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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18
D. U. EAHHAUUTf To Hon. Gideon welles Sec'y of Navy:

We learn from Sherman that an attack. which was only partially successful, was made upon the rebel lines on the 9th instant. Odr lines have been steadily pushed forward until they approach within z mile and 8 half ofthe Macon Railroad. The position of Gen. Sherman is almost as strongly fortified as that of the rebels, and he is secure against any attack that can be made upon him.
 Gen. Sheridan is still pursuing Early but if it be true, as reported, that the latter has received reinforcement of twenty thousand men, it is likely chat he will stop to give bat tie before retreating much further.
 From other portions of the seat of war, the intelligence Is still comparatively meagre.
 Admiral Farragut. during the fight off Mo bile, was lashed to the maaintop rigging. From this position he could overlook the enemy and watch the movements of his own fleet. A speaking trumpet was run down to the deck, and an officer was stationed at the lower end to receive the admiral's orders and pass them to the person whose duty it was to see them executed. The fleet pilot was also up in the rigging and from there gave his orders.
 THE NEXT DRAFT-The order is impera- tive which directs all State Provost Marshals to keep their accounts of quotas and credits in as forward condition as possible, and ''see that the draft commences immediately after the expiration of the fifty days mentioned in the act of Congress" which will be Sept. 9th
 A Provost Marshal in New Jersey having been drafted in the fifth district, it has been decided that he must be held notwithstanding his office, as Provost Marshals are not consid. cred in the military service of the United States. f s
 There are 5000 rebel prisoners at Elmira, said to be able bodied men, evidently mostly of good families, respectful, but decidedly rebel. NJ intercourse is allowed with them but a Yankee has built, near the ground, an observa- tory from which they can be seen. and intends to keep telescope powerful enough to discov' CT the smallest insects.
 The Ne,o6ern " c. Times of the 12th inst, says:
 "The agents for recruiting for the loyal States, are thicker in Newborn than locusts, avd every boat continues to bring more. :. Ii every agent would get one recruit and enlist himself. we have no doubt several full regl- ments might be raised"
 Rhode Island voted Monday upon three pro nos;tions to amend the Constitution of the State. viz. To allow soldiers to vote; to extend suffrage to naturalized citizens who have served in the war; to abolish the regular tax. The returns, 60 far indicate that they are all approved.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

wooDBunx--The young ladies of Grove Hill Institute, Miss Thomas School, assisted by few friends, gavo ah entertainment at the Town Hall. on the 10th inst consisting of charades, tableaux, music, &o., which passed of with line effect The avails, which were over sixty dollars, are to be given to the Christian Commission.
 The ladies of Woodbury South have been very busy during the week, in preparing ar ticles for the comfort of our sick and wound ed soldiers, and have already forwarded large quantities.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

1fhe New London Chronicle, a weak. ana raold journal, which has "run to emp aH anHngs" in the whaling city, in it's last issue | withdraws its support from Honest Old Aoe. and the Bridgeport Former, Hartford
 asaaes aud New Haven Register take it lov. ingly into their embrace. It has always been tishy sheet, and its leap into Salt River does mot surprise or erieve anybody. We trust It's wrigglings at least will be more lively than they have Aeen heretofore, now that it has shed iss thin shin os loyalty and come ont Simon Pare eoppsrhsad.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18
Hon. JOSEPH CABLE. s. P. CHASE

THE WAR DEpARTMENT.--Rumors continue to reach us from Washington of actual or im- pending Cabinet changes. One of the latest asserts that Stanton has resigned, and that his resignation has been, or will be, accepted. Upon what ground, or for what reason, this alleged action is taken, we are not aware.-- Possibly something may have happened to make it necessary, or at least expedient. But lacking knowledge of any such cause, we ven- ture to hope that the rumor is without foun- dation. We may be entirely mistaken in our estimate of the practical working force and vigor of the Presidents Cabinet, but, in our judgment, that body cannot afford just now to lcse the ability, industry and indomtable en- ergy which Mr. Stanton brings to the admin istration of the War Department.
 It is not easy to form a just idea of the pro dipious amount of labor whi:h the conduct of the affairs of that Department involves. Even in time of peace, with but the skeleton of a very small army to look after, the post was not considered @ sineoure; and it needs but little reflection to satisfy any intelligent per son of the herculean nature of the task which is now imposed upon the man who fills it. To control an army in time of war is always and at best serious and laborious affair; but to create such armies as are now in the field, to organize, officer and equip them, to Supervise and direct the construction, preparation, pur- chase and distribution of all the material of war, to watch and direct the actual operations of this enormous force in the field besides originating and putting into working shape the score of new agencies which the novel features of this war have rendered necessary all these requirements constitute such com bination and accumulation of labor and re- spoRsibility as have seldom devolved upon any one man in any country or in any age.
 It would be extravagant to say that no oth- CT man but Mir. Stanton could discharge these manifold duties; hut we certainly know no man who has proved his ability to discharge them so we'll. He has rapid and compre- hensive judgment--an iron censtitution-un- tiring industry, and the most enthusiastic energy in whatever he undertakes. That hs never makes mistakes nobody preteads; that any other man in his place would make less, we very seriously doubt. We think it very likely that some changes in the Cabinet would conduee to the good of the couHtry-- but we do not think they would wisely begin with the War Department.--N; Y. TSmss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18
nss The New England Horticultural S oci

D6F The New England Agricultural Socie ty hold their first Annual Exhibition at Spring field, Mass. on Sept. 9th, 7th, sth, 9th, and 10th. It promises to be the largest and finest exhibi ton eeter held iu this country. We no. tice the names of several managers from this county, on the programme. Governor An drew of Massachusetts is to deliver the Ad- dress on the last day of the Fair. We ac- knowledge the receipt of card of invitation.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18
pa% Hartford has voted $50O,Oo0 for the purpose of filling its quota. ... ..

The Substitute Agents sent to Rebel States, have all returned except two, and the princi- pal agents are meeting with but little success. Those towns which have relied upon this method of filling their quota, must try some other way. Capt. Peck of this County, has given up the business. and resigned his com. mission.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

D~ We give upon our first page valuable article upon the preservation of trees from the |" canker worm," from the pen of Prof. Da
 na of Yale College. Though rather past the worm season, the article will be valuable for preservation, and its ideas adopted next year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

fT There is report in New Hsysn that President Woolsey contemp}ates . resignation of the Presidency of Yale College. Age and long service entities him to retirement, thouh the College will sustain severe loss in his withdrawal from it. Professors Noah Por- ter and Thomas A. Thatcher are spoken of for the succession.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18
9nfaI aud Cn.auty Yetus

TIE CessrrrUTIoNAL AMxNDidENf.- -Thef fcf- lowing is the vote in this county pA the Amend sneas permitting the elective 'franchiss to the sofdiers, which. we have received from the Town Clerks of-ths county.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

HARw1xroN. At a special town meeting held August 9th, a rule was passed instruct ing the Selectmen to obtain substitutes sufh cient to fill the quota of the town under the last call of the President for 800, 900 men, au thorizing them to pay any sum not exceeding $500. All those who enlist or furnish substi tutes, are included in the above appropria- tion.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

A furnace for smelling iron ore at North Adams Mass., belonging to John A. Beckley, Esq, of Canaan was destroyed by fire on Sat- usday night last, with coal. houses and large quantity of ehsrcoal No iusurance.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

Np The Connsctic,t War Record. for Jnly, is received. The August number com mences new volume, and now is good time to subscribe. The Reco,d has already rem dered itself useful and almost indispensable to all friends of the soldiers, and We are gla to know that it's circulation through the State and among the soldiers is already very large, and is steadily increasing. Price, $l co year, address, New Haven.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

ToRRINGToN.--AtA A town meeting held in Torrington, on Monday, tho 18th inst, it was voted to pay $500 to volunteers and s4oo to those wko shall provide substitute, to i'll the duota of the town under the last call.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

Friday evening last. before the people on Friday evening of next week. at the Court House. .@ The lecture is very highly spoken of by those who had an opportunity to hear 1t On Friday last, and we are glad that further opportuni- ty is to be given those whom .an insuficisncy of notice or other engagements prevented their attendance on its first delivery. The Litehfeld County Agricultural sooi- ety will hold their twenty fourth Annual Cat tie Show and Fair at Litchfeld on Wednesday and Thursday. September 21st and 22d. The grounds are to be enlarged five or six acres, and new and complete half mile track is being built. The Address will be delivered by Wm. Curtis Moves, Esq, of Litchfeld, (who spends his winterszin New Yerk,) We shall issue the List of Premiums offered in our next weeks paper, and the handbills about week after next.
 -We understand that Concerh. will be given sometime next week, under the leader ship of J. Bidwell Peck, Esq., of Great Bar ringtou, in aid of, and at the solicitation Of the Soldiers Aid Society of Litchfeld. MT. P. will be assisted by Mrs. Norton, Mr. Hull and his daughter. and others of the musical talent of Litchfeld, and all who attended a like entertainment last Winter. will not need to Dc urged to be present. Due notice will be given of the time and place by handbills.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

SALIsBuRY.-S. s. Robbins and W. H. Bar mum have recently sold to the Lime Rock Iron Company real estate to the amount of seven ty i've thousand dollars. ..,
 The dwelling house of William Conklin in the south part of Salisbury was struck by lightning on Saturday evening, and slightly injured. The family were considerably shocked, but no one seriously injured. A tree near the residence of Doct. Griswold in the east part of the town was twice struck during the same shower. .-...,. .
 -Messrs. Landon, Botsford & Co.,, manufac .turers of pig iron, have purchased Geo. Fenn's interest in the newly discovered Brink < Plumb iron orehsds, for $2ooo, to be paid in gold.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

WAsH1xaroN.-At special town meeting held August 18th it was voted that the sum of three hundred dollars, be paid from the town treasury to each person volunteering to fill The deficiency sn the quota of this town, which is only four-it was also voted to instruct the selectmen to continue the business of recruit ing or furnishing substitutes, at the expense oi the town, to apply on the quota of the town on future calls-and the sum of ten thousand dollars was appropriated from the town treas ury to be used at their discretion for this purpose.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

GosHEN.-An adjourned town meeting was held in Goshen on Monday, to see about vo- ting bounties to drafted men, &o. By three majority tn town voted to pay $500 to all volunteers, drafted men held to service, and to all who furnish substitutes, under this last call for troops. Also, to pay s15O to five drafted men who year ago furnished substitutes !-all this in direct violation of statute law. The meeting provided no tax and no way of paying this appropriation, but simply ordered the Selectmen to draw orders on the Treasurer for the money. One of the selectmen notified the meeting that he was not willing to draw such orders and request ed special agent to do the business, but none was appointed The Treasurer notified the meeting that he should put an injunction on the town, and that no orders for money should receive his signature, without which they cannot draw interest. Perhaps town vote can compel men to act in violation of State law; we shall see. Those who shudder at this draft, imagine they are safe now.
 The vote on the constitutional amendment was no to 3S. 38 men in this town voted to let soldiers fight, and defend the property and lives of those who stay at home, but they cannot let them say word as to who shall be their rulers and who shall tax them. Cop perhead justice
 I've give the above, from an esteemed cor respondent, without adopting his views on the voting of money to pay bounties to prin ciples or substitutcs.-Ep. ENQuIRER.l
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-08-18

CoHSwAhL.-Thomas A. Smith is sojourning at his homo near West Cornwall. He was one of the first who volunteered from Cornwall to help put down the Rebellion. At the battle of Cedar Mountain, where so many of our brave young men of the 9th Connecticut gave their lives to their country, he lost leg After being prisoner, and suffering innumerable hardships. he was discharged from the service. Last winter he graduated at Eastman's Busi- ness College, and has succeeded in procuring good situation in New York. His leg is not wholly healed up; 50 he is trying to recruit his health in the pure air of Litchfeld county
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-11-10
!. THE ,REBEL CONGRESS.


The second session of the econd Confederate Congress
commenced at Richmond on Monday last Several guess
tons Of vital importance to the Confederacy will engage
its attention The most prominent of these viii relate Of
TO securing and money for the prosecution Of
war against the Udou State legislation has failed
entirely 70 fill up the rebel armies several of the State
Legislatures have refused to amend their avs this sub
eet, and it therefore absolutely esseutal thst the
scrfpton act should be remodeed, and sweeping
provisions made for gathering recruits In this
ion the subject Of arming the slaves will doubt be
sdered and we shall have revelations Of the exhsus
ton Of the insurgents As to the necessity of act
the fnapces we already have significant hints fom the
Richmond papers II be Richmond Sentinel discussing
this subject says that direct taxation lis the only
reliance especially the presence Of feeling Of tmor-
ousOess dsTust = and it ADVISES Congress, therefore.
not to be timd nlaying taxes The choice it Gays, ia
between heavy taxes and financial catastrophe ending ID
sutogaton The paper denoqnces 10 vehement Ian.
gnase the reputation policy which to 6nd favor Ia
quarters at the South and urges the importance Of
fortfyng the public honor against cavil by immediate
legislation Is plan for accomplishing this result thus
stated i7-r. at-a4 ~ tr'4' ,s-l ea y ,f,,sr
"Lst the Government st once lazy war debt tax upon
s the property OF the country sufficient cet the pub.
lie debt nearly III this tax be assessed at twenty.
FIVE per cent the peace valuation it win produce more
than Thousand millions Of dollars Do not require i'm.
mediate payment but leave ii optional with the property
holder 10 take credit he wishes the tax mesnwbis at
through al its owneshpi Let the interest the tax bs
annually required and certain per ceutage Of the puc
pal Four per cent the property would pay the inte'
test and liquidate the principal in eight yesrs" 4,
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sEREEA E THE PRESIDENT.

a
At early Hour Yesterday morning after tho result Of
the election known hero number of citizens Of
Pen,sylvAais ptcoeeded to the Executive Mansion and
comphmened the Prestdsnt 'ersnsde, to which he
responded "a folows, Il bus ,f-o1 - u,,3R Y og
Ny friends and felIow-citixeus Even befofs had
been informed by you that this compliment was psd
by loyal oitsens Of Pennsylvania friendly to had in
ferred that you Of thHt portion Of my untfymen
who think that best interests OF the nation are 10 be
subserved by the support Of the present
do not pretend to bay thst yo who think embrace all
the patmosm and oyaltyof tho country, bot do believe
aud L trust without persons inherent that the welfare Of
the country does require that suc support and endorse
ment be- given Il earnestly bete tbat the Consequences
Of this day's work IF 10 rbs you asiurc the and
seema probabe) will be to the lasting advantage not to
the very Of tho country L cannot At s hour
say what has been the result Of the what
ever il may be- hsve dosire to modify ths opinion,
that ali who have lsberod todsyin behalf Of the Union
organization have wrought for the bert interests Of their
country and the world not only for the psset but for all
future ages am thankful 70 God for this approval Of
the nsopls butt while despy grateful for hil mark Of
their condolences in esHI know my hesft, my gratitude
IL free from tAst Of rI DO NOT Inn
pugn the motives Of any opposed to me- 1t s no plea
sure to me to triumph any one, But give hsaks
to the Almighty for Of the peopet resolution
to stand by fes 0overmsnt and the rights Of humanity
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IMPORTANT ARRESTS AND MONEY RECOVERED

1t will be recolected that on the I4th of October pas
senger train from Baltimore to Wheeling was destroyed
by gang Of Mosbys men, and two paynasters of the
United States army Zone of whom was NJ jor R6ggles
robbed Of than $500 600 On the Cd instant Adju
tant VIM Norman arrested at the Eutaw House where
he stopping for the present. Mrs Mary Ann Kline her
son, Dr. John III. Kline and her niece, Miss Nancy M.
OBanno tn two residents Of Loudon county
Vab and the latter Of Duieds station Jefferson county
ya upon the charge of being connected with the outrage
Upon thep person Of Dr. Kline was found the sum o 662
which was handed TO Col Woolley provost marthcl OF
the money ssized $3.50 10 postal currency which had
been put hpn packages by Government clerk In Wash
ngtonr Col Wooey proceeded TO that city the clerk
identified il the which he had paid to Msor Rug.
ges DR. Kline acknowledged that he had borrowed the
of 81 500 from two Of Mosby's men. Mrs Kline
claims that $3.50 Of the seized belongs he
also confessed that she also received $I75 from
Of the same party Dr. Kline had In hfs possession safe
guard signed BY the provost marshal OF Gen Sheridan,
All three committed to Jail Baltimore Amsricdn.
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ENGLISH NEWS,

The Cunsfd steamship Persia, which left Liverpool on
the afternoon of tho 22 and Queenstown the a3d DC.
tober, has arrived at New York.
The depression ia financial and commercial circles in
England allowed Little no improvement Failures are
daily announced and 10 is said that the announces mcns
would be far than they arc but for the
oumstance that large number Of private arrapge
psse a
cude Gsbralh. Bgland a. Co., merchants London, for
about 81 600 Msupips Colyer hemp broker', DO,
Lopdoa, ior o9oj simpson Co, OF London, in the
The weekly returns Of the Bank Of England showed
decrease n the bullion Of only 1896 aud 10 the reserve
of notes Of f5l, 1856 These figures we're much
favorable ap had been anticipated also were the
turns Of the Bank Of France that they produced very
favorable effect on the Stock Exchange and favor
able tone prevailed than had been the for many days
Consos edyspced an T. closing at $50 Ss for money;
and miscellaneous securities participated IN the improve
ment - ,,.-,s7s, lara, ~ 500, .l8a
bnt there increased demand at the bank at previous
rates Nine per cent. continued the nominal minimum
Tho Lords Of the Treasury recently sent communcs'
ton the Board of Customs ststiog that an appcaon
had been to her Mse.ty. Government reqqs.siog
TO ship forty tons Of coal On ooa,o Tue oSpea
Ftshinp And that f reply Earl Russell had informed tns
United States Minister That appeared that this vessel
bad been Furnished %th Ds sSa srtSsr mai. Z,
90 ttv Ges tons at Plymouth on the 17th OF August,
her Msissty's Government could not consistently with the
on the subject permit the Sacramento TO be
s;a ,led AZ any port In the United Kingdom until the
.oiltn OF three months from the last eutloned date
rbs Commissioners Of Customs have ssued circular to
tb an posts calling attention to the OF supply Of
5a. having been obtained BY United States steamer
through an evasion Of law aud pointing out the penal
ties incurred by such an act Il appears that the coal ia
without due clearance BY the proper officers the port Of
shipment and that such coss bad been laden at
board Of United States war stesmer.
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CAPTURE OF, THE PRIvATEER FLORIDA;


The Navy Department received yesterday the
following" despstches' announcing the capture of
the Confederate priyatser Florida, on the eth of
October, by the steamer w aehusett :o~tp 81 ~
nr,an~rap. nt' y a,''' BosToN, NOVEMBER z, 1854
Hon.. GfDEoN wELLEs- Sir; I, have the honor to
report the arrival Of the Kearsargs of Sctuae from the
Rocas. Left Waehusett and Florida at St Thomas The
Florida captured at the harbor Of Bahia BY the Wa
chusett the 7 Of October We bring sixteen prison
ers and one officer from the Florida . .t' laa
I g,rtlau y, aror,1~h r.. JOHN A. WNsLow, Captain.
,..ftn 49, "a suaaBa -- v'i'rnA ~rftN ."'sH .
ST. THOMAS, tW.I J OCTOBER 81 1894. ii.
as@ ssgi : iro -" npfnF' pid Boston, NoDentsT a..
Hon. GIDEON WEIrEs Sir I have the honor to re-
port the arrival here Of this ship with the rebel steamer
Florida in company The Florida with fifty eight men
and twelve officers was captured about three O'Clock
the morning Of the 7th Of October instant in the Bay of
San Salvador Brazil by The officers and crew Of this YES.
se without loss OF lfear Five of her officers, includ
ing her commander and the remainder Of her crew.
shore Tie Florida had her izzen mast and her main.
yard carried away, and her bulwarks cat down, This
vessel sustained no injury. detailed report will be
handed to you by Psymaster w. w! Williams = ot
sofam, very respectfully your obedent servant. =.
's,"'~, 49,. 49,, ,,a,, M. l,. N. COLLINS y
~ f' Commander y, s. Steam Sloop Wachusett. (.