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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-01
From the Jersey City Times. Great Railroad Disaster.

We have to record the most extensive ant
 fatal casualty ever known in this country Yesterday, Nov. 8 morning at an early hour a very large train left Orange. New Jersey, CT
 route for the White House, Washington. Dis trict of Columbia, under the charge of chic engineer George B. Mcclellan. It was ex
 pected to make the trip through in twelve
 hours. The train was very heavily laden with
 merchandise shipped by New York Jew house, August Belmont, agent. All the cop
 perheads in the country were passengers, be
 sides few innocent people who had been de
 luded into taking an excursion trip by the Of fer of dead-head tickets. Horatio Seymour of New York was the conductor, assisted by Franklin Pierce, 0. L. Vallandigham and Jo- el Parker. Ben Wood was appointed to hold all the money received for fares. and wore a hat band marked conspicuously 3-ll-44. For convenience and comfort, the passengers were classified in the cars the fogies under the charge of Robert c. Winthrop and Willard Fillmore the short boys under John Van Bu. and minstrels led by Jack Rogers and Marble
 editor of the World, and the clergymen mar shalled by the Very Reverends G. Clauncey Burr and H. J. Van Dyke. There were seve
 ral cars that were intended to be, attached to the train that did not make the connection
 one from Canada with George N. Sandere, con ductor. and roomy one from New York, filled with Governor Seymour's friends, were both detained by the unwarrantable snterfer- ance of man named Benjamin F. Butler, who came to New York. last week to stop a spelE' The cars were gorgeously decorated with such elegant notices as the following
 Butter has riz,' Abe Lincoln is gorilla, Little Mikes the by De jabers.' Niggers for slaves, Irishmen for our masters.' We are coming, brother Jef,' Let us change our
 base,' Heres your spaniels for you, Massa Davis.' They moved out of the Orange de- pot gailyEto the tune of Dixie. though the engineer hesitated when the final moment o
 departure came, about stepping on the plat form, and was at last only got on board by . little expedient of Fernando Wood, who pulled him into the train backwards by his coat tail
 Engineer Mcclellan was dressed in the full rig
 ofa Major General, for which his Uncle San paid. He was very nervous, and remarked that he should prefer a gunboat to a ride or such locomotive This engine was new l one. built at Chicago last August, but on 6 plan designed by Benedict Arnold, and subse quently improved by Aaron Burr and John c I Calhoun. It was built to the order of Jeff Davis, and bore the engaging name of sCes
 sation, which was adopted as slight change
 from the original designation Secession Il
 accustomed a good deal of remark that hardl, any soldier took passage on the train. Ther
 were some men named Grant. Sheridan, Sher
 man, Hooker and Dix around, who very un- generously expressed doubts as to the safely Q
 the track and the ability of the engineer, an' it is supposed this preiudiced the blue cost boys. Besides this, the conductor of the tFail
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THE E"MAJoR" SoLD.-An individual of tho uncommon name of Smith, and resi- lent of New Ycrk, to-day entered the editorial pres ence. Smith is grave and unimpassionc l man, if his looks belle him not, and Sn f-a scattering himself, addressed him to the task of reading the World, and without comment. except tke compression of his brows now Il then MT. Smith possessed hims If of the con tents ot that delightful sheet. (So far be it known Smith had not said word. beyond tho usual salutation, "How dye doS' &c. )-inyest ed his still frowning brow with his hat. ani walked savagely toward the door. The M,l,r, not half liking this kind of treatment, asked |, "Well what's the matter, you elected Frnton. didn't your' Yes" responded he, shutting the door ; opening it Immediately, however, he rendered the information that Fenton would turn out the m eanest Governor New York ever had. "What, says the Major hotly," Fenton. he's always been called the most gcntlemanly man in Congress the very idea of hone ty - "Yes," says the imperturfatls Smith, "bat he will turn out Seymour, won't he,"--and he soped. The Major has been looking for hipl ever siace.-Jersey Cay Tfmes.
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WHOLE NO. aoea.


 Can you tell me what the Bible is 2 in. quired the Judge.
 It is the word of the great God she au. swere6. We'll, place your hand upon this Bible, and listen to what say;' and he repeated slowly the oath usually administered to witnesses
 Now, said the judge, you have been sworn as witness will you tell me what will hefall you if you do not tell the truth P
 l sha be shut up in the State Prison,' an. swered the child. l Anything else.' asked inc judge. ....i shall never go to heaven,' she replied.
 How do you know this ? asked the Judge again.
 The child took the Bible and turning rapidiy, to the chapter containing the commandments, pointed to the injuuction-' Thou shalt nos bear false witness against your neighbour | learned that before could read.' M Has any one talked to you about yonr being witness in court against this man 2 said the judge.
 Yes, sir, she replied, my mother heard they wanted me to be a witness and last night she called me to her room. and asked me t., tell her the Ten Commandments. and then wa kneeled down together. and she prayed sbat I might understand how wicked it was to bcar false witness against my neighbor, asd that God would help me, little child, to tell the truth as it was before Him and when came up with mother, see kissed me, and told me to remember the Ninth commandment, and that God would hear every word that sad.' Do you believe this ? asked the judge, while a tear glistened in his eye, and his lip quivered with emotion.
 l Yes, sir said the child, with voice and manner that showed her conviction of it's truth ] was perfect.
 God bless you, my child, sai the judge ;- 1 you have good mother. This witness is ! competent. Were on trial for my life, and | innocent of the charges against me, would pray God for such witness as th,s. Lest her be examined
 1 She told her story with the simplicity of child, as she was, but there was directnt ss about tt which carried conviction of its truth to the heart. She was rigidly cross-examineA. The counsel piled her with infinite and ing, n. ious questionings, bat she varied from her first statement in nothing. The truth as spoken by that little child was sublime. Falseheod and perjury had preceded her testimony. The prisoner had entrenched himself in lies, till hs deemed himself impregnable. Witnesses had falsiGed facts in his favor, and villainy had manufactured for him sham defeuse. But before her testimony. falsehood was scattered like chaff. The little child, for whom a mother had prayed for strength to be given ber to speak the truth as it was before God, hr,ks the cunning device of matured viainy to pieces like the potter's vessel. The strength th.t hsr mother prayed for was given her, and the sul'- lime and terrible simplicity-teriHle, I mean, to the prisoner and his associates--with whirh he spoke, was like revelation from God biu. self.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-01

HOUSE AND FARM HINTS Don't talk when you are milking. A farmer discharged hand, because he talked loud and much while milk ing, and the cows gained more than the m ans wages in milk by the change to silence.
 Now is the time to make your bulb beds hyscinths, crocnses, tulips, etc. Make the soll deep, mellow, and tolerably rich, and see that the water has chance to drain off. The beds should be narrow, 50 that all parts can ts reached from the alleys or walks. Set tho bulbs about six inches apart and four deep. Before winter setin, cover the beds with leaves, or the straw from the manure heap, to help keep out the frost. This should be removed ',s soon as hard frosts are over- Tn this latitt|-s the latter part of March.
 To keep eggs: take bags made of thick cut ton, large enough to slip an egg in, and lefiE enough to hold one dozen fill the bags and tic the end with strong cords. and hang them up in the cellar; turn them end for end once twice week. and yonraggs will keep fresh all winter.
 Pickle for hams 100 lbs. meat; g lbs. salt: oz. saltpetre; l quart molasses, OF. pepper spoonful saIeratus. Another: 6 lbs. salts 2 OF. saltpetre 1-2 pint molasses.
 Seasoning for sausages: 40 lbs. meat lb. salt OF. pepper , 1-2 pint pnlverized sage. Molasses cake twocups of sour cream, .ne cup of molasses, one tablespoonful of ginger. one teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoonful of soda; stir in flour enough to make a stiff batter, and bake quick. g
 The head of cauliaower. raised in Pulaski, N. r., was four feet and one inch in circnn, {. ference Its diameter one way was two res four inches. 4a.. .s 1 Squeaking boots can be cured by saturaitn l their soles in boiled linseed oil-put on hot. | Meats foot is the best oiifor leather, andr l it on when the leather is damp and supple s'iS 1 rub in. ....-..i..
 h.is n inc air from tSe purifying apparatus of ss
 works. in England, the children are sakea daily to the gas works for this puposA
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house.
 Nov, Emily said the counsel for the pris-
 oner, upon her being offared as a-witpess, 1
 desire to know if you understand the nature of an oath %5 5-
 'Idon't know what you meap,' was the sim pie answer. 'Ihere. your honor,' said the counsel ad- dressing the court, is anything farther neces- sary to demonstrate the validity of my obiec- tion This witness should be rejected. She does not comprehend the nature of an oath Let me see,' said the Judge. Come here,
 my daughter. Assured by the kind manner and tone of the
 Judge, the child stepped forward to him, look | ing confdingly up in his face, with calm clear eve, and in manner so artless and frank, that it went straight to the heart. | Did you eyer take an oath ? inquired the Judge.
 The little child stepped back with look of horror and the red blood mantled in blush
 all over her face. and neck as she answered; No, sir She thought he intended to inquire if she had ever blasphemed. iiagNa 8gEj E0 a I do not mean that said the Judge, who saw her mistake; l mean were you ever witness hefore?' No, Sir ]; never was in court before, was the answer. ss e7 < He handed her the Bible open. I Do you know that book, my daughter ]? asked the Judge.
 She looked at it, an1 answered, Yes, sir lit is the Bible lss !. Do yon ever read it9' he asked. sYes, sir, every evening
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18th, 1864: 6s ss
 Rattle of Cedar Greek.
 Hune-s. OLD DAN TucKER.' Old Early camped at Fishers Hill, Resolved some Yankee blood to spill; He chose his time when Phil. was gone, The Yankee camp to fall upon.
 Get out of tbe way says Gen. Early,
 I've come to drive you from the Valley. At night, like thief, of sense bereft, He marched his troops around our left, With orders strict unto his boys, To nothing take-'twould make noise. While they were on their mission bent, We Yapks were sleeping in our tents; Until the rebs with rousing volley, Warned US to sleep was death and folly.
 Get out, &c. --... .-...,.. ... Old Early carried out his plan, Surprising Crook and his command, Who had not time their lines to form. So sudden came the rebel storm. Now when the Eighth Corps all had run, old Early thought it jovial fun; But Gen Grover, God bless his name,) Said he would help them play the game.
 Get out, Sc.
 He formed line the pike along. To check old Early and his throng; And here he held the rebs at bay, Fill he was fanked from every way. This gave the Sixth Corps time to form, Who bravely faced the rebel storm; Till the Ninth Corps had time to rally, '!'o stnn the rebels in he Valley.
 Get out, Sc.
 Now the Iohnn es thought the victory won, And heir usual pillaging begun; Robbing the dead and wounded too, As none but Southern bloods can do. Now when the day was almost lost, God sends reinforcing host; The host he sends is but man. Bat that's the noble Sheridan.
 Now turn your tune, says he to Early,
 You we come too late to get the Valley. On, on he comes with lightning speed, Crying, who hath done this awful deed He'd better fare meath Southern skies, Who dares my sleeping camp surprise
 Get out of the way, says PEil to Early
 You've come too late to get the Valley. An. there another sound is heard, And Liberty's the rallying word; And every hea: is filled with pride, To Sac their gallant leader ride. Saying, Form quick, and we'll the fight renev And see what right with wrong can do; By night our camp we will regain, And vengeance have for hose that's slain. Then orders flew from left to right, And glorious was the evening sight; The rebels flew mid the cannon's roar osing all they'd gained and thousands mol e
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-01

IMMIsRArIoN.--Th following is a statement showing the number of arrivals of foreign emigrants in the district and port of New York during the three months comprising the
 The following show the number of emigranis who have arrived at those ports during the year commencing Sept. 30, 1868, and ending
 This shows that notwithstanding the effects of the terrible war in which we are engaged. and the efforts made by eur enemies abroad. there has ben an enormous increase in ths !ush of people of the Old World to a land th,t
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DENIAL NOTICE.

xvsss.ss.s TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS (s25) HSsYTSsSash Cash. will, for the next six months .IIhy pay for full Set of Upper Teeth, on ls Carat Geld, and warranted to fit, and made battcr than any made for the same price n ntIaettord, IS don't as yet, for the want of bpsiness. whip the Cat to get work. ..
 Il will be found at the old Stand whose have neen for the past five years. over the Post Of ii ice, outh-Street, Litchfield. -..I.
 Thankful for the liberal patronage have received for years past, hope, by closest ap- ,pliratipn to my own business, to merit and re. 'Ccive continuance of the same.
 -sssf3s a. E. CROSsMAN.
 glitchfeld, Jan. 1862. tf-37
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Maryland, Fair. Maryland.
BY IDLEWILD.

BY IDLEwlLD. Columbia greets her daughter true,
 Maryland, Fair Maryland, To thee nations praise is due, !s Maryland, Fair Maryland, For thou hast made the traitor rue The hour he placed his hopes on you, And hurl'd him from thy hills of blue Maryland, Fair Maryland. Oh, proudly lift thy loyal crest,
 Maryland, Fair Mary land, For nobly hast thou borne the test,
 Maryland, Fair Mary land; The gem, the traitor sought to rest, Fair Liberty, Gods own bequest- Still brightly decks thy loyal breast,
 Maryland, Fair Maryland. Thy noble hand triumphant raise.
 Maryland, Fair Maryland, Accept nations grateful praise,
 Maryland, Fair Mary land For thou hast shunned Rebellion's ways, And turned thy face with welcome gaze :, To bask meath Freedoms holier rays, |
 Maryland, Fair Maryland. sf < In sorrow bows ? nations head, .J
 Maryland, Fair Maryland, Attribute to thy noble dead, z*a *A ssi Maryland, Fair Maryland; aaa But now the trait'rous foes has fed, Thou'lt feel no more despot's tread, And Peace will Der thee blessings shed, Marylani, Fair Maryland. And when our States united are, s s
 Maryland, Fair Maryland, When Peace usurps the place of War,
 Mary land, Fair Maryland, Then-through the red lips of each scar, Thy deeds shall beam more gloriods far Than shines the beauteous Evening Sta
 Maryland, Fair Maryland .s
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-01

GEORGIA COMING BAcK.--The Nashville Union states that Judge Right of Georria, formerly member of the United States Con- gress, has passed through that city 10 Wash ington, to see what can he done towards bring ing about peace. He reports tho common people as for peace. The Georgia Legislaturs convenes in few days when efforts will bs made to save the State by coming back irto the Union. U
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David c. Buckiey.

HEALER IN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE M1 of all kinds and prices, Chairs, Tables, Bureaus, Bedstcais and Coftins. Also. Picture Frames. Toilet Stands and Sofas made and sold with neatness, elegance and despatch. Warehouse. West St., Litchfeld, Conn. 1y39
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-01

sr' Bishop & Sesigwich, H NMEALERs in DRY GOODS. READY MADE -4W Clothing. Boots and Shoes, Hardware. Creckery. Groceries, &c.,, &c., West Street, aitchfeld, Conn. '= -
 sC. B. BfsHoP. T. s. sEDGWlCK.
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' Wm. H. Bramas,.

NNEALER IN FOREIGN aud STAPLE DRY
 HV Goods. Groceries, Crockery, Glass Ware, aud Yankee Notions, No. 6, West Street, one Aosrgwest of the Court House, Litchfeld Conn.
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J. IF. w WALKER

U. TF " n LAA E kN I--- Over the Post Office, South.st., Ltchfeld, Ct
 Manufacturer and dealer in m Saddles, Harness, Brides, Hdlters, Whip ,Lashes. Sockets. Surcingles, Orna- + .nsents, Timmings. &c.
 Ikossman Oil RlaclSing Tor preserving, softening, and renewing the pearance of Harness, Carriage tops, &c. Made to order all kinds 6f double and sin. gle Harness of superior style and workman ship, and of the best material, :, !,
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b4s Garry HI. Miner, M. D..
 MUsTICE OF THE PEACE and CLAIM ~ GENT, Morris, Conn. 2St6e
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1poctrp.

MR. EDITOR Will you please give place in your paper to the following. written by a soldier who participated in the battle of Oct. 18th. l864: st s.s.a. j.
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TRUTH.

The following beautiful illustration of the simplicity and power of truth, is ftom the pen of s. H. Hammond, formerly editor of the Albany State Register. He. was an eye-wit- ness of the scene in one of the high rourts:
 A little girl ,lnine years of age, was offered as witness against a prisoner who was on trial for felony committed in her father $
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Gbe Gitlbhrlo Gn1uirfr,

ADVERTISING. x5 ts. }. Fourteen lines or lcss-1, or weeks, % Each week thereafter. .....1... ...I 70 Probate and other legal notices at usual rates. s4Yearly advertisements at the following rates: One column $75; one half column S37 !; one. third column S25; one fourth column SIS.
 Business Notices not exceeding half square, $3 per annum. .s..sse.l t...s a. ..s. Obituary Notices and Poetry five cents line.
 BOOK AND JOB PRINTING, q. .s,, Of all descriptions. neatly and promptly done.
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convinced, as l am, that no present recourse
10 further loans ought to be had, and satisfied
that with proper management the expenses of
the Government can be met by the income accru-
ing from the present taxes, l have the honor to
submit to you the stimated receipts and expendi-
lures OF the Government for the next two years
The estimated receipts for ls5l-lse5, as per table
d" ". page 49, amount TO. S5I9,1 80 90
Balance In hand on LIST April, 1851. 22-5S3 %
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xne estimated expenditures, IS per table "E,s ".
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showing a decrease o..

Tie Public Debs which. on the 1st Of April, 1862,
La II
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DRoPosALs roR LOAN.

- - $3.50 fA 'frrA susv nvvA,xrrrv Juus le6l
10 ensure the greatest possible In the operations OF
psndarss have been Increased beyond receipts from
sealed sasrs viii sSsrslors - rssessa as this Depart
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70 the amount Of seventynvs millions Of dollars bearing
an annual interest Of SIX per cent PAYABLE
yess and rsassnsSls alter the soh Of june, ISL
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bonds o. Tor dy when The offer IS FOR than af,y
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with shs pssgu.isd Depostary Baltimors ristsDurs
any National BANKING Association authorized to receive
posts which may consent 70 transsc tae business without
originals Of which mus. Be- Forwarded with the offers 70 The
offers With certificates 70 reach washington not later than
the mornn OF June L. No offer not accompanied By IL
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All offers received will be opened Wednesday, the 18th
Of June BY the secstar Or one Of the ssereia
bonds Of the descriptions and denomin atoms prefer
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those whose Offers may not be accepted: .,
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original two Per cent deposit on or before the 9oh Of June
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right % decline all oilers not considered re-
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8CN 0nn UNITED STATES 10 % BONDS STOLEN
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VRAVELLERs, GUIpE.

NEW YORK, HARLEM AND ALBANY RAILROAD
IN For Albany, Troy, North West, leave Twenty.
sixth street depot 10 A. N. and r. NJ sunday train
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EVROTTIEG FOR SALE AT COOKIES SUM-
H. nyside Hotel, Halfway House, for the Butler. Filling
ham and Morgan and Grand Ball at tho Sunnysde
Hotel. after the race IL
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DIRE AT 497 BROADWAY.
recent Ore at the Millinery Establishment Of
No. az Broadway,
- ON AND AFTER TUESDAY MKT,
her entire stock Of
SPRING AND SUMMER BONNETS.
at great reduction In prices,
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az Y9,a Al AZ election for Directors Of this Company
elected for the ensuing year:- -,
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AZ meeting Of the DrsctOrs held 9Th instant JACOB
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Of four hundred thousand dollars will be isssed in
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the g.
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which day and hour the Governor and treasurer win Be- 10
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