The Litchfield County post., 1828-10-09


only 1000, allowing 500 to the stadia, which
HerOdotus assigns as the side of its square,
The elevation of the west side is 1913 feet
What seems to be castle at distance, when
examined, proves to be solid mass of kiln
burnt bricks, 81 feet high and % broad.
GLORY.
On the following day, the 9Th of Septem-
Der, on which the bloody battle Of Moscowa
took place, | was from o'clock in the NOR
ming stationed near the officers who waited
the orders Of Napoleon. We were placed at
the bottom ofa redonbt which had been taken
from the enemy the evening before; it was
the spot from which all the orders were Civ
en-. Gen. Montbrun, one of our most distin-
guished soldiers, left US at full gallop, and
burning with warlike ardor. He had Just re-
ceived an order from Napoleon 10 attack
formidable redoubt. placed in the centre of
the enemy's army, which spread death in all
parts. cannot express the grief felt when
Napoleon was informed, two hours after
wards, that this illustriaus warrior had fallen
under the enemy's fire, in the midst of most
splendid charge.-I knew and loved my
countryman, Monthrun. He carried with
him the esteem, and attachment, and the re-
greet of the whole army: he would probably
have received the staff of marshal, had he
survived so much courage and glory. | was
expressing my grief to Augustus de Caulan-
court, who formed one of our group, when
the Emperor looking ourway perceived him,
and calling him to him, gave him the com
mand of the brave troops whom the death of
General Montbrun had left without head
He returned to us, his heart filled with that
noble joy, in which did not participate, for
it penetrated me with the most sorrowful re-
collections. He ordered his horse to advance,
embraced the best of brothers, babe us fare
well, and was off as quick as lightning, follow
ed by his aid-de-camp. And he also at the
head of fftv curasslers, commanded by their
brave Colonel, NJ. Christophe. fell in this ia
tai redoubt, leaving a beautiful young widow,
to whom he had been united only few
hours before his departure for the army. He
was inferred in the rcdoubt the tragical
scene of so many celebrated exploits.-Pri-
gate anecdotes Of Foreign Courts.
NesO variety Of Barn Door Fowls.-The ed
itOr of the American Farmer has received
from Mr.. Wright at Rio Janeiro. new spe
cies ofbarn-doOr fowls, called in BlaziIs, the
"Canta Gala" or singing cock, from its crow
being spun out. as in the new style Ofsinging,
until yol begin to fear the fine lady will spin
out all the breath she has in her body, leav-
ing not enough to recover upon. The follow
ing is Mr.. Wright's letter.
Rio Janeiro, July II, 1923.
Dear Sir-I could not obtain any of the
musical fowls here Isent to friend at St.
Pauls, and he sent only cocks. | send two
the black is fine Grower. have sent for
others, male and female, which will send
you when receive them. The two nov sent,
Capt. Williams. fthe Margaret. will deliver.
/ w. H. DC. WRIGHT.
FAT BlRTH.-The annual income of the
archbishop of Canterbury. who lately died in
England, was no less than G25 200 sterling, or
Sill, 200.
This is equal to the compensation that we
allow to our President and Vice President,
the four Secretaries of the great departments.
the Post Master General, the Chief Justice,
and six Associate Judges Of the Supreme
Court. and the support Of our Minister at
London into the bargain. The Bishop of
London succeeds to this golden Manager of
1.-THE church,"
Mr.. MoNRoE.--On the deccase of the late
Gen. Bailey, Mr.. Monroe, late President of
tic OHttcu OtdttS, was iIDpTuuentIy udfUeu
in some of the New-York papers, as to be a
candidate for the place ofpostmaster at New
York. The Mercantile Advertiser observes
SO much has been said respecting Mr.Mon-
roe in connection with this subject, that a
friend of his has assumed the responsibility
of violating private letter to express his SEN
timents on the occasion.
"As to my accepting the appointment, it
is impossible not on account of the grade of
the office, for have accepted that of magis-
trate in this county,a acted in some instan-
ces: nor would refuse to.accept any trust
IN which could render any essential service
to the country. But act upon the conside-
ration that could accept only with view to
emOlument. If the nation IL willing that an
individual who has served them thus long land
in the Offices have held, should be reduced
to want, and cannot escape that fate by my
own means, am willing to meet it. rather
than take any Office to prevent it. feel much
gratifed, however, at the feeling manifested
towards me, by my fellow citizens of New
York"
NoRTHERE PosTs.---The Buffalo Journal
states that Fort Niagara is to be garrisoned
by four companies of the ed Reg. infantry
that Fort Dearborn (ChicagO) is to be re-oc-
| cupied-that Fort will soon be- established