Litchfield enquirer., 1843-04-27

W otEeCuO0 uOm inc C0ulpasSe LUG party went OUT
the ice, following the signs Of the needle, and after
several weeks search succeeded finding the wreck,
not far from Silver Creek. In notice 70 wreckeEs
and wreckmasseEs. Maj. Mcclure states that he has
taken possession Of the wreck for himself and the
OwneTsOf the Erie, under contract with said owners,
By placing buoyS upODit.
FROM ahs Baltimore Patriot.
ATROCIOUS MURDER IN BALTIMORE co.
We have just been Informed Of most shocking
Mainda HOrr. wife Of Adam Horn, residing about
Road. near ,he Blue Bell Tavern: The unfortunate
her home about four weeks1ince. and no intelligence
could be bad Of her. The anxiety and suspicion Of
the neighbOrs becoming excited, they determined to
succeeded in finding the body envelOped 10 coffee
bag, in ditch Of field fronting the house, where it
had been thrown; The legs and arms had been sew.
cred from It, and were subsequently found wrapped
up in coarse cloth, in the upper part Of the house in
which the husband resided. The head had been cut
entirely Oh, and has not yet been discovered. The
deceased was about eighteen years Of age. and had
delicate situation Al the time Of this terrible event was
such as to render the murder double one. An in.
quest was held over the body BY Justice Bushey, and
unknown TO the jury. Circumstances. we are infor-
med tend Rtyogy TO- fasten suspicion upon the hus-
hand He 10 said to have 90 III treated his wife as to
cause her e leave him some time last tall but che
ges on subsequent occasions ..Apprehendng, posi-
bly, that the body might be discovered. he left his
home yesterday morning, and was last seen about
tying small bundle. The neighbors are now in pur-
suit Of him. He s about As years Of age, feet in.
ches high, somewhat pockmarked tailor by trade,
grey pantaloons, and q black hat. He had pursued
bis trade, and kept in addition, small grocery store.
We are requested to say that suitable reward will
be given for his apprehension.
RrGHr CT V1srr.-The practice Of the vessels Of
war Of the United States, and every other marame
nation, goes to confirm the right Of vsitatisn-and
the following instance OF recent occurrence isagains!
10 endeavoring 70 maintain.
We commend the subjoined item Of current news
TO such Of our contemporaries as may be disposed,
without much consideration, to maintain that there
sce, which you willy Of visitation Of merchant ships
Of different nations-our own amongst ehem-upon
the high seas.-Nat. Inteuigsnesr.
"A letter written from the United States ship Vim.
or Guamas suspicious looking vessel was discovered
TO which the ViDcennes gavs chase. On clearing r..
Cuztas tie vessel was made out to be talnt.rigged
breansine. AT half past two O'Clock, the vincennes
came up with and boarded her. On taking possession,
we tsays the etter.) found three Spanish custom
house officers on board who claimed the vessel as un.
der their cOlors. The captain was then ordered to
were found % be correct, vi. spanish register
sea letter, and an authentic lis Of her crew and
snament. Lieut. Mitchell having fed himsef that
the brgantne could not be SEIZED informed the cap
Gain that he pas fires TO pursue bic course"
Flood at T6m0sUand0-Breach IN the Erie Canal
Railroad Bridge carried aiDay-We are indebted to
teligsnce Of serious accident at iona wanda Creek
The superintendent with his assistants, have been on
the spot for the last three days and nights making
every effort 70 protect the property OF individuals and
prospect in the meanwhile becoming more alarming.
until now the water has made wide breach in the
canal which there e no means OF ssopping and which
The passage made 10 just below the Tonawanda
Dam. between 1t and the guard lock. In short time
eer he breach wac made the railroad bridge and the
the beek Of land between the canal and river al
carried away. Families living the land, further
down the river. are leaving, seeing no means OF pre-
iykias on the creek above, i al carried away. and
the farms are inundated: 80 serious food has not
occurred on that stream before Mr.. Sutton contin.
ues on the spot doing ell that he can-B.f. cesr.
TEE LATE FREsHzF. I'VE learn that three breaks
have been made ia the Pennsylvania State Canals
shoss distance below Easton--one Of them is Of
siderable extent and vi" take rom zen days to three
0eeks to repair It. Al Easton, the Delaware River,
on Sunday lest. rose twenty one feet above low wa:
Der mark. and in many places the banks Of the canal
yere sons feet under water; On the same day at the
der oniy three feet six inches the dam, and
as Mauch Chunk, four feet. No damage had been
done to the Lehigh works. On the Schuylkill Canal.
lhs water Yesterday covered the towing paths. but no
damage had been sustained. Boats were prevented
from running on the canal, owing 70 the high water
The susquehannah 10 unusually high. aud between
Harrisburg and Marietta the railroad has been cover
che towing paIhs along the line Of caaal have been
several inches under water The water was over the
Track Of the railroad between BOrdensowD snd Tren-
son for several milee when the New York mail came
through last night. i caused BY the overlooking
OF CFosswick's Greek. No damage 70 the works had
been done By is.-PAlsdelpRia Gas.
STOCKING OFFENc1 ON BOARD NkfloN AZ VRssEL--
We have been pat 10 pO:.sssion e The details Of
national vessels Of the FIRST class, by officer Of tho
Navy. which 10 to be made the subject of investga.
sion by Court Martial The oticer 10 under arrest,
particulars ore too revolving fr recital-eho offence
boipRfhae which, under any circumstances, wesh0uld
Dos eelincnsd 70 allude TO with any particularly in
Our authority IL undOubted, and short time win
grove il 90. Az pseesnt we forbear giving nsmes al.
though not restricted from doing The guilty per.
~, On being discovered rendered his resignation,
which was Eefssed. and de ocer was ct CAGE placed
The offence 10 oae which, d Eneiand, is punished
with death; in this country. Odious and unnasuaF as
e il, is 10 nos capital The pasty in question win pro-
nnolicer-ke conduct and that which forbids eli acts
SendinR % detesiogate the morals fthe service.
We deeply regret % Be obliged TO record these 70
Vop~ fastsi but % they ere ACTS our readers have
Soanecsed 90 they arc with the character Of one
branch a he public service.-N. Y. EEPvsss.
From he N. Y. Pae6ian.