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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
GLORY.

Happening to cast my eyes over the DOT traits In gallery of paintings, I remarked that they were so arranged as to give foul personages--Alexander, Hannibal, Ceasar and Bonaparte-the most conspicuous 1 places. l had seen the same before but never did similar train of reflections arise Tn my bosom, as when lay mind now hastily glanced over the several histories. Alexander, having climbed the dizzy heights of ambition, and with his temples bound with chaple,s dipped in the blood of countless nations, looked down upon a con- quered world. and wept that there was no, another to conquer, set city on fire, and died in disgracefui scene of debauch. Hannibal. after having. to the consterna- ton of Rome. passed the Alps-and having put to flight the armies of the |" mistress of tlre world" and stripped three bushels of gold rings from the fingers of her slaughtered kings. and made her foundations quake returned to his country to be defamed, to be driven into exile, and to die at last by poison administered by his own hand, unlamen,ed and unwep,, in foreign cline.
 Cesar, after having taken eight hundred cities, and dyed his garments in the blood of his fellow-lnen-after having pursued to death the only rival he had on earth-was assassinated by those he considered his nearest friends, and at the very point in which he had gained the highest object of his ambition.
 Bonapar!e, whose mandate kings and priests obeyed, after having filled the earth with the terrers of his name-after having deluged Europe with tears and blood, and clothed the world in sackcloth-cosed his Jays in lonely banishment, almos, exiled from the world, yet where he could some times see his counsry's banner waving over the deep, but which would not or could not bring him aid.
 Thus those four men, who, from the peculiar situations of their portraits, seemed to stand as representatives of all those whom the world calls grea.'-those four who made the earth ,rembie to its centre severasy died-one by iatoxic4iion. the se- cond by suicide, the third by assassination, and the las, in lonely exile.
 How vain is the greatness of this world! How fearful is the gift of genius, if it be abused. Who that is new living would not rather die.''
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08

LADIES IN HAvASA-You encounter a lady whom you have seen before, coming from her own house, from a church, or shop, and about to step into her rolante !- You dofi' your hat. present your hand, con duct her to her seat, she thanks you gra- eiously, and both of you go your ways, feeling the happier for the service rendered and the acknow ledgneni made. A lady in Havana takes every proffereI courtesy kiudly, and thanks you for it. She does not stalk up to your seat in public places, and, with sulky doggedness silently de- mand that you should give up to her what you have paid for and secured, and after you have given it, take no more notice of you than if you were cur which had been driven from her path. She does not, if you offer your arm to assist her. shrink within herself, and look at you as if you were le- per or branded feicn, because you have never been .s introduced" If she were pretty and you tell her so, she thanks you for admiring her, and have yet te learn that this disposition on her partlessens her pleasure in receiving attention and admifa- sion. of yours, in giving ie
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08

0uARsrL,Nc.-lf anything in the world will make man feel badly except pinch- ing his fingers in the crack of door, it is unquestonab'y quarrel. No man ever fails to think less of himself after, than he did before. It degrades him in the eyes of others, and what is worse, hunts his sensi- bili,ies on one hand, and increases the pow CT and passionate ifritabiity on the other The truth is, the more peaceably and qui- eily we get on the better tor our neighbors. In nine cases out of ten, the better course is, if man cheats you, quit dealing with him--if he is abusive, quit his company and if he islander, you take care to live so tha, nobody will believe him. No matter who he is or how he ,nisuses you, tho wisest way is to let him alone, for there is nothing better than this cool, calm and quiet way of dealing with the wrongs we meet with. &
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08

SATlsrAcToRY.-A Western editor thus apologizes for the -non-appearance of his paper at usual time:
 @ lowing to the facts that our paper-ma- ker disappointed us, that the mails failed and deprived US of our exchanges, that a Dutch pedlar stole our scissors, that the rats ran of with our paste. and the " devil" went to the circns while the editor was al home tending babies, our paper is unavoidably delayed beyond the proper Pe- riod of publication"
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
TIE VICAR OF BaAY WILL sr v,cAn or

TIE VICAR OF BRAY WILL ss vlcAn or BRAY srILL.-Bray is village well known in Berkshire the vivacious Vicar whereof, living under King Henry the Eighth, King Edward the Sixth, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, was first Papist, then Pro- testant; then a Papist, then Protestant again. The Vicar heinz taxed by one for being turncoat, :. Not so, (said heJ for always kept my principle : which is this, to live and die Vicar of Bray. To this Fuller adds, "Such are men nowadays, who. though they cannot turn the wind, they turn their mills, and set them so, that wheresoever it bloweth, their grist should certainly be grinded."
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08

How SOLDIERS FrEL.-An English sol- dier, in speaking of his feelings during cavalry charge before Sebastopol, says, ''i never certainly felt less fear than al that time, and hope God will forgive me, Jor ' felt nsors liks lssI ten . ssoa "
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08

Mrs Grumpy. in looking over the adver- tisements the other day. saw one headed "isadical Cures" Well," said she. :" am glad they have got way to cure them radicals, for they have been turning the world upside down ever slnssl was . gal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

NEw ORIEANs, August 20 1865.
Cotton unchanged. Sales to-day 600 bales. The re-
Freights-Cotton TO Havrc 11Sc. Flour trfe higher
taes at 81 80. Corn Use. Soc. Bacon sides l014c
BUFFALO, August 21-1330P. NJ.
flour in &C cd demand and shade easier; sales 900
bbls at So for good Ohio 50 25 for choice Indiana
% 30 for extra Illinois and Ohio and 80 for fayorte
parcels Of old wheat Wheat-Prices unchanged with
good milling inquiry; sales 500 bushels red Illinois
at 81 49, 1900 bushels mixed Ohio on private terms and
400 bushels white Wisconsin at 81 IS. CoIn-without
material change sales % 900 bushels at Toe. Oats nom
naHy 4lc for new Canal freights unchanged Lake i'm
ports yesterday 079 bbls. wheat 3GG bushels
corn, "a $50 bushels Canal exports same time:-Four
20 tois wheat 1857 bushels corn $3.50 bushels oats
e,000 b,shels
BUFFALO, Aug. 21-6:GG 7. NJ
There has been good inquiry for Hour to-day holders
submitting to concession There Is scarcely any old
-Four in the market and there Is nciu6oa in the
sales Sales GOO bbls st So 70 SO FOR good to very
choice Ohio and IS % for do Michigan aud Indiana.
Wheat in request for milling Sales in lots Of T. coo BUSH
at 20 for red Oho 81 625s for old Upper Lake spring
81 SO for red Illinois winter 81 IS for old white win
ter Wisconsin, and - FOR do. and Canadian Corn
steady and without material change in price. Sales
600 bushels Mt 7ec both afoa and from store Oats
in fair request. Gales GOO bushels, at Acc. Canal
reghtsec. for corn to Albany, and lie. to New York
Lake imports for the last twenty -four bours-Fiour
,ats, $50 bushels. Canal exports same time-Flour
100 bo wheat, 1857 bushels; corn Al, 700 bushels
sts, $500 bushels.
ALBANY, Aug. 2l--Ss0P.M
There lie less doing in hcur but prices have undergone
no change. Wheat--No sales. Corn no. so active
heated S5c Sec for sound, closing S6c Rye in the
trect down 10 II OF. Oats, 66c. 56ic., weight for
Chicago Receipts by canal to-day:-l, 800 bbis. sour
81 640bushcIs corn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

Nnlo's CAnorS.-Tfc attractions nightly prs.,n,es 10
this house secure II overlooking audiences pe,,r.o
Cinderella the mos, popular opera Of the whole ran..
ofhe lyrical draraa, and the droilcrcs OF Burton N.
most popular comedian Of his day. the public ma, flci
tousy between two cf The bighcst Intellectual
erjoyment that The stage oacr We perceive tba,
Nr Burton Is about to Close ht performances here Hs
benefit Is announced for thursday night end VIII We havs
no doubt, attract an immense hrong Of his aamirr. !,
= On such occasions that the popularity Of an actor .
'ete' Judging BY their usual results. Burton 4 slssv.
a. \ zenith
NesFe sias to find ils' the absence Of tr visls in
nFofe eese' 10 charge or interruption IN The ine..
= thi" vel confaeed establishment. Everything .csm.
!, % "1'as "'u' 'De same regularity, rrorspstaae
and ooe 'hnt hsve icr many years market n ito,.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22
Massachusetts Politics,

B0sT0N, August Il, 1906,
The cfeal eal for Liberal Union Convention at wor-
eeser August go IS signed by the State Committee Of
twenty four persons including Bradford L. Wales for
bunker democratic candidate for Governor; Isaac
h. Wright late Navy Agent, and formerly distinguish
ed democrat and Others formerly wings and democrats.
They say: 1--WE determined to resist Ganaca egisa
ton in every form to the last extremity, and to subs-
tute for the present demorazng liquor enactment just
and practicable license law. We willing therefore,
forego our connection with every other political party
for the time being, to wage Of extamiuaon win
this and every kindred enactment
They give their for not joining other parties
in substance, that they cannot trust them-that they
have lent themselves TO the faction which passed the
law.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

BALTIMORE, August Il, 1850.
In Norfolk there were twenty-five deaths from yellow
fever during the oryeigt hours ending Mt two O'Clock
Monday, and al Portsmouth during the period
the number Of deaths twenty-four.
The Howard Association sent order here this morn.
ing for large quantity Of provisions, matresse &c.,
and they win be sent down by boat this evening.
Tie authorities of Portsmouth sent request here To-
day for medical aid They state that the fever is ti on
the increase.
The collections Cor the sufferers nov reach SO 800 i,
ihie city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

Tue Herald SauP NEws.-The Journal Of
Commerce, OF yesterday, has the subjoined an
nouncement -
Our MARINE DETAETsESY.-Our commercial readers win
be glad to learn that have placed this important de-
partment Of the journal IF Commerce under the charge
Mr. William Barton, who for the last five years has
pied the same position in the NEW York Herald. The
ceence Of the marine department Of that paper under his
supervision, ~ well known to readers.
All this ia very true, discreditable as the
announcement is to the propretors of the
Journal. Merchants and shippers have always
considered our marine department the most reli-
able Of any in the United States. II is also true
that the HERALD had this reputation for years
before Mr.. Barton was attached to the Office !;
and the chip news department is now in the very
able hands Of the gentleman who preceded Mr.
Barton as its superintendent.
Other departments Of the Joarae1 Of Commerce
need revision very much. and there are several
graduates Of the HERALD NEWSPAPER COLLEGE
ready to aid in giving the readers of that jour
nal q decent paper.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

= PHTIADEIIHIA, AuglsL IT IboJ.
The Bucks County Pa.) Agricultural Exhibition CON-
menced at Doylesown to-day. Twenty thousand people
the grounds There Is a very fno display Of
implements and cattle, and the Mechanical BAH is
crowded with specimens of manufactures from New York
Philadelphia and other cities Horace Greeley delivered
address the subject Of industrial progress as ex
cnpfed in the London New York and Paris exhibitions.
lie was much appauded. There beautiful display
fbiooded horses the The ciise1s have
brown open their houses for the accommodation OF
strangers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22
Destructive Fire NJ Cleveland.

crvEANp, August II, 1856.
IL, occurred in this city last night consuming the
drug store of Gaylord Co. and damaging the adjoining
stores Of Mr. Loeb cotier and Mr. Mould conlectioner
Messrs, Gaylord Coo loss IA estimated at s35 GOO in.
surcd IS o'lows:-ihe Homo Company, ~ 600 Hartford
Company $1,000; Atlantic, 5000; London and Liver.
rool, $4,000; Commonwealth, $1,000 IoriIard 80 600
Tho losses of the others small and believed to be
covered nv insurance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

PHIIADnfnIA, August =, 100.
no decision 81 the Supreme Court in Passpiore VIII
EaDsons casc viii probably be announced in w days.
The case argued the last day of the session
Bedford The judges desired to examine the authorities
quoted In the arguments, before deciding T.s i'm.
possible Bedford There will be no unnecessary della
In announcing the result Of the application.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

ST LouIs, August Il, 1856.
Rumors arc current that Judge Emore Of Kansas in
tends resisting the government In the matter Of his re-
moval He says President Pierce has right to remove
him, because he cannot interfere with the Judiciary
The Territory was Suffering from heavy rains Bridges
had been swept away and the streams rendered unorda
BILE
The Legislature had done nothing Of importance.
One hundred persons had died Of cholera a, Fort Riley
up to the latest dates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

I'm fnrScH TnR,mE-N ASrsosYs BssErIr--Io-mor.
owevenng the French company at wallscas viii give
he last performance OF the for the benefit
Anthony, the director Three pleasant vardcvies are
announced, taiia advertisement, and exhibition
'es Quartre Gobesn by the siegrist brothers lrIIe
Zoe and u. ratre viii appear N. Anthony has worked
hard 10 noucste taste for the French stage, a. an
rant courier for Rachel. and he ought to have good
bouss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

EAsToy Pa, August q, 1855.
The American Republican," held their county meet
ing here this afternoon. 1t largely attended, and
quite enthusiastic in tone The resolutions passed
affirm the leading doctrines Of the Philadelphia platform,
but strongly aenounce the repeal Of the Missouri
promise gross and wicked violation of solemn ma
tional compact. Nothing said in regard to Gov.
Reeder or the national administration.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

BOSTON, August y, 1905.
The opposition telegraph line to Cape Cod, which has
been partially built by Messrs. Brewer a Baldwin,
under pretended grant from f. o. J. Smith 10 use the
Morse patent has been closed by order of the Court The
authorized line from Boston to Provincetown Holmes
Hole and Nantucket is progressing rapidly as posi-
bic, and viii be completed this season.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22
Mails for Europe.
new YORK HrsALp-EDlrIoN FOR EUROPE.

NEW YORK HERALD-EDlTTON FOR EUROPE.
The Collins mall steamship Baltic Capt. comstock, win
save this port to-day, at noon, for Liverpool.
me Enropean mails win close in this city at hapast
sso O'Clock tbs morning.
The HEsAIp printed in English and French) viii be
pusshed at ten O'Clock in the morning Single copies,
an wappeIs, sxpence
subscriptions and advertisements for any edition OF the
Rxw Yosk Herald viii be received at the following places
IN Europe
LyEuooI John Hunter, No. IL Exchange street, East
aG,RoS !. ,Sandford Co., No. II Corrhnl.
VIM. Thomas Co., No. 10 Catharne street
ssRs Livingston, Wells Co., Place de Ia Bourse
rbs contents q the European edition Of the Herald
Ell embrace he received by mail and telegraph at
office during the previous week, and to the hour Of
Ausb,at5Cn.
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Relief for tho Norfolk Sufferers.

EosIeS, August u, 1855.
The mechanics az the Chsrlestown Navy Yard held
meeting yesterday, which called to order by Com
Gregory and voted 10 give days pay to the suffering
mechanics at the Norfolk Navy Yard The amount thus
obtained Is about II, 600
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

NV 0aElvs, Aug. q, 1858.
Later oates from Texas show that Pease democrat is
elected Governor by majority Of several thousand.
The whole democratic State Ticket is chosen. Ward,
democrat, is elected to Congress from the Eastern dis
,rict.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

ratively uncxplored by Psychologists. But nc
inquired 80 infinitely into every subject discus-
sed by the convention, and shed 80 much ligh.
on each by few pertinent critical remarks,
that nc ought TO belong TO all the committees.
Of Professor Henry, who threw out few
practical suggestions respecting heat-showing
that friedrich radiates higher degree Of heat
than fire itself--and read a paper on building
materials, full Of useful hints for architects and
builders, we have no room to say what we
would. Such men vindicate the claims of SCI
ence to be considered the highest pursuit in life.
Nor should we pass over in silence the extremely
interesting paper read by Professor Bache on
The earthquake Of the 23d December 1854,
which overthrow the city Of simoda, in Japan,
and wrecked the Russian ship DIANA He says
among other things that the waves caused by
the submarine convulsion travelled the Pacific
ocean in the course Of the day. In twelve hours
thirty Height minutes they crossed from Simoda,
in Japan, to San Diego, California, a distance
Of 5,400 miles, being at the rate Of seven miles
per minute.
The transactions Of this body are worthy Of
the responsible name they bear, and will CON-
pare favorably with those Of any scientific body
in Europe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22
T II e L FEST NE VS..
BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING 16lEGRApas.
Kentucky Election.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. q, 1855.
fnh returns If our Stale election shows the election
Of six know Ncthings and -FOUR ants TO Congress- The
State Senate consists OF thirteen Know Nohngs and
opposition, and The House Of Repre- senatves of 61
know Nothng's 10 SO opposition Morehead's *. NJ
ma iority Tor Governor is about 4, 600.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22
Delegate to the Hard Shell Convention.

VAIAIiA, Aug. u, 1856.
Edwin Hoes, Of valatia this day chosen delegate
10 the National Democratic State Convention for the
Northern district OF Columbia county.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22
Lehleh RaiIroad Extepsfon.

MAucH CHUNK, Pa Aug. q, 1855.
Tie lehigh Valley Railroad opened to-day TO the
Gap. large party Of citizens proceeded
zion the line, and numerous complimentary speech
exchanged
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

bathrooms, August 81, 1856.
tns Of the parties shot in the late femen's riot
in this city died to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22
Fire mt Bristol. Pa,

BRISTOL, Pa, August IL 1856.
Whartons large stable at this place destroyed by
fire this morning. together with fifteen horses and mules
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i'arIApnPaa, August ~ 1855.
tl,la.nt &. Wdde, Who vas cemmandant Of a company
at Camp Dupont curing The 81 1872 died this
tcp,,.i yfyty..
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CINCINNATI, Aug. q, 1855.
Ex-Governor Me.caf Of Kentucky, died Of cholera on
aturday last, at his residence Forest Retreat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22
Arrival OF the Alabama at s,

Arrival Of the Alabama at Savannah, Sc. !
SAVANNAH, August Fl, 1856.
The steamer Alabama has arrived here after passage
of sixty hours from New York.
The steamer Augusta win be detained here until Thurs
day noon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22
The Proficiency Of brown Un,verx,tx.

PRovDEscE, August q, 1855.
The Rev. DR.. Sears was this morning nlpousIy
elected President of Brown University.
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ANOTHER NouRNgR.-SeDatoT Benjamin. of
Louisiana, has come out with an obituary no
ticc for the whig party 10 the South. The s..
nator cannot fuse with the Know Nothings
and, Ike Mr.. Webster, hc don't cyscsly arog
where TO GO His idea Of "a exclusive So H..
orr party explatj lug aso.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22
Peace hath It's Victories
No less renowned than war

SoNErHiSG FOR JOHN CocHRASE-One of the
upcountry papers says that the hards in thesc
settlements would rather steal sheep" than
fuse with the softs. Good gracious. what an
awful state of things! The Custom Housc
committee may as we'll postpone that excursion
to Syracuse until next week. The hards won't
listen 10 them, according to the rural papers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-22

THE HARyEsT--fApoRTANT ISfoRAATIoN.--
Albany, a few days since, at Sl3per barrel, and
there still appears to be an insane desire on
the part Of the bulls to keep up present prices.
1t cannot last much longer, however. We have
received the following statement from a gen.
tleman who returned yesterday from an ex-
tended tour in the Northern wheat growing
country
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-22

Con MEAL.-Mr. Thomas Notify, IT,, of
West Roxbury, says, in the Boston Cutigator.
1 have fed out over five hundred bushels
this winter to horses, worken oxen. mileh
cows and pigs-in fact, have used no other
grain. My horses have never been in better
condition than at present, aud been working
all winter they have been fed regularly upon
the following feed -l2lbs. cut hay and quarts
cob meal to each horse per day. Horses, oxen
and COWS are all in good health and condition,
and should be happy to see any persons inter-
ested in agricultural matters and lot them
judge for themselves.
The virtue of Cob Meal may oe obtained by
crushing the corn and cob together: Expor-
ronoe has demonstrated it to be true economy
upon the part Of eyerv farmer who feed corn
to his horses or Other stock.