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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

SHERMAN's CAMPA1eN.-The Nashville cor respondent of the Cincinnati Times, in letter dated the 18th, says;
 One column of Sherman's army left Atlanta on the 9th inst, taking the Macon road. It will pass through Milledgeville, and probably take it and release the Unien prisoners.
 The second column left on Saturday last, taking the direct road to Augusta, which will be reached in fourteen days. :, The two col umns will concentrate there, and move on Charleston, Savannah or Beaufort, as may be deemed proper. Beaufort was the original destination.
 The Macon and Augusta Railroad will be effectually destroyed as the army proceeds SheI man carries. sixty days rations, and beef cattle. He will depend on the country for other subsistence
 Atlanta has been rendered untenable. Such buildings as could be of benefit 10 the enemy have been destroyed, but no others.
 Sherman will meet no enemy on his way The Georgia militia are few in number, and harmless. About 2000 troops, besides militia, are at Savannah.
 This correspondent states that Sherman's 8 army consists of four infantry cofps and len thousand cavalry, in all forty-sevsn thousand men.
 Private reliable news, dated Rome, Ga., llth, says, the destruction of manufactures, mills, store houses, stables, and other build ings useful to the rebels, was commenced on the 10th. Some private residences were de- stroyed by accident.
 The rebels attacked our pickets while we were engaged in destroying property at Rome, but were driven off.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

Saxon and the native American mingiedin his veins, giving him extraordinary power and endurance, which, combined With a rare intel. ligence, eminently fitted him for soldiers life and duties, and into which he entered with all his heart. His name will long five among the imperishables of our noble dead, and his memory is his most fitting monument.
 On Thursday night last, 17th inst. the house of Mir. John Chipman, situated on what is called "Great Hill" in Cornwall, was burn ed to the ground, together with nearly all it's contents, including $2oo in money, and, sad dest of all, Mrs. Chipman, an old lady of seven- ty years of age, was burned to death in the flames The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is supposed that Mrs. c. got up in the night for some purpose, and in some way fire was communicated to her clothes man sleeping in the house, hearing a noise, got up to ascer- tain the cause, anddiscovering the fire, ran out to q near neighbor to obtain assistance, hat on their return fonnl the old lady in tic mids! of the flames, dead, her remains nearly consum- ed
 We give upon the first page of this papsr an account of the gathering of the Rogers family of North Cornwall. held few weeks since, which will be perused with interest by members of that widely spread family, and by others interested in hehistory of the descend ants of the patient martyr of the New England Primer-him of the numerous pro 2eny The MSS has been in our hands some time, but the pressure of political and other matters. has prevented an earlier publication of it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

p@- Certain coppers in Meriden are great lg exercised over the course of the Union newspaper in that town, the Recorder-threat- ening to withdraw their patronage, Set up an oppositiensnewspaper, &c.,, &c. Whereupon, the following card is issued in the Hartford Postal \ To THE UNION MEN OF MER1DEN.-If the Meriden Recorderis prescribed by the oppo- sition; if they are not only withdrawing their patronage, but are using their influence to bseak it down, because it has stood out boldly and manfuly for the Union of our fathers, fol home and liberty, for the glory and honor oI our institutions against secret and open ene- mics, land it has done this as you all know,) it becomes us, lovers of home and country, to rally to itssupport. As far as l am concern ed, I mean to do my part that it may never be said to our shame, that we failed to stand by the Union.
 AN UNCONDITIONAL UNION MAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

INDEPENDENCE OF VIEe1NIA.-It is we'll known that the State of Virginia fingered for some time in the arms of the Federal Union before it decided upon going to destruction with the rest of the Southern States. A cor respondent of the Mobile Register who recently made journey from Richmond to Fredericks- burg, paints graphic picture of the brilliant achievements for which the Old Dominion has distinguished itself during the war, so far, at least, as it's agricultural and other resources are concerned. When you get to Hamilton's Crossings, the writer remarks, the desolation of war breaks upon you. A few trees remain upon the hills near the site of the depot; but there is n ot fence nor an inhabited house all the way to Fredericksburg. A few cattle may be seen grazing on the rich pla1ns, which bear no crops now bht luxuriant wseds. These cattle belong to the people of Fredericksburg, who club together and hire a poor old man to attend them while grazing. There are 10 hands at work in the fenceless fields. no sign of animated life about the deserted houses The drowsy crow of the cock, the neighing ot
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

FROM SHERMAN.-General Shermans army Augusta respectively, on the 9th and l2th.- On the l4th one column had advanced seventy miles toward Macon, driving everything before it, and laying waste to the country on the line of march. Before the evacuation of Atlanta, the arsenals, foundries and rolling stock were destroyed together with all the mills on the route from Atlanta to Chattanooga. Here after the rebels will derive but sorry comfort from the desolated districts. All the railroads are broken up so effectually that the enemy cannot, with the resources now at their com
 mand. possibly repair them. The blow will fall very heavily upon Richmond and Virginia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24
Gcueral Ve1us.

SOUTH CARoLINA.-First ing jor President ta tte State On Tuesday last, lr the first tiuIe in her history, polls were G aned in the Pal metto State on the occasion f Presidential election Heretofore, when .,. the States were rocking with excitement over Presidential contest South Carolina. as ii to show her co;i- tempt for the Democratic element in our Fed erai compact, was serene alid uhd!stu"beti. = A few gentlemen in Columbia went through the formality Of choosing fey other gentle men to cast the vote Of the State in the Eec- toral College for tie Pro-siaye.y candidates, whoever they might be-
 Last Tuesday, however, scene was witness ed ill Beaufort which well might have made e the bones of Calhoun sti, in his coffin This, once most select ari tocratc town, was as much astir on election day ,as the most Democrat c of Yankee communities. American citizens of African descent were busily drumming up Indeed, we think the great 'sunwashed'' of the 'sfierce Democratic" might have learned some new arts from those tyros in political canvass ing. For with all energy and excitement, fun, iollity and good humor ruled the hour.
 In response to a notice signed on behalf of the State Executive Committee. polls were opened in the Free South Building for the citi- zens and soldiers of other States, while those of south Carolina weIe invited to cast their votes at the Market House. No qualification was required save that the voter be twenty-one years of age. Printed tickets containing sim ply the names of the lival candidates were furnished. The polls were opened at 10 a. m and closed at p. m. At the Market House polls, Mr. E. G. Dudley acted as inspector, and nir. H. G. Judd as clerk while at the Free South Building MT J G. Thompson and Lieut.. Baldwin were chosen inspectors, and MT. M. J.. French, clerk.
 Most of the interest cent cred in the Market House poll. The cololed people entered into the spirit of the thing with surprising enthu- sasm. Most of them were unaware of the in formal character of the proceeding, and were therefore not eagcl tu vote, but were anxlonS to give large ,n.ijnrity for Lincoln, whose name to them is syno:i. nous with Freedom - man who attempted tu deceive them with Mcclellan tickets was detected .lnd rather rude lv hustled, but not hurt We " nder how much life would have been lief, in black mln who had attempted the same gtne ill tile Sixth Ward in New York city. Tine fclinwing is the result: linCnin MCCirlIar.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

ConHwALL.-The remains of Lieut. w. H. Cogswell; Co. B. 2d Conn. H. A., were escort ed to their lasting resting place in, the new cemetery in North Cornwall, by large num- Der of his friends and fellow-townsmen on Monday of this week.
 Lieut.. Cogswell enlisted in the 9th Conn. Vols. in 1861, as private, and shared in all the hard service of that Regiment for some thing more than a year, and was taken prison CT while in command of scouting squad just before the battle of Cedar Mountain, and car ried to Richmond. From thence he was re leased on parole. and returned to Washington, when he earnestly requested to be returned to his Regiment; but this was refused, and he was given the choice to take his discharge or go to work on the defences of Washington He chose the former, desiring more active ser vice than digging.
 Soon after his return home. the 18th, (now the 2d H. A.,) Regiment was raised. Cogs- we'll eagerly entered tho ranks, and was chosen Orderly Sergeant of his Company. In this posi- ion he was very useful, his former expe-- rience qualifying him for it's duties, and he was esteemed the best drill-master in the Re giment. He identified himself with the 18th as he had with the 9th, and passed unsc athed through the earlier fights and heavy marches of the present campaign, until the battle near Winchester, Va, on the 18th of September, when he vas wounded in the leg, rendering amputation above the knee necessary, from the effect of which he died on the 9th inst.
 Lieut.. Cogswell was every inch soldier fearless and brave. The blood of the Anglo
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

The Richmond Erdnsiner of the l 1th, shows that it comprehends the purpose of the loyal people when it says What We are certain of, the real, the present inevitable fact is, that the whole of the material resources, the army, the navy, the arsenals, the treasury, of the Federal States, all are now firmly grasped and yielded by the hands of those who have vowed to de- stroy us, to seize our lands and homes, to beg gar our children, and brand our names forever as the names of felons aud traitors. This is the situation This is what we have now to deal with; and on the way in which we meet it depends the whole future of our race and na- tion Ii we shrink from the conflict, better were it for us and ours that we had never been born. Fortunately there is now middle course for us We must be victors, or we must be annihiated-it is better so.
 AZ extensive plot has come to light and been frustrated, which was set on foot,in Richmond, and organized in Havana, to seize American passenger steamers on the Pacific.
 Chicago has just completed new census {; total, l69 1853, against log, ,260 in 1860. Total valuation of property, $48,732,782, against $37, ,053,5l2 in 1860.
 The 54th Mass. Vols. (colored) would not take cent less pay than was given to white troops. They stood firm, and conquered, and the other day were paid off in full, at white mans prices.
 The Russian papers announce the death, at the age of 68, of Gen. Liprondi, who command ed at the battle of IDkermaun.
 A wealthy democrat at Washington had three rooms splendidly fitted up, intending to invite ex-Presidents Pierce, Fillmore and Bu- chanan to occupy them next March, when they should visit Washington to see Mcclellan in augurated. The day for their visit has not been decided upon that proposed for next March having been postponed.
 Railroad accidents have been unusually fre- quent of late Since the first of September, l22 persons have been killed, and 855 wound ed.
 The town of Mount Tabor, Rutland county, Vermont, in 1860 gave MT. Lincoln. 28 votes, and none for "any other man." In 1864 it gave 36 for Lincoln, and none again for the other man,
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24
Lincoln's 5 maj.
 flnt.al EntaS ras


Total votes cast, ,00S.
 In the 102d Michigan, polls were opened and 20 votes cast for Lincoln none for Mcclellan ; the officers only voting.
 Determined that nothing should be wanting 0 complete genuine election day, mass meeting was organized in front of The Fire South office to listen to the r-turns. The result in Beaufort was announced by MT. J G. Ihomp- son, after which Mr. E. G. Dudl y addressed the meeting. He predicted rcontidcntly that Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson hai been chosen by overwhelming majrrites in every loyal State. save, perhaps. kentucky.- He pointed out the special significance "f the day to the freedmen, who formed large part of his audience and urged them topepare themselves for the duties which might devolve upon them as freeinen in the futu e. by edu- eating themselves and their children He clos cd by asserting that Ee had chosen South Caro- lima as his future home, and hoped to witness many more election days under circumstances when her colored citizens saonld really take d | part in the government of the State. MrJ G. Thompson then spoke of the sig nificance of the election as sign of progress in | the Palmetto State. pointing out how little re- 1 gard South Carolina had evnced for Democrat | ic principles in refusing 10 allow her electors | for President ta be chosen hy the fopllar vote | He showed that the very principle for which we are waging ufo, the South, is to sustain ! lut uOCtIIu0 tHdt tuo ldJ'iiGy lulc, anu to prove to the despotic and aristocratic gov ernments of Europe that the great experiment of republican liberty was not failure | Lieut.. Ketchcm next addressed the meeting in speech of great eloGuence and power. He adverted to the incidents of the expedition of three years ago, and pointed out the signs of a coming triumph for Freedom and Union evident on every side.
 Capt. Gutter, Col. Strong. Mr Scott and others delivered stirring speeches, all full of patriotism, which We're loudly applauded by | the audience.
 The excellent band of the 102d U S. c. T. I agreeably filled up the intervals of speeches. Indeed much is due to them for the success of the meeting. They have the hearty thanks of all.
 The gunboat John Adams was illuminated with colored lanterns and display of blue- | lights, added to the picturesque scene addition | al beauties.
 | Flags waved, bonires blazed, boys shouted, crowds cheered, bands played. speeches were made, and so closed real jolly day in Beau 1 fort.-I.e Free South, Nou. 12th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

THE DECEMBER MAaAzlNEs.-The appear ance of the December Monthlies, which have been some days on our table, reminds us that the year is about closing, and willsremind the subscribers of the magazines that their sub scrptiops are out, and that now is the time to subscribe for the new year volumes. The fol lowing are among the best and most esteemed of the magazines published.
 Godey's Ladys Book-an old established Magazine, which has been so long before the public that it may be said to be necessity in every weli-regulated household. Each num- Der is filled with elegant engravings and fashion plates, and has large variety. of entertaining and instructive reading matter. L. A. Godey, publisher. Philadelphia, Pa. S3 per annum, or with the ENQUIRER, $4.
 Psterson's Magazine, ,-an old favorite with the ladies-one which no lady who has sub scribed forin, the past year will willingly do without in the.next It has the choicest selec- tions of prose and poetry, and is redolent with beautifully drawn engravings and fashions and is cheaper and better than some more preten tious magazines. 0. J. Peterson, publisher, Philadelphia, Pa. S2 per annum, or with tbe ENQUIRER, $3 50. i
 The Ladys Friend, a new candidate for public favor, which has fulfilled all the prom ises of it's first year and entered upon it's sec ord under favorable auspices. It has some of the best magazine writers upon its regular staff of contributors, and is considered one of the most interesting of the magazines pub lished. Deacon & Peterson, publishers, Phila delptia, Pa. $2 per annum, or with the EN- ou1RER. $3.5O:
 IAe Atlantic, of which it would be super fuous for us to use any word of commenda- ton, since its reputation is so we'll established that few of it's old subscribers will do without for it every day. Ticknor & Fields, pub. isher, Boston, Mass. B per year, or with the ENQUIRER, $4.50
 1he Continental perhaps the ablest political and literary magazine of the times. Edited with vigor and ability, and always containing solid and substantial reading, together with much of the lighter and entertaining literature. of the day. John F. Trow, publisher, New York. s per annum, or with the ENQUIRER $4.0O. .... .-...-..
 Ha'per, which everybody knows is never dull, and which contains monthly illustrated papers ofprose and poetry. and the latest and best serial productions of British and Ameri- can authors. Furnished in any quantity at the lowest rates, by Patton, Bookseller. 8 Hotch- kiss Block, Waterbury.
 N. B.-When we advertise, as above, to fur nish the various magazines, We remit the money directly to the publishers, and subscri- bers receive their copies directly from the of fee of the magazine. Hence we do not con- slider ourselves responsible for their prompt de- livery, though we have never yet heard of a case where one failed that we had sent for.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

16r General McClellan's resignation ren- ders General Halleek the senior Major-General of the regular army. It is significant fact that the late Presidential canvass has been the means of depriving the army of it's two ranking Major Generals Clellan aad Fremont. -4a Erchange.
 General Butler outranks G eneral Halleck by priority of commission. He is now :he senior Maior-G General in the army.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24
aa LITCHFIELD, CONN. THURSDAY NOV. "A, 1884.
THANKSGIVING DAY.

ai ,The Day we celebrate, is one of strictly New g England aorsgir, and peculiarly revered and hallowedsby all good descendants of inc May 2 Flower colonists. Back to the time when eGov. BRADFORD. of illustrious memory, pro- claimed thanksgiving day for his people, giv- ing thanks to the Omnipoteut Father who had given them safe delivsrance out of all their troubles, the day has been one of recognized sFobligation to orender homage to the Almighty with Thanksgiving and Praise. Nor is its character of social festivity scarcely less au- tcient than its religious feature.- The memory .zof man goes not back to the time when the day was Ret one of unlimited feasting and re- ,ioicing, and the traditional turkey sas well au- athenticated as the orthodox sermon and song eof praise.
 For the past two years, however, the day has assumed by proclamation by the President of the United States, q National character. And very properly has it been SO; for if ever Ma tion had occasion to render homage and praise to God, we have been so called upon in the years thus closed. In tbem He has given re- 'ipeated assurances of Drvine favor; He has taught us that the might of Nation is in it's .unswerying devotion to principle {; He has given us. repeated and signal victories over our enc mics; He has brought to naught the conbna- iions and plots. of wicked men He has nerved our arm to strike powerful and vigorous blows fin the defense of liberty and our social institu- afions He has preserved us from internal dis sensions; He has brought million of our fellow-men out of bondage into liberty, and has decreed the speedy downfall and extnguish- zment of the hateful and wicked blot upon our Nation, and the cause of all our troubles.
 aa The bond of brotherhood which binds to gether the loyal States for mutual offenca and defence, will be strengthened by this National Thanksgiving. In as many homes, scattered from Maine to California, as reunited families shall meet to spend the day in joyful memory of past mercies, there new inspirations and new determinations shall be born, to preserve and protect our common country, our hearth-stones, our social institutions, and our sacred altars from the assaults of the rebellious "chivalry,'' who tauns our New England origin, and labor in arms to destroy our framework of Govern ment. eHa
 With much cause for thanksgiving, with grateful andjoyful hearts, we gather around our loaded tables and cheerful fires to-day. May all manner of enjoyments attend the day and the occasion. May the hearts of every one of our readers be as light, and their laughter as loud as when the Thanksgiving of their child hood was celebrated in years gone by. Those that laugh loudest live longest, and may this be the most joyful Thanksgiving of all their lives 1!
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

ERRArA.-In the Rogers Memorial. on our first page, in the remarks of Dr. Edward Bradley, the words :. make bare the temper" should read ss make bare the tsmple," Also. in the remarks of Henry Rogers of Branford, the words Noah the 2d and Sd were breth- ren," should read sswere born there"
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

1er Major Brooker of the fst Conn. Artil- lery, at present in command-of the siege bat teries before Petersburg, was made the reel pient, quite recently, of splendid lot of horse equipments, including fine sword, sash and belt, valued at nearly thousand dollars, as an expression of the respect and esteem of the line officers of the regiment.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

M1ssoUR1.-The Republicans have elected their entire delegation to Congress, excepting one lost in St. Louis through party division.
 The Constitutional State Convention will meet in St. Louis, on the 9th of January, 1865, to declare immediate emancipation.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

VERMoNr.-The following is the result of the recent canvass in Vermont, as officially announced at Montpelier, on Wednesday,: Whole number of votes cast 35,741
 Lincoln and Johnson 42, 419
 Mcclellan and Pendleton, 13.322
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

DI The members of the State Senate had 8 pleasant reunion in New Haven, on Thurs day last. and supper in the evening. Lieut.. Gov. Averill presided. All but five Senators were present, and three of the five were from this county. We learn that Senator Hodge was sick, Senator Hotchkiss absent in New York. and Senator Giddiugs busy packing his trunk for Montana.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

DISTANCES ON SHERMAN's MARcB.-The fol- lowing is a table of distances on General Sherman's supposed march
 Atlanta to Macon l33 miles; Macon to Sa- vannah l9O; Atlanta to Augusta Fl Angus ta to Savannah l82 Augusta to Charleston s. C., 167; Atlanta to Lyuehburg, Va, 3SO.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

s@ 4 Hartford poet breaks out with the inquiry
 "What mean those mystic soundsr"
 An answer to his interrogatory may possibly De found in the following, which we clip from an exchange;
 A lady living near Mystic gave birth to three childTen--ons girl and two bovs--jast Weelss '''
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

hHr The Herald says that Gen. Grant was in New York on Saturday last, and returned to the front on Monday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24
Union majority,
29,097

This is gain on the Union majority of last September of about 10000. and on Lincolns majority in 1860 of over 5000. The aggregate vote this year is over Il 900 larger than it was ill 1860.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-24

IMMIaRATIoN.-The followingis statement showing the number of arrivals of foreign emigrants in the district and port of New York. during the three months comprising the quarter ending Sept 3Olh 1864: