Litchfield enquirer., 1829-12-03

tue motley trAln or ettl COnseuUCncnS fnl. lows. In free government like oWs lhla evil prevails to a great extent, but 1t must Do eradicated, or our boasted liberty viii find an early grave.-.-L. s. EUerste.
 Reading Dfech0Nics. Why are our mo. chanicS In general 80 afraid of N hook Why is 1t that those who can scnrcelv make movement in their respective arts. but they put in practice some of the f,nda. mental principles of mechanical phlloso. phy,Should be so stubborn in keeping thom. selves ignorant of these principles, and not only themselves but others. Why should not carpenter be a philosopher aud learned man9 Would 1t inlure him in the least, if he should become an adent in any Of the natural sciences? Would 1t render him the less Skilftl in shinglinC hovcl, or planning church 2'g
 The principal objection that has been urged against giving mechanics, &c. an insight into the sciences, and one that has been brought forward even in tho councils of the State, is that t OiN make gentle. mem 0f them. .'-Now there is no term in the English language more abused, or more vaguely used, than this same word gentle. mdn.-If by 1t is meant that nond0script biped, which we sometimes see on the end of cigar, wagging his tea colored bea- yer, cracking his whip, and abusing tho Wdtt~0.r of a country tavern, heaven for. bid all learning. But if by gentleman is meant that man of we'll informed and noble mind, who understands his business aud minds it, who knows his place in soci. ety and keeps it; who is aware that he has a country, and honours it; who pays to others, and himself, that respect which le ought, and who does as he would be done by,'-then by all means give him learning. Mechanics Journal.
 AN AMERICAN LANDLApY.-s How long before dinner, madaml 2 sWhon you see it on tho table l guess yell know was the rapid answer. True, very true,' said a passenger, we did not think of that.'- Guess ye'd best bring thoughts along with ye;' and in twihking darted towards the frying-pan in the kichen. The shoulder blade of lamb, and bacon and eggs, were soon on the board, and we commenced depredations. Have you any cider, mad am, and how is 1t" said my friend. Here's cider and there's water--try which you like best, and you'll soon find out hOw 'iis, . said our attendant, with an aspect tart O.. nough to make good vinegar of the whole mug. All'this vas of course very amns. ing, and we felt in humour to mako fur. ther experiments. 'The clock seems rath. or slow, madam--a good hour at least be- hind our tmc.' Tho clocks good clock enough-none Q yer wooden clocks nearer right than any of your watches I'll warrant, we wind 1t every Monday.' We found 1t rather sharp shooting fov us..- Having been worssed every time, we were disposed to make peace and for this pur- pose proposed regulating our watches by a clock which was wound up so carefully but even this submission did not prevent an expression of countenance-a kind of em- phatic twist, as who should say, nobody cares about yer watches By this time the blueberry pie was finished, and the ta, ble nearly cleared by this active waiter, who disposed of the plates as rapidly as she rattled her tongue.-' Now madam what's the damage 2" Damage,' says she, knit ting her brow. what dye mean by dam- age! No damage done here as know of We mean how much to pay for the din. ner 7 There's the owner, ask him-why dye ask me 2 We merely thought you would be able to tell tho price of good dinner that you prepare so often.' ! guess we don't tell aH we know, and if we did, it would not be much neither" Re- sort was now had to tho old hest, who sat quietly smoking his pipe at the window, and the bill adjusted. By this time our worthy pattern of the laconic was seated " the rocking chair, knitting with all conceiv- able velocity, when one of our number had the temerity to ask her if she had ever visited tho Wkite Hils. 'White Hills-no-what should go there for ? Perhaps to enjoy the grand scenery said he. Have yOW ever been there ? was retorted upon us. Never, but going as fast as possible.' Well how d'y0w know the scenery is grand! guess you go by hcarsay.' This was toe much for us the stage was ready, and we made precipitate rctreat.-Eng. Pepper.
 CHINESE SAYINGS.
 The Mandarin who loves single Cash, is not worth Cash. Puro Mandarins ngver last to the end.
 l Men who stand in tho courts of princes,