Litchfield enquirer., 1864-06-23
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 LlTcHFIELD.-We learn that sum ofmoney IS being raised to celebrate the coming Fourth of July in becoming manner. We would suggest that an oration in one of our churches, with the exercises, and display of fireworks in the evening, would be appropriate and en- joyable. Further particulars next week.
 We are also glad to learn that project is on foot to procure subscriptions, to erect a Battle Monument in the Central Park, or some ether appropriate locality in the village, on which shall be inscribed the names of those of our heroic toWnsmen who have fallen on the field of battle, or have died in the service of their country during this war. The project is noble one, and will commend itself to the sympathics and pockets of all who have a dol lar to give or who revere the memory and la ment the death of the fallen braves. It has been suggested that meeting of our citizens in furthcrance of this object be held at the Court House, to morrow (Friday) evening, at T o'clock.
 Tho funeral of Corporal Charles Adams, Jr, was attended from the Congregational church on Sunday afternoon last large concourse was present. An exceedingly in teresting and appropriate sketch of the life of the deceased was given by the Rev Geo. Richards, pastor of the Church, and the sym pathies extended by all present to the bereay- ed families osthose who gave up their lives to the cause of their country on that fatal even ing of June 1st, were heartily and sincerely expressed by the deep interest manifested on the occasion of this funeral The coffin of the deceased was covered with beautiful flowers and wreaths, and draped with the American Flag. The church also, was appropriately draped. The body vas accompanied to- the grave, in the East burying- ground, Col. Wes- sells, Capts. Bissell and Peck, and returned members of the 1st Connecticut acting as pail bearers, and after an appropriate prayer was committed to the dust. - We tried to say last week that the Rev Charles Aery had been called to the Rector, ship of St. Michaels Church, but the types made us say Avery. It is not yet learned whether MT. Aery accepts
 The following resolutions referring to the deaths of Capt. HUMAN WADHaMs, and ROBERT WATT, members of the 2d c. H. A., killed in battle, are handed us by the Masonic Frater nifty of this town, of which the deceased were members :-
 Preamble and Resolutions of the Paul's Lodge Mo- II, F. & A. NJ. in reference to the death of Capt. L. G. Wadhams, of 2d c. V. Heavy Artillery, killed in th@battle of Cold Harbor, June lst, 1864.
 Lodge, No. II, F. and A. NJ. have again been called to mourn the loss of a loved brother, suddenly stricken down in battle; therefore
 Resotred lst, That we sincerely grieve over our sad bereavement of a most worthy and ex- cellcnt man, true patriot and soldier, faithful officer of the Y. U s. A. and beloved brother of this fraternity; and will ever cherish his memory.
 Resolved I'd, That we look upon his death. as call o1 God to us, to stand ready for the summons to appear in the presence of the
 
 closes.
 Resotred 3rd, That we do most deeply sym patiize with the bereaved widow and parents, sister and brothers, of our departed brother, and earnestly commend them support and comfort to that Beiag, whcm all true nasons, own as their Great Light; and who knows how to dry the mourners' tears
 Resolrea 4th, That this Lodge shall be dressed in mourning fo: the period of thirty 1C a facf of brother, and sorrow at his loss
 Resolred 5th, That these resolutions be en- tered on file, in the archives of the Lodge. and copy of them furnished to the relatives of tho deceased; and also to the L1TcHFIELp EN- eUIRER for publication.
 Attest, c. B. Bishop, seo'y.
 Preamble and Resolutions Of St. Paups Lodge, No. II, of F. & A. M in reference to the death of Robert Watt, of 2d c. V. Heavy Artillery, killed in battle, at Cold Harbor, June 1st, 1864.
 departed brothers, whose name shall ever be kept sacredly ill the archives of this Lodge. No. II, of F. & A. M therefore
 Resotued lst, That NC deeply deplore the loss of our beloved brother, who so worthily wore the badges of mason, and so honorably died, fighting the battles of our stricken coun- try; and will ever hold his memory precious.
 Resolved 2nd, That we read the hand of Cop in his departure, and hear His voice, bidding us to be ready to come to render up our &C., counts to him, the Grand Master of all
 Resolusd 3rd, That we most affectionately sympathize with the bereaved relatives in this heavy sorrow and urgently commend them to Hum, whose name among us is ever held in honor, and who can comfort the sorrowing ones. ~
 Resolced 4th, That this Lodge shall be dressed in mourning for thirty days, in token of our estimate of our deceased brother, and grief at our bereavement.
 Resolred 5th, That these resolutions be en- tered on file in the archives of the Lodge, and Q copy furnished to the relatives of the deceas- ed and also to the LITCHFIELD ENouIRER for publication.
 Attest, c. B. Bishop, Sec'y
 FALLS VILLAGE.-Tke Ladies Soldiers Aid