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New-York daily tribune., 1856-08-04
Tnr RAY Of last wee k e,terded well over ths wes.

THE RAN Of last wet K e1tetded vel over ths West
The Cincinnati Go-efte of July 81 says:
"Ah.avy-a dreDchiup old-fa-hi med rain, such a.
bas not v-lt.d this latitude fJr many months fell yes
trdsy Our txchsi ges ceived 1-t hight fro N Ne ".
York, Penney vanis, Northern 0hio and Indlsua,
report pretty geIer-l rain on Monday
The diouth in the Ohio Valley has affected the pri
of hay. The following the latest prices in the
pieces named:
At New. Or eans, s2i :25 y tun a. s.. Louis,
Cincinnati and Louisville, sl6 slsi st Chicago, sl3
dsl4
New-York daily tribune., 1856-08-04

PsPRR FROM The Baltimore Adrocate 4.
now printed paper made from cane such as lie
honiy used for fsbiDg-rods.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12
New York Correspondence.

p =. New YORK, June Z, 1896.
IN the seasons ofstorm to which all governments
Liable, traitors seize the opportunity to advocate
anarchy. Sunday paper Of this city has lately ad
vocsted revolution which shall destroy the prin
cpIe Of democracy and establish aristocrasy Of the
Weather classes Such liberties of the press deserve
notice from the members Of the =. fourth estate
The season is prolific in rail road and plank road
celebrations. Trains rush through the bowels Of
the land filed with railroad directors stockholders
editors reporters and their chosen few dinners and
speeches given aud the sxpenny celebrities oftown
and country duly magnied in the blazonry OF the
of the press There is feature Of omission in these
celebrations which it is important to notice No po
siton is given to- and mention is made Of the en-
g,ees to whose science and ability these public i'm.
provements so much indebted for their success
Is it fair to suppose that editors and reporters are
ignorant of the existence of body of men connected
with every such improvement, whose occupation ne
cessary demands high attainments in science, or do
they purposely ignore their claims to notice Law,
physic divinity, the press the merchant, the teach
en- all recognized honored estates of the republic
of intellect but the engineer, the pioneer of civiza
ton the constructor of the foundationsof mercantile
and social prosperity must be content to remain the
grandchildren of modern science; his worksmay
astonish the world, but his name is nsigned to
oblivion Ourcont1y found its delvcrer in the engi
ncer Washington. 1t may again honor and be hon
ored in the elevation of the engineer Fremont
Gotham needs new lion. Its old ones have ccas-
ed to roar attIactively. Barnum's clock-work Las
run down, the Museum is decaycd curiosity, Broad
way is stale, the Battery is annexed to Ireland, Ho
bokcn is inundated with lager. The Central Park is
to be the animal of the next ten years Its seven hun
dred and fifty acres, clothed with the glories of our
native forest trees, labyrnthed with endless walks
and drives ewelle with lakes and laced with golden
rivers and cascades will give ample and verge
enough for the patricans and pcbcans to see and be
seen. The next years grass will weave velvet car
pet in the PaK for the foot of beauty on picnic or
lovers walk Those who enjoy the wealth of the
free fields and the boundlcss skies can scarce under
stand the value to the dcnzens of the CITY of this
green hiding place from the brick and mortar 1t is
like " the shallow of great rock in weary land
Strawberries and cream finding their usual
June undermining bills of fare They are part
OF the romance and reality Of the cty-cre,m the ro-
nance, and Strawberries the sweet reality Our June
roses, however svcIing under most unseasona-
bly, bleak Winds asserting in an extremely republic
can manner, that there is North"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

The Cincinnsti conyention, on the 18th ballot,
nominstsd JAMES BUcnAxAlssof Pennsylvania for the
Presidency. Poor disconsolate Franklin Pierce may
soon retire to private lifs and the Courant re-
nsrks-how ptiahle an object, " with none so poor
as to do him revcrenccr After all his manavres to
win the nomination selling himself soul and
body: TO work mischief for the South-he Is laid
aside on the shelf like broken pitcher, by his own
friends It was not an enemy that has done this;
he has not been voted down by the Opposition he
has been dropped degraded neglected, pushed one
side by his friends Poor Brigadier General Fierce!
Not the bombardment of Greytown-not the repeal
Of the Missouri compact-not the giving oyer inc
fertile plains of Kansas to slavery, and its ntroduc-
ton by force-not the saciing Of Lawrence ofs the
murder Of Free State men-not the civil war, which
has indelibly stained your Administration = nos
the long delayed and unreasonable disnaissou Of
Crmpton-not the entire change of front ON the re-
cognitoii of Walkers Govsrnment- been OF
any avail to yen. -
Hon John c. Breckenridge of Kentucky Is tho
nominee for Vice President. Mr. B. is comparative
ly young man, and his public services confined
to two terms in Congress. He offered the mis-
sion to Madrid, the resignation of Mr.. Soule which
he declined, and talked of as Governor Of Min
neSota.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

How THE RuFFIASs TREAT THE WOMEN OF
KANSAS. The wife and sister of Brown, who
had been to visit him in confinement at West
port, Mo-, were several times fired at on their
way back to Lawrence by gangs Of the gov
ernmcnt's hired assassins, providing about the
territory. The wife of Brown obtained prom
Use from sheriff Jones that their house at Law
renee, should not be molested But when the
rutlian army come in, she was ordered to leave
her house, and demonstrations were made
towards piaging it. She sought and found
Jones, and reminded him that he had promised
her protection OF person and property-told
him that her husband had been arrested and
was in prison. her brother was in prison, and
she was alone with her little children, of whom
she had three /; if she was to be made homeless
too what in the name of God could she do
She asked Jones if he had wife, and Jones
simply said Eyes," but sat unmoved, and gave
her no advice, aud made no offer of protection.
She retired to her house, weeping as she went,
aud vowing that she never would leave it, but
while she had been implorng the protection of
the sheriff, some of his posse had been engaged
in pillaging her house and had so Quilted it and
used such language towards her. that she fed
across the prairie with her children to thickct.
A fine span of horses were, on the daysbe-
fore the sacking of Lawrence, driven to light
wagon, containing ladies who were trying to
get to place of safety, when party of the
.. s. posse met them, aud liking the appearance
of the animals, took them from the wagon, and
when the women weeping asked where they
were to go and what to do-thc gallant gen.
tlemen, in the service of the United States, en-
gagged ia maintaining the supremacy of the
laws, and illustrating the conservatism of the
constitution, told them to ''go to He'll"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12
The Idol of Mankind.

What is the chief end of man! In the catechism
we find the answer to this question to be- to glor-
ify God" The man who framed this answer certain
ly knew but little of the human species of the present
day-of their desires and endeavors. The glory of
God may have been the end for which man was crea
ted and is the end for which he should striye-but
that men live more for the glcrification of the
devil than the Creator fact attested by the atten
ton which ority of men pay to worldly pursuits
for the purpose Of accommodating wealth with which
to purchase for themselves position in this world
and place in the unfathomable depths after their
money making course in this life shall hare ended
There is no commandment record which is SO fire.
quently and so mpcfccptibly violated that which
says Thou shalt have no other Gods but me" The
universal race with but few exceptions are guilty of
its violation. writer has said, with great truth
toe, that gold is worshipped in every cline, BY
every people, without single hypocrite!' Would
that we could deny this broad assertion, and vnli
cate the character Of 6nr people from SO impious
charge. But, alas for US. it contains more truth
than fiction.
Gold is the will-o -the-wisp which men follow and
strive to obtain from the cradle to the grave Men
pray for it, for it. teach for it, preach for it,
steal for it. lie for it and die for it. 1t is the sole OBJ
ject of most mems lives Go We to into the fields
and factories and ask the laborers for what they toll
and break down their constitutions. Go to the mer-
chant and the clerk and ask them why they deprive
themselves of the Free fresh air of heaven and con-
fine themselves to the impure atmosphere of store
house, Go to the lawyer and ask why he pleads so
earnestly for the villain who richly merits the ex-
treme penalty ef the law! 60 even into the pulpit
and ask the minister Why he breaches the doctrine OF
Christianity The answer from all will be that they
stimulated in the pursuits by the love ii iacre
the love Of gain. s@sz9 ~ &z591 :
We find men bowling the knee at the shrine Of
wealth in humble alteration, when honest worth is
passed unnoticed by. Such deep hold has money on
the affections Of men that man character is now
rated By the amount Of wealth possessed by him. We
deprecate this state Of affairs, and wish that
able to wean mems affections from their idol-the
golden calf. Here is room for reform and be who
frst takes the leadand can accomplish anything win
deserve the highest place among modern reformsrs.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

"PErEe Is THAR."-Among the delegates
to Cincinnati is PELRa c. CmLp, Esq, Of our
State-the gentleman who. as temporary Chair
man of the last Loco Convention, spoke of Sc
Letting Standard bearers to "wave over our
State y 1t appears by the report that PELsc
has been making Speech Hear him:
MIR. Child, of Connecticut, wished, as the
Convention had no important business to do,
that the members would tell their experience.
Loud laughter, aud cries of go on"l He
was representative from Connecticut, for the
District Of Windham. Laughter Connec-
ticut was one of the immortal States that had
stood by South Carolina in the early days of
trouble, and still stood side by side with her in
Democratic principles. He hoped, as he said be-
fore, that the evening would b spent in telling
experience and comparing notes. fLaughter.
The Convention then adjourned. 1
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12
Copy Of Minutes of Litchfield South Con-
ISOLATION.

At the annual session of the Council of the Itch
field South Consolation at South Farms 81 juno,
1856; communications were presented from the
from the Pastor of the Church to the Church and
Society asking them to accedc to his request for
dissolution of the pastoral relation. 1t voted
that the application for such dissolution be acerdci
to- AMI that the usual credentials be Furnished,
Rcvs. C. Goodrich and d. l.. Parmelce and Dca. 0vi
att were appointed committee to prepare the usual
resolutions. This committee reported us follows,
which report was accepted and adopted
The committee appointed to prepare the usual pa
pers in the case of Rev. Benz. l.. Swan and she
Church and Society in Litchiield, would report ~
follows:
Whereas Rev. B. L. Swan has requested dismiss
sion from his pastoral relation to the Church aud So
ccty in Iichiicld and whereas the Church anil 30
cety have consented to his request and have united
with him in referring this matter to the advice and
decision of Constellation:
Resnn1 That the request of the parties I've granted
and that the existing relation be and hereby il dis
solved
In coming to this result regret that the neces-
sity is laid upon to dissolve this connection and
to part with this brother member of our body
We very cordially and aff,ctionatcly commend
Rev. B. L. Swan as II brother beloved aud aide,
faithful and useful minister Of Christ to ministers
and ch urch.s among whom his lot may lie cast
We also sincerely sympathize with the Church now
deprived of Pastor and trust that the Head over all
things to the Church, will be pleased to provide fer
them u pastor and teacher to go out and in before
them and break the bread of life to their souls.
Signed, EPHRAlM LYMAN, Moderator.
Roprnr g. WILLIAMS, Scribe. .f
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

fg" We regretted to witness the want Of interest
manifested by the absence Of majority of the
bers of the Newspaper Association at the meeting In
Waterbury last week The place is Of easy access
from all parts Of the State and believe few hours
would have been spent pleasantly and perhaps ~
proitably in attending the Convention in discharg
ing the duties of members Of the third House at
New Haven. The worthy President of our Associa-
ton, who has attended every meeting since lis ora
tiun, is certainly entitled to more respect, and NO
sincerely regret that other matters should have inter
fered with gathering. The -nserican notices the
meeting as follows: .
EDrT0RIAL Observation-Disclosures from the meagre
attendance at the Annual Convention Of the Con
necticut Newspaper Association, appointed to he
held in Waterbury on Wednesday last-we conclude
that the stock getting below par, that the Matt
gatuck Valley and our infant city lack the necessary
attractions to command the attendance of the horror
able fraternity. As we had from the commencement
of the Association, been present ut every meeting,
often to considerable personal nctnyenicnce-wc lid
think 1t no more than an act of courtesy that the
members upon invitation sl,Jald return the COM
plimcnt In contradistnction of those who have
thus turned upon the cold shoulder 1t gives III
pleasure to exempt Mr. Darlington Of the New IIa-
ven Courier; Simpson of the Wiliimantie Medium;
+. H. Harrison executor killingly Telegraph Hyatt
Of the Itchield Enquirer; Webb of the Mcridcu
Transcript; Hoyt OF the Stamford Advocate, and
Crotfut Of the Derby Messenger. 'N' -
As the number ia attendance was so few, they did
not take the responsibility to dissolve the Association
but whether it will he again galvanized into liu,
will depend upon the answer of the members to
Circular directed to each one, by the Secretary
Though much good and NO little social pleasure
have been derived from tho Association, its day Ut
prosperity, We regret to add to have gone By
We therefore look upon its rcsusiaton as somewhat
doubtful. We wash our hands If It. - pa" ti's."
Messrs- Brown Il Dart, ii the ScoviH House, had
politely tcnd'acd n sumptuous dinner to the mem.
beers OF the Association, and If shared in tho
general disappointment Those who were present,
however, and few invited guests, duly appreciated
their kind civilites, and partook of of the finest
that could be got up including every
rarity that could bc obtained at this season.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

CasraialEs o. YEAR.-During the year
1855, the number Of railroad accidents in vari-
ous parts Of the country, was LAG, by which
40 psssons were killed and $50 wounded
Lore ensn 20 employees Of the railroad, are in.
eluoed n the number Of killed, Of which 20 were
saeiasers. and six conductors The steamboat
ses.asats numbered 81, resulting in l76 deaths
@ increase at 90 over those caused by rail.
Ths oss It property by fire has been enormous,
sneanting 10 more than "a 8, 000;eeo This is
We estimated loss Of about 900 extensive con-
esFatieas alona Disastrous as these results
.ea 70 Be. they are faf less in magnitude than
sesse 1t lS5s--whca the railroad accidents
someessd 81 more, while the number of the
siIled was 90, aud Of the wounded 50 greater
seaa Aa. TIE steamboat accidents in 1854
wsss g. the killed 5s7, and the wounded 235.
Ne nsmber Of fires In 1854 were 222, end the
iossW property was about 90, 000, 000-which
ss reduced to $i3, 000, 600 last year.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

fne DgAs. AND DraB ASYLUM of this State
csnsslaed. the past year, two hundred and forty
-. the greatest number since its establish
,I-the construction Of the new wing max
1css roam Tor those who wish to enter the
saon There are twenty-aine pupils Gully
- oy their friends, the rest being State
snsaeiarsea The Treasureras Account shows,
- paa year, an expenditure of about $43, !
Ds9aee zach $S.sSe had been, employed for
- esasu'ngs and improvements. There has
neee invested In Bank Stock q, 02l, during
ne -, ma re-loans ua6s 70 the amount of
e.ab0s. Lhe ex2csses a eseh pupil are now
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

BARSuM Is gaining better name for himself then
ever before by shc manner in which he receives his
n'isfortunes note was last week cent him, signed
by about one thousand of the leading citizen Of New
York. inviting him to accept the Dis Of series
OF theatrical benefits and concert exhibitions for Che
relief Of his finances. Mr. Barnum respectfully de-
clined this generous offer and closes his letter with
the following paragraph: ~. y"
WiiiIe favored with health feel competent toearn
an honest livelihood for myself and family More
than this shall certainly attempt with such d
load of debt suspended in aerrorem over While
earnestly thank you therefore, for your, generous
gentlemen, trust You viii appreciate
nv desire to Mve unhumiliated by sense uf iSpet.
dence and believe me sincerely youss.k s.s.a,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

ACCEPTANCE OF FILLMORE ON THE SouTuEnx Par
EoRH-Mr. Fillmore received the first official infor-
nation of his nomination by the American party, in
Venice, and duplicate Of it at Paris the 18th ult
Lis acceptance was seat by the same mail which
brought this intelligence. Mr. Fillmore endorses thu
general principles Of the patfrm and condemns al
sectional agitation. He accepts tho noa,ination ss a
national nian-using both words in the reversed
sense ct thc slavery politicians
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12
Indignation Meetings,

large Sumner indignation meeting was held at
Waterbury on Thursday evening. John Hooker of
Hartford, G. II. Hollistcr of Iitchfcld, S. W. Kc-
logs and Rev. Mr.. Pruddcn of Waterbury addressed
it, series of strong resolutions were passed Chas
Benedict presided and the other officers represent the
intelligence Of the place
In Hartford, on Friday, similar meeting was held
The large City Hall was crowded to overlooking
The venerable Ex-Chicf Justice Williams preside l..
and Judge VIM. W. Ellsworth Calvin Day and James
Dixon, made speeches.
Judge Williams read letter from t,e Hon Hen.
ry L. Ellsworth, Of Indiana, depicting the feeling
out there, AMI the stern discrimination swelling the
breasts of the Freemcn of the West to arrest the ex-
tension of Slavery. We are not against Slavery but
against its extension. The resolutions were passed
and the meeting adjourned in high wrought excite
mcnt
Henry c. Demins, the Mayor of Hartford, was
called upon to preside, but declined because $50 the
Times )he thought there was indignation enough
and that it was the duty of all good citizens to res ran.
the g dangerous seats,ent.' So Mr.. Dcmins thinks it
dangerous for the North to be indignant!
James Dixon in his speech came out for the Repub-
lic;tn movement. He read extracts frcm letter of
Calhoun's in 1917; showed that the Slave States
were forcing the Slave issue ON the North and said
he would tell US what oughtto be done The friends
Of Freedom should take possession of the Government
Of this country; elect President, Senate and House
IN favor OF Free Speech. Let the consequences be
what they may, Freedom must hare her own and
he would lay down his life sooner than abandon iitcr-
ty of speech If the Government will not protect us
we will protect ourselves.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

QuARrER MASTER GESERAIs vRgpoRr-It
appears that the expenses of the Department
for the fiscal year have amounted to 81, 924 IS.
unserviceabae arms have been sold to the
amount OF $es Is, and exchanged for percussion
muskets to the saiac of $s,757. OF ordnance
and arms belonging to the State, there are Al
cannon OF various descriptions and calibre, and
1913 muskets. ssss.e -. u !
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

The SHosr Bors of New York have threat
ened the distinction of H. w. Beecher& church
IN Brooklyn, in consequence Of the oEsaee they.
took at the late emancipation OF slass IL that
building - -
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

BOUNDARY Lane BETWEEN CONNECTICUT NEW
ioRK.-The commissioners appointed by the States Of
N. Y. and Conn to run the boundary line between
those States met at dorchester on Tuesday of last
week. The Conn commissioners arc VIM H. Holicy
of Stamford, Jason Whiting Of Litchfeid The New
York commissioners Hon benjamin Field Of
Orleans Co.. Hon. S. ID. Backus Of Kings Co, Col
Jonathan Tarbell of Essex. The original dividing
line Vas long ago 1904 and the last in 1881
The distance is so miles Such o vast amount of ma
pers need examination that the commissioners adj
journcd on "wednesday morning, to meet again at
Dorchester, 22d of this month
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

MEssRs. Roor AND MITCHELL, who were supposed to
have been murdered, it now appears safe. 1t is
stated that they taken prisoners, but xcrc ahe
to escape the report Of their murder was not i'm
probable, as it came from several sources and from
those not favorable to the Free State cause. The
first report grew out of the Dragging Of the Pro-
Slavery men that they had 81 shot two of the id
Abolitionists. - At the time this boast was made
Root and Mitchell were missing and there was much
,son to believe that they, like others, had fallen
victims to the rsffanS ...s"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

the regular session OF the Superior Court in August
next Il xas expected at the conclusion Of his late
trial, that speea! terra would be called fos the pur
pose il Judy
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

IDaoTs from New YoSk were exhibited on Thursday
IN Representatives Hail. and it 10 said they exhibited
more sense than has been there before for the
same length Of time this session. They adjourned
s d, much to the regret Of order loving citizens,
and left the Representatives Hail once more to the
non eoszpos freaks Of Connecticut idiocy.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

LEE Mn. ELDRiDaE, whose hotel was sacked and
burned as lawrence city, by the Pro-siavery mob,
which acted under the authority Of the Bogus Igis
azure vas Waterbury man, and oaIy year Or o
Ego &c vas leading Democrat ia that city, but
nocIa's IN Connecticut must yield their principles
~nen they 80 70 Kansas. Or they viii be murdered,
and their indicted nuisaaces and destroyed
BY persons acting under the authority OF Franklin
Fierce: .*as ..fs+5sssaf "a a,- a..ss4.f f...r 4
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

SExA1oa AND JuDcE ELECTED. Charles J. Mccurdy
elected the 18th ballot Jndge of the supe-
rior Court in place Of Judge Storms who is appointed
Hubbard 80. Dutton ls
The Lcgislature then proceeded to elect Senator.
The 18th ballot stood: Isaac Touoey l0l, James
Dixon Il6, Scattering thus elecsi9g Dixon ty
seven majority. g 9s $40
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12
Gge 4degfala Gnqlnr.

Iiechneld, Coma Thursday, June 12sh 1856.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-12

!, THE AMERICAN AcRlcrIruRIsr for this menth d a
sterling No. See sdvsr.issmeatin smother celamn.