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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26
Frlends Of the Union. Co. H., 18th Reg't c. V.

p@- The following, from Irvings Life O Washington" Vol 4. page l47. speaks O Benedict Arnold, Connecticuts .frst grea traitor. How does it compare with some O the utterances of Thomas H. Seymour, W. w Eaton, Isaac Toucey, the Hartford Tsnes, ani other copperhead speakers and prints of ou day? 6
 Shortly after his arrival in New York Arnold published an address to the Inhabi. tants of America, in which be endeavored te vindicate his conduct.
 He alleged that he bad originally taken ur arms, merely to aid in obtaining redress ol grievances.
 He had considered the Declaration of Inde. pendsnce precipitate, and the reasons for il obviated, by the subsequent profers of the British government; and he inveigled against Congress for rejecting those offers without submitting them to the people. Finally, the treaty with France. proud an- cient and crafty foe, the enemy of the Protes- tant faith and ofreal liberty, had completed he said, the mea sure of his indignation, and determined him to abandon a cause, sustained by iniquity and controlled by usurpers."
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 every vote, while he holds lii ssif. will bs casI .Jor his country, and not aoaisss it-aman wht has in the past, spent more of his private means, and spent more days in aiding in thu enlistment of men for his country's defence than Mr. Woodruff has cast votes against the country, . man who, today. stands fairly and squarely, y,-and wiu .Jorever, piah his country and by his country through every emergency and in every trial!
 How poor and how paltry seem more parts predilections in this momensous crisis in our history! Thank Con, that the. evidences are frightening on every hand, that the loyal pee- pie of this district are becoming aroused to the emergency of the times and the safety of their country. and that they ViA put into their Rep, resentative's seat at Washington man whom they can wholly trust and honor!
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26

l7TH DIsrRIcr.-In this glorious old district the Union mer. have put in nomination flor Senator, AsAHEL A. HorcHKIss, of Sharon.
 He is universally known and esteemed as one of the best and most active business men in our County. His whole life has been enc ol activity and usefulness. He is at present engaged in manufacturing the celebrated Hotchkiss shot and shell for the Government
 to pour destruction into the rebel hordes. and he will be equally successfulin pouring the same sort ofammunition into the copperheads in oul next Senate, if there should happen to be any such elected. He represented his native town in the Assembly last year, with great ability and this year will represent his district in the Senate. His competitor is E. Grove Lawrence of Norfolk, but 'old shot and shell" will be one too many for hins. a
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26

IGrDo these poor, deluded followers of Jeff Davis end Tom. Seymour. who brasenly Haunt tho" :" copperhead" pins upon their bosoms know that such token is considered badqt ef;nyany by ell loyal men' The time will come. and not very long hence, when it will be difficult to find those who remember that they ever wore such insignias. Who cares to remember now, that their ancestors wers torisi and traitors to thsir country in the Revolu- ton ! Who. hereafter, will care to remember that sos were cepperheads now, and openly proclaimed our shame!
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26

1Sr We warn our friends in the 18th Sena- torial district not to be deceived by any lying stories, or lying circasars, that may be set aaoat on the eye of election. against their favorite candidate for Senator. The serpents see the handwriting on the wall. they know their fortunes are fast waning, and they will use every easrts and coneoot every lie they can turn their tongues to, against the Union candi- date, We have nc fears for the gallant old Sixteenth, but we deem it best to put truth loving Union men on their guard against the devil. In every gu;se.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26
BETHLEM.

In the last number of the Exqufnxa. you published report of a meeting recently held by the so-called Democratic party of this tswu. The persons who were instrumental in gsttins up that meeting, knew it to be such an utter failnre' that measures were immediately taken for holding another. Consequently, in due season, notice was given that James Hunting. ton, Esq.,, of Woodbury, and Edward ". sey- mour, Esq. of Litohfeld, would speak at the Town Hall on the ensuing Friday evening.
 The meeting was held at the time and place appointed.
 The speech of Mr. Huntington on this oeca- sion, was directly opposite to the speech, de- hvered by him from the same platform, bu. little more than Q year since. 3
 Then he spoke strongly in favor ofsubduinG the rebellion by force of arms. NoU, he ad- vecates peace policy. Then he dsnounesa all traitors, whether at the South or North. Now hs did not say eus word against Jsff De- wis and bis crew, but on the other hand de= nounced the Government, and advocated tho election of man for the next Governor sf Connecticut, whose sympathiss are knswn to be with those who are striving to overthrow our Govsrnment. Then he entered ints an elaborate argument to prove that the privilses of the writ of Habeas Corpus, should bs sus. pended in time of rebellion; and declared himself in fsvsr of arrsssias all men vhs wsn aiding treason. He shsa argued that the vsit of Hsbsss Corpus should hs spspsndsd vish men who were found giving aid and comfort ts trsassn, and said he. ..thsss men ased not Dc surprised if they find themsslvss suspended sy an article raised ia Ksnsueiy called hsnp." Nos he spoke against the suspension of the writ, and said nothing about the suspension of traiters. ie- i.
 He, not unlike most of the Dsmpcrasis cts- tors sf the present day, abused the clsrsymsn Of the North, and bestowed upon thea the gsntlsmanly spithst of 'yslping eurs.''
 Ths address of Mir. Huntingien was rot a4 speech. but consisted of eans phrases, garblsd extracts frsm old spssshes by Wendell Phillips and others, and ehargsa of abolition upon the President and his Cabin. ss: Hesave nc reason for delivering tHe
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E Men of Connecticut! Did you bid us go ! forth to face danger and death only that the State which we call our homo might fall into the hands of such men as Thomas H.Seymour Did you encourage us, by your bounties, ysuf banners, your words and deeds, to leave home, friends, eusrything. to fight southern rebels, only that we might look back and see foes not less malignant, and not less danger ous, assailing us from behind! We pray you not to crush our resolution, and palsy our arms, by electing for your Governor, and ours, man who hopes for our defeat and ha' initiation I
 Fonr WORTH, VA, March Sd, 1863.
 [Signed by ever 400 members of the Regiment
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Dsr It is now clearly evident that there have been instituted in nearly,if not qate all, of the towns in this County, lodges of the secret organization styled k. G. C.'s, or Knights oI the Golden Circls. This is the organization which prevailed so extensively in the Southern States previous to the outbreak of the rebel lion, and which did moro, probably, to hasten the secession of the States, and inaame popu lar feeling against the North and the Govern ment, than any other one cause. It has now it's Hodges" or "castles s'-powerful for evil in some of the western States, and is engaged in fomenting dissensions and mutines among the soldiers of our army. Several arrests of leading conspirators have lately been made ir Indiana, aud elsewhere, by the military author .ities, and it's reasonable, damnable deeds and purposes brought to light. It's avowed object is the dissolution and dismemberment ef ut Union. In this State, the masses of the dem ocratic party are not admitted into the Circle They cannot be trusted get Only three or four of the leading democrats, who are known to be in sympathy with the Circle at Hartford are approached. and, if acceptable, enrolled As we have said, this secret organization exists to. day in this County. Its numbers are few, but active. They are doing all they can to elect Thomas H. Seymour. This is the first stepping stone to future operations. No Republican or Union man can bs found in their lodges, or is ever approached. Loyal voters can draw their own inferenees.
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l5rH SENATORIAL DnrRrcr. The Republicans and Union men of this Senatorial district nonn- mated Hon, GEO. DUDLEY of Winsted as their candidate for Senator. A most excellent nomi- nation. MT. Dudley will make . useful and capable Senator.
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UNION MEETINGS. l.

 The gentlemen named below will speak on the issues involved in the coming election, at the place and time mentioned. Will the town committees, and all loyal citizens, see that ar engagements are made. and full notice given? e. c. wOODMAN, Esq, of Boston, will
 speak at
 HIreHcooKvrLLE Thursday Even'g, March 26 NORFOLK, Friday Evening, March 27th FALLS VILLAGE Saturday Evening, 18th CORNWALL CENTRE, Monday Evening, 3Oth SHARON, Tuesday Evening, March alst KENT, Wednesday Evening, April lst NEW MILFORD, Thursday Afternoon, April 2d NRw PnEsrcN, Thursday Evening, April 2d WooDBURY, Friday Evening, April Sd Hon. CHARLES N. EMERSON, of
 Pittsfeld, Mass, at SALISBURY CENTER, Monday Eveng March 30 NORTH CANAAN, Tuesday Evening, March 31st GOSHEN, Wednesday Evening, April 1st NEW HARTFORD, Thursday Evening April 2d CoLEsRooK, Friday Evening, April Sd Hon. STEPHEN w. KELLOGG of
 Waterbury at BErHLEM, Saturday Evening, March 18th. Other distinguished speakers will also ad- dress the citizens of other towns in the County, than the above named, of which due notice will be given.
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aT The He' ald says that "Clement L. Vallandigham. coPperhead Representative in the last Congress from Ohio, and defeated candidate for the next House Of Representa-. tives, has played out and goue to his home in Dayton. We will hear no more of him for some timo,"
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26

D0 The Selectmen of every town are re- quirsd, by law. to meet on the Monday and Wednesday immediately proceeding the cleo ton day. to make up the Register of Legal Voters. Let the Republicans in every town see that tho name of every legal voter is upon tho liat IL is of the utmost importance that this sheqld u attended to:
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26

The Middletown Ssntinel joins Thomas H. Seymour and the New Haven Register in coun- selling resistaacs to the civil authority and 90 instigating civil war. It says
 < The only protection remaining to the peo- pie rests in the ballot box, (frst) and # tbat sha1 tail Ithat is if they can't elect Seymour] is tkeir oac,s strong arms aud stont heaSts,
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26

B9~ We are authorized to announce, posi- lively, that the state of Col Wessells' health is such. that he is compelled to resign his po- sition as Colonel of the Ninet eenth, and may be expected home in few days.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26

8S~The appointment of Provost -Marshals throughout the United States will be made immediately for every Congressional District and where the district is very large, two or three. There are two candidates for the position, certainly. in this county.
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A formal ballot was then taken upon which AsAuEL A. HsrcHKtss, Of Sharon, received every vote-23 in all-and was tAereupon de- clared the unanimous nominee of the Conven, ton
 The Committee on Resolutions (Messrs. J. M. Wadhams, J. K. Shepard, Vim, Jones, Le- man Beeohsr and 4. D. Ralmer,) then reported the following resolutions, which were adopted unanimously:
 Resolred, hat in the present condition of our country, it becomes us as loyal people to give expression to principles and hearty support 10 all measures that shall con- stitute us true peace party, and that we will sustain tho national admins ration in its ef- forts to 'oonqusr peace," and that to attain a consumation so devoutly to be wished for, any and all legitimate means will merit and receive our hearty appreciation. Resoyved, That the political organization in this State which is pandering to the baser passions ofmen-promising to the soldier ex- cmption from draft--to the penurious tax pay CT no taxation-to tho laboring man exemption from nigger competition, are all 6osh; and that as proof and illustration of these facts, it is only necessary to refer to the past promises and present position of the democratic party in New York.
 Resolved, That as patriots we will put forth our most earnest efforts to secure the election of our State ticket, believing it is the only course to save our State from disgracefal po- sition in the eyes of the world. Resolued, That we have no sympathy with that party Tn our State which is in favor of bending the knee before armed traitors, and seeking disgraceful peace at the hands cf those who have no claim on the government for anything but q halter.
 Resolved, That in the nomination of the Hon. John II. Hubbard to represent the 4th Congressional District, Col. L. W. Vessels, for Sheriff of Litchfeld County, and Asahel A. Hotehkiss for Senator of the 17th District, we have gentlemen of undoubted honesty, tried integrity and ability, and we pledge our selves to use all honorable means to secure their election, on the first Monday of April next.
 John M. Wadhams, Luman Beecher and Harlow P. Harris, were appointed District Committee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26

An attempt was made at an early hour op Wednesday morning of last week, to destroy Columbus, Ohio, by fire. Fire was discovered in half dozen different localities, and for a time the excitement was very great, and bur. glars and thieves were busy. great deal oi property was destroyed, ilcludina the govern. mont stables, with a number of horses aud q let of grain, bridge on the Little Misma railroad, &e. The fires ragged until daylight, when they were finally extinguishsd.
 Richmond papers say gold was at A,2s on the l4th, having risen 200 per cent within week, thus bringing Confederate paper down to 23 cents on dollar. (By copperhead arith- metic such paper sheuld be worth three times less than nothing.) The reasons assigned for this rapid rise are the improbability of an car ly peace, the, flight from the Confsderacy ofall foreigners who take gold at any price, the pos ition of Congress as to tax bill, the arbitrary impressment of food, &c. Still later news de. clares that in Fredericksburg SC to $6 90. in Confederate paper, are freely offered for gold and $3,5O Confederate for $l greenback. At Se,5O Confederate paper is worth little over Is cents to the dollar. s hH
 The Secretary of the Treasury has placed in the hands of the Paymaster Gsneral at Wash- iDgton, . sufficient amount of money to pay the entire army up to, the first of March. SufIi. :. cient has also been sent and reached its desti. nation to pay the entire army of the West.
 The Prince of Wales has . clear capital oy three millions of dollars and regular inco,es < of five hundred and fifty thousand dollars tc begin married life wish, He san afford to sst @ up housekeeping. { , ! X ss sf', | s''
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LIST OF DELEGATES.

 Norfolk-A. J. Maltbio. J. K. Shepard, Plumb Brown, T. W. Crissey. Sahsdury-H, P. Harris. Daniel s. Clspp, w. Jones, Nelson Landon. Sharon-Fitch Landon, Alden Bryant, L. W. Hotohkiss. Abel c. Everett. Cornwall-Nnthan Hart, Riley M. Rsxford, A. B. Palmer. J. S. Johnson. Kent-Leman Beecher, Ezra Nj. Holland. Goshen-John NJ. Wadhams, Jas. Wadhsms. John H Wadhams, J. L. Hart. North Canaan-Lyman Dunning. An informal ballot was then taken for q candidate fer Senator, with the following roav1f.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26
I7th Senatorial Dist. Conventie

I7th Senatorial Dist. Convention.
 This Convention met at West Cornwall, on Wednesday of last week, at II o'clock, A. M. Daniel $. Clapp of Salisbury, was appointed President, John NJ Wadhams of Goshen, Vice President, and Nathan Hart of Cornwall, and Theron Crissey of Norfolk, Secretaries, The committee on credentials reported the follow. ing: a
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-03-26
TnuRsDAl. MARCH 2e. 1868.
uSIsN REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

UNI0N REPUBLICAN STATE TlCAEf EEiection Monday, April 9th, lSeS.1 @7a FOB GOVERNOR, WILLIAM A. BUCKINGHAM, of Norwich
 FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR, .s ROGER AvERILL, of Danbury.
 FOB SECRETARY, '. HAMMOND TRUMBULL, of Hartford. a8s FOR TREAsunBn,
 aABRIELW. COTE, of Middletown. g reR COMPTROLLER,
 KEMANW CUTLER, of Watertown. Fon CoxsnEss-FounTH DISTRICT. IoEN Fl. HUBBARD, of Lit,hfsld.
 FOR SENATORS, xvsh Dist, GEORGE DUDLEY. xvIth Dist, TRUMAN A.. WARREN. xyIIth Dist, AsAHEL A. HOTCHKIss. FOR sHBRIFT. bEyERBTTE W. VESSELS, of Litohaeld
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means. how much or how little he has contrib uted toward upholdiDg and defending the Re. public, in the most important crisis in its his. tory, since it became free and independent nation-when it was contendiDg eves, for its very lits with traitors from without, who held the knife of rebellion to it's throat.
 This is the
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FOR sHBRITl
o11R SOLDIERS, APPEAL.

bryERBTTE W. VESSELS, of Litohael
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Cox, of May, of Wioklitfe. or of Wood appear worse in the eyes of the loyal North, or more gratifying to the rebellious South than this Happy indeed. that all the representatives ir the last congress have not such record to go down with them to the future
 But how does Mr. Woodruff stand nou toward the Unioni What will he do fer its preservation and restoration, if he is reelected We certainly cannot derive much hope from his past record, notwithstanding his personal professions. But what does he promise fol the futare2 Where does he stand nop? We can answer in word-He stands fairly and squarely on the platform as adopted by the late Democratic State Convention-repre ed by Seymour, Eaton, Burr, Toucey. and all the lesser lights of the.new disunion. .democra. Icy. What that platform is, what it means, what it's object and end is, our readers already well know. If MT. Woodruff is reelected, he will be elected solely and wholly upon that platform, mot single plank discarded d.nor sin gle error disowned.
 Here then we leave the matter, in the mindi md hands of this loyal constituency. Men oi the Fourth Congressional District Loyal Democrats! Reppblicansl Union men !-by whatever name you are called. will you cas, your votes to re-elect this man F yonr Reprs sentative in Congress for the ae4t two ysars- years frangas it may bs. t mpst be, with the dsstiny of our beloved country ;--or will you cast your votes rather, to elect, in lis stead JOHN E. Human, one of the purest Of pat- riots, an estimable, upright, honslt. able man . man known and beloved by . many Of you n unconditional Union Nns,s msn whoa
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RECORD.
ExTRA SESSION, 1se1.
REGULAR sEssION. 1s81-2.

Dee. 2d. Res. by Elliott, of Mass" Tha the President of the United States, as Com mander in Chief, and the officers in command under him. have the right to emancipate al persons held as slaves in any military district in state of insurrection against the govern ment, and that he be respectfully advised tha if such order, be issued it will avail to weaker the power of the rebels in arms, or to strength en the military power of loyal forces" Moved to lay on table. lost, 56 to 70.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-24
substitutes and Principals.

The House of Representatives yesterday, by very
decisive vote determined to put in the service all who
have sub titutes aud to retain the substitutes also
The bill will probably be taken up 10 the Senate to day
The plea of contract and breach of faith, though ust
urged, was overrued in the HOuse-the dete mnation
being to enlarge the force in the field per aS G nea'
proposition to reur at least portion of the money
paid at the nvi alton OF the Government, was voted
down. Whether the judgment and conscience Of tho
s.pa.e will approve whas the House has done remain
to be seen.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-24
-71wo vAIuABLEF ESTATES IN CULPEP

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culorp-r Cout House n uc U ufch OF du-lsn' ue
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caa Als3 be urcaa-ed APPg ,,cDnry A APPERSON.
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A SPLENDID BOOK FOR BOYS.

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WALUABLR FARM OF SO ACkhS IN

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el1dng sock a. 'or sale At The request Of
y Brnce, Occupa"On Gals hin % the cay and else
where Ger sails his very beautiful sud highly attractive
farm located called OAK Hill stjiang The land Of
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60 aer Ia compact square rn, Of Ehc1 about fsi
Acres cared and original groTh u noe
oak pine tnb@r al lug railroad, md quite 20
tke duelhng The land kaby sell and embraces
2O0 grounda winch seeded 100 bushels CT
gheat and 90 acf % Of winter have been raised.
DWELLING con.ini ave and three IN basement
and neatly paiutsd paperei, surrounded By
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house nov hued Wiz Besides the oWeing
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bAeoo house. 3c, 0setles with Valuable
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fr current everything needed caryng the
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Vorabs % vhsh Qecurt or lJg tne 10 secure
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ApplT 10 GODDIN a APPERsON.
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INFORMATION WANTED OF CAPT. JSHS
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HAD No Usx FOR HIa-Andrew Wal &C, an old
soldier, aged one hundred and four vas on board Of
the steamboat from limole 10 Philadelphia. J. Q.
Aiams was also passenger. "kr Wallace" said
gent emsn, "shall introduce you TO Me-. Adams, EI-
P.esidentf' "Hl he ever IT a bat lie I" asked the
veteran. 81 b,leve not" the reply. Then don't
goshis acquiLtdcs."
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dividend NOTICE.

OFFICE ALBEMARLE INSURANCE co.
CHAELotrKsvLLE. &c p, 1858.
THE Board Of Directors have declared dlvi-
dsad cut Of the prch OF the LAST months Of l2S pee cent
PAYABLE on or after the Isl January next -,
M AlfrieDd Esq uiu pay ths Rchnond staekhoters
Nal Vidends On ap catoa a. Companys Ase ey IN Gov
...s.,,ssr - john WOOD ia,
GSt.~lst Secretary.