Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
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THE AEGISLATURE-Ihe GOVernof mSoe"So will be found in full upon our first page. It IS short, concise, able and full of patrlouo zeal. The Governor recommends and the Legislature cheerfully seconds every necessary approprla- ton and proposition for the maintenance of the war, and the honor of loyal duty of Connecticut Tho military bill, which has passed both houses' gives the Governor unlimited power in calling for volunteers, and appropriates S20o ooO tor the purpose of arming and equipping them' and pro- vides for the issue of bonds to meet the expense It also provides for the payment to the families of volunteers, who are held as prisoners by the rebels, tho same bounty allowed to families of volunteers in service.
 ] In the matter of the direct tax, bill has been introduced into the Senate the first section of which provides that the governor shall notify the secretary of the U s. Treasury that it is the in- tention of the state to pay into the u 5. treasu- ry on or before the last day of June next its quota of the direct tax laid by the congressman act of Aug. 5, 1861. The second section is that tho quota shall be paid by releasing to the Uni | ted States so much of the claim of this State against the United States for equipping thcyol- unteers in the service of the government. as shall be equal to said quota, less the abatement al- lowed by the act.
 1 resolution instructs tho representatives in Congress to procure the repeal of the tax on in comes, or to so modify it as that tho amount ex- pectsd to be raised on incomes shall be appor- toned among the states, and that each state shall have tho privilege of paying their several quotas and collecting the same in their own way. The House has passed resolution that it will not act upon any business not pertinent to the Governors Message.
 Henry C. Deming of Hartford, distinguished Union Democrat, presides over the deliberations of the lower house with great ability and ur- banity.
 Both houses have confirmed the Governors s nomination of Gen'l Jas. T. Pratt, as ajor Gen eral of the State Militia. Resolution reimburs- ing Gov Buckingham for money paid in the Stato service, $25OO, passed.
 On Friday Maj. Gen1 Butler paid visit to the Legislature in Session He was received in the Senate with honor, the Senators rising as he entered, and was invited to speak. He said:
 "lIe answered tho summons with much pleas ure and profound gratitude, and considered this attention all expression of the zeal and interest of tho Senators in the great cause of our coun- try. He said there need be no such fears as some entertained, that tile military would over- ride the civil authority. Even though some acts occurring under military authority in time of war would not be justified by civil law in time of peace, yet when those who are now in arms in defense of the nation, will, upon their return, readily submit again to the will of the people, which is the highest law under God.
 His remarks were applauded earnestly by the crowd which had gathered in the Senate cham Der.
 FROM HATTERAs.-An important engagement took place on the 9th inst, near Hatteras The Twentieth Indiana Regiment, stationed at Chi caconico, were attacked by superior rebel force and compelled to retreat, leaving about fifty pris- oners in tho hands of the enemy. The Monticcl. 10 was despatched towards the rebel force, and opened heavy fire of shot and shell on them and certain vessels in the vicinity, among which was tho Fanny, captured 8 few days ago. The fire of the Monticello scattered the whole force in all directions, killing and wounding, itis sup posed, from 200 to 300 rebels, and sinking two of their boats.
 OFFICIAL REPORT.
 U. s. Steamer, MONTICELLO, l Of Cape liatteras, Oct. 9th, 1861
 Sir: havo the honor to inform you that ill accordance with your orders this morning, stood through the inner channel of IIattcras Shoals at l23O P. M., and close alongside to th 6 northwarl, keeping a bright lookout from aloft At 1880 P. M., we discovered several lsai!ing ves- sels over tho woodland of Kline Rect, and at the same time regiment marching to the north ward. We discovered rebel flag in their midst, with many stragglers in their rear; also two tugs inside flying the samo flag. As they came out of the woods of Kline Rect we ran close in shore and opened a deliberate fire upon them at the distance of three-quarters of 8 mle At our first shell, which fell apparently in their midst, they rolled their flag and scattered, moving rap idly up the beach to the northward. We follow ed, firing rapidly for three miles, driving them up to close of woods, in which they took re- fuge, and abreast of which their steamers lay. We now shelled the woods, and could see the1n embarking in small boats after their vessels evil dently in great confusion, and suffering terribly from our fire.
 Their steamers now opened fire upon us, firing, however, but three shots which fell short. Two boats filled with men were struck by our shells and destroyed. Three more steamers came down the sound and took position opposite the woods we were shelling. Also two sloops came We continued firing when two men were dscov- cred on the sea beach making signals to us.- Supposing them to be two of the Indiana regi- ment we sent an armed boat and crew to bring them of, covering them at the same time with our fire. Upon the boat nearing the shore they took the water. One of them, w. c. Haver, of Company H., 20th Indiana, succeeded in reaoh- ing the boat. The other was drowned. Haver informs me that he was taken prisoner on the morning of the 4th; that he witnessed our firing which was very destructive. He states thattw wo of our shells fell into two of tho sloops laden with men blowing the vessels to pieces and sink ing them. He says that the enemy were in the greatest confusion rushing wildly for the water striving to get of to their vessels.
 | Private Haver now directed me to the point where the rebels were congregated waiting opportunity to get of. opened fire again and scatteredthem
 We were now in very close, in three fathoms of water, and the fire of the second shell told with effect. Six steamers were now off the Point, one of which recognized as the Fanny. At 5:55 P. M., we ceased firing, leaving the ene- my scattered along the beach for upwards of miles. fired repeatedly at the enemys steam CTS with our rified cannon Parrot 32 pounder, and struck the Fanny once. found the range of this piece much short of what I expected, many of the shot turning end over end and not exceeding much the range of the smooth bore 32-pounder.
 I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, Lieut.. D. L. BRA1NR. ] MOVEMENTS IN KESTUcKY.-The Louisville Erening Nears of Saturday learns upon unques- tionable authority that Breckinridge, Preston, Johnston, Williams, Hawes, Moore and other se- cession notabilities are organizing rebel camp at Prestonburg, Floyd county, and says they have