Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1834-08-07

On tHo o0meh ~ BotDIeW aoo WulersoWns auo on the
west by Wsshins,On and Warren. f,sleug,h 10 abOu,
ale, and lie width eishs. IL includes the follow.
Ing SPEECHES. Wis: Li:eh6sd, Milton, South Farms,
and NorIhfeid.
The general features Of the township are diversified
with high hills, deep SRllies and occasionally limited
plains. The western part, bordering upon Warren,
exhibits mDOssaOOus aspect. The soil 10 generally
composed Of strong asglaceous Oam; aud 10 extreme
y productive !" grass. IN most instances it is also
well adapted agricUIiureS and yields abundant crops
Of rye, Indian corn, buckwhea and potatoes. fT gee
neral however, il is covered with immense quaniitcp
Of stone. and large rocks Of gray granite; consequent
y, much labor is required Of the farmer il removing
The stORes, which commonly formed intO durable
walls and Enclosures. Yet, the farms have in general
neat and thrifty appearance, aud speak highly in
praise Of the Industry and Of their pro-
preiorS Fine orchards Of apple-trees scattered
over almos. every homestead, which furnish great
quantities Of excelleUt fruit for the winters consump
ton, and plentiful sapply Of cider. Pears capa
le Of being broughto gseas perfection, and ounces
easily raieed, whatever may be desired.
Scarcely family residing ia the township 10 destitute
Of convenient garden spot which affords them
cheap variety ofdecious vegetables during the grow
gagged in manufacturing. On the streams grea,
number Of mill seats; where iron. -four, paper, oil,
lumber. and cloth. are made "a considerable extent.
Many Individuals are wealthy; and by far the arges,
number 10 prosperous circumstances. In every little
neighborhood disirict the advantages Of education
enjoyed aud appreciated; consequently. with few
exceptions, the people intelligent, orderly. and
moral, iAan emiaeni degree. The state Of society s
pleasant; and, upon IN intimate and unreserved ac-
Qhantance, twill be foand that intellect. refinement
good feeling and candor predominant, well with The
farmer and the mechanic, with the lawyer divine
and physician. The cheerful effects Of industry are
plainy visible in the prosperous condition Of the viii
lagos.
The number Of inhabitants, according to the census
Of 1880, is A458-exhibiiing decrease within ten
years Of abou, 200. This is owing, undoubtedly TO
emigration.
Within the limits Of the township there are eleven
houses Of public worship, Wig: four for Congregation
alists three for Episcopalians, for Bapsis and
two for Meshodis's.
The only river Of note that waters the township IL
called the Bantam River. II rises in Goshen from
small pond called the Dog pond; porsues winding
course SOUTH souheasterly, and soDihwes,erly
ing little Of a,e village at the foot Of the hill,
and running into the Little Pond, thence into the
Great Pond, and thence into the Shepasg River. lie
whole course may DO about ten milee. II furnishes
many excellent misites, and 10 bordered by sceaey
which 10 very delightful in the summer The
10 sweet and pure; and 10 well stocked with
veral kinds Of 6sh such perch, catfish, suckers,
&c. Along II borders strips Of excellent meadow
land and extensive groves Of birch, maple, and hem
lock, which render h very picturesque and beautiful.
The waIer in general 10 shallow un, approach 10.
wards the Great Poad, where il gradually deepens;
and affords sngcient depth for boats ofa considers
BILE size.
The Lissls Oad, ai,ou, mile 8. w. Of the village
10 small collection Of water, anddemands bot slight
description. Il is nearly ofan oval shape, and about
quarter Of mile long !, s situated in low, marsiy
ground, and surrounded with what are called bog mea
dows. The bottom Is miry, being composed Of black
mpd Aronnd the edges is covered with pond lilies:
caa,nus Gag and rushes grow in great profa
zion on iis margin. Pickeret perch and roach
caught in this pond, occasionally wiih very good
cess Il has been obsersed Of late years. that this pond
is rapidly decreasing in sise, owing probably TO i's
liag up. by the quantity OF sasts, roots, hrushwood.
SC. deposited therein by the Bantam river aud other
s,reams and the decay Of vegetable substances which
are Consistently choking up lie bed. Il 10 coajsc,used
that, many years hence, ID will become mere
saagnani pool.
The Great Pond 70 lake ofsome size, md deserves
particular atienon. lie beautifni sheet spread out
like large mirror, frnged 10 the nosih apparently by
nm extensive grove Of evergreens, aud On she west
goarei hy Moan, Tom, rising like blue cone to The
Insight Of thousand feet. may he distinctly observed
from the hill On which the beautiful village Of Litch.
Geld 10 situated. II 10 enchanting right 10 behold
il gassy hrlIiascy 10 clear ssashine cn",ras'ed with
the somlre appearance &c BIouat Tom on the side.
and .he large bemiock groves thai partially conceal
par, eG il on .he other. The Surrounding landscape ID
truly roman,ic. lis abost three miles in length. and
mile and haif 10 wdih. In shape il Is very irreg
ulas. being isdenied Ill sides by peins ofand.--
The eastern and soaihern shores lined with while
sand. aad iordcred. with goresis. Fishing parties
sort TO this lake 10 the spring and SKINNER SEASONS.
whese they enjoy delightful sport and NOT unIre-
aaensy sewarded wiuh cue collection Of exceeni
6s particularly pickcsel aDdpercb. Turiles are also
caught in ,bis pond wsghisg from 20 10 50 pounds.
On the east side Of the lake is and convenient
heuse of Accommodation. kept BY hir. Marsh. where
rereshmea.s 81 various kiaas may be procured. Fish
ing boa,s are also kept NJ ahs establishment. for the
ACCOMMODATION Of parties. Al times. the waierA
strongly agi,aisd aud The resemble those oflhs
oceans ne they roll Onward and lash the shore with