Litchfield enquirer., 1844-11-21

Good Fortune.-A young Yankee, named Cole
man who used to play on the acordian in some of
our cities for subsistence, and who patented some
improvements on that instrument has suddenly ris-
en- to af1uence and fame In New York, 800 900 has
been agreed to be paid him for his improvement of
the piano; and in London, where he is now, he
has become the lion Of the day, and it is said that
he will recover half a million Of dollars for his
patent there, besides being petted by the nobility
Of Great NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~ =
We happen to know, we are happy to say, that
this young Yankee, deserves all the success he is
likely to receive, abundant and overwhelming as it
is. His improvement on the piano, for which
he is now receiving such high reward and distinc-
ton, is of most striking character, and cannot fail
to be universally adopted. It consists in what he
calls the Eolian attachment, and converts the pi-
ano instantly and at will, into the softest and
sweetest toned organ we ever heard The princi-
pie of the invention is in the introduction of air
the string of the piano. so that the sound is prolon
ged indefinitely. a.se .-.. .s ..st-
1t makes tsoO instruments out of one-the piano
remaining single until the performer chooses to con-
vert it into the organ, which is done by touching
pedal. One Of these instruments was exhibited at
the Scientific Convention held at Washington some
months since under the patronage of the National
Institute and it excited the keenest curiosity, and
the most marked delight Of all who heard it. 1t
has never been publicly exhibited in this city, though
a few have been put up in private parlors. The
'seolian attachment" may be applied to any piano,
at a cost Of about 800 new ones made with ref
erence to this improvement,will cost but about $50
additional. ~, r....a .. m a = a ssl, d.
n1r. UOiemaB IL q uauve OF IyanUuCKvy-@a gesEu-
inc Yankee,-and full to the brim' of mechanical
and musical genius. When mere child he was
perpetually astonishing his townsmen with some
new contrivance.' This great invention, which
will give him fame and fortune to his hearts con-
kauk fho al a 0ck ChamhQr-f0
which he was confined for several months. He has
others in petto which, we predict, will give the
world cause for new establishment His parents re-
side at Saratoga. He is now in England. We hear
tily rejoice in his extraordinary success.
" Y. Coay. & Eng.
DR. CHALMERS AND SLAvERY.-We have been
favored for publication says the Presbyterian, with
the following letter from the Rev. DR.. Chalmers of
Scotland, to the Rev Dr. Thomas Smyth, of Charles
ton, S. C.. ...... ....l.
My Dear Sir III do not need to assure you how
little sympathize with those who, because slave.
ry happens to prevail in the Southern States of A.
merica, would unchristianize that region, and who
even carry their extravaganza 80 far as to aiiirm
that so long as it subsists, no fellowship or inter-
change of good Offices should take place with its
churches or its ministers. ss ..r...
As friend to the universal virtue and liberty Of
mankind, rejoice in the prospect Of those days
when slavery shall be banished from the face Of the
earth but most assuredly the wholesale style ex-
communication contended for by some is not the
way to hasten this blissful consummation.
Few things would afford me greater satisfaction
than to hear of commencement Of that process by
which the labor of freemen might be substituted
for that of slaves. AS mentioned to you, in con-
versation, was exceedingly struck as far back az
twenty Eve years ago, BY the description Of such
process in Humbolts Travels through Spanish
South America. This was long anterior to the alb
clifton Of slavery in the British Colonies, and such
was the confidence then felt in its efficacy that
ventured to draw out sketch Of the Spanish plan
which, il adopted at the time, might have ensured
far safer and even earlier emancipation than took
place afterwards. You will find my account Of il
in the twelfth vol. Of my works from page 395 and
onward. - .... ..-... .r qs ...
Ihays not been able to engage in any sort Of pub
lie business since had the pleasure Of meeting with
you, but observe in our Assembly's Commission o.
Of few weeks back, the subject of American Sla.
very was entertained. do hope that the resolu
tions which they have adopted will prove satisfac
tory. AZ. -. ~. p.
/ feel il reatacquisition that have made your
acquaintance. We owe you much, and trust the
ministers Of the Free Church Of Scotland will evel
retain grateful sense Of your able and disinterested
services. nj f.-.' .,-4. q. ..,--.. p. F. $3.50.
Dobelieve me, my dear SIT. yours most respectful
" and truly. THOMAS CHALMERS.
Tho Rev. DR.. Thomas Smyth. .,
Edinburgh, Sept. 18th, 1874. e-.
TWIN UncLE-At Massat, in France, on thu
10th ultimo, two females. mother and daughter
gave birth to male child within few minutes O
| each other. The babies were put into one cradle
whilst the mothers were attended to, and the result
was an imposibility to distinguish which was thu
uncle and which was the nephew. III
| ... - ga. ...lisasts. tl.f5 a.
1
Experiments are, being made with glass mill
pans in England II is thought BY some that the!
will be found very excellent articles The price
| il Il said, will not be higher, and It - sup
posed that they have an advantage On acco:n
Of the purity Of the metal, and there oesnt
NO risk Of ary injurious action which may injur'
the cream Or prevent IL from rising Cheap chin
| has been recommended. and sometimes tried 10
milk pans. II il thought by some that milk pan
I Ihould be shal,ow.-This subject was discussed q
i late Agricultural meeting in England. One ma
4 stafed that he believed il had been demonstrate