Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-11

THE FOURTH OF JULY in Boston was marked by one of the most destructive confagrations which has occurred in thatcity for years. It broke out shortly after noon near the ship-yards iu East Boston, and before the progress of the flames could be stayed the Suffolk salt mills, the East Boston iron foundry and machine shop the sec tional dock and marine railway nearly one hun dred dwelling houses. marine and mechanical warehouses and an immense amount of lumber, etc., were destroyed. Several vessels were also burnt. The entire loss estimated at $500000. Another fire occurred on Hudson street, which destroyed twelve three-story houses. IT HAS AT LENGTH been definitely decided that Gen. Fremont is to take command of the great Western movement and he will leave Washington at once for that purpose.
 THE MANY ADMIRERS of Gen. Lyon, who has so distinguished himself recently in Missouri will be glad to know that he has been promoted to a Major Generalship. His command will embrace Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.
 BRIG GEn. MoRRIs,with asuf6cient federal force attacked and routed division of Wise's army on Monday of last week at Buchanan killing 23 taken 200 prisoners and B horses. It was a foot race on the part of the rebels to get away Not one of our men was killed, and Gen Morris has sent large force in pursuit.
 WE REGRET to hear that Hon. Alfred A Burnham, M. c. from the Third District, is seriously i'll at his residence in Windham with a pulmonary affection. He hopes to be well enough to take his seat in Congress bsforc the close of the session.
 Gov BUCKINGHAM has appointed Dr r. ". ec.icut Brigade ofthree months troops. and he has gone to Virginia.
 THOMAS PErERsoN,'a rigger by trade, ascend ed to the cross on the spire of Trinity Church, New York city, on the morning of the Fourth and there affixed the American flag. This was a most daring feat, the ascent being made on the outside of the spire, by stepping from one crotch ct to another. The man stood for half an houl upon the .fuial at the height of 280 feet, the highest point attainable on any American struc ture. Wall street was crowded with the curious to witness the exploit.
 STATE PR1soN.-Benjamin s. Balcomb. one of the "Colebrook murderers," died at the State Prison Sunday morning, July 7th. His sentence of death was commuted by the General Assembly of 1851 to imprisonment for life in the State Prison, where he was taken, July sth, oi the same year, making his confinement one day less than ten years. He has petitioned the It. gislature several times for release, showing that while there is life there is hope. .''-Press
 The Boston PoSt felicitouslv remarks that the "Ioyal Union men of Virginia, at this hour are under the rankest despotism and it is precisely true to say that Winfield Scott, in the majestic campaign he is carving on, is undeniably acting as libcrator of his native State."
 ABOUT THE FIFTH REGIMESr.-Goyernor Buck ingham was summoned to Washington Saturday afternoon by d telegram from Headquarters. and orders to march are daily expected by the Flfth. On Friday, o46 men were reported on duty, ald enough recruits are expected this week from the country to complete the 1000. It Will be a good regiment well olicerel and equipped.
 I he following appointments of commissioned officers in the Fifth Regiment, Col. Ferry, have been nominated by the companies approved by the Board of Examiners, and commissioned by the Governor;
 Co. A.-Captain. Henry E. Stone lst Lieut., James A. Bctts; 2d Lieut.. Vim. A. Daniels all of Danbuly.
 Co. B-Captain. Justin II. Chapman lst Lieut.. George r. Bill! 2I Lieut., Madison r. Whitney ali of Hartford.
 Co. C.-Captain. George W. Corl;ssi New Haven ; lst Lieut., Robert R. Aillor, New i!a- ven 2d Lieut., Henry NJ. Dutton, Ltchiied- son of Ex-Governor button.
 Co. D.-C'psain, llavid E. Lane. Hartford; i; lst Lieut.. David B. Hamilton. Waterbury.
 Co. E.-lst Lieut. Wilson Wyant. Seymour.
 Co. L.-Captain Edward F. Allen lst Lieut.. Edwin F Marvin; 2d Lieut., Henry Owen-all of Rockville
 Co. G.-Captain, Warren W. Packer, Mystic River lst Lieut. Henry w. Daboll. New Lon don 2d Iient, Heber $. Smith, Hartford.
 Co. H.-Captain, Albert s. Graeger. Put. nam.
 Go. T.--Captain. Griffin A. Stedman, Hart, ford lst Lieut., William Cogswell, Hartford.
 Co. K.--Captain James Sutton, New Lon don.
 [Other appointments not yet completed l- HpifD7M Press