting grain
The rObber crows away.
AN through the bright days Of June, q.
Its leaves grew bright and fair.
And waved in hot midsummer's noon,
Its sofs aud yellow hair.
And now, with Autumn's n1oonlit ewes,
Its harvest time has come,
We pluck away its frosted leaves,
Aud bear the treasure home.
There richer than the tabled gifts,
Apollo showered Of old, ...
Fair hands the broken grain shall siftr
And knead its meal of gold.
Let vapid oilers loll in silk,
Around their costly board;
Give us the bowl of samp and milk,,
By homespuu beauty poured.
Where'er the wild old kitchen hearth
Sends up its smoky curls,
Who will not thank the kindly earthc
And bless our farmer gills !
Then shame on all the proud and vain4
Whose folly laughs TO- scogn
The blessing Of our hardy grainr
Our wealth Of golden corn.
Let earth withhold her goodly root,
Let mildew blight the rye,
Give to the worm the orchards fruit !;
The wheat field to the fly;
But let the good old crop adorn
The hills our fathers trod :,
Still le. as for his golden corn,
Send up our thanks to God
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16

Hon. John w. Crockett. son Of the eele,
bFated Davy Crockett, died at Memphis,
Tenn. on the Gath pit.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16
LINSEED OIL.

a PURE Article, manufactured and foI
IA sale at the Bantam Falls OIL Mill
All orders promptly attendedto.
aEFCAsh paid for Flax Seed.
WIN. p. KILBOURN.
Bantam Falls. Sept l. 1852.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16

FOR SALE.

Six Of excellent land, situated in Sal
is,ury. abpM one mile east from the Centre
Village. On sad premises are a dwelling
house. W nod ahouser offi,e, barn and carriage
h,u.e-peiag thu residence of DR.. Lnihe,
Tickn m. lare OF Salisbury deceased Term
o { sale liberal. ENQUIRE OF
ELIZA T,cENoR. on the PEE :'ses.
, Salisbury. August 9th. 1859.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-12-16

FREDERICK D. BEEMAN,
Attorney and COHnsellOe at Law.
oiiice in Seymour's Building,
Litch6eld. Conn,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-30
John II. Bradley Wears the Brand.

When this great convert 10 Whigsery, was nominated
for Congress by the Administrators Of the Wing parry
10 Indianapolis be published circular letter in the Jour
nal 10 which he charged with 'htching the Bluffs Of
White river to Vncennes sending Hendricks county
Illinois. and locking Madison and Brown counties arm
in arm" 10 reply to this charge, took up the Jour-
nails and proved that the whole story was false, and
branded il il deserved be. We showed that it
be, and bis party and particularly John D. Deirees and
Samuel W Parker, that did the thing he had charged
He clustered around and spent day examining
the Journals exonerate himself from the charge but
being unable TO find any thing the record he quietly
submitted wear the brand Verify ne is hoHorabe
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-30
Desperation of PARTY.

John D. Defrees, prolessed Son of Temperance
and TempIer IS endeavoring prejudice the people
against Gov. Wright because he is Temperance man
though not "sOu'' or 'Temper," a member of any
secret organization. AL anti Temperance Democrats
by this mode, urged TO for Nicholas MeCary
who is no Temperance man, and who, they told
" nduges occasionally" Whiggery is strong
enough defeat Joe Wright, but Defrees, in his des-
Peration, lug in the Temperance question. Go
Tne people understand this Indianapolis Wing junto
and the Temperance and anti-Temperance men fully
understand the trick. II make many to
Whiggery
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-30


Vermont EIectiOn-The Actual Resuit-"hig
Candidate for Governor Defeated by the
People.
The Democrats Of Vermont have gained in the popu-
lar last year 1000. The following state
OF the result is given BY the Albany Argus:
The result Of the Vermont Election is the defeat OF
the Wing candidate for Governor before the people.
Last year the Wings carried their Governor by ma
iority over ALL Of 200. Now the candidate
is 10 minority of the populaf vote!
What Il Commentary this phenomenon in the Wing
banner State the boosted Wing enthusiasm for Gen
Seotii Defeated ia North Carolina-Mr Graham's
own State-delsated in Vermont-defeated in Iowa
and Arkansas where the Wings point for proofs OF
Gen. Scouts avaiabiiy2 Echo answers-wheref
The Vermont Patrint. Extra Of the 10th inst, tells
the story for Vermont in these paragraphs;
"Tue result OF the election is most disastrous 10 the
Wings The election of The Scott candidate conf
IDENTIFY predicted 10y 10 900. The star that never
sets shines with feeble rays for Scott There is no
ehuise lor Governor by The people.
g The regular Porce and King State ticket will foot
mp nubiy Taking irto Consideration the boosted
strength Of the Wings Of Vermont and the tremendous
enthusiasm said exist for Scott, the result Of last
Tuesday falls ike blanket on the hopes Of Wing
rerv ~
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-30

1--WE understand that Gov Wright denounces Mr.
Carwin account Of the Gardiner claim. Governor
Wright approved Of the bill recognizing the Georgia
Lind S~indle! He is a beanty talk about Galphin
isni OF Observation-Disclosures Journal
Yes, and Nicholas Mccs-ty, in his speeches all over
TIE State admits that he voted suspend the rules
enable the majority 10 pass the Georgia Land Swim.
die" bill. This right ia DC. Mocarty. Bu.
Wings, who opposed to the exercise Of the se'o
power. condemn Gov. Wright because he did veto
this BILL when there constitutional question in
yolved. This is Wing consistency. "one man may
steal horse whilst another dare not look the
hedge"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-30
Back up your Opinions.

gentleman Of this city authorizes to say TO the
sentleDen Of The Whig party who brag so elorousiy
the ELECTION Of Gen. Scott that he has .r gold and
s1 silver watches that he wishes TO invest as follows.
Two watches that OHIO goes for Pierce; two thai
Pierce gets larger majority ia Indiana THAI Scott get.
10 Kentacky and the balance Of the watches that Pierce
viii Be the President If be ives is ~hsrsabons,
may Be known By calling st the Sentinel oboe.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-30

1.-THE Journal says: ''we did notcalI Senator Doug
Jas base and dishonest grogshop asPirant &c." This
is silly and childish evasion. The Journal, in speak
ing Of Judge Douglas, sad ITO show the utter base
ness and dishonesty Of this grogshop asprant for the
Presidency" &c. Now, to-besure, this is not eraoly
ealing bin base aud dishonest grOgshop asprant,
bntit 10 ez1ctly Synonymous. No paper in the State
but the Journal, would adopt childish mode this
Of sueaking ont Of its dirty tricks
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-30
Henry County.

Tho Democrats Of Henry country held their Conyen-
lion on Tuesday last We had the pleasure Of being
present AID meeting many old Democratic friends whom
We and kaIled with in the dark days Of the party
il 1ndiaaa. The beat sprit prevailed.
Nation Wayman, Esq, was nominated for the sen-
ate, and Samuel Coffin and Fielding L. Gobe for the
House, j. Johnson for Sheriff. and E. Johnson for JUICE
Of the Court Of Common Pleas.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-30
HARDwARp AVN cnrr.rpv

- HARDWARE AND cUTLERY.-To my largely In
"a creased ssock purchased M he East Is SIigs
IA u saiiy receiving additions
" have larger and chesper
stock than be found elsewhere vicinity added
articles, we'll kept
Among he articles o. WHICH have m s
BUILDING MATERIALS AND HOUSE TRIMMINGS
Locks aIches, Butts Screws, Nails ard Brads Window Sash
Glass, &c;
offered this market
CARPENTERS AND CoOPERs' TOOLs-A faE supply 81
n. KeiOgg's and other make, just received,
CABINET MAKERS GOODS-Mnhogany Veneors and Knobs
Till Chest and Cupboard Locks Table and Bed Casters Glue
CARRIAGE rllAlMiNGS-C5uia Percha aud OIL Cloth, En-
ameed Patent Leather and also, Hubs has Feoes
FOR MILLERS-AnchoT Boing Cloths, India Rubber Beis
Saws, Files. Packing Yarn Block Zinc, &c;
FOR kinds
Steel and Steel Back Scythes Craes Forks, Rakes ShOve
Spades, and Hoes;
FOR hand large stock Of
ShOenberger on ali kinda Steel Y0ughgany Coal Backsmuks
Tools oc. All warranted.
Of the PaTor ana Coo
Stoves warranted for year Tin Pae Copper, Pumps
Lead Pipe All rery cheap, wholesale retail The the
Big Paddock and Cook HENRY > KELLOGG
indianapolis May I6, 1851.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-30

Fire and WATERPROOF Composition Roofing Material
ME Underged respectfully bee leave call tho attention Of
the community this hvalube material for Roofs In the
has entirely superseded ell other Kinds oil
Roofs and this ciy although bot recently aifduced has n
The Satisfaction. Arrangements
by winch subscribers enabled To execue
al the Roofing Material either country the
shoTtes notice, and on the most favorable terms.
They in hey effect considerable
and which ards paying their
fire. presenting combust le
surface burning bodies falling them Being nearly evt
they be used conveniently Cor all purposes Of
yards The daily Of Roofs which REFER sufficient
osis her durability ioS these purposes Orders respectfully
iicites LOUDEN & DUFFY.