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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

nasr President Lincoln is not the only occu- pant of the Presidential chair who could illus trate subject with story. While Mir. Van Buren was in that eminent position he had oc casion to call upon one of his Secretarys, and found the poor man-in great agony, moaning and groa,iing with terrible toothache, and consoled him thus Two dutch farmers at Kinderhook whose farms were. ad jacent, were out in their respective fields, where he over. heard an unusual loud hollowing in the direc- tion of gap in a high stone wall, and ran with all speed to the place, and the following brief conversation occurred, Shon vat ish de matter ?" Well, den," says John, 'I vas trying to clmp on de top of dish high stone wall and I fell off and all te stone wall tumple down onto me, and it hash broke one of mine legs off and both of mine arms of, and smashed mine ribs
 in, and desc pig stones are lying onto de-tor of mine poddy." "Is dat all,' says the other,avy you hollow so tam loud tot you got de too ache"
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

MeThe "elegant engraving" with which we headed our Marriage notices fortnight since, seems to have considerably exarcised the minds ofsome of our amiable exchanges ;-one of them venturing to doubt whether the pie ture might properly be called an elegant one. and another suggesting that it seemed to rep resent youth with an elegant scarcity of summer clothing, shooting arrows at smok ed ham | We are sorry our exchanges have So lit tie eye for the "6ne arts," as not to observe more narrowly the fine points depicted in tha t pictur.' It was taken from an original picture by Herr Won Soldergen, celebrated Dutch landscape artist of the last century.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28
gnfal aud Gnantu Netus

TIE SUPERIOR CeURr opened it's January session on Tuesday afternoon, Judge Sanford presiding. The following prisoners were brought to the bar by the States Attorney and severally plead ''Not Guilty: Shelton J. Brown, for manslaughter, per formed by abortion on one Ann Delsbar, O. Morris. John c. Smith and Julia W. Bald | win, of Harwinton, for adultery. MT. An drews appeared for Brown, and aMr Graves for Smith and Baldwin. Case O Brown continued till April term. Amount O bail 5000. Case of Smith and Baldwin als' continued.
 The Jury were then dismissed, (without bu siness, and the Court opened for the hearing of s.Court Cases" The Court will probabl, remain in session this week and part of tn next.
 M1Iros.-The people of Milton must b {" counted. in among the many who durin the present season have prepared pleasan Sunny side experiences for their ministers. On Thursday evening, 14th inst, larg number of the parishioners and other friend of Rev. Mir. Harrison assembled st the Con 1 sregational Parsonage, where they enjoyed very pleasant social season :; and were highl entertained by appropriate addresses frol Rev. Messrs. Richards and Vaill of Litchfeld who added greatly to the pleasure of the even ing, as well as by some remarks from M, Harrison.
 As the result, MT. Harrison received th handsome sum of seventy -one dollars beside supplies for the table. May many others s'g and do likewise"
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

NORTH CANAAN.-s Donation parties," and gifts of various sorts to ministers seems to be very fashionable this Winter.
 Last week on Tuesday night, some of the friends of Rev. MT. Grant of the Congrega- tional Church met at the Parsonage, and after spending social, pleasant evening, presented to him purse of one hundred dollars. In addition to this there were other useful gifts three comfortable easy chairs, several artic- les of tin and silver ware, and beautiful supply of edibles.
 As this is the second purse of one hundred dollars that has been given to the pastor with in six months, saying nothing of surprise party, where large loads of good wishes and good things to eat were carried to the Parson- age, is it not doing pretty well for little seven-by-nine town in the northwest corner of the State?
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

1a~The 5th and 7th Regiments, which have both re-enlisted for the war, arrived at home on thirty days furlough, this week, and the boys are now scattered all over the State. en toying once more the comforts of home life There are many of these brave boys in this county. Let our people welcome them home and do what they can to make their brief stay among us happy. For they are as worthy ot our best Inequalities as ever were conquerors and only take this brief holiday before they re. turn once more to the field to fight the last great battle and win the prize ofa Re-estabsh ed Union and Free and United Country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

The news from Chattanooga is encouraging. Trains are now running regularly between that place and Nashville. The arrival of supplies is large. and full rations are again issued to the troops. A large number of recruits are con- stantly arriving, sufficient to balance the mum. Der of veterans going home. The assertions rom the rebel army are very numerous, l5O oeserting at one time. The rebel army at Dal- ton is reported to be so,OoO strong, and so re- duced in supplies that they are killing their best mules for supplies of meat,
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

sHARoN.-A barbarous murder was perps- trated in Sharon, on the afternoon of Monday last, by John Burritt, on Henry Frink. Frink belonged to the 1lth Regiment, Conn. Vols, and having re-enlisted, was at homo with his family. on thirty days furlough. Burritt had lived in Frink's family while the latter was in tle army, and on his return it would seem that they had not had very friendly feel ings to each other. The circumstances show very strongly that Frink was struck with an axe on the side of the head, while he was ly- ing on the floor, and that the whole bit of the
 axe was buried in his skull. Burritt was ex- | amined before Justice Bartram on Tuesday,
 and committed to jail to await his trial. He
 acknowledges that he killed Frink, but claims 1 it was done in self defence.
 l The town of Sharon on Monday of last l week, voted not to confirm the vote of August last, extending aid to drafted men, The vote was brought about principally by virulent and denunciatory eopperhead speech by ob- livion Cotton Smith, Esq, but as no money has been drawn from the town treasury under the former vote, no injury is done to the cred it of the town. The same may be said of the town of Harwinton, which, with Sharon, we believe, are the only towns in tho County which have voted not te confirm The vote on the m.tion to confirm in sharon was lost by two majority.
 MR. HUMPHREY An article appeared in your paper 8 short time since, in relation to the Hotel kept by Mr. St. John, in Sharon. which, in some respects, conveys very erro- neous impression in relation to tho character of tho House. So far as the article relates to the bar-room talk of the landlord, these who know his political afinities, and his peculiar manner of stating his opinions, find no fault, but go far as it bears upon the character of the house as 8 place of entertainment for res pectable people, it is very erroneous. The domestic arrangements of the household are neat and orderly, and the lady who presides over them is of the first responsibility. and noted for kindness to the sick and afflicted in the neighborhoed. It is hoped that justice will be done to the family, by prompt with drawal of the statements which reflect upon the character of the house. SHARON.
 The above comes to us from so respectable source that we are not permitted to doubt the truth of its statements, and hence very cheerfully publish it as matter of strict jus tice to the ladies concerned
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28
IITCHFIELD. CONN.,. THURSDAY. JAN. 2S. 1864.
UNION STATE CONVENTION.

The Electors of the several towns in this State who are desirous of preserving our Ma. tional Union, and sustaining the government regardless of party lines other than those drawn by LOYALTY and DISLOYALTY, are requested to send delegates equal to twice the number of their Representatives in the Legis- lature, to meet in Convention at Touro Hall, in the city of Hartford on Wednesday, the 17th day of February, 1864, at 10 o'clock A. M., for the purpose of nominating State Off sers and electing delegates to the National Convention.
 All those who believe that the South, as we'll as the North, should be required to obey the Constitution and the Laws, are desired to aid us in securing the objects of this Convention. JAS G. PATTERSON, JAMES I. PRATT, EDWARD PRENTIs, E. T. LOBDELL, A. H. BYINGTON, JNO. J. JACQUES, VIM. T. ELMER, 0. s. WILLIAMS, CYRUS N0RTHROP, ABIJAH CATLIN, G. W. PHILLIPS, LEWIS CATLIN, T. A. WARREN, JOS. F. SULLIVAN, MARCUS LILLE, VIM. R. SMITH, JOHN B. WASHBURN, VIM. TORRANCE, D. s. RUDDOCK, SUP. LADD. W. H. CHOLLAR, JEREM'H OLNEY, F. s. WILDMAN, c. W. BILLIARD.
 HARTFORD, Jan. IA, 1864
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

SECOND CoNN, ARTnLERY-From private avices from our County Regiment the pas week, we learn that they now number abou, l,3OO men, and are daily enlargius their roll Co. A. has about l30 men. and Go. B. the same. The Camp presents very much the ap. pearanc' of old Camp Dutton," at Litch Held, with its "squad drills of raw recruits &e., though the new men have .ho advantage or having thoroughly competent instructors to drill them. The health of the Regiment is generally good, except that the new men. have most of them severe colds, contracted on their way down. Considerable complaint is made or the Surgeon of the Regiment for neglect of duty and incompetency, and we iearn' his case is to be brought before the proper authorities at an early day.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

9rThe editor of the Stamford Advocote has had quite windfall He very medestly relates the main facts in the case, in his last paper, as follows:
 "We found the other day, among some odds and ends, a little coin very much discolored, positively dingy in appearance and were about to toss it aside as counterfeit cent. An old tamiliar look about the the things made us examine it more closely, when it proved to be veritable silver dime of the coinage of 184l. Fact"
 The old proverb of "Poor as Printer will have to be amended to suit his case.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

STATE BoSDs.-The bids of the six per cent. State bonds, new issue, were opened on satur. day last. at the State Treasurer's office in Hartford. The whole amount of bids was four millions and eight thousand dollars, of which Messrs. Ketchum, Son & Co.,, of New York bid for two millions or none, at l per cent This bid, netting larger per centage than the same amount of other bids, was taken by the Treasurer, and the New York Bankers car makc cool two hundred thousand dollars by pIacips the bonds in market today.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

R%Col. Wm. s. Rowland has been author. ized by the Governor to recruit Connecticut Volunteer Rifle Corps, and calls for enlist ments from all parts of the State. The corps is to be organized under the Militia Law, and it is intended to locate in each Regimental District of the State "Rfle Practice Range J where the men shall by practice become ex- pert in the use of their arms. Further infor- nation, &c, can be had on application to the Head Quarters at Hartford.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

Geo. s. Hillard ''Amesley Hall and Nswstead Abbey by Mrs. Waterson; {" The Last Charge" by o. w. Holmes; s'Northern Inva- sion," by Edward E. Hale and the usual Re- views and Literary Notices.
 Boston, Tioknor S Fields. Price $3 per ] annum, or with the ENQUIRER, $4,0o. The Contiaenta1-the only professedly polit- ] teal Monthly of our day-comes to us for Feb ruary quite fresh, varied and original. Its opening article on s'Thomas Jefferson, as seen by the light of ls6S," is a very powerful and caustic review of the ssGreat Original Demo- crat.' MT. Rowe contributes second article on ''The English Press," in which an interes- ting account of the origin of Reporting is given Hon. F. P. Stanton has clear and able Review of Secretary Chase's Financial policy, and 'here are other sharp, cogent and interesting papers, both political and literary
 John F. Trow, Publisher, New York.
 Godey's Ladys Book, for February, opens with 8 fine engraving of '5t. Valentines Day" Then follows host of patterns, dia grams, &c., together with the superb double page fashion plate, for which Godsy is go ia nous, and the usual amount of interesting miscellaneous reading
 L. A. dodey, Publisher, Philadelphia
 Pstersos's Magazine for February is also [ highly attractive number. There are 69 em bellishmenss, and 34 articles in the number before us, and it is the cheapest Magazine O all, in price, though not in interest
 Chss. J. Peterson, Publisher, Philadelphia The Lady's Friend for February is also O, our table. It opens with beautiful stes plate engraving, entitled "The Sylvan Re treat" Then follows 8 splendid double fash ion plate, music, and other engravings devo- ted to Fashions, Novelties, Flowers, &c.,, to- gether with large variety of interesting ane entertaining literary matter.
 | Deacon Peterson, Publishers, Philadelphia $2 per annum.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

THE BOARD OF ENRoLLMENT-Col. l.. W. Vessels of this town, received his commission as Provost Marshal of this district on Thurs. day last, and left for Bridgeport, to enter up. on his duties on Tuesday. The list of appoint ments for the minor offices has not yet trans. pired.- The Hartford Couraat of Tuesday, says :-
 Provost Marshal Riley and his assistants are 6nishing up their duties in the 4th district Preparatoryto surrendering the office to Col. Riley, since he has had charre oftbe office, has given excellent satisfaction, brought order ont of confusion, and shown himself to he a yalna. ble and efficient officer. ' VI " 'A'N"
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

Rs~1he 9th number of the Connection, War Record, for January, 1864, is before us It contains, as usual, large amount of fresh and interesting information concerning our State Regiments, and, we believe, is the only publication of the kind in the country. Our State, therefore, h as reason to be grateful fol the existence of such a |" Record" of it's heroes and we hope will place it's permanence beyond a peradventure.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

THE MAGAZINES FOR FEBRUARY.-The At lantic for February is rich and varied nun Der. The following is a list of it's contents ''Gsnius," by Jos. Brown; s'My Brothe, and l." poem, by J. T. Trowbridge; GA Hal Life and Half Life," by Miss E. H. Apple ton; 'sOn the Relation of Art to Nature, No l" by J. E. Cabot; "Sword," poem, by Mrs. E. Akers; "House and Home Papers Ne. II, by Mrs. H. B. Stowe; 1.-The Convul tionists of St. Medard," by Rob't Dale Owen
 "Presence," poem, by Alice Cary; "Glacia Psriod," by Prof Agassis; Bryant" by
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

MonR1s.-A man by the name of Shelton J. Brown was arrested on Saturday last, charged with procuring the death of Mrs. Ann Dele bar, some time last Summer, by means of an abortion performed on her. Brown was tried before Justice Smith, and boand over to take his trial at the present term of the Superior Court. On Tuesday he plead 'snet guilty" to the charge, and at the request of his counsel, c. B. Andrews, Esq, his trial was continued until the April term of Court
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

NonFoLK.-The grand jurors have held meetings during the last week, to enquire in regard to the illegal sale of liquors. Abun- dant evidence was elicited for the present ment of one or two persons, for persistent selling in violation of the law, which had be- como an unbearable nuisance.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

HGT7 7He Mercantile Jommaz published in New York, and devoted to the interests of city and country Merchants, is sprghtly, lively, trustworthy sheet and we should judge, invaluable to country merchants. Send for a copy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

WoLcoTTvILLE.-AW Winters Evening Enter tainment, consisting of Songs, Recitations Stump Speeches, &c., comss eff at Wadhams Hall, tonight.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

ERRATA.-1n the list of delegates from liar winton to the State Convention, as given las week, NJ. c. Osborne should read H. c. O. borne.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-01-28

OUR STATE BANKs.-The quarterly state, ment of> our Banks for Januery 1st, 1864, shows the following leading items, as compar. five banks in the State, with capital of $21, s49, ,O4S .00, and there are also three Banks or ganized under United States authority, with 6 capital of about $5eo,OO0. The latter are not included in this abstract:
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-03-04
Baltim ore & Ohio r. r.

~ n NJ -5sssea'sss "a
OFFICE BALI & OHIo RAILROAD Co.
Wheeling Station, Aug.S, 1863
ON AMI after Monday night, the 10th of August,
~ the p assenger trains will be run by the fol-
lowing schedule:
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-03-04
LIVE STOCK.

Drovcrs and Farmers will find this the most advan-
tageous route for 1.-Two Stock. Capacious Yards well
watered and supplied with every convenience hav o
been opened on this line and its connections and every
attention is paid to their wants. From Harrisburg,
where will be found every convenience for feeding and
resting, choice is offered of the Philadelphia, New
York and Baltimore Market. THIS will also be found
the shortest quickest and most direct route for Stock
New York-[va allentown and with fewer changes
than any other.
EN0CH LEWIS, Gent Superintendent, Altoona,
Pa.
L. L. HOUPT, Gen'l Ticket Agent, Philadelphia.
Ii. II. HOUSTON, Gen'l Freight Agent, Phila.
delphia janll
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-03-04

SLEEPING CARSz
ON NIGHT TRAINS TO
PHILAD'A, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE
BAGGAGECHECKED THR OUGHAND
TRANSFERRED FREE.
FREIGHTS.
By this route Freghs of all descriptions can be for
warded to and from Philadelphia, New York, Boston,
or Baltimore to and from any point on the Rai, hoaas
or Missouri, by Rail Road direct;
Pittsburgh with Steamers by which Goods can be for
warded TO any port on the Ohio, Muskingum, Ken.
lucky, Tennessee Cumberland, Illinois, Mississippi,
Cleveland Sandusky and Chicago with Steamers to all
Ports on the North Western Lakes.
Merchants and shippers entrusting the transporta-
ton of their Freight to this Company can rely with
confidence on its speedy transit.
The RATES OF FREIGHT to and from any
point in the West by the Pennsylvania Central Rail
Road at all times favorable as are charged by
other Rail Road Companies.
ESSe BE particular to mark packages "via Penn a
Central r. r."
For Freight Contracts or Shipping Directions, apply
to or address either of the following Agents OF the
company:
D. A STEWART, Freight Agent, Pittsburgh.
CLARKE l. CO., Transfer Agents, Pittsburgh.
w BROWN & CO., Cincinnati, Ohio
re. 'MELDRUM & CO., Madison, Indiana
j. E. MOORE, Louisville, Kentucky.
w. M. ALTMAN, Evansville, Ind.
r. f. SASS, ST. Louis, Missouri.
CLARKE & CO., Chicago, Illinois,
J. H. McCOLM, Portsmouth O.
j. M. LOVE, Maysville, KY.
HALL & CO., Marietta O.
E. AYRES, Muskingum River.
w. H. d L. L. LANGLEY, Galipolis, o.
H. S. PIERCE & CO., GAINESVILLE, o.
n. Il. HUDSON Ripley, O.
E. C. MELDRUM, General Travelling Agent.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-03-04
TRANSPORTATION.

TRANSPORTATION
1861 sks
PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL R. T.! /
w RUNNING FROM
PHILADELPHIA TO PITTSBURGH!
) - 330 Miles OF Dsubie Track.
- 30
IRON all portions Of the West, North
u West and South West this line and its connections
form either the shortest OF the best route TO Phaoe
mia. New York, Boston, Baltimore and Washington
The traveller may with confidence rely upon sure con-
nectons high speed with perfect safety and every
pIance for comfort that can be procured. Msw ar
elegant passenger cars for day and night service
recently been added to the equipment OF the fenhsy
vania Central Rail Road.
- FOUR DAILY THROUGH TRAINS
~ FROM
PITTsBURG to PHILADELPHIA
THREE DAILY THROUGH TRAINS
y, FROM
P1TTsBURG TO NEW YORK;
THREE DAILY THROUGH TRAINS
stl FROM
PITTSBURGH TO BALTIMORE
| TRAINS LEAVE AS FOLLOWS:
FAST MAIL-Leaves Pittsburgh at 500 A. N, arrives
at Altoona for breakfast at 7.40 A. NJ reaches bar
risbIrg at 1915 P. NJ, and Philadelphia at o4o r M
| BALTIMORE PASSENGERS by this train leave Har.
risburg at 100 p. M and arrive In Baltimore at o4O
| P. M.
NEW YORK PASSENGERS by this train leave Phila.
delpha at Gas P NJ and arrive in New York at loot
THROUGH ACCOMMODATIONS Stopping at all Sta.
! tions-Leaves Pittsburgh at 800 A. Nj. arrives a
Altoona for dinner at 25 A. NJ, reaches Harrisburg
at $40 P. M, and Philadelphia at IL 10 7. NJ.
| THROUGH EXPRESS-Leaves Pittsburgh at 4.3s
| NJ, arrives at Altoona for supper at $50 I. M.
reaches Harrisburg at $50 A. M. and arrive IN BAL
timore at A. M.
NEW YORK PASSENGERS by this train leave Phil
adelphia at A. M. and arrive in New YORK a.
l200M 3 $500
FAST LINE--Leaves Pittsburg at s.45 p. NJ arrives
at Altoona at 20 A. M, reaches Harrisburg at oV'
A. NJ and Lancaster for breakfast at 1875 A. NJ, ar
irving in Philadelphia at 1895 A. Nd.
BALTIMORE PASSENGERS by this train leave Har
risburg at 100 A. M. and arrive in Baltimore at
| A. NJ tt
NEW YORK PASSENGERS by this train have
choice of routes. A sleeping car runs through IRON
Pittsburgh to New York, without change, via. Har
risburg and Allentown, arriving in New York at La
P. NJ. BY way Of Philadelphia, passengers reaci
New York at 800 p. M.
TICKETS FOR SALE TO BOSTON BY BOA
II
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=. 1ERm OF ADvERTIsING. w
~ ELys SOLID LINES OF NoNrAHLII, loh isoA'''A
Lxss, MAKE \ SauAHE.

sx-spxo1AL NorIcEs Double the above rates.
rYearly Advertising on reasonable tefml scc
ling 70 the space occupied and the number OF onsns
All advertisements from transient persons or strans
q. TO be paid for IN advonee. ,.,o..
business Cards not exceeding Eve lines upper Hsaa,
~ az for six months but for shorter period nothing
viii be counted less than square.
The privilege of Annual Advertising Is Limited 70
the Advertiser own Immediate business; and al "a.
ysrtsemen for the benefit Of other persons a. Vel -
III LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS and advertsemenn OF aucuon
sales and real estate by them must be PAID ior
the usual rates. ,........
g. Adyortisements not accompanied with vrttsen =
directions, will be inserted until FORBID, ana
accordingly. 3, ~, ...e.
at full rates. ort 4,
Marriages, Notices Of Funerals, and announcemens
n sermons, so cents each. ....,,,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1864-12-24
A Timely Address.

We would call the aitrut"n 0i every
reader OF the Coiu nbta Densocra to the
truly able and eloquent address OF Hon q
L. WARD. hartman Of the Democratic
State Central Comm tee, which appears
on our ou side. 1t is most timely and
fitting document. Comeing from the
source it dues, it speaks with an authorita-
tive voice to the Democracy Of -Pennsylva-
mia. The important subjects to which it
aIludcs are handled in a mastery manner.
The base manner in which the meagre
majority for Lincoln was obtained is made
clear. Its demonstrated that it is very
meagre majority indeed under the circ um-
stances. The complimentary allusion 10
the Democratic press of the state is well
deserved, and will be properly appreciated.
We hope every Democrat who reads it
will resolve to do his part faithfully and
literally in supporting by every means in
his power those who labor so earnestly for
the right with 60 little chance o' commen-
surate reward. ! he recital of facts con
nected with the arrest of citizens Of this
State by the military authorities, their
suffering. in wretched Prisons, their mock
trial by an illegal tribunal. the contempt
thus displayed for the authorities of the
Commonwealth, the bold and defiant dis
regard of the ancient, sacred and coust-
tutional right of trial by jury, will justly
alarm every true friend of liberty in this
once proud old Commonwealth We com
mend the address to the careful perusal o
every rejecting citizen.