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Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28
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THURSDAY. NOV. ss, 1e
1861.
Thanksgiving.

Again the day of Thanksgiving and Praise Again the gathering home of children and chll- dren's children to the altars and hearth-stones of other years.
 Again the assembling about the family board, the merry faces, the laughing eyes, the joyous hearts.
 Again the smoking turkey, the foaming flag on, the games, the romps, the sports the stories, the recollections, sad and smiling, of years agone.
 Thus again does the day of Thanksgiving, a day long established and long honored, come round; the one day of the year, celebrated throughout New England, and peculiarly, by the sons and daughters of New England every where, day of festivity and praise-which nc disasters, no troubles no perplexities, no doubts shall ever eradicate from the calendar, while we have life and blessings, temporal and spiritual to be grateful for, and Providence to revere, con- fde in and adore.
 Our present Thanksgiving appears to us to De peculiarly fruitful of the proper ascriptions Of praise. We certainly have never had greater oc- casion to be thankful for the "mercies which crown the year," for abundant crops and the heavy haryests for the rewards of home indus try and labor, for ife and health and prosperity and while abroad, within other States of our Re- public, the clash of arms is heard, and while ma nv of our own, and some of our choicest are standing sentinels about the capital of our com mon country, yet here within our commonwealth is peace and prosperity, happy hearts and loyal' contented minds.
 For this loyalty of our people, for their free institutions, for the frmness and stability of our commonwealth, and the public opinion which sustains it, let us, be duly grateful. For the spirit which prompts us to sacrifice much Tn behalf of the happiness of others, let us hunbly render praise to God.
 But better and higher than all, that we should have an opportunity to prove ourselves worthy of the liberties and blessings handed down to us by our fathers. gained for us by their blood and sacrifice, enjoyed by us for three generations, by standing up manfully and fighting heroically for our country and the Liberties of our People, is a topic for Thanksgiving which will occur but onco in century.
 Let us then celebrate this Thanksgiving as of yore, and let us remember in the festivities of the occasion our brave boys who spend their Thanks giving on the tented Geld Theirs is the glory of the brave-ours be the praise
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28
CORNWALL.

The principal item of interest just at present in this vicinity, is the departure of the Lyons Guards, whose headquarters have been at West Cornwall, to join the 18th Regiment at New IIa- ven.
 This (,ruesday) morning, large crowd of the friends of the volunteers collected at the Depot to take leave of the brave boys. And amid the cheers and tears of friends, and escorted by the Cadets of the West Cornwall Institute, they went on board the cars.
 This Company has been formed from the l7th District-the enlistments made by c. D. Bynn of this town, and Mr. Nettleton of Kent, and numbers nearly or quite full Company, all oi whom take the cars at this place, Cornwall Bridge and Kent and we have few more oi the same sort left. And, Gentlemen, you who have the direction of affairs, use the materials you already have discreetly and efficiently, ard you can have as many or as much more as you want.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28
], Nov. 25th, 1861.
WEST TWISTED.
by saying Y

One of the sociables of the " Soldiers Aid So- ciety' was held in Camps Hall Monday evening in the course of which an elegant sword and sash were presented by friends to Lieut.. C. S. Hosford, Co. H. 11th Rcg't c. V. The gallant Lieutenant responded in soldier-likc manner to the presentation speech, promising to emulate the examples of his grandfather and father who fought in the wars of Independence and i8!2.- He is universally popular and beloved wherever known and especially among Winsted people, a large number of whom were assembled to testify their interest and regard.
 The occasion was also s'improyed' by music, a poem from E. s. Woodford, Esq. and num- Der of speeches, and the proceeds of the ten cents admission fee amounting to about twenty two dollars, to be applied to tie purchase ot yarn for Soldiers mittens.
 Weekly meetings are held, and the ladies are earnestly at work in behalf of the brave vol unteers.
 Tho Singing School, which has been taught by Mir. Geo. G. Camp for some months is ar- nounccd to give a concert at the Methodist Church Wednesday evening.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28
HARWINTON.

The store of Mr. Lewis Catlin took ire 1roh' a spittoon near the stove,; last week Menday night, and was not discovered until early Tues day morning, as Mir. Catlin went to the s'oie earlier than usual to make out the morning mall
 The fire had burned hole through the noor about one foot in size whom it was discovered and easily extinguished. The store standing as i. does surrounded by buildings on three sides, would, if burned, burn nearly one half of the village.
 On the same night the blacksmith's shop in the east part of the village took fire near the anvil, burning about one half of the anvil-block down to the floor fortunately the shop being tight the air did not communicate with the fire. The fire was not discovered until Mr. Roe, the present occupant, opened the shop in the morn ing for work: The shop is near the house of Samuel Wilson, and if burnt would greatly en- danger nearly all of the buildings in that part of the village.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28

SOME OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES attending the first observance of day of public Thanksgiving on these shores, (says the Boston 1ranscript) have their parallel at the present time. The feast Of Thanksgiving celebrated in Massachusetts m 1923, when the pilgrims "met together ana thanked God with all their hearts for the good world and the good things in it, Immediately succeeded day passed ill fasting and prayer on account of the scarcity of food, the failure ol the crons and the loss of the vessel bringing them sunnes. Between the appointment Of the Fast and ifs observance the gloom which prevailed was dispelled, and Governor Bradford ordered feast of Thanksgiving During inc past ten months our people have observed two national and one state lasts and since Governor An drew wrote his beautiful and chars cteristc proc lamation events have transpired which enable us like the pioneer colonists, to keep Thanksgiving for our mercies, shining forth among our adver- sites, and frightening them with the presence Of numerous blessings.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28

Dfg~ Letters are often received at the Litch6eld Post Office directed simply to Litch6eld Coun- ty," the uame of the town being omitted either through negligence or ignorance. In the list oi letters remaining uncalled for in this Post Office while we publish today are the following thus di reeted:
 ,, Miss Esther Wheeler; Aaron Smith Mrs Mary ,. Jane Newell; Mrs. c. Johnson; Henry aelnoola; Henry Cook; John Castle; Amund
 otsnose advertised for Nov. the following, were directed also to "Litchfeld County simply:
 Michael Marvini % James M. Hayes,2 Miss
 Postmasters in the County will do we'll to lool over this advertised list from time to lime, ant fo. such letters as they may discover directed t, persons within their own Post Office delivery.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28

NswspApoR1AL.-The Waterbury Americon enters last week on its eighteenth year. We are glad to learn that its prosperity warrants its pro n,,etors in procuring for it new and commodiou quar CTS in Waterbury. Father Cook, the Neste of the profession, who controls its literary col umns, is one of the most amiable and agreeable of the editorial brotherhood in our State. Hi' bapiling, which he has reared from infancy on ward, gives ample proof, in this the eighteenth year of his existence of his admirable skill and training. Success will always attend the child oi such careful father-and success, say we, to this lusty child of his old age.
 = We notice g visible improvement lately in the editorial department of our contemporary the Housatonic RepubHcan-altho' we notice at the same time the absence of MT. Maltbies name from its columns. To whom then are we to as-
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A Coed Word for Litchfield.

While all the towns of our County have done SD we'll, it would seem almost invidious to par ticularize the action of the patriotic people oc any one town, but we cannot restrain a feeling of pride, nor refrain from expressing our hearty congratulation at what the good old mother town of Litchfeld has done in the great and noble work of sending out and sustaining her sons in the struggle for the Union.
 It is safe to say that the enlistments from t is town, for the war, amount to nearly or quite one Hundred men. Of this number, seventy are at present in the Connecticut Regiments, and all but about ten already in the field. The remain ing thirty are in the Conn. Cavalry now in camp, and in Regiments from New York, Massaehu- sets, Iowa, Ohio, Wisconsin, and one or two other Western States.
 Ltchfeld presents roll of which her citizens here and abroad may be justly proud, and to which, in after times, she shall point with as much pride, as she does now to that long roll of heroes and martyrs of the Revolution who served their country on the fold and on the deck in the urst great slruSSle lor rreeuon anu tne ConSti- tuition on this continent.
 And there is still another glory, which Litch field shares to-day, in common with her sister towns, and with her glorious reputation of the past and this the glory of her noble women!- L. With no more devotion to the sacred cause, with no more energy and heartiness and concert did the women of Litchfeld employ their cunning andsduring the first Revolution, than are all our women engaged to day in affording aid and com fort to our brave men who have gone to fight the second great war for their Country.
 Not now is it necessary to run leaden bullets from tory statues but warm blankets, and socks and mittens, and hospital comforts are provided and sent on for our troops by those at home vho willingly work day after day in circles and in so litude for those who will best appreciate their la bors.
 Few towns have done as wel--none have done better in this struggle than has patriotic ole Litchfeld. She stands bright example for al her daughter-towns to follow, and we'll they fol low it! All honor to her and to the gloriou galaxy of towns she gives the title of her nam, and glory to!
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28
KENT.

MR. EDITOR Your Correspondent from Kent in last weeks ENQUIRER, in "regretting that there is an organization which meets weekly for the purpose of sewing for the Soldiers and bast- ing the Towns people," we think has shown an uncalled for public demonstration of the latter practice; and while our forbearance will pass unnoticed any discredit of the former laudable exercise we cannot perhaps better improve the occasion than by like reference of your Cor respondent to that properly suggestive "shor Sermon which he quotes, we hope for our mu- tual improvement:
 His fears of 6 that organ of the dear Great ures. .' may have been melted or aroused by q too frequent recurrence of that disaereeable monosyllable No, to fully appreciate ilc good ness and beauty of those who as frequently bless by saying Yes.
 L-o,t Nov 0,t1 1cc1
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28

Messrs. l.. Scott & Go. furnish this magazine ana the ouarterlies all for $13, per annum, which cost Tn the old Country $sl. Now is the time to subscribe for these excellent and valuable periodicals for the coming year.
 Harper for December opens with fresh and handsomely Illustrated article on the Coast Ran gers or California, "How to make Money" is con- 'lhueo' with description of the United States mint at Philadelphia numerous interesting stories, appropriate to the season, "Ormlcy Farm and Thackeray's s'Philip" are continued ana the Editors Drawer and Table contain more than their usual selection of interesting and en- tertaining paragraphs.
 Patton of Waterbury furnishes Harper at the publishers rates.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28
GOSHEN.

enAAP sHoorlSG.-We have the dran If two targets sent from West Goshen, the larger one having a string of 10 shots measuring ss inches the shots made in a high wind; the other t.r.o, showing string of 6shots, measuring ss inoheo This last is only 5 inch more than one of Der. dan's "Crack Things" The shots were mad |, by James P McCabe of West Goshen, at A die tarce of 200 yards with globe sighted rife
 Can any sharp shooter in the County bea it?
 - The Goshen "Lyceum" has been started for the winter, with prospects of increased in terest and prosperity.
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Superior Court, Nov. Terasf, 1861

Superior Court, Nov. Terasf, ls6H
 JUDGE CARPENTER, PRESIDING.
 Litchfcld vs. Canaan. The Town pauper case. Decided in favor of the Pl'f and Canaan has the felicity of paying Mrs. Barses bills.
 Lyman W. Case vs. Franklin Howard. Action for damages, noticed last week. Jury brought in a verdict for Defendant.
 Futile vs. Scott. Action for Slander Jury disagreed, papers taken back.
 Court adjourned till Monday, Dec. 2d.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28
BY TELEGRAPH.

The navy yard at Pensacola has been bombard~ cd and the yard set on fire three times. War ringtoa was burned by our fire. There was q heavy loss of life among the rebels.
 The Niagara and Colorado were disabled by Fort McRea.
 Th's is through rebel papers, and they say they have preached Fort Pickens
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erbe these latter evidences of it's increased inter- est and responsibility?
 MASON C. WELD, editor of the Homestead, published at Hartford, announces the Union of his paper with the American Agriculturist of New York, with which he will hereafter be con- nected. We congratulate Mir. Judd on his suc- cess, with his able and widely circulated jour nal, and upon having secured the services and experience of MT. Weld.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28
TWISTED.

A paragraph in the N. '. papers states that the detective police of tlat city have arrested q man by the name of Stephen W. Pettus, on sus picon of having been concerned in the robbery of the Winscd Bank. There has nothing as yet come of it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-11-28
UNACCEPTABLE

The Wolcottville Brass Co.,, and Union M'f' s Co., in Wocottville arc both in full operation now, manufacturing goods for government use
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-26
SANFORD'S
FAMILY
Cathart1c Pills,

COMPOUNDED FROM
Pure Vegetable Extracts, and put up i'm
GLAS;, CASES, Air Tight, and will keep
ia auy climate.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-26
CITY ExyMBTEJ T
AND
COPPER ESTABLISHMENT,
ID J. KELLEY.
No. EO5 ID Street,

FHNHE only Practical Plumber and Coppersrnith IN
the c'ty-lntr'duees water into Hotels, Private
Residences, Gardens &c. Manufacturers hot water
Hoiiers' Bath Tubs a0 all kinds Jf Copper work at
m shortest rDt- I'd 1T San Francisco prices. Wser
Closets and water Basins put up In hs best style
VI Kinds OF Pumps repaired and new cnes set up
Those who would save Unneces3 ,ry expense will do
wei to give me a call before they employ uneXpe-
renced persons pretend to my branch Of business
GUARANTEE all ny work 20 give satisfaction.
ap63m
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-26
West India Emancipation,

HNHE Twenty-Third Anniversary Of British West In
Il dia Emancipation will be celebrated by the color
ed cltsens of Merysvie and vicinity, August 1st
1861. II will be recuecch that on that day sOO,00I
human b>lngs emancipated from the dreadful
yoke of bondage and slavery
We hope that the day is not far distant when we
shall be privileged to rejoice over the downfall of
system which now holds over four lllions of our
brethren in bonds, Y oaning under the accursed in
sttuton of American Slavery.
We want to all of friends from the upper
counties at our jubilee. We promise them pleasant
time and they sh Il return home filled with gratitca-
ton at what they have experienced
On next anniversary shall have our friend
and copdutor Fred Douglass, out here to perform the
uuties of the orator of the day.
Those of white friends who may feel disposed to
be present sha be sure OF hearty welcome.
The ceremonies and barbecue will take place on Mr..
Breedings Banch, about miles from Marysvi!e in n
beautiful grove
Speeches from several gentlemen will be delivered.
Reading of the Emancipation Act and Poem, and
other exeI cises to be announced hereafter.
After passing the day pleas anty the party will re-
turn t" the city and prepa for dance and supper
at which there viii be speaking-in the evening
S. HOWARD,
june29 Chm Com. Of Arrangements.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-26
D1llp QatlOnaI 1lrmutrat
UNION DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CON
FENTION.

The unconditional Union Democracy of Yuba
County will meet in the several precincts, at tbs
places where the polls were held last yearon SAT,
ORDAY. JULY goth, at O'Clock 2. ", and
elect Delegates to the Union Democratic
County Convention to be bed at the Cour' House
in the city of MarysviIle, on SATURDAY, july
9th, 1851 at l2 o'clock NJ, for the purpose o
nominating County Officers to be supported ct The
ensuing election.
Ii is recommended lat no other test be requr-
ed til the approval Of the present efforts Of, and
a Willingness to support IN all reasonable ways,
the Federal au. .Jrities N maintaining thc nteg-
ritv Of tie Uulpn, the Constitution and the Laws
The respective precincts win be eutItled to the
following number of Delegates, the basis OF rep
resentatOn being one Delegate for every 6O votes,
and one for every fraction over ten votes
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-26

Chairman County Committee,
], N. REESE, Secretary.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-26
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

MASONIC HALL, M4iDtN LANE SsAR SECOND STREET
Marysyiile lodge, No. 0,
Stated meetings are held on the First Thursday .:
each month AZ P.
II. H0LCoN8E RuEEs. ". ".
WN T. FONDA, Sec.
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Corlnthian Lodge, No. 60,

Stated meetiros are held on The FIRST wei ezde ,
each month, al P. ". CuARLks kAISu. " Vi
! II. LAssiTER, Sec
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ODD FELLOWS DtRECTOR-
t8perial Aotires.

-" The following letter. which empha tcaly speaks
for Itself, written b. the Dean OF the Faculty Of
the Philadelphia College Of Medicuo-.o he Editors
Of the Pacific Medical and Surgical JI1Dsi, san FRA
cisco, .or publication.
PHILADELPHIA, January tTih. 1853
To the editors Of the Pacific Medical ,TOurnqi--
Gentlemen: Ny attention has been called lJ an arti-
Gle in the December number ~ your journal in regard
to the al euden drpree erarted by the hi'adslphia
College of Medicine 10 Dr. l.. J. Czaphay. when the
application for the degree made to the Faculty. H.
was accompanied by aidavIts and testimonials the
effect that Dr.. Czapkay was n regular graduate NJ II
the Hungarian army and was regular practitioner
Of medicine. on the strength of these the degree
was granted Inc al eundem degree A. It's name i'm
pies, it conferred on graduates only, and gives
new privileges. Hai there been the slightest suspi-
con OF tegularitY, the application would have been
refused. by inserting this in your journal you VIII
do an act Of justice to the College, and confer a favor
On Yours, Fer6 res ractuNy, H. RAND,
Dean of the Faculty Of the Philadelphia College, OF
Medicine.
DR.. L. J, CzAPKAY'S private Medical and Surgical
Institute Is on Saeranento street below Montgomery
opposite The Pacific Mil Steamship Company's Office
san francisco The Doctor offers free consulta TONS
ana asks no rrEuneration unless he effects cure
Office hours from 8 a. N. to 9 P. NJ.
CEREEFECAEE.-I, the undersigned Gov.
.rnor OF Hungary, do testify hereby that DR.. L. J.
Czapkay has served during the contest for Hungarian
hberty, as Ga q Surgeon, in the Hungarian army,
hn tlis certificate, ana rec mmeud him to the sympa-
Thy, attention and protection of all those who are ca
pable oi aTprecatng patriotic self sacrifice and un-
deserved misfortune. BOoSCTH LAJOS,
Governor of hungary.
WAsHiNGToN CRY, Jan Sth, 1852. my1T
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Ynhn I.ndqn. No. 70.

H. AOLIO1ok HLEtS, ~. III
WN 7. FONDA, Sec.
Tnba Lodge, No. 20,
Stated meetiros are held on The 7rs, Wednesday :
each month, al P. N. CuARLks RASH " VI
Il. LAssiTER, Sec
Corlnthian Lodge, No.69
Stated meetings arc 10 on tie Grst Tut9'sy In eacs
month at P NJ WN C. BELCHER " "
d. .. SGONE, Sec.
Washington IL. A. Chapter. No. IS.
Stated meetings aro h,l The s.coud snd fourth fri-
days Of each month al p Y.
II. u. 4ELEs, Zee. D. " . q. RICE, q =.
MnrysViile Council No. 10, r, & s. VI,
Stated Meetings are held on the frat Mondays IN
January, April, Jdiy and October at X P ".
CHARLES Rash, H. Ill II.
THEo. A. c5uL. Recorder
MorysVille Comm andegT, No.T, x. T.
State meetings are held on the secord and four:h
5. 'G-1a-s OF CO ~ month A. 'c-r II -- -r7>F.
=. sTLYENs, CoEs.
II. u RHEEs Rpc.id,.
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NO, 14O.a
The New Tnion Democratic State Cen.
Iai COMMITTEE.


The folio owing IS a ,.st Of ths De--,.sa.s. .
state Central COMMITTEES for tie ersu!pg
year:
Los Angeles--Ezrial D.cwn.
Aemeda--R. s. Farley.
Arador-A. G. Brown.
Butte and Plnmas-N. D. Plum
ii ilorado-Joln Hume.
Ca.averas-W iillam Higbv
Tehama and Colusa-- Charles E. Fisher
Contra Costa and Ma,in-T1mothv Nshyp
Fresno and Tulare-William g. Morris.
klamath Humboldt md Del Norte j. T. RvaE
MaiposH, Nerced aud Stauislaus--A DeerinE
Mend cino, Nepa and take--Edwari McGary
Monterey and Santa CRUZ NJ O'Neil
440.anHe and MonD--L. CUNT.
Nev4da-J. r. Iyrre.
Pi-ccr--L. t. Arnold.
S1cmmento-J. ". Cohfoth
san Beruard.no and Sun Deg5--P. K. Hunt
Sau hateo and San Franc SEQ James Byrue.
San Luis Oblspo Santa Barbara {. K. V Lee
San Joaqnin--W William II Lyons.
Solauo and Yolo-J. c. DAVIS.
SonOm&-J. D. South8rd.
Suiter and Yuba--Phillip Drescher
Santa Clarl--N y. Edwards.
Shasta and TruitY-Juhn 3. Knox
Serra--W. ). Forbes
Sskiyou-L. y. Ketcbum.
Additional troin San Frarcisco-J p H0ga 2.
D. Cotton, /. Haskell, j. 3. Shatfer, P. Duuahue.
p Hymau,
Ftpm Yuba-C Charles L DoIoag.
From Scnuna--J y. Latm,r.
From Nevtdt--S. H. Chase
From El Dorado j. ]. Green and Willow.
From Sdcraneuto--A Redngtun, Frank Den
ver ". B. uuat aud p. ii. Multurd
From san joaquin Henry Hugeius.
From Stanislaus-- Miner Walden
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TERMS OF THE DAILY;
DEP WEEK. ............ .FIFTI CbNic'
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THE NATIONAL DEMOCRAT
oArIY AND wEEKtX x
BY A. s. RANDALL 81 co.

,rnsr Maiden Lane and Second Street.