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Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
ESTABLISHED CHURCHES,
Brotherly Affection.

In the reign Of Queen Anne, solder be-
longing to the marching regiment which was
quartcred in the City Of Worcester was taken
up for descrtion and being tried by court
martial, was sentenced to be shot. The Coo
mel and Lieutenant Colonel being at the time
in London, the command Of the regiment had
decepded in course to the Major most cruel
and inhumar man. The day on which the de-
serter was to be executed having arrived, the
regiment, as is usual on these occasions was
drawn out to See The execution.
1t is the custom on these occasions to draw
lots for the several corporals for this disagree
able office and when every one expected to
see these lots as usual, they were surprised to
find that the Major had gwen orders that the
prisoner should die by the hand of his own
brother, who was Only a private man in the
same comlary and who, when the cruel or
der arrived, was taking ave Of the unhappy
brother, aud with tears fast flowing, that ex-
pressed the anguish of his soul, Was hanging
for the last time about his neck
On his knees did the poor fellow beg that
lie might not have a hand in his brothers.
death and the poor prisoner forgetting for
the moment his petitions to heaven, begged to
lie by any hands but those Of a brother. The
unreIentng officer, howcy II, could by nc means
be prevailed Oh to revoke his cruel sentence,
though cntreated to do so by every officer in
the regiment on *ht contrary, he swore that
the brother, and he Only, should be the execu-
toner, if it were mere y for examples sake, to
make justice appear more terrible. When
much time had been wasted in fruitless en-
beavers to soften the rigor Of this uhuman
'ntence, the r!>on prepared to die, and
tn" brother to he the c12cution'r.
The Major, street to the maXlms of cruelty
stands clio e t. see that the piece was properly
loaded, which, being done, he directs that the
third mot on of his cane should be the signal
10 lire. Acco d.n-ly, at the thr.l notion the
Ma;'r-n>tr,'d OF the plisonrr--recr.vrd the
ou ct through his own head, and fell lIteess to
the e ound
TIE ma no sooner discharged the piece
than throwing it Oh the ground, he exclaimed !:
He that can give no mercy, no mercy let
him rcc' i've. Now submit | had rather die
tins hour for that mans death, than live a
hundred years, and take away the life Of my
protIer.'
No one seemed to be sorry for this uncx-
pectrd piece OF justice on the inhuman Major {;
AID the man being ordered INTO custody, IN my
gentlemen present, who had been witnesses to
the whole affair, joined to cntrcat the officers
to defer tie execution of the other brother,
tlll the Queens pleasure should be known.
The request being complied with, the City
Chamber that very night drew up a very feel
ing and pathetic address to her Majesty, set
ting forth tie unparalleled cruelty of the de-
ceased officer, and huInbly entrcatcd her Ma
jsty's pardon for both the brothers.
The brothers were pardoned and discharged
from the army.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

PRoFF. HoLowAY OUTDoSE.-A manufac-
tur,r and vendrr OF quack medicines, recently
wrote to IL friend living out west, for a good
strong recommendation OF his the manufacture
er's g BalSam." In few days he received the
following, whIch we Cal! pretty strung Dear
SIR: the land composing my farm has hitL,r
been so poor, that Scotchlnan could not get
a living Ut it, and SO stony that we had to
slice our potatoes, and plant them rdyewisr,
but hearing Of your balsan', | put some Oh tie
orler of ten acre lot, SUR u, ueu by u rall
T. nce, and the next morning i found Ina all the
sto",s mad entirely uIs.lp ar,d ID II at sloAe-
wall surrounded the field aud the rails were
split INTO oveIwood aid piled up symmctr.cal-
ly, in my back yard.
put half an ounce into the middle of IL
hu, kl,btrry swamp-in two days it Was cl ar
cd III, planted with cora and pump .ns, and u
row VI peach trees III Iull blossom through the
middle.
AS All evidence of its tremendous strength
| would say that it drew u striking likeness of
my eldest son cut of u saw mill pond, drew ii
.old of potatoes four miles to market, and even
tua'Iy drew prize Of ninety-seveu dollars III i.
l,ttery.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
t1ts e.

YNHANKFUL for past favors. Mr. CHRISTIAN
II REINHARr would respectfully inform his nu
naerous friends and patrons that he has received II
supply Of GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, which
he has carefully repaired and put in the best run
ming order, and will warrant them for one year
These Watches VIII be sold for less than their usual
prices In regard to Mr.. RS ability for REPAIR
ING WATCHES, he cannot be exceled, having
been manufacturer of Watches for Several years
Before coming to America, he awaited himself of
numerous advantages. to become thoroughly &C
quainted with the mechanism of the Watch Manu-
factory. 1t has been more than sixteen years since
Mr.. r. has been following the Business aud since
he has been in America, he has established for him
self an excellent reputation: All Watches which
Mr.. R. REPAIRS are warranted for one year.
Office at Baldwins Book Store, South Street,
Litchheld, Conn
~ Watches can be sent safely ~ the New Mil
fori Kent, or West Cornwall Mail Contractors.
June %, 1857. tf14
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
IT'S better to Grin than to Grcwl

Let hard times assail us,
Let poverty nail us
Like mystical horse shot to every old wall,
Let deep trihulatian
And fierce desolation
Spread over all lands like funeral PAIL
Though empty our purses
Though creditors curse us,
And quarters are squeezed till the eagles all howl
Let's have merry faces.
And smiles for all places.
Remembering It's better to grin than to growl
What though banks are breaking,
And ' big houses quaking,
Lest one day undo all they ever had done;
Our crossne>s can't mend it,
Our weeping won't end it
Why not take the bright side and call it all fun
Will forfeited pleasures,
Or imbecile measures
Bring back our lost confidence lift the dark cowl ?
No! no! to-days SORROW
Brings no brighter morrow.
When tn ngs will grow bad let us grin and not
growl
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

STUBS REVENGE" Pappy, old Smith,>
Srey colt has broken INTO our cabbage patch
again"
lie has, has he We'll, just load my rife.
ny son, and we Will see If an ounce OF lead,
vii not leaf Mr.. Sn.tl's colt to rciurm hs
u.blts"
Tn,s colloquy passed between Mr. and Mas
ter STUDIOS, just after tea. AS sooa as 1t Was
dark, Mr.. otuubs takes his rifle marches ovel
towards old Snith's barn, AMI Wien within.
about thirty rods OF It, lie raised the deadly
tuue," took ann, pulled the Trigger, and drop
ped Que OF tue fine grey COLI, IN the cuunlry.
MIR. Stubbs, having tuicu his ul.ss.o., re
turueu home, went To bed, and slept wlln !;
lighter Conscience than he mad enjoyed Tor the
last e,yht mouths. Tue next nloinlny, wnllc
seated at breakfast who should he seen str,d
my towards the dolnicl of Stubs but old Mr..
oultu. Smith entered the house-Smlh Wis
excited, and tor y moment Smith lacked words
to express himself.
L" Mr. Stubs, have come to tell YOU that
a horse Was shot near my barn, last night"
Sorry to hear it, Mr.. Smith, although not
bit surprised, for that grey colt Of yours was
not calculated to make friends"
But it wasn't my grey colt that got shot y
Wasn't your colt ! Which horse vast
then ?"
THAT grey colt you purchased last week
of Widow Dubois H. broke into my pasture
last evening intended to send hun home
this morning, but it's no use now-his brains
lay scattered over the barn yard"
Mr.. Stubbs Was thuuderstruck. The ide.
that he had killed the wrong horse, drove hin
10 desperation and caused him to seek relie
Ia direction that rather astonished his house
hold; The last seen of Stubs he was chasing
his eldest sou Jim down the turnpike, with al
eight foot saphng.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

PERSIAN LADIES IN bED-Lady Shiel, who
has written a book o: Persian travels lately,
says: IL went to see the Shalls half sister
:. beautiful girl OF fifteen, who lived with her
mother in an obscure part of the anti-room
neglected by the Shah, and consequently by
very one else. She was really lovely fair,
with ind Scribabe eyes, and figur" only equal
led by some of the chef d'euvre Of Italian
art This is so rare among Persian women,
that she was one of the few persons | saw in
that country with an approach to a good fly
TIRE She was dressed in the usual style OF
trowsers on trowsers, the last pair being of
such stiff brocade, that if put standing up
right in the middle Of the room, there they
would remain. Her hair was curcd, not
plated, and she was literally covered with dia-
monds She was quiet in her manners, and
seemed objected. She was most anxious TO
hear about European customs. What seemed
to surprise her most was, that we took the
trouble to undrrss every night before going to
bed and she asked me was it true that we
put on long white dress to pass the night
in? All Persian women are astonshrd at
this custom, and ale quite unable to account
for it. THY never undress at night they
unite thu ir til n mattrass from its si!kcn cover,
draw it ont from its place against the wall,
aud roll themselves up in the wadded quilt
which forms their blanket. The only time
they change their clothes is when thcy go to
the bath. If they 90 cut to visit, they, of
course put on their best garments, and take
them off at night ; but generally they lie
down just rs they are, and even in cod wealth
er they wear their chadoor, or out-of-door veil,
st midnight"
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

4 SAMPSON Il SHAcELEs -A p,inre~i III Green
County Jail, by the lame Of Sam Withaln has been
amusing himself and astonishing the ailcr with Lis
feats of strength unaiied by single instrument,
he broke set Of the strongest patent handcus rent
the door of his cell broke large iron do, whirk
served an additional fastening passing out inu
the hall Of the Jail, exercising himself in t e sstis
factory mysteries Of pigeon wing A II ght or tv
since he concluded to give an ,ther Ell ertainment
which consisted of breaki two of the heavy ifr
bars Of the CRATES of his cell door, but his peTotr
al,ce being unseasonably checked by the enrlnee OF
his keeper he retired from the scene in evident Gu
fusion Monroe Wis., Press
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
The Printers "Hour of Peace.D

Know We the printer hour of peace
Know We an hour more traugllt with 10Y,
Than ever felt the maid of Greece,
When kissed by Venus. amorous boy!
lis not when round the may case,
His nimble fingers kiss the types;
Nor Is 1t when, with heightened face,
The sturdy devils tail he gripes.
lis not when news of dreadful note
His columns all with minion fill ;
lis not when brother printers quote
he cfusions OF his stump worn quill
IT'S not when all his work is done,
His glimmering fire he hovers near,
And Needless OF the coming dun,
Grows merry . er Il pint Of beer.
lis not when in Miss Fancy's Glass
Long advertisements meet his eye,
And seem to whisper AS they p.>a.
We IL grace your columns " and D."
No. reader, no, the Printers hour,
His hour of real, sweet reposc,
Is not when hy solne magic power
Ill, list vi patrons daily grows.
But alb !! is when stern winter, drear,
Comes robed in snow, and ram, and vapor
He hears in whispers kind and dear,
We We come to pay You ivr the paper"
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

The pay of the French soldiers is one cent ner
day. Out of that munhcent endowment, he must
provide himself with thread, needles. &c, to keep
his uniform in repair. Then he must replace all
things lost or soiled from the army stores He is
furnished with one pair Of pantaoons, and one pair
of shoes per year. and one coat every Two years On
leaving service at the end Of seven years, the gun,
SABRE and coat taken from him, and whatever is
LETT be is entitled 10.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
Saddle and Harness Making.

~ >HE subscriber continues to manufacture and
II keeps on hand ything in his line OF business
and lac would invite the attention of the public
to his establishment believing that he can supply
Harness, Saddles. Brides, Collars. Whips, SC of as
good quality and ut rs cheap rates be found
eisew here Jobbing and repairing promptly and
eatly executed
The subscriber has removed to the loft over the
new grocery store ii William II. Wheeler East
street, where he contintest to manufacture
FRED'k BROWN
Iitchfeld June |, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
!" @NHQD~ AL.
Boots and SllOcs.

VUNIIE subscriber mry be found in Lords building
Il up stairs, opposite the Enquirer office wher,
lie is prepared to make all kinds of BOOTS and
SHOES to order. in the best manner and ut reason
able prices. including Ladies' and Childrens Boot
and Shoes.
REPAIRING done at short notice.
N IFFLAND,
Litchheld. April 2. 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
Blacksnlitlling and Wagon Re-
n0il'iNT

NuR H. B. GIBBUD, HAVING MADE AR
WI rangcmcnts which will enable him to att nd
to al work in the above Line, would respectfully
inf rm the citizens of Litchiied and vicinity, that
he can be found ut the building known us - Rogers
Blacksmith Shop in Spencer street. with every ia
city for II quick and thorough execution Of Jobs
His long experience a Workman. he trusts. will
enable him to give entire satisfaction to those who
may favor him with their patronage.
Litchhcld, April 2l, 1857. 52t
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
Distinguished Men.
From Schaf's Germany.]
HUMBOLDT.

What melancholy reflection, that such a
master of AL the mysteries of Nature the
daily companion of u pou> king, and in a NOR
al point of view, kiudhearted, benevolent
and amiable gentleman of the highest finish,
should, like Germany's greatest poet, Goethe,
content himself with the wonders of Nature,
without rising to Natures God, and remain
indifferent to the greater mysteries of Grace
Strauss has long given up, it seems, all in
terest in theology, and is ali unhappy man, di:
vorccd from his wife, the former actress Az
nese Schtbcst, and moving from place to place.
His l'Seudo-theology or mythology ended in q
Theatrical comedy, aud the comedy i'll ira
gedy.
The chevalier Dr. Buusen, formerly Prus'
sian Ambassador at London, now resides near
Heidelberg, in literary retirement. 49,. He
takes up his pen for religious liberty, in opt'o-
Sition to all intolerance, whether it proceed
from Romanism or Professionalism. 80. But
he makes too little account of confessions and
c1seds, aid spreads the mantle Of union So
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

D OBERT M TREAT, Manufacturer of corn
~ shelters, churns, safety tug irons, SC, South
Farms. Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
From the Cleveland D IL, Herald.
A Tale Of Crime.

Edward T. Nichols is still young man, yet
his career Of crime, which ne is about TO end
in the Pententiary reveals desperation AMI
adepravity which places him among the most
remarkable forgers of the land We pity his
brokrn-hcnrted wife, his sorrowing family and
friends, hut duty demands q thorough expo
sure OF his whole course of crime, that it may
teach lesson to the young, and that they
may lay it to heart :
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

(NROsSMANS Shaving Har-Cuttng and Wig
~ Making Rooms-under the Mansion House.
Litehficld.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

In Germany, kissing the hand of lady is
deemed mark Of respect, rather than u .b-
erty.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

n OLISTER & BEEMAN, Attorneys and Coun-
u Il sellers at Law Frederick D. Beeman, Com
missioner Of Deeds for the State of New York. Office
in Seyulours Building, South street Litchtel, Conn
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

~ GORGE A. HICKOx, Attorney at Law
" Office in seymour Building, South street,
Litchfeld, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

far that Lnther, L"ssing, Heyel, and Goethe
may dwell under it in peace. aud commune
at the same table of the Lord.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
r.. MER IMAM,
" AS just returned from New York with an as
~ SOrtnlent of

WATCHES AND JEwELRY.
Spectacles from Is cents to $40 the Participated
Butter Knives Spoons, Forks, Sewing Birds and
Napkin Rings, Vioincello Strings, Violin Strings.
Bridges Screws Tail Boards and Rosin Violin Bows
and Iuneing Forks. and Clarionet Reeds, and vari-
Gus Articles too numerous to mention, at the low
est prices.
itchheld. May 49, 1857. tf-4
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

ENRY g. SANFORD, Attorney and Coun
i 4 selor ut Law, Notary Public and Commissioner
for New York Office ut New Milford Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

"WHY praisng chldrsa ike opiu@' Be.
cause it's laudapunn,
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

Che zftetffel1 enquirer
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING AT THE
0Mce, One Door East of the Courthouse.
LlTCHFIELD. CONN.
TIE II NJ 8.
Subscription Per Amnum.
Village subscribers (by carrier,) and single mail
sabscribers-in aducnce, ...........' Isl so
fswn subscribers, (otf the carrier route and
mail subscribers. in bundles, IS
Or, If paid strictly IN advance .................l 90
CO Postage f+s within this County.
Advertising.
Fourteen lines less-1 or weeks, ......$l 90
Six continuance thereafter, per week. 20
ersbate and other legal notices at the usual rates.
Yearly and other regular advertisers charged &C
eerding to space occupied.
fB Transient Advertisements must Be accompanied '0,
he money to insertion.
BUSEvESS CARDS..
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

TROCKERY AND GLASSWARE The largest
~ assortment In town Of all descriptions. at
XcNgrt h EnAxkS'e
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
THE KING OF PRUSSIA.

THE KING OF PRUSSIA
He has expressed himself on several ccca-
sions decidedly averse to all religious intole-
rance and persecution. and recently extended,
eren against the adrlcs Of his Minister of
Worship, and the riews of the Reqctionary
party, a cordial invitation to the Evangelical
Alliance to meet at Berlin in 1851.
ESTABLISHED CHURCHES.
There ,.'e actually no less than thirty-cight
Protestant (EstabshedD churches within the
limits of the German Confederation. So in
Switzerland each canton has its independent
Reformed church, without any official connec-
ton whatever with that of the neighboring
canton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

" w. SEYMOUR Attorney and Counsellor
1Zsat Law Litchfcld. Conn,
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17

E. CRoSSMAN,
SUCCESSOR TO C. NJ HooKER)
1IO ID g n t i - t
Office in South street. the Post-Offce.
All operations on the Teeth carefully performed,
and warranted to give entire satisfaction.
have endeavored to satisfy myself as to the skill
of Mr. Edward Crossman dental practitioner,
and think l can safely recommend him to the citi
Gems Of Mtchfeld County one who merits their
confidence and patronage C. NJ. HOOKER.
Hartford, Conn., August 10, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-12-17
DR.. E. w. Blake.

WHO has for period Of ten years, been Resi-
w dent DENTIST Of Ltcilticid thanks his
friends for past avors, and will eneavor to merit
a continuance of their friendship and patronage
October 8, 1856. 1yoA
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-03

soLD By CH1oKEN.-- We heard good story yes
terday Of q certain gallant Colonel and bran new
member Of the Legislature from the far Southwest
It was in this wise During the called session held ii
Jefferson City, prominent gentleman was in th,
habit Of occasionally treating his friends to lit
amtaenslnt in the shape Of chicken fight. HI
owned 3 bird which in every contest came out snc
cesafol and 50 confident was he Of its powers that h
offered to back him against any other Tor 800. Ol
friend, the Colonel heard the brag, and thinking b,
knew thing or two" asked 10 see the !" ANIMAL
He was taken to the room Of the iustrions and ths
chicken exhibited. It was small, wiry, closely
trimmed Of light weight cross between tbe bantam
and game breeds with the pluck Of the one and the
indomitable courage Of the other The Colonel
looked At II attentyely and then exclaimed What
thatdarned little devil whip any bird 7" "Just so
+ II he's IS big ~ agobherh Esl Nv, Y II.
What will you bet of it3 "a hundred dol
lars" 6 Done,n and the match was made, the fight
being fixed for the next evening. NJ S43i ..f
a Now the Colonel was not by any means q sporting
man. but attached great importance to weight, and
remembering tn have seen bird on the outskirts OF
the city, about three times the size Of banty,' =
thought be had sure game, posted bis 500, went
OF and bought the big M, keeping him dark IN
bis room lest his opponent seeing his size shonld
back ont. IN .lis y 9Etsg3 gt3 gSyY9l39 l@5s N
The evening Of the match came. The room Of the
illustriousn was crowded Senators, Judges, Legs-
lators, newspaper men and others were there. The
bantyn was put in the ring, and every one was ad.
miring the hero Of hundred fights when the Colonel
walked ID, bag in hand, and look of elaton which
id plainly as look could say, the hundred dollars
are mine" tN Ns SS Sj54A ,,Bs
The crowd gave way, the Colonel advanced, opened
his bag and pitched into the ring-a shanghai about
two feet high There WAS universal shout Of laugh
ter, but the Colonel WAS not dismayed The little
IN looked at his big uncle futteIed his wings and
crowed defantly. The shanghai replied, as shang-
hais only can, and again the laughter was loud and
long. 4 3sl 4,tf 35, y 4 iIs4
There was 4 pause of 4 moment, the banty walked
up to his uncle, shook himself, cut for deal, and
There was fearful" squawk, and the shanghai ran,
fell, and gave up the ghost. The money was handed
over amid general shonts and the Colonel departed
wiser but poorer man, saying, /" Well, who would
have believed IL that darned little thing whip bird
Big enough to eat him up y +, sst "a, ,.lsS33
e We guess the Colonel won't pretend to fight chick
ems again for some time to [St. Louis Leader
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-03

NEW GRENADA, WEST COAST OF SOUTH
AMERICA, CALIFORNIA AND OREGON,
SANDWICH ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA AND
VANDIEMAN'SL LAND, NEW SOUTH WALES
AND CHINA.-Closes on the 4th and 18th of
each month, at p. NJ. Arrives on or about the
l2th and 2Sth of each month.
HS-Postage to South Pacific: Letters, 34c.; papers
~ &c. a. q
n1-Postage to New South Wales, Victoria, South
Australia, etc., via England, by packet or private
ships, 35 cents single rate, prepaid via France
10 cents each quarter ounce, prepaid lis added to
the above postage; via New York, by private
ships, s cents, prepaid. -a
4-Postage to Peru Letters, 22c.: papers, &c.
ga Postage to Bogota (New Granada:) Letters, lsc.
papers, &c.
RD-Postage to China New South Wales, Sandwich
Islands, via San Franciseo: l0c., prepaid.
HH The postage places on the West coast of South
America, via Panama, is On each single letter
S4cents; and on each newspaper, 6 cents when
sent and 10 cents on each letter, and cents on
each paper, when received.
81 The postage to New Grenada direct is 10 cents
single rate, and cents each newspaper; and to
the Sandwich Islands, Australia, Van Dieman's
Land and China, (yia San Francisco,) is, Oh
each single letter, 10 cents, payable in advance
A3 The single letter rate to California and Oregon is
10 cents, prepaid. On newspapers, ETC., the do
mestic rates apply, R. E. McHATToN, Pm
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-03

PATENTS patents were issued from the
United States Patent Office during the past week.
Of these, three are for improved machines to aid
feeding the flour, mixing the materials and knead-
ing .donghn-to sustain life-there are several to
facilitate violent deaths, by means Of manycham.
bered rotating.breach firearms and projectile for
firearms" An Improvement in the method Of
floating horses, etc. across rivers is among the pro-
ductions Of exuberant genius. An improvement in
scissorssharpener is not less important than that
in candle-snu6ers,n 7 although candles are not SO
fashionable as they were before the resort to the more
brilliant and now more popular gas. improvements
continue to be made in washing machines, but per-
ction has not yet been reached Three or four gen.
tlemen have obtained, each, the broad seal of the
Office in attestation of the fact that they have done
something toward mitigating the toll heretofore alto
gether required ut the washtnb.
Among the Injuries are improvements in venti-
lating rocking chairs = and ssa machiue for making
cigar.lighters.m "An improvement in watches is
in the catalogue. Washington Union, 26th ult,