THE ENQUIRER.

LITCHFIELD, JAN'RY I9, 1882.
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heretofore neglected 10 n0tice-and attention is now called to it by friend in . nOighbOring town Ihe proceedings of Q meeting held at Amenia. Duch- county the fore part of last month, to take into consideration the 0xPedency aRd praetcabiiy of structing Rail Road the east side of the Hudson River, to connect the cities ofNewYOrk and Albany, and to adopt measures relative thereto. Delegates were present from New-YOrk city, from the counties ofRensseasr, Columbia, Duchess, and WsOtcheSter' ". Y.; from Berkshire county, Mass.; and from Falr- GsId and LltchGed counties in this state. The dele gates from this county from the towns Of Corn wall SharOn, Salisbury, Canaan, and Kent, Ns fol- lows :-WilTam Stevens, George Wheaton, Reuben Aunt, Cyrus Swan, Amos Hunt, Cha's F. Sedgwiek, Joshua Lowell, Samuel Rockwell, Samuel R. Gagsr, Wm. M. Smith, Ansel Sterling, Benj. LyneS, George Kiug, Samuel Church, John M. HOlley, John c. Cof- fin, Aber, E. Church, Albert Moore LOring BaVtlet, Fred Church, Garry AverilI, Na,h'l Benedict, Har- xsy Lawrence, Fitch Ferris, John Franklin, Elisha Leo, Erastus Chamberlain, Wells Barsley, Eben. Pe ,e,s, PhiIetus Vinegar. Timothy Chamberlain, Rufus Fuller, Samuel w. Stone, Dwight Chamberlain, z. Vinegar.

 Albro Akin, Esq. of Duchess, was called to the chair, and Abraham P. HOldridge, Esq. of Columbia, appointed Secretary. The account of tho proceed ings says

 The Delegates present stated that, owing to the in ciemency of the weather, and other causes, a large proportion of their colleagues, who had been apPoin- ted to attend, were deprived of the ability.

 The objects of the meeting having been stated, a Commtss was appointed to draft resolutions expres- sve of the views, who reported the following which were unanimously adopted:

 ResoLped, That this Convention view with deep 60. lecilude tho proposed establishment of Rnll-K"ad Ss,weon the cities of New-York and Albany, on the eas.erly side of the Hudson River, believing thss It will not only promote the Agricultural end Manufac. i,rny interests of the region through which t would

 ass and be highly beneficial the cities which would be the points of termination, hut afford an ample re- enumeration to the capital employed in its cons'r9e- ,ion. l! would open way from our great seaport 'n, to the interior for four m0nhs tn the year, during which the navigable waters are closed.

 It would thus keep up among us the transportation of merchandise, and the interchange of commodities throughout the year without cessation. and conse- 0usniIy render lhe demand fOF labor, in all the de- partments of industry connected with transportation constant. . are now shut out from the advantages oF commerce, near by a seaport and market.

 And it would mecsssarily lead to . nearer connex- ion and more constant intercourse with New England, from all the western parts of which, their various ag rcultura products, their manufactures ot coon anu wool and their marble, lime, iron, and other mine ras. would pass speedily and continually to our c'''ea'

 Resolved, That we cannot doubt the ready acquies- ceuce of the Legislature Of this enlightened State m granting snch of incorporation for these onleetS as while might abundaDtly protect the rights or oth ers would furnish Inducements tor the investment OI capital in this enterprise.

 Resolued, That we are equally con6dsn. in the good feelings of our brethren in other parts ot the State, who have been materially benefited by the apPropr'. alion of public funds n works producing great local advantagss and look to them for tber support ID %5 Rssotped, That the members Of this Convention will use their individual exertons, and procure the cooperation of their t0wDsmen, in endeav0rng to oo- ~f ahs EtANA nf hA1 QF1 i,roacRing session, charter for the object in view Resolped. That wO recommend to our fellow-clt'- Reus of Massachusetts and Connecticut, to eDdeavor to obtain from the Legislatures of their respective

 States for branches to connect

 iah tie proposed route, believing that such branch. es would afford important avenues for the products ot .hsir industry, and prove highly beneficial to the stock ofthe incorporation.

 ResoIved. That committee of one person from each town represented n this convention. be aPpoin. scd to form general committee ot corresponde"ee' and lo adopt such other may appear ca- cuatsd advance the objects of conveni'on with power to increase their number by addition ot one from each town interested in the route but not repre- scented.

 committee Of ono from each town was then ap- pointed. From Sharon, George King-Canaan. Reo. boa Huat-Salsbury, Samuel Church, from Litchfsld county. Whether the measure contemplated is Prde- sicoble, perhaps there bs no doubswhsther it is sxpedisns is another queson, which probably admits of fmuch doubt.

 The Supreme Court Of the United States met Ht Washington on Monday the 9th inss.-preseni three ofthe Associate Judges. On Tuesday the venerable Chief Justice Marsha arrvsd and took his seat. 1t s said that he has entirely recoverSd from s las inds- posi,ion Loag may his life Le spared io benefit his county!

 The editor of the Richmond Enquirer, during the whole course of the administration of Mr.Adams bore towards him the implaeablo tempsr-iraducing his character, asd misrepresenaisg his motives Nov that Mr. A. has taken his in Congress. and s as- suming station of importance there, Mr. Ritchie brsaks forth iu the following laudaiory style. Whs- shsr he would not on the following day rscal what he had said, and lampoon him for his hypocrisy, would Dsrhaps depend spon the cue hs might receive from 6is masters .. Washngioa. He says-"Ws confess sha, Mr. Adams' bearing ia the H. Of R. has hitherto nsst sgrssahIy disappointed We regretted to see him return to public life aad particularly at his talk fnR seat ia the H. of R. We were far from expect lag that he would add any ihRg tO the stock of hs re- s,tation. The course which he has pursssd Go this nowsat has baflsd al osr calculations. His Gsbsf is allowed on all bands be extremely orsdable to hun -And. if he will redeem his pledges. throw of all n.r,v bias consul. osly what is due Co his eouairy 'ssd to hasslf perhaps there is no man ]" Congress

 ho has in hs power to render "ers public service !. .As present i '''a"' session. than '0A" Quincy 1Adams."