Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-16

declaring in few words his adherence to
his original judgment. A new trial was
awarded.
From the Ospego Herald.
MELANCHOLY D1sAsTER.-On Saturday
morning last a schooner was seen standing in
for this harbor under close reefed mainsail,
with strong wind from the north west which
had blown fresh during the preceding night,
and raised considerable of sea. At about
8 o'clock A. NJ, when she had approached
within about two miles of the pier, she went
down oil standing, in full view of our citi-
Zens, and all on board must have persisted.
The steamboat Telegraph lying in the river
was despatched, as soon as her steam could
be got up, with large number of persons
on board, to the spot where the vessel went
down but all had disappeared save pair
OF oars, ceat, two hats and pair Of boots.
which were picked up. Before the Telegraph
had got out of the harbor, the identical spot
had been passed by Canadian vessel COM
ing in before the wind under full sail upon
the track of the lost schooner, and not more
than five or six miles astern when she went
down, but discovered no traces of her.
From the articles picked up, some of which
we understand have been recognized, the
foundered vessel is believed to be the Atlas
of Dexter, and to have been loaded with
stone, and the shifting of heavy stone on her
deck caused by the action of the sea, is sup
posed to have been the cause of her loss
The Atlas was commanded by Capt. West
colt, and is reported to have had on board
five men and two women.
We have since learned the names Of the
unfortunate persons on board : they are as
follows
Capt. Ashbel Westcott, of Brownville, JEFF
ferson county Author Little, do. John See,
do; William Alderman, do. and three
passengers, Asa Davis, Henrietta Fish, and a
female relative Of Mr.. Asa Davis.
Su1cDE.-The Barre, Mass. Gazette, men.
tons case of suicide which occurred in the
town Of Petersham, IL or Is miles from
Worcester, on Tuesday of last week. Mr..
Woodman Wheeler, who month since was
a hearty old bachelor, verging upon three
score and ten, in an unguarded moment
plighted his troth to lady. He soon repent
ed and sought release, but the lady was te-
nacious, and he generously offered 800 for
q discharge. The lady in tears, pleaded
ohghted hopes, and would only accept of
twice mat sum. The repentant lover thought
this extortion, and refused, preferring to mar.
ny her, which he did, and few DAYS affer
committed suicide by hanging himself with
q log chain.
Novel Case.--A petition is before the leeis.
lature Of Pennsylvania, for a divorce, in
which the husband is said to be nineteen.
and the wife only fifteen years of age. The
youth met the girl on her way to school and
by some means induced her 70 enter into the.
marriage contract. "A child twelve wears Of
age was the only witness Of the ceremony.-
The father of the girl petitions for a divorce.
and a bill for. that purpose has passed q se-
cond reading In the lower house.
Fatal Accidems..-Wa learn that fatal nc.
cident occurred near Genoa Hollow, on Mon.
day night.--Two young men by the names
of Allen and Thorp, had gone from home In
q one horse Wagon. and on their return In
the evening, had been, by the fright Of the
horse, or some other cause, preclpllRted over
q .pTeciplee about % or 30 feet In height,
where they wero found yesterday morning.
Allen was instantly killed, and 'Thorp was
barely alive when found. Il was suppressed
10 could 1--we but q Tow hours. The wngRon
was found hanging over tho proclplce' but
tho hoF.o hnd dis0ngagod hlmself rom Il nnd
coeaped.-l l1eeg Journal