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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-06-28
FROM cALInoRNIA.

The steamer Star Of the West which ar
rived Sunday evening from San Juan brings
two weeks later news from California and
s6a6, coo in gold. The intelligence contains
no features Of startling interest. The Mu-
nicipal election in San Francisco took place
on the sSth ult., and resulted in the success
Of mos, of the names on the Democratic tic
kei by a small majority. Nothing impor-
tant has occurred at the mines. 81 Isl.
An acciden, occurred on the Panama Rail-
way by some cars OF the train becoming dis.
connected, ky which Samuel Anderson.
passenger from Jefferson County. N. ",
lost his life. The Gambling Law has gone
successfully into execationat SanFrancisco.
The great nugget Of gold which has been so
long on exhibition, has been melted and
found to be worth over Sss 900.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-06-28
For The Enquirer.

FOR fhe Enquirer.
Mn. EDgroR-Being native Of Litch6eld
must confess I-felt somewhat ashamed of
the place of my birth, on reading an extract
from the Repor. of our worthy Snperinten-
dent of Common Schools in last weeks
Enquirer. knowing that his censures are
justly deserved.
When We contrast the muni6cient provi-
Sion made by the State for the instruction
of every child within her borders with the
dilapidated school-holse, the half qualified
teacher and the criminal Indifference Of pa
rents and guardian, our minds are filed
with no pleasing sensations. Do parents
reflect that the common school forms not
oaly the foundations Of our na,ion's intelli-
gence, but also the very ccrner stone OF its
freedom Do they thiak th t with the shat
tered frames Of what they call school houses
and under the care Of the often,imes thick
skulled namd-heads, who obtain certificates
10 teach, the rising generation, including
their own offspring, are to have their mem
ceive those impressions and imbbe those
principles which are TO guide them in ma-
turer years :
Nay, we fear many Of them, Judging by
their acts, never extend their thoughts be-
yond cold calculation about dollars and
cents. 10 save few dollars in repairs, a
whole school is often kept uncomfortable
year, and more or less scholars driven from
the school--oI 10 save a dollar or two
month in teachers wages an ignorant worth
less creature will be preferred to a high
minded Intelligent man. The Superin,end-
ent's report is too true to our shame be it
said, that one half of the school houses in
this town are miserably out of repair and
totally destitute Of The conveniences or even
decencies of life. None can he SO ignorant
as to deny The important influences which
early impressions exert over the future man.
But what kind of impressions or associ-
ations will child receive from being CONF
PEELED to 60 day after day to dilapidated
and comi0rtless house, there to have the ru-
| dments of education mechanically and lit
| orally beat into him bya teacher as unfit
for his station as the house he occupies.
He will receive Impressions calculated to
produce any thing else rather than study.
Indeed, strong must be that boys thirst for
knowledge who, in spite all the ugly as
socia,ions which meet him at every turn con-
iinues undismayed to struggle up the, hill Of
science.
But why are these things sol have par
ents no love for their children, no love for
! their country, no regard for the welfare of
| mankind All, yes! but in their mistaken
view all these parental duties are fully dis
charged when they have accumulated a few
dollars and cents for the children to quarrel
about after they are laid heneath the clods
Of the valley. 1t is this everlasting toll Of
money, for the Almighty Dollar, which
leaves one-lialf Of our school houses in the
State unrepaired half the teachers unqual-
flied, and our youth deprived Of half the
pleasure Of existence. Let parents and phi
lanthfopis.s, and all who have wish for
the welfare Of our common schools think of
| these things. B. 9. G.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-06-28

Saviour attention has been directed
70 new article edding's Russia Salve,
which Is advertised in our columns 10 day.
Il bears a high reputation, and we have no
doubt our readers will find it Just the thing
TO have handy in case of accident.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-06-28

This medicinal diet drink ismanufac.uscdby
" for nled,cinai purposes il hns been submit.
ted 10 nearly all the FIRST Chemists and Physi-
clans the United States, who endorse il over
their osvn signatures asone Of the great essen
tials ofihe Matsria Msdira. Ii is now prescribe
ed with great success in Gravel Gsu,. Rhcu-
nisttsm, .d,strucsions Of Bladder and Kidneys,
and for Dyspepsia has no superior in The world.
Put up IN quart and pint bottles, enveloptd In
yeliuw paper. with my name on the bottle, cork
and label, and Tor sale By all the respectable
Drusgists in the United States.
UDUBPbO WOLFE,
IS, 90 and % Beaver ST., New York.
S.n IS South Prom, H., Phiia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-06-28


The SCHUYLER FRArp-The New York
Tribune says the Superior Court OF Salur-
day decided in full bench, with only one
Juise dissenting. that The New Haven Rail-
10ad Company are responsible for the irau-
duient stock Issued by Robert Schuyler. as
President ard Transfer Agent, and thai the
holders of that stock have the. same rights
as other stockholders. This will be uniyer-
sally recognized as a just Judgment. Com
men sense proclains that tie Company
should answer for the acts Of the agent
whom it cioiIied will. the amplest powers
and provided with the means and opporttni.
tics Of such enormous fraud, and not the
public and those accidental holders Of the
stock who had no motive for extraordinary
or impossible caution. Tie case may Be-
carried TO the Court Of Appeals, but We can
hardly believe that this decision can be re-
versed. We. presunie. however, that there
will be no further litigation in the premises
since II Is expected that the Legislature of
Come ticnt will empower the Dipctors to
ADMIT the disputed stock, which il il under-
stood they are now wing to do as soon as
they the authority requisite in that State to
render the transaction perfectly regular.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-06-28
Connecticut Legislature.
Wednesday. June %.

Oy4ucVbkOuk 1Of3 AS13stAAO - 1.
Wednysdav, June "a.
- - S,nc,,rr..d Win tl,e Ii ons..s /, III
- -
~ ,,,,:,.s "a M 49, ".
~ ~, ~. Ill. ...s.!a
~ -
~; 80 81,
ia - ~ =. s NV ,,ay;d..d
~. 6 Z anerded
. 80. "a - - fA's. - As
Hor.. ~ P.,,o,, q Com. On Banks Al.
proving he reports Of sundry Savings
Banks. and recommending that they be ac-
cepted and lodged on hie n the Office Of
SerrstHyy or Stale several reports accepted.
Report Of com. On Stats Prison ii favor
aOf petition Tor release q Solomon Roe from
State Prison. with accompanying res. grant
my his discharge from July 4fh; res and
report rejected.
Com. On Agicultnrr reported snbstitn-
Ted bill FOR restraining geese from running
~ large bill passed and report acespfed.
Report Of com. on Railroads ii favor Of
sshe res. amending the charter q the Manga
tuck Railroad Co.; res. passed and report
accepted.
Com. on State Prison, reported adversely
TO petition Of BENZ +. Balconsb FOR reieases
from State Prison; report accepted aud PEI
stitioner had leave to withdraw.
Report Of Com. on Roads and Bridges,
adverse 30 petition for increase Of rates Of
stoli Of Zosr Bridge; report accepted aud
fpetitionsr had leave to Withdraw.
Report of Com. on Agriculture, in favor
~o' Dili 'ior1ne protection o sheep culture,
ca.ns '.on sssnass aa'e. .'.'s iiuuse son-
. sS..su !" au.Iu'u'0uss osn pAsseu anu
ssPo's aSSsP'os-
- Thursday, June q.
13sk.-Bill respecting sheep culture,
s 5zIn the House amended. AR Hal!
Sxj1i6S q concurrence, while Mr. Alsop OPP
.possd II. Senate did not concar Ia these
amendments, except The third
Bill for discharge Of Solomon Rowe from
State Prison. came from the House rejected
Senate adhered.
Resolution Incorporating the town OF
Bethel. taken from Danbury, Introduced and
laid on the table.
HOUSE,. Report Of Com. on Claims re-
sferring res. in favor Of Frederick Bennet Of
New Milford ITO Com. on Military AHairs;
sres. referred.
The report of jadielary Com. ~ favor Of
shill repeating the .scircns law passed last
year and lost, before laid on table. was call
led up: aflersoae debate, the yeas and nay
were ordered; bill fejected--yeas ~, nays
sl2o. report rejected.
Report Of Judiciary Com. with snlstlin-
fted bill, relating to The compensation u
sjailors; bill passed and report accepted.
Flidap, June a2.
S...r.Res ,r,ro,r;a,;nn aao oea G.,
she State Relorm School. taa,en,,o. Nation
-" Law ~ ,ha ahls no,;l In,.sdav ,f,s,ooon
.d;.cyssai AMI nasssd
Rano,,s ns Inc f-ao,,,;ss;oner. i. ,ha
.a;fs,rr, ra;lpavs ~ ne Sta,el "a -
.co,,ec,
kc, increasiao the nav Of the Senate and
House Of Representatives after April l,
1855, Teali. feas and Nays DEVASTATED;
rejected TO ..
H6usE.-Nes. raising ono cent State
anx passed.
The order of.the day was Called Tor which
was ina appointment o. JUDGES o. the supe-
uior Court. Mr: Perkins moved tiat y be
POSTPONED until Tuesday next al W a'ciock
A. NJ, claiming that y was HE common
interest OF all alike to weigh This matter
calmly and matureiy motion carried.
Report Of Com on State f,fsson, ~ favor
80 v.asstss,A f.f skalnlpuf Paw. al fh rs.s
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-06-28

- Us
Senate met in the afternoon.
Tho Act, securing TO Mechanics a Lien
ON Land and Buildings, amended aud pass
ed.
An Act Tor forming and conducting the
Military Force. reia,ing TO the collection IL
taxes in communication cf military duty, pass
ed.
HousE.- RE pott Of Judiciary Gem. in Ia
vor OF bill concerning salaries am. lees Of
snembefs Of General Assembly amended
Yeas and Nays ordered III the passage u
sl.e bill Several amendments u an amusing
character were offered and rejected. Wa,e
question WAS then taken, aud the bill passed.
yeas 83. nays 60. and report accepted.
Report Of com. on Humane Institutions
y, favor Of petition IL Conn. sissiicai sugi,-
". in regard 20 insane oonyiets. @iia ac-
enmpanysng res. making an appropriation
Of not exceeding $1,000 for suitable ac-
.commodaiions for insa,se convirlS. aud APP
pointing Os. 4. X. Hunt Of Hartford Jas.
4. English Of New Haven, aud llssl Dirrc-
xors Of the Ssass Prison. i com. q inquire
into this suhjects res. passed and report &c.
ccptrd.
Report Of Com on Banks la favar of bill
violating 20 banks organized under nc, q
1859. opening hrn 10 subscriptions 81 ST.
eieties, ~. Bill passed and report accepted.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-06-28
Safurdar. June %.

STANDARDIZATION passed, raising n
Com 10 enquire into the maaher in which
,shs &c, repeahng the Amuseaseat Act was
~l.stracted from the Stcretary's ailicc. Mr..
Taylor appointed the Com. ON the par, of
ahs Senate.
AZ, relative to the appointment Of Bank
commissioners taken from the table aud
amended by authorizing the Governor, By
and with the advice OF tho Senate. 10 appoint
rhe Commissioners ius,ead of the General
Assembly
Houss --Res. raising com. Of three to
examine Into tho circumstances connected
with the parloining oil the = Amusement
Law" last year; passed.
Bill In addition 10 nm act for the suppress
sion Of instmperance; RET TO com. GA HUI
snane Institutions.
Res. proposing an amendment, 10 the Con-
sti,ution, that two-.hitds Of u jury may rem
dera verde, In civil cases; referred.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-06-28

of lockers on saw her duly seated and re-
ceive the allegiance of her loyal subjects,
and gave my plaudits to some pretty verses
she read with tremulous voice upon the
fitness Of greeting the :. Merry month Of
May" with song and dance and lightsome
hearts; she standing the while blushinuiy8
among her circling maids of honor like .
full blown rose among opening buds, and
then laughed with hearty content as she
led trip..ing circle of ilands-casped frol-
icsone IIadcaps about the good May-poIe,
aud wished my seif young again. Such q
happy abandonment to natural enjoyment
as was there! Such absence Of siraii-lacrd
fornlaIiiy, such disregard Of frigid congen.
iiaIi,Ies. sneh exGberant robusiious health,s
such caperings OF youth and inaidens, such
preitiaess oil coqueiiing; SO many ringieis
tangled by the hFesze such awkward court
esy of admirers OF these same rinaIe,ied
praciicers Of these innocent coquettrirs, and
over all, and through all. such Il pervading
spirit Of the happiness that am at present
writing relieved of the weight Of ten years
for having seen it, and fear like bahbling
boy have tired you with an account Of
=. May festival on Long IsiaEd.''
Straw berry festivals begin 10 be all the
rage. The berry as it appears among Us
now has reached lis maximum of Iuxuri-
business. and almost its maximum Of cost
Would that it might stand at That point
through all the saason.
understand from good looking ekiGo-
mr. no mos no objection to been seen salk-
ing TO d man who wears clean lin~n, That
The rag-pickers will trip .sihe light fantastic
toe'' al their proposed ball as soon as their
committee can make the necessary arrange
iaents. When it occurs / shalt '.be there 10
see."
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-17
THE DAILY UNION
MR.. pAwsoS's LETTER OF DEoLINATIoN.

MR.. DAWsoH'S LETTER OF DEoLIEATIoN
Below is copy Of the letter addressed to the President
by Hon. John L. Dawson declining the appointment OF
governor of Kansas Mr.. Dawson while he acxnow
his appreciation fthe mark Of favor shown him is con-
strained by his private affairs and attachment for his home
and native State to remain here in Pennsylvania He
takes occasion to express in appropriate language his
friendship .or the administration;
BROWNSVILLE August 0, 1855.
My DEAR SIR: On my return home this evening" after
absence OF several weeks find your letter of the 28h
ult terderng TO the appointment Of governor of the
Territory of Kansas.
This distinguished mark of your favor and esteem and
the very hatefing terms In which il is conveyed me-
elicit my grateful acknow Judgments.
My private affairs prevent the acceptance Of the honor
able and responsible trust which your confidence and
good opinion would commit to
With but little for public life and with deep attach
ment TO my home and native State could
change my residence but constrained by every
cherished consideration TO remain in q community whose
confidence have enjoyed and of whose good will have
had the most positive and repeated testimonials.
shall hold in grateful recollection this evidence Of
your appreciation and the because il was unsolicited
and unexpected.
Accept Of my high regards and best wishes
for the success Of your administration and believe me,
truly, your friend JOHN l.. DAWSON.
Ills Excellency FRANKLIN PIERCE,
President Of the United States
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-17
GOVERNOR JOHNSON N GEoRgIA.

II win be seen from the following which copy from
the Atlanta Georgia. Examiner that Governor Johnson
Of Tennessee although he has just out OF long
duous, and most fatigung canvass has still strength
enough to raise his warning eloquent voice in behalf OF
the good old cause in Georgia;
awe are requested to say that Hon. Andrew johnson,
present and prospective governor of Tennessee will address
the citizens of Georgia Dalton Wednesday, the 10Th in
slant Our friends in that city desire to say that they
confidently expect every and city in the State to send
up deegaon in honor Of the speaker and testify their
probation his eminent services in the of democracy
against the nsidous and huru influences Of the secret
order OF nethngs Let the democratic anti know
nothing party Of Georgia respond handsomely to the call
and let have such meeting at Dalton shall date
the pupils Of SANS eye with the intensity Of astonshent
The call is short know but not too short II work
properly Exchanges who receive this in time will please
make the announcement"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-17

GIYT uEnoIsEMrs. Becker who recently saved the
lives of boats crew Off Long Point Lake Erie has re-
ceived purse Of $780, raised by private subscription in
Canada She expresses the desire that the money should
be appropriated towards the education of her chdrena
noble purpose When Captain Paxton made the gift she
said "she would thank him if she knew how She knew
to the lives of pershng sailors in six feet
of water Mrs Becker is large masculine woman about
six feet high weighs 200 pounds born in Canada and
is thirty years old She lives the island Of Long Point
with her husband and they gain their subsistence by
fishing.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-17
ruE FUSION MEETING.

The following, from the Boston Post will in part ac-
count for the omission in news columns of the tee-
graphic report of the fusion meeting which held in
Portland, Maine, on Tuesday last:
The confusonss got together at Portland yesterday in
such ghtfu numbers that the know nothing telegraph
became perfectly frantic and unable TO send
the resolves endorsing Ned Bunne and Neal Dow, and
uphodng Prentice and the Louisville utthroats The Hon.
N. r. Banks and the Hon. j. +. Hale hand but
even telegraph wires could be screwed report
that j. A. Dix b. f. Butler and Truman Smith were there
whom the fusion papers have been advertising for six weeks
az expected to be present. -
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-17
OFFICIAL.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, August >, 1855
Notice is hereby boides
by the act OF 1916, redeemsble
1856 thai the whole Of that stock will be purchased
this any previous the November
for which premium will be paid in addition
expressed in the certificates.
And the holders the United
States, purchases Of the
also be made during tho period the following rates:
For stock of the loan of 1872 premium of por for
OF the loans Of S aud 1885, premium 6 per
stock issued under the of 1885, commonly called
nifty stock, premium Of six per cent.
Interest viii also be allowed at the stipulated tho cor
roa the LIST July last the day here,
day In addition enable the Teasuers dram party
Certificates transmitted this department present
lice should be duly assigned the by party en
tied To receive the purchase money
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon the
Boston, New York. Philadelphia paroles
entitled to receive the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
4-diftNov3O Intel, Star.l
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-17
DEPARTMENT. NEWS.


Courts Of bqairy.l According TO the ssh of the Ar
ees Of War; person shall be liable be tried pun
ished by general court martial for any offence which shall
appear to have been committed than two years before
the issuing Of the order for such trial. unless the person. by
OF having absented himself other manifest
psdment shall not have been amenable to justice within
that period.
This limitation cannot be waived by the accused and
with his consent be tried by general courtmart ial
after the time prescribed by the statute
But this Limitation does not apply TO courts of inquiry
for the objects OF court of inquiry not confined
vestgation preparatory to but extend TO
the legal of information of any material to
the military service the discipline and government of the
army.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-17
MORE WITHDRAWALS.

The democratic papers from the interior OF Louisiana
still come to us laden with notices OF Withdrawals from
know-nothng lodges We extract the following from the
0uachita Register
owe have just learned through gentleman from Jackson
parish that there have been Withdrawals from the
knownohng councils in that parish since the great know
nothing ratification meeting in Vernon the 2lst ult This
certainly cheering for the democracy Of Jackson We
also learn that the councils at Lnve and Spring Ill., in
Union parsh have dsbauded The from Claiborne is
also cheering. We have letter from gentleman in
Tat parish which ays that since the has opened the
democrats gaining ground rapidly Truly, the princi-
pies Of know thingiSm will bear the liQht of day.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-17
LOCAL NEWS.

The good time coming must be near at hand il has
not actually arrvedwe speak, Of course this meridian
only Seldom city peculiarly blessed Washington
is at this time There enough work for all
tive prices and If the spirit Of enterprise pushed to
speculation rife in Washington is other cities
we have less Of sudden and entire bankruptcy
TO record. Our markets abundanty supplied with
all the necessarcs and uxure of the living prices
for the producer well the consumers
nances Of landlords and andladies longer wear an
alarmed look guests hastily gather their TIA
bes with appettes harpened by abstinence or exercise
who have occasion to borrow; and for those who
reenng at the rate of five per month, with good
coateras In regard TO the weather. few complaints and
many praises heard. If the heat should be little OPP
presye at midday cool evening the relaxed
system And last Of ALL and than all have been,
and continue TO be- blessed with good heath While many
sister cities have been desolaed from the ravages dis
these things have abundant and
thankfully in abundance let those who
much in need of active sympathy and substantial
ance. =
We have been requested state that Chubb Brother
bankers of this city, will checruy receive and promptly
forward NIL donations intended for the suffering poor Nor
folk and Portsmouth.
The arrivals at principal hotels continue to be
ally large for this OF the year. They principally
from the South
Do not forget the Kunkes at Odd Fellows Hall this
ming They offer an exceedingly attractive bill.
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PRENTICE,S THREAT.

The Boston Post thus notices the recent threat of the
editor Of the Louisville Journal
Iu eject if citizens to stop bis paper, this excmpa
journalist breaonst to set upon them lis helhouuds who
ount and children and shot infants the bosoms Of
lhr mothers. And no calls himself American and his
party the American party@ Ia that the party which Henry
wilson, and Gov. Gardner, and Lieut.. Gov Brown, and
vow Metca and Senator Bell belong tot Is that the Amer
lean party that decent democrats ard wings in New England
' invited to fuse with Do the people of Maine in Sep
nber mean % vote to pepetuate such party by reeec
hg Arson r. Morrill, and approving Neal Dow 2"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-17
THE YEAR or pLESTY.--The Pittsburg Journal saws

"Despe the upgrateu complaints against the weather
and the gloomy predictions of damage the wheat and
oat crops which have abounded throughout this re-
gon il is length rained that the injury the
is worth computing and the oats have suffered
all except having fallen. The wheat is now all gar.
nered and the yield is found to be abundant beyond all
example Rye hes turned out equally in YIELD and
greater breadth of land has been rye than formerly
The oa crop heavy everywhere but in many localities
wes laid by beating storms and required the sickle
That crop is nearly all out. The and potato
crops are full of the high. 1t promise"