Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01


 perate efforts to regain possession of it. On Thursday lat, heavy force marched around our flank Co the rear, and suddenly fell upon Hancock's corps, which was divided into sev efai small commands engaged in the work of destroying the railroad south of Beams Sta ton. Cur troops were thrown at first into a slight confusion, in which some artillery and quhe a number of prisoners were captured our line fell back was reformed, and, advanc- ing to the attack with great spirit, drove back the enemy. Alter nightfall, perceiving that Hancock had been heavily reiDfofced, the reb- els withdrew, leaving their dsad and wounded on the field. Their losses were very scvere.- Our loss WAS principally in prisoners. The portion of the Weldon Railroad captur- ed by the rebels on Thursday extends from Ream's Station about three miles northwardly. That portion of the road had been effectually destroyed. Our forces continue to hold the road north of the rebel position.
 A force of rebel cavalry was seen on Friday at Cherry Run, eleven miles west of Hagers town. The shellfng of Williamsport on Fri day. from the opposite side of the river, was but slightly damaging to the town.
 There is good news from Mobile. An off, cial dispatch from Secretary Stanton announce that Fort Morgan is in our possession. but it is not known whether it was surrendered or blown up.
 PROBABLE INvAsroN OF MIssouRI.-The St. Louis Union says it is the universal expecta- ton in Missouri that there is to he one of the regular fall incursions of the rebels into that State. This is strengthened by rumors of rebel preparations in Arkansas and Louisiana. Since the withdrawal of onr forces from Tex r1v Ill oF o1,olo of the Southwest, under Kirby Smith. Price and Magruder. numbering altogether 20 900 or 3O, 900 men, have had nothing to do; and, as they cannot cross the Mississippi to fight in Georgia or Virginia. they are very likely to make demonstration on Missouri. The news of the capture of Fort Morgan is fully confirmed by Rebel accounts. The Fort was surrendered with all the guns, men and material of war. The Rebels profess to be I surprised at the event. and are demanding ex- plantations. Admiral Farragut has made a survey Of the obstrnctions. forts. &c.. near Mo bile and does not find anything that would stop his reaching the city, should he undertake | to do SO.
 l NEw ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-Exten- sive prerar arations have heen made for this first Annual Exhibition of the Agricultural Indus trv of New England to he held next week at Springfield. Mass. The Fair will be opened on Tuesday with an address by the president. G. B. I.oring. Esq. On Friday Gov. Andrew will deliver the annual address. The show of sheep and horses. promises to be particularly excellent. In the former the breeders of Con necticut will have an opportunity to compare their sheep with the famous flock of Vermont and test their relative merits. We trust they will be we'll represented.
 | Hamden Park. the finest show ground in the country, is in perfect order. every provision Tor the convenience of exhibitors is madoss by the erection of tents and new buildings. the rail- roads have made liberal terms for carrying goods and rassengers. the premium lists a. mount to ton thonsond dollars. and it is hoped that this will he the most attractive. success full and useful fair. ever held in the cnnntrv.-- The programme for each day is full of interest. ! and we hope the farmers will turn out in fore" to enjoy the occasion.
 ADMIRAL. FARRAauT- Every new revelation of the character of this indomitable naval hero only tends 10 increase the popular admiration of his st ring tr ,i.s. It is now related that on the eve of the passage of the Mobile forts. it was suggested to him by the officer whose duty il. was to look to such matters that whis- ky might be very beneficial in cnse the mon became exhausted from long-rontinned fight i ;no in the coming conflict. The Admiral said he had no objection to its heinz used. hut he never found it necessary in any or his actions and he meant to give the men cup of coffee at daylisht and "PIPE TO BREAKFAsT y 1nshde ,he bnv at So'clock the usnal hour. By eight o'clock the passage of the forts was an accom- plishad fact-Boston Transcript.
 1 GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN's ENGLISH RAILWAYS. A late arrival brings intelieence that Par lament has. after three years hesitation. legal, izpd the Birkenhead street railway. This was the first horse railway built hy Mr. Train in England, and the action of the Government naturally revokes the decision of the Queen g Bench fining Mr. Train five hundred pounds for committing nuisance. All the London roads. we believe, were ripped up under that decision. but the Darlington and Staffordshire lines are still down. As MT. Train owns the patent for all Great Britain. this action of Par liament shonld eventually make Mir Train one of the richest men in England.
 There lately died in Buenos Ayres an old man of 78 years, whose will contained a clause leaving ten thousand cigars for those who might attend his funeral The eccentric tes- tator also expressed his desire that his friends should not leave the house of mourning with out dr,nking to his memory all the wine left in his cellar. It is said that the wish of the de- ceased was perfectly fulfilled.
 The world is, coming to an end in IS65.-- Prof. Neumayer. of Munich, says so He adds that a comet will run against the earth and absorb it as one drop of mercury absorbs anoth' er If this prediction is likely to prove true, the recognition of Southern Independence will soon become 8 matter of secondary import ance.
 PRESIDENTIAL. MovEMENr.-Severaf prom- nent abolitionists, including Elizur Wright, and s. G. Howe, have written letter to General Fremont, speaking of dissatisfaction in the republican ranks, and advancing the suggestion that that the Baltimore and Cleve- land nominees both withdraw, and new con- vention be called to select new candidates. Messrs. Wright & Go. conclude thus:
 Permit us, sir, to ask. whether in case MT. Lincoln will withdraw, you will do so and join your fellow-citizens ia this attempt to place the administration on basis broad as the patriotism of the country and it's needs.'
 Gen. Fremont, under date of August 25th, replies that he dees not feel at liberty to with draw without first consulting the patriotic party who nominated him, but suggests that a direct effort be mace U obtain an immediate understanding between the supporters of the R.l,;,roro and GIovola nd nomin afions in or-