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Death of Private Stoddard.

Private Frederick A. Stoddard of Company
c, 2nd Regiment Vermont Volunteers, died at
the encampment of the regiment near Wash
ington, on Tuesday of last week, of diphtheria,
or putrid sore throat. A Geographic dispatch
reached his father, the Hon. Abisha Stoddard
of Townsheni, on Monday, informing him of
his sons sickness. The next morning he star
ted for Washington but he did not arrive until
after the death of his son. 1t was however
gratifying for him TO learn that everything pos
sible was done to make the sufferer comfortable,
and that he was well cared for by his compan-
ions. Judge Stoddard arrived with the re-
mains of the deceased in this village FIR day
morning. They were met at the depot by the
Home Guards, the Braltleboro Cornet Band and
large concourse of our citizens who thus
sought to testify to the oflcted father their re-
spect and sympathy.
The Band playeda dirge, and ii procession
was formed, the Home Guards under Capt c.
A. Miles, doing escort duty, and the father and
committee of his townsmen, and our citizens
generally following the hesrse, which was ap-
proprlately decked with flags and wreaths Of
flowers. In this manner the procession passed
through the village to the common. Much
credit is due the Band the Home Guards, Gen.
G. b. Kellogg and S. NJ. Waite for their active
services in the matter,
Since the above was in type we have received
the following notice;
"Died, July 8, 1861, at Camp Fairbanks,
Washington, ID. C., of rutrid Sore Throat,
Frederick a. Stoddard private in Co. G. ID
VT, Reg. OF Volunteer Militia, aged 10 years
mos. and 81 days. lie was a son of Abishai
Stoddard of rownshend and the first to die in
the Reg. His body was embalmed and brought
home for interment."
We learn that Rev. Doct, Fletcher will de-
liver discourse appropriate to the occasion
next Sunday in the afternoon.
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VERMONT HIsToRICAL SoCIETY.-The Semi
annual meeting of the Vermont Historical So
ciety commenced in this village on Wednesday
This Thursday morning biographical notice
of the late DIR. Washburn of Vernon will be
read at half past ten o'clock.
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Next year is the thousandth anniversary of
the foundation of the Russian empire; and they
intend to celebrate the occasion with one of their
grand national religious festivals. The spect.
acle at st Petersburg and Moscow will probably
be very magnificent; and the recent manumis-
sion of the serfs will give it peculiar significance
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Col. Davis of one of the New York Regi-
ments has immortalized himself-by a bon mot.
His regiment passing through Baltimore with
out band, some Secessionist tauntingly asked
"Where is your music Pr I'm Our cartridge
6ores !" naively replied the gallant commander
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NEW HAMPSHIRE APPoINTMENTs.-The
Governor of New Hampshire has appointed
the Rev. o. Perkins of Winchester, School
Commissioner for Cheshire Comfy, the Rev.
Paul S. Adams of Newport for Sullivan County
and Wilson s. Abbott of Raymond for Rock
ingham County. All of these gentlemen have
been residents in this county during the last
half dozen years, Mr.. Perkins at Wilmington
and Messrs Adams and ABBOTT in this village.
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THE FOURTH AT EAST DovER.-The men,
women andschildren of East Dover recognized
the Fourth by Sabbath School celebration
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The exercises consisted of singing, declamations
by the children, instructive original essays read
by Miss Lizzie Hill and Lucius Gould, an or a =
ton by Enos Could late teacher of North Ben
nington High School, toasts, &c. Taken alto
gether it was one of the most pleasant celebra-
tons ever enjoyed by these who participated
therein
CoNCERT.--The Choir of the Congregational
Society in this village gave concert at the
Center Church on Tuesday evening, at which
they were assistc by Miss Julia f. Houston,
Prof. Frost and Miss Broders of Boston, Prof
Kimball of Saxton's River and Mrs. Sawyer.
The programme embraced a wide range Of Sc
lectons from Handel, Haydn, Rossini, and
others whose music has become classical, all of
which were rendered with skill, taste and ex-
preston. The concert concluded with Ma
tional Song, written by S. H. Jones, Esq, of
Philadelphia, set to music by Mr. Schuster, and
sung by Miss Houston. The hearty applause
and frequent encores testified the appreciation
of the performances by the audience. A"quar-
ter" was well invested in such a concert
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5 u f CIAL NO tt G f :.
rrCnncer- Cured wi.hou, the use of the

ICnncers Cured without the use of the
Knifc.-DR HADLEY, Of the firm Of Blake Iadley 0i9
Broadway, New York, will visit the REVERE HOUSE in
BRATTLEBoR0, on the Sd, 4rH, 9TH 9TH of AUGUST,
where he be consulted by those having Cancers Tumor
diseases remedy active and speedy, gives
less pain and certain in its effects than any other hui
remedy as has been attestl by the many We have
treated. The time occupied by the operation OF the remedy
is from few minutes two hours only. 1t per-
ecty safe being entirely vegetable. We have cured hun
dres Of cases. and refer to the Of treat
ent to the citizens Of country among others
mention Rev DIR. Mage Elizabethtown, n. j. Rev Dr.Iut
ton Pastor washngton-square Church, New York, Rev
Dr. Prime, Editor New York Observer Rev. DR.. Holdch
American Bible Society, and could add many others did
deem essential but will only say further that the
treatment has been truly WONDERFUL greatly exceeding
the expectations Of all who have witnessed its results We
probably the only regularly educated physicians who de-
their especially the treatment Of this class Of dis
cases. and remedy is entirely different from any ever
knoSn lie used in the treatment Of Cancers particular
ly invite all those who afflicted with Them to call and
No charge for consultation 4w2S
AtwoOd's q uininc Tonic Birers,-The hes
Aromatic Tonic offered the public. All Druggists
have it See Advertisement
the year 1871 Dr. Moses F. Colby received the degree
of NJ. 1.-THE Medical Institution which Of the
teachers. Since that time have had professional
pondence with Dr. c. and gives pleasure to say that
have all along regarded him holding elevated position
among the thinking members the Medical pro ession.
h. D. MUssEY.
57l fremont ST., Boston, Feb o, 1880. 4w27
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The Pirate Sumter Bafied.
ALL HER cAPrURD VESSELS RELEASED.

4 mercantile firm in Boston has received
letter, dated Cienfuegos, 9TH inst, which states
that all the prizes brought into that port by the
privateer Sumter had been released and put in
possession of their officers, and that they would
all resume their voyages the following day. The
Sumter did not remain in port but a few hours
When she arrived her captain communicated
with the governor of the fort, and inquired of
that functionary if the captured vessels could be
held as lawful prizes He was informed that
they could not be held as prizes in Spanish
ports, and they were all accordingly released.
1t is said that they were all captured within
three nautical miles of the coast of Cuba or in
Spanish waters.
Secretary Seward has made reclamation on
the Spanish government for the surrender CT
American vessels carried into Cienfuegos by the
pirate steamer Sumter. No doubs are entertain
ed of their immediate release with their cargoes
and of the prohibition of the entrance of rebel
craft into West Indian ports.
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

For covem
FREDERICK HOLBROOK of Brattleboro.
For Lieut.. Governor.
LEVI UNDERWOOD of Burlington.
For Treasurer,
JOHN B. PAGE Of Rutland.
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The Battle at Carthage.

Capt Smith, from Springfield, Mo-, on Thurs
day morning gives further particulars of the
battle at Carthage. Ben Mccullough was in
the fight with his Arkansas troops. Gov Jack
son and Gen Price were present, but took no
active part. Gen Rans's son was kied--not
the general himself. The rebel list of dead be
between 600 and 700.
There had been no second battle, although
preparations were being made for movement.
Capt Smith, from Springfield last Thursday
reached st Louis Sunday night.
His messenger had arrived at st Louis on
that morning, with intelligence that Gen Lyons
command would reach Springfield on that day.
The entire federal 70 CO. comprising the COM
mands under Gen Sweeney, Coils Siegel, Soom-
ons, and Brown, with 400 h me guards, John
S. Phelps, NJ. G., are concentrated at Spring
field.
The rebel forces, when last heard from, were
at Neosha, going south. Their communication
with Arkansas is open, in consequence of Col
Siegels falling back on Mount Vernon.
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Another Glorious Victory.

A battle was fought on Sunday between
portion of the forces under Gen. Mcclellan led
by Gen. Morris, and the rebels at Carrack's
Ford, Western Virginia, in which Gen. Garnett
and 80 other rebels were killed and many taken
prisoners, while but were killed and few
woun led on our side. The particulars are as
follows:
Gen Gamett, late commander OF the rebel
forces at Laurel Hill, was killed on Sunday in
a regular battle, fought at Carrack's Ford,
eigh miles from st. George. He was shot by
an Indiana riileman while attempting to rally
his runaway troops. His body was taken to
Grafton 10y der of Gen Morris, who comman-
ded the ie.tral forces. Garnet was formerly
a major in the regular army.
The rebels were completely routed by Gen
eral Morris. All their camp equipage was cap
tured, with many prisoners, and 80 killed. The
loss on our side was of the Ohio 18th regi-
ment killed and fer wounded. The rebels
scattered in every direction.
dispatch from Cincinnati SAYS that no reb-
ell force is now within Gen McClellan's district.
FURTHER DETAILS.
A special dispatch from Grafton says that
the rebels retreated from Laurel Hill Thursday
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Con. Patterson,s Column.

THE REBELS BEGGING FOR AN ARMIsTICE.
A flag of truce came into the camp of the
10th Pennsylvania regiment on Saturday, bear
ing request from the rebels for an armistice
of ten days, in which TO make up their minds
whether to fight or retreat. Gen Patterson re-
piled, mot day." The enemy had then re-
treated 10 miles toward Richmond. Thirty-six
thousand of our troops are now encamped with
in convenient distance of each other.
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Xyjndhnm County Senators.

Windhnm County Senators.
JOHN G RICHARDSON Of Westminster;
FARLEY STARR Of Whtinghamj
BROUGHToN ID. HARRIS Of Bratteboro.
County Omcers.
Ass,srA ANT Jupers MARSHALL NEWTON Of Newfane
IRA GOJDHUE Of Westminster
e. ,rp,s ArroRstyJABFZ y. BRIDGMAN Of Rockinghami
suypIrT Ell EAZER GOR1IAM, Jr., OF Wilmington
IhGH BAIL1FF, .....JOIIN HUNT Of Vernon.
Judges Of Probate.
Dist Of NIerlboro... RoYALL TYLER Of Brattleboroi
DIST Of Westminster ABIsIlAt sTODDARD Of Townshend
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night. Gen Morris column, consisting OF the
18th Ohio, 7th and 9th Indiana regiments, COM
menced pursuing them Friday. After a terri
BILE forced march through rain and mud, over
Laurel mountain, our advance CAME upon the
enemy ut Carrack's Ford eight miles south of
st. George, on Sunday morning.
The rebels drew up in line of battle, and
poured raking fire on the right of our column,
the Ohio 18th regiment, which returned hot
fire, lasting 20 minutes. Dumonts Indiana
'th made charge upon their battery. The
rebels Immediately broke and ran, crossing the
ford toward st. George.
Gen Robert S. Garnett while attempting TO
rally his flying men, was struck by ball pass
ing through his spine and out at the right breast.
He fell dead on the sand.
Col Dumont continued to chase the enemy
two miles, and then bivouacked. The rest of
our troops bNouacked on the battle ground.
Our loss was only 2 killed and MORALLY woun-
ded of the Ohio 18th.
We captured 40 wagons, one rifled cannon,
two stand of colors, killed 20, wounded many,
and captured more prisoners than we could take
care Of The enemy's fight was turned ito
disastrous route. They lost all their tents,
camp equipage, army chests clothing, hundreds
of muskets, knapsacks, &C., and large quanti-
ties OF ammunition.
They retreated up the Horse Shoe, but it is
hoped that Gen Hill will still further rout them
near West Union. Gen Morris was to return
on Monday by st. George to Laurel Hill. We
take Garnetts body to Grafton. 1t WILDE en-
balmed and forwarded to his friends. lie was
Acknowledgment of Virginia.
The rebels carried off many Of their dead
but were completely beaten and scattered. Gen
Morris's command captured 40 loads Of proyi-
sions, all their horses, wagons, &C.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE BATTLE.
The following official dispatch from Gen Me
Clellan was received at the war department in
Washington, on Monday
Huttonsville, Va, July 10.
"Col l.. ID. Townsend, assistant adiutant gen.
eal-Gen II. S. Garnett and his forces have
been routed and his baggage and one gun taken.
His army is completely demoralized. Gen Gar
nett was killed while attempting to rally his
forces at Carrack Ford, near st George. We
have completely annihilated the enemy in West.
ern Virginia. Our loss, in the various engage
ments is but Is killed and not more than &c
wounded, while the encmys loss is not far from
200 killed. and the number of prisoners We
have taken will amount to at least 1000. We
have captured seven of the enemys guns in all
"a portion of Garnett's forces retreated, but
look for their capture by Gen Hill who is in hot
pursuit. The troops that Garnett had under
his command are said to be the crack regiments
of Eastern Virginia, aided by Geor! ians, Ten
nesseeans and Caroinians.
"Our success is complete. and | firmly be
| leve that secession is killed in this section OF
the country. (signed.) GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN
Major General u. S. A."
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-03-07
PROBATE NOTICES.
A T Probate Court holden at Torrington "A within and for the district of Torring ton, on the 4th day of March, A. D. 1861:
 D,,I T,,,1,

A T a Probate Court, holden at Torrington
 "A within and for the district of Torring ton, on the 4th day of March, A. D. 1861
 Prest nt Henry s. Barbour, Esq. Judge.
 Victory C. Hart, Trustee on the Estate of LOT rain Hinsdale of Toirington, assigned fol the benefit of his creditors, agreeably to the Statute Law of tLis State entitled An Act fer the Re lief of Insolvent Debtors and for the more equal distribution of their effects among their credi- r>, and the other Statute laws of this State relating to the same subject, Having given notice to all concerned to appear lefore this Court this present day at nine o'clock, foreoon, to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissionerson sad Estae After hearing the parties interest ed therein this Court doth appoint AbelS. Wet more ot Winchester, and Orson Barber of Tor rngton, to receive. examine, adjust and allow the claims of the creditors of said estate and make return to this Court and also doth decree that two months be allowed and limited sad creditors, from the 4th day of March, 1861, to exhibit their claims to saii Commissioners and doth further order that said Commissioners meet to receive claims against said cstate at the dScl Ing house of said Hilsdae in said Torrington, on the 4th day of April, 1881, and the 4th day ot May. 1861. at o'clock, forenoon on each If said days and that notice of this order be given by publication of the salne for one month in the Wlnsted Herald and Litchfeld Enquirer, weekly newspapers published nearest the place where such estate is 50 in settlement, and by posting his order on the public sign post nearest the re>idence of said Hinssiale. And doth further or:er tlnt copy hereof be sent by mail to eve " known creditor living without this Probate District. within one week froln this date
 lm4G HENRY S. BARBOUR, Judge,
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-03-07

LETTER FROM MAJOR ANDEasox-J Hal Fl Hot addressed letter to Major Anderson few weeks ago, enclosing the copy of sonnet entit led Major Anderson" which appeared last month in the Boston Journal. lie has received the following reply, which is deeply interesting from, it's feeling ausion to the state of the coun. try:
 FoRT SUMTER, s. C., Feb 20 J. HAL. ELLIOT, BLACKSTONE, MAss-My DEAR SiE: Accept my thanks for your too high ly complimentary letter of the 18th inst, and sonuet dated January, 1861.
 Dark clouds still hang over our beloved land ard as yet cannot discern that the wind is shift ing around to the clearing up point still, my trust is firm in Gcd. l believe that He will give us light again but as people we must rely up- on Him, and not 50 much upan ourselves. look with great interest to Washington, and trust that our President eject will surround him. self hy the soundest patriots he can find The dsatiAes of cur country depend, under the Di- vino Providence, greatly upon the course Of policy his cabinet attempts to pursue.
 Thanking you for the heartfelt and affection ate sentiments you utter in my behalf. and unit ng with You in the prayer with which your letter closes, fer our beloved country,
 ar1 sir, very sincerely yours,
 ROBERT ANDERSON.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-03-07
Pssrify the B) pod.
 EDFFiFS Vegetable Life Pulls and Phoenix Eiftcrs.

TIE high and envied celebrity which these pre- etlneht Medicines have acquired for their invari- able efficacy in all the diseases which they profess to cure, has rendered the usual practice of putfing not only unnecessary. but unworthy of them. They are known by their fruits their good works testify for them, and they thrive not by the faith of the creuloIs
 In all cases of Asthma Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, Affections of the Bladder and Kid neys.
 Bilious Fevsrs and Liver Complaints the south and west, where these diseases prevail they will b. found invaluable Planters, farmers, and others, wl:o once use these Medicines will never be without thcm.
 Bilious Cholic. and Serous Looseness, Bile. Costiveness. Colds and Coughs, Cholic Consump- tion Used with great success in this disease
 CORRUPT HuM0kS, DROPSiES.
 EXCEPTIONS OF THE SKIN, ERYsIpELAs FLATU- LENCY,
 FEVER AND AGuE. For this scourge of the west ern country these medicines will be cound safe. speedy, and certain remedy. Other medicines leave the system subject to return Of the disease "a cure by these medicines is pelmanent. Try them. be satisfied. and be cured.
 FouLNEss OF CoMpLExIoN, ..--..
 GENERAL DEBILITY,
 Gour. GIDpINESS, GRAVEL, HEADACHES of every kind. INWARD FEVER. INPLAMMaToRY RuEuNa- rIsM, !MPuRa BLOOD, JAuNpicE, Loss OF APPETITE
 LIVER COMPLAINTS,
 LErE0SY, LoosENESS,
 MERcURIsL DISEASES Never fails to eradicate entirely all the eff cts of Mercury infinitely sooner than the most powerful preparation of Sarsapa- rilla.
 NIaHr SwEATs, NERVOUS DEBILITY, NERVOUS COMPLAINTS of all kinds, ORGANIC AFFECTIONS PALpIrATIoN OF THE HEART, PAINTERS CHoLIc.
 PILES. The original proprietor of tllese medicines was cured of Piles 0, 35 years stand ing by the Use of these LIFE MEDICINES alone.
 PAINS in the head. side back. ioinrs and organs.
 RHEUa1ATISM. Those afflicted with this terrible dsease will be sure of reliet by the Life Medicines.
 RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD, ScURvEY, SALT RHEUM, SwELLISGs, ScRoFuLa. or KlNa's EVIL in its worst forms DYSPEPSIA. No person with this distres sing disease, should delay using these medicines immediately.
 1 ULCERS. of every description | WORMS, of all kinds are effectualIv eypelIed I by these Medicines. Parents will do well to ad minister them whenever their existence is sns pected. Relief will be certain. l THE LIFE PILLS AND PHGNIx BrTERs PURIFF THE BLOOD.
 And thus remove all disease from the system l Sold by all druggists. w. B. MoFFAT. MD proprietor, ss5 Broadway. N. '. 10 Iyesm
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-03-07
DRoBArE Court s., District of Norfolk,

DRoBATE Court ss., District of Norfolk, A Feb. g. 186l
 resent @ John eoyd, Judge of Probate for the Dis
 1,,ss 1n or Winchester, duly cited and acting as
 o.,eSe W Tn said district of Norfolk in the absence
 Stota noooihs battell, Esq, Judge, from said :. Estate O. Shepard & Son of Norsolls in said district, insolvent debtors. VI -0'Ao'> 'A '''N
 Ordered, That Matthew P. Rel, of Norroll, and Henry $. Barbour of WolcottviIte be appointed Commissioners on said eststn, and that having been duly sworn they meet % at the the hotel Of Orrin Rockwell in said No,folk nn inc 8th day of March and the 9th day of Anr;I 1861 at ten o'clock A. M of each of said days and that they then and there receive, examine and decide on the claims of creditors of said cs tate, which may be presented to them, aud that they cause notice to be given to the creditors of the times and place of their meetings one month successively in two weekly newspapers published in Litchfield County, and by posting the same on the sign posts at West Norfolk and Norfolk Gen. tre and that printed copies of this order be sent by mail to each creditor of said estate residing out of the Probate District of Norfolk within one week after this date And this Court furthor orders that two months from and after this date be limited for the presentation of claims against said estate, and that notice thereof be given to the said creditors in the same manner and form as above ordered. and that return bc made to this Court Certified from Record
 40 4w JOHN BOYD, Acting Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-03-07

public servants but little power for mischief. and
 have with equal wisdom provided for the return
 ot that little to their own hands at very short intervals. While the people retain their virtue and vigilance, no Administration, by any extreme wickededness or folly can very seriously injure the Government in the space of four years. My counrymen, one and all, think calmly and
 well ufon this whole subject. Nothing valuable can be lost by taking time. Ii thtr: be an object to hurry any of you m hot has!e to step which you would never take deliberately, that object will be frustrated ny taking time but no good object can be frustrated 1 by it. Such of you as are now dissatisfied still have the ol;l Constituton unimpared, and on the sensitive point the laws of your own tram- l ing under it. while the new Administration will have no immediate power, if 1t would, to change eth. r. If it were admitted that you who are dissatisfied hold the right side in the dispate, there still is no single reascn for precipitate ac- ton.
 Irte' 'ligence, patriotism, Christianity and a firm reIia ce on Him who has never yet forsaken this favored land, are still competent to adjust in the best way all our present difficulty.
 In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow country men, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war The Government will not asssil you. ! ou can have no conflict without being your selves the ageressors.
 ou have no oath registered in hea7en to de- stroy the Government, while 1 shall have the most solemn che to preserve, protect and de- fed it.
 am 10th to close. We are not enemies but friends. We must not be enemies.
 Though passions may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory stretching from every battle field and patriots grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touch ed, as surely they will be, by the better gels of our nature.