Litchfield enquirer., 1840-11-26
FOR THE LlrcHF1ELp ENQUIRER.

FOR THE LlTCHFIELD ENQUIRER
 In the early settlements of New-England, the na- lives were friendly to the colonsts-about the yeur 1891. The New-England states became place of civilization which had previously so long, been the place of savages and bensts of prey. Soon the na- lives became turbulent and ferocious, troubles were fearfnlly approaching The Indians were up in arms against the people. The Pequot nation first rose in herds, committing havoc among the inhabitants on the borders of the Connecticut river near Hartford. After queting the savages by negotiations of various k'nds, peace was for a season restored. However bntltle time elapsed before real troubles commenced The coloniss were surrounded on all sides by sava- ges. The Narragansets friendly to the Eng tish. The old sachem, Miantinomi, of that nation was ct great service 10 the coonists as is probably we'll understood by the New-England people at the present time. The Mohegans were alike friendly to the colonsts. The Pequos were completely routed in serious battle at the head of Mystic river Eeh- ty wigwams were destroyed, with 800 Indians. This victory completely exterminated the Pequot race from New-England. They retreaed to the west ward, but were pursued by Captains Mason and Stoughton, who captured considerable number talk. ing many prisoners, with two sachems. These sa. chen's were beheaded at place then called Nan. tucket." (now Guiford,, from which circumstance the place still bears the name of" Sachems' Head" With the many battles which took place with the lndans, one among the most severe was the attack of 800 upon the town of Hadley. Gov Talcott, by the direction of Divine Providence, arrived in the neighboFhood just in time to commence battle, which result was uncertain. The women ot Hadey got possession of an eight pounder, which they conveyed to the English. which being charged with shot, nails &c., was of great service and proved successful in routing the enemy. Thus it was that the English owed their preservation to the unexampled herosm of a few women. The Governor and Council of the United Colonies, taking under considerato the m- racuous escape of the inhabitants of Hadley, from tai destruction, and the success of the arms of the English, in various parts of the country, appointed the 27th day of August, 1879, to be observed day of public Thanksgiving and prayer throughout the colonies, to Almighty God
 We see from the above statements, which are cul- led from history, that one Hundred and siriy-one Thanksgiuimgs have taken place since the settle ment of the New-Eneland colonies The custom seems to have originated from the aid of heroic and patriotic women at time when the colonies were in perilous situation by being surrounded with merci. less savaGes. It has thus far been amply carried out
 
 and devoted mothers. The good old state of Con- necticu the land of steady habits,'' participates. in compliance with the wishes of her rulers, by "praise and prayer to Almighty God.'' O.
 The Times says MT. Van Buren bears his defeat like a stoic. The coldness of his nature, the utter absence of any thing like ardor or en,husiasm in his temperament. and the command of feature which he is well known to possess enable him present the curious observer, eountenance in which Lavater eGu'o % n,ne 6ee1 d Ss S "n men me es Washington Letter of Philadelphia paper. hat "he was stepping out of the church when an ofhcious re- taller of news, Of his own party, gave him the infor. matiOn which withered his hopes. 'Fhe news to-day, SIT, gives the whigs ten thousand majority in New York and small majority in Pennsylvania. Not but drily answeTng--' Then General Harrison is your next President, he made his usual bow, and turned abruptly from his informant We think We see him now, tquoth the Iimes) with his eternal ar tca simper. his clear cold blue eye, and his studied courtesy of manner, listening to the news of defeat | and disaster which his horror stricken messengers bring in, calmly. to all external appearance, he were not a party concerned.-ELpress.
 Election Returns-It does seem to us that the poli- tica papers both sides have played a very foolish part fasfyng returns, just to suit the excitement of the passing hour. It can but be a few days at least, before the result is known; and how much more moriifyng 1t must he fcr an editor to he com state, after having repeatedly and falsely declared its triumph than to come out and tell the plain and hon est truth it transpres. We marvel not that so lit- ssrtions of the political press only wonder is that they should De believed even when they are known have proved that editors on both sides will no, only falsy returns but that they will not correct them af ter they proved to be fase Such state of moF-
 e % snS Of S psUp who support s. but gives great cause for dstfusng the general utility 0f its influence upon the public mind How long will i be at the present rate. before the printing press wi be ses down as curse instead of blessing and people will cease teach their children read. lest as the came time. they become indcctTinated with fasehoodf 4 caVieatuFs Was got up sme yeaS ago. of sn editor teaching the devil Co is and unless those who control the political pgess arc not more careful of their veraciy what was in. tended only as eaPcatuFe, will become . true and faithful picture .-ConR. 0bssvssV.
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