Litchfield enquirer., 1861-08-01

| DEPARTURE OF THE FIFTH REGIMENT The Fifth Regiment, Colonel Ferry commenced their preparations for q journey to Harper's Fer ry, in the midst of drenching showers accompa nied by thunder and lightning.
 Breakfast at 5 o'clock, and tents to be strucl at 6 A. M , was the order for Monday morning but the storm changed the programme and thu tents were left standing to dry The rain soor ceased, and the showers were followed by on' of the sultriest, -"muggest" and stickicst of dog days.
 The Adjutant on Sunday morning reported 97t men rank and file in the regiment. With tho Band staff and field officers and attendants, tho number of men was swelled to about 1050. Init phalanx of over thousand men are of more thar | the average stature and physical strength; equip ped in a very complete and superior manner armed with rifles and sword bayonets; drilled for weeks in squads companies and by battalior till their manual and field evolutions were per | formed with the precision and regularity of ex perienced soldiers provided with full cornet band and led by gallant officers. Connection will expect good account of the Fifth and w have no fears that she will be disappointed.
 great many people came into town to SC, the Fifth depart, and the streets were thronget with people The Manchester Guards" Capt Arthur Cheney, came in to join the procession to which it was fine addition. It is new company of nearly 100 men uniformed in blu, blouse and pantaloons, and red cap. The Stone Drum Band of this city furnished the music
 Their baggage and 64 horses were sent by 6 freight train Monday morning. Their camI equipage will follow them, s'when the tents gel dry"
 At about 2 clock the regiment loaded witf l armes knapsacks, blankets and haversacks took their march up Main street. The whole lengtl of the broad avenue and down Asylum street tc the depot was crowdedby thousands of specta. tors and from every window and balcony hand. kerchiefs were waved by fair hands.
 The escort consisted of the Putnam Phalanx Maj. Goodwin, and the Manchester Guards Capt Cheney, each with Drum band.
 At quarter before the line halted moment by the State House where water was passed to the thirsty soldiers, and nasty good byes were said. They marched in good time straight up to their work the precipitation fairly raining from their faces.
 Then onward to the depot where more thou sands were assembled-on board the long train and amid enthusiastic cheers from the vast multi tude and the fearful eyes of many, )off swept the Connecticut Fifth-to victory we trust, wherever they go.-Press-Monday.
 A THEOLOGICAL STUDENT.-When the second Vermont regiment was mustered into service, there was one volunteer with stiff wrist, who was rej ected. It was severe blow to the young man, who could not refrain from shedding tears. He wanted to do something for his country, and accordingly obtained @ situation as cook. When the regiment went into action he left his pots and kettles, obtained gun and joined in the advance. When charge was made he came face to face with an officer of the rebels, "Sur- render !'' said the officer. The volunteer re- piled by shooting him, taking his sash, sword and opera glass, and retiring in safety. He wore his cooking frock, blue blouse, which is in the possession of Senator Foote. I saw it yesterday; four bullets passed through it. He also had one through his hat, yet escaped to con tinue his cooking unharmed The name of this hero is John c. Thayer, a theological student of Fairfax, Vt., of company H.-Correspondence Boston Journass.
 Such violent storm ragged around Rice lake, Upper Canana, during the last week, that one of the most beautiful islands, called Riordan's Is- land, has disappeared,