Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-24

MT. B. F. Butler, lawyer of Boston, is some what noted for his severity in examining witnesses correspondent of the Century relates
 "He was lately engaged in a legal case, in which Professor Horsford of Cambridge, was one of the witnesses. When Butler came to cross-examinc him, he began in his usual style of unceremonious ferocity. The Judge mildly interposed, and said perhaps Brother Butler didn't know who the wit ness was it was Professor Horsford-Professor of Harvard College. Oh, yes ! mumbled Butler as he lesurely stroked his chin, Professor Horsford Harvard Professor Professor of Harvard College Yes we hung one of 'hen tother day.''
 The report of the supervisor of the books of the several firms of Rothchilds, shows that they have at their instant command two hundred millions of dollars
 The man who stole S2, 300 in bills from the New Haven Bank, last summer, is now in the Sing Sing prison for stealing overcoats The money was spent long ago. The man got married on the strength of it, and has had regular good time" generally.
 It is understood that Mr. Prescott had brought to- gether all his materials. arranged the plan, and prepared the outline of the concluding volumes of his History of Philip the Second, and that the work will be completed according to his original design by MT. Kirk, his amanuensis.
 As MT. S. H. Cowles of Norfolk was butchering a hog his feet slipped the ice and he fell across the edge of the tub and broke three of his ribs.
 As Charles Leavenworth of Norfolk, Feb 4th was assisting in removing the safe from the room form. erly occupied by the Norfolk Bank, he stepped back wards and fell through the scuttle to the floor be low, breaking his arm near the wrist.
 GREAT FRAUD IN ILLINoIs.-Checks of the canal commissioners of Illinois on the State Bank of Chi cago to the amount of over S2OO 0OO once paid have been purloined and put in circulation, in some way not yet explained. Ex-Gov. -Mattison had $1O9 900 of them and received bonds of the State for them. The discovery made great sensation in Illinois, and the legislature is making special investigation into the fraud and mystery.
 Gov. Mattson states that he bought the paper from time to time in the market, in the full faith that it genuine, and that some of the char acter presented by other parties funded by him. self when he was governor.
 NORFOLK - The friends of Rev. MT. Eldredge and lady made them a surprise visit Monday evening" 14th, which was numerously attended from NorfJlk and by number from Winsted. The Rev. gent and lady had been previously invited out to tea and at dusk the surprising party took possession. family Bible was presented to MT. Eldredge, and another beautiful volume to Mrs. E. Wm K. Peck, Esq accompanied the testimonial by suitable remarks pressive of the affection of the people for their pas tor, which were responded to by him with an equal warmth and feeling. The party mainly com posed of the middle aged of the community and the occasion was highly enjoyed. Bonds already strong were closer united and brotherly feelings kindled in all hearts. Gatherings like this, impulsive, in formal and cordial the great privilege and charm of country life, and should be multiplied upon.
 Herald.
 SLAVERY ABOLISHED IN KANsAs.-We find the fol- lowing under date of the 9th, in the Lawrence cor respondenee of the Leavenworth Times:
 "Council bill to abolish and prohibit slavery was then taken up, with only two hours to insure the Governors signature or compel him to return it. An exciting scene occurred. None like it has occurred this session. The friends of the House bill admitted that Council bill was not what tley wanted in all respects but that Dr. Root should not be allowed to carry thelr bill in his pocket for four weeks as the confidential agent of the Governor, for the purpose of defeat. The most persistent efforts were made to prevent final action by few members but the mat ter was pressed through and final vote was taken at II A. M, when by large majority slavery was abolished and forever prohibited in the territory of Kansas OBSERVER"
 WASHINGTON, Feb 16, 1859
 learn that legal evidence exists which will tend to convict democratic member of Congress from | New York State, of offence warranting his expu- sion from the House, and that an investigation will soon be called for in the House. It is alleged that the member referred to demanded $400 before he | would report certain bill out of his committee. The day after he obtained the pledge that the money should be forthcoming, he reported the bill and inn mediately demanded the cash, but the agreement was that the S400 should be contingent upon the | passage of the bill, he was obliged to wait. The amount of the claim $8 900 but the member re- | ported in favor of only about $6 GOO The claimant demands that the member shall report another bill before he will pay him the $400. One of the House Clerks is said to be some way mixed up with affalrs the transaction came under the department of the House Clerk.
 Hon Horatio J. Snow member of the N. Y. Sem ate, died at Clifton Springs on Saturday night.