Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-28
FIRE IN FARxrxcTos-About Z, o'clock,

l lhuiSdaT afternoon. the 21st, fire broke ont in barn owned by Chauncey Cowles, Hear the centre of the village of Pennington. The men were at work in the hay fields, high wind prevailed, everything vas dry as finder, and the fire spread rapidly till seventeen or eighteen buildings were destroyed-ncludng the "stone store," five dwelling houses, three large barns, and several smaller barns and sheds fhe fire is supposed to have been caus- cd by an incendiary.
 The men rallied quickly, and the women worked as bravely as the men, and by their exertions prevented the burning of other buildings that were in danger. One house, half mile distant, occupied by Mrs. Lewis Hills was set on fire by one of the flying cin- dsrs, but she nscended to the roof and put out the blaze.
 The Conrant Says about l50 tons of hay were destroyed. The total loss is estimated at from $25,000 to $3O,000, and the insurance about Sl8,000. The number of buildings de- stroyed Was seventeen, and eight families were turned out of house and home. George D. Cowles loss is $500; insured $2,5O0. Chauncey Cowles's loss s50OO; insured in Phoenix, Hartford, $4.5O0, and Holland Coun- ty Mutual $500. c. Rowes loss about S, 300 goods partly saved ; insured. The build ing was valued at S6 ,0O0; insured for S4,5e0. Wadsworth's loss $3.O00; insured Sl. 800.
 The Yale boys are up at Worcester prac- tcing for the coming college regatta on Fri day of this week. The time they are making is contraband at present, but it is safe to say that it will take considerable muscle and pluck on the part of Harvard to beat it. Colonel Charles A Conterse is erecting a large three story building at Norwich Falls, to be occupied by J. H. Adams & Co., in the manufacture of machine cut corks. General Roseerans is sharply engaged with guerilla helpers in Missouri. He says: Any one who Knowingly and willingly advises, gives consent food, direction, information or assist snee to bushwhackers, is partaker of their crimes, and ought to be of their punishment
 The Richmond Eran,iner styles the late | taid into Maryland as one of the most paltry affairs of the war. Washington was not taken, Baltimore was not taken. Not a bridge of the railroad between Washington and Baltimore was burned. The road itself was unbrokeu. What has been done then :? What has yet been obtained by these opportunies-the like of which Providence has not vouchsafed since Ithe first year ot the war One house has been burned. Two thousand Lead of cattle brought of. Maj .-Gens. Tyler and Franklin were taken prisuners-and both permitted to escape"
 The Washington Chronicle of Saturday says: Y" By prominent gentleman who left Gen. Grants headquarters about noon on Tharsday, We learn that the gallant chieftain continued in excellent health and spirits, and confident of consumnating the grand object of his cam paign. In this he is noblY sustained by all his officers. We are glad to state that within day or two copious rains have refreshed the entire country occupied by the veter ans at the front"
 The 27th anniversary of the South Hadley Female Seminary was celebrated on Thursday The school numbers oyer 300 members.- Among the graduates were the following from this State: Anna Nj. Bishop, North Wood stock NJ. Louise Pettibone, Winchester Cen tre; Abby J. Woodward, Plymouth Emma c. Woodward, Franklin.
 ! The news from Gen. Sher,nan's army, is of the deepest interest. It appears that up to Friday, desperate fighting has been in progress 1 in front of Atlanta, and during the severe con- test of Friday, our army had the sad misfor- tune to lose Gen. McPherson, one of the most gallant, accomplished, and successful of the Union commanders, either East or West. Gen. McPherson, according to report was shot through the lungs. so that his death must have been instantaneous. In an official dispatch. which has not been published. Gen. Sherman gives the particulars of his brave lieutenant's death. His remains were to be sent home in charge of members of his staff. At the date of the latest reports from Sherman, it would appear that the fighting in front of Atlanta was still goihg on, and that Gen. Shermrn had brought his siege guns to bear upou the city,a portion of which was on fire.
 Two hundred and fifty cases wers tried be- fore court martial recently in session at Alex. andria, under the direction of Gen. John P. Slough, and about sixty of the cupfits were sent to Fort Lafayette. 1t is the intention of Gen. Slough to reassemble the court at an ear ly day it having been temporarily dissolved during the recent raid to enable the officers to go into the field.
 The 5th Regiment c. V., has now 200 men fit for duty, out of 72s who started with Sher- man s " On to Atlanta"
 Gov. Parker of New Jersey has written letter to John Danforth of New London ex- pressing hope that Mcclellan will be nomi- hated at Chicago.
 The Maryland raiders while at Frederick, found a funeral procession halted at cemetery and took the horses from every vehicle, hearse and all.
 | Joseph Feddeeman, of Accomac county, Va.