Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-11-21

were ODI4tNCOe WutltGt0ua
as 10 excite particular attention.
The writings Of Humboldt contain description OF
similar phenomenon observed by Bonpland nj Gu
mana Ii 10 worthy of remark, that this phenomenon
was seen nearly At the same hour Of the morning, and
on the 18th Of November"
In aIIusion to the Litchfeld Law School, in our
last paper, we mentioned that Judge Gould, from
age and indsposi,ion had given mp his iDteres. in it,
We were Ted into in this respect, which we
glad Of an opportunity Of correcting. The
Of his disseminating his lectures not from age or
infrmiy, his general health has been better for
many years than is present. but from an iavelerate
hoarseness with which he has for some years been
iro6bed.
Mr.. Daniel Of Va. having declined the appointment
Of Attorney General, rendered him by TIE Presi-
dent, we learn that Benjamin F. Butler, ESQ. Of
Albany, has received the appointment, and will ac-
cept. This zoe consider fortunate selection. MIR.
Butler is gentleman Of talents and though thor
ough Van Burenite, lie. in Yankee parance, a very
clever fellow. Set us down Jackson man for that.
Mr.. Clay, after wishing Springfield, Northampton,
and few other towns on Connecticut River. proceed
ed last week TO Troy and Albany, where he en-
Enthusiastically greeted by the citizens of the former
place without distinction of party hut in the latter
city, the Argus endeavored 10 throw a damper upon
the hospitality Of the citizens by exciting political hos
y against him, but with yer, little effect. The Ar
gus is the only paper Of character and responsibility
which have observed that has siriveu to prevent
the friends ofthe administration from rendering to Mr.
Clay that respect which his talents and acknowledged
services in behalfo of his country demanded.
The Nesc. York Election has resulted in the success
Of the Regency in every Senatorial District; and all
but IA Of The 1913 Members Of Assembly are of the
same stamp. Antimasonry even in the Western Dis
rct of the sate where for the las, six years
it has had the ascendancy, is completely hoed
out,' one Of their own papers expresses it, by
majority Of between and two thousand.
Massachusetts.-In this state, there is choice Of
Governor by the people. In 245 towns, Mr.. Davis
has 90 ABS votes, Mr.. Adams H,249, MIR. Morton
1895, Mr.. Allen $3.50. We believe the manner Of
the choice will be thus:-The House Of Representa-
lives select from the number Of candidates ofihe
persons voted Cor by the people; and the Senate make
hoice of Of the two for Governor. 10 the split
ting up Of parties, to he doubtful which Of the
three first named gentlemen will succeed.
The N. Y. Daily Advertiser gives notice that the
letters of Major Downing, ginally printed in that
paper, will be forthwith published in volume, orna-
mented by engravinss illustrative Of some Of the
interesting and ludicrous scenes described by the
writer. The letters viii be corrected improved and
enlarged by the author-and none will be published
except those printed originally in the above named
paper. Really, this Major Downing is fast coming
into notice: the great difficulty now is that he may
overdo the matter-that the stock ofhumor being ex-
hau.tcd, his writings may become wearisome 10 the
reader. He does not yet however flag.
T,rensy-third Cmgress.-The Washington Globe
publishes list ofthe Senators and Members Of Con-
gress composing the next Congress, with their party
designation. II appears by this that in the Senate,
Exclusive three vacancies there are
20-NaiionaIs 19-NuIiiers 6. In this scheme the
editor places Mr.. Potter Of Rhode-Island among the
Jacksonans, whereas il il uncertain whether he or
Mr.. Robbins will obtain the seat.
In the House Of Representatives, according 10 the
statement, there will be Jacksonians 147-Naiiona
Republicans 53-Antimasons 2l--Nu.lifers l6-Va-
cancies A.
Mr.. Webster's Dictionary and Spelling Book, it
will be seen reference to our advertising columns,
are offered Cor sale the bookstores in this village,
and are recommended by number Of literary gentle
men in different parts the country very UNUSUAL
Dr.. Webster has spen. long life in the employment.
Of endeavoring improve the English language, and
in preparing books suitable instruct the present and
rising generations. In his Dictionary he has added a
vast number Of words which are not TO be found in
any other work o the kind, but which are neverthe-
less almost 10 daily II possesses too another ad
vantage over other similar worksit contains the de-
fnons Of terms used in the different sciences, which
10 the general reader are exceedingly valuable. To
those who familiar with his former Spelling Book,
his new one probably needs commendation. This
we understand is much more simple and attractive TO
the Young learner.
The Mech0nics' Magazine, and Register of Inuen-
tions and Improuements for October. has just been
ceived in town. Its table Of contents, which will be
found in another part four paper shows interest
ing variety. Why do NOT the mechanics Of this and
the neis hborng fully appreciate the value
| Of this work by ordering copy7 1t advocates the
cause OF the real working-men, without employing the
thousand cafchcorGs which characterize the interest
ed demagogue.
The Netc- York Farmer and american Gardeners
Magazine, for November, a monthly qnarto. by the