Litchfield enquirer., 1839-07-18

which occurred on board the ship in which he sailed from this country
 A novel circumstances took place while on our passage, which I must relate. There was MT. H. on board who was formerly a merchant in Massachusetts, since in Connect. icut, and late of New York. He was kind, open-hearted fellow, full of fun, and withal very intelligent as we'll as handsome. His age about twenty-seven. He came on board an entire stranger to us all, but as we made it a point to have but one family on hoard, and we soon discovered his amiable qualities, he was soon made very welcome member. On our sixth day out he came to me and inquir- ed the name and circumstances of an elder | ly gentleman passenger who was accompani- ed by his daughter, with whom MT. H. seem- ed deeply smitten. For my own part could see nothing exceedingly attractive about Miss J., save that she was very agreeable in her manners and highly intelligent. I informed him, and at his request gave him formal in- troduction, which terminated in the follow. ing manner.
 dent that a..mutual liking and affection exis- ted between MT. H. and Miss J., who, from inc open expressions of fondness, began to attract the attention of all, and the admira- ton of the passengers. They were frequent | ly observed in their close conversations, and game of whist was scarcely ever played in which they were not partners. On the second Sunday of our passage, we solicited the Rev. MT. G. who was on his way to Ita- lv, to preach a sermon. By the politeness of Capt. N. a large awning was spread above us seats were prepared, and congregation of seventy persons, including the steerage passengers and sailors, was collected to par. 1 ticipate in the religious exercises. small desk was formed into pulpit, and choir was formed by" going into a committee of the whole." The text was read and the ser- mon delivered, of which I need not speak, l At the conclusion of the sermon, our minis- ter rose and read the following card, which lay on his desk: intends marriage aoith MARIA LOUISA J-."
 thing than at the fact itself and indeed, such was
 the feeling created by the sudden and unexpected nouncement made, tha: we all forgot the serious m hearty and vociferous congratulations of the happy pair. But it did not end here. proposition was made to the parties to have the affair consummated | that evening, which was cheerfuly acceded to by
 them, to the grea: pleasure of all on board Accord
 ngly things arranged to order, the best state room to be given up to them, and every one felt ] gay and happy as the hour approached which should witness the consummaGon of their nuptial vows The evening was calm and beautiful not sail Hut tered in the breeze not a voice was heard not the AG8SI ed down in loveliness on that tranquil scene. As at noon, every soul on board gathered to the temple, which had been erected for religious worship, and in 1sss se" by our wSy mi minister who made few remarks and closed with prayer.
 The scene was truly as sublime as romantic. The fair bride came out, dressed E robe Of pure wns @ altar and heard her marriage VOW pronounced where. only hour or two before she had uttered her VOWS o1y O ss eas s ow of it's wing across that scene ot triumphant love 1 and bliss X
 excitement, and nothing was to be talked of but we'd dngs wedding partes marriages at sea- love, honey moon, &c. &c.. and was at times half tempted to make similar eptoposition myself to the qneen.lke he joke pass round"
 Rare Sport.-An ex-constable, of Auburn, N. Y, was observed, the other day, sitting very patiently on the curbstone of the side walk, with fishing rod in the gutter, and at his side basket containing three smoked herring. It turned out, on inquiry, that the old man had been hired by some wags to sit and fish there at the rate of one smoked her ring an hour, which was regularly deposited in the basket as soon as it became due.
 4 Crumb.-Wm. c. Bradley, of Westmin- ster, Vt. the stereotyped Loco FOco candidate for Governor of that State, who never hesi- tates to display his wit at the expense of his friends, in declining to be candidate for about the twentieth time, says, The people haue got so into the habit of voting against him that t is au nonsense to try to break them ?f d." He might have added that the Green Moun- tain Boys are so accustomed to voting against Loco Focosm in any shape, that 1t IS non- sense to think of breaking them of it. MT. Bradley's successor in the candidacy, will realize the truth of this in September. to his hearts content. The people of Vermont have been in the habit of drowning upon to- ryism since the days of Ethan Allen, and the habit has now got to be so much of second nature with them that one might as well try to make shad climb up peel'd poplar, as to drive them into the support of the radical. ism and Swartwoutism of the present Tory dynasty. It is said that Bradley, by his can did avowal, intended to carry sly hint to Judge Morton of Massachusetts, who IS even more outlawcd as candidate than himself. Claremont Eagle
 Reton.-Some years ago Roger M. Sher- man and Perry Smith, were opposed to each other as advocates in an important case De- fore Court of Justice. Smith opposed the case with violent and foolish tirade against Sherman's political character. Sherman rose very composedly and remarked-'I shall not discuss politics with MT. Smith be- fore this Court. but am perfectly willing to argue questions of law, to chop logic, or even to split hairs with him. Split that then,' said Smith, at the same time pulling short, rough looking hair from his own head, and handing it over towards sherman. May 1t please the honorable Court, retorted Sher- man. as quick as lightning, T didntsay br's- tLes."
 | Hal Ssorm-A most destructive hail storm was ex- perienced in this County on Saturday afternoon last
 passed over Lanesboro, the northern - PGrt ei rtts Beckett and Otis and how much further it extended we do not know. The hail stones are represented