Litchfield enquirer., 1840-07-16

Haying hay is not curing it. To do this, it should not only be exposed to the sun, but should be cooked up for the purpose Of a temporary fermentation. Alterations of spreading in the sun and cooking at night, are indispensable to the right curing of hay. Let the cocks be made in a conical form, pressed compactly together and cOmbed down on all sides with the rake so as to give the dews or rains, if there should be any, a direction to the earth on the outside, rather than let the moisture penetrate the main be- dy. Hay well cured is worth double that which is dried simply without being cured.
 h our opinion grass should be cut early, as soon at farthest, as it is fairly in blossom. It then comes into the barn sweet and spends well. But if delayed, till the stalks become hard and wiry, your cattle will not relish it well, and will waste much of it. Early cut and well cured hay is just what we want for neat cattle and horses.
 From present appearances our farmers will commence having in earnest very soon. Indeed, we have already noticed some forward fields mown. Rise early, cut the grass while the dew is on. spread it by ten o'clock, and rest at midday. Towards night, cock up, or remove the hay to the barn. Alcohol in all forms is out of fashion now-a- days in having time. Tell your "gude wife" to make some beer for the hands, out of hops and roots-molasses and water with little vinegar in it, is an excellent beve- rage for men who work at having.
 A Young Whig.-While the great Whig procession was passing the streets of Ralti- more, venerable looking man was ooserv- ed 10 watch their progress with great interest, and discovering the banner of the State io which he belonged, he joined the procession. Es<,a h Ynd ffN him that this was a procession of Young Whigs, supposing he had made mistake.-- The old man replied, "I know it-and there is not a younger Whig here than am-tor { uas Locotoco until yesterday. ."-Salem Gag.
 From fhe Philad~lphia Inquirer.
 Important Surgical Operation fr Consump- tio, ofthe Lungs.-There is no disease that claimed and received greater share of at- tention than pulmonary consumption, and with what success the public is but too well aware any remedy therefore that may offer but partial advantages in this fatal malady should be received with favor.
 We understand an operation was perform ed upon Mr. John Beitzel, of Kensington, on the 18th of May last, which promises entire success.
 The disease was in the right side, great portion of the lung being occupied by an ab- scess which communicated with a cavity of the chest-the diagnosis being based upon: physical exploration.
 The operation was performed by Dr. J. P. Bethell, in presence of Drs. Taylor, Knoor, Baker, Patterson. and Reilly.
 An incision was made about three inches long between the sixth and seventh ribs, ;l gum elastic tube Was Introduced into tho cavity Of the absccss, and the pus was drawn. off by means of a lump. The orifice was kept open and the tube applied until the pus (which amounted to 34 ounces) was entirely removed.
 The patient immediately after the opera ton became entirely relieved his cough subsidized, and his respiration became easy.
 He is now convalescent, having had no bad symptoms since the operation. and re- mains under the care of Drs. Bethell and Taylor.
 pr. A. Abbe, we have understood, has in two instances performed simil;r operations upon persons in this town, with eLtre suc- ccss.-L. ENC
 WASHINGTON, Jaly 4:
 Yesterday, the fate of the Banks of this District was sealed. They have this day ceased to exist for all active purposes-a Joint resolution having passed both houses last evening, extending their corporate exist ence for four years, to enable them to wind up their affairs-and for no other object. ! do not know that need trouble you Ur your readers with tho various details of the pro-. cess by which this end was attained. We have now no bank within forty miles of Us. Mir. Jenifer, of Maryland. the honest repre- sentative from that State, denounced the ac- tion of the party upon this matter as an act of the most high handed, cruel and arbitrary power, an act of tyranny over the disfran- chised and helpless people of this District. which no member in his own State dare to commit.
 WASHINGTON, July '.
 Af,cr the morning business had been gone through with in the House, the Bankrupt Bill was called up for reference to the Conl- mittee on Judiciary. 1 distinctly saw Van- derpoel of New York watch the call very closely, and when tine question was about to be put he crossed over from his scat, and spoke to Mir. Pickens, of South Carolina- thereupon Pickens moved to lay the bil on the table. Vanderpoel then looked about To ascertain how many of his party friends were present, and suggested the propriety of