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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

a. Mr. Winthrop MSssachns in his addfesss at
the Musical Festival in Boston last week. alludes 10
the contemplated snbmafihe1 telegraph in these
words: =
4 Hoa Christi Eve ia The year Isl Treaty
q oI t7sase between England and The United States
was signed at Ghent-a worthy commemoratton of
. mat blessed event when tho Herald Angels were
singing to the shepherds on the Plains ofBetnIehem
Peace on earth, good wii towards men, But that
treaty was not known on this side the ocean for six
or seven weeks after lis date The great battle of
New Orleans, as you well know, was fought at least
two weeks after that treaty ofpeaee was signed
Our modern system of railroads and steamers, and
teegraphs might have saved that efusiou OF frater
nal blood, might have deprived individual heroes,
might have deprived our country and it's history of
ofail heglory which belonged to that really great
victory if that gigantic Octan Harp which is at this
moment in process of being strung, whose deep di-
aPson is destined TO produce more magical music
on the sea than my biology modern ia lie eyer as
cri6ed to siren, mermaid, Arion if the mysteri-
Gus game ofthat profound subm -rine chord had
been in successful operation them as we hope il soon
will be, hetween St. Johhsaud Valentia Bay, those
cotton-bag ranparts at New Orleans might never
have been celebrated ia history, while of those VINO
SO calamity defended them many would not have
been laid so low, an some perhaps would hardly
have risen so high3 ts,. g.sl aus
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09
How the Bear came to have a short Tai1.

"A Norwegian tale satisfactorily accounts
for the short tail of a bear. The bear it seems,
was once met by fox who carried load of
fish, and who in answer to the question how
he had obtained them replied. that he had
caught them by. angling. The bear expressed
desire to know an art so useful when the
fox informed him that, he had only to make a
hole in the ice and insert his tail ''You must
stop long enough, and not mind if it hurt you
a little Said the friendly adviser J for a sensa-
ton Of. pain is q sure sign that you have a
bile. The longer the time,. the more fish
Nevertheless, when you have good, strong
bite be sure you pull out" The credulous
bear followed the instructions and kept his
tail in the hole till it was frozen,fast. When
he pulled. the end of his tail came off and
hence the shor,pess Of the .appendage at the
present day.-Fyazer's Magazine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09
At a criminal Count lately, the .cou

4 -. At criminal Count lately, tle.ccouun-
sell, dissatisfied at his want of success with a
witness, complained to the court. -
Here Paddy went in With a genuine Irish
An sure I'm mo- lawyer, yer Honor, an
the spalpens only wants to puzzle me-
. !, Lawyer snap-tCo now do you swear
You are no lawyerP '4 ~ II -
.Witness-Faix, an lido. an ye may swear
the same about yersilf too, without fear Of
injury. ssa kv.sse,a..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

A H1Nr.-The simplest and best way ofpreserv-
iug woolens through the summer from the destruc-
ton of th moths is 10 rap them well up,after brush
ing and beating them, in cotton or linen cloths
The moth can pass neither. Two covers, well wrap
ped around and secured from the air, will be etfec-
tual. An old sheet will answer, and save all ex-
pense of camphor, &C.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

80. Ex-Governor Philip Francis Thomas late
Collector of the customs at Baltimore, is about to
remove TO st. Louis, where he purposes 10 take up
his residence. -- rr.za-,4 as
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

Coon -PRAcrIcGI ADS1cE.-Be content as long as
your mouth is full and body covered; remember the
poor; kiss the pretty girls; don't rob your neigh
boris heu-roost; never pick editors pocket, nor
entertain idea that he is going TO treat ki,k dpl
care to the dnee; black your own pantaloons, and
be sure to take paper and pay for it.
.1...." What's best to prevent old maids from de-
spairingP" 2" 10 $50 se
- Pairing al 80 -...-..----- .--
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

W1NN1Ne BEr.-A Georgia negro was
riding mule along, and came to, a,bridge,
when the mule stopped. rvei ed, i 'srs,l9
'I'Il bet you quarter" said Jack, III make
you go ober dis bridge" and struck the mule
over the ears, which made him nod his head
suddenly. ''You take de. bet den, eaid (tbe;
negro, and contrived to get the stubborn mule
over the bridge. 81 won dat quarter, any
how" said Jack.
"But how will you get your money . said a
man close by, unpercetvcd. se5 r-la sga5.
'To morrow" said Jack, ..'msssa glib a dol
lab to get corn, and takede quarter out"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

A CoMPI14ENTART CoAoHTKE,-A young
lady, returning late from concert Is II was
raining, ordered the coachfnan to drive close
to the side walk, but was still unable to step
4 can fl @ you over ,;ys said coaoby: af
Lord, marm,' replied John,aI am used to
! lifting barrels of sugar =. ..t.
The coachman took the lady for a barrel Of
sugar because she was booPed. laza siFT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON
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EDITORS 4ND PRoPRLEToR,s

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

James B. Clay, son OF the late Henry Clay,
has been nominated for Congress blythe Demoetaia
of the Ashland district in Kentucky. H is said be
has accepted the nonainatlson IA n ,,is9So
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

30 -. my dear SIR said our friend Drum
sticksitp a young married gentleman who had
just been gmadetp feel the joysiof paternity
1fy-if Is.f one reay AGO q tsass s.nt 5aea
Can't say that can, Drunssicks' srs-i.ia
Il 4 will telllyou. One year ago yougvenea
sighing 1over-now you are loviBg sirsl.st
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

..... Ata late d1eione1of the seconds in
terfered. and proposed that the combatants
should Shake hands. 70 this the sotber ap-
pseared 10 object as unnecessary; for said he
Their hands have been shaking this half hour
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09
"a BeautiruI cIassical Allnsion.

5o Mr. Winthrops iu his adasesss at
the MUSICAL Festival in Boston last week, aludes 10
the contemplated submatihe1 telegraph in these
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

CoX'S Patent Refined Sparkling Gelatines,
~ stronger than Isinglass, at only one third the
price, and for convenience, siren 9Th, purity, beau
", md cheapness stands unrivalled for making
nc nsr and 'nbre crystalline Jelly in few minutes
G1n thIt made in tho usual tedious way from
Ga!ves fcst-iust received and Tor sale by
January II. BELLER & COOKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

Ofrrrted Persons or those contemp marriage,
being aware ofphysical Weakness any other i'm
pstiInsss hQuld ilnnediately consult DIR. Johnston
lie Stt6 places himself under the of DIR. john
tismau, and Confidently rely upon his skill as a
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

.l...." What's best to prevent old maids from de de-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09

YoUNa MEN especially who have become the vic
tins of Solitary Vice that dreadful and destrGctiY
habit which annually sweeps to an untimly grav
and iantintelfects who OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES en-
trancod listening Sonates with the thundersof elo
qucpce or walked to ecstacy the iyiugyrc, may cal
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-09
BALTIMoRR Lock HospITAL.

-, UR. JOHNSTON, '9II1I5-''l ~
FIIaE founder of this Celebrated institution offers
/ the most Certain, Speedy, and only effectuai
remedy in the world for .7'f9 g1t'z I,t--z. o. .
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
Repudiation of California,

Al 1t is generally supposed that the State of Cali fornia has repudiated her debts and as many news paper edtors who live by their scissors rather than their brains have headed their columns, .'Repudi- ation of California we give explanation of ieting circumstances in that State.
 The State of California has not repudiated any debt The Court has decided that she has no au- thorty to create larger debt, for the reason that the debts she has slready contracted exceed the limit allowed by the Constitution Hence 1t follows that some portion of her present debt was contracted by virtue of an unconstitutional law but it does not follow that she is not bound to pay her debts much less does it follow that she is unwillin. to pay her debts It is time to say that she has repu diated, when she refuses to pay.
 The State of New York cannot be compelled to pay her debts. No sovereign government can be sued :; and the creditors of New York can secure no better remedy for the non-payment of debts due by that State th'n the creditors of California can secure for the payment of her debts-notwithstanding the decision of the Courts.
 We will illustrate. A young man twenty years of age, is authorized by his father to contract . debt, amounting to, say" s5ooo. He contracts a debt in his own name for s1O, ,O0o He subsequently attempts to contract still larger debt His father decides that he has already exceeded the credit given him. Does that decision of the father warrant the son to be called repudiator, before his debt be- comes due. and before he refuses to pay?
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
News Here and Thcre.

HI. buRDrrI MunDsR. The Grand Jury in this o''se nave indicted Eckel and Mrs. Cunningham, anu ies on onodgrass under bonds to return as . wisness The latest information is that given by Doct fafmsee' who resides nearly opposite to the house of Dr. Burdell. He states. that m th. n,.b. of the murder, he went out in company with his dog, at about the time it issupposed the Doctor as killed The dog could hardly be forced away from the steps of the house and directly after, he per- ceived an unusual light in the attic room, where t is supposed the clothes were burned as if 1t was flame fed by papers or fine wool. When it is re- membered that the family testify that no fire had been in the room for several days. this seems con. elusive evidence especially, coming from 60 reli. able source as Dr. Parmelee ~ tAs-
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
For the Enquirer
Our Hill Top.

Who in all this wide world, has not heard of Litchield Hill of its pure and health-giving at mosphere-of it's broad and clcanly streets, on each side of which are dwellings neat and tasteful, some of modern style, others erected by gentlemen of the Old School in perfect keeping with their times and never suffered by their present owners to do dis credit to the former occupants? Who has not heard of it's graceful ems it's beautiful scenery, its charm ing walks and delightful drives-of the refinement of its inhabitants and it's advantages for education Strangers acknowledge its superiority, and manifest their admiration for the place by taking up their residence here during the months of summer but at the idea of spending winter in Litchfeld they shudder. This they arc taught to do by some even of the sons and daughters of this favored spot who forgetful of the many privileges they enjoy and looking snly to what they consider evils, are loud in their complaints of the weather, the travelling the difficulty of getting to and from the place, and the perfect stagnation of every thing which to them makes life desirable. Four miles by stage is moro to be dreaded than thirty or forty in former days when our grandmothels thought nothing of jour. ney to Sister State, on horseback.
 If day passes without bringing the mails, al though the delay is occasioned by some mishar many miles hence, it is charged upon poor Litch fcld What did our foref,thers do, when they were favored with mail only once twice week Were they able to endure such an affl;ction? Ycs and were content. How unfortunate that their spirit did not descend upon the present generation
 Winter with is the season for social intercourse friends and neighbors meet together pleasant and profitable conversation is carried the interesting book is read the instructive lecture is listened to friendly gatherings for benevolent purposes encour aged and only the croaker, who has been trained in the school of discontent, can be otherwise than happy hero.
 Genial souls there arc among us, some of whom, transported from warmer climes, are abundantly satisfied with what is good and pleasant here. These we love and respect. To the others we would say that if in this widespread country, there is hap pier spot, theirs is the privilege to seek it. M'
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
A VETERAN DrAn.--Tbe cele,,rated V,

A VETERAN DEAD.--The celebrated war horse, Black Warrior, died in New York last week, 2S years old. He was raised in Tennes- see, served in the Mexican war, where he was wounded twice, and spent the residue of his life in that City, appearing in public processiOus and military paradcs. He belonged to Major Merrill, was ridden by Kossuth and President Pierce, on their reception here, was never in harness, put was unequalled for discipline and grace of movement under the saddle ;very fond of music, knowing his place and word of com mand, and the b1gle-cal, quite like an old sol- dier. was never sick or lame for day, nor cs- known to fall or stumble, and was remarkable for his great powers of endurance.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26


 SUSPENSION BRIDGE FROM NEW YORK TO BRooKLYN.-Mr. John A. Roebling, of Trenton, who constructed the Niagara Suspension Bridge and is now building similar bridge over the Ohio, from Cincinnati to Covington, suggests the construction of a suspension bridge from Brooklyn to New York city, which shall be 200 feet high in the centre, so as to allow the passage of the tallest vessels under it. Over the bridge two railroad tracks to be laid, upon which passenger trains can be run every five minutes. The trains to be drawn over by means of wire ropes, passed over machinery, to be moved by stationary steam engines at each end of the bridge. A massive stone column at each end, 300 feet in height, to sustain the wire cables, to which the tracks are to be att tached The estimated cost of the work will be $2,00O, 900, which it is calculated will yield a net income of $60O,0O0 leaving a very handsome profit.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
CORR Es PON DENCE
For the Enquirer. our Nominees for the next Congress.

For the Enquirer.
 Our Nominees far the next Congress-. 1. The several opposition candidates for members of the next Congress, from this State, arenow before the people. As our Representatives in the present Congress have all been re-nominated, except the member from this District, the enemies of Dr. Welch have already begun to insinuate that the charges nreerred against him by certain individuals at Wash ;nptm. have had something to do in bringing about this result This is unfair as it is untrue, Neer of the gentlemen who have thus been nominated for reelection has been candidate but once be- fore while Dr. Welch has heretofore been run this Congressional District has been organizetf, it has been an inpaab rule of the opponents of the socaled "democratic'' party, to change its candi. dates from ono county to the other, once in four years thus giving to each county o successre chances of electing its candidate. The argument founded upon the precedent thus established and hitherto observed, was urged upon the convention with te- nacty and fairness by the Fairfield county delega- ton. It was claimed, that though Dr. Welch had been twice candidate he had been elected but once and that the first time he was run no one expected that he, any other whg could be chosen in the District, and therefore it should go for nothing To this it replied by Fairfield friends that sir last nominee Mir. Butler stood in precisely the same position when he was succeeded as candidate by Dr. Welch-he having been twice nominated and once elected. . .-. ..-.. -. -.-
 All this was true and the manifest justice of the claim set up by Fairfield county, resulted in the nomination of Mir, Ferry. .
 No member of the Convention believed the silly charges that had been trumped up against the Repro
 sentatves from this District The result was owing solely to the causes above set forth.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

This is the evidence which convicts Dr. Welch in the minds of the Committee. We are not disposed for one moment their entire honesty in the matter but there is reason to feel that in desire to stop the universal claor of the people regarding bribery they may have ovsr-reached themselves, doing an irretrievable injury to men of the highest standing, and hitherto of the most unim- peachabIe character.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
Stealing Bacon.

A poor fellow by the name of Lawrence, residing in Waterbury, desirous of improving the fine wea- thcr and getting whif of fresh air from his native hiIls procured a wagon few nights since, and wcnded his way towards Warren. Riding along in the clear starlight. he perceived just before him an ol-fashionee smoke house. and remembering he had had no supper tied his horse and got the fence to explore the premises. What his pleasure, when he discovered four fat hams and as many shoulders! Helping himself bountifully, he found their flavor to hc very fine and remembering the scanty state of his aer could not resist the temp tation of taking few back to his family. Reflect ing upon the matter, however. he came to the con- cusion that it WAS no worse to take sheep than a lamb-and so carted off the whole load. What was his surprise, however, the very next morning, ere the chidrens lips were dry from the delicious nor sols to perceive officer following the track of his wagon, and at last arriving at his own door Poor fellow his bacon has cost him dear, and to-day we saw him on his probable way to Wethersfield.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

FIRE AND Loss or LIrE-The house of Mr. Holmes of winsted is reported to have been recently burnt to the ground, accompanied with the loss Of life. negro man, who had previously threatened to fire it, has been arrested. Mir Hoimes, who had raised the wife of the negro had taken her back to his house for protection against her husband who was in the habit of abusing her ;-for that reason the negro thus revenged himself.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
TIE Daubury Times in the history of ba

THE Danbury Times, in the history of hat manufacturing in this country, says hat shop was built in Danbury, and the first hat ever made in the Ui.ited States, was made in that town by Zadoc Benedict, about the year 1780. Since that time many fortunes have been made in Danbury, in this branch of trade. In those days, hats were made of fur, now mostly of pasteboard and silk. The former cost from $6 to $l0 each, but were never graceful or light.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

aS During the season of Lent, St. Michasrs Church in this village, will be open for Divine Ser vice da'ty' at o'clock, P. M., except on Sunday, when there will be- in addition to the morning ap, afternoon services, third service and sermon at seven o'clock.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

Asa BAcos Esq, (recenty of this village) bequeatk- ed SIC. 900 to Yale College.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

gS The Rev. James Richards, D. D., lee. lures this "Wednesday evening before the Phi Eps- lon Society of the Elm Park Collegiate Institute The public are invited to attend.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

4 MAN was frozen to death in East Thom- son. last week, by the name of Church. Aus other that was with him was very badly frozen, So that he is not expected to live. They wero men of incorporate habits.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

TIE total receipts .of four at Buffalo for the season of 1856 foot up Flour, 1,l41, ,085 bbls. Wheat, 7,853, IT bush. and Corn, 9,S46, 79O bushels The total receipts of grain and flour reduced to wheat, foot up 26, 42O, ,l53 busl,. being an increase over last year of l,sso,2H bushels szasf4 q E Ira
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

Were mine housing mind that drew
 From barn-yard heaps its daily cheer, Iwould in some such style review
 The language of my small compeer: But knowing like the fabled hound,
 Whose luckless fate revives for me, I should deserve a drubbing sound, For keeping such bad company s7 '!l let the silly rooster go; No game his cackling notes display: A dirty shanghai seems its crow,
 And fowls like dogs should have their day
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
The remains of the late OLIVER woIco1r, 9I D., ar.

The remains of the late OLIVER WoLco1r N. h., ar. rived here on Friday, and were buried with Masonic honors, from St. Michael's Church, on Saturday.
 Dr. Wolcott is the last of the late Governor Vol cotts family, bearing the Wolcott name. He was a young man of delicate and sensitive organization, and from his birth subject to nupabcrlcss physical difficulties, which no change of climate could allc- viatc. He died in San Francisco, nearly year since. Surrounded by all the comforts which the city afforded and in accordance with his last re- quest. was returned here, and laid among his faith CTS. He sleeps surrounded hy kindred and boyish playmatcs, and was buried by the hands of those who loved him in life, and will long cherish his memory He was 33 years of age.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

A bottle of metheglin standing on the table, re- minds of the bury bees that still make honey at Uncle Solomon's, who though touched with the incest butter and cheese, and the finest methegnin the country. Mir. Marsh is n true old specimen of bachelor--one that comes right ur to the mark, and keeps the women folks at . distance Long life spent, among the dark groves of his farm, and many U winter-evening have cracked jokes and walnuts hy his hearthstonc. Long life to him! We say it i1 all kindness for gone from among us, we ne'er shallsec his like again. <
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

OrPosrTIex TO THE StGAR MoxoPoLY.-The Maple Trees reused to indignation by the introduction of rival from China, and incensed at the outrageous price of Portorico and New Orleans, arc beginning to yield their sap; and curling up from many . grove, may now Dc seen the smoke of tho sugar kettle A
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
For the Enquirer
Sharon.
ABSTRACT of the Record of Births, Marriages and

ABSTRACT of the Record of Births, Marriages and Deaths in the town of Sharon, for the year 1So6 Whole number of Births, ............ .64 Of which number, males .........38 And females, ....[o Whole number of Marriages, .... IF Both parties American, ....ll
 '' Foreign. .................l Average age of Males marrled'' '.....S
 :' '' Females '' Fl Whole number of Deaths, ....... .o9 Of this number, those died
 under one year of age. ..........o Those with Typhus Fever, ......7
 's Consumption, .... ...I No other disease has found over three victims.
 $. Sharon, Jan. 25th, 1857.