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Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04
THURSDAY, DEC. 4, 1862.
Tisc SExtra Session.

The Legislature meets to hold it's extra ses- sion called by the Governor, at New Haven, on Tu esday next. It is presumed that all the bus ness bsfore it can be dispatched during the same week. It is to be hoped, certainly, that the members of the Legislature will see the propriety of attending to the recommendations of the Governor, and omit all superauous dis cussion of matters out:d of what is absolute ly necessary 10 enact for the interests of the State. The State loan and the militia law are the two important considerations submitted by the Governor in his proclamation, which are to be acted upon. The first certainly can con- sume but little ti'no for a prt.per adjustment, and the second may need such thorough over hauling that We shall despair of anything be ing done in weeks time, if any factious oppo- sition is made to what is plainly necessary to meet the exigency of the times. The Jaw now is in such an imperfect state, that 1t is utterly impossible to organize the Inactive Militia of the State under it, for pa!pable reasons, and as to meeting the contingencies of q draft, 1t is worse than dead letter.
 A third. and very important matter to come before tie Legislature, is an euattnient which shall permit our twenty odd thousand yolun- teers now serving in tie field, to vote. We do not understand that there can De any consitu tional objection to allowing the soldiers to vote for the State and Congressional ticket, and cer- tainly, every requirement of right and justice seems to demand for them the privilege Of ex- ercisng their constitutional right of suffrage. They arc absent from their homes, not upon private business or for private gain, but absent fighting for the rights and freedom of this State and the Government. It would be palpably unjust therefore, that while the brave men have gone forth to fight for us, We should deny them the privilege they would have enjoyed by only remaining at home. The expense to tie State of allowing the volunteers 10 vote nece! Dc but triaing. They can vote by regiments, and in camp, and the returns can be made by thell commanding officers to the Secretary of State just as returns are made by the town clerks O the various towns at home. Our volunteers ex pect to be allowed the privilege of voting, and whatever may bo the political result, we trust
 they will not be disappointed in so just and reasonable desire.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04

winch they are accustomed when at home and Tn eivli life. such as mince pies, nice cake. mus wine &c. &c., which do a positive injury. senu "oiien comfortables, extra flannel shirts ana ufawers woolen stockings in the way lof eatables send pickles, cabbage. onions ,omaioas eueumbers, especially the former articles r;cI cider apple sauce, these do positive good and the soldiers relish them exceedingly. Also re- member the wGnts of the hospitaks' as A supplv Of old linen, stockings, dressing gowns, shirts. pillows, preserved meats homemade wines and many other articles such as VIC would want were o"e sick ct h0me.
 yours Truly, 8 T. Salisbury, MD.
 Plymouth, Nov 22d 1862.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04
WcepBuRY.-On Wednesday. the 26th ult.,

WcepBuRY.-On Wednesday, the 26th ult., occurred the funeral ceremonies of one of the estimable citizens of this town, Mir. James c. Polly, of Co. l, 19tis Regiment c. ", who died it Alex andria, Va, on the 18th ut. After 6 sLcrt prayer at the late residence ef the de ceased, the members of King solomons Lodge, No. $, Free and Accepted Masons, escorted the body to the Methodist Church, where q large and sympathzing audience was present. The exercises at the Church, which were peculiarly solemn and impressive, were conducted by Rev. Mr. Silverthorn, of the Methodist Church, as sisted by Rev. ;Ir. Robinson, of the First Church. The singing, by Quartette club oi which MT. ?. was member, was in harmony with the cccasion Al the close of these e1eI- c;ses, large concoucse of people followed the remains 10 their last resting place. where not only the Masonic burial service was duly ob- served, but inst of the Methodist Church, e and useful member
 The loss of Woodhury maa since the war commenced, in addition to the above is,the fcl- 10 wing: Charles Patterson, wounded in the battle of N ewhern, x. C., and died Matthew Castle died at Newborn, March 2S, 1862; Wes- tern Cogswell died at the same place, March 30th Lieut.. II. M. Dutton, killed at the battle of Cedar Mountain, early in August John F.. Futile, killed in the battle ai Sharpsburg, Md, Sept. 10th John S. White, died at Alexandria, Va, Nov, 13
 Rev Mir. Ruuiney has resigned his Rector ship of St. Paul's Church, and is soon to s. sume new charge at Millville, Mass.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04

ELnoAxr CLOTHING At the wholesale ara Tn,S- ,S- ,oiI cIothinr ard furnishing warehouse Of FRAN, RAN. cIs B. BALDWIN, at Nos 70 and v Bowery,,ne., !,an, G i,I to be found magnificent display of elsgahh' Ish and fashionably made Fall and "in.er la,en,ion of ing, to which we would invite inc ,ht;nr their those who are desirous of rep,en ,he scason. wardrobes with garments sulta"' ,ha reader tha. It naray nHpchased at Badwns store i: sure Tnbesvsl be ws I mpdo durable material f;niSns es .so snu '.edP PY.utI .oAas slvay' on Asea
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04

NoEwALK.-The secesh press have been ex- ultlng over telegraphic announcement week ago. that Norwalk hsA elected Democratic Town officers. Tine election did Dut take place til last Monday, when the Republicans elected their whole ticket
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04

rr The Waterbury American says that a Miss Pritchard of that city, is the aathoress of she story entitled Mir. Axtell," now dragging its slow length along in the columns of the .Atl1s tis Monthly.
 Well, if she is, we wouldn't .tsll of it. Nr. Assrican.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04

nsss- The \. Y. Tribune has raised it's sub scrption ni, es: Daily 1'rilune $:s, aud Week ly S2 single copies 3 cents. The other New York papers must soon f How suit. Our State papers generally have raised the price of their issues.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04

FAusArgcK R. R The travelling public will xstice that a new .tizae table" on this road went into effect on Monday last. Trains now pass Litchhsld Station; Down T.i4 4. H. and s.ss P, M vp. l ss P. M. ard 7.l7 P. M.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04

sotprERs' SPECIAL NoTr1E.-Do your duty to
 ncsa,res mohn,n@ protect your health, use HoHoToy; n''I. '", and Ojatmrnt, For Wounds, Sores bowe' 5,',,Ioints s,r1 and Fevcrs they perfect FHie cuard. Full directions how to use them w,,S niS every box. Only 9 cents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04

HARpER's NAGAzINE fos December has been isid on our table by Eu.. Patton, Bookseller, Waterbury. It is an excellent number.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-12-04

TnE NFw YORK C1rr Charter election On Tuesday, went Democratic by l5,O00 majority.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

TREASON RAMPANT.-The treason of Alb
olitionism is daily becoming more and more
rampant, as President Lincoln shows dis
position to prosecute this war on the plat
form of the Constitution. We publish to-
kloy the official call for the annual meeting
If the N. Y. State Anti Slavery Society
Which opens with a ferocious attack upon
PfcSiAant Lincoln's Administration, BY
charging that q the Federal Government is
still administered in spirit of sucidal SUBJ
mission to the unrightous dictation of
Shareholders" and which summons the CO.
hots of Abolitionism to an assault upon
this Constitution, in frantic effort :. to Sc
cure the speedy abolition of slavery through
the war power.
The issue is becoming daily more clearly
defined between the President and the
friends of the Constitution, on the one side.
and those who desire to reyolHtienize the
Government of our Fathers, on the other
Let Democrats and Consei vative men stand
by the President; so long and so far as he
stands upon the Constitution. -ilbany IN
~ Argus.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05
bright Reviewed.

Bright was expelled simply and solely on
party grounds He had never voted to
thwaxtstha Administration in its measures
70 false met or money but he refused TO
express sympathy with its conduct in this
crisis, and cens1red the corruption of its
agents. For acting like d1shonest man, 10y
al to his party and country, he was expelled,
and the "Union Democratic" papers of Cali
fornia approve the act ~ Mountain Democrat.
The italics in the above extract are our
own. Bright was expelled, as weare inform
ed, because he was san honest man, loyal to
his party and country" The Democrat GER
tainly knows better than this. 1t certainly
does know that the chief ground of complaint
against this Senator was, that he wrote let
ter to jefferson Davis, President of the
Confederate States, I" introducing and COM
mending some one to Davis attention and
patronage, who had invented some machine,
supposed to be peculiarly eficacious in de-
stroying Union troops. In otker words, he
saluted q man, admitted to be traitor, by
his official title, introducing to him another
traitor, with the invention named. He did
this when he held the position of United
States Senator. Besides, when his soul was
pledged in the chancels of Heaven that he
would maintain. defend and "support the
Constitution of the United States" whose
bread he was eating every day, he was open
ly expressing the warmest friendship for the
rebellion. For doing these things, and more
of the same sort, he was expelled, The
Democrat is unusually correct in saying that
the ''Union Democratic papers approve the
act.n
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

" SECESSION FLAG"-The editor of the
Oregon Statesman has been presented with
a secession flag which was captured in
that neighborhqqd 1t was undoubtedly de-
signed by 6regon's late Senator, gozef lain.
The Statesman thus describes it: On the
lower corner is very good photograph
likeness of JEFF. Davis, surrounded BY a con-
stellation of seven black stais. Adjoining
the field is a wood cut of greasy wench,
evidently in the act of bringing in Jef's
luIch. On the upper margin is the follow
ing specimen of seeesh literature F" D Amb
The Union of 81 Starrs." A serpent, of
horrid aspect, graees the centre. and seems
in the act of swallowing ''34." On the lower
corner: g go in nigs,'' and ours shall be
I stars or Blud." South Cardinals favor
lie tree is badly executed near the Gen.
tire.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

and was heard to ask the wine-cooler to tell
his family that he died for his coun-
try.
Owing to the very hilly nature of the
street, my boy, / was obliged to accompa-
ny the general home in a hack and as we
rolled along toward the hotel, he disclosed
to me an asitated history Of his mothers
family.
When last saw him. he was trying TO
make out why the chambermaid had put fonr
pillows on his bed, end endeavering to lifa
sH the two extra ones without disturbing
| the others.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

WEIGHT OF MILLION DOLLARS IN GoLp.
To the question .'what is the weight of
million dollars in gold - an officer Of the
mint answers as follows:
g The weight of one million dollars Uni
ted States currency in gold is SO, $50 troy
ounces. This makes 4 ,479 pounds ounces
or nearly two tons and quarter reckon;
ing 1900 pounds to each ton. As weighty
as it is, no doubt if the amount were offered
to anybody who could lift, enough persons
would be found ready to break their necks
in the vain attempt
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

ADvERrIsE.-The iudicious advertiser is
generally prosperous man. In dull
times he sees the necessity of placing his
business before the people, and the conse-
quenes is, that what little there may be do
ing in the way of trade, goes to his benefit.
1t is as necessary to advertise your goods
as to place a sign over your door. The
best medium to make known your wants
to the people is through the papers which
circulate most largely through your bust
ness locality.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05


RATHER Low NEcKED-The following
outside touch is related by Mrs. Piozzi, in a
letter from Bath, in 1872, when the fash
ions of ladies dresses exposed "a considera-
BILE" Of the npde, and Taleyrand said of F.
SIS robcs u Ellie commence trop tayd ct fin
1t trop tot" She writes 90 A genteel young
clergyman in our upper crescent, told his ma
ma, about ten days ago, that he had lost his
heart to pretty Miss. Prideaux, and that he
must absolutely marry her OF die The
wother gravely replied My dear. you have
not been acquainted with the lady above a
fortnight; let me recommend you to see
more of her. More of her. exclaimed
the lad, why I've seen down to the FIFTH
rib on each side already =" The letter
writer adds joke of her own, that our
British bellies outsfrip those of any other ma
ton,
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

WHAT n censorious liar !" exclaimed
old Mrs. Darlington, as she read in GER
tain paper an account of a new counterfeit
which was said to contain three women and
a bust of Washington on each end
. What y said she, Zen. Washington on
a bust It's not sol" and the old lady lifted
her specs and declared she had known the
old gentleman fer the last thirty years, and
she had never heard of his being ON bust
much less with three ,conaen.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

REwARD.-The Governor of Nevada Ter,
ritory has offered a reward of one thousand
dollars for the arrest VIM. Mayfeld who
recently made his escape from prison. He
is thus described: He is about five feet
ten inches in height light complexion has
a large grey eye; thin firm lips high
forehead is slightly pock marked, has a
small scar under the left eye; is about
thirty two years Of age, and a stout heavy
| built man. >
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

ADVERTISE your business. Do not hide
your light under bushel. Whatever your
calling or occupation may be, if it needs
supI ort from the public, advertise it thor.
ougbly and efficiently in some shape or 9th,
er, that it will arrest public attention.
There may possibly be occupations that do
not reqnire advertising. but l cannot con-
cleve what they are. p. I. BARNUM
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

Wos'r HAVE FEMALE NuRsEs.-The sur
geon of General Blenker's division won't
have any female nurses in his department.
He asserts that, after short time, women
have their sympathies so warmly excited for
one or two patients as to attend to their
wants only, 60 the neglect of others. It's
a way they have.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

An Eastern paper, with secession pro-
clivities announces the fact that Bright was
expelled from the United States Senate for
treason, by stating that, . Senator Bright,
of Indiana, has, after severe conflict, oh
tanned indefinite leave of absence.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

The following description of good wife
was given by down easter:
g She hadn't no ear for music, Sam, but
she had capital eye for dirt. and with poor
folks that is much better. No man ever
seed as much dirt in my house as fly could
brush off with its wings Boston girls may
boast of their spinnet and gytars, and
their eyetalian airs, and their ears for mu-
SIC; but give me the gal that has an eye
for dirt; that's the gal for my money!
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

The best bank ever known is a bank of
earth. 1t never refuses to discount to honest
labor; and the best share in that bank is
the plough share, on which, dividends are
ALWAYS liberal
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05
SHASTA COURIER.

Ee- l.. p. FISHER--Is the only Agent
of the SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco, with pow
ers TO receive subscriptions and advertisements, and
receipt for the same.
0FFICE-l7l4 Washington street, opposite Ma
guire's Opera House.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

A GENTLEMAN coming into the room of the
late DR.. Barton, told him that MIR. Vowel
was dead. What ~ said he, Vowel
dead? Let us be thankful, it was neither u
nor L."
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

One of our political editors says that
truth is his North Star, No doubt he looks
at it just as he does at the North Star. he
never gets within million miles of either.
-Preatice
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

To find out the number of children in the
street, commence beating a bass drum. To
fnd out the number of idle men. start dog
fight
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

WHAT's the difference between q rascal
and poet =? Ones rice-y and the others
Jersey. THE home Guards are after the
perpretrator of the above, and expect to dis
perse him.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

UN-s' FAIR" BRIBERr.-A large party OF
q pretty waiter girls" have been sent from
New York City to Albany, to coax the mem
bers Of the Legislature not to suppress the
Melodeons. or Broadway s. Concert Saloons
S2O, 600 is sent with them. Thare are sixty
Nelodeons represented.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

Is anybody waiting on you !" said
polite dry goods clerk to girl from the coun-
try :. Yes sir" said the. blushing damsel,
THAT'S my feller outside. lie wouldn't
come ill.,
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

THE Sultan of Turkey has rednced his
own salary from $, ,000, 900 to s., ,000, 900.
He has an American Secretary.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

''JoHN, did Mrs Green get the medicine
| ordered ~ . | guess SO" replied John,
g l saw Grape on the door the next morn
ing"
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

If YOU want to make pair Of boots last
four years, melt and mix four ounces of
mutton tallow; apply the mixture while
warm; rub it we'll then put the boots in a
closet. and-go barefoot
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

DEAL with me kindly" as the fellow
said when he sat down at the faro ta
BILE.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

The worst kind of Shakers are those who
shake the dice box.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05

A PERSON down east attended charch SER
vice on a recent sabbath, and took down in
shorthand, the hymn as sung by the choir:
The result of his labor produced the follow
ing
"Wax-kaw, squaw daw aw waw
Thaw saw thaw law aw waw
Waw-kaW taE thaw raw-waw vaw oaw
Aw thaw raw jaw-saw. .aw-
lie subsequently ascertained that this was
the verse givin out:
Welcome sweet day of rest,
That saw the Lord arise
Welcome to this reviving breath.
And those rejoicing ewes.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05
ONseers of shasta Encampment. No. 1T, l
a. a. r.
BILL. HEADS.

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A VERY ST.
w perior article Of Bill Paper. Persons wishing
Bill Heads would do well to give US a call We
print cheap, for Cash.
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-05
THE
SHASTA COURIER.

Publication Office in Tomlinsons Building, front
soom, up stairs, three doors above Wells Fargo q
Co.'S Express Office.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-04-17
Patriotic Examp's.
From the Richmond Uispatrh

The congregation Of tho Second baptist
Church. in this city. have set an example
that may challenge emulation. but kr
self-sacri6cing patriotim cannot be excel
led. They met not long since. aud By
Unanimous vote gave their church bell 10
be east into cannon for the public defence.
To show that this was u.t an empty prom
ise made for effect. they Immediately had
it taken d''wn 10 be put to the use indica-
ted At the same inceting ut which the
resolution above stated vas passed. it Was
determined to subscribe SUN sufficient to
I.urcha.s epough m,tal to add % that il.
the tell TO form into a battery, to be called
the Second Baptist Church battery. Mr.
John +. Tanner, al influential member
Of the Church. and largely engaged iu the
foundry business. promised oi: Lchalf of
himself and his associates that the battery
should be ready at an early day. and
without cost to those who fnrnir he'd the
materials The churchcs in New Orl. ans
"a large proportion Of ihem bring Caibo-
lic), have with the sanction Of their BisL-
op, adopted the same course. - - aa ass
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-04-17
NO Is

afa.
.. Asolishnssss ef sssro slavery . ths
District Of ColumAia. -, =
9. Prohihssis ~ army officers from,
returning fugitive slaves. 'a@lssass 81
4. Establishing ! plausssion for free
aeevoss in 6enth Carslina. and taxing the
Treople Of the North to support il.
,. Proposes to aid the States to abolish
negro slavery. by taxing the northern
people TO pay for the slaves. ihiss. ~ sszh
4 .1lo Fepeal che kagiiiss slave.law.
q. 10 repeal tie law which 70, bids ne
groes from being stage drivers or carrying
the United States mail.
8. To prohibit slaveholders from takine
their slaves in Arizona Territory.
In order. however. 70 bring the charge
nearer home, We may cite the passage Of
a resolution in the Pennsylvania Senate.
for which every Republican Senator, with
single exception voted. instructiDg our
members Of Congress and Senators to vste
for the abolition Of slavery in the District
OF Columbia. We may also cite the sig
nilieant fact Of every Republican Senator
voting to grant the use Of the Senate
Chamber to that arch disunionist aud trai-
tor Wendell Phillips.
With these facts before u.s.. will any
man have the assurance to say that the
Republican party has not become an ultra
abolition party.-Harrisb.rg Union.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-04-17
ABOLITIONISN.

The great mass of tho Republican party
in 1860 denied any affinity or sympathy
with abolitionism. This WAS peculiarly
the case in Pennsylvania, where, to avoid
the charge the opposition to the Demo
cratic party rallied under the name Of the
Peoples Party" With all the acts Of
the leaders staring them in the face.
there are still followers of the fallen for
tunes Of the Republican party who deny
that it has bccon.c thoroughly abolition
izcd At our late charter election con-
siderable bitter feeling was aroused by
Democrats charging the opposition with
being the abolition party. and We have
heard a number declare that the result
Of the election was mainly owing to bring
ing this false cbzrge against the Unisu
Republican Peoples Party s@
As an evidence of the platform now &C.
cupid by the Rcpublicass being clearly
and distinctly the same as that of Wendell
Philips, we give the following measures
for the benefit Of the uegro. introduced
into Congrcss: ga E rsF-ss=
|, Recognition Of the negro Empire Of
uay;i.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-04-17
Hon. John j. Crittenden and Secretarv
Seward.
The New York CORRESPONDENT

The New York correspondent of the
Syracuse IN y Union says:
Speaking of Seccssiouists, leads me to
remember Ex-Governor Morchcad Of
Kentucky. who has recently been liberia
ted from Fort Warren An ancciotc is
current rs to how the Governor got his &C.
lease, which am assured is well founded.
1t seems that Ex-senator Crittcndcn de-
mandcd it, aud was assured By President
Lincoln that Merohcad should DC let out.
y week went by. anu nothing more was
'lone. A second visit to the White House
gave the information to Mr.. Crittcndsn
that Seward had been promptly ordered
by the President to release the prisoner,
but, for some reason of his own, had de-
Glued to obey; and second written re-
quest was then and there u,adc out, .iyned
by the Presidential hand. and despatched
to the State Department. Mr.. Seward
quietly cousigncd it to the flames. howev-
e. and Mr.. Morchead rem iu. d in tho
casematos month cr three weeks longer.
Again the indcfa,igablc Kentucky loyal
ist called on the President, and a third
and equally Intellectual message was the
result; the prisoner stili fingered in Bss-
ton barbor. 1T last Crittenlcn cvlled on
Seward himself-six weeks had ELAPSED
since his first interference. II~ demanded
to know why his ol: friend was not dis
charged: Seward falts red and cquivocs-
ted; Criitcndsn lost his tempsr-ihs old
lion was aroused, and in the pIaincst pos
sible Anglo-Suxon he veut'd his o,.ini a
of The first officer under the Govern
nent Il always knew" he roare6 !.
that you were liar and dirty dog, and
you have proved it now more clearly than
ever" Mr. Seward. in. the mo.t Chris
tian manner. mcckly declined rctort; but
handed Mr.. Crittenden the order for tho
release Of Mr. Morchead, aud 80 the Ex-
Governor got his liberty. n.