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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27
Death OF Robert Schuyler.

The following lines from private letter
from Paris are translated from the Courier
des Eats Unis, of Wednesday:
Robert Schuyler died about the middle of
las, month, at his residence in the environs
of Genoa, where he had been living for
some tune in the strictesl incognito with his
family.
He was not enriched by his monstrous
frauds; on the contrary he received from
America the funds necessary for his subsis-
tence
The place Of his residence would have
been know long time ago if certain per-
sons, occupying important positions in the
management of several railroads, and es-
peciaIy of the New Haven railroad, had
not been deeply interested in securing his
silence and absence from the country.
Since his departure from America his
health has been on the decline, and he final
ly died of grief and modification.
Several eminent financiers of New York
will no, be sorry to learn the news of his
death. He has left, as am informed, a
great number Of important papers, which
will be published. They will form curl
Gus chapter in the history Of specializing
enterprises in the New WorIi. The corpse
has been inferred temporarily, and will
probably be transported to America.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27
EUROPEAN NEWS.

The Asia brings Liverpool dates to the
9Th inst. There has been no communica-
ton from Russia, but the Austrian G overn.
ment had informed France, through her
Minister, Of certain terms which Austria
would propose to Russia as an ultimatum.
These terms are said to be great advance
upon any yet offered. A variety Of rumors
concerning peace are afoat, exaggerated by
public hope, but there is no evidence that
any movement has been made to that end.
A desire for peace is manifes,ing itself
very decidedly in England, especially
among the upper and middle classes, who
insist that the object for which the war
was commenced, namely, the rendering Of
Russia powerless against Turkey. has been
attained, and that to 60 on in career Of
destruction Of lie and property for mere
revenge, is unworthy great nation like
Great Britain. The feeling is very much
strengthened by the drain Of the war upon
the finances OF the country. from which all
classes suffer, and must suffer more and
more, as the war goes on.
The London Times is much piqued at
the cool and cavalier style in which the
American papers reply to its warlike at
tacks. 1t supposed its thunder would
terribly frighten and exaspera,e the Yam
KEGS, and il is vexsd to find itself merely
ridiculed and laughed at. The affair will
give new light as to Yankee character
The Times has renewed its abuse, but it
does not speak the feeling of the English
people and its diatTibes fall harmlessly.-I
The French editors seem to have believed
in the danger Of a war between England
and the United States, and display con-
siderable genuine anxiety to prevent it.
The property found a, Sebastopol has
been divided into equal parts, of which
the French got two, and the English one
The commission, having examined the
quantity and quality Of the breads,uiIs
found in the magazine, declared them unfit
for the use Of the allied armies, and de-
cided that they should be sent to Eupatoria
for the support Of the Tartars, to whom the
allies furnish subsistence.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27
a Lady who was present at the
Battle Of Saratoga.

Mrs. Margaret Martin. who is at present
stopping at the residence Of her grandson,
in this city, 10 ninty eight years Of age.
She 10 one. Of the few remarkable women
Of the Revolution who took part in the
memorable occurrences Of the struggle for
American Independence. Her husband,
Gilbert Martin, was sergeant in the army
Of Gates, and ives engaged in the battle OF
Ssratoga. Mrs. Martin. then quite young
woman. was on the field during both
struggles constituting this battle, and ter
minating in the defeat Of the splendid army
which Burgoyne had transported with such
Immense labor end expense from Canada.
confidently anticipating that he would be
sble with it to divide the army Of the pa
triots. and secure Sir Henry Clinton in
possession of the Southern line Of defences.
Mrs. Martin represents the struggle as
most terrific. She says, that towards
evening. when Burgoyne. maddened by the
consciousness that all his splendid schemes
were about to be defeated. directed his
whole reserve and cavalry force upon the
feeble army of the pstriots, the contestants
stood within half musket range Of each
other. end poured in their deadly volleys,
while whole files on either side fell in their
tracks, and still neither gave one single
inch. Towards evening Mr.. Martin was
wounded in the shoulder; and while his
wife was in the act of affixing bandsge.
she herself was wounded in the hand.
Gilbert sprang up like chafed lion; Peggy
said he, I'll 60 and teach those cowardly
dogs better manners than to shoot wo-
man-and saw him no more till the fight
was over. Of such material were the men
and women Of the Revo!ution.-We can
readily imagine that the field Of Saratoga
was strange place for those Of the softer
sex.-Mrs. Martin. however. has evidently
been a woman Of uncommon energy OF
character. Indeed. her frame still exhibits
g,est evidences Of strength. and her eye
sparkles as she recounts the deeds of that
glorious day. or speaks Of that coward
Gates, who staid safe and sound all day in
his tent. and did not care for the men who
were falling like sheaves in the harvest.
One by one the survivors and landmarks
of the Revolution are fading away from
among us. Troy Wing.
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The Iifchfieio enquirer.
LIT HFI ELD:
Thursday Morning. Dec. ~. 1855. (
THE sPEAKERsHIP.

The week past has witnessed little change
ID affairs at Washington. Banks stands
firm, but most of the time was spent in
aimless debate, and consequently little
balloting was done. While the friends Of
freedom hold decided majority in the
House, We fear a want of union among
them will throw back the power to the
Administration which the people have so
recently wrested from its hands. On Sat
urday resolution cutting down speeches
to ten minutes each was adop,ed-and
another unsuccessful attempt was made to
adopt tine plurality rule in balloting for
Speaker. We believe in the truth of the fol-
lowing, which e1ind in an exchange:
A good Speaker is worth months pay
OF Congress. The time is not lost which
is spent in taking care that the team of the
great omnibus Of the House is properly
harnessed before it starts. 1t is to carry
on the public bushes, besides doing many
little private chores by the way; and it
would be a great loss both of time
and money. to be hampered, and perhaps
stopped on the road, now to repair strap.
and then to supply buckle. Better get
good and honest driver in the beginning.
who knows the right road and will be con-
tent to keep it, rather than rustpassengers,
baggage and everything to a coachman
who is either in league with the bandits on
the highway, who will rob them of their
money and all, or if he is not rogui>h,
may be reckless fellow, who had just as
lief turn the carriage over as not.-l'ime is
not, therefore, lost which is empl Dyed in
getting good Speaker of the House.
The New York papers Of Tuesday say :
Another effort to choose Speaker was
made yesterday and faiIed-Mr Banks re-
curing change Of seven votes to elect
him. An attempt to carry the plurality
rule was then made and failed. The
House then adjourned over to Wednesday
when another attempt will be made to
elect.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27
Truth-Read it.

The following truthful sentiments we clip
from the New York Ledger, and commend
them to the careful perusal of the reader !:
HE who by his conduct makes friends
on one hand and bitter enemies on the 9TH
er, gives evidence that there is something
of the bold upright man in his disposition
while the chickenhearted, imbecile man is
making neither friends nor foes. There
fore we say to all, but more particularly to
the young men, whatever you do, do it
earnestly. zealously, fearlessly. Next to
being upright and faithful in the perform
ance Of your duty, be decided; and then
you will make either friends or foes worth
havine-we say worth having. for there are
some people in tho world that are worth
moro to have for enemies, than for luke
warm friends.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27
The UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL So.

The UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL So
GETTY hold their fourth annual meeting at
Washington, Dc. on Wednesday, Jan.
., 1856. Lectures and interesting discus
sions are expected on subjects pertaining
to the objects Of the Association, by dis
,inguished scientific and practical agricul-
.urisis. The Transactions Of 1855, contai n.
ing full account o { the late Exhibition Al,
Boston, will be distributed to such members
as are present. The various Agricultural
Societies Of the country are respectfully
requested to send delegates to this meeting ;
and all gentlemen who are interested in the
welfare Of American agriculture, who
would promote more cordial spirit Of
intercourse between the different sections
Of our land, and who would elevate this
most important pursuit to a position Of
greater usefulness and honor, are also in
vited to be present on the occasion.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27
Steamer Crescent city Wrecked.

The steamer Crescen. City was wrecked
on the 9Th She struck with tremendous
crash, and bilged Immediately. A boat
was sent to Sandy Bay, forty miles distant,
for help, and returned with the wrecking
schooner Defiance, which took off a portion
of the passengers and carried them to
Nassau. The remainder OF the passen-
gers, with the officers and crew, were af-
forwards taken off by the brigantine Arima.
There was no insurance on the steamer
or cargo.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

PoLlTIcAL.-Ata meeting Of the Demo-
cratic members of the Legislature OF Flor
ida, the second Wednesday in April next
was appointed for the nomination of dele
gates TO the Cincinnati Convention. These
delegates will be instructed to insist upon
the adoption Of a platform Of principles as
the basis Of national organization prior
to the nomination Of candidates, and tina,
said platform shall, among other things,
include. in substance, the following prop
ositions
l. The recognition and adoption Of the
principles established in the Kansas
Nebraska act. and their application to the
admission Of new States.
2. That neither the Missouri Compromis
nor any other anti-slavery restriction shall
hereafter be extended over any territory OF
the United States.
8 The prompt and faithful execution OF
the fugitive slave law, and its permanen,
confluence upon the statute book.
If those propositions shall not in sub.
stance be incorporated in the platform
adopted by the Convention, the delegates
from Florida will be instructed to with.
draw.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27
renaltie. Of bible Burning In Ireland.

Een0ItAcS OA DADAc burning IA AreA0nus
A rather extraordinary charge has been
delivered 10 the Grand Jury in Dublin, by
Mr. Chief Justice Champion. ia relation to
the burning of Bibles, with which one
Father Petcherine, Of the order of Redemp-
florists. has been recently accused, in Ire
land. The Chief Justice lays down the
law against profaning the Bible in stronger
terms than Were probably ever employed by
any English Judge before. He holds:
Ffrst-And for this he quotes authorities,
that the Christian Religion is part of the
law Of England.
Second-That the Bible is the foundation
Of this religion. and any thing calculated to
bring that volume into ridicule or contempt,
whether it be in English, Latin, Greek or
Hebrew and whether it be the s.authorzed''
or Douay version, is an offence punishable
at common law by fine and Imprisonment
He concluded by charging the jury that
if they found either of the parties charged
to have been guilty of participating in the
act of burning the Bibles, with the view OIL
holding the Holy Book up to scorn and
contempt, they should find true bill agains,
them, and send them to petty jury fol
trial. After short absence, the Grand
Jury returned with indictments against
Petcherine and John Hamilton, and theil
trials were set down for the following
Friday.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27
One of tho finest passages in tho play o

One Of tho finest passages in tho play o
e. Richelieu." is this:
Richelieu. Young man be blithe +! for
note me, from the hour grasp that packet,
think your guardien star rains fortune on
ycp."
Francois" II I fail?"
Richelieu-" Fail! Fail! In the bright
lexicon of youth which fate reserves for a
glorious manhood, there is no such word as
fall"
Why should young man fail Z! If he
be honest. If he be honorable, if he be ar
dent. If he be energetic, if he be gifted with
mental power, if he be right in his soul aud
strength, he should never fail. And if any
alluring temptation whispers in his ear words
that would make him turn aside, let him re-
vert to that "bright lexicon" and mover
Gail!
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

CHURCHES IN RUssIA-There are no
seats in any of the Greek churches, and
even the Emperor himself must stand during
the services. The priests are almost all
majestic looking men- tall, with hair falling
over their shoulders and beard sometimes
half way to their waist. They are not al.
lowed TO wear any ornament. In the GEN.
ire Of the church, on Good Friday. is placed
. body Of the Redeemer. either painted or
in relief and the people come and kiss the
wounds and book which is laid upon the
breast. Their sorrow seems real, from
their sad faces and earliest manner.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27
GurrA PKscHA GUNS are something new

GuTrA PERcHA GUNS are something new
in this quarter, but we see DR.. Hooker is
introducing the article in his practice.
The gutta percha when properly prepared
is tasteless and colored TO closely resem BILE
the natural gum-and teeth set in this way
are said to look he,ter and feel easier in the
mouth than gold. besides being furnish
ed at one-half its cost. DR.. Fl. is too well
and favorably known as dentist of the
highest ability to need any endorsement
that he is capable Of making the best use
Of gutta percha or anything else that per-
tains to his profession.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

INDIAN Wars AHEAD.-There are said to
be prospects of a general uprising Of the
Indian tribes Of Nebraska. Kansas, Utah,
Oregona and Washington Territories, against
the white inhabitants. All the various
tribes appear to be uniting as if determined
to make 'ast grand struggle, il not for
the retention Of their native mountains and
forests, at leas, for retribu,ions and revenge.
The Western Journals come to hand, filed
with murders and massacres Of the most
appalling character, which render it certain
that the Indian atrocities must be checked
OF there will be no safety for the denizens
OF eur western wilds.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

" The public should remember that
after the first Of January next, all postage
must be prepaid by stamps.
w In Wilton. few days since, one
William Hanford stabbed Nelson Buttery,
in an alteration arising out of Jug of
liquor obtained ''ior medicinal purposes. :"
II came near finishing Buiiery.
~ A travelling Daguerrean Gallery
at Taunton, (Newtawn) was recently
broken into in the night, and $500 in money
stolen ,herefrom. No trace of the thief
has been discovered.
II The sable tonsorial knight who has
handled his razor for nearly half a century
in this village. was called away last week
Major Homer has been well known
through the county since the days when he
furnished music at the regimenlal musters
in Litchied.
U franklin w. Fish, Esq. of New
Haven. reciied his Poem. .Folly," at
Woodbury., Tuesday evening. The ap-
pointment had been made for the Institute
Hall, but there We're SO many in attendance
that an adjournment was necessary TO the
Town Hall.
u Rev. J T. Jones, pastor Of the Col
lege Street Baptist Church in Cornwall,
has removed out of thesStaie. and Rev. Nj.
Thompson of Duchess Co, NJ Y. has taken
his place as pastor Of the College Street
and Bantam Falls (Liich6eid) Baptist
Churches.
- The city Of Burlington, Iowa. is to
De lighted by gas. and the Davenport Ga
zette printed on steam press, the first in
troduced into Iowa. The land Offices in
the State are crowded with applicants,
and in Dubuque in one day. there were re-
Gently filed with the register, applications
for 200, 900 acres.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

CHANGED HIS MiNp.-The Collector of
Taxes in the town of New Hartford brought
a wealthy but delinquent Shepard, at pres.
ent residing in New Haven, to our village
on Monday for the purpose Of committing
him to Jail until his taxes We're Forthcoming.
On arriving here, however. Mr.. S. not liking
the appearance of the Fold settled the
matter by paying twenty-five dollars, and
went on bis way rejoicing.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

FRANK LEsLIE's ILLUSTRATED NEwsPA-
PAPER is the title of the new pictorial
lately started in New York-and magnii,
cent affair it is too. The contents of the
first numbers are worth the years subscrip-
ton. Published at IL Spruce Street, New
York, at So per volume.
The New York Journal for January, by
the same publisher, is received. lis an
excellent number.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

CO. New York has some very worthy
men in her city council. For instance, on
Saturday night before last, councilman
Mcconnell took ride about town, got
drunk, beat the driver, who yelled for help;
help came in the shape of two police off,
GERS, one of whom the worthy councilman
knocked down and badly. bruised, and
handled the other with great roughness,
'.bucking" the policeman's facs with his
head, and various other like maneuvers,
more unique than agreeable to the officers
of the law. However, he was finally Sc
cured and lodged in the lookup, and on
Monday was put under 5000 bonds to an.
swer. He says he has no recollections Of
his violent operations. Accommodated
Of such men must be as honorable to q
ci,yas rum-bossomed nose is 10 mans
face.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

We understand that two persons con-
6ned in ToIland Jail, broke out on Monday
night. BY burning hole through the roof.
and escaped. One was the German who
was lately arrested in Rockville; the other.
Q colored man.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27
DONATION VISIT,

The unpleasant weather Of Christmas
day prevented the friends of Rev. MIR.
Lounsbury from making their anticipated
donation visit. 1t is postponed until
Wednesday evening Of mex, week, at which
time our citizens are invited to attend a,
his residence.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for January is a
splendid opening for the new year, with a
large number OF engravlngs and patterns
and one hundred pages of entertaining
reading. Now is the time to subscribe.
Published by A III See, Philadelphia, a,
50. 90 per anum. "a
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

II Intelligence from Liberia 10 the last
Of October has been received Mr.. Benz
son, the President, says that affairs are get.
ting on as well as ever, now that the po-
Itica excitement has subsidized; his farm
will yield him 10000 lbs Of pure coffee
this season. Rev. Mr. Rambo Of the Pro-
'tes,ant Episcopal Mission is now perma.
nentiy established in the Mission premises,
midway between Upper and Lower Bu-
chanan.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

a. Another Catholic abduction Is re-
ported at Cincinnati. A Protestant ser.
want girl was abducted from the house Of
her employer. and carried to a Catholic
Church, where she was baptized and
afterwards taken to the orphan asylum, q
Catholic institution. The Cincinnati law.
yers now have the case in hand.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

Ola person who was sordid miser. it
was told Mr.. Curran that he had set out
from Cork to Dublin with one shirt and
guinea. Yes. said Mr.. Curran. and | will
answer for it. he will change neither Of them
ill be returns.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

In Chicago. few days since. while the
judge Of the recorders court was trying a
ease Of horse stealing. his own horse and
buggy were stolen from the vicinity Of the
court room.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

Any man who hesita:es in granting and
securing to every part Of the country its
just and it's constitutional rights. is an
enemy to the whole country.-Daniel
Webster.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

Tue LAuy's ALMANAC for the coming
year is neatly printed finely emhelIshed
and handsomely bound little volume. 1t
has the calendar tables, and memoranda
for each day in the year, and many pages
of choice reading Published by John P.
Jewett g. Co. Of Boston.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

~ Our Irish filibusters. who got up
the stupendous practicaljoke Of an invasion
of Ireland, from this country, will be de.
lighted to learn that an additional force Of
10000 English militia have been ordered
to Ireland, probably Tor the purpose Of re-
ceiving the Irish delegation from America
with all the honors of war.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

Mr.. e. He'll. Of Davenport. Iowa. keeper
ct . dance house. advertises that his occu-
patton u gone. We supposed business
under that nsme would be good for all time.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

THe L,QUoa Aesxcv in this village has
been taken BY s. N. Bronson-Mr. Webb,
the former agent having become satisfied
with the honors Of Office.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

The widow Of Major John Psulding. One
Of the csptors Of Andre. died At Peekskill,
N. Y, on the 9th ult.. aged 81.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

THE Railway GUIDE published by
Dinsmore & Co. 9 Spruce Street, N Y. is
an invaluable travelling COMMUNICATING
the distances, running time and fares on
every railroad in the country.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

- The Iron Bank advestises divi-
dend Of four per cent. on its earnings for
the last six months.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

The SUPERIOR Court resumes its ses-
sion to-day, for the trialo criminal cases.
Judge Seymour presides.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-12-27

Difficulties dissolve before a cheerful
spirit like snow drifts before the sun.