Litchfield enquirer., 1833-09-19

dence in order to avoid surprise to those .. ho are uninterested tn his ease: but requesls all acquainted win these or similar mysierions circumstances, to give him all the facts in their possession tending to disclosure of his an- cestry. He further requests that all informa- tion on the above subject be communicated tc Samuel Innes, Editor of the Easton Penn sylvania Democrat & Argps.--HHftord ReU.
 An occurrence which took place under our own observation, adds another to the thou sand instances of devoted and untiring fidel- " ot the dog to the human species. An old tEee negro who lived in an adjoining county, owned dog, which during the whole course of its life had probably never had the benefit of hearty meal. It was perfect anatomy, the very skeleton of a shadow, remarkable for nothing but it's ghosty appearance. and its apparent devotion to its owner. It was like wise cur, a race usually considered the most unprOmising of all the canine species.- The master died, and the aFectionate crea- ture followed him 10 the grave. Upon return ing to the house, he laid himself down upon an old coat, which had belonged to his de- ceased master, and no effort of force or per suaslon could compel him to quit it. When ever an attempt was made to coax him away.
 
 him, declared it was distressing to near him. But when force was used. he met it with say age and ungovernahle fury. The nrgttbors taking compassion on him, gave him food ev- cry day, hut the faithful creature rejected it with indifference. He clung to the only me- morial which he possessed of his master, with tenacity which nothing could shake, until death at last came tO relieve his broken and affectionate heart. Who can hear of in- stances of such noble affection, W hich can pas- sibly have it's origin in no mean or interested motives. and not feel his sympathies deeply moved for the whole race
 Richmond Whig.
 An Extraordinary Natural Production.-We have now, in our office, (where our citizens and farmers are requested to call and see it,) most singular species of corn. The history of this rare freak of natme is substantially as follows. About three years ago. Mr. Car: rico. living in GaIlatin county, Ky. planted some of the common Indian Corn in the neighborhood of swampy piece of laDd which was grown over with thick sirong grass resembling sedge grass. In the fall of the year when he was gathering his corn, he was surprised to find that ears of corn were growing and ripenng upon the grass, and that on the blades of the grass separate grains were growing. Struck by the singuarity of the circumstance, he carefully preserved the grains and planted them in the next spring. The result was extraordinary, producing growth partaking of the qualities both of inc grass and of the corn, and superior to both as forming a third article very advantageous to stock farmers. The stalks at our office pre-. sent most remarkable appearances. The tas- sel does not bear any resemblance to the corn E.~A H. L l.
 grass--the blades are long and very slender, resembling more the blades of oats than of corn. Upon the extremities ofthe blades se- parate grains of corn enclosed in hiisk, pfa- srnting the appearance of hszle nut bnrs. ate found, and to the bodies of the stalks more perfect ears of corn are attached. The stalks themselves are long apd slender and not un- like the wild rye of the country, only stron- ger and more substantial. We believe that this grain is at least one thing new under the sun, and unlike most novelties, it promises to be sefd-Frankyfort, (Ky) Commonwealih.
 From tke Detroa Joarnai, Aug. 20.
 Itoenty gears dgo.--On, the l6th August. 1913. or just twenty years ago last Friday. took place the exploitation of General Hull and the surrender of Detroit to the British. At that time. there was nO road connecting tuiS "i6i VI United States, excepting that then recently cut out by General Hull. for the passage of his army. With the exception of few small settlements at the mouths of the streams, the whole of Michigan was vast wilderness, and from the description given ia the ancient maps. was supposed to be a morass SD drown ed with water. as tp be uninhabitatie. This r. rOneOus impression was derived, probably, from the statements ofthe Fur Traders, who, although they must have know better. found it their interest to inculcate this belief for the purpose of preserving undisturbed possession oi the gainful traffic which they hadIoHgJ Jmain- tained with the Indians. The extensive coun- try now composing popnlous district of Ohio, north and north west of Cleav velantl. in Cuyahoga county, and Mansfield, in Rich land county, was wilderness. The road from the Rapids of Maumee to Lower San dusky was an Indian trail, which was rarely travelled. It had such a Winding and zig gag course, for the purpose of avoiding falling trees and gues or 5ayeaas. in which water collected, that it was difficult even in dry time, to trace it.; and. in wet weather, when from the fatness of the land it was covered with water, and exhibited the appearance ofa vast lake. the traveller could only pursue the path by the indistinct traces of the ancient bIazes