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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26
New Preston, Conn.,, May 19, 1864.

NorE-To some parishes at a distance, we should like to whisper, Go thou and do like wise.' And to some struggling ministers. we would say, If you cannot live where you are, seek home in Litchfeld County. And should they ask whether in Ltchfeld North, or Litch- field South, we must be pardoned for saying, Litchfield South. H.U.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-05-26

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING, Of all descriptions, neatly and promptly done
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
OUR COMMON SCHOOLS.

The intelligent and conscientious electors OF
our City are entreated to bear in mind that a
radical change in our system OF Common e-'.''V'
management wao made by our last Legislature
a change which will. in the course of two years,
greatly reduce the number OF our School Officers
and considerably simplify and 1--WE hope) i'm
prove our School machinery. But the vital, the
all-important change, is the choice Of better men
TO direct that machinery, and this can bo made
by the People alone. And this is the most
essential issue in our swiftly approaching choice
OF Municipal rulers.
We exhort every elector who values his vote
at something more than glass of rum to take
a strong and active personal interest in this
matter. First, inquire closely into the personal
character of the candidates for School Officers
already in nomination, and give your support to
the best and worthiest men regardless Of all par
tisan considerations. If any one should ask you
to oppose a candidate on party grounds, regard
that as proof presumptive that he is OBJ.
jectionable on no other. If none Of the candi-
dates for given post be fit, assemble your
neghbors and nominate one who is fit. And
when you are satisfied that one Of the cand-
dates is worthy and preferable to his COMPETE
tors, go for him with all your might, soliciting
your friends and neighbors to do likewise.
Especially let Us have School Commissioners
Of the right sort. We have had quite enough
of Commissioners who entered Public Schools
in state Of gross, palpable ntoxication, es of
those who seduced female teachers and paraded
them at thronged watering-plaoes as if glorying
such denominations if good men shut their eyes
and stubbornly support the regular nomina-
TONS" Nothing will save usfrom tbeirrepetitiOn
but searching inquiry into the character of can
didates and an unhinching support Of the best
alone.
We approve the Citizens organization, and
give general support to its candidates; but let
no one vote for an ignorant, incompetent or bad
man who may have foistcd himself upon the
Reform tickets. DO not indOlently take any
ones assurance on the subject-nOt even ours
but make personal inquiry and support only fit,
worthy men. Blame us If we advise you
wrongly, but do not let that circumstance dis.
charge your responsibility. We have always
had good men in tue School Boards, but there
were too many Of the other sort. Let us try
this time to elect not only good men through.
out, but large proportion of the very best.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02

Minister at Lisbon. in which, after directing
him TO make every effort to conciliate the
offended dignity of tho King of Portugal. and
declaring that :" His Majesty has nothing more
really al heart than to give 80 far as he can
with honor to the King Of Portugal all reason
able satisfaction" Mr.. Pit appends the follow
ing remarkable postscript
Though il be sufficiently implied BY me above words
all reasonable sai,aeioa. far His M1jeay can nth
honor TINT there things which His Majesty could
not possibly any account comply with Ihayc thought
II may not be improper for your more certain guidance
expressly signify yo. tia: any persOnal marx on
great admiral uho has done eier'ia! serriee % MS
cou,,,y or on any on. under his command o,ay mad
issbl as tOe as he idea ofr,s'oriue The ships o. pdr
taken You will. therefore. in case in your CONVERSE
ton with the Portuguese ministers any suggestion
pointing to either Of thcs, methods OF satisfaction should
be thrown out take cpccia 10 say enough 70 shm The
door entirely ogains any eIpec,aion Of G0 k7d; being
tho time particularly attentive to avoid IN tho
manner everything that carry the air Of pcremp'
toriness or harshness."
Subsequently, an extraordinary envoy was
sent TO Lisbon TO negotiate this affair, and
This lord declared openly and in full audience com
posed of The foreign ministers that the English officers
who burn, the French vessels on tho coast OF Lagos
were rcprehens.bic and that this account the King
his master sent him to Lisbon il order to testify that
he had no part in it, and that it contrary to bis
orders that they had committed that act of hostility Tor
which he made rcparation." (De:o'aaz Mmore' or
dim 'aisirafion de Porba,. TOM .. ?. 49,
Nevertheless, although the wrongiulness OF
the act was admitted, the ships were not restored.
nor was any indemnity given therefor The
instructions of Pitt were carried out TO the
letter Yet when, in 1862, France declared war
against Portugal, the failure to restore these
ships was made III the declaration one of the
causes Of the war, and Portugal had to suffer
for the injury which Great Britain utterly re-
fused TO compensate.
But we have learned ere now that Great Britain
respects only such precedents as make for herin-
terest or coincide with her prejudices for the
moment; and We need not expect that a view Of
her own transgressions will impede the utter
ancc her repronches upon what she chooses to
consilcr rs ours. We echo the words of The
Saturday Rericr, that il will DO remembered,
long after Fcderals and Confcderates shall have
ceased TO fight, that there is one among the
most powerful nations OF the world tina. hAs no
measure Of international right except the
strength or weakness OF its adversary" The
Judgment Of the civilized world long since de-
clared that Great Britain is that power.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
THE VICTORY IN TENNESSEE.

We have won battle in Tennessee. Gen,
Schofed's official dispatch announces that the
enemy attacked him on Wednesday at Frankln'
and after contest which lasted from four i'll the
afternoon till after dark, "was repulscd with
heavy loss-prcbably of five or six thousand
men, Our loss is estimated at not more than
a fourth o. that number. One thousand pris.
oners aud Brigadier.General have been cap.
tured.
The details OF this victory are mcager, but OF
the victory there can be 10 doubt. The battle,
however, was not fought between the entire
armies Of Thomas and of Beauregard. Neither
of those generals seems to have been on the
field. Gen. Schofed telegraphs that the
enemy attacked with two corps-about hall
his army. We have no means Of estimating
Schofield's force, but it may be inferred that
this general commanded, in fact, not
much more than the rear-guard OF
Thomas'S army for he was indebted
if subsequent unofficial telegram be true
to the arrival of heavy reGniorcements IN the
evening for his victory. 1t appears, moreover,
that notwithstanding the defeat he had inflicted
on Hood, Schofeld fell back during the night
toward Nashville, and took up position three
miles south OF that city.
We infer from the various accounts that
Hood--or Beauregard, whichever may be in
command in the fiold--attacked in force on
Wednesday, with the view Of destroying Scho-
field and OF forcing passage across the Har-
peth River at Franklin, and thence securing an
open road to Nashville. The attempt was ut
tery frustrated, and Hood was compelled to
cross this stream further TO the west and
north. To meet his movements in this
General Thomas finally withdrew
his victorious army toward Nashville, and took
UP position three miles to the south Of the
city. He was followed closely by that portion
of Hoods foyces which had not been engaged
on Wednesday, and there was the usual Skin
mishing on Thursday between the pickcts of the
two armies. Heavy cannonading is reported to
have been heard in Nashville, and great battle
was mo.ncntarily expected.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
DER CROTON WATER.

In view Of the incendiary teTors now over.
hanging our City, the utmost care should be
used ON every side to preserve our magnificent
water.works from damage, whether casual OF
culpablo, and to husband our supply Of water
with the strictest ec0nomy. All housekeepers,
as they value their own and the Citys we'll
being, should vigiantly guard against any waste
Of the indispensable fluid.
1t not improbable that many Of those occu.
Dying rooms in hotels, and others, tenants Of
private houses, allow the Croton to waste to
the extent Of the capacity Of their wster.pipe.
1t is difficult to account for the inadequacy Of
the CIQtQp At ths present tue except On this
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
from 1860 TO 1854:

l. will be occn from this table that there is an
increase in the number of voters in every State,
except Ohio. Even this solitary exception dis
appears when we add the soldiers vote, which
will largely swell, also, the increase of every
other State The aggregate of this increase in
the thirteen States envmeratcd III our list will,
including the soldier-voteS, reach a very high
figure.
We mast add that most Of the States not en-
braced in our is. show Likewise an increase; that
since 1860 We have formed two new States
Kansas and Nevada, OF which the former in 1868
cast l5,4ji. and the latter 1884 votes, and
that number Of territories are equaling the
two States in rapid progress. We must
further take into consideration that the imm-
grafton from Europe is assuming greater dimen-
sions from day TO day. and il this year consider
ably larger than last year. and it must be clear
20 the most nrcterate shcptic that our country
has not been drained yet Of men, ard that We
are a. fully able now TO replenish our armies
and continue the war Is ever before.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
Marine Losses for November.

During the past month the marine losses have
amounted to iortytwo vessels valued at 81 $4,000. OF
this number ten ships nine were barks four were
briggs, nineteen were shoonsrs. one steamship aud two
sloops. OF thc above, eight were captured and de-
s,royed six were abandoned OF sea- sunk after col
lson and foundered Below is table Of the monthly
marine losses for the last eleven months;
Total losses for January 80 vessels. s?2s 200 total
losses for February 20 vessels $4,000 500 total losses
Tor March ~ vessels al sos 3O0 total losses for April
~ vessels - 100 0 total Losses for May, "a vessels
81 0-J OOo total losses for June - vessels So. 800
total losses for July - vessels 81 $50 O0 total losses
for August. 90 vessels se0o0O total Losses for Sep
TENDER - vessels s0l 700 total losses Tor October
- vessels, sl.395,NO total losses for No,em.
Der - vessels. Sl,9JT00. Total for eleven months
isJ vessels, valued 1T Sl5. 3,0.4JO
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
Violent Tornado ut Rio Janeire.

b ,he arrival Of the bark Mirage, Capt. Mer.
ril have siyces from Rio Janero TO Oct. -. The
sap AlcHaude- Capt, j. Brown arrived tho night pre-
yous from Cardif and while oil the port, Capt Brown
WA washed overheard by sea and drowned
A most violent tornado visited that place on the 10th
inst, a; p IN. accompanied BY tremendous large hail
stone, and torrents OF rain. The city. for ahpRt
quarter OF nile in width suffered severely. many
houses being blown down. and others completely rdlcd
by the hail The tornado lasted about fifteen minutes.
The shipping has sustained great deal Of damage.
Tho bark Leighton. Capt. Bato hloid. Wa capsiked.
and his (he Captain son. lad Of 10 years, drowned
HIS wife was saved almost exhausted The bark Leap
wing was considerably damaged about the stern.
The Bra filiau Brig Manuel was caps6cd, also sew.
erul other foreign vessels capssrd. and humber of
lives lost 4 boat from the English Lineof Battle ship
Bomhay whiln going ashore during the tornado, was
upset and a.. the crew. with several officers, LOST
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02

hypothesis. The aqucduot as now used il
capable Of supplying sixty millions Of gallons
per diem, which would give over one hundred
gallons per day to each inhabitant. This Is q
much larger supply than is provided by any
city in the world of equal population with New
York The possibility of this waste should In
duce watchfulncss of the strictest kind on tho
part of every police officer, and indeed every
citizen, who aims to be useful.
The want of wate1-meter attached to each
house makes it difficult to detect instances Of
intentional waste and hence the necessity for
other means, such as every good citizen may
adopt, to prevent what il highly detrimental to
all. constant flow in the room OF any hotel
guest could easily be asoertained by tracing tho
noise made in discharge-pipes to its source.
Servants in houses occupied by persons upon
whom suspicion would rest might he interro'
gated. The quantity of water discharged from
the mouths of particular sewers would indioaS
the district of greatest ilnproyidence and lead 70
examination. The subject is important, in view
of the knonn intentions Of many sojourneS
and perhaps residents, here, and the certainty
that they are untirng in carrying into effect oil
their schemes Of mischief. 1t may not DO ask
ing too much of all occupants disposed to do
service, that strict economy in the use of water
for ordinary purposes be enioined on all guests
servants and Others, and that notification be
given that waste will be deemed sufficient caue
for dismissal.
1t is well known that portions OF the aqucduct
may be damaged by very little effort, and so
damaged that its restoration to use may be de-
laycd for a shorter or longer pxiod, depending
on the particular locality selected for such mis-
chief. 1t would seem, therefore, to be wise, as
we are forewarned of malicious danger by the
late attempt to fire the city, that these exposed
points should be sufficiently guarded, both night
and day. Watchfulness is now the prico q,
safety. No harm can arise from showing that
the public feels deep interest in the matter
The situation makes il certain that new guards
over the use Of water to prevent waste are
called for, and it will probably be expedient to
protec, the exposed portions Of the aquetuct by
additional masonry or earth, so as to place it be-
yond the reach OF damage, such a. may easily
be committed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02

Missouri sooner or later and those who are disposed to
shrk such issues now would do well to reflect whether
they are not likely to be agtated with Increasing
violence IL deferred TO time when conservatism shall
grow insolent in the arms Of peace.
Trusting that noble state may Jet be the first
70 pioneer the way OF deliverance from former attic
tions and that in establishing here freedom the
watchword OF our new life we may be parayzed with
hating performance but declare and set forth with
dauned faith the equality OF all before tho law
remain very truly yours b. GRAFT BROWN"
We apprchcnd that Gen. Price and his follow
er5 will not be conciliated by the line Of policy
recommended by Mr.. Brown-in fact, it may
tend to harden them in the ways Of rebellion
and treason. That is an objection, doubtless;
but We trust tha, it may not be deemed insur
mountahln
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
TEX POPULATION OF THE NORTH.
ERN STATES.

II would certainly be as useless as it would
be hcartles, to deny or to undervalue the i'm
mcnse losses, suffered by the loyal States OF the
Union no less than by the Rcbelious, in conse-
qucnce of the war. We have among us tens OF
thousands of disconsOlate widows and fathcrless
orphans. We lave tens Of thousands OF parents
mourning the premature death Of beloved sons,
who were snatched from them in the prime
of life. We have tens of thousands of crippled
soldiers. who will never be restored to
tho enjoyment Of health and the ordinary
pursuits of lie. and We all have to bear
tho burdens Of heavy taxation. Still,
Notwithstanding all the misery and deprivation
which the war has brought upon us, it is re-
makable sign Of the times, that the loyal States
have not suffered yet any loss in their aggregate
population; but that Notwithstanding all tho
devasta.ions of the last four years we have at
present much larger population than in 1860.
This appears conclusiyely from comparison OF
the votes cast at the Presidential elections in
1864 and 1850. We believe it is fair to assume,
that tho vote Of 1860 was about as full ss that
Of 1864, and that the increase in the aggregate
vote of the States may be taken as an index OF
the increase of population. The following list
comprises all the States from which complete
returns Of the Presidential election have so far
been received, and shows the increase Of voters
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
shocking.

The mass ratification meeting of the Citizens
Association, held last evening in the Cooper In
stitute though unsuccessful in point of num-
bsys. will not be failure, if the admirable
speeches of X. 3. Roosevelt and ex-Judge
Whiting secure the attention which they de-
serve. The statements presented by them
should be carefully weighed by any who hest,
tate 10 put forth their full strength of voice and
ro.e in the STRUGGLE Of next Tuesday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

The statement which appeared Ill Wednesday
mornings papers concerning the admission Of Roger
A. Pryor, in relation TO Gen. Sherman's movements.
shortly after be taken prisoner. based the
narration Of several gentlemen who converscd with
him. and this fact was distinctly mentioned in the tec-
gram The denial Of Pryor simply raises question Of
veracty between the parties to the conversatoD with
out reasonable prospect Of an early adjustment.
Auxiliary Commission recently tried citizen
who enrolled at Washington nearly two years ago.
thereby becoming liable to the draft, aud who after.
ward went to Richmond. enlisted in Mosby's band o.
guerrlas, and subsequently captured. He was
found guilty and sentenced TO he shot to DEATH but bis
sentence has been commuted to confinement at hard
labor for ten years in Clinton Prison, N. Y.
A letter from Baton Rouge, La, on the 2lst
ut reports that our troops. under BrgGe Lee had
spirited fight at Liberty. where the Rebels were
badly whipped. Three pieces Of artillery were taken
with two hundred prisoners. including twenty Eve
commissioned officers. The prisoners had arrived at
Baton Rouge.
Gen. Blunt has given orders that hereafter,
throughout the District Of the Upper Arkansas. the
Assistant Quartermas,ers and Commissaries Of Sub
sistenoe will in all when it becomes necessary 10
employ clerks. mechanics teamsters and labcrers give
the preference to discharged soldiers
portion of the Union prisoners confined at
Salisbury, n c.. where there about thirteen thou
sand in oil. made concerted effort to escape few
days since; but unfortunately they were discovered
and subdued. after sharp conflict, in which about
forty were killed and largo number wounded.
New-Orleans papers of the Odd ult. say that ii
was rumored there the previous day that the Union
expedition from Thibodeanx had been successful in de-
featng large body Of Rebels, burning their boats
barracks and baggage.
The prize schooner Sibyl, for Nassau, with
small cargo of cotton arrived at this port yesterday
She captured the Goth ul by the gunboat IGsca
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
The Tribune Almanac for 1865.

This Almanac will contain, besides the usual sta
tistical and miscellaneous matter, the full official
Presidential and Congressional vote of all the
States 1t will be ready some time in The month OF
December and orders will be executed i'll the order
in which they are received.
Priee-Single copies. ...........-.-....-"o cts
7copies, sent by mail, free Of postage. w
100 copies, BY express. ...--...---.-.-Sl@ w
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02
GENERAL NEWS.

The Chamber of Commerce held its regular
monthly meeting yesterday at one O'Clock T. L. The
proceedings unusually interesting among which
NAV be mentioned resolution inviting Captain Wins
low of the Kearsarge to this city. and approprating
SIS 900 toward giving him fitting reception which
was referred TO committee, with power A commu-
ncation signed By the British Consul and number OF
merchants of Bahia Brazil rejecting impertincntly
upon the recent capture OF the pirate Florida also
created sensation, and referred to special CON-
mittee.
The meeting at the Academy Of Music last
night, under the auspices Of the Veteran Soldiers
Union Club may be termed a success although the
actual attendance not large for all the Tickets we
understand were Sold which VIII largely rebound TO
the charitable object of the meeting The proceedings
in themselves most excellent, comprising brilliant
speeches by Gen. John Cochrsne. Major Edwin A.
Sherman. Rev. Vim. ii. Boole. and others singing by
Mdlle Mcrensi and music by Dodworths Band.
The official vote of Illinois for President is at
last al in and stands ls9 So for Lincoln and 5s 73G for
Mcclellan The majority for Lincoln is 3O.T17. The
gain the aggregate vote of 1860 is 5j on the Re-
publican vote of leGo l7c46. The loss on the Demo
cratic vote of 1850 is l4s5 The Union gain the plu
rality vote Of 1860 is 1881. The Union gain on the
> democratic majority Of 1862 is 47.443.
There was an attempt made, by Rebel agents,
on the Goth ult. to burn the Memphis &! Charleston
Railroad Depot at Memphis, containing Government
stores worth two millions. The inccndsries were
caught in the act Of firing the buildings.
, On Wednesday, when the resignation Of
Attorney cneral Bates took effect. the position
rendered to the Hon. Joseph Holt Of Kentucky; but
that gentleman, while thanking the President for this
expression Of his kindness and confidence declined the
appointment.
From present appearances, no advance copies
Of tho Presidents Message will be sent to the
poper press and therefore that document Will be COM
municated to the country last year, by telegraph
probably on Monday.
The Report Of the Postmaster-General is the
only one as yet completely in type. 1t sexpeoed that
the reports Of the other heads of Departments will be
printed by Sunday.
Jem Mace, the English pugilist, has written
to this country indicating purpose to vsi! here
sparring tour.
Mrs. Joshua r. Giddings died at Jefferson,
Ashtabula county. Ohio, on the 18th ult-
Gold opened at 22sl, fell to 225, rallied to 20,
and closed Q. 2!i Government s;oCks are steady, aud
closed at last night. in the ce Of the sale Of
CO., For fancy shares generally lower rates accepted At
the close Of the day stocks du and the chefbuyins to
short contracts. Money ct per cent The new
Ioani raid to the Of 10 600 the
turs the market Commercial paper is quoted at dio per
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02

On the other side Of this morning paper will
be found an article on Neutrality" which
presents view Of the responsibility involved,
under the law Of nations, for the recent acts OF
invasion on the Canada border, in new light.
1t is written by gentleman who has made
international Law q subject of special study for
Smany years, and its closeness Of argument and
Nlearness Of reasoning will commend it to the
careful consideration Of thoughtful men.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-02

We print on another page letter from Camp
Nelson, Kentucky, relating the treatment to
which the wives and children Of freedmen. en-.
listed in tho U. s. service, have been exposed
Bn that camp. The letter comes TO Us with q
responsible name. and we have no rsason--ws
wish we hsd-to doubt its truth. Tho author.
Dses at Washington will, We trust, institute in.
Hui1v into this Iat.ey WbatsyE wy bare