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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-02-19

s@- In the llth Reg't, we notice Lieut.. F. I. Brown of Company B., has been promoted to be Captain of Company E., uice John M. Pierpont. $ dismissed formerly of Morris, who has. commanded the Company for more than a year witk great acceptance to the men, and always with the esteem of his supe rior of fcers. Capt. Piernont, with several others handed in his resignation to the War Depart ment sometime since, under circumstances which we believe entirely justified him in so doing but the resigna,ions were not accepted, and being again rendered, he, with his brother officers was diamisscd for improperly re- signingl' Capt. P.'s Company were raised in Norfolk ard Morris, and have been in every fight with it's Regiment. The sword, given Capt. Pierpont, ly the citizens of Morris, was broken completely in two by bullet, in one of these battles, and probably saved his life.
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LITCHFIELD.

The January term of the Superior Court adjourned on Friday last. The case of Smith vs. Chapin, the New Hartford water case, was decided for the Pl'f. It goes up to the Su- preme Court. That of Lake vs. smith, Exr., wassdecided for the Delft. No ''court cases" were tried, and, strange to say, but three di- vorces granted. Usually we have some dozen or twenty term to chronicle.
 Rev. Geo. Richards delivers that, Lecture before the Wolcott Institute this evening, un- less it snows, halls, rains and blows, so that the Court House is carried down into Bantam Lake. All who wish rich treat will be present. Subject, Books their Uses and Abuses
 For . long while back, one of our very worthy townsmen has been saving up his hard earnings and turning them into ''yellow boys' for the purpose of making q little "spec," when he should go down to .s York. !" So last week he went, and while he was wait ing day two to see the pre- cious rise a leetle higher, he stopped into Barnum's to while away an afternoon, and while enjoying look at the e'' happy family" and particu- larly admiring the antics of the festive mon key, ,an adroit pickpocket, adroitly relieved our friend of all his "yaller boys"-$3l in all. It is related that Tom, as he put his hands in his pockets, from which only the special grace of the monkey had removed them for moment, smiled 8 sad, sweet smile, and only exclaimed, "Wall I never! Elf I'd only put that money in my bsots!'
 Major B. says, It's pity Fort Lafayette is not open for such fellows as Blake < Co everything that the Government does, seems to go wrong with them, since it was closed. Couldn't the Government charter quarters in Dr. Bueps establishment for them!" asks Major B !"
 For the last three months, the Soldiers Aid Society," have sent to the Sanitary Com mission, 10 woolen blankets, 13 bed quilts, 10 sheets, 2 pillow cases, dressing gown, 79 shirts, 95 cotton drawers, 68 pair wool socks, IS pair slippers, 37 rolls bandages, sundry packages old linen, packages lint, bowls ourrant jelly, 10 lbs. dried currants,3 lbs. dried whortleberries, dried quinces, apples, &c and to the 18th Regiment, 5S pairs wool mittens, and for their Hospital, dried apples, surrants, plums, jellies, Sc. The above is from the Society from this village and it's vii cinity, and dees not include the "Aid" con- tributions from othes parts of the town, who do equally as well.
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At Sharon, Mrs. Emily Cartwright, wife of Henry Cartwright, and daughter of the late Russel B.Calkins.
 At Alexandria, Va, 18th inst, Henry N. Miner, aged 26, member of Go A, l9th Reg, c. w., aud formerly of this town (Northfeld Society,".
 At Red Wing on the morning of the 22d inst, Hon W. H. Welch, fate Chief Justice of Minnesota, aged 58 years.
 Chief Justice Welch was native of Litch- field, Connecticut and son of Captain JohR Welch an officer who served with distinction in the Revolutionary War. He graduated ct Yale College and then studied law with Chief Justice DaggeIt, an eminent jurist of that State He afterwards removed to SteubeR- vile, Ohio, whore he prac:iced his profession with marked success His health failing him somewhat, be removed 10 Michigan while then a ierrilory, and was afterwards nlsuIoer or the Convention which formed lhe frs, Cepsti- tuition of that Siaie. He was prominent among the public men of thai State.
 In lS49 he removed to Minnesota. He was elected Judge of Probate cf Ramsey county in 1858 appointe ed Chief Justice of the Su- pre,ue Court of tn. Territory, by President Pierce, for four years and at tho expiration eff his term, re appointeb by President Bu- chanan, and performed the duties of the oGics until the State was admitted into the QpioR in 1858.
 He was possessed of fine legal mind, vac an able and upright Judge, conscientious and just man a ripe scholar, devoiedly at tachcL to his counny,rn deeply versed iR iiA history a valuable citizen. and in hi domrs tic as in all the other relations ol life ns fault loss as it is permitted for man 10 be. In Hospital at Alexandria. Va, Jan Huh. of rypLoid fever, Merritt II. Stone, aged lS years.
 His body was embalmed and sent home is this town for interment. His funeral wa9 largely attended on Sanday, the 18th of Fsb- ruary, in the Episcopal Church in Bantam Falls. The Rev. Mr. yinlon discOursed sR excellent sermon from these words-"Thers is but step between me and death'-lst Samuel 20th chapter, sth verse showing tha jusness of the cause in which deeeassd wsa engaged His coffin was wrapped with the National Flag, the glorious Stars and StripeeS which be periled his life to protect. The sub feet of this sketch deserves n more extended notice. He was native of llis town, and son of the late Harry Stone. He was left an orphan at very tender age, his father dying when he was scarcely four years old, and his mother died some ten years since, leaving hin to struggle up into manhood without parentG care. When the Rebellion broke out. he wanted to volunteer in defence of his country. but being so young in years he was induced to remain for the present. When Col. wesseiia received his commission to raise our gierlcue 10th Regiment, Conn. Vols, he was eager ana carly to enlist, hoping. with others. to De aeis to restore peace. to this ence happy but noW distracted country. When he left his uncle's. (where he had been living,) for Camp Dalton. he bade his friends an affectionsts adfeu, which has proved m eternal farewell. Peace to hls ashes. .
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Thus in 'T6, tkere were men who eave d, and sympathy to the enemy, guiding ,h,s marauding bands to the homes of ns,r;os' that they might rayage and destroy. Rrt God had a future for our country, and Inc heroes of the revolution fought eight lone years until victory crowned their efforts with an honorable, glorious peace
 Republicans and Union Men of Conueetieu. | be of good cheer and emulate their examnls' You have but to put forth your united efforts and the State will be saved from the handa | of those who apologize for treason, who have persis,ently withheld either moral or material support to tho Government and whose svmpa- | thies are with such men as Breckenridrs. Vallandigham and Fernando Wood, and not with those true Union loving democrats, DIcK- INsoN, DIX BUTLER. SPRAGUr and WALKER. This is no time for idleness or despondsn- cy; mark the true issue and stand unainsh- ipgly. to it. Let there be no dissensisns CT invidieus allusIons to the past. The great contest of all the centuries is upon us. We are Sighting fer Humanity liberty and trHth. God is with us, aAd if we are faithful, Wo shall leave to posterity . legacy of peace and security under the best of all human governments. If we are unfathful we shall entail uponremots generations Q legacy of endless anarchy.
 We urge you therefore by the Rlories of the past, and the solumn rssponsiLilities of the present, forgetful of all divisions, ts rally as ohe man 10 the support of our rishtsous cause. Organize in every tswn, devote your | time uusel6shly to your country, and with heart and hand contend for the great inheri- tance of your fathers.
 This stuggle has been forced upon us in sorrow; but with high purpose to preserve the integrity of the American Uuion, and the honor of our State, we will continue to fight I tpFrftl tha hnv Nf Charleston harbor and disappears from eur land forever.
 | Light then the watch fires of liberty and
 Union and ksep them burning brightly on eve. ry hilltop and in every valley of old Connee- | ticut, until our Country shall have beea sarsd, and the authority of Law throughout she the length and breadth of our land.
 The arms of your brethren in the field and OF the sea will ere long be crowned with com piete success STAND BY THEM TILL THE END.
 Stay up their hands with sympathy and sxp>
 port; their life is your life, their cause is
 your cause. To you their loved ones look for
 protection and support; let it net be ia vain. ! Comfort the sick. sustain the fat herless, and God grant speedy return of of our brave volunteers with rejoiSing to home which has never been disgraced by a triumph of those who love thetr party better thaa their Country and who for party emsluments, would surrsn- der their ndttCndt honor 10 the min;ons of DBs~ l PoTISM AND TREASON.
 | JAMES G. PATTERSON, Hartford, l CYRUS NoRTHKoP New Haven, EDWARD PRENTIs, New London. | A. H. BYINGroN, Norwalk. | GILBERT ". PHILLIPS, Putnum, | T. A WARREN. Waiertown,
 VIM. T. ELMER, Middls:own, | MARCUS LILLE, Coventry, | State Central COmmittss.
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Sas~ We trust that the Representatives of New England in Congress. will not be inf1u enced by the narrow and selfish views of which they are accused, in their action upon the measure for a uniform National currency. It IS asserted that the fear that the result of the measure will be to curtail the note circulation of the State banks. and by that means to lessen their profits, will induce the New Eng land delegation. almost in a body, to oppose it. We will not believe this, nor do We believe that the interests of our sound banks would be injured by the adoption of the proposed system. There can be no doubt that the principle of State or National securities for circulation, is the best and only safe one practicable. To issue circulating notes on the security of A, B or C's promises to pay for the notes borrowed of the banks, (which is essen tially our systenl.) should not.,e allowed by civilized Government, State or National. The integrity of our bank managers, and the thrift ef our people who are borrowers, is all that has given character of safety to our banks in New England. Very large losses have in fact been sustained by the holders of the bills of our broken banks, as experiences in our own County in the last few years testify.
 The proposed system of Gov. Chase is not to be compulsory upon existing banks, but it is expected that they would find it for their inter- est gradually to adopt the Government stocks as basis for circulation, and withdraw their old notes. The great value and importance of the system to the whole country, probably will not be estimated until we shall happily be in the enjoyment of it's benefits.
 The Senate have already passed Senator Sherman stiIi, hy the close vote of 23 yeas to Fl nays. Let us hope now that the House of Representatives will have the integrity, honor and patriotism to pass the bill also.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-02-19

The new fire company was organized on Wednesday evening last, and the following officers chosen:
 F. Boardman, Foreman.
 Chas, Lamourcux, lst Assistant.
 II E. Bostwick, 2d Assistant.
 T. Richmond, Jr, Secretary.
 R. B. Noble, Treasurer,
 The company now number about 40 msm- bers, and will be increased to 60. The anx- iousiy expected engine finally arrived on Sat urday, much to the relief of0the community A trial of it's powers was made at the upper we'll in Main street, playing successivsly through 50, 100, l50 and 450 feet of hose, and throwing stream high up on the steeple ot tae Congregational Church. The ability ol ..the machine" to do some ''tall speuting was fully tested, and considering that the company were unaccustsmed to the use of an ngine, the trial was quite satisfactory.
 1.-The Court of Inquiry, called ts investigate into the causes of the recent fires, has come to a decision, which, although it medns ever y thing does nothing. The court decides that the buildings were set on fire by some person or persons; that strong suspicious rest upon a certain individual, but hat the evidence being not sufficiently decisive, it is decided not to publish the name.
 Of course every one knows who the 'indi- vidual'' is, and, considering the strong cir cumstantial evidence against him, it will be difficult for our citizens to tolerate the pres ense of person so dangerous to the cemmu- nifty. It is hoped the Court will take farther action in the matter,
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NORFOLK.

The Rev. Dr. Eldridge. upon Sabbath morn ing before last. preached upon the authenticity and historical truth of the books of the Penta- teuck, designing to continue the subject in the sermon of next suncay morning. Dr. Eldridge said that the critical notices of Bishop Colen- so's lately published in several widely circu- lated newspapers, more dangerous in their eRdency than the book itself, induced him to State the arguments and proofs which he deemed conclusive of the truth of the Mosaic history.
 The funeral of William Watson, of the 18th Reg, was attended at Winsted. Wednes- day. the Rev. MT Eddy preaching the funeral sermon. The remains were taken to Norfolk fer interment,
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THE corGREssIONAL cAryAss.


 The Republican Gonventlon to nominate a Candidate for Congress for this District, will be held at Bridgeport on Wednesday next Several gentlemen from this County, whose names have been before the public, will re. ccive ssreng support but we presume the Convention will beab.e to unite upon some man in this district, who is in favor of vigor ously carrying on the war against the rebels and asains: dishororable peace. Such g man will be elected.
 The Democrats have not yet called theil Convention. Mir George A. Hickox of this town, who was appointed Chairman of theil Committee two years ago, has concluded thai he cant run with their machine any longer and thinks it of lntlc use for the Demo's tc hold any Convention to nominate Candidate on the principles they new possess If they wait for him, therefore. it isn't probable the Democrats will have any Candidate. It is rumorcd. however, flat if they do hold Con vention, they will drop Hon. Geo. c. Wood ruff, and take up Edward ". Seymour, Esq. of this town; but we don't believe this ar engagement would be assented to. by either Mir. Woodruff or Mir. Seymour. And we don't know of any so good reason either, why the Convention should drop MT. Woodruff for Congress, as they have for dropping Hon. James c. Loomis for Governor this year. Last Spring, NIT. Loomis made speech on the same platform with Gov. BUCKINGHAM, at New Milford, in which ha took strong and manly grounds for the prosecution of the war and the crushing out of the rebellion. And that's what's the matter with him.
 The canvass for member of Congress from this district promises to be spirited. Certain y it will be the most important election for this district eyer held. Let us, by all means, have the best man for our Candidate, and then go to work earnestly, with God, Justice, Patri- otism and the Right on our side. Under this banner we shall conquer
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-02-19

The Hartford Post publishes letter from a soldier in our Virginia army, speaking in no very complimentary terms of Ex- Governor Sey- mour and his peculiar friends:
 " If this Union falls at all it will be by the hand of such as he and hls sympathizers. IT Is THROUGH THEM THAT ALL THE D1SAFFECTION IN, THE ARMY IS BROUGHT ABOUT. AND THEIR LYING REPORTS ABOUTTHIS BEING A WAR TO FREE THE NIGGERS Is ONLY THE CRY OF TRAITORS AND THE MEAN EST KIND AT THAT. 1 say arm the blacks and fight the devil with his own weap ons and fight them to the death. and if necessa. ry for the best interest of the Government, let the blows fall proniscuously on all traitors whether in male or female attire, if engaged in the act of trying to ruin the country or prelong this unholy war.'
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NEW HARTFORD.

Henry Jones, Esq, one of the most respected citizens of New Hartford, died, very suddenly, in that :town, on satur- day last. of disease of the heart. Mir. Jones has been Justice of Peace for several years, Representative from his town for a number of sessions of the State Legislature
 was Senator from this district three years ago, and was Judge of Probate of his district al the time of his death, always serving his con
 stituents with great faithfulness. He acted az presiding officer of the Republican County Convention, held at Litcbfeld, only fortnight ago yesterday. His age sss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-02-19

1> The Copperheads seem to have control of the Indiana Legislature, through there is an able Republican minority. Very little busi ness has yet been transacted, only four impor tant bills having been passed. The other day Republican Senator was making speech and the Copperheads interrupted him, asking why he was not in the field He answered that he was "where danger was most imminent and where traitors were most raIcorous, which comes very near the truth.
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WRITING FOR FHE PAPERs.-The following excellent advice to correspondents of the news papers, masculine and feminine, we find in an ex- change, and affectionately commend it to the attention of some of our own correspondents :
 First: don't write unless you have something to write about. Second: if you do write, write briefly, short sentences, Saxon words nd no Unnecessary ones. Verbosity is the great Bohemian sin. Don't exaggerate, in order to make out good story. Write with pen and ink. always Capitalize. punctuate, and make your paragraphs in your manuscript just as yon want it printed Never abbreviate un- less you want the printer to, Write on but one side .of your sheet. Illegibles spenmanship and incorrect orthography send agreat many (oth- erwise) good articles into the editors waste basket.
 Don't, ,Dos's, s,DeN'T poetry, If you can help it.
 Stop when you are through Don't hang in the horizon through half column of twi- light, but set'' immediately.
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THOMAS H. SEYMOUR

ra
 Was nominated yesterday by the Democrat sc state Convention for Governor of Connec- t;e,t Heaven save the mark
 The man who last summer declared himself .oainst the war, who hid himself away from the angry ,1 formations of his fellow towns ,nen who has been throughout all this war consistent .subnssionist and peace man, who gave utterance only last week, to such sentl- n,ents as would brand a Benedict Arnold with additional infamy-this man, without brains' without a spark of patriotism, without an iota even of self respect. so far as we can judge- this man is nominated for Governor of Con necticut! It is an insult to the sense, the patiiotism, the honor, the integrity of the State, an insult only capable of being in ficted by party which has sunk so low in self-respect and decency. The issue then is fairly made. We shall expect to hear of resolutions and speeches corresponding to the nominee of this Convention, and shall give them place in our columns.
 Loyal citizens of Litchfeld County, can yos stand Thomas II. Seymour for Governor?
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The following delegates 10 tne Various uem ocratic conventions, have been appointed fron this County:
 LITCHFIELD State, Edward W. Seymour. Geo. D. Bis sell, Ithamer Page. E P. Northrop. Conqressional, Edward w. Blake, George H Baldwin. & Eli D. Weeks, Chas. D. Wheeler. County. Edward w Seymour, Sidney Moore Royal A. Ford. Jacob Morse. Senatorial, George M Woodruff, Lemuel O. Meafoy, Lorenzo Wheeler, John A. Cook. Probate, T. s Saltonstall, Frederick Gibbs Linus G. Moss, David T. Welch.
 CANAAN State, Col. Hiram Iolcomb and George K Peck.
 Congressional, Henry sturges and Lorenzo flakes.
 County, Capt. Lyman Page and Lymar Munson.
 Senatorial Dr. John A. Gillette and Dr Stanley Griswold.
 TORRINGTON., Stcte, c. B. Downs, N. Alvord, Jr., Wm Grant, Lucius Leach.
 Senatorial, David Vaill, Matthew A. Grant John Futile, Dexter W Clark. Congressional, H. saxty, Arvill Dayton, Hi ram Clark, Gso. II. Bowers.
 County, N. Alvord, Samuel A. Grant, Chris tepher Colt, Geo. W. Loomis.
 NEW MILFORD State, Dr. Ges. Taylor, Samuel D. Orton Truman Richmond, Andrew MoMahon. Congressional, Albert s. Hill, Albert N Baldwin, Samuel W. Smith, Frederick s Richmond.
 County, Hiram Bissell, Edward N. Hine Elmore Terrell, Burnett Leavehworth. Senatorial, Dr. Charles Taylor, Perry N Hall Probate, David D. NJ Buck, David D Northrop, Adolphus Halleck, John Addis.
 WINCHESTER State, Roland Hitchcock, Nelson D. Ford Wm II. Phelps, Wm B. Andrews Congressional, Frederick Woodruff, Georg M Wentworth, Horace Hinman, Harve, Ford
 County, Charles B. Weed, Lemuel Hurlbut Fayette R. Sage, Lucus R. Lewis. Senatorial. Henry Drake, 2d, John A. Bid we'll, Daniel B. Wilson, James Birdsell.
 NORFOLK. State, G. G. Lawrence, Henry I. Gaylord Harry NJ. Grant, Lloyd Humphrey. Congressional, c G Lawrence, Wm. l. Nor ton. Francis B. Smith, Norman Riggs. County, Vim. Oakley. Moses Grant. Apple ton Stanard, Newton Grisweld. Senatorial, Hiram P. Lawrence, Andrew Rider, Sullivan Butler, Wm B. Bigelow.
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GOSHEN.

The following is list of articles recently prepared by the Ladies of the 9th School Dls' trict, or Goshen West Side, (as it is called, for the Hospital of our 18th Regiment: 5l hanakerchiefs, "A pillows, 43 pillow cases, Il sheets, 26 pair slippers, 10 towels, 3 bed quilts, blankets, lint and banaages,& I bed tick, 13 shirts, double gowns, l can frcsf cranberries, lbs. dried entrants, B lbs dried whortleberries, 80 lbs. dried apples, and bottle currant jelly.
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baH Our youthful readers will be glad f

Ra~ Our youthful readers will be glad to read the account of the marriage of the little folks, Gen. Tom Thumb and Miss Layinia
 Warren Bump which we copy on the outside of our paper this week from the N. Y. Times. It gives full history of both of the little parties, their percentage, birth, growth, first love, courtship, and wedding which, as Mr. Barnum truly observed, was 'sthe biggest little thing ever kaown" The account also des. cribes all the presents they received, the recep- tion and serenade they had, and all about the great small time generally.