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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

FALLS VILLAGE.-The Union Agricultural Society held it's Annual Cattle Show and Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. sth and 9th
 The Fair generally was hardly equal to las year. It was too early in the season for a good show of fruit. And then, too, it is not ''bearing year," yet there was some good fruit Seeds and Vegetables, and Dairy products were in good display and the La dies 6xings were about as usual
 Farm stocks in it's various classes was we'll represented, and creditable to exhibitors.
 One of the most noticeable features of the first day was the drawing match for the first premium of $50, and second of $1O-6 pairs were entered to draw. The drawing was to a stone boat on the bare sand, loaded with 1, 1000 lbs. of Iron. This load was increased from time to time, enc pair after another giving up the contest, until it reached the enormous weight of 6,70O lbs, which was drawn twice the length of the boat, straight forward, by the premium pair.
 The Horse Show on Wednesday was hardly equal to former years. The trotting on Thurs day gave very general satisfaction.
 Considering the great pressure of Farm work the Show was creditable, and hnan- cially an entire success-the receipts from all sources amounting to about $120O.
 The Annual Address was by Rev. 6. Weth' erby, and was well received.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

CLOTHES WR1NaER.-We have always been the friend of any improvement which will tend to lessen the labor of washing. It is to be re- gretted that no washing machine has yet been invented which has come into general favor in the community. The same may be said of all clothes-wringers, with the exception of the one invented by Mir. Putnam, which we believe is destined to come into general use. Simplicity and durability are what the public want in all labor saving machines and these qualities are found in the Putnam clothes-wringer. It is fastened to the tub in a simple manner and it is so fitted with spiral springs that it will wiring a lace veil or a bed quilt without any altera- tion whatever. We have seen trial of this wringer, and believe it to be just the thing for every family to own, because 1t will greatly lessen tho labor of women on washing day. Believing this, We advise all to give this wiring CT a trial Wesyfeld (Nass.) Neps Letter.
 For sale in Litchfeld, by BISHOP & SEDa- WICK.
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NINETEENTH REG1MENr.-At meeting of the members of Co. D, 18th Reg'tC. V.; the fol- lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted.
 Whereas-Through the dispensation of Prov idence, we are called to mourn the loss of our comrade and friend serg't Edgar B. Lewis, of Watertown, Conn.,, Therefore
 Resolved-That while we bow in submission to the Divine will, we express our sense of the loss which we have sustained by the decease of one whose Christian integrity, loyalty and honor, during the year in which he has been with us in camp, have commanded our respect and esteem; and whose influence among us has ever been exerted for good.
 hesolved-That feeling deep sense of the great sorrow which has fallen upon his family by this great afaiction, we respectfully tender to them our sympathy.
 Resolued-Thas copy of these resolutions, expressive of our admiration of his many vir- tues and moral examples in life and our re- grets and sorrow in parting with him, be sent to the Waterbury AMERICAN and Litchfeld ENQUIRER for publication and 8 copy to his bereaved parents.
 Corpl D. B. Wooster. r;t.
 E. c. Hopson. oo"nii''ee
 Headquarters, 18th Reg't c. ". near Fort Lyon, Vs., Sept. 8th, 1868.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17
TCOAMUNIcATED-

MR. EDIToR There is an old provcrb that Git is an unclean bird that fouls it's own nest The proverb finds numerous illustrations among degenerate sons and daughters of New England, who delight in abusing their own native section, and vilifying the memories of the noble puritan fathers from whom they have descended, of whom they are unworthy, and 10 whom we are so greatly indebted for the great prosperity and high moral tone in which as section we have been pre-eminent.
 When our own brethren and neighbors speak go i'll of New England, it is refreshing to meet with testimony like the following from Rev. Robert J. Breckenridge of Kentucky. Wri- ting to Hon. R. c. Winthrop, declining an in vitation to attend the Commencement of Har- yard University, he says: It may be the will of God thae the most dreadful changes await our countrs. If the very worst comes, I look that true and regulated liberty will perish last in New England. In past years have spoken freely in disapprobation of much that has been felt as an evil influence from New Eng land, as it appeared to me. But I nev CT doubted, and now less than ever, that the roots of whatever produces freedom, equality and high civilization are more deeply set in New England than in any equal population on the face of the earth.'
 Such testimohy ought to make many ''home born slave" to ignorance and prejudice, hide his head for very shame
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17
The County Fair.

On Wednesday and Thursday next the Litcb- field County Agricultural Society holds it's An- nual Cattle Show and Fair, on their Grounds in this village. We have already printed the List of Premiums which are offered for con- petition, and which we are sure will compare fayorably with any Society in the State and we are equally certain that the interest which the farmers of Litchfeld County take in these Annual Exhibitions of the County Society is such that we can promise an Exhibition this year worthy of it's predecessors, and of the Agricultural interests of the County.
 This Society differs from all the branch so cieties that have sprung up within the last few years throughout the county, inasmuch as it is supported by the entire county, and as such represents the labor and wealth of the county itself. The branch societies are of real value in their way, since they stimulate and encour- age the industry of their several localities, and urge on their supporters to more careful hus- bandry, and a wider exertion. But the County Society gathers all these local interests togeth- CT, puts them in competition with one another and lead them to higher and more generous rivalry in wider field.
 Possessing these advantages, it naturally fol- lows, that while the local societies aid the nar- ent society, it in turn aids them, and fosters and stimulates the agricultural interests of the county, which are it's highest honor and it's proudest boast. Each exhibitor adds to this. and as year by year the results are seen in wider and ever increasing interest which our agricultural societies exert, we should be stim ulated to still greater exertions to render these fairs more and more interesting and inviting to the public, and beneficial to the best interests of tho exhibitors.
 We believe that, if the weather does not prove inauspicious, the Fair of the County so eiety this year will add to its previous proud preeminence over other societies in the State, and will be we'll worth the attendance and par tIcipation of all our farming communities.
 Its principal attraction to such will be, as usual its display of the largest and finest varie- ty of cattle in the State,-which cannot, in the nature Of things, be equalled by any other soci- ety. To this will be added the triumphs ofthe farmer and horticulturst and florist, and not to be overlooked, the handiwork of our skilful housewives. The display of horses, too, will be such as even to add to the reputation of previous years, and, while not degenerating in to society for the encouragement of horse racing, judges and lovers ofgood horses will find ampIe room for the gratlncaIIon or tue1r tastes
 Thus, we have the promise of something worth seeing in Litchfeld next week. and if the performance iseauaf to it. we shall have the best Cattle Show We have held for years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

LITcHFIELD.-The funeral services Of Hon Seth P. Beers were attended at the Episcopal Church in this village on Sunday afternoon last. The church was crowded to its utmost t capacity, and the exercises were very solemn and impressive. The Rev. Dr. Fuller of Mid dletown, formerly pastor of St. Michels', of- fciated, and delivered an interesting tribute to to the memory of the deceased. The remains were followed to the grave by large number of mourners and sympathizing friends Hon. D. c. Sanford of New Milford, Hon. Lewis B. Woodruff of New York, Hon. John H. Hubbard, Hon. Geo. C. Woodruff, Hon. O.s.seymour, and Mai. Thomas Harney oficiated IS pail bearers.
 AT A Meeting of the directors of the Litch- field Mutual Insurance Co, on Saturday last, Hon. CnAs. ADAMS was elected President, and F. D. MoNeil, Esq, director, to fill the vaean- cy caused by the decease of Hon, s. P. Beers.
 A GOOD THING is told on copperhead deu- tist in town, who, hearing that the building in which his dental operations are carried on
  pathies, made haste to move his traps, in or der that he might not contribute of his abun- dant means, even so meagerly to the income of a loyal upholder of the country. But the cream of the joke was, that the Union man didn't pur chase the building after all. and af ter chewing the cud of bitterness for some days, the stump extractor finally moved his tools back under cover of night, having had his journey to and from Prospect St., for his own edifcation, and the general guffaw of the town.
 WE LEARN that Hon. G. II. Hollister pro- poses to make a pleasure park of the Island situated in the Bantam river, west of the 'Kir- it open, when completed, for the benefit of the public. A feasible carriage road is to be made to the grounds, and carriage drives and gravel walks to be laid ont through the park, the whole to be enclosed with neat fence When finished, the Islsnd will furnish one of the most delightful summer resorts in the village.
 TIE WILL of the late Hon. Seth P. Beers was admitted to probate on Tuesday. After some minor bequests, 2,500is given to the Episco- pal Society in this town-and eventually the entire property reverts to the same society, on certain contingencies. The property is es- timated at about $50,O0O. The executors are Hon. O. s. Seymour, Hosea Webster, Esq.,, and Rev. Henry Sherman.
 THE SUPERIOR CouaT opened it's September term on Tuesday, Judge McCurdy presiding. The first case on is that of Bushnell vs. Salis- bury Ore Bed Co.,, which was tried at the Sep tember term last, and decided in favor of the Ppf, but was overturned by the Supreme Court, and has now como on for new trial. cloud of witnesses are present from Salis- bury, and large number of legal gentlemen are retained on either side.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

10 The Hartford Horse Fair passed off Brilliantly and successfully, last week, and de- lighted several thousand spectators. Among the noted horses present, none seemed to at- tract more attention than the famous stock of Geo. 0. Hitchcock, Esq. of New Preston, for two of which, we notice, s6,oOo was offered and refused on the spot. This stock will be present at the Litch6eld County Fair, in this town, next week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

TIE BIRDs.-The Hartford Post says that if Gen. Gilmore succeeds in battering down Sum- ter and Charleston with bis artillery, the Amer. ican Eagle will have to yield his proud distinc- ton to the 300 pounder Parrott 1.-The Eagle may perch safely awhile yet on his old roost. The big Parrott is busted and Gen. Gilmore, unfortunately, hasn't gobbled Charleston yet, by no means.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

NSr We learn that Mr. Geo. K. Peck of
 Falls Village, is willing and anxious to make a match between his little mare, Country Girl''- which took the first premium at the Union Fair last xAAiz- -:.. Ilaai-. U;ll~4- ~;tl any other green horse in Litchfeld County, for mile heats, best two in three, for purse of from $l00 to Sl,oOo. George says he has got the money in the Bank He will be present next week, at the Fair, with his mare, ready to be "taken upl'
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

It is said that the name of Frederick Mont gomery. formerly of the Vicksburg Whig, will be presented to the President by his friends, as one of the Commissioners of Taxes for Mis- sissippi, under the act for the sale of rebel property for the non-payment of direct tax, approved June, 1862. Though Mr. M. has not been consulted in the matter, it is deemed but a just recognition of his devotion to the Union cause, even to the forfeit of his life while in Vicksburg, and his noble vindication of his principles through the Northern States since his escape. Mir. Montgomery is now ar- ranging to start a Union and free labor paper in Vicksburg, in place of his old Whig. Between five and six millions of Treasury notes are still to be issued before the limit of four hundred millions is reached. A new is sue chiefly in small denominations, will com- mence this week. The old demand notes, of which about two millions three hundred thou sand are still out, are being called in as rapidly as possible, and gold is paid at the Treasury in preference to them. More than eighteen millions of postal currency are in circulation. The issue of fractional currency to take its place will commence in about fortnight. For a long time past the Reading Railroad Company have been nightly robbed of large quantities of coal in Philadelphia, and on Sum- day night the police made descent on the ! thieves and arrested 45 out of about 100 men and women who were carrying off the coal in bags, baskets, wheelbarrows, handcarts, &c.
 To so great an extent has this system of rob bery been carried on that some of the parties have even built comfortable houses with the
 money they got for coal thus stolen.
 : Frederick Law Olmsted sailed from New
 York on Monday for California, to assume the
 position of Manager of the Mariposa Mining Co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

1 PARsoN BRowNLow IN THE FIu,p.-The occupation of East Tennessee has given Par son Brownlow access to his home again, an d placed him in position to open fire on the rebels with all his guns. He intends to re-es- tabiish the Knoxville Whig, and it will be seen by the following prospectus that the pa- per is likely to be spicy, Union sheet, and a "rebel ventilator." The following is the pros- pectus:
 BRowNLow's KNOXVILLE wH1a AND REBEL vENTILAToR. I propose to publish weekly and tri-week- l ly journal bearing the above title, at Knox, | yilie. East Tennessee, and the weekly paper. made up from the contents of the tri-weeklies, I propose to send out to distant subscribers. for two dollars per annum, invariably paid in advance. Subscriptions and remittances will be forwarded to me at Cincinnati, from which point expect to ship my paper and materials. 1 expect to issue the first number in October, as it was in that month. two years ago, my pa- per was crushed out by the God-forsaken mob at Knoxville called the confederate authori- ties.
 1 will commence with this hell.bound re- bellion where the traitors forced me to leave off, and all who wish for the paper, would do well to commence with the first issue, as in- tend that single paper shall be worth the sub scription price to any unconditional Union man.
 In the rule of my editorial conduct, I shall abjure that servility which destroys the inde- pendence of the press, and cast from me that factous opposition which gives to party what is due to country. And whilst the name of my journal indicates, in unmistakablo terms, it's politics, shal! as faithful sentinel, forget whigs, democrats, know nothings and republi. cans, and remember only my government and the federal Union-as richly worth all the sa crifces of blood aud treasure their preserya- ton may cost-even to the extermination of the present race of men, ane the consumption of all the means of the present age
 Publishers inserting this prospectus once, prominently, and sending me the paper to Cincinnati, will be favored with an exchange.
 W. G. BRowNLow.
 September !, 1863.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

THE HANDBILLs for the Litchfeld County Cattle Show were sent by mail to every Post Office and every Hotel of any note in the County. If they are not posted, it is because the Post Masters or the Hotel men were too stupid or too lazy to post them. In either case the public suffers. We are gratiied to know that the bills are everywhere admired. The Fair comes of nert week, and promises to be the best ever held in this County. There will be great rivalry in ''town and society teams" for which large premiums are offered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

hrA western paper says that Vallandig- ham is boarding in Windsor, Canada, at the house of man named Cherry, who is a deser ter from the United States army.
 Lionizing ut the Clifton House didn't pay Val's tavern bills. and the landlord politely re- Quested him to travel.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

SS We have heard about friendships have read the story of Nisus and Earyalus Da- mon and Pythias have been familiar from boy hood years-even the Scripture says, Greater love than this hath no man, that man should lay down bis life for his friends" But some of the admirers of Gen. Mcclellan profess a determination to read the W hole of his Report Hinc iUae lach,ymaei
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

The New York Herald don't have a very exalted opinion of Governor Seymour of that State. It says that since his election, he has been equally distinguished for imbeciiity apd verbosity-that he can talk more without saw. ing anything, and write more without mean- ing anything than any other man they know that he showed his lack of good sense in hiss reply to General Dix that ha is not much os Q man, and no governor at al,
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17
gpfaI aud Cnnntn Netps.

COUNTY CATTLE SHOWS AND FAIRS. L1TcHFIELD CousrY-Litchfeld, Sept. 2Sd and 24th.
 UN1os-Hitchcocksville, Sept 23d and 24th. HousAroN1e-New Milford, Sept. 2sth, sOth and Oct 1st GREENwooDs-WinstedO Oct. 9th and 7th.- UsIoN-Woodsury, Oct. 7th and 9th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

MARVELLOUS PHENoNENoN.-Before the draft took place, it was said by copperhead newspa- pers that all the Democrats had gone to the var Since the draft took place, it is said by the copperhead papers that none but the Dem ocrats were drafted
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

n5 The New Haven people have decided to have Horse Show, commencing Sept. 2sth, and continuing four days. See adv. in anoth- CT column. We acknowledge complimentary ticket.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

WARREN.-Rev. Wm. E. Bassett, of North Manchester, has been invited to the care of the Congregational Church in Warren for one year, with view to settlement, if found mu- tually desirable.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

T. M. MALTBIR Eso., of Norfolk, has been admitted as a member of the Litchfeld bar. and as an Attorney and Counsellor to practice in all the Courts of the State. Hegoes into the law business with E. Holcomb, Esq, of Granby.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

9Gr Russell. the former correspondent of the London Tunes, says that it requires i'm. mense faith to believe that the South can con- tinue her resistance to the North in the field"
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

PIrHT MoTro-ln one of the great Union demonstrations in Ohio. the following motto was inscribed on banner
 |" WE FIGHT FOR PEACE.
 CowARDs BEG FOR IT."
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17
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