Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-29
NEW YORK coRREsporDENcE.
Nav York. November aa,h. 1875.

measurabiy subsidized, though the press still
continues some small "thunder'' upon the
subject. The fact yet remains that Eng
lands West India fleet is in our neishbor-
hood, keeping watch upon US, and as long
as 1t hovers on our coast iII-feeIing vii. be
the result. Americans neither individually
or collectively. can patiently bear espionage
particularly when it is not justified by cir
cumstances. The Irish organizations seem
to be extending. and may eventually en-
broil US with the "ould country" 1t is
said that a universal revolutionary secret
society which existed here some twelve
years since, and which was never entirely
disbanded, has arisen with new life and vi
gor. Our readers may probably remember
a sketch of the secret workings of politics
and politicians in 1914, which was written
by Thomas Dunn English. and published
IN the New York Mirror, In 1876. This
sociely is referred to in that sketch under
The name of the IS. F." 1t may also be
remembered that in that publication. the
revolutionary operations of that frate~nity
In France, were spoken of, and that the
revolution there predicted did actually re.
suit In The reinforcement of Louis Philippe
in short time afterwards. In the summer
OF 1852, the same fraternity attempted a
movement in Greytown and Nicaragua, and
it is supposed that, by some means, The re-
newed vitality OF the association has be-
come known TO the British Government and
that this is the cause of the late alarm.
Sam is tired Of achieving triumphs in the
political field alone, and is now engaged in
stirring up new literary lions. There is
perfect avalanche of American books push
ing upon our publishers counters and our
library tables. 1t is gratifying TO know that
many OF them are Of sufficient merit 10 al
tract notice abroad. American dramas are
also among the artistic notabli,ies Seve-
raj have already been produced and more
are behind the scenes. Young America
himself is pushing his way forward to the
footlights. Last week he appeared in an
amateur performance at the metropolitan,
and is TO renew the effort at the Academy
of Music. There are about twenty Young
American ladies Low preparing themselves
for the stage in this city. From such a
galaxy a Star Of the West must surely,
before long, burst forth upon the waiting
world.
In view Of the increased demand for yes.
sells, and the chances of a war with Eng.
land and France, considerable attention is
being attracted To the material of our lner-
cnsnt marine. There are Two facts which
show the necessity Of such attention. FIRST,
nineteen on, of twenty Of our sailors are for
eigners. and most of them so green as to be
fairly cla>sed only as landsmen Second,
not more than one out Of every twenty cap
tains sailing out Of the port of New York
knows how to take an observation at sea.
The chronomeier is their chief dependence.
The large number of vessels los, during the
past year is 10 he ascrihed to the inefiicien-
cy Of our captains and crews. The wha-
ling fleet, formerly the great school Tor
American seaman is decreasing yearly. Its
ports OF departure and return will soon be
exclusively at San Francisco, and the coas,
OF Eng land VIII cease TO be renowned for
its race Of hardy Yankee whaIers
The Commissioners of schools and Board
OF Trade in Baltimore have taken the frs,
steps towards a remedy of these evils-tiey
have established floating school for boys
in which they may receive thorough maui
teal training and education. The chief SEA
ports OF our country should Immediately fol-
low their example and in a few years we
could again boas, of that almost tradition
AIRY character, "A true Yankee tar.
To descend to minor matters we congrat.
ulate ourselves also, on being =. ahead in
hats" A few years since no gentleman of
ton could wear any Thing below a len dollar
London or Paris tile. New York now turns
out a cheaper, lighter and more graceful
cylinder than any city Of Europe.
Laces. diamonds, and furs are "fixed
facts" for this winters ladies' reyalia. The
old yellow baby caps hid away in our grand
mothers trunks are looked up, and their or
mar ents appear on youthful bus,s. A new
article called California diamonds are Sell
ing al half the price of the Court jewelry,
and shine with equal hriIiiancy. Ii is :, de.
batabl- question whether the California d.
almond veins will hold out long against The
demand.
The expenses in female gear one would
suppose. ought TO frigl,,Fn bachelors from
lii. partnership. Bun on the contrary we
are having an epidemic all over the country,
a raging matrimonial fever. In many cases
this has occurred in the shape Of elope-
menis. In fact this result of passionai at
traction is quite prominent feature Of the
disease. A progressive genius in Wall st.
proposes to organize an Insurance Compa-
ny for the purpose Of insuring all the virtues
and moraiities. and especially matrimonial
fidelity. Extra hazardous in cities. Ra-
bes are becoming so numerous here that
We have established general public nurse
nv for their accommodation. In yesterdays
Express call is made TO bachelors to ..fork
over" some, for the support of the nursery.
In case they do not respond Brooks gives
notice tina, head tax upon bachsIors will
be proposed al the next session of the leg