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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

4 HoS. LAFAYETTE s. FOSTER has furnished us with interesting public documents. We are also indebted to Hon. Mr.. WEIGH for similar farcrs
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

WHAT IS DEMOCRACY ?--To the relief of thou sands this question is expected to be settled jud;cially. An editor ill Illinois, who agreed to publish democratic paper. sued delinquent person who defended himself an the ground that the editors views of democracy did not coin eide with his own. The case now stands ap- pealed to a high court of justice, and an inter ersting time is expected. The democracy will look for the result with some solcitu,lc, as the decision is expected to be final. In order to come to clear understanding of the matter, John Van Burcn and Stephen A. Donglas ought to be summoned as witnesses.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

THE NEXT LECTURE will be delivered at the CourtHousc next week by Rev. c. II. A. Buckley of Winstcd. Subject, Ihe Modern Ere .H." ... ,l7
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

WHO MAY VoTE--All electors who have re- sided ill the State four months next preceding the day of election, may vote for State officers
 All electors who have resided in the Senate rial District four months next preceding the day of election, may vote for Senator
 All electors who have resided in the town where they propose to vote four months next pre- cedng election day, may vote for Judge of Pro. bate, Justices of the Peace and town Reprcseil- tatives.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03


 CASTING OF A CANNON AT SHAnoS.-The Amenia Times says during the first War with Great Br.tian, a large number of Cannons were east under Government orders at Salisbury, iu Connecticut. They were made at the smclting Furnace direct from the ore, which still exists in great abundance in that vicinity We pre- same from the time above referred to, until the present week, no similar casting run directly from the ore, has been produced throughou! this noted Iron region. We were present at the Landon Iron Conpany's Works on Friday, in company with large gathering of people, to witness such an operation. The mould was prepared by Messrs Algcr x Company of Bos- ton, Mass, under instructions of P. A. Dahl green, of the Navy Department, at Washington -the object being to test experimentally the strength of the iron by repeated firings, and to compare it with the iron made at other places. The gun was not of large size, the length of casting being only seven feet, while the quantity of iron in the Furnace was only three tons, and a portion of this was run off into pigs The iron flask stood vertically in a pit made for the purpose and the metal as it flowed in and rose rapidly to the top showed 10 tendency to blow or bubble. Mir. Alger superintended ti,c ope- ration, and seemed highly pleased with the re- suit. We learn that another similar casting will soon be made at the same place. The ore used was taken from Mir. Noah Gridlcy's mine, . H < in Amenia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Gbt 9itgde1 Gnq,lirfr:
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Election Monday, April Fh.

 Election Monday, April Th. REPUBLICAN, NoMINAffONa
 FOR GOVERNOR, GIDEON WELLES, of Hartford. FOR LnET. GOVERNOR HENRY B. HARRISON, of New Haven. FOR SECRETARY, JOHN BOYD. -ef Winstod.. FOR TREAsuRER, JOSEPH B. GAY, of Thompson FOR coATRoLLER, JOHN T. ADAMS, of Norwich.
 >~>> wRIG NcMINATIoNa
 FDa GOVERNOR, -.4 Hs ... JOHN 4. ROCKWELL, of Norwich FOR JIsgR. GOVERNOR, sEs.- JOSIAH II. -CAlsTEi., of Norwalk
 FOB SECRETARY, J. HAMMOND 1RuMBULL, of Hartford. FOR TREASURER, STEPHEN D. PARDEE, of New Haven FOR CoSTBOLLER. ALBERT x. BALDWIN, of New Milford.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

RuFus W, GRIswoLp--Ou readers will observe that case of divorce, which has been exciting . good deal of interest, has just been decided to th:s extent. in Philadelphia, a,-that there is no evidence that Mr. Griswold, who is now mar Ted to third lady, has ever been divorced from the second lady, now Mrs. Griswold, of Charles ton, and who thus would seem to be his only legal wife, This decision of the Court as it etands, leaves him in a very extraordinary and alarming predicament. What adds to it's in- teFsst is, that Mr. Griswold obtained from the New Haven Railroad, after the well known ca tastrophe. some thousands of dollars, for dama- ges Co the person of the third lady, whom the Court now does not recognize as his wife. It may also be added, that the Philadelphia Court, which has made this decision. in the very Court before whom Mir. Griswold alleges the divorce was obtained ....,. -. I. .'
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

s@ In clearing up one the rooms at Stan wix Hall. Albany, the other day, a waiter dis covered a cat so crowded into \ boot that it was with di16culty that she could extricated.-- Having got her out, the next question: in order wassa. How did she get in ?" This was lead ing to lceg winded dispute. when one of the bystandera took np the boot, give shake, and tsssed . hslfgroxn rat upon the floor. The discovery of the rat solved the riddle the rat to escape the cat ushed into the boot--the cat to secure game dinner rushed after him, and with such force slle could not back out again. Learn wisdom from pussy and never 70 it bl.nd." even in rood cause
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

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The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

% Active preparations for continuance
of the war are being made by the Allies, not.
withstanding the hopes of peace. They evi-
IDENTIFY place-little reliance on the professions
of Russia, and are determined not to be thrown
off their guard. We think Russia will concede
much at present for peace, to gain time to
establish system of railroad communication
to the extremities Of the empire, and increase
her materiel of war, so that her vast physical
force may be employed without exhausting her
as it does at present. She is determined to
inherit the estate of the "sick man." to have
commercial access to the Mediterranean, and
her object at present is delay, till she is more
prepared to strike, and till peace has en-
broiled the Allies once more in hereditary
quarres.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

Court OF SEssIoss.-Ah Sing, All
Hoong and All Wang were convicted in
this Court on Monday of an assault with
deadly weapons on one All Yaou, in this
town, on the corner of Pine and CONNER
cial street, few weeks since.
Manley, Horrell and Mitchell were con-
victed on Tuesday of grand larceny, for
stealing from some Cinnamon gold dust,
specimens and ring, on the 10th ol
February, at Rocky Bar.
The Grand Jury found bills of indict-
ment for murder against Keefe for killing
Hays at Grass Valley; against Duval, for
killing Orme at French Corral, and
against kurtz for killing Wcscndorf near
Washington.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

STRANGE MErAMoRPHosIs.-A few days since o
gentleman of our acquaintance, good fellow, but
casionally dead broke like the rest of u.s. and more
over often rather careless in matters of drcsa
ing down Commercial street, arrayed in o shocking
bad coat when he CHANGED see an unfortunate cred
itor crossing the street with the evident intention of
intercepting him Our friend fears dun he fears
the prince of darkness and quckening his pace for
a moment slipped into Sol. Kohlman q Bro. on the
corner of Main and Commercial streets The creditor
hailed at the door suprosng he had good thing az
soon as our friend came ont In a few minutes gen.
teman elegantly dressed in the latest style of fashion
stepped past him. Shylock only regarded him with
vacant stare of admiration, and kept his regular
station, like watch dog for an hour. Meantime our
friend was sitting by our side, smoking cigar watch
ing the watcher and blessing Sol Kohlman, who had
enabled him, simply by the magic of q new suit, to
escape the argus eyes of his pursuer 1t
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

PENALTY.-The Court of Sessions SEN
fenced Manly, Horrell and Mitchell to
flve years each for the robbery at Rocky
Bar. The amount stolen was between six
ty and seventy dollars-fifteen years to
earn it in Rather an Improbable spec
ulation. But the sentence of the Court
was most just to the defenseless Cinnamon.
who, in remote parts of the county are the
victims of the depraved, with no opportu-
nifty for redress in the courts unless white
persons are within call. When the crime
can be fastened on the miscreants that plum
der the Chinese, the punishment should
be exemplary.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

OMEGA MINING ITEMs.-We understand that
TIE "diggins" in and about Omega are turning
out much better than at any previous season
The Lansing claims are averaging IS to the
band per day.
"Reube' Dcvers old claims are paving as
usual about So to the hand.
Lammon, Knerr & Co.'S claims on Bourbon
Hill are paying we'll They have taken out q
number of fine specimens from two dollars tc
an ounce in weight.
Perkins & Starks are doing finely; they
"cleaned up 1875 last week, the labor of three
hands.
"Ben" Caffey's claims are paying big; in
fact there is not one company on the Hill but
what is doing better than at any previous time
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18
BI Col. Parker II. f FreneJ on h

SS- Col. Parker H. F renci, on his re-
turn from his unsuccessful mission a,
Washington to Nicaragua, had difficulty
with passenger on the steamer on the
othet side, and fred at him with reyol-
yer, wounding him in the leg. The vic.
TINS name was Starkhause. No circum-
stances of provocation are stated. I'm
mediately on the arrival of French, he
was put under arrest by Gen. Walker
probably for this act Walker will hard
y dare to infict on his American follow.
ers the summary justice that he awards tc
natives.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18
SHERIEE'S SALE.

DY vIRTUEoF AN EXECUTION to directed issued
Il fom the Clerks oice OF the District Court in and
for the county of Nevada in favor Of JOHN LARK and
against J. 8. MONTGOM ERY. ". s McMURTY, and JAS,
WALSH dated April 10, 1856 for the sum OF SIG 81,
Dola rs debt with interest the of S7l6 9 from
the 7h day of February 1855 at the rate OF 10 per cent
per annum together with costs Of suit taxed at SSs GO
together with costs OF suit taxed at 81 IS have levied
upou and seized the following described property which
had heretofore attached to-wit:
The Ranch known the CAMP SPRING RANCH, on
the road between Nevada and Grass Valley. in Nevada
county, Together with the Houses end Stables on said
Ranch ond all other Improvements.
Also-A STEAM SAW MILL, situated on Boston
RaviBe. Nevada county. known as McMurty's Mill.
together with all Of said McMurys interest In the SAW
LOGS the pre- ises.
Which shall sell at public auction 10 the highest bid
der for Cash in front OF the SherRs Office in this city on
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1856. at O'Clock, p NJ.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF april, 1855
(Attest) W. w. WRIGHT. sherln.
Aprit 1e-4w By c. F. wooD, U. s.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

FATAL AFFRAY.-An affray occurred at
Eureka on Tuesday night, in which John
Doolan was shot through the head and
died instantly. James Cassin had his
scull split so as to expose the brain, and
it was thought he would not live through
the night. The parties were all Irish.-
We have been unable to learn further par.
tieulars.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18
SHERIEE:S SAIE

EpY virtue Of an Execution TO mo directed issueG
n , from the Clerks ofce Of the District court in
and for the County Of Nevada in favor Of IIoyt .
Findley and against AI3rich & Steve ns dated Apri
Sd 1856 for the sum Of $4,000, debt besides ffeer
dollars damages with interest on the sun q
$500 from the 18th day of December. 4 D 1855. A
the rate Of ten per cent. per annum together viii
costs Of suit taxed Is s0l0 dollars, have Levied
upon and seized the following described property which
ad been heretofore attached The house and IN,
lot on which Ii stands situated in the town and count
Of Nevada and known aa the Metropolis Hotel which
shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder oJ
cash in front Of the Sherifs Office Nevada, en- the
10th day of May, a. D. 1856, at TIN Given unde
my hand this l1th day of April A. D. 1856
Attest, W. W. WRIGHT, Sheriff, N
Per c. i. MooD. [ ntler SheriH
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18
nsg- Professor G. G Clarn . donc;n,

Ba~ Professor c. c. Clapp, dancing
teacher at Sacramento appeared on Mon
day night in the theatre in the part of
Hamlet ''ltems" of the Union gets mer-
ry on the subject, and describes it as Illus
tration of the saying "the play of Hamlet,
with the part of Hamlet left out" The
audience went for fun, and were highly
good naturcd. "Ladies chain," 'forward
two" &C., were the calculations of the ad-
miring auditory, at the "points" made by
the aspiring candidate for histrionic fame.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

IHE GoUGENHEIMs have engaged Fris
bie's Theater and will make their first
appearance on Monday evening. They
have been anxiously looked for in this city
for some time, and will be greeted here
as they have been at all places where they
have appeared-with crowded and delight
ed audiences.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18
By Telegraph to Nevada Journal.
FIRE IN PLACERVILLE!
TWENTY-FIVE HOUSES BURNT!
LOSS $4,000 DOLLARS.

We are indebted to P. Lowell, Esq.
of the Placerville telegraph office, and Mr.
H. M. CHASE, of this city, for the fol
lowing particulars of the fire at Placer
vile on Wednesday last:
PLAcERv1LLE, April 10th.
One of the most destructive fires that
has ever occurred in this place, broke out
at 8 o'clock, this evening, in the rear OF
the Iowa House, wooden building on
Sacramento street, adjoining the Post
office.
The flames spread rapidly, communicat
ing with the Post office and residence OF
DR.. Rankin, which were Immediately con-
sumed. The Placer Hotel, on the oppo-
site side of the street, and adjoining on
the south the office of DR.. Byron, and two
or three China stores, were consumed.
The Orleans, Placer and Iowa Houses
where the fire first appeared, were entirely
consumed.
Before the fire was extinguished the fol-
lowing buildings were totally destroyed ::
Placer Hotel, VIM. Curry $50. $4,000
Orleans Hotel, c. w. Ieyan ..... $4,000
Iowa House, P. h. Rockwell. 1000
Livery Stable, two houses and
merchandise e............... 1000
Office and Drugs, DR.. Brown..... 1900
Two China houses, merchandise. 5000
Dwelling and Office, DR.. Rankin. 5000
Saloon and dwelling, Geo. Lomey 1000
Bakery, Lacy & Co... :...... 1000
Livery Stable, Stevens & Avery. 1900
Building torn down, NJ Elitnor.. 1000
Tinware store, j. II. Nash h...... 1900
Office, B. Herrck ........... 500
Dwelling. Jacob Keiser. r......... 1000
Dwelling, ]. Roy y............... 800
Building damaged, A A. Bell. 800
Furniture lost, II. c. Hooker. 700
Goods damaged, Robt White... 400
Goods damaged, L. 1. Newbaur.. 400
Liquor store, Berchard ......... 100
Isaacson, dyer. 200
Carpenter shop, s. P. Cronck... 200
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

GRAVEYARD FENcE.-Mr. Stiles few
months ago took round subscription pa-
per to erect fence around the grave ward.
About four hundred dollars was subscrib.
cd, and the fence commenced. But eighty
dollars have been paid and the fence is
now about fourth part completed, and
there hangs. Who is in fault The wri.
ter remembers subscribing five dollars ior
the object, that has not been called for
Perhaps others are in the same fix. The
fence should be built for the credit of the
city, and security of the dead. A lesson
of proper respect to the dead might be
learned by Americans from the despiscd
Chinese
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

nA-The Camptonville six horse stages have
commenced making trips daily, between this
place and Oak Tree Ranch, San Juan and Hess
Crossing. There is no greater favorte among
the travelling public than the proprietor of this
line, A. Wagner, ESQ.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

ANOTHER VIcTIM.-Dr. Wright, the default,
ing banker was chased up Merchant street, San
Francisco, on Saturday, by woman and took
refuge in larger beer Saloon, on Kcarney
street. The woman stated that she had been
swindled out of $1,000 by the Doctor, and,
when she caught him she wou Id "take it out of
his hide"
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

SOLD Block" glorious old fellow, with
a heart as young as STRIPPING, and fancy
as bright as hope, in a beautiful introduc
tory chapter published in the Un,oa. gives
taste of the quality of his forthcoming
book. We have no doubt the book will
receive as it undoubtedly will deserve, &
warm reception from the public.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

nsL Commercial frauds are still being de.
veloped in England, causing great excitement
An NJ. P. named Sadler, had perpetrated
frauds to the astonishing amount of SIS 900 900
and then committed suicide.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

New LINE OF STAGEs.-The California Stage
Company have started a daily line of stages
between Nevada and Orleans Flat, by the way
of Illinois Bar bridge. This will prove great
convenience to the travelling public, and has
been needed for some time.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

1
"CAxToN" publishes letter in the
Ere. Bulletin of the 18th, in his most
searching style, that cuts the politicians
and office holders of California to the
quick. 1t is apparently called out by the
animadversions of the party press upon a
previous letter, in which he exposes
mercilessly many rotten places in the State
The letter is reply, though not avowed-
lyy. such We give short extract:-
'Nature has no emetic sufficiently
powerful to disgorge plunder from the
purse of a politician. These remarks are
general, and they may be denied; but as
a particular illustration of the pliable con-
sciences of California politicians, tak Ike the
Custom House of San Francisco. Who
have been its Collectors
Folsom, the first; defaulter to the tune
of 5000, 0,000.-mA Sui Pendsnq.
Collier, the second embezzled in the
sum of $500, ,000.-nA- Sut also pend
ing.
King, the third; appropriator to the
amount of $780, ,OOO.-na- 7wo suits
pending.
Sanders, the fourth; borrower to the
extent of $4O,000.-s@- Sued and in
dictea.
Hammond, the fifth; debtS to an
amount unknown.-nA-S Sued and indicted
also.
There is but single one of all our Col
lectors, who has escaped with clean hands,
and his term of office has not yet expired
Let US hope that he may inaugurate a
new era in the Collectorship, and retire to
private life, with his reputation unsullied
and his bonds on fle
But this habit of our public men, help
ing themselves out of the public funds, is
by no means confined to the Collectors of
San Francisco. How many of your City
Treasurers have retired from Office with
out leaving a suit behind them for mon
eys unaccounted for' How many of your
Board of Alderman have qnit their seats
at the Council board unsupported? How
many of your Jud ges have left the bench
with no stain upon their robes But,
leaving the Metropolis, and approaching
the Capital, let me inquire, Was no Sena-
tor ever bribed' : no Treasurer su pcctcd :
no State Printer guilty of over charging /:
no Comptroller induced to draw unlaw-
fully? Why, even honest John Bigler
himself left the State by the last steamer
without accounting for the expenditure of
the Executive Contingent Fund, no:with-
standing vote of the Legislature requir-
ing him to file his exhibits
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

oTAR CoMPANY.-This popular and talented
troupe played Thursday evening at Frsbie's
Theater. and will present good bill for Sat
urday night. Mr. Warwick, Mr. Biglow, the
eminent vocalist and actor, Miss Graves the
beautiful danseuse, ard other favorites compose
the troupe, all skilled in the profession.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

Er We learn that the miners at WoIsev's
Flat are taking out an immense quantity Of
gold at the present time. Among the comma.
mes that arc doing exceedingly well are Sack
ct Co. Ed. harcellus & Co. Wolsey & Co.,
and many other companies who have just got
into their claims.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

BE- We are greatly indebted to the atten-
tive and obliging agent of the Pacific Express
Co. Joseph Lambert, Esq. for the prompt de.
livery of packages from San Francisco, and full
files of exchanges.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

nA. Great honors are designed for the ex.
pected heir to the French Empire, if it is q
boy. He will be swaddled by any number of
Grand Chamberlains, and dubbed King Of
Algeria. Eugenia's accouchment was expected
hourly.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

kssN The peace conference was progressing
at Paris, under the cover of the strctest secrecy
No lnkling was allowed to transpire, and the
public were advised that when decisive action
was taken, it would be Immediately and
officially announced. This is to avoid specu.
lation on the Bourse.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18
CONSTABLE,S SALE

CrATE OF CALIFORNIA-COUNTY OF NEvADA-s.
~ Township Of Bridgeport.
BY virtue Of Execution delivered s.ued from
the Court of R. H. Farquhar, Esq acting Justice o
the Peace in and for the County aforesaid bearing date
April 1Iih A. D. 1856 to satisfy judgment rendered by
said Justice the 18th day Of april 1856 in favor Of
THE SAN JUAN SAW MILL CO.. and against DR. KRIS
TON for the sum of sl37 5s, Debt, Interest, Damages
and Costs of suit.
have In Execution and viii sell to the highest
bidder Cash in the town of San Juan, iu front of
Wisis Saloon, on SATURDAY, MAY TO-, 1856, between
the hour Of O'Clock a. NJ und O'Clock P. NJ, ONE
HOUSE AND LOT situated in the town of San Juan, on
Main street, the dwelling Of Mr. Clement in said
town, taken the property Of said kERTOS to satisfy
the above demands and accruing costs
C. W. MOORE, CONSTABLE.
Anril IL. lS5f-4M
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

Marshal Nc DUFF1E has been removed
by the President. How now say the
democratic presses, who swallowed the
appointment?
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

Ras~ The Ladies' Festival, for the benefit of
the Episcopal Church, will come off onWednes-
day next, at Temperance Hall. We trust the
people of Nevada will turn out en- uasse on this
occasion as is worthy the object intended.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

ROBBERY The slu:ce boxes of Messrs
Moore & Parsons, on Oregon hill wer'
robbed of $500 ON Thursday 10th inst
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

Ea5~ A ball is to be given at Orleans Flat
on Thursday Evening, May lst, by Buchanan
s. Lawrence, which is expected to be splendit
affair.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

LECTURE on SPIRITuALrsM.- n.
j. Underwood is delivering a course OF
lectures on the philosophy of modern
spiritualism, at the American Theatre,
San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

na Pierce, Buchanan and Douglas are
the prominent candidates for the Presi
Dental nominations by the democratic
party in Nav.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18
Bsr A friend of ours was in Sacramento

RsS n iriehu ol ours was In Sacramento
recently, and overlook on street two young.
sters about seven years old. "Tom," says one
to the other, "what will you drink ?" 81 don Z
drink" said the other "Well you'll smoke
them says No. l. "No, 1 don't smoke. y
Don't smoke, thunder, should like to know
when you're going to begin"
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

nA- The new Court House is rapidly
being constructed The brick work is
about finished, and the roof is being put
on.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

RUMoRs OF WAR.-If as is greatly feared, the Brit
ish fleet should bloc kade the ha1bor Of San Fran
cisco, it is we'll to consider what resources already
possess within our own limits Food enough can be
raised upon our own SOIL and clothing enough to sup
ply our necessities for years can be found at Sol
kohlman & Bros Main street, Nevada. 1t
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18

LIvEIY.-We observed pack train Of
some forty mules loading at Teal & CO.
on Wednesday, for the up country.
The Nevada journal., 1856-04-18
CAUTION TOTHE PUBLIC

Since the introduction omy Scheda Aromatic chnapps
into the Atlantic States number of liquor mixers in New
York. Boston and Philadelphia have been engaged in put
ting up mixed and poisonous Gin in green and jugs
and shipping it California and Oregon pamed OF
upon the unwary for my genuine schnapp have direc
ted my Agent in San Francisco institute legal proceed
ngs against all persons who he may ascertain to be
ed in this most atrocous system OF deception and call
on the and the public aid him in his efforts to
edy SO great an evil.
UDCLPLO WOLFE