Litchfield enquirer., 1845-09-18

Oeen PIeSenteu oy tne authorS George C. Woodruff Esq with copy of this interesting work, which is comprised in pamphlet of 64 octavo pages. We say nteresting-to us, it is so and will be tO every one who like US, there first bteathed the pure air of freedom, and spent the happy days of childhood and youth; In climbing its lofty hills and sporting upon it's plains or sailing upon the broad bosouls of its delightful lakes. Yes, Litch6eld, though it has not the go ahead" spirit which charactefizes many of it's neighboring villages. is to us still one of the choice spots on earth. Many cherished in- cidents of life, and the remembrance of former companions and friends are centered there; and there, rather than to distant and strange ands or to the crowded watering places. would we prefer to make our annual pilgrimage, to escape the Care and toil and heat, which, without occasional relax ation, renders life but burthen. We find many facts and anecdotes in this publication also, that may be read with interest not only by natives of Litchfeid, but by those who have never been there some of which we shall publish as we find opa portunity.-.N H. Register.
 History ef Litchfeld.-George c. Woodruff, Esq. has prepared and published in a pamphlet of GA pages, {" History of the Town of Litchfeld," with plan of the town "as laid out, A. D. 172O to 1725." We now have the histories of Norwich, Simsbury, and Litch6eld We hope gentlemen of other towns competent to the task, will follow the exatnples thus set thetn, and that in due time we shall have the result of their labors. Such works are very interesting, and will give important aid to some future author in preparing history of the State--Hartford Co,rGnt. .
 A thrilling instance of maternal affection was exhibited at the late disaster; Among other ladies there was one having two children, who were in their berth at the time of the collision. The mo. ment she went on deck, she was taken by the gall lant fellows from the Kent, and placed on board the London: but immediately returned to the deck of the sinking vessel for her children. She was again put on the London, when she made second and successful effort 10 reach the cabin where her children were, and succeeded in reaching and bring them through the water, then nearly waist deep. to the deck. and the third time was placed in safety on the London.-Detro ddcertiseT.
 Selling OAt.-The following advertisement ia signed "A Poor Devil" and appears in the Chi. cago Democfat .e gfr .g.e..
 r $ have pair of silk gloves. gold watch and chain, diamond breast pin, several superb finger rings, six rufle shirts, few boxes of cigars and quite number of books not materially damaged, which wish to dispose of In pay, I will take plough and hoe. The rest want in cash; to di- vide among the people that I owe for board, li- quors, horses, cigars, and borrowed money. I hay e resolved to go to work; and think some oth- CTS would appear better, if they would follow my example. Any person wishing to buy out the above right and title to agentleman had better ad. dress through the Post Office.'' ts5....
 Tribute to Yankee Mgenmty--The Boston Sun says, that Dr. G. o. Jarvis, of Middletown, Conn. the inventofof useful surgical apparatus, for reducing discolorations, known as the Ad. iuser, has received from the hands of Prince Al. be,t, as President of the "Society of Arts" the largest gold medal ever bestowed by, or in the gift of the, society. The medal is of the value of G15 sterling He Is the first American on whom such an honor has been conferred.
 Papering Ch,rches.-This is a new fashion which has grown up lately in Pittsburgh, and one that adds much to the interior neatness and beauty Pittsburgh has been papered for sotne weeks, with plain granite walls, and handsome figured paper on the ceiling. Disciples Church in Alleghany, is papered with granite paper on the walls, with marble columns. The South Commeh Methodist Church. in Alleghany,is is covered with marble pa. per on the walls, with marble columns supporting the cornice. The Gazette says. papering com pines neatness and cheapness. and can be renewed at small expense-not more than double that of whitewashng = Cleueland Herah a India Rug5er Ca,peiiHg.-The front sitting very neat oil cloth carpet upon its foor or rather it appears to have that sort of carpetng. Upon examination, it will be found that it is India Rub. bef Cloth beautifully stamped. and having all the appearance of oil cloth, with the durability of the caoitchouc It treads pleasantly, washes first rate, ana WlIt wear aDOut dD lDtlS dS tUc DFICkS WOICn compose the Tontine. There Is no offensive odor about it, and aside from its nevet-endihg durabil- ty, it is really very neat carpeting. onta
 Episcopal Clergy in Me United State.-Tn 1922. there were but 333 Episcopal Clergymen in the United States. At the present time there are 1241 Y, showing rapid increase. but whether in proportion larger than in other sects, we have no means of knowing In 1892. thefe we're but A Episcopal Clergy in Connecticut, while at the present time the number is 101. Massachusetts had 16 then; now 55. Pennsylvania 27 then 121 now Western New York none then; i06 at the present time. Then they had nine Bishops; they have now ttcenty: y:fue.-Patiud;tns. sn 70
 Comfort0ble Profts.-A writer from the White Sulphur Springs in Virginia. says the pror tetor of the hotel at that place, estimates the profits of the hotel at $sO.000 season, this heinz the smallest income ever realized in any season: It sometimes amounts to $90, ,000. !s.1
 Fashion-not the Jersey mare-has recently caused rise in the price of coffee bags. A grO- cer friend informs us that the dress makers use them as attachments" or substitutes for another well known article. They formerly sold for six shillings, and now bring dollar and a half Some one says they should be called " Subs.---Sun.
 The truth soiH Ott By the accidental omission of single letter, in an exchange paper. the line
 "Hell has no iiiTS like woman scorned"
 was made to read
 "Hell has no fury like womaf eOrned."
 This is the first time we ever heard of so striking truth being the offspring of error. gss.9t Pr;nfeys-The United States Journal says that there are more than twenty printers who are per. forming the duties of clerks in the departments at Washington, and that they equal, if not superi. or to others. who had the advantage of collegiate education. We have no doubt of it. Halt the