Litchfield enquirer., 1833-05-16

HG. that it should be classed with the most ener getic pOisOns. A single drop of the empyrcu- matic oil, liquid which collects in pipes that have long been used, to kill animals. The effects of tobacco upon men, when taken in large dOSes-Or iH small, upon those hO have not accustomed themselves to it-are terrific -vertigo-stupOr-cO -cOnvulsiOnsA-dealb. The effect which constitutes it's charm to those who habiiually use it, is of a sedative, stupi flying nature. After specifying the cases when Il may be usefulIy employed by physicians though in all the utmost caution is to be used lest violence and fatal effects ensue-a French writer "f high authority asks, how can such terrific agent be prescribed in ordinary ca . ses !-much more, how dare men use it dai. ly? Professor SilIiman read the opinion of Dr. Tully at some length-aIl going to show the dangerous nature of the drug. He said that its use was the cause and not the cure of dyspepsy.
 Prof. S. then laid aside his authorities. and commenced very handsome but lre- mendOus appeal. He related three several instances in which nen had destroyed their health by tobacco, and wereirestorcd by leav- ing it of. He remembered two cases of eyi- dent ruin by tobacco; one, of a young man who came to college with an athletic frame acquired tine habit of using tobacco, and would sit and smoke by the hour together.- His friends tried to persuade him to quit the practice. But, said Professor s. he loved his lust, and would have it, live or die he went down to his grave suicide. He then spoke of the unapproachable tenacity with which such men held this habit. He said they would not step over the little rill of self denial neces- sary for the sake of health, and almost saliva ton. He described the disgusting puddle which tobacco chewers make around them. It IS enough, he said, to nauseate a horse. He alluded with great feeling to the evils produ- ] ced by tobacco in college. Oh, said he, there is scene of moral desolation to make every friend of humanity weep. Said he, no minis ter ot tue Gospel ought to uSe tobacco.-he ought not to do any thing of questionable mo- railty. The associations in this case are all bad-all carnal. Look at the tendency of ex- ample. See its pernicious operation in col lege. He said that God had settled the ques- tion how far we aic 10 indulge in carnal grat- ificatiOn. He has provided an abundance of objects in nature addressing themselves 10 our senses. We must eat and drink-we must see and hear the beautiful sights and sounds that surround us but God has never author ized us to create an artificial lust. He said he was much gratfed at having an opportu- nity to bear testimony on this subject. He had always shown himself foe of tobacco, but never before had an opportunity of grappling it by the horns."
 Scandal.-The inhabitants of Providence have, few days past, had a subject for con- versation which has eDgrOssed almost every circle. From the reports in circulati it would appear that some time since, person calling himself Ely. genteely dressed, and pos sessiug the manners of a gentleman, arrived in that city from Philadelphia, bringing with him testimonials of all his positive and nega- tive virtues, from citizens of the highest re- spectabiiity, some of them from the well known Rev. Ezra Styles Ely. who was repre- sented by the bearer as a relative. Our hero opened a school for the instruction of young ladies and gentlemen, and brought together large class. Like other pedagogues in simi- lar situations, he was vulnerable to the bright glances from the orbs Of the feminine gender. and soon became-Or what amounts to the same thing. affected to becOme-head and ears in love with the only daughter of a high
 y respectable widow lady. Putting forth his pretensions and hopes, and protestations in due form, he was accepted, aud day fixed when the "happy pair" were to be united. Various presents had been from time 10 time made for the blidc elect, and a new suit was procured by the bridegroom, in honor of the occasion. The day arriyed-the pair were united-and the next day had been been set for the commencement ofa new quarter for his school. But the old saying that 'mar- riage is often prelude to disappointment" proved true in this instance-the day dawned, but nothing could be found of the newly made husband-whle his leaving behind his wife. and sundry unpaid bills, and taking with him every article ofbaggage ofwhch he was posses sed, evinced that his departure was premedi- tated, and was to follow the consumnnatiOn ot his nuptials.-N. Bedford Gag.
 Political 'Erchonge.-The first instalment of five millions of francs under the French treaty of indemnity having fallen due. our Se- cretary Ofthe Treasury availed himself of the funds, as he had good right to do. by ttIe mercantile process of a bill of exchange. The bil! was negotiated by the Bank of the U. D., and remtted to Barring, Brothers & Co. who sent it over to Paris for acceptance and pay ment. It was presented at the French Ex- chequer, but the Chambers not having made specific appropriation for the purpose, It could not be paid with mercantile prompt ness, and was dealt with according to the cus- tom ot merchants, and protested. HOtten- S0er S Co. however, to protect the mcrcan- tiIe honor of the U. $. Bank, paid the mil l lions Of francs and SO took the bill out of the