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Year: 1860

PHlNEAC MIN EIS'

 NEW MILFORD, May 17th, 1860. To tie Editor of the Litchfeld Enquirer: SIR: Phineas Miner, very respectaoie anu somewhat eminent member of the htchheiu Countv Bar was a native of Winchester In that county, and there, and in that region' as far as by the writer hereof known, received his entire tra;n;no and education in all respects. At an ,er;od in life he commenced the practice of law in the place of his birth in the society of Win sted, as is believed, place of greal deal of ac tive manufacturing business and furnishing an ample share of employment for gentlemen of the legal profession, of which Mir. Minersoon acquir- expressing one with which he appeared in court from term to term until he felt warranted in the expectation of drawing after him an engagement in all the dsputable cases from that fruitful quar- ter, when he removed to Iitchfeld was much employed as an advocate for number of years' and until his health rather prematurely failed and he became the victim of great mental ana bodily suffering until relieved by death before reaching the ordinary period at which old age begins to make its effects much perceptible in the human frame. As an advocate MT. Miner was ardent, empassoned and fluent, but in his apparently great ambition to be eloquent he oft en made use of figures of speech which more chastened and correct training in youth would have taught him to avoid and legs wounding to an ear of taste but the fault apparent to all was the extreme prolixity of his arguments; but these faults notwithstanding MT. Miner was respecta- ble and able advocate.

 Before his removal to Litchfeld Mir. Miner was an early and frequent member of legislature from his native town and after his removal there a member of the state senate for the fifteenth district and was also elected to fill vacancy in the second session of the twenty-third congress. Mir. Miner was twice married, but it is believ- ed left no issue but of this the writer is uncer- tain. He led strictly moral life and was justly esteemed good man. D. s. BoARDMAN.
Year: 1860

| THE PREss.-The Woonstock New Bruns-
wick Sentinel furnishes the following able


and sensible article:


| The press has long been characterized as


the 'palladium of the rights and liberties of


the people," and it is to the press that the
oppressed look for assistance and relief
The local newspaper is the only channel
| through which our communities have inter-
course with the world outside, and become
| acquainted with the changes, momentous or
ordinary, which are taking place in the ele-


ments of human society. The man without


having recourse to the newspapers is truly
isolated from the world. In a crowd he is
alone and unacquainted with the various
circumstances and influences which move
the minds of the crowd He has no sympa-
thy with the holy aspiration for rliberty which
causes oppressed and down hearted nation
alities to rise at the magic cry of freedom,
and throw off the chain of oligarchies and
despotism, Human progress to his mind
presents no charms-he understands it not.
The onward strides of physical, mechanical,
or mental science, are as nothing to him.
He travels on in the same old beaten track
IN which his fathers trod knowing no other
way to reach the unambitious goal-aliving
Such is the position of the man without
the newspapers The opposite we may regard
as him who takes and reads them, for to his
very dwelling spread before his eyes, is
weekly brought an eptome of the transactions
in connection with each and all of these
things transpiring in the world.


He has the history of his time in summa-
ry, and as in panorama the events of the day
pass before him, he is enbled to Judge as
to how his own country stands, as compared
with others. He is reminded of those re-
forms which tend to advance-of those evils
which retard his country's progress-and is
urged to lend his voice and his influence in
favor of the former. Are these advantages of
the press appreciated properly? We fear
not. Is any desire evinced to assist in
making the local press more independent,
more pure, more effective? We fear not
We do know, that in too many instances the
disposition is shown to make the newspaper
thing of convenience, without any reference |
to whether the publisher is compensated for |
his trouble or for the exercise of his brains; |
instead of its being, as it should be, the irst
to beremembered whetheras regards the mere
payment of the subscription price, or in |
rendering that consideration and courtesy
which are due on all occasions.
Year: 1860

A COOP WIFE.-Near the mouth of Grand
River on the banks of Lake Michigan, there
lives a farmer who, about six years ago, left
his family in straitened circumstances, and
went with the throng to California, to i'm
prove his fortunes. As he earned money,
from time to time he sent home small sums,
to render his family more comfortable. The
wife, good woman, iabored industriously
in the meantime, keeping her family together
and nearly supporting them by her labor.
She took the money sent from California,
and from year to year invested it in peach
trees, which she had planted on her farm,
andan orchard of several acres was the result
of her economy and foresight. This orchard
she kept in good condition, increasing it in
size as she received means from her husband,
at the same time, woman-like, not letting
him know but that the money was all used
as fast as it was received to meet the family
wants. Last season the husband came back
without his pile, as most Californans of late
years return. He came at the close of the
peach season, and learned the good news
that his faithful spouse had cleared over six
thousand dollars from her peach crop that
season-Ann Arbor News.
Year: 1860

Let us live, for life is feeting!


Time is quickly hurrying on;
Let us hail the birth of pleasure,
Welcoming the transient treasure


Ere its little life is gone.
Let us live, for life is fieetingl


Sweetest joys are soonest flown;
Let us revel in palace;


We may drink of sorrows chalice
Ere the morrow's sun be gone.
Let us live, for time is feeting!


Let us revel while we may!
We've no time to think of sorrow;
We may drink her cup tomorrow;
But to pleasure give to-day.
Let us live, for life is feeting!


Banish every shade of gloom!
Let us sing, till care reposes,
And at last with blooming roses


Wreathe the portal of the tomb!
Year: 1860

The moon and all her starry train


Were fading from the morning sky,
When home the ballroom belle again
Returned, with throbbing pulse and brain.
Flushed cheek and fearful eye.
The plume that danced above her brow
The gem that sparkled in her zone
The scarf of spangled leaf and bough
Were laid aside-they Knocked her now,


When desolate and lone.
How many gallant hearts she'd dwon!


A reigning belle, shecould not stir,
But like the planets round the sun,
Her suitors followed-all but one


And he the world to her!
And she had lost him marvel not


The lady's eyes with tears were wet;
Though love by man is soon forgot,
1t'never yet was woman's lot


To love and to forget.
Year: 1860

ARE THEY MAD.-It is settled fact that if
Lincoln is elected, he will find that his support
ers in the House of Representatives will be in
a minority. AS for the Senate, every one
knows that it would be impossible for law in
fringing on the rights of the South to pass that
body. And yet, some of the Breckenridge lead
ers are telling us that the Union will be dis
solved whenever Lincoln is inaugurated as
President, and at the same time are aiding the
election of Lincoln by supporting Breckenridge
against Douglas, who is the only man that can
defeat Lincoln. Are they mad, are they work.
ing for nothing else but dissolution Of the
Union FL Marysvile Democrat.
Year: 1860

FERRETING THEM.-A young man Of Stock
ton lately received present Of two English
ferrets. He took them out to large rat hole
the next morning, and the little fellows rushed
into it and terrible squealing heard. In
an incredibly short space Of time, something less
than a minute, they killed sixteen, and came
out of the hole and were bagged. The number
killed was ascertained by digging out the hole.
Year: 1860

MYsTERY.-We learn from the Columbia
Times, that few days since, the bones Of a
man were discovered by some miners who were
at work in the rear of Middleworth's brewery,
at Sonora. The remains had fragments Of
clothing, together with silk sash about them.
No steps have as yet been taken to inquire into
this most singular discovery. There seems to
be considerable mystery connected with this af-
fair, which an effort should be made to solve.
Year: 1860

A New TowN.-It is understood that Col
VIM Moldrow is abut laying off site for a
new town on females Bay, Sonoma county,
to be called Tomales City. The Petaluma
Argus says:


A careful sounding of the Bay, shows
from ten to twenty feet of water In the chan
mel, from the entrance of the bay to the site
selected for the new town. This depth of
water will render the town accessible to
steam vessels at all times; and we understand
that It IS the intention of the proprietor to
establish such line, between Tomales and
San Francisco.
Year: 1860

DSg~ AS it is altogether probable that the
volunteer militia will be called on by Presi-
dent Buchanan to march to South Carolina
and put her througha a course Of discipline,
communication headed "Our Military
Organization, written by one of the
" bould soldier boys, Will be perused with
interest. Evansville, it will be seen, is now
well supplied with o6icers- When the day
of trial comes, We doubt not the rank and
file will be on hand The esprit de corps is
alive in the breasts Of aspirants for military
and civic honors- Another war only is
necessary to bring out as many applicants
for prominent political positions as were
before the people after the Mexican War
Ftge III miIitare
Year: 1860

TERRIBLE AFFLICTIoN.-We are informed
that a family living near this city has lost
FIVE out of six children by that fearful
malady, diptheria, and that the life of a
sixth child was barely saved. There was a
funeral day for five days in succession
Year: 1860

TEE STUDENT AND ScHooLMATE is one of
the most entertaining monthlIes for children
we have had the pleasure of looking over.
The little folks eagerly seize them, upon
their appearance every month, and the phi
losophical disquisitions learned talks about
dogs and cats, and the usual variety of enig-
mas, conundrums, and charades are read
and guessed at with the greatest interest
and enthusiasm. Any household where
children are found should not be without a
copy of the Student and Schoolmate
Year: 1860

BG2y~ What has become Of the Grandview
Weekly News We have not seen it since
the election. Will Mr.. O'NeilI see if we
are on his exchange list, and send US the
back numbers for two or three weeks We
must have the News.
Year: 1860

CATHAR1NE III. OF RUssIA.-The affairs of
the United Colonies were at that time nnder
discussion in the heart Of the Russian empire.
the ancient city Of Moscow, at the court OF
Catherine the Second. The ruling opinion in
Russia demanded the concentration of all
power In one hand. From the moment the
empress set her foot on Russian soil, il be-
came her liked purpose to seize the absolute


sway and govern alone. Though she mixed


trining pastime with application to business,
and for her recreation sought the company OF
the young and the very gay, she far exceiled
those around her In industry and knowledge.
Frederic said Of her. that she had an in6pfty
OF talent and no religion; yet she went over 10
the Greek church and played the deyotee.
Distinguished for vivacity of thought and judg-
ment, for the most laborious attention TO af.
falrs, very proud of the greatness and power
OF her empire, her intercourse with all her
subjects was marked by mildness and incom-
parable grace; and she made almost incredible
exertions as monarch to be useful even TO
the meanest, to benefit the future as well as
the present age. Tragedy. comedy, music,
Wearied her; she had no taste but to build, or
to regulate her court; no passion but to rule
and TO make great name; and this led her to
undertake too much herself without sufficient
aid from her ministers. In the crowd of the
ambitious, who were all eager for advancement
and favor, she compared herself to hare wor-
ried by many hounds; and among an unscru-
pulous nobility in a land which was not that of
her birth, she was haunted by feeling of in.
security, and revealed a secret unrest and dis
content Of soul. But those around her were not
offended at the completeness with which she
belonged TO century representing the su


premacy Of the senses; the spiritual life that
difused itself over her form was a refinement
OF delight in physical pleasures; the blandish-
ments Of her manner, the smiles on her face,
the flowers on her breast, covered fiery pas.
sions that coursed riotously through her veins
Year: 1860

He soon unfolded his sad tale to his friend


and hnaliy consented to live if Henry would
give nlm cnew OF his tobacco. He returned
Jane saw his unhappy condition. He never
got over 1t, though. About twenty years after
ne fell from wagon, and his neck was broken


Tor sheriff had thoughtlessly slipped a rope
over his head. Po
Year: 1860

WOULD SELL five six hundred of Land off the
i upper part OF my Plantation, Cape Fear, adjoining
the Mausby Tract at White Hail. Running from the River
to my back line there is low land cleared, and
rich meadow land to clear with back lands attached
suitable distance from the River to build for health.
will sell the above property reasonable terms,
object in selling is that have more land than want.


CALVIN J. DICKSON.
Oct IS. Set.
Year: 1860

We are indebted to our friends of the Sumpter rs.
" Watchman, for an extra containing the message Of
Gov G1sT of South Carolina to the Legislature of that
State met in extraordinary session for the appointment
of Electors of President and Vice President of the Uni
ted States AT this time it is somewhat significant
document, and as ii is short we give it in full
Year: 1860

The ENQUIRER accuses Henry S. Lane
with favoring a Prohibltory Liquor Law.
Henry s. Lane is in favor of every man en-
joying himself as he pleases, so long as he
doesn't infringe on his neighbors' rights
He does not meddle himself with what an-
other man eats or drinks, and doubtless is
satisfied with our present License Law, as
are the Opposition generally. The Liquor
Law is not an issue in tue present campaign,
and the Locofoco organs-the Enquirer,
State Sentinel, New Albany Ledger, and
others-cant make it So They are using
all their exertions, in harping about the old
defunct Prohibitory Law with which the
Republican party had nothing to do because
it was not in existence, to divert public at
tention from the rascalities of their party ;
but the dodge won't work. The people un-
derstand it they will hold them and their
corrupt party accountable for their sins, and
no playing at hide and seek will save taem.
The Prohlbitory Law has about as much to
do with the present political issues and
with the Republican party, as Noah
Flood. Nobody thinks of reviviug it, un-
less it is Edison and few other fanatics, Of
all parties alike.
Year: 1860

THE New York correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury does not seem to be
very hopeful over the fusion prospects in
his State. He says:


There is no doubt that the Breckenridge
men of New Y ork will unite with the Doug
las and Bell Everett parties in an attempt to
defeat Lincoln. All conservative people
here tayor this plan, aud are in desperate
hurry to have it consummaled, as no time
shonld be lost in drilling the odds and ends
into n compact and efficient mass. The
Douglas and Breckenridge utilization will be
a very easy matter; but the Jealous cooper
alton of the Bell-Everett folks is not so
surely counted on. They lean, by instinct
and sympathy, TO Lincoln; and should they
suspect that their leaders intend to sell them
out to Douglas, they will certainly vote the
Lincoln Electoral ticket instead of the fu-
sion one. No one can now guess where the
votes are to come from which will conquer
Lincoln in this State .....
Year: 1860

sy@ We see by a handbill just issued
that Gavitt and Whittlesey intend to deliv-
er speeches at Black Oak Corner, Warrick
County on the night of the 9Th inst.


We suppose our enterprising Clique can
didates for Sheriff and Representative are
afraid they can't get enough votes in this
county, and have concluded to go over Into
Warriek where Democrats are plentier.-
Our opinion is that their only salvation is
to go on till they reach Dubois there they
can breathe freely and feel safe.
Year: 1860

CANAL MEETING.-We are requested TO
call attention to meeting of the stock
holders of the Southern Canal Co., as order
ed by the managers, to be held at the Court
House this evening at . o'clock.


An exhibit of the financial condition of
the company will be made by the mana
gers, who will also submit their estimate OF
the expenses necessary to put the Canal in
navigable order again. Let those who are
interested attend, as important business will
be discussed.
Year: 1860

Bay- Willard of the Enquirer intends to
apply for l6O acres of land for his services
in the Newburgh War. He didn't do any
fighting but acted spy and runner. This
entities him to the land, and the fact that
he was I" shot in the throat will secure
him pension, providing it does not appear
that he shot himself
Year: 1860

FALsE.-The charge that some Republic
an cut or in any manner damaged the ropes
of the Democratic pole in Goodselville, as
made by the Enquirer yesterday, is totally
without foundation in fact The Republic
ans were too busy in raising their own pole
at Billy Bakers to take time to do such ii
mean act, even if they could stoop so low
They can find better business.
Year: 1860

rEA. There will be glorious Democrat
ic rally at Rockets store," &c.-Enqujrer.


Appropriate place for meeting for 4
party that went up like rocket last Spring.
and is now coming down like burnt stick
Year: 1860

We copy the following because at
this time it must have an important
caring upon the Presidential election.
1t is taken from speech made by Mr..
LINCOLN, at Lcavcnworth Kansas, while
the contest was going on for Speaker of
the present U. S. House Representa-
tivcs:


"You Democrats greatly fear that the
success of the Republicans will destroy
the Union. Why? Dothe Republicans
declare against the Union? Moth
ing like it. Your own statement of it
is, that if the Black Republicans elect a
President, YOU won't stand it! You
will break up the Union. That will be
your act, not ours. To justify it, you
must show that ourpolicy gives you. Just
cause for such desperate action. Can
YOU tlo that? When you attempt it, you
will find our policy is exactly the policy
of the men who made the Union, moth
ing more, nothing less. DO you think
You arc justified to break up the Gov
crnmcnt rather than to have it adminis-
tered as Washington, and other good
and great men VINO mace II, anu VINO
first administered it? If you do, you
are very unreasonable, and more reason-
able men cannot, and will not, submit
to YOU. While we elect President, it
will be our duty to sec that you submit.
Old John Brown has been hung for trea-
son against State We cannot object,
even though slavery is wrong. That
cannot excuse violence, bloodshed, and
treason. 1t could avail him nothing
that he might think himself right. So,
if constitutionally we elect President,
and therefore YOU undertake to destroy
the Union, it will be our duty to deal
with YOU as old John Brown has been
dealt with. We can only do our duty.
We hope and believe that in no section
will majority so act as to render such
extreme measures necessary"
Year: 1860

The BALTIMORE CONFERENCE.-THE polit-
ical world is in fever of excitement to
know the result of tie Democratic Conven-
ton, and, between. the political fever and
the heat of the weather, we are kept pretty
warm in fact SO much so, that it is very
necessary for us to wear as light raiment as
we can possibly obtain-but speaking Of
light clothing reminds us OF the elegant,
light, elastic, durable, and neatly made sum
mer clothing, to be found in such great va
riety, and for very reasonable prices, at
Lyonss in Fosters Block, near the Post
Office
Year: 1860

TnE BITE OF 4 RATTLEsNAKE CURED
IN Two HoURs The following account
of remarkably rapid cure for the bite
Of rattlesnake, is from Mr.. JAS. S ID.
Tstem, residing near and well known in
our city a carpenter, while engaged a
f'w days ago, in pulling down an old
house, aud in removing some of the rot
rem tmbers near the ground, was bitten
by n rattiesnake. In few moments his
finger was swollen to four times its natu.
raj size, and red streak commenced run,
ming up his hand and wrist. a deadly
languor came upon him, and his vision
grew dim, clearly indicating that the sub
tie poison that was coursing through his
veins was rapidly approaching tho cita.
del Of life. But remedy was tried,
merely by way Of experiment, which to
the surprise Of all present, acted like a
charm, the component parts of which
were onion, tobacco and salt, OF eaual
parts, made into a poultice and applied
to the wound. and at the same time a
cord was bound tightly about the wrist
In two hours afterwards he had 80 far re-
covered as TO be able to resume his work


knew an old negro who cured boy
that had been bitten by mad.dop, by
the same application. --PetersJurg Ex
press.
Year: 1860

The CGoUP.-'rhe Journal Of Health
says when child is taken with
Group instantly apply cold water-ice
water, II possible--sudden!y and freely to
the neck and with sponge. The breath
ing will almost instantly be relieved
Soon as possible let the sufferer drink as
muck as it can tllon wipe it diy, cover
i. warm, and soon a quiet slumber will
relieve all anxiety. A friend OF ours who
has repeatedly Tried this remedy inlonDs
us that il never failed to afford almost in.
stant relief.
Year: 1860

Tho case was opened By the District Attorney
on the part of the Government, and by Ar. Ar
mold for the defence, when the Court adjourned
to this morning.


We learn that point in the Hossack case Is
by agreementto be submitted to Judge Mclean,
rs to whether the writ Of the netting Deputy
Marshal of the Southern District, WAS Of force
in the Northern District.
Year: 1860

THE E1Ec71oS.-How far the quietude Of the
late election may be attributable to the large
sa!e Of Clanchard's Ward Map Of the city the
publisher does not pretend, but claims that said
mup is convenience to the citizens, to say the
least. Price 25 cents. For sale at So Lasallc
street, where nil other late maps can be had.
Year: 1860

excellent Brick House with of Land
N situate mite north of Richmond The House
10 substantially built and well flashed There
ruos nd large attic, also th- oast OF cellars
the whole sire OF the House There is carriage
house wood house smoke house and spring house
With a never failing spring, also good well and is
tern and large stable


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