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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-03-10

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was MANNED by 0eneenl Gilmore, and not
by the Prssidsut. The attacks upon the
lstiss. thes sfbfs, merely wasted smmunitisn,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-03-10

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the 9Th. Naval operations against Mobile
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-03-10

SECRETARY SEWARD is said to be confined
to his home by an attack Of pneumonia.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-03-10

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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

THE SECOND CONN. ARTILLERY, on Tues day of last week, removed from their old en- campment, to new Notifications on Arlington Heights, eight miles below Washington. On Wednesday, they embarked on board trans ports, and moved down the Potomac past Acquia Greek, to Belle Plain. On Thursday they were "paid off, by Major Ladd, and took up their march in the direction of Meade's army, as infantry; which they probably reach. ed by Saturday last. They will undoubtedly be held as reserves for time, but we may ex- peet to hear stirring news from them in &C., tien on any day. When last heard from, the boys were in the highest spirits at the pros pect of at last facing the enemy after so long waiting.
 The following promotions in the 2d are au- nouncsd: Mai. James Hubbard of Salisbury. to be Lieut.. Colonel vice N. B. Smith of Woodbury. resigned on account of i'll health |: and Capt. Jeffrey Skinner of Winsted, to be Major, ciss HsSbard, promoted.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

DEATH OF NAT HASIEL HAwTHoRNg-Ea- thaniel Hawthorne died Thursday morning at Plymouth, N.- H. A few weeks ago he left home in company with the eminent pu blsher. George Tickner, to makea journey southward for the benefit of his health. Mir. Ticknor died very suddenly in Philadelphia, when his companion abandoned the further prosecution oi the Journey. For some time he had been | suffering from debility, but no appreh en sions were entertained of a fatal termination. We'd nesday night he retired we'll as usual and the next morning found dead in bed bv his friend Ex President Fierce.
 Nathaniel Hawthorne was born July 4tk- 1904, at Salem, Mass. He graduated st Bow, doin College, in 1925, in the same class with the poet Longfellow, Ex-President Pierce, his intimate personal friend, being a member If the class before. Mir. Hawthorne commenced his career as an author by the publication of fugitive stories, which for a number of years attracted little attention. Their rare and pe- culiar merits, however, in due time met with recognition. For three years he led the life of recluse near Concord, N. H During this interval he prepared the sketches which were afterward collected in two volumes under the title of '' Moses from an Old Manse." His first elaborate work was the "Scarlet Letter." . romance that at once gave him celebrity. This was followed by "The Blithade Ro- nance, ''The House of Seven Gables" and The Marble Fawn." From 1853 till 1857, Mir. Hawthorne held the office of American Consul at Liverpool. the experiences and ob- servations of this part of his life being embodi. ed in his last book called "Our Old Home" which is filled with charming pictures of Eng fish scenery and character.
 | Mir. Hawthorne was distinguished for r.- markable subtlety of intellect and power Q f analysis. The logic running through his sto- ries is often memorable. Fond of somber shades, and skillful in dissecting human mo- tives to the minutest threads, he delights to carry the reader into the depths of a soul dark. ened by crime, and distorted by remorse. In purity and elegance of style, MT. Hawthorne has no superior as 8 writer of the English language His romances have already taken their place among the classics of literature.-
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
The Vacant Judgeship.

We notice some of our exchanges are en- paped in discussing the candidates for the vacancy on the Supreme Bench made by the death of Judge Sanford, and if we may believe the reports that come from New Haven, the legislature is likely to have an unenviable job in settling the merits fthe contending claim ants. We propose to have very little to Say about the matter, since the less the public know of the way and means by which these appointments are. secured, the better for the traditional respect and reverence which the people t,y to entertain for the bench
 It would be ludicrous picture to draw, how ever, if it were not simply disgusting. this scramble among politicians for one of the Highest and most digni6ed offices in the gift lofthe people. No sooner does vacancy oc- cur than the political waters begin to foam and bubble with the efforts of the nimble political fish, who are constantly on the alert for office, te secure the coveted prize. Not the smallest doubt of their capacity for swallowing the lar gest office ever enters into their complacent comprehension. The office sought may be the highest and most dignifed in our courts of ,LAw, requiring themost profound legal acumen aad professional science, and the candidates may Know as little of law as they do of the Cos. pei - and yet they are more than anxious to foist themselves into position, where their want of capacity for the, place shall become as con spicuous as their want of modesty in asking for it.
 The vacancy in the Supreme Court of Errors tobe filled by the present legislature opens a rich mine for these political gudgeons. and al ready tho disgraceful scramble for the deceased Judges shoes is in full tide of progression. It is.very we'll known that the vacant position is one of the most important as it is one of the highest in the Judiciary. It's occupant should be both learned in the law, and above all the paltry political ambitious and scheminps which afiict so many of our public men. It is of the utmost importance, too, that the successor of Judge SANFORD: should be man whom the of- flee shall seek, and not whom the office shall be sought by; and it ought to be desidera- tum with the legislature, that the talents of the lawyer it elevates to our highest bench, should be so conspicuous, as not to require the bo- stering ofs retfnue of paid lobbyists, who care as little for the honor and dignity and purity of the Judiciary, as they do for the man whose axe they ground last year.
 We will not follow the political schemings further. We will hope at least, that no third : orsteurth rate lawyer may succeed in foisting himself into the responsible and important DO. sitlon of Supreme Court Judge, and that no ":rlng" will be strong enough to force the ap Po'ntment Of such an one through the legsla- ture. to the everlasting disgrace and dsparage- ment of the Supreme Court Bench of Connect icut.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

MT. James Gayler has been appointed spec. ial agent at large of the Post office Depart ment, as successor to the late Mir. James Hol- brook. Mir. Gayler had for some years past been MT. Holbrooks official assistant, and will continue the publication of the United States Mat, formerly copdaeted by MT. Holbrook.
 The town of Tampa, on the west coast of Florida, commanding Tampa Bay, has been captured by the Union forces,
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
Magazines for June.

THE ATLANTIC. Atlantic for June has made its appearance, and is unusually attrac- tive. Robert Browning contributes two poems, "Prospice" and |" Under the Cliff" A brief article on The Four Million question, under the title "How to Use Victory" is the only one relating to National affairs An interest ing account of "A Fast Day at Foxden," is given by the writer of the Foxden stories which have appeared in earlier numbers of tho Atlantic. Mrs. Stowe's "Home Papers, Miss Prescott's story "The Rim," and "Life in the Sea Islands," are continued; Longfel- low, 0r. Holmes and Bayard Taylor contribute poems, Mir: Mitchell sketch of Washington Irving" Prof. Agassiz "The Parallel Roads of Glen Roy, scotland," and Fitz Hugh Lud- low "Seven Weeks in the Great Yo Semitic"
 Ticknor Fields, Publishers, Bsston, Mass $a, per annum.
 GoDEY's LADY's BOOK for June is also issu- ed. We have spoken so often of the incompa- rable merits of this favorite magazine of the ladies, that we need say no more than that this number is quite equal to it's predecessors Its engravings are the finest, it's fashions the latest, its patterns the most complete, of any periodical of the kind published in this Coun try.
 L. A. Godey, Philadelphia, Pa. PETEnsoN's, for June, has all its usual varie- ty of excellence and beauty. Its engravings for this month are spirited and we'll executed, and it's patterns and designs for the wardrobe, chaste and artistic.
 | c. J. Peterson, Publisher, Phila. THE LADY's FRIEND.-The June number opens with fine steel engraving of "The Young Brood" This is followed by a hand some colored Fashion Plate. Then come q number of well-executed wood engravings of the latest fashions, needle-work, &c.,, together with large variety of interesting literary miscellany.
 Deacon & Peterson, Publishers, Phila.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

Nay" The }st Connecticut are at Bermuda Hundred. with Gilmore, acting as Heavy Ar tillery. They participated in the repulse of the enemy on the 2oth, and did good execution with their big guns. No casualties reported.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

sB~ We are indebted to the Publishers, Messrs. Prang & O., l59 Washington Street, Boston, Mass, for copy of new and very well executed !" War Map," giving the topo. graphs of the Seat of War in Virginia, on a nsgs scale, convenient for reference.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

MIR. BEEcHER ON THE PREs1DENcY.-Henry Ward Beecher writes as follows to gentle man in Washington
 In the great exigency, in view of MT. Lin coln's past administration, the wisdom he has shown, the moral purity of the man, the great and just confidence which the people put in him, the danger which there would be, if he were set aside, of having it regarded as popular re- buke of his policy, and the confidence that I feel, that though long in learning he has learn ed to govern, am full and strong in my con- victon that Le should be our next President.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
MARRIED

In the Congregational Church, Watertown. May 10th, by Rev. MT. Freeland, James G. Woodruff of Winsted, and Abbie E., eldss | daughter of George Osborne of fWatertowu.
 In Bethlsm, May 1st, by Rev. Mr. Wright, Wm Crane and Jane Stone of Norris.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
General Headquarters State of Ccnnect- icut,
 ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE, Hartford, May q, 1864.

Hartford, May 2l. 1864. [General Orders, No. 2
 All citizens of this State liable to be ealle d into the military service of the United States, will take notice hat the Boards of Enro llment for the several Congressional Districts, have been ordered to revise and correct their En- rollment Lists and complete the same before the 10th of June, and that in order to prevent the assignment of too large a quota to the towns. it is necessary that every persoon who is improperly enrolled or by law exempt from exempton to the Buard thst se his ms S msy erased from the roll Persons liable to draft, will find their chances diminished by having every other person enrolled who is liable.
 The Selectmen or agents of the several towns will notice the importance of taking immedi- ate and eaectual measures to raise volunteers in advance, to apply on the quota which will be assigned under the next call for troops.
 By order of the Commander in-Chief,
 HORACE J. MORSE, 6tI Adjutant General.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
" N Dr: To1ias' vene-V E,

What Horseman will be without Dr. Tobias Venetian Horse Iniment?
 TAUNTON, Mass, May IA, 1SS@. Dr. Tobias Dear Sir During 35 years that I have been in the livery business, have used and sold great quantity of various liniments, oils Sc. S,'me two years since, hearing of SO many wonderful cures having been made by your Venetian Linimcnt, l tested its merits, and it has given the best satisfaction of any thing ever used. 1 never sold anything that gives such universal satisfaction among horse men. It is destined to supersede all others.
 Yours, truly, Sc, SAATL WILDE.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
gpra1 anA County AeWs

 LITcHF.ELD.-We are informed that the pews at St. Mich@ls Church, in this village, rent ed last week for over $95O, and other funds in- crease the income of the church to over Sl4OO. We are requested not to be invidious in our statements of the comparative liberality of the two churches in the village, which we have no~intention of being, giving always such sta ustlcs as come to Us from what we presume authentic sources.
 The Board of Directors of the Connecti- cut Mining Co.,, at recent meeting, passed the following with regard to the death of John W. Buel, late Secretary of the Company:
 Eesolved, That this Board do most sincerely regret the death of their late associate, John W. Buel and whilst they bow in submission to the will of Divine Providence, they cannot refrain from expressing their respect and es- teem for him as man, and that they deeply deplore his loss to his family, his friends, his country and to themselves.
 The Masonic Fraternity in this village also passed series of resolutions expressive of their bereave m ent at the loss of their deceas- ed brother, which are published in an obscure paper fifteen miles north of us.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
DIED.

In Marbledale, 10th inst, Hannah Maria, only daughter of James D. and Calista Burton. aged 20 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

STATE LEaIsLArURE.-N Nothing of public interest, worth noting, has been done in the Legislature ths past week, except that the bill aneLding the Constitution so as to permit the soldiers to vote, passed the Senate by a vote of eighteen to two two-thirds of the "democrat- nparty" represented in the Senate voting against it, and the other third lodging the vote. The bill will probably pass the House this week by the necessary two thirds vote,
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

BsS~ We have the Conn. Var Record for May. It is a valuable number.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

NEW HARTFORD MT. Frederick Lyman, of New Hartford, lost four children by scarlet fever in six days. He moved from Canton to New Hartford only two days before his first child died.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

z b@F A bogus report prevailed about town, on Saturday last, that the 1st Connecticut had been terribly cut up in recent battle under Butler" went into battle eighteen hundred strong, and came out with less than three hun dred," &c. The story was rolled by the das- tardly and cowardly copperheads among us, as e sweet morsel under their tongues, and who will be wretchedly disappointed to learn that there is not one iota of truth in the story. The First Connecticut have gone out to Buffers Army as Hsavy Artillery, and it is not at all likely that they will evsr be placed in posi-. tion where they will'meet with such severe cas- uaity as the above lying rumor asserts. Moth ing hes as yet been heard from them, though we doubt not, when tpsx are heard from, they will give good account of themselves.
 So, Messieurs Copperheads, you must try agaia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

OUR ROLL OF HoNoR.-The following is a list of the casualties in the 7th, 8th and 10th Regiment c. V. in the engagements of the 18th to the 16th of May inclusive, of officers and men enlisted from this County and vicinity.
 7th Reg't.-Co. E, Killed, Henry Kimberly Edward Sage, Norfolk.
 Wounded-Jas. N. Wooster, Goshen; Thos Dobbyn. Goshen.
 Missing-Garrett Reynolds, Goshen; Pa trick Quigley, Winsted.
 Co., G, Wounded, Wm. H. Reid, Salisbury. Co., I, Killed Elezer Nodine, Canaan.
 sth Reg't.-Co. c, Killed, Henry Randall, New Hartford.
 Wounded-Henry Clark, New Hartford, head, slightly.
 Missing-Louis Math, Plymouth; James Birney, New Hartford.
 Co. E, Killed, 1st serg't Edward Wadhams, Litchfeld.
 Co I, Killed, Albert:: Clark, Brookfeld.
 10th Regiment.-Co. D, Killed, Milo Rey- holds, Sharon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
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 For Sore Lips or Nose, Chapped Hands, Frosted Feet, Burns, Scalds, Corns, Pimples on the Face. Salt Rheum, Piles, (either Itching or External,) Sores on Children, Scald Head, Chaing of Infants, Infamed or Broken Breast, 1nflamatory Rheumatism, &c. No family should be without box of this valuable Ont- ment, to apply immediately in case of Burn. Price 25 cents. 1y3O
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO HIR E..

TO HIRE.
 A GENTLEMAN wishes to ire for the oc- EA oupation of his own family, a large, com fortable, furnished House in the Village of Litchfield. till the lst of November next. Ap- plication to be made to H. R. Corr, Esq. May 2lst. 1864. 3t6e
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

DIED IN THE CLASP D1TcH"-The following inscription is on tombstone in the ancient burying ground at Woodbury: ''Here lyeth Sally Fitch,
 Who died in ditch,
 June the 7th Fl,
 Wife of Abel Fitch's son.''
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

HASHlNGToN.-Ihe Congregational Church and Society of this place, after trial of q score or so of ministers, old and young,cf medi um age and ability, have engaged the services of the Rev. William II. Murray, from the East Windsor Theological Seminary, for six months from the lst of April. He preached three months during the winter with acceptance to large congregation, and with deep interest to the youth. The plan of having one sermon at eleven o'clock A. M., with short intermis- sion, and devoting the afternoon to the Sab bath School, has been tried with eminent success for the past five months, and adopted for the summer. Sunday noon church door step-loafers and "horse-shed committees'' find their occupation gone. So be it!
 The Rev. Ephraim Lyman has bought place in, and removed to Northampton, Mass. The prayers and best wishes of all attend him and his.
 The remains of Lieut.. Frank Boudinot, Acting Captain and Commander of the post at Yorktown, Va, member of the 1st New York Mounted Rifles, were inferred in this place, on Sunday, May 6th, at o'clock P. M., with appropriate and impressive services in the Congregational Church. He died at his post in camp, very suddenly, of heart disease, on the night of the 2d ult. A dashing soldier, gallant officer, the idol of his men; envious death struck him before reaping the glory of the final conflict, and he sleeps.
 -M Mir. T. H. Woodruff who some time since purchased the old Andrew Hine house, has remoaeled it into three-story building in fine style, "with the latest improvements, and been granted tavern license. He has also taken in the young minister and his wife to board, as the Society's Committee have been induced to take in the Parsonage.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

MARBLEDALE.-The funeral solemnities of Nathan Kingsley took place at the Episcopal Church on Sunday afternoon, May 22d. The house was nearly full. The rector Rev. J. L. Scott preached from the 18th verse of the 39th Psalm. The deceased was for many years warden of St. Andrews Church, and with hon. or discharged the duties of the office. About four years ago he removed to the Vest He lately decided to return to Marbledale, and spend the remainder of his days. He had violent headache, and near Syracuse, N. Y, az is supposed, he stepped out on the platform for amoment. fell off, and his head came in con- tact with knot on the railroad tie which probably caused instant death. This occurred at about 10 o'clock on the evening of the 18th. His body was not found until the next train came down, at 8 o'clock next morning. The deceased was "A years of age
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

sHARoN.-The Rev. John c. Territt, retir- ed clergyman, who gave up pastoral duties several years since on account of i'll health, has been chosen Deacon of the Congregational church in Sharon, in place of Deacon William M Smith, deceased.
 MT. Baldwin Reed, is about to erect an elegant mansion on the site of his late resi- dence, being the place for many years owned and occupied by the late Dr. Samuel Rock well.
 We receive the following correction of our notice last week of Maj. Gen. sedgwick's s ancestry :-
 There was no Stephen sedgwick interven ing between Samuel and Beyamin. Benjamin Sedgwick, the great grandfather of General Sedgwick, was the son of Samuel, and Stephen was brother of Benjamin. CTS
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

 speech from the balcony of the Fremont House, where he was stopping, in the course of which he said that he recently asked Gen Grant how he liked the Army of the Poto mac. Grant replied, "Thls IS very fine ar. my, and these men have fought, am told with great courage and bravery. They have fought we'll, but 1 have to say The Army oi the Potomac has never fought its battles through" [Cheers.]
 Gen Hooker it seems was not wounded in the recent battles at and near Resaea. The sufferer was Brig-Gen. Harker.
 The battle-fag of the Ninth Pennsylvania reserves, carried through fourteen of the Army of the Potomac's battles, has been pierced by no less than seventy two bullets, and presents genuine battleworn appearance
 A Washington dispatch says: "Unabated confidence is entertained here III the ability of Gen. Grant to ultimately conquer the rebel hosts, desperate as they are. Ofhcers and civilians who come from the front say that the Union troops regard success duty and are intent on revenging outrages committed by the vindictive rebels"
 The Senate committee on finance leave the income tax at five per cent. on the excess over $500 and not exceeding $lO,O0O per an mum, and fix duty of seven and half per cent on the excess over $l0,e00.
 MT. w. G. Shanks, the able correspondent of the New York Herald, lost his life at Res aca. The telegram communicating this sad Intelligence says he was killed instantly in Logans breastworks on Sunday.
 Among the wounded who have arrived at Nashville from Gen. Sherman's army, is the celebrated female warrior, Miss Frank Miller, of Co. G, 9Oth Illinois, private of that com pany, Miss Miller has served with great dis tinction in several battles. She was taken prisoner several months since, and while at- tempting to escape was shot by rebel senti- pel.