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Litchfield enquirer., 1834-02-13

he has had much ia hisR Eoks and 60 that's a' Tor the present.; ony I'll st tell you its for any one tO attempt now Co deceive ihe GineFal with new pians, and new banE--wepl have the ono we've got, made little bigger, pretty much arer Mir. eb seefs ason. and that reeis my notion, because tl,e conR,ry IS bigger tha" il % years ago-anA there mnsnt be no Dickrenancy about il. The Gineral says here must be ony plain cap, and alt the balls n q; then there will be no hocus pocus without seeing the trek On't.. So more at present.
 From your friend,
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-02-13
THE MECHANIC.

THE MECHANIC. l
 In well ordered community, every pro- fession pays its part for the general welfare. Tue. occupation of the Agriculturist, the are all honorable, when conducted upon high-minded and liberal principles.
 .Honor and shame from no condition rise,
 Act well your part-there all the honor l'es.'
 In transferring therefore to our columns an extract from an eloquent address dellv- cred before the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, we feel great pride and pleasure. It was pronounced on the celebration of the ninth triennial festival by Nathaniel Green, who there gives the following account of himself. cannot but rejoice in the improvement of the Me- chanic Arts, and the moral, intellectual and political elevation of their professors Twenty five years of my life have been de- voted to mechanical employments. For | all that am-for whatever l may be- for whatever of good may have imbibed flor whatever of evil l have avoided for my whole moral and intellectual being Il am indebted to the teachings, the ex- amples. and the habits of a workshop.- And when consider the great number of young men whose characters are forming under like circumstances-aDd that these youths are destined to the active walks o' public and private life; that by their vir- tues or their vices, their industry or their
 dleness. their intelligence or their igno- rance, their patriotism or their selfsbness, they are to influence the destinies of fami- lies, of neighborhoods, and even of our whole country, cannot bat be most pro- foundly impressed with the importance oi our Association, and the immense good that may be effected through its instrument
 tality; it is highly important that the r's- ing generation of mechanics should come
 forward under the best possible influence,
 and with the best possible preparation tot
 the possible duties that may devotve upon
 them as men and citizens.' We rejoice with MT. Green, not only ii the great advance made in our country II the Mechanic Arts, but in the moral ant pbysical influence they may exercise in so ciety. Through the latter they give to th' community every necessary implement 10 the elevation of their condition so far as ou f physical wants are concerned-it is to then ! we are indebted for those instructions whicl mark the difference between savage ant 5 civilized state. The comforts of home :. that constitute the great charm of Iife-th' ! house that shelters us from the parch'nl n heat of the summer and the chilling bias : of winter, are provided by the strong arn r and furnished by the skill of the mechan Q list. The clothing through which we de s rive alike protection from the weather, ant y Enerceiye in truth the symmetry and forn :. given by the Divine Architect. are tn
 workmanship also of the Mechanic. Tn fl smiling beauty of the fair, and the conven . fence and ease of all arc sustained and iu
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-02-13
J. DOWNING, Major, Dowhibgville Militia, 2d Brigade.

Ihe COLL0r.-When I was a small boy and riding with my father in the country,
 l observed negro at work in the ield who
 had on an iron collar. Being much astan-
 lshed at so unusual a sight, inquissd of
 my father what disease the man labored
 under, that made it necessary for him to
 wear that hard collar around his neck lie was a good deal amused at the simpli- city of the question, but answered, that
 the man labors under no disease, he is a slave, and had probably been guilty of bad conduct, and his muster being fearful tha, he will run away from him, has placed the
 collar on his neck to prevent it. My son,
 he continued, in your walks through life,
 you will observe many men who wear the
 collar. Although it may not be visible to the naked eye, like the iron one, still if you
 will narrowly scrutinize them, you will find many individuals who would scorn to be called slaves, who nevertheless wear the collar equally as tight riveted on them, as that on the poor black man. Those re- marks have never since faded from my memory and not long after, being in com pany with some other boys, I observed one of them who suffered himself td he im- posed upon by another, apparently no stronger than he was, almost involontari-t ly exclaimed, sAlas! poor boy, thou hast on thee collar When ! since have seen a young man wasting his lime in idleness, his money in dress and dissipation, I have again exclaimed, He also wears the col-, lar.' When have seen man neglect himself, his family and his friends, and spend his days at the tavern or alehouse, have always said to myself, 'that man wears the collar.' When l have seen man devoted to a political party, who spends his days and nights in electioneer- ing and his money for the advancement of that party, and who is ready to quarrel with, prescribe and punish all persons who do not subscribe to his opinions and follow his dictation, such man Isay has the col- lar upon him.-Southern paper.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-02-13
J. G. BECKWITH,
FIJRS.

Yr1HE subscriber wiIl pay cash and the high l est price for good Mink, Raeeoon' Fox Cat Skin, and other FURS suitable Tor ship ping, delivered to me in Litchtield.
 F'e' > HIRAM JACKSON.
 Litchfeld, Jan. ss ''
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-02-13

Mr. Ad0ms--WiII you please publish in your next paper Major DOwning's account of the game of the cups and balls played by himself and the Gneral? and Oblige An Original JacksOni0m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27

when he had grown gray IN misfortune, and
hrs family Of young children had sprung up
To- manhood, and two of them become md
,hipmen in the navy. doubles, with the hxod
purpose Of wiping of the stain one DAY from
their fathers name, the government relentrd
aud gave Capt. Bingham the command o. tho
Th,ii, Friysf, His heart. though its youth
ful fires were now extInsui,hcd, and Il va, Q
time Of general peace, still painted for tho
moment when he could redee m his lost rank
Alas, that moment was never To come -
Misfortune had doomed him Co be her victim
The vessel sailed 60 the Pacific to protect the
British commerce there. Hrs two youre
sons, interesting youths, accompanied III. lr
father. IL was IN the harbour OF Gaayaq,.,i
IN Peru, that he met some OF tho vessels OF
the American squadron, among others the
>looP OF var ST i.ouis. The most intimato
and courtly intercourse ru.ucd between tho
officers Of the respective ships and the Amer
can officers. a. We have heard q recounted by
them from their own lips, were charmed
with tie polished breeding and gcntlemanly
department or capt. Bingham. lie IA. tho
beau deal, TO use their language, OF Q naval
ohcer-thc very PINK Of chNalry both IN
his person and IN hts manners. Unhappily
one beautiful but fatal morning, While the
vessels were At anchor. Capt. Bingham en-
barked With ono Of h,s sons in a fayorit.
yacht TO 60 on shore. The tide ran with
prodisious force, and striking the cable OF a
merchantman. the boat va. capsiz.d and tho
whole party Immediately drowned. His body
and that Of BIS son were found by the Ameri-
can boats, and buried with great pomp TIN.
was not the last Of this sal story The The
Il. shortly after went to RIO with large
quantity of specie. Not FAR from the por, sho
struck on reef, and the Inflated ship and
nearly all her crew on board perished-a-
mong them the remaining son OF poor Capt
bingham Here was the mourniul conciu.
SION Of train Of deplorsble events in tho
life Of this commander. TO which. We imagine.
there are but few parallels IN the ANIMAL. Of
the British or any other navy. They seem
TO justify the gloomy Corebodinss which sail
ors aiWays connect with the lifo of an unfor.
tunate or ill-stArred oficer.-l.N J. Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27
uISGRLGANV.

The i'is Captain bingham, Of ne LiuI,
Bsu There are lHh few Of our cOuntr, me n
who do not remember the Little Belt. and
the firing INTO her By Commodore Roger.
just before the last Wsr. and the excitement
Il caused aud even exultation almost. a. an
atoncment, IN sofne measure, Of the Outrage
oo The Inflated Chesapeake u has b,eo
thought. OF was 80 then generally conceded
that bingham Was the sgxressor. snd IN the
braVsdp ~ the Daere school of saseon.d,nR
which Then prevailed in The British navy. had
suppofcd be could 9Th ,apunitv insult the
American lag Time. ahich ESTABLISHES the
convictions ~ truth. would seen 10 have
conif adicted this Impression. or. n q We
Tie is't u'st Capt Biagham had the fool
hardness e opening his sioop's guns UPON
lhe ffesideni, q must be imputed 60 youthful
folly, totally fhcompatitie aiih the discretion
ani demeanor which DO. after hfo exhibited
The British blood v hich he unneesssar,iy
caused o. be- ahed. do much % assusss TIA
rsin ard modification which the dngssceful
issue II the Chesapesks affair had lef, saek A..
iiug Ike thorn % the bosom o. svsty
American. u confirmed ~ % cur GOOD on,
mon 81 ourssives. and The brilliant n,s.I
VICTORIES. SbIch soon sitter followed. fore s.r
eiefnited The reputation 81 iis star-,psnvl,d
banner 10 revert from this aiitiri,s . tbiert
To Capt binzham. he WasIstg on the sbeif
by The hrit'sh Admiralty and fos fr,afs ioo 2
tear' PLACED ~ coventry. a. q we're md
ppu'.hsd ior not having captured IN AMER
e'n ~ w'ih hs little cock boat A. lsoEih
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27

SHOOTING, RI,,DS

The cruelty ot tnd'scriminstcl, shooting bird.
~ tcndcriN aod b. autifuily touched 80 tie follow
ing. Oh that ~ anton boys would rrh.-rt upon
" Hn1 be influenced by u. But What a. .L-,!!l "a
the innnc'nt songster, Is sborf 20 them. Irul
~ Ia Fo"tainc sANS, speaking ct boys "a u,.c 81
hts charming Tables C, age st sans rii,e. -
- hts ssr (the boy as,l :, Pitlrss"
Fothersili. in hi, Essay ga Natural History.
mentions an incident IA his boyish dly,, IL
which lac says he never could lose la, re-
membr1nce, but which gave rise 10 .cuti-
ments and rules Of action since, yer, a. AT e.
hIm. BESIDES The slys) 4 singular elegance
OF form and beauty of piumagc. the eve of
The common lspving 10 peculiarly soft aud
expressive II - large. black and full Of h,-
tire. rolling, as II seems to do, IN liquid gem.
OF dew. had shot a bird OF thls DO autifuI
species, but on taking Il Il up found that 70
was sot lie al had wounded its breast, aud
some hig drops OF blood stained the pure
uhiteness Of its feathers. As ! held the hap
less bird IN my hand hundreds Of III compA-
mons lowered round my head uttering con-
tinued shrIekS Of distress, aud by the ~ PLAIN
tive cries appeared To bemoan the fate Of on =
10 whom they were connected BY tie. Of tho
most tender and interesting nature while tho
poor wounded bird continually noaneJ with
Kind Of inward waiting note, expressi,e o(
the deepest anguish. and ever and anon Il RAJ
sed its droOpIng head. and, turning towards,
the wound IN it, breast, touched Il with a.,
bill, and then looked zap Va my face with an
expression which have no wish To forget
for Il had power to touch NV heart while vet
boy. when a thousand dry precept. ~ tho
acajemical closet, would have been VI no
avail"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27

Musical Ear # .Nie,. There are two I'M
Questionable examples co ph,osoph,, al re-
cord, Of the fact that nice have pTeddse-
ton for music From the organization Of the
internal auditory apparatus. there j. no earth
ly reason ~hJ they should not be- aceipient,
Of pleasure, through the sense Of hearing
DIR. Archer, Of Norfolk. many years since
amused himself long time. by fascinating
little mouse that peeped into his chamber,
with the son tones Of . flute. Whenever tho
music ceased the timid thief slipped back IN
To the hole, but always came back when the
Doctor played the ar. DIR. Crsmsr state.
that on board British man az var in a..
harbour Of Plymouth, England, the music Of
violin, on which very plaintiye ar Va,
played, 80 charmed 4 mouse, that. REGARDLESS,
OF The immense machinery on deck and the
throng Of living beings, u listened 80 rNtauc
wonder and admiration. tii the excitement
OF pleasure was carried so entirely beyond
the bearabie constitutional rritabiiity Of its
nervous system, that the poor creature sod
denly fell dead before him, N scsiaey Of en-
Joymvnt ~ SciSuthe TisSif
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27
Ftor. d. D.Irsh JsnrnaI.
ATROCIoUS MURDER.

On Tuesday night, a shocking TRACE
dy occurred at the river Rogue, a few
miles below this city. a man named
Zebina Moody, in . highly enraged
state Of mind, produced by some fanci-
ed irregularity on the part of his wife
committed a murder upon her person
IN a most brutal manner. Mrs. Moody
had been absent from the house short
time, and on her return found her hus-
band highly excited. While she was
sitting near a table, he entered the
room with an axe, and after swinging
II about IN most desperate manner.
and destroying many articles Of furni-
ture, he made ara ann AT her person,
and buried considerable portion oi
ihe head of the axe in her head when
she Immediately expired.
The cries which were uttered from
the terrified family aroused some Of the
neighbours bat the threatening dcmcan-
or Of the murderer. rendered It hazard
Gus 10 attempt any Interference. \
sick and feeble hoy m an adjoining
apartment g. that where the horrld deed
occurred. with much cNcrtion. made
his escape, and was found afterwards
near the bank Of the river nearly cx-
hausied
Moody has been apprchcnded, and
was on "Wednesday examined before
Judge Chapman. he - now ia jail
awaiting his TRIAL at the ensuing term 81
Circuit Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27

Ripe BysaS.-Brsad made Of wheat -four
when taken out Of the oven or skillet 10 un-
prepared for the stomaeh. u sheuld 20
through change, % Sipoa before IL 10 salsu.
foung persons, or Horoona In the snioymsn1
OF vigorous health, may sat bread immediate
" aftsr being baked without any sensible In
jury from u, but weakly and aged psrsons
cannot, and noos can sat such without dolag
harm 70 the digestive organs. Bread aftsr
being baked goes through . change similar 70
The change IN newly breWed beer, OF newly
ehurned ouusr-nilk, neither being healthy
until aftsr the change. During the change in
bread u sends Cd large portion Of the ,sy-
o't' oE unhealthy gas, and imbibes large
portion OF eSygsA, OF healthy gas. Breed
has, according 90 the computation Of the phV-
sieiana IN London, oos fifth moro nuirinsnt
20 Il when rips, than u has when lust 90, Of
the ovea. y, not only hiss more nutrimeot bat
impar,s q much greater degree Of cheerful
nsss lie that eats old ripe breed will have
q much greater Aov Of animal spirits than
he woold -srs he 70 eat gnrips breed.
Bread - bsfors observed, discharges esr.
bon and imoioes oHygsn One thing IN con.
neetioa With thta thought should be partieu-
larry hoiieed By all housewives Il 3 10 Ist
the bread nPen where u ean inhais the oxV.
gsn % pure state. Bread will alwAys taste
Of The ar that surrounds u while ripsning
hencs u should FiDen where the air y pure 49,
u should nsVsF ripsn IN . cellar, nor In q
close cupboard, nor = bed room. The nor.
ious VsPours of q cellar OF q cupboard, never
should enter into and form a part Of the bread
Ws ca. The writer Of this article has ofsen
saisn bread q this kind. and has fslt strongly
disposed 70 lecture the mistFess Of the houss
% We SUBJECT Of keeping bread IN . pure at
mo'Phets Every man sod woman ought 20
NOV inst much health and comfort depend
upon ihs method Of preparing their food -
nreso 'noula BE itgh, cell bstsd and rrop,yiv
Tip'Hfd, before u should be eaten.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27

.NIeiiia'' ldries 70 h0 son 80" have .rien
told you that every man must be th. a,si,,
- H'sTsr Of his osn fortune. repest the
doctrine be Who depends upon De-. ince,ssnt
industry add integrity, depend. upon patrons
Of The aobiesl ab5 mosl ssslied kind these
are the creators q foftupe and fame lie
founders % families and can never di.sp.
point ~ desert you They control - huns,
dealings and turn even v,cis.itules u 90, uo.
fortunate tendency 90 q CONTRARY nslnrs Il.
You hsss seniu-. you have ieafning YOU
have industry 81 ftssi, bot you wsnt p,,,,
rsrsnes, without q you cen 10 nothing IRA
you bsar his motto 30 Jour mind constant
~" PtasErERE."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27

u. Bulwer. IN his France. says.
IN the history Of that country. We have
bad civil war - years religious var
~ years--on the French territory rs
ycars--Oithc Wrench teuitory i70 years
during hlch time were one hundred
and eighty -four great battles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27

Lady Gardener an English LADY,
while lately nding near Maple tell
With her horse down precipice ~ 2p0
ieet but mracuously escaped nth on
" a broken ankle. although the hor.e
vas dashed 10 death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27

"A Dvek-We hope the following
rumor may prove untrue, as We really
tremble Tor the consequences. II i
stated by the Mobile Register that the
Siamesc Twins have had a falling out
With each other and that a duel would
have ensued some time SINCE, bat the
Parucs could not agree upon the dis
lance The quarrel originated from
the interference Of Chang in a love in
tngue Of his twin brother Eng. It's
10 be- hoped the affair will be- 80 adjust
ed a. 90 prevent a division between
friends hitherto so fast united
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27
AN ERUPTION OF vEsuyIUs.

Late French papers contain the most
distressing accounts of a recent eruption
at Mount Nesuvius. II took place dur
ing the latter part of August: and pro-
duced ravages awful 10 contemplate
Thousands al families were seen living
from their native land. old and Young.
dragging through heavy masses of heat
ed cindcrs. According tn correSpon-
dcncc of Gala-nani' Messenger, fifteen
hundred houses, palaces and other bull
dings. and !. J,W acres of cultivated land
have been destroyed by the fire. The
eruption, which had boon previously
expected from the drying up Of the
fountains, surpassed every thing which
history has Transmitted Ia US. The first
explosion destroyed the great cone stu
ated on the top of the mountain. The
abundance OF inhamcd matter produced
flashes which dartcd through the noun
taln'S flankS. A new crater burst open
at the top of the great cone. and mum
dated the plain with torrents of lava.
The King and the Ministers fastened
o the seat OF the catastrophe, tn con.
sole the unfortunate victims. The vii
lagc Of -. Felix, where they first took
repose, had already been Abandoned
The lava soon poured down upon this
place, and IN the course of an hour.
houses, churches, and palaces, were all
destroyed. -Four villages, some dctach-
cd houses, country villas, vines, bcaui-
full groves and gardens. which a few
inStants before presented magnificent
spectacle, now rescmbled sea of fire.
On the Sd Sept. at the time of forward
my this account, nothing but stone and
cInders were elected, and every pros
pect existed of the eruption being soon
at close. The palace of the Prince
of Attayanna and $40 acres of his land
are utterly destroyed. The cinders fell
during an entire night over Naples, and
If the lava had taken that direction
there would have been an end to that
city.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27

We learn that the beautiful and romantic
place. well known By the appsllatioo Of Lao
hHL HiLL, 90 the Ridge Road (from Philadsl-
phis) and not far from the GirArd College.
has been purchased BY the Rev Mr.. Kelly,
the deservedly esteemed Pastor Of 81. MarJ's
Church, for the purpose Of converting Il iato
aCatholic College, under the title Of iLaureI
Hall College," TO 60 into operation on the is,
OF January next With this view IL 10 his
intention TO apply TO tho Legislature, during
their next session, for IN act Of iucorporatioa.
We are also informed that the late propris-
TOR, Mr.. AsliZot, when the deed conveying
the title wa executed, made . considerable
donation, IN eonsiderAtion OF the object 70
which Laurel Hill was 20 Do converted. bu,
especially on account Of bic personal regard
Tor the roVsrsnd purchaser.
From the experience, Attainmeuts, and ex-
smplafy character Of the Rev. MIR. Kelly.
We anticipate gratifying results To Gov from
this enterprise, in regard 70 the great inter-
ests Of morals and literature. The locality
which the reverend Principal has sslseted Eor
THIS Important object is too we'll known for
ats beauty aOd various advantsges 10 need fur
Their description OF Recommendation. II .Nss.
Gag.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27
oHHERAI. IHTMIIoHHGr.

7As trisi If .Niieh<H The details Of thi,
trial are OF the most peculiar asd uou,usl
kind ; we had intended to publish them. but
learn that they are better adapted for dis.
tinct publicstioa than the columns Of n
newspaper, and also that they are 10 sppea ar
IN pamhlst form Immediately, having been
carefully taken down By . member Of the
bar.
The case Of Mitchell 10 certainly the most
wooderful Of any in the annals Of crime. A
boy Of III years Of age, cooliy. and With de-
hoersts purpose, tying another Of eight year,
90 two trees BY his vrists, after having strip
ped him stark naked. decorating his body
from head TO foot With the most cruel Haeei-
iations Attempting 70 drown him By thrust
ting him three several times into pond, and
wort Of all, most inhumanly naimine him
IN . nasnsr, st the very thot Of which ne
TURF revolts, and to detail which the heart
Tails, and the pen almost refuses 70 do ia
otiiee-assuredly may be deemed q phenom-
enon among criminals. The Jury were de-
tanned but twenty minutes, and returned
verdict Of guilty. The prisoner was defend.
cd BY John Neal, ESQ. and the prosecution
conducted BY the Attorney General. Judge
Emery charge was very impressive, and 10
deed, from the emotion he felt, was quite
touching to the feelings Of the large audience
that filled the Court house. sentsece hiss
not yet been pronounced.
P0rtisad .idrsrfiser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27

The Arsenal of Metz - one of the
largest IN France, and contain. arms
for 80 mn cavalry and infantry. Here
- found a curious flsh that belonged
a. Marshal SAKE. also the RriGoa II
feet long. cast ln 1850 the longest piece
~ artillery in Europe Tho cannon.
SC. were made 1tthc iurres ~ Ayan-e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-27
The following 10 . specimen Of the poetry in
the new and popular English open Of the Noun

AN S.iph
AlR-JEasII-
Thou art not he, vhosc looks Of love
Did this poor heart beEuiie,
Thou art NOT he, vho fooJly srove
10 Gin from me Q smile;
Oh no Zoe he would weep 20 see
The tears that fall unmarkd by thee;
Thou Art not he thou ART not he.
thou arr no, he, Who is,eiy vev1
For me he'd spuru . throne,
Whose ardent glance amidst the crowd
Soush, mine--and mine alone.
His form 10 thine, but could II Be,
Could Ger his heart be cold In me,
Oh, no, Ills fals-, thou arr not he.