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Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

JOSHUA k. GIDDINGs LEcruRING IN A SLAVE SrArE.-This distinguished gentleman lectured, last evening, to an overaowing house, upon the subject of The Laws which Govern us." MT. GiddiDgs spoke for an hour and eight minutes to an attentive audience, frequently interrupted by hearty demonstrations of applause. Only once during the evening was there the least e2- precision of dissatistaction-and Mir. Gidd'ngs was radical in his remarks-,,ntil the lecturer denounced the Dred Scott decision, and then such cheering and stamping aud clapping of bauds drowned the noise of the few persons who hissed, nntil the latter, ashamed of them selves, reIapsed into silence, and MT. Glddings pursued his theme. There was nothing new nor novel in the lecture, nothing introduced by the speaker which is not known to all who are acquainted with the gentleman, and motives ot his political conduct. God is the source from which everything emanates-al things are gov erned by laws uuchangeable and imnutable, and by the interchangeable and iInmutable char aeter of Deity. If we disobcy these laws, el- ther Of the physical or the moral nature, we must pay the forfeit Man, the noblest work of God, must not be degraded full scope must be given to all his powers that he may develop himself and approach as near as possible to the Divine perfection. Man has no right to step between another man and lis God-or his means of culture, or his right to get food, raj ment, or habitaton. Man that God has made aad stamped with the seal of immortality, is entirlcd to every opportunity he may seek for ike purpose of culture or of personal happiness Wo unto the man who inyades that right We auto the man who violates any physical ol moral law
 Such was the tenor of the lecturers remarks, which were listened to with every manifesta- ton of pleasure by a very select auditory.
 St. Louis Republican, 9th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18


 egr John Rogers. young Irishman, about twenty years of age, was hung in New York Friday last, for the murder of John Swanston in Oct. 1857. Six of the jury that rendered the verdict against Rogers recommended him to the mercy of the Governor and from the testimony doubts exist as to his guilt The Governor, however, refused to interfere with the sentence of the Court.
 ES Edward Everett has agreed to write an article each week for one year for the New York Ledger in consideration of Bonners paying S1O,OOO towards the purchase of Mount Vernon! It is something of slide. the Tribune thinks, from the North Ameri- can Review to the fashy Ledger
 Hon. Josiah Quincy not as badly injured by being run over in Boston as was at first supposed, and is recovering.
 We notice among the Representative to the Legis- lature of Minnesota, the of o. B. Morse son of Philo Morse, formerly of this town Sorry to see that he is on the wrong side of the House.
 Messrs Bronson Brothers have issued the Water bury Almanac for 1859, valuable annual for the citizens of that thriving town and as useful for this locality as any almanac published in the State. A little child was killed in Williamsburgh, N. Y on Wednesday, by drinking glass of gin which it's father thoughtlessly gave it!
 J: Clancy Jones, having resigned his seat in the present Congress, election has been ordered to fill the vacancy, on the 3Oth of November. MT. James Brooks of the N. Y. Express, and Mr. John Bigelow of the Evening Post were among the of the steamer Fulton for Havre on Monday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

ARRIVAL FROM THE SPIRIT LAND-A so, of one of our citizens who left this port some ten years ago as d saiIcr in the barqc Wade, which vessel was wrecked, was long since given up for lost. His father, however, corresponded with him through spiritual medium, by whom he had the pleasure of learn ing that his son was ill the spirit land, whence he received a message stating that he was among the saints, and crown of glory was awaiting his father" His confidence was, however shaken in these spiritual revelations, by the arrival of his son in this place, on Thursday last.-Neao Bedford Mercury.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18
MARRIED.

In Poughkeepsie, Nov 11th GEORGE woLc0rf, Esq, to Miss ELIZA ", daughter of Mir. Walter Ferriss, all of Sherman, Conn.
 In South Salem, Westt hester Co.,, N. r., on Thursday evening, Oct 21st, by Rev. David Short of Ridgetield, MT. RALPH MoREHOUsE of New Milford, to Miss E. JOSEPHINE SANFORD of the former place.
 In Salisbury, Nov 4th, by Rev. Reul H. Futile, Mir EDMUND M. CoNKLIN and Miss MARYgTrE EEL- LICK. both of S. same place and date, by the same Mir. HENRY w. PRESTON of Dover, N.eY., and Miss JULIA NJ. PIERCE.
 In Bethlem, about Oct 25th, by Rev. Mir. Loomis, ISAAC HUDSON to Mist M. WALDRoN ~
 In New Haven, the 9th inst, by Rev. Dr. Cleveland Mir. JOHN HENRY NoRTHRoP of Cornwall, to Miss ELLEN AUGUSTA MANSFIELD of New Haven.
 In New Haven, on the 18th inst, MT. A. S. BALD WIN, of Lyons, Iowa to SARAH F., daughter of D. W. Buckingham, Esq, of the former place.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

THE AurooRAT OF THE BREAKrAsr TABLE," by O. W. Holmes, lately published in the Atlantic Monthly is announced by Messrs Phillips Sampson x Co. as published last Saturday, in one handsome volume ot $50 pages, with characteristic illustra. 'lons oy Hoppln, price $l. It will probably be one the most successful books issued in this coun try.
 They also published on the same day, "PooR AND PROUD OR THE FORTUNES OF KATY RsDBeRx" an- other of Oliver Optics Juvenile seres and new ed- tions of :. The Boat Club,'' "All Aboard,'' " Now or Never, and Try Again''-five volumes in one box, price 623 cents per volume. Also, same day, Karl Kiegler, and Walter seyton, two beautiful books for young people, fully illustrated, price 50 cents,
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

ILLINOIS A REPUBLICAN STATE !-Returns from all the counties but three, show that the Republican State Ticket in Illinois is elected by majority of some five thousand; so thrt if Mr. Douglas is re- elected to the Senate, it will be owing to the fact that the Legislative districts are arranged that
 minority of the people elect majority of the Legis- lature. The freeso sentiment is so rapidly advan- cling in Illinois, in all the western States that is pretty certain that Mir. Douglas never carry the vote of his own State for the Presidency.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

GREAT 1rA1N.--The political event oi the week was great demonstration at Bir- mingham, in houor of Mir. Bright, member of Parliament from that town and his delivery of telling speech on the subject of parlia- mentary reform.
 Mir. Bright's remarks attracted great atten- tion, as an indication of the policy of the ex- treme radical party. He eulogized the Amer ican elective franchise, the equal distribution of representation, and the balot-box. and pledged himself to support reform bill pro- viding for such system in England.
 MT. Bright's recommendations were not gen. erally acceptable to the bulk of the press.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

THE WRONG WOMAN BY THE WA1sr.-A gallant military colonel of New York took his wife and lady friend out to see parade and hear the music on Broadway, on late gala day. Iu their progress it became necessary to cross that thoroughfare, never an easy ul- dcrtaking, and now mere perilous and doubt ful than ever. At last the colonel espied an opening, and seizing (as he supposed) his lady around the waist, remarkiug there was no time to lose, ushered her at 2:40 pace across Broadway and after securing his charge in a place of safety, the fair one, whose fee pro- ved to be as black as tar. returned the courte- sy by exclaiming, Tank ye sir {! talk yesir !" The colonel immediately looked back to his place of starting, where he discovered his wife and friend in high glee at his blunder
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

NIAGARA FALLs.-Another change has oc. cured at the Falls, as We lt arD from the Ham, ilton County Spectator, in the cavng away of the passage to Termination Rock" beneath the cataract, visit to which has here tofore been considered an achievement requiring some heroism. The Spectator says :-
 Termination Point may yet exist. But no mortal being can visit it. It never could be seen from the shore end of the cavernous tunnel--oue side rock the other water, and the floor composition of both--which led thither. And the path to it is now cut eff. The road along which one used to grope, has fallen away. One can still walk about d yard under the cataract, but then the hardest and most courageous must pause, no further foot hold is afforded, and another step would lead one to an intimate acquaintance with all the mysteries which it is here forbidden us to know Ere long, doubtless, now that the stratum of soft rock below has fallen and been pounded int, clay, the upper mass will fail. And then another step will have been taken in the slow and tedious course in which Mag ara has eaten it's own way back from Queens town, and is--if geologists say truc-to wear itself away somewhere above Chippewa"
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

EW"It will be noticed, by the advertisement in this paper well by the posters to that effect that there will be lecture at the Court House this (Thursday) evening, by Charles Bruce Esq. on 'Ihe Poet" We bespeak for the lecturer an encouraging audience Wesay encouraging, because it is ntima- ted should the first lecture be received with favor that it may be followed by others. Mr. Bruce is a native of Scotland, is said to be ripe scholar and thinker ard if his former efforts are auy criterion his subject will be treated in manner that cannot fail to be exceedingly interesting and pleasing. Let give lecturers of the right stamp good encourage ment and we shall not want for lectures of high merit. We understand that the Rev. Mr. Hudson has accepted invitation, from some of the ladies interested in the matter to lecture in behalf of the Mount Vernon Associaton-the proceeds from the sale of tickets to be added to the sum already raised by subscription, and forwarded as the offering from Litchfeld towards this great national undertaking Of course, every will want to hear the Shak- spcarean lecturer. Let see to it that those who lecture here this winter have full houses in every in stance and let us begin by giving MT. Bruce as large audience as the Court room can accommo- date.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

The N. Y. Tribune's Washington correspon- dent says: A crowd of flibusters have q ked here since the arrival of William Walk CT, who is busily distributing commissions among them of all grades, from Lieutenant up to Colonel The Administration is under great apprehensions lest Walker and his em- grants should slip through the hands of our naval commanders on the coast of Nicaragua, and fall into those of the British, in which case the Administration will have to eneenn- ter the dilemma of a serious difficulty with England, or of violent indignation iu the South"
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18
DTFyD.

At Houston Texas, on the 18th ult., of yellow fe- yer, STEPHEN c. WHrTINa son of Jason Whiting, Esq. of this town, aged ?. He was young man of much promise, and his death will cause grief in many hearts outside of the interesting family circle of which he was most cherished member.
 At Franklin, N. H., on the 2d inst, ANNA w., wife of Dea. Chester Stone and daughter of the late Dea. R. N Whittlesev. of this town.
 In Bethem, on the 9th, Mrs. NANCx E. FoRREsrL ER, daughter of A. E Strong, aged 45.
 In Newburgh, N Y., MARY, wife of Hon. J. J. Mcneil, and daughter of Nathl B. Smith, Esq, of Woodbury. aged 39
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

i GENERAL" SMITH.-Our John Cotton is travel ling with an extra handle to his probably some relic of his exploits in the Dorr rebellion Here is what the Panama correspondent of the New York Times says of him:
 :" General John Cotton Smith, of Connecticut United States Minister to Bolivia left here on the 30th, by the British steamer, for his destination During his fifteen days stay in Panama, he gained the respect of all the American population. He appears to be a gentleman of enlarged views, has travelled good deal, is possessed of popular ners makes a fine personal appearance-in fact, is apparently every way qualified to do credit to his country abroad or at home.''
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

4, HE GoULDY TRAGEDr.- Elizabeth Carr, one of the victims to the murlero,s assault of young Goul- ny. aea on Sunday morning from the effects of her i"l"'ies. Ene Was one of the two domestics who were wounded: and it was supposed that her wounds were comparatively slight, but Saturday an alarm
 ing change for the worse took place. and death soon ensued Johanna Murphy. the other servant is rap laiy improving ana her recovery is confidently ex- pected. MT. Gouldy is still in a precautions s;tna- ton at times he is rational and inquiries for his son. who .as he supposes is in prison Nathaniel is rap. idly recoverins is also Mrs Gouldy but Charles, the youngest son, VIII Pssbably sink under his
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

In the examination going on at St. Lonis of the frauds by which Blairs reelection to Con- gress was defeated, a witness who was severe ly cross-queslioned by Barret, the successful candldate, refused to answer question as to whom he voted for. Baret repeated the qucs- ton several times, ahd getting no answer, said at last in q pet, " | on are not ashamed, are you, of the way you voted for Congressman p Yes sir, am." Barret put on an air of triumph, but Blair was not quite satisfied aud asked the man again for whom he voted The answer was, C l voted for Barret" A gene ral laugh ensued, and Barret acknowledged himself sold
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

EXAMINE YOUR STovE P1PEs.-Many of the fires which occur occasioned by flaws in stove pipes Every pipe should be carefully examined at the be- ginning of winter, and occasionally at other times. Have the Stove Inspectors of this village attended to their duties this season If not it is high time they had.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

LADIES' FESTIVAL AT WArERrowN.-T la- dies of Christ Church Parish, Watertown, pro- pose to hold Fair on the afternoon and eve ming Of Thursday, the 18th inst, for the lau- dable purpose of aiding in the completion of the Lecture Room of that Church. Invita- tions are extended to all who sympathize in the movement, and visitors from abroad as well as at home, will be cheerfully welcomed. and agreeably entertained by their fair host, esses.- Waterbury Amer can.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18
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 Every person remitting three dollars, will receive copy of the superb Steel Engraving, after Her. ring celebrated Painting,
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 COSMOPOLITAN ART JOURNAL, elegantly illustrated quarto Magazine Also fraa season tickets of admission to the Eastern for n,s seldorf) and Western Galleries of the Assoc;st;or There will also be given to the subscribers aev-i hundred valuable works of Art, comprising f;ne ni Paintings Bronzes, Sculptures, Sc, &c.. from esls- brated American and Foreign Artists. K Subscriptions will be received up to Ian 1880 On the evening of that date the premiums viii b. awarded to subscribers - -- ~ " For full particulars. see Decenbef Arr JoupS.x price 50 cents. Specimen copies sent to thoss .sr ing to subscribe on the receipt of 8 cents in oet age stamps or coin. Address,
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Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

fg serious accident occurred on the Buffalo and Corning Rail Road on the 18th ut. in which Mir n Hurd, drover, and Silas M Read of Greene cha mango county were killed and several others more or less injured Among those most seriously injured were MT. and Mrs. Tefwilligers of Sparta Wisconsin Mrs. is daughter of Lyman Beach, of Greene formerly of Ltch6eld and grand daughter of the Enos Beach. They are recovering
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18


 NATIONAL MAaAz1SE.-The high rank which this periodical has attained for its literary and art stc merits. and for it's strictly moral character in duces the publishers to renew their exertions to make it worthy of the support of every family in the land They will therefore, spare expense to present it to its readers monthly in the finest style of art. Having engaged the services of some of the best writers in the community, it will be the aim of the editorto to make THE NATIONAL combine, with such articles as the popular mind usually relishes with most avidity, an elevated literary tone oritica! appreciation of art, and just recognition of Chris tanity-without dogmatism and without seetari- anism. A liberal discount made to wholesale purchasers. A fifth copy of the work will be allowed for four subscribers; and any person forwarding sixteen dollars shall have the Magazine for ten subscribers, and as premium, bound volume worth two dollars Clubs of ten, to one address, shall have the work for fifteen dollars year.
 Orders for the Magazine may be directed to CARL- TON & PORTER, New York.
 Terms, S2 year, in advance. Single numbers, 1sa.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18
G9 GtfBfelb Gnqultet, Ldtchheld, Conn. Thursday, Nov. 1si1ssa.

TIE LTTCHFIELD BANK.-There was hearing in chambers, before Judge Ellsworth, in this city yes teray afternoon, of the application for an injunction and the appointment of receivers of the Litchfeld Bank. The Bank Commissioners made a report sipn ed by aH of them ettng forth the condition of the bank. They stated that many of the statements put forth by the bank in September last were untrue that all Of the reported hypothecated bills of the bank, not in the hands of the Connecticut banks, were ahoat; that the losses of the bank will not be lsss than s2000O, some slO,O0O of which has been lost in settlement of the much talked of Beeman debt in New York. There will be large deprecia- ton in the value of the assets. Messrs Ball Haz elton claim to have got clear of the bank or rather
 to have in their hands an equivalent to all they put in. The Commissioners show that the affairs of the bank are in bad way, in fact beyond the reach of any ordinary remedies for its resusctation They asked for an injunction and the appointment of re ceivers. On the part of the bank it was asked that a temporary injunction should be granted, on cond ton that within ten days the bank should be strength ened by the payment of $50,000, and in case of fail ure the injunction be permanent. The Judge re- fused to grant injunction on such terms, but on '''o o'0i ho' ho eh"iheo tlie ostiih anu apPolnteu Messrs. Abijah Catln and Francis E. Harrison, re- ceivers. They accepted the appointment, gave the required bonds, and will at their duties As far the public and all interested in an honest and udcious settlement of its affairs better men could have been appointed to the place. At meet ing early in the month, of the bona tide stockholders these gentlemen suggested for the place. Four months allowed for the presentation of claims to the receivers.
 [So much from the Hartford Conrant. The receiv- are good men, who will secure to the creditors of the bank all that can be made available. We will not speculate to the value of the assets of which will doubtless be subject of litigation. We hope enough will be received to pay holders, but of that there seems to he some doubt
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

fg The New York Tribune is opposed to National Conventions; and recommends that the Republican party should go into the election in 1860 without any party nominations The Tribune plan is to have Repu blican Electoral Ticket nominated in each State, and that the electors designate on their ballots the candidates which they prefer for the off ces of President and Vice President The project is as mpraeticable as it would be suicidal. The idea of going into such an election without standard bearer, is supremely ridiculous.
 The Convention at Philadelphia in ls56 which nominated Fremont and Dayton, was one Of the most intelligent and patriotic bodies which ever con vened in the country, and it's platform and nomi tions resulted, notwithstang the defeat of our cand dates, in the ormation of the Party of Freedom which must eventually triumph Let the principles of that Convention be affirmed by another for the next campaign. and our triumph will come in 1860.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

THE VoLuNTowN BANK CAsE.-The trial of ths case occupied the Windham County Court last week. Lindley, the President, and Miller one of the con oern, were allowed to turn States evidence, and Roswell c. Peck and Samuel Waggoner only were tried and, on Saturday, the Jury returned yer dict acquatng the prisoners, on the charge of con spiring to defraud! So Litchfeld is not tbe on,v ce.etr "hirh has strange juries.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

fg The Chicago Herald (Adm. Dem J of Nov. 7t adheres to the belief that there will be no choice of Senator in Illinois until 1860 That paper claims the strength of letters from Egypt" that some of the Representatives elected there are Admnstra ton Democrats and that three of the t hold oyern senators are opposed to Douglas. Doubtful.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

FIRE IN WAsHINGToN.-T wagon house of Mir. S. s. Logan was burned on the afternoon of Oct 21st, and with it about 150 bushels of grain, farming tools, &c.,-supposed to have taken fire from pot
 ash kettle. Valued at S66O-uninsured
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

SUDDEN DEATH.-Rev. Amos Savage, of Hartford Agent for the American Tract Society. went to Nev Haven on the cars on Saturday, intending to preach Tn Orange on the Sabbath. He'walked rapidly from the depot to the corner of Chapel and Church streets to be in time for the Derby stage. He took a seat in the stage. remarked that he had walked too fast fell backward, and immvdiately expired. He was 62 years of age.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

SUBSCRIBE AT oNcE-f you wish to secure copy of that elegant Engraving, "The Village Black. smith," and the Art Journal, with the other premi- ums be and subscribe $3 before the 1st of Jan 1859. Specimen copies of the above, and full par ticuars given, by applying to G. H. Baldwin, agent See advertisement, headed--New Features. &c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

fs7The official vote of the State of NewYork, o1 Governor, is as follows
 Edwin D. Morgan. 247 1928 s Amasa J. Parker, 23O 34l E Lorenzo Burrows, 6O978 a
 Gerrit Smith, 5,O33 Morgan over Parker IT ,487. Republican gain from 1857, 35,554.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-13
The GIFT Season.

The near approach Of the Christmas hoi.
days, and joyous season Of gifts, is palpsble.
Things seem to be rejuVenating Prepare
tons are already quite extensive 10 antielps-
ton OF supplying the varied wants apper'
tanning to holiday times. Every succeeding
day adds s1metbing new TO the exbau'tess
storebOuse Of old SAINTS Claus" lie seems
cnaracteri-ticaIiy pTovident of his many 70
tarirs; AID regardless If bard times, or tnan-
cal nbarrassments, through which our
c1ubtry has passed since the period OF bis
visit not quite year ago, be is determined
there shall be no stinung, nor opportunity
left unimproved, to present his foil knick.
nackisn compliment of goods and cbattels.--
From trivial toys, suising Juveniles who
might be pleased with rattle or tickled
win a straw" W to .he more costly, servl-
ccable and beautiful articles, adapted to fur
Their advanced tastes, can already be obserV-
81 Oh exhibition 10 the numerous fancy
stores, and shops, in all the principal thor
oughfare-.
Without undertaking to particuIarize we
are JUSTIFIED speaking generally, IN saying
that the indications are decidedly favorable
for those ds-irjous Of giving or receiving
presents.-i5 but Pat.