Litchfield enquirer., 1830-08-05

Mr. Clay being on 4 visit to Columbus, Ohio. on
professional business before The " 8. Circn Court,
the mechanics of the ienderedto him the compl-
ment Of public dinner, which he accepted, and was
10 receive on the 22d inst. The Columbus State
Journal says, we are much gratied to see 90 spOn-
taneOus movement, and general concert Of action,
in this most respectable and worthy class of our fellow
ciIizens." This class Of czens seem every where
disposed to take their political affairs into their own
hands, sad state Of things for demagogues and poll
ticians by irade.--N0t. Intel.
A man who was fishing in Salem harbor few DAYS
! since, was caught and swallowed by shark.
topper lately excused himself for drinking brandy
in his wafer, that he put il in to kill the insects"
He had heard that all water contained insects.
AccideRt-On Saturday last, as the Springfield
steamboat approached the wharf, this city Mr. Henry
Broad, the fireman Of the Steamboat Vermont while
standing the latter boat aud endeavoring to prevent
collision between the boats, was crushed to such
degree his death in about 90 minutes. He
native of Springfield, and about % years Of
age.-ReUiew.
We learn that two persons died at Woodbridge last
week in consequence of drinking too much cold VIA
ter-boih men OF i"tempera,e habits.-N. H. Reg.
The Huntington, penn, paper Of the 24th of Ju-
Iy says, that early on Sabbath morning, James Hol-
pgshead, and his wife, while in bed, were shot by
| some monster in human shape. Neither danger
o"sy wounded, Notwithstanding Mr.. H. received
raj shots in different parts Of his body.
The venerable Mr.. Hihouse from Connecticut has
raceny joined the corps Of Engineers surveying the
Conneatieut river to ascertain what shall lie the most
practicable mprovemeni-whether Rail Road, Ca
nal, or clearing out the river. He is nearly 80
years old, aud we very much doubt whether any one
Of the corps capable of performing more labor or
enduring more fatgue.-N. Hamp. Post:
Francis Granger nomin0ted.-The news Of spon-
movement Of the people Of Suffolk County, 10
favor Of Francis Granger for Governor Of New-York,
before like rich promise Of our early polit
ical regeneration 1t is the harbinger Of an inde-
pendent expression Of The public voice, which will
grow deeper and louder it rolls onward, echoing
through the Highlands and beyond the Cattskllls,
speaking the Regency from it's crazy ,hrone and end
ing in loud peal of victory on the shores of Erie.
". Y. Spectator.
WoOl.-The principal sales which have come 10
knowledge during the week, the following viz.
5000 lbs superior full blood fleecesa IS cts 600
lbs. high grade and full blood, SO l-2 Cts. 5000 lbs
similar quality so 1000 lhs. high grade at AZ
12 cts. 5000 lbs low grade, at 40 TO AZ eta. Avices
several days later than those noticed in last have
been received from London, corrOLorating previous
statements Of the rise OF WOOL in that Market and its
extreme scarcy.-Bost. Coar.
Elections in the Wea.-The election for members
Of Congress and state officers takes place in most Of
the Western States in about fortnight. We have
seen no candidates for Congress announced in oppo-
n. T.aa ,>fM al
Of Illinois, and we therefore presume that il is in vain
to attempt it, In Missouri, the friends Of Col. Ben"
ION are putting forth their whole strength secure
majority of the Legislature prevent the Of
Judge Barton to the United States Senate.
In Illinois, the gubernatoriai term of Ninian Ed
wards having nearly expired, John Reynolds is sup
ported for that Office by the Edwards party, and the
Rev. WIN. Kinney, by the advance party.
The election in Kentucky is confined solely to the
choice Of members Of the legislature, by which body
successor to Mr.. Rowan in the Senate will be cho-
sen in November. Intelligent men from that State are
of opinion that his place will be supplied by oppo-
nent the Administration.-Nat. Gar.
Curious Erpiosion.-The Nashville (Tenn.) papers
mention that an explosion took place in the bed Of
creek about IL miles from that place the Goth ult.
The noise resembcd that Of blowing rocks; aud on
examination it was found that the rocky bed Of the
Creek cracked and shivered to "a great extent.
Pieces weighing 200 or 800 pounds, were broken of,
and The earth and rock together parted in is
sure extending near forty yards. spring issues
from the edge OF the Creek-ihe water, in taste and
smell, resembles that which runs through bed Of
stone coal.
The Providence Daily Advertiser. Of Monday last
says-"It is reported that Mr.. Henry Manton, Of
Johnston, was robbed Of hills the Of $4,000,
while at the Theatre in this town, last night. His
pocket book was taken from outer pocket. lie
had previously exhibited roll Of bills at the bar
The imprudence Of carrying such amount Of money
public place like the Theatre, must be obvious to
every one; and yet people will continue TO expose
themselves to be robbed in this way, in spite Of the
thousand and one warnings that have been given"
The Boston Commentator states that seven gentle
men, among whom DIR. Leiber, Of the swimming
school, sskam Friday afternoon, from the College
wharf, Cambridge, 4 "a miles in hour and 81 min
utes, with strong curreut against them more than
half the way.
colored man in Malt-aley, Philadelphia, left his
confined chamber Saturday night, to sleep on the
roof of the house. While asleep, he unfortunately
rolled of, and much injured, that he died j"
about an hour.
The trial Of Ebenezcr Cox, for the murder Of