Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28

A1sinssr ELECT on the 22d, participa-
 'e1 in some Of the ceremonies incident tethe cell eDrauon m Philadslphia. He was in the morn. in8 escorted to the old Hall of Independepce where ne was welcomed in brief addrs.. h., q, :. Hon. Theodore Cuyler, and responaod n...; otically, promising to do all in his power to nre. serve the country, the independence of which had been there declared. Mir. Lincoln was sub- sequently escorted to the Square in the rear of the Hall, where he raised with his own hands n new American flag, having omit thirty-four stars. The demonstrations attending this ceremony were most enthusiastic. Mir. Lincoln shortly af- | rewards left Philadelphia for Harrisburgh, ! stopping briefly at Lancaster and other places on the route where the usual crowds were as- sembled to greet him. At Harrisburgh he made | speeches before the Pennsylvania Legislature, full of expressions of patriotic devotion to the l whole country, and of assurances that he will do everything in his power to reconcile the differ ences which now distract it. He also took occa- sion to reiterate the sentiments of his Pittsburgh speech relative to the Tariff.
 THE SEcEss1oSIsrs appear to be extending their field of operations into unexpected and dan gerous localities, judging from a dispatch which reaches us from Nebraska City. The inhabi- tants of that place were, on Tuesday morning last, surprised at the appearance of Palmetto flag, with the motto "southern Rights" waving over old Fort Kearney, which had been raised the night before by party of secessionists who had taken possession. The greatest excitement immediately ensued, which culminated in an att tack upon, and the recapture of the fort, when the Palmetto flag was ignominiously torn down, and the stars and stripes were hoisted in its place. The experiment will probably not be | tried again.
 ANOTHER spectral war steamer has been seen outside the harbor of Charleston by the strain ing eyes of the rebels, and Gov. Pickens has been deprived of his natural sleep to ''take precau- tions," the nature of which has not been stated. 1nasmuch as by the recent report of the House Committee it appears that, thanks to the present Administration, only two or three vessels of war can by any chance be on the Atlantic coast, it would require very little exercise of reason to calm the perturbcd traitors. and allow the anx- ious Governor to take his slumber unscared. sHIP-LoAD of guano from the Pacific, arriv- ed at New London, on Monday, and large DOT tiee of it is destined for reshipment to Savannah. When they get it, the Georgians ought to have | scents enough to behave themselves. M. U the last season, from an acre and half of land, :! 3,94O lbs. of tobacco The leaf is all good, and nearly equal. He used very little guano, rely ing more upon common barnyard manure and night soil The yield is believed to be the lar 1 gest yet recorded.
 ! THE NEW Catholic church in Moosup was dcd- icated on Sunday the 18th, by Bishop McFar- land. The edi6ce is of Gothic style S2 by 75 feet in dimensions. and cost s, 100. The Rev. P. B. Daley is the priest.
 | THE DRY GOODS store of Mcdonald & Ford, in Norwalk, took fire on Friday night, the 18th, and large stock of goods nearly destroyed before the flames were e1tinguished. Insured for $5,000.
 MR. LINCOLN and suit have taken rooms at Williard's Hotel, and will not occupy the house taken for him.
 Gov. BROWN, of Georgia, in view of the fact that the arms seized by order of Superintendent Kennedy, of New York have not yet been sur rendered, has fit again to avail himself ofhis peculiar system of reprisals. He has seized three New York vessels at Savannah-the ship Martha J. Ward, the bark Adjuster, and the brig Harold-wth the intention of detaining them until the arms are delivered up. l PRECAUTIONARY MEAsUREs.-To guard against the possibility of the intrusion of improper per sons at the Inauguration, the Capitol Police will admit no strangers except ladies to the building on Monday, and no gentleman except those hay ing cards of admission from Senator Foot, Chair man of the Committee on Preparations. A PETITION has been numerously signed by Republicans as well as Democrats at Springfield Mass, requesting President Lincoln to retain Mir. Holt the present Secretary of War, in his cabinet. If this is merely with view to patri- otic ends, we sympathize in the motives; but if there is au ulterior design relative to a certain personal favorite, it should be received with | tion.
 1 MICHAEL KENNEDY of New London struck his wife on her head with an axe while drunk, Sun day afternoon, and she is expected to die of her injuries.
 | A NEW sleeping car has been put on the night mail trains between New York and Boston,
 Berths are arranged on the sides, like those of g
 steamboat, and man can go to bed for the whole
 route for 50 cents.
 THE STEAMER Daniel Webster, which sailed I from New York, Feb. 18th, with troops fol
 Southern forts, is commanded by Capt. Miner o
 Stonnngton. The Mystic Pioneer says that Capt. Miner will go into any port whither he 1 is ordered"
 | WASHINGTON, Feb 25.-The names of Capt
 Brushwood, and Leuts. Caldwell, Foster, Cut Ter and McCleland have been stricken from the
 rolls of the Department.
 ALErrEE from distinguished BslLand-Ever-
 cit Alabamian says that there can be no possi- ble reconstruction of the Union. The South will not accept the line of 36 30. He has lost all hope of an amicable adjustment, and is look ing to the bayonet as the final arbiter.