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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23

James B. Clay, son of the great Ashland orator and statesman, is colonel of one of the rebel regiments attached to Humphrey Mar shall's command. Col Clay was once mem Der of the Federal Congress. but was ncyel noted for anything except the tearing down of his fathers mansion, and having the beams and rafters manufactured into walking canes | which he peddled out at five dollars each. | The female seminary building, at Warren R. l., house adjacent, a,d barn. were des troyed by fire at an early hour Thursday morn ing.
 Since the 1st of January. Messrs. CIafiin, Mellen & O., New York, have been robbed by shopliftera of goods to the value of $50, 900 A Ninth Army Corps man marching through Cincinnati writes that they passed six story building. every window of which was occupied bv the prettiest women he ever saw, weaving government shirts and drawers. A "parliamentary" juror in a court in west ern New York, interrupted the proceedings, last week, by remarking that he considered the iabors imposed upon the jury VI ere uniustly severe. and believing that . motion to adjourn was always in order, he ,Could more that the Court do ',ow adjourn.
 The amount of money found in letters at the dead letter office during the last year was over $80, 900, being an excess of 30,000 dollars on the amount of the previous year. The increase is supposed to be principally due to tue large number of soldiers letters, which, from misdi- rection and other causes, could not be deliv- cred.
 Vanity Fair says we hear good deal about suspending the habeas corpus but when the government catches traitor, why dont 1t sus- pend the corpus and let the habeas go
 At a wedding recently, when the oHlclas1ng ,1, priest put to the lady the question " i,s au thou have this anto be thy welded husoana as:., She dropped the prsttiest courtesy ana ",sI a modesty which lent her beauty an adoi'lohai grace, replied, 1" If you please.
 Amono those exempt from the conscrIptlon = s .snrs-s and conyicts. So the towards who wish to get out Of the drals ,ha Iaa sIms ss hecomc paupers and get . ticket for tne A,nas- honse- ~ or steal sheep and go to S'ate Fr's- cU.s-.i nD' ' Lorraine Co. lOhio.) Nous.
 K.nsas has dozen regiments of white men, sva reeiments of Indians. and two regiments If neeToes- -rather mixed up mess,
 Some one called Richard Steele the i" vilest nfmankind.n He retorted, with proud humil. ity It would bs glorious world. # ! wsrs
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23
HARwlNTON.

Julius Catlin, Esq, Deputy Sheriff, of liar wfnton, was thrown from his wagon, on Sat- urday last, while at work near his house, by his horse taking sudden start, and had the misfortune to break his leg. just above the knee. We are glad to know that he is doing we'll, under the careful attendance of his vil- lage physician.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23
NEW HARTFoRD.

Mrs. Julia Turner, of New Hartford, . lame lady, and the wife of 8 soldier, was robbed of SIS of her husbands hard earnings. lately. We have heard of honor among thieves, but the scamp who would rob Q soldiers wife. must be sunk below the level of ordinary depravity.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23

NATIONAL FAST DAYs-An aged clergyman the Rev. Rufus Pomeroy, of Otis. Mass, ha' sent us the following list of National Fasts observed by the recommendation of our Fede ral Government, viz: July 1775, December l776, April IT'S, May 177s, April 17so, Ma, l7sl, April l7s2, May l7ss, April l7ss, Jan uary 1915. May ls4l, January 1861. Septem' Der 1861, April 1863. Probably there may bt some others which may have escaped the recol- lection or observation of our correspondent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23
WINsTED.

Some five years ago, MT. Timothy Hubert, of Winsted, failed and compromised with his creditors by the payment of sixty cents on the dollar. He has sinca been prospered, and il now voluntarily paying up the balance, amounting in tho aggregate to several thou sand dollars. The Hsrald is in receipt oi ssvsrAl easds sxpressing thanks. and one firm statss that it r thsir arst sxpsrience Of the Hind n thirty ysAsg
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23

The private seal of General Washington, which it has been supposed was lost t.has turned uy ill the possession of s. A. Washington, a lawyer of Middleport, Iroquois county, Ill.,, to whom it came by lineal and legitimate descent
 The gold embroidered cloak worn by the black emperor Souloqus when he was crowned is now on exhibition in one of the Broadway, New York, show windows.
 The latest news from Vicksburgh is highly important. On the night of Thursday, tn. l6th inst, five gunboats and three transports ran past the rebel batteries, carrying down a large number of Gen. Grants troops, who are thus placed in a position either to cooperate with Gen. Banks in the reduction of Port Hud- son, or to attack Vicksburgh from below, as may be required. The gunboats we,e the Benton, the Ihsc,snabia, the Pittsburqh, the Carondelet, and the Gen. Price. All got safe by, with the exception of one transport, whict caught fire opposite the batteries, and was de stroyed. We do not hear, however, that any lives were lost in consequence. The only gun boat hit was the Benton, which had one mar killed and two wounded.
 Gen. Hurlbut has telegraphed from Mem phis to the War Department the report receiv ed from the rebels, that Vicksburgh is being evacuated.
 The news from North Carolina is also i'm portant The steamship Augusta Dinsmor arrived at New York, Tuesday. with advice. from Newborn to the 18th. The rebels had rc treated from the vicinity of Little Washington and had abandoned all their batteries below on the Tar river. The steamer Escort,in whict Gen. Foster ran past the batteries, had return ed to Little Washington without molestation From Eastern Virginia we have official in. formation that the rebels are leaving, if they have not already left, the vicinity of Suffolk After the capture of tho battery on the Nanse ! mond. they had erected another one to com ,nand the river, but before making any use o it. it was withdrawn, and the information wal received that they were withdrawing. The of ficial report indicates probability that some important captures may be made by ou, forces.
 It is understood that the case of the prize steamer Peterhoff is to be left to the jurisdic ] tion of the court now having it in charge with out interference from Washington. Capt. James E. Dunham, of the l7th regi ment, has been appointed provost marshal oi the first division of the l1th army corps. The following is the ratio ofsoldiers furnish ed, thus far. by each New England State tot the population therein Massachusetts, to1 7,06; New Hampshire, to l7,86 ]: Maine, to 20,- A Rhode Island. to II, 10; Connecticut, to 1912; Vermont, to 1858.
 A clergyman on his way to church one Sun lday, was overtaken by heavy shower of rain On arriving at the yestry, he exclaimed, rathen impatiently, I wish were dry r Never mind,' said his colleague, : you will soon be in the pulpit, and there you will be dry enough"
 About 5;slo, ,000 gallons of milk are annual l ly consumed in Boston, supplied by 10000 cows, It csst to the consumers of q .06I 200
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23

The following is one of the best epigram matic retorts on record: You men are angels, when yos woo the maid, But devils, when the marriage VOW is said The lover, not to be outdone replied as fol lows . The change. dear girls. is easily forgiven We find ourselves in hell, instead of heaven.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23

to be able to add moro st siother time. 0f one fact we arc certain, that ws are yet to learn that thsts exists any where on the face of the earth, mines of nickel, moro extensive, r,ckrs. nlors productive, and surer to.develops untold wealth than the mines cf lorrington and Noun, Prospec, in Litrhhsid County.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23
woLcorTvuLE.

Hon. Lyman W. Coe of Waterbury has pur- chased the Wolcottyills Brass Mill, and con templates putting the works into active and full operation. The purchase includes several buildings and two or three water privileges.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23

The amount of government taxes and licen- ses paid in Plymouth for the past six months IS $i2,45i.ST. and in Harwinton, s458.95.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23

One of the men who encouraged the bread riot ill Richmond, on the 2d inst, was Dr. Thomas M. Palmer, who was member from Jefferson county in the Florida convention thai took that State out of tho Union. Since the breaking out of the rebellion, he has been in the service of the confederacy. He is now . prisoner in Richmond. The prize schooner Antelope has arrived from Charleston bar, via Port Royal. She was taken by the gunboat Memphis, with a cargo of salt and sal:peter. She reports see ing two anglo-rebel steamers bound toward Charleston, on the 18th.
 Mrs. F. Holcomb, an old lady of ninety-four years. fell through the fotr into cellar, at Sheffield, Mass, together with five cords of wood. She came out safe and sound. Moth ing said about the soundness of the wood. The Chicago Journal says that the farmers of southern and central Illinois are going into the cotton raising business in earnest Six car loads of seed were sent from Cairo last week, on the Illinois Central.
 Seventeen pegroes in Heneva, N. r. enlist. ed for the Massachusetts colcrsd regiment, but they faded gradually away on the route to camp, so that only two remained at last, and now one of them has cut stick. They must have been tagitire negroes.
 4 new sewing machine mandatory is to be built in East Bridgeport, 300 fsst front and several stories high.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-21
scarure Of the Rebel Rams
by the British Gov
ermmcmt.
uritish KuumOr that u Ose'
cram suffered n total De-
feat at ChickanhangO
Our Army i'm Full Pufsui'
or Lees Forces.
Great Damage dome 10 the
Railroads BY tine Rebels.
NV Yosx, Oct. q.

NV UnEi OSss 80
The Scotia from Liverpool WITH dates
10 the 18th has arrived
The Government formally seized one
Of the suspicious rams built by Lard on
Mercy Island.
Another authority says both have
been seizad.
II 10 not known what additional evil
dence bad beeu procured to induce this
step.
II 10 also stated that the rebel COT
ernmrnt had resolved not to g'ant clear
ances 10 tbs blockade runners, except on
condition of their taking one third %
the outward cargo on Government &C
count.
Also that pressure W.: being uted
to get prohibition OF the expoftat'on o.
cotton private account, except such
such as IS pledged 10 the holders Of con
federate loans
The T,mes think4 the dstai's from
Disadvantage established the tota de-
feat of Rosecraus, a charges tho Fed
erai Government with keeping back
newe.
Polish aud Mexcan questions we're
unchanged,
The Paris Iartrte MAINTAINS The CON
plete accuracy OF tie statement that
Prince Agar bad demanded the recogol
ton OF the Poles as beligerents
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-21

S,PLCTACLtS, nc GROUND ON THE EX-
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SOLOMON. the celebrated Opiic:an, from the
improved Spectacle Mandatory and London OPP
,:cal Establishment, No. lb5 Old Bond street, es-
tab.ished more than q century ago. 6. Solomon
is the solo inventor of the improved Speotacles
and various improved glasses, 10 now a profess
siola visit TO this city, and may he consulted ut
his office. ROOM NO. , fARkAND'S BLOCK,
Corner Of Second and Reaey streets, Davenport.
lie will give references to persons IN the United
Scases who have found the greatest benent and
comfort from the Of the newly invented and
improved Spectacles.
have exam ned Mr. G Solomon's Glasses. and
believe them to be constructed upon correct prin-
ciples and we'll suited for all such as have coca
sicu 20 use them. MCLEAN, NJ u,
Prof Mat Med, &c, Rush Medical College.
Ch;csgo, lii, Dec 81, 1858.
! hereby certify that sm now wearing pail
Of Ar eolomons Glasses, ard find them TO answer
better purpose for rear siehtedness than any
that have ever used. wv ELDRIDGE, u D.
Chicago, Ill, Lee 81, 1852.
am fully of tho opinion, from careful examin
alton and trial. that they are better calculated t.
! accomplish the object designed, thaa any now be-
fore tho public, being shaped upon philosophis
principles. CLARK, MD.
Uctroit, Uct le, looZ.
Cleveland, Dot 81, 1881.
II affords me great pleasure TO state that or
trial Of several specimens Of Spectaclee placed il
my hands by Mr. solomon, hnd myself much
relieved from defect Of vision, and especially
weakness of eyes. from which | have suffered 70,
the last two years whenever / have exercised
them, even for short period of time. / think
they are an excellent quality and peculiarly
adapted for such purposes.
J P KIRKLAND, N D,
Professor Of Physical Diagnosis, and theory and
practice Of Medicine, Med Dsd w r College.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-21

WAsaIsaros, Oct 20


Your correspondent, Bella, reports the
army of tho Potomac III lu!l pursuit OF
rstresting rebel forces.
Trains ron out TO B,istoe to day, and
large quantities OF railroad material was
transported Tor putting the track u re
pair, rebuilding bridges, &r. he rebels
detroyed the" hack for miles, burning
ties and digging down grading. Prison
ers assert that 1t is entirely destroyed for
"A miles beyond Catle,t's, and Lee OBJ
Ject was TO capture suppiies anI 30 dis
able the road that We conId no. disturb
him unt another corps OF hls army
could he sent TO Bragg aud return. Dnr
forces IN the meantime, are pushing on,
but thus tar without opposition "r any
indications oi beng able 10 bring Lee TO
halt and force general engagement this
side Of the Rapidan.
Our cavalry captured about dozen
prisoners last night at Ca'lett'e.
An orderly OF Gen. Merit came III
from the advance at A tins a. ~, report
ing considerable body oil cavalry aud
infantry advancing up the road, hut NJ
to dark no discoveries were made, and II
is supposed to have been merely a st'ong
picket force.
Large numbers of OUT cavalry are lie
iug ro6tted with fresh horfes aud equip
monts of ,very kind, aud pnt n prepare
ton for vigorous work.
Times Special
The mystery OF Lees movement Las
week is uncovered Part of biz army was
at Culpepper this morning, being Vigor'
ou.ly embarked on trains Of cars for TIL
south west.
An officer just in from the front, bring
the intelligence that Lees whole infantry
force is across the Rappahauuock. Some
Of his cavalry are etill on this side ans
ssmc on the other.
Our reserved cavalry, under Cen Mer
ri.t yesterday advanced as lar as War
reuton, meeting but few rebel cavalry
who retired rs we advanced.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-21
Sr. LOUIS, Oct. FL

ST.. Louis, Oct. 81.
Gen. Scho6eld has issued an order for
the Government November election in
this city. The judges oftbe election will
be held strictly responsible that none
but voters DO allowed to vote, and any
action on their part excluding qualified
voters from the polls will be punished
40 military offense. Any person hav.
ing borne arms againt the Government
and given aid and comfort 10 its enemies
during the present rebellion, who shall
presume to act as Judge or clerk of said
election, and any county judge who shall
knowingly appoint such person as Judge
Of election, will be deemed guilty Of VIC
lating military orders, and will be pun
ishsd accordingly. In those parts Of the
State where danger of interference bv
guerrillss or q combination of persons
70 iutimidsle legal voters, the Command
90 are directed to prevent such inter.
ference. but where such protection is
unnecessary, the troops will absent them.
selves from the polls entirely, and arc
permitted to vote only at polls open at
tho headquarters Of their respective camp
or detachmente.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-21
CAIRO. Oct. 20.


The officis report # the captn OF
two steamers on Red river. has been re-
ceived here at naval headquarters
SIR IL obedience to your orders, l,
with patty Of 200 men and with the
| sesstarce of Mr. Hobbs arrived al Red
River on the morning OF the eth could
soc 40 signs o. steainoJats. l divided
the party and cent go men down the
river toreconDoiter, and with 100 men.
started up. When we had travelled
about bali mile We saw the cbimneys
of a steamer The WOODS we're 20 dense
Lat We could not penetrate, and the on
iy alternative to advance in sight OF the
steamer was on the opposite side OF the
liver, and those on board would see us
in time 10 escape before we we're near
enough to use our rides, but no one saw
us aud we chose q spot opposite her
where we could ace any one who at
| iemped to escape. | halle / her and saw
two men run forward and disappear !
| directed three files on the right 70 fire
brought The men ont At my command
when they brought to my side OF the riv-
OF two sk,ffs which belonged to the boat,
and were about to embark party to
burn her when they heard a steamboat
descending the river.
ordered my men out OF sight be-
hind large logs and some bushes, and IN
two minutes saw steamer ronnd the
| point above. waited until she was
within 400 vatds ard then showed my
self aud ordered he, to stop. She dill so
and found myself in possession OF mics
prisoners ard two steamboats,. knew
could not get them out Of the ,iver, 81
ordered the destruction OF the first one
nau ed Argus, and embarked on boart
the second, the Robt. Fulton, and steam
Ell down to the landing, where ! frs
struck the river, when | ordered her t,
he set on fire, and in five Minutes shf
was one mass OF flames. She WAS valued
by her owners at s25 900. | capture'
all tho officers otthe boats, and one 10
Lieutenant in the confederate army, AN,
three negroes.
Lieut.. j. y. COURTNEY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-21

Accounts from the army Of the Poto
mao 10 yesterday noon. state that k'l.
pstfick's cavalry pushed back Stusrt's
rebel cavalry beyond Gainesville towards
Warrenton. There was considerable
lighting With bat little loss TO rs.
II ia positively stated that Lee was at
Warrenlon Yesterday, and had formed a
line Of battle and had posted artillery.
Our troops ars moving steadily onward
ID two columns.
Buford reports no enemy in force in
Thoroughfare Gap.
At ten yesterday p. IN. the rebels
were 10 force at Buckland's Mills, fous
miles from Gainesville.
Oar troops are advancing, and g'ea
battle is considered imminent.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-21
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Anise G,r,1nde, Seed.
1his dosS " Bstters hare caused and ,oiR con
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10 die the death Of nr dtunkhri. BIZ ta-,r ~. he
system - KEPT continually under the influence ~
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Liquor is errated anil kept up, ana the ,e,mt is oil
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-21
NASHVILLE, Oct. Q,

Gen. Meigs, Gen. Grant and staff ar
rived this evening.
1t Is reported that Gen. Grant assume,
Command Of the Department of the Cum.
berland, Tennessee and Ohio, and to be
called the military division of Mississ;nn;
Gen. Thomas, it is reported Commands
the army Of Cumberland.
81 0ss. Hooker is at Stevenson, Alabama.
Ssc'y Stanton arrived in the ,necial
train il charge Of Judge Catrop. The
eitisens assembled At the St. Cloud h.
~ IA shost specche. were delivered h.
e.. Gssat Gov. johnson and Msip,.
u railroad accident occurred near
llss6iseobtfo, killing and woundipr
sevooal. m
he Telegraph : workipe TO ohasea-
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-21
NPw YoaK. Oct. n

The steamer Fulton, from Stone Inlet
Of 18th. has arrived and reports sll quiet
at Charleston.
A Cons.antinople telegram Gays the
Porte offers TO buy Lsird's steam ram.
II lie said Lord Russell favors this soiu-
ton Of the difficulty.
The Paris correspondent of the Tines
says Maxmillan's answer 10 looked upon
ss a civil refusal rather than az accept
ance, rs he asks condition. that will be
difficult to satisfy.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-21
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