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Litchfield enquirer., 1859-07-28
HARTFORD, JnIy, 1859.

hAnIfohO, JuAy, ACoJ. To THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER:
 Dear Sir-1 read with much pleasure your we'll written report of the proceedings at Woolbury upon the fourth of July last. I was formerly resident of portion comprised within the town of ancient Woodbury, was also present at the celebration, and take just pride in the proceedings before mention ed. One thing it seems to me deserves special men, ton, i. e. the Music which was furnished for the casion by the Union Brass Band of New Milford. They entered the town in their chariot drawn by four iron grey horses, with red pumes, making a gland appearance and leading the immense pro- cesaion from Washington. They a fine, healthy looking body of young men of about sixteen in num- Der, whose uniform appearance and good behavior during their whole stay reflected great credit upon themselves. Some of their music too, allow me to say was of nc ordinary character we'll betting the occasion and executed with degree of skill and taste seldom if ever equallel. Their serenade at midnight, also, was perfect success. After the noise and confusion of the day had subsided and the fireworks passed away satisfactorily, the air again resounded to the delightful and melting strains of some of those good old tunes which almost seemed to carry us hack to the ancient days. We predict that they won 1aurels at Woodbury, and we prophe- ey for them under the manag ement of their gentle ing high among the Brass Bands of this State, and second to those of none other.
 ONE WHO WAS THERE.
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AWFUL TRAGEDY.-Last night about 10 o'clock, affair occurred in Brookly lyn of most hcart-ren- ding character A boy six years of age almost n- stanty killed brother ten years of age, by thrust ing knife into his breast The two brothers were named Thomas Mackay and Charles. and were the sons of respectable widow named Margaret Mack ay, who resides at No. S8 Washington street, near New York. and became engaged in quarrel about an excursion ticket. The two were standing in front of their mothers house, when one of them, Thomas showed to his brother the ticket. Charles demanded it. His brother refused to give it up. By this time the scuffe became of violent nature, and large crowd of little boys had gathered to what they considered fight The brothers then, it is sa struck each other, the boys around cheer ing them on.
 Charles, the younger, then stepped back about six feet, and, drawing small penknife. held it be tween two of his fingers, and hurled it at his broth CTS breast The blade penetrated the clothes and entered between the sixth and seventh rihs The wounded boy fell back, and was immediately car ried to his mothers rooms. It was nut thought at first. that any thing was the matter with him, but it was found that he unable to speak. Dr. Gill Allan was sent for, but arriving that the boy was dying The knife had penetrated but about the eghth of an inch but it struck artery as is sup posed and caused internal heinorrage. Ths poor boy died in fifteen minutes after the affray. Those of the medical fraternity who were called in, pro nounced it a most singular case The infant mur- derer was not arrested. Considerable excitement prevailed about the matter.-7fibune.
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number of years ago, it was custom of tht Orthodox Churches in Boston, at the request of tho Chaplain of the State Prison,) to furnish about dozen teachers, who would voluntarily go to the Prison on Sabbath forenoon, to instruct classes o the conyicts in Sabbath School in the Chapel
 Hon. Samuel Hubbard was one of those who went Near the close of the time devoted :o instl ucton the Chaplain said,
 .sWe have five minutes to spare MT. Hubbard, will you please to make few remarks ?''
 He arose in a calm, digni6ed manner, and. look ing at the prisoners. said |:
 HI am told that we have minutes to spare. Much may be done in five minutes. In five minutes Ju- das betrayed his master and went to his own place. In five minutes, the thief on the Cross repented, and went with the Saviour to Paradise. No doubt many of those before me did that act in five min utes which brought them to this place. In five minutes you may repent and go to Paradise or will YOU initiate Judas, and go to the place where he is? My five minutes have expired"
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fge We notice with regret the death of JAx1s OnR. Esq, of Michigan City, formerly of Sharon in this County He died at the houss of Albert Bush- nell. Esq, in Salisbury, on the 18th inst. at the age of 36 Mr. Orr was the son of poor Scotch pa rents, who both died at Hudson when he was seven years of age leaving him to the protection of the public authorities The overseers of the poor pro- yided home for him at MT. Bushnell's, with whom he lived until of age. He was an apt scholar, and after preparatory studies, established himself as an Attorney in sharon, where he was prospered in bu- siness, and honored with public trusts. He repre- sented that town in the Legislature and for time,
 discharged the duties of Judge of Probate. few years since, he removed to Michigan City, Indiana
 where he ranked high in his profession. and in pub
 lie confidence In April last his health faillng, he me to die in the house of his early benefactor
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STURGEON AND CUMMINGs.--A private letter from London furnishes the following items in regard to these two leaders of the dissenters of England:
 'One Sabbath I heard Sturgeon His text was Teket. He was very severe in his allusions to Aus tria and Popery, of which he spoke in his introduc tion, prophesying the speedy downfall of the latter Excavations have been made for the foundation of his chapel, and was told that the cornerstone to be iaid this month. In requesting the pray CTS of the church that his ministry might be prof. table. he mentioned that he had the past week ad- dressed thirty thousand people; on one occasion he preached to FOUR ACRES OF HUMAN BEINGS! In the evening heard Dr. J. Cummings of the National Scotch Church, give summary of the expeditions of Daniel by the most eminent writers for some generations past. He showed conclusively, to his own mind, that the millennium was to begin at the autumnal Equinox of 1867. The church was crow ded, as usual, but was willing to stand to hear such preaching"
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aT Notwithstanding the fears of the Hartford .Courant, people do yet find their way to our vil lage and it will be long time before Litchnelo "dwindles from inaccessibility," if we are to ange from the rush hither during tte Summer Inonths' Our hotels, boarding houses and many private dwellings, are crowded with strangers, and return ing sons and daughters of the old town.
 By the way, we hear the warmcst encomiums be- slowed upon the Spencers of the Mansion House. for their successful efforts to make their House. a pleasant home to their guests. Never has this Ho tel appeared inviting to the5ravellcr and sojour- ner as now. Great improvements have been made in the arrangement of the rooms and in all re- spects it may be ranked among first class hotels Me hotel of Litchfield County May it long contin- ue in the hands of the present proprietors, and they receive the rich reward they so we'll deserve. We notice among those at present occupying rooms at this House, the Rev. Dr. Turner of the Episcopal Seminary, New York; Rev. Dr. Walter Clark Professor Peck of Columbia College, Mr. King of Georgia, and 2. F. Davis, Esq, of Hartford, with their families.
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AFTER BArnE.-The following thrilling descrip- ton of the appearance of the battle field after the great fight at Soferino, is from the pen of Mr. Rus sell. the London Times correspondent:
 The plain of Guidizzolo is really horrible to look upon. Even so late as yesterday the dead were not all bulied They were to be seen in groups of twen ty and thirty, huddled together in one spot where shell had exploded or the Chasseurs AfIique had passed. All still maintained the attitude in which death had struck them down Here was one with uplifted arm to ward of the blow which had split open his skul and splashed his brains far and Close by was another, with his hand upon his breast shivered and rent by the grape. Another seemed approach. Some were lying upon their backs, with faces turned toward heaven, and prayers still seem- ed to finger upon their lips
 There was a Hungarian, who had thrust his clothes into ghastly wound near the heart. At his left Tyrolese, with the unused cartridge between his teeth. To the right a Croat had his head cut off by ball. and the head by his sitle with its horrible eyes glaring and leering it seemed, al the dismemberel body. .4s&@tt-e
 Two young lads of certainly not more than six teen. were lying in each others arms. Death haG surprised them in that attitudes or perhaps feeling themselves about to die they had clung together ii again. Upon the body of Bohemian officer w, noticed dog, waiting apparently for his master t, get up! We had not the heart to call off the faith ful animal by word or gesture, for we felt sur that God would reward the devotion of the poo dumb creature, so touchingly shown amidst the car mage which man had waged against man. On every side it WAS the same. Death in his most horribl and ghastly form, glared at us, no matter where gazed.
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TERRIBLE CONFEDERATION AT PIKE's PEAK.-An immense confagration commenced raging in the mountain pineries on the 2Oth ut. It originated on the dividing ridge between the Gregory and Jackson diggings and soon had turned thousands of acres of pine land into an ocean of fre and swept away everything toward the snow range. violent wind that prevailed for few days increased the ye hemcnce of the destructive element. At Denver Ctv inc existence of the fire was first announced by dense volumes of smoke that filled the atmosphere from the mountains to Cherry Creek. Many pros pecting parties had been cut of from escape, and were deyoured from the devastating flames. Suffo- .afed and cindered bodies had already been dscov- cred. A party of fifteen persons are known to have perished in the flames.
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MIR. CHOATE AS A LAWYER

The bar of this city are holding meetings to testify their remembrance of the genius and professional eminence of Mir. Choate. This example will be followed throughout the coun- try, wherever the fame of the distinguished de- ceased has extended but we hope the obitu- ary honors will be accorded with more than ordinary discrimination and that they will not degenerate into tribute of more profes- sional success.
 Nothing is more destructive to public virtue than the practice of paying homage to the possessor of brilliant endowments, without re- ference to the direction in which they were employed. There was much to admire in MT. Choate's generous and unsel6sh devotion to his clients and friends, as well as the triumphs of his genius and industry but very great deductions are to be made from the estimate of him which is entertained by his brethren of the bar. The very reason assigned for this es- timate suggests the objection to it. MT. Choate was mere advocate-but an advocate in eve ry department of his public career, apparently careless of the character of the cause which he espoused, and of the means he employed to advance it. Indeed, a lawyer, he seemed to prefer cases the most devoid of merit not be- cause he had any natural affinity for depravi- ty, but for the opportunity afforded of exerc- sing his legal ingenuity and displaying his unique eloquence Even at the bar of Mas sachusetts indulgent as it naturally was to the faults of it's distinguished leader, his reputa- ti. suffered from the superAuous zeal he man. ifestcd in clearing Tyrrel, the murderer and in cendiary, on the preposterous theory of son. nambulism, as we'll as from other efforts of similar kind. Prone as his hearers were to exult in the splendid exhibition, they could not forget occasionally that the iightnngs of his genius were brandished with little regard to consequences, and that it was comparatively a matter of indifference to the great actor of the scene whether they purified the moral at. mosphere by vndicating the cause of truth and justice, or struck down the fair fabrics of public virtue and public integrity.
 It was this tendency to play secondary initiative part, in short, to enact the advocate, not of his convictions, but of his own retain CTS, that vitiated his political life Blindly devoted to MT. Webster and that narrow school which made the interests of local trade override the dictates of political honor and fidelity to free institutions, he devoted all the resources of his intellect, all his varied &C., complishments, to debauching the conscience of the nation, and under the pretext of an elevated nationality and regard for the safety of the Union, deadening the public sensibility to those great principles, the enforcement of which alone makes the Union desirable.
 " Y. Ereming Post.
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Coop AUDfExcE BUT SHALL PAY.-A travelling company of negro minstrels performed at Bristol in grieved much ana long that in place of that size, with the celebrity of the troupe 50 few persons came to the concert. Only an occasional stray quarter gaddened their eyes only here and there an audit
 formers took their places on the stage and congrat- ulated themselves and each other upon the overflow ing house that greeted them. They were as Jubli. ant as the doorkeepers were downcast, and went through the entertainment. in great glee At the tween the company on the stage and the men at the door came near ending in serious row. but all hard feeling amongst them was quelled when it transpr- ed that the inhabitants of Bristol had put ladders against the side windows, and filled the hall by that means !-H HrVord CbarGst.
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How strange are the mutations of time. When Louis Kossuth was on his way to this country Louis Napoleon Bnnaparte was President of the French Republic On the Hungaran's appearance in the harbor of Marseilles, he was refused passage through France to Havre and was even forbidden to land on the soil of France. In return, Kossuth could speak only of Napoleon as '" murderer '' "perjurer." "tyrant,' &c. Now Kossuth is invit- ed to the Emperors camp and goes unhesitatingly to an interview. Each forgets his old prejudices, because each thinks he can USE the other for his purposes. Napoleon thinks that Kossuth can trou- ble the Austrians more than any other man; and kossuth thinks that the Hungarian cause can be eectually assisted by Napoleon. So the world goes
 COuydnt :.
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HoLLowAY's PILIs.-Nothing this world can afford
 is of any value to those in whom sickness has extn- guished the capacity for enjoyment: The most vel come intelligence we can give to all who are thus situated is that the means of recovery are within their reach-that they have only to avail them- selves of Professor Holloway's matchless remedies in order to shake off the malacs which are break ing down their strength spirits and constitutions, and obtain new hold life, and new sense of it's blessings The Pills are, to our certain knowledge producing such results in chronic iarrhea and chol- weakness of the stomach diseases of the kidneys, and liver complaints, as have been paralled in this country; while Holloway's Ointment is work ing miracles in external disorders
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fay At the annual commencement of Harvard College, on Wednesday last, the degree of IL. D. was conferred on Charles Sumner and Geo. B. Fun .rson, of Boston; Henry W. Longfellow of Cani- bridge, and Geo. P. Marsh of Burlington, Vt Committee of the Alumni was appointed to procure marble statue of Josiah Quincy. The number Of applications for admission to the College WAS l40 of whom 12O were received.
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fig Subscribers to the History of Litchfcld, and others who wish .o purchase can receive copies at Mr. Kilbournes late residence, or at this office, or by calling on the Administrator, Mir. P. s. Beebc. We.trust that the friends of MT K. will sec to it, that the entire edition of this valuable work is sold for the benefit of the family. The people of hitch- field owcaa debt of gratitude to it's lameoted au- thor, which may in part be paid by purchasing his books.
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GS There is a temporary fare-up between the New Haven and the Naugatuck and Housatonic Rail- Road Companies but what it is all about, we don t exactly see. The interest of all parties, must, however, soon bring all things to rights, and there will be no roads built either from Derby to New Haven, or from Kent to the Harlem.
 MT. James G. Patterson was passenger by the Africa, and arrived in Hartford on Thursday eve ming. What has he done with Gov. Seymour?
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MANY SUFFER, rather than take nauseous medi- cines. All such who suffer from coughs, and colds, irritation of the bronchial tubes, and tendency to consumption. have in Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, remedy as agreeable to the palate as effectual in removing disease.
 SETH ". FOWLE 6 CO, Boston, Proprietors.
 For. sale by A. c. Smith & Co, Litchiield W. s. Smedley, South Farms Charles McNeil, Wolcottyille and by deaiers eyeTywhere :,
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For the Litchfeld Enquirer. WAITING FOR THE TIDE.

 Two mothers sang this lullaby, Each happy as the other; Two little hearts beat joyously. Two boys grew up together. Two men by life's old ocean drear, stood watching side by side, Each with his stllnch and we'll trimmed bark A waiting for the tide They launched them out upon the wave, Mid all its stormy din; but nh the wind was right before The tide was coming in. One pushed ahead. as quick and strong, The bending oar he piled. The other with his anchor out, Sat waiting for the tide. Years pass. and Times rel entless wave v--..--v Keeps rolling on the same; Our heroes names are sundered far, Upon the roll of Fame. The one has gathered treasures rare, From regions far and wide, The othe. rides at anchor yet, A waiting for the tide. 'Tis ever thus: while ono ascends Where Fortunes smiles are given, Another locks upon himself As doomed of earth and heaven. He planes his fortune, blames his stars, And half the world beside. And all the time keeps blindly on, A waiting for the tide. Then wonder not, when towering high, Some mortal's name doth shine The light that beams upon his brow, Might just as we'll be thine. s He was not raised to such . height By any fearful stride He climbed aloft while other men Were waiting for the tide. The sea of Life is not the place To slowly jog along; For there the race is to the swift, The battle to the strong And though it seems pleasant thing Upon it's waves t0 ride, Twill never do to live and die A waiting for the tide. MERRILL
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Ar the STORE in NORTH STREET you will
 find the celebrated
 Extract of Roots" or making Beer. By it's use you can mako . healthy beverage with little labor and cost. Also can be found
 "Woods Hair Restorative' which will give back to the grey and bald their original beauty. It is the earnest endeavor of those interested In the above Store to keep supply Of the best
 G E R 3 s that the great markets afford, and to sell them at prices which will please the closest buyer. Particular attention will be given ;to those In want of
 DRY GOODS, and those who need
 s H ES of any description will be readily accommodated. And should the sick call or send to us, wo have D R U G and M T D c " B g., which will be dispensed with Cure. 'f To make these things public we occupy ssnsll space in this paper.
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W. JAMES M. BuNoE. Esq, of Hartford. was thrown from his carriage near Newington on Thurs day last end so much injured that he lay uncon- scious until Monday morning, when he died. He was prominent merchant, enterprising citizen, and consistent Christian. He was brother of John L. Bunce of the Phoenix Bank.
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fg John Bell writes to his political friends ths t the opposition will carry Tennessee in whirlwind of enthusiasm. Nothing like it has been known since the famous Harrison campaign of l84O 1t is expected that Netherlands will be elected Governor by from five to ten thousand majority, and that the opponents of the democracy will return eight of the eleven member to Congress. We doubt.
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fB The New York Times is among the ablest Of the New York daiies and at presentlis very valua- bio from its European correspondence-Mr. Ray mond and another regular writer for the paper be- ing near the seat of hostili ties. See adv.
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The Rev. Nehemiah Adams, D. D., of Boston, delivered discourse, last Sabbath suggested by the death of his late parshioner Rufus Choate, taking for his text, Psalm 13s: z, "To him who made great lights: for his mercy endureth forever.''
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fg- The " Parson Lines Row. in George Street. near Fleet, Now Haven, was destroyed by fire, on Monday night-an agreeable oonfagration, we should think.
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G9e 4ittgfela Gnquuer.
THURSDAY, JULY 2e, 1sse.

IS We are gratiied with the noble stand which forcement of the laws for the suppression of intem perance, and trust the good people of the City of Hartford will heed the suggestions of the Editor of that influential journal. An organization of very few rcsolute can put stop to the traffic in in toxicating drinks as beverage in any city or town in the State. The town of Ltchfeld became some what noted for the open and unblushipg violation - of the prohibitory laws; but it only needed the decided action of few men to entirely suppress the open sale of liquors and now our whole community rejoices in that action. Even the men who were engaged in the traffic, have no desire to return to it, and not.a drop can be had except for medicine. in any tavern CT store in the town. Some men do get their bottles filled at wolcottvlle, or other neighbor,ng locality. stealthiy from somebody's barn or out-house but all men who visit our viii lage, mark the happy change whichshas taken place since the Ist of Janury last when citizens made their successful onset against the gigantic evil. So it msy be elsewhere if the people and the press do their duty.
 Temperance movement on thes' moral suasi0n' principle is going on at Meriden, where there are now said to be nearly one hundred and fifty liquor shops The liquor sellers are waited upon by com mittees and urged to give up the business, and the to encourage to further efforts. We think, however there will have to be little legal suasion before all the shops yield to public sentiment.
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DIE3D.

At Fshkill Landing, July l5, MT. Stephen Odell, aged 50 years. [Conn. Exchange papers, please copy.
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Carpenters and Masons are referred to the ad- vertisement of the Building Com nittee io1 the ton of first clrss Scht o, House in Wclcottyi ls
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fg- Mr. Smith, at the new book k-stoEe. has open ed Circulating Library for tho accommodation of the public. We trust it may be we'll patronised.
 An effort has been made to start Reading Room in this village; but thus far, without success. We trust, however, the project will not be abandoned
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TUVHE YOUNG LADIES of ST. MICHAEL'S
 II CHURCH propose to hold Fair and Fexiivsi at BULKLEY's HALL on TUESDAY EVENING, ArGrkr 9TH, 1859, commencing at o'clock P. M The proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of ilrw Organ for the Church. A large and rich variety ,f Useful and Fancy Articles will be offered, together with all seasonable refreshments
 Tickets of admission 25 cents. Children 15 cents.
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 July 20th, by Rev. J. Bingham, Mr. H. Peterson of West Winstead and Miss Adeline Hall of Goshen