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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16

TERRIBLE TIMES AMONG THE BLACK REPUBLI-
CANs.-Jnst now we are In q sort of political
deluge, by which the whole aspect Of parties,
their divisions and ideas, will be entirely
changed. Already the democratic party has
been swept entirely away. There is not so much
as a bone or footprint Of the old thing left.
The wings and Know Nothings are buried
still deeper, and few of the old poIiti.
clans have saved themselves in the
black republican ark. The passengers
are, however, queer and homogeneous
set Of fellows, and have already begun to quar-
rel among themselves. On one side we have
practical politicians, like Seward and Weed,
who are in favor of peace and compromise;
and on the other the rsdicals-blood and
thunder, fire and instruction aholitionists,
headed by Sumner, Phillips, Greeley, Wade,
Fessenden, Garrison q Go. The policy of
these two cliques is as wide apart as the poles.
and they must have fight. In any event the
struggle will kill the new party, which will
give place to at least two others. We consider
now, that, with this intestine war going on In
its midst, the republican party is dead as julius
Cesar, and Webb may as well be making ar
rangcmcnts for military funeral In the best
STYLE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16

The ITALIAN ELEcTIONs.-The fact that the
elections in Northern Italy have gone generally
in favor of the Cavour ministry may induce an
impression that the policy Of the latter in re-
gard TO Venice will prevail over the plans of
the revolutionists. We do not see any well
founded reasons for that belief. In the Two
Sicilies it is probable that the opposition will
have strong vote; but whether it has or not
it matters but little far as the actual chances
of conflict are concerned. Garibaldi did not
wait for the sanction of the Turin Cabinet or
Parliament to his projects for the invasion Of
Southern Italy. On the contrary he acted, or
appeared to act, in direct opposition to their
views. This did not prevent Sardinia from
ayailing herself Of the fruits of his conquests;
and it is to be presumed that whatever Count
Cavour may think of the temerity and mop
portuncness of his threatened diversion against
the Transylvanian dependencies of Austria as
preliminary to his attack upon Venice, he will
feel no more hesitation in profting by its re-
suits than he did in the case of Naples.
To meet, however, this chance of secret un-
Outstanding between the revolutionists and
! Count Cavour, Austria has taken the precau-
ton of intimatng to M. Thouvenel that she
should consider as a casus beHi with Piedmont
an attack by Garibaldi on any point Of the Aus
trian territory. AS the ex-Dictator cannot be
made amenable to Parliamentary control, the
conservative character of the recent elections
can have no effect in delaying the struggle.
All the influence they can exercise is to shield
the government Of Victor Emanuel from the re-
sponsbility of Garibaldi's acts, vis-a-ris Of tho
other cabinets and to afford France that OPP
portnnity for Intervention for which she Is
making such energetic preparations. There II
one thing that admits of no doubt: even should
Garibaldi be induced to postpone his threaten
cd movement, there will be an outbreak In Hun
gary and the Danubian principahties this
spring. The ball OF revolution once set in mo-
ton in that quarter, there will no longer be any
hesitation on the part of Italy to turn to ac-
count the difficulties in which her old oppressor
will be placed. Thus any hope of the continu-
ance Of peace acquired from the results Of the
recent elections must prove fallacious. Nothing
but the cession of Venice can prevent resort
10 arms, and this Austria has declared her
intention never to yield unless under compul.
sion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16

THE CnEvAIrEn WEBp on GOVERNMENT
LoANs.--The Chevalier Webb has broken out
in new place. Latterly he has been ter
rife fighting man, talking Of nothing but guns
and wounds, and blood and bombs, and those
celebrated percussion lock and mahogany stock
pistols. Yesterday, however, he changed his
tune, and gives us bis sentiments upon the SUBJ
ject Of government loans. The Chevalier Is
much exercised in his mind by the attitude OF
those bankers who declare that they will not
loan the government any more money un oil some
compromise measure has been offered by the re-
publican party. The Chevalier SAYS, likewise,
that the HERALD "boldly procl'1i that Mr..
Lincoln shall not have any r1oney wherewith
to enforce obedience to the Jaws" We have not
made such proclamation. On the contrary VIZ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16

THE SPEECHES or ORR ABE.--we have never
read such speeches as those made by Old Abe
on bis journey from Springfield towards the
White House since General Scott ran for Pre-
sident; and then, indeed, we were RECALLED with
some choice oratorical morsels. II is quite re-
frcshing to hear the ex-rail splitter and present
journeyman Cabinet maker dolighting his audi
ence with such choice and original expressions
MS "passional attraction" and quaint illusions
TO "free love" and homeopathy. We expect to
be very much amused when the angular fea.
lures OF the elect Of his people make their APP
pearance in New York. What we want is q
good Western anecdoie, and we hope the nati-
yal modesty OF Mr.. Buchanan's successor will
hot preyefi. his giving vs. the desired treat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16
The Peace Conference.-The Incoming Ad
ministrati on-Cieams OF Light.

The Peace Conference.-The Incoming Ad-
ministratio n-Gieams OF Light.
The clouds begin to break away again, and
there are some hopeful CLEANS of light stream
ing up through the general darkness Of our
political horizon.
The committee appointed by the Peace Con-
ference at Washington have reported an agree
ment upon the Crittenden propositions substan-
TALLY, the principal one of which is the con-
stitutional reinstatement Of the Missouri Com
promise line-all the Territories on the north
side to be no-slavery, and all on the south side
TO be proslavery This proposition, as we
understand it, is intended to apply to all future
acquisitions Of territory north and south of said
compromise line; but to guard against precipi-
tate Southern ilibuskring, il Is further pro-
posed that future annexations Of territory shall
be only by treaty, requiring ratifying vote of
four.iiiihs Of the Senate. For the other pro-
positions of the committee we refer the reader
to our Washington dispatches. Upon this
main item, the Missouri Compromise line,
guarded as it il proposed to be on the South
ern side of expansion, we cannot conceive
why there should be any difficulty in the mat
ter Of an agreement on the Northern side of
the question.
These propositions OF sectional adjustment,
emanaing from the volunteer representatives
in this conference with the border slave States,
it is true, are without legal force or authority;
but still it is believed they indicate the land
marks of an approaching Union saving COM
promise. The defeat Of the radical secession
1919 in the late Virginia election; their over
wheming overthrow in the late Tennessee cleo
ton The refusal Of the Kentucky Legislature
10 call Tor an election on this question Of seces-
sion, and the ihaexble objections of Governor
Hicks against calling an extra session Of the
Legislature OF Maryland, because he suspected
he democratic elements of said Legislature 10
be inclined to revolutionary conspiracy to
carry Maryland out of the Union, including the
city Of Washington, are encouraging Southern
facts in behalf of compromise From these facts
we are corn inced that this Guthrie or Critten.
den plan of adjustment will be satisfactory 10
all the border slave States, including the two
other great states classed with them, of North
Carolina and Tennessee.
1, next appears that Mr.. Corwin, Chairman
Of the House Committee Of Thirty.three, has
been Withholding his report from the action Of
the House, In Difference to this Peace Gomez
enee' and with every disposition, II Is said, to
adopt their agreement in lieu Of bis own more
contracted plan Of pacfcation. Meantime, the
Charleston Mercery betrays its misgiviags of
the drift OF the provisional government of this
new Southern coniederacy. IT is not q salts
factory secession government; it stuitifies itself
In its reputation Of the African slave trade,
and in lis adoption Of the obnoxious Northern
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16

THE ABOLITION Wan AND SENATOR SEWARD
We see that Greeley, Chase, Garrison and
others are beginning the war with Seward.
As soon az the time for distributing the spoils
comes we may expect to witness very enter
tanning exhibition. Meanwhile we hope that
the ropemakers will be busy making hemp. II
Seward wants assistance let him say 20.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16

FRrGHTfCI DEFALcATIoNS AT WASHINGTON
More than year ago we called the attention
OF the public to certain well authenticated ru-
mors and revealed facts then in our possession
with reference to some very extensive defalca-
lions by officials under the present administra-
ton. For doing this the Washington organ of
the Cabinet, and the democratic press gene
rally, abused US very savagely, and population
continued the same as ever. Now it appears that
we were right, but that we altogether
moderated the extent Of the defaIcations. In
vestigations show that from the Departments
of War and Interior some six millions Of dol
lars have been Pilfered. From the highest
authority we learn that very extensive defal
cations have helped to impoverish the Trea-
sury Department. The Post Office Department
has been rotten for years and years, as may
be ascertained by the developments at New
York and New Orleans. 8.
Wholesale stealing, commenced however,
under poor Pierce, has been continued during
the rule of the amiable Buchanan and the
whole amount Of which the government has
been bted will not fall far short of twenty
millions Of dollars-enough to carry on the
government from now till the 1st of July
These defalcations are living witnesses of the
purity, integrity and splendid rectitude of that
immense humbug-the democratic party
which certain sympathetic fossils are now cry
ing over. The republicans come into power
with most delightful prospect, while Floyd
4 Co. jingle their ill-gotten dollars and DEFY
the laws.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16

Mr. LINCOLN ON MAJoRITrEs.--In one of his
recent remarkable speeches the President
elect has stated that majority Of the people
voted in favor of the Chicago platform. This
is not the truth. A majority of the electoral
votes endorse the Chicago resolutions, but they
are In minority of million of voices in the
nation. Mr.. Lincoln must be more careful IN
his statements, or else keep quiet. he is not
now stumping the bepighted districts Of Hi
nois, or defending the plunderer of a henroost ;
be Is in position where the Utmost care, pru-
dence and circumspection are absolutely re-
quired. The President elect certainly should
not endorse partisan tricks which involve q
wilful deviation from the facts in the case.
The figures have been printed over and over
again, and no man who can read, or procure
some friend to read for him, should be unin-
formed as to the popular vote, which, as we
have said, was against the Chicago platform.
WORK FOR THE GRAND JURY.--Why does not
the Grand Jury take up the subject of the re-
cent depredations by the police Of this city
upon the freight Of steamers bound for the
SOUTH Such outrageous robberies have Hsver
been surpassed since Rob Roy earned for him
self SO much peculiar distinction. We have EVIL
IDENTIFY a Rob Roy police. Every policeman
thinks himself youthful Rob Roy, with un.
limited power to plumber wherever he pleases
This state of things had better be looked into
and the Grand Jury ought TO take the matter
In hand
The southern aegis. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1857-1862, 1861-12-14
Mis&&lIan&ous.
From the Columbus Ohio, Crisis.
A Western Woman's Views Of the Crisis.
jfe,, of the North West ;

Zen Of the North West'
The President has asked your Congress to grant
him four hundred millions of dollars of your
money, and four hundred thousand of your sons
and brothers, as soldiers that he may more eff
fectually carry war, for the purpose of driving
back into the Union the seeded States of the
South. 1t becomes you, therefore, as men and as
citizens responsible to Cod to your posterity, to
your country, and to one another, to examine
we'll the cause for which you are to plunge thus
deep into the dreadful vortex of war with your
own brethren. 1t is your paramount duty to
analyze it closely on all sides and in every light,
and first to ponder out and search deeply what
manner.of government it was your fathers insti-
tuted.
We are glibly told at this momentous time that
what these great men made was nation, nation
ofwhch one section should rule with authority
as against another section, carrying out its will
even with the sword. Out of this assumption all
our existing troubles come, and propose to give
it an examination, demanded by the emergency
Of public affairs. 1t should always be borne in
mind, before entering on this argument, that the
States or colonies were originally in no way
bound together any more than Australia and
The southern aegis. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1857-1862, 1861-12-14
4o&tieal.

Iag- A recent number of the London fPunch'
contains the following. In very pleasant way
il fuy expresses the English views of the trouble:
nlhich unhappily divide and distract our country
Ode to the North and South.
o Jonathan and Jefferson,
Come listen to my song;
can't decide, my word upon,
Which of you is most wrong.
do declare ! am afraid
TO say which worst behaves,
The North, imposing bonds on trade,
Or South that man enslaveS.
And here you are about to fight,
And wage intestine war,
Not either of you in the right:
What sinpletons you are
Too late your madness you will see,
And when your passion coos,
''Snakesi' y2u will below, GLOW could We,
Have been such tarnaI fools'.' "
One thing is certain; that if you
Blow out each others brains,
Twill be apparent what a few
Each block heads skull contains.
You'll have just nothing for your cost,
To show, when all is done,
ireatnesS ana glory you'll nave lost
And not dollar won.
Oh, joined to us by blood, and by
The bond of kindred speech,
And further, by the special tie
Ofslang, bound each to each;
ALFRED comics, softhorn'd pair,
Each other will you lick?
You everlastin' dolts, forbearl
Throw down your arms right quick.
You'll chaw each other up, you two,
Like those Kilkenny cats,
When they had better things to do,
Improvln' off the rats,
Now come, shake hands, together jog
On friendly yet once more;
Whip one another not and fog
Creation, as before
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18

A MOUNTAIN VoYAGE.-The steamer Spread Eagle returned to St. Louis on the lst inst, from the annual expedition of the American Fur Con- pany to the base the Rocky Mountains or the headwaters of the Missouri making the trip down rom Fort Union (2,2l7 miles, in nine days and eight hours, which is the shortest on record The pioneer explorers Lewis and Clark, accomplished tue same distance in eighteen months.
 D pa It IS g rumored that MT. Thomas Colt, son of hs See Dl. Colt of Bridgeport, has been murdered ns piaa'es on the coast of China. There are va- toas accounts glyen-one of which is, that the attacked by piratical vessel. and Mr ,hoa was another account is, that the pirates were gers on board the vessel, and murdered inc s Cen. tain and Purser. It is stated that inc Canta could not be found, and it was supposed n, he had been thrown overheard, D7 ha'
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
1Doetrpp.
For the Litchfeld Enquirer. THE BATTLE OF LIBERTY.


 For the Litchfeld Enquirer. THE BATTLE OF LIBERTY.
 BY 4. DICKINSON. Joyous let us hail the morning
 Of celestial Freedoms birth! 'Tis the Despot's fatal warning, Lighting up the darkened earth Day of Freedom day of wonders Let the burdened earth rejoice; Let the war of thousand thunders Swell with joy the general voice! Starry banners are brightly streaming In the canopy of blue, And all heaven with light is gleaming On the glorious retinue. Hosts are pouring down the mountains All the valleys overflow, Like the rush of foaming fountains From the craggy mountain brow. Every mountain, every valley, Echoes to the battle cry; Millions now for Freedom rally In her cause to fight and die. As when clouds are torn asunder, fiaSn iHe ilghtnlAS palterles loitu, Comes a roll of awful thunder From the mountains of the North. Myriads are onward moving,
 Freedoms murderers to greet: Cop thy zeal they now are proving, Hell's dark despotism to meet Human tiends, lurking, prowling, Seeking whom they may devour, Out of midnight darkness bowling, How they dread the shining hour. Skulking fends! your arms are clashing In the cause of rebel He'll! But million blades are flashing Rebels heed the warning well! To! tcmpest-cloud is coming! Vengeance, 'tis thy dreadful hour: Hark the cannon's shock is booming Roaring with portentous power. See our banner now unfolding, Shedding inspiration light! Cop the conflict is beholding, And may Cop defend the right!
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
Dentistry.

nR. E. w. BLAKE, WOULD GAIL THE .1W attention of his patrons to his superior mode of filling Teeth with pure gold, which ren- ders further decay next to impossible He would also ask them to look at his superior Single Chm Teeth also to his Premium Continuous Gum Teeth-the best in use.
 The strictest attention given, as usual, to the careful vet Expeditions Extraction ef Teeth with or without the use of Chloroform, Ether and other benumbing agents.
 Business hours from 8o'clock, A. M to6 O clock P. Office in the first building south of the Mansion House, (up stairs.
 Sixteen years in the business--lhirteen IT Ltchfeld, Conn.
 Litchfield, January l, 1861.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
q. s. Whaples,

un EPAIRER OF CARRIAGES AND WAGONS
 0, of all kinds, at the old shop of Wm. Rogers in West street. Particular attention paid to re- painting and trimming. Also, new work made fo order in the shortest possible time and at the cheapest rates for the ready rhino.
 Give me a call. 2-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
Cllas. HOtchkiss & Son.

WOT.COITVILLE, CONN, DRACTICAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILD. 1 FRS, Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blin1s, Moullings, &c., and Dealers in Lumber of all kinds.
 GS" Saving and Flaming done at short notice March 4. 1881. tf-46
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
E. CrOsslnan.

nENT1sT, SUCCESSOR TO c. NJ. HOOKER, ) AD office in South street, over the Post Office.
 All operations on the Teeth carefully perform ed, and warranted to give entire satisfaction.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
David C. Buckley.

HEALER IN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF A1 all kinds and prices. Chairs, Tables, Bu- reaus, Bedstcads and Cofiins Also Picture Frames Toilet Stands and Sofas made and sold with ncatness, elegance and dispatch.
 Warehouse, West St., Litchhcld, Conn. 1y39
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18

AmbrOtypes! AmbrO:ypes! 1uyHESE POPULAR PICTURES ARE TAKEN 4 with great success, aud at a trifing ex. pense, at
 JUDD'S GALLERY, No. South street. Litchfield, Oct. 4, 1860. A
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
RiSE,Ds, & SetlyNiclS.

aAEALERS IN DRY GOODS, READY MADE AV Clothing, Boots and Shoes Hardware, Cuockery. Groceries &c., &c, West Street, Litch- field, Conn.
 c. 3. BISHOP. T. sEDGwiCK.
 4S-ly
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18

ST PAUL'S LODGE NO. XI Communication Wednesday of each week at ,G3 o'clock. r NJ.
 4On D. E. BOSTWlCK, w. II.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
James Humphrey, Jr.

DLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTER
 and Publisher of TIE LIrcHFIEED ENQUIRER. Job Printing of all descriptions neatly and promptly executed. Legal Blanks of the various kinds, always on hand. Office in DisEop Sedg- wick Building, West Street.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
G. H. HOIiiatcY.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, "A Litcht-ld, Conn. Office in the Seymour Bailding (up stairs, South Street. O.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
1m A SoNIC,

BUEL COUNCIL NO. xxx Assembly 2d Tues day in each month at O clock. r. Nj.
 E. BUE.L, G. NJ.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
(yeOrge M. Woodruff.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, A and commissioner of Deeds for the State of New York. Litchfeld. Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
George A. EickO1

A TrORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW A o ice in Court House, Litchleld, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18

TwyHE best PORTO RICO MoLAssEs only 3e cents Gallon, at
 T. H. RICHARDS CHEAP STORE. March 25th, 1861. tf49
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
Buckingham 6 Swift.

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, NO. l69 BROAD "A way, 3I Floor, Gilsry Building, corner of Courtland street, NewYoIk.
 JOHN NJ BUCKINGHAM, FREDERICK E. SWIFT.
 '.Our Mir. Swift is Commissioner of Deeds fol the various States and Notary Public. Partcu lar attention is given to taking testimony. ac- nawlcdgcncnts &c. 36
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18

DARIUS CHAPTER NO. XVI Convocation 2i and last Thursday in each month at o'el.e P. Nj. F. BCEL. H. r.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
sugars are Cheap.

TUST received, new supply of Crushed, Pull eD verized, Coffee, Yellow and Brown Sugars ceiling much below former prices, at
 VIM. H BRAMAN'S
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
W,N. fh. ifi.tzii.:sts.

EAEALER IN FOREIGN AND STAPLE DRY Ep Goods, Groccries, Crockcry. Glass Ware and Yankee Notions, No. 6 West Street, lst deer west of the Court House, Litchfeid, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
lsuS,nr.f M. TIGnf.

AAUWEEt ' V8. East' MANUFACTURER OF CORN SIIT:LLERS, lSa- Churns, Safety Tug Irons, &e,, Morris, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18

Nian>ioM House, kS SPENCER, PROPRIETOR, LTlCIlFIEtD Ss Cvua j....
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18

ONUIS SN 1As H1HF|1AA3 A TrORNEY AT LAW. OFFICE IN EAST "A Street. directly opposite the Congregational Church, Litchficid Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-18
F.. w. seymour, ,
Henry M. Dllt0N

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW "A Litchi .ld. Conn