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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

An important railroad case was recently
tried at Norwich. A sailor named Croker
applied at the ticket Office in Norwich for a
ucketto New London, but the Office being
CLOSED, he took his seat in the cars without
one. The conductor demanded five cents in
addition to the regular fare, and Croker
refusing to comply, was forcibly thrust from
the train. and either in getting off, or in
attempting to get on again while the train
was in motion, his knee pan was broken.
The Judge charged the jury that Crocker had
a right TO go to New London at the regular
fare, having used due diligence to obtain a
ticket, and his forcible eiectment was tres.
pass on the part of the Company. Further,
if Croker had a riginto remain in the cars,
he had right to get OIL again, and in that
case it mattered not in what way his injury
was inflicted, the Company would be respon-
sibIe for damages. II the defendants acted
through their agents, wantonly, and were
reckless ofdoing injury to the plaintiff, then
the jury would give damages not only suflici-
ent to compensate the plaintiff for his bodily
injury, but sufficient, also, to protect the
public from such acts of negligence and
wantonness hereafter.
Croker obtained verdict on Thursday,
awarding him $1,000 damages. The jury
first returned a verdict for Ss,29l, but the
Conr, was Of opinion that the sum was too
large, and sent them out again. They sub
segaea,ly returned with 1850. But the
Court considered this atherexcessive, and
sent them out once more. This time they
gave $500 dollars, which was accepted and
entered as the final award.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

HoRRIBLE.-An Englishman named Rob-
ert Stevens, employed in the Lenox Iron
Furnace, met with horrid death at the ore
bed, last Wednesday afternoon. By an acct
dental misstep, he fell into the machinery Of
the engine and his body was SO completely
crushed in it that the heavy drive-wheel
was broken into fragments: and the stop
page of the machinery first called the notice
of the workmen to the engine where parts
Of his body were found scattered al over
the room.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

The following song was composed. by the
Rev. HAaLEY GooDwIr Of this place, and
sung by few members of the choir at the
annual Donation Visit, January LIST. Many
have requested thatit be published in the
County papsrs, and with the consent of Mr..
Goodwin, send you copy.
o. HARMON.
South Canaan, Jan. stl,, 1855.
Song for New Years Donation Visit, 1855.
Arr Street Home"
We come thus once more to the Pastors glad
home.
Orr love and oar kindness corsrrain us to come
We come IN rejoicing and long smiling bands
With e'eff1owing hearts and full liberal hands
We come here again on the Happy New Year.
40 see and 10 greet friends and strangers ali
dear;
To think on The scenes Of SOON coming day.
And turn to the past that has fed far away.
The year that is past brought rs blessings and
And famed US with health'from the wings of the
breeze; ''''
While others the pestiIence smo,e at noondav,
And ruin at midnight walked forth for its prey.
The air in its stiffness spread mildew and death,
and many IN anguish resigned their last breath;
Bst We. yet, as Pilgrims desiring a rest,
oarjourney pursue toward the home OF the blest
The Pastor worn dowa as his tolls multiply,
AND chilled with cold blasts that oft sweep fierce
~ BY,
Was called TO recIine on the low bed of pain,
That there an experience ne W he might gain.
fIe went afar down into deahs shady vale,
To learn that no terrnrs can ever prevail
With hose who confide m the love of The Lord
Andre all their hopes on the truth OF his word.
Hs>came thence to guide his loved flock in the
t. cooling retreats from the heat Of the day;
m lead Them anew To the fountains of 10Y
Which flow on fore yer and have no alloy.
We watched long beside near that low bed Of
PAIN,
In hope tina hi. If. would its last pnlse regain
We prayed off to God with efieciua PRAYER
That He would his far wasted life yet repair.
G"d heard our request and removed our sad fears
Aud gave him the hope OF a few added years,
TO preach us good tidings Of grace and Of love
Aud cheer on our souls in their journey above.
His voice now aeain'is enfeebleI and low.
But smiles Of bright hope still llumine his brow;
AID we to will hope till the Spring appears
His strength 10 renew for few coming years.
Then nil we as one will advance on the wav
That leads to the world ot broad endless day;
Where God over all in his full mercy rcigns
And Christ sheds his light Ger the l1ea venly
plains.
Our fathers and mothers have reached the bIss,
home,
And loved ones departed invite US TO come;
Their faith we will follow in hope Of the prize
And join them at last in their home in the skies.
CHORUS.
Home home; sweet sweet home
How dear aud enduring the Heavenly Home.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

CeSseLreArIoN.-The cities Of BROOKLYN
and Williamsburg and the village Of Bush
wick, have been united, and are hereafter to
be known as the city of Brooklyn. Thus
augmented, this city takes its stand as the
second in the Empire Stat", and the third
in the Union-numbering 100000 souls.
Thirteen ferries keep up constant commu-
nica,ion between this city and New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

hRtE, january ON.
The track of the Lake Shore Railroad
was torn up at Harbor Creek to-day by Or
der of the Commissioners of highways,
and the road bed ploughed over. The mob
are now engaged in tearing down the
bridge over State street. Sheriff Vincent
endeavored to make arrests, but was driv-
en- from the ground by the rioters, and
Judge Miles being pelted with snow balls
and stones.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

OVERLAND To CALIFoRNIA.-A number of
the influential citizens of st. Louis are con-
sidering the practicability Of establishing a
line of stage coaches from the frontier line
of Missouri to Sacramento City. A public
meeting was held in the city on the 10th
inst, and it was resolved 10 apply for char
ter. Parties in California are endeavoring
to start a similar coach line from the West
ern end.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

Co., The secret agents ofthe Postmaster
General have done brisk business lately.
Within the last two months, something like
twenty mail robbers have been arrested in
different parts ofthe country, and about half
Of them have been tried and condemned 70
Imprisonment
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

FOWLER & Wells PuBLIcATIoNs.-We
have received the first numbers for the new
year of the papers published by the above,
consisting of The Water Cure Journal,
The chronological Journal, and Life Illus
trated-,he two first monthly, and the latter
weekly. The Journals advance many doc
trines that the majority of mankind would
not uphold, but they contain much that
should be read by all who would study the
rules of life and health. Life Illustrated
is an excellent family paper, and We are
glad to learn that it is attaining the large
circulation it deserves. For subscripfion
to either, Gone dollar per annum for each
Of the Journals, and two for the sother,l
address Messrs. Fowlers & Wells, 3O6
Broadway, N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

CouSrERrElr.-Among the late issues
are fves on the Hurlbut Bank altered from
genuine ones. The genuine fves have
cattle swimming in a river on the left end
the ccunterfeits have Dr. we Of horses on the
urPer left corner.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

THg WAy or rug WeRAp. The North
smpson Gazette complains that Prot. Clark
Of Amherst College, lectnred IN that tow,
upon a scientific subject. to an audience o
two dozen. while the next evening Barnum
the prince Of hu.ubugs. lec,ured on s. Hum
turccry" 70 IN audience Of about 1900.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

SuppEN DeArH-A man in Plymouth,
Allen Painter, fell down in fit about dark
on the afternoon of the oath ult., and died
Immediately; his age was 81 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Col. Brsros's RILRoAp.-The Wash.

Col. BrNToN's RAILRoAD.-The Wash.
ington correspondent of the N. Y. Times
writes that Mr.. Benton boasts that he has
the Pacific Railroad in his pocket; that il
is to say, he has received the names Of
twenty-three of the most eminent capita
lists in the country, to be put into bill,
as the names Of members of Company to
whom Congress shall grant simply the
right of way through the public lands for
railroad to the Pacific. The names were
furnished him by VIM. F. Weld, the Rail-
road King of New England. Every man
on the list is millionaire, and, although
some of them have not been consulted in
the matter, Mr.. Weld guarantees that all
of them will consent to take part in the
enterprise. -'
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

The TMEs.-Meesings continue to be
held in the Park, New Y ork, to consider the
wre,ched situation ofthe industrial classes
in that city. One Charles Smith said that
there was plenty of bread in New York,
and those who had iteshould open their
hearts. He desired his hearers to demean
themselves as became men who knew their
rights, and would patiently wait for relief,
as long as patience ,oas a rirt:e. In the
midst of the throng, banner was displayed,
on which was inscribed, political knaves
and Spectators have robbed US of our
bread, and they offer US soup. We de-
mand our rights. We despise and contemn
the rule Of yrants."
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
AIOTIIEH,

FIRE IN ToRRINeroS.-The shop of
James Whiting, situated in the south part
Of the town, was found to be on fire about
l o'clock Thursday morning, and when dis
covered the roof and second floor were
falling through. The house of Mr.. w.
stood within few feet, and the flames
spread SO rapidly that but portion of the
family goods and furniture were removed
before it was burnt to the ground. The
shop had been heated the day before, and a
defective chimneyis thoaght to have been
the cause of the fire. We learn that Mr..
Whiting had policy of insurance on the
house, but as the shop has been erected
since, it may affect its validity.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
RAILROAD CASE.

Rome. home; sweet, sweet home
How dear and enduring the Heavenly Home.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

I CEWith great qualification, we extend the
hand of fraternal welcome to Maj. Hughes, on
the event of his becoming a publisher, as il
will be seen by another item he has bought
the Enquirer. There is something refreshing
in the idea of gentleman Of Maj. Hughes
standing in society; and comfortable pecuniary
position, generously cOndescending to become
zone of u.s." May we not hope he will fire.
quently write for his own paper, instead o.
trusting to mere fatherly supervision of Mr..
Halls cratic genius? At all events, we take
him by the hand as brother publisher, and
hope he will prove an honor to the craft!
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

THE REsoLUTIoNs-0u resolutions, it will
be observed, say nothing on the subject of tenn
perance. The reason of this is self-evident;
the question is now before the Supreme Court ;
and it would be indicate to express senti-
ments which might seem to dictate the action
of the Judiciary.-[ Sentinel
A very satisfactory reason, truly What
has the Supreme Court to do with the expedi-
ency or excellency of the law? If the Con-
vention had been expected to declare upon the
Constitutionality, we could have seen the force
of this reason, but it is no reason at all for re-
ftlsing to express an opinion on the beneficial
operation of the law.
% 1t would be indicate to express senti-
ments which might seem to dictate the action
of the Judiciary Be good enough to explain
how declaration of your views on the expe-
diency of the law could dictate or appear to
dictate, the faction of the Judiciary" on its
legality. " Indelicate,'' indeed So, Jesse,
you are a victim of most emphatically false
delicacy." Because it would be indelicate to
express an opinion about one thing, while a
Court was considering another thing, totally
different, your platform is to be abandoned,
your many well drilled County Conventions
disregarded, and your YEARLY labored schemes
demolished, and your neck put under the heel
! of Joseph Alas that mighty man of valo1
should be so tripped by delicate" thread
State Jour-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04
Canal Trustee.

Mr.. Austin ". Pewett, of Parke County, has
been appointed by the Governor, Trustee of
the Wabash and Erie Canal in place of Mr..
Edmonson, deceased. What do our Old Line
Democratic friends of Evansville, who have
been getting up big petitions for the appoint
ment of one oftheir party from this city, think
of Mr.. Pewett's appointment? They may
probably be consoled by the fact, that this ap-
pointee is brother-in-law of Gov Wright
The Governor knew that by all right and JUS
tice and decency, Evansville was entitled to
this Trustee. He knew it was through the
uatiring eXertions of citizens of Evansville,
that the donation Of land was obtained which
secured the building of the Canal from Terre
Haute to Evansville He knew that our in
terests, in this connection so long neglected or
sighted, imperatively demanded a man on the
Board, who would give some attention to the
lower section Of the Canal. But to aid beg
ging relative, he has declined giving US this
Trustee and put brother-in-law in the office
We have said before, that Gov Wright pro-
fessed interest for Evansville, was of that same
demagogue nature of his protested interest fol-
every place in which at any time he may hap
pen to be-and the fact is illustrated. But
his Democratic admirers here have a bitter
pill to swallow.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

Mr.. Willard will address the Democracy to-
day. He is a bitter opponent of the Liquor
Law now, and will no doubt labor earnestly in
his speech to tickle the prejudices of the oppo-
nents of the law here, and make political CAPT
tai by denouncing the law in abusive terms
Now we want every anti-hiquor men at that
meeting, to recollect that this same Willard
by his casting vote as President of the Indiana
Senate, put the most stringent provision in the bill
aUbich It contains.
RecoIlect when an amendment was offered
to except cider and lager beer from the articles
condemned by this bill, Mr.. Willard by his
casting vote decided that these articles should
not be retailed in Indiana Recollect that,
while he is casing against this Bill.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04
Henderson 8 Nashville Railroad.

We learn from reliable authority that this road
will soon be put under contract, under circum-
stances which will insure a speedy completion
The first section including about one-third of
the line, extending from Henderson to Madison
ville will be let on the stof October. There is
ample stock subscribed to prosecute the work
vigorously on this section, and it can and
doubtless will be completed in less than two
years from the time Of letting. The second
and third sections, extending from Madison
vile to Nashville, also have large stock sub
scriptions, and the company is prepared to
complete those divisions simultaneously with
the first section. This enterprise has expo
rienced somewhat of tedious and improbable
delay in consequence of falling into the indis-
erection of receiving large conditional stock sub
scriptions, which, when called for, turned out
to be to a great extent, unreliable. Fortunate
ly for the company, no great loss in money
has been sustained-but the delay in con-
structing so important line for more than two
years beyond the time originally contemplated,
has, no doubt, been a serious loss to Southern
Kentucky. The advantages to be derived from
this line of road, when completed, will not be
confined exclusively to Tennessee and Ken
lucky, as it points directly to the lines of rail-
road leading north and east from this city, for
a direct connection with the more northern At
lantic cities Our citizens cannot be too soon
aroused to the importance of supplying the
connecting link between this city and Hender-
son with suitable steamboat communication.
An extensive local trade can at once be estab
hshed between the two cities and their adjoin-
ing counties, which would be mutually advan-
tageous, and the only requisite wanted is a
daily steamboat communication.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

The officers of the old Societies rendered
their designations, which were received.
On motion of P Hornbrook, it was unani-
mously resolved to hold Fair on the second
Saturday of October ensuing.
A large variety of fruits were exhibited by
Messrs. Orr Allen, Crisp Dunk, Chute and
Dadier, which were passed upon by the appoint
ed committees, and premiums awarded accord
ing to merit
A large quantity and variety Of seeds, receiy-
ed from the Patent Office, were distributed to
members.
A vote of thanks was rendered to S. L. Ken
yon, Secretary, for the interest taken by him in
promoting the objects of the Societies through
the columns of the Evansville Journal
On motion the Society adjourned
PETER SHARP, President.
S. L. KENYON, Secretary.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04
New Type---Low Terms---our own Affairs.

This morning the Daily Journal is introduced
to its readers in new type, change of head
ing, and other improvements, which we can
very well believe will be acceptable to the pa
irons of the paper. We owe debt OF graft
tude to kind friends, and we are endeavoring
to repay it in cheap and neat paper Our
terms have been reduced to TEN CENTS PER
WEEK, so as to place the Journal IN the hands
of the poorest citizen, while we have increased
the amount of reading matter, and been at a
heavy expense in issuing the paper on new
type.
We need not say, for by this time the read
ers of the Journal knol0 us, that we shall as
heretofore spare no industry nor energy in ma
king this paper such sheet as may in some
degree represent the enterprise and progress Of
our city. We most earnestly desire, and fa1
above all political objects at the present time,
to make it the organ or advocate of every en-
terprise and movement calculated to benefit
Evansville-the staunch champion of her in
terests in whatever form they may be repre-,
sented--the faithful chroncler of her progress
and Of the '1ife incidents" or instances of item
zeal note, thrown out daily in this progress
to make the paper, indeed, pulse, which, ever
to the strangers feeling, or reading may tel
him how beats the great heart of this city
May we not in this feel the warm sympathy 0
all good citizens, irrespective of party? May
we net know, that even in our editorial errings
hearts are beating kindly for us, and generous
ly looking over the faults to the great good
beyond we are honestly seeking to accom-
plish, and certainly in some degree perform
ing? We rely upon this, asking no favors Of
enemies personally or publicly, but truly rely
ing upon the kind sympathy and generous sup
port of friends.
We expect to labor for all we receive and al
we give. We have no assistant, either in on
editorial or business department Editorially
from the pett;est river item to the longest lead
er, there is but the one hand, and there at
taches but the one Observation-Disclosures la
Dor we must And even this is but part G
of our labors for the large business of the of
flee outdoor and indoor, connected with books
collections, &c. belong to these individual la
bors But we hope to be saved by liberia
public one part of what is too often a publish
ers duty-soliciting patronage in person. w
hope this patronage will be voluntarily offered
even with large increase over the past. An
now We are ready for the Fall campaign
whether politically speaking or in the way
business. Send in your orders for gas or worl
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04
Read this Everybody !

The Daily Journal is left to-day with many
who are not subscribers We want them to
see what kind of a paper we are going to give
our patrons every day for ten cents per week. 1t
contains nearly double the quantity of reading
matter ofany other daily in Southern Indiana.
1t is the only paper in Evansville which re-
eeives TELEGRAPH DISPATCHES involving an
expense to US of several hundred dollars per
annum, but enabling us to give our citizens
European news, news from all parts of our own
country, and markets. in advance of all other
papers. What if you do differ with us in poll
worth of ten cents in news, miscellany, mar
kets, &C., aside from politics? We don't ask
you to read our political articles but if you do
you can like or condemn them just as you please.
You need not fear in taking the Daily Journal
at ten cents per week you are helping to sap
port paper whose politics is opposed to your
own principles. Ten cents just about pays
what the paper costs us, and you amt support
ing us bit. You are no more patrons of the
Journal than we are your patrons by letting
you have the paper. But we want you to take
it week or two, and see whether it as worth
ten cents week. We want the Journal to
penetrate every nook and corner of the city, so
that its advertisements may be seen and read
everywhere, and thus our advertisers benefit
ted. Ifyou wish to take the paper tell the car
rier any morning to leave 1t at your door, and
to call Saturday and get his dime.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

& 0ETWell dressed female pickpockets are
just now quite numerous in Boston. Several
of them are said to be very handsome and x
eeedingly dexterous. They are pretty Paul
Clifords in petticoats.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

GFThe propositions to start liquor organ
in New York city has ''allen through" The
hundred thousand dollars, designed to put it
upon paying basis, is to be devoted to politi-
cal engineering.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

DEAD LETTERS.-The number of dead let
tiers received at the dead-letter office do not
show any material increase, and the number
of unpaid letters received seem to be on the
decrease.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

SILVER CHANGE.-It is denied by the Wash
ington Union that there are 100000 in sill
yer change in the United States Treasury. 1t
says the amount does not exceed 100000.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

6TThese subscribers who have paid in adj
vance for year from the time of payment at
the old rates. $3.50 per annum, will receive
credit on our books on the next year to the
amount that may be due them as having over
paid on the present rates.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

OEJThe commissioners of Ohio county have
refused to appoint liquor agent for Randolph
township :, which Rising Sun is situated.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

OF The Sentinel having denied the truth
of the Journals report of Wizards speech,
wherein he said the Methodists were "Dis-
unionists ever since their separation of 1854,
when they divided the body and blood of their
Lord and Savior" the Journal repeats the re-
mark, and says it was received with cheers
and oaths and curses, and the remark will be
remembered by hundreds. This precious IN
dividual is to enlighten the people of Evans
vile and teach them GOOD morals to-day.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

CTStomach pumps are now getting out OF
date in Maine, and they have ladies in their
stead, who stay at the railroad depot and kiss
: all the passengers that come in, to see if they
have been "imbibing"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-04

OEFMen dote on this world as though it were
never to have an end, and neglect the other as
if it was never to have beginning.