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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
SMY WANTS.s

Tine following effu>ion was published in the Tribune s,rne four years ago. and is reproduced to give us an opportunity to al- lu 1e to the subsequent fortunes of the au . thor. He was then an unambitiOus young man-ihat is, he was contented. quiet bachelor. The stanzas. no doubt. expr-s, sed his real sentiments. Ifhe had fault |, il was being too modest, and we scarcely thou sht it within the bonds of probability that ie would eyer pluck up courage enough lO pop the question. But he did. It received the expected response and the twain were made ooe But at the cons summa,ion of his hopes, My Wants' did nor pr,'bahly once occur to the author. He had employment in the ely. and was in 3 fair way of prospering But business af- fairs did no. work evenly and he pulled "p stakes Since then. he has planted bim- selt n the beautiful pine forests, south of the city. where in the damp warm eve nings of the spring time. he can enjoy. in addition to all ihe home comforts, the rich basso and tenor music of buIl-frOgs. and the chirp of the cricket when drawn around the win CT fire. This happy Ben> edict called upon us the other day 10 res ceive our felicitaiiOns npon the deiights of his rural hotne. The visions of ail My Wants.' have been realized. with one ex c1pinn-instead of two babies he has OuIy one. but thinks i, likely ti,Si before number ono thinks himself too big for plaything another wilt he on the Opposite knse to keep him company. Happy man All th. is sober truth, without a particle oG embellishment.-E Mobile Tribune.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
Female Physicians.

The Boston Journal strongly advo> cates the introduction of females into the ranks of the medical profession.- We consider the needle a much more appropriate weapon in the hands of wo- man than the scalpel or history.-Er- change. =, 1..~
 Do you? Just suppose yourself a forlorn sick bachelor. in the uppSr story of some noisy boarding house. whose in. mates don't care pinch of snuff wheth> CT you conclude to die or get well, Sup- pose you've watched that spider in the corner weave his web, till you are quite qualified to make one yourself; suppose you have counted for the thousandlh tune, all the shepherdesses. distorted little dogs. and crooked trees on the pa pered wall of your room gnawed your finger nails to the xsry quick, and twitch- ed your moustaehe till every hair stand 8 up on it's own individual responsibility. Then-suppose just as you are at the last gasp. the door opens. gently. and admits. (not a great creaking pair of boots containing an orscalar. solemn M. D., grim enough to frightsn you into the churehyard.) but smiling. rosy eheek~ ed. bright eyed, nice little live woman doctress?
 We'll. she pushes back her earls. throws of her shawl <Venus l what fi- gure!) pulls off her glove and takes your hand in those little fingers. Holy moth- srl How your pulse racesl She looks at you so compassionately from those soft blue eyes, lays her hand on your forehead. and then questions you de- murely about your symptoms 1" few of which she sees without any of Your help ) Then she writes prescription with those dainty little fingers. and tells you to keep very composed and quiet. Gust asif you could) smooths the tum . blcd quilt-arranges your pillow shades the glsring sunlight from you, aching eyes, with an instinctive knowledge of your unspoken wants: and says wish the sweetest smile in the world, that she'll call again in the morning ,; and so -lhe fold of her dress hutsers through the 6oor and then you crawl ou. of led the best way you can-clutcss a locking. glass to gee what the probabili~ iies are that you have made favor"' de impression iAwardly resolving (ss you replace yourself between the blan> kets,) not to get quite we'll as long as she will come to see you. We'll. the upshot of it is. you have delightful lingering attack of heGrt complaint
 For myself. prefer prescriptions in nsasculine hand shan't submit my pulse to anything that wears a bonnet!
 aaw :. .aae ,ta FANNY FERN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
MISCELLANY.

WoMAN.-The following extract from speech delivered in the California Sem ate, by Mir. Soule. is touchingly beauti- ful. The subject was bill author zng women to act as sole traders. There are married men out of California, as well as in it. who may look in the glass and see them selves:
 When reflect upon the con duet of many married men in California-thei' faisnlessness 10 every VOW which they made at .he allac-how completely they fail tn the performance of their du,ies- now vir,uous and industrious. fsithful and patient women are imposed upon by worthless b,utes of husbands, as grea' tyrants at home. as drunkards and de> bauchers abroad. my respect for the sex prompts me to do all within my pt wer 10 protect her right anu secure her hap
 piness.
 1 love woman. l have loved her all my life, and dying hope to be faithful to the same high and inspiring sentiment. For a mid all the varied scenes. tempta~ ,ions. struggles and hopes of existence, one star, brighter than all others, has lighted and guided me onward # ev- CT had aay high and noble ambition. the exciting energy has been m the aPpro' ving smile coming from the eye of wo
 man. And I judge her influence is thus upon others. Gentle in her affections. yet mighty through her induence-he' medium rule is as powerful as tue ballot box, and she only needs the protection of law against those who have no law in their habits and propensities. She has lulIed me from my boyhood with
 the soft but winning influence of her vlr' tues and beauty. ,, I remember my first love my baby affections, at four years of age. l have been in love nearly every month since save the dark and ray Hess days and years which succeeded the desolate hearth. and made the heart too desolale. And never. sir. while l remember my mother. long since in the grsve-k remember the night when she died-- never, while l re
 collect my sisters and the abuses Hhich might have been lheirs--never whls l hold iu memory one othsr--and her memory is all that is left to me-shall l refuse to give my voice and my inau- ence, and my vote. for any measure ne> cessary to protect and cherish the weak or and better portion, ,OF creation against the oppression. neglect. or abuse of my own sex. hope the bill may pA's.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
: From ths NeU Haven Palqdiuns.


 la7 From ths New Haven PGIediuns. THE WHIG STATE CONVENTION.
 The Whig State Convention held in Hartford, Thursday, altogether exceed ed our expectations in respect to the numbers present, and 10 the unity of feeling and purpose among it's members In these respects was realized the truth of the adage that sweet are the uses of adversity.' We heard not an unkind word or ungensrous allusion during the day. An informal meeting was held on the evening previous to the Convention, at one of the public halls. where there vas full, flank. and friendly inter- change of opinions, in regard to the con. dition, prospects and duty of the Whig party. The proceedings throughout the day following were conducted in the most courteous and friendly spirit. and there was general cong'atulalion that everything had terminated so harmoni> ously. Mr. Kendrick's withdrawal of his name. accustomed at first some em- barrassment and fears of serious divi. eions. but the tinal results proved that these fears were groundless.
 The ticket nominated comprises some of the best names in the State.. The nomintion of Mr. DuttoH for Governorsa was a. first suggested by delegates of Fai'held County, among whom he once resided or course the New Haven ci- ty and county members of the Conven> ton were pleased with this compliment 60 their locality. and lheir fellow citizen. and while too modest to urge it's con- summation, were nevertheless gratiiied with lhe distinction conferred upon them.
 Mr. Dntton is sound and faithful Whig. and one that does not shrink from 'iabosing at the oar,' whenever his ser. vices are needed, whether that oar be tn. tended to push his party to the desired haven. or to give success to any object calculated to promote the political. so- cial, moral, or educational welfare of the State. The nomination is good one. not only for the reasons thus briefly re- ferred to. but for several other reasons. which will be named hereafter. l 3.
 The candidate for Secretary, Thomas Robinson. Esq. of Norwalk. has been long and fsvorably known throughout the State as an able lawyer and good working Whig. The candidate for Treas urer. Daniel W. Camp, is said to be one of those fortunate gentlemen who can m,ngle wth persons of extremely oppo- site opinions. and while rigidly nAintain. ing his own principles. be regarded by everybody as likely man and a 'clevs fellow see@f@3f"' a" t'
 The candidate for Controller. AllyA s. Sullman. of Hartford. is to that city and the Whig party there, a counter. part of one of our citizens who repre- sented the city in part, in ths last Legis> laturea He is indsfatigabIe in ali he un~ dertakes. and never surrenders.' He has once or oftener represented the city of Hartford in the Legislature. aud is q gentleman of decided ability. .,..-,.e. : The ticket is throughout ons of the best ever selected, and a very good con- fidence was ex pressed in the conventje> that it would be elected in April nsxt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
POETRY.
.- ."1' RESIG ALTON.
 Tyr ,ffen On Me It0fL cf Gn E9tant Daughter
BY PROF LoNGFELLnw.

Tyr ifiesl Osa the It0fb cf GH k!tant DGughter
 BY PROF LoNGFELLnw. There is no flock. however walched and
 and tended, ', .- But one dread lamb Is there There is no fireside, hnwsoe'rr defended, But has one vacant chair The air is full of fare wells to the dying, And mournings for the dead; The heart of Rachael, for her children
 crying.
 Will not be comforted. Let us be patient these severe af1iclions Mt from the ground arise, But oftenti,nes celestial benedic,ions Assume this dark disguise. We see but imly through the mis,s and
 vapors; ea
 Amid these earthly damps What seem to us but sad funeral tapers May be Heavens distant Iamps, There is no death! what seems so is
 transition;
 ut3 OI IuIldI UJCAiu Is but suburb to the life elysian, Whose portal we call Death. She is not dead-the child of our affection, But gone into that school Where she nn longer needs our poor
 protection.
 And Christ himself doth rule. In that great cloister's stiffness and seclu-
 sion. .. '.' '.s By guardian angels led, Safe from temptation, safe from sins
 pollution,
 She lives, whom we call dead. Day after day. we think what she is doing In those bri 2h; realms of air; Year afier year, her tender steps pursuing, Behold her grown moro fair. Thu do we walk with her. and keep un,
 broken
 The bond which Nature gives. Thinking that our remembrance, though
 1nsDOken,
 May reach her where she lives. Not chlid shall we agaIn behold her For when with raptures wild In our embrace we again enfold her, She will not be child. But fair maiden in her Fathers mansion, Clothed with celestial grace. And beautiful with all the souls expansion Shall we behold her face. And though at times ilnpetuous with emo
 ton.
 And anguish long suppressed. The swelling heart is moaning like the
 ocean.
 That cannot be at rest We will be patient. and assuage the feel>
 ing
 We may not wholly stay. By silence snnclifyirg z, not concealing, The grief that must have way.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10

A Doc SroRY .--The following story can be relied on as true. A day or two since musician of this city. received two five dollar bills as payment for play ing at concerts His wife tucked them into the sleeve of her dress. and onrs> liring to bed forgot to remove them.-- They fell upon the Hoor. and the nsx' mo, ming were found by-a littte poodle dog who played with them some, tune. and was at last seen to swallow them. l.
 Eager to recover tho moneys ana knowing of no other exPedient. the mu' sisian killed Ghe dog. opened it. and from it's stomach took out the fragments oi the bills. The pieces were carefully dried. pasted logether. and taken to Ona Of ou' Boston Banka to which they belonged. and were there rsdssmsd.- Boston TSaS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
A BIRD Convsnr.oN.-We witnessed a

A BIRD CONVENTION. witnessed a few years since, Congress or conve niiOR of birds. the character of which was inex- plicabie, and is unexplained in all ornithO logical works. We question whether Messrs. Audubon or Wilson ever saw the like, for # they had, they would have been quite likely t0 have made note of ii.- 3peuding a few Gays at a friends house in Wyoming county. during having sime. we were among the mowers. OHO ot whom with his scyihe. cUl iD twain a large spos- ted adder. or milk snake. the parts Ot which he lhrew over tho fsnce into ihe pnbhc highway. In few minutes birds Drgsn to colIsct upon the fences on either side of the dead snake, and within one hour there was large 6bck composed of almost ev8ry variety Ot birds oi our forest. k was truly a mixed asseInbsago: sitting upon the same rails were birds that we ss,ldOfn, if ever See in 60 close proximity. twiuering and fnttering, e if they were having a jubilee. fe
 Occasionally. they would leave the fences, and iigh! in the road. forming . hollow square. m ihs centre of which would be tho body of the snake. The scene continued about two hours, when the hirds mos.ly returned to theis haunts tn 6alds and fOFesis. ~ s
 1t was as if c0mmon enemy had been sain. and they were celebrating .hs event. for their demonstrations were j0J ous ones -had mono of the appearance of tunesal obseqnies. The species of snake to which ihe dead one belonged. fascinate birds, and thus make prey Of tham-they break ap thsir nests. devour theiR eggs and ua' dsdged young ones. O0 nos these facts furnish q, ,tolutionUf tie mysterious and singular gathering: By what siIsrs a0d unseen agency did the news % out to all the haunls of these birds in woods and oasadows, bush and briers. orchards ana gardeus. and 60 soon effect gathering % numerous and ineOngruous. .tls7sr'
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
MY WANTS.

want a little rural spot.
 Without the city bOund- A plain and simple iog>bu'lt cot.
 With rood or two Of ground. want it in the woods somewhere,
 Deep in some quiet vale, / ,@, Of city taxes ne'sr 10 hear,
 Or see a cotton bale. Iwant it where the lilies grow,
 And birds unite in s0ng-- Where little streams co,,teuied How. Aud bring the 6sh along. want to rise. and with the sun
 Pursue my daily task; But when the pressing work is done' A quie. homo ask. '" ''.'' " want a larder fally stored,
 With simple. solid fate l want good old fa shioned gsurd,
 And brass bound bucket neaT. want friend. a generous friend,
 A heart that's true and warm Not smiles that sumpinous fate attend, i, Nor frowns in troubles storm. I want a wife--a comely maid
 Not one in stays compressed. Ra, one who owDs her bove repaid.
 Ry love at homo expressed. wan, to have though rain begin,
 The chilly wind blow freA. Some lightWOOd chHnks on hre w''hin' 0 And baby on each kuee. " Let virtue, then. religion bring.
 And round this spot entwino. Dread winter. then, will bloom aS sprinl Conteutmens will be mise. a9i ?,
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10

m-WAsHlNaroN IRVING. while at Mount Vernon. tue other day. remarked that he r-membsre. seeing Con. Washington. in New York, when l,e wns child five years of age. and while the General was passing through the street. accompanied by a crowd. young Irving was attended by his nurse, an honest Scotch woman. The woman forced her way up to the General. leading the child by the hand. and ap- preaching, addressed him--'Your honol, here is bairn that is called after you.'- The General paused. and placing h's hand upon the boy's head, gave him his blessing. MT. Irving states that he has a dissan. re> collection of the whole scene--whioh oc. cured in the year l7S7.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10

REMEMBER THrs.-Never be put down hy tr,flrs If spider breaks his thread twenty times, twenty times will he mend it again. y .si .a.f., .f.
 Make up your mind to do thing. and you will de i, Fear not if a trouble comes upon you, Keep up your spirits though the day be dark ono. jela amy ?
 if the sun is goiug down look up to the stars # the earth ,s dark. keep vonr eye on ,he heaven! With Gods presence and Gods promises, a man or child may be cheerful. ...
 Fight hard against nasty temper. Anger will come, but resist strongly. A 1t Of p .ssion may gave you cause to mourn all the days Of your life. s-H ..fs.
 Never revenge an injury. If you have an enemy, ac. kindly towards him and make him your friend. You may not win him over at once bat try again. By little and little great things are c"mpleted--and SO repeated Madness will soften heart oi stone.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
Tho Man of Leisure.

You'll please not to forget to ask the place for me. sir, said pale blue eyed boy as be brushed the coat of the Man of Leisure at his lodgings. 4n s@e,
 Certainly not.' said Mr. Iuklin. I shall be going that way in the course of a day or two.'
 Did you ask for the place for m. yesterday said the pale boy. on the following day with qu'vering lip. as he performed the same office.
 No was the answer. I was busy. I will to day.
 Heaven help my poor mother. mur- mured tfe boy, and gazed listlessly on the cent Mr. Inklin laid in his hand.
 The boy went home. He ran to the hungYy children with the loaf of bread he had earned by brushing the gentle. mans coat atske hotel. They shouted with joy and his mother held out hei emaciatsd hand for portion. while . smile fitted across her lace.
 Mother. dear,' said the boy. MT. Inklin thinks he can get me the place. and shall have three meals a day --only think. mother three nseals !-and it won't take three minutes to run home and share it wi:h you M
 The morning came. and the pale boys voice .remblsd with eagerness as he ask. ed Mr. Inklin if hO had applied for the place.
 Not yet said the Man of Leisure. but there is time enough.
 The cent that morning was vet with tears. Another morning arrived.
 1t is very thoughslsss 10 the boy so be 60 late.' said Mr. Inkln. Not | soul here to brush my coat
 The chi'd came. at length. his lace swollen with weeping. a N .. liam sorry to disaPpoint you. saia the man of leisure. bas the place ins Mr. C.-'s store was taken upysslsrday.
 The boy stopped brushing. anl burst into tesrs. sI don't cate. now.s said hs sobbing. we may as well starve. Mesh. es is dead KY K .s1 s' .s.. .' .-.:,.
 The Man of Leisure was shocksd. and he gave ths pale boy dollar,l la.aas ae8 | l es 4.sses
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10

nx5- Punch. very slanderOusly. makes use of tie following -.The sun is called mas
 culins, from his supporting and sustain- ing the moon, and in finding her the withal to shine away as she does of a night. and from his being obliged to keep
 such family of stars besides. The moon IS feminine. because she is cOns.anlly changing, just as a ship is blown about by every wind. Tho church is femiHine-be. cause she is married to the State. And
 Time is masculine because he is tri6od with by all the ladies. @4 aatt @@! 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
q. VA. HOOK E Ee.
NEW GOODS
 AT THE LADIES' STORE.

TUSr rec.,ved. a new supply oi fashionable J L,dles' Dress Good>, Trimmings &c.. comprising Plain and Figured Fiench aud Engllsh Muslin. and Barrage De Laines As s1 Frenca and American Super Mourning and Fancy Calico Prints. Black and Colo, ed Dress Silks, Pnpiins and Aipac ca, M"urning and Colo. ed Square a- { Long Shawls, Mnurm ing aud White Wrought Swiss Collars. Co., ; laretis and Cuffa. Swiss. Bo"k, Jacket and Lace Eigings anG InseItings. Velvet and Silk Ribb .ns. Ribbon Gimns. Fringes. &e.. Alex ander's and other, Super Kid, Silk and ThIea Glnves, Patent Rlbber. and Mnrocce Shoec. Paper Hangings. large stock os Muslin and Wonlen shirts and Linen C'llars, Bleached and Brown Cotton Sh"etings, Shirtings, Yickin2s, Ticks, &c.
 ALSO Groceries. Teas, Sugars, Molasses, Cand,es,--lAlso 10000 Hayfens' Bricks ard Pine Boards. for sale Cheap.
 e1 200 Sewers wanted on Skirts and I'n- Ger Shirts. ,'
 H2E' S,N. BRONSON Agent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
Importance of the Cultivation of the
 NAnSAe.

How our hearfs bound to the spirited sTral lns of mart ial music how we thrill tH tEe shout nf the mulIitude! and how
 many David has charmed away evil spirits by Ih @ melOdy of beautiful sounds Neither is it R passing emotion Uf little
 mITnent in our lives ws receive fro m the
 senses, for they are our perpetual body.
 guard. surrounding uS all increasingly {:
 and these constantly repeated impressions
 become powerful agents in life -ihey re- fine Or beautify our souls, lh ey ennObla or degrade them, according to tho beautiful
 or 'nean objects which surround them. A ! dirty, slOYenly dress will exert an evil
 moral influence upon the child-it will aid
 in destroying it's self respect-it will inclne it to habits which correspond Eith such a garment. The beautiful scenes through
 which child wanders, play ying by tue sea 1 shore, or On the m puntain siie. will always be rsmembered-the treasures of shell and seaweed, brought from wonderful ocean caverns. the soft green muss. where the fairies have danced, and the
 flowers that have sprung up under their
 footsteps, will leave trace of beauty. of mystery. and strange happiness wherever
 it's later life may be cast. The senses
 r'ingle powerfully in all the influences of childhood IL Is not merely the love of la-
 rents, the purity aad lrulhfulness of the
 family reiatirns, that make hOinN so pres
 cious recoIlection-:here are visions of
 winter evenings, with the curtains drawn
 the fire blazing. and gay voices or wgnder>
 ful picture b0oks-ttseIe are summer ram
 bles in the cool evenings, when the deli. c;nuo n iUhS hroa1n Ennnod ,hA eheak and
 we gagged into the heavens to search out the bright stars. It is. then. most imports ant in educating children to guard the senses from evil influences. to furnish them with pure and beautiful Obects E .ch
 sepera,e sense should preserve its acute
 ness of facuhy-the ey @ should noi be 'n> jured by resting on a vulgar confusion of colors, or clumsy, ill proportioned forms
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10
eQO REWAR D.

HT7lLL be paid 10 any person who y'lI buy w a box of Dr. Te refs Heating oin,' ment and use il according to directions, n, they will call al my office and sa,- wnn aeieaI conscience that it does not completely cure Chaped Hands, Chilblaine, Sore Lips, Burns and Freezes. Sores 0D Children. and greatlJ alleviate. it not eniir Iy cure Salt kheHm and most diseases Of the skin See advertisement
 MONROE TERREL.
 A. c. SMITH, Agent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-03-10

ApsrEMious DrEr.-Many cases of ill. nasS. both iu adults and children. may be readily cured by abslinence from all food. Headaches, disordered siomachs and many other attacks are ofien caused by viO. lat;ng ibe rules of health. and in conse- quence. some parts of the syslem are overloaded. or sone of the organs are clogged. Omitting one. two, or three meals. as the case may be, gives the system a chance to rest. and allows the ~rgans 10 dispose of their burdens. The practice of giving drugs to clear out the stomach, though |, may afford the needed temporary relief, always weaken the sys> tem--while abstinence secures the good result without doing any injury. as
 Sad a young gentleman to distinguish ed medical practitioner. in Philadelphia, Doctor. what do you do for yourself when q you have n turn of headache, or other slight attack r
 Go without my dinner,' was the reply.
 And if that does not cure you, what then" ., ., st .'s . rr
 Go without nay supper
 Hut if that does not cure you. what then y -or -at
 Go without my breakfast. We physi- cians seldom take medicine ourselves. or use it in our families. fOr we know that abs s,inence is better. but we cannot make our patients believe it, t.....
 Many cases of slight dispositloA are cured by change of dict. Thus, # per- son suffers flOm constipation. has head- ache. eight attacks of fever or dyspepsia. rhe cause may often be removed by eating rye mush and molaSses, baked apples, and other fruits- ...... ..t. .....5. t...