Litchfield enquirer., 1830-08-12

out the TACT. The VlSltOTs Ol EHtuler Hau mol
been long there, before noise was heard in
the ceiling, like some person boring hole.
Immediately something fell through. One Of
the gentlemen went and picked it up-it was
common lead pencil. 10 a short time a
string came through, with small piece Of
paper attached to il. This was also exam
med. On IL. was written a question, ais
your name Palmer 7" One Of the visitors
present. in order to see what Crowninshield
was at, requested Palmer to reply. He de-
clincd, however. Some one gave slight
pull to the string that dangled through the APP
erture. This had its effect. 1t was immedi-
ately pulled up. As last resort, a low deep
whisper proceeded from the aperture, distinct
~ heard over the cell" Palmer'-"Palmer"
-"PaImer''--" speak Palmer"
At this period there is no doubt but Rich
ard was full Of the belief shat he would not
only save himself but all his cOnfederates.-
Up to the time Knapp told the story, he al
ways exhibited the utmost GOODNESS and self
possession. His calmDess in his letters 10 his
sister, shows the singular adroitness and ac-
tivity of his mind. At another opportunity ]
shall probably give you history of his singu-
lar exploits, and unique character, which can
only be collie together in this region.
ARKANSAS, July 7.--Cieneral Camp
bell arrived here on Monday last, from the
Western Greek Agency, and left in the Wa
verify yesterday, for Washington City.
1t gives US much pleasure to learn by Gen.
Campbell that the Greeks who are located on
our western border, are highly pleased with
their situation and with the country which
has been assigned them-but complain very
much of the negligence Of the Government.
or its Agents, in not promptly paying their
annuities, and the $50 per head, to which
they were entitled on reaching the Agency.
This circumstance alone, has produced much
dissatisfaction, and has no doubt operated as
a check to the emigration Of the Greeks this
summer as was expected.
They are raising a fine crop Of corn this
season. There is about 5000 of them located
10 that quarter, and it is thought that, if the
season should prove favorable, they will raise
10000 bushels Of corn more than will be re-
quired for their consumption the ensuing
year.
"A Greek Indian was murdered and scalped,
few days before Gen. @. left, 4 or 5 miles
from the Agency. From the arrows which
were left sticking in him and other circum.
stances, it was pretty well ascertnined that the
murder was committed by Cherokees--and,
from the course that the murderers pursued
after perpetrating the crime, it is conjectured
that it was committed by Dutch's party. who
reside on Red River-but the outrage il disa
vowed and disapproved by the Cherokee ma
ton, who were on very friendly terms with
the Greeks. As soon as COL Arbuckle was
informed of the murder, he promptly des-
patched Capt. Wilkinson, with party Of SOL
diers, and Chilly, and John Macintosh,
with two hundred Creek warriors, in pursuit
Of the aggressors, with Instructions to follow
them to their village and destroy it, If they
refuse to surrender the murderers.
The Sea Serpent.-The Sea Serpent was
seen on Thursday afternoon Of last week off
Kennebunk, says the Gazette Of that place,
SO much alarmed as to go below, but Mr..
GoOch, who had courage to remain on deck,
and who Is said tobe responsible man, gives
the following account Of the interview He
was FIRST seen short distance from them,
turned about and came within six feet, when
he raised his head about four feet from the
water and looked directly into the boat, and
40 remained for several minutes. Mr.. g.
thinks he was sixty feet long. and six feet
round his head about the size Of ten gal.
Ion key. having long flaps or ears hanging
down, and his eyes like those Of an OK, bright
aud projected-his skin dark grey and COW
ercu WIN scales; no punches on his back
When he disappeared, he made no efforts TO
swim, but sunk. Mr.. q. could have struck
him very easily with his oar, but he was
willing to let the serpent alone, &c the serpent
would not modest him." 1t is stated he has
been seen of Wells several times the past
I week, as also of Kennebunk, by several per-
sons.
Sickness in Georgetown, d. CA letter
dated Georgetown, d. c., July 81, 1880,
says Death 10 its most appalling form has
made its appearance in this town and vicinity.
1t seems to he confined to the laboring class.
es, but more especially to the emigrants
working on the Canal. II il preceded by
species Of wild delrium, in the subject, which
holds until the body sinks from exhaustion,
and after few hours continuance in this con-
dition the spirit departs from its mortal tene-
ment shortly after death the corpse be.
comes nearly black. In the Roman CathO-
lie graveyard, have been informed that
fourteen have been Inferred in one day; and
one Of the clergymen visited within twenty
four hours, forty different persons and admin-
| lstered to each the cOmfnrts of religion
There is another clergyman Of the same per-
suasiOn also in const9nt attendance. The la
b0rers are chiefly members Of the church,
The disease is not always fatal, there have
been several cases Of recovery. 1t is repre-
sented by the physicians, that SO far as regards
the native citizens, the town was never health
Ter.