Litchfield enquirer., 1861-03-21
4oLEzso. 1868.

I - and the Sham Democratic State Convention to resist Massachusetts troops going to the defense of the Union.
 The first lieutenant of the revenue cutter Lew. is Cass, lately turned over to the State of Ala bama by her captain, James J. Morrison of Georgia, is Anson s. Rogers of Connecticut. All of the lieutenants left vessel, adhering to the Union.
 That was very happy turn Senator Hale gave to Mr. Clingmans allusion to the lost tribes: " So they did go out but left the ark of the GOV. enant of the living God with the tribe of Judah. The tribes did go or,, and God only knows where they are gone.''
 Lord Byron described a party with which he dned, as follows 1t was first silent, then talky, then argumentative, then disputatious, then un. inteiiglbie, then altogethery, then inarticulate, then drunk
 WHAT IS WoMAN's MISSION ?--This momen. tous question being asked the other evening, Spoonley said: AS Woman was the--aw--in- fewiaw animal, he thought her mission was to- aw-wait on the supewiaw-to be-aw-a sawt of uppaw servant, and to see about one's din. naws, and ones furnichaw, and things In fact, "said Mrs. Shorter, 'Woman's mission sim ply is to polish Me spoons :!
 ksas@ Hon. Andrew Johnson declares publicly that he wants nothing more to go to Tennessee on than Mir. Corwins joint resolution for the amendment of the Constitution lie continues to be visited by delegations from different sec- tions, from whom he receives most marked evil dence of respect and esteem.
 Bey" On Wednesday evening, w. S. Wood. of New York, called upon Mrs. Lincoln, and in the most delicate manner rendered her, on behalf of certain New Workers whose names were not giv- en, and wko made tho present in behalf of the State, pair of magnificent black horses, with the request that if she preferred any other color she would specify it. Mrs. Lincoln accepted them, and was highly gratifed at the esteem and delicacy of feeling manifested by the donors.
 ssa- The Hon. John Woodraff met with grand receptonupon his return home to New Haven, Wednesday evening. The ladies took an interest iG r.,- business, and hundreds of the fair attehded the demonstration in Music Hall, which was crowded. Hon. E. K. Foster presided, and speeches were made by Messrs Woodruff, N. D. Sperry, Mark Bailey, Wm N. Grosvenor, R. S. PicHett, Wales French, and Gov. Dutton. There was an abundance of en- thusiasm.
 TIE REBEL CoNGREss-In the Montgomery congress, Thursday, Mir. Clayton reported biil providing that in the event of conflict, or the refusal of the United States to recognize the in- dependence of the southern con(ederacy, no court in the confederate States shall have cogni- zance of civil cases of citizens of the United States, and all pending cases sh ''' dismissed. A resolution was adopted a1thoriN.Hg the presi- dent to instruct the commissioner to European powers to enter into treaties for establishing iu- ternationai copyright privileges. BroXton Bragg was confirmed as brgadier general, and William J. liardee as colonel e the first regiment of in fantry War preparations are proceeding on . large scale.
 Bur TWO PoSTMAsTEEs AND FOUR CGLLEo- TORS IN 72 YEARs.-There have Leen but two postmasters in the city of Charleston since tlle days Of Washington. Gen. Washington sppoin- ted Mir. Ballot in l797, who served until his death when the present incumbent, Mir. Huger, (pro- nounced Ugerl Y ho was appointed by Mir. Monroe. Mr. Huger is now over 70 years, a gentleman of com handing and venerable appearance, about six feet high, well proportioned, fine Roman face, full head of hair, and as white as snow, fine black eye, heavy eyebrows, very erect. There have been but four collectors ofhe customs at Charles ton since the formation of the United States.
 asa- Mrs J. c. Higgins living near Bridget Creek, Wis ,one evening few weeks since, heard an unusual noise at the calf-pen, and upon going out found that something like dozen wolves were contemplating an attack upon the calf - Upon her approach they retreated short dis tance Mrs. II is good shot with rihe and she first determined to shoot ct least one of the intrudcrs with her husbands loaded rife Up- on reflection, she concluded to put strychine up- on some meat she had in the house, and give it to her unweicome visitors. She did so, and upon the return of her husband, who was absent the fore-part of the evening, he found twelve wolves lying dead within few rods of inc house.
 Jones went to serenade his lady-love, and could only sing after this fashion:
 '" Cub, oh, cub with mo,
 The hood is beabig;
 Cub, oh, cub with mo-.
 The stars are gleabg
 An all aroudd, above,
 With beauty teabig;
 Boodlight hours are best for lub,"
 Jones felt that he was an unfortunate being, when small boy opposite where he was sing ing cried out, " Blow your dose, pou dab fool"
 VERY Cool AMERICANA Frenchman re- gently eloped from Paris with the pretty wife of an American, and, as soon as the latter learned what had taken place, he installed himselfin the chateau of his rival, and wrote to the latter missive, as follows: :" You have appropriated my wife, and have taken possession of your estate. By the time your love is squandered, will try to have spent your fortune. hope you will have agreeable time in Switzerland, though December is chilly month, am told, in thet country. I would recommend Ter to continue her singing lessons I have had your orangery as it intercepted the view of the pond, I dare say you will approve my course.'' 4aM Sas b5ff 0li inc Koshestsr Anisri can. writing from Springfield, M6ss,, who sasf the distinguished cogfle on their way to Wash ington:. s noblemen-the Wesater mould-with deep set, radiant eyes, genial expression, and raven hair, dress and manner most uaostentatious. But in admiration Of ssthe man'' must not forget to al- low of Mrs. Homlin what one lady is 10th 10 say of another: that she is right pret,-, From Mrs. Hamlin's youthful demeanor anu her hnsband's devotion she is evidently second spouse. She is "petitc, with auburn hair and hazel eyes Her sunshiny smile and unpretending manners cannot but give her family all the happiness m a domestic sphere that honor does in rubn' career. ..--
 . E<s~ A Southern gentleman who resides in Att gusta, Ga, writes thus to a friend in this city
 s The war spirit increases. 1.-the Sou.h Wefe seseraly let alone for six months, we Woaia Pron- ably try at the next general election to get oaek. The new tariff will open both eyes and pockets 3 to 4 cents per pound on cheese. too cents on bntter stc 5, cents on sugar, to g on tohac- ea ss4fact every one. and that seiisibly Prices ' eeti and are still ascending Our reg ular army has 10 enlisted in this eity, and as many in Savannah Nine-tenths of our youth l go constantly armed, and the common use of deadly weapons is quite disregarded. No con trol can be exercised over lad after hc is 1a or Il5. He becomes Mir so-and-so, and acknovl-