The Litchfield County post., 1827-04-26

thrown to the earth, which he no sooner touched than the dogs went in upon him, and having revenged themselves flor the trouble which they had been put to in the 1 chase, they walked surlily aside, and per- ; nlitted their masters to approach and view the prostrate, yet terrible foe. The son of the old gentleman who had discovered the track, first came near, and taking the animal
 by the tail, he raised it at arms length, and { having examined it for moment, he called to his father-" Dad," said he, 'sthis is our old cat ?''--" Poh," said the old man, that can't be-'tis twice as large as our old at.''-" Look for yourself" said the son. The thing was then subjected to the old gentleman's examination, who was re-
 luctantly forced to admit |" that it was our old cat.,
 Numerous anecdotes are extant of the
 dauntless enterprise, and headlong valour of Gen. Israel Putnam. We recollect to
 have heard one from a. agentleman of an ad- joining town, who was attached to Mr.
 Putnam's body-guard, during the Revolu- ton. We have seen it in print, and every circumstance relating to the General is in- teresting to the people of his native State we annex it.
 In the French and Indian War of 1755, Putnam, then a captain, and brother off cer, were sent to reconnoitre the camp of the enemy. Impelled by an ungovernable anxiety to ascertain the precise situation of the foe they approached so near their lines as to be discovered. Immediate and swift pursuit was commenced by par ty of about 20 Indians. The Americans were young and active, and for the first mile they gained on their adversaries, but knowing well the capacity of the savages for continuing and even increasing their speed ,and fearful of being ultimately over- taken, they ascending lofty pine, and concealed themselves among its branches. It was nearly dark, and they were effeetu- ally hid from observation, while the move- ments of the Indians were distinctly visi-. ble. They collected around the tree, ut tering horrid yells, and searching in vain for the fugitives. While Rogers, the com- panion of Putnam, was silent in breath- less suspense, Putnam changed his posi- ton, so as to have fair aim at his ene- mics, cooked his musket, and prepared to fire. Rogers saw the temerity of the act, and said in. a whisper. .y -..-~ -..
 "Hold, Putnam, for the love of Heaven 1!
 you cannot kill more than one of the sava-
 ges, and our destruction will be inevita- ble! echoed Putnam. with his usual as- servation, and in a tone far too vociferous for their dangerous situation; {" what do cares for thatl Heavens curse blight the Y ho1f pF them. :" .'" And it was only at the earnest and repeat ed entreaties of Rogers, that he was in- duced to forego his plan, and remain quiet until the savages had retired, when they descended the tree, and returned to the camp in safety.-Mid. Gas.
 SUPPORT OF THE pooR.-Thc Salem Ob- server, noticing the proceedings of this town relative to the support ofPaupers on a farm, observes "that the success which has attended the poor establishment in Sa- lem has induced some others iyadiciously to follow their example "--it being gener- ally supposed that farm if it employ paul. pers must be profitable, whereas it IS gen. orally otherwise. Few of our citizens we UCIIGVCs OA hOAiDS d farm profitable to the town by way ofin- come-it may possibly diminish the ex- pences for the support of the poor, and dis courage the vice of idleness.
 We are informed that the town of Weare in this State, in March, 1925, ad- opted the mode of supporting their poor at the proper charge and expense of the town im one family.-The contractor is bound to support all persons then known and all others whom the Selectmen shall decide are paupers from time to time within the year, and notify the contractor thereof in writing, who is deemed. chargeable within 24 hours after such notice ;.no expense a. rising without the limits of the town ac- crucs to the contractor ;; but he is isdecent- ly to inter all who may decease within his contract. For the first year the contract was for $40; for 1926, the contract was for S397 and for the present year it is but S2OO. NH. Jour. .. .,.4,;.
 Point of Honor.-One n5orning, while we were in Paris, our lacquey de place did not appear as usual. Breakfast passed, the carriage drove to the door,still no lacquey, and Colonel Clcaveland, in a passion, had