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Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21
NEW MILFORD.

The Republicans of New Milford held their caucus on Saturday, the 9th inst, and elected the following delegates to the different conven- tions:
 Stafe. "A. B. Mygatt, Geo. H. Noble, L. L. Hoag and Isaac Reynolds.
 Coagressionas.-C. R. Giddings, John Gaylord, Silas Erwin, F. s. Bartran.
 Senatoyial.-R. E. Garfield, H. s. Sanford, c. M. Booth and Vim. Burke.
 - At the annual meeting of the Housatonic Agricultural Society, held at New Milford, Feb 4th, the following officers were appointed:
 For President- t-Albert W. Baldwin.
 Hiee Presidents-Co Constantine W. Ferriss, John M. Ford, Lewis Spooner, Drake s. Woolsey, Bar silla Kellogg, Elmer H. Northrop, Carlosteen Cole, Charles Trewbridge, Frederick Coleman, Sherman Hartwel, Hiram Keeler-
 Seerefsry-William J. Starr.
 Treasurer-Frederick G. Bennett.
 At the Ladies Fair of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, last week, $96 was raised.
 = Rev. Mir. Holly, pastor of the African Church in New Haven, delivered s lecture here on Monday evening, on the $ Destiny of the Ra- ces on this Western Continent His object was to show that the West Indies were eventually to become Republics like Hayti, and to be ruled on- ly by negroes.
 Many of our respectable colored citizens have determined to go to Hayi and settle there.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21
HARWISTON.

The friends of charity in this town, without regard to age or sex, are holding meetings one evening in each week, in different parts of the town, for the purpose of filling box of clothing for the Home Missionary Society. Themeetings are well attended, and lively interest is mani- fested in the cause.
 = At meeting of the Republicans holden at the academy in this town, on Monday, the 18th inst, the following named persons were chosen as delegates the several conventions:
 State-Hon. Abijah Catlin, Wm. s. Goodsell, William Wilson, David Birge.
 Co.gressional.-Hon Abijah Catlin, William Wilson, David Birge, Hon. Sheldon Osborn.
 .Ssneterias. Catlin, Willis Catlin, David Henman, Merritt Marks.
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.. The Crittenden Surrender.D

That the people of this county may be able to look upon the " Crittenden compromise" so called, in its true light, we copy the following analysis of the plan from the Hartford Press. It Jensands these constitutional amendments Will somebody tell us whether they are " comprom- ise'' or " surrender
 l. In all territory now held, or hereafter ac- siuired, below 36:30 slavery is recognized it .:hall not be interfered with by Congress, but.it shall be protected by the territorial government States formed north or south of 36:30 shall be admitted with or without slavery, as they choose.
 2 Congress to have power to abolish slav- cry in ptaces under its exclusive jurisdiction in alave States. ss r-
 3. Congress shall not abolish slavery in the District of Columbia, so long as it exists in Tir- sinia or Maryland, nor without consent of the inhabitants just compensation to objecting masters prohibit congressman from bring ing slaves there.
 4. Congress shall not prohibit the transporta- ton of slaves from one State to another or to Q territory, either by land, by rivers, or by the sea.
 5. The Federal Government shall pay the full value of a fugitive slave, when the officer is pre- vented from catching him from violence or intin,- ;datian. or in case of a the United States to asses the price on the city or county, and the latter to recover from the wrongdocrs.
 6. "No future amendment of the Consultation shall afect'' the preceding five articles. Nor shall three the-6fths slave representation clause nor the fugitive slave clause, ever be amended. Nor shall the Constitution ever be amended to give Congress any power to interfere with slav- cry in the States.
 :. No man in whole or in part of the African race shall vote or hold office any where!
 The United States may acquire territory in Africa or South America, to colonize, at the ex- pense of the federal government, such free ne- groes or mulattoes ss the States may wish to nave removed, or as be sent from the the District "f Columbia or other places under federal juris- diction. i
 So much for constitutional amendments.- The other resolutions, all to be submitted to the people at once, say: ra t l. The fugitive slavelaw is constitutional, and aught not to be so modified as to impair it's cf- iciency the slave states are entitled to its faith ful observance, and laws ought to be passed pun- ishing all who obstruct it ,at
 2. State laws conflicting with fugitise, slave acts or " other constitutional acts of Congress. T or impeding their execution, arc null and void. and Congress recommends their repeal
 8 In fugitive slave cases, the commissioners fee shall be the same whether the claimant oets his case or not And the marshal shall cali un- on "all good citizens to assist him'' only when there shall be danger of resistance or rescue. 4. Laws against the slave trade ought to be made effectual and thoroughly executed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21
NORRIS

F
 The following are the names of the gentlemen appointed at meeting of the Republicans oi this place, on the 14th inst, to attend the con- ventiens: State.-Wm. L. Burgess, H. E. Daley.
 Goayre.siona.. ..--adonroe Throop. Robert Pier pont. 'iss
 Sssaso r;al.-F. W. skif, R. Burlington
 Pro6ate-H. R, Ray, Edward Wetmore.
 The following are also appointed Town Com mittee for the year ensuing ::
 J WIS. skilton, Robert Pierpont, H. Il. Waugh.
 The expression of the meeting So far as given, was commeadatory of the course pursued by our worthy Representative in Congrsss, the Hon. z s. Ferry.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21
HITcHCOCKyILLE.

Rev. L. H. Barber, pastor of the Congrega- tional Church in this village, rendered his re- signstion last Sabbath as pastor of the Church over which he has presided for the past seventeen years. The resignation has not been accepted, and we trust will not be. MT. Barber is too useful and whole-souled man to be lost to 'his community and county
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21
The Twenty-second of February.

xMt VA II CUA eAaEys
 Tomorrow is the anniversary of the birthday of GEORGE WASHINGTON. . One hundred and twenty-nine years ago to- morrow, he was born into the world at Accomac, Virginia, and was raised up among men to be at once the preserver and defender of the land which gave him birth.
 The birthday of WAsHrNsroS should be cele- brated throughout the land, if not with .pomp and ceremony, yet with the devout recognition and thankfalness of the heart, that such a man was born and lived and died for our whole coun. try and for us, even to this latest generation which enjoy its benefits and reap its blessings.
 And if in our age, men rise up who shall seek to tear down the glorious fabric which Washing ion and his couipatriots helped to build, let the universal anathema and execration of the whole people be heaped on such, and this day of the birth of the Father of his Country, be taken as m occasion for renewing the vows of fealty to the Union and the Constitution of our Fathers, and of resolution and determination to uphold and defend them both, as they are, without con cessionto traitors, or compromise to slavery prop ogandists, I,sIs..s ls3.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21
WATERTOWN.

The following delegates from Watertown have been appointed to the several conventions: .State. Caleb T. IIickox, Geo. Mallory.
 Congressional. E. Nj. Smith, T. A. Warren Senatorial. Amos P. Baldwin, Wm B. Hotch kiss E. Garlck, Truman Percy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21
Superior COurt-Jam. Term. 1861
 Judge PARK Presiding.

Francis B. Mills vs. John 4. Shspard.-Ac- ton of ejectment. Issue for def't to recover his costs. Case going up. For pl'f, Peck, Hall and Granger. For delft, Hitchcock, Hubbard X Ransom.
 Geo. W. Peet vs. Jones G Iibbetts.-Action to recover fees. Tried before auditor and decided that plff should recover. Report of aulitor ac- cepted. For pl'f, Hubbard. For defts, Sedg- wick.
 Ty1 G ScoriAe vs. John IT. ScoM-Action on a note. Issue for plffs to recover $l30.53 for damages and his costs. Gone up. For plffs, Granger. For deft, Peet
 Fs'edk Chtaenden vs. Got!!feld Tiet-Action to recover fees. Issue for pl to recover SI43 l5 For prf, Chittenden. For delft, D. F. Hollster, Sanford. a.s s.ea | A1,noud Olmsted vs. EW Ga,;k.-Action of debt on judgment. Issue for plff to recover S6O.O4 and costs. Case going up to the Court of Errors. For pTTf, Chittenden and Graves For dcFt, Hubbard Ransom and Orton.
 John Z. Granniss vs. 1ocn of Wa,ren.- Action to recover on sum due for part of road contract. After pl'f had introduced his proof, defendant moved for nonsun on the ground that pl'f had not made prima facie case which was allowed. After extraordinary and brilliant feats of summersaulting and tergiversa- tions by :" Brother Graves" the delft was non- suited. For plf, Graves, Esq. and Dutton, Jr. For def't, C.. c. & c. NJ. Woodruff, J. H. Hub- bard, Wm. l.. Ransom.
 Several other cases remain under advisement of the Court
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DIVORCE TRIALS.

S. 1M. 4. Gasae vs. Shelton B. Castle.-These Castles were represented as continually at vari- ance on the chess board of life, and it was given as problem how they could both be separated with satisfactory division of the pawns. By or der of the Court s. NJ. A. Cus9ed and Shelton B. was checkmated. Mir. Orton played for S. NJ. A. and Mir. Huntington for Shelton B.
 Wm M Bull vs. Prudence 4. BuH-This plaintiff Bull alleges that the defendant Bull con- ducted hcrselfina manner totally at variance with the Prudence that was given her at the baptismal font by her careful parents, and the Prudence which he received at the hymenial altar In fact the plaintiff Bull declared that the defendant Bull was an of ox,' and that his yoke was by no means easy, nor his burden light; hence he de- sired that he might be disyoked from the defend. ant Bull, and the Court acted the part of the good teamster and broke the yoke. It doth not appear that there were any calves, snd if there were' what disposition was made of them.- For pfh' Miles Tobias Granger For pl'fE, only | {" God and her country.,,
 Ctt1a6''1ne Fucker ys. Leona,d Tucker.-Mrs. Tucker disagreed with Mir. Tucker bec.nae n. said Tucker was spiritually minded, and was in the habit of coming home "l late to snnn.r ;, oon
 slderaby elevated in spirits, and somet;mes no, coming home at all, and that he wa. a;,ha. :. loose or a tight character generally all of which caused depressing influence on Mr.. T,.ra- and prayed upon Aer spirits. Hence she nravea to be released from Mir. Fuckers bed and ho. : ], E.loreyer-and the Court taking Mrs. Tucker. vnew of the matter, allowed the bill and sss5 and some cents as alimony. For prff Hall.
 caasariae Roodfora vs. Lucfus ' uooa. .0ra'-Anosher cathariine impatient ofthe bonds. These parties had lived together for . ou.rter of l century, but the love of Catharine and Luc;u, waning, they agreed to disagree, and bereaf,er to journey the course of life separately. The Bin of divorce was granted. For pl,H Hal ..a Hitchcock For deft, H. A. Bills. s''',. : Foe, s. PG,aiee ys. Sasan A. po,,,.s, , l. .s Eber and Susan, whowere one, are now tvo .,,, all mail matter hereafter directed to Susan 5, !. be presented to her on her own .hook-and no, under cover of Eber So the Court decreed Ammi Giddings for the petitioner.
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NA- The Hartford Posthas correspondent sign- ing himself Salisbury Farmer, who writes an arti ieso that paper, concerning our Representatives n n congresa--headed, Is he capable2 Is he honest ? Is he 2 friend of his country?', V If the Farmer'' means tomake these interro. gations concerning kis representative in Con, grsss, we can answer for hin, ' Yea, yerily'- and he will find the FARMERS generally will an. swerthis question in the same way, in their dis. srict, this spring.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21

Orls F, PETERS, 52 years old, . native of .Connecticut committed suicide in New York, Sunday evening, in consequence of7basiness diff. faculties.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21
PLYMOUTH.

Eliakim Potter, an old and respected citizen of this town, was found dead in his bed on the morning of the 10th of February. Probably died of apoplexy.
 . Justus Andrews, while hunting, froze his feet so badly a few days since, that he has lost several of toes.
 = The Rev David Peck, who recently receiy- cd call from the Congregational Church to be- come their pastor, has declined the same. Cause the minority thought the call was not cloud" enough; as near as we can understand. At all events the "call" was declined, and the minori- ty has-seeeded of course.
 - St. Peter's Parish have invited the Rev. Dr. Berry, of Litchfieid, to continue his accepta- ble labors among them. Whether he does this or not, the Dr. and the future may determine.
 TIE REV. J. MoNTEIrH, Jr., formerly of Ter ryville, has received unanimous call from the Congregational Church and society of Jackson, Mich, to become their pastor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21
John Smith, Il

who met
 wierlent death this spot Is hundred & 40 too-He was shot by his own pistill. it was not one of theinew kind but old fashioned one bras barrel and of such is tho Kingdom of Heaven.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-21

people, and having made twenty-five speeches on the way. He was received by the members of the Convention and the City authorities, and made speech, in which he set forth the present purposes and future prospects of the Southern Confederacy.
 GREAT PEDESTRIAN FEAT.-Mr. Edward Pay son Weston will leave Boston on the 22d of Feb ruary. The following card from him will explain his programme He is to reach Washington in ten days, and be present at the Inauguration !: Mir. Weston will walk from Boston to Washing ton between February 22d and March 4th, 1861. He will be accompanied by two friends, who ride in carriage short distance behind him. Mir. Weston desires that the proprietors of hotels on the route will be moderate in their charges, as he has no money bet, and defrays his own and friends expenses.
 We cannot publish his timetable in full, but give below the dates for Connecticut
 FKBRuARY 24th--SuxDAY.
 To Hartford ... at 12 1-2 pm, dinner. Attends Church in the afternoon ... at 1-2
 D. m., tea.
 To Washington 20 miles at 10 p. m., retire.
 FEBRUARY 25th.
 To New Haven 15 miles :, at .. m., breakfast To Bridgeport II miles ... at P. m., dinner. To NorWalk IA miles .. at 6 p. m., supper. To Stamford 8 miles .. at 9p p. m., retire. He will arrive at Washington at 1 P. m., on the 4th of March.
 The call for q republican state convention of Rhode Island is extended to all who intend to support the administration of Abraham Lincoln, and who believe it to be the part of patriotism and of duty to aid him in maintaining the consti tuition of the country. the Union of the States, and the enforcement of the laws under his admin |istration.n That is excellent.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-22
No. ae.
CoLuMRus. Feb. atk. ,6i.


Dear Tslsgraph:-We are having viz.
ter in earnest here, for the first time
this season. For two days it has been
very cold. But as the atmosphere is
pure and bracing, it is pleasanter than
the warmer weather, with its rain, mud
and tialnpness, which has preceded.
Al earnest appeal is being. made to
the aympathies Of the people in behalf
Of the extreme dsstitution of the people
Of Kansas, resulting from the unjp,rece-
dented drouth Of the last season. That
thousands are in q state Of absolute
starvation, and cannot get away, is ab-
solutely certain. The description OF
their sufferings is heart-rending.
A resolution was introduced into The
Legislature day or two ago appointing
a Committee to enquire into The facts,
and report" The Committee met last
night in the Hall Of the House, with
such other members - chose TO attsnd,
and were addressed BY q gentleman from
Kansas an agent from the ".Resiee
Committee Of that Ssste-- but Whose
name We d. not remember The. fsctss
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-22
No, 26
COLUMBUS, Feb. z, 1861

COLUMBUS, Feb. z, 1861.
Dear 7slesraph:-Our letter of yes
terday was made an easy task hy bor-
rowing most of it from the Cincinnati
Commercial. Being pressed for time,
and not having used all the material
furnished in the rtiele referred to, on
the subject Of the Crittenden PROPOSE
tions, we continue tbs same topic to- lay
by borrowing from the same source:
1t is claimed by the Crittenden com.
promisers generally, in this latitude,
that the words thereafter to be acquired" "
mean simply to close the Territorial
question forever. This is false. They
mean to open the question. Mr.. Adams
proposition would close the question:
That of Mr.. Crittenden would give it
infinite expansion. We quote Mr..
Crittenden's words:
"In all the Territory South of said
linaof latitude now held or hereafter to
be acquired, slavery of the African race
Is hereby recognized as eristing, and shall
not be interfered with by Congress, but
shall be protected as property By all the
departments Of the Territorial Govern
ment during its continuance"
John C. Breckinridge, in endorsing
this compromise, puts an asterisk after
the words thereafter to be acquired, "
and says:
NorE.-The language of Mr.. C5-iaan-
dens resolution on this point may be ia-
bic to nsisconstruction, 6ut I kaoD 1t ,oas
intended to embrace acquired Tsrritory
South Of So deg. 30 min.
He evidently deemed this very i'm
portant, indeed, essential point.
Henry G. Burnett, member of Con-
gress from Kentucky, and the loudest of
the disunionists of that State, has given
in his adhesion to the Compromise, say
ing he would not do 30, if it were not
for the significance Of the words, "to be
hereafter acquired" So we have the
queer spectacle. of the nation falling in
pieces in quarrel about the extension
Of slavery, while the great compromise
that ia pressed upon us as cure for all
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-22
Aoetrp.
THE LAST GOOD MIG IT.


Close her eyelids-press them gently.
Ger the dead ani ade, eyes,
For the soul that made them lovely
Hath returned unto the skies;
Wipe the death-drops from her forehead,
Sever one dear golden tress.
Fold her icy hands all meekly,
Smooth the little snowy dress;
Scatter flowers Ger her pillow r
Gentle flowers, SO pure and white
Z Lay the bud upon her bosom,
There-now softly say Goodnight:
Though our tears flow fast and faster,
Yet we would not call her back, -.
We are glad her feet no longer
Tread life's rough and thorny track;
We are glad our Heavenly Father
Took her while her heart was pure,
We are glad He did not leave her
All lifes trials to endure;
We als glad-and yet the tear-drop
Falleth; fer, alasl We know
That our freside will be lonely,
We shall miss our darling so.
While the twilight shadows gather,
We shall wait in vain to feel
Little arms all white and dimpled
Round our necks SO softly steai
Our wet cheeks will miss the pressure
Of sweet lips SO warm and red,
And our bosoms sadly, sadly
Miss that darling ittis head,
Which was wont to rest there sweetly,
And those azure eyes, so bright,
We shall miss their loving glanees,
We shall miss their soft Goodnight.
When the morrow's sun il shining,
They will take this cherished form,
They will bear it to the churehyard
And consign it to the worm;
Well-what matter? It is only
The clay dress our darling wore;
God hath robed her as an angel,
She hath need of this no more;
Fold her hands, and DER her pillow
Scatter flowers all pure and white,
Kiss that marble brow, and whisper,
Once again, last ood-Night.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-22
The Upas Tree.

The Upas Tree.
The story that the Upas tree of Java
exhales a poisonous aroma, the breath
ing Of which causes death, is now known
to be false The tree itself secretes a
juice which is harmless. Stryehnine
is made from the seeds of species of
Upas tree. The story that there is a
poisoned valley is true. Such is the
name Of district, the atmosphere of
which produces death This effect is
not occasioned by the Upas tree, but an
extinct volcano near Batar, called
Gueva Upas. From the old crater and
the adjoining valley, is exhaled carbonic
gas, such as often extinguishes life in
this country, in old wells and foul
places. This deadly atmosphere kills
every created thing which comes within
its range-birds, beasts, and even men,
and the valley is covered with skeletons.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-22

BGTo TEAoHERsy-The Board of School Ex-
aminers for Mcigs County will meet on the
first Saturday of each month, at the Court
House, in Pomeroy, for the examinatisn Of
Teachers.
Examination to commence at 10 o'clock A
NJ, and continue till A 2. M.
BSrNo Teacher need apply at such exami-
nation who has a certificate valid for three
months from the date of said application
By order Of the Board
Jan. 1860. H. C. WATERMAN, Clerk
BLANK REPORTS can be procured by ap-
plying to the Board, or at the telegraph Of
Rce.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-22
FRANK COOPER.

Stone Mason s Bricklayer. Residence in
John Lance's Building, near the Catholic Church
Dressed and Bubble stene work executed in
the best manner: also, Bricklaying Ceneuting
&C., done OF reasonable prices. Work war
ranted. T3-241y1
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-22
Failures in Ohio.

Failures In Ohio.
Commercial Agency returns show
that the number of mercantile failures
in Ohio during the past year, was two
hunderd and seventy nine, with liabili-
ties amounting to 81, ,275,6 $50. In Cleve-
land there were twenty-one failures,
with liabilities reaching S619,300, In
Cincinnati there were sixty-three; lia-
bilities S1,926, $50; in the rest of the
State one hundred and ninety five, with
liabilities S1,627 400. The number of
failures in Ohio, during 1860 was forty
less than-in 1857
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-22
THOS. III. DAWSON

Holds himself in readiness to repair Accordeons
and Flutinas. Keys inserted, and instruments
put in good order. Charges moderate. By
leaving orders. at George; Eoachims Store, a few
doors above Donnally's, they will receive
prompt attention. C3-30-tf1
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-22
WIN. RUST,

Tailor, Front street, few doors west of Court,
Pomeroy, o. Men and Boys clothes made to
order; also, cutting done. As / have No.
sewing machine, my facilities for doing work
are complete. 3-20-1yl
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-22
rEwARD. JOHN p. GILLILAN.

RIcHD. STEWARD. JOHN p. GILLIAN.
STEWARD q GILLIAN.
This firm have located in the old stand of B. F.
Stivers, on Front Street, few doors below
Nye's Saw-Mill. Horse-shoeing, Ironing
Wagons and Buggies, and all kinds of jobbing
work done in satisfactory manner, at moder-
ate rates. [3-S1-ly.]
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A. KOHL,

Dealer in and Manufacturer of Umbrel- ~
.as He holds himself in readiness toET
make Umbrellas to order or repair old *
ones in the most substantial manner. He will
also buy worn-out Umbrellas at liberal prices.
Shop on Linn street, north Of Smiths Shoe
.Stcre.
He would also inform the public that he pre-
pares SALVE, which he will warrant equal
to any in use, for the cure of Felons, Catarrhs,
Burns, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, Salt Rheum,
Ring Worm, Rheumatism, White Swellings,
and many other diseases Of the kind. Price.
% cents per Bex. Jan. 8, lS60-3-1tf-
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8. w. ROSS,
Painter, Glasier, and Paper Hanger, Pomeroy.
according to quality Orders left at Telegraph
Printing Office promptly attended to. 17-2m