Litchfield enquirer., 1829-06-11

wheIming anguish for the want of the accus- toned stimulus, which seemed for the time, to supeFsede every other evil connected with their confinement. But by attentive watch ing, the use OfcOfEee, and nutritious and whole some diet, the appetite was soon improved, and after a while greatly increased-the cra- wing for spirits gradually subsidies; and after some time had elapsed they acknowledged an improvement in their feelings, increase of bodily strength and NigOr of mind. These facts are important; and itis hoped will have an influence in correcting a very general mistake that is prevailing. that the peculiar diseases of drunkards are liable to come on suddenly, if spirits be suddenly abandoned.- With this erroneous impression many have resorted to substitutes and preventlves, which only changed the stimulus without removing the habit.'
 Chesapeake and Ohio Camnl.-The corner stone of the first lock of this canal was laid on Friday last, on the eighth section of the line. six miles above Georgetown. The ceremO- ny was performed by William Hewitt. Esq. Grand Master of the District of Columbia, as- sisted by the members of Potomac Lodge, and the corporate authorities of Georgetown. The President of the United States, the Sec retary of War, and Post General were present. In the corner stone silver plate was deposited, whereOn was an inscription. stating that the commencement of the canal took place under the presidency of John Quin- cy Adams and that the corner stone was laid in the presence of Andrew Jackson of Tennessee, President of the United States One of each of the U. s. coins, was enclosed, and one number of the papers in the District. The mallet used by the Grand Master, was
 the same with which General Washington laid the cornerstone of the Capitol: When
 the President left the ground. the marine corps struck up the air, '" Hail to the Chief" which was answered by the enthusiastic ac- clamatiOns of the citizens.-N. Y. Courier.
 GEN. LAFAYETrE.-A letter was received
 by the Selectmen of this town on Thursday,
 from the agent of Gen. Lafayette in N. York,
 mentioning the receipt of an order for hogs
 head of earth from Bunker Hill battle ground. to be placed over the body of Lafayette, at his decease. It is to be accompanied by a r certificate, to be signed by three of the oldest
 veteran soldiers in the tow n. and shipped to
 Havre from New-York or Boston. s
 A reply has been forwarded to the agent, that the request will be implicitly complied , with by the authorities of this town. The
 earth will be taken from near the spot where Gen. Warren fell and the earth that drank 7 the blood of Warren, will surround the body of Lafayette. f It has been thought that Gen. Lafayette,
 whose fondness for his adopted country is ap- parent in every act and every wish of his E heart, would return and end his days with us. | This question seems to be determined by the f above cil cumstancc. Bunker HM Auror0. D CENrREv1LLE, Qnd.) May 16.
 The large Elephant TippoO Sultan, which k was exhibited in this place last week. escaped e from his keepers, m the night, unnoticed; and
 vlng such fences. trees and other light articles
 as came in his way, the old gentleman ceased , his perambuIatiOns about a mile from town.
 where he was found the next morning, quiet
 y resting himself On leaving Richmond. one of the drivers seemed 10 be in a greater { hurry than was agreeable, when his majesty, , by way of a hint, gave him and his horse such
 a wrap with his trunk, as upset them both, and the horse was so severely injured by the
 blow, that he was killed by his owner on the , spot. After the horse fell. Tippoo placed his foot on the little animal, as a cat would on a
 mouse.
 Post Ofce.-Thc Postmaster General has published circular {" his Deputies, calling 5 upon them fol more particular attention in regard to the franking privilege. and for great CT vigilance in their respective offices, touch
 ing printed sheets, which many pershns erro- neously suppose are not chargeable with letter postage. On this point he says.-" Every thing that goes in the mail is chargeable with letter postage. except newspapers, pamphlets.
 and legislative journals, which are rated as
 pamphlets. Proposals for publication. print ed circulars, special advertisements, and, in- deed. every species of hand bills, are to be charged with letter postage. Numbers of hand bills, printed proposals, and special ad- vertisements, have sometimes been sent to POstmasters to be received & circulated under their privilege. Every such case is required to be reported to the Department, that such Postmasters may he deprived of tue means Of repeating the abuse.'
 Wtd PtgeOns-We have never before wifi messed such multitudes of wild pigeons as have appeared amongst us the present sea- son. Fiocks extending miles in length, have many days been seen passing over the hills, and presenting novel and interesting ap- pearance. But what is most extraordinarv. ana causes us now to notice them. is their encampment. about ten miles from this place, ID South-West direction, where they have built their nests and are rsisn~ fho;. S,c,,rr.