Litchfield enquirer., 1836-07-28

| NOd' N. w ME made donation OF a valuable city lot
Chinese Mulberry Seed.-The Hampshire Gazette
says, that a gentleman in Northampton sowed
quantity Of seed direct from China worth SIS, but
none OF it came up. The editor of the Silk Culturis
informed US that he sowed large quantity of the
same kind Of Seed but none Of it gemnated'' 1t is
not improbable that it might be trick of the Chinese
agent who furnished the seed, to provide that which
would not grow.
BREACH OF PRoMISE.-A case of some interest to
stald bachelors and merry .damsels was lately tried
before the Court Of Common Pleas at CINCINNATI
Solomon Menkn, an old bachelor of forty five, was
mulcted in damages to the tune of ousan: dollars
for refusing marry Frances Wyatt, after he had vol
unfairly pedgedhis word to do the same. Miss Wyatt
is pretty maiden of about sixteen years of age-sis
ter-inlaw to the defendant-and resident in the
same family. The defendant was supposed to be
worth $4,000 A new trial has been ordered ON the
ground of excessive damages
"What a capital fellow you'd made to gather cher
res ~ said wag whose proboscis shaped some
what like Parrots bill. "Why 2" said the other
| Because you could hook your bill ON a limb and
pick with both hands,
| An editor in Illinois excuses himself for dcav in
publishing his paper the ground that the ague has
shaken all his teeth loose, and has compelled him to
use both hands to hold his breaches on.
Treat all Round-The New Orleans Bee contains
the marriage of Mr.. George Treat of the firm of T.
& g. Treat, to Miss Virginia Eliza Treat, by the
Rev. Alvord Treat. This is treat given, taken and
received from which there is no retreat and there
fore entreat pardon Of the happy couple for this
introduction of their names, and hope there may be
many treats during their future lives to comfort and
| console them.
Encroachnaent Of the Lnke.-The Cleveland Daily
Gazette states that the action ohe Lake on the shores
at that place is unusually rapid this season. The
banks have been carried away for at least twenty
feet in some places since last fall The land at the
termination Of Ontario street has been extensively
undermined that large slides are momentary expect
ed. The Gazette recommends the immediate adop-
Of measures to protect the shores and states it's
conviction that no ordinary condition Of the Lake viii
| leave them secure.-Bufalo Spectator.
Accident and loss Of liues-A wall fell ON four la
bourers at Mobile the 18th u and killed them in
stantly. One was white man named Bartholomew
| Mahoney-the others were slaves.
Fatal Aecident.-Yesterday Sunday morning
small sa boat with five men in it, was struck by
flaw Of wind and capsized in the North River. Two
Of the five unfortunately sunk to rise more the re-
naming three were saved from drowning by one Of
the fery-boats crossing at the time.
N. Y. Cour. 4 Eng
Fire at RocAester.-A serious fire occurred at Roc-
ester on Wednesday morning, which still burn
ing when the Rochester Republican, from which we
obtain the news, put to press broke out in the
Office of Petrie e. Co. of the Washington line, which
building, together with Green's paint shop, the Office
| Of Moore & Wvvnon tho afoO of ~
Rochester and J. Child were speedily in flames. The
fire then extended the large FIVE story marble front
building of J. Child, opposite the Rochester house,
which was burning when the paper was printed The
origin of the fire was not known.
Fors ery-A fellow named George Stephens made
grand haul in this line few days since from the bank
Of Masillon, Ohio He altered certificate Of deposit
which came into his possession how, from 400 to
TACO. He received $4,000 in cash. and $500 in Ger
tifcate Of deposit, which was afterwards cashed for
him in Cleveland. $500 are offered for his apprehen
sion.
Santa Anna-The New York Star gives bio
graphical sketch of this Mexican yrant derived from
gentleman intimately acquainted with him. He was
born in the city Of Vera Cruz and is AZ years of nge
His manners extremely afable he is full of anec
dote and humor, makes himself exceedingly fascina-
ting and agreeable to all who into his company
he is about feet TO- rather spare, has moderate
high forehead, with black hair, short black whiskers.
without mustaches, and an eye large black, and ex-
pressive Of lurking devil in his look he is man Of
genteel and dgnifed departments is Of disposition
perfectly heartless, but has evinced a savage
ness Of character except in the massacres in which he
has been implicated i'll Texas. He married Span
ish lady of property, native Of Alvarado, and ha
three fine children, yet quite young.
Political Anecdote.-Two friends were speaking tn
other day upon the approaching Presidential election
One of them remarked that the greatest difference
, which he could see between Gen. Harrison and MI
Van Buren, was this Gen. Harrison, in peace and il
war, had supported his country-Mr. Van Buren,. ii
L0gansport Telegraph.
Suieide.-On Friday last, the corpse Of Mrs. King
wife of James King, was found in the water near tn
Wire Factory in this town. Iii supposed she drown
ed herself in consequence Of family troubles-Stam
ford Sentinel.
Murder and Arson-The dead body Of Mr.. Cyru
Vale was found in river in Upton, Mass on Frida,
last, with piece Of rope 20 feet long with two ro,
weights attached, tied the neck of the unfortunate
man. The same night that Mr. Vale disappeared
his house. barn, courthouse, quantity Of grain and
valuable horse were destroyed by fire, and it is be
leved that Mr. Vale was first murdered and then hi
property set on fire.
The Buffalo Star says that boat with two men ir
it was seen to 60 over the Niagara Falls few eve
nings since. They were seen long way above the
cataract, and great pains were taken to save them
which in two attempts were nearly successful but
they were finally thrown beyond all hope, and wen