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Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

The NEATHER-The senior of the Tel
egraph, and our confreres Of the Democrat,
in their last issues. have been very much en-
thused on the subject Of Spring: But 10 a
change. To-day. Tuesday the weather
has been disagreably raw and cold ant!
while We write We hear the patter Of fugi-
tive rain drops, which call to mind the time.
when the poet said.
"a melancholy darkness.
Gently wcpt in rainy iears.'
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02
From Washington.
WASHINGTON. Marcl

" AsHINGToN, iIarch -.
In the House, to-day, the motion of
Mr. Dunn, Of Indiana, to authorize the
Speaker TO appoint a committee of three
members to proceed to Kansas to investi-
gate the troubles there, was adopted by a
vote of 101 TO %.
Ex-Gov- Biglcr, of Cal, has been ap-
pointed L. 5 Minister to Sweden, and
Will soon take his departure for Stock
holm.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

10 We invite the attention Of our read
erS TO the advertisement of " H. ALLEN.
for the sale of new and improved Corn
Shelter. which is represented as being great
ly superior to any other now in use He
proposes 10 sell the machines or the patent
right for. the different counties in this State.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

0- Freight on cotton from Shreve-
port to New Orleans has been reduced to
one dollar and a half per bale, and the
Guido Ga-ette is of the opinion that as
the quantity for shipment diminishes, the
price of freight will be still further re-
duced.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

4 secret society has been formed in
Cincinnati, the members of which pledge
themselves to show g in all proper and hon
orabEe ways in social Intercourse, business
and politics, contempt for those who assist or
couatenance the rendition of human beings
to slavery"
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

CorToN--From the LIST to the 18th
of March, los, 16S bales of cotton were
received at New Orleans. The total re-
ceipts at that port from the first of Sep
tember to the 2lst ult., amounted to l.
4O5,129 bales, against 91s,2l4 to same
date last year.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

II Mr T. DUGGER has received bea1-
tiful variety of spring and summer cloths,
cassimers, linens, vestings, &c, which he is
prepared to make up to order. into gentle
mems wearing apparel of the most fashiona-
bic styles See advertisement.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

The Nebraska city News says that land
fever is raging there. Claims Of 100 acres,
within two and half miles of that city are
selling at from $500 to $780, For one
farm adjoining the city on the west the own
er has been offered $4,000 in gold, which
was refused
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02
RIarci, 30.

MaTcn ~
In the Senate. to-day, Mr.. Douglas made
a set speech in defence of his Kansas rcrolt.
Mr. Seward introduced q proposition for
the immediate admission of Kansas as a
State into the Union
Both Houses adjourned to Monday.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

The RivER--Red river was falling at Full
ton On Monday. There was. however, plenty
of water TO that point. and a reasonable pros
pecs Of sufficieney for week longer
Since our last the Hope for the White Cliffs,
and the Victoria and Effort, for Red river
have arrived The Marion has also been
up and returned to Shreveport.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

The editor of the Savannah News recent
y saw two nuggets of gold from the Park
Mine, in Columbia CO., Ga. One of these
masses of solid and pure gold weighs 1 400
and the other 1.031 dwts., and are valued
at 81 500.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

S~ The Legislature of New jersey
recently adopted resolutions in favor of
maintaining the American construction
the Clayton-Bulwer treaty.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

The President has appointed DR.. W H,
Blackburn, of Pennsylvania, Consul at Ha-
vana, Mr.. Singleton. of Miss. having de-
clined the appointment,
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

"Do you mean to challenge the jury p
whispered lawyer to his Irish client in
California
eyes, if they don't acquit me, ] mean
to challenge every one of EN-
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

Ssss@ Sweet potatoes, for planting, the
Caddo Gazette says, were sold in Shreve-
port, recently. for ninc dollars a bushek ,
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

The Postmaster General reiterates the
statement that stamps cut from envelopes
will not be received in payment of letters
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

VIM. r. Stran. Esq, has been appointed
Postmaster at Vicksburg in place of Wm'
H. Sparkle, Esq, resigned,
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

~ We are authorized to announce JOHN B.
SANDEFUR as a candidate for reelection to the
Office of Sheriff OF Hampstead county, at the cleo
ion 10 August next.
~We are authorized to announce SIMON 7.
SANDERS as candidate for reelection to the
office of Clerk of Hampstead county at the ensa-
ing August election.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02
Markets.

Most of the circulars of the Liverp,oI
cotton market brought by the Persia, re.
port slight decline in prices, which, how
ever, is confined to the lower grades of
the staple.
The sales of the week ending on Satur.
day, the Sth inst, are stated to have
amounted to Gt,G00 bales
The Liverpool brcadstuffs market is re-
ported to have experienced general de-
cline in prices during the earlier part Of
the week but on Friday, the 9TH instant,
a rally took place, and quotations stood
about the same as at the time of the de-
parture of the Arabia at the close of the
previous week. For rice, also, prices are
reported as last quoted
In the provision market not the slight
est change of moment is noticed since last
adviccs. There was q moderate demand
for most Of the principal articles in the
line, and quotations remain steady at for-
mer prices
Consols are reported firm with quota
tions standing at the close on the Sth inst. .,
at 81 J.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

u Attention is directed to the sdyer-
tisemcnt of Mr.. V. BLOCK.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02
The Peace Conference.

The pence conference had continued its
sittings during the week since the depar-
ture of the Arabia, but with what result
is entirely unknown, the greatest possible
secresy being as heretofore observed as to
the proceedings. OF course, there is M
lack of rumors, but none Of them can be
worthy of reliance
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02
FURTHER EN THE; PERSIA,
Theatre, BH1ut az Lo3,do7e = Refurn Of
fhe PTOpcLicr NfcLic

Theatre BH1ut az Lonr1op, = Refuyn Of
fhe Plopelfcr Arctic
The Theatre Royal in Covert Garden,
London, has been destroyed by fire. There
was 70 insurance whatever on the buIdiBe.
and the loss estimated al about 81 600 O00
The steam propeller Arctic, about tho
safety Of which SO much anxiety was begin
TO be felt, returned 70 pert this morning -
Her officers report having seen nothing
whatcvcr Of the missing steamship pacifc
The Arctic has already gone to sea again
Arrival of the Quaker City.
New YORK, March IL The steamship
Quaker City has arrived Her news is an,
tlcil atcd She saw nothing of the Pacific
Dates have been received from Fayal to
the 18th February, but nothing is known Of
the Pacific, The Arctic has sailed on ano;h,
er cruise in search of the Pacific.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02
Photographed TO the N. o. Picayune.I
o Il WEEK
LATER FROM EUROPE
Arrival of the Persia.
N OTHING OF THE P.4CIF1c
FOREIGN MARKETS,
ID E C l. IN E IN COTTON
Peace Prospects.

New York, March 20
The Cunard steamer Persia, Capt. ] nd
kins, arrived here carly this morning wifi,
the Liverpool mails of Saturday, the Stb
inst. She, therefore, brings intelligence
from Europe one week later than that
brought by the Arabia.
Nothing Of the Steamship Pacific.
Of the steamship Pacific, now out s.
days, the Persia brings not the slightest
intelligence, report or rumor. That III,
unfortunate vessel has met as mysterious
fate as that of the President, can no
longer be doubted with reason.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02
Total

besides corps in Granada composed of
tluarteruiaster and Commissary Clerks cit
lzens. &c. numbering 1876 r:en.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02

E~ Dir. FILLMORE, we see it stated,
designs returning from Enrope carly in
June.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-02
Arrival oftiae Quaker City.

From letter Published in the New Or,
leans Delta, dated Granada. February %.
We learn that the number Of men now in
service, capable for duty, nnder General
Walkers command, Is as fellows.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20

INTERESTING FROM FLORIDA. A Florida correspond
ent of the Philadelphia Ledger mentions as "a rumor
that treaty is now On foot between the United
States and the Florida Indians, which is likely to
result in peace Report has it that the government
has engaged the services Of some of the Seminoles
who have cmigrated west of the Mississippi aid that
Alligator is now at Tampa in conference with Col
Monroe. The same writer adds It is also stated
that the government agrees to take the stock &C.,
Of the Seminoles at fair valuation, and pay them
the sum Of 100000. They also agree to guarantee
to'Biiiy Bowegs the craftsmanship Of the tribe,
II they have to give him different locality west Of
the Mississippi This has always been the sore spot
with Billy, as that portion Of the tribe who have
already cmigrated have chosen Micanopy for their
chief After the death Of Billy he is to be succeeded
by young Sam Jones, who In point of talent andor-
atorical powers. Is said to be a second Philip Red
Jacket. He h only about % years Of age, but Is,
next to Billy, the leading man in the nation.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20

A QuEEx IN MnarARr CosruMs. Her Majesty
Queen Victoria. at several Of the late reviews has
appeared in q most superb military uniform. The
habit is Of the finest scarlet cloth the ornaments
on the collar Of which are beautifully embroidered
in gold and silver, with the device of a Field Mar
shall brilliant star upon the left breast across the
left shoulder the blue ribbon Of the Garter. and
very gorgeous crimson and gold net sasb, termina-
ted with gold bullion tassels The hat is Of remark
ably light black felt. with round crown, and Of
most graceful iesgn having very elegant general
officers plume of white and red feathers and rich
cord of crimson. and goM thrice round the crown
ending with two handsome gold and crimson bullion
tasssls Nothing can exceed the beauty Of this cos
tune and it's accessor,es London pcpr.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20
: Singular Historv.

Elihu Yale, the founder Of Yale College al New
Haven, Conn. buried at the church In wrsxhsm.
Wales. III. monument, plain altar tvmb, bvars
this inscription; ~
Born in America in Europe bred,
In Attic Travelled, and ID, AHA we'd;
Where lung ne lived and thrived, In London deab.
Much good, some ILL., he did 80 b. pc ali even,
Aud that hts soul Though mercy gvne to Heaven.
You that survive and read thin tale, take care
for this most certain exit to prepare
sns,, ~ pstss Tue Actions n the Just
The strangest faot IL yet 10 tell. lei recorded
that Mr. Yale went out 10 the East Indies from this
country as an adventurer, and becoming wealthy.
obtained the presidency Of Madras and Is aid u
have ruled with most oppressive authority He
caused his groom to be hanged for riding Qua avor-
lite horse without leave For this murder he was or.
dered TO England, where he was tried for the crime
but BY some means escapnd all punishment, cxcupt
heavy fine. He died 10 i7M.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20

The New York papers OF Saturday evening
contain long accounts Of terrible disaster ut
sea, on the night Of Nov. Cd. The French
steamship Le Lonnaise which left New York
fos Havrc, on the LIST Nov, on the second
night out, was run into and struck 80 heavily
" hrye American clipper. name not known.
that che steamer WAS abandoned in q sinking
eeaditioa the usxt morning. Sixteen persons
vcse picked up In On open boat, after being
six days exposcd. BY q Bremen barquc. They
had 10 water, aud little food, and suffered ter.
sibly. 4 storm Of slvet came on their cloth.
IN. irose to their bucks. Some died in fearful
agusly aud the SURVIVOR. are frost.bltten aud
fnEfally rscksd: DRIVE boats, one was swampcd
n ths net Of launching; one was rescued by
10 bFenaen barque. aud three are still tossing
sd The Atlantic. A steamer left New York
Sunday norning. to search for the missing
bosts. The crew Numbered %, aud the pas.
-sgngvss l0-t0tal souls l34-of these only Is
.ars known 70 b saved; 20 or 50 are certainly
lost esd the Nmsinder, ii alive, are exposed
70 tsarfnl su6srings But they have sails and
A. eaaalass aud competent officers IN each boat.
4 ssis WAS constructed. with sails, compass
and provisions enough t, last two months Oh
Thu > majority Ut che passengers are known to
hass ooslght .Extage., aud for this the steamer
~ill especially seAFch Tie disaster happened
ah0tl tsh,allss north'0f Nantucket light. 1t
b fasssd .aAs clipper that sunk the steamer
Hsy Msss esnk also nothing is certaiuly
knDvsr except that she steercd away, ut the
mQmcut Of che collision. Cesraat
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20

8 A Coon OPINION The following letter, to
Messrs. Hallett, Davis 4 Co, speaks volumes
in their favor and we give it entire.
1t is with sincere feelings Of pleasure and
gratitude that improve the present opportuni.
u to thank you for the use Of your two Grand
Pianos at my late Concert in this city. After
the many severe tests that have given your
instruments. ] uahesitatingiy pronounce them
eminently superior in action. elasticity of touch,
and power Of tone. to any I have ever used.
either in this or the old country. Another stri-
ling feature in both your Grand and Square
Pianos and where others too often faill in their
remaining in tune under the heaviest and mort
if6cult playing mot o string shattering or Fat
ling. and the action remaining 90 perfect that
The performer Is enabled at all times to give
nstantsnrous fleet to emphatic passages.
am. Gentleman. yours very sincerely,
GuuAvx SAsrxR.
Boster Sept LIST, 1856. o3
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20
Border Ruhianism in Litchfeld.

Within q few days past, certain threats have been
openly pronounced against the responsible Editor Of
this paper by persons dissatisfied with its recent
course. We arc not aware, however, that he has
suffered his mind to be greatly disturbed by them,
that he has thought it needu to take any special
precautions for the defence of his person proper
IT, or the protection of his family from alarm in
snlt. Mr.. Goodwin left town Immediately on the
completion Of our last weeks issue Ton business
from which he has not yet returned innocently sup
posing, that i'm the heart of New England village,
the sanctity Of private house, and of an inofen-
sive family. might he safely left in the guardianship
Of public law, and the public virtue Of the people
The event has shown him to be mistaken. On
the night Of his absence his house was assaled by
gang Of ruffians. with an outrage. which for cool
aud prepense malgnity. and dAstartily Cowardice
can scarcely be parallecd this tide Of the Missouri
Border.
the moment OF attack and the considerable hero
ism OF these brave and high-spirted gentlemen has
been shown in nothing 50 much as in this. In the
absence Of Mr.. Goodwin, the house was occupied by
his aged and widowed mother, now confined to her
bed in constant and distressing pain in consequence
of dangerous accident which has drawn forth the
sympathics Of the entire community. and which was
known to every child in the village. Besides her,
there were only his sister, and maid-sesvant For
the hostile party to have let slip such oppsrtuni
~ e. this, would have been sheer tempting Of
Providesce. TO have attacked man, or even a
house with man in it. would have shown q
nash disregard II personal safety. quite out Of char
acer in those persons who proceeded to the attack
upon three defencrles women. with such rare ex-
hibitiOn Of prudent generalship.
On Friday night last, the cannon h the custody
Of Mr.. Perkins, ~ bsought heavily loaded, to she
front Of Mr.. Goodwins residence, before the family
bad al retired Afer long and stealthy reconnos-
saace Of the premises. the gun was fred shatsezipg
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20

In quiet little village on the Western Re-
serve IN ONO, tucre lives man, who. physiolog
,cally considered, is Que of the wonders Of the
world HIS joints are completely oss.ficd, turn
ed TO bone, aud he is not able to make the
slightest movement, except alternately opening
|nnd shutting two fingers Of his right hand.
HIS body is as rigid US iron, and be could not
be bent forward or backward without breaking
some Of his boacs This singular process Of os-
sitication has been going Oh in his system for
more than twenty years. He is now about ~
years OF age, and has not had the use of his
limbs, SO that he could walk ,s.nce be was nine.
teen. Osslication first commenced in his ankle
joints, gradually extending itself through his
whole system, until he became entirely helpless
Since that time he has been entirely under his
mothers care, aud she watches over him with
anxiety winch only u mother can feel. When
about twenty-six years Of age, be became en-
tirely blind from some unknown cause, and has
remained SO ever SINCE At about thirty be
suffered greatly from the toothache, and finally
he had his teeth all extracted. A year OF two
afterwards, his fingers ind toe nails all came of
aud Were supplied by Others growing out ofhis
ingers aud toes ut right angles, and presenting
the appearance Of horus. What is still more
singular with regard to the nails If the end Of
the nail be cut OF, it will bleed freely.
Such Is the condition Of this renai kable man
at the present time. He has been visited by
great number Of scientific men, from all parts
Of the world but all have failed to give any
plausible reasons Of the cause OF his transforms
tiou from desh to bone. Singular as it may
appear. although his jaw bone is firmly set in
his head, hc mot OILY talks freely, but faently
|coavcrses with his friends, aud those who visit
him. on all ordinary topics OF the day. and be
shows himself well informed aud OF good mind.
He Is always cheerful. appears eont.uted and
happy. aud it seems probable that be will live
many years to come.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20

TIL annual meeting Of the Kilboun His
tories. and genealogical Society was held at
Lsstoys Hessl. New York, Oct. l. The Hon.
3 wv Kiibosrne, Of Keokak, Iowa, presided.
Thsss wAs good attendance, and the meeting
was q iIesressing one. Austin KilDoura, Esq.
= Hartford, and T. G. Kilborn, Esq. Of Mot.
Qassa, N. II, were added TO the list Of vice
Presidents and James Kilburn> Esq, Of Bur.
tsah Loasdale, Yorkshire. Eng, was made 40
Henrszy Vice fssailent.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20
Temperance sixty-seven years ago.

copy of the Temperance pledge Of the LIST tenn
perance society in this town. and we think the tirst
in Neas England
So many are the Avenues leading to human mise
ry. that it is impossible to guard them all Such
evils as are produced by folly and weakness
are within power to avoid The immoderate
use which the People of this State make of Distilled
Spirits is undoubtedly Evil of this kind 1t is Oh
vous to every person of the smallest observation,
that from this pernicious practice follow train of
Evils, difficult to be enumerated. The morals are
corrupted. property is exhausted, and health is de-
stroyrd And it is most sincerely to he regretted
that from mistaken idea that distilled Spirits are
necessary to labour.ng men, to counteract the infu
Of heat, and give relief from severe fatigue,
that most valuable class of Citizens have been led
~ contract q habit Of such dangerous tendency
Hea arises the Inability to pay public taxes, to
discharge private debts, and to support and educate
families Scrisusly considering this subject and the
frowps OF Divine Providence, in denying many fam
lilies in this part Of the country the means u CON-
portable subsistence Of the present year. by failure Of
he principal crops Of the Earth til: nix it pecu.
aTy the duty Of every good Citizen to unite his e.
forts 70 reform a practice which leads 90 many TO-
povert distress aad ruin.
Whercupon. we do hereby associate and mutually
agree that hereafter we will carry on our business
without the use Of distilled spirits article Of
rereshment either for ourselves those whom we
employ and that in stead thereof will serve our
workmen with wholesome food. and the common
simple dr. INKS of our own Production.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20

Two curious cases of intermarriage have occurred
in Ncwtown county, in Virginia. Mr.. Stephen Dam
icl, aged IS, married daughter of N. Rogers who
was Is, and N. Rogers, as I'd 81. married daughter
of Stephen Daniel, who was IA years of age.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-11-20

"a, ZeZ--, So -
Aftsr de singing Of IN Anthem. Rev. Mr.. ffarr
son. the PASTOR Of the Church. made brief stat,
ment Of ne history Of the enterprise, giving som
account Of the diseouragcments undef which e Ia
been commenced. testifying to the selfderying sus
Of the Milton Church, who had given Of their sui
stance, tin they had felt it'-and expressing q
gratitude Of that Church. to the friends nom out
side particularlyin Iitehfeld, and ID tie City 4
New York. who had literally assisted them. Pas
ticuar aliusion was made to the bounty Of lady O
Litchfeld, who. in addition to her subscription b
the building fund.- had presented the Church with
silver communion service
After ainging by the Choir. and reading Of th(
Scriptures and prayer BY the Rev. Mr.. Williams. o;
Woodbury., sermon was preached by Rev Ralpl|
smith of wolcottvillc hate pastor ol the Church.
II was original and forcible discourse in exposi
tion, Of Kings, L., ss-e ~ have hallowed thi,
house which thou hast blilt. % put my name there
forever and mine eyes and my heast shall be there
perpetually.
The dedicataiy prayer was pronounced by Rev
Mr.. Paxmslee, of South Farms after which. the
congregation united n singing Che is7th Psalm.
81 love thy kingdom, Lord"
and were dismissed with the apostolic benediction.
The new bailding d o instructed On N. frame O
the former one and Is In every respect a model Of
good taste and convenience II Is impossible 70 loo
on the improved co-dition q Miiton Parish. with
its new Church edi6ce aad schooi-Hnuse. without