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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-28

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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-28

MrRDER.-An alteration occurred at Buckingham
l. H. on sunday, the 18th inst, between Georg,
Nnfref and Robert p. May 1t seems both were in
toXleated, and upon some very triiing misunder.
standing May struck Wntrey two blows the head
Featuring the skull, and causing death Tuesda,
morning.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

DISCLOSURES OF A LIQUOR DEALER.-
Mr.. Deavan, President of the New York
State Temperance Society. in his recent
address at the Capitol in Albany, dwell,
mainly on the now prevalent adulIeralion
OF liquors
"Wilhin few weeks" he said, " il
has come to my knowledge, that person
whose conscience revolted at his employ.
ment in large fiquor establishment
left it for more innocent and creditable
business. He stated that it now only
took ten, some say four gallons Of pure
whiskey to make a barrel Of the whiskey
Of commerce. To these are added rain
water. camphene. and arsenic; the latleI
to restore the bead destroyed by the wafer
He stated also tha. brandy made to imi
tate the real French brandy, and Of th,
most poisonous character, was sold at 81
gallon, costing % cents. That al
kinds Of wine were initiated SO closely
that the best judges could not discrimi
nate, costing but triae, and sold at pri
ces to suit customers. The higher th
standing Of the customer, and the NOR
particular as 10 his wines, the higher til
price to satisfy him as to quality. Tn
most celebrated brands were made us
|of, and the names Of the most celebrate
European dealers givenas the sources Q
supply and the European dealers, be
known, are not much behind the Ameri
can traders in their adulteraiion.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

True Emo UGH CLARK B, Cochranc
Esq. delivered Fourth Of July oralion
at Troy, NY, in. the course Of which
he made this sharp pertinent and just re.
mark -
at is the distinguished glory Of the
Fourth Of July, l770. that The cardinal
truth in the whole logic Of human rights,
without Circumlocution or useless orna.
ments, frsl foupdinational expression and
embodiment in the Declaration Of Inde.
pendencs. He who al that day venlured
publicly to denouncc that instrument, al
mere 'glitterine gsneraliliss, would have
found but one place Of safeiy-~s reireeI,
behind The British lin es. ~;
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26
ARRAY Between SOutherner and a
Waiter at Niagara Falls.

An affray occurred at Niagara Falls on
the 9th inst, causing considerable excite
ment there. The particulars are thus set
forth by the Rochester Union, of ihe 9th
inst.
A gentleman from the sou,h-ken-
tucky or Missiouri-with his wife and
daughter, were stopping at theInternation-
al Hotel. On Tuesday they were on the
Canada side, and took Jerry skif to re-
turn, After the ladies had taken seats in
the skiff, an impudent colored man took a
seat between them The gentleman who
accompanied these ladies', the husband
Of one and father of the other. reques-
ted the negro politely to leave the seat,
that he might occupy it. The fellow re-
fused to change his seat, and gave abusive
language in return for pohteness. The
white man elected the black man by force
from the seat, and cboked him some
Yesterday morning the man and his wife
came 10 the breakfast table Of the Inter-
national later than usual, and alter nearly
all The guests had leftthe dining Ioom.-
After taking his seat at the table beside
his wife, the negro with whom he had
the alteration in the skif on the previ.
ous day came up to him and said,
you're the man who choked me
yesterday" The reply was. Eyes and
| ought 10 have thrown you into the
river"
Atlhis point the black fellow struck
the man on the head with a heavy tumb
ler, telling him senseless to the floor
The wife of the gentleman thus assaulted
rose. and with commendable heroisn
dealt the fellow blow which restraine,
him. Without an instant of delay sh
ran up stairs 10 the room she occupied
ant finding the door locked, her HUSBAND
having the key, she burst the door oper
seized revolver, and ran 10 the dining
room. By this time the black walters
} had passed their companion out of thu
house and out of immediate danger
! Tolerable quiet was restored by the inter
: ference of The proprietors Of the hous
and their friends.
The negro who had caused the disturb
ance ran to the liver bank, intending t
escape,to Canada, but did not succeed
He was arrested by constable, and Will
on his way to answer to the magistrate
in passing hotel, shot was fred fror
the second story window. The ball di
! no mischief, but passing near the con
. stable and his prisoner Who fire
the shot no one has yet ascertained, or {
least il is mol publicly known. 1t
? charged upon both parties. =
The negro was before a magistrate
!, examined and found guilty Of the assault
! The magistrate decided to sentence th
fellow TO pay fine of SIS and to Jail fc
!, three months. The Southerner who wi
assaulted came forward and requeste
that the fellow be not sent 10 Jail. IT
magistrate then changed the sentence
Z, a fine Of $25, which was paid.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

To Cook SALT PoRK.-For the bene6
of those who like ourselves, says the
Ohio Farmer. are obliged to use salt pork
the following method is recommended,
BY which it is very much improved espe-
cially for frying. Cut as many slics as
may be needed for breakfast, the night
previors, and soak ill morning in a quart
or two Of milk and water, about one third
milk--skimmed milk, il not too near sour
ing, is best. rinse til the wateris clear,
and then fry. II is nearly or quite as nice
as fresh pork-bolh the fat and lean parts.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

pnA little girlin Yorkshire, whea
water was scarce, saved as much rain.
wafer as she could and sold it to the wash
erwomen, for cent bucket. and in this
way cleared nearly FIVE dollars for the
Missionary Society. When she brought
it TO The Secretary she was not willing 10
tell her name. But must put down
where the money came FROM" said he.
il, .hen,' replied The little girl,
=" rain from heaven"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

TEMPTATIoNs.-W must never be
ashamed at temlations. be they ever so
outrageous. On this earth all 10 temp
tation. Crosses tempt US by irritating
our pride, and prosperity by aattering it.
Our life is continual combat, but one
in which Jesus Christ fights for us. We
must pass on unmovedswhie temptations
rage around US, as the traveller, overta.
ken by storm, simply wraps his cloak
more closely about him, and .rushes on
more vigorously toward his destined
home.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

8 DuTcH CANDoR.-Some ten years
since. an old Dutcaman purchased in the
vicinity Of Brooklyn, snug little farm
for nine thousand dollars. Recently, a
lot of land Spectators called upon him to
buy him out. On asking his price. he
said he would take sixty thousand dol.
lars--no less.
u "And how much may remain on bond
and mortgage !"
"Nine Thousand dollars"
And why not morel" interrogated the
would. .be-purchasers.
because the darned place isen't worth
any more" 80 .- ...-. W
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

BREsLlN A FuoITIrE FROM JUsTics.--
The Columbus Journal Of last Wednes.
day evening, says:
:" We understand that a gentleman Of
this city saw Mr.. Breslin in Canada, .
few days ago: and held conversation
with him. He does NOT intend 10 return,
aud il is ascertaiued that there is no law
or treaty existing BY which he can be
made to return, m M a.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

s@- Moralists may talk as much IS
they please Of the sin Of envy, but for
the life Of me, | can never see a pretty
maid without envying the good luck ol
the man who is to marry her. FIR.
child.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

SE The ColuMbiana County Horse
Exhibition will take place al Salem on
the OH. 10Th, and lllh Of September.
proximo. r. H. Patterson, Of Pitts.
burgh, has been elected President.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

NOBLE SENTIMENTS. Condemn no
man for not thinking as you think. Let
every one enjoy the full ana free liberty
Of thinking for himself. Let every man
use his own judgment, since every man
must give an account Of himself TO God.
Abhor every approrch, in any kind or
degree, to the spirit Of persecution. 1If
you cannot reason, or persuade a man in.
to the truth, never attempt 10 force him
into it. II love will not compel him TO
come, leave him to God, the Judge Of all.
John Wesleg. hN 2 40
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26
.Well 50 do |, by by bar. .gains "

SHARP. A counirymsn while walking
along the streets Of New.Y ork, found his
progress stopped by close barricade Of
wood.
aWhat IS this for = said he to . per-
son ID the street.. S
&, ooh, that's to stop the yellow fever.p
" "Ah, Ihave often heard Of the board
Of health, but never saw il before"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

AE Why are washetwornen tbs moel
inCOnaistsnI persons because they pus
out tubs to catch soft water. wbenit rains
IEasd
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26
GVThe LogIsIa!ures of Tennessec

&The Legislatures Of Tennessee,
Virginia, Texas, Kentucky and Alabama
are TO elect United States Senators at
their next sessions. Tennessee has to
choose two. Hunter and Wise are prom
inent candidates in Virginia. Ex Gov
ernor Powell, ex.Secrelary Guthrie, Hon.
Geo. w. Johnson, Hon. VIM. Preston
and Hon. John w. Stevenson are spo-
ken ofih Kentucky BY The Democrats
Gen. Mccullough, .he Texan Ranger,
will probably be Gen. Rusk's successor
from Texas.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

Er Riches cAuseth misery, but power.
y happiness.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26
VOL. NUMBER "a

Tbs WoRLD's ONLY HoPE.--If ref.
ormation is to take place on earth, and
the world to experience golden age
Christianity alone can produce it. For,iell
me what is wanting to make the world Z
kingdom Of heaven, if that tender, pro.
found and self denying love which we |,
see Jesus practice and recommend. we're
paramount in every hearth But the
whole Of religion consists in this, that
Christ be formed in every individual,
Think what it would be, f.every one ex.
hibited living mirror Of .the fairess
of The sons of men," and loved God and
the brethren like him Oh, really, the
loftiest and most glorious idea Of human
society would then be realized. Be con-
vinced, therefore, that you are invited and
allured by Jesus, not merely to be happy
in heven, but that the earth may be a.
gain transformed into paradise; for you
see in Johns case, that be who casts him.
self by living faith on Jesus breast, soon
imbibes from thence His loye.-Rrum
nlacher.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

~ Genuine poli,encss b he frstAhern
ofspnAg Of generosity and mOdsssy.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

bEF Senator Rusk Of Texas committed
.suecide few days rcby shooting him.
self through the head with rife.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-08-26

( In proportion as men are real coin and
not counterfeils, they scorn to enjoy
credit for what they have not. "Paint
me-" said Cromwell, wrinkles and all. y
Even on canvass the great hero despised
falsehoOd.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30
Mexican Mustang Liniment.

From rich and poor, bond and free !; all colors
grades and conditions of life, hear the same need
Of praise awarded this wonderful article Sores are
healed pains relieved, lives saved valuable animals
made useful, and untold ills assuaged by this great
medicine which surprising to the Judgment of
What family does not require a standard
Linimcnt. Who ever heard of the same effects pro-
duccd by any other article! For Cuts. Bruises,
Spr,ins rheumatism, Sweings, Strained Horses,
&c, it has cqual--Bcware of limitations
The genuine is sold 10y respectable druggists and
livery men in every town. parish and hamlet through
out North and South America, Europe and the Isl
ands of the Ocean. Buy at once
BARNES g. PARK, Projectors,
Slim Broadway and Duane street, New York.
" BALM or 4 THOUSAND FLowERs''-A COUNTER
FErr.-A person pretending to have been partner
with W. 7. FetItgs in the above article is palming
off spurious preparation the public. All are
unless the name FETRIDGE & CO. is
written on the side and ". 2. FETLIDGE s. Co.,
printed on the front of the label. The genuine art-
Gle is for sale by all respectable Druggists, who fown
down lounterfcits and mpostors.
WHITE TEETH. PERrUMED BREATH AND BEAUTIFUL
CoMpLExIoN can be acquired by using the g Balm nj
a Thousand F1o,rers.' What lady or gentleman would
remain under the curse of disagreeable breath,
when by using the Bulm Of thousand Florrs would
render it sweet 491m
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30
DIED..

In this town, very suddenly, of a heart affection
ON the 18th inst, Miss MARY A WETMoRE aged 4S
years. Correction.
In this town. (Northfeld Society," ON the 22d
inst, LEVI HE.roS, Esq, aged AZ.
His disease, upon post morton examination proved
to he cancer of the stomach which had existed for
number of years, terminating in general inflam-
nation of the bowels
In the death OF this excellent man this community
have sustained the loss of one of its most valuable
citizens, his family of faithful husband and father
and the church of a consistent ju'cious and devo
ted member. Deacon Heaton made an early profess
sion OF religion and for several years has been
officer in the Mortified Church and it. may be
truly said of him that his progress in the Christian
life was constant. and his example worthy of imit-
ton, sNerting the happiest influence on all with
whom he had Intercourse Though unosten tatious
in his manners and living most of his life in the re-
tirement of quiet farm, he was frequently called
by his fellow citizens to the discharge of ruhlic
duties. He was twice elected a member of the
House of Representatives from the town of Ply
mouth, and in 1851 was member Of the Senate
from the Sixteenth district, and may safely say
that no man from this county within the past few
years has more ably and faithfully performed the
duties of a legislator. A.
In Torrngton. 10Th inst OLIVER BANCROFT, aged
TO-
In Bethlem, l4th inst, Mr.. NEHEMIAH BALDWIN,
aged 81
In Rochester. n. Y, 10Th inst, WILLIAM ToNr-
klNs aged u, formerly of this town.
In West Barre, Orleans Co., n. Y, March 27th,
GEORGE I. WEBSTER. aged 2s years, son of Elijah
Webster, formerly Of this town.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30

A letter in the National Iutelligencer pre-
sents some very startling views of the power
and designs Of the Mormons. 1t is written by
gentleman who is said to have lately spent
twelve months in the Salt Lake Valley, en-
gagged in business connected with the transit
of the mails through the territory to and from
the Pacific, and who confirms fully the state
ments and apprehensions Of Judge Drummond
and insists upon the necessity of taking prompt
and decisive measures to protect the country
from the dangers which threaten it from this
quarter. He says the Mormans are 100000
strong in Etah, besides having 10000 spies
and agents scattered throughout the country,
and being in close alliance with 100000 Iud;'
ans upon our western border.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30
Articles of Association of the
NEW ENGLAND PIN co.

EpE IT KNOWN THAT WE, THE SUBSCRI-
kD bcls, do hereby associate ourselves as Body
Polite and Corporate pursuant to the statutes of the
State of Connecticut, entitled OF Joint Stock Cor
porations,' ard the Acts in addition thereto and ia
alteration thereof--and the following the srti;
Giles of our agreement and association
Art lst. The name of the corporation shall be
the NEW ENGLAND PIN co.
Art Cd. The Capital Stock of said Corporation
shall he One Hundred Thousand Dollars and shall
be divided into Four Thousand shares Of Twenty
five Dollars each
Art. 3D. The purposes for which said Corporation
is establ shed, are the following viz The manu-
f.cture of Pins. Percussion Caps Hooks and Eyes.
aud any and all kinds Of Goods made of metal, Of
Which metal is u principal component part, land
vcnd the same to acquire and hold any and all
such Real and Personal Estate necessary and
venicn for the prosecution of the business and gen.
orally to do all business connected end incidental to
the purposes of the Association as above specified.
Art 4th. Whereas, having purchased the proper
! ty OF Jas r. Keller. known as the " Pin Factory
Property with the Land connected including all
the buildings on both sides of " Mad River" and
+ all the dwelling houses thereto belonging and also
all Che Pin Machinery and all Patent Rights both for
Sewing and Stic king Pins together with all Goods
in Market and Stock finished and unfinished in and
about the Prem ises and also all the machinery and
fixtures of the late American Percussion Cap Co"
And whereas, We have also purchased Of the
& Clifton Lumber Co. the property known ms tho
Steam MILL with all the land Steam Engine,
Machinery and Fixtures thereto belonging.
Now it is understood and agreed by and between
us that the aforesaid Real and Personal Property
timated in all at ne Hundred Thousand Dollars, ia
to be and is hereby declared to be the Property and
Capital Stock of the New England Pin Co.
Art: 9th. The Statute aforesaid is hereby refer
red to and made part of these Articles; and the
Corporation hereby established and organizcd under
and pursuant to said Statute. shall have the powers
and proceed according to the regulations described
and specified Therein
Art. 9th The said Cooperation is to be located
and established in Winsted County OF, Iitchfcld,
and State Of Connecticut.
The following the names of the subscribers to
the foregoing articles
JAMES II. KELLER ......:. g, 900 shares
IIEcToR ARMSTRONG. .......... $50 %
T.. y. CROsBr. .............. 10 p"
J. G. WErMoRE ............ 500 q"
lit
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30
DYSPEPSIA CURED.
BosToN. December G.

BUsToN, DECEMBER 6.
DR.. Geo B. Green-Dear Sir In reply to your
question in regard to the action of the Oxygenatcd
Eittcrs feel much pleasure in stating that from
its prompt and decisive effect in alternating and
overcoming severe and chronic case of Indigestion
and Dyspepsia in my own family, and from knowl-
edge of It's wonderful results in curing several at
tacks quite as severe in ether families of my &C
quain lance consider it sovereign and infallible
remedy in that distressing complaint and would
cordially and earnestly recommend it to all who may
be thus afflicted Respectfully yours,
ISAAC DANFORTH, II South Market street
The above certificate is from a well known and
highly respectable merchant of Boston, and is emit
tied TO the fullest confidence.
Seth w. Fowle & Co., 1873 Washington street,
Boston, Propretors. Sold by their agents every
where: LET
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30
FREEDOM IN New YORK We find in the
papers of Thursday, the following enactment
of the Legislature of New York.

FREEDOM IN New YORK We find in the
papers of Thursday, the following enactment
of the Legislature of New York.
AN ACT TO SECURE FREEDOM TO ALL PERSONS
WITHIN THIS STATE.
The pcoplc of The state of Nen York, represented
IN Senate and assembly, do enact as tolloes.
SEC l. Neither descent, uear or remote,
from al African, whether such African is. or
may have been a slave or not, nor color of skin
shall disquaHfy any person from becoming a
citizen OF this state, nor deprive snch person
Of the rights and privileges Of citizen thereof
Sec 2. Every slave, who shall come or be
brought, or be in this state with the consent
Of his or her master or mistress, or who shall
come or shall be brought or be involuntarily
in this state, shall be free.
SEC. 3. Every person, who shall hold, in
this state in slavery, or as slave, any person
mentioned as Il slave in the second section OF
this act, or any free person of color, in any
form or pretense, or for any time however
short, shall be deemed guilty of felony, and on
conviction thereof, shall be confined in the
state prison at hard labor, for term not less
than two nor more than ten years.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That this state will not allow
slavery within her borders, in any form or
under any pretense, or for any time, however
short.
Resolved, That the Supreme Court of the
United States, by reason of the majority OF
the judges thereof having identified it with
sectional and aggressive party, has lost the es.
teen, confidence and respect of the people OF
this state.
We believe this latter resolution was amend
cd so as to declare that the confidence of the
people in the United States Court was im-
paired, not lost"
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30

HoLLowAYs OINTMENT AND PILIs-Skin diseases
cannot he cured by lotions and embroaations A de-
tergent capable of reaching and neutralizing the
sources Of irritation that lie under the superficial in
tcguments alone eradicate these unsightlv dis
orders. Hclioways Ointment, when rubbed upon
the surface, Quickly disappears. 1t dives down to
the nucleus of the maladS and reduces outward in
tlammation by extinguishing its elements. The
cures it accompshes in of scroula erysipelas
salt rheum, mercurial clpptons, blotches, boils
ringw orm, scald head, and other affections Of the
skin and glands, are therefore complete as they
are rapid. The operation of the Pills upon the in
ternal organs is of the same thorough character
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30
fE SIX REASONS WHY EVERYBODY Us
LYONS KATHARION.

1st It is the CHEAPEST preparation for tho hair
ever made.
Cd It is pronounced by all to be the Most DENg-
FlCIAE:
3D. It is the most AGREEABLE to use.
4th 1t is the CLEANEsr and most Carefully Pre-
PARHD.
9TH # is the most HIGHLY pERFUMED
9th. 1t is the only article that fails to give
ENTIRE SATISFACTION.
The immense sale of the KATHARION-n nearly
900. 600 bottles per ycar-attest its excellence and
universal popularity. Sold by all dealers, every
where, for 70 cents per bottle
HEATH, WYNKOOP & CO.,
Proprietors and Purfumers
51-tf GO LIBERTY STREET NEW YORK
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30

H@W lille four Governors have been selected
for Kansas during two and half years, no one
serving out one quarter Of his term, Utah has
had but one Governor in eight years, and his
commission expired four years ago. But Gov.
errors were ground mp rapidly to promote the
extension Of slavery. in the former, while by
culpable neglect its twin sister, polygsmy, was
permitted to flourish liz the latter These are
the fruits of the new territorial policy which
has been substituted for that of the founders
of the government.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30

District Of Cornwall, S., Probate Court, April 27M 1867
ESTATE of JOSEPH NORTH of Cornwall, In
IL said District, an Assigning Debtor.
ORDERED-Ihat the Trustee exhibit his Admins
tration account to this Court for adjustment ut the
Pro- ate office in Cornwall the 9th day of May,
1871 at o'clock afternoon and that all persons
ter sted in said Estate may be notified thereof the
newspaper printed IN Litcbfcld and post copy
thereof the signpost in said Cornwall nearest the
residence OF said assignor. Certified by
l st FREDERICK KELI OGG Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-30
OBJ 9itt9dtla enquirer
Idtoh6eid, Conn, Thursday April 60 1857.

BRADLEY DIscHARGED.-The third trial Of Edward
Bradley, for the murder of Lucius H. Foote, of
Woodbury., in March, 1856. has just been concluded
ut Litchfeld, Judges Ellsworth and Butler presi-
ding. This trial, like the preceding ones, has
suited in the disagreement of the jury, who, We
derstand nine for acquittal to three for convic
ton. The States Attorney, we are informed. yes
tcrday entered nolie, and the prisoner dis
charged from custody. He will not be put upon
trial again. unless some new evidence should come
to light Waterbury, american.