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Litchfield enquirer., 1862-03-20
WHOLE NO. 1928.
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 BREED HORSES.

MEssRs. EDTToRs = In previous communities tlons have, for reasons stated, advocated an iu- crease of horse breeding amongst the Farmers of this vicinity, and, also, expressed some yiewS
 with regard to the most profitable kind of horse to raise. There is one consideration, however, to which did not particularly allude, but which it seems to me should have great weight in de- termining the kind of horse most profitable for the Farmer to raise, and that is, the probable number of horses to be, in the future, required for mounting the United States cavalry service.
 The existing rebellion, happily, appears to be in a fair way of speedy extinguishment, but re- cent events have doubtless convinced every ons that hereafter we must maintain ar army and navy. The disposition evinced by some foreign powers towards us, as well as protection ffOm traitors at home, imperatively demand it. It .is assumed, therefore, that we shall require cen tinued supply of horses for the cavalry sefvies, and believe no one, who has ever thought or read at all upon the subject, Will deny that for effective horses for that service largo infusion of thorough blood is absolutely requisite.
 Herbert, whom I have before quoted, states that the light brigade of Lord Cardigain, which, during the Crimean war. made that prodigious charge and retreat, each of Q mile and half, was mounted on three parts blood horses, and the heavy brigade of Brigadier General Scarlet, which rode through the Russian troopers in four fold force, as if they had been lines of paste board, were mounted on chargers having two crosses of pure blood" Nothing but blood could have accomplished either feat, and it is well to remember that when cavalry meets cav airy in the deadly shock, both being equally brave and well led, that cavalry which is mount ed on chargers of the same weight, but of infe- rior blood and stride, must go down like grass before the scythe." ..f
 have no doubt of the correctness of these views, and therefore, in summing up, would say to the Farmers of New England, that, no mat ter whether you would breed fast trotter, O showy carriage horse, roadster or family horse, gentlemans saddle horse, horse for the mark. ct or milk wagon, or charger for the cavalry service, breed from judiciously selected thor. oughbred stallions or from those, other qualities being equal, having the largest infusion of pure thorough blood. MIDDLEsEx.
 Boston, Feb. 24, 1862. -- I
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CHARGE BAYONETs,

CHAkGE BAIONETS! dedicated to Edscin II. Stanton, s,
 cretary of War. Down in storm clouds, shame and sorrow, Sinks the sun of Treason's Day, And for us glorious Morrow Der the UNION sheds it's ray.
 Hark our sturdy STANTON calling cit has dawned it shall not set. Steel to steel, their souls appalling,
 Charge them with the bayonet!" Waste no powder at distance; Man to man the contest be. Tyrants' tools make poor resistance To the onset of the free.
 Yet they boasted-Oh ! how loudly Till on Roanoke's isle we met Now, whose flag floats there soproudly- Whose the conquering bayonet? Stalwart Northmen-labor made you Not for "mud sills'' of the South, Not to serve them which betrayed you With the dust upon your mouth But to grasp the arms of glory, And, with hearts on honor set, To rewrite your nations story
 With the Freeman's bayonet. In the flag, by treason riven, God is setting back each star Snatched single night to heaven, As the mcteors of our war.
 They have led us, they shall lead us, Conquering and to conquer yet, Wheresoe'er fair Freedom need us With the Union bayonet. Be our souls, then, high uplifted To the God who blesseth Right; His, our strength, and with that gifted, Death is triumph-weakness Might. He hath borne our banner for us;
 On our foes His curse is set Seals He still our arms victorious Charge them with the bayonet! From the West imperial sweeping, Closing from the stormy sea, Drive them for a glorious reaping By the war scythe of the Free.
 Proud Manassas looms defance,~
 Last of all their strongholds let Northern Freemen-God's Alliance Win THAT with the bayonet!
 SPENCER W. CONE, Colonel Commanding 6lst Regiment N. Y. V. Camp California, Fairfan Co.,, Fa., Feb. 19, 1862
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Paints and Oil.

A Oil--varnishes, Turpentine, Linseed OiL- Paint Brushes. &c.--may be found at the Old Stand. First Door North of the Bank. ,GE Particular attention paid to mixing and preparing Paints for those who wish to do their own Painting. WILLIAM BISSELE.
 utchfeld. March 18th. 1861. tf-48
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Some ingenious musical wag wrote the follow ing novel catch,' was set to music in such . |, way as to make the audience laugh out loud. It is quite romatc to read, but ludicrous to hear sung: io A,f7i 9sH .p 70 .neH .i. isHihs@ An how, Sophia can you leave b9'oT 'siI'
 Your lover, and of hope -bereave?
 Go fetch the Indian's borrowed plume,r
 Yet richer far than that your bloom .t .,s I'm but a lodgar in your heart, -.l2' ,..- And more than ons, l fear have part l' '''A0 ! The music of these limos was so arratngedas to make one voice cry out G,a e 2, 5a9s 9A' 1'l While second chimed in- -..g....r.z.-.
 ~aGo fetch the Ingnes! fetch the iugihesg"
 And n third called out-+- & i1 lgmc+is 70 .AIp( { ,.Im but lodger but lodger P &c, c,,s1xo < The reader will easily see how this ludicrous, pronunciation was produced. It was quits aa good as comeay. 10 Ia!yF !o,usI I as0 ~sss4
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RELIGIOUS DEPARrMENT--" Papa" said hopeful scion of tender years and inquiring mind to his tender parent "does the Lord know ev., erything?" "Yes, my son." replied the smiling sire, "but why do you ask that question 2" Be cause our preacher when he prays is so long tell. ing him everything, thought he tcGnt postsd"
 PIoUs DARKEY.-" Sam, why don't you talk to your massa, and tell him to lay up his treas ures in Heaven ?" -...-,-. .l
 Practical Sam.-Whais de use of his laying up treasures dare, where he neber see um againf'
 "Dear-' wrote recent settler to his anxious brother down East"--"I have got one of the handsomest farms in Illinois and have it nearly i, paid for. Crops are good, and prices never bet ter.'' "We have a glorious revival of religion in our church and both our children (the Lord be praised } are hopefully converted"
 "Father has grown so old, and got to be such an incumbrance that took him last week to the Poor House." "Yours Affectionately, &c."
 A preacher whose text led him to speak of the prophet Jonah, incidentally remarked
 "I am of the opinion Jonah was an old man, . neither smoking nor chewing, from the fact that the fish retained him so long in his stomach. If the fish had swallowed the house we are worship ping in, he no doubt would have puked himself to death.' "t ,7'7 10
 An Irishman attending a Quaker meeting heard young Friend make the following an-, nouncement Brethren and sisters, am going to marry daughter of the Lord" 0ch,n ye i, are said Pat, " faith and be jabers, and it will be "a long time before yell see yer fatherin law" -. .-sr.yi Q. .i1gaH
 The following bit of precocious infantile wis ii dom is somewhat old, but worth repeating ne- yertheless:
 "Who made you?" inquired lady teacher 2 of a lubberly boy who had lately joined the class. ....,u --..
 "Don't know ]" said he. - 2
 "Dont know P you ought to be ashamed of yourself-a boy fourteen years old. There is little Flinton-he is only three, he can tell. I dare say-come here, Dicky--who made youf" .
 "Dod." lsped the infant prodigy. ..l-. n
 "There," said the teacher triumphantly. ..,
 "I knew he oughter," said the stupid boy.
 "Why so?'
 "Cause taint but little time ago since h0 was made ?" '..;fs' 'l.'
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.9truJg ll TgtnTu5t9Ef dQfAElffti bonfIh Mrs. William H. Norris, a female secesher.a was arrested in Baltimore on the Sd inst, aadp will probably soon have an opportunity to con. sole With Buekher and Tilghmah in Fort W3r. rengu She is charged with keeping clothing storehouse in Baltimore; for the Southern con, and with, sending vaEious articles of comfort to the rebels during the cold weathst.
 The Connecticut Sixth, Col, Chatfeld, weysln, Gen. Wright's brigade which participated in thes capture of Fort Clnch, Fernandiha, and. othtr' points on the Georgia and Florida coast. H@ .;S '-
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A Quaker lately popped the question to fair Quakeress thus; sa H um4 yea, verify, Penelope, the Spirit urgsth and moveth me wonderfully Y to. heseech thee to cleave unto me, flesh of my flesh,
 and bone of my bone, ," '. Hum-truiy, obafdi- oafl
 ah, thou hast wisely said and inasmuch as W it not good for man to be alone, l will solourn
 with thee. '9s94A '' ,,.5s,
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RooKG

A RE very cheap at the Litchfeld Book and A Stationery Store. They vary in price rom 20 to 50 per cent off, Now is the time to make 2 good investment. Buy good Book, and ges your moneys worth. ..
 May 22d, 1861. u-o
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Tlghman, Ihe Fehel General, passing down Boston Harbor to Fort Warren, looked back at Bunker HilL and remarked, if lie was to be exc. cnted he should like to be hung on that spot.,--- The Marshal replied: 'i Your request cannot be allowed; the ground upon which that monument was erected has been eonseerated to freedom. Gen. Warren fell therez=it is no place for your
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A LULLABY.

ALULLABY. Come to my arms, you bewildering elf Let me gather you. body and soul, to mysc Bury your scintillant eyes and hair, And all the glory and grace you wear, From twinkling feet to golden crown, Deep in the folds of the silken gown, Clasping you close to my bosom and heart. A thing of my holiest being part; Grooming a song in the olden rhyme, Tender and sweet as a vesper-chime :- Sleep, baby boy;
 The little birds rest, Downy and soft,
 In the mother-bird's nest; The lambkins are safe
 In the shepherds warm fold: The dew drops asleep
 In the butter-cup's gold. The violet mods
 To the daisy's dream The lily lies hushed
 On the banks of the stream And holy and calm,
 Like mothcrly eyes, The stars look down
 From he silent skies. Sleep, ba5y-boy,
 ,Ny birding, myiflcwer, My lily, my lambkin,
 My dew drop, my dover While heart against heart
 Beats softly. in time, To the murmuring flow
 Ofmy tender old rhyme.
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Ladies and Gentlemen.

VoU are invited to examine the Assortment J of Union Envelopes and Paper, Badges, Cockades, Engrayings, Songs, Military Tactics, and many other articles you ought to possess ct the LITcHFiELD BOOK STORE.
 MAy 2sd, H6
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W, l.. Ysncsy, who arrived at Havana on Sun day, the 23d ult., from Europe, left in schaon- CT for New Orleans, on the 1st inst, but before going on board, shaved his head and beard, in order to disguise himself in case of capture, which every effort has been made to make csr- tain. .a.EE fr"-
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Chas. Hotci,kiss & Son,

wOLCOITVILLE, CONN,
 PRACTICAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILD
 FRS, Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, &c.,, and Dealers in Lumber of all kinds. re Saving and Flaming done at short notice. March 4. 1861. tf-46
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CHARLES KIRCHBERGEls, ROOf and shoe Maker.

MDoOTS and SHOES made in the best manner ND and at the shortest notice.
 Men's, Woinen's and Children'& Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Caters and Brogans.
 fRr Give him a call, and try them on.
 Gtchield, July 2Oth, lS6l tf-lo
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David c. Buckley,

MNEALER IN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF 4D all kinds and prices. Chairs, Tables, Bu- rsaus, Dsdsteads and Coffine Also Picture Framss. Toilet Stands and Sofas made and sold with neatness, elegance and dispatch.
 Warehouse, West St., Litchfeld. Conn. lYo9
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Gen. Wool, the brave and heroic soldier of Buena Vista. now commander at Fortress Mon roe, is strict and rigid disci ciplinaran we'll as gallant and accomplished officer. The follow- ing. which is related of hm during the Mexican war must have excited him to small degree While sitting in his marquee, Mexican was ushered into his presence, whose demeanor de- noted the importance of some weighty commu- nication which he wished to deliver. The Gen. eral could not speak Spanish, and his interpre- ter was sought in vain A long specimen of a sucker, who, from the outre style of his dress, the general took perhaps for ranger, happened at that moment to struggle past
 Come here, my man, called out the old general.
 With an air of perfect nonchalence the sucker doffed his battered castor and entered the tent.
 Do you speak Mexican 2 asked the general.
 "Why, general, rayther guess doant."
 "Can you tell me of some one who does, then?"
 "Yes, sir-ee-I jist can." answered the man.
 "Quick then, let me know where he is," de- manded the irascible commander.
 "Jest here," drawled the imperturbable suck CT, laying his great hand on the Mexican. W tn whom it was desired to communicate "he speaks nothing else."
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AmbrOtypes! AmbrOtypes! gUyHESE POPULAR PICTURES ARE TAKEN A with great success, and at tfinihs eA-
 JuDD'sGALLERY. No. 2 South street. Litehfeld. Oct. 4 1860. @4
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Jannes Humphrey, Jr.

nLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTER u and Publisher of THE LIrcHrIELD ENQUIRER JoS Printing of all descriptions neatly and promptly executed. Legal Blanks of the various kiads, always on hand. Office in Bishop Sedg- wiek's Building, West Street.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-03-20
OYSTER SALOON.
n HEMINGWAY.

D. HEMINGWAY. rrAs constantly on hand, and supplies oiS' LII. TIERS Raw, Roast, Fried, stewed-oy the Plate or quantity. Tobacco, Cigars, Candies, Nuts, &c. ,&c., at the iaa NEW OYSTER SALOON,
 .i., Opposite Central Park, Litchfieid. rLitchfeld, Jan. 23d, 1862. tf-ao
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How now straight Democrats, the President has issued message. Do you cry, bully for old Abe. How do you feel about nominating him for the next President. Speak right out in meeting! don't be bashful. There is room for remark. Brethren and sisters anxious to hear from you. Slavery is a glorious institution! go- ing cheap! Now's the time to bid walk up roll up &c., &c S.
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George M. WOOdrun,
 A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW .A and Commissioner of Deeds for the State New York. Litchfeld. Conn.
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sa George A. HickOx,
 A TrORyEY AT LAW. OFFICE IN EAST "A Street, directly opposite the Congregational Oh arch. Ltchfcld. Conn.
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lSn:,ert Nj. Treat,

AaANufACrURER OF CORN SHELLERs, VA Churns, Safety Tug Irons, &c., Morris' Eonn
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-i-t RENlasIOn House. G SPENCER, PROPRIETOR, LTrCHF1ELD,
 Cnnn 32.
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For the Enquirer. DIALOGUE BETWEEN TWO SDARKIES
 ..,.. ON EMANCIPATION,

'-f4E OIN LNl ANVIL h l1ONsas&
 MR. EDITOR :-Y our Lyceum reporter has to report the palpable fact, that although it be the fore part of March, pumpkins ha0actually 6loso- ed oaa And feeling in mood to find some food for his reporterial pencil, he overheard the following conversation between two gentlemen in black and hastened to make note of it. He asserts on his word of truth and honor that there was neither touch taste, sight or sound of smell about the subject SOLICITOR.
 "Look he'e Sambo you're nigga ob sum larnin, will you 'splanify what de white folk mean by sayin dat de mancipation ob de slabes won't put down de 'bellion, when slabery am de cause ob de bellion. Now dis chile fought dat to take away de cause ob a ting, be de way to squash a ting"
 Waal Pete, dat be no more'n what might be 'spected ob such an ign'rapt nigga as you am.- Don't you see dat de reason why you can't pro- stand white folk am dis: You hab two gret big tk lips, an yer har curl so tight ye can't shet e eyes when e go to sleep. Den to, de territica- tion ob yer skull bone vent de equil circulation ob white ideas tro' de brain. Now dis nigga hab white blood in he veins, and he prostand dem to T. Jus lem'm llustryfy to de light ment ob yer black faced vision.
 You see, fustly, nlasser white man hab big tree stan afore he doah, which keep out ol de light an sun. Now what do masser do! why he sharp he jackknife an talk pair ob shears an climb into de top ob de tree, an cut an slip way to get rid ob de tree. Now if you, foolish nigga. had been sent to 'stroy de tree, you would hab tux an ax an cut de tree down by de root, jus as like nohow, an hab 'trely split de tree. White man know better dan dat.
 Den, secondly, masser white mans house get fire, an he run wid bucket ob tar in one hand, an a pail ob water in de odder, an t'row in de tar an den sen de water in arter it; cos ye s, e it might hurt de fire to put it out too sudden.
 Dey say too. dat de suddern federacy stan on de n:ggas skull bone, an if ye talk de sledge ob 'mancerpation an knock de skull in, why de 'federacy would tumble down. But dat nebber do, fur it ould hurt de house. No let Tone de white folk, dey know how to do tings skientlfi- cally. How to do it an not dot a tall a tall"
 Waal, Sambo, I know ye hab gret edderca- ton but l don't standify it tall. l tink you you must mean like white man when he say he talk is rusty or sumting bout iron."
 "Oh! you mean irony you black nigga you, but taint dat. tinks when dey say dat to talk way de cause ob de 'bellion be to mak' de bel lon stronger it am one 'mendous big joke next to Jeff Davis conspiracy for stendin de pecoolar destitution outside eb de Unum. Cos why!- Cos ye see if bellon gin de guvment by treason doant fortify der rights den treason am jus as good as guv'ment, an dis niggall go in fur treason"
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Wln. n. iSrNRslaall,

Wln. 1T. BrNiilMn,
 HNEAI.ER IN FOREIGN AND STAPLE DRY Ev Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Glass Ware and .y,nk.e Notions, No West Street, lst door west of tue Court House, Litchield, Conn.
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E. w. Seymour,

4 TroRyEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, A Litchfsld. Conn.
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1T. H. HOI7iSter,

q TroRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, "A Litchfeld. Conn. Office m the oey ro Bailding (up stairs,) South Street. o|
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E Charles B. Andre WIS.
 A TroRNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Kent "A Conn. 1yY
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-01-17
Total inSp5yice,
l6 O38
In service,
Preparing or service,
1O0,6l5

Ppansylyaia's contribution, 109,6l5
Exclusive II 0I75 three months rnaa now
ID di,sanded.
Fh~ regiaeRts preparing for service are in
IconPl-te. Those thai raH not he filed hy the
l6ih instant wi!i IT, consolidated and sent for
ward. OF h. regiments IN service, the ll,h
Iaai 5th regiments OF Inlantry are at Annap-
lois; the 2sh, 29:h, 2lst, G6tn, 69,h, list.
72nd and l06'h regiments and one company cf
Infantry ana 10 the command of Major Gsuer-
al Banks; be Ash, 50th, 55ta, 76ih aod Tooth
regiments f Infantry are IN South Carolina;
the 4Sth !aiaEtry are at Hatteras Inlet; the
I09;h TnfaltTr anil lllh Cavalry are at Fort
reSs MJnroa; the I'm, 18th, and 10Th, IGiaH-
Itrg, the T., and 7th cavalry, and troop of horse,
one squadron OF cavalry, two ba'ta!loas of ar
ltji!erV are in Kentucky; the S4th and ll0ih
Iniantrr are III Western Virginia, as are also
three companies ct Infantry, tour companies OF
cavalry, FIVE companies OF light artillery; the
S7th infantry are at CockeySville, IN Mary a0d;
one Company of artillery is a. Fort Delaware;
all the remainder ot the volunteers are at or
near Washington. Upwards OF 800 volunteers
from Pennsy ylvania are now prisoners, bot as
arrangements have been made for the exchange
"a t'lS'nrN u i'"S t'SNtNd 'A'At '''> -
soon be released.
Ia compliance with the joiut resolutions Of
the 9Th Of May last, l have procured regimen
ia! flags for the Pennsylvania volunteers, AID
have presented them in person TO most Of the
regiments To other cases, the regiments being
on or near the Potomac, | have requested Mr..
Cowan, Senator, and Mpssrs. Grow and Wright
Faemlers of the Hanse of Representatives, from
Pennsylvania, to present them IN the name oi
The Commonwealth.
The General Government requested that the
States would abstain from purchasing arms, as
their competition was found Injurious in the
market, and in view OF the large expenditures
Of money IN armIng and equiPping the voIun-
teer force OF the State, provided for the de-
fence ofthe National Government, J did not
purchase auy as authorized by the 28th Sec
ton OF the act Of the 18th of May, 1861. The
State has now quite as many arms as are nee
ess7ry TO arm all her volunteer organizations
IN existence; out, influenced by the threatening
aspect OF our relations with foreign governments
have directed the Adjutant General to pro.
cure arms as soon as It can be done on reasona.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-01-17
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