Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-10

SEIu THOMAS. Esq, of Plymouth died at his resi- dence in, the Holow,'' Friday night, 2eth ut in fsse 7eth year of his age Mir. Thomas was exten- sively known an enterprising manufacturer. and one of the projectors of that foulisling village known as Plymouth Hollow, where he had resided over half century. Like many others who adorn the industrial annals, he the architect of fis own fortune, having surnounted tLe disadvantages of defective education, ard the want of every other means save a cool head and pair of willing hands From small beginnings, he became one of the most extensive and successful manufacturers of Clocks in the State-enjoying enviabe reputation in that business at home and abroad As his sons became of age, they were associated with him. Wishing to extend his capital, twenty five years since he constructed cotton mill with his own individual means and few years snce associated with others, erected an extensive brass mill which destroyed by fire soon after it went into operation, but has since been rebuilt and is now in operation Such i, an outline of his various enterprises Mir T. was man of strong common sense and well balanced mind, combined with indomitable energy and per sonal application. He was man of few words. but having matured subject in his own mind, he was sprepa,ed to act and that promptly and understand ingly--and a calculator, he seldom had occasion to repent his own judgment In his habits. he was pIan uniform and prudent never neglecting for toe morrow what should he done to-day. His integrity was proverhial and his intercourse with those in his employ almost paternal. His influence uni formly cast on the side of religion, morality, and be- nevolence and his purse always open for their sue cor His death that of Christian and his re- moval from the busy of life will leave q va cancy in that community which owes much to his influence and liberaty, and the church. Of which he was devoted member, that will be felt for long years to come. Waterbury Anaerican.
 DEATH OF BENJAMIN DEroRssT, Eso.-Death has again cast it's gloomy shaae over the village of Wa tertown by the unexpected demise of one of her old and prominent citizens. who exired suddenly on Wednesday afternoon, probably frem para]ysis,- in the 79th year of his age. Mir. Deforest was out on Tuesday apparently in his usual health. though he had been rather feeble for some time past. In his early life the deceased engaged in mcrcan- file pursuits and subsequently, invested capital in some manufacturing concerns in this and other nlaces. For many years he had retired from actlve pursuits enjoying the rewards of s,lccessini pusi nass industry Retired and unassuming Tn his haD- its he. was an excellent citizen, much respected, and though having reached near tonr score, his death occurring so soon after several or ms townsmen within the past year, will add to the nun
 er of those whose memories yet green over their graves WatF6Hy American.
 r., fhe Superior Court at New London, Betsey williams has recovered S700 of the town of Clinton for injuries received on defective highway in that town on the night of February 10th, 1857.
 NEW BRrrAIN,-There have lately been killed in New Britain, twenty five hogs, the average weight of vh;ch was AGO pounds T. Watmore killing the largest, about thirteen months old, weighing 660 pounds. ils#0 sYs & a