Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-29

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 "Co. I, of New London, Captain Schleiter, is one of the best inthe regiment Capt. Schleiter' Lieuts. Wells and Strickland are good omcers, and their companyis we'll drilled. They are in good health and their men are all we'll New London may we'll feel proud of this company. l-Courant.
 Seventy-6ve of the men belonging to the above named company, were recruited by Lieut.. Welles in this town and county. We think VIC have reason to be proud of the company also.
 As our forces landed at Pensacola, after it's evacuation by the rebels, it is said they were met by about 15O people, who, with one exeep- tion, manifested unbounded joy at the arrival of a representation of the U. s. Government. They promptly aided in suppressing the fire which had been set by the rebels to destroy the wharf. The negroes were jolly, and sang "Dey have come at last.'
 GEN. Sigel passed through Cincinnati on Tues- day last, en route for Pittsburgh Landing, where he will immediately assume command of his corps darmee.
 "RUNN1NG the blockade has proved to be c non-paying business at last. The schooner Ma ry Harris, from Nassau, which arrived on Fri- day with the mails, reports that there were about thirty Confederate steamers and schooaers in, port, laid up awaiting the war to close, prefer ring to remain in Nassau to the risk of capture, as they consider the southern ports effsctually closed.
 Two intelligent citizens from Petersburg, Vs. who left that city on the Fist inst, and arrived at Fortress Monroe on Friday morning, state that the condition of affairs at Petersburg and the surrounding country is of most deplorable character. The scarcity of provisions was SO extreme that everything was seized for the ar. my, and even the soldiers had been put upon short allowance. A great portion of the rebel army, they represent, as demoralized and dis pirited to such an extent that it is only held to- gether by the most vigorous appliance of militia ry law. The work of conscripton, however. was still in progress, and the roads to Richmond were throngcd with unarmed men, old and young, being driven along under strong armed guards. They also state that Gen. Beauregard arrived at Richmond on Tuesday Jeff Davis and the mill itary authorizes had declared their intention to fight to the death before Richmond, but it was expected that the rebels would evacuate the city. Fears were entertained that the soldiers from ! the Gulf States would lay it in ashes if ordered to retreat. The number of troops at Richmond and in the vicinity. was generally believed to be fully 200,0 including all forced into the ranks by conscription. Dcserters from Fort Darling, report that the infantry force in the vicinity of the work is nearly 30,0O0 men.
 CoNGREss.-Tn the Senate on Monday, q me- morial was presented from citizens of Southwest Missouri, asking protection from guerrilla bands. Ihe blll lega!lZlng the acceptance of POO 900 more troops was reported back from the Military Committed A resolution was offered by Mr. Sumner, and laid over. asking the Secretary of War for copies of all instructions to Generals, in pursuance of the Act of August, 1861. freeing slaves employed against the United States. An other resolution, presented by Mir. Sumner, de- clarng that the Government should call upon all, without distinction of color, to help put down the rebellion, was also laid over. Mir. Sumner also
 introduced bill to relieve the National Govern ment from all obligation 10 support Slavery. It is intended as amendatory of the Fugitive Slave
 law. A bill was introduced to aid in restoring order and to preserve the public peace in insur-. rcctonary districts. It was referred In re- sponse to remark of Mir. Davis, of Kentucky, dcprecating the policy of weakening Gen. Banks, so as to leave him to be whipped by the rebels. Mr. Wilson of Massachusetts, said that the Pres ident was cmtirry responsible for all orders for the arrest of Gen. McDowelis progress toward Richmond, and for the withdrawal of troops from Gen. Banks. He stated further, that it was done in anticipation of just such movement as had t .kcn place, and that the Presidents policy was | completely vndcated. The Tax bill was then taken up and debated until the adjournment. In the House, consideration of the Contiscation bill was resumed, and Mr. Elliot, of Massachu. sets closed the debate. Mr. Roscoe Conkling's amendment, providing that only the property of those persons who hold office under the the rebel Government shall be confscated, was adopted, l5O to 50. The substitutes proposed by Messrs. Maynard, of Tennessee, and Morrill, of Vermont, were rejected. A direct vote was then taken on the bill, and 1t passed s2 to 68. The House then proceeded to the consideration of the bill report cd from the Select Committee to free from servi- tude the slaves of rebels. Various amendments and substitutes were proposed and rejected, and the House finally voted on the bill precisely, as 1t came from the Special Committee. It was re- jected IS to "A. The House then passed the Senate bill for the relief of the pilot of the steam CT Planter and his associates. and adjourned.
 NJ. MERGERS VisIT TO RICHMoND.-Per- mission has been given to state the facts in re- gard to the French minister's visit to Richmond, which has excited much attention in this country and Europe. NJ. Mercier had no in- structions from his government, nor had it the least knowledge of his intention to go 10 Rich-
 mond. M. Mercier, in conversation with MP Seward, expressed his regret that he could nst see Richmond, and judge for himself about the views and expectations of the insurgents Mr. Seward, said he could go without any obstrus- tion from this government that he wished every foreign minister would go and see for himself how hopeless the insurrection was.
 NJ. Mercier went unoficially he heard and saw for himself. Of course, in no way acting or speaking for his government, or compromis- ing his relations toward the United States The President was previously consulted, and ap- proved of his going. When he returned he call ed immediately upon the Secretary, and after ward upon the President, and communicated to them frankly, the impressions that he received He allowed no one in Richmond to say anything to him that he should not be at liberty to com municate to the Secretary of State, and he neith- CT communicated to the rebel leaders anything from this government, nor anything from them to the government. He had no official c0mmu- nication with any one, nor did he permit him self to receive official attentions. M. Mercier's whole conduct in the transaction was discreet, loyal, and friendly.
 Gen. Burnside is described by 0 correspond ent who is with his command as live man, and one whose tactics are more like Napoleons than any General we have. He is restless spirit, and can't relish the idea of remaining more than one day in place. Seeing everything at . glance, he soon loses interest in plan, if he is required to take the second look at it. His art