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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-04-21

Judge RossrNvur ha sdenicd the motion
Of SryrurSs counsel toe . new trial. md
ssutfaesd hin 70 be exceeded % lie 10Th n
May. Tho attempted incslpation Of ths
jurors in the case. Was bot another Of the
series Of perjurics which have Characterised
the defence Of this great criminal.
The whole case ID Slammed up eloqucntly
in letter TO the Schoharis Rspubi,ean
Something more than year ago, mar,
riei man In this city, member ofa Christian
Church, andgenerally esteemed a. IN honest,
uprigh, citizen. received into bis family two
young girls his relatives, committed to his
care by au aged parent acrusa tho wide At
lantie. Soon after their arrival Stephens,
for that was the mans name mado dishon
orablc proposals TO one Of the sisters; be
was indignantly repulssd. but conceiving the
idea that his wife was the only barrier to
the qualification Of his dcsirs, hc appears
TO have calmly resolved upon her destruc-
ton. lie purchas,d arsenic Of druggist;
day after day. and week after week, he ad.
ministered the deadly poison In her tea. In
her medicines, on her food everything she
tasted was druggcd by the heartles monster.
She died at last. aud the weeping husband
followed his victim 10 the grave, which
hs hoped would conceal alike the murdered
wife aud mother, and every evidence Of his
hellish work
A year aner the wifes death, the two
girls, driven to desperation by the pcrsscu.
ton Of their uncle. revealed certain facts
which aroused the attention OF the criminal
authorities. The body was cxhumed, found
10 wonderful state OF preservation, SUBJ
jocled In part TO careful and elaborate sci.
entiiic examination and found 10 contain
arsenic sufficient TO have cau~d death. Thus
the dead wife became the eloquent and ter
rble witness against the living husband.
The horrible secret Of gull, aud inhny
buried In that lonely grave could not resist
the potent wand OF science. u
Mute, but oh how eloquent WINS The to-
timony Of those little glass tubs from the
chemists laboratory, placed before tho jury.
10 whose decision the question Of life or
death had bseu submitted. There was thu
dark aud deadly stain, there the pungent
odor, which told Of poison, which no skill
oil counsel, no pcrjurcd oath OF witnesses, no
phrcnsiod Irotsstations Of innocence, could
remove or explain.
The result Of that testimony was that
twelve jurymen said upon their oaths
that Mrs. Stephens was "ioully done 70
death by the hands of her husband.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-04-21


TaE HoxR AND GRAvE Nv WASHING
ros~-A correspondent Of the New York
Tribune thus describes al impressive scene
on the Potomac
II was daylight, but . dark, dreary
morning, and The black inky waters OF The
Potomac reflectsd the slaty hue Of the snow
clouds which hung overhead. breakfast
over, I took turn upon the upper deck 10
veutilate my lungs, and zee what could Of
the passing shores. How long before We
shall pass Mount Vernon ?" askei Of the
plot. I'VE arc coming up To il now" be
sad you will hear the bell toll ~ We
pass" And. SURE enough. In another min
ute the large bell OF the boat struck sol
emu note end then snstber and another
meurninl mite fell upon the thick cir, which
wa. now lIld with snOwiiakes md there,
away 10 the starboard, over iis once besutI
iul lawn, arose. plainly visible. the white
portico Of the fsyori,e residcnce Of the IA
iher Of his Country. The lawn and garden
planted by bis care, the house which wit
rsssed the quiet scenes Of bis private lie
and his peaceful passing away, the tomb
rear by, which hold his vensra,ed ashes
,bee We were now gliding by at guosbot
distance. The two Germans and myself
stood with heads uncovered ~ the bell COO
,inaed 70 toll the p0prDfuI dirge Of = 10.
,ions love and respect for the great Cham
piOa d Liberty, who had 20 devsrvedly won
,be hearts VI bis cOuDuymeD. and tie adm
ration u . world. There Was significance
V my ears 10 the sound Of that tollIng bell
which, perhaps, the bulk Of the pass'ngsr'
who rniained eouId MOI realize. Gone
gose - were the solemn words Of the t,sll
Gobe . tina, wisdom gone 10 that v'rtae--
gous u that philanthropy gone gone
Every day 10 the year thu, toll u repeated
every b,nt TIM, passes up and down 'b'
broad Potomac, thus ssdy rings the regal
en- Of Lber'y."
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-04-21

A rsAvrlLiso Irisbmsn. Who hsd gone
the whole round Of tbs Continent, was re-
turning home sstistsd with having sssn
nothing. when. in . field by the road. be
saw saght he stopped bis carriage. bur
ried 10 tbe sosns of action, took his side
with small reference 10 the question at issue,
obtained bls due amour, Of binding bruiss,
and groped back 10 his carriage, erclaiming
by Joye, this IL the first biz u pleasure J
have had since ! have boeD IRON home"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-04-21
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
re spoudenes OF d. Pioneer ! Democrat.

Csrre spoudencs OF ae Pioneer Democrat
WArKKvILA, April 10, 1869.
The following table taken from notes kept
BY Mr.. LOUIS SrosE Of this place, will con-
vey some idea of the climate Of Minnesota,
North of the 44th parallel. The Their
mometrical notes were take at sun rise, from
a thermometer hanging in the shade
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-04-21

The first frost in '5S occurred on Sept
l2th--did not injure corn. The first frost
that injured corn, occurred on the 9TH Of
October. In the same year, the first snow
fell on Nov. Sd. Coolest day in the year
was Feb. 22d, 10 deg) AT noon on June
Both, the thermometer stood at % deg. in
the shade.
From this we find that during the year
1858, there were 2l5 clear days, l04 cloudy
days, 46 stormy days, aud only rs days that
the mercury stood at or below zero.
Yours, &C.,
ID. Is. PARSONS.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-04-21

THy New Haven R,riRr claims Dem
ocrs,,e gsin at the re0D, erection. of thrce
senators. biDstseD memisrs u the Iioa-s,
snd U.afly / 0OO 90 the popular vots.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-04-21

MARRIED AT LAn -Miss Coroorsn, the
beire~ Of the wealthy Washington bunker,
has been married TO Hoa. GEosss EUsrs,
N. G. from LOusisna. A correspondent Of
the 9th inst, writes:
The wedding Of Mr. Easts. last night,
was one Of the most brilliant Affairs witness
Cd here 10 many years. Notwithstanding
Lent, md the sbssnce Of Congress, four Or
five hundred guests attended, many Of whom
were from distant eitiss. Most Of the di.
pl0uatic corps were preseDt, except the
spanish Minister. The Hon. Edward Eve.
rett came from Baltimore. The reception
clo~sd before midnight. In her beautiful
and expensive costume, the bride attracted
universal stteni ion. Her outer dres wAs
eomposcd entirely Of lace. She wor .
D.ekiace Of magnificent diamonds. The hap
Ny couple start IN Monday Tor New Or.
leans.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-04-21

WisAss' NEw SrKAnsHIr. ~ Another
trial VI Winsss' cigar shspcd stssmer took
place few days ago at Baltimore, ios tbs
purpose Of ascertAiung the effect Of certain
alterations 10 tbs wheels. A paper Of that
city says:
One bali the buckets have been removed.
and the trial gave evidence that her speed
had been materially increased. Fourteen
fst n 10 BE- added 10 the bull % each side
of the wheel, and the addition h now In the
shop nearly completes 4, and ~ sooo ~ sd.
ded he ship viii make tripto Norfolk %
New York. Mr.. Winans has determined,
it ia understood, U depart 30 fer from his
original plan NJ To place rnasu and sails on
the ship, and ,bsy are nov being prepared
Ia tbs yard. Grea, confidence 10 still ~.
pressed by those interested 10 the ultimate
success Of this wonder Of the world.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
Attention, Housekeepers!

A Great Domestic Invention, and one oi
 the Wonders of the Age!
 SHALER'S PATENT CARPET SWEEPER pat S ented Sept 7th, 1858 improved Jan. 1st 1859,
 and price reduced.
 It is the only Carpet Sweeper before the public that sweeps both ways, and to which has been awarded diploma over all others at all the State Fairs where it has been exhibited being nine differ ent States. Among its merits are: 1st, it sweeps cleaner than broom, without injury to the finest carpet; 2d it leaves dust to soil the furniture stife the ungs 3d, it sweeps either way, backwards or forwards, which other sweeper does 4th, it is simple in its construction and not liable to get out of repair 9th, it is easily worked and can be used by child 6th it is neat and durable and will last for years, and be cheaper than brooms; 7th, there is nothing better for sweeping oil cloths naked floors 9th, it cleans any carpet thoroughly, by the simple operation of pushing pulling it over the carpet, taking the dust, dirt, lint hair pins and needles &c. directly up into the box, whereas the common method of sweeping drives the dirt along the entire surface of the carpet, forcing it into the grains of the carpec and thereby causing the carpet to wear out much sooner whilst the sweeper saves in the wear of any carpet; 9th. no housekeeper will do without one after giving them fair trial. We warrant them to give satisfaction
 For sale at wholesale or retail by
 42t1 E. L. WARNER, Agent for Conn:
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
MINERVA STONE
 Us. WILLIAM H. STONE,
Order of Notice.

STATE OF CoNNEcTIcUT, LITcHFIEID COUNTY s.,
 County Clerks Office, January 28, 1859. J T1PON the petition of Minerva Stone of Litch- O field, praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce, now pending before the Superior Court in and for Litchield County, to be held on the Stone It appearing to and being found by the sub scrbing authority that the said respondent is resd ing in California; at Frazer River and absent from this State. Therefore Ordered, That notice of the tendency of said petition be given by publishing this order in the Litchfeld Enquirer, newspaper printed in Litchfeld three weeks excessively com mencing on or before the Sd day of February, A.D tion, and order of notice with the respondent by depositing copy of said petition citation and orde1 of notice in the office, postage paid. at Litch field, directed to said respondent at Frazer hiver State of California before the lst day of Feo ruary, AD 1859, properly attested by proper oti- cer or indifferent person.
 | FREDERICK D. BEEMAN. Clerk of the Superior Court for Ltchfeld County.
 41-3tl
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
Trustees Sale.

IN pursuance of an order of the Court of Probate A of the District of Cornwall, will sell at Public Auction, unless previously disposed of at private sale Wednesday, the 18th day of February, 1859, at o'clock P. M., the interest of the CORNWALL IRON COMPANY in the following described Real Es- tate, viz: Blast Furnace in the Village of West Cornwall with the appertenances belonging thereto, together with eight of land, with one store, three dwelling houses enc blacksmith's shop, and one large 4story building and water privilege there Also, the Old Forge privilege, so called situa- ted about one hundred rods east of the Furnace, near the dwelling house of Noah Baldwin
 Also, on Wednesday, February 23d, 1859 at l o'clock P M., one piece of land lying in Sharon, on the north end of the hill, near and little west of William Sardam's, containing about eleven and three-fourth acres of land. Also, the same day, at P. M, one piece of land on the mountain east of David Cartwrght's, containing about eleven and three-fourth acres. Also, one piece of land in said Sharon near the Downey and Bald Mountain so
 Sale to take place on the premsses.
 Az H. MILTON HART, Trustee c. l. Co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
ID DISTRICT OF KENT ss., Probate Court, Febru D ary 9, 1859.

Upon the application of George Benedict of K,n', in the County o Litcneld showing to this Court that he is Guardian to Jay, Angus Benedict, Ellen Augusta Benedict, and Sarah Frances Benedict, all Minors, der the of twsntyne years and belonging to said District and that sad Min are the owners of the fol- lowing real estate, vz.-Of the one equal undivided fourth part two pieces of land lying in said Kent, the one of said pieces, ntaInng hundred acres less, with d~ cling house md other buildings stand ing thereon, and bounded follows, viz: North on land of Agu. Beardsley and land of Wilson Potter, cast on said Beards!evs land, south public high way and said Beardsey's lana, and west public highway. The other of said pieces containing forty acres more or less and bounded follows viz North on Truman Eawlcys land and on Wilson Poters land. east on highway and Marshall Sraght's land south on Jesse Benedcls land and said Straght's land, and west said Straghl's land and land formerly own ed by Miles Camp That the interest oi said Minors in said real estate is valued about eleven hundred and seventyive dollars, and showing just and nabIe for selling said real esae-prayng for order, and that he some other meet person he empowered to sell the same per application file, dated tho 9.h day ot February, 1859 mure fully appears.
 Ord'red, That the foregong application be heard at the Probate Ofice in said District the soh day of April, 1859, at 10 o'clock forennon; and that notice thereof be published in public wspaper the place where such real lies three weeks ivev, at least SIX weeks before said time assigned.
 A true copy of Record, RUFUS FULLER, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
Something Worth Having.

yEHYLER'S new patent Concal Iron BURR MILL, M very con pact and simple Machine, yet one which is not surpassed in its importance. It sup plies home want, and want which has long been felt by families in all sections of the country The simplicity of this Mill renders any description un- necessary. It made of the best chilled Iron, and the Grinders of such high tempered metal, as to render it well nigh indestructible by It is sim ply hand-powcr, and is made to grind fine or coarse, by turning thumb-screw. It is well adap- ted for grinding coffee, spices, corn. wheat rye. oats. &c. :; or for making hcmny it cannot he sur pssedand for these purposes, possesses advantages over any other mills now in use.
 Over Two Thousand of these Mills are now in use in different sections of the country, in families ho would not do without them for many times their cost. The weight of the Mill complete is not far rom fourteen pounds. The price with screws, crank and every thing complete, is $7. This Mill is just such article every family should have. and once seen would have and once used would not be without It will save its cost (soven dollars,j many times over, every year. Every Mill is ranted to give perfect satisfaction. GY All orders promptly filled.
 Address E. L. WARNER, Agent
 Ltchheld Conn.
 Feb l, 1859 tf41
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
Otice

ITS hereby given to all persons liable to pay TAXES U in the Town of Woodbury, that the subscriber hay ing received the rate bill made Listof 1885, together with warrant for collecting the same which by vote o said town is made due and payable February iO I9o9 26,h, and at the store of Allen Dayton on Monday 2sh day of February, lSs9 from to4 o'clock P M. or each oi said days, and at hs oc: from 10 l2 o'clock A. M on tho 1st and 2I days of March, 1859, for the purpose f receiving payment of said Taxes All per suns who neglect this notice may expect to pay fees
 Dated at WooGbury, this 10th day ot February, lsa9
 43 HENRY MINOR, Collector.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
A T a Probate Court holden at Litchfeld, within iA and for the District of Litchfeld, on the 29th day of January, A. D. 1859.

A T a Probate Court holden at Litchield, within iA and for the District of Litchfield on the 29th day of January, A. b. 1859.
 Present CHARLES ADAMS, Esq, Judge Leonard Stone, Trustee on the Estate of HIRAM JACKSON, of Ltchield in said Dis trict assigned for the benefit of his creditors agreed ble to the statute law of this State entitled An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors and for the more equal distribution of their effects among their cred tors and the other statute laws of this State reat ing to the subject, having given notice to all concerned to appear before this Court this present day at clock afternoon to be heard relative to the appointment of Commi sioners on said Estate. After hearing the parties interested therein, this Court doth appoint JOHN E. SEDGwIcK and PAYNE K KIL- BoURN, both of Litchfeld, commissioners to re- eive examine and allow the claims of the creditors of said Estate and make return to this Court and also doth decree that two months be allowed and limited said creditors from the 1st day of February 1859, to exhibit their claims to said Commis soners and doth further order that said Con- missioners meet to receive claims against said estate at the hat store of said Jackson in the village of Litchfed the 1st day of March, 18S9 and the lst day of April, 1859, at 10 o'clock forenoon, on each of said days, and that mo- tce of this order be given by publication of the for one month in the Litchteld Enquirer and Win sted Herald two weekly newspapers published nearest to the place where such Estate is in settlement, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign post in the village of Litchield.
 And doth further order that copy hereof be sent by mail to every known creditor iv- ing without this Probate District, within one week from this date. Certified from Record
 4t41 CHARLES ADAMS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
Sewing Machines l!

Great Reduction in the Prices of the very best Family Sewing Machine now in use. YNHE subscriber keeps constantly on hand and u for sale at his Shirt Factories in Wocnttv;Ie Georgetown and 96 Nassau street, New York the WHEELER & WILSON SEWING MACHINE. Having used for several years in his business diff ferent kinds of Sewing Machines. he gives the pre- ference to the Wheeler & Wilson Machine, and thinks they the cheapest Machine in use, even at double the price which they selling at. They are less liable to get out of repair and more durable than any Sewing Machine the subscriber has ever used, and he thinks he has seen and used about all of the varieties now offered to the public. & Any person purchasing Sewing Machine of the subscriber will receive the necessary instruction they will blk able to operate Machine in very short time. The subscriber has been appointed agent, and is prepared to sell the Machine at the following prices ~ 1 New Style Machine. 50 Medium Machine, on plain table ........... 75
 with half case. ............ 80
 with half case, mahogany or
 black walnut, extra finish S5
 full case mahogany or black
 walnut. ut............. 100
 rosewood od.................. 115 Large. e........................ 100 Small. ....................... 75 Hemmer. ................... 5
 A. G. BRADY. Woleottvlle Jan. 12, 1859 38tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
FRED'K A. SPAULDING HARLEM B. NORTON.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, ss. LITCHPIELD COUNTY,
 January Term, 1859.
Foreclosure.

7NHTOE
 wv HEREAS to the present term of this Court w has been brought and now therein pending petition in the above entitled case for foreclosure of the premises therein described situated in Norfolk, in said County, to witt Once piece of land bounded Holt, south by lands of E. G. Lawrence. east by E. G. Lawrence and highway, and contains fifteen acres more or less. Now therefore ORDERED, That the re- spondent in the above entitled be notified of the pendency of the same by a publication of this order of notice in the Licheld Enquirer published in said County at least three weeks consecutively next before the 1st day of March, 1S59 and that said cause be continued to the April Term of the Superior Court to be held at tcheld. in and for said Coun- ty on the 2d Tuesday of April, A. D. 1859.
 By order of the Court,
 43.3w F. D. BEEMAN Clerk
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
ELLEN COLLINS pATPICK COLLINS
Order ef Notice.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, L1rcHFIELD COUNTY ss.,
 Litchfeld, January 3Oth, 1859. I1PON the petition of Ellen Collins of Norfolk, u praying for reasons therein set forth for di- vorce pending before the Superior Court in and for Litchfed County, to be held at Ltchfeld in and for said Litchfeld County, on the 2d Tuesday of April, D. 1859.
 It appearing to, and being found by the snbscrib- ing authority that the said respondent residing out of and is absent from this State and gone to parts unknown. Therefore Ordered. That notice of the pendency of said suit and petition be given to said respondent by publishing this order in the Litched Enquirer newspaper printed at Litchfeld, in said County, three weeks successively, the first publica tion to be made within ten days from the rising of the present term of the Superior Court.
 FREDERICK D. BEEMAN 423tl Clerk of Superior Court for Ltchheld County
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17

A T a Court of Probate holden at Plymouth, wi,h A and for the District of Plymouth, on the 22d day of January. A. D. 1859
 Present Amni Giddngs Judge.
 The Trustees on the Estate of SILAs B. TERRY of said Pynouth assigned for the benefit of his creditors. pursuant An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debt and for the more equal distribution oi hei: effects among their creditors and the other laws of this State relating to ,he subject having given notice to all concerned appear before this Court this present day 10 be heard relative to the appointment of Commission said Es'ate after full hearing this Court doth ap, point Rolln D. H. Allen and Anse Gaylord of said Plymouth to receive, examine. adjust. and allow the claims o the creditors o said Estate and make return this Court And also doth decree that three months be allowed and limited said credi,o,s from the 27h day of January, A. D. 1859 10 exhibit their claims to said Commissioners; and doth further order that said Co- mlssoners meet to receive claims against said Estate the office of the Eagle Lock O. in Terryve the 26h day of March and the so!h day of April 1859, o'clock M. on each of said days and that notice of this order be given by publication of the for month in the LiIchfed Enquirer and the Waterbury American, weekly newspapers published nearest the place where such Estate is So in settlement. and by posting copy thereof on the public sgn-post in the village of Terryviie, and doth further order that copy hereof be sent by mai! to every known creditor living without this Probate District, within week from this date. AMMl GIDDINGs, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-17
nIsTRICT of KENT, ss. Probate Court, Februa

nISTRICT of KENT, ss. Probate Court, Februa- .ED ry 9th. 1859.
 Estate of NEWTON A. SMITH, late of Kent in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Kent hath limited and allowed six months from the date here of for the creditors of said Estate represented in solvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has appointed John G. Reid and Pierpont Ed wards Esqs Commissioners to receive and examine said claims. Certified by RuFus FULLER, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Hotel of Roswell Lamson in said Kent, the 3d day of March and Sd day of August, 1859. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon each of said days for the purpose of attending the business of said appoint ment. JOHN G. REID, lo..
 PIERroNT EDWARDS. o''oA'''
 All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Az WATSON H. SMITH, Administrator.