Litchfield enquirer., 1839-05-30

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One mans experience was in favor of the su.
perior prowcss of the wasp another's point
ed to an opposite conclusion and in this
way discourse progressed until bets were ta-
ken that spider then in possession Of gro
Ger who had captured it, from its enormous
size, would kill any wasp or wasps that could
be found on the nonce in the town of Dunk
cid, and svice tverSG. As. good luck would
have it, the grocer had STAYED barrel ofsu-
gar, and as wasps are never far distant when
such windfaIl happens to be in the way,
the hackers of the winged insect had an OPP
portunity of picking and choosing at will
Three likely specimens were therefore selec-
ted, two of which were placed under glass,
and the third softly deposited at the bottom
of q tunbler.. The spider was then disen-
sconced, and placed on the rim of the same
vessel but he contented himself by trailing
round and round, and seemed aversc to de-
scend. This, however, could not be permit
ted, and, as 1t was necessary to bring the bel
ligerents to close quarters, both were placed
under glass inverted. And then began the
melee both Immediately bristled up for de-
fence or attack, the spider a little above, and
tho wasp below. Watching an opportunity,
wound the wasp in the body; this attempt
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tagonist the compliment of biting off one of
his legs. This throughout seemed the favor
lite mode Of tactics, and, as the spider, on the
other hand, carefully avoided such accidents,
the inference was, that all insects he yen-
lures to attack know instinctively that this is
the only method by which he can be met,
and perchance overcome. The battle last
ed for some time but after the spider had
inflicted third bite, the enemy dropped and
instantly expired. A second wasp was then
introduced, which also attempted to MAIN
and lacerate the SPIDERS legs; but it was
less successful, and, after receiving three or
more bites, shared the fate of its predecessor.
A third, therefore, was brought TO the scratch
% small, but very active wasp, and, as the
spider was somewhat exhausted, the fortune
of war seemed more varied than it had done
before. In the end, however, the wasp re.
ceived one severe wound, under the effects
of which he reeled, and appeared to be dy-
ing; but after little time it rallied, and ap.
peared bent on renewing the combat. The
spider coiled up, watched its motions narrow
~, and, having by this time probably re-
cruited its stock of poison, descended fierce
ly, and completed the work Of death by a
single bite or blow. II was then acknowl-
edged as the hero of the ring, and when last
down the wall of the inn at Dunkeld. Dunn
fries Cour.
The secret circulGr.-the Secret Circular
where is the Secret circular, said to have
been issued by the wings, and by them ad-
dressed to manufacturers through the State,
them to discharge such of their
workmen as would not vote the whig ticket
Where is this circular! A hundred dollars
is offered for o copy of it, and out of all that
have been issued cannot single one be
found. If the wing papers continue this re-
quest often, perhaps the secret circular will
come. We should like much to see it.
Melancholy accident.-Mr. Daniel L. Gillett
OF Washington, Litchfield County, was found
dead on Monday morning. 18th inst, on the
turnpike road leading from Canterbury to-
Andover, lying on his loaded Wagon. it APP
peared that gun standing in the forepart Of
his Wagon was accidentally discharged
while mounting his seat, causing instant
death. Hartford Courcns.
Erercise-One reason why many children
and young people look often so pale and fee
BILE, and fall early victims to diseases of the
head or lungs, is, that parents will not give
them enough exercise in the open air and
will permit them to be shut up for hours, in
an ill-ventilated school-room, on the false
principle, that by long hours they must ac-
quire proportional greater amount OF know.
ledge: than which nothing is more absurd.
Never punish girl for being romp. but
thank heaven, who has given her health and
spirit to be one. IT'S better than q distort-
ed spine or hectic cheek. Little girls ought
to be romps-NeU Era.
A Netc- York Dandy.-* One youth
of this kind know--a dolt Of the very first
water-who said to an acquaintance recently
in my presence -" Do you know the Miss
IS of Noe Yawk? What develish sus-
ceptible creatures they ar to be su-ah?
called on them few months ago, and sang
to them Zuric's Waters and Me Sister De-
ah,' and don't you think they bothfell in love
with me Egad they did so--but couldn't
relieve, and so cut them. vow ! won't be
cruel to any of them If can help i'll
won't positively-would yOuP This was at
an ordinary. 'Isay, stranger! said a rough
looking book-pedlar from illinois, who sat
near this scented braggart, you are not Q
man. are you? full bound man You don't
sartingly answer tn a masculine title, DO you
I should take you for pocket edition OF
sheep them's my sentiments and you nave
Them gratis. You haven't brains enough to
fascinate a kitten-yet you really fancy that
YOU are something uncommon You are too
fiat too keep your eyes open fullyand I'll
BET q wolf trap, that the sight Of full blown
poppy would set you TO sleep any time. Oh,
psi,a landlord, give this thing weak lem
onade, scented with rose water. and tote me
q pint of brandy-hot with red pepper in u,
and q common segar. I'LL 60 bail for the
bill.'-OkiO Times.
ROYAL Pressn.-The Scha Of Persia has
sent 10 Queen Victoria between 50 and 90
superb Ehawls, woven in the looms Of Shi-
raz and Ispahan. A London paper says;
The borders of some exhibit. in all their de-
tails, triumphal procession; trains Of cam