Litchfield enquirer., 1833-05-02

whose species has for ages past become ex- tinCt. They were found in the town of Pe- rintOH, near Fullam's Basin, a few days ago, by MT. Wm. Mann, who was engaged in dig ging up a stump. They were deposited about four feet below the surface of the cath. These teeth were in tolerable good state of preservation the roots begin to crumble little, but the enamel of the teeth is in almost a perfect state. The teeth were the grinders, and from their appearance, were located in the back part of the upper jaw. The largest one weighs three pounds and ten ounces, measuring six inches lengthwise of the jaw, and three inches across the top: the root is about six inches long with several prongs.- The other tooth is smaller. If we were to suppose this animal 10 have the same number of teeth that other animals commonly have, and that the rest of the teeth were of the same proportions, as to size, the circular of the jaw from one end to the other, must have been six feet. Again, if we were to estimate the comparative size of this tooth with that of large OK, and from thence infer the size of the animal to which this tooth belonged, we should probably find that its size was forty times larger than our largest oxen.
 A forest of trees would soon be nibbled to their roots by herd of such animals as these |; and the western continent would prove a small enough pasture for a moderate number of ofthem.-Rochester Adv.
 DISASTROUS FIRE IN NETWORK.
 From the Neso- Fork American, Apra27.
 The City Hotel, the largest and loftiest pile of brick buildings in our city, is now at one o. clock, and since half past ten o'clock has been in flames. The fire broke out from a crack as is supposed of the kitchen chimney, in the south garret room, (which is arched to correspond with lodge room in the same foor,) between the ceiling and the roof. The first discovery of it was made by sweep, who going on the roof to clean the chimney, per ceived smoke issuing from beneath tine sates The alarm was immediately given; but Ow- ing to the great height oft the building, the de. jay incident to forming a line of engines in order to procure water, none being near, and the difficulty of afterwards getting to the fire, it soon obtained the mastery and burst forth with fury from the roof, and the whole south end of it was instantly wrapped in flames, which the water, that then began to be thrown upon it, seemed wholly powerless to check. The pressure, indeed, upon the hose, in fore ing the water at such height, was SO great as constantly to burst it; 50 that it was soon reduced to certainty that the upper stories of the building could not be saved. Furni- ture, travellers and baggage were poured forth from doors and windows.
 From the Journal of Commerce.
 As soon as the fire had descended within reach of the flemen's powers, they poured in upon it flood of water from every direc- ton, and finally subdued the flames, leaving the three lower stories uninjured, except the walls.
 The building is about 100 feet tn length by 60 feet in breadth. It is owned by John Ja- cob Astor, " ho pure hased it two or three years ago, at cost, including the land, of $l %, 1000 and upwards.
 The damage to the building is perhaps $lO,O0O. Insured. The occupant, Mr. Ches- ter Jennings, was also insured to much greater amount than his loss-but the incon- venience and interruption of business he will suffer in consequence of the fire, will be very serious. The Hotel was crowded with guests, insomuch that within the last two or three days a number of applicants had been of ne- cessity refused.
 During the early part ofthe fire, an incident occurred of thrilling interest. Mr.. Jennings. with one of his men, had exerted themselves near the fire, until their retreat by the stair case was cut of, and they were obliged to es- cape upon the roof. From the room there was no other entrance by which they could return to the house. In this exigency, they were compelled to walk on the gutter giddy height, almost the whole length of build ing. They then hallooed and made signs to the crowd beneath: but the noise was so great that their voices could not be heard, and i, was some time before their meaning was un- derstood. When it was. a strong sensation was visible among the assembled multitude. Soon however rope was let out from the window ofthe upper story, directly under Mir. Jennings. and thrown over the gutter so that he caught it. He was then able to climb through window in the roof into bird room, and make the end fast. This being done, they one after the other swung them. selves down over the gutter, and were drawn in at a window below. When the last was safe, the crowd gave general congratu'Ation.
 4 Mistake.-A poor fellow, recently from some of the canals or rail roads, with more money than good luck, went into tavern in N. York lately and obtained something to drink, in payment of which, he offered ten dollar bill on the United States Bank. The