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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18
FOREIGN NEWS.

The only item Of interest by the las. ar
nval from Eorepe. is the safety Of the Sarah
Sands, about which, considerable anxiety
hegan to be Glt. She put hack for repairs.
which had caused her delay. Nothing fur
thet from the seat VI war worth transcribing.
DisTREssixG FiRE.-The country resi-
dence OF A. e. Haven. New York mer-
chant, Situated at Fort Washington, some
few miles up the Hudson. was destroyed by
lire, Saturday mcrning, and three Of his
daughters, from fourteen to twenty Two
years Of age were burnt tn de.th.
The fire broke out ia the laundry at an
early hour. Two ofhis daughters were SUI
located N death. and The other was got ont
Of the hailding in diving state. Il was n.
ported that ssrv.n, sirl slse rerished In
the fumes.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18
The Lifchfisio Enquirer.
LITCHFI ELD:
Thursday Morning. Jan. Is, 1855.
THE cOsNEcTIcUT PRESS.

WATERBURY, Dec 9th, 1854.
Whereas at the semi-annual meeting of the
Connecticut Newspaper Association, held nj
Norwich, on the 18th day OF October ias:, in
consequence of the heavy leses yearly by the
Newspaper press Of this State by bad debts up
on their Subscription book. and by irresponsible
transient advertisers "a committee of cores
pondence was appointed IN behalf OF the Ass =
cIatoR 10 conlef by letter with every newspa-
per publisher in this State upon the expediency
Of simultaneously adopting the ca-Ii principle by
requiring payment in advance sin all enses Of
snbscripfi Eeept city or riHage subscribers and
i 1,.ss.s ''"s"-0n and after the fr'' of
And, whereas, in accordance with the said
vote the committee Of correspondence has for
warded circulars Of inquiry To every newspa ger
IN The State, from most OF whose pruprcrers re-
plies hayo been received expressive of their
rea .iness to cafer Mpon The proposed arrange
ment at tn. tImsNlpee. specified:
II therefore Exo[F4& nPon the President of
tie AssociatinFkzor 9ulgate the result Of The
Correspondent Viii, The various publishers
through It's committee. and to give notice to all
whom il may concern that the publishers of he
various newspapers in this State. on and after
the firstof February, 1855. mutually agree y ex-
ac; upon transient advertisements and all suh-
scripiions expiring at The time and subsequently
except city or viIase subscriptions payment
in Advance. This obligation does not, however.
apply 10 one ur two papers that ask more time
for consideration P-rnrer nf Conn. Newspaper
Association Z. 3 COOKE, PresidenL
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18
Connecticut Agricultural Society.


At meeting of the Executive Commit
tee last week Messrs. N. B. Smith Of Wood
bury; Fl. A. Dyer of Brooklyn, and Eras-
tus Williams of Norwich, Were appointed
committee to decide upon the location of
the State Fair. The names of New Haven,
Bridgeport, Hartford, and MiddIetown were
invited to offer sealed proposals stating the
amount of money and other advantages fer
improving the State Fair, they would pre-
sent to the Society, and instructing the
above committee to locate the next Fair in
whichever of these towns shall present the
greatest inducement for that purpose The
proposals are to be sent to the Secretary,
H. A. Dyer, Esq, of Brooklyn, by the first
of March next.
Henry A. Dyer, Esq, was requested to
act as general managing agent of the Soci-
ETY., and the sum of $1,000 was appropriated
for the payment of his salary.
The Committee also revised the premium
list of last year. We understand it is in
tended to offer twice as much money in pre-
miums as heretofore.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18
A TEMPERANCE LECTURE sron.ED.

A TEMPERANCE LECTURE sPO1sEn.
The Bridgeport Standard relates the sex
perience" of a reformed rum-seller:
Some time ago, and before the Maine
Law came about, merchant of Litchfeld
county, well known in this vicinity, came
to the conclusion that the selling Of liquor
was bad business and that he would re-
linquish it. Happening down here, how
ever, to buy goods, he met with prime ar
ticle of rum, and thought he would try lust
one more hogshead. He bought it and had
1t placed in the same train in which he took
passage for home. On his way up, he fell
in conversation with clergyman and others
In regard to the great subject of temperance.
Our friend felt moved to say that he believ.
ed ardent spirits was curse to the world.
For his part, he was afraid and he was re-
solved to discontinue the sale. The people
of his town were of his opinion, etc. He
was going on with first rate temperance
discourse when an untoward accident occur
red. 1t seems that the railroad men, in
slowing away the hogshead in the freight
car, had placed lot of scantling with it
and somehow the head of the cask had been
driven in, and the liquor of course, was ve-
ry soon "lying around loose" As the mis-
chiefwould have it, this was discovered just
our friend was in the climar of his temper
ance exhortation. AS he was going on in
the most animated strain, declaring that no
liquor ought ever to be sold, etc the train
suddenly came to stop, the conductor
opened the door and in the most abrupt
manner called out, "Mr. G.! Mr.. G.!
your rum IS all spilled % Phancy his
pheelings." Here was the rum gone--ever
SO many gallons-a cask of good liuaor
knocked in the head, and temperance lsc-
ture ditto. That, he says, was theend of
his liquor transactions.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

HARTFORD CoURANr.-The Conneet ;cuf
Coaraat, daily and weekly, has passed inso
new hands. The Courant was established
in 1894, consequently it ranks among the
Oldest newspapers in the country. Messrs.
Hudson & Goodwin published it for long
period, when itpassed into the hands of Mr..
George Goodwin & Sons, who We're its pub
fishers for many years. Mr.. Boswell pur-
chased it of the Messrs. Goodwins, and sub
sequently associated Mr.. Faxon with him
as partner.-By the death OF Mr.. Boswell,
the establishment was thrown into market,
and was purchased by Mr.. Thomas M. Day,
son of Thomas Day, Esq, for the sum of
$2l 900. Mr.. Day assumed the manage
ment of the paper on the lstinst. In making
his editorial bow, he informs the public that
he intends "to make live paper of it,
that he shall advocate prohibitory liquor
law. Earnestly and faithfully" he says,
" shall we contend for the total prohibition
of all traffic in intoxicating liquors, except
under regulations similar to those which
now prevail, for mechanical, medicinal and
sacramental purposes" On other points
Mr.. Day assumes an equally independent
position. We most cordially wish our new
neighbor success in his enterprise.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN publish
ed q few days since an account OF the anu
sing exchange Of parcels in one Of the stores
ofNew York, whereby bachelor was as
tonissed 70 End, on receiving his package,
thatiteon.ained Aobbias, lsoes, and other
ct cstesas ofladies' gear sand the lady, on
opening hers, was equally astonished To find
such articles az We're only required for a
gentleman's toilet. A similar occurrence
happeaed in our own city last week.
Gentleman whom We may call Mr.. A.
from Niagara Fails, came up 70 make some
purchases for lady acquaintance: having
collected his lsces, silks, &c., be happened
40 cstl On well known tailoring establish.
ment, and laying down his parcel, another
individual having very similar one. laying
on the counter, unconsciously took his de-
parture with, as he supposed, his own parcel
and on arriving home, sent it to Tho lady
Judge other astonishment on opening il, Il
linda pair Of paataiooas Her indigaa
tion knew no bounds-the insulting impu
tation conveyed only added fuel 70 he Fam,
The parcel was Indignantly sent back--,h.
geut3emsn FASTENED 10 make an Apology
which was sPuEned with anger and il wal
not until The realowner of the unfor.nnai.
hrceches sent his Explanation to the irri,aie.
dame, that pseee wss restored.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

"SoME PuMpKIss."-The Bridgeport
Standard copies from our paper the doings
of Mr.. Peck's pumpkin vine, and then tells
a bigger story, as follows:
Mr.. Stephen Tomlinson of Golden Hill,
sends US statement respecting pumpk in
vine that made voluntary appearance on
his place year before last, and was permit
ted to grow in its own way. excepting that
it was not allowed sufficient space for a full
development. II produced % pumpkins !;
the largest weighed 81 l-2 lbs. of the
number weighed AT l-2 lbs, and the %
weighed 900 lbs. II the vine had been al
lowed full swiag. it is supposed that the
product would have been larger by at least
one half In view of the actual product, it
will be seen that the Sharon gentleman must
Knock under-very decidedly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18
COUNTY COURT.
December Term, 1851.
Judge GOODWIN, Presiding.

Judge GOODWIN, Presiding.
Since our last report Of Court proceedings
the following disposition of cases has been
made:
Newton Chapman vs.. Loring Bqrl!ctt-
In our last repor. Of this case the Jury had
not agreed. Since then they have returned
a verdict for the defendant to recover his
,, costs.
Lorin Emmons vs. Ethel Whiting-This
case was last reported as On trial. The
Jury did not agree and the papers were re-
turned. For plaintiff, Sedgwick and Orr.
For defendant, Wheaton and Woodruff.
Dennis Hurd VS.. Ezra H. Howland-This
was action of trover brought to recover dam
ages for the taking Of "a horse by the defend
ant as constable, by virtue of writ Of at.
tachment previously issued in favor of J. &
T.. FL. Burrough against Orrison Moulthrop.
Owing to some mistake in the pleadings
the defendant filled to maintain tho ground 5
Of justification clsimed by him, and the case
was Submitted to the Jury without argument
for them to assess damages for the plaintiff.
They returned verdict for the plaintiffs to
recover the sum Of $50 damages and his
cost For plaintiff, Fl. B. Graves. For de.
PENDANT, Wheaton and Hubbard.
State Of Connecticut VS.. w. 4 Stephen
Butler-Prosecution for stealing horse
and wagon in the town Of Goshen. The
accused were boys scarcely having attaiaed
the period Of moral discretion. The Jury
did not agree and the papers were returned.
The Attorney for the State subsequently en-
tered nolle 10 the case and the prisoners
were discharged. For prisoners, IL. Ii.
Graves. Hall for the State.
State VS.. Christian Bmnett-Prosecu-
ton for stealing seventy-fve dollars from
Norman Kellogg of New Hartford. The
accused was German and plead "not
guilty." Verdict guilty. Prosecution, Hall
and Foster. For prisoner, Hubbard.
Staie.vs. Herman Chopin-This is pro-
secution for erecting and maintaining fence
across the west street in Pine Meadows,
(New IIar,ford.) The prosecution claims
that the road in question has been opened
to the public, and cannot therefore again be
closed. The case is now on trial.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

Tug Way TO BUILD UT SrArE.-Gov.
Grimes, of Iowa, in his inaugural address,
thus describes the wants of the thriving
State over which he presides:
I" She wants educated farmers and me-
chanics, engineers, architects, metallurgists
and biologists. She needs men engaged
in the practical duties Of life, who have con-
quered their professions, and who are able
to impart their knowledge to others. She
wants farmers who shall be familiar with
the principles of chemistry as applied to ag-
riculture; architects and mechanics who
will adorn her with edifices worthy of SO
fair a land and engineers and biologists
~ho will develop her resources, and thus
augment the wealth and happiness of her
citizens. This want can only be supplied
by the establishment ola school of applied
sciences. lhave no hesitation therefore, in
Recommending that University fund be
appropriated to establish practical scien-
tifc or polytechnic schools
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

As-sA
At the Ellicotviile g American Celebra.
ton on the 22d ult., Col. r. H. Shankland
Editor OF the Otsego Examiaer,) an ardent
democratic supporter of t!se Pierce and
King ticket in 1859, made some startling
statements as to the bargains made respec.
tively and successfully between Bishop
Hughes on the one side, and Gen. Scot
and zen. Pierce onthe other. Col. Shank
land in remarking upon the infuei the
Roman Catholic Priesthood exerted W our
former elections, said that it was now well
understood that Gen. Scott short time after
his nomination. had an Interview with Bish-
op Hughes, a..whichthe Bishop asked wha,
the General would do for the Roman Cath
-olies, in case their votes should be secured
to him.
The General requested four days for con-
rideration. The Bishop would not consent
he demanded an instant reply, and insisted
Upon II, despite all entreaty. The General
then promised seat in the Cabinet This
was not enough the agreement must be in
-scrifing. Of course this was reluctantly
yielded to. The knowledge of the transac-
ton was intended to be kept secret among
the faithful. 1t was, however, suffered to
give so much courage mad confidence to
certain Wings at the Astor House, that
some suspicious of tine arrangement were
aroused in the minds Of the Tammany Hall
leaders, By getting some Of these Wing
partizans in a mellon state, the bargain was
- wormed out" Thereupon a deputation
was Immediately sent to General Pierce,
who authorized his friends to secure repu-
-diation Of the Scott contract, and the forina-
rs thnp e., L..
the generous offer TO the Roman Catholic
Alliance, Of a Cabinet post, Foreign Miss
ion and the aext best Office in the Presidents
gift.
This Of course orerset Gen. Scott, and
elected Gen. Pierce. who redeemed his
pledge hy making Mr.. Campbell his Post
Master General, Mr. Soule his minister to
Spain, and Mr.. O'Conor, u. S. Attorney for
The Southern District Of New York-aII Of
these three being Of Roman Catholic faith,
end one Of them at least Of foreign birth. 10
SHOW stih farther the truth of this statemen1,
III sisouty necessary to add, that after the
resignation Of Mr.. O'Conor, in pursuance
Of his sympatIies and cooperation with the
controversy Of Collector Bronson with Sec
rotary Guthrie, a controversy provoked by
the Administration against the Adamantine
party in this State, President Pierce was
compelled to appoint another RomanC atho-
lie in his place, namely John Me Keen, also
nm Aaamantins, end all this to carry out an
original bargain, even at the peril OF aliena-
ting the Softs, who could not understand
why another Adamantine should give place
to an Adamantine who wern out of Office
'becausehc was an Adamautine. These de-
velopments explain the whole matter, and
exhibit the beautiful consistency Of an other
wise apparent anomaly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

RoBRERY.-The barn of Truman Bald
win of Watertown was entered on Friday
night, and some fifty bushels of corn, rye,
and oats, buffalo robe, horse-blanket. &c d,
taken therefrom. A young man named
George Davis, who has had some experience
that way before, was arrested, and brought
to our Jail on Monday he will be tried
at the April term.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18
BARNuM kNows.-BFmm In his Auto
Biography thus speaks of ADVERTISING:


Advertise your business. DO mol hide
your lighi Under a6ushei. Whatever Your
occupation or calling may be, if it needs sup
port from the public, advertise i, thoroughly
ana eGsctually,ia some shape or other, ,ha,
will arres, public attention. freely confess
that what success have had in my life may
fairly be attributed to the public press than
10 all other causes combined. There may
be, possibly, occupations that do not require
advertising, but cannot well conceive wha,
they sre.
= Men in business will sometimes tell you
Inst vhey uied advertising, and that i, did
not pay. This is cnly when advertising is
done sparingly and grdgingly. Homo
phatic doses Of advertising win not pay per.
haps-iti 10 like half portion ofphy sic, ma
king the patient sick, but cifec,ing nothing.
Administer literally, and the cure will be
sure and permanent"
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

IT, The Governor Of this State has
appointed. Daniel c. Gilman, ESQ.,, Of New
Haven, Commissioner to represent the
interests Of exhibitors from this Stale, al
the Great Exhibition to be held in Paris, in
May next.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

DIR. BusHNELL.-The Hartford Courant
of last week stated that Dr.. Bushnell was
about going South to try the effect of inha-
ling sugar vapor-a remedy for consumption
highly approved oflate. The Doctor replies
in note to that paper as follows:
Your notification of the public that am
off for the South to try the effect Of sugar
cure, is equivalent to are presentation that
am far gone with consumption have no
particular thought oftrying any such cure,
or that any such is necessary. Let me be
excused from report that so nearly resem-
bles an obituary, until am in worse way
than atpresent. If my friends understand
that have place about two inches long in
my throat, which is not as we'll as it NIGH,
be, and amjust sufficiently unwell to keep
me from my duties, and that have left my
place to complete cure that appears to be
already begun, confidently expecting to re-
turn in few weeks, entirely restored as re-
CARDS the said two inches, they will have a
bulletin about as tragical as the truth can at
present afford them. Meantime if they will
excuse me from the consumption till am
plainly found in the fact, will then agree
to accept their sympathies without abate-
ment-
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

DEpor RonBrD.-The Derby Journal says
some hungry rascal broke open the Derby
Railroad Depot Wednesday nis, and stole
two barrels of flour and other articles, to the
value of abont $50. The feat has been fire.
quently undertaken, but in only one or two
instances has an entrance been effected, and
then the intruders only succeeded in secu-
ring mere nominal booty.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

AccrDESr.-Daniel B. Johnson, employ
ed in the Grove paper mill at Pennington,
while adjusting the gearing Of some part
of the machinery, last Wednesday, had his
hand caught in the running belt, by which
lie was drawn upon revolving shaft, break
ng an arm and two or three ribs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

OCEAN STEAMERS. N. Y. Tribune
states that Mr.. Collins has sold the Collins
line Of steamships, and that they are to pass
into British hands. II is understood that
the ships will still run from New York to
Liverpool.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18
Dieo.

In New Milford, Jan. Jet, ct disease Of the
heart, Either, wife Of Clark Marsh and daughter
Of Chauncey Stone.
In Middlsbury. Vermont, January Let, Tobias
Cleaver, aged 80 years
In Kent, Jan. 10, John g. Mills, ased 81.
Ia Beihlem, Dec. 10, Ebeneser L. Thompson.
aged 30. eA
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

Cow. PERRY, of the Japan Expedition,
was among the passengers on board the
Baltic. He came by the overland route
from China, and received marked attention
on his route from leading persons, and the
King of Holland treated MIN with distin-
guished honor. An effort is making to give
handsome reception to him in New York,
in acknowledgment of his services in Japan.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

In New York, and Brooklyn, the law
against the opening Of liqnor shops on
Sunday is now very generally enforced:
The effect is lessening the complains Oh
crime, and ro,sdyism is very obvious.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18
BurrAr.o. Jan. Is

BUFFALO, JAN 10.
The railroad bridge at Erie has been re-
built, and the track at Harbor Creek re-laid.
The cars commenced running regularly
again this morning, and strong measures
have been taken to prevent any future OUT
rage.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18

HARD TiMEs.-In the Senate on Thurs
day, one Of our Senators, Mr.. Gillette, tried
to get the compensation of Congress redu-
ced. The other, Mr.. Toucey NEBRASKA
Dem.) went in for high salaries to Office
holders.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18
FROM cALIroRxIa.

The Northern Ligh arrived at New York
on Monday, with one weeks Liter news and
over half million in gold. The much need
ed rain still held off; miners are anxiously
awaiting it, and in some places cattle and
vegetation were suffering for want of it. An
immense quantity of dirt had been thrown
up by the miners in anticipation of fall
and good judges look for a larger yield of
gold, in the event of heavy rains than was
ever before realized.
The larger portion of the business part of
the town of Vallicito was destroyed by fire
on the night of the 2lst The FIRE was pro-
badly the work of an incendiary.
Business at San Francisco was exces-
sively dull, and no improvement was anti
cipated until the rain descended.
The Committee appointed at the Railroad
meeting in San Francisco, had decided tina,
a stage route across the Plains is the most
practicable means of securing the speedy
completion Of the Railroad, and the State
Legislature will probably be called upon to
make an appropriation for that purpose.
The city marshal a, Oakland, John Ho-
gan, had absconded with $4,000 of the city
funds.
The question as to the State Capital was
about to be decided; doubtlessly in Sacra-
mento.
The New Engsanders duly celebrated
Forefathers' Day by dinner at Wilson'S
Exchange.
In Southern California there was rnmo,
of a revolution in Sonora and chihuahua.
and from the well known state of opinion
with regard to Santa Anna in those Depart
ments Of Mexico, mony were inclined te
give credence to the report.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-18
Marfieo..

In sim,bury, Jan. 9th, William W. Wooster
=. Goshen 10 Miss Ciarissa e. Allen OF Simsbury.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

WILLIAM HA TIA WA Y Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p 0. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

r. M. MITCHELE 4. CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos 192 and 1874 South Water Street.
Chicago, Ill. Goods received and forwarded to
Grand Haven with dispatch, and at the lowest
figure. Cash advances made on consignments
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
U- Business Cards, $500 per annum

10 Business Cards, S3,OU per annum.
Advertisements unaccompanied with written or
verbal directions, will be published until ordered
out and charged for. When postponement is
added to an advertisement, the whole will be
charged the same as for the first insertion.
Dy Letters relating to business, to receive at
tenton, must be addressed to the publishers-post
paid. .at5
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

HENRI Y GRIFFIN, Commission Merchant and
General Agent, Dealer in Salt, Flour, Dry and
Green Fruits, Provisions, Family Groceries,
Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, &C., &c. at his old
stand opposite the Washington House, Grand
Haven, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

T YON'S KATHARION-an excellent prepara-
IL tion for the Hair, to prevent badness, falling
off of the Hair--a large supply just received at
II. G. & w.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

ing and Commission Merchants; general dealers
In all kinds of Dry Goods, Groceries, Grain and
Provisions manufacturers and dealers whole
sale and retail in all kinds of lumber. Mill
Point, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

l.. M. s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
Stationetv Sta a &C. At the Post Office corner Of
Park and Barber Streets Mill Point, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

C. DAVIS &. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce.
ries, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &c. Muskegon, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa CO.,
Wa washington es + House @ over over the drug store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

WASHINGTON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnished this House, and
feels confident visitors will find the House to
compare favorably with the best in the State
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders
promptly attended to- Shop one door below the
Washington House.