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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-17
Nep Jersey Legislature Reports on the Bri6er
Case

TRxxroS, March 1.-The Senate bribery COM
mittee, to whom were referred certain charges
based upon alleged attempts to control the votes
of Senators, reported this morning the evidence
adduced before them. 1t appears therefrom that
offers were made to the Senator from Middlesex
Of sums of various amounts, to induce him TO vote
against the Newark Plank Road bill that he re-
sented the offers but at times treated them light
ly. The names Of the parties proffering money are
given
The bank men had meeting to-day and agreed
to take the stockholders liability amendments Of
fered in the House, finding the bill would not pass
without till the special bank bills have been re-
committed for the purpose Of migrating the
amendments
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-17

E1W- First Baptist Church, Tenth street.
The second service In this Church. will hereafter bs
held In the afternoon, at half past 3 o'clock
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-17

.sH- Methodist Episcopal Church south.
Eighth street.--Rev. JANIS A. DUNCAN, the pastor,
win preach on Sunday at IL o'clock, a. NJ, and At
tx o'clock, p M. Seats free
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-17
A VssseI 10 b ssnt in p1sit of Baker, the
Mtrd<rer of Poole

Nrw YoRK, March l6.-The barque Grspeshot
is to start In pursuit Of Baker the murderer Of
Poole, tomorrow.
Cyrus Shay, Pooles brothsr-in-law, has been ar
rested charged with approprsting several hundred
dollars the contents ofa tin box stolen from Love-
joys Hotel, In the summer OF 1853.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-17

The committee Of old soldiers appointed BY the
National Convention Of the 9Th Of January to at
tend to their memorials before Congress- have just
bad a meeting and adopted report setting forth
the facts and expressing thanks to the different
members of both houses Of Congress, who were
specially active In getting the bounty land bill
passed, and also TO Joel b. Sutherland, Of Phadel
phia, and the press generally. Mr.. Sutherland was
the first 10 awaken public attention to the subject
Col. VIM. r. Young presided at the meeting, and
Major George McNeir made the report
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-17
denomination Of Henry ID. Bird.

PErrRsBuRe, Va, March l6.-Henry d. Bird
was yesterday examined before the Hastings court
in this city, on charge Of embezzng the funds Of
the Southern Railroad Company, and sent on for
trial before the circuit superior court which meets
in May next The accused was admitted TO bail In
the sum Of "a, 900. He has made an assignment
Of his property to the company, which win pay the
deficit as
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-17

DOARDING.--single Gentlsmen can be
- accommodated with good board, BY applying
next door 10 the Farmers and Mechanics Bank, No.
SO, Georgetown, d. G.
mar l0-7t
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-17

n YOUNG MAN WANTED.--One that
IN can read, write has some knowledge Of fg-
ures, and who is willing 70 take charge Of horse
and wagon. Applicants viii address this Office post
paid.
Also, two horses for sale
ms 1O--IwN
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
FEDELrTY.

Never forsake a friend. When enemies
gather thick and fast around him, when
sickness falls heavy on his heart, when The
world is dark and cheerless, this is the
time to try true friendship. They who turn
from the scene Of distress or offer reasons
why they should beexcused from extending
aid and sympathy, beiray their hypocrisy.
and prove that selfish motives only prompt
and move them. IL you have friend who
loves you-who has studied your interest
and happiness-defended yon when perse-
cuted and troubled, be sure to Sustain him
in his adversely. Let him feel that his
former kindness is appreciated, and that
his friendship was not lavished on you for
nothing. Real fidelity may be rare, but it
exists in the heart. Who has not seen and
fal. its power, They only deny its worth
and power, who have; never loved friend.
or labored 10 make friend happy. The
good and kind. the affrctionate and the
virtuous see and fesl this heavenly principle.
for heavenly il is; tits fruit gathered from
. sacred germ, implanted by heaven in a
mans bosom. And true fidelity has its
reward. Itmay be slightec by some, over
looked by others; but pure minded men
cultivate and cherish fond and undying love
for it.
As the diamond in the darkness Of the
mine; as the lightning shoots with most
vivid flashes from the gloomiest cloud, so
does fidelity proceed from heart suscepti-
BILE TO the calls Of deepest mel ,ncholy, and
shows itself brighter and stronger in the
adversely Of friend.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
E.enrY ys.nsA Parsossn.-A tough

E.onrY YeAns PaIscSen.-A tough
and hardy old fellow recently passed through
Lyons, France, on his way 10 Savoy. his
native country. No less than eighty years
ago, when he was forty one, he was sem
fenced TO the French galiirs, for life for
some crime. At the commencement Of our
revelation, being then middle.arpd man,
he was shut out rom the world. The
other day he was released, at the age OF
one hundred and twenty.nne. No cause IL
assigned, bn. the probability is that the
government thought that he had worked
out more than natural life Ia III. galiies,
and that he was past doing any harm. Il
is said that he has little property In Savoy.
heintesest on which has bern accumulating
exactly ono hundred years, or since he ar.
rived at the age of twenfy-one. The old
fellow enjoys perfect health. although he
sloops so much that his face nearly touches
his knees.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
Notice.

u T meeting Of the " Proprietors Of the
IA Ore. Bed in Salisbury held II Eak cviie
on the second Tuesday Of May. lass, il was
Resofred. that whereas Clasksnn T. Collins
claims 70 be the purchaser from Forbes Moason
Of loo Shares pi The Capital Stock of said
proprctors, and il is sliedeed that the certificate
time or accident, and cannot be procured for
canrela,ion--ihaf the Secretary procure to be
published an advertisement for st lcsst xix
weeks in newspaper printed in the county Of
Lnchfeld, giving nutire Of said claim by said
Collins, and requiring oil persons who may held
or have anv claim 10 said certificate 10 give
notice III their said claim to the Secrstsry If
said corporation, and 10 produce said certificate
or forfeit The same.
A true copy Of Record:
A,tcsi, J. n. HUBBARD. Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
CN,sfiO,a.


r WOULD again call the attention or the
i punlc 10 the occurrence that almost daily
come under NV observation Of peddlers and 9th
ere painins OF their glass Tor Scotch Pebble
Spectscies." u enormous prices. am now au-
thorixcd 10 say from J. Ackley that he has no
travelling aren't or pcddIcr who carries his .. b
blrs in thie Ssateso that those ws.a buy az iheus
do Il al great risk. and lhsec ~hs have bauaht
have the comfortable refiectian thar they have
noshlng alter all but common alase. lwoa..ss
. min state that L may he casily snd simply
tested II yon have shr glass iv iour hing yoas
lips ~ tongue ~ each .sccessively and uhseYv.
ing the seIsFerature Of them the pebble always
preserving the temperature Of stone while fke
alass will be mnch warmer. They can only b
had in l.isrhlield IL A. s. Baldwin. Win has. IN
baud till and complete assortment al all he
numbers and win he happy 70 sh y them to sns
who wish IA examine etiher out Of curiosity OF
with intent to purchase.
a. 8. BALDWIN.
NJ. B. Watches and repairing done By Ainsel)
always with nealncss and despasch.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

LirE.-1'he editor Of the Newark Mercu.
ry sagely remarks that life is made up Of
change. A moment ago patch Of sunshine
rested like smile upon our paper, and eve-
rything around was bright; now the page
is overcast by shadow, and the street with
out looks dull and dark. So in the affairs
Of Life. To-day, Hope sings at our path,
and the Bow Of Promise spans il as an arch
Of gold. Tomorrow. Disappointment sits
within the heart, and lowering skies fall
like the tfesses of angels around US. There
is nothing steadfast in this life--no anchor
that is i~movably fixed in the sands of
Time. The waves Of Chance and Circum-
stance are stronger than all the cables Of
Love or Iaierest, or Hope-and onr barques
drift forever about upon them like los, souls
wandering INCREASINGLY upon the banks Of
the Ssyx. Life is full of vicissitudes and
change, even as the sea is full Of pearls
Happy is that man who can adapt himself
to all circumstances, for with him there is
neither sunshine nor shadow, but temper
ed Brightness that can be compared only
with the rays Of twilight when the sound OF
bells Is on the air, rests upon him con.inu-
ally.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
AIM HIG;H.

Il Is said that when one Of the ex-Presi-
dents was young man, about leavin. col
icges and his classmates were settling their
plans for life. one Of them asked him
:. And what do you mean to be e.
Prcsidentof The United States" was
the prompt reply.
They went their ways. and In time his
noble resolve was accomplished the young
collegian stood at the head of the nation.
The Manchester Guardian tells the fol-
lowing story Of D'Isr4eli, popular Enc
lish author and statesman:
When D'Israeli was boy at school,
he was asked by acompanion, who is now
respectable tradesman AZ High Wycombe,
what course Of action he meant 70 adopt in
order to make his way in society. The
young Aspirant promptly replied:
! mean to writ a hook which shall
make me famous. WhensI have purchased
fame, | mean TO get a seat in Parliament !;
and when once in Parliament, shall be de-
termined to become right honorable"
!" ALI this has been fulfilled. And we be.
liese the anecdote we have recorded will
solve any mystery
Aim high. boys, but remember. the top Of
the ladder is not reached by one mighty
jump some fine day after you have become
men. The path Of the hill Of science be-
gins where you now are; your school. room
and every lesson well learned is step. Do
you see that little blue-eyed boy in the cor
ner, looking so quietly and steadily upon
his book ! His body is still but his soul
If you could only see it. Is taking long and
rapid strides along an unseen but real pats,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
I" TIA XssrfdcMa."

THO all Strangers and Camposifora from nrigh-
i h.ving villages who pass through Wolc,lI.
villc-We Give Notice By calling III that
extensive nry Goo is Establishment south Of the
bridge Yea ran see every variety Of the lutcst
styles G@Wis the wasid rroduces--and will At
once commence huyirg, for reaenn of finding
them o, from Aaifprsce 10 what they are worth
rafF In exchange, We are giving the highest
market price for large quantities Of Butter and
Evgs--ss we have an es, ahIi.hed agency in New
York where il is ~ once Disposed Of.
Those extraordinary advantages for the public
henrfit caa no sooner he made widely kaown
Than through the medium IL This extensively
circulated paper.
N. & +. A. BERRY.
wnlcoityil.c, June 18th, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
DIR GOODS.

NlE sabM.sibefs would return their
- thanks FOR the very literal patronage
with which their St.r~ has bccn favescd N the
pnst--aud they hope by constant at,cntion 10
the wants Of si,e trading puhkc add by ~ rysrem
.d FAR and honorable dealing ~ sc,nin their
share az the trade. Orr ssock OF new Eo1ds IN
large which w~ sre selling ~ small profi,..--
Our Grocery department IL fall ard complete.
and We feel c.m6dent Of aur ah,Ii,y 10 satisfy all
who purchase at NJ that they. receive their
moneys worth. Call aud decide for yourselves
before purchasing elsewhere.
=. d. NORTHWAY b co.
South Norfolk, April Is, ls5A.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

ET The Rural New Yorker SAYS that it
will probably be advantageous In the ma
king Of bread from the imperfect ilour 81 the
present season to mix the dough as stiff as
can conveniently be done, "f Tie tendency
il to run over and out Of the pan; to knead
il thoroughly. indeed, So AZ 70 give the un-
baked loaf all fhe ioughness and elasticity
possible; 10 raise il with active and lively
yeast. and 10 the shortest possible time !;
and then 10 bake il with quick heat, so as
70 fix the cellular structure or the bread be-
fore The gases have escaped, and the snhsi-
dehre into a sticky, eiammy mass shall
hare taken place. In this way, according
to present lights. Il appears to Us that reas
sonabiy good bread can be made ont Of the
kind Of -four under consideration. Il h p0s-
sibie thaf sio.er heat In baking will be
preferable. in order to admit or the (expan-
sian Of the mass by The generation Of the
vapnr; but The tendency Of the dough 10
overfan the pans seems 10 render Il desira-
bic to fix the sirhrture or the Loaf early in
The process If baking. a few experiments
accompanied with intelligent and careful
observation, viii determine which l. best.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

A BABY ELErHANr.-One Of the female
elephants belonging to Barnum's travelling
Menagerie has recently given birth to an
infant, thus disproving the assertions Of
Button and Goldsmith that these animals
never gestate while in a state Of captivity.
Several years ago similar occnrance took
place al the biological Garden in London,
and soon after another at the Jardin des
Planies, at Paris, while this IL the second
instance in this country. The New York
Sunday Tunes says the one In question 10
perfectly formed, and different from its pa
rent only in size, but that difference is so
amazing that il becomes ludicrous, and
when one sees the " baby" walk ing 10 and
flo Under its mother, the impulse cannot be
restrained to laugh at the oddity Of the
The bulky mothers care Of
her !" baby" is described as extremely
and affectionate. If an apple
for instance, is given the la,tS. the mother
takes it in her trunk, exsmins il closely,
and then, as If satisfied Of its hsrmlessness
returns Il to her infant to eat. The watch-
ful, the jealnns fondness, the assiduous and
un,iring attention Of the parent monster, 10
eminen,ly worthy Of imitation by many
a being who makes profession Of much
greater share Of intelligence.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
Nisceiiapy.

AsHALL I GO TO CALIFORNIA =.
We recommend the following few plain
spoken truths. from a late California paper
to all who have addressed the above ques.
ton to themselves
To 20. or not TO got that's the question
in the minds Of thousands of our country
men even at this apparently late day for
starring for the golden State And it can
be answered most emrhatically. Yes! or
No! depending entirely upon circumstan.
ces! II you have family. and possess
competence or even a comfortable living
from your farm or occupation, laying by a
little every year. with all the endeafments
and enjoyments that reliable friends can
throw around you. just stay where you are
!" Let well enough alone" Ifyou have a
family. and by misfortune or otherwise. find
yourself without occupation or money, and
your friends are too poor to lend you aid,
and you can raise money enough TO get
YOURSELF and family here, and established
in some kind OF business (Which you can
soon be. and you are all healthy and strong.
como right along But IL you have young
wife, or girl that you love rrry much, and
old enough TO get married. either stay a,
home yourself, o. briag her along with you.
All weak or sickly persons had better re-
mair smong their friends, unless they have
money. md come to California TO regain
their health, Ny a change Of climate Young
men desiring 70 act az clerks or agents, for
business nrn os companies, hold on where
you are! Every place 10 filled here, and
there are len anxious rxpectanss Tor every
situation likely to be vacated.
But TO shs strong yoan. man, possessing
The determination 10 do OF die, willing 10
meet and brave disappointment should il
como spon him, without dependence on
frivnds, and who can reach our State with
AZ least one hundred dollars In pocket, mot
IN the fix we write in. having but Just two
dollars and half when We crossed the
summit Of the Sierras.) come 10 California!
Il 10 land full Of glorious promises land
above all others, where industry aud pru-
dence make poor m~N rich.
Blu, ,h~ poor devil Of fellow who wants
10 live without work. To your regular loafer.
10 the gambler OF sporting gentlemen, Cali
fnnta has lost It's attractions. For not only
temperance, but morality, is making noble
progress, and II last even now In California
Thr rfsying Christian fingers,
Al morn, q noon, and even
IL churches. whose c,.lloe.al fingers.
Point the way 70 Heaven"
To the unmarried lady. " be she ever 50
young" il DESTROYS Of marrying. COME if
you can come with frue Jsiends, but IL not.
be content with home and virtue, and the
happiness they bring.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
SS.WARE.

II CONSIGNMENT OF FINE GLASS
n WARE from Bo-toa has been received
and IL fpr sale NJ the Shop al the subscriber o,
nnnsuaiIv low pficcs--cansisiing Of Pitchers,
Butter Plates, Preserve Plates, napiers. Gohlets,
Ere Guns. I.cmonsdr Cups. Caudies,icks, Mo-
isssrs Cups. TEN different styles rsa.hiers. &e
&c. which the public are invited to call aud
examine.
10 A god assortment Of Cook and parlo&
STOVES. Tin and Japanned Ware. BE-. &c
atwass IN hand. J. w. CONE.
Nor(uIk Ian, 4. 1855
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

THE LATE AMOS LAWRENCE. --Tle kept an
account every expenditure, and under date
Of January /, 1852. his diary contains the
following: The ouigoes for all objects
since January l, l642. (ten yeafs) have been
S60i 100. more than fve4sixths of viii h
have been applied in making other people
happy; and II Ii no iFonhle 10 find objects
Tot all ] have 10 spare" From 1929 to 1899.
his charitable appropriation. amounted 10
pte hundred and fourteen thousand dollars.
The aggregate amount Of his charities dur.
ing the last eleven years Of his life was
about fee hundred and hrenfy.tf fire thonsond
dollars. and It may he safely asserted that
he disbursed during his life seren hundred
aonsand dollars for the benefi, Of his TEL
Iow-men.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
Fighting o. Es-Al Tersas.


! win tell you little incident that occur
red in Georgia many years ago, Judge r.
celebrated duellist, who had lost his leg,
and who was known TO be dead shot, chal.
lenged Colonel D.. gentleman Of grsa, hu.
NOR and sttainmenis. The parties mei on
the ground, when Col. d. was asked if he
was ready.
"No.s he replied.
What are you waiting Tor then !" inquir-
ed Judge rs second "
why, sir" said Col. D.. I have sent
my boy into the woods to hunt bee gum
10 pat my leg in. Tor doa's intend 70 give
ihe Judge any advantage over mo. You
s~~ he has wooden leg !"
The whole party roared with laughter and
the thing was 20 ridiculous thai Il broke up
The figkt. Col. d. was afterwards told that
il would sink HE reputation
:. WE'LL" he replied, !. ii cant sink me
any lower than bullet cam
- But" urged his friends, . the papers
will be filed about you." .
!. Well" said he. = would rather GIL
fifty papers than one coffin
No one ever troubled he Colonel after
that.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
SPEAK NO M.

Nsy. speak no III kindly Word
Can never lsave sting behind;
And. oh To breathe each tale we'vs heard,
Is fsT beneath noble mind.
FnIl on = heitrf seed Is &own
BY choosing thus The kinder p!an:
And ihansh bai little gnd he known,
Sun let Us speak the best We can.
Give me The heart that fsin would hide
Would tain anoiher's fault effaeet
How can Il pleasure human pride
To prUve Humanity bur basel
No: iet " reach higher mood,
A nobIer estimate Of man;
Be earnest In the search for good,
And speak Of all the best We can.
Then speak no ili-bnt lenienf Be
To .Shcrs failines rs your own
II ynu' We the FIRST fanIr to see.
Be nor the FIRST 10 make il known;
For fife 10 but passine day.
No lip may tell hOE brief its span
Then. oh the liitle time we stay.
Let's speak Of ell the best we cen.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
Black silks.

yUST received large assortment cf choice
- black Silks Of the best manufacture, which
We are disposed 10 sell Al very low prices.
Bernars, &c. Of the best styles. adapted 10 the
season. can be found al the Granite Store in
Woicottvilie.
WoODING & LEWIS
May LIST 1865.
DAINTS. OILS, GLASS. kc. can be fnnnd
in any gaanti,y st the Granite Store IL
Woicorfyiile.
wooDING 4 LEWIS.
NAV In fSyx
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

E Joseph Adams, aged &c. OF Shelbufhs,
VI, was attacked BY = steer. and thrown
10 the ground in WHICH position he thrust
hia fingers into the beasts nostrils, and
with his jack-knlfs cot lts tI,rcat.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

~ Wueu Ut. NuS HFSt tnSk cuafgu 81
Union college, Of Schenectady. the students
were in the habit Of taking their meals in
one Of the college buildings. One day
while the doctor was In the midst Of an Inc
teresting lecture, the breakfastbell rang and
there were very evident manifestations OF
uneasincss among the rlass. Stopping in
his lecture he remarked, that " aii who
thought more Of eating, than Of knowledge,
might leave" All ieit with the exception
OF two; one Of them was DR.. Cuyler Of
Philadelphia, aud the other the late John
e. Spencer.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

T We hate heard Of lady who fes
piled 10 her hnsbahd's melancholy eiacula-
iions al breakfast time last winter, on the
hishsprice Of -four: !. Thank Heaven NV
dear. y will mot affecs ~, for we buy bakers
bread
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

w Il Is as reasonable to expect to ses
the firm and noble oak where no acorns
were ever planted. rs true greatness and
success In life, where the seedlings Of
thousand little habits Of industry and vlrtus
had not been first carefully cherished.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

II A woman went into the kitchen OF
Seth Terry. ESQ.,. in Hartford, and offered
to sell some jrwelry shrap. WHILST the
servant had gone 70 see her mistress about
the pnrrhass, the woman stole all the silver
spoons. and dccamped.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

~ A southern paper exullingiy ahhotih,
ces that The e.ii.or has fac hoy, promis.
Ing son, whom he hopes may live 10 inherit
The fortune his father makes Ia publishing
a newspaper. Which Is equivalent 10 the
Eastern salutation /" May you live forever"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01

To The Philadelphia Ledger says that
the umbrellas men in New York have been
compelled 10 fi out dozen whalers for the
purpose Of getting ~halehone enough 10
keep up their business. The ladies have
put The whole stock on hand into their
petticoats.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-01
e 4 writer II ! la,e I.cedon ccriodic,

= A writer In 4 laie London periodical
STATES That nearly all ti.e EngIisi clergy
mon living between sxo and three hundred
years ago wore the mnhsfsrhe. IN his Isl
of those who wore The lizard on Tie upper
lip we find the we'll known names 81 John
Dodne, George Herbert. Robcrt Hefrirk.
Jeremy Taylor. Thomas FaIlrv ani Robert
South. The famous Jaisn Knox md The
csl~bssted ssfn Bunyan. wore tIye moa-
ssaclse. Will this casson be Scviss3