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THE DAILY EVENING POST.

Il edited with especial reference to the wants Of
country readers and besides nj the articles or gen.
eTAl interest Published In the Daily Evening POST
cont sins complete digest of the news Of the day.
and Agricultural Co iamn devoted 70 the interest
and instruction Of Formers. il contains 40 Lng
columns Of reading mstter e~ery week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28
New Magazines.

GoDsY's LADY's Book for March. is fully m to its predecessors in point of interest and amusement. Its fashion plates are elerap. in the extreme, and it's miscellaneous matter q, least up to the standard of tho sort of thing that appears in these monthlies.
 R. Marsh has it ct the Post Office, together with all the other monthlies, weeklies, and New York dailies.
 Tan ArIAxrlc for March is out. An instruc tive and interesting article on German Universi ties opens the volume. The Professors Sto '" draws to close, end will be finished in the April nnmber. Ths rest of the articles in thia samhsr are a followa .--H Southern Literature,' ? by Fssdinand Bocher of Paris; aGymnastics, T by Hieginson; 1.-Two or three Troubles," by Nh. Thomas Hoptinson, of Cambr;dge; liar. bor of the Lakes" by brother of James Tru- man clAzts; The Man who never was Young, ; ty R B. Kimball; q Land Locked" by Mrs. Levi ThAxtsr; "TheM Men of schyz," by H. J. Warner of Boston; "A Nook of the North. . by chss- D. shanley; [. The Notice of Motlsy's History" by whipple. It is good number.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28
Esfsl and Coaaty yfws.
LITCHFIELD.

 The session of the Superior Gohrt closed on Friday morning last. Considerable business was accomplished in the disposal of eases, and the divorce department was particularly lively.
 People in this county seem to marry and are given in marriage for the purpose of enjoying the connubial state for longer shorter period, and then-sseede. Either old Litehfeld is get ting to be very immoral county to reside in, or else the atmosphere of the hills is uncongenial to the longevity of the marital affection. What God has joined together, a smart lawyer and . good natured judge can soon put asunder. On the other hand, we learn that . couple who were divorced at the last term of court, are already doing little "sitting up" together, and we hope to have the pleasure of announcing the result of this change of heart, under the head of Re-mar- ried.
 = The birthday of Washington was celebra- ted on the hill with tremendous bonfire in the evening, one which all felt eminently patriotic except the owners of the boxes.
 -"street bravls" are getting to be of too frequent occurrence in our staid old town. An unusually interesting one made Saturday night last hideeus in front of our office, and from the instruments used in the melee, might be styled Q tempest with teapot.
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send him thsrs for unworthy purposes. The di- rection of affairs should be in the hands of the people and their statesmen, and not in the hands of dsmagogues. Every man by his ballot, should indicate his true opinion on the national affairs. It was the duty of the citizen to be on upright, moral and religious man. He should ever stand firmly for right. He should do his duty without fear or favor. Thsn might we predict and real- ize glorious era beyond all precedent in the affairs of our happy Republic. The lecture was . complete success, and gratifed the entire au- dience.
 The next lecture will be delivered next Mon day evening, by Hon. Henry M. Dutton. sub- ject-'s The Law of Marriage" This is the lec- ture, popularized, which Gov. Dutton has for several years delivered to the great acceptance of the Tale College Law School rich treat may be expected. A week later Gov. Seymour lectures; ; and week later stin, E. W. Seymour, Esq, of Litchfeld, gives the ninth lecture of the course. No course of lectures in Woodbury has ever presented such attractions as this.
 = The seventh lecture in the Monumental course" 7" was delivered by Hon. Henry Dutton, of New Haven, on Monday evening, to crowded house of attentive and appreciative listeners-- The weather was very fine, and the full moon cast "m mellow ray OCT half the earth" This was the first pleasant evening in fifteen Monday evenings this winter. The interest of the people in this most excellent course of lectures increases as it goes on. Woodbury has never been so high ly favored before in this respect. s,
 The eloquent and learned lecturer of the eve. ming spoke without notes, and took for his sub ject, The Law of Marriage" This is subject of great importance in every sense, and most ably did the lecturer handle it. The "old bachelors came in" for many dry knock.
 He commenced the lecture by proving, that as the human race was divided into nearly equal number of males and females, it was clear that each man should have but one ,oife, and thateve- ry man should see to it, that he had one wife, He then proceeded to present his subject under three heads-the natural, civil, and moral aspects of marriage. The whole lecture abounded in hu- morous hits and illustrations, and apt peetical quotations. The lecturer vas frequently inter rupted by bursts of applause from the audience, who at the close of this interesting lecture, on motion of N- Smith, Esq, testified their pleasure by unanimous vote of rising.
 The next lecture will be given by Hon. Thom as H. Seymour, of Hartford, on Monday, March 4th, at 8 o'clock, P. M. Subject" The coro- nation of Alexander II. of Russia. As Gov. Sey- mour, was an eyewitness of that coronation, a most interesting lecture may be expected.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28

RHroHrs FaoM MosrooMHnY indicate that the Southern Congress are finding some difficulty in determining exactly how they are Dto raise sufi- sient revenue to carry on their newly-imagined Government. A resolution has been introduced and adopted, instructing the Finance Committee to inquire into the expediency of leVyiag an sz. port duty on cotton, Should such measure be carriedi into effect it will hardly be in accordance the Southern Confederacy. "President" DAVIS has sent in some of his nominations for the Ca binet They are as follows: Mir. Toombs for Secretary of State; Mr. Memminger for Secret ary of the Treasury, and MT. L. Pope Walker for Secretary af War.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28
BETHLEM.

The Republicans of Bethlem met at the Town Hall, on Wednesday evening, Feb. 2oth, and or ganized meeting, by appointing L. P. Judd, chairman, and c. A. Wattles, Secretary, after which the following gentlemen were appointed delegates to attend the several conventions to be held preparatory to the spring elections:
 Ssats.-James Thompson, William Andrews.
 Congressional-C. c. Parmalee, R. c. Arm. strong. ...
 Senatorial-Henry P. Judson, Geo. S. Guild, L. s. Ludington, Henry L. Martin.
 The Delegates to the Senatorial covention were appointed to attend the Probate convention.
 - The birth day of Washington, the distin- guished virginian, shareholder, and emancipa- tionist was celebrated here with unusual fervor. A salute of thirty-four guns was fired, the bells rung, and flags suspended across the streets. A public dinner was given by Amos Hard Thomp. son, Esq.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28
WOODBURY.

WOOOOOnx.
 The sixth lecture in the " Monumental Course. came of on Monday evening of last week. It was delivered by the Hon. Julius B. Curtis, of Greenwich, to . full house, although the usual " fatal' weather of our unfortunate Monday night still continues. This was the most un- pleasant night of the season thus far; but if the weather will not be propituous, the people will. They are determined to show their appreciation, both Of the lecturers and the object of the course
 The subject of the learned and eloquent iec- sufer, was "The Duty of the American Citizen.' D ooming as this lecture did, in the present crisis or our national affairs, it was most opportune, ana fally up to the requirements of the present day' The lecturer rapidly glanced ct tho histo- Y, virtue and requirements of the early fathers of New England, and thence dsducea n..f,, u.x. inns for the guidance of the statesmen .nd f,.. men of the present day.
 A simple rule, said the sloqusn. l...n-.. will suffice to guide our ffesmen, and that i, q. simple rule to do right, and leave conseon.nc.. to Supreme Power. It was the duty of eyerv citizen to vote and act right, according to the dictates of his conscience. Nothing should keen any man from the polls, and no power should
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28
In Artfculo Slorfss.

The present week closes the career of Jamei Buehaaan e the President of these United States. He setires from the Chief Magistracy ,.sshed with ignominy instead of honor, and re eives from the people curse instead of bles siag. He assumed the Chair four years ago wish full Treasury, and looked forth upon people, happy, prosperous and loyal Though i,itterly opposed in some sections of the Union, his election was quietly submitted to he entered rpon his administration with every prospect Of s.eeev and of honor. He now retires from power which he has abused instead of used, with |. Cabinet and an Administration noted for theft, treason and im6eciity.
 Tims will lessen the msledictions which are showesed sPon him, but there is justice in His ssry." The record ea her pages will forever ,.and, dark and endaring barrier between him ead posterity. He goes forth with a bankrupt Treasury, distracted Union, portion of the citizens in open rebellion, our national credit lruken down, and the commercial and manufac- saring strengtA of the nation paralyzed. It is vain for him, or for any body of men, to attempt so throw the blame of our present troubles on a Sgreat sectional party at the North" It is not true, and History will prove its falsity.
 He h8 shown himself through his whole ca rser. . politician instead of a statesman, and he sas most signaIly failed, wherever vigor, states. :aanship and manly energy were required. His s,ur years of power are marked by the most stu. Pendous fraud, and the most thorough rottennesa and corruption which any administration eve, attained in % short time. With an extensive and varied political experience in our own and foreign aifairs, he has disappointed the hopes oi his friends, and sunk deeper in shame and ini. 4uity than even his boldestenemy dared imagine. Perverting public faith and power, and patron age for selfish and partizan purposes, surrounded by thieves and traitors for constitutional advisers, declaring before the country one line of policy, cad plotting with disaffected and imperious poli- Eieians for another which in the end succeeds.
 James Buchanan has run the ship of State in. to the Charybdis of internal discord and civil contention, while foreign Scylla stands threaten. ing beyond, and gazes upon us with plying scom.
 He has drank from every poisoned cup that has been presented to his lips, and has listened to every syren song that could lure him from nanhood and from duty.
 In place thus occupied, and to powers thus perverted, succeeds Abraham Lincoln. Is it an enviable position, and is his prospect bright like aa Italian skyf God grant him energy, wisdom and frmness-a Cabinet that will stand by theil osfhs of allegiance, and that will work for [ asissd nation and four years from now, ma, the career of Lincoln be as marked for success and honor, as is that of Buchanan for failure ane confempG
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28
CORNWALL.

Our usually quiet community was startled last Friday morning with rumor that young man was found dead in the road, about quarter of mile north of Colds mills.
 The young mans name was Isaac K Murphy, aged 17 years, He was represented to be sober and industrious, snd had money deposited in the Savings Bank, ss the fruits of his industry
 It seems that on Thursday, he went a fishing in the Housatonic River with his hro4her-i -in-Iaw, who is drinking man and that on arriving at West Cornwall, he was induced to drink, and they got bottle filled twice during the day, and on returning to the village in the evening, they went to several places, in esch of which they drank until they were beastly drunk, and at g late hour were turned into the street. Young Murphy walked into the brook from which he was helped out, and succeeded in getting half way to North Cornwall, where his parents lived, and where he was found as stated above, . little of the direct road.
 The brother-in-law was seen to fall in the road a few rods from the door from whence he was turned, and was taken care of Can it be possible to compare the profits oi rum selling, or the gratifying of an appetite for the vile poison, with the going out in darkness of this young life.
 This is the second death in West Cornwall, caused by the use of strong drink, within two or three years. The first was by violence, and this one from intoxication and exposure.
 One would think that facts like these were enough to convince all, of the evils of the traffic in, or use of intoxicating drinks. But these facts do not close the account nor will they un- til the numbers who are following fast in the same path come to Q like untimely or unhonored grave.
 Some parishioncrs of Rev. Mir. Fenn, residing in the south part of the parish, few evenings since, made him surprise visit, accompanied with tokens of their regard.
 They were cordially received, spent . very pleasant evening, and satisfied themselves lat lsast) that Mir. and Mrs. Fenn were not were not opposed to anything of the kind.''
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28
SHARON.

The young Republicans of Sharon erected very tall liberty pole on the first Tuesday of No vember last, and displayed from it beautiful flag, bearing the honored names of Lincoln and Hamlin. The flag was again raised on the day when the electors cast the votes of the several states for President and Vice President; and agaia when the votes were counted and declared at Washington. On Washington's birth day it again Auttered in the breeze, and salute of thirty-four guns fired at the foot of the flag staff, testified aloud to the adherence of our young Republicans to the doctenes of the father of their country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28

-. We acknowledge the receipt of pamph- let entitled The Minor Jubilee''-an account of . agsthering of the Minor family at Woodbury, October 10th, 1860.
 Fr0n 1t we learn that there are l25 living de. scendants of Dea. Matthew Minor.
 The pamphlet is we'll gotten up, and will be interesting, we doubt not, to the large family of Min0rs.
 We should like to inquire, though, whether Proqcssading is considered of minor importance in the family.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28

ALA" Norfolk" correspondent of q name. lass sheeA says:
 We aegiven to understand that the EEoU1R- Ea is mainly owned and edited by MT. Battell."
 We would simply remark that this statement is uho,ly and entirely false, made probably with the intention of injuring Mir. B. rather than us. This fsllow night have said with as much truth, dat the nameless sheet to which he wrote, was owned and edited' by Uncle" John Boyd.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28
COLEBROOK.

boy about 15 years of age was almost i'm stantly killed on Tuesday last, while at work in the Duck Mills of Messrs. Sawyer, Tinker & Co.,, st Colebrook River. His clothing caught upon shaft which was making two hundred and twen- ty revolutions per minute, and such was the ve- locity with which he was thrown, that every gar msnt' including shoes and stockings, were scat tered in fragments in every direction.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28

>, -. James E. English, Esq. of New Ha. ven, vas on Wednesday of last week, nominated by the Democrats of the 2d Congressional Dis. ssict for Congress. He will experience the same felicity which he did last year, when he soasm'i elected Lieutenant Governor-and "better man wss. That better man, we hope, will be Hos. JOIN WooDRurr-it will certainly be the man the Republicans nominate to-day in New Haven on the Congressional Ticket.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28

B9L We cslI the particular attention of our Democratic friends and these who are groping in the dark of aBlack" Republican doctines, to the trsnehaat article of our correspondent Ma tional Democrat" on the first page of this paper. It gives an able democratic view of the Slavery question and is an earnest appeal to all of us to come out of darknsus into the marvellous light of Dsnscraey.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28
Superior COurt-Jan. Term, 1861.
 Judge PARK Presiding.

On Thursday, Feb. l4th, Charles D. Longfel low, Esq, member of the Bar of the State of Maine, was admitted to practice in all the Courts of Law and Equity in this State.
 E. MikonHart vs. WiNia,n Stene-Action tc recover debt claimed to be due from the Defend ant to the Cornwall Iron Company. Issue found for Plaintiff for s. .73 and costs. Goes up. Fo, Plaintiff, Wheaton and Hubbard. For Defend and Peet and Graves.
 The case of Gould vs. Smith was held by the Court for advisement.
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DIVORCE TRIALS,


 &ephcs Cables vs. Sarah 4. Cables.-This was case iuvolving immense interests. It was 6 Kent case; but how many, not only in Kent, but in both hemispae.es, are and have been in. terested in the parting of the Cables7 Stephen, through his lawyer Treat, represented that Sarah Ann was joined to him i'll deceptive manner that he had paid eleven hundred dollars for the piece, and that it had always been his worser half-that it had been, since the connection was made, at loose ends, and run off, he knew not whither, and he had been constantly tossed and hauled over the sands of life's ocean, until his sand had nearly run out. Wherefore he prayed that the Cable might be broken and the Court granting his prayer, the silver cord was loosed, and intercommunication is now cut off.
 Wilson B White vs. Harriet N Whitc.-Mr White and Mrs. White lived uncomfortably to- gether-or rather Mir. White did-and Mrs. White consulted her own comfort, without regard to Mir. White. She told her White, white lies about herself and her neighbors, and white lies about him. So Mir. White despairing of any progeny of his own, procured Bill'' from the Court; and so there are now two Whites to be enumerated in the census of Winsted, where there was one before. Mfr. Whites case was Treated by Mir. Treat, and their differences swal- lowed up by the never satiable Graves.
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senateriss. e.or.xsntion.
srxrRRxrH DISTRICT.

The Republican Electors of the towns conn prising the Sixteenth Senatorial District, are re- qussted to send four (4) deleestes from each town, to Convention to be held at Perkins Ho- ,.l, in woodbury, on WEDNESDAY, March 18th, 1881, at 10 o'clock, A. M., for the purpose of nominsting Senator to represent this district, Sn the pexf General Assembly of this State.
 F. A. WARREN, l c.,,,;... =.
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 NArH'L SMITH, -'A 0'H' D'' ''
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28

HE PRESIDENT elect, instead of proceeding on his journey to Washington from Harris burgh, in accordance with the published pro- gramme, on Saturday morning, left the latter city secretly, on special train, on Friday night, and returning to Philadelphia, had passed thence unrecognized, through Baltimore, and was al- ready in the Federal Capital. This step, it ap- pears, was induced by the desire to avoid threat ened trouble in Baltimore, and was taken at the earnest solicitation of his friends and leading Republicans in Washington, who had received authentic information that an organized demon stration would be made against him in Baltimore If, indeed, he were allowed to reach there alive for it was also feared that an attempt would be made to throw the Presidential train from the track on the Northern Central Rail- road. This information, it appears, was impart- ed to MT. Lincoln on Thursday night at Philadel- phia, and he consented, after considerable hesi. tation, to the private arrangement which was subsequently carried into effect. He reached Washington early on Saturday morning, and proceeded quietly to his hotel, his arrival being known to but few. He soon afterwards, in con- pany with seator Seward, paid visit to Presi- dent Buchanan, and interchanged civilities with him and with other gentlemen of distinction. His presence in the city then became generally known, and he received many callers during the day, including the President and Cabinet, the members of the Peace Conference and others. Mrs. Lincoln and the other members of the Pres idential party left Harrisburgh at the appointed time, and reached Washington on Saturday even ing. The Baltimoreans, some of whom pro. fessed great indignation ct the course pursued by MT. Lincoln, expressed their disapprobasion by insulting the party as they passed through.
 DAyrD DAv1s, of Southport, died last Saturday, aged 100 yeua, months and as days. He Jeff four children, 72 grand children, 247 great grand children, and four great-great grand chlidren'- He was one of ten children, the youngest of whom died at the age of 30 years. He was worthy and respected citizen, and member of the Meth odist Church for moro than 80 years,