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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-06-02

Guyer.
 On motion of Mir. Richmond, of Ashford, the bill concerning increasing fees of Town Clerks for recording deeds was taken up au,l rccommnied to Judiciary Committee. THe committee on the NorwaIk disaster who were instructed 4o examine the Coscob Bridge, on ,he New York and New Haven Railroad, reported that, with the assis:a ance oF an experienced engineer, they had ex. amined the same, and submitted the repor, of the EngiEeer and resolution requiring the company 10 make immediate repairs on the bridge; the report was accepted and the resolution passed.
 Mr. Beckwiih stated that the committee were in possession of large amount of information concerning the disaster itself, 3 and would make their report upon it in the course Oi tile week.
 SATURDAY May as. SENATE concurred with the House in the reference of sundry petitions, remonstraC- ces. resolutions and reports.
 Resolution de Cosc0b Bridge, came Gr om the House prssed. but referred To COmmil- lee on Railway Accidents.
 Report Of the Bank Commissioners ol inc failure of The Eastern and Wuodbur, Banks was read, and goo copies ordered ,t De prinied.
 HoUsE.-ResoIuton that . committee b' sppOiated tO examine and report UpOl bringing the business of the House to al early close, passed.
 Resolution accepting and ordering tO b printed the Report of the Trustees of tn State Normal School; passed.
 The report of the Judiciary Committee adversely to bill for public act increas ing tine rates of in,eres, from six to sever per ceni. was discussed by Messrs. I've, sand Lines of New Haven, Hasey of Nor wich and Richmond Of Eas,inrd. and or smniion of Mir. LiAes, lad on the table.
 The repOrt'of she committee on Home 1ted Exemption, That &o Legislation is spresent neededs0n that subject, accepted.
 McSDAv May 30. 'Ha6se.-Mr. Ehipnisn. of the commi, ice Oa EducsiiOn reported in favor of ,h acceptance of the rep0rr6f M. Va.tetnare as Agent '6f international Literary ,Ex change; sccepied.
 Mfr. Brckwiths presented bill for sOub lic act providing that when the State eha have. subscribed 10 the smOunt of Iiv lah0usand d0llaEs to ihe capital stock of an, Bank of shis State, it shall De entitled |, one 0ineciOr therein. and wien The aniOun 0f of0ck exceeds ien thousand d0llara, Ih Slate shall he entitled a0 t@0 Directors, wh ehsa hs ehosen annually by ihe 1eRislatur --ss5erFed to comMi:tce o1 BaukS. N <
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-06-02

Capital. Circulation. Specie.
 Iron Bank $2O6, ,OCO $2l2 BOA $2l,43l 5: Bank ot L'6'd Co 100000 36,364 3,l99 9t Phoenix $ Birch l,2s5,6OO s29,449 s7,668 4 Winsted Bank lO4,O0O l45,295 l4,6l3 Ol
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-14
The Mock Auction Law.


The following bill has passed both houses of the New
York Legislature and become . law
AN ACT TO PUNISH GROSS FRAUDS, AND TO SUPPRESS
MOCK AUCTIONS.
The people OF the State of New York represented in
rate and Assembly, do enact as follows
from the subtle distinction between larceny and fraud
and whereas certain evil dsposed persons especially in
the city Of New York by means Of certain fraudulent and
decetfu practices known mock auctions most fraudu
lenty obtain great OF money from unwary persons
TO their great Impeachment, there being law 70
Sec. q Each and every person who shall through by
of the afore reced deceful and fraudulent prac
common law desgnedy or with intent to deraud obtain
from any other person any money any goods,
merchandise, or other property, or shall obtain with
instrument the false making whereof would be punisha
BILE forgery shall conviction be punishable by i'm
prsonmsnt in the State prison. for not than three
years. the county jail not exceeding year. by
ne not exceeding thousand dollars BY such fine
and i%Prsonmsnt provided always that !. upon pom the he
proved that he obtained the property money In
ton in any such manner AZ TO amount In law to lar
scquitta and person tried fer such fraud shall be
haes 70 b Afterwards prosecuted for larceny upon the
Sec g Any person doing business in the city and
y Of New York. suctioneer is hereby required to
procure from the Mayor Of ssid city license for the
sad license to file with the Mayor bond in the Of
Eve thousand dollars TO be approved by said Mayor and
passage Of this act are required to said license
Or have the renewed by the said Mayor between the
Hrst and the fifteenth day Of June, 1853.
sec 4. Upon satisfactory evidence being produced be
fore the Mayor police justice Of the city of New
York establishing the commtal Of any fraud deceit
oy any auctionser, the clerk partner agent
sgnee Of the same by which any person derauded
cheated OF any goods wares, merchandise money the
said Mayor shall have power to annu aud cancel the
license Of said northumberland provided the said auction
eer his clerk partner, agent assignee shall attempt
TO do business as such auconeer after the annullng
and cancelng Of said license by said Mayor he or they
shall 10 subject to punishment according to the pro-
visions Of the second section Of this act
Sec 8. AL laws conflicting with any of the provisions
herein contained are hereby repealed.
Gee. 0. This act shall take effect Immediately.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-14
Debates In the hoard OF Aldermen.
DIR Special PrpopT

THE COMPTROLLER BOARD.
April l3-At the meeting Of the Board Monday last
resolution was moved by Alderman Sturtevant and
accepted calling on the Comptroller to state by what
tbory ne had appropriated part Of pier q Washington
Market for dumping ground.
The answer was received this evening tho effect that
he had advertised nearly all he piers not leased for sale
and both the City Inspector and superintendent Of Streets
had applied to him stating they would require some to
be reserved and he gave them the printed ts and re-
quested them to designate in writing such as they want
ed reserved and that they accordingly did So and this
was one of them he disclamed all intention OF assuming
any Of the prerogstives Of the Common Council
The Reader having read the com munlcation-
Alderman STuRT1vAST rose and said-This was by no
means an TO the resolution He vas az much ut
loss ever TO understand what right or authority the
Comptroller or any other officer had to appropriate
pier.
Alderman DEyNAS thought the communication was en-.
ey in accordance with the resolution and he could not
see What further answer could be bad.
Alderman OAKItY-He does not state he had any au.
thority.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-14

OF same COMMITTEES In favor Of extending pier No. 50
East river. Adopted.
OF Committee On Streets--In favor OF hse9ing FIFTH
avenue from Thirty fourth to Forty second streets Adopt
ed on . division, Wis - -
Observation-Disclosures Moore, Haley, Sturtevant Oak
lev Boyce Barr the President Aldermen Bisiey, Fran
els Bard Ward, Denmsn, Alvord, Doherty, feck-lo.
coxNrsIcAUoNs.
Annual Report Of the Board OF Fire Wardens Tor the
wear ending April l. 1853. Ordered ON file.
From the Comptroler-In answer to resolution CT in
quiiy relative to moneys paid Robert Eme as Corpora
ton Counsel. Laid the table, and directed to be
printed
From the Comptroler-In answer to a resolution OF in
quiry as to dumping pier Referred back for xpct
answer
From the Street Commissioner-With ordinance for
tagging northwest & Fourteenth street and Irving
place. Adopted q division, viz
observation-disclosures Sturtevant, Boyce Barr, the
President Aldermen Brhley, Francis, Bard DenInan, Al
word, Deberty, Peck-1L
prom the Street Commssioner-With estimates for re-
grading Forty second street. between Eighth and Tenth
avenues Con armed.
Communications received from the Street Com.
missioner with apportionments of assessment in the
matter of paving and tagging Thirty fifth street. between
Fifth and Sixth for building sewer in Twenty
eighth street. bet Third and Lexington avenues Tor
building sewer in Twentieth street between avenue
and First avenue for building in Second avenue
between Twenty eighth and Twenty ninth streets, which
were severaly adopted.
On motion the Board then adjourned to meet, Fri
day, 18th inst, at O'Clock p II
D. 7. VALENTINE, Clerk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-14
The Broadway Railroad.

1hI@R3'f, 1HP'" - 1oo7s
THE PEOPLE Eek REL. THOMAS \. DAVIS AND COURT
LANDT PALMER VS.. OSCAR W. sTURTEvANT AND
TWENTY-FIVE OTHER ALDERMEN.
motion made in these cases, to quash the ap-
peas this Court from the decision OF the general
Of the Superior Court Affirming the order Of the special
term adjudging the aldermen guilty Of contempt in dis
obeypg the injunction against the making of the Broad
railroad grant. The Court denied the motion, on
the ground that the general term having assumed juris
dicton and made order, which by the terms OF the
code appealabe to the Court Of Appeals motion
OF this character they would not decide whether the
general term had the to make the order whe
Their appeal could be taken in these from the
judgment Of the special jury-a those questions being
matters for discussion the final judgment the
appeals taken. No written opinion given, and the
ul of this decision is that all the principal questions
discussed the argument of this motion, have yet to be
decided in this Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-14

The democrats Of the Assembly, few ghts ago. held
caucus, in the usual manner to designate candidates
for the committee TO examine the public accounts Dr.
Sprsgue Of Otsego. and Mr.. OKeee, Of New York
nominateds selection that repes the idea Of sectional
and Mr. oKeefe being chosen for his personal popularity
and length Of service, rather than for his radical OPT
MONS
The offence Of BOTH take it, was, that they had
voted uniformly with the democrats and with tho
Wigs IKE the tail Of opposition led by Mr. Taylor Of
New York.
To day the House ordered ballot for the committee,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-14

80. :. 49, .. :; - 'Io
the Mouse only amounts 10 forty one IL will be that
the Fifty odd votes for Lounsbury and Sessions included
some bslting democrats.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Brutal AssAuLr--A printer by the name
of George Sandy, who occupies room on the
corner of Sacramento and Kearney streets, was
assaulted and nearly killed, yesterday morning
about three O'Clock. 1t appears that Mr..
Sandy had been disturbed by some fellows who
had made the night hideous, and could not
sleep in consequence; and, after exhausting his
patience, he thought he would dress and go
down below to see if he could not persuade the
noisy ones to depart in peace. After entering
the room and making his reasonable request,
the door was bolted, and Mr.. Sandy was badly
assaulted, his face beaten and cut up in a
shocking manner, and he was then thrown out
into the gutter by his ruffanly assailsnts
Warrants have been issued for the arrcs, ~
those who committed the assault. e,;nnnlS tbsu y,
be arrested and tie facts rroved, as stated to
u.s. Us the extreme punishment Of the law should
70 me.ea oGt to them--for Mr.. Sandy is
paacable and highly respectable citizen, and no
provocation whatever was given for the assault.
q q.r Chronicle, 18th.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16
ConStables' Sale.

,o,5 oI5'us ,sss Of an execution bearing date Dec.
jahn ts'n' iSss, to me directed .7on The ofzce Of
Nevada .arI. an aot -ag Justice of the peace for
him An ~ apon o judgment entered before
or1 -e above date in faver Of W. A GSrinn
I'd against Z. X. Appleton, for the sum Of TIVE
nnndred and ninety eight 6lIo0 dallars, debt costs
ana damages. have levied upon and win soil to
one highest bidder for cash. between ths hours Of
a. M: and o'clock P. NJ. on Thursday the I'D
oay OF Doc at the Burnett House, on the Mrysville
road about miles below Rough q Ready and D
from Empire Ranch, the interest of said AppletOR
IN certain lot Of Hay, about 4 Ia tons, Q Demi-
JOINS Liquors, 10 bottles Caret, bottles Porter,
90 90 syrup, bottle OIL Bar fixtures, pair Blankefs,
80 yds Cotton Cloth, Mattresses, locking glass;
Planes, Oil Stone. Gouge, IS Plates. Disnes,
Flatter, Cups and Saueers, dos Iu@Dsa; aanra;,a
Castor. to satisfy the above demands and accl1inG
costa r. +. GAMBREL, Constable, y; g
Rough e. Ready, Dee. IA, 1883 S-N
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

r' NRw ENGLAND CsLEBRArIoN.-The prepar'
ations being made for the celebration OF fore
fathers day promise to result in splendid
affair and full attendance. A resolution passed
by the society on Wednesday evening last in
vites the participation in the festivities of all
the ladies of Nevada, and of other guests not
New Englanders or their descendants in the
discretion of the Society. All persons who
were born in New England or descendants OF
New Englanders throughout this county are of
right members Of the society, if of good moral
character. The participation of all such is
respectfully requested. Geo. Wood, Esq, of
Grass Valley is authorized to furnish tickets to
those at that place who wish to attend. 1t is
the desire of the society to make this celebra-
ton as far as possible = reunion Of the New
Englanders Of the whole county.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

The Teana Nots.-The portion of :his
famous document, the precise reading of
which has created 50 much trouble, is as
follows
If at all times, tho Emperors Of Rsssia
Asys shocn their octivs solicituds for the
maintenance of tho im,nnaities and privi-
leoe. of the Orthodox Greek Church in tie
Ottoman Empire, the Sultan never refused
to confirm them anew by solemn acts,
which attested their ancient and constant
solicitude toward their Christian subjects
The modification asked for by the Sultan
reads thus: =.
If at all times, the Emperors OF Russia
have shown their active sol,catude for tns
aoorship of the Orthodox Greek Church,
tho Sultans haze neser ceased to scatch orer
the immunities and privileges Of that oo7~
ship and of that Church IN tho Ottoman
Empire, and to confirm them anew by the
solemn acts, which attest their ancient and
constant benevolence towards their Chris
tian subjects.
The Emperor of Russia, BY rejecting
the Vienna Note as modified, has, accord
ing to the London Morning Post, (the e1-
penent Of Lord Palmerston, her Malestys
Home Secretary placed Turkey complete
ly in the right, and himself fatally wrong
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

William Walksr-This gentleman who
is now President of the Independent Re-
public of Lever California, has distinguish
ed himself rs politician and lawyer in
this State. He was born, we believe, in
Louisiana, and came to California in 1849.
In 1850, he became associate editor of the
San Francisco Herald, and while in that
position it will be remembered was COM
mitted to prison by Judge Parsons for con.
tempt of court. The affair excited gener-
al discussion at the time. Before the Leg
islature of 1851, Mr. Walker impeach-
ed Judge Parsons, making on the occasion
one of the most remarkable forensic efforts
ever heard. ..45 ~
In 1851 and 1852 he commenced the
practice of law at Marysvills, where he
nourished his dreams of the independent
republic he has, at length, established.
At tho taking of La Paz he had only As
men under his command, who were very
indifferently supplied with firearms. An
Englishman, however, whom they had re-
leased from prison, showed where the Cal
ifornians had buried their ammunition.
Mr.. Walker is unobtrusive in his man
ners, remarkably slow in speech, below the
middling height, and spare in habit. If
it can be understood, he has bright grey
eye.
Such is the new Cortes.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Tile Rain on Friday NigAt.-Th hear-
lest rain we have ever known in San
Francisco fell on Friday night It approach
ed from the southwark and seemed to move
like the march Of q regiment up Montgon-
cry street. At distance it sounded like
the noise of some heavy machinery, and
came straight down like water fall, form
ing almost bank Of water Numerous
houses supposed to have been waterproof
were penetrated with the downpour, wet
ting the ceilings, running carpets. and 6ll-
ing CRATES and cooking stoves with water.
The rainy season of late has manifested
itself in squalls and brisk showers, rather
than by the usual steady, sedate dropping.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16
DUELLING.

If there is any crime that has prevailed
in this state that has had the sanction OF
popular consent, it is duelling. Men OF
high station have set the example, and
smaller men have followed it, till life has
been repeatedly sacrificed. To such a
pass has this matter proceeded that it re-
ouires more courage to withstand popular
prejudice in refusing to 6ght than to meet
an antagonist, and many men have un-
doubtedly gone into the field because
they had not the moral courage to refuse to
do SO. To organize better state of things
is the duty of the Judiciary. The press
has exerted some influence, but it has been
wavering and uncertain. We are glad to
perceive that Judge Creigh of San Fran
cisco, in his charge to the new grand jury,
takes earnest ground in this matter, and
recommends the subject to their especial
action. He says:
"Another species Of crime which our
statutes prohibit is that Of duelling. This
is an offence of frequent occurrence a.
mongst us. The constitution of our state
deprives all who shall fight q duel, or act
as second, or knowingly aid in any manner,
from holding any office Of honor or trust,
and the statutes make it a penitentiary Of
fence. Notwithstanding these provisions,
W g hear of msH who occupy high places,
as well under the U. S. government as un-
der the state, whose sworn duty it is to sup
port the constitution and laws, engaging in
these acts of murder. 1t is the imperative
duty of grand jurors and courts to inter
pose and prevent such practices. So long
as the duellist is permitted to 60 unpunish-
ed, so long will our citizens be called to
risk or sacrifice their lives, and frequently
for faithful discharge of duty, or for the
most trivial cause. In all cases Of delibe-
rate duellng, if death snsue, at common
law it is murder, for duels are generally
founded on deep revenge. The punctilio,
falsely called honor, will not excuse. Our
Legislature, yielding somewhat to that
code of honor, makes it only a penitentiary
offence. Many condemn the practice, yet,
through false pride Of honor or want Of
moral courage, engage in it. We trust
you will set an example Of presenting all
such as you may know to have been en-
gagged in it, be his position in society high
or low, rich or poor"
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16
% The Chroniele speaking Of the unwise

% The Chroniele speaking Of the unwise
course Of the United States Commissioner in
China says:
1t is hoped and confidently believed that the
people of the United States will be greatly ben
eftted by the Chinese revolution. A large
share Of that benefit is expected to accrue to
the people on the Pacific. It is highly impor-
tant therefore for our interests that no unwise
steps should be taken whereby we may lose
those advantages which great sagaeity and true
wisdom would secure. England. Russia, ana
France have their representatives skilled in d.
plomacy, while America has nothing but-nr.
Marshall. The American Government ought
to do one Of two things-scnd better men
abroad. or send none at all.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

R@- Everybody is waiting patiently for
rain. Frequent light rains have occurred this
season, but not enoughto set the great body
of miners at work. The rains are month Ia
ter this year than they were last, and curtail
the mining season proportionably.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Departure Of 7Teops-Two hundred and
fifty men, well armed, started for Lower
California last night, on the bark Anita
They had on board 2,300 pounds of pow
der, two pieces Of heavy artillery, and sew
eral bomb shells. They were under the
command Of Col II. P. Watkins. There
was no opposition made to their departure.
State ysarnal. ..-
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Fatal Occw7rence.--A melancholy af-
fair took place at Campo Seco lately. A
child was sitting at short distance from
its parents tent, when bull made rush
at the child, striking it or the head. and
causing immediate death. The infuriated
animal made charge on two other per-
sons, but did not commit further injury.
The bull has not heretofore been consider.
ed as 8. dangerous animal.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16
Consfable's Sale.

,,na of an execution bearing date Dec 1855, and
~ me directed from the court Of John X. Sale, upon
entered before him the above date In favor
ofW M Reed and against David Smith, for the sum OF
Two hundred and nine and 25-00 dollars together With
thirty 25e0 dollars dumages and costs Of suit have
levied upon and viii sell TO the highest bidder or cesn
On Wednesday, 21st. ofDecember,
In the town Of Rough Ready, the interest OF sad
In certain Saw Mil, situated on Deer ereek-aDoos
IS Saw logs, Lumber the ground Bridge across NE
creek at MIL his Interest In Ok Wagon, horse and
appurenanoes belonging therss, TO satisfy the above
demands and aecrung costs
K.T. GAMRREL, Coast,
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Doc FIaHrs are getting to be very fashiona-
BILE in this city. Two were fought for s25 per
side on Tuesday. Our reporter was ON the
ground, but came away without any shocking
details" as the dogs, after a few passes could
not be made to " pitch in" though their mas
ters would take them by the hide and pitch them
into each other. Neither seemed anxious for
the honor Of victory-though the dog that ran
ayoy first was admitted to be the used up"
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

PAINFUL Acc1DKNr.-A man named James
McGregor fell down the shaft of Loft & Co., on
Mancenita Hill on Friday last, distance Of
over an hundred feet, by the breaking Of the
windlass rope as he was descending the shaft,
in the bucket. He was taken up insensible,
and it is feared is fatally injured. He is a
Scotchman by birth, and has wife and six
children living in Sacramento
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Il Fzzle.-The Marysville Hzprsss says
that a meeting held in that place on Friday
evening to adopt proceedings relating to
Lower California proved to be complete
6zsle. Nothing was done. Tho rumor,
therefore, of four hundred men being
raised there as volunteers to aid the recent
conquerors, must be mistake.