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Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

Senator Butler of South Carolina is dead the
man whose honor demanded the brutal attack upon
Charles Sumner He and his nephew sleep now in
the silent repose of the dead. Let us draw curtain
around their falings, and seek diligently if we may
discover their virtues.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

IN Act NOT IN THE PRoeRAMME-In one Of our
churches on Sunday morning, the minister had but
just read the announcement Of collection to be
taken up in the afternoon, when individual, bet
ter know for his devotion to spiritual things than for
a love of things divine, walked up the aisle, and
placing quarter of dollar on the table, remarked
that " he preferred to pay his fee for that object
then, as urgent business prevented his being there
in the afternoon" He then quietly made his exit.
- Neao Haven Register.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
Barker Burnell. formerly of Nantucket, and

Barker Burnell, formerly of Nantucket, and
at one time State Senator from Nantucket
County, is now said to be in chain gang at
Valparaiso, he having been convicted and SEN
fenced for robbing the mail He appears daily
in the streets of that city, with ball attached
to his legs, working with his fellow convicts
He was for several years Cashier of the Manu-
facturer's and Mechanics Bank at Nantucket,
and was indicted for embezziug funds of that
institution to large amount. he was acquit-
ted by the jury for some informally in the pro-
ceedngs, we believe. He was permitted to
leave his country for his country's good, and
for the benefit of few individuals
whom he charged with being as deeply in the
mud as he was in the mire. No further devel-
opments were required, and Burnell was per.
mitted to vamose. He found his mail opera.
lions harder than banking .--Neso Bsdfo, d
Standard.
If we remember right, Rufus Choate defend
ed Burnell. whose father was President of the
bank. General sympathy for the family pro-
vented conviction though shere was no doubt
as to his entire guilt. He then went to Cali
fornia, and formed a partnership with Boston
auctioneer, who left Massachusetts to escap,
punishment for the crime of forgery. lie als'
belonged to the first families in that State
Burnell at one time was rcputed rich. l
seems, however that he has retired from bust
ness. to the healthful and pleasant occupation
of McAdamizer to the CHILEAN government.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

There sick Irish child on Ferry ST., Tuesday
night, and the parent thinking it would die had a
grave dug in hurry. and then with plenty of whs-
key and things, got up grand wake over the corpse
On Wednesday morning, the unfortunate infant
having survived the fumes of tobacco aud bad
liquor, was found to be recovering, and by night
was nearly we'll. (which said our light hearted
Pat. was no msthcr for we had the most Elegant
wake intirely !'--Sprinqfdd Republican.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

The INSANE ASYLUM AT HARrFoRD.-At
the beginning of the past year, there were 1917
patiehts During the year lel have been ad-
mitted, and 1852 discharged, making the whole
number under treatment 35S, of when I'll
were males and 1871 females, and leaving in the
house at this time 2O6 of whom SO are males
and lO7 females OF those discharged, II
have recovered, As are more or less improved,
% have not improved, and IA have died.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

Edward Taylor, Esq, one of the Judges of the
County Court for Fairfield County, and Post Master
of Bethel. died in that town on Sunday the 24th
inst. aged 62 years. Els disease was consumption,
under which he had been sinking for the last three
months. As a man, he enjoyed the confidence and
esteem of large CT Gle of friends and acquaintance
who were attracted to him by his urbanity of man
ners and soeisl disposition.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

The Indebtedness of the several railroads of the
United States, now reaches the of four hundred
and seventy millions of dollars !; and the report
of the late Secretary Of the Treasury contains a
statement that three hundred and thirteen millions
more will be required to complete only such roads
as are now projected.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

GREAT inourINa'-The Springfield Argus says that
Mr. p A. Rockwell, Of that city, together with an
other gentleman, went fishing on Friday last in
Granville, and both together caught ore hundred
and forty trout. Mr.. Rockwell himself caught one
hundred and twenty
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

A Coon Cow.-Mr. Charles Reynolds,
Of Winsted has cow, which has yielded
him the past year 200 lbs. of butter, sos
worth of milk, and two calves-amonnting
in all to Sill 10. The cost of keeping
her at that time was $40, leaving a nett
profit of $62 10. She is certainly one
of THE cows.-Ne,0 Hauea Register.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

The Court of Oyer and Termner have
refused to quash the indictment against Eckel,
and his case was postponed to the fall term.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

tg1 Rev. DR.. Wayland, Bishop Clark. and a long
list of other distinguished residents Of Rhode Isl
and, have petitioned for the abolition Of separate
schools for colorcd children
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

All persons DESTROYS of improving their breed O
horses are invited to examine the advertisements
of Messrs Fem and Rattell. This subject is one Of
great Importance, to farmers, who, we trust, viii
not neglect the opportunity now offered them
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

serve il; and that at the moment men ol
sense are provoked hv the clamor to look
into my claims, i, will be at an end" lie
made no secret Of his slight knowledge OF
tie subject which he had assumed to teach
i''s au'Icnces, and and gave amusing ac-
counts OF his ''manncr of manufacturing phil
"S"rhy.' Every week." he says II had a
new theory Of conception and perception :;
a'!'! supports! by Il natural manner, a tor
:"nt of words. and an impnlrncc scarcely
credible. ! know npthin. Of Moral Philoso-
ply, hu' | was thoroughly aware that I
wanted two hundred pounds to furnish my
house."
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

An american clergyman, not entirely un-
known in the literary world, and better
known, perhaps, in other departments than
for his success in the ministry, was once
called on to bury man who had been "a
notorious infilel, and who had abused him
in the streets in a most ruifianly manner
allc misunderstanding the funeral. where.
upon son Of the deceased threatened him
With n horse-whipring if he did not come
and bury his father "Unlcr compu1sion, y
he consented, went, and found large at.
tendance, with the usual country arrange
ments-thc coffin in the entry, and aystand
near its head, with The Bible and HYMN
book. The clergyman read the strongest
psalm of David he could find, gave out to
be sung one verse of Il hymn
Behold tho aged sinner goes,
I.a'lcu with guilty and heavy woes,
Down to the regions of the dead
With endless curses on his head
improved the occasion briefly in the same
style, and left the audience in state that
can be better imagined than described.
- Harper's Weekly.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

HEALTH AND BEAUTY IN WoMEN.-"A,
eighteen said foreigner, "a young Amer.
ican women is the prctticst in the world
but at thirty, mon Dicu, she is already old
and ugly" Though there were some Of a
Frcnclman's cxagscrations in the remark
there was also substance of truth. Why
is it that the beauty Of our females fade 50
soon Or, to go at once to the real ISSUE
for beauty is only permanent where there is
health, why's 1t that our women, rs COM
pared with the women Of other temperate
climates, are SO delicate and fragile
The answer may be made in few words
tits because they neglect air and exercise.
Weakness, laSsitudc and fading complex
ion as evidently follow Incidence and con-
fincmcnt as tho willing Of plant results
from its deprivation of light. 1t is law of
our existence that we must take daily excr-
else five would continue in health 1t is a
fact in physiology that a pure atmosphere
is indispensable to 4 vigorous vitality. All
the refinement Of civilization, all the re-
sources of science have failed to supply n
substitute for fresh air and exercise. The
poor and rich stand on the same platform in
reference to this necessity OF our nature.
The lady in silk and satins can buy no ces-
metic rs cffacious as the sunshine and breeze
which are poured out at the very doorstep
Of her humble sister.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

"And have You seen my little girl - he
added, lifting the infant in his arms, and
kissing her crimson check. 81 tell Won
Harry, there is not such another in the
world. Don't you think she looks, very
much as her mother used -
"Nery much !" E,l,ercd.
"llalIo ~ cried Frank, with q smldenncss
that made me start violently. IL have for
gotten to Introduce vou to my wife | be-
ieve you and she used to be PLAYMATE in
your young days-oh, Harry 2" and he
slapped me on the back. "For the sake of
| old times, and because YOU were not here
Mt the wedding, I'll give YOU leave TO kiss
her once-but mind, old fellow. YOU are
never to repeat the ccrmonv. Come-hcrc
she is, and for once want to see how YOU
| will manage those terocinus Inou,lachcs Of
yours in the opcration.'
lie pushed Lizzie, laughing and bush
ing, towards me A "lcam of light AID
! hope, almost too dazzling to bear, came
over me, and cried on, before thought
"Not Mary -
1t must have betrayed my secret to every
! one in the room. l'ut n";hin" was sail.-
even Frank in general 50 oh,usc. was this
time silent. kissed the fair check Of the
Young wife, and hurried to the silent figure
looking out, from the window.
"Mary-Marv Moor.," said, in low.
eager voice, 'have you no welcome to give
to the wandcrer
She turnc,! and laid her haul in mine.
and murmurcd huriic,liv--
81 am glad to see vnu here. Harry"
Simple words-anl vet how blrSt they
made me ] would 10: have yielded up
that moment fora cmpcrors crown For
there was the happy home group, and the
dear home tirrsilc, and there sweet Mary
Moore -! The eye hail dreamed of bv
day and nigh; WAS falling before the ar
dent gaze OF mine and the sweet face
had so long prayed 10 SEQ, WAS there be-
fore! | never kncw the meaning Of hap
pincss till that moment came
Many wears lnav" passed since that hap-
ny night. aud the hair that was dark and
glossy then is fast turning gray. am
gr"win"to be and old man, and can look
back 10 a long and happy, and | hope, Il
wciispcnt life. And yet, sweet as it has
been, would not recall !; single day, fol
the love that made my manhool so bright,
shines also upon me in my white hairs.
An old man Can this he 50? At
heart, am rs young rs ever. And Mary,
with her bright hair parted smoothly from
brow that las slight f'rrrow upon it, is
still the Mary olmy early days. TO me
she can never grow old, ror change. The
heart that held her in infancy, and shelter
cd her in the flush and beauty Of woman
hood, can never cast l.rr out till lie shall
cease to warm it. No: even .hcn--.nr love
still lives above
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

TIE DEAN AND BOXER CAsE.-Officer
Bertholf called last evening at the house oi
Mr.. Boxer, and conveyed Mrs. Dean to bis
own residence, where Dean awaited her ar.
rival:% They soon ,afterwards proceeded "a
lodgings he had engaged ilTHudson street
which they will occupy while they remain
in the city. Mrs. Dean is said to be q
l,ciress toaa largo legaog a deceased
uncle, no part Of ghich she has received
However. 80 u '.'ri
A Troy paperststes that Dean was form
erIy'. waiter in the Laa&hgburg hotel !; am;
Vas noted forhis fdGdness for the fair Sen
Nep sYork 1firlioy, 25tjs, Il
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

GAMBLERS MADE TO DIsGoRGE.-Wheu
the steamer Eobcat J. Ward. from New Or
leans, touched at Helena Arkansas, on Tues
day last. yonng Mississippian who had
been on visit to his plantation in Arkan-
sas, went aboard TO come TO this city. Be
ing inexperienced i'll the ways-particular-
ly tn" bad ones.--of the world, and honest
to n tauli, he WAS very soon invcislcd into
a li;,l" game of poker by Il couple of nice
looking fellows on board In less time
than we havc been writing this they man
aged 10y their skill in s!,utlling, to swinle
hin 10 the tune of two or three hundred
dollars. During the progress Of the game
several persons were standing hv, ana en-
deavored to Indicate to the Mississippan
that he was in the hands of swindlers, but
AL to no purpose. In the mean time, Capt.
Miller came ur, and seeing how things were
going on, broke up the 'Same by slapping
one "f the fellows in the face, raking down
the stakes and making them disgorge the
Young mans money. That was not all
he male them 90 below, and at the next
ooI-yarl put them off.
Menaphis Eaglc 18Th
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

Fracii"ns o? Squares will he charged in pro-
portion To the above rates.
70" E">nc>> Cards for The term of one
year, will hr CHARGED il proportion to the
space they ":r;irv, at r.!r U"Nrr per line
space.
E.:; For ali advertisements sci in o2.uJIc eat
'"". Fifty per C,::t. extra vii. be added to the
above rates.
T.tTIS .t CREWS,
For Eana"r
LIE & WILSON,
Far I'3ISS
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

THE ENGLISH AND CuIHEsm.-The news
Of the massacre, by Chinese, Of eleven Euro
peans passengers i'll steamboat Thistle, from
Canton to Hong Kong, reached En-
gland almost simultaneously with the defeat
of the Palmcrston Ministry and Mr.. Cob
dcn's motion, condcmna,ory Of the hos,il-
ties commenced by the British Admiral, on
account of the affair of the Arrow. 1t is
probable that this news will somewhat mod
ify opinion in England with regard to the
war; but it must be remembered, in judg-
ing of their conduct, that the Chinese have
been reused TO the highest pitch of fury by
the terrible destruction Of life and property
caused by the bombardment Of Canton.
Whether Lord PaImcrslon retires from
Office or not, state Of atfairs has been pro-
duced at Canton which will oblige the
British Government, whoever may be called
to direct its policy, to prosecute tile defence
of its commercial interests it that quarter
until some guarantee Of security in the
future has been obtained. The British
agents may, at first, have unjrstly and un-
wisely sought to quarrel, but not that they
have got their Government deeply involved
in it, the GoSernment cannot recede without
leaving matters much worse than they were
before. We have no idea, therefore, that
the vote in the Commons on Mr.. Cobden's
motion, will cause the Government to with.
Fdraw from the. contest. .'t'
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08
Predicted Fall of the Niagara River Sus-
penSion Bridge.

A Buffalo paper has been predicting the
fall of this stupendous structure, upon the
ground that iron suspended horizontally or
vertically in time becomes granular and
brittle.
A correspondent, who seems to be quite
familiar with the subject, sends a reply, of
| which the following is the substance:
"Thc Buffalo writer seems to be ieno-
rant Of the fact that iron is the universal
bridge fastener, suspending not only itself in
all positions, but everything else with it.
Ifhc has lived forty years, his recollection
will probably call up several old bridges, yet
standing, which prove something as to the
capacity of iron to bear a continued strain
for a series Of years. We have not large
fund of bridge statistics, but we will give
few cases, which the writer will do well to
think of:
The Frihourc bridge, $50 feet, single
span, built iii 1892. Twenty five wears.
The IIamm"rslnith bridge (rhain) cross
the Thames, built in 1888. Twenty four
years.
The IInngerford cllain bridge, across the
Same, which has w,hs,ood twelve years
vibration," under the incessant rush Of Lon
The bridge at Montrosc, in Scotland,
over the South E>k, about 500 feet span, Of
eighteen years standing.
The Pittshurg cable suspension (Roe-
blings) connects the city with the great
iron and glass work and coal mines, and
has been "vbrating' and "granuating g" un-
der loads covering its double track from
shore to shore, during sunlight for sixteenth
years.
All these bridges are standing and likely
to stand, and here our statistics give out for
want of books.
The writer or perhaps, friend of his,
may have an oil buggy, which has been
driven many time and oft for years over
corduroy and other rough riding, with steel
springs yet as good, to all appearances, as
new. And yet these springs are but gram
ular iron in q refined and uniform state.
The best authorities tell us fibrous iron is
the weakest, and that the notion Of its un-
dergoing structural change by vibration
only, is humbug, unless indeed its vibra-
ton is attended by a strain beyond its cap
acity to bear, and then there is change,
because its parts are partially disntcgratcd.
The strongest iron known to lis is pi ano
strings. There are of the finest granular
steel. They are subjected to tension that
is enormous, and to vibration of all others
'le scvercst and most unintermit:ing.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08
The Play Actors Excuse.

One evening when PiZarro was announ-
ccd AS The play, there was considerable delay
III commencing, in consequence of one of
/ the performers being absent; the audience
h"ramo impatient, when John Kcmble
iH"l!a) came forward and delivered himself
to thlS effect: "l.;tlics and gentlemen, mt
ne request OF the rrincipoi performers in
the play Of this evening, / am to inform
You that the absent person is Mr. Emery"
The hons" received this explanation without
any 'll>approhation or otherwise. (Emcry,
at this period, although a very pathetic actor,
had not arrived at the summit of excellence.
ahl on this evening, the part of the scnt-
mel WAS given to him.) Scarcely had Mr..
krmhie, Quilted The stage, when, dressed
III great coat, dirty bouts, Il face red with
hast" and wet with pcrspiratinn-o on rushed
the culp'it. Emery stayed some moments
before the audience, apparently agitatcd,
aud at length delivered himself to this cf-
feet
"l.a'!ies and gentlemen, this is the first
time have ever hal to appear before yon
as IN apologist. As have been the sole
cause of the delay in your entertainment,
allow me shortly to offer my excuse, when,
| am shnre shall obtain an ac1ni,tal, cs-
r"ria!ly from the fair part of this brilliant
audience. l.a@lir, Qor you must rarticu-
larly address, my wife .--and I-(,hun-
"er> Of applause interrupted the apology J
ana ran for the Doctor" s.Iou've said
c'ougi,' exclaimed 4 thousand tongues. 81
could not leave her, ladies until knew that
she was safe" Bravo, Emery, you've said
enough y was re echoed from all parts of
The house. Emery was completely y over
powered, and, after making another incffec-
'ual attempt TO proceed, retired-having
first placed his hand on his heart and bowed
gracefully TO all parts of the house. The
play proceed without interruption; but it
appeared Emery had not forgotten his obi
CATION 10 kcmb,e, for that scene before the
prison, i'll which Ro!la tries to corrupt the
sentinel by money, the following strange
interruption occurred in the dialogue:
R"i|".--IIavc You Il wife ?
'Srm'inCl.-I have.
Rolio.-Chiiirrn
.$cn'i"ci.-I had two this morninn--hayc
got Mrcc nom.
LouI applause followcd this retaliation,
and it continued so long that the entire cf-
feet Of this scene WAS lost, and Mr.. Kemblc,
after wa!kin" some time in awkward con.
fusion, terminated it by abruptly rushing into
the prison.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

= Sydney Smith was at one. time lecturer
,hafofs4 tue The "Royal Iastitution" of Eon-
donSons the Subject Of aMoral Philosophy E;
HSslectured there forthree successive years.
His lectures were popular, .and. collected
i4fge crowds. They arose, in 1905, tessuse,
his own Language, g5osush an absurd pitch
sof ce)elHif5 that I am ashamed Of my Y own.
fame dise Lam conscious do not de.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08
VOLUME J---NO. I.
RATES OF ADVERTISING

The Pr"rr""r* of the Abhcvillr E,n,mrf and
Indcp"nd"m Press, KAY" established the follow.
ing rates OF Advertising TO he charged in both
papers:
:, Every Advertisement inserted for n less time
than three months, will he charged by the in.
sertIon at S.sc Esnk;;sr per square, e. inch
the sl'i"" OF :"l li;!. or less for the first
insertion. and h'ifay EGi,fs for each sub:c-
'lu"nt ir=w.: -.
-" he C":nfi>-.rncrs. S'.r:ih"<, Clerk :
and Or'(imarys Advertisements will be inserted
IN both rar"rS. each ciar:-in:, haif price.
as S'hc::i'~ i"vrS. Sss5e Dollar each.
- ..:'i.":Hci:ssa C::.l:,!"tc, Five Dol
lars.
Advertising an '>.:rav. Two Dollars,
to be pail 10y tn" Magistrate.
Advertisements irsrr;c,i for three months or
lnu.c.I. IL liz. t.linui,.. r..t....
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

THE MonMoSs.-The Deseret News Of
January 2sth, (oflicial paper,) published at
Salt Lake City, contains an elaborate article
relative TO the relations of that Territory to
the Federal Government. Tho following is
an extract: - t'&.a fgi ~
- $50 far as the free, untra,nuielletl consent
and expressed wishes Of: tho Sgoverneds are
concerned, should the majority Of the. eati.
zens in a Territory choose towsisetheifeon+
stitutional right aDd prefer IL state Of f!sasssls
age, a;state Of being ruled BY officers thrust
upon them, and legfslatsd for by dsnrped
authority, we. see no reasob VII Their sfiuiee
should not BE complied With, ats least bpon
the pfipSiple 81 tbs slsnta 600 onssuts sos tbe
gossrne& na Hen said anajbrity, essHfe
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08
Country Sunday VS.. City Sunday.

'Tis Sunday in the city.
The sun glares murkily down, through
the smoky and steuch-ladcn atmosphere,
upon the dirty pavcmcnts ncwsboys, with
clamorous cries, arc vending their wares
mikmcn rattle over the pavcments, and
startlc drowsy slccpcrs by their sl,rll
wloopngS, housemads are polishing door
knobs, washing sidewalks, and receiving
suspicious looking baskets and parcels from
| contiguous groceries and bakcrshops.
The sun rolls on his course purifying
the air and bcnignly smiling upon all the
dwcllcrs i'll the city, as though he would
gently win them from unholy purposes to
heavenly mcditations and pursuits.
And now the streets are filled with n
motley show OF silks, sains, vclvcts, feath.
crs and jewcls-while carriages and vehic-
les of every description roll past, freightcd
with countcrlrecd youths and their Dulci-
meas, bent upon holiday. Hundreds Of
drinking Saloons bcch forth their rcst-
eerous breath, upon which is borne, to the
ear of the passer-by, (perhapsa lady or
tender clild) the proane curse and alb
scence gibe and from their portals reel in
toxicatcd brutcs, who once were men.
Military companies march to and fro ; now
al slow and solemn pace, to the mournful
strain of dcad.march now, (,aving rid
themselves Of the corpse Of their dead COM
rade,) they gaily 'step out" blithe and mer-
ry to the cheering strains OF an enlivcning
quick step, based on an Ethiopian melody !;
the frivolous tones blending discordaniIy
with the chimes of the Sabbath bells.
And stablc-kcepers, oyster and ice--cream
vcnder, and liquor sellers, ct III mnc genus,
are reapinga golden harvest, upon which
the Lord of the Sabbath" shall sooner or
later, send "a blight and mildew."
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-08

hTaiusdpa oH # FA1TH. ED DneihE,eas, earth.
.anakSahat' 'ocearedfa few sySaits Slice, 1.-THE
Inhabitants Of a small FMsillaaaEvsssFgsnefaI
iySaiuch Ealarned ;and atsb q sarptised
at the ealmness and apf6fsas. ofan ,ojd
lady whom they all lalss AtlIessthf !one
of tbem,. addressing thesSid slady, said
80. Mother are ySanSt St,sftaidsi,&I .
:: . .',S = said ths ae fin 80 Tssssf. IL
jjelss EeS d sl llat ca1 i;aiI
shaKe ;thS Toytl(sss z ;lsSaSass, 81 sI .ss,,