Litchfield enquirer., 1831-07-21

ihe Hon. John MeLeaa to the presidency of the Uni ted States. . .r.... ....
 The Richmond Whig of Wednesday last says |" The fact is, we believe, clOarly ascerained, that John Randolph has lransmitted positive instructions withdraw his from the canvass for Congress-
 The Steam-B Boat New-P Philadelphia on her passage from Albany tO New-Yo:k early on Thursday morn ing lost of her wheels which sunk in the bottom of the river. The boat Aoaed down the river about miles, when being opposite to HObokea, a steam boat lowed her to the city.
 Mr. Green, Eronnui, April Both, P. M. at Chelm- ford, E"g ascended to the height of 900 feet where the balloon stopped in quiet atmosphere. Dr. Fos- ter accompanied Mir. G. He describes the view to have been beautiful in the extreme. The pressure the ympanum of the ear, arising from the rare- faction of the atmosphere, painfuI to Dr. F. that they were obliged to descendswhch they did in safely. Dr. F. thinks an ascent might cure some kinds of deafness. Sounds, however loud below, soon be came perfectly inaudibie as they ascended.
 4 Yankee " Notion"-A machine has been invcni- ed for preparing boards for floors, Sc. It will plane and joint and groove much work sixty men, and in the best manner, attended by two boys The patent right of this machine is valued at hundreds of thou sands of dollars-,a, for the city of Boston, ony 5O, ,OO0.-Naes Register.
 Important Historical Documents. The Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representa- tives with all their deputies, are engaged in prepar- ing for the press, the legislative and executive docu men's authorized last be printed by Gales & Sea,on. Many portant documents have been found, relating the ea,ly legislation of the United States, c ct, tn of correspondence between Gen. Washington and Mr. Jay, in relation to tte Treaty made by the latter with Great Britain. Also a very able report Of Gen. Hamilton; and great many communications relating to the campaigns of Harmsr, ST. Clair, and Wayne, against the Indians northwest Of the Ohio.
 Journal Of Commerce.
 Ourang OusGng.-This singular animal, which, on its arrival a, Boston, was decidedly unwell, has gently become convaIescenr, and is now exhibiting in thal city. A Boston Gazette mentions, that i is but l8 months old, and is consequently of small dmen- sions, being not much larger than child Oi the age. It has the nearest resemblance 10 the human form of any species Of brute animal which exiss.- This resemblance is :he closest in the head eyes and ears, and in ,he hands The lips are large and pro- eciug and usurp he place of the chin but the teeth tongue, and the interior formation of the mOul, sembe those or the human species. Its legs are small and crooked It walks erect, but generally with its legs much bent. She uses her hands with eass. handles umbler other vessel freely, and adjusts her ha shawl other clothing, a m oasy and natur- al manner. II will be regarded as great curiosity and h is said that if the spectator feels any sensation of disappointment, in witnessing 1t, h must be from its dimnu,isc size. It has grow" considerably since il was taken on board the vessel which brought to this country.
 Abolition oJ Masonry.-On Wednesday evening las an informal meeting of members of the Masonic fra tern,y, from distant parts of tho sate, was holden n this village, to discuss the propriesy and expedency of recommending the surrendering the masonic char ,ers and the entire giving up of the institution in Yer. mont The discussion free and general, with open doors. majority of present were deci- dedly in favor of the measure, as duty. which as men and masons they owed io their friends, to the peace of society," and to the quiet oG the staea sae- rGcc Of private feeling the altar Of public good.
 Monfpeiie, W. Watch.
 A cannon employed by the National Republican par ty in Washington, in celebrating the 55,h annnversa- ry, suddenly exploded while Mir. John Dunnins was assisting in loading it, and killed him.
 The Springs.-At Saratoga, noswitl's'an nding the successive and heavy rains of the as. fortnight, 'he Sen ,ael me nons that the number of vsitans at the Springs has continued steadily to augment, and i'ai thus far much succeeded that of any former year uT 10 the 18th of July. On Monday morning h was esti mated there were between five and six hundred stram gers in town-many of whom it was understood vii prolong their visi, for some weeks. Balston Sp has also shared and is now sharing handsomely |" h visitation of strangers.
 friend called upon last evening. to mention : report which he heard fro,n passenger in ihe steam boat from Baltimore. It is that General Jackson,o Monday morning sent for Dr. Randolph, and inquired him whether he had been the bearer of challenge from Major Eaton to Mr. Ingham. Dr. Randolph re plied that he had conveyed message from Major E to Mr. l. but that he had determined, should due ensue, 10 have no further share in it. General Jack son expressed his with the explanation and immediately dismissed Dr.. Randolph from office z. g. Gag.
 Fire in ALbany.-A fire broke out about o'clock on Sunday morning. in the carpenters shop of Thom as Duncan, in Halenbake street, which destroyed sis buildings.
 Statue of Waskingtod.-Tbe Raleigh N. c. Regis ter says, since the fire, efforts have been made, ane with success, exhume the iragments ofihe Statue which were broken of by the falling timbers and bu ried beneath the ruins. We pleased 'o add. tha the head has been recovered, having received bu slight injury: ago one arm and one leg are neaF'l perfect. The remaining portion ofthe Statue ex5ib 4 L atsaav (aa