Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1830-07-29

sequence ofbeing Ovsrheased. Several persons hav
died 10 NewYOEk, Boston, and elsewhere, from drink
ing cold water when very warm. Great care shout,
be observed by IabOrers no weekdays.
The Danbury Recorder states that two men died il
Newtown last week, who had been on strife IN nov
| ing during the extreme warm weather.
The anRua! commencement in Washington Col
Iege, Hartford, will be holden on Thursday OF mex
week, the 5th of August.
A Natchez paper of the Sd instant announces tbs
death Of the Hon. Robert III. adams, a Senator ia
Congress from the state of Mississippi He was elect
ed only few months since to supply the place Of Mr.
Reed, deceased.
The Connecticut CentneI, jackson paper a,
New-London, in tlis state, after feversh existence
Of about eighteen months, has given up the ghost
"Alas poor Yorick" treasury pap in the shape Of
publisher Of the laws by authority could not keep
thee alive.
The commune alton which follows was intended for
publication in last number, but was misaid until
too late. We with pleasure now give it place.
MRS. RIDGE.
Mr. EDIToR:
and several others stating the situation Of Mrs. Ridge
the wife Of John Ridge the Cherokee, formerly Miss
Northrop 10 be extremely unpeasan aud tina, she
had made effor, release herself from it by at
tempting take her life aud having just had an
opportunity of making inquiry respecting the truth Of
these statements from gentleman and his lady who
have spent the last eight monihs in the Cherokee ma
ton, and mostly in the vicinity Of Mr. Ridge, and
some weeks in his own family hesitate not to
that these assertions wholly without foundation.
Her situation, at least in many respects is enviabe.
She is surrounded with abundance Of the comforts
and Injuries Of lfe-and far as man can judge 10
the ORy object of her husbands supreme earthly at
ections. She looked up to with the eye Of defer
ence and respect the wife of Of the princely
characters Of the nation; and according her own
declaration desires to exchange places with
The condi,ion Of the Cherokees is rapidly improv-
ing. large proportion Of the inhabitants enga-
ged successfully in agricultural pursuits. Their
try begins TO put on the appearance Of peace and
plenty. laudabe ambition rise and take an ex-
allied stand among the communities OF the earth per-
vadcs the nation; and learning is beginning impar
the people true elevation and dignity. Religion
aiso is shedding over them her benign snd peacefa
influence. That thick moral gloom with which they
were 90 long beclouded, has been in good measure
dispelIed; and we believe that many have been
kened from the deep sleep of sin by the.yoce Of God
and been enabled to catch faint glimpsesof those &C.
lestial glores which await the true believer Their
schools aud churches (which considerably numer-
ous) are in prosperous condition: and when we
consider that native energy Of soul which the abort
rim nf haa
veloped in particular manner by members Of thia
nation have reason to suppose that ere long. with
that success attending their efforts which their ausp
cious prospects indicate, men will come forth from
them, who win SITTER disparagemept . eOmpari
son with Webster FreIinghuysen. We call
their prospects auspcious; are sincere in this.
True, threaenings have emanated from their soull-
ern brethren, apparently fuli Of meaning. But the
Cherokees. conscious Of the equity Of their cause,
and undsmayed by the lowering aspect Of their eae.
mics, have pursued correct, undertaking course Of
conduct, which reflects upon them much honor. Be-
eving the voice Of republic to be the side Of
justice, and knowing that the Most Mighty God still
reigns, they have demanded their rights with
~ frmness aud noble inaexibiliiy. The prayers Of
the christian part Of community are going up daily
before the throne Of Heaven Cor them, and we believe
they will be heard and answered All the friends Of
humanity regarding them with thrilling interest,
and do believe their tondest hopes will be realized.
An Of helps ready 10 aid them: and should their
condition require il, (which God forbid,) will
stay the acts Of oppression and injasceit will en-
circle this injured people with an impene.rable bull.
wark Of defence, and enable them to retain tranquil
y the land "endeared 10 them by thousand tcnde,
and sacred assOclations'-it will cause them to si
down under vines and Gg-lees Of their own tiIling
aud joyally minge their voices in harmonious sran'
Of praise and Thanksgiving to the Father Of thei,
mercies-or ramile through their verdant groves
and as they pass, drop tear Of holy remembrance
over the graves OF their fathers. Z, w. A.
COMMUNICATION.
Mr.. ADAMS
The building committee Of the meeting .house, Nil
ton Society, beg leave through the medium Of you