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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14

LEGIsLATIvE.--Ther rain storm seriously in- .erfered with the enjoyment of the ''election parade," and the ceremonies attending the sixth inauguration of Gov. Buox1xeHAa; nev- crtheless the programme was strictly carried out, and the thousands of military and spec tators made the best of it in spite of the storm.
 Both houses were organized by the election of the officers nominated at the Republican Union eCaucuses, given in our last. In the House, the vote for Speaker was l8s for Chsuncey E. Cleveland, to 84 for ". ". Ea- ton, for Clerk l35 for H. L. Harrison to g. for Chas. Johnson; for Asst. Clerk 135 for Wm. T, Elmer to 8l for Geo. H. Baldwin. The Governor then proceeded to deliver his Annual Message to the Legislature. in joint conveu- tion, which will be found in our columns to- day. On Thursday various petitions were re ferred to appropriate committees. among tbsm. one of Geo. ". Peck, of Bethlem, for soldiers pay and bounty.
 In tEs Senate, on Thursday, the standing committees were announced. Hon. MT bud ley, of the 18th District, was assigned ts the Committee on Banks, and Hon. MT. Warren of the 17th, to that on the State Prison. The Senate then adjournedt to Tuesday afternoon
 In the House. on Friday, the Speaker an- nounsed the Committees. making new rule of appointing each member upon but one com mittee. We note the following names of mem- bers from this County. On Judiciary, Wood ruff of Litchisld ; Military Affairs, Richard son of Salisbury; School Fund. Lockwood, of sharon Banks, Taylor of New Milford l; State Prison, Baldwin of New; Milford New Towns and Probate Districts, Wright of Li.ch- field Interpretations. Helcomb of Canaan Claims, Welton of Watertown; Education, Beardslsy of Winchester (chairman) Sale of Lands, Hinman of Harwinton; Finance, Reyes of Norfolk i; Railroads, Kelsey of Cole brook; Agriculture. Mills of New Hartford ; Humane institutions. Shepherd of Norfolk.
 Futile of North Haven introduced the fol. lowing copperhead resolution, which was laid on the table:
 "Rssosped, That 50 much of the Governors Message as relates to driving our enemies through the earth as vagabonds and fngiiivss, and iniicting on them terrible retrlbution,' be rsferrsdt 10 the committee on Humane Insti- tntions with instructions to report some sweet revenge, such ss becomes Christian State, and the advancing civilization of the age.
 The Hsuse then adjourned to Tuesday after. noon. t M
 Both Honses met on Tuesday. but little bn- siness was transacted. and they stood ad- ionrned to yesterdAy, Wednesday, morning.
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WASHINGTON.

The Rev. Mir. Lyman having been compelled by long continued ill health to resign his charge as pastor ofthe Congregational Church and Society in this place. the following pre- ambIe and resolution were unanimously adop- ted at Q meeting of the Church on the 30th day of April: s4s. &1
 Whereas, The Rev. Ephraim Lyman has ten- dered his resignation as pastor of the Congre- gational Church and Society in Washington, and whereas continued feeble health will not permit him to perform that amount of service which, in his judgment, the highest good of this people requires, therefore
 Voted, That while we as 2 Church unite with our pastor and Society in requesting the council of the Consolation, at it's next meet ing, to dissolve the relation as pastor between him and this Church and Society, we do this with reluctance and heartfelt sorrow, that we are thus to be deprived of the services of one whose ministrations have been pre- eminently faithful, fearless, kind and true. In his study, in the sanctuary, at the bedside of the sick and dying, in the house of mourning or of joy, in all positions he has been among us the Christian man and minister, one who needeth not commendation by us. his praise being. in all the Churches. May the Lord give him health and strength to resume, enlarge and perfect with joy his labors of love for man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14
GOSHEN.

Lieut. Moses Lyman of this place, member of the 10th Vermont Regiments, lately dan gsrously sick cf Typhoid fever at Fairfax Sta e'on' ta.. is now nome on furlough of thirty Gays. His health is rapidly improving, and but for rheumatic affection, be might imme- dia:ely report for duty. He is 2 brave. eff ciens officer, winning in his nannera, and highly popular with his men.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14

@ A special dispatch from Washington to the Boston Jourssal, says: Numbers have come on here from New England, hoping to 20 down to the front fo look alter thsir friends in the army but no passss are granted, eEen tohoi- ders of state commissions, and it is useless for any more to come on the sams srrand,
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14

NINETEENTH REa1MENr.-This Regiment is still at Fort Worth, Col. Vessels acting as Brigadier General. Lieut.. Col. Kellogg is al so on the ground. though. not in command. Col. Kellogg is said to have received , hearty reception from the boys. q
 A correspondent who asigns himself GA member of the 18th Regiment" will please send us his name. ..
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14
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LIECHEIELD.

Nc had thrse days "sLower" last week, and succession of warm days this, which has brought on vegstatisn rapidly, snd cov- cred the trees with their vernal bloom. The season is we'll advanced this year. and gives promise of ofabundant fruit from the abuaaance of the buds.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14
CORNWALL.

Jasper P. Brewster, Esq, of Cornwall has been appointed U. s. Commissions for this Congressional District, under tho new Censeription law, and Dr. Samuel T. Salisbu- Y, of Plymouth, Surgeon ss
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14

5 TnEss. Cherry trees are in blossom throughout the County. Before our next Is. sue all the trees in this region will be deeksd with leaves.
 In the north part of the County the canker worm has made its appearance, and threatens to eat all before it. The past mild winter has tended to foster this pest. 9az
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14
TheaGoyernor,s Messase.


 Wepresent to our readers to-day. the sixth Annual MessageOf Gov. Buckingham sc the smte Legislatute. Iii one efthe best tha [ the Governor has ever issued, being clear.con. prehensise and condensed, and animated with all the true patriotism which inspires the great hear. of the people in these times of our conn try's trial
 The financial condition of our State shows the faithfulness and care with which those Zen trusted with their management have performed their important duties. Our ordinary expenses have beer. diminished, and the expenditures authorized by the previous legislatures for the war, have been carefully and scrupulously kept down to the lowest figure. Our present rate of tax, and the sale of one million bonds au.hor- -ised, will meet the estimated expenses for the current year. The credit of the State stands ,high, and it's resources have been so far entirely adequate to the unusaal demands upon them. All our charitable and humaae inssitutions are in good condition. The State Prisons re iesipts are uearlya thousand dollars in excess of it's expenditures the earnings of the Re- form School are this year double those of any previous year; the School Fund has increased $6.90038 over last year, chewing faithful aud careful management; and the Normal School. is prosperous and useful. M < For further particulars, and especially to the Governors suggestions a to the right of our soldiers to participate in our elections. and rec ommendation that the Consultation be so all tered as to afford them this right, we refer our readers to the message itself. But we cannot do so without congratuIating them again, that our State still has the good fortune to retain, for the sixth time, as its Chief Executive off cer, the able, energetic. business man, and true patriot. that this message marks its author to be, in the mind of every loyal man who Eears or reads it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14

FpRxAcEs.-Barnum.s furnace at North Ga naan is in full blast, producing from six to eight tons of iron per day. Adams furnace, in the same town, is undergoing thorough re- pairs. to be set iu operation at an early day. The Chapinsville furnace is being fitted up at an expense of several thousand dellars, and is to be put in blast in July.
 a A new stack is being built in the Sharon Vallsy furnace.
 The Huntsville furnace has been at work since last December, and is to continue for at least one yearbefore following out.'' It yields about sixty tons of iron week. and of tb, best quality, being the product of the sali zbu ry and Amenia ore combined. ss Ore costs the several furnaces named from three to five dollars per ton. Coal ranges iron seven to ten dollars per hundred bushels. | takes about three tons of ore to make one o iron, ,and it takes about one hundred and twen ty-fve bushels of coal to smelt the three ton. of ore. Some of the ore is carted twenty -fv. miles. The Salisbury ore costs at the bed $l,60 per ton, of which fifty cents is called bounty. So large an interest doos the Hon John H. Hubbard have in this bed, that it if supposed his income from this source alon. must be about $s.0oO per annum. If iror manufacturers could make iron without any expense, they would make independent for tunes rapidly in these times.
 This ore bed yields 26, 900 tons of ore pc, annum. and seems as inexhaustible now ., ever, although it has been worked hundred years. The cost of making ton of iron i. $50. It sells for $55 ton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14

xoenkk1ss mn q tho 27th New Jsrssy rSSI Isrf ITS drowned, lat week, br ths up- SliI1e q : beat vhlIs srossing ths ounbsr-
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COURT RECORD.

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 The case of Weeks vs. Hayes, reported par tially in our last, was decided by Judge Butler in favor of the Plaintiff, to recover $50 dam ages and costs T1ers was no evidence to sustain the report that the defendant re- marked that plaintiffs husband WIS . d--d black republican" though there was to the ef- feet that he said. he shouldn't settle. as there was no law nowadays. He has since found probably that there is--at least $50 worth and costs. .
 Judge Butler left town on Saturday, and the session has been continued during this week by Judge Seymour. No cases have been decided of moment, and little business done. The Court will probably adjourn to-day, sine dis. R E3l sea is4 ,.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14

s It Is said that the government makes money by coining nickel cents, now that the demand is 90 great. These coins are said to be really worth only thirty five cents the hundred. There are nov at least six times as many inzthe handa of the public as are really needed, and presently spscnlaiors and hoatdera will bring on ! crash.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14
JAME8 M0kT0N. ~
 Rector St. Marks ch., Bridgewater
REPLY.
 OFFICE or THE ENourRER, LIrcHrIELD, l2th May, 1863.

s fssA Hs3asF LfrCHFIELD, lZth May, 1S63. RaoroH ST. MARK's CHURCH, BAIDGEwArER
 SIR:-I am not "aware that you had secured the copyright of the sermon preached at tho funeral of Sidney Thompson federal volunteer. am not s.aware that the notice of copyright was imprinted on one of the sheets of the pamphlet" from which derived the extracts printed in the ENQUIRER of April 3Oth. I have no objections whatever te your testing my right to review the abrochurs'' (!l which you publicly father. Such review may constitute m ..inyasion of eopyright'' in Ire lnnd. but imagine 1t would not so obtain be- fore any tribunal in this country -ontsids of
 I sm aware that the assrmon was printed for the edifcatiod and qualification of your reenlinr class of friends " It was undoubted- Iv anuallv edifyine and gratifying to you to raoaive your friends and parishioners sixpsn- ces for thS same. I can only commiserate you that its circulation is debarred, by the exist ing irregularity of the mails, from your larger circle Of friends in the States now in rebellion against tha Government Itwas with view to present to the public. m expedition of "indiyidnais in your line of ,xising sid and comfort to the enemy, that I, Was induced to review your tressonable and iaaiianapt effusion; giving abundant evidence of eaah of thess attributes from the s.bSoehurs' itself. My anly hope in so doing is that the rirulsnt pcjsop csrried its own antidote.
 sx sfpan rpay. be abie, insthis free country, to .ssecure { c0pyriEhtv of i1is own infsmy, but he cannot RlHays secure that infamy from re- ceIsing public and meritad rebnke.
 l an, sir, &o..
 TuE EpJroK or TnE "EserIRER."
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s (ceRaEsroxDsxcE.1 P BRIpcEwATER. CoxN.,
 Elsl..s t II Mar l2G2

Enron or THE LtrcHrIsLD ExouIREn:
 SIl:--Are you aware that had secured the copyright of the sermoa preached at the funeral off Sidney Thompson . federal volun- teer! Are you aware that the notice of copy right was imprinted on one of the sheets of the pamphlsts Have you any objections to my testing your right to invade the provisions Df the law of copyright. 50 far as to publish, without permission or equivalent. what with the exception of few lines here and there which gave the brochure . religious character, but which it did not suit either your pur oose or sentiments to copy-may be said % be the sermon?
 The sermon was published chiefly if not solely for the edifca.ion and qualification of my own parishioners and friends. It was with view to prevent individuals in your line of business, and of your stamp of character, from giving aid and comfort to the enemy, that secured the copyright to myself
 Yours &c.,
 Sia ~ T.~
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14


 is the 2Sth Regiment Conn. vols . co,-, pefhead Regimentf The report of the Vol. .asen m the Regiment Tuesday morn;pv. sb. 1'n q April. will doubtless be b.,.,ass :. showing that it is.
 z Ao,e was taken on that morning. and of those Who voted there was majority of zs s.r the Copperhead Seymour. POO of ,h. p.., ment declining to vote, nearly all of whom io- to at least, staunch Republicans or r.;.. Demoerats l; would, if they had voted, c.,, their votes for Buckingham. It may be ssk.a Why did they not vote !? Simply because of s personal feeling entertained that tjovs,,o. Buckingham was in some way connected wi,h wrong which the Regiment feel has be.n, done them relative to the commencement .f their time. And am satisfied from iusorma. ton obtained since the vote was cast. that os. the legal voters who actually did vote, . ma. Jorlty were for Buckingham as it was. Company D. was all right. For Buckipo. nam 90 For the " Traitor Seymour" IF. Ia Connecticut, you may regard that as severe- :" 1he 7raitor Seymour.n But we here c.. apply no milder name. The Treason ts.t bs. been spoated forth from the foul kennel of Northern Traitors-those of Connecticut b.. ing by far the dirtiest of the brood, whil. if. strengthens the arm of their 6 Southern Breth. ren'" is digging the graves of thousands oe Northern Patriots. who are fighting and s.rue. gling for Constitutional Freedom. No. ,hs 18th IS not a "Copperhead Regiment"
 A MEMBER OF COMPANY D., 2sth, c. v..
 Camp Ferris, April 18th, 1863.
 
 FROM EuRoPR.-The steamship C;ty' sf- Washington arrived at New York Sund.,. Her advices are five days later. though mol. specially important It was reported that, Mr.- Adams had made an explanation regarding h;s. letter of protection covering supplies for shs- Mexican Government and that no diplomatic protest was necessary but it is further slated that the French Government has taken offence. and dem anded an explanation. The London, Tunes, in its issue of May l, announces that Lord Lyons has been instructed to state to ,Is- Government of the United States that the British Government considers iull reparation due for the losses sustained by the dessntioa of British subjects on board the PeterhoG, and their imprisonment in New York. The Timss further states that the Ministers have annoan- ced that the Peterhoffs mails will be forward. cd to their destination unopened, and ,ha. the same course will be pursued in similar cases. Polish affairs were unchanged. Some iiplo- matic correspondence relating to the Poliih question had been published, but it was uniu. portant.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14

ADyurAxT GENERALS REPoRr.-We ac
 knowledge the receipt of tbe "Annual Report Iof the Adiutant General of the State. It is {
 document of .332 pps., and is prepared witt that care and evident industry and faithfulness
 which characterize all the reports emanatinq from Genl Williams office. It presents ful
 and complete tables of the heroic dead and
 wounded of our State regiments gives cleal and comprehensive reports of the present sta tion and condition of each, with list showing promotions, resignations and deaths in each
 details the engagements in which our regiment, have borne g prominent and honorable part from Bull Run to Fredericksburg, and pays an eloquent and fitting tribute to the efficiency and gallantry of our soldiers in the field.
 From the Report, we learn that there are now in the United States service 20,hs2 vol. untsers frsm Connecticut, in our State Regi. ments, besides the unknown number of resi-. .dentsso of the State who have volunteered from other States. Of this number. Litchfeld County furnishes about 2,500. Tue num- Der of soldiers, from this County, whose families draw pay monthly from the State is, 750. and tho sum thus drawn is S6,- 3so. The Adjutant General gives the fol- lowing notice of our Litch6eld County Regi- ment: a
 NINErEESrH REGIMENT O,yunised August l8S2-This regiment was recruited in Litch- field County, andsis commanded by Col. Lsye- rette w. Vessels. It numbers 8aI \ Col Vessels is ably seconded by Lieut.. Col. Elisha ". Kellogg, ,whe commanded Com pany B, 1st Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Artillery, and entered the service ia May 1861. He was subsequently promoted to be Major, which position he held until called to the Lieuteriant- -Colonelcy of this regiment.
 The regiment left for Washington, Sept. 18th, 1862. It was assigned to the Army of tho Potomac, and is stationed at Alexandria, Va. It has not yet been in an engagement, but whenever called to meet the enemy. there is no reason to doubt that the hardy sons of Litch- field County will sustain the honor of their native Stnte, and reflect credit on themselves.
 The Report also gives Roster of the State
 Militia, and closes with digest of the lawa rslativeto the Connecticut Voluntees force.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14

There are now llO vessels ht tne ntO UFaAae
 loading and discharging. Confederate money, $5 for s in gold. M
 General Grant is making clean work in
 Mississippi, and will soon bring the knotty question of Vicksburg to solution On the
 3Oth ult., he moved upon Port Gibson, town on Bayou Pierre, 2e miles from its mouth
 where. at A. N. on the lst, he met the eDe- my, ll,00o strong, and engaged him all day, entirely routing him. with the loss of many killed and about 500 prisoners, beside the wounded. Our loss is about 100 killed and 500 wounded. The enemy retreated toward Vicksburg, destroying the bridges over the Bayou Pierre. These were rebuilt and the pursuit continued. Beside the heavy artillery, four field pieces were captured, and some stores. and the enemy were forced to destroy much more. TAe Memphis Balletin of Satur- day says that General Grant has sent 1900 prisoners to Milliken's Bend. "A portion of his force, when last heard from, was within 20 miles of Jackson. There was a report that an important bridge over Big Black River had been destroyed. thus cutting of the means of retreat from Vicksburg. It is stated on authority from Washington, that the dsspatches which came out by the iaststeamer bring positive information that the present British ministry have declared their ia. tention to maintain the neutrality of the gov erpmeut. to oppose every attempt to bring on 1 { var situ this oountry, aud will resign rStnsr ] thau yield to the senseless clanor Of the aaitap tors in or cut Of Parliament
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14


 to our lines. says his losses are terrific. Ever since the war broke out, the citizens oi Jersey City have been afflicted with bitter Copperhead newspaper. For the past year it was the only daily journal published in that city, and consequently many loyal citizens have been compelled to patronize it in matters ol legal printing, &c. A thorough first-class Un, ion paper, called The Jersey Guy Daily Adro- cate, has just been started, and no doubt will receive hearty support from all UnionIoving citizens. a;4 m ,.5T
 Gen. Stoneman was absent ten days on his fam ous expedition. He destroyed millions of dollars worth of property, and captured a thousand horses. His success was greatly due to the contrabands who acted as guides and gave him all the information he needed. The portion of Virginia visited is described as very fine, looking like vast field of grain. Weary every acre seemed to be covered with wheat or corn. The starvation of the rebels must DC accomplished before this crop rpens' ne ;nbab;tants were found everywhere sick ef the war. Col. Wyndham was so fortunate as 10 capture the imported horse sOutherner' valued :. s2 GOO, the property of . rebel ofbcer.
 From the Richmond Eaqairer. saS
 astoneman's raid is tbe most G,sdlacious eater- .,,;se of Me war. The time, however, was badly m chosen. Had the movement been exc cuted few days before the battle, it might have had effect on the force of Gen. Lee. It would have probably rendered necessary cons siderable detachment from Lees army to clear tho communication. It was postponed until tod late to be anything but an insult and an annoysnce. Ihis, however, 1t has certainly been end stilI iss a ssss sss sI. - ... .gs,
Evening star., 1863-04-21
OF RIC A l..

By the President Of the Uaited States ef 4msriea.
- APROCLANATION
WHEREAS, by the act of Congress approved
gthe 3fst day of December last, the Stste OF West
Virginia was declared TO be oae OF the United
States cf America, and was admitted into tbs
sUnion on an equal footing with the original
States in all respects whatever, upon the con-
di,ion that certain changes should be duly
made in the proposed constitution for that
STATE:
And whereas proof of compliance with
tn at condition, as required by the second sec.
ton of the act aforesaid, has been submitted to
me: rs E.G
Now, therefore, be it known, that1 ABRAHAM
LINCOLN. president of the United States, do
hereby, in pursuance of the act Of Congress
aforesaid, declare and proclaim that the said
act shall take effect and be in force from and
ailer sixty days from the date thereof
| In witness whereof have hereunto set my
hand, and caused the seal of the United States
10 te af xsd. sF-F
Done at the city Of Washington. this twentieth
day of April, in the year of our Lord one
IL. 81 thousand eight hundred and sixty
three, and OF the Independence of the
United States the eighty y-seventh.s
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
! BY the President:
| WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary of State
Evening star., 1863-04-21
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GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER.
washington Money Market
SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS

The IntcHigsncer replies sayagely to the hard
names heaped upon it by the Chronicle with
words in kind, ranking the latter paper among
The .srIacemsn and parasites" (these in vim
dictiye italics) who find it profitable or con-
genial TO give unquestioning support to tho
Admms tration. In this connection the IntelIi-
sencsr repeats its arguments in IA or Of eoncen-
traton OF our troops at important points, in
stead OF the reverse policy which has worked
disastrously. -s'..
The Chronicle argues that nothing has been
more serviceabls to the rebellion than the op-
position in the free states against the employ
nent of negroes in the army, and proceeds to
show thnt GeprIviug the Southern plantations
OF tt. negro labor renders IL absol utely neces-
ssry that their places shall be supplied by
white laborers. from the army in order that
their lands he tiied-thus weakening essend-
ally The rebel army.