Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-12-27

From the New Hompshire Patriiot.

School BooKs.-As great attention ia now given to
the education OF the rising generation, i lie very i'm;
pcrtant that those who ssuperintend schools should
carefully examine The books which offered for use,
to that the most correct works should he selected
In the first rudimens, Websters spelling Book is so
generally used in all parts Of the u States. as 10 man.
And considering how long and how generally this
book has been used, and that 1t 10 constructed on the
plan as his dictionaries which are now consult
ed authorities BY our hg hest tribunals and public
bodies; and considering, also, that these books have
been recommended by members Of Congress, as
standard works for promoting uniformity OF language,
it would seem expedent to retain TINS pook " schools
Indeed, it is questionable whether wouio 10 Practl'
In the use Of Histories Of the U. States there is no
uniformity. Those most generally. known in the
Northern States, are Wizards, hale's; and Coco;
rich's. Websters and Olney's are less known AL
these have their respective merits; but in some par
ticulars Websers History is far more ample than the
Others This is particularly the fact n regard 70 the
manner in which the Legislature OF Massachusetts
was formed. and other institutions were established
by the puri,ans. The tenth chapter OF Webster
History this subject, has, probably, no substitute in
other school histories.
school histories are very deficient. This is the peri
cd between the close Of the Of the revolution and
the formation Of the Constitution Ofthat critical
rod when was Ssrs e or Sy
account in the school histories, except in Websters
This writer lived at the time, was witness to the
events and personally active in suppo'eg shs govern
the author has devoted many pages, and recorded
facts nowhere else to be found: e
The authors advice the YOUNG, in the 18th chap
ter, is worth all the rest Of the book. 1890 -.
There is in the beginning Of Wehster's History, an
account of the original seat Of our ancestors in Asia
The author probably led 70 the discovery OF this
fact by his pathological researches-a fact that has
puzzled the ablest English writers. ,I95g III
OF the discontents in Connecticut in the year 1888,
which produced Convention Of Delegates from the
towns for the purpose OF opposing the measures Of
Stae, account is found in any History, except in
Webster slot even in Marhall's. Yet, those dis
contents nearly as threaeningto the peace Of the
UnioD as the instruction in the State of Massachu-
SITS. Published BY s. Babcock, New Haven
Connecticut must redeem her character, next
Spring "-Nesp Hauer Register.
Exactly so-and she will most aseuredy and effect
ualIy do it Six good and true Wings will she return
to Congress, in place of six stupid L0cofocos. Mr..
Register, the day Of her redenpt'or draweth nigh"
Hartford Courier.
"The Hartford Convention andit actors, should
never be forgoiten."-Nep Hauen Register.
That's fact We shall never forget the ludicrous
figure they cut, in marching down Main Street, in
procession, to kiss he Charter Oak. Such caravan
was never before exhibited in this city.-B.
From the Philadelphia inquirer.
The following individuals have been Or
dercd by Judge Blythe, ". b. to enter into
recognizance for their appearance at the next
Court of Quarter Sessions of Dauphin Coun-
ty, on charges of active participation in the
recent outrages at Neutrality-suspicious. w.
Barton, of Lancaster; Aaron F. Cox, of
Cumberland, Charles F. Menich. of Harris
burg, Omitted States Marshal y Charles
Pray, John w. Ryan. John Savage, John Nc
Cahen, Joseph Hall, and others, of Philadel-
phia. -,..' .,......... J,-...,....
Warrants are out for other individuals who
have not been arrested. Most of these indi-
viduals were represented by counsel, and the
benefit of all the exculpatory testimony they
could advance. Still they have been fully
bound over for trial. What a comment is
this on the assertions of partizan leaders,
that there was no disturbance. Al the hear
ing before Judge Blythe, the Commonwealth
was represented by the Attorney General,
who went to the seat of Government at the
request of the Governor.
From the Montreal Courier, Dec. IL.
Loacer C0nadG-A few days ago letters
were received from the neighborhood of
Caldweli's Manor, conveying reports that the
Patriots and Sympathizers were mastering
in large numbers along the frontier. al Cham
plain, Aiburgh, Swanton, St. Albnns, &C. /;
and yesterday the ommander-in-C Chief re-
ceived intelligence that very strong force
was assembled On the other side of tlie line
opposite Missisquoi Bay. After this inior-
nation reached town. Major McCord was
sent off TO IAprairie, st. Pierre. and Cham.
bly,. to order portion of the troops station.
ed at those places 10 proceed in the direction
Of the points where attacks are supposed 20
be contemplated. t. s1s1A .mN
The Rochester and DufIalo papers, give . repas
that Sir Allan McNab, who burnt the Steam Bnat
Caroline. has been assassinaled In wood near HE
residence. Z" VI
Caution 70 oss saaAoriGiss Park BeIjamlh, Eaq,
well known writer recently settled Ia this ely from
Boston, has recovered In the Superior c0ar. $3.50
against the corporation foT injuries received from DO.
ing 'hFown OUT Of q GIG, which was upset BY neuIn.
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