Litchfield enquirer., 1830-10-07


 but suddenly raising few secOndshe stagger- ed and fell. By this time a number of per sons had collected about the well, but intimi- dated by the fate of the negro, none appear ed willing to venture down. At length Mir. Samuel Wallace descended and succeeded in tying the rope round the body of Mrs. w. when they were both drawn up. MT. James Wallace descended next and was drawn up with Mr. W. Col. James Gillian descended last, and was drawn up with the negro. All efforts to resuscitate Mir. Woodland proved unayailing; he appeared entirely dead when irst brought up. Mrs. w. was partially re- vived, but has lain in a state of insensibility ever since, and the chance of her recovery is thought to be very small. The negro fellow was revived in about two hours, and since has been gradually improving, and now con sidcred out of danger.
 Bite of Rattlesnake.-Mr. Dunlap, one of the keepers of the New England Museum, in the act of rOusing the den of Rattlesnakes, W which are there exhibited, on Tuesday after noon, met with very alarming accident. Having introduced feather brush, by raising the lid about an inch, and getting them suffi- ciently reused, to set their rattles going, like the bug of cotton factory,-s bystander, at his elbow, asked question, which MT. Dun- lap, not precisely understanding, turned his eye towards the gentlemen,-and at the same instant, one of the largest snakes ran his head through the opening. and thrust his fangs into the little finger of his right hand. with such prOdigious force, as to reach the bone at one of the punctures. -... ..... .. The sufferer had presence of mind enough to cord the finger immediately in a short 1 time an excis"n of the flesh, including the wounds, was made by a physician, who also prescribed dose of spirits of turpentine and sweet oil. Not only the finger, hut the whole hand, swelled exceedingly, accompan- jed with prickling sensatiOn,-or, as com. monly termed, the sensation of being asleep. l About eight o'clock in the evening, there was partial stricture about the lungs, and difficulty of taking a free inspiration. together with the prickling sensation over the whole system, and an ague fit, that gave fearful intli. cations of q free diffusion of the poison through the circulation.
 A large dose of opium, relieved the paten | Of the spasm--and a continued use Of it ha. probably overcome the tendency to such par oxysms. An application of salt and vinegar constantly applied to the hand and arm, hal kept the inflammation under subjection. Tn, limb is still very much swollen,-the tongue coated, and a slight degree of fever exists but happy recovery is fully anticipated.
 | We have been particular in the narratio 0 this case for the benefit of others-hopiOg tha the mode of treatment, 50 successful. may bt adopted by other sufferers. It should be re- collected, that caustic was inserted, as soon a! the flesh was cut out.
 1 Within two or three weeks, MT. Dunlap put rat into the den, on purpose to witness tn. result. Nearly every snake gave the fright ened animal a thrust with its fangs. Inabou six initiates, the rat began to tremble violent
 y, and died instanter, ,-Boston Trav. A "HENRY CLAY is the son of country clergyman. He was left at an early age with no inheritance (to speak his own expressive language) but ''rags and poverty.'' By the power of fextrordinary genius. without the ad vantage of the early cultivation of education and by the natural force of vigorous and comprehensive understanding, he has risen from obscurity, without the adventitious aid of family patronage, tO the first rank among the statesmen of the age. When look to his friendless and unprotected youth. and his whole line of conduct, and reflect how highly and justly he has been distinguished for his ardent love Of liberty.-his uncompro missing hostility to tyranny-his devotion to the Constitution of bis Country-his manly de- fence of her invaded rights-his fearless and untirlng efforts in the cause of freedom every where-and his jealous estimation of integri- ty and honor in public and private life, I feel sense of humiliation and shame for my country, that a generous and grateful people have not indignantly silenced the calumnia- tors of such man. consider it one of the most fortunate circumstances of my life, for which am indebted to your kindness, that | nave had the opportunity, in the station you nave conferred upon me, of seeing and know 'ng for myself 0fs this accomplished orator ana statesman. have seen him. whom ma. ny yet living know only as a friendless boy, presiding over the deliberations of the House of Representatives, with dignity which ele- vated the character and honored the institu. tons ct his country, and impartiality which cxtorted universal confidence. Ihad scarcely taken my seat in the House in the first term or public service with which you honored me, when heard him pleading the cause of the constitution and civil liberties of his country men, against the lawless violence, the rash- ness and madness of military usurpation. | nave seen hlm since under the suffering of Pa'n' ana when his friends would hsvc rather expected to ind him on n sick he'd, supplica- uns tne public councils in the cause of South american lndcpendence against the cautial,s policy Of the Government, and while everv eye was anxiously fixed on his pale counten- ance. and the breAthless silence which perya- ded the House confessed the power of his elo- quence and the lofty sentiments with which ne inspired every heart, saw the very arte- r'es of his temples swell IS he invoked their love of liberty and their hatred of intolerance AaeAm n Al e