Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-23

11es,o W1eat.-Six thousand miles from
Us,v York. In the interior of the eastern con-
s;nent. and in the heart of the most despotic
Government on earth, is city containing
10000 inhabitants, sprung up where out Tor
ty years since only few fishermen's nuts
existed, and at the wharves OF which now
200 vessels are sometimes seen at q time ex-
changing the various products OF the east
and the west. That city is Odessa and the
wheat shipped from that place in large guam
titles to the countries of the Mediterranean,
Portugal, Spain, Great Britain, and Ito the
shame of American agriculture be it said,) to
this country also, is known by the name of
Odessa wheat. The whole immense extent
of Southern Russia, including the Crimea, is
a vast plain, rich in the soil, and wherever
cultivated, producing, as does the same range
of country in Poland, and the north of Ger
many, the most luxuriant crops. It is divi-
ded off into immense Seignories, or as it
would be called at the South plantations, cul-
tivated by white slaves, of whom some of the
nroprietors own from 10000 to 100000 and
these men are clothed in undressed sheep
skin, and performing all their operations in
the most primitive, barbarous manner, are
still able to send wheat to this country, and it
is said at handsome profit. To England
the trade in Black Sea or Odessa wheat, is
an object of consequence and now, when in
consequence ofthe partial failure of the crop,
the ports are thrown open for the importa-
ton Of grain, the supply from this source
promises not to be the least abundant in meet
ing the wants of half famished population.
Surprising Account Of a Deef Man.-San1.
uel Waterbury, who formerly lived at STAN.
ford, Ct. became totally deaf at the age OF
10 70
remedy the disadvantages of his situation,
his ingenuity suggested the possibility of as
pertaining the pronunciation of words by the
motion of the lips. To practice himself in
this, he took mirror, and used to speak be-
fore it. He accurately observed the move
ment requisite to every sound; learning frs
syllables and then words. Uncertain OF his
success, he did not explain to his family Ell
Their his intentions or his progress, till after
about six months diligent study he common.
ced the practice, which he very soon brought
to such perfection that any one who was mol
informed of his particular situation, would
hardly suspect that he was deaf at all but
might speak to him and receive regular an
swers though he heard not single word
He cannot even hear thunder, nor the report
of cannon. Such explosions, however, jar
his nerves, and produce violent head ache
sometimes followed again by bleeding at the
mouth. What is most singular is, that per-
son may whisper in the softest manner by
pressing their lips against his cheek, and he
understands perfectly we'll what is said !; and
he also comprehends whisper, either di-
rected to him, or between two persons at a
distant part of the room.
The Benevolent Creditor, and the Intrepid
Daughter.-The Philosopher tells some char
acteristic anecdotes of his aunt Jerusha JEFF
firms, now widow. Jerusha's father, before
her marriage, lived in town adjoining Lo-
wei, in very straitened circumstances, and
was frequently subject to unpleasant visits
from the sheriff but it was very rarely that
he had any more stock or furniture on hand,
than our merciful laws exempt from attach
ment. Among the goods and chattels thus
exempt is one spine," alias porker of either
gender. Taking prudent advantage of this
exemption. old Jeffrins cultivated nagnifi-
cent hog, which looked lovely in the eyes Of
one of his neighbors, named buckingham, to
whom he was indebted and one day, when
Jeffrins was "down town." his neighbor
creditor was very complaisant, inquired a.
bout the health Of his wife, Jerusha, and all
the little ones. Jeffrins, not suspecting there
was any snake in the grass, answered in good
faith. ats rather tightish times with you
neighbor, amt it :" continued the amiable
Nottingham. Rather hard" replied JEFF
firms, "but we must make the best on 'em.-
never cried for split milk" Well neigh
bor," resumed buckingham, az was think
ing, that to help you along grain, could
spare you one Of the smaller sort of our last
litter Of pigs. There's one on 'em, pla-
guey smallish critture to be shure, but it is
as spry as cricket, and you may take II
home in your grain bag, if you like" Poor
Jeffrins couldn't find words to express his
thanks to his kind creditor, and he bagged the
little squeeler right cheerfully, carried il
home, turned it into the pen, and told hi
family what dreadful good sort of a body
Mr.. buckingham was. The little pig and
big pig laid down in peace that night, and
awoke in the same condition. The family
did the same but about half past nine in
the morning Jerusha discovered the Sheriff
stealing up the back road-the truth flashed
through her mind, that her father now own.
ed more than " one s,oine." Quicker than
lightning, the daughter decided upon her
course to defeat the design of the creditor
upon the fatted pig; and, seizing her ia.
theirs gun. she flew into the yard, and taking
deliberate aim, she shot--not the Sheriff.
OuI tnO HttAo PlSs anu dSulu uCf ldtu6r ndC
but one s,oine." which the Sheriff dared mo-
touch, upon his peril. He therefore return
ed tho writ to Nottingham, unserved bu
ever afterwards old Jeffrins was especially
careful of accepting of leetle pig, as a. pres
ent from creditor, while he had large
one at home.-Boston Post.
Lord Oxford, in his writings, mentions al
instance which occurred during a visit h,
made to lunatic asylum in France, whe,
one of the inmates was repeatedly interroga
ted by an upstart youth, who was also a Wis
liter, as to the reason or cause of his (the pa
tients) being confined there. The unhapp,
fellow at last replied, Because God Al
mighty has deprived me Of that which 20
never had.