Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-04-26
FOR THE LITcHFIELD ENQUIRER.
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cry of mad dOgs--peope if by instinct take the
alarm and shun even the appearance of evil. The
playful spaniel and surly mnstif alike prescribed
Dogs abroad are lawful marka-and dogs at home
are watched with the eye of suspicion. And who
does not shudder with horror the tales Of The unor
tunate victims Of hydrophobia?
Although the rGbid dog has been thought TO be the
principal agent in promoting this fearful disease-ye
if am not mistaken, there is the bite of another far
more productive of hydrophobia, or dread Of water
and to which we are exposed tenEold. Whilst visits
from rabid dogs are few and far between and many
a cry has proved false alarm this pimp of desruc
ton has been more common than all the canine race
put together-and with this fearful odds against it,
that all possess the maddenng influence Thsrepti|e
whose bite outvenoms all the worms of Nile" has
many resemblances TO the canine race. As canine
madness is said to be caused by worm under the
tongue of the dog-so this other acquires its madden
ing Influence from reptile called the still worm-
Like the dog it has been great favorite, not so much
partnerin business as bottle companion and in the
sports of the chase AS the dog is used in springng
game from the thckets OF the woods--so this is the
principal agent in springng game from the thickets of
the aw-our legal sporsmen, Sheriffs, Lawyers, and
Hangmen find but little game but what has been set
on foot by this bloodhound of perdition The society
of the dog is acinatng though irrational and this is
precisely the case with the other.
The dog revels in danger, strife and DEATH and so
does the other. As the dog eats the crumbs that fall
from his masters table, this, when admitted to the
family circle devours all those crumbs of comfort that
serve to make life agreeabe-as the dog disurbs the
peace and quiet of the night by its barkng-so this
causes those that bitten by it to belch by night
and thereby destroy the peace and quiet of society,"
1t would be tedious to relate all its canine afnes-
1t is naturally ravenous carnivorous, and ferocious
1t is ravenous, for it has most gormandizng appe
tite, swallowing, indiscrminatey health, wealth, and
reputation. 1t is carnivorous, for it destroys much
flesh. 1t is ferocious, being the eervescence of evil
spirit.
But the evil qualities Of this demon stop not here
to its other evil traits added all that SUBTLE willy
and malignant, in the serpent for even when chang
ing from its chrysalis state to its fend like FORM it
passes through worm in a serpentine course-and
though being essential ev spirit it makes its entrance
into being through cooling fountain Of pure water
apparently much out of place as when of old the
sons Of God assembled together and Satan came also
among them. Though springng from the chrystal
fountain, and in appearance scarcely discernible
from its precious drops, yet BEWARE it is the enemy of
ellest hate, it beth like serpent, il sngeth like an
adder 1t further resembles the serpent when it is let
go upon the earth-always crawling in the dust, and
withal taking downward course showing its origin;
and il is fact worthy of notice. that all that have to
do with it seldom 60 any other way than down hill
ltke the serpent has the power of fscination many
who full of self conce, and boas,ing self possess
sion, have ventured TO listen this subtle syren, and
although its voice is like the loud laugh that speaks the
vacant mind, yet, their admirers gaze with astonsh-
ment; blight rests upon their inellects, and they
Keeling in the circles of that vast whirlpool in
whose vortex have been swallowed up $4,000 of our
countrvmen annually.
All these, and several hundred thousands more,
have been bitten and are dying Of that frightul dis
rightly called dread of water. 1t is unlike canine
madness in this, it seizes on no being but human and
as that effects only the physical, whilst this effects
both the physical and moral man for could the poor
and fororn cuprt be prevailed upon to abstain from
exciting causes, and quench his feversh thirst with
pure cold water only the fever might at once be bro.
ken thrill of joy would once more vbrate in the
bosom Of the miserable man ; and gladness would
beam from each countenance of the family circle
Could and all be prevailed upon to sign bill of
non.nercourse with this subtle destroyer of the hu-
man race. the desolation might be stayed. 1insead
Of trying to domescate, and render subservient to
Happiness this worse than Egyptian plaques ifin.
stead Of this would raise the cry Of mad dogs, and
run, at the cry Of fire, with each one bucket of
cold water at one mighty effort, we might lay the
monster spiritless and wash from our country the foul
stain Of a Nation Of Drunkafdst C.
Shocking Occurrence.-The wife Of Samuel Coley,
Of this village was burned to death on Thursday eve
ming last. We are informed that while in state Of
helpless intoxcation her clothes took fire. and before
assistance reached her. she was go severely burned
that she lived but few hours.-Norvak Gdz
TTiRing Job.-Mr. Adams, the "queer un" Of the
House, has electrified that body by motion to have
printed all the petitions relating to abolition and the
annexation OF Texas, presented during the last and
present session, and laid the table, under Patton's
resolution. These documents fill room 20 feetby 90.
uh to the lofty ceiling, closely packed! The poor
Clerk said it would take him at least year to COM
ply with the resolution should it pass-which howev
er, was not at all apprehendsd.
A Neto Orleans Advertisements Lost-Y esterday,
on Magazine street, small blue morocco pocket5ook,
containing variety Of papsrs-among the rest tail
or's bill, amounting sl35. Any person finding the
same will please to pay the bill, and nothing more
shall be said"
The small BILL law in Maine is suspended for two
years. and the act has received the sanction of the
Gosernor.
Not Alone &is Tfms.-Last year, the only Wing
representative from Middlesex county was j. H. Hay
den, ESQ, of SaybrOok. We ore happy to see that
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