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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

Mr.. Charles Pumpelly, formerly from
Salisbury in this County, died at Owego,
N. Y, on the 9th instant, in the 10th year
of his age. He was one of the pioneers of
that section of the country, and his death
is mourned as public loss. We find the
following tribute to his worth in paper
published at the place:
Something more than the mere announce
ment of the death of this venerable gentle
man seems due and appropriate. Having
been peculiarly identified with the early
settlement of this part of our state, its sub
sequent progress and fuller development
his life assumes storied interest.
Arriving here from his native town, Sails
bury, Conn, in the year 1903. when our
valley was yet almost n wilderness and the
ordinary comforts of life difficult to obtain,
he may be said, most truly, to have belong
ed to that class of distinguished and worthy
pioneers whose biographies form an inter-
esting part of the history of this section of
our state-peaceful, useful patriarchs, who
have borne the heat and burden" of the
day, and are now passing one by one to
their reward. 80
The life of Mr.. Pumpely has been more
than ordinarily eventfuI. As member of
the convention of 1921, for the revision of
the constitution Of our state, in which he
represented the county OF Broome, the VIII
lage of Owego being at that time within its
limits, he gained reputation as asound,
practical thinker and politician of liberal
and correct views, which gave him sub
Il "a,
solid popularity at home. After the change
in the boundaries of the county of Broome,
he represented Iioga in the Legislature of
tho state, and from the various positions of
public trust which he was called upon to
fill he retired with the increased confidence
of his constituents, whose rights he ever
sought studiously to maintain, whose intel
ligence and honesty ofpurpose he uniform
ly respected, and whose sympathies and
friendly regard he always priced.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

We would direct the attention Of such of
our readersas are about selecting their daily
for the coming year, to the advertisement of
the TIMss in our columns to-day. No bet
ter daily paper is published in New York
city, and the enterprise and ability with
which it is conducted has gained for it an
immense influence over the country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

Mr.. MAsoN.-The announcement by the
Tribune of the death of our Minister at
France, was premature. Letters received
in New York by the Canada, from Paris,
say that Mr.. Mason was still in critical
condition, and great fears are felt for him.
One half of his body was paralyzed, and he
was only rational at intervals. Shou!l he
recover, it was thought he would imnedi-
ately resign aud return home.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

IMPORTANT CHANGFs-The Boston Post
states that some important changes in the
Methodist Episcopal Church are now being
agitated. -Among others, that the general
conferences shall be composed OF an equal
number of clerical and lay members; the
annual conference to be reduced to prac-
ticabie size; the presiding elders to hold
semi-annual conferences; and the preachers
to be re-appointed for four years success
lively to the same place, ifdesired.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

JouN d. pHlLsRIcK, Esq, Principal of
the State Normal School, has entered upon
his duties as Superintendent Of Common
Schools. His office is at New Britain. The
Common School Journal will hereafter be
published in New Britain, and communica-
lions and exchanges should be sent to that
place. Mr.. Philbriek is lis present editor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

FROM MExico.-New Orleans papers OF
Saturday contain the details of the Mexican
news to the 9Th. The papers are filed with
accounts of the skirmishes between the gov
eminent troops and parties of insurgents.
The revolution has spread to the most i'm
portant points in the Republic, and all the
military resources of Santa Anna are una
vailing to qnell the disturbance.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

Need of!he Mime La,c.-The enormous
quantity OF iorty-seyen million gallons of
whiSkey, rum, aud brandy, and ,hirty-five
million gallons Of strong beer, were made
in the United S,ates during the last year-
being more than three gallons apiece to
every man, woman, child, and sucking baby,
black and white, in the country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25
COUNTY COURT.
December Term, 1854
Judge GOODWIN, Presiding.

be@tN!OeT Ie!t, ioof'
Judge GOODWIN, Presiding.
Stale VS.. Herman Chapin-Reported as
on trial in our last issue; Jury rendered a
verdict Of Guilty.
Stale vs.. Christian Burnct-Prosecuted
for stealing money at New Hartfor1-found
Guilty, and was sentenced by the Court to
two years in State Prison.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

Poca FELLOW The editor Of country
newspaper thus takes leave ofhis readers.
"The Sheriff is waiting for us in the mex,
room, SO We have no time to be pathetic
Major Nab'em says we are wanted and mus,
go. Delinquent subscribers, you have much
TO answer for. Heaven may forgive you,
but never can.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

Gov. DcTTos is at Washington on BUSH
ness. During his absence, Hon. A. IL.
Holley, the Lieutenant Governor, is, under
the Constitution, the Chief Magistrate of
the State, and Mr.. Dutton at Washington is
only private citizen.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

ANOTHER CAsE.-George Adams, a hack
driver in the employment of Welton Y Mer-
rill OF Waterbury, was arrested at Ply mouth
few days since, charged with drunken
ness; the proof being conclusive, he was
fined $50 and costs-totaI S25.2S. lie APP
pealod to the County Court.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

DAVID ]. Pack, Esq, of New Haven,
lec'ured at Wolcottville last Tuesday even
ing, on the Allied Armies aud the War in
tue East.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

O. We are indebted to Mr.. William
P. kilbourn of Bantum, for basket OF fine
apples. Very acceptable they were, too
these hard times.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

HARD TInes.-The Rippowan Foundry,
at Stamford, in this State, has discharged
all its workmen, some fifty in number, and
ceased operations for the present.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

C. The Democratic State Convention
for the nomination of candidates for State
officers, viii be held at Brewster's Hall,
New Haven, on the 18th of February.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

gang Of thieves have just been arrested
in Seymour. who have been <obbing hen
roosis, barns ANA dwelling houses. They
were probably concerned in the robbery Of
the station house at Derby.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

| possess, for those who know the character
istics of the families represented in it, the
| lively features of picture. 1t illustrates
what has been said in the first volume Of
this work, that our Wolcotts, both male
| and female, were always ready to labor witt,
! their hands whenever the situation of the
| country and the public good seemed to call
| for their services. With the aid of this little
account, we are able to take peep into the
family mansion ofthe first Oliver W oIcott,
during one of those social gatherings, in the
winter of 1867. BY the inspiring warmth
OF hickory fire, we can see the sly looks
OF the fair young ladies, and the approving
smile of the elder ones, as that handsome
iconociast, Frederick. places the ladie upon
the live Goals piled high with fragments Of
the statue. Mrs. Marvin, Mrs. Beach, Miss
! Laura Wolcott. Miss Mary Ann Wolcott,
and-Miss Ruth Marvin, must have made
some unloyal wililcisms at the expense of
the laie king, as they saw dssolying view
OF dn eye, an ear, or a nose, that was about
to assumed globular form and be put at last
in the way of being useful. Forty-two thous-
and and eighty EIGHT bullets, in times when
lead was dear, and not easily to be had at
any price, made no insignificant accession
to the resources Of the continental army.
They were carefully distributed ami faith
fully expended. Some of them were COM
United to the keeping Of Colonel Wiggles
worth; others must have aided Putnam in
defending the Highlands; part of them
may have gone with Major Seymour, to
Saratoga ; and it is certain, that fifty of them
were used to welcome the kings provincial
governor, when he paid his first aud last
visit to Danbury.
This incident was one of many that might
be related, as illustrating the general fact,
that the ladies' throughout the State were
willing to perform any manual labor that
would serve the cause, for which they Were
ready to give up their own lives, as we'll as
those of their sons, their husbands, and
fathers. 1t was indeed madness to attempt
to subdue people that had been nurtured
and trained by women, who would not only
deprive themselves Of the most ordinary
household comforts, and raise with their
own hands the grain that they afterwards
made into bread, but who would, also,
mould the bullets and shape the cartridges
that were needed to emancipate their
country.
An arm of this statue was shown us a
few years since. by an old gentleman of
Wilton, who still has possession of it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

Mr.. Soule having resigned his Minister.
ship 10 Spain, Hen. John c. Breckenridge
Of h ntJcky, has been appointed by the
Pr"sitl. nj, and unanimously confirmed by
the Senate, to ill his place.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

! DIDN'T GET MARE.ED.-Less than two
years since, says the Newburyport Herald,
lady and gentleman, residents of a neigh
boring town, were engaged to be married.
When the time for the union arrived, how
ever, the fair one proved false, and refused
to fulfill her part Of the obligation. Since
then they both came to this city, where the
engagement was renewed, and the lady was
promising herself the bliss of bride. Last
Sunday was the appointed time for the twain
to become one flesh; and the church the
| place of the ceremony. After services in
| the morning, more than fifty persons waited
to witness the scene, and the priest was at
the altar, when the man quietly remarked to
the lady, Before, | wanted to get married
and you sacked me, and now you want to
get married, and do the same and left
the house to the no small Amusement of all
parties, and the great disappointment Of the
spectators present, to say nothing ofthe lady.
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The SAD REsULr OF IGNoRANcE.-The
Detroit Advertiser relates an instance of an
OK being killed and sled broken to pieces
| by railroad car, and all because the OK
could not understand French. The facts Of
tho case were these the team consisting of
one English and one French OK, drawing a
heavy lead Of wood and driven by French
driver, was crossing the track when the en-
press train of cars made its appearance.
The driver in great excitement, Immediately
ordered his oxen to chuck (the French for
"haw.'O The French OK understood him,
and turning of the track saved himself from
injury; but the English OK, having never
studied the languages, pressed further on.
and was instantly killed. This case should
be warning to farmers to have their oxen
properly educated
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

On the back Of this account is written in ,hs
same handwriting, this brief explanation: An
accoun, Of the number oi cartridges ma e.
THE ssi.ow,ng additional memorandum, is in
the handwriting Of his son, the las, Governor
Welcou:
IN. b An eqsessriaa statue Of George the
Third of Great Britain, was efecred in The CIT,
OF New York on the Bowling Green. al rhr
lower end If Broadway; most OF The materials
were lead. but richly ri ded 20 resemble gold
Al the beginning Of the revolution tlis slaiu.
was oseTthrown. Lead heing then scarce and
dear, the statue was broken in pieces, and H.,
metal transported to Llchfeld as a place OF
safety. Tho ladies' Of mis- village converted III,
lead into cartridges. OF which the preceding is
A account. O.W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

The Washington correspondent of the
New oTk Hsrehd states that Senator Ton
cey will probably tc of:,Ied seat in the
cabinet, as Attorney General. Hope he
will accept.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-25

The contributions 10 the American Trac,
Society from the Stale Of Connecticut dur.
ing the last year are si5.476 The iepacies
were less BY about $4,000 than the year pre-
vicus
The annual examination Of New Haven
Medtc;l College took place on "Wednesday
and Thursday, Il lastweek. The tiegree Il
III. ID. was conferred on ten graduates, a,
the close of the exercises on the second CAV.
Hen. John S. Wells has been appointed
Z. =. Senator by the Governor al New
Hampshire, in place of Hon. Mr.. Norris,
Accused
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-12-18
SPECIFICATIONS

For laying round stone pavement the public road,
or Levee street, in the Third District.
yEyHE work will commence at the end of the exist
ing round stone pavement on said Levee street,
near the Tobacco warehouses, and extend down said
street far as the materials on hand will admit.
The round paving stones, the curb stones, and the
gutter will be furnished by the city, deliverable
where they now lie, and shall be transported by the
contractor at his own expense The sand, shells,
gravel and labor shall be furnished by the contractor
at his own expense.
The pavement shall! be thirty feet in width bordeed
by curb stones on The river side and gutter and curb
stones on the land sde all to be laid and finished ac-
cording 10 the lines and levels which Will he given by
the City Surveyor Ii shall DE laid upon bed four
inches or more depth composed of equal quantities
Of river sand and sharp sand mixed, river sand and
lake shells mixed the inters,iees shall be filed with
sharp sand, fine grayels, or lake shells, or the same
materials mixed; and after having been properly
ramned and rolled it shall receive Top dressng three
inches deep composed of the same materials as may
be used in the filling of the ntersiices All the round
stones shall be LAID with their longest diameters per-
pendcuiar to The base of the pavement and the small
est ends of the stones upwards.
The contractor shall be bound 10 prepare and main
tain in good passabe order side track or route su
cent for the passage of vehicles during the whole
time the roadway proper may be obstructed by the pro-
gress of the work. ..s.@. -
The work shall be commenced within ten days, and
completed within ninety days. after the date of the
approval of adjudication by che City Council and if
not finished within the time spec1hed the contractor
shall be liable to penalty of twenty dollars per day
for each day in default, 10 be deducted from hla COM
pensation
Security, TO the satisfaction OF the FINANCE Commlt
tee, shall be given IN the of $4,000 conditioned
for the faithful performance of the contract and ten per
cent The whole amount will be reserved until twelve
months have EXPIRED payable then only on condition
the work is in good order.
The city's portion shall be payable in cash, on the
final completion of the work and its acceptance by the
Street Commissioner, with exception of The ten per
reserved aforesaid; the proportion TO be paid
by the property owners shall be collected by the
tractor, without against the city; he shall
ceive certified and controlled bills therefor and be sub
rogaied all the rights of the CITY 10 enforce their col
lection said bills 10 be delivered 10 the contractor on
the final completion of the work as aforesaid.
Bids to be per superficial square yard for the paving
and per running foot for the TWO curbs and the gutter
inclusive.
The City Council the RICH. to reject any adj
judcaon made under these specifications, if they deem
il advisable.
Approved by the Committee of Streets and Landings
AUG. s. PHELPS, Street Commiss
NeM Orleans. Dec. Is. 1853. aecl7.5t
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-12-18
MISCELLANEOUS.
t'.@.e. st. Louis ..-
OIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
Depot md Office, No 2S North Third ntreet.

ST. LOUIS, MO.
STEPHEN WILLIAM c. LOGAN
President. Treasurer.
~ The Company manufacture Refined Oil Crude Codase OIL
Paint on, TnnneIs' OIL Burning OIL Napha Fitch
purposes herein enumerated.
REFINED oF9 Machinery Of all kinds cing wood and for
all purposes for which Sperm Oh ia generally used;
CORDRGE OIIWelt Maehine-y
Wheels Mill Work, preparing Manila
Cprnge, either combination Whsle
other os masking Printers Ink and for oing Wood
preservation.
PAINT OLA substitute Lnseed On; dries we'll in
Twelve hour the 10 y equal to the oil
TANNERS' oFor dressing Lehhet and Curriers'
raeauAl the commonly decided better
Whale Oil.
LAhP, BURNING OILThe Oil contains large cenGge
ehoon consequently be used ordinary lamps simple
diihcuty o!l
Win . nriianey unsurpassed by any other tgst
manufacturing Vautshes burning Fluids, etc.
fohF9r all purposes for which Pitch Is used, being very
ts- koa LusR1CATINs MAcEilNERY-The Oils recommended
Ter tua shond be applied the period that
other oils would ?. applied twice. but diminished
that the consumption would bo alike the Ma
ehnery before applying the OIL least after M frat ap
pcAo s 1t tends tree Machinery from the mpue of ether
gIosser Oils.
The Company s prepared to fill all and prices that
fail 10 give satisfaction.
All orders forwarded to the Treasurer be promptly
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-12-18
ST. CHARLES INSTITUTE. u.,..
Situated at 6reenyie, Carroton Jefferson Parish
La, conducted by Madame O. MACE,

YEsHIS INSTITUTION, already favorably
the public having asned great degres pros
pery, necessary
carry improvements essential for the
the
which she has occupied for two yta Ia pursuance of
object school gs lofty aud airy dormioe
with other additions the former buildings have inst bssn
erected construction tho sernpuons regard has bssn
convenience Of the pupils.
These improvements the deghta and snubnous oca
ton I the sufficiently remote from the city to be Tree from
it's noise niusop together with the advantages afforded by he
Professors
CbRes Institute. The
all the requisite fo COM
Education aud under tho super
lntanence MdAm and Mr. Mace aided by most able and cops-
ladies the NORTH who reside
rently in the Institution. =.
The English Department. under the experienced aud talented d
MELHADD who is adyanageopaly known
To the requirement Of both languages in tquh perfection
10 English and Fench
being about American there French pupils y
association, others
Fer the Of usc distinguished Professors
and effort made 70 naue excellence in this accom-
pishment.
respecting and oe be obtained
from the Of
the nuon Parents aua guardians are invited TO estao
satisfy themselves
to hsi internal ees5 3nl
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-12-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

NNTHERE are made Mills Of the various
Wv pacy Steam, Water OF Horse Power
i've hundred doars eaeh
grinding bushels to the hour according to the
Diameter Burr poser appiei and the velocity gwen
These A of Southern Insntion we'll AS souhft Anp
popularity a and the arss capital eAPeyda
thair manufacture.
The prepared furnish Boilers on ths most
approved and economical pnu batting meal
family and others wanting Ms 4hd
Botera and ha
suited purchasing the Andsrsgned than by depending
on their Northern traps for grinding. ~, AIN
following table Of the yarlonssise sa,
and the capacity each accOdAnee with printed hs
with esch mill. -...,
Capacity from bushels 10 the borr
Velocity from $50 10 500 revolutions nute Band ihcha
wide. ....,
i6nehBrr price Capacity to- buhels the hosr
Velocity omasO 600revolutions npte Band wide
Size IS inches il large Horse MILL Ahd ses from ~
nchs IS inches large enough ~hssFe
lsneh Burr price s15Capaty from ~ bushels C the hon'
minute Band stnchea wtda
24nch Burr price s900 Capacity from - 70 lS bushels othe
hour Velocity from dNO to 500 revolutions Band WIDE
7s inch Burr price 3a50. Capay u 30 bushels TO noAa
Velocity from to Band II Inches wide.
velocity $50 ravouonH minute Band Il ncps vide.
inch $500 Capacity 20 TO so to the hour
Velocity from S50to Band wde
Tbs above the Aanuaclory complete In every pa
ready M grinding when attached TO appropriate pow ana rsh Per
printed Instructions the Mil All orders e 81 thu
Orleans hp Agents. will with prompt attention and Dispatch
CASH all Militia sold guaranteed.
WILLIS P. COLEMAN. Patentse and Proprietor Il
Mr. A. Pickett 95 Commercial Place. will attend the sale o.
l.ssd ns is = v. ?. COLEMAN
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-12-18
KayHE HALLApAY WIND. MILL.-Many d

the scientific, able Mechanics and Enz
the United Stse have this Machine and
most beautiful useful inventions OF modern
dsts.
simple Device the gale in severity,
sails gradually ennd change tbs angle which
resistance to th Wind
till when ,hs tempest its height little presented 20 ia
gradually position OF this kind for
position the sails Ia what Meehaniea hive SO long
sought for in vain.
1pead Wind Wheel increased by powerful
OF wiad fully ths control Of regulator as
WaerWheel Steam Engine. If this Mil be well Put M, u
will require VII for eeeks elmer
The why the wind fer has nos been ah
sally nsad motive we'll kpown TO be the want OF self
regulating aehns In heavy gales the wind Wheel hs heretofore
greatly the injury Of
kind gearing attached besdeE bad ~eRther ing Inc
aud the attendant Thus din niy row
obSisted objection that posaie urged
the the wind Th ot By the aea as
oaay the Wind Ensns no men 70
fuel to feed IL with steam Tho ei IS eaiy o.
70 be moved by the wind from any point
Intervals Of the wrds bewns il the tiss Of ihe A
ND ia proportion to The auanes OF water
qnsd OF having through me
Roa stations aud Sugar Cotton Plantations such
rivanee unequaled both pumping aud grinding een
email sized al, with moderate wind,
1000 gallons ard grind Eve bushels of corn per
hour. Fofiurthet inform alton crieTa, addrets
s. II. GILMAN 81 Hatehss street, New orledns
o24diawAwly Sole Agent for the Southern sta 60,
CAROLINA COW PEAS-l00 bags Carolina
imported expressly for Seed. iust received, and
1 for sAls by ,-,,,, - :, ,.,,
4 j Us
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-12-18
CONTROLLERS OFFICE, \
City OF New Orleans, Dec Is, 1855.

COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
.@v City OF New Orleans, Dec. 49, 1855 I
"--.- a..- [ No. 2499
Resolred, That the Comptroller sell auction after
ten days notice in The official journal, contracts for
cleaning the paved and unpaved Streets and repair
ing the unpaved streets in the Fourth and Eleventh
Wards and also contract for attending the nuisance
boats and wharves all 10 90 into effect on The xpira-
ton OF the present contracts, and subject 10 the APP
prevail of The Council.
[Signedl j. j. LuGENBUHL.
President Board of Aldermen
[Signed] E. L. TRACY,
President Board Of Assistant Aldermen
Approved December IL, 1855.
|. [signedl JOHN L. LEWIS, Mayor.
Notice is hereby given, that on MONDAY, the 2lth
December, will adiudicate my office al IL clock,
NJ The above contract.
dl3 DE BUYS, Comptroller
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-12-18
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE.

MONTHLY Police his Honor the Mayor he sly ssp
oram Gnrfng he Of the ther arrest
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-12-18

GULLUM'S LAKE HOUSE.-The under
signed public generally under
Lake House will conducted before the deeease Of
partner, Thomas A. Apologize.
All having claims against the house will please present.
them and all those indebted 10 the house requested
itquiiats.
physically disqualified from attending the dutes Of my
sickness circumstances beyond
my cooo compelled absent most of the time
unl regularly installed
with prompt polite and efficient officers and solicit liberal ahars Of
public patronage. a. a.,
leaving city puraas of pleasure Refreshments will
find hpuse adequate 10 their
preparations, will be promptly accommodated
by leaving their Dubois Msch'A Livery Stable.
iyIsH GEO. W. cuLLuN.