Litchfield enquirer., 1857-11-05
News Of the Week.

GENEROUS ACT. - Mr.. Lefevre a wealthy sugar
planter of Latorce, died recently without issue, his
wife having preceded him to the grave His estate
appraised at about S70O.00O A few DAYS since,
his will was opened. when it found that lie had
left the whole of his possessions to be divided equal
ly between two gentlemen of this city, one nephew
to his wife, and the other the broker who had trans
acted his business. To the establishment OF his
friends, this broker, finding that he had been
made lceatce to half the old mans estate, 1850
900 at least.) went before notary public and re-
! nounctd the whole legacy making it over in favor
of the relatives of the deceased in France consisting
of nephews and nieces to the number of twenty or
thirty and all humbly situated in life The old II an
had previously made will, in which his Freuch
relatives were handsomely remcn bcrcd but re-
turning from visit to them not long ago for some
reason known only to himself, he tore the will to
pieces and wrote new one, leaving everything to
his wife nephew and his broker as above stated.
He came to this country when young, poor hat
ter hut prospecting in his business and finally mar
ryins lady of wealth, he went into the sugar cul-
turc, and progressed well that few years more
might have made him millionaire. The broker
who magnanmeusly renounced his share of the
estate gave as his reason for doing that he was
already as rich as he wished to be- and felt so indie
pendent that he did not wish it to By in the power
of any to say that any part of his fortune was
not of his own making. His Independence will Ger
tainly be heartily blessed on the other side of the
water. We would give the gentleman's name were
We not satisfied that he claims merit for his act,
and has no desire to be publicly mentioned in con-
nection with the matter.-Neac Orleans Crescent.
A HYDRoPArHc WEDDlSG.--The friends of New
York Therapeutic College, 10 Laight Street,
were invited to very pleasant entertainment on
'Thuslay evening of last week. The occasion was
the marriage OF two of the graduates OF the school
Gideon A. Weed , NJ. D., of Newark, N, j., and
S. NJ Pease of1iciated, and the wedding ceremo-
MES took place in the presence of the professors and
members OF the medical class.
The wclding-cake was made of the choicest
wheat meal, the incest Of dried grapes and the pu-
rest Of Croton water seasoned with little of the
best OF sugar. and favored with the juice of delic
ious lemon. As the '' happy pair were thorough
ed to desecrate the catables.
Just before the exercises commenced, the heavens
rained down the approval of the principles taught
in the school, and which Drs. G.. A. and A. NJ W.
Weed intends to practice, in the form of copious
shower. They will soon leave for California, where
they will ably represent the system ofhygienic med
ication followed by the blessings of every member
opdo l,r,t c;r la s fr;a
The Hygeio Therapeutic School has introduced
several features into its programme, of which
is educating the together But decidedly the
best innovation of all is this pairing off the students
as soon they get diplomas. Should this feature
be generally adopted in the class We predict for the
new medical school unboundcd popularity
An ISciDESr.-K Karl Dummkopf, an aged German
residing in Wil!amsburgh. had Sl40O in the savings
bank. When the panic became contagious he
over the summer under noses, with aroma
like roses. sweetly reposes, the lighted cigar. Where
creation such great inspiration has manifestation
caught it, and the first Of the crowd that beseis
cd the bank. He drew out his money all in shining
yellow boys and carried it about with him. day at
Ter day in leather bag. It's weight was trouble
.
ne should awaken to find hand at his throat, and
! a sharp knife cleaning before him
On Saturday night last a brilliant idea flashed up
OF old Karl. His frau snoring by his side and
without disturbing her, he arose, lit a lamp went
down into the basement Kitchen and after carefully
closing the window-biinds, proceeded to drag out
! the stove, remove the tre-board and loosen brc,
from the b eek Of the chimney. The bug Of gold de
posted in this eptace, the brick replaced
the Are board and stove restored to their places all
tn mortar and dust removed and then the old man
went to bed, and slept soundy resolved to keep his
secret even from his wife. The next day ICING Sun
day he locked up his house, and went with his
wife on his arm on visit to lager bier garden.
The day was passed in quaffing smoking ami talk
ing and if once twice Karl thought of his gold,
it only to chuckle over the complete safety OF
| his investment.
Returning home rather late in the evening. Karl
thought he would look into the kitchen aud that
all was safe Observing mortar, lath and other rub
Dish lying loose upon the hearth, he became greatly
! alarmed Brushing around like crazy man. he in
stantly showed away the stove took down the fire.
board ara found the loosened brick upon the hearth
and his money gone. Although every exer,ion has
been made to arr est the robber clue to his den
tity las yet been discovered
! 4 Panic Adrertisenent.-T'he following is the
beginning OF an unique advertising Specimen in
the New York Post:
Elegantly Embeilished Wall Paper For
! Sale. About thirteen bushels OF engraved paper.
ready 10 go the WALL consisting of Railroad
Bonds, secured and unsecured BY LIST, Cd. and
Sd mortgages. lncome. Construction, Interest and
Sinking Fund bonds with and without coupons.
Of an endless :" rie'y of pds,erns-perspeet lives.
! landscapes and wa,.r visws-liauidaied and un-
lissida'ed."