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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-05-24

ANTIQUITY CT GuNPowDER.--The first
application Of Gunpowder TO the firing OF
artillery has beea commonly ascribed to
the English at the battle of Cressy, Aug.
1916 but hitherto this fact has depended
almost solely on the evidence Of a single
Italian writer, coupled with the circum-
stance that the word "gunners" has been
mcl with in some public accounts of the
reign Of Edward iii. Upon this point the
Rev. J. HLnief has lately communicated
to the Society Of Aniiquaries some new and
curious p 'rticulars. derived from records OF
the period, showing the very LANES Of the
persons employed in the manufacture Of
gunpOwder, font Of saltpetre and "quick
sulphur" as it was called, without any
mention of cAarcoal,) and the quantities
Supplied 10 the King just previously to his
expedition TO France in June or July, 1916.
10 the Records it is termed puivis prO inge.
''is, and they establish tia, a considerable
weight has been supplied to the English
army subsequently, 10 its landing Al La
Hogus and previously 10 the battle Of CTess
81 and thai before Edward I'll engaged in
the siege Of Calais, he issued au order to
The proper oi1ceEs in England requiring
them to purchass aS much sallpetre and
sulphur as they could secure. ..--
Scientific American.
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HAIL COLUMBIA.

am old enough to recollect the introduction
Of this fine National air, not 80 much in the
musical circles, az in the streets Of PhilaGel-
phiG.
F'or, the great vocalist Of that day, who sang
at the Philadelphia Theater. had been anxious
10 bring out something attractive for his ben
GIFT. which threatened as late as the morning
Of the performance, to be an exhibition Of emp.
~ benches. With the idea Of producing some
thing new and effective, he had sought at the
hand Of Judge HOpkinson OF that city and obs
tanned the promise Of a patrIo,ic song, adapted
to his own clarion voice. The fufiimcnt of
this promise had been delayed by the profess
sionaI engagements Of the Judge until the y. ~
morning Of the benefit, az M. Fox calling ON
the Judge. at that period. found to his great
modification and distress. Mrs. Hopkinson
taking pity on him, sat down to the piano and
reckoning to her husband, he seized his pen
and struck of the first verse with its chorus.
which the lady sang 10 the piano accompahi>
mcnt. In this way, sianZa after stanza was
written. Fox in the meanwhile. having ran of,
almost frantic with joy. 60 lind Retnagie the
composer, who set il to music.
The song was set off to be put in type to the
office of the Philadelphia Gazette, whence it
was returned finished, as was supposed. al
though emily one half set, the manu- script being
written on both sides OF the sheet
A singular consequence resulted in the sing
ing Of the lyric for the first time. part from the
printed copy ID part from The manuscript.
The afternoon papers had announced that a
new patriotic song would he sung by Mr.. Fox.
at his benefit. Party spirit ran high, and the
anti Gallican feeling-at least ainong The play
going Philadelphans. was in the ascendant.
The theater was crowded. the song raptnr-
ously cheered and enrored for the tenth time,
at which repetition the whole audience stood
up and Joined in the chorus. The pecuniarv
success Of the benefit was unprecedented, and
made Fox little fortune.
Night after night Hail Columbia" was on
TIE bills Of performance, and during the season
al 1898 il became the universal song ihroug-
ont the whole city, Of the bows on the streets.
On the evening Of the benefit. al the close Of
the performance, the larger share Of the audi.
eRce. bv common consent, marched over to tho
dwelling Of The author. at the corner Of Chrs-
nut and Fifth streets, and Hail Columbia HON
several hundred voices Of the patriotic throng.
broke the slunbers ot the author az we'll as the
stiffness Of aaidnight.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-05-24
No 2. WHOLE No. 1908.
Ethan Alien and the Tory Doctor.

In the first volume IF the Library of
American Biography, conducted by ia
red Sparks" the following incident in the
life OF Ethan Allen, shows the character
OF the government in Vermont in IVA,
when the inhabitants were resisting the
claims Of New York to jurisdiction over
their territory. A Committee of Safety
was the highest judicatory-and Allen
was Colonel Commandant over the terri
tory. If any persons presumed to act
under the authority Of the state of New
York, he was Immediately arraigned and
judgment pronounced against him, in the
presence of many persons, by which he
was sentenced to be tied to a tree, and
chastised with he twigs of the wilder
ness" on his naked back, to the number
Of two hundred stripes, and Immediately
expelled from the district, and threatened
with death if he should return unless es-
pecially permitted by the Convention.
elm the midst of these scenes, the mode
Of punishment was sometimes rather lu-
dicrous than severe. In the town of Ar
lington lived doctor who openly pro-
fessed himself partizan of New York,
and was accustomed to speak disrespect-
fully of the Convention and Committees.
espousing the cause of New York claim
ants, and advised people to purchase
lands under their title. He was admon-
ished by his neighbors, and made to I'M
derstand that this tone of conversation
was not acceptable, snd was requested 10
change it, or at least to show his prudence
by remaining silent. Far from operating
any reform-these hints only stirred up
the ire of the courageous doctor, who
forthwith armed himself with pistols and
other weapons Of defence, proclaiming
his sentiments more boldly than ever, set
ting opposition at defiance, and threate-
ming to try the full effects of his person
al powers and implements Of warfare on
any man, who should have the temerity
to approach him with an unfriendly de-
sign. Such boast was likely to call up
the martial spirits Of his opponents, who
accordingly came upon the doctor at an
unguarded moment, and obliged him to
surrender at discretion. He was then
transferred to the Green Mountain Tav-
ern, in Bennington, where he was arraign-
ed before the Committee, who, not salts
fed with his defence, sentenced him to a
novel punishment, which they ordered to
be put in immediate execution.
"Before the door of this tavern, which
served the purpose of a courthouse and
an inn, stood sign-post twenty five feet
high, the top Of which was adorned with
the skin of Catamout, stuffed to the size
of life, with its head turned towards New
York and its jaws distended, showing
large naked teeth, and grinning terror to
all who should approach from that quar-
ter. 1t was the Judgment Of the court,
that the contumacious doctor should be
tied to a chair, and drawn up by a rope
to the Catamount, where he was to re.
main two hours-which punishment was
inflicted in the presence of numerous
assemblage of people. much to their sat
isfaction and merriment. The doctor was
then let down and permitted to depart to
his own house"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-05-24

RED REPUBLICANS FOR CALIFORNIA;
company of Cherokee Indians. numbering
not less than hundred, are to rendezvous
by the first day Of April, on the south side
Of Arkansas river. where all necessary Off
GERS will be elected by the company. They
tender an invitation TO those in the neigh
bouring States, and in the nation who wish
to go to California, TO join the company.
The Cherokee Advocate says :-"'rhere is
one very great advantage in going with the
Cherokee company. The Cherokses are ON
the most friendly terms With all the Indian
tribes Of the prairie, consequently there will
be no danger Of attack from our red breth.,
rem The Cherokee company will traiveI
more expedi,iously than any California
compan nv that will leave the Western front.
Ter, not being encountered BY large parry"
it adds-"The company will follow the
rout marked out ny Lieut.. Buford, from
Fort Gibson to Santa Fe. He made very
good road. cutting down the banks Of raw
ues, and in many places they arc bridged."
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-05-24

A SHORT SERMON Perhaps Il may NOT
be- amiss TO remember the printer in my dis
course. He is in very disagreeable sitn.
alton. He trusts everybody-he knows not
whom; his money Is scattered everywhere.
and he hardly knows where to look for it.
His paper. his ink. his type, his journey
mems labor. his living, &c, must be aciu-
ally paid for. You Mr.. -- and Mr..
and hundred others could name,
have taken his paper, and your children,
and your neighbors have been amused and
Informed, and hope improved BY it. ifyou
miss one paper you would think very hard
Of the printer you would rather go with
out your best meal than be deprived Of your
newspaper. Have you ever complied with
the terms of subscriptions Have ron taken
as much pains to furnish the printer with
his money as he has TO furnish you with his
paper: Have You paid him for his type.
his press, his hand work, his head work 2
If you have not go and pay him of.
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LlTCHFIELD CCoNa,) THURSDAY MAY "a ,o4o

him and sung distinctly, "This is Lewis,
the murderer of the traveller"
The officers and jailor held short
consultation, which ended ia determin-
alton to look sharply after the man in
grey with white hat accompanied with
many hints the resignation Of the pris-
oner, and possibility Of has innocence be-
ing asserted by supernatural agency.
The prison doors were cleared, and Creel,
pale and feeble, with hymn book in his
hand, and mien all neekness and HUI
mllity, was seen lettering from the prison
to the scatfold. He had no sooner as
cended, than his eyes began to wander
over the vast concourse of people around
him, with scrutiny that seemed like
faith in dreams; and while the sheriff
read the warrant, the convict's anxiety
appeared to increase; he looked and look
ed again thep raised his hands and eyes
moment towards the clear sky, as if
breathing Il last ejaculation, when, 10! as
he resumed his first position. the very per-
son he described stood within six feet of
the ladder The prisoners eye caught the
81 hit, and flashing with fire while he call
ed out, 'There is Lewis, the murderer
Of the traveller and the jailor at the
same moment seized the stranger by the
collar. AT first he attempted to escape,
but being secured and taken before the
magistrates, he confessed the deed, de-
tailed all the particulars, delivered up
part of the money, informed where an
other part was hidden, and was fully
committed for trial-while Creel was set
at liberty, and FASTENED like man out of
his senses from the scaffold.
Three days had elapsed; Creel had
vanished Immediately after his liberation.
when the pretended Lewis astonished
and COMPOUNDED the magistrates by de.
clariug Creel to be her husband that she
had concealed the disguise, and perform
ed the whole part by his direction that
he had given her the money, which he
had successfully concealed; and that the
whole from the prison to the scaffold
scene, was a continuance to effect his es :
cape, which having effected, she was re-
CARELESS of consequences. Nothing could
be done with her-she was set at liberty,
and neither she nor her husband was
heard of again.-Old american Paper.
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Growing Old Together.

You have promised tina: through life
We shall journey heart united,
Husband fond and faithful wife,
And trust the vow thus plighted;
Hand in hand. and side by side,
Through life's storms and sunny weather,
We will now one fortune bide,
And at last grow old together.
What il Times unspairing wing
OF some pleasures has bereft US
Let US not by murmuring
Lose the many that are left us;
What though bloom and youth depart,
Swift as birds of lightsome feather
Why repine with feeble heart!
Shall we not grow old together!
Few, indeed, have been our years
Yet enough 10 bind our hearts, love;
And 10 show how many tears
In life's brightest cup we find, love!
Since, in our united youth,
We jointly shared each weather,
Dearest, it is meet in truth,
That we should grow old together.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-05-24
Cape Horn.

Mr.. Cooper in his last novel, "The
Sea- Lions" gives this very interesting
description of Cape Horn:
"The land was broken, high, of most
sterile aspect where it was actually to be
seen, and nearly all covered with light
but melting snow, though the season. was
advanced to the middle of the first month
in summer. The weather was not very
cold, however, and there was feeling
about it that promised it would become
nilder. The aspect of the neighboring
land, so barren. rugged and inhospitable,
chilled the feelings, and gave to the scene
a sombre hue which the weather itself
might not have impaired. Directly
ahead of the schooner rose a sort Of
pyramid of broken rocks, which occupy
ing small island, stood isolated in
measure, and some distance in advance
of other and equally ragged ranges of
mountains, which belong also to islands
detached from the main land, thousands
of years before, under some violent con-
vulsions Of nature" .....
"At the southern extremity of the
American continent is cluster of islands
which are dark, sterile, rocky, and most
Of the year covered with snow. Ever
greens relieve the aspect of sterility, in
places that are little sheltered, and there
is meagre vegetation in spots that serve
to sustain animal life. The first strait
which separates this cluster of islands
from the main, is that of Magellan,
through which voyagers occasionally
pass, in preference to going further south.
Then comes Terra del Fuego, which is
much the largest of all the islands. To,
the southwark of Terra del Fuego lies a
cluster of small islands, which bear 1if.
ferent names; though the group further
est south Of all, and which it is usual to
consider as the southern termination of
our noble continent. but which is not on
a continent at all, is known by the appro-
pirate appellation of the Hermits. lfsol-.
itude and desolation, and want, and
contemplation of some of the sublimest
features of this earth, can render spot
fit for hermitage, these islands are very
judiciously named. The one that is far
therest south contains the Cape itself,
which is marked by the ragged pyramid
of the rock already mentioned placed
there by nature, never firing sentinel of
the war of the elements" ...-..
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THE PpET2s CORNER.
From tie Hartford Republican.
John Quincy Adams
BY MRS. L. H sIGoURNEY.


Remember him who year by year,
To bless this festive circle came
Who held the art Of peace more dear,
Than all the warriors blazon'd fame!
Toward him, in highest halls Of state.
The listening throrg attentive bent,
And hushd the tones of long debate,
To hear ''that old man eloquent"
Still. by his clear, far.reaching mind,
Enrich'd with lore of many land,
The fruits that deck The board lein'd,
The Aowers that bloom in beauty's hand;
The fields. the labor:ng swain that feed
TIE plough, that breaks the yielding ground
Were prz'd, though Learning's proudest need,
With votive wreahs, his brow had crown'd,
Oh! never forget that patr,ot-sage,
The Mentor Of New England's cline
Record the counsels of his age,
His apotheosis sublime:
His studious youth, from folly free,
His hoary years, no cloud might dim,
Ard bid the child upon your knee
Remensbe, hinl-yemensber him."
"Written al the request OF the Horticultural
Society Of Boston. whose hall al its last festi-
val. was decorated by the portraiture of that H.
lustriUus statesman.
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A WORD TO BOYS,

Be POHfe.-Study the graces-not the
graces OF The dancing master, Of bowling
and scraring; nor the foppish iCfidel eti>
luette OF Chesterfield, bnl beEevolence,
the graces Of the heari-whatever things
are true, honest, Just, pure, lovely. and Of
good report. The true secret Of poliienesS
is, ~ please. to make happy-aowing from
goodness of hearl-a fountain Of love. As
you leave the family circle for retirement,
say good night'-when you rise, good
morning. Do You NEE. or pass friend
in the street, bow gracefully, with the usual
salulaiion- with hinge on your neck
keep it well oiled. But above all, study
Solomon and the epislles Of Paul.
Be Cirii.-When. the rich Quaker was
asked the secret of his success in life, an.
swered, "Civitity. friend-civili,y Some
people are uncivil, sour. sulleD, morose,
grabbed, crnsiy, ha~ghsy-reaIiy clownish
and impudent. Ru" for your lite! "Seest
thou man wise in his own concei.! There
is more hope Of fool than Of him."
Be Kind TO Everybody, There is nothing
like kindness-it swcetens everything. A
single look of love. grasp of the hand, has
gained more friends than beth wealth and
learning. "Charity sufereth long, and is
kind"
.Nsver Strike Baek.-Tha. is, never rem /.
der evil for evil. Some boys give eye for
eye, tooth for tooth. blow for blow, kick for
kick. Awful! Little boys, bark: VIVA,
says Solomon "SureIy the chnrning of
milk b:ingesh forth butter, and the wringin
of the nose bringeth forth blood, so The fore.
ing ot wrath bringeth forth strife" Re-
compense no man evil for evil; but over.
come evil with good." "Love your enc
mics, bless them lha, curse you"
In ,fpty to Question, avoid the mono-
syllatles Yes and No-thus. els your ia
Their in good health ?" instead Of saying,
ayes sir" say every good, sir. thank you"
food ouig0r cOmmUn. place or slang phra
ses, such as "by jinks." first rate" "I'lI
bet" SC. Betting is 40. merely vulgar,
but sinfu'-a species OF gambling. Gentle.
men never bet.
Think 6ct"re you SpcaLS-Thnk twice,
shink 'chat to speak, hour 10 speak ,uhen 10
speak, 10 whom to speak and withal hold
up your head. and look the person to whom
yoa are speaking full in the face, with mos
dest dignity aud assurance. Some lads
have foolish, sheepish baShfulness; sheer
of, hold down their heads and eyes. as If
they were guilty of sheep stealing Never
be ashamed to do right
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-05-24

CHARMS OF RURAL LIFE.-Besiles The
benefit OF mental discipline derived from
the study Of nature, for which agriculture
opens as vide field as, any other pursuit,
the charms of Tura! life are unalloyed by
the refec ion of ill-goiten gains. and uncon-
iAfnlnated by immortal influences. The
lRfAiHF has no occasion 10 review with re-
MORSE life oi injustice 10 his fellow. me n,
OF moura the loss Of fortunes accumulated
by an occupation almost necessarily dis
honest. TIE lawSe r looks upon his briefs
prepared for unjust causes the physician
upon the emaciated forms Of his patients,
and the spectator apon he wealth amass>
ed from the ruined fortunes Of others, wi
the humiliaiing consciousness that they
have not IN all instances returned an equi.
valeDt for what they have received. But
the cultivation Of the soil may pursue his
calling with the cheering reflection, that an
all-b0unleOus Providence has rewarded his
efforts. and through him bestowed more OF
happiness upon his lellew. men.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-05-24
The Spirit Of Progression.

BIZ MRS. F. d. GAGE.
The gloomy night is breaking,
Fen now the sunbeams rest,
With faint. yet cheering radiance,
On the hilltop of the West.
The mis's are slowly rising ..-
From the valley and the plain,
And spirit is awaking,
That shall never sleep again. -.
And We may hear, that listen.
The splits stirring song,
That surges like the ocean,
With it's solemn bass along!
"Ho! can We stay the rivers,
Or bind the wings Of Light,
Or biting back to the Morning
The old departed Night!
"N"r shall ye check my impulse,
Nor stay it for an hour.
Until earth's grooming millions
Have felt the healing power p
That spirit is Progression,
In the vieor Of its yonth--
The fireman Of Oppression,
And its armor is the TRurH.
Old Error with it's legions,
. Must fall beneath its wrath {;
Nor blood. nor tears, nor anguish,
will mark its brilliant path.
But onward. upward, heavenward,
The spirit still will soar.
Till PEACE and LOVE shall triumph,
And FALsEHooD reign no more.
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Affection. Real and pure affection is
always quiet and deliberate in its atten-
ton, and no man Of refinement can long
love q wife whose demonstrations Of at
tachment are obstructive AMI importu-
nate Hrs. Hall.
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George Wadsworth,

TKTILL open Select School in North ST.,
wv lst door North Of Asa BacOns. Esq, on
Monday, the 7th Of May. -
Terms, Ga and "a per quarter Sf i2 weeks.
Liteh6eld, April nth. ls4o. 20
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EET The good man is Just in little
things, the wicked man is little in great
things. A thousand parties Of pleasure
do not leave q recOlleCtion worth that of
one good action.
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" A rogue asked charity, on the pre-
tence Of being dumb. Alady having asked
with equal simplicity and humanity, how
long he had been dumb, be answered, From
Birth, madam" 'Poor fellow!" said the
lady, and gave him dollar.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-05-24

H" say. neighbor Hodge, what
are you fencing that pasture for Forty
acres Of it would starve a cow -" Right,
replied Hodge" "I'm fencing it up to
keep the cows out"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-05-24
N. B. STEW EMS & CO.,
. %. -. NORFOLK. CT.

HAVE been appointed wholesale and
IA retail agents for the sale of
DIR. TO y NSEND'S SARSAPARILLA
an artile already 10 veil known for its un>
surpassed medicinal properties to need any
further recommendation.
AS there is so much Of this article pur>
porting to be DIR. Townsend's that is spu>
rious persons should be careful Of whom
they purchase. All can depend upon pro-
during Of US the genuine article. Merchants
supplied at . reasonable rate.
N. B. STEVENS & co.
Norfolk, Jan. l649. rs
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
SUNBURY AMERICAN AND sHAMoKIN JOURNAL
IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC.
EoRsB A1TD CATTLE
= = MEDICINES. ~
Don't permit your Horses or cattle to die, when
the means of cure arc within the reach Of all


The undersigned has spent several years in the
study Of Veterinary practice In "London and E.
dnboro." he has also availcd himself Of the rcsear-
ches Of Lebig, and other celebrated men. who have
contributed so much towards a judicious treatment
Of annnals the principles Of our practice consists
in the rejection Of general bleeding and the total
rejection OF oil medicines that experience has
shown to be Of dangerous tcndancy. These re-.
medlcs act in harmony with the vital principle, and
when given according to the directions which ac-
company each article they are capable Of exciting
and increasing the natural functions. without di-
mnshins or destroying their power, hence arc
saicn the hands Of every one.
@. II. DADD, M. ID.
ALisi of Horse and Cattle Medicines.
Physic balls. 75c. per box.
Alternative ball. 75c do
powders for bad condition, 75c per pack
age.
Heavc powder for diseases of the lungs, 75c dc.
Urine powder for kidneys, 75c do.
Tonic powder for bad condition glandcrs, 75c do.