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The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06
From the Boston Spectator
THE HORSE RACE,


Dick Homespun was brought up a perfect,
well educated plough boy. who summered on
the farm, and wintered at town school.
Both summer and winter were well improved
by him, and his fathers crops of corn, cab
bages and hay, and his own intellectual crop
of arithmetic. grammar. geography and writ
ing were abundant. At twenty -One. his faith
er died and left him money, knowledge. good
habits and farm, aud he was the delight of
the girls, his mother, his workmen and him
self. Dick worked hard in the summer, paid
his taxes, courted, eat roast potatoes and bak-
ed apples and milk, and knew not grim old
Care for many years until the dire day
came about that horse race occurred in his
neighborhood. Dick on the eventful day drop
ped his hoe in the Geld, went home and told
his blooming bride thatahe must go and see
the sport. called for his old leather pocket
book. and promised to be at home at dusk,
and started for the horse-race. He was sur
rounded at the ring by those vern1in called the
knowing ones, who began to tempt him to
drink, and afterwards to bet. After gulping
down his antipathy to gambling, and pitching
out of his noddle the sober reflections which
his grave pastor had instiled into his mind
from his youth upwards, he began risking 6
The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06
Religious M0g0zime.

d We have received the first number Of this pubca-
ton, Prospectes of which, published in pa
per some months ago. TIE appearance of the work
is highly respectable, being printed fine royal pa
per, with fine type, and containing SO papes; this
will give volume, at the close of the yesr of 1852
1wo vols per year, of 576 pages each. We are una
bic to speak Of the merits of this first NUMBER from
7he contents readers judge, well ourself
of the excellence of the publications from which the
selections were made. 1t will be observed that the
Christian Observer, work which has for many years
stood deservedly high in this country, but which is
not now rc-published here, has supplied respectable
share ofma,ter for this number. This is arecommen-
da:ion of the work, and trust it will meet with
''''' % ''Fp CONTENTS ofNo.1.
Sabbath in the Country. From the Spirit aud Man.
nerS of the Age.
The Vale of Tears. From the same.
The Albigenses. The Anaa}et.
Heaven. Spirit and Manners 81 the Age.
Causes of the preudces of worldly men against chris
tianity. do.
Christ sitting the tempest Amulet.
Review Of SCOTS History of the Church of Christ
Christian Observer.
The Bell at Sea. Amulet.
TIE Reformation in ireland. Eclectic Reries".
Review of the Confessions of Gamester. Christians
Observer.
The Pascha Moon. s. and II. ofthe Ags.
Memoir fhrs Maria Calder. Wesieynt-M Mag.
Religion in Germany. Eclectic Rsriec.
Messiahs Advent Amulet.
Alnusements S. and 81. The A ge.
On Meditation. Christian Examiner.
On the Motto of Armorial Bearing, " Nunquam
non Paratus.' do.
On Conversation. DO.
Notices of New Publications.
Works Recently Published
TERMS.-$6,OO in advance, Or 81, so at the end of
the year..
G5Subscriptions received at this ofice.-L.C.P.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06
From the Worcester KgiS.

In turning the pages of catalogues Of the
extensive varieties of fruit trees contained in
| the nurseries, one is much perplexed to make
q selection of choice kinds for the garden aud
orchard. A friend eminently successful in
cultivation, has kindly furnished US with the
following list of the best varieties, whose supe-
rOr excellence has been tested by his own ex-
perments. The wish that the benefits of his
experience may be extended, induces us to
present it to our readers as sure guide in
their selections.
APPLES.
Summer. Harvest, Red Juneating, Early
Bon.
FAIL American, NonpareiI, Princea|.
W!nter. Baldwin Pippin. NOnesuch, Rhode
Island Greeniog, Peck's Pleasant, Spitzber-
gen of the new kind, Roxbury Russet, Tiff
Sweeting, Tolman Sweeting.
PEARS.
Summer. Early Chaumontelle, Skinless,
Jelgonelle, St. Michael's, Sickle, Bergamot
de Pasque, Satin Green, Charles of Aus
tria.
Winter. Kings Bon-cretian, St. German,
Colmar.
Ronald's Black Heart or Black Tartarian
(bestO May Duke, White Heart.
PEACHES.
Early White Nutmeg or Early Ann, Red
Rareripe, Early York Island, Lemon Cling
stone Kennedy's Clingstone, Early Admira-
BILE, Royal George, Royal Kensington, Gross
Miguon.
PLUMS.
The varieties of the Green Gage, and the
Purple Gage.
July Grape, Burgundy Black, White Chas-
seIas, White SweetWater, White Muscat,
Miller Burgundy, The Auwigsburg is an
early white grape. reported to be the best OF
all the natives of our country, and said to be
hardy.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06

THE JEFFERSON ELECTORS OF 18OO.-We
heard it stated recently that Mr.. Madison,
Mr. Giles, Judge Brooke, Judge CabelI,
Judge Stuart, DR.. Field of Brunswick, Mr..
Mckinney of Ohio, and Mr. Newton of Nor
folk, are the only survivors of the electors who
in 1900, gave the vote of this state to Mr. JEFF
fcrson and that all these gentlemen, except
Gov. Giles, are now in favor of Mr.. Adams,
in opposition to Gen. Jackson. Mr.. Madi-
sons opinion was stated as matter of belief !;
but no doubt appeared to exist as to the 9th
ers. Judge Brown and Judge Holmes, who
were also elected at the same time, and who
have died since Mr. AS election, are known
to have preferred him. When, in addition to
this it is recollrcted that Pickering of Mass
Hemphil Of Penn. McLane and Ridgeley Of
Del. Rowan of Ky. Drayton offs. G. Berren
of Geo and most of the other leading feder-
alist in those states are jealous supporters Of
Gen. Jackson, we hope that it will be no lon
ger alleged that the republican party the poll
ticians of the Jefferson scholar against the
administration in the present contest. The
convention which is to meet in January, will
it is expected, consist Of many of the most
distinguished republicans in the State-amOng
whom we have heard the names of Judges
Brooke, Cabell, Coulter, Carr. Stewart and
Dade, Col. Watts, formerly. speaker of the
House of Representatives, Chapman Johnson
&c.
We have seen some objections made to
our Judges having either lot or part in this
elrctiOn-we believe that at the first election
# Mr. J. the venerable PendletOn and Wythe
were both electors; and that in addition to
the Judges before named as having been cleo
tors, Judges Roane, BrOckenbrough, and
several others have been subsequently elect
ed to the same Office. II 1t was right then, it
cannot be wrong now.
The Utica (Oneida) Sentinel holds the fol-
lowing language In respect to. the election,
which confirms entirely the sentiments adj
vsnced heretofore by Hs:-
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THE BELL AT SEA.

BY MRS. HEMANs.
The dangerous islet called the Bell Rock, on the
coast of Fife, used formerly to be marked only by
Bell, which was placed as to be swung by the mo-
ton of the waves when tie tide above the rocks.
A light house has since been erected there.
When the tides hiowy swell
Had reseh'd its height,
Then TOLD the Rocks lone Bell,
Sterny by night.
Far cliff and surge
Swept the deep sound,
Making each wild winds diuge
Still more profound.
Yet that feneral tone
The sailor blest,
Steering through darkness on,
With fearless breast.
Fen SO may we, that float
On life's wide sea,
Welcome each warning note. 2
Stern though itbe.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06
From the Auburn Free Press.
THE VILLAGE OF l..
Now let w. sing, long live the king,
And Gi!pin long live he;
And when he next does ride abroad,
Nav I he there IN aoai cOWpEE

Now let y, sing, long live the king,
And Gi!pin long live he;
And when he next does ride abroad,
May be there to see! CowPER.
Who is there that does not remember the
beautiful village of l. THE picturesque slope
of its hiIIs--its clean and airy streets---the
neat and elegant appearance of its white hou-
ses--the cool and inviting freshness of its sha-
ded waks-but above all its choice society
its governors--its judges-its ministers-its
Iawyers-its merchants, and though last. not
least in this summary, its school of young
lawyers.
In this delightful place, this chosen spot,
lived, few years ago, Major s. wealthy
merchant, of the most amiable and obligng
manners, kind, benevolent and charitable
his bosom full of the milk of human kind
ness, and beloved, and respected by all who
knew him.
In addition to all these excellent qualities, he
had an inexhaustable flow of spirits-lOved a
Joke, which he gave and received with equal
good humor.
Among his domestics was negro who
had long and faithfully served him and whose
greatest fault il it could be termed one, was
a strong propensity to the company of his
cOlored comrades. It is true, he rarely, il
ever, neglected the Majors concerns to in
dulge in his favorite pursuits. as reprooi
would have been more than he or any Of the
others, would have wished to incur,---yet
the Major sometimes found the absence oil
Tom. very inconvenient. and although he
was never in the habit of refusing requests Of
the kind he often wished that such requests
were less frequently, made, and he determin-
ed if possible to prevent their SO common oc-
currences
During the winter Of 's5, Tom had often
INDUCED his inclination for. slcighing~--One
The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06
DEATH A SOLEMN HOUR.
BY MRS. HEMANS.
In the pride


In the pride
Of youth and health, by sufferings Yet untried,
We talk of death AS something which twere sweet
In glorys arms exulhngly to meet;
closing triumph, amajestic scene,
Where gazing nations watch the hero's mein,
As undismay'd amidst the tears of all,
He folds his mantle, regally to fall!
Hush, fond enthusiast! still obscure and lone,
Yet not less terrible, because unknown,
Is the last hour ofthousands; they retire
From life's throngd path, to expire,
As the light leaf whose fall to ruin bears
Some trembling insects little world Of cares,
Descends in silence; while Around waves on
The mighty forest, reckless what is gone!
Such is mans doom; and, ere an hour be flown,
Start not. thon trifer! such may be thine own.'
The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06

lower hall he here was once more obliged
to submit to the superiority Of strength of his
opponent, who handled him about until he
found an appetite for his breakfast when he
took him by his hair, and threw him into the
street, to reflect on the folly of his Quixotic
dispOsitiou.-Lit Cadet.
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The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06
From the Greenfield Guxette

From the Greenfield Gazette Il Herald.
An article in a late number Of the U. States Tele-
graph has been shewn me, containing the following
1--WE aver upon good authority, that Mr.. Webster
did say that he mad letter in his possession which
pledged Mr.. Adams to the Federal party, and he did
shew it to land offered to shew to another Fed
eral gentleman, as inducement to influence their
votes for Mr.. Adams We will now name Mr.. War
field Of Maryland Mr.. Allen, Of Massachusetts, and
Mr.. M'Lane, of delaware"
The reference to my name in the above article is
wholly gratuitous and without the slightest authority
from me; and, far ash know, the statement it
ains is without the least foundation in fact. never
saw any letter from MIR. Adams in the possession OF
MIR. Webster. of any other person, relating to the
Presidential question, to the Federal party, any
other party l never heard MIR. Webster say init
mate that he had such letter. or any letter from Mr..
Adams, have / ever had any knowledge,
from any source 0the existence IF sqcG ette
Greenfield, Nov. 7, 1897.
Politics ofthe Soxth,-A correspondent now on
journey through the Southern States and who passed
throughthe part of the country six months ago,
informs MS that Gen. Jackson's popularity has very
much declined in the Southern States generally. He
says that the change in public is most palpable-so
much So that the opposition in his opinion have little
chance of success, but in abandoning the General,
and taking up another candidate.
Boston Weekly Mes.
Vermont Observation-Disclosures has taken the lead
in the nomination of Electors Of President and Vice
President, at the next election. This nomination was
made at meeting of the members Of the Legislature,
on Friday evening the 9th inst. They to be cho-
sen by the people, by general ticket They Sc
ected as the friends of Mr.. Adams. The following is
the last -
JONAS GALUsHA, Of SALISBURY,
EZRA Butler, Of Waterbury,
JOHN PHELPS, of Guiord,
APoLL os AUSTIN, of Orwell,
WILLIAM JARVIS, of Weathersfeld,
ASA ALDIs, ofSt. Albans
JOSIAH DANA.
At the same time. nomination was made Of the
HON. SAMUEL c. CRAFTS, as a candidate for the
Office Of Governor of that state at the election in Sep
cmber next.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06

OF one thing, however, the publick ought
to be correctly informed, that the Presiden-
tial question did not form the dividing line in
this county, nor in fact any where at the west
of US. We are aware that the JacksOnians
will use every exertiOn to create an impress
sion that that question governed tue electors,
and that the result is fair test OF the strength
of Adams and Of General Jacks son. Every
body here, however, knows better; and we
contradict the assertion merely to prevent
mistakes abroad. Next fall, when the preS-
DENTAL electors are to he chosen, the ballot
boxes will show that this county land the west
generally, are unanimously in favor of the add
mInIstratlon. and the cause of public improve
ments, domestic industI y, national prosperity
and civil order.
meeting of the friends of the administration was
held at New Orleans Oct. LIZ, at which they passed
resolutions declaring that they knew of nothing the
lie Or pubic actions Of Gen. Jackson, WHICH author
ICES them to believe him possessed OF sufficient capa-
city and wisdom to hold the helm of state, aud that
they conceive it would be act of justice, and that
Il would hazard the safety of the republic, 10 disrlace
Mr. Adams. They appoin ed connliitee OF vigilance
and correspondence, to take to secure the
reelection OF Mr. Adams,and delegates tc represent
New Orleans IN a convention to DE held at Baton
Rouge Oh the first Monday of November
The JackS0a EmbaSSy-rhe three wise men Of $50
tham,' who are "gong to- New Orleans I'm bowl, "
to tender the dadem Gen. Jackson, the part of
the universal suffrage men of New-York, we are told
have been designated; but the trumpet OF fame has
not yet sounded the OF the fortunate
gentlemen who to be rendered thrice lustrious
this occasion. We are told, however, that there was
quite scranb'ng among the candidates for the pill
grimage, and sundry wry faces have been created by
the disappointment We hope-our best wishes are
all we can afford to give them-we hope that the
woud-be Dictator will not treat these ambassadors
who hus going forth with their lives in their hands
to do him homage as Hanun, the uncoufteous king of
the Amenities, treated the messengers Of David ia the
olden time. 1t would make woeful blank on the Ex-
change, if the dol'' should take it into his head
to leave ground hereafter to inquire" Is not
Saul among the merchants to-day!"-We shall be Gu
rlous to hear their report when they return; for al
though they may be very likely be able to say with
Mark Anthony, of Cesar,
We thrice presented him kngly CROWN
yet we have hope that they would be at liberty to
carry the quotation through by adding
(Which he did thrice refuse ="
~ " Ssoec
The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06

The Utica (Oneida) Sentinel holds the fol
lowing language In respect to the election
which confirms entirely the sentiments ad
vanced heretofore BY US 49,
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-08-23

NOIiCE.-By virtue ofa deed oftrust exec
al uied 10 me 10y John l.. Cobbs, for the pur-
pose OF UNDERWRITING William Saunders against
a note endorsed by him for the SAID Cobbs which
deed Is OF reeord in the clerks office OF Bedford
County, shall, on the 9Th day Of September
next, hy the directions of the SAID Saunders, at
tne dwelling house Of the said Cnhbs, in the
county aforesaid. sell for cash the following
slaves 10 wit: Ben about twenty years old
Mafa about sixteen yeais old--and Jane, or
Jenny. about eighteen wears old--or SO many OF
tnem rs alay be sufficient to satisfy the purpo-
ses OF said deed Acting as trustee, shall
convey only such lde as is vested in me.
BENZ 4. DONALD.
August 80 elds5
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-08-23
behalf of the officers,
am, respectfully, your
RICHARD ,JACkSf
. III ; Y = y . III F.7II1 IN
Late Mute Of he Brig Ccamlord.
From, the FH Ripcr tMqv.) Monitor.

ffOrl me fMt httcr (Np1) Monitor.
Nofft application Of Eiecirciig or a ,telp u.a,,
10 pa3O Debts.-A certain physiclan. " no Dos.
sessed powerful Electrical 81 ichne. di,coy.
ed a sheriff making rapid strides toA ards h,s
house, and Suspecting, from circumstances. tlat
he had some designs on his personal liberty. the
worthy Nh. ID, made preparations accordingly
10 ward otG the anticipated attack Alta, bino
a conductor (from his electrical apparatus 10
the knocker on the front door, he then CHARGED
the mhchine to avery high iegaee, and wailed
the result. The steps which assembled To Thu,
irnni door had an elevation Of fourteen feet
Clothed in all the hnpol lance of the law the
suert ascended, and. with frm grasp. seized
the fatal hnockef lnstaa,ly he found himself at
the bottom OF the steps.
After having recovered, in some mea.nr,.
tfoma blow given by an invisible power. and
having collected his scattered writs and execu-
nous, together with his scattered senses. he
mddea second attempt, wondering atthis strang G
method OF paying debts. Meanwhile, the Doc
tol had AGAIN charged MS faithful conductor.
No sooner bad the sheriff again dared to touch
the fa'h knockef, than he found himself twelve
teei nearer the centre ofihe earth a second tine.
Remembering The cid adaee " beware of the
th''d time h" immediately quit the premises,
i"aving the Doctor in full possession of the
castle he h"dso we'll defended.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-08-23
RIeHMoNn. AuGnsr Is.

Execution u the three spdatarda. esteraay
being the day appointed Tor the execution OF the
three opaniards convicted OF piracy and murder
on board the Brig Crawford, they were taken
from prison about | O'Clock, and conducted to
the place of execution bv the volunteer compa-
mics and the city guard, which were ordered out
tor the purpose, and large concourse of per-
sons. The scene which the progress 9th. pro-
cessien presented. was truly imposing Secuted
IN the wagon, placed IN the middle of a hollow
square formed hv the militia, aud which contai,-
ed their rolius, lhelr hQml!aung postu.e, .ie-
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-08-23
TO DANIEL WERsrER.

Immortal man whose eloqncnee out,trps
Ronc's, Athens, Euelanis, ancient, modern, all
heard thee utter words which we're kccn Wins
For thine opponents. Through the crowded hall
Thcyhimed thee mighty in forensic war;
Unrivalled master o! tho stern debate;
Greater than him who kept the hin,s afar
OtCatalin,, and saved the Roman state,
now rririg thee IN the Muses. name;
BE thou their advocate in Lelrnpq' halls.
And for thy fee proler their acclaim
And pledge their pen to write thy name on Glory.
walls
Live long, most eloquent Of men and br
As thou hast been, the champion OF the free.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-08-23

The Editor ofthe National Palladium, of Phila-
delphia has for year measured QUIT measuf.
eel be that which has no medsuIe--the most Law
ISL abuse ont he friends of the Administration. a.
tnpng whom Nr Webster has come in Tor most
glorious share No degree Of myecti,e. nor ev.
cn rldicule, was spared 50 lhal taking his paper
for political text book. one might naturally
come to the conclusion that Mr.. Webster, with
out redecming quality. pretty fairly united in
his person, the peculiar exccIlences o. Robert
Walpole, Benedict Arnold. aud Aaron BUR-
After this explanation, the following Sonnet
Penned. not rvn years ago. by TINS same editor,
whose name is Jones and who as formerly a
resident of Bost n and published in the United
States Literary Gazette, does invest the Whole
matter IN very curious tissue of irreconoeablr
contradictions. display 50 admirable of pure
consistency Is rarely met with.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-08-23

That despicabIc aud mcorreible bluckguard
Dun Green, has the eflrontery 10 say that Blu
hcanan' 5 statement cotroborates, liz every css,n
tai point, that Of General Jackson, aud proves
ipcnntcs IDLY that the election of Mr. Adams was
produced by bargain and corruption We OBJ.
serve however, that the mena wretch is AS ST
lent as the grave on the subiecl of Buchanan
letter TO him. dated the 10th of October, 1926. in
which the writer expressly declares that neither
Mr.. Clay nor his friends had any thing to do
with the mission TO General Jackson Let the
miserable hirehng publish that letter before he
pirates again about corruption. buchanan brands
him with intany--and oil his fawnng and crne
mg will not restore him 10 favor. He must and
will be discharged We have positive testimo.
nv that he will he superseded before the termn
alton OF the next session OF Congress.
fier Gag,