Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-12-05


establish, that THERE IS NO NEw[N. WI PAS
SAGE SOUTH "a DEGREES.
The country discovered, which Is larger
than Great Britain, has been named BOOthea,
after Felix Booth. ESQ.,, sheriff of London in
1899, who much assisted Captain Ross in fit
ting out The expedition. The true position of
the magnetic needle has been discovered, and
much valuable Information obtained for the
improvement Of geographical and philOs0phi.
cal knowledge. Captain Ross had good
opportunity Of verifying his former survey of
the west coast of Baffin's Bay. which every
master Of a Greenland ship can testify to be
most correct.
Only three men died during the voyage.
two Of whom were men whose constitutions
were unfit for the climate. On the whole, 1t
may be said. that this expedition has Gone
more than any that preceded it; and let 1t be
remembered, that Captain Ross and his neph-
ew were volunteers, serving without pay, IOr
the attainment Of great national object, IN
prosecuting which they have lost their all
From the Caiedonian Mercury.
Captain James Ross was the first TO descry
the welcome topsails of the Isabella; hut De.
ing at first uncertain, he prudently concealed
his hopes until he had distinctly ascertained
with his glass that he was not mistaken, and
then he communicated to all the glad t!dngs
| ofapproaching deliverapce. When they were
frst seen from the Isabella, they were mlsta-
ken for the whale boats of another ship lately
! in company, and the Isabella continued her
course down the Tnlet, but, fortunately, it be-
came calm, and this enabled Captain Ross
party TO near the ship, when they were dis
tinctly seen. and they had the happiness to
see her lie to for them, and we're soon most
kindly received by their wondering and de-
lighted countrymen.
Captain Ross considers it as fortunate that
they escaped this season, for it is his opinion
that another year would have proved fatal to
most Of them, as their remaining provisions
and stores were inadequate to another Arctic
( winter. On comparing notes with their hosts,
they found that, 10 1882, they had been with
in twenty miles of whaling ships, Without be-
ing aware of that circumstances.
From Portugut-The N. Y. Gazette of the
28th says the Courier has received Lisbon
paper of the 18th nt. For some days previous
10 this date there had been some fighting be-
tween tho armies Of Pedro and Miguel. in
which the latter got the worst of it. Much
property fell into the hands of the Pedroites
in the retreat of Miguers troops. Miguers
loss in men, 1000; Pedro's 400. On the 18th
and 18th the Miguelites continued retreatiDg.
IN. III. Palladium.
An arrival from Havre at New ork brings
intelligence from Spain few days later than
the preceding accounts; but there was no
news. In Madrid all was quiet.
Practical Knovledge ofa Legislator.-Some
years ago bill was brought into the British
Parliament to tax shops. When member
had finished long speech against the bill,
Sir Gregory Turner arose and made his first
speech, in which he ELECTED thunders of APP
( piause from the galleries for his deep knowl-
edge in the luxuries Of trade.
"What," says he, mot tax shops! Il am
amazed !! They are able to pay any duty
almost. l myself knew little milIiner in St.
James street who from early selling ribbons.
and wires. and gauZes (,cas there not a little
smuggied lace, entire nous) was able 10 marry
baronet. Nay. know it to be a fact, for
am that very baronet, and my wife is that very
little mliner. have looked into her book
and it is astonishing what profits are made
even on the wire ola cap. Would you be-
lieve it, sir, that lady Gregory Page Turner.
when she kcpta rrtailshopin St. James street,
could sell cap for nine shilIings which did
not stand her above two and sixpence and
Sne might nave Charged Twelve sulneaS IOr
cloak, the making and materials for which did
not amount to more than four pounds-there-
fore, say, the tax is good one."
Spelling The Marriage Ceremony.-The fol-
lowing statement is no jest, hut positive
cts-"A young man, in business in Liver
pool, led his blushing bride to the altar. 10 the
Old Church Of that town; and when the
question was asked Wilt tkou love and cher
ish.' &c. he answered as is customary--and
added, when she needed he'd bang herr
The girl immediately stopped the clergyman.
and asked If it was too late to refract. On
being told that it was not, she turned upon
her heel, and quietly walked out Of the !
church. saying that A man who could say
what he had said at such a moment, in jest,
was most likely to put his threat into execu-
tom and badc him choose another mate.
Manchester paper.
Fatal Accidemt.--A young man named
Webster was killed at the slaughter-house of
Mr.. SheppersOn, in this city. on Friday last.
in the following remarkable manner. He
was attempting to drive an animal into the
slaughter. house. and urging it forward by
prickingits legs with piece of wood sharpen
ed at both ends, such as is generally made use
Of To extend the legs Of slaughtered cattle.
which he held by the middle !; hy kick from
the beast the saiek xx,ns afrstrk an the end and