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Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
THE WILD HORSE OF TExAs

we rode through beds of sunfiowers miles
In extent, their dark Seedy centres and radi-
aung yellow leaves following tt e sun through
lhe udy from east to west, and droupinr
When the shadows fell over them. These
were sometimes beautifully varied with
dellcdte mower OF an azure tint, Welding no
perfume; out forming pleasant contrast to
the oIl9ht yellow of the SnnaoWer. About
nan past ten we diSCerned a creature in
motioh at an immense distance, and instant.
~ started in pursuit. Fifteen minutes ri
ding brought us near enough TO discover, by
Its 1eetneSS, that it could not be buffalo
We! it was too large for an antelope or
deer. On we went, and soon distinguished
the erect head, the flowing name, and the
beautiful proportions of the wild horse of
the prairie. He saw us, and sped awav
with an arrow-feetness till he gained dis
taht emInence, when he turned to gaze at US.
and suffered us to approach within fourhun-
dred yards, when he bounded away again in
anotherdirection with graceful velocity de-
lighttul to behold. We paused, for to pur-'
sue nun with a view to capture was clearly
out of the question. When he discovered
we were not following him, he also paused,
and now seemed to be inspired with curiosi
y ed"dt ~ Jul o"u lOF, dltef making a
slight turn, he came nearer, until we could
distinguish the inquring expression of his
clear bright eye, and the quick curl of his |
inflated noslris. We had no hopes of catch
ing. and did not wish to kill him; but our
curiosity led us to approach him slowly
W had not advanced far, before he moved |
away, and, rcling round, approached on
the other side. He was beautiful animal, |
sorrel, with jet-black name end tail. As
he moved, we could see the muscles culver
in his glossy limbs; and when, half play
fully, and half in fright he tossed his flow
ing name in the air, and fourishcd his long
silky tail, our admiration knew no bounds,
and we longed-hopelessly, vexatiously
longed-to possess him. We might have
shot him where we stood but had we been
Starving, we could scarcely have done it.
lie was free, and we loved him for the very
possession of that liberty we longed to take
from him; but we would not kill him. We
fired rifle over his head. He heard the
shot and the whiz of the ball, and away he
went. disappearing in the next hollow,
showing himself again as he crossed the
distant ridges, still seeming smaller, until
he faded away to a Speck on the far horizons
verse.-Kenhedy's Teas.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
THE BURIAL PLACE OF KINGS.

A correspondent of the Newark Daily
Advertiser, writing from Stockholm, under
date of June 28th, 1916, gives the follow
ing interesting sketch of the Westminster
Abbey of Sweden
These legislative halls are near the church
of Riddar holm-the Westminster Abbey
of Sweden. This interesting building is
used only as burial place for the kings
and mobiles of the land. Its dimentions are
large, and ii is built of brick, with a hand
some cast iron Spire. AS we entered the
main door the appearance of the interior
was striking. On each side are ranged
row of effigieS-hOrseme mounted, as large
as when living, and clothed with the piano.
ply of the age in which they lived. The
warriors of Sweden for many hundred years
were thus brought before us as they were in
the days when they drew the sword and
welded the battle axe. The massive coats
of mail and iron helmets are we'll preserv-
ed, and the whole appearance of these eff
gieS is lifelike. They seemed to be knights
in armOr, holding watch and guard over the
tombs of the great who were lying near
them. Over every part of the church wal!
are hung the trohieS gathered in former
wars by the renowned kings who have gov
erned this land. There were memorials OF
Gustavus Adolphns, and the blood stained
trophies of Charles the XII. Drums, tram
pets, flags and banners, an innumerable null
titude, crowd every portion of the church,
overhanging or surrounding the tombs of the
mighty dead. In Que wing of the building
lie the remains of GuslavuS ALolphus, ell.
closed in black marble sarcophagus; oppo-
site to him lies Charles XII in a similar
tomb, while near them both are the swords
and garments used by them in their last
hours of warfare. Sweden lost much when
the brave Charles fell at Fredrickshold.-
She had sustained greater loss when the
great GustavuS, with his unspotted charac-
Ter and his love of religious liberty, was
slain at Lentzen. These names are cher
ished now by every SWede with affection
and reverence. But, farewell TO Stockholm
We have left the interesting city Our
steamer lay beneath the palace walls. and
sat upon her quarter deck until 2 O'Clock in
the morning, when she moved away. In
these northern latitude there is no portion
Of the night when ! cannot see distinctly to
read or write upon deck, and these nights
have tempted me to wait for the sunrise at
three O'Clock, when retire to my cabin, and
say 10 the world and to you, Good night.
f. r.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
From the N: o. Picay"ue Of august 10.
THE YUCATAN EXPEDITION RE-
TARDED.

A few days since rema rkable individu.
al, in peculiar uniform of an extraordina-
ny pattern, appeared in the midst of our CT
ty, amazing and astonishing all who beheld
him. AT length it was whisl cred about
that the head of "the great expedition to
Yucatan," which the New York papers
have repeatedly noticed Of late, had entered
the city. Yesterday morning the great lion
visited the court of Recorder Baldwin.
A police officer, looking very much heat
ed, ente ed and was followed by middle 81
zed, dark compiexioued man, with heavy
black mOustache and whiskerS, and long
black hair inClining to curl. AS he dotted
his military cap, heavy gold band and
stars glittered in the sun shine. His coat
was of a military cat, the collar trimmed
with bands, upon each shoulder was perched
large gilt eagle, and at the back of his
coat another, as if they had descended for
the purpose of making aerial ascent with
the wearer, but couldn't bear him-aloG-
Ills blue pantaloons rejoiced in crimson
stripe down each leg, and his Tut ensemble,
including scar across his nose, rendered
his appearance truly remarkable. The
spectators and officers were electrified with
his appearance; but how much more were
they shocked, when, after the lapse of a few
moments, the Recorder called ont in a firm
voice, George Washington Diron."
George Washington Dixon, "the Ameri-
can buffo Singer. editor, and sef-created
General,' &c, &c, &c., stood before them
in all his native beauty, and upon charge
preferred by Capt. Winter, of the night
watch, of fighting and disturbing the peace
a. an unseemly hour of the night in St.
Charles street. Dixon said that he had ac-
ted n Self-defence, had been beset for hours
by "a certain class of Individuals" and in
fine had been placed in quite as unpleasant
position as Falstaff was with the men in
buckram, and enacted quite as many pr0di-
| gies of valor as that redoubtable hero, all
in seN-defencc. The Recorder expressed
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
AN ELEPHANTS DOINGS,

We learn by gentleman ofthIs city who
was at Lockport on Saturday, that at noon
Of that day, an Elephant belonging to a me-
nagere exhibiting there, walked out of his
tent toward span of horses attached to a
wagon some twenty rods Off The horses
took fright as the huge beast approached
them, broke loose and ran a few rods to the
angle of fence, the elephant followed cap
sized the wagon and threw the horses some
two rods over the fence. One of the horses
rose with several broken ribs, aud managed
to escape his aSSailant, who fell upon the
other with his tuSks, tore out his entrails,
and continued to toss him along the fence
some ten rods or more.
AT this time the keeper, who was at din.
ner when the elephant escaped from the tent,
came up and called the animal by name
The elephant Immediately obeyed the word,
and followed the keeper TO an orchard about
a hundred miles off, where he was secured
by strong chains made fast to the trunk OF a
full grown tree. just as our informant left
in the afternoon, he heard that the elephant
had uprooted the tree to which he was at
tached, and had injured man; but learn
ed no particulars. The of the elephant
it is said was caused by some tobacco con-
cealed in the food that some Of the bystand-
ers offered him. People cannot be too eau
tious how they trihe in such way with an
elephant.-Buf Com. ADJ.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
ANCIENT RUINS IN TEXAS.

We ment o)cd several months ago, that
some ancient buildings had been dlscov-
cred OIL the Lcouoru, and we remarked
that they prohabIy were erected by the
SpanIardS,nnd were intended for missions
''r have, however. since seen one OF the
surveyors who discovered them, and he
has informed us that they bear no resem-
hiance to any OF the Spanish missionary
buildings. and European structures IN
America. The stones composing them
are worn by rains, and bear evidence
that they have stood for centuries ~ their
present positions. The buildings are Sit
uated on high bleak hills overlooking the
valley OF the Leonora. Two OF them are
near the sources Of this Stream, and the
other about Is miles below. They resem-
ble large hay sticks when seen at a dis
lance, and are nearly circular in form
They are composed Of loose stones IN
hewn, piled one upon the other, so as TO
form rude walls, which are gradually
narrow Il, the top, forming dome.
The stones are not cenented, and the
walls are 50 filled with crevlces that the
rains and wind can penetrate the building
| in every direction. 1t is probable that
these CreviceS were once filled with clay
or some other material, that has been
washed away by raiEs. The largest of
these buildings is on y Is or 20 feet in d.
ametcr, and about 90 feet high. AS they
are situated on the highest and most com.
manGing cminenceS in that section, it is
probable thew were Intended for watch
towers; but when, or by whom they were
built, probably will never be ascertained.
Houston Telegraph.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
The last Man of EIphinStODe's army

| Working-parties buried themselves all
day long during the llih and The 18th, in
digging ditch round the baslion of the
northwest angle OF the town that being
the point on which the acting engineer
saw that the place was weakest. They
were thus engaged, their arms being pi-
led near them, and The ct,valty y, with nor
SEES saddled, ready to gallop 10. Il. ~ their
| support, when, a little alter noon on the
loIh' one OF the SentrIeS on that part of
the wall which faced Gundamuck and
the road from Cabul called that he saWa
man mounted in the distance. In d mo-
ment glasses were leyelled III this direc-
'ioh ana there, sure enough, could be
distinguished leaning rather than sitting
upon miserable pony, all European,
faint as ii seemed from travel, if not
SICK, or perhaps wounded. 1t is impos
sible to decrlbe the sort of thrill winch
ran through mems veins u they watched
the movements Of the stranger. Slowly
he approached; and, strange as it NAV
appear, 1t Is nevertheless true, that Col.
Dennie toretoid the nature OF the tidipgs
OF which he was the bearer; fer it is
tact, which every surviving officer Of the
Thirteenth will vouch tor, that almost
from the first, Colonel Donnie had BODIED
Ill of the force left in CabuI and mat
subsequently TO the receipt of the carli-
est intelligence which told of the warfare
IN which they were engaged, and OF the
disastrous results to Which it led, he re-
pealediy declared his conviction, that to
man the army would be deslroyed.-
His words were,
you'll see not a soul will escape
from Cabul, except one man, aud ne
will come to tell us that the rest ar, de,
stroyed." -
Under such circumstances, it is verv
little 10 be wondered al, if mems blood
curdled while they watched the advance
OF the solitary horseman; and the voice
OF Donnie sounded like the response oT.
an oracle when he exclaimed,
did mot say SO here comes the mes
senger."
Colonel Dennie spoke the truth. An
escort Of cavalry being sent out TO meet
the traveller, he was brought in bleeding
and faint, and covered with wounds -
in his right hand the hit and a.
small fragment of sword which had
broken in the terrible conflict from which
he was come. Heproved to be DR.. Bry-
don; whose escape from the scene of
slaughter had been marvellous, and who
at the moment believed himself to be, and
was regarded by others, as the sole sur
vivor OF General Elphnstone's once
magnificent little ARM.
Incidents IN India.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
ATTEMPT TO MURDER

THE DEPUTY WARDEN OF TIE STATE PRISON.
An attempt was made Yesterday fore
noon, by colored prisoner. named Geo
Wilson, to take the life of Mr.. Walkee Inc
Deputy Warden. 1t appears that Wilson
was saving WOOD in the prison yard,
when Mr.. Walker, noticing that he did
u III So siaht'hg q manner as to saw
'h1ough double the distance necessary.
spoke to him on the subject. 70 this he
made no reply, but taking an axe in his
right hand commenced hacking verv
carelessly. AS the Warden was nossing
him, he noticed that he took hold Of ihS
axe with both hands, and turning round
10 De on Inc look ou' 70, danger, h rec w.
cd blow on his forehead from III head of
lhe axe which knocked him down and
partially stunned him. The prisoner
then aimed another 5iowat his head. but
Mr.. Walker, in his efforts to ward il off:
was struck on the calf of one his legs bv
the edge of the axe, which cut nearly
through the small bone. A third blow
was received from the edge of the axe on
MS rms. The prisoner was aiming u
'oorth dow at the head of The Warden.
which would probably have proved fatll
"heh ne was fired upon by one of the
guard, and ball entered his thigh. bad
y fracturing the bone, and passing en-
tirely through.
The prisoner is confined, we under.
stand Tor an attempt to Kill. HIS term
OF imprisonment is for five years, two Of
which have expired. He is an ugly fell
low and once tried to kill Mr.. Strong
when ne was Deputy Warden.
Capt. Johnson, the Warden OF the Pr;s-
on is absent in New York.
CoWoai of Tuesday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
MURDER IN A RAINY

The Boston Traveller states that a NAV
annoy'ngly thrust bill in the ace ~
me PRESIDENT OF one the principal bansS
IN STATE street. whe1 the President, with
one Tremendous and well directed b.ou.
KIIed the intruder on the spot. No arrest
mad yet been made. We trust the mu..
defer will receive justice no, wi.hstandin.-
his probable wealth and influence.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
HERAM .JACKSlN.

TAKES this opportunity to inform his Gus
toners, and the Public in general, that he
has removed his DYEING ESTABLISH
MENT, six doors west Of the Court House
where he will, be prepared to color and clean
ali kinds OF Clothing and Dresses of all colors'
Aiso-Cleaning and Dressing OF Hats.
pMr. J. will be al his shop on Mon
days and Saturdays.
Lit chs I'D, Nov. lS45.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10

ms opinion that Dixon had been disurderlv
ana oraered that he be bound in the sum of
SooO' IN default of finding which, he stands
committed, in the custody of Capt. WiL,er.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
Ztna Insurarcc Company
OF
HARTFORD, CT.
s,yv;iyS$ 200, 600 Dollars,

Win iibsriu 10 inrreas NE SQnet0 ItLa
N;&joa Of D"7larS,
~FFT2 ,,s1re p DWELLING Houses.
4 SStorcs, Mills. Manufactures, Barns
Snlpsand Vessels wilhelm ror',of on me
stocks, Go DDS ln4 overv other species OF
iusurable persona! property, "gains'foS>
ar Asm1st Ay fire, a, as low rates OF pre-,
,nia,n rs rny similar institu'ionln good
standing.
GIDEON II. HOLL1STER. Agent.
Oifir. in the Court House
Litchfe2d, Nov. 26, 1915. 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
DAVID WARNER.
Painter and Paper Hanger

PLYMOUTH HOLLOW, CONN.
TIME subscriber will give his partic
Il ular attention to the IMITATION OF
Woop AND MARBLE.
RkFsRENcEs.-Lemuel Hurlbut, Win
chester; Denjamin H. Morse, Wolcott
Vile, aud Ralph G. Camp, LitchtieId.
Plymouth. Hollow, Dec. Is, ls44. II
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
BY H. w ARD.

AIR" .Auld Lang Sy.e."
Full many years have pass'd away,
Since first fruitful vine
Was planted here, as people say,
In days of "auld lang syne."
In auld lang syne, dear friends,
In auId lang syne,
Wen meier forget our kith and kin
OF "auld lang syne."
With JOY we've met together all,
Upheld by love divine;
Endearing ties we now recall
For days of aud lang syne.
In auld lang syne, dear friends, &C.
Dear kindred all with happy glee,
We've met, NUMEROUS line,
Around the testal board, so free,
To talk of auld lang syne.
OF auld lang syne, my friends, sc.
Let harmony and love preside,
And gratitude combine,
To Him who brings US side by side,
For auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, dear friends, SC
Our a5seat kin We'll ne'er forget,
Though farther than the line.
AID W. will keep in memory yet,
The gone OF anld lang syne
Oi auld lang svne. my friends. sc.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
No. 16. WHOLE No. 1856.

with the OVERLOOKING OF Immortal Joy, as
they heard the bending suppliant of the
midnight honr-so true it is There is joy
IN heaven over ore sinner that repenieth.R -
Wo0nsOcket Pat.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
II. e. I9zEEaE2E1AAT
Ell SUR & NCG,

v IL. HUBBARD, Agent for the Pro
81 Tee TON Insurance COMPANY, VIII
$50. Puii:i-s at his office, III Salisbury
Oh the same terms they can he obtain
ed at the principal office in H'rttort.
40i
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10

the thermometer for short time longer in
MS mouth, complete and permanent cure
was efected.-Spring. Gazette.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10

COLLISION. extra train of cars de-
spatched on Wednesday morning last, FROM
this city, came in collision with the regular
train, from New Milford, at curve this
side OF Newtown. The machinery of the
locomotives, and the frames of some two or
three old cars, were considerably broken up,
but no person was seriously hurt. The
train from New Milford, was heavily loaded,
and going quite slow at the time. Other.
wise the damage would have been more Sc
rious.-Bridgeport Farmer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
@tScelIaMp.
s o N g..

Composed for the FAMILY CELE-
BRATIoN of the Descendants and
Kindred Of the Buels and Marsh
eS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10

~The immediate cause of The su;c;,e
OF INC late Mr.. Price. is supposed to be his
'hapillty 10 pay the sum of $3.50. The
gay aIler his deaIh, Il letter addressed to
nun, from debtor at dis,auce, and en-
closing twice the amount, was received
through the Pos. Office.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-09-10
DIVISION OF TEXAS

The Houston Telegraph refers to a
proposition to divide Texas, without deli =
INTO TWO states, the Brazos being H.
boundary between the two states, and ad,
that application has been made, on y
suggestion of members of Congress to ill.,,
Texas Senators and Representatives IL
bring in a bill for that purpose.
The daily union., 1846-10-24

These ships are all Of the largest class, and are
Commanded by men Of character and experience.
Their cabin accommodations all that can be de-
sired la point Of splendor, comfort, and eonyeni-
enee, and they are furnished wIIh every descrip-
ton Of stores Of the best kind. Punetuaty in the
days of sailing Will be strictly adhered To.
Pnce Of passage to Liverpool, 500. From Lly-
erpo"l 10 New York. <25.
Agents for ships Oxford, Moniezuma, Europe,
Snensndoah, Yorkshire, Fidelia, Cambridge, and
New York,
W.. GOODHUE a CO, or
G. II. MARSHALL, New York.
Barring, BROTHERS & Co,
Liverpool.
Agents for ships Stephen Whitney, YirgInian,
Waterloo. and John r. Skiddy,
RoBERT KERMIT, New York,
To J. SANDS a CO., Liverpool
Agents for ships Patrick Henry, AShburton, Hen.
Clay, (new, ) and Independence,
GktNNELL, MINTURN, q CO., N. Y. (.
CHAPMAN, BOWMAN, q Co., Liverpool
Agents for ships Roscius, siddons, Sheridan,
and Gsrrick,
E.K. COLLINS & Co, New York,
BROWN, SHIPLEY, & CO, Liverpool.
Agents for ships Queen Of the West, Liverpool,
Hottinguer, and Roohester.
WOODHUEL & MlSTURN, New York.
FIELDEN, BROTHERS, & CO., Liverpool
New York, March 2-lyd
The daily union., 1846-10-24
GREAT English Remedy for coughs
VI colds, asthma, and COnsumptiOn.--The

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" colds, asthma, and c0nsumptiOn.-The
great and only remedy for Colds, Coughs, Asth-
ma, and Consumption, is the Hungarian Bal
Buchan of London, England, and introduced into
the United States under the immediate superin.
tendence Of the inventor.
The extraordinary success of this medicine in the
curse of pulmonary diseases, warrants the American
agent in soliciting for treatment the WORST POS
SlBLE CASES that can be found in the commu-
nifty; that seek relief in vain from any Of the
common remedies of the day, and have been given
up by the most distinguished physicians as confirm
ed and incurable. The Hungarian Balsam has
cured and will cure, the mos, desperate of cases.
IL is no quack nostrum, but standard English
medicine Of known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should be sup
piled with Buchan's Hungarian Balsam of Life, not
only to counteract the consumptive tendencies of
the cinlute but to be used a preventive medicine
in all cases of Colds, Coughs, Splitting of Blood,
Pain in the Side and Chest Irritation and Soreness
of the Lungs, Bronchitis, Difficulty of Breathing,
Hectic Fever, Night Sweats, Emaciaton and Gene
raj Debility, Asthma, Influenza, Hopping Cough,
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u5Sold in largo bottles at 81 per bottle, with full
directions for the restoration of health.
Pamphlets, containing mass Of English and
American certificates, and other evidence, showing
the unequaed merits of this great English remedy,
may be obtained of the agents gratuiousy. ri
DAVID F. BRADLEE, sole agent for the United
States, 10 Court street, Boston.
Il. w. DY0TT& q SONS, general Wholesale agents,
No. 1872 North Second street, Philadelphia.
Special depot at the Bookstore Of ROBERT
FARNHAM corner of Eleventh street and Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington city. Also for sale
by the principal Druggists.
June S .'. I#'NH" .'.s.".. ...t
The daily union., 1846-10-24
DR. BANNING,s BODY BRACE.

- thousands OF persons afflicted by pumo
nary affections, dyspepsia, constipation and various
degrees of local general debility, have been re-
lieyed by this instrument. Ii is particularly adapt
ed to numerous ailments prevalent at the South, to
spinal weaknesses, distortions, tendency of the
body to lounge and droop, both in children and
adults. BY restoring the form to erect posture,
it enarges the chest, that the subject breathes
reer and easier, and thus many contractons of the
chest, with attendant affections Of the heart and
lungs are counteracted and full play is given to the
organs of respiration. a.f
The brace may be had in this city by applyingt
Mrs. Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all
times over E. Wheeler's hardware store PennsyL
vania avenue, near 7th street A gentleman will
aid in adapting it to those who may call for the pu
pose.
Applications for single braces, from distance, as
also for patent rights, may likewise be directed to
DR.. Banning's Office, 423 Broadway, New York.
DIR. Banning can refer, if desired, to some of the
most eminent professors of medical and surgical
science in the United States, well as to numerous
distinguished ladies and gentlemen in this city and
other parts of the country. .- .a..& .... = -.
July Sly