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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

The mother may learn profitable lessons
from her daughter. Young America setG
examples To Old England, which /. were
well Cor the latter 10 initiate. The United
States, though in their Infancy ss cOmpar-
ed with the nations Of Europe, not only
possess greater vigor Than any other coun'
try under the sun, but having the giant.
strength. the Republic knows bow to weld
il l;ir her own interests and Ler own honor.
America is no craven country. che mas
courage, and she knows when and where
10 display il. No power will insult her with
immunity. She has not only quick per-
ceD;on Of what is an ahroni, but she loses
not a moment in reseDtiBg it.
We sIv. what al see, that America can,
a nd Thar she rcM prOfrct Ter citizens and
CHESTS. She has no standing army--she
las scarce . navy, but her flag IS safe upon
every sea, and the name Of IS American"
and The passport If America, is a warrant
from aaronl and outrage. Unarmed, un.
harmed, she takes her place among The ma
tons, and is treated with respect and awe.
We sa W this in the Hungarian war, when
Daniel Webster made the Austrian Gov
ernment sbjecily cal the leak, We see il
again now. The reason is plain. America
represents that principle OF liberty that
makes every people her ally. American
speak and write in the interest
IT country, not of class. The act Of
his American captain is the theme Of Eng
and, Of Germany, oflrrance. Their jour
nails express what the people feel. Even
he Charivari jests no more, but shouts
Long live America ."
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25
LITcHFIELD ENQUIRER.
The ConnfH Fair.


The annual Cattle Show and Fair Of
the Agricultural Society takes place next
month, and we hope 10 see the farmers
of the county improve the occasion by a
large display of the products of their
industry and skill. The immense advan-
tages to the farming interests gained by
friendly competition in the different
branches of agriculture are obvious, and
whatever tends to promote this. should
oe sustained and encouraged. More than
usual interest in this matter is manifested
in adjoining counties, and great prepare
tons are being made TO have their app
proaching exhibitions surpass anything
Of the kind heretofore given. The far
mers and mechanics of Litchfield County
will not be found wanting in spirit and
enterprise to make the coming meeting
all that it should be.
The land owned by the Society, and
used for the blowing match, is about to
be enclosed with new and neat fence,
the money for which was subscribed last
year,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

Teros Improving. The Texas cores
ponden. OF the N. York Times estimates
that upwards of two hundred thousand
emigrants have settled in Texas within
The past year. Railroads and Common
School Education are the two prominent
topics of conversation. The next Legis-
lature, il is thought will appoint COM
mission to mature scheme for the State,
to embrace the whole course of com>
plete education. from the lowest primary
school TO one or more State Universities.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

A Proposition to the Juediunss.-A cor
respondent Of the N. Y. Courier and En-
qnircr makes the following otter TO Judg,
Edmonds. They remain open a month
aud present good opportunity ,c enter
prising mediums:
81 will give fifty dollars 10 the medium
or to the charitable Society indicated b,
the medium through whose agency il sl,al
be discovered, what two lines from Shaks
peare and what verse from tie Bible ar.
conlained in sealed package which shall
he placed before him ia the presence d
three persons, one chosen by yonr Honor
one by myself, the third by The first two.
81 will give fifty dollars 10 the medium
or :" the charitable Society indicated by
The medium through whose agency nv
thoughts shall be dwulged within an hour
alter they are written down in presence Oi
the medium, and ol The gentlemen ap.
pointed as above, provided tina, the me.
dunn does not approach within ten feet OF
me OF ofthe paper on which write, eriher
before of after il is placed in The keeping Of
the same gentlemen.
-" SNV uI'y uulldtS as OeIOre SlAl ted,
20 me medium through whose means a
table, provided by me, mol more than iour
lee, square, or the same in diameter, and
no. weighing more than Fifty pounds, shall
DC raised six inches from the floor, or mo.
we'd SIX ieet along il, by other than mechan.
zeal power, IN room selected by me, and
in presence ii the gentlemen appointed as
above, no person al The time Of The move.
ment being within ten feet Of tie table.
lou smiled al exposures Of the hum,
bug Ut 'rapplcg by certain learned pro.
lessors in Buffalo, because the ma nites,a.
tons in this CRY changed 10 ringing \ hrl
placed under the table Now, viii glye
nifty dollars, as aforesaid, 10 any medium
tl'r'sgh whose means bell paced upor
The table, in a room selected by me, snal
DC rung for quarter Of a minu,e, in bronl
day light, BY other than mocha meal poweI
10 The presence oflhe gentlemen appointed
as above, no person al the time 0l ihe rno.
ing being within ten feet Of the bell"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

The tall young oystermen of this State
have been celebrating" A feet of 90
sail. from along the western shore. Green
wich. Stamford, Darien. Norwalk and
Westport, arrived at Bridgeport on Tues.
day. where they had refreshing season
Their newly painted vessels. snow white
sails. streamers and flags, made very
handsome appearance. The principal
object of the gathering was to get up
remonstrarce against fishermen from
other States taking oysters in the waters
Of Connecticut.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25
A PLANK Road

From this village to the Naugatuc Rail
road is talked Of. and the project is one
Of the utmost Importance to all interested
in the prosperity Of the town. The diff
ficulty Of access forms very important
obstacle to the growth Of the place, and
if we cannot have a railroad any nearer
at present, let US have the nsxt thing to
it-a good plank road to connect with the
railroad already established. An offer 10
made by contractor TO build substan>
tial plank road. following the valley to
the north of the old road, at a moderate
expense, and which, with some grading,
would form comparatively level route.
The present road is laid out with CONF
mendsble ingenuity. bringing the summit
Of every hill in it's course. and requiring
time and labor to travel it sufficient to
accomplish four times the distance on a
plank road. With increased facilities for
transportation Of passengers and freight,
travel and business would proportionate>
y increase, and the many natural advan-
tages possessed by US. improved. to tie
good Of the town and the pecuniary
benefit Of whoever would take advantage
of them.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

The Railroad Company are settling
with the friends of those killed at the
Norwalk accident. paying in each case
the sum Of $4,000. With the injured
ones they make such settlements as can
be agreed upon by the parties. Rev.
Rufus w. Griswold has received $40, 900
for Injuries sustained by his wife and
daughter. Mr.. w. is at present hope.
lessly sick with the consumption.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

"a correspondent Out West, .
native of LitchGeld, concludes bust.
ness letter as follows:
"Let me assure you Wisconsin is a
great State. The weather for The past six
months has been so perfectly adapted to
the wants Of the people of Wisconsin that
the most faslidious human could find no
fault. The crops are correspondingly
magnificent and doably bountiful. and
the people are experiencing that kind Of
happy contentment which prosperity ever
brings TO the virtuous and good"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

Gov. WiNrHROPis IDEA OF WOs1AN's
RIeHTs.->We find the following entry in
lhe new edition Of WinthrOp's journal,
under The year I64s. which clearly shows
the opinion Of that worthy iHnclionary, in
regard to he doctrine Of woman's mission.
There may be q doubt whether some Of
the modern advocates Of the largest liberty
ON this subject, are not obnoxious TO the
Governors censure, and might no; have
"kept their wits il they had improved them
usefuIly."
Mr.. Hopkins, the Guvernour Of HART
lord upon Connecticut, came To Boston,
and brought his wife with him, "a cody
young woman, and Of special par,s,) who
was fallen inlu sad iDfirmiIy, The loss OE
her understanding and reason, which had
been growing upon her divers years, by
occasion. h her giving herself wholly 10
reading and wiring, and had written many
books Her husband, being very loving
aud tender Of her, was loaih TO grieve her,
hut Ire saw his error when il was too laie.
For If she had attended her household al:
fairs, and such things as belong TO women
and moi gone out Of her way and calling, to
NEEDLE in sucl things as are proper for meD
whose minds are stronger, etc., she had
kept her wits, and might have improved
them usefully and honoraby in the place
God hac set her. lie brought her to Bos
ION, and left her with her brother, one Mr..
Yale, merchant, tO try what means might
be had here for her. But no help could be
had"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

A LOCOMOTIVE VILLAGE.-'rhe Illinois
Jonsnal says that a new plan of accommo-
dating iaborers on railroad improvements
is practiced ON the Chicago and Mississippi
Railroad. The entire working force on
this roat! is oue hundred persons, who live
in cars fitted up for The purpose Of board
ing the men, and are pushed along as The
rails are lad-ihus securing The advantage
ol having the men always near the work.
This locomotive boarding house or village,
comprises fifteen large covered cars, will,
all the necessary conyeniences for cooking,
eating, anG sleeping. They carry COW $
which Craze alongside, and are put in their
etalls when the locomotive village changes
ground.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

NovEL PUNlsHMENT.--ThcC Chinese Re.
posi0rv tells Of a strange kind Of death
punishment which was indicted on Chi>
nese criminal who had heen convicted Of
very heinous offence. lie was wound round
with cotton, saturated with iallow. places
being lell for him TO breathe. He was
then dipped like monster candle, until he
presented msss &C tallow. III this way
he was stuck up On his faiher's grave,
lighted, and kept burning until his body
was consumed by slow degrees. Tie crime
he had committed il NOT mentioned.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25


no The survey for the extension Of
the Hartford. Providence q Fishkill Rail
road from the Naugatuck Valley TO the
Hudson River at FishkiIl, has been COM
pleted. and the Engineer's Report given
to the public, together with map Of the
proposed routes, their distance, feasibility.
cost of construction. etc. The starting
place of the survey is at point ON the
present location of the road one aud q
half miles northeast of 8. Hoadley's, in
Plymouth. The Report first disposes Of
the North Route, via Jericho Bridge,
Litcb6eld Summit, Bradleyville. New
Preston. Gaylord's Bridge, Dover, and
Stormville, with several proposed varia.
tons, touching Belhlem, Woodbury., DC.
1t then returns to the starting point and
takes up description of the Southern
Routes, of which there are several, all of
them necessarily of the most circuitous
character, and recommends as the most
favorable the one through Waterbury,
Middlebury, Oxford, SouthfOrd, News
town, Danbury, crossing the Harlem
Road at Towner's station. ami continuing
through Stolmville and Hopevell. to
Fishkill; the distance is eighty four and
half miles, and the engineer estimates
the cost. exclusive of land, damages,
buildings and equipment, will be 1884,
73l SO. He, however. says that If the
Southern route should run through New
Fairfield, instead Of Danbury, it would
be but seventy>six and a quarter miles,
but would cost $l,979,6l5 "a.
From the lines Of the map, the route
via Litchield is certainly the shortest. but
the engineer. from reasons best known 10
himself, does not give the length, or any
estimate Of its expense. Nor does no
state that the right of way on the north.
ern route would cost the company moth.
ing. very important consideration we
imagine it will be found, in view of the
increased value Of land when the prospect
appears Of its being wanted for such
purpose. Why these facts are withheld
we cannot say, but if an independent
survey Of this route could be made, it
would enlighten many who take deep
interest in the enterprise. Would II not
be well 10 raise sufficient sum to employ
competent engineer, and give US the
whole truth Of the matter Z?
We do not believe the road will be
built farther west than Waterbury for
years to come, but should it be located
and completed as recommended in the
engineers report. the object Of the road
would be at once defeated for travellers
If they must 60 as far south as this route
would lead them, would prefer taking
the other roads. by way Of N. Y. On
the other hand. if the northern route is
taken, more direct line will be made,
and that through a country with no COM
pe,ing road, and whose local travel and
freight would amount to no inconsidera.
BILE portion Of its income. -.-,
We are indebted TO Hon. Seth P. Beers
for the loan Of the above Report.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

The Kingston Press says there are liv-
inR in that town four sisters whose united
sges Amount 10 $40 years, namely, 81, so,
10 ard n. The eldest and youngest have
remained unmarried, sud the other two are
now widows. They were born and have
slways held their residence 10 Kingston.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

Saloon Cars have been introduced on
the Hudson River Railroad. They ere
luxuriously fitted up with sofas. chairs,
centre-tables, &c, and are contrived with
especial reference to the exclusion of dust
and the free admission of air. When the
Railroads all have the India rubber plat
form connections, as on the Nauga.uck
Road. the perfection Of Railroad travel
will not be far removed.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

w The potatoe rot extends all over
the State, and in this County it is feared
the injury to the crop will be very great.
Near Newburyport, Mass, whole fields
are lost. On Long Island, one third OF
the ground planted will not be dug ;
those in rich soils are the worst. In
New York, Nova Scotia, New Bruins w ick
and New Foundland there is the same
com plaint.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

\ A Coon ScRIPTURAL NAME. - The Rich,
'nond Times Of Saturday relates The follow
sing:
Il a gentleman travelling in section o
country which shall be snameiess, stopped
81 The. house nf pi0us old woman, and ub.
( serving her 'l0ndness Cor pei dog, yen,ur.
.edtO ask the name ol the animal. The
! good woman answered by saving thai she
called him Moreover
II Is not sthdt strange name!' inquired
The gentleman.
Y Yes.' said the pio,'s old lady, but
thought il mint 'be = gSDd one, as found
III ID lie Bible.
s sFouud II in The Biblep quoih the gen.
ileman. Pray, in what part Of the Bible
did you find il
ssl The -eld lady took down her Bible with
The almost reverence. and turning 70 the
ter read az follows:
Moreover The dog came and licked his
sOres.
1 81 There said she triumphanily, have !
f6i The highest authority Tor The name"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

The intelligence received from the
fishing grounds creates considerable un-
easiness. Some Is or 90 vessels have
arrived from Gloucester. Mass, and kit
terry, Maine. with mnskets. cutlasses,
boarding pixies and swivels. determined
to fight if interrupted. Heavy operators
have laid up their vessels at the wharves.
employed their men ON shore. and in
vested their money in new movements.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25
E.smrv M,.rs Ar Hon. The p.o,..

EIsMTY MILES AN HoUR The Peonsvl.
wanna Railroad Company own 40 loco.nSo.
tlyes, Of which l2 are of q capacity equal
70 % miles an hour. The BalliRsore and
Ohio Railroad have l4l locomo,iveS some
OF which are Or equal speed. Tins IMMENSE
velocity has been attained through The 40,
tive composition of the railroad comrk nies.
Who have spared no expense in rewar 3
constructors Tor costly experiments. as z
Ono State JosuaSl.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

A man on Sunday last. started from
Willimaniic with span Of fine horses for
Bridgeport. On arriving at Fair Haven
he stopped and had the houses put into
a stable. but they had not been there
more than fifteen minutes, before they
both dropped down dead from the excess
sive heat. They were melted. Then
value was $3.50. The drivers name was
Massey.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

A FAITHLEss GExERATInN.-T0 obtain
the services 81 person who will prove
faithful 1oynur int rests, in your absence,
rs an exceedingly difficult matter. We
have had some experience in this line our-
self; iE some instances, we have been l0r-
tunaie in securing The services of faithful
men |; in 0ihers.Mc have been disappointed.
For the man or boy who will neglect his
duties. during The employers absence. we
have most thorough contempt. We view
him as little superior 10 a. common rOhber
"anti, IN one sense, he is mnre despicable--
because he moi only robs v0u, but proves
himself unworthy III the confidence yO,
had repOsed in him.
ssf'he faithful, honest, trustworthy boy o
man, we highly esteem. HIS services can
not well be estimated in dollars aud cents
Such an one will always find employment,
9 and when be once becomes known, an.
d has established himself in the confidence O
the paFliesswiih whom he is connected, b,
wAllb ga made man." Ia serving hi
employer faith .illy, he does the best posi-
Ole thing 10 adrance his 0stn iRsereses. :
When will the negligent and The iailhles
appreciate this =. Merchants Ledger.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

The Dead Parsy.-The N. Y. Tribune
informs its readers that the Wings have
gained two members Of Congress from
kentucky. In another column OF The
same paper We see the statement rejter~
ated that the Wing party = dead. This
is new illustration Of the old sentiment,
q diSss great gain.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

The temperance men ia Maryland are
in earnest in their determination to pass
the Maine Law. In several counties. lhey
have resolved TO vote for no candidate
for the Legislature that Is not IN favor OF
The law. and in some. have nominated q
ticket Of their own.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

Brigham Young informs Government,
that the Indians Of U,ah are Die, hui
are too much in the habit Of selling their
children 70 the Mexicans,a custom 10 which
he intends 70 put 4 stop.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

Gen. Sam Houston informs the Texans
that their true policy is 10 bend al their
energies at present TO the construction of
the Pacific Railroad through their terri
tories. When that is constructed, other
railways will spring up 6 they are
wanted.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

WEsTERN ELoeuEScE. Wisconsin
lawyer is sald,so have commenced an adj
dress - thesCour, in the following style:
Y aa1 The Court will please To observe, tha,
alle genlleman from the East has given
them very learned speech. He ha.
T0alaed with nd RomuIus, soaked with old
S0craies, ripped with old Eurpides, and
canied with old Can,harides; but what
your honor. does he know about the law.
Of WISCONSIN
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

Sra JnHN FRANKLIN Intelligence las
been conveyed 10 the Russian Government,
a, ST. Petersburg that several ot what are
called glass balls, have been lound nv the
natives ai the mouth Of The river Obi, which
falls into the Arctic basin at the seventeenth
parallel Of longitude. The locality where
these balls or bottles are said to have been
found. is precisely Thai 10 which they wuu'd
probably have driiicd had hey been thrown
overheard or otherwise detached from
Franklin's ships, in case the hitter had al.
tanned high northern latitude Enr the
current OF The Arctic ocean sets along the
Siberian towards the European coast, as is
evidenced by the grea, quantity of drift.
wood, &C., found Oh The shore.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

Hiram l.. SadGler. late telegraphic
operator IN Bridgeport, died recently in
California, where he was engaged in
putting up a line Of telegraph.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

The CHOLERA IN CONFERENCE.-The
details OF the ravages or the Cholera Al,
Copenhagen are heart sckening. The ac>
counts state that the most lrcquem, passen.
gers IN the streets are The carpenters men
carrying home Collins. Omnibuses convey
1oil nads OF corpses TO the bnrying grounds,
where hands are insufficient to do The
graves, aud clergy are wanting to read The
burial service. Last Sunday ITO co(Tins
were lying in the church yard, exposed 10
nc oo'l'1a sun, and had lain there since
me sunday previous. The lower orders
divide their day between work and finer.
alss the reckless are TO be heard froll;ch;no
in iaverns. The rich have q nplied w;,h;n
The last few days, TO the number oC IA ono
for passports 10 leave the Mace: The he
redi,ary Prince end his eonsort have 70.
solved on staying in Copenhagen to serve
as en- encouragement and an example.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

Several liquor prosecutions have taken
place in Waterbury within few days.
and the city authorities are determined
to put stop to the selling without a
license. =.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

Burton Evitts was tried at Danbury
last week for stealing the horse of Ira
Wanzer from New Milford. Found guilty.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

In compliment TO their old commander
the Hartford Light Guard have voted to
escort Gov. Seymour ne far a. New York
when he ssarts on his Ruesian Missiop:
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-08-25

The London Times says: In fly wears
Ireland will be Protestant to man. Both
The Roman Catholics oflreland and The race
Identified with that faith, a.e all leavina
ireland. Ere lung there will be none leti.
Al the present rate Of emigration, which
cannot be less Than 200. 900, chiefly Roman
Catholics, in a year, our children will see
The time when the Cells sill be as obsolete
IN Ireland as tie PEenicians in Cornwall"