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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-10

upon Washington will be gwen ap. Firstly, 1t VIII be
seen 10 be Intellectual; second il win TO seen that,
even Il presently successful it will bo an ultimate
Injury, in still more sggravating the anger OF tie
North; thirdly, it win draw away the troops OF the
Confederacy too far from home, at great cost, and
necessitatng the raising Of larger forces for home
deiense; fourthly other points IF attack Will be more
available, from the great at'enii'n bestowed upon
Washington; Rfthly, it may be now deemed the best
policy TO play "peace" to haul in the horns OF sggres
son, to assume the attitude Of an invaded and injured
party, thus TO gain the sympehes Of the Worthwhile
il renders the Confederate power more compact less
expensive, and more capable OF resistance.
Cairo is thought to be important point, really
more important than Washington and have heard
Secessionls.s declare that the "Abohon crew ought
70 be routed out Of there, ut all hazards"
Tennessee is repor.ed 10 be safe for secession. IL
d an ordinance of Secession secretly passed yes
ttrday. Nashville is full Of Secession demonstrations
400 recruits Gaatn abon, to move on TO Nash-
vile and Memphis apparently bound for Cairo Ten
nessee is said to be badly armed. All parts OF the
State, however, resdhnd with the drunken proiane
clsmor of Secession volunteers The people oil Ten
AND Kentucky, however, recognize Secession rs
revolution and have sympathy with the doctrine OF
States Rights' Secessi will be sprung upon them If
successul and the true sentiment Of the State over
slaugbed by noise and trickery.
1t is said here that Pryor has raised regiment in
Virginia, and aho 81, 900 for their equipment There
cannot be moro than 5000 1900 Confederate troops
in Virginia at this time How many Viginisns may
be uner arms cannot gay. 1t is said $4,000 have an
swered the call OF the Governor But Virginia s taker
by surprise and is ready for the extreme measures
OF the Gulf rebels. She is old fcyisb for them al
together. Probably Washington stands to-day solely
forthat Virginia is 10th 10 lay her hand IN vio
lenee even on the city Of her Great Son.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-10
I" Waisr. water eyeryVhsr,,
And never drop - dfiaf,r

fact that there il here,
" Wasr. water eyeryVisr,,
And never sdrop - dfiAf,'
without neuiralzng It's no1ous qualities by the intro
duction Of chemical agents. IL would call 10 mind,
with it, neyer-euding drizlle the wit Of Sheridan,
which damned, in theatrical technology, Coleridge's
tragedy" Drip, drip; there's nothing here but drip
ping" Bu; forty days nnd forty nights being the long
est recorded period Of rain, wo can count the few
remaining days Of that measure OF time and wait.
spoke yesterday of changes in the Capital way Of
lie Those We're chiefly superficial, but there are
other revolutions and Ienoyations connected more
Immediately with the welfare of rhe country which
il ia agreeable 20 note. The War and Navy De-
p3tmeus are most anttLctical 10 their former oond-
ton The last, particularly, was the Sleepy Hollow
~ the Seat OF Government. Ancient Commodores sat
in ancient chair, in ssrt Of seusomnanbuhIn, from
which they were gently stirred at3o'cloek by drow-
sy messengor Of sable hue, himself al Inheritance Of
tie Administration Of John Adams the Elder. Passing
lie corridors Oh your way to the old Pension-Oce, IL
solnnJlence came YOU, followed by dropping Of
ey elids ss Won passed s outer portal which passed
away with the walking wakeinlness Of outdoor ac-
tiviy. The dry-rot Of liye-oak kecls seemed TO be
transformed either by contact or contagon 10 the hy-
ing intelligence which supervised its construction ari
uses. All this il changed Tic sluggish currents Of
circulation sre now IenygoraUed An IL stir and iiie
At all Of the Bureaus spirit and animation I'll tho
busy hous. Even The African reminyenees Of tbe
Alien and Sedition laws are rjusensted, and with y
few bottles Of hair dye Oh their lTny locks might be
caseed in the Nineteenth Century. Att5e War, tho
pressure il greater and The magnetic butery in the
Chief Clerks type VI The witness Of ito daily and
nightly activity the results Of which vii! be 10 secret
to the country ia the brifes possible period OF time
There IRE fort,naie incidents connected with the
wide treac1n "a 10, Solh, and no one which IL more
auspicons iLc cAea, ner than the hegTa Of Lieut..
Marry Of W. Coast SuAey. The branch OF pubic ex-
penditare, h.d alEsos pcrpetra,cd the msnomer OF
writing pnbr 5eryce conveys the happiest illustration
of Immortality that can 1s conveyed 10 finite sense,
Ia the syftem Of American Government. II tho Secre-
tary Of the Treasury has bis Pet-Ohice address, let
JR hslea to zemis 70 hin . varan, fss bali .
4 - a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-10-17
THURSDAY MORNING. OCT. II 1851.
Electoral Ticket for President and vice.
President.

Electoral Ticket for President and vice.
President.
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
John r. Edmunds, Halifax.
A. T. Caperton, Monroe.
LIST District..Jos Christian, ::Middlesex:
ID Observation-Disclosures W. Newton, Nor
folk City. c.-
4th District-W. F. Thompson, Dinwiddle.
9Th District-Wood Bouldin, Charlotte.
9th District-W. l.. Goggin, Bedford.
7,h District-B. F. Randolph, Albennrle.
srh District-James w. Walker, Madison.
9th District-Asa Rogers, Loudoun.
10th D~istrict-Samuel O. Williams, She
nandoab.
18th District-Samuel Med. Reid, Rock
bridge.
18th District. W. Shelley, Smyth.
l4th District-H. j. Fisher, Mason.
18th District-Jos. johnson, Harrison.
10Th District-E. II. Fitzhugh, Ohio.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-10-17

The New York Express" says the people
of the North are in better spirits now, but
"upon instinct rather than reason. The reason
of events is against these better spirits, as
Missouri is blue and Kentucky, if possible,
bluer."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-10-17
"freciom's battle nncc begun,
feareathed 10 bleeding sire or son,
n...l n

The South contains millions OF men. and
their stout hearts and strong arms will he as
one in the defence Of their rights, the s~anclity
of their homes and t~iresilcs. What people on
earth, who have once tasted the sweets Of na-
tional constitutional freedom, will ever again
passively submit to drink the bitter dress Of sla'
verys Tothem anything is betterthan the living
death of conscious degradation, and the with
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-10-17

The Northern papers exult greatly over the
number of foreigners enlisted in their army
The New York american M~cssengcr" says
that 10000 Germans alone arc in the army
around Washington. They arc rs truly
hirelings as were the ~lIessians Of the Reyolu.
ton.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-10-17

Gen. Harvey is in Washington.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19

s T a Court of Probate hol 'en at Salisbury IA within and for the District of Salisbury, on the 9th day of July, 1861.
 Present-Albert Moore, Judge.
 Estate of John G. Mitchell in said District, as signed for the benefit of all his creditors. agreca- ply to the laws of this State.
 Walter R. Whittlesey, Trustee of said Estate, having given notice to all concerned, to appear before this Court this present day at 10 o'clock forenoon. to be heart relative to the appointment of Commissioners on said Estate this Court doth appoint William P. Russell and William r. Wal ton of said Salisbury, Commissioners to rceive, examine and adjust the claims of the credi tors of said Mitchell, and make return to this Count, and doth decree that two months from the 10th day oe July. 1861, be allowed and limited said c.edi- tors to exhibit their claims to said Commission CTS, and doth further order that said Comnlis- sioners meet to receive claims against said Us. tate, at the residence of said Mitchell in Lake vile in said district, on the 9th day of August and the 9th day ofSeptember, 1861, at 10 o'clock forenoon on each of said days and that notice of this orderebe given by publishing it for one month in the Housatonic Republican and Litch field Enquirer, weekly newspapers published nearest the place where said Estate is so in set tlement. and by posting a copy hereof on tho public sign post in said Lakeyille And that { copy of this order be sent by mail or otherwis, to every known creditor of said Mitchell livine without this Probate District, within one weel from this date.
 2m-H ALBERT MOORE, Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
IlI ED.


 At Watertown, Sept. 18th, Alma, wife of Eli Curtiss, Esq, aged AS.
 In Torrington, on the 9th inst, Schuyler Bai- Icy, aged 64.
 In Torrington, on the 9th inst, Clarrissa Bald win, aged 19.
 At Washington, Conn.,, Aug. 2sd, 1861, of typhus fever, Rollin c. Logan, aged S5 years He was resident of Wolcottville, but died at the house of sArmond Olmstead, his father-in- law, where he was taken sick about three weeks pefore He leaves wife and three small child ren, and large circle of relatives and friends 10 mourn his death His funeral was attended at the Congregational Church in Washington on Sunday the 25th of August, by large num- per oI people, many of whom went from Vol cottvie to testify their respect for the deceased anu to sympathize with his family An impress siI ana appropriate funeral sermon was preach oy Hev. E. Lyman. His text was 1O2 Psalm, .a zI.n verse; |" Oh Lo I'd take me not away in the .o. .naa MT. hogan was a young man very highly es- :ee meu wherever he was known, and especially n uoIcottvllle where he had resided for about eeagna years next proceeding his death His in every good work.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
k 4, q 2 lLlssy F ST 5. lg IsU75! NgaElsola shoeing the Troops. Egtsa.sg TTsasoe egsso Eseses

EaeSse5 n eassSS ssfS H5SSE, TH MERE is no use of peoples going barefoot
 l- when they can get BOOTS and SHOES SO cheap at MUNSON'S. I have taken and fitted up the Old Stand formerly occupied bv S. e. Beach & Co.-in the neatest possible manner and filled up to the walls with Boots and Shoes of every description, selected with great care from the New York market They cannot fail to give satisfaction I can truly say, I have a larger and better Lot of BOOTS and SHOES than were ever brought to this market before by any shoe-dealer merchant. They only need to be SC Il to prove the above. therefore respectful ly invite all to examine my Stock of Goods be- fore purchasing elsewhere. l have on hand SHOES at all prices, from 10 cts to $500 per pair. Also, BOOTS from S1.75 to $7 OO-Boy's Boots and CaclS Boots, a large supply, and an endless variety of Cacks. shall keep on hand every thing known to the trade in the shape of Findings. I shall sell at small advance from cost, Morocco, Linings, Bindings, Thread, Wax, Pegs, Nails, Brstles-or any thing I have on hand, should any favor me with their patronage
 N. B.-Particular attention paid to Making and Repairing. My work is well known. Give me your orders, and will give you your mon ey's worth. If I fail to do this, leave the work on my hands. wish all to remember I have but one price for perfect work My terms are Cash.
 Thankful for past favors, I hope to merit a fair share of public patronage.
 WEST MAIN STREET, Litchfeld,
 52-tf Doors West of the Court House.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
E AIsTRICT of New Milford, ss, Probate Court N N SEntenl!ln,. Qti, IGn1

h ISTRICT of New Milford, ss, Probate Court, \ ? September 9th, I8C1
 Upon the application of Homer B. AIerwin. Esq. ofsaid New Milford, showing to this Court that he is Guardian to Smith Caldwell, George Caldwell, and Charles Caldwell, all of said New Milford, minors belonging to said district, and that said minors are the owners of the following real estate, viz
 Oae certain piece of land lying and situated in said New AIilford and bounded as follows :- North by Abijah Beach and Benjamin Hallecb' s land and east by said Hallecll' land south by highway and William Ma!lory's and Philip Camps land west by said Philip Camps land containing about four acres of land, with {; dwell ling house, grist-mill, and saw-mill and other buildings standing theveon-said estate being owned ill Canaan by said minors, and the same being subject to the dower of their mother, Lucy Caldwell, and also subject to the sale of certain parts of the same: for the rGyment of the debts Milford, deceased. The interest of said minors in said real estate is valued at eight hundred dol laTs-ss.,l showing just and reasonable cause for selling said real estate: praying for an order, that le or some ether meet person be empower el to sell the same, per application Oil file. dated the 9th day of September, 1861, more fully appears.
 O',7tred, That the foregoing application be heard at the Probate Office in said New Milford. on tc 25th day of November, 1861, at o'clock forenoon, and that notice thereof be published in some public weekly newspaper near the place .N here such real estate lies, three weeks success siv>y i.t least six weeks before said tune as- #i@net, sai,' p:per having circulation in said Probate District,
 & SAMUEL D. oRTON, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19

: T g Court of Probatc holden at Cornwall -a within and fnr tie District of Cornwall on the 5lat tay of August, 1861.
 ITcSo!,t-H Milton Hart, Judge.
 Cr<7c~td, ihat the Trustee Of the Estate oi .FoaN E. DcGcHTG Of Cornwall, an assigning c!tor, cSIliA;t his Trustee account to this Court for adjustment at the Probate Office in Cornwall on the 23i day Of September, 1861, at 10 o'clock in slitl estate may hc notified thereof, the said Trustee will caHsc this order to E;c publsIctl.in > newspaper printed in I.itchlied County. and by posing 8 copy thereof on the public sign post nearest the rcsl2'.cc of said assignor. Certified by
 20-ta H. MILTON HART, Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
A T . Court of Probate holden at Salisbury IA within and f,r the District Of Salisbury, on the 9th day of July, 1861.

the 9th day of July, 1861.
 Prcsent-Albcrt Moore, Judge.
 Estate of Robert B.. Mitchell of Salisbury, in said district, Assignee for the benefit of all his Creditors, agreeably to the laws of this State
 Walter R. Whittlesey, Trustee of said Estate, having given notice to all concerned to appear before this Court this present day at 10 o'clock forenoon, to be heard relative to disappointment of Commissioners On slid Estate, this Court doth appoint William P. Russell and William II. Walton of said Salisbury, Commissioners to re- ceive, examine and ajNst the claims of the cved- itors of said Mitchell, and make return to this Court, and doth decree that two months from the 10th day of July, 1861, be allowed and limited said creditors to exhibit their claims to said Con- missioners and doth further order, that said Commissioners. meet to receive claims against said Estate, at the residence of said Mitchell in Lal,eyille in said district, on the 9th day of Au- gust and the 9th day of September, 1861, at 10 o'clock forenoon each of said days. and that notice of this order be given by publishing it for one month in the Housatonc Republican and Litchfcld Enquirer, weekly ne5sspapers publish cd nearest the place where said Estate is so in settlement, and by posting a copy hereof on the public sign-post in said Lakevile. And that a copy of this order be sent by mail or otherwise, to every known creditor of said Mitchell living without this Probate District, within enc week iron, this date.
 I'm B ALBERT MOORE. Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
BANTAM LAKE HOUSE & FARM
 FOEs SA9LE.

A BOUT thirty-fve years ago, the Subscriber "A erected the first building on the North-eas- tern shore Of Bantam Lake-advised by the most influential men in the community. Farmers, mechanics, students and strangers, schools led here by their teachers, have all apparently enjoy ed the relaxation here afforded.
 It we'll becomes me to express my gratitude to generous public in thus aiding me, q pass in si- lence the scandal,) to make this place of so much resort, even by distinguished citizens of sister States. To me the place is lovely; my un- tirng-efforts to make it such, perhaps strength ems my attachment.
 So much of the Farm as lies North of the road leading to the Lake, is offered for sale,
 The present month is a good season to meas ure it's worth and determine the strength of its soil. FREDERICK A, MARSH.
 August 27th, 1861. 1918
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
NEW SPRING DC0ED s 2 F. ID. MCN EIE1.
1st Door East of the Courthouse,

 E $ now receiving 8 supply of SPRING GOODS RL selected with great care, for the early Spring Tradc-and for novelty and extent, cannot be surpasscd-viz. :-
 Spring De Laines, De Beges, Mohairs, Challis Calicoes and Ginghams, Denms, Stripe Shifting Tickings, Bieached and Brown Shirtings, Lin ems, Collars, Bosoms, Neck Ties, Hdkfs., Gloves, Hose, &c., &c.
 Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Tweeds, Ken lucky Jeans, Farmers and Mechanics Cassi n1eres &c., .&c.
 Paper Hangings, Borders, Window Shades, Sc. Also, a complete New Stock of Sugars Teas, new crop P. R. Molasses Peeled Peaches FLOUR of various kinds and qualities; Herds Grass Clover, and Red Top Seed, &c Sc.
 The above Goods were purchased in New York during the past week, for Cash, and buyers may rely upon getting desirable Goods and Groceries, lower than ever before offered.
 Litchfeld, March 2Oth, 1861. tf48
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
& T Court Of PrO;;Gta holden ak Harvinto,

5 T a Court Of Probate holden at Harvinton * within and for the District of Harwinton, on the 29th day of August, 1861.
 Present-Le":s Smith, Judge.
 PnTNEITAs W. NOBLE of said Harwinton, an in- s"Ircnt debtor, whose estate is in settlement in said Court, having ma:e application to said Court for the privileges and benefits stated in the tenth Section Of '' An Act for the Relief of Tnsolvcnt Debtors and the more Equal Distribu- ton of their Effects among their Crcditors-Or- ders', That said application hc heard at the Pro- bate Office in said District, on the 27th day of September next, at g o'clock. A. M., and that pnh!ic notice thereof be given by posting CODY of this order on the public sig- post in said town of Harwinton, and ny advertising the same in the Litchileld Enquirer and Winstcd I!crad, at least two week before the time of said hearing.
 Certified rom Record.
 2o-t2 LEWIS SMITH, yufge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
NORTH WOODBURY ACADEMY
 -AND- PARTLY SCHOOL,

ED Ev. VIM. T. BACON. on a fine farm in AG the beautiful Village of Woodbury, will receive into his family pupils of either sex, and a1ford them all the comforts of pleasant home, wlth the most thorough instruction The school IS under the care of J. G. BLYTHE. A. B., an ac- tompllshed con and experienced teacher. Boys fit tea .e eitl'er for college CT business French and Music taught if required
 The year is divided into two sessions of five months each, commencing the first of Nav and November. The second quarter of the first ses- sion will commence on the 18th of July.
 For circulars, &c apply direct to Rev. W. T, Bacon, Woodbury, Conn. 3m 13
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
Es7 ESEEg g:1 ts,s S < Kya

7sSIiE Subscriber having sustained a serious -A loss lately, would like to close up his busi- ness in Iitchfeld, and would like to dispose oi & the Tens'n'Es man part ol his GhocEhi k It IS Business. Also, wish to intorr, those that are inaeotet! to me either by book account or note, '|Iat they must call and pay me by the first oi October or they will find their accounts and notes iii the hands of ;s.l officer for collection Also. those that have claims against me. call, and l will pay thom any time before tie first of Octo- Der. VIM. II, W!IEEIER,
 IIitchfiell, Sept 3I, 1861. tt-2O
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
s. M. ENSIGN'S B0aEGa1Kag and Dav @ohooTl

FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN AND LADIES. FENHE Fall and Winter Session in this Institu- A tion will commence on the first Monday in October, and continue twenty-fo weeks, under the immediate supervision and instruction of the Principal, whose long experience and success par ticularly recommends this Institution to parents who wish to find happy home and thorough in- strqction for their children. Young Gentlemen and Ladies who wish to qualify themselves as cent training for their responsible employment. instruction will be given in the branches usually taught E. in Academies and High Schools, with
 et eo1 Id further information, apply to
 o' l9 SAMUEL M. ENSIGN, Morris, Ct,
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
HARDWARE! HARDWARE

\ Booh KNOBS, Handles, Bells, Butts, Screws R;t4, Locks, Bolts, Files, Handsaws Planes SlS,s, eaa',, hagurs, Barn-D Door and Gate Hinges oere" I'iiNers, Sad Irons, Hammer Hatcbets' Axes' and sundry other Goods in the n, Hardwars line-all new and cheap. at 'ne hafo"are
 April 23, 1861. ioH tf1 fe1,Es
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Prize PAefrH-

PFEze Poetry.
 Let chieftains boast of deeds of war. And minstrels tune their sweet guitar, A nobler theme my heart it fills In praise of HERRIcKs matchless Pills. Their cures are found in every land Amid RuGsia's snows-and Aries sand. Their wondrous works the papers fill, Produced by HERRIcK's matchlcss Pills. Does disease aff1ict you? Do not doubt This charming compound will search it out And health again your system fill, If you fly at once to HERRIcK' 8 Pills. They re safe for all--both old and young Their praises are on every tongue; Disease, disarmed, nc longer kills, Since VIC are blessed with HERRIoKs s Pills. eY% Put up with English, Spanish, German and French directions. Price 25 cents box. See advertisement on 3d page. Sly
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
Attention, Patriots 1

" OUR Country wants your services.-A frW -M MonE Men wanted to fill np a Company in Eiciel;; Regiment of Mounted Milestone of the best cquipnetl and best ofiic4red Regiments in tll1 service. Pay commences from thc time of en. lfsfment-Sl6 per month, 50 for clothing, and Sl00 Government bounty when dismissed. The Regiment will soon be full. For further information, apply immediately to
 LIEur. GEO $. BECK WITH. Litchfcld, Sept. 4th, 1861, 29t3
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
Luc1Us RICE, Litchfeld County, ss Office
 (vs) O. the Clerk of the Superior

LUc1Us RICE, Litchfeld County, ss. Office
 (vs.) O. the Clerk Of the Superior NANCY ANN RICE. Court for said County.
 JULY 30th, A. D. 1861 |. 2 PON the petition of Luc1Us RICE of Goshen gJ in said County, praying for a divorce from Nancy Ann Rice, on the grounds of three years wiltul absence, and the crime of adultery, re turnable to tie Superior Court to be holden at Litchfeld within and for the County of Litch- field, on the second Tuesday of September, A. D.. 1861:
 It appearing to, and being found by the sub- scribing authority, that tho Respondent in said petition has been absent from this State for more than three years, and unheard from during that time, and that her present place of abode is not known to the Petitioner: It is thereupon order co, That notice of the pendency of said petition be given said Respondent by publishing this or der of notice in the Litchfeld Enquirer, a news paper published in Litchfeld, three weeks suc- cesslvely, commencing on or before the first day of August, A. D. 1861
 l5t3 WILLIAM l.. RAN SOM, Clerk
 of the Superior Court for Litchield County.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-09-19
W 0Sico.
q. E. EEE E B.

E W7 1SH1NG to close his mercantile Concerns,
 sV offers for sale at first cost, and many Ar tcles at less-a small assortment Of RYGOODS, many of which good Goods, and in de- maud. And he has recently received some Donble-Barrelled GUNS, of good quality and handsome fnisl--with most kin;ls of SPORTING MATERIALS Powder, Shot. &c Also-somc fine TEAS, GROCERIES, &c.
 Litchtitld, Sept II, 1861. tf-21