Litchfield enquirer., 1837-10-19

sought tor aoroad- We are more engaged in the active concerns of lifein these enterprises which
 tend to the improvement of agriculture of commerce-and the amassing of fortunes We are then guilty of that delinquency to which most other civilized nations owe their character.
 But we are not that delinquent people that many woTd have us to be. Although Europe may boast of giving birth to a Bacon or Newtor, and we ac- knowledge their talents and merits we are not ashau- ed to rank by their side the names of Franklin and R;ttenhouse; philosophers that America is proud to own.
 On the catalogue of European historians, we find
 the names of Hume and Gibbon, who have recorded the history of the rise and progress of nations and al
 SO traced the causes of their decline and fall. We too can boast of Marshall anda Ramsay, by.whom the pages of history have been amply increased.
 In the fine arts, let claim the superiority on the scale of conparson-Eor we find that the pencil can be moved by an American hand under the patronage of European Monarch unrivalled since the days of Raphael. Let but the same encouragement and fos- tering be extended to our people at home, and we shall find that painting, and all her accompanying accomplishments ssiA flourish end siss to as high degree of perfection in this as in any other country whatever Let then that spirit of enterprise and fos tering care, for which people so much distn- guished be extended for the promotion of literature, and the cultivation of the fine arts. and nothing can prevent us from attaining that distinction and emi- hence to which other nations much older than our selves have risen A.
 Society-When neighbors dwell together in peace, visit in friendship, converse for useful improvement, or harmless amusement, take part in each others prosperity and ad- versity, concur in the government of their families, are candid to excuse, and careful to conceal each others trivial or accidental failings; studious to reform real and danger ous faults; when all abide in their calling, and quietly perform their own business, and meddle not with the temporal concerns of others, blessing will attend their labors, and success will smile upon their designs.- Their intercourse will be easy, pleasant and virtuous; and foundation will be laid for the happiness of succeeding generations But if each is bound up within himself, and looks with indifference on all around him, or beholds his inferior with contempt. and his superior with envy; if every meeting is 1 filled with impertinent and angry controver- sy, and every visit employed in tattling and l backbiting; if neighbor defaines neighbor, and each watches for advantage against the other-if an acquaintance receives you with feigned smiles of pleasure and friendly greetings, but debases your character when your back is turned-if every brother will endcavor to supplant, and every neighbor to
 walk in islanders, one had better flee to the
 mountains, and dwell alone in the earth. ] Indidnism.-There are several deputations from the Indian tribes now in Washington on
 business concerning their lands, treaties, &c. -and fnnsaa motives nf curiosity, and policy, and perhaps kindness, they have been tresft- ed with great attention officially and by pri- vate individuals. The Washington papers of last week give the following account ofan interview, and the amusing incident which grew out of it, between the deputation of Sioux Indians, and Miss Nelson, an actress, playing at the theatre in that city:
 | In the course of Saturday, a deputation of Sioux Indians, who had seen Miss Nelson en- act the part of the Mountain Sylph, called on that lady to ascertain for themselves, if she were a reality, or thing of fancy. The lady, who 1t must be admitted possesses un- usual beauty, received them with great kind- ness and cordiality, and fully listened to the thousand and one interrogations that they propounded through their interpreter. As they were retiring, Miss Nelson presented to the females of the deputation, a few stage trinkets of no value in fact, but which were to the Sioux things of vast consequence.
 | After they had returned to their quarters council was held to ascertain in what way they should repay the courtesy of the lady. It was decided that they should go to the l theatre and make their manifestations of gratitude public. As soon as the curtain rose for the Mountain Sylph, and Miss Nelson | made her appearance, the Indians gave a shrill shout, and cast upon the stage buffalo skins, scalping knives, tolnahawks, snake skins, the tails of beavers, racoons, otters, &c. to the utter consternation of the audi ence.-N Haren PGlLad. th
 The Court of Inquiry convened at Knox vile, Tennessee, for the purpose of investiga- | ting charges against Brigadier General Wool, has closed it's labors, which have terminated, in the unanimous and full acquittal of that of- l ficer on every point embraced in the investi- gation. A committee on the part of the citi- ] zens of Knoxville, invited Major General Scott, Gen. Wool, Cul. Lindoay, and Major Payne, to partake of public dinner, but, Cw- ing to urgent circumstances the invitation was declined. The Knoxville Banner con- tains the correspondence on the occasion, which reflects honor on the heads and hearts of the gallant men concerned.-NGt Intel
 Buckwheas StsaU.-A correspondent, Who styles himself "A Yankee Farmer" asks us whether any use can be made of his buckwheat straws Our re. ply p that it is better for mch COWS than the best timothy hay that his cows will eat it with equal avid
 ty; that if it has not been exposed too long to the v cissitudes of the weather will prove equally nutri. tious to them; that far the secretion of milk is concerned. it is infinitely preferabetO any hay or od- der within our knowledge; and that when cut and boiled steamed it makes most acceptable slOp for