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Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-23

Llr1ss PIIaRN.-Wc shall have the pleasant con sciousness of doing useful act, if we can be the
 of introducing to any circle of children some of the many excellent and entertaining Chillrcn's Magazines, which we meet with by exchange or oth- erwise. Among them ali, there is hardly any that comes with farer and more cheerful face and pleas snter words, than Grace Greenwood's Liule Pilgrim, published monthly in Philadelphia, at fifty cents a year. No family of young children ought to be without something of the sort.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-23

WE learn that disease called the "black leg" has made it's appearance in the herds of James and Albert Cowles, Esqrs., of Farming ton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-23

HoL"wAl's PILLS operate bencticially not only upon the diseased organs but upon the constitution oi the invalid To quicken the torpid stomach en- able the d:sodercd liver to secrete due portion of healthy bile, and remove Instructions frt the in
 csines are important objects but Holloway E Pills do more thah this They recruit the kaniha of the patient, and infuse tone and vgof into the whole machinery. The animal spirits sympathising with the physical powers. become light and buoyant and that greatest of earthly blessings "a sound mind it sound body" is the result. Thousands ot persons who have been cured of chronic dyspepsia and ies attendant depression, by this powe, m altefaiite and tonic, know this to be litefalfy tt,e.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-23
MAR7IEyD.

In Northfcld, April 9th, by the Rev. S. Rogers, MT. WILLIAM KELLEY of Goshen to Miss NARrHA GRANT of Watertown.
 March 7th, by G. c. Woodruff Esq, WnLIAH MARSH of Southington Conn.,, to Miss MARTHA J: DAVIS of Litchticd
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-23

THE porcelain tower at Nankin, was de stroyed in November, and some or 6, 900 I'm perial troops massacred by the insurgents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-23
Blacksmitlling and Wagon Re
 pairing.

MR H. B. GIBBUD, HAVING MADE AR MI engagements which will enable him to attend to all work in the above Line, would respectfully inform the citizens of Litchield and vicinity that he can be found at the building known as Rogers Blacksmith Shop in Spencer street, with every fla cility for quick and thorough execution of Johs His long experience as a workman, he trtsts will enable him to give entire satisfaction to those who may favor him with their patronage
 Litchfeld, April 21, 1851. 51tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-23

A RKAEDY FOR DYsPErsIA.-The Oxygenated Bit ters have been tested by scientific men, and proved to combine the most valuable tonic properties. Be ing free from alcohol reaction is suffered by the most delicate constitutions
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-23

A DESPERATE conspiracy on the part of some of the most infamous characters confined in the Tombs, New York, to escape from their con fnrment, has just been discovered. The plan laid down was to make the revolt cn the Sab bath, immediately after the conclusion of the sermon Each prisoner was to be armed with knives and pistols, to be furnished them by their friends outside. The deputy-keepers on duty were to be seized and if possible, thrust into the cells and locked mp, bht if that could not he effected. they were to be dispatched with knives. The pistols were to be reserved to prevent recapture. After releasing them from prison, they were to break their way into the room occupied by the court of. Special Scs- sions, and thence into the street. The conspii. racy was we'll planned. and would have been carried into effect last Sunday but for the viz. ilance of Mir Gray, the Warden, who receiev- ed intmatisn of it u tine to arrest its perfection.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-23
DIEsD.

.. -~>-~-~-~~~>~>-~>>>~s lh this town, very suddenly, of heart affection, on the 18th inst, Miss Mary Whitmerc, aged 30.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-04-23

We are in the receipt of several interesting pub lie documents, from the Hon: E. A. Foote, of Footesville, Wis. Mir. Foote will long be remcm- bered in this County. Tctmerly one of our mos. contemplating sons, he has carried his New England education with him to Wisconsin, where his catas city is 6ult appfeciated
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of which they themselves constitute part Where men
participate in the law-making power and have always
fair opportunity to sgtse for repeal Of statutes which
they do not like, they have for becoming law
breakers attempting to overthrow legislation by vio
ence Mr. Buchanan embraces in his policy the true rule
Of action when he advocates the time the right
to vote, and the duty to obey Aud the rule Of action
which he has announced need doubt that he has
frmness enough to abide by in practice. But we an
ticPate necessity for any practical enforcement of this
rnle for rely upon the intelligence of the people pre-
their interests both in the Territories and in the
States and will not anticipate any disturbances in
Kansas elsewhere Undoubtedly il is the policy of our
opponents to induce the general belief that such disturb
likely to occur aud imminent but
sincerely trust that in this respect they will not be
cessu and that all good citizens will extend tho resi-
dents of Kansas that confidence in their general love
order which ia justified by the history of the last few
months and by that tribute their character which is
contained in Governor Geary's address
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OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
Benjamin +. Washington, collector of the customs for
the district Of San Francisco, California vice Milton s.
Latham, resigned to take effect the 30lh June 1851
Frank Tford naval officer for the district of San Fran
CISCO California; vice VIM B. CAMERON whose commission
expires on the 2eth March, 1851.
VIM b. Cameron, surveyor of the CUSTOMS for tn, dig
tric Of San Francisco California vice VIM Van VOORHEES,
whose commission expires the 10th March, 1851.
jose NJ Covarubius collector Of the customs for the dis
tric OF San Diego, California vice Oliver Witherby
whose commission has expired
Andrew Lester collector Of the customs for the district
OF San Joaquin California vice James NJ Scoeld whose
commission has expired.
Isaac v. Fowler, postmaster at New York, renppointed
Edward A. King, postmaster at Dayton Ohio, reap
pointed.
Henry Sandcrson, postmaster at New Brunswick, New
Jersey, Ienppointed
James w. Reyes, postmaster at Springfield, Illinois, in
place of Isaac r. Dille whose commission expires Goth
March, 1857.
Austin Brooks, postmaster at Quincy, illinois, real
pointed.
Peter Sweat postmaster at Peora Illinois, reapponted
John Maic postmaster at Fort Wayne Indiana reap
pointed.
Augusn oivera of California to be receiver Of public
moneys at Los Angeles California in the place Of Andreas
Pico, whose commission expires the 10th instant.
John X. Henry Of Alabama to be register of the land
office at Greenville, Alabama in the place of Edrdge
Gsrdner whose commission expires on the 4h proximo
William w. Gift of California; reappoined to be regis
ter of the land office Benica California his previous
term Of Office having expired.
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LICENSE LAw.We grati6ed to learn that the dis
custom and debcraon which the temperance question
has received in the senate likely to result in the pass
age of carefully license BILL The members Of
that body seem during the present session. to have ad
dressed themselves to this subject with sincere purpose
arriving bill which would be capable of execution and
produce practical reform Several senators who voted for
prohibition last year now in view of the circumstances
prepared to aid in the passage Of license BILL the only
attainabe mode of restraining incmperance weare graf
fled at the disposition manifested Lift the subject out
partisan associations and dispose of IL upon its real
merits We think all political parties quite willing to
dismiss it from the political arena disturbing topic
calculated divert public attention from legitimate po
ca issues Those who have been in times past the most
persistent in riding the temperance question political
hobby the least disposed to continue their travels
by such assistance TO locomotion.
The license bill before the senate and about be-
disposed Of by that body has been matured with much
care and approved by the senate will informed
be likely meet with favorable action in the house. We
think good citizens may congratulate each other the
prospect that the Improbable agitation Of this subject is
about to be quietedAIbdny Aas and Aryus Of Saturday
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NASTY LEGIsLATIoN.

The N,oHd Integnecr of yesterday gives the follow
ing illustration of the evils attendant upon the course
legislation pursued by the last House of Representatives
The habit Of posponng the consideration of important
bills until he last moments Of the session bad all
respects There can be wise consideration Of any item,
and members compelled to take the hasy work of
ence committees or permit the appropriations for the public
service to be defeated We have heretofore adverted
instance Of omsson after there had been
both houses. Another occurs TO us. Although the
Committee OF Ways and Means had reported item of three
hundred and sixty thousand dollars for the national armore
such item appears in the law and the
for the current must be considerably cured the
financial ingenuity Of the War Department exercised
to find method Of borrowing from other fund. The
dreamy hours of the session. and thoughts of
uppermos in the mind Of any concerned in fabrcDg
the laws"
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REMEDIEs.

Until recently the black republicans have proessedly
been willing to trust all constitutional and legal questions
to the final decision of the Supreme Court of the United
States. The learning and ability of the judges and their
purity and independence Of character have been the theme
Of many and high compliments, in their ranks. But
since the decision in SCOTS case that tribunal has been the
subject OF their bitter reproaches and nyec
tive Instead OF waiting to refue the arguments contained
in the opinions of the judges they attack their motives
They that the court constituted is evil
which must be corrected through their agency. But the
mode of accomplishing this purpose to be the sub
jet of embarrassment concerning which there differ
ences of opinion among themselves
In New York. where the higherlaw hold the power
they have proposed three remedies First to call
ton Of the free States somewhat after the of the
old Hartford Convention That such assemblage might
create agitation is very probable but it is equally
probable that the scheme would be dangerous TO its
orginators Nor is it easy how it could work out
any practical results aid Of their great purpose Second
to increase the number of judges composing the court to
such extent to give that party preponderance in it
With such change it is clear that another Scott
should up they might override the principles now
settled, and lay down those of opposite charac-
ter. But they fail to show how they can secure
this desired partisan change and elevate from their
ranks, those who harmonic with them in political
principles Although it may be barely possible that they
could secure majority in future House they can
not in the Senate for long period and not until after
the Territory where the of thu controversy is laid
shall have been admitted State and the question have
passed from the public mind giving place to other
This remedy then, can never become an available one
The third remedy proposed both in New York and Massa
chuelts lie amend national constitution which
be done only by the consent Of the legislatures of three
fourtbs OF the States This they know full WELL is prac
Gully impossible But il it actually accomplished
there certainty that the Judiciary under it would
terrain express views satisfactory these dsconteuted
politicians
Each Of these proposed remedies designed the
of continued agitation They hope by creating excite
ment and pushing it TO extreme to rally sectional
rarty at the North and West which will control pres
denal elections and TO themselves the power and
patronage OF the national government They will certain
y be disappointed The people too enlightened to be
led to commit 60 suicidal act TO install such party
in power and commit the destines of the nation to its
management.
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UNNECESSARY FAULT-FINDING.
cut the following from the New York Times


/" ExAmrNIse CANDIDATES SERVICE
II Of the anomalies of that while
ddaes for admission to the army and navy obliged to
submit to the most rigorous examination to their physical
and mental qualifications, applicants for situations in the
civil and diplomatic service undergo examination what
ever except their political antecedents Men ap
pointed important clekhps without any evidence being
given that they read and write"
They manage these things better in England just now.
They have adopted the Of examining all candidates
for the civil service well for the church, the army and
navy"
Had the editor looked at the sct Of March D 1883 90
U. s. L. p. Gil aec 81 he would have found that the pre-
else case to which he refers had been provided for This
act provision for the classification and compensation
Of the clerks in most of the departments and bureaus in the
executive departments, and adds the following:
Ono clerk shall be appoin in either Of four classes
until after been examined and found qualified by
board three examiners OF them the
chief the bureau Office into which he be appointed
and be selected by the head Of the depart
to which the said clerk win be assigned"
Hence IL Is certain that far ceikships in the ex-
ecutve government Washington concerned nearly
every person whose presented for appointment
to submit to an examination of his personal qualifications
for the place be seeks FILL Such examinations have
suited in reflections Of the applicant He is bound TO show
afrmatively, in appointments in the army and navy
not only general intelligence but that he has the specific
qualifications required for the place he wishes occupy
II these wanting he canrot by law receive and retain
the appointment
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TESTIMONIAL TO COL. DRlNKARD.

We find in the Richmond Enquirer of yesterday the
nexed order adopted by the "Board of Public Works of
yirginsn on the resignation Of Col Drinkard, who had
for several years acted their secretary It's publication
(says the Richmond Enquirer) us mingled emo
tons of pain at parting with old and highly
gocaie aud friend and of pleasure that his talents and
qualifications have been well appreciated not only al
home but at Washington, where upon new theatre of
usefulness he will shortly the responsible and high
y-conGaenal duties of chief clerk of the War Depart
ment Col Drnkard has made himself hosts of friends in
Virginia by his high bearing courteous manners prompt
ness energy and able and faithful discharge of all his
cisl and official duties. We doubt not that in his
home he will make his mark and become equal
ly popular AMI useful as an officer and man. He has
our warmest wishes for continued prosperity
RicHsosp, March 1s, 1857.
The letter Of VIM. H. Drnkard, resgning his Office
secretary of the Board of Public Works. this day pre-
sened received with profound regret by every member
OF the board The members of the board, collectively and
dviduay, deem 1t act of Justice to Mr. Drnkard, it
one Of great pleasure themselves express their
appreciation Of the ability fidelity and zeal with which he
performed his official duties aud their acknowledgment
the valuable aid which they have received at his hands and
of the obging and aabe courtesy which has characterized
his official personal intercourse with the board each
member Of 1t rendering to him the most cordial good wishes
for bis future welfare.
And IL is ordered that this testimonial BIO entered the
journal with Mr.. Drnkard's letter of resignation
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Town ELEcroSs.-The municipal elections that have
been held in this State the present month show some re-
generated towns and large reduction in blackrepubn
mijoriiss in others The results altogether encour
aging Wherever there he's been contest the democrats
have made handsome gains and their opponents have mel
with heavy losses from the last September and November
elections The black cloud which is hanging over Maize
has begun to break, and will soon disappear There are
encouraging signs that ere long the State will wheel w
democratic line and remove the disgrace which black re-
publicsnsm has brought upon The politicians wo0
have led the motley crew composing the majority are fall
ing into bad odor with the people, who losing conf
dence in the Of large professions and small perform
amer who viii eventually be rejected unworthy of con
6dencc and as base COIN Those who have got into powe
BY crying reform and affecting superior goodness and v
tue found tobe quite ibe as Others and suaoH
persons for the hand of reformation to reach.
Bangor lHe-) Democrat
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From the Ann Arbor (Mchga ny Argus
BUCHANAN'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

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We cut the following paragraphs from the lions Herald
end Wesleyan Journal They from the pen OF our
cent feliow-townsman, Dr. E. o. Haven and we commend
them 10 our republican friends hereabouts who pa
ularly savage on the inaugural
" This able and dgnifed State paper will be read BY
millions in this country and in Europe. The contrast BE-
tween II and the addresses of the Queen at the opening
Parliament is noticeable 1t corresponds with the differ
ence between the dipomaces of the two nations Euro
pean diplomacy is deceptive, dishonest covert its Stats pa
pers therefore, couched in ambiguous phrases and
indefinite geneIaiies. Our diplomacy is direct and
transparent and therefore State papers should
and are defnite and clear Such is the inaugural Of
President Buchanan. Some variety Of opinion may
list upon one points plainly presented, and the
political papers of the party opposed to him may hud
i, full Of evil and they would if the Decalogue Of
Moses was presented inaugura-but the American
people generally have to blush at the first mani
feto OF the incoming administration. Loyalty to gov
ernnent il Christian duty partisan determination
to PREJUDICE and either to oppose or to favor every act
and expression of agoyernment according TO party posi-
ton is one OF tie results OF that slavery 10 party
which characcrizes large portion of the American %
pie On the other hand should be inclined 10 sustain
the government and 10 look candcly upon all actions
This is religious duty.
ave cannot doubt that the open and powerful EXPIRE
sion of northern opinion in the last election IL appreciated
by able President and the advisers he called around
him and if bis promises executed mrartally and hon.
estly trust that glorious chapter in our history viii
be exhibited in the coming four years.
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From the New York Journal OF Commerce
PUBLIC STORES.

We had supposed that the application of the new tarf
act TO all goods which should be in bonded warehouses
the Is. Of July placed beyond dispute The argument
in favor of such construction appeared to to berres
tibe and asserted in former articles upon this
subject As the term public stores alone used 10 The
law, importers who had large interests at stake
became uneasy lest this should the stock in PR
vate bonded warehouses; aud this excitement has been
kept alive by two Of The public prints which prefer
red to consider the construction Of the anopeu question
We have it in power TO convince the most stub
born doubter by copy ofthe official instructions just
sued to the collector OF this port by Hon. Howell Cobb
Secretary of the Treasury. TIE point alluded 10 The
one especially submitted 10 bis decision and is fully met
by the instructions, which we here subjon
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March IL 1851.
SIa have TO advise YOU for your information and gov
ernmen thsta! goods wares merchandise which shall
be ia the public bonded warehouses the lst day
Of July next whether in bond bonded at any time
prior % that date viii be subject entry for consumption
after the said st Of July under the provisions Of the act
reducing the duties imports a., approved Sd inst,
other duty than if the had been imported after that
day. but that goods wares, merchandise now in bond
or hereafter bonded entered for consumption prior The
sad ls of July, will be liable to The ayment the rats
of duty imposed by the tariff Of Both January, 1886
Your obelent servant
HOWELL COBB,
Secretary of the Treasury.
II. J. RsDflELp, Esq, Collector, &cq New York.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. MARCH 60. 1857.

QaL HEskT M. LEwIs Of dontsomery Alabama,
eraI travelling agent sas Alabama aud
sisted by LEWIS, JANIS o. LEws and SAMUEL d. LEWIS
pJr IsKlEL e. JAMES, No. sa South street. PbadeI
pha general travelling agent assisted By Wx II. Wan,
JAMES DEEkIsa, HAsArrr, JAIME THos
D. NlcE, n w. MosRsoH T. w. WILkr, VIZ. l.. WATERMAN,
H. Arson d. X Mrsris, BEN. swAIs T. AsHsAs
p. DAVIS.
general collecting agent the Western
by II. Thomas wLAA II. TBoAAs Tines. NJ JAAss,
Dr. A. L. CnILDs, GEoRoE MoERs, and RICHARD IEAKE Re
ceipts OF either will be good.
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BosroS ArPoMrMESTs--Arthur w. Austin, the new COZ
ector of Boston, appointed in place of Gen. Peasee
Roxbury lawyer and, in the opinion ofthe Boston JouFna
the best man for the place Of all the applicants
Portsmouth people will rejoice in the deserved comPr
ment paid by the administration to Charles L. WOODBURY.
esq in his appointment TO the Office of United States dis'
attorney Of Massachusetts, Mr. Woodburys talents emnen'
y tit him for this position, and appointment is d'
ed recognition OF his constant and able services in te
democratic field .-Pcrtsmouh " ny lTdzeae.
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THs BURDKLL cAsE.-Surrogate Bradford Of New lolh
has given the public administrator permission TO sell Wv
furniture in the house No. 81 Bond street. lately owned
the murdered DR.. BurdelI Mrs. Cunninghams lawyer OF
posed the application the ground that Mrs G. held
lease Of the till May l. 1885, but the surrogate deer
ded that the lease was insufficient
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secretary Oh toe treasury
Ii. J. RRDfIELp, Esq, Collector, &c, New York.
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"When Mr. Guthrie closed his address he received the
congratulations of many OF bis friends in the audience
who crowded about him. eager to welcome who had
contributed much TO the prosperity of the CT in time
past and whose fame has become the property OF the whole
nation Altogether the display of the most pleas
antly-harmonious, while 1t was OF the and
most Enthusiastic demonstrations made in cyn