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Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

DEATH OF REV. ELEAzER WrL1AMs.-Thc Washington Union of Sept. 2d, says" We are informed that the Rev. Eleazer Williams, most generally known, perhaps, as claiming to be the Dauphin of France, deceased at Ho- gansburg, New York, at o'clock on the morning of the 2Sth of August His last words were: Lord Jesus Christ, have mer- cy on me and receive my spirit For some back, we have observed in our exchanges an nouncement of his indisposition, which it seems has resulted satally.n
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

A good regulation is that of the British Post Office Department, to wit :-" Letters badly addressed, the owners of which cannot be found, are taken back to the office (whence they were sent) where list of them is hung up daily parties writing their address oppo- site their names, will receive the letter the fol- lowing morning." This, it must be selfevident, is far better way of treating letters unintel- ligibly or errcncously directed, or failing their destination, than the practice hitherto and perhaps still pursued in this country-namely, keeping the letters on hand for the space of one or perhaps three months, and then send ing them off to the general post office us being "down anong the dead" ones
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

MrRpER-Thc wife of Gilbert Stevens, of Cheshire, was killed last Friday, and on the allegation of Stevens mother, an old oman of 97 years, young woman named Tobin, about 20 years of age, from New Haven, was the murdcress. Since then, the woman Tobin has been arrested and seut to Cheshire for cx- animation The facts of the case have been partially developed, and enough is already known to duplicate the husband of the mur- dcrcd woman, and also the young wonau u,,- der arrest. The woman Tebiu who is a va grant, has been in the habit of visiting Ste vens, and had improper connections with him, against which the females of the family natu- rally rcmonstrated. On Thursday last, she visited Stevens. and in the night or morning the neighbors heard noise and disturbance ill the house. On going there, Mrs. Stevens was found dead in bed, with her husband, in a drunken sleep by her side. Old Mrs. Stevens was also suffering severely from the effects of a beating she had received She said that the woman (Tobin) had beaten Mrs. Stevens to death, and had also choked her. She said that she heard her son request the Tobin wo- man to kill his wife, as she had lived long enough, and he wanted to get rid of her. The physnians say that Mrs Stevens died of strar,- gnlaton, and that it is probable the old wo- nan will die of her wounds.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

FROM MExIco.-The latest advices from Monterey announce the departure of Vidaurri, with the second division of the army of the north for the city of Mexico.
 A large force was concentrating at Tamau- lipas with view to the capture of Tampico.
 Gen. Miramen left Guajalajara on the 18th of July, with 5000 men, going in the direc- tion of Lagos, either to march on San Luis or to take another road for the city of Mexico.
 A proposition being made to unite the for ces of the Constitutionalists it was determined soon to march upon the Capital.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09
The proposed universal exhibition of indus.

try at Vienna has been postponed.
 The British Frigate Agamemnon has suf fered some damage by fire.
 The American ship Mayfnwer, from New Orleans for Nantes, was capsized and became total wreck. No date. Fifteen lives were lost. The Captain and seven survivors were picked up by the American ship Cairo.
 A dreadful collision took place on the OK ford, Worcester and Wolverhampton railroao between. two excursion trains, by which sev eral passengers were killed and a great many 1 ifrightfully wounded.
 l London papers speak of the improved con dition of the Thames fs
 Satisfactory accounts of the harvest arc be- ing received, though the late rains have caus ed some delay in gathering it.
 The treaty concluded with China does moi confer on the allies the right of having per manent diplomatic agents at Pekin but the consul general resident at Tein lsin will be admitted to direct intercourse with the Cab inet of the Emperor
 | A telegraphic despatch from St. Petersburg says that the Chinese Empire is to be opened to foreigners, and the left bank of the Amoor river is henceforth to be the boundary between Russia and China.
 Baron Gross is expected to arrive back in France from China in October, having com pleted his mission to the Chinese Empire. Continental exchanges show great trmness, especially in Paris.
 Chudomars, Duncan and Gibbs of Liver poel have suspended. Their assets will cover their liabilities.
 The Plenipotentiaries of France, Austria, Great Britain, Persia, Sardinia and Turkey had assembled at Paris to s:gu the constitu- tion relative to the organization of Moldava, Wallachia, and the exchange of notifications would take place in five weeks. The Emperor of Russia was expected to ar rive at Warsaw on the 4th of Sept B, 900 troops were concentrated in the city and would be reviewed by the Czar in person.
 The Grand Dakes Nicholas and Michael go to the Caucasus to take part in the military operations against Schamyl.
 M. Shorvena, the French ambassador at Constantinople, has sent note to the Porte, supporting the application of Prince Danello, who demands of the Turkish Government to give mp to him the harbor of Spitzen, on the Adrlatic, which he claims.
 COMMERCIAL. - Liverpool cotton market, -f'h. Ihe Siles oi collou lof Cne three days amount to 35, 900 bales, including 4,00O bales on speculation and 4,000 to exporters. The finer qualities have advanced l-l6 per lb, and the market has an upward tendency
 From M; nclcster the reports are favorable showing slight advance on goods and yarl.s
 Liverpool Breadstutfs market, 24th-The breadstutf market is generally quiet Messrs. Richardson, Spence & Co., report that the late favorable weather has had the effect of checking the advance in the market. Flour is steady and quiet. Wheat is also quiet, but firm for choice red Corn dull The quota tions of all kinds of bread stu!fs remain un- changed.
 London Market.-Wheat and Flour dull and unchanged Cotton advanced lsd. Su- gar steady. Coffee firm. Tea unaltered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09
GOV. GRISWOI,D

Governor Griswold, of Connecticut was once indebted to happy thought of his wife for his escape from the British, to whom he was extremely obnoxious. He was at home, hut expected to set out immediately for Hart ford, to meet the Legislature, which had con- menccd its session day or two previous. The family residence was it Blackhl, opposite Saybrook Point, and situated on the point of land formed by Connecticut river on the East, and Long Island Sound on the South. Brit ish ships were lying on the Sound, and as the Governor was known to be at this time in his own mansion boat was sent ashore for the purpose of securing his person. Without pre- vious warning, the family were alarmed by sec
 ing family of marines coming up from the beach to the house. There was no time for flight. Mrs Griswold bethought herself of a large meat barrel or tierce, which had been brought in day or two before and was not yet filled. Quick as thought, she decided that the Governors proportions-wbich were by no means slght-nnnst be compressed into this, the only available hiding-place. He was obIi- ged to submit to be slowed in the cask and covered. The process occupied but few mo- mcnts, and the soldiers presently entered :. Mrs. Griswold was, of course, innocent of her husbands whereabouts, though she told them she knew well the Legislature was in session, and that business required his presence at the capital. The house and cellar having been searched without success, the soldiers depart cd. By the time their boat reached the ship, the Governor was galloping up the road on his way to Hartford
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09
fa1The Missionary Herald for September has bee

Gg The Missionary Herald for September has been received published in Boston by the American Board. It is very interesting number, and con. tans large fund of information relative to the trials and successes of Missionaries in Turkey and other foreign countries The printing of the Board for the past year amounts to 4o7 ooo pages in the English dialect; 6S4, 900 in Armeno Turkish l. 194, 900 in Armeno-K Koordish and S6 900 in Greek. Several thousand copies of the Bible have been distributed in those languages
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

DoING THE PRIEsr-An IrisIman made a sudden rush into druggcst's shop, took from his pocket soda-water bottle filled to the brn with some pure liquor, and handing it across the counter exclai.ned-
 There, doctor, snuff that, will you ?''
 The doctor did as he was directed and pro. nounced the liquor to be genuine whisky
 Thank you, doctor," said the Irishman ; hand it to me again, if ye plaze'
 The doctor again did as directed, and asked what he meant.
 "Och, then, if you will have it, tLe praist told me not to drink any of this, unless 1 got it from the doctor. So here's your health. and the praist's health"
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

One morning during the seigc of Charles ton General Moultrie was awakened by a more than ordinary furious cannonading from the enemy, and just as he eaped from his bed, a cannon ball came crashing through the house, traversng the entire length of the bed, tearing it to pieces, and scattering the frag- ments ill every direction after which mischief it continued on its career.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

BuLKLEY's HALL is fast becoming one of the .sin- sttutions' of our village If Fair, Festival, Ball, Concert Social Dance, is to come of, the Hall is at once resorted to. The good taste of the probre- tor has made it one of the most beautiful m attrac- tive places of resort to be found in the State The soree on Friday evening last, got up under the auspices of the young Masters Bulkleys was one of the most brilliant affairs of the season.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

The papers tell a story about the Rev. Mir f.ed, the father of Cyrus w. Field, the hero of the Atlantic Telegraph, who would not be- ilese the news of the snccess of the Telegraph. until he saw his sons name at the bottom of the despatch. He is as bright as was the old lady who recognized her sons letter by it's he. ing written large, as he knew she was deaf
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

A RELIGIOUS MEssAGE.-At the Fulton street Irayer-meeting, the Rev. Dr. Dewitt, the Rev. Dr. Marsh, Mir Edward Corning, A. R. Wetmore, Esq.,, and the Rev. Mir. Land fer, were appointed Committee to prepare and send by the Ocean Telegraph, at the ear Hest possible period, Christian salutation to the leading London prayer-meetng.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

A CITY GREATLY BLEssED-The revival in Natchez, Mississippi, has resulted in the ada. tion to the various evangelical churches of that city, of over six hundred persons This is almost one tenth of the whole population, d larger proportion than in any city of its size, of which we have knowledge. Y. Eram- ee[ist.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

G8 The water-works in New Britain are now com pleted, and that fourishing village can boast of having the best supply of pure water of any town in the State.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

MURDER.-On Wednesday morning man named keeney, who kept rum shop in the north part of Hebron, near the Bolton lipe, and had negro man at work for him, had q dispute, which ended in Keeney's being stab bed by the negro, from the effects of which he died in about an hour. The negro escaped for the time, but has probably been arrested be- fore this, as he was immediately pursued.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

s. s. Prentiss once defended man for libel on the grounds that the plaintiffs character was so bad that nothing could injure it, and that his client was so great a liar that nobody would believe him. The Jury brought in a verdict of acquittal.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

Prentice, in aluding to the announcement of the marriage, at Auburn, of Mir. Edward Straw to Miss Eva Smiley, suggests the prob- ability that he tickled her with proposal and that she laughed consent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

The total donations to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, from August l, 1851, to July 3l, 1858, were $3O4, ,076,O5 Donations for the Missionary Packet, $28, ,635, ,28.-Rostou Recorde,
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

6S The Housatonic Railroad Company have given strict orders to all their agents and trackmen. to impound every animal that shall be found upon the railroad track, or highway contiguous any other part or portion of the premises. We consider this good and wholesome measure, and hope that it will be rigidly enforced.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

Rev. Hiram Slossou has resigned the pas torate of the Congregational Church at tn ionville, Conn.
 The Congregational Society at Collinsvlle lave requested their clergyman to resign.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

We have received a new periodical entitled
 The Dental Reporter" published in Cincinnati by John T. Poland. It is got up in good taste, and will be found great help to professional Dentists
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

A society has been formed in New Milford for the purpose of holding Cattle Show iu that place, every Fall.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

The annual Fair of the American Institute will be opened, Sept. 18th, at the New York Crystal Palace. The usual pr,miums are of. fered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

young lady at ball, was asked by lover of serious poetry whether she had seen '.Crabbe $ Tales '
 Why, mo-" she answered, {" did nt know that crabs had tails. have you read Crabbe's Tales ?"
 And assure you, sir. did not know that red crabs or any other crabs, had tais''
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE

FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
 The American bark Champion arrived at Gibraltar 18th ult., having on board Mrs. that name, who was recently murdered by the Turks at Jaffa, with her family.
 Tine messages which recently passed between the Queen of England and President Buchan- an over the wires of the ocean telegraph, weie published in the London papers of tile 23d August, and excited some comment, especially the dispatch of Mir. Buchanan.
 The Daily News says there is more of simple dignity in the Queen's message, but great grasp of thought in the Presidents response, with perhaps a dash of ambitious straining after effect. The News says, also, that it would have been better for the President to have omitted the last paragraph.
 The bombardment of Jeddah is said to have taken the French government quite by sur prise, aud caused some uneasness in Paris. But explanations which were made to Gen. Pellisier ill London, by the British govern ment, were considered satisfactory, and the un- easncss subSided.
 The Empress of Austria was safely delivered of Prince on the 2lst of August.
 The China dispatch announcing the treaty of peace, still lacks positive confirmation, but was generally credited in Europe.
 ARRIVAL OF THE FULTON.
 FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
 ST. JoHN's, N. F., Sept. 5.-T The steam ship Fulton from Havre via. Cowes 2Sth ult. about P. M., arrived off Cape Race on Fri day afternoon, where she was intercepted by the news boats of the associated press, and her news despatch brought to this port. She brings 2l4 passengers, but no specie. The steamer Indian from Quebec arrived at Liverpool on the 24th.
 Consols for money and account closed on the 25th at 96 3-4 and a6 7-S, an advance. Queen Victoria's progress in Germany call ed forth great demonstrations of respect and good will. Her majesty was making prepar- | ations for a royal visit to Leeds.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

In New York, as we learn by the Tribune, bsi>i- ness was suspended, and the British and Ameri officers were introduced by Cyrus w. Field, al tI'c Battery, to Mayor Tieman and others. The regular proceedings of the day began at Trinity Church, which was decorated outside and in with flags and flowers. Across the chancel was placed screen of three pointed Gothic arches made of the most gor- geous flowers, spanned with still another arch, the whole surmounted by cross, reaching nearly to the top of the ceiling Around the arc of the upper arch were the words !" Glory to God in the high est' and at the base: aOn earth peace, good will to men,"
 The clergy, numbering about 200. moved down the aisle from the vestry preceded by Bishop Doane, to receive the Aldermen, Common Council aud in- vited guests of tho city, while the organ pealed
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-09

In other words, the bank is enjoined to do just what it was already doing. The officers are confi- dent that the suggestions of the Judge will be speed lily complied with and that tine institution will soon be placed on a firm basis They are men in whom the public have confidence and the bil-hoders are cautioned not to sacrifice penny on the bills as they will all be redeemed at par
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-05
We trust the Legislature will not adjourn WI

We trust the Legislature will not adjourn WIZ
out passing the bill to complete the Central Park
in this city. This bill provides for incudns IN the
Park large rocky bluff at its northern extremity
This bluff can be of little value for ordinary Ps'.
poses; it could not be used for building wlsaos'
great expense in blasting while, for the Part u
is quite indispensable not only because it is a o.
ceedingly picturesque object and affords n'ss
view from its summit, but because it is the nasafs
limit and complement Of the grounds now ia ts
hands of the Commissioners. The Park alsssd'
includes the greater part of this very bsuff; only .
last and highest point is left out. The bill simg7
puts this point where it belongs. There can b o
objection to its passage, aud we bOpe il uaY y
carried through.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-05

Mr. Senator Halsted has reported bill to
amend our City Charter that the members Of oui
Common Council shall be paid four dollars each pS
day for their services. We entreat the Legislasu'
net to pass this bill. Its every way wrong and "
posed to public sentiment. The members Of sr
present Councils were elected under an express pr
vision Of law that they should receive no pay. WIZ
10 this compact to be violated before it hss hA .
fair trial
We do not object to the principle of paying iutas
Councils, but we do strenuously object to paymss'
BY the day. Give the members $500 each per u.
mum, from which s5 should be deducted for sseh
in,tance in which member fails to respond 10 tho
call of his name on the Yeas and Nays. Psynsi
by the day is q direct stimulant to the cure
over-legislation. Pay moderately by the year, viii
careful provision against neglect Of duty, To
just and wholesome rule.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-05
THE RECORD.

The Membes Of Congress from The Free States
who have peristenty voted not TO allow the People
Of X ,nsas to say decisively by majority vote
whether they will accept and come itto the Union
under the Lecompton Constitution, or, rejecting
ths, frame another which shall be satisfactory to
them, are the following:
SENATE
RHoDE ISLAND. Philip Allen.
NEw.JERsEY. WIN. Wright, John X. Thomson.
PfsssrLvAsn William Blgler.
IsDlAsA... ."Jesse ID. Bright, C. n. Fitch.
IOwA..... ....tGeorge w. Jones.
CALIIoRsIA William M. Gxin.
tGeorge f. PuGb.
Bogus. tDeyins Instructions .shualins and psit' ring
TOta. (SeLste e).....-.-.....-...S
HOUSE.
COsNEcTIcuT.
Samuel Arrod, William d. Bishop.
NEw-YoRK.
John Cochrane, Erastus Corning,
Israel L. Hatch, John Kelly,
William j. Maclay, William Russell,
John A. Searipg, Daniel f. Sickles,
George Taylor, Elijah Ward.
John Huyler, John R. wo,teDdyk..
PENNSYLVANIA.
John A. ALL. William l.. Dswsrt
William III. Dimmck, Thomas b. Florence,
Jams l.. Gi.lis, j. Clancy Jones,
james Lsndy, Paul Leidy,
Henry NJ. Phips, Wilson Reilly,
Aliison White.
ONO.
joseph Burns, Jcseph Miller.
INDIANA.
James N. Gregg, James Hugbes
William L. Niblack
CALIFORsIA............C Charles H. Scott.
Total (IIOusel. 81
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-05

Has any antediluvian recollection OF se'''~
of the New-York Legislature at which there w
not bill passed or pressed for the relief Of Ca
Ward B. Burnett and the New-YOrk Voluntesnl
We have been trying to recollect one, but witast
success. 1t certainly seems to US that four or fr
bills have been passed-each of them mpPosds
the time to be the lastfOr the relief OF these pa
ties, or one of them yet We notice bill now run
ming through the Legislature "for the relief u
"Gep. Ward B. Burnett" which proposes II pr
him over Fire thousand Dollars for his expeoss d
getting up the Volunteer Regiment raised IA Aa
State for the Mexican War. This is atrecoG
Col. Burnett, We are confident, has already bssa
paid those expenses, either by the State or b the
Federal Government; but he ought never to have
BEEN. He raised the regiment for his own asgraa
dzement, and was made its Colonel therefor. We
protest against bis having another dollar from os
gaunt Treasury.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-05

vsc commanded TIE Consis,ationx forces ssz...,
at Ce,sya. on tho approach Of Osoilos, WI, -,
marched against him from Mexico. was sb.aas.y
by a part Of bis troops, aud was foycsd 70 nn !,
that strong position. Osollos pursued him, .pd a.
expected general engagement took Pisee 1t 81,
msncs, twelve leagues beyond. Those Of \.
trocps that adhered to Parrodi fought de.psnss,
and the number of killed and wounded wa, s,.
greater than is usual in Mexican battles Prrs
however, was overpowered by numbers sat N
obliged to fall back on Gusdalsjars, the ses
the Juarez Government. Bot Osollos vi.
successes thus far in this civil war have mad. i,
the military hero Of the day, having 4
tainsd possession of Gusnsjuato, was advaness
GusdaIsjsrs, and it was doubtful if the Jun,
Government would be abe to offer any esxsI
resistance. The liberals still held possesso,
yers Cruz. having succeeded thus far In bsss
General Echeagaray, who had advanced In,
Puebls with view Of compelling the State Of Ven
Cruz TO submit to Zulosga. 1t was even ssd IL
Fchesesray was in q dangerous position. with ,
strong force of liberals in his front and another
hi. rear cutting him of from PoeblA. OF Avss
we hear nothing. yidaurri in northern Ms1ia
would appear to have again revived the scheme d
the Republic Of the Sierra Madre. Meanwhile ii,
country is in great confusion. Trade is interrupted
The bandtti Of the highways, at all times fouai
dable, are no longer held in check, and among o.As
unfortunate consequences of the pending civil m
is the breaking up of the railroad running frss
Vera Cruz to Mexico lately undertaken BY Ian
party of engineers sent out from the United sts.s
at great expense. With respect to Santa Ana.
there seems to be little or no disposition to reed
him. The difficulties with Spain seem now to ~ q
the way of settlement, Zuloags having made ~
cessons which the Spanish Government regds
satisfactory.