Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-10-25

with a bright and sharp creese, which enter.
ed his BODY about three inches not drop of
blood fell he was going to cut offhis tongue,
when | begged Of him to desist. was, in
truth. perfectly natlseated at the sight The
man was in state of frenzy, and really
looked frightful. his face stuck full of instrI-
ments, and stabbing and cutting himself with
all his might. / sang out for some people,
and turned him out -,
have now told you what have seen, and
vet will not ask you to believe il, for know
not myself what TO think. There are many
persons of very strong minds in other re-
spccts who firmly believe, and who do not
hesitate to declare that although driven out
of Christendom, demonolOgy, witchcraf1, me-
cromancy, and the entire list of black and
forbidden arts and powers, are abroad in full
existence in India. And must declare that
| will never again trust my senses it did not
see all that have told you. examined the
Instruments saw them drawn out of the
flesh, and no scar, or blood, or mark left. |
also saw man eat and swallow glass BAN
giles innumerable; and yet, although s. see
ing is believing" scarcely say that believe
what before court of justice l would swear
/ had seen. Jfs 2asa.5r .a,,..,t.+ ;.s g.a.
BorANY .-441ts Study-The admirable sys-
tenn of Botanical classification founded by
the immortal Lipheus, forms beautiful ex-
ample of classical arrangement, and is hap
PLY adapted toGconvince us of the great and
fruitful advantages Of we'll established sys-
tenn, and to teach us the absolute necessity
of regular order in the prosecution of all Of
! our pursuits, five wish 10 excel in them. In
our studies, in our thoughts, and indeed in all
of our ordinary occupations, it is of essential
consequence that we establish judicious rules
to control our feelings, to direct our conduct,
and to aid ALI of our operations. By such
policy, we can do much more in the same
time, and that too, without being in continual
haste.
Another important consideration in con-
nection with this subject is, that the habit OF
close examination, and accurate discrimlna-
ton, necessary to distinguish the classes, Or
ders, genera and species of plants, improves
the student in these very useful exercises of
the mind, and the habit of scrutinizing pene-
tration thus acquired, will continue with him
and contribute very much to his rapid adj
vancement in the attainment of any other
branch in hurpaD science, and also, contri-
butte largely TO- his success, and consequent
usefulness and enjoyment in the prosecution
of his ordinary occupation. Again, Botany
exceeds many other branches Of natural sci
ence, in the beauty, diversity, and highly in
teresting character of the objects which it
presents for our investigation. 1t is delight
full to view with scientific eye, the fragrant
rose, the delicate hyacinth, the modest violet,
and all other beauteous productions that
adorn the Prairies and the woods, the Garden
and the Green!house-that clothe the noun
tains in their motley mantles and carpet the
pasture, the meadow, and the lawn. How
pleasing to the mind, how cheering to the
heart, how invigorating to the health, to stroll
in botanical excursions to search the luxuri-
ant groves, to .climb the rugged hills or to
follow the meandering rivulet, in order to
collect the desired specimens. r.
Indeed, much might be said by way of en-
couraging the'young to prosecute with lively
energy the study under contemplation. But
the fact that its study has of late become
common in most of our institutions devoted
to the advancement of science and literature,
particularly iii all medical schools and fe-
male seminaries; and also that it is the ia
vorite employment of many eminent men
devoted to the advancement of human knowl-
edge, render it unnecessary that any thing
further should be exhibited, illustrative of its
beauties as a polishing and fashionable sci
ence-its usefulness as exercise for, and inn
provement to the mind-or its productive
agency in the improvement of Medical Sci
ence.- Wisconsin Cuzurist.
The MARINERS W1FE.-We cannot con-
| ceive situation more wretched than that of
the wife of an active sailor from the time she
weds until the scene of life is closed. The
anxiety which her husband subjects her to,
will prey upon and finally destroy the finest
! constitution. Every wind that blows, is a
source of fear; every rain that falls causes
al a. s.
the fate of her nearest friend. These feel.
ings that tug at the heart strings, are honora-
Bile to the nature of woman but noble and
generous as they are, they are poisonous to
her existence, and sink too deeply in the boz
som to be eradicated. One parting scene is
hardly over before another must be endured
One happy meeting succeeds another only
to make the parting scene more severe
These are no trifies, but facts which many q
bosom will acknowledge to be true they
are too true to be trifled with. In how many
instances are their worst fears realized-how
many wear the weeds of widowhood at an
early age-how many have children who
never knew a fathers care Those who
make long voyages pass but a small part Of
their time with their families; few months
at home, answer for years at sea, and they
finally drop away before they bestow thot
upon death or without in many instances
leaving a competency for his family, and she
who has borhe up with trouble in her early
lifes has to EtrNgle with poverty,,in its de-
cline.-U. S. G0zeite. aIe.
i'm $500
Bloody and Fatal A6ray-On the 10Th of
September last, in the parish of Catahoula,
La. " fatal, rencontre" took place between
Henry Umble, John Davis, and a man by the
name of Ross, and two brothers by the name
Of Jonathan and Absalom Haggerty. The
elder Haggerty being mortally wounded by
a shot in the thigh, handed his brother, quite
n youth, a double-barrel shot gun, and direc-
ted him to kill their assaiiants. whereuipon
young Haggerty Immediately shot dead Um-
BILE and Ross, and was Enthusiastically wound