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Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12
WHOLE-NO. 1898
For the Enuuirer.

For the Enquirer. There IS yet much land to be possessed'' MR. ED1roR-Will it not be refreshing to yourself as well as to many of your readers. to have your attention turned for few minutes to other subjects than Rebellion and Warfare, and yet there is something, or rather much, of war fare in the subject under consideration.
 Litchfeld County, which has been under cul. tivation more than one hundred years, divided as it is into farms often, fifty, one hundred or two hundred acres, and these subdivided into fields of different dimensions, even here, at home, on these cultivated farms, there is yet much land to be possessed. There are very few farms of one hundred acres which may not be increased in value 50 or 50 per ct or even 100 per ct., by tEe owners really possessing those parts which arc now in the occupancy of standing water bushes, or stones, or all combined-or which arc barren and unfrutful. Almost every farmer has acres on his farm of waste or barren land, which are capable, under proper cultivation, of producing more than he now recieves from his cultivated fields, a neighbor of mine, whom will call Jones, has farm of thirty acres detatched from his man farm. A few years ago this entire tract was unproductive; mostly grown over with bush- es. The soil was exceedingly thin, and would not pay the interest of five dollars an acre. Some parts were swampy and impenetrable other parts were wet and filled, literally filled, with stone. The whole tract presenting to the eye the picture of poverty. Now, more than one half ofthis farm is luxuriant meadow; over those very swamps, into which an OK could not enter the moving machine has passed this year cutting two tons to the acre on the balance of the farm may now be seen rich crops of corn and buck wheat, with excellent grazing, which maketh the eye of the OK to " stick out with fatness" This farm will, this year, pay the interest of one hun dred dollars per acre, and taxes. Will not some farmers who read this, and have sons who are thinking of emigrating, look over their farms and see if they have not at their own doors "much land yet to be yossessed.' Every farmer may erect monuments all over his farm, more endur- ing than marble, of his skill, his perseverance, his patience, his courage, and victory-of more value than gold-mementoes of the strength of his manhood, which will bring only pleasant memories to him in old age and which willbe of benefit to all succeeding generations E.
 MORRIS, August 26, 1861.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

M1L1TARY.-The 9th and 9t Regiments go into camp to-day, on grounds occupied by the 5th Regiment, on the New Haven turnpike.
 II. l.. Burpee's company of sharp-shooters has been accepted as Go. A. of the 8th Regiment, to be armed with Sharpes rifles. He has some gen. uine sharp shooters, but wants about thirty men to fill the company. There were some excellent shots made at their target practice yesterday.
 The following appointments were made yester- day: EighM Regiment Edward Harland of Norwich, Colonel, promoted from Lieut.. Col. of the 9th; Peter L. Cunningham of Norwalk, Lieut.. Col SisM Regiment-Wm. c. Ely of Putnam, Lieut.. Col, promoted from Captain in the same regiment.
 We learn that Joseph Perkins, Esq, has de. elined the Colonelcy of the 9h or Irish Regiment. N notwithstanding the claims which Mr. Perkins may justly be said to have had to this position, as It has been through his individual efforts in great measure, that the success of this regi, ment has become we'll assured, he unselfshly de- termined to waive them in order that this regi- ment might be, as originally proposed, composed throughout of our adopted citizens of Irish birth
 We feel sure that the valuable services ot Mir. Perkins will not fail of recognition in proper quarters.-Courant 5th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

SPEECH OF MR. SEWARD AT HoME.-Mr Sew ard has been on a brief visit to Auburn, N. Y. where he was serenaded by his fellow-citizens Thursday evening, and made them brief speech in which he said :-
 You will ask when the war will end? II may terminate next week, next month, next year. That depends upon you. If you are brave, if you are loyal, if you are noble, the war will soon be brought to successful issue. If you have the strength, it is for you to compel a peace. The United States possesses 20,000000 of free citzens the disloyal states 9,000,000. if you are equally as brave, as devoted to the cause of your country as they are to their cause, the war must soon terminate but if they are more courageous, more active-if they are the strongest-then the duration of the war is in- deed an uncertainty It amounts just to this an appeal has been made by the minority from the verdict of the majority at the ballot-box, to the cannon's mouth if the majority now sub init, it is only because they are less brave, true and courageous. For the past hundred days, 1 have seen three thousand brave men hastenng each day to the field of action, and three thou sand who were citizens to-day Will be Tn the field tomorrow. You could never fight for cause more glorious; you could never fall for country more worthy of sacrifice. l return to- morrow when shall again see you, know not. It has been my wish that when I pass away, my remains may repose in your midst :; but should you-should your state prove recre- ant to the great trusts imposed in this great tri- al, may my bones never be laid in the midst of those who have proved false to their principles, and unfaithful to their country. I shall stand true to my country and to my duty, and support ed faithfully our cause cannot falter-our gov ernment will never be overthroWn."
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Dentistry:

nR. E. W. BLAKE, WOULD GAIL THE A1 attention of his patrons to his superior mode of filling Teeth with pure gold, which ren. ders further decay next to impossible. He would also ask them to look at his superior Single Gum Teeth also to his Premium Continuous Gum Teeth-the best in use
 The strictest attention given, as usual, to the careful vet Expeditions Extraction of Teeth with or without the use of Chloroform, Ether and other benumbing agents.
 Business hours from So clock, A. M. to 6 O clock P. M. Office in the first building south of the Mansion House, (up stairs.)
 Sixteen years in the business-Thirteen 1T Litohfeld, Conn.
 Litchfeld, January 1, 1861.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12
1Doetrpp.

THE WINES. "Whence comest thou, Oh! lady rare, With soft blue eyes And faxen hair, And showers of ringlets Clustering fair? And what hast thou got In that bowl of thine!'' 'I come," quoth she, "From that beautiful Rhine, And in my bowl
 Is the amber wine, Pure as gold without alloy, Mild as moonlight, strong as joy; Fast it and treasure it. Drink, but measure it. Thirsty boy" "And who art thou, So rudy and bright, With round full syes Of passionate light, And Clustering tresses Dark as night? And what hast thou drawn From the teeming tun?''' "I come," quoth she, ''From the blue Garonne, Where wines are kissed By the DOutl1ul sun, And the regal claret kind though coy, Pushes the hills with purple joy. Taste and treasure it. Drink, but measure it. Thirsty boy.'' "And whence art thou With bounding tread, With cheeks like morning, Rosy red
 And eyes like meteors In thy head? And what dost thou pour, Like jewclled rain ?' "I come," quoth she, "From the sunny plain, And bear a iagon Of bright champaigne- Ages cordial, beautys toy Dancing, glancing, wine of joy. Taste and treasure it. Drink, but measure it. Thirsty boy.''
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12
David c. Buckley,

HEALER IN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF MW all kinds and prices. Chairs, Tables Blu reaus, Bsdsteads and Coffins. Also Picture Frames. Toilet Stands and Sofas made and sold with neatness elegance and dispatch.
 Warehouse, West St.. Litchfield. Conn. 1y39
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For the Enquirer
A MEMORIUM

A MEMORIUM
 50 calm So still She lay upon her narrow couch So drean-like her repose, it scanned as though Sine still must start again to life Enclose those sealed orbs, in wonder why We'd gathered round her there So mute, so sorrowng Small was our circle, it was hard to chose Which sh, uld go forth the first to leave The cypress wreath, 10 wind around the heart Of those who hence must wend upon their way One link the less with earth, One more with heaven
 Mothers Adieu We feel tllou'lt finger near the gates Of Parad SC, and if in truth they veop'd for us Thou will be near to greet Us with thy smile Ahll tEIy voice in old fnr:iliar accents shall
 rchc"se N ctcomc once more at home.
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c. $. WhapIes,

HM EPAIRER OF CARRIAGES AND WAGONS EO of all kinds, at the old shop of Wm. Rogers in West street. Particular attention paid to re- painting and trimming. Also, new work made to order in the shortest possible time and at the cheapest rates for the ready rhino.
 Give me a call. 2-tf
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Cllas. HOtchkiss & Son,

WOLCOT'TVILLE, CONN.,, DRACTICAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILD. FRS, Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Bin Is, MOuldings, &c.,, and Dealers in Lumber of all kinds.
 eS- Saving and Flaming done at short notice March 4. 1851. tf-46
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

PHrLosoPHY.-The captain of whale ship told one of the wretched native inhabitants of Greenland that he sincerely ptied the miserable life to which he was condemned, C Miserable !i exclaimed the phiosophic savage: "I have al- ways had fish bone through my nose and plenty of train oil to drink what more could possibly desire ?n
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

ns- Gov. Buckingham has appointed James T. Pratt Major General of the State Militia, an excellent appointment. Gen, Pratt has been a prominent Democrat, and as such has frequently been candidate for Governor and Lieut.. Cover nor. He is thorough Union man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

GOLDEN S1LENcE.-Gen. Mcclellan was sere, naded at Washington on Saturday night, and urg ed to make speech in acknowledgment of the honor. He replied: q have my duty to do, and cannot lose the time to acknowledge this com pliment, if all the bands and all the people in Washington are in the strlet.i
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

PRAYER.-It, is not the place of prayer that God examines; nor is it the words that God primarily regards it is not the form in any sense that ayails it is the intent and ardent desire breathed from the depths Of the heart, into the ear of God, which God answers abundantly above all that we can ask or think,
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12
AMbrOtypcs! AmbrOtypes 1!

PNVHESE POPULAR PICTURES ARE TAKEN M with great success, and at tritiing cx- pcnse, at
 JUDD'S GALLERY, No. South street Litchfeid, Oct. 4. 1860. "A
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

The police authorities of Baltimore continue to make discoveries of concealed arms, ammu- milton, &c. On Friday night arms were found concealed in the house of one of the regular police, and on Saturday morning B rifles and 27 muskets were found in another building.
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Bishop & SesigWick,

EAEALERS IN DRY GOODS, READY MADE HV Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Crockery, Groceries, &c, Sc, West Street, Litch- field Conn.
 C. E. BISHOP. T. s sEDGwICK.
 4S-ly
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E. CrOsSlnan,

nENTISr, SUCCESSOR TO C. M HOOK FIR, ) NY Office in South street, over the Post Office.
 All operations on the Teeth carefully perform ed, and warranted to give entire satisfaction.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

An Irishman, at work on stone wal, caught a small spotted animal which he took to pc neighbours kitten but propping her almost u ms ms tantly, he clapped both hands to his nose and ex- claimed, ''Howly mother what has she been a1' | ting ?'' It was skunk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

ST PAUL'S LODGE NO. XI Communication Wednesday of each week at GI o'clock, P M
 AOn D. F. ROSTWlCK ". M
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Sugars are Cheap,

JUST received, new supply of Crushed, Pul eD verized, Coffee, Yellow and Brown Sugars -ieiiing much below former prices, at
 VIM. H. BRAMAN'S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12
Esttl. El. FsTaIsia;ss,

EAT.I.:H IN FoEEiGN AND STAPLE DRY Fly I;..ols Gr"ccrirs, Cruvkery. UlisSs Ware aml Yauk-c Notions, No West Street, Is, ti .or west "f th. Court House, Litclilirld, Conn.,
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

vHE best PORTO RICO MoLAsSEs u only Ss cents a Gallon, at
 IT H. RICHARDS CHEAP STORE. March 25th, 1881. tf-49
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

DARIUS CHATTER NO. XVI Convocation ol and last Thursday in each month at 6 o'cluck, P. NJ. F. BCEL, II. P.
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EsfsSeevt Nj. IEHaf.

TTANJ FACrURER OF CORN Sl!EELERS. lsE- Chu,ns, S,icIy Tug Hoas. &c., Morris. Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12
For the Enquirer. WEIGHTS.

MR EDroR.-Perhaps the following, condens- ed from an article on Weights may interest and instruct some of your readers.
 The Troy weight appears to be the ancient weight of the English Kingdom The word trov has reference to the monkish name, given to London, of Troy Navant; Troy weight, there fore, is in fact, London weight. All the coinage has been regulated by it, and all medical pre- scrptions
 Avoirdupois weight is that by which all heavy goods have been for long time weighed. By the English Statute, 5 Geo. ". c. "A, it was en- acted that the standard troy pound should con- tain 5769 grains, and the pound avoirdupois 1000 such grains.
 BY TROY WEIGHT. 24 grains =- pennyweight -= 24 prains 20 pennyweights ounce == 49O grains l2 ounces - l pound == 5760 grains
 BY AvoIRDUPOIs WEIGHT. 21 ll-32 grains =- dram === 27 1l-32 grains l6 dfams - l ounce === 4371, grains l6 ounces - l pound =- 7OUO grains The grain is a common weight of equal gravity in each. Hence, it appears that the Troy pound is l246 grains less than the ayoirduro3, but the Troy ounce is 451a grains greater than thc avoir- dupois.
 The denarius or penny, in New Testament times, was silver coin, and weighed about GO grains and was worth about 15 cents.
 The Carat is weight, but when used to ex. press the fineness of gold is thus explained. AL loved gold is supposed to be divided into 24 equal parts. Coin is P carats fine; that is, it consists of 22 parts pure gold, and two parts all Joy. The standard for watch cases is IS carats fine; that is, Is parts pure gold, and parts al- Joy. As many 14th parts as the mess contains of pure gold, it is called gold of so many carats.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12
hIAS0NIG.

RUEL COUNCIL. NO. XX Assembly 2d Tues day in each month at o'c clock. r. NJ.
 r. BUEL, G. NJ.
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G. H. IlUiiister.

A TTOuNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW SA iitchtielJ, Conn. Office in the Seymou BL;iiing (up stairs,) South Street 52
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George M. Woodruff,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW A and Commissioner of Deeds for the State o New York Litchield Conn.
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F. w. Seymour,
Henry Nj. DuttOil.

A rToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, IA Litchfield. Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12
Buckingham & swift,

A TrORNETS AT LAW, NO. l69 BROAD "A way, sd Floor, GiIs,y Building corner of .p,urtlanI street, NewYork.
 0uN NJ UucKINGHAI, FREDERICK E. SWIFT.
 ..Uur Mr. Swift is Commissioner of Deeds for the various States, and Notary Public. Partlcu- lar attention is given to taking testimony, ac- knowl- l;;cm"nts &c. 36
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A TTORNEY AT LAW. OFFICE IN EAST "A Street, directly opposite the Congregations Church. Ltchiicid, Conn.,
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
James Humulsrey, Jr.

DLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTER
 and Publisher of TIE LITcuFIEED ENQUIRER Job Printing of all descriptions neatly and promptly executed. Legal Blanks of the various kinds, always on hand Office in Bishop oeds wick's Building, West Street.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12
(,eOs.we A. kfici.0X,

A TrORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW NA O.lice in Court House, LitChficld, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12
THE OFFICERS OF THE 9th AND 7th C.V.

AlteI |dflouS cOnIfaulCJOTy runOrS, the fleiC Officers of the 9th and 7th Regiments are an nounced from the Governor as follows: SIXTH REGIMENT. Colonel-John l.. Chatfeld Waterbury.
 Lieut.. Col.--Edward Harland, Norwich.
 Major-John Speidel, Bridgeport
 SEVENTH REGIMENT.
 Colonel-Alfred H. Terry, New Haven.
 Lieut.. Col.-Joseph R. Hawley Hartford
 Major-George F. Gardner, New Haven.
 These appointments are excellent ones. All the men have served meritoriously in the three months regiments except Major Gardner. Co.'s Terry and Chatfeld came home with the reputa- ton of being the best officers the State had. Major Speidel was especially commended by act ing Brigader General Reyes for his gallantry, and it is only his own dilfidence that prevents him from receiving higher post than he has, Messrs. Hawley and Harland were captains, and proved themselves brave soldiers aud discreet officers Major Gardner is the law partner of Judge Foster of New Haven. He was ednca- ted at Yale and West Point, and belongs to a thoroughly military family. Those of his imme- diate ancestors were officers in the army, and his father Capt. Gardner, was killed in the Flor ida war. at the time of the Massacre of Major Dades command by the Semnoles.
 Col Chatfeld has appointed the following members of his staff:
 Adjutant-Redfeld Duryea, Waterbury.
 Quartermaster-W. V. B. Williams of Nor wich
 Quartermaster Sert.-Levi Gilbert, New Ha- ven.
 Sergeant Major-Jay P Wilcox of Waterbury.
 Mr. Duryea is nephew of the late command ant of the National Guard, and is highly spoken of for his services as Adjutant of the Connecti- cut Third. Mir. Williams was the acting Quar- termaster of the Connecticut First, for most of it's term ofservice. and is good man.
 The Board for examining Surgeons have pass ed Drs. Leavenworth of Waterbury, Marsh of Sufield. Brown and Dibble of New Haven.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

What goes most against farmers grain His reaping machine.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

ks0llnfslll IsOiEE>e1q eS SPENCER, PROPRIETOR, LiICiiIEI.D ASs Com. oZ.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-12

THE CAREER OF ELLIS B. ScHNABLE.-The Philadelphia Press of this morning gives the following account of Schnabel, whose arrest we reported day or two since:
 Treason, like highway robbery, has it's TO- nance, and its blackest instances sometimes most abound in mournful recollections and prom ises come to naught. Schnabel, the man lately arrested in Connecticut, for uttering incendiary words, and melting to disloyalty, has an unwrit- ten history that is full of interest. He was born about 1920 in one of the interior counties ot this state, his father being extensively inter- ested in iron manufactures, and, therefore. able to give his son an excellent education. The lad graduated at Dickinson College, Carlisle, where hls course was marked by some aptness and much dissipation: and he opened law office in Sixth street, below Walnut, about l941, practis- ing for some time with indifferent success. In the Polk campaign in lo44 he entered the poll tical arena, and first expressed those remarkable oratical abilities which afterwards made him the idol of his party. His efforts were rewarded with the appointment of superintendent of the public stores in the Custom house of this city. In l946 he advocated the democratic tariff. in opposition to the interests of his father and the Commonwealth at large His speeches were soundly argumentative, and produced immense effect among the laborers and agriculturists
 He was succeeded in 1S49 by Colonel Will liam D. Lewis, and was not seen here for several years In 1856 Schnabel reappeared in the Will mot district, at that time revolutionized in favor of Fremont, when he oh llenged the Proviso Maker to public discussions, and made a series of stump speeches that are said to have been un- exampled in point of fiery denunication, power- tul argument, and keen, terrible sarcasm. The State Democratic Committee employed him to canvass Eastern Pennsylvania, and his several efforts in favor of MT. Buchanan were unequal led by any of the great addresses of the men of the time, contributing, to large extent, to the election of the Old Public Functionary, and giv- ing Schnabel local renown which profounder men envied and coveted.
 He was, in fact, the admiration of the whole Pennsylvania democracy, although his evil prac tlces found, even in the flush of his success, nu- merous occasions for disclosing themselves, and those who most admired his talents most lament ed his vices.
 During Buchanan's term of tenure he alter mated between New York, Philadelphia and Washington. frequenting bar-rooms, and often surprising strangers by his eloquent dissertations upon current matters of science, art and politics. He was witness in the Covode investigation, and his alter cation with Judge Black relative to the Consultation newspaper will be remembered by all conversant with the politics of the times. Latery Schnabel has not been prominent either as politician or public speaker. He intend ed to take part in the secession meeting at Bridgeport Connecticut, but was detected in Litchfeld county, of that state, by Marshal Carr. and consigned to the pleasant apartments of Fort Lafayette
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 LTTCHFIELD, CONN.

TIE R M s. SUBSCRIPTION PER ANNUM: Village subscribers (by carrier,) and single nail subscribers, IN ADVANCE. ......$1 5C Town subscribers (off the carriers route,) and mail subscribers, in bundles, IN AD- VAssE. 25 70 &H Postage FREE within this County.
 ADVERTISING fosrteen lines or less-1, 2, or weeks. .. S1 co Each continuance thereafter, per week.. 20 Probate and other legal notices at the usual rates. Yearly advertisements at the following rates One column, S75 one half column S37 one third column, S25 one-fourth column, SIS Business Notices not exceeding half square s co per annum.
 Obituary notices and Poetry. three cents Il line
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-05-03

/ Under the best regulations, the business
tends strongly 20 blunt the sense Of pri-
/ vate right, and to nourish lawless and
| fierce spirit Of rapicity. Efforts have
been made. from time to time. to abolish
the practice. In the treaty OF amity
and commerce between Prussia and the
United States, in 1856, il was stipulated
that, in case Of war. neither party should
grant commissions to any private armed
vessels TO attack the commere Of the
other. But the spirit and policy Of mari
time warfare will not permit such gener-
Gus provisions to prevail That provision
was not renewed with the renewal Of the
treaty. A similar attempt 20 put an end
to the practice was made in the argument
between Sweden and Holland, in 1875,
but the agreement was not Performed
The French legislature, soon after the
breaking out Of the war with Austria in
lI92, passed decree for the total suppres-
sion Of privateering, but that was a very
transitory act. and twas soon swept away
IN the tempest OF the revolution. The
efforts to stop the practice have been very
feeble and frnitEess, Notwithstanding that
enlightened and enlarged considerations
Of national policy have shown il 20 be for
the general benefit of mankind to surren-
der the lieentious practice, and to obstruct
as little as possible the freedom and secur-
ity of commercial intercourse among the
nations"