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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-24
THE NEW YORF TINES.
Daily, (Norning and Eveni az. semi-Week-
ly and We.-'-
The m5h EnttlrriSipg and Reliable Family
Newspaper IN the United States.

THENEW YORK TIMES is now recognized through
out the country conspicuous among the journals
the City of New York for the
tCHEAPNESS OF IT'S ISSUES,
ENTERPRISE OF ITS MANAGEMENT,
PROMPTNESS AND
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-24

WAsHINGroN, Sept. %. An unofficial dis
patch from Chattanooga to an army officer
speaks of the engagement on Monday, 10 which
Longstreet attacked the corps of Gen. Thomas,
as complete Union victory. The fact that
General Thomas was able to join Rosecrans at
Chattanooga on Monday night, carries positive
confirmation in this respect.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-24

just O4NI
pHysICIAN TO THE TROY LUNG AND HYGIENIO
TuTR TREATISE ON THE CAUSES OF EARLY
PHYSICAL DECLINE OF AMERICAN Poo
PIE; THE CAUSE OF NERVOUS
DEBILITY, CONSUMPTION
AND MARAsMUs.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-24

LOUISVILLE, Sept. %. A spe %aI dispatc
from Nashville, dated noon to-day to the JOai
nal, says there was Slight skirmishlng yesterda
in front of Gen kosecrans, otherwise all VIZ
quiet at p M,
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
The Moderate Farmer.


 With wheat his lands were all blaze; Twas amazing to look at his fslds of maise; And there were places, that showed rye faces, Az plaassnt to see as 50 many Graces; And as for hops, his annual crops So very extensive, that, on my soul, They fairly reached from pole to pole. .Twould hAat the guess of any old foxy, Or-the longest season ct Safataga, Whatever seed did most abound, He was always running it into the ground; Alter his plah, though moderate man, That is to say, in another way, Whether hissesd was barley or hay, Large or small, or green, or gray, Provided it only promised to pay.n He never. chose to labor in vain, By stnpidly going against the grain Aud hS raised tamatos{. and l9ts af rotasesa, 1Lrnips that always turned up wslls. Celsry, all that he could sell. Grapss, by the bnshel, sour and sNeet, Bssts, thaf certainly couldn't Dc hdaf Cabbage, like some tailor's mounds .Vinss, that fairly eu-cumbered the ground; Some gynpksns, more than he could house, and Ten thousand psars, (that's twenty thousandl Fruits of al kinds and propagstions, l 5atar!ns, Pippins, and caraati6as, Ana Sgptes of all 9ther appellations. l q nt si ntate fairs he held | fair station; sMsasea ss haTses and cows, and his own reputation n n.qe 1ptter and money took aJustiee's niohs;
 Ensat wool and hemp, corn, cattle and
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
1[)oetrp.
Under an Umbrella.


 Under an Umbrella. Here am at the ofiee-umbrella at home And dinner time coming! What weather! I'll live in q Mackintosh, I do believe, And give up the sun altogether. The stages are full, and so are the ears, And why did fail to take warming; Why soof at the voice softly saying to me, 'Won't you take an umbrella this morning r Now if I go home all bedraggled and vet, Mrs. susy may think, (msy be say sell t4 told you to take it this morning, ,yos know, I'll get mad if she does-msy bs stay go. Who cares for the rain, I'll nst melt-hsre Let the tempest rage, I will not shun 1t; What noble umbrella, as large as my own, That lady holds over her bonnet. 'Tis . fine shelter that, but the little gloyst Can scarce grasp the handle.
 wonder If she wouldn't like me to hold it awhile, And then I could keep my head under: If one only dare-but I don't. There's th,
 rain
 Running down just within my coat cellar: It is taking the color all out of my tie, That I yesterday bought for dollar. What sweet, tiny hanlAg-apa ah !! what <. foot We'll gaitered, elastic and tripping, And 50 very small, am sure it mus, need An arm-just to keep her from slipping. How would it appear if stepped ta her side And lifting my very limp beaver, should speak of the hand that is surely toe For it's burden-apd ask ts ralieya Ass. And then she you'd looklike sweet startled
 fawn,
 Say HNoo, sir" and "Yes, sir" ,agether; If susy shagld haPpen ta hear ef # all, I'll declare it was caused hy the weather. What if susy should be in that stage going by She would tease me without ever stopping i; But knoE ahe is not on account of the rain And the times are teo hard to go shopping. "Ahem !-Will you pardon mel"
 She doesn't look; "Allow men n'-I take the umbrella. T tol4 yon ta take i. this morning, you know, said snsy!
 5Ast pity fellow.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
WHOLE NO. 1898

entitled "An act in addition to .au act rslstinR to Courts, "passed at Us May Session. iS6z, and approved Jaly 10, 1862, be amended by erasing from the second aud third lines, tho words "the annual State election to be holden on the first Monday in April" and suhstitu: ting therefor the words "a special election duly warned by the ,constables of said town, and holden on the first Monday in July;D aud that the fourth section of said act shall be and the same is hereby repealed.
 Sec. 4. This act shall take effect from and after it's passage,
 Approved, June 25, 1863.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
Our Wounded Heroes.
THEIR CARE AND WELFARE.

HEIR CARE AND w ELFAhn.
 The following interesting letter, addressed to a lady in this County, is sent us for publi' cation. and will be appreciated tor the inform ation it contains with regard to subject very nearthe hearts of all our lady readers, and for the interesting story it tells of what is being done for the care and comfort of our wounded soldiers The writer is a lady very well known in the northwestern part of the County, who has devoted herself earnestly and bravely to the noble cause of ministering to the sick and wounded of our armies, until failing healtl and strength have compelled her, for time to relinquish her work.
 The letter will be read with heartfelt inter est by all who sympathize with our brave boys, fighting still to end this war, and save thei country and ours-fghting now, never so val iaptly, as the end seems drawing nigh, whicf shall crown their heroic labors with the fruit of victory. We hops its perusal will quicken the hearts of those of us at home to stil oreater efforts in our labor of love and duty labor which carries it's own nobility of re ward with it. ED. ENQUIRER. My DEAR MRs. -:
 Mrs. Fl. wrote me some days ago of yoaal desire that should give you some account oi my experiences among the soldiers the pas year. Your expression of such wish has erati6ed me very much, and l am glad te take every opportunity to say something fol those who have done SO much for all of us that every heart should delight to honor them I am only sorry that am in such bad healtf now, that I cannot write you so long or 50 ie tailed an account of all have seen among them as should like to do.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
Tlss Whatting of the Scytaes.
A HARVEST RHYME.


 HARVEST RHYME. The dew laughs on the blossom'd grass, Like diamonds gem the aow'rs-- And over all the soft winds pass All fresh from Nights cool bowrs, While sharp and clear, upon the ear, Across the field, we list to hear
 The whetting If the scy.hes! The laugh and song may float along, FFew !ssg'iye hesrt epa liz, Where helles and beaux in joyous throng The cup of pleasure sip But let me hear upon ths air A sweeter sound, more full of cheer
 Ths whetting of the ssythes Noys.sccaaaiers. nov the rebels down With blades of tempered steel- Make, msks aur Unions power known, Let them its vengeance fsel- Then home once msrs from tented nllasiin, Yon'll haste to hear ip peace sgsin-
 The whetting of the scythes
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
VIM COTHREN

A TTQRNEY and Councillor at T.,. N... APub!ic, Ccmmissioner for taestates opsS' of NsS York. Ohio, Michigan, Indlane. llinoist, esss ans risconssnsna @ eensSr hrsI;saon Bounty ant ne, will be promptly and faithfully Attended |, U. 8. Tax Stamps for sale, as fast as issued ,, Government.
 wood6ury, Nov. 27. 1882. s2-yl
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHAPTER XVII.

CHAPTER XVII.
 An act in addition to on act entitled Aau aot for the Settlement of Estates, Testate, 1u- testate, and Insolvent."
 Be tt enacted 5y tte Ssnats and House cf Rep. sesentatives, i,s General Assembly, conveissd That in all cases where any testasor hes made, or shall hereafter make, any beques,, os devise, in trust, to any burial association, ot corporation, without surety, if accepted by tho judge of probate where the estate of such tes. tator is In ssttlsmsnt,shal be deemed suficisnt security for the perforr9aace of such trust. '' Approved, June 2S, 1863. ''f'
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Q mako their diet good, so that they shall not

to make their diet good, so that they shall not get sick.
 l ought also to mention how eagerly the sol diers receive Testaments, and how many reli. gious men there are among them. SO that pleasant stories on the Bible, Sunday School books, &c.. are most gladly received.
 It has been g real sorrow to me that have had to leave the soldiers, and to take rest for few months. l hope in the Autumn to re- turn to them once more
 With sincere regard,
 am, Yours, Truly,
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
DENIAL NOTICE.

evxsa TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS (s25) sYTTSA Cash. will, for ths next slx AontIs. 2. ,I ufYYp pay for full Set of Upper Iecth; on IS Carat Gold, and warranted to fit, and made better than any made for the same price i-s Hartford, as don't as yet, for the want of business whip the Cat to get work.
 will be found at thc al stand whose have been for the past five years, os'es the Sost Af flee, South Street, Litchfeld. @"- a Thankful for the liberal patronage have received for years past, hope. by closest ap- plication to my own business, to merit and re. ccive a continuance of the same.
 E. CROSSMAN. Litchfield, Jan. list, 1862. HS
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
Approved, Jpne 9, 1863.
CHAPTER xv.


 An act altering the time for holding the Supe
 rior Court for New London County.
 Be t enacted by tse Senate end House ot' Rep. gesentatioes, in General Assembly conueaed:
 Sec. l. The superior court for New London county shall be held at New London. in said county, on the second Tuesday of September in each year, instead of the fourth Tuesday of August, as is provided by the act entitled 'an act in alteration of an act relating te Courts. Sec. 2. All causes which have been, or shall be, brought by writ, appeal, continuance or otherwise, to the term of the superior court to be holden in and for the county of New Lon don, on the fogrth Tuesday of August, 1863, shall be returned and entered upon the docket of said court, at the next September term herein provided for, and shall be proceeded with at said September term, in the game man. ner as if originally brought thereto and noth- ing therein contained shall impair or effect any lien or attachment, or any right acquired by the service of any such writ, or any bond on any such appeal.
 Approved, June 25, 1863.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
Unpubltshed spnE.

--6 's NS&-
 BY THE LATE THOMAS HOOD. There is dew for the aow'ret, And honey for the bee; And boysrs for the wild bird, And love for you and me! There are tears for the many. And pleasure for the few; But let the world pass on, dear, There's love for me and yopl There is care that will not leave ps. And pain that will not fee; But oR our hearth aqaltered Sits love tween you and me Our loveit ne'er was reokoned, Yet good it is and true It's half the world to me, dear, It's all the Eorld to yoq!
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
O.yi;i C. Buckley,

wAY%'.H.lN YJJaElloLp FuGSIIUHE
 ii al Sia Is "a prices, .ji.rs, Tables. Bt .s,s, :,s iste,'ls and coi.,s. Also Picture Frtu., Toilet stands and Sofas made and so.i with Il. ,tness, elegance and dispatch.
 " ,rehoa>e, Icst St., Litchfeld. Conn. lv59
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
iSi,Iloss & ssctagNicss, ;,

nA sal.ss,in b,G si))D;, READY MADE kS N,tiias, Bots .n Shoes, Hardware, 0. ,sksry. i:ocere., ,Sc ,&s, West Street ,I-itch' fell, Coaa. e. sIsff bP. ': FHeaw1CK.
 lS-ly
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHAPTER XIII
An act concerning Sign Posts.

Au HCI CUHceruIDg DIgH USts.
 Be 3 enacted by hhe Senate and House of Rtp resentatiUes, ise General Assembly conuened;
 That the selectmen of the several towns in this State may change the location of any pub Ii sign pest, within their respective towns, in such manner as they may deem public conve- nience may require provided, that any change so made shall be approved by sotespf the town at tue next anhual town injecting there after.
 Approved, June 28, 1863.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHAPTER XVIII. Hls An act in addition to an act relating to powp Clerks.

Be tt enacted by tse Senate and Hosse cf Rep resentatires, in General Assembly cospsaed:
 Sec. l. That whenever the town clerk of any town in this State shall, from sickness, absence from the State, or any other cause, be unable to discharge the duties of his office, and shall have omitted or shall be unable te nominate, the selectmen of such town may appoint an as: sistant town clerk, who, having been duly sworn, shall have power to perform all the du. tie. of said office, as now providled, by law iCf sence, or inability of said town clerk, cr until
 Approved, Jgne 25, 1868.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHAPTER XIV

CHAPTER XIV. An act in addition to "an act relating to
 Courts. ."- Beitsnactsd 6y tae Senate and House of Rep reseatatiues, in General Assembly consened; That the term of office of all judicial and minists tsrial officers appointed by the General Assembly, shall commence on the fo irth day of July.
 Approved, Jpne 25, 1863.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
Hs..s -s-s. CHAPTER K.

CHAPTER xx.
 An act in addition to 'au act providing for the
 support of Paupers.p Be it enacted by the Sentae asd House cf Representatives in General Assembly coi.. yened: .. Sec. l. That no child of any person born in the Hartford hospital, or in the New Haven hospital, while the parent or parents of such child are residing in either of said hospltals,as benehciaries thereof, shall be deemed to bs settled iu the town where such child is born, by reason of such birth alone. -s Sec. 2. All acts and parts of acts inconsis- tent herewith are hereby repealed.
 Approved June 25th, 1S6a. t
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
,. F, WALKER.

Over the Post Office, Sauth-st., Litcbfeld, Ct.,
 Manufacturer and dealer in Saddles. Harness, Brides, HaAers, Whips, Lashes, Sockets. SMrcingles, OrnG.
 ments, Trimmings, &c.
 Rassmanss oil Blaclfng For preserving, softening, and renewing the sppearance of Harness, Carriage tops, &c. Made to order all kinds of double and gin. gl: Harness of superior style and workman. snip. and of the best material. 3m9
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHAPTER XVI.

CHATTER AVIs An act in alteration of an act entitled tan act in addition to ian act relating to Courts. "
 Be u enacted by tke Senate and House of Rep TrescntdtiUes. m General Assembly cOnuened;
 Sec. l. That the second section of the act
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHAPTER XII.

An act for the preservation of Fish in the
 Farmington River and it's tributaries.
 Be it enacted 5u the Senate and House of Rep resentatiues, in General Assembly concerned
 Sec. l. No person or persons shall draw or use any seine or net for the taking of fish, in the Bennington River or it's tributaries, above the falls in the river and dam at Tariff ffvills, in the town of Simsbqry.
 Sec. 3. Every person so offending shall be less than five dollars for every such offence.
 Approved, June "A, 1863.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
sVnl.Fi, isfn:si:aEs,

NAgt.T: IN FU.EG IN and $ SrAPLE Dry
 kD G,,i+, Gruesrics, Crockery, Glass Ware anl Y.,x;c Notions, No. 6 West Street, lst esr va t ,f the Court House, ,Litchteld Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
Robert M. Trent,

M chqFns, safsty Tug Irons, kc, Norris.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
E. 5. Stotldard,

SHARON, A TrORNEY and Counsellor at Lag, and "A Agsntf,r the collection of Soldiers Boun ty, Back Ray and Pensions. Sharon. Oct. 2d. 1862 tf-26
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHAPTER XIX. An act concerning Foreign Life Insurance Gonna nies.

AH NCI CUNC6THIug CUF0IgH GEtU AnSuEu1VV
 Companies.
 Be t enacted by the Senate and. House cf Rep resentatices, is General Assenlbly coslUe,jed; That so much of the seventh section of the ''act in addition to and in alteration of an acf for the Assessment and Collection of g4xes,a approved July 19, 1862, as imposed | tax against this State, of insurance companies, or ganized under the laws of any other State in the United States, and whose business is not taxable under the reciprocal law of 1854, en- titled ian act concerning Foreign lnsqrance Companies" be and the game is hereby E: pealed.
 Approved, June 25, 1863.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHAPTER XXI. An act concerning Bonds in Criminal Prosa.

Be t enacted Iy tks Ssnats and House cf RR- resentatives, in General Asssmbly convened:
 Sec. l. In all appeals from the judgment of a justice of the peace in criminal cases tho bond given upon such appeal, shall be taken tq the treasurer of this State, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
 Sec 4. This act shall take effect from and after the first day of Septembar, A. 2. 1868,
 Approved, June 25, 1863.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
nARNEss-MAKING.

NnE asove Business will be carried on by .ls.~. sas , Subscriber. over A. c. Smith St or
 ILLNESSES. BRrDLEs, HALTERs,
 cd other material belonpirg, to th. Rns;n =, viil he found on hand, or mada Ia order FREDERrcK BROWN. E Aesnt twtlLlAhsoS
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHARLES KIRCHBERGEls, f,.,gt and Shoe Maker.

NnOJrS SH )t.S made in tls best manner ED n Il tt the shortest notice.
 Mems. v ne.'s and Childrens Boots Shoes Slippers. .i.iters and Brogans
 sT .iiss aim call, and try them on.
 Litchi:lI. July 20tb. 1861. tf-i3
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHAPTER XXI.

An act in alteration of "an act relating tQ Wag:
 erns and the sale of Spirituous Liquors."
 Be tt enacted by the Senate and Houss cf Rep resentatives, in General Assembly, eonvsNtS: {:
 That nothing contained in ehe act entitled tan act for the Suppression of Intempe.. ance," passed May Session, 1884, shall impair in any way the validity of any contract already made, or which shall hereafter Dc made. nor shall said act render such contracts illegal ! provided that this act shall not affect any snls now pending.
 Approved, June 2S, 1863.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-30
CHAPTER xxl

An act relating to Suits1co1c ring Lands. Be t enaeted ty tAs Ssnf 'aes ef AeI' rsssntatipss, ia gsaeraE enRsnse That all suits involy lana, sn4 all actions of trespass 9ncs isn| consists of an entire Id 'E'n Q! ae. I.no. more counties, may De brooehtend tried in any one county, and, if be| fa justice % tl's peace, in an7 one town, wheIe q part q! sncca entire tract of land lies.
 Approved. June 26, 1863.
 Icontinued on Foatsh Page,
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CHAPTER XIII,

CHATTER X4llls AZ act to confirm the doings of certain oaicere
 of the City of Bridgeport. -
 Be tt enacted bu ths Senate and Hoase cf RsR- resentativss, ip Gensrdl Asssm5lg teNesSsd: Sec. l. Whenever any cficsf of the city 2! Bridgeport has been duly sworn to a hi!hinl TuiscnaIgs of the duties oi k's oIIcs. 6eIofs as- sunning to exercise the same, by ans person an- thorized by the chartey qf ssid city to admin: ister oaths, but said person hes not given ta said officer the certificate required by said charter and whenever said certificate shall have heen given, but shall not have been re- corded in the records of said city, all sets and proceedings of any such officer. and of sle city court of said city, shall be as valid and eiIsetu al, to all intents apd purposes. as if said cee- tiieats had sn and .d,. recorded ss,s,l's as rs- ' Sec. 2. III shall take effect from it, passage; and = hot affect any suit nov pending. s.5
 Approved, Juue 2e, 1863.
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cnArrns xxrv.

An act in addition to an act entitled "an act i1
 alteration of an net entitled 'an act i'r shq
 Settlement of Estates Tcstate, lntesiate
 and Insolvent,' spassed May sessior, 1859.
 Be Il enaetsdby tks Sendts aud Henss ef keP- ressrtatives. in GsnsraI Asssmbly sonrensd:
 That the witnesses to will may De exam ined and sworn, according to the proyisiQne of the act to which this is in addition, before . notary public, and the indorsement of the oath of witnesses on the back of the vill by such notary, shall be deemed as sufficient proof of the will as if dune by justice of tha peace, or commissioner of the superior court.
 Approved. June 26, 1869.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-02
why tho Report May Bs True.

The rtnamEhip Eagle, which left Havana on tho ~4tn
uno reported that tie rcb@ Florida (ureto)
left Havana rhursiay morning. the 22i. having
coalsd during III night. She had arrived al that port
On the Zis, She h.i pufhsd onward towards sslsa1A
and lad destroyed -four yefes between there Asaha
THIS bragg tho certain q the arrival ~ The
Florida IN tbs vicinity a satAn1as.
Captxinr. A. small q the C0rrl4 Ann writes thai IN
the evening Of tho I'D b.. burned by the rsbe
florida IN tho very hafoor II Cardeuss Te-ra
doubt ,ho Identity - tho rebel steamer
this report shows hor position the night u Ia. III
The captain n vettsl arriving HAvAns 10Th 20
ports ~ ntod white ia FOIL chass IL another
PAINTED black and win .rno.sgta1ka ms sn.v.,s
the Appearance - TO orco Frs. wh-h fact eoaI9
hardly have bsch asceralnei ~ N, eaptsa Il to re-.
porting vcgsei. Tue rebe yeas~. then ~ VI. IN
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Tbs Cayu.s = rerortsi 70 have announced tho Fact that
tire. arng uron ,ng,her
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us 0reto Flsfids lat 80 driven westward ut,s
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