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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06
Meetlax Of Congress.

The Thirty Fourth Congress assembled
at Washington on Monday, and the new
members of the Senate were sworn in. NJ.
Forney. Clerk, called the House to order a,
noon. when the confusion, which. up to this
time had existed, was abruptly Terminated.
Two hundred and twenty-five members
answered to their names. On motion Of
Mr.. Jones Of Tennessee, the House pro-
ceeded to the election OF speaker, r,ra
poec.
Nominations were then made with the
following result. Richardson, Of Illinois,
"a; Miller. Of Pennsylvania, II; Camp.
bell. Of Ohio. So; Pennington, Of New
Jersey. =; Marshall, Of Kentucky, 80 +;
Banks, Of Massachusetts. 81; Others were
voted for. No election, I - being necessary
for a choice.
On the FIRST ballot all four members from
this State voted for Campbell Of Ohio.-
After three more unsuccessful balio.ines
the HOUSE, adjourned.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

a The last new editor Of the Killinely
Telegraph, having had one years expert.
ence with acoun,ry newspaper, tells US that
by careful economy he has just paid expen-
ses, and he now proposes to give his sub
scribers half sheet gratis until the LIST of
January, and in the meantime to canvas
his "beat" for subscriptions, so that next
year he may be able to make something
He inculcates the duty Of sustaining local
journals,and gives the following illustration
of local spirit in neighboring County:
"ln Holland County, our near neighbor,
the inhabitants deem a good paper OF such
vital importance that few private indi-
viduals, men of means, actually take and
pay for some hundreds of copies of the
Gazette every year; and, not deeming this
sufficient, they associate in clubs and pay
the editors rents, etc., etc to make the
paper not only good and sure thing, but
to enable its editor to live in independence,
and occupy such position that he shall
appear before them and through his paper
10 the very best advantage"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

VALUABLE BEeussr.-The colcred people
of Connecticut have recently become the
recipients of gift in the shape Of heques,
at the hands of the late Homer Treat, who
died last week at his residence in Litchfell
Co. 1t consists of real estate to the value
of from three to four thousand dollars,
which amount is to be expended in the
erection Of a school for the education Of
colored youth, or to be invested for the
provision Of education to a limited number
of that class. at the option of the Trustees.
Francis Gillette, Walter Dunbar, A. w.
Wells, and the Rev. ]. w. C. Pennington
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

When the British German Legion left
England for the Crimea. one oil the priva.
ties was discovered to be woman. and a
very fine. handsome. young woman. too,
French, the vile OF soldier Of the regi
ment, who is . Swiss. This gallant wife
regularly enlisted. and passed muster. i.
would appear. afterwards. On the disco.
very Of her sex. the fact was reported to
the colonel. who ordered her to be landed.
but she begged so hard. and her appeal was
SO heartily and generally supported by the
comrades Of her husband. that she has been
allowed to accompany him in her capacity
as soldier. pro tem.. 40 she expressed her
determination to fight and die in the same
service a. her husband. The enthusiasm
of the regiment is universal a. this un-
looked-for episode in the outset Of their
material career. So pleased were number
Of visitors to the ship. officers and men.
with her spirit and prepossessing appear.
a,,cs, thst . subscription wac speedily raj
sed for her upwards Of lao. She shout
ders her riaeand has performed her military
,evolutions admirably.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

Startling but true! The talking and
wishing for course Of lectures through the
winter months in this village has at last
changed into something more tangible, and
we believe il is now safe to promise that a
course Of weekly lectures will be commence
ed within fortnight. A number Of gentle
men have subscribed a sum sufficient TO
warran. the undertaking in case the weekly
admissions do not deiray expenses-and
from the determined manner in which the
subject is taken hold of there is no doubt
the enterprise will succeed. Rev. JrHx
PlERPoNT has been invited, and will proba-
bly, deliver the first lecture, Of which notice
will be given next week.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06
Remarkable man, and Universal
Remedy for Disease.

This city is now the home Of one of the
most remarkable men vt the aye-a man
who has traversed the civilized globe, and
established in most every country which
he has visited, the sale Of his medicines for
the relief of human suffering, and which
are certain cure for disease in all its
forms. We allude to Profrsso. Thomas
Holloway, Of Lond On Ii is now several
Years since this benefactor of the human
race first proclaimed 10 the world, through
the British press, that he had. after de-p
research, prepared remedy that was sure
10 eradicate disease. Years Of patient in
vesigation into the laws Of human physi-
ology which control our bodies in health
and when diseased. led to the invention
and preparation Of the world-reno wned
Holloway's Pills and Ointment. Nearly,
if not quite one half OF The human race
have taken his medicines! His name is
as universally known over the globe as tina,
Of Alexander. Napoleon, or Washington,
when in the height of their ambitious Co.,
reef. Ii they conquered nations on the
field OF battle, Professor Holloway ha-,
with no weapon bui that OF science, con.
quered disease in all its forms. His meri-
iorious career is bounded by no imaginary
lines OF latitude and longitude short Of
those marking the confines OF civilization
itself. No isolated country or nation was
sufficiently extensive Tor the operation of
his entrrpiising and gigantic intellect
Wherever disease has residence There lie
has penetrated with his medicines, and left
an enviable and enduring reputation After
enligh.enng Europe. hts tame spread over
Asia and the civilized portions Of Africa,
and iually appeared in America. He has
translated TIL. cures he has performed and
the virtues of his medicines into as many
languages as the missionaries have the
Bible. Governments, otherwise the most
despotic. have bern forced by the great
value Of his medicines, and their popufari.
ty with the people, to remove an,iquated
and time-honored restrictions upon the in
PRODUCTION of foreign medicines, and open
their custom houses to a free introduction
to the pills and ointment OF this distinguish
ed man. Empires and kingdoms removed
the barriers Of ages against the introduction
and sale Of proprietary or patent medicines,
and freely permitted Hollowsy's medicines
to become the physician Of The masses.
N. Y. Dispaich.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

u The English bankers. Strahan, Paul
and Bates, who sometime since failed 70.
an enormous amount, have been convicted
of gross fraud, and were sentenced to four
teen years transportation, the heaviest in
Fiction provided in the statute. They are
to he sent to Gibraltar TO work with the
ordinary convic, gang at that station.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

LIsEL SuIr.-Several months since 1.-The
R-v Isaac Backus Of Canterbury, publish
ed 10 the Norwich Examiner, an acroun, Of
the death Of man named Samuel skinner.
81 Hampton in which be charged the
cause OF his death upon Lorin S. Atwood.
who had been in the habit Of sellinu rum
70 the deceased, for period of some eight
months preceding his death. Atwood
brought suit for libel against Mr.. Backas,
Claiming s4-OOD damages. The case was
tired 10 Brooklyn. before The Superior Court
o. "indbam County. Mr.. Bsckus claimed
that all he had written in regard 10 the sub
ject was strictly irne. and on that issue the
trial was had Some thirty Witnesses on
each side were examined. and il WAS proved
that Atwood had sold liquor to the deceased
as charged 10 Mr.. Backas' letter. The
trial was commenced on Thursday, the 7ih
ult.. and terminated on "Wednesday, the
l4th. by verdict from the jury for de-
PENDANT 10 recover cost.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

A HoRRrBLs TsAoxDY was enacted on
how'd the schooner Endota Of Deep River,
while st anchor near New York last week.
The vessel was sunk in the night. and the
cook, negro. who came ashore, stated that
the captain and mate had LEFT the vessel
previously. The negro's clothes were
marked with blood in his pockets were
three pocket-books. containing seventy or
eighty dollars, and he was detained for
further investigation. 1t is supposed that
he murdered the captain and mate and
scuttled the vessel. The schooner will be
raised in few days.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

u A rapid and bloodless revolution has
taken place in Monte video. Gen. Florez
has heen compelled by a revolutionary party
to abdicate the Presidency, and Gen. bus.
tamen,e has been appointed in his room.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06
IL There seems to he a s,rooole b.,ws.

" There seems TO be struggle between
France and Austria as to which of the two
countries shall furnish successor to Plus
the TX. Austria has shown readiness to
sacrifice her own Independence in Difference
to the demands Of the Papal Power, while
France rules Rome with French bayonets.
Both governments are ambitious of securing
the Papal Tiara, and France desires, il is
said, to make Lucien Bonaparie Cardinal
preparatory to his being made Pope.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06
vThe American State Counc;l If

u The American State Council Of Ar.
kansas assembled in open session a. Li,:le
Rock on the 29th OF October. and resolved
that it was inexpedient to make nomina.
ton for Governor at the present time. They
also Instructed the delegates to the National
Council! at Philadelphia in February next,
TO use all proper exertions to dispense with
the secresy, ritualssand oa,hs Of the order.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

~ ]. c. Fremont has taken house in
New York, for the accommodation OF him
self and family during the winter, that he
may enjoy greater facilities in preparing
and publishing the results Of his Pacific
Railway explorations, which will be ready
for the press before the adjournment Of
Congress.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06
DIED

In Augusta. Oneida County, New York, on
the Esd Of October. Mrs. Caroline Human, wife
Of Ahner flinman. Esq, and daughter Of MI.
Hiram Royce Of Norfolk
In Woicoityiie, Luther Cooke. aged 81 yesss
Prescott Pond. and Mr.. Robinson--all on the
21st uif.
10 Torring,on, 2iss nit. Lewis r.. Tollss, Of
Jl.inois.
la Center Grove. lowe, Nov. 18Th. Le,ser
NcUh oil Cv!strook, aged g.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

q In Winssed they dug up two hundred
Pounds Of butter, and keg, some distance
below the grouade lthad been buried some
fifteen OF twenty years. probably, bur il was
still sweet, except hin cuaiing on the
outside
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06
nMiss Caulkins's History of No,w

10 Miss Caulkins's History of Norwich
states tina, Rev. Ephraim Judson Of Wood
bury. CT, was called to preach in the parish
Of Chelsea. some time in the last century.
In one of his sermons, on the excuses made
by the guests who were invited 10 the wed.
ding feast. he observed that one had bought
five yoke OF oxen and civilly en,rea.cd 10 be
excused; but the one who had married
wife replied absolutely he could not come.
Hence, we learn. said the preacher, that one
woman can pull harder than five yoke of
oxen.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

SUBJECT FOR YouxG ARTIsTs.-Tho re-
porter Of the Press climbing up to the top
Of some high building to see how many new
roofs he can count.
For sternness Of outline the production
would prove . masterpiece.
chicago Iribsas.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

II The Norfolk Herald states that that
city has again assumed its wonted animation
and activity in all its departments Of COM
merce aud mechanical industry, giving
hopeful assurance Of recupera,ive energy
in its population which will speedily re-
trieve the pecuniary losses thatit may have
suffered by the epidemic. Nearly all the
absentees have returned.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

Il The members of the New Haven Law
School have presented Ex-Governor Bis
sell with an elegant cane upon the occasion
Of his refining from the Law Professorship.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

THE MERCANTILE COMMERCE. OF THE
World. Prom official tables it is aascer-
tanned that tho shipping of the world
amounts IN number to ll5,500, measuring
1850. 600. aud worth IN money S775,OO0.
QUO.
The following table shows the number Of
vessels and tonnage Of the leading COM
mercisl nations IN the worlds
Vessels. Tannage.
United Stntcs. 4U.O00 5.65i .5i6
Great Britain & Colonies. 800 5.043 279
Francss l4,354 7I6.l3O
Holland. 2,O00 1888
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

Tue MURDERER or PooLk.-Lewis Ba-
ker, for whose arrest such extraordinary
efforts were made, is now on trial for the
murder of Vim. Poole in New York. The
whole Of the first day and portion Of the
second were occupied in empannelling
jury. The facts in this case are probably
familiar to our readers: in the course of
an ARRAY at a drinking house in New York,
Poole was shot twice, once in the knee and
ouee in his breast, the latter wound causing
his death. The two witnesses examined
on the second day testified distinctly that
they saw Baker fire at Poole and hit him in
the breast Baker is described as man of
large physical proportions, with COM
plexion somewhat forid, massive counten-
ance, and a forehead s,rikingly low. The
expression of his face, however, is every
thing but repulsive, and his general aY-
pearance bespeaks responsibility and in
telligence.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

ANOTHER REyoLuTIoNARY SoLDIER
GoNE.-Died at his residence in Winchcn-
don. Mass. Seth Tucker. Esq. aged 9S
ysess. Mr. Tucker was born in Milton.
aud ssmoved 10 Winohendon in 1873. and
was one 1T tho earliest settlers in that town.
He joined the American army at an. early
period. and WAS on duty In the vicinity Of
boston aud aftsrward il tbs State Of New
fvyk,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06
Maftieo.

Goth. Waller s. Lewis firm Of Wording e.
Lewis 70 Miss Mary Wooding Of IorfinRton.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06
Nassetss1k RAalxeaS.

A change has been made in the running
time Of the Ioad.as win be seen by refer
ence e our advertising columns. The road
was never in better order, and from the
rush Of travel we should Judge was rapidly
increasing its business. The courteous
bearing Of its officers and the completeness
ofits equipments give universal satisfaction.
There has been no increase Of fare on
this road, bat the NJ. Y. and N. H. rail-
road have made another advance in their
rates, which makes an additional charge
for New York tickets.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

TrLseRAPHIse ON 4 LONG CIacuir.-
The feat Of selegraphing direct, 10 single
circuit, between New York and New Or
leans. was wi,nessed.on Thursday evening,
at the Office Of the New York, Washington
and New Orleans line, Messrs. Cure, OF
New York, and Bardarin, Of New Orleans.
officiating as operators. This was effected
~ the aid Of six repeaiers--a very simple
arrsngement-by which the aid OF way
batteries at intervals OF several hundre
miles Is secured. A Mr.. Hughes 10 the in
seatsr &C Ills new .ateat.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-06

u The Rochester Tribune Gives tIa par
ticulars of one Of those mysterious occur
rences which confound all our philosophy.
Al Gravesend, Canada, man named VIM.
Ewers, while engaged in dispute with
woman with whom he cohabited, express. d
a wish " that God would strike him dumb
if he was not correct" At that moment his
speech failed him, and up to tho time Of the
telling OF the story by the Tribune he had
not been able TO speak word. Beyond the
loss Of speech he il in no way affected, eth
er by paralysis or epilepsy. so there appears
no physical cause for the impeachment.
Hoiio,cay's O.nimen and Pills certain
Remedies for Rheumatism. Henry Foot.
aged So, Of Naichez, Mississippi. was a
severe sufferer from this complaint. and
tried number Of repuied remedies, hoping
they would benefit him, but he became so
bad at last, as to be entirely confined 10 his
bed, and he was unable to move either
hand Or foot. While be was in this horrible
condition friend brought him quantity
OF Holioway's Ointment and Pills, which
he immediately commenced to use. be soon
found himself gradually improved by them,
and by persevering with them for eleven
weeks, he was entirely cnred, and has since
enjoyed the best of health.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Dangerous Combination Of Countsrseiters-
Startling Developments.

The United States Deputy Marshall Fitch
succeeded, about two weeks since, in arrest
ing at Cleveland a party who, there was good
reason 10 suppose, had been dealing extern
Sively in counterfeit money. Information was
also obtained relating 10 a man mined ]. r.
Young, a Scolchman or Canadian, who, for
some time past, has been residing nea! Raven
IA, in Portage County, and who is said to
have carried on an extensive manufactory Of
spurious money. Upon receipt Of this intelli-
eence, an officer was dispatched to reconnoitei,
and having enlisted the services OF a person in
the nelghbothoOd who would be likely TO
elude suspicion, enough was ascertained 10
satisfy them that the information received was
correct, and that a well organized band of
cOunteTteiterS ana u!terers were spread through
every section Of the Stale. 1t was moreover,
discovered that Cincinnati WIS one 0 fthe prin.
cipal points where the traffic was extensively
carried on, aud that three tx policemen were
actively engaged in the business, as well as
many citizens whose position in society has so
far prccluded the possibility of their being sus.
pccled. Young was arrested and lodged in
prison, and arrests have also been made in
SanduSky and Columbus. From secret in(or-
maiIon Il was discovered that a large quantity
Of the stuff was hid in an old wooden water,
station house on the Little Miami Railroad,
near PoIktown, and, upon searching the place
a box was found containing bstween $50, 600
and $4,000 of counterfeit money, OF the de-
nomination Of from ones 10 twenties, on tie
State Bank ofObio, State Bank Of Indiana. also
on various Banks Of Kentucky, Tennessee and
Virginia, many of which, it is said, were exc
cu!ed in a manner well calculated 10 deceive.
A couple Of plates to counterfeit one-dollar
bills on the Northern Bank of Kentucky, and
twoS on the State Bank of Indiana, were also
found in the box.
Several officers from various parts of the
State are at present in the city, and there is
good reason 10 hope that, from the information
they possess, the parties who have been prey
ing upon the community will be brought 10
~iuStice.-Cin. Eng.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
assumed their usual quiz

the batteries had all assumed their usual quiz
e.neSs.
,Jnuory l4-The sanitary condition Of The
British aImylS improving, and The establish
mcnt Of n central depot Of provisions greatly
relieved The condition of the troops.
JonuGry l5.--There has been a continual
fall Of snow, and it is row three feet and O
hall deep on the ground.
! Preparations for renewal OF the lombard
nent Is progressing rapidly on the part Of iLe
British.
Polish deseriers from The Russians give i'm
portAnTniOrmation respecting The range Of their
batteries.
Movements are observed among the Russians
and is reported that Gen.Lsprandi has receiv-
ed a strong body of re-enforcemenis.
JaHumry lG.-The Russians have appeared
in considerable force near Balaklava, which,
Il was thought, they had abandoned.
Another heavy fall Of snow to-day.
The Beth British infantry has diSembnrked,
and the steamer Simala has arrived with four
hundred horses.
NnHa5y l9.-The FIRE is almost suspended
on both sides, and all parties are seeking
sb=!ler from the 'prltings Of the pitless STORM
The moral aud physical condition Of the BE-
selgers Is good. TIE horses are suffering with
cold.
January 20.-A dispatch from Mesnchikoff
says a successful sOrlir was made against tie
French center, and several were " AIDE BISON
ers, and many killed.
January 90 The weather is fne 10. tay, but
there is much sickness among ,he British
troops. Abundant supplies Of all kinds been
received, including shot, shell, snI clothing,
but no hOureS.
No progress 10 report in seiRe works. The
British 35th and l4t' regiments have disem-
barked. The french have undertaken 10 hold
he whole OF The British works.
Omar PaSha has sent in his resignation he
cause Ismael Pasha has been appointed TO the
commend Of the army al Rouml liza, instead Of
being placed under his orders.
Large bodies Of Russians were concentra-
ting in Rent.
The new Qualifications at Odessa are ON
nleted, and the forlreSses at Kalfa, Onapa,
Kursh, and Seyak Gale, are being strength
eded.
A change in the Turkish Ministry was er-
pected.
The report that Shamyl, the Turkish COM
maner in in Asia Minor, was cead is untrue.
The Cars two sons passed through Mos.
COW on the 18th.
The French Admiral who commanded tho
French vessels at Peiropanlowski, on the Pa
cifc coasts, has been replaced by M. Four
chan, the Ex-Governor Of French Guinana.
A second Foreign Legion is being formed in
France.
Some new arrests have been made in Spain,
on suspicion of q Carlist conspiracy, and it is
reported the Carlists had raised extensive fund
in Holland {:
Numerous arrests have been made in Italy.
at Florence, and elsewhere, on the pretex OF
o revolutionary movement having bee discov-
cred. Several persons have been arrested at
Leghorn, detected selling Mazzini bonds.
The Dutch envoy which had been sent TO-
Japan, had returned, having received the as
surance that Holland shall continue in regard
10 Japan on q footing with Tho most favored
nations.