The Litchfield County post., 1826-09-19

| ih soihe COHlusiol' ana Leuyaru WIS On inc
point of gaining signal victory, when an un-
lucky shot brought down the flag Of the garri-
son, which so inspirited the enemy that their
commanders succeeded in throwing their col
umns upon the fort which was Immediately
carried by storm. What ensued is well known,
and it is sufficient to say that not over six or
eight escaped uninjured by secreting them
selves in different parts of the fort. The enc
my retreated after committing lew London
to the flames, their object being merely prcda-
tory. The population of the surrounding
country, especially the female part of it, the
relatives Of the unhappy sufferers, immediate
| ly assembled. Ledyard was found stretched
upon the ground with his own sword thrust
! through his body; and the scenes which ensu-
| ed, in the recognition of the remains of faith
| er, a brother, a son, or husband. can be ca
| silly conceived, but not described. Groton
should be visited by every one who wishes to
pay tribute of respect to the heroick dead.
The 9th gdde.-Duriug the past week,
this Brigade of Militia has been reviewed by
Brigader General futile; the 18th regiment
of infantry commanded by Col Jared S .Har-
rison, at Sharon upon the 18th the 21st regi-
ment of infantry, commanded by Col. Jasper
Bidwell, and the Sd regiment of cavalry, com
mandcd by Col. Janah B. Phelps at Winsted
upon the 18th; the 18th regiment of infantry,
commanded by Col. Miles Smith, in this
place upon the 14th land the 18th regiment of
infantry, commanded by Col Chauncey Crafts,
at Woodbury., upon the 18th. The weather,
though apart of the time threatening, turned
out very favorable and the General and his
staff were not at all impeded in the discharge
of their interesting duties. We are informed
that essential improvements have been made
throughout the whole Brigade during the past
year, and that the appearance of the troops
in arms, uniform, discipline, and evolutions,
was such as to receive the marked appreciation
of the worthy officer at the head Of the Brig
ade. Of the 10th regiment, it is in our pow
er to give many details from personal obser-
walton; but it will be sufficient to remark, that
the troops were reviewed by the General in
North street, in the presence of large con-
course of spectators and were marched from
| thence to East and West streets, where they
performed a number Of spirited evoutions in
the presence Of the General and his staff, in a
manner that was very credjtable, to both Off
GERS and soldiers; and were finally dismissed,
with ample acknowledgements on the part of
the General, of the merits ofthe regiment
The two light infantry companies, one from
Litchfeld, land the other from Goshen, appear
ed extremely well; we cannot say that the
former has improved, for it has long possessed
an excellence which it would be difficult to
| enhance; but the latter has recently made very
great advances in its discipline, uniform, and
general appearance. The rifle corps came out
with an entire new dress, which we think is
very appropriate; and we presume that the
company has not, at present, superior in the
state. The exertions of the officers to place
this excellent body of soldiers, on the ground
they now occupy, merit particular approba-
ton. We do not recollect to have noticed an
instance ofdisorderly conduct during the day;
| and no examples Of violence, inebriation, or
profanity were exhibited; but both soldiers
and citizens retired at an early hour, and left
our village as much undisturbed at twilight,as
upon ordinary occasions. This is a state of
things which is not very common any where
except in New-EngIand.
The County Post and Its prospects.-In the
absence of the Editor, few suggestions on
this subject, maynot be inappropriate. The
friend, to whom its columns have been conf
ded for the present week, is very glad that it is
in his power to say, that the hopes Of the Edi-
tor, have been in great measure realized; the
paper having already acquired considerable
patronage, with sufficient indications of dis
position in the community, to augment it. It
was believed, that this county would support
paper, conducted upon expanded principles
and whether the efforts of the Editor are emit
tied to this character, the publck have now
fair opportunity to judge. We are sure that
| the Editor has felt an anxiety, to make the
County Post what every Paper should be;
the medium of communicating such informa-
ton, as is calculated to improve the mind, ex-
pand the heart, and liberalize the feelings. 1t
is well known, that the press has been greatly
perverted (perhaps not more in this than 9th
er countries) as ithas been too often the organ
of nlalignity, and the instrument of conveying
poison, the most deadly, to the public mind.
Perhaps no county has been more unfortunate
in this particular, than the county of Litchfeld;
as every paper heretofore established in it,
with one exception) has been made the vehi-
| Gle of personal and political SANDER; by which