Litchfield enquirer., 1840-10-29

Atmospheric E6ect.-We are all aware if ,he weather be damp and foggy, that a list
 ees anG languid state IS produced; whilst
 ourIng dry weather, however cold it may he. there is feeling of lightheartedness and chterfuiness prevailing the whole system.- Ln the liTst instance, the atmosphere is rob- bIng us of our electricity, which it greedilv absorbS; In the latter case, the dryness of the air is such, that it leaves us in possession of the electricity which seems to belong to us; hence the buOyancy of spirits on the cold and the frosty days of December and January, and the suicidal despondency of november, and hence the elasticity, the life, ana anlmatEon of the Frenchman, the slug gisn, heavy movement of the Dutchman, the variable feelings ot the Englshman, one day iu'i or nope and cheerfulnesS, the next day at war with himself and the rest of mankind. To every one in damp, moist conditions of the atmosphere, flannel is great comfort, but silk Is the most useful covering of the bo- dy. 1t IS by far che best friend and comfor | ter that can be applied. We know that if n silk handkerchief be perfectly dry, liphtninv the most accumulated could not pass through it, SD decided nor.conductor is it.: hence, 1t worn next to the skin the air cannot absorb the electricity of the human body. | DIX W0isic0ats, drawers, and stockings, of the sakne material, are of the greatest service during the humid state of the winter months of this country. The hypochondriac, the nervous, wllI derive from them more benefit tnan from tue most active tonic, and they VIII prove more invigorating cordial than any spirituouS dram; nor are the effects lransient for buoyaaey of spirits and an agreeable warmth, are thus diffused over the whole frame. Patients. too, during mercuri- | al influence, are much better wrapped in silk l than even when confined to bed. a .a1 a Dr.. Sigmond. Bots in HOrses.-Mr. John l. Smith, an old citizen of this county, and who has dealt much with horses, informs Us that he has not had horse die with the bots for twenty years. When it is rccollected that almost every farmer is losing horses time afler tune with this disease, we should be disposed to pay some attention to Mir. Smiths remedy tor 6otS, which he assures us has been so et- fectual. It consists simply in feeding occa- sionally on heads of rye, quantity of which he always keeps on hand for the purpose.-- He is convinced that the heads and chaff of the rye seem to cut out and cffectually carry off the grubs, and that if horse, every few days, be fed with rye heads, he will never be annoyed with bots. The rye may be fed in the sheaf It operates as preventive. rather than as a cure. We hope soon 10 hear of it's being more generally tried:
 ,a. ~. -..... SouthtrR Cultsvator. To Manage Rearing Horse.-In prefer ence to the dangerous experiment of pulling | rearing horse backward, l recommend the adoption of the following method :-When- ever you perceive the horses inclination NO rear, separate your reins and prepare for him; the instant he is about to rise slackcn one hand and bend or twist his head with the other, keeping your hands low. The bend- ing compefs him to move hind leg. and of necessity brings his fOrefeet down. Instant ly twist him completely around two or three times. which will confuse him very much, and completely throw him off his guard The moment you have finished twisting him round. place his head in the direction you wish him 10 proceed, apply the spur sharply. md he will not fail to go forward. If the situation be convenient press him into gall lop apply the spur or whip two or three be quite satisfied with the first defeat, but may be disposed to try again for the maste- ry. ShoNld this be the case, you have only to twist, &c. ns before. and you will find in the second struggle he will be more easily subdued than on the first occasion--in fact you will perceive him quailiDg under .he operation. It rarely happens that a rearing | horse, after having been treated in the way described, will resort 10 his tricks a third time. But on going into other hands. and having another rider, be will be very likely to have recourse to rearing.
 Americaa Farmer. FORMATION OF CHARAcTER.-As early as the age ofiwenty, every one should consid- CT the importance of having good moral character; md should endeavor to form and acquire it. At that nge, there is usually ma- turity of intellect enough to distinguish be- tween good and evil, and tO decide on the course to be pursued. Conscience and the moral sense have full power to discriminate and to choose. The right and wrong of ac. lions are clearly perceived and understood and the different results of each, as to our present being, Ht least, if we extend our views no farther, may be justly appreciated.
 It has been often and justly said, that VIC are creatures of habit and habits of moral character are early formed. We have pas- sion, and we are liable to temptations if we yield to evil desires, for time, they become stronger, if we are overcome by early temp. tations, we shall have less power to resist af- forwards. The course began and pursued for n season will, except by an uncommon effort, or some remarkable occurrence, most probably be produced. Ii will be natural to continue it. And hence the necessity of set- ting out right, and of entering the right path early. IL is a common error, but great and dangerous ene, that moral reformation, or change of moral character, can, at any tune, be easily effected. lt is far otherwise. Besides, if there be . right course. and n ness are concerned) the sooner we enter up- 1 sl..,1f ckS,s.,