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Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17


q 7PLyMourH.-The following from the
Hartford correspondent of the Sunday School
Times gives some of the results Of the efficient
work. of Mr.. Trumbull, the State Missionary:
In the spring of 1859 the State Missionary
called attention of friends in Plymouth Hollow
Q.itckfeld county, to o portion of their field
where there seemed need of new Sobbath
School, His letter was brought before the Con-
gregational church, and committee appointed
to act upon its suggestion. Soon two schools
were started in private houses on the bounds of
the neighborhood referred to. In the autumn
following the two schools were united at CEN
trail location, in the home Of an English family
Under the superintendent of Mr.. C. Il. Gilbert,
with Gods blessing, this enterprise has been
greatly prospered. In the spring Of 1851 it was
moved into the district school house. where it is
still held. Commencing with twenty scholars,
it has grown to an average of seventy or more,
some eighty being at present on its roll.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

BRIDeEPoRr.-A large and enthusiastic war
meeting was held at Bridgeport, Friday eve
ming Among the speakers were Hon. Charles
Chapman and Rev. H. G. patterson. The Pal
ladinm says: .ys-.7 -.-,445l-s,e n
"The sentiment of the speakers and of the
selves. Forgetting all differences of the mast
we must join hands for the salvation of our
country. And the meeting Was a practical illus
tratlon of the sentiment. Men were there uni
ted in the work who never stood upon the same
platform before; and as we Witnessed the hearty
earnestness Of all to press on the war, We could
not but shank God and take courage. It is thus
oy the baptism Of blood through which our
country is passing, that the selfish dross Of par
10 made to disappear, and the real manhood
ight.S f s''s'' "
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

A grand War meeting was held in Camps
Hall. West Winstsd, on Tuesday evening. Hon.
John Boyd presided. and speeches were made
by Gov. Buckingham, Rev. F. A. Spencer B.
ID. Lee, ESQ.,, and Others. Prospects for enlist
ments are favorable, provided certain class in
Winsted can make up their minds to 70. a
regiment from Itchfsld County, would greatly
facilitate the movement. -, ..',.'
large War meeting was also held in Wood.
bury on Tuesday evening. Particulars have not
reached us. t.l'2 -
A grand meeting is to be held in Welcottville
this Thursday evening. sae. s1g.s .e.es
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17
STIRRING Address FROM GEN. POPE.
WAsHINGToN, July 18th.

"HSiNHAoN, July A1en'
The following speaks for itself:
TO the Officers and Soldiers of the Army of Tir-
gtnia by special assignment of the President
have assumed command of this army. l have
spent two weeks in learning your whereabouts
your condition and your wants, in preparing
you for active operations and in placing you in
positions from which you can act promptly and
and to some purpose.
These labors are nearly completed, and am
about to join you in the field. Let us under
stand each other. l have come to you from the
West, where we have always seen the backs of
our enemies. From an army whose business
has been to seek the enemy and beat them when
found, whose policy has been attack and not de-
fence. In but one instance has the enemy plac-
ed our Western army in defensive attitude.
presume have been called here to pursue
the same system and lead you against the enemy
1t is my purpose to do SO, and that speedily. l
am sure you long for an opportunity to win the
distinction you are capable Of achieving. That
opportunity shall endeavor to give you.
/ Meantime Idesire you to dismiss certain phra-
ses am sorry to ind much in vogue amongst
you.ay I1heur constantly of taking strong posi-
tioRsand holding them, of lines of retreat and
of bases of supplies. Let us discard such ideas.
The strongest position soldier should desire
to occupy is one from which he can most easy
advance against the enemy. .9@-3 b" @.'i'e34i
Let us study probable lines of retreat Of our
opponents and leave our own to take care Of
themselves. Let us look before US and not be-
hind. Success and glory are in the advance
disaster and shame lurk in the rear. aass
Let US act on this understanding and it is safe
to predict that your banners shall be inscribed
with many glorious deed, and that your names
will be dear to your coun,rymen forever .s
| lsigned) JOHN PoPEE, Maj. Gen. CONG.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

% 1t will be seen BY the notice IN another
column that EdNerd $. Gould, Esq, Of New
York will read Macbeth before the Library As
ISOLATION next Wednesday evening, July 2sd. A
rioh treat is thus offered to the public. which
will without doubt be fully appreciated. None
VINO have once heard MIR. Gould will willingly
miss the opportunity to hear him a second time,
and this in connection with the fact that he is
willing to do SO much for the benefit of an asso.
citation which promises to contribute SO materi-
ally to the pleasure Of the public, will Of course
secure . good attendance. LII. -. "a .
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

DEArHo OF AN EDrroR.-Col. William o. Irish,
ex.Paymaster General of thesstats, and proprie-
tor Of the New London Chronicle, died suddenly
in that city on Wednesday evening. He was a
gentleman much respected and leaves large
circle offriends to lament his loss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

The 9th Vermont Regiment passed through
Hartford on Tuesday afternoon, on their way
to the Seat Of War. They are the frst Regi-
msnt which has gone on in answer to the last
call of the President, and are as fine and brave
o set Of men as one would wish to see. Three
cheers for the Green Mountain State
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

r We learn that Mr.. seymour's portrait has been
again removed from the Senate Chamber and
there were wishes expressed that it might be de-
stroyed. We earnestly hope it win not be-
Think how valuable as relic portrait of Ben
'edict Arnold would be now and good likeness
of Judas Iscariot would sell for its weight in gold
Hartford Press. -sz
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

nGT When Thos. II. Seymour was Governor
Of this State, tHeaven save the mark y the name
OF tho town of Humphreysville, in the Manga
tuck valley, was changed to "Seymour." We
would suggest to the people of that society that
nov is a very fit time to change the name back
again, or else call it Judas or Arnold. Either
would be preferable to Seymour. oha
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

! GosHEs.-Thes celebration on the -4sb, in Go.
shen, was complete success. and very pleas
ant time to all concerned. Mr.. Q. Rice pre-
sided at the table in the grove, and patriotic
speeches were made by Mr.. H E. Wing Of South
Norwalk formerly Of Goshen, Rev. Mr.. -Bou
ton, the Methodist clergyman, a Mr.. McCabe,
and others. 1t was estimated that there were
not fewer than FIVE hundred present on the
ground, and the Exercises were enliyened by ex-
cellent music by choir and band. =,
There is farmer in Goshen, the Falls Vii
lage paper says, who has on his farm seventy
FIVE acres of Strawberries. The F. V. R. calls
it "a big thing" We can't see it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

~ Hon. Truman Smith. formerly Of this
iowa, and y. g. Senator from this State, has
bees appointed by the President Commissioner
undsr the new treaty with Ct. Britain, 70 sup
press the African Slave trade, -
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17
sgpfzt xu6 CONSTR ageps.,

CoRNwALL.--The Sunday Schools connected
With the Churches in Cornwall Hollow, North
and West Cornwall, united il ! Fourth of July
PictNic in spleassnt grows near the latter place,
% the number Of between 800 and 400 children,
and as many more oftheir parents and teachers.
Short and appropriate speeches we're made by
Revs. Messrs. Wetherby, Swan and Lobdell, in
terspersed with singing patriotic and other songs
by the children, closing with bountifal repast
that was heartily appreciated BY old and young.
~ Enlistment for the army is going on to
some extent, though it must be confessed that
we have but few to spare, and laboring men to
gather the ripening harvests are in demand.
But the conviction is gaining ground that men
will be used for other purposes than guarding
rebel property and digging trenches under hot
Southern sun-repelling able and willing hands
from Union lines, who are Injured to the climate
and to labor and that a yigorons use Of every
available means is to be the future policy of the
war. And this conviction will no doubt greatly
stimulate enlistments. ~ 7at: rafgag H.
- The insects that did so much damage to
Wheat and Oats last year, has made its appear
ance again, and fears are entertained that its
ravages will exceed those of last year.
: The late heavy rains have improved the pros
poets Tor good crop of hay. z I'D I'll.
Spring crops generally are looking WE'LL and
promises more than an average crop. And the
make of butter and cheese is in excess Of form
er years, and 10 selling more rapidly than usual,
and at an increased price from last year. os.i@i
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

New PREsToN.-Thep pastoral relation between
Rev. J. H. Strong and the Congregational church
Of New Preston has been dissolved. Il - g1..a
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

81 MHTARY MAT7Eaz.-- The Hartford Press an
nounced the death of Capt. Charles E. Palmer,
Co. E., It'll Regt. G. r., and says:
Capt Palmer was the only surviving son o.
Bennett Palmer Of Winssed, was % years o.
age, syoung man Of extraordinary promise, and
highly esteemed and beloved wherever he was
known. He was . printer BY trade having serv.
ed an apprenticeship in the Office of the Win
sted Herald. He served as I'd Lieut.. Of Co. b,
I'd Regiment, in the three months campaign,
and was warmly praised by both officers and
men, on his return. AT the time of his enlist
ment he was filling the position Of book-keeper
IN the Office Of the American Hoe Company in
Winsted. ~ ff-f = sa~setsss9ss
7 2 InAngust last, sat the urgent request Of the
citizens Of Winsted he commenced enlisting a
company for the 7th Regt., was chosen its cap
tain, and in his own language to Chaplain Way
land on the field at James Island, "Cos E. held
we'll together" under him to the end"
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17


great and glorious victory over the National ar
my under Gen. Mcclellan. The Dispatch editor
howver admits that Gen. Mcclellan secured the
safety of his army in o most mastery manner.
A final battle was expected in Richmond on
Tuesday morning last, but nothing positive could
affairs, as all reporters were excluded from the
rebel1i lines. 1t twas probably feared that they
would tell the truth. . 80 q
Gen. Mitchell is at Washington, having gi-
ven up his command. The Louisville Journal
accuses him of" acts disgraceful to humanity
and it is said that Gen. Buell. expressed his
strong disapproval of his proceedings. What
he has done is not stated. We presume he has
been hurting some rebels. aI.I aa#4ga' 81.
The He,azPs New Orleans correspondent say
there has not been case of yellow fever in that
city yet. e.'sEs5s-f IF s-.4a >sa2 #aiNi tal q
AT picnic or festival held at Ansonia on the
Fourth the receipts were little over $70O, which
alter paying expenses, is to be appropriated fol
the benefit Of the sick and wounded soldiers
Good for Ansonia. a7' o8 fis7 5eTs@ a6t q
THE Navy Department has received dispatches
stating that Lieut.. Braine seized two schooners,
200 barrels of turpentine, so bales Of cotton, and
SO barrels Of rosin, in Little River Inlet, South
Carolina, and burned them. Their value was
estimated at $4,000. 'i
In the final report of Joseph Holt and Robert
Dale Owen, Commissioners ON Ordnance Con-
tracts, they state that they have effected . saw
ing on contracts made prior to Secretary Stan
toms taking Office, Of $l7, 100000.
Refugees from Arkansas who have arrived at
Memphis report that on the 4th inst. General
Curtis attacked and completely QUITO pieces five
hundred rebels, commanded by Col. McNeill,
thirty miles east Of Batesyille
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

GEN. BuELL,s ARMY "A rebel dispatch from
Knoxville the 4th states that Buell. forces, cd.
timated at 80 900, have all crossed the Tspnss-
see. 1t 10 supposed they may make : feint
movement on Chattanooga to cover movements
on Rome, Ga.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-25
ARMY AND NAVY.

Since the arrival Of the prisoners on Gcyernori
Island, citizens have not been allowed 70 land with
out permit, unless they had business Of an official
character 10 transact IL is noticeable fact that the
prisoners, that s, the officers, appear 70 have large
number Of friends ia this city who are anxious to
make their confinement as pleasant as possible.
The iringin the harbor yesterday was caused by en-
interchange Of national salutes between Castle Will
liam aud he Spanish stesm frigate isable Ia Catalina
Qbl froIn Havana snd also between this vessel and
the French fligGte Bellone.
The death OF Major Talbot, Assistant Adjutant-
General, is announced Major Theodore Talbot was
born in the District Of Columbia, il 1924. and en-
tered the servics during tho Mexicsn War, at the
aye Of %. He was at that time tlSi7l citizen Of
North Carolina and was appointed from that State,
from civil life TO second lieutenancy in the LAT
Artillery, and soon rose TO first leuisDancy Sept.
-, 1881 As one OF the heroic defenders OF Fort
Sumter. lie gained an engisble reputation, and bis
conduct during the bombsrdnent OF the fort as well
~ the safIernge be- wilh the rest Of the officers,
endured, led TO his promotion 10 the staff Of the
Adiutant General, with the rank Of Major, Aug. 8,
1861.
TIE steam gunboat Dawn wa. put into commission
Yesterday at the Brooklyn Navy -1bTd, Win tue iVI-
lowing list OF officers;
Lieut. Commanding, A O. Csry, Acting massr and Ersc-
u,iys Officer James Brown Acting a..'ef W. ssnndes
Holmes First Assistant Engineer. Nathan d. Bstes
THIRD A,,i.nts Daniel Tos linson w p Ayres and NJ v
u. Darling. Acting Masters haest joan oA4e.s 4 meGn'
G. Myers, and A. Haahhorn.
The Dawn carrie. q crew of 80 men, and an arms-
msnt Of guns.
The frigate sabine has taken 90 board her spare
ssils and other miror articles and is now ready for
sea- She viii sail tomorrow for Fortress Monroe.
II was intended TO send her 10 tbe Mediterranean as
previously reported, but orders were received to
change both her destination and the greater part Of
her armament, and send her TO Hampton Roads. We
noticed the alteration in her armament Yesterday.
The supply steamer Massachusetts wiil sai to-day.
The gunboat Port ROysl b ready 10 be put into
commission, and viii be lurned over TO her COM
mantGr tomorrow.
Gunner George Sesry, who bar beer gunner at the
Navy Yard for lime IS appointed gunner o. tbe
fiigi,e Sabine, vice Morgan, ordered 20 report on
board The receiving ship North Carolina.
lne chartered brig Sarah Peters Il a. the lard
taking In cargo Of general stores for Por; Royal
The sarvey steamer Vixen, having received some
necessary repairs at Wliamsburgh, has returned TO
the laId fol stores, &c.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-25
OUR ARMY IN THE SOUTHWEST.

A letter from Curts's headquarters at FORSYTH,
No. dated April IA, published in The 81. Louis
RtyuJhcan, gives this account OF our forces il the
South-West
The frat diyi,ion Of the army, under Acting
Os,erbans, aud the secoud division
under Gen. Asboth, remain encRmped at I ~ place,
and Gen. Curtis headquarters siili here. Gen.
Dayiss division, ard Aching Br .dier General Carr
have tsen oncamp.d at greater d,tsnoe, on the
Cursvle road. Prce with portion OF his army
h a-cersined TO be ~ mes south Of this point,
| JacLsouyOr, on The White River. No attack 10
auprehended from him. His army is demoraliL.d d.,
deser.ous are frequent, aud be will undoubtedly
keep NJ q saf. distance.
"No movement IS yet projected from this point.
The army will recruit itsslf litle after The trying
march ncross The mountains from Cross Tinbers and
G .myie TO this place. When the Mississippi River
open ss lar south us the mouth OF the Arkansas it
i thought we shall move down the White River,
and thence down the Arkansas till we ciu the grand
movement TO hew-Ofleans.
Gen. Steele, Of the regular army, ia sitd TO he
on tho borders Of Arknsas about tiXty miles east Of
us a. n convenient point 10 move upon Pocahontas
having reached Bis position from IronJou, and
hs IL ready 10 oin u8 IN u combined movement, at
tie right time, through Arkansas. We shsh I'M
doobteily be called upou to play our part in the gen.
erl,l Elin which Gen. iIailtck il Carrying forward
for tho utter determination of The rebellion in the
Mississippi Valley"
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-25

WI4htstTOr. 1bufadey hth - iv'Ns
The following dspatch has been received ~ the
War department:
Hon EDwis n. sTASToE SoeysfarVof WGy.
telegram frum Gen. Scuenck tstes that squad
Of IS infantry, sent from R0mney by Lieut.-Col.
Downey, 70 look after guerrilas was attacked yes
teriay morning on Grass Lick, between Back River
aud Caiation, by the Rebels, 10 in number Our
force lost three killed, but drove the Rebels wLo
took refuge in the house Of one POLAND.
Col DowHey went with reinforcement Of cav
airy, but the Rebels aed at bis approach, curr ing of
several dead and wOunded-among the latter Col.
Parsons, their leader and Pollaud the owner Of tho
houte. Col DowDoy reports the interior of the
house covered with blood. Ho burned the house and
pursued the flying enemy, taking five prisoners.
Gen. Schenck sent reinforcement OF l6O cavalry
and one piece Of Debecks Artillery 10 come on the
enemy ia the renr. These must have reached the
place about o'clock yesterday afternoon. Our
messengers passing to and fro between Grass Lick
and Romney were fred four, ak, and seven miles
from RomDey by guerillas.
&c. GRLMohy, kajer-Gss. CpnspspdipS
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-25
NURSING THE SICK SOLDIERS.

To hs Ediler eJ Ihs ~ \. Tribuae
SIR. The following extract from letter received
By tho l., mai from officer 10 the oh " l. ", as
toned AZ Key West. Fla. viii eIploia i.sef;
You have doubtless heard u tales Of OF those snyls
Of humanity the Catholic Sisters OF Mercy, whoes seud-uy
p charity carried them Into the hospital wsrds Of
am; Oh the faos Of the earth smoothing the pillow aud sd
mir ,etins tho comfort Of tue scs erd wounded snd
oohinx tho dviug Of the sodirr Oh hog
bes.rs would they DO hers, where suer ssd
of want Of thr p.cuiE for bet rude
ana sfe AZ limos painfully and neg Ia Sick
IL /, narrowing think tht who heye sacrificed go
much ior thelr cgny sheud die IN wards FOR Of
corporal and sa 20 tho sick through tho eight
and d en 90 tie c u sx ytung fellows tbs
nids Of the sick and told ths- would rather
buve cAmon'i mouth than this simple cu;y Of humanity.
Tomorrow nie eht another company viii have snis dc, s
o..h company having its tfn tor tls her work What
do uk q poor fe0ws fate who cried in vsiu
uti toast ~hioh he because there were
willing take The trouble 10 got io him gettns
Up Of his bed IN pes, search for Il, and dyisg
same night lkoso good SisteTs OF Mercy would DO Cod
tend. Heaven knows h0W gstsfu 70 Us
you nee. with sny VITO knows their syste and
mike application Tor somo to and will represent
lem which not sons tie suffering SOLDIER bus God will
bless aud reward you.
Of better wsy by which to brig this sppea be-
thos who could ondeF assistance and aid to the suffering
soldiers a. Key West than 10 subml, 10 the Editor OF THs
THBuSE who sill kindly publish ii II hs thniS es'., ana
sreaily obige u W.
BTOskigl, April l862
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-25
THE SIEGE or YORKTOWN.
Reports by Rebel Deserters-Barbarify OF
,he Rebels-A Severe Retrfbution.
HsapouaRrERs ARsr ov rne PoTosic,
Man YoRKTows, Thundsy, April "A, lt62.


Man YoRKTows, Thundsy, April "A, lt61.
The weather 10 again pleasant, and the roads are
beginning to improve. The preparations for carry
ing out the plans Of the Commsnder'in'Chiei are
being rapidly pushed forward TO completion.
Two desertcrs from the 9Th Alabama Regiment
came within our lines yesterday. They were from
Pennsylvans. They represent the Rebel forcea a.
100 600, and that they busy constructing works
in the rear of their present lines They had no
knowledge Of the arrival of JEFF. Davis.
On Tuesday tho Rebels came out from their rife
pits in froni Of Lees Mills, killing one Of our pckets
After he was desd about 80 Of them fired tsr pieces
into his head completely Kidding it with bullets
The officer commanding the reserve then ordered hl'
men TO charge on tho Rebels which was willingly
responded to, resulting in several Of them being
killed and one Of them taken prisoner. Two met
were killed on our side, and two mortally wounded
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-25
IMPORTANT FROM NEW MEXICO.
The Battle nj Apache Caaou-1he Rebels
BADLY Whipped - Important Lvesfs
Impending.
sL Lort.. rhuuSay. Az

sf. LOrfs, rhur'dAy. April y, ltt2
Tie correspondent of The Mis'oHri hcpHb'icaH
under date Of Fort Union New-Mexieo, April l3,
says:
Col. Slough, after the battle ofApaohe Canon fell
back and took position at Beinai Springs, Is miles
south Of Fort urion.
This was deemed the Eirttezica point, being within
turporting distance Of Fon Union posi ioa &c
harr.1s, the euemy and 10 form Junction with Col
Candy when be should leave Fort Craig, 300 miles
SOUTH We had been there one day when Col.
Csnby sent from Fon Craig hs Assistant Adjutsnt-
General with peremptory orders 10 Col. Slough 70
fall back ith his column to fon Union, which wss
Immediately obeyed.
1t would seem that we crippled the enemy in The
sght at Apache Canon more than wAs believed al
frst. We heye Trustworthy information that we
sied over 100 men, including siI officers, and
wounded over 300 We have now prisoners st Fort
Union q officers and e. privates The enemy I'M
nedately fell back to ssnie Fe and again. IL ID
believed, concentrating in their I'D Position 81
Albuquerque.
Yesterday an express srriyed from Col. Candy,
stsling ie would leave Fort Craig Oh the 3ls' Of
March, II the enemy is u the vicinity Of Albnquer-
immediate vicinity, and as column Is $50 miles
from Albuquerque and will only leave this morning.
lie vii be unsupported by this column, and with
900 regulars will have 10 encounter their forces.
lets he can slip by and JOIN tho eolumn which leayes
here this morning.
1t ia UNDERWOOD that Kit Carson, with q regiment
Of New-MeXican volunteers, 200 strong will remain
and ctrrisop Fort Craig.
Itis ruuored hat Co.'s. Steele and Baylor Of he
Rebel army arc advancing into New-Meaico with
80 additional nen. Important eyenis will probably
occur before tho no1t eIpress leaves for the States
A wslauthent.cated report has jnst reached here,
that the Texan forces 900 strong. arc intrencblDg
Themselves al Santa Ft and that Col. Candy, hay-
ing strengthened his command upto 200. 10 fifty
miles South Of Santa F6. Jhis may enable our two
columns 10 set together, aud make nc 200 strong.
II this s the case shall have one Of tho boodest
battles on record. The enemys artillery numbers 10
pleces-oup II pieces