Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-09

u ICLLSE JTOtl stevenson. our
Minister to Great Britain, in which he de.
scribes the person, appearance and habits Of
the Queen of Great Britain. Mr.. Stevenson
writes from opportunities of close and fire.
quent observations, which few persons, even
of the highest rank in the kingdom, can have
had. He says -
Of the Queen. suppose you will expect me
to say something, and express my opinion
The press in both countries gives the most
ttattering accounts of her beauty, wisdom,
&c. Indeed, it is the fashion here 70 repre-
sent her Gas suppose they do all Queens) as
something short only Of divinity. Now, /
will tell you very frankly what think of her,
and have had fair opportunity of judging.
AS to her person and face, they are pretty
fairly represented in many of the numerous
paintings and prints, some of which suppose
you have seen. Sully's think MS good and
pleasing likeness as any that has been Ia
ken. 1t has been sent TO Philadelphia. None
otthem, however, do justice to the expression
OF her face. 1t is certainly not the sort
should call beautiful-but, when lighted up
ny animated conversation, the face is full Of
expression and sweetness, and strongly indi-
cative Of character. Her manners are bland
and unaffected indeed there is simplicity
and frankness and engaging atfabili,y about
her quite remarkable for a Queen. Another
striking thing is, the total absence of all am
bilious display or desire of admiration, which
might be expected from so young q person,
and she a Sovereign.
No one can approach the present Queen
without being struck, not only with her easy
and charming department, and that peculiar
soflness of disposition and temper, for which
she is so remarkable, but with the entire self
command and repose of manner which might
be expected to guard a Sovereign of more
advanced years and experience. She has,
besides, all the characteristic bon naturel and
good temper Of the English.
IN relation 10 the Queens personal habits,
understand she rises between g and O,
breakfasts at 10, devotes herself to business
till 2, then exercises, generally on horseback,
10 or ~ miles an hour. Of her horseman-
ship had an opportunity of judging, having
myself been present in oneof her excursions
of 90 miles in about two hours; and can es-
sure you, if she does not ride like Caesar, or
hunt like Diana, she is yet one of the boldest
and finest female riders ever saw.
Her attention to business is such, that un-
derstand, If despatch comes while she is at
dinner, she commonly rises and attends TO it,.
She has turn and capacity for business,
and will, as she advances, doubtless take
even deeper interest in affairs of state than
she does at present.
Washing Trees.--The following may prove
useful hint to those who are anxious that
their trees should possess beautiful appear
ance. The Boston Cultivator recommends
lye from wood ashes or from potash, as the
best wash for trees. 1t should not be applied
until May or June, when it will kill the moss
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There is a small animal resembling louise 10
be found on most young trees. They never
appear 10 move excepting in the month June,
and then they are not great travellers. The
lye above named, If put on in June, efectu-
ally clears the tree of this insect
Hon. TO relieve ChOked Cdttle.-It will be re-
collected that some months since, John CO.
nant, Of this village, published an article in
the Telegraph, addressed 10 farmers, making
known a method for relieving cattle choked
with potatoes or other substances. The OBJ
ject Of this paragraph is, to call attention to
the subject again, and to add my own testi-
mony in favor of the remedy. A few morn.
ings since, one of my cows was choked with
a potatoe. Living but short distance from
my friend Conant. the author Of the article
alluded 10, / sent for his assistance, as had
never witnessedthe operation. He came with
n quantity ofgun powder, took about as much
as would be necessary to charge common
fowling piece two or three times Enclosed il
in a paper, somewhat after the manner Of pre-
pairing cartridge, and while l held the cows
head up, he with his hand, thrust the prepare
ton down her throat as far as convenient. J
held her head up q moment, until she had
broken and swallowed the charge, which soon
produced heaving but the first trial did not
succeed. After waiting few minutes, we
repeated the process, which succeeded admit
rably, the poor distressed animal was reliev-
cd at once. She raised the potatoe, chewed
and swallowed it. Let whoever has occa-
sion, try the experiment.-W. Telegraph.
If your COW is troubled with the garget,
give her a tablespoonful of powdered saltpe-
ire, in potatoe, and if the disease is not too
far advanced it will effect speedy cure
We have tried the above remedy and know
it 10 be good.-Skosohegan Sentinel.
A Dilemma-Henry Nv. of France being
out one day on hunting match lost his par
ty and was riding alone. Observing coun-
try fellow standing upon Tgate, apparently
on the watch, he asked him what he was
looking for. AIS come here" says he, 80
zee the king" "Get up behind me-" repli-
ed the monarch, sand i will soon conduct
you to the place where you may see him. -
Hodge, without any scruple, mounted but
as they were riding along he put this saga
cious question TO his companion. 'They
tell me he's got power Of lords we'um-how
may body know which is he!" The king
replied, "you will be able TO distinguish him
by seeing that oil his attendants take off their
hats, while he himself remains uncovered
Soon after, they joined the hunt, when all the
circle as may well be expected, were great
~ surprised 10 see the king so oddly attend
cd. When they arrived, his Majesty. turn
ing to the clown, asked him if he could tell
Which was the king. "Idon't know answer