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Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
The Surrender of Lees Army.

The greatest victory of the war-greater than The taking of Vicksburg-greater than Shiloh, or Antietam-greater than the fall ot Sumter and Charleston and Savannah and Wilmington-greater even than the capture Of Richmond, is the glorious victory We chronicle today-THE SURRENDER OF GEN. ROBERT E. LEE AND THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA!
 The Army of Northern Virginia has been from the first the main prop and stay of the Confederacy.' Commanded by the most skill. ful leader of the forsworn traitors in arms; supported by the best military skill which the rebellion was able to command; sustained by all the power of the rebel government, it has long confronted the armies Of the Union, and though always beaten back whenever it has taken the offensive, it has hson able to make for nearly four long years stolid resista nce, from behind its entrenchments, to the army opposed to it, and has preserved and protected the rebel capital by its power.
 In the final overthrow and fall of this army we read the final overthrow and fall of the great conspiracy. In the result we realize the fruits of the grand combinations of GRANT, who brought SHERMAN from Atlanta, and THOMAS from Nashville, and TERRY from Will mington, and SHERIDAN from the Valley of the Shenandoah, to be in at the death. We see now. in the glarng light of victory, the mean ing of all last summers campaign, the bloody fights of the Wilderness and Spottsylvania, of Cedar Creek and Coal Harbor-of { the liue' upon which GRANT began the fight, and has fought it out to the end he foresaw from the beginning. Not in vain have the gallant lives that We're given in their country's defence in all the long campaigns been offered up. No, In Vain have the armies waited patio ntly trusted confidently, fought heroically for the glad fruiton and accomplishment of all thei, tolls. Not Richmond only, but the army which defended it has succumbed at last and the end is gained!
 And TOW our rejoicngs ale heightened b, the Tact that the surrender of the main arm, o' tne rebellion draws to close the long fou years oi bloody was and fratricidal strife A, me rebel guns are stacked, the rebel flags lai, 'own' the rebel swords surrendered, the dawl o' PEACE rses upon the land. Four years ag to-morrow, the Rag that then aoatod f,ou sumter was lowered a. the bidding of tn traitorous host that first dared assail ;,s hoao- tomorrow that starry banner will be raise | F once more from it's ruined battlements, ami the acclaim of thousands, and in full view theNcity that first assailed it, now disenthralle and Redeemed. It will be the symbol of pea, restored, tranquility assured, and of
 Union of Hearts, Union of Hands. g.
 A Union of States none can sever,
 Union of Lakes, Q Union of Lands
 And The FLAG or OUR UNION forever! :.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

BSE@ Some objection has been made, and with good grounds, by some of our friends in town, to our expression in last weeks ENau1- RER of victory over the s.rebels' in Litch- field. We admit it was unguarded and ill- advised. We have many personal and inti. mate friends ourself among the members of the opposite party here, whom our own self respect would forbid us considering on a par with rebeldom, however widely they might aiher from us in mere political opinion.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
Editor ef Aitchfeld Enquirer ::

to say to the readers of your naper that [ viii send, by return mail, to all who wish it ffree1 a Recipe, with full directions for making and using simple Vegetable Balm that will effect ually remove, in ten days, Pimples, Blotches. Tan. Freckles, and all Impurities of the Skin, leaving the same soft, claar, smooth and beau will also mail free to those having Bald Heads, or Bare Faces, simple directions and in. formation that will enable them to start full growth of Luxuriant Hair, Whiskers, or Moustache, in less than thirty days.
 All applidations answered by return mail without charge.
 Respectfully yours,
 THOS. E, CHAPMAN, Chemist, 45 3m. s3l Broadway, N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
State Items.

About half past three Saturday morning, a fire broke out in the third story of the Water bury Machine Co., shop. which was destroyed with large stock of valuable machinery. The fire communicated to an adjoining building occupied by tle Union Spectacle Co.,, Blake, Lambe X Co.,, and other parties. The stock in this building was mostly saved. Loss about S50,000. The Machine Co.,. was insured for S2lO00. Blake, Lambe & Co.,, manufactured steel traps. and had large stock on hand, but saved portion of it. They were insured for 5000. The Spectacle Co.,, lost about $2OOO and Charles Frost, button manufact urer, about Sl60O.
 James H. Lewis, of Stratford, one day last March split out l24 rails, twenty four posts, and thirteen sticks of timber averaging foot and quarter at the butt. Time-six hours and twenty minutes. Guess he has an eye on the Presidential chair.
 A barn in Danbury occupied by Rev. J.. Robertson was destroyed by fire, on Wednes- day last. The contents including cabinet of shells owned by the late Dr. Brewer, and val ued at $500, were nearly ruined.
 On Wednesday last son of Wm. M. Lynes, of Ridge6eld, while playing with pistol, in company with other boys, caused premature discharge, tearing his hand in frightful manner.
 On Saturday two men were seriously but not fatally injured at the Mystic Iron Works by the falling of large pattern from aloft, which they were raising into the story above.
 MT. Levi Benedict, ST., of Danbury, was some what seriously injured on Monday last, by a fall down stairs.
 Among the National Banks authorized last week were the following: Norwich National. capital $3OO,000 :; Danbury National, capital $327, ,000.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

AGAIN AND AGAIN.-Our readers may think it strange that We so often urge upon their at tention medicinal preparation. Already have we, for a number of weeks, urged the i'm. portauce of supply of Goes Cough Balsam in the house, ready for immediate use. But our excuse is the vast amount of sickness sor- TOW and death that are the immediate result of sudden coughs, colds and pulmonary attacks ;; while thousands of our children are dying from croup and lung complaints. Time and expert ence have proved that Goes Cough Balsam is the most speedy and reliable preparation ever kpown to the world. Like magic it relieves the irritation of the throat, removes the stop pages that prevent breathing in croup, and heals all soreness of the throat chest and lungs. No man should neglect to supply his family with safe and reliable medicine like Goes Cough Balsam, any more than he should neg lect the supply of their daily bread. It costs but forty cents, and the bottles contain twice as much as those of aRy other remedy at the same cost, while in merit it is superior to all others All drug stores keep <. tor sale.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
Richmond as it Is.
HOW THE REBEL CAPITAL LOOKS.

HOW THE REBEL CAPITAL LOOKS.
 The correspondent of the World gives an in. teresting account of Richmond, that city which for four years has been as difficult to get access to as Mecca.
 THE CAPITAL SQUARE AND REBEL OFFICES.
 First among these is the Capitol Square, just over the way from my windows. This Is an inclosure of about the size, should say, of Boston Common. It is in fact hill, for ch- mond, like Rome, is strong in hills, and some pains were visibly taken to lay the grounds out in an agreeable and engaging manner.- They have run to seed sadly in these evil times, but are still pleasant enough. In the center, on the highest ground; stands the Capitol of
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
And the Earmer replies

ae9E Notice will be found in our advertising columas of an application to be made to the next L.eoislature, to amend the charter of 1be Danbury X Norwalk Railroad, to give them power to increase their capital stock aud to extend their road as far North as Milford in order to form junction with the Boston, Hartford & Erie Railroad. or with the Housa- tonic Railroad, as may be deemed expedient. This looks as though Mohammed had concIu ded to come to the mountain. since the noun tain won't go to Mohammed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

asg~ Tie Li,chfield Enquirer overhauls an old matter regarding certain operations of the late Koppephead candidate for Congress for the Fourth District, winch the Sentinel says is a lie If the facts are not true (and tbe En quiser hash told half of the story.) why did the gentleman referred to- fork over the amount demanded by the Investigating Com mttee? We were Tn hopes that the Sentinet would not follow in the tracks ot the Farmer, but would rather take the other course and stick somewhere near the truth. If he editor of the Sentinel wants to he posted he had bet ter take trip over this way and inquire i,t himself. .-D Danbmy Jc6eysonis'm, 9th inst.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

CLERICAL. Rev. T. L. Searle concluded his 'ao0rs With the Congregational Church of i,af"in'on on the 26th of March, having de- olined an invitation to supply tho pulpit another year.-Rev. R. c Learned, of Ply mouth, asked for dismission on the 2sth of March, to take effect in June.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
DIED.

In Daubury 27th ult, Marianne. wife of O A. G. Todd, Esq, aged 49 yearsi
 In Edinburgh. Ohio. March 26!h, Julia Hay. den, aged 70, wife of Nathan Sanford for me rly of this town.
 At Washington, March 18th, Lyman Net tleton, oed Il years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
Majority in the District,

g6F The total number of men surrendered by Lee was from twenty to twenty-two thou saud, with eighty-two general officers. Over twenty thousand robsl prisoners were sent from City Point last week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

Warren. Miss Mary J. Hayes, Of War ren, has recently presented to the editor of the Bridgeport Farmer, wreath made Of hair from the heads of large numbrr Of the most prominent Demo erats of Litchdeld County
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

The predominant color i. red Miss Hayes says:
 T send il to you, not for its value, but AS q pledge of the friendship and the gratitude they feel for your rntiring iabors in sustain ing the principles they firmly believe to bs true.
 And the Farmer replies
 We einiend to have this beautiful souvene, placed iu a suitable frame, and assure Miss Hayes that we shall ever regard it with spe cial favcr, both as q work of art and as A ;e5- timonial fl om friends who cheered and aided to sustain us during the most trying period st far in our journey of life.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
The Congressional Vote.

Below We give the corrected vote for this Congressional District, (Litch6eld and Fair field Counties) by which it will be seen that the majority for Mir. Hubbard exceeds ous es- innate oi last week, by twenty three votes:
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

nly We notice that the 2d Connecticut was the first to enter Petersburg, and the first at Lees surrender We have as yet received nc list of casualties. Glorious old Regiment What glory accompanies it. What fame will be it's future.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
The Vote for Governor.

The followinp is probably an accurate ac- count of the vote in the State at the late cleo tion, for Governor. The official figures will vary the total but little
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13


 Frederick Douglas, in recent .neacb n Boston, made the following new application of a Scripture parable
 1 tell you the negro is coming m ha i. rising-rising. Laughter and anplanss I- Why, only little while ago we We're the Tazs. ruses of the South the Dives of the Snntb was the slaveholder and how singular if ;s that we have here another illustration of that Scripture. Once there Was Il certain rich man who tared sumptuously every day, and was ar raSed in purple and fine linen. He came North, clothed in silk and in satin and shining with gold, and his breast sparkling with dia. monds-hts table loaded with the good things of this world. And q certain Lazarus sat a, his gate desiring the crumbs that fell from his table. Such was the record But DOW change has taken place That rich man is lifting up his eyes in torments down there Tremendous applause. and seeing Lazarus afar of. in Abra hams bosom tumultuous laughter and ap- plause,l Is all the time calling on Father Abra ham to send Lazarus back But Father Abra ham says. If they hear not Grant nor Sher- man, neither will they be pursuaded though I send Lazarus uato them. Prolonged ap plause,
 CoUoHs.-Ihe administration of medical preparations in the form of a lo;enoe is of all modes the most eligible and convenient more especially as regards a Cough Remedy - "Btown's Bronchidl T'oches" or Cough Iozen ges allay irritation, which induces coughing giving instant relief in Bronchitis, Hoarsenpss Influenza, and Consumptiye and Asthmali, complaints.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

Goshen The news of Lees surrender produced a spontaneous outburst of enthusi- asm that eliminated in the evening in immense bonires and cannon firing Some of the most patriotic ones, with little regard for rain or early hours, resolved to "not go home till morning." or at least until they had obtained ia little more cider sour or sweet;' and en- tertained the good natured people with salutes from Jffty-sir pounder until nearly morning Goshen just now is very badly "under the weather" us it is every spring, and remarka- ply barren of any floating news.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

Bethlehem MT. Elizur Wilson, who re- gently seld his valuable farm in the north part of Bethlehem to MT. Hiram G, Kilbourn for about SIC, 1000, has given Mir. K. $350 for his bargain, and retaken possession of the prop erty. Mir. Wilson tells us that, upon refec- tion we found he couldn't afford to sell his place for meney
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
Harwinton The following cha,

.
 HarWintOn. The following changes have been made in real estate in this town this Spring: Lockwood Barber has sold the Deacon Sanford farm to Howard W. Baldwin, for S3l00; Roswell Scoville has sold the Dan iel Holt farm to Ira T. Rowe; H. H. Holt has sold his farm 10 Lockwood Barber; Addison Webster has sold his house and lot in the vii lage to Roswell Scoyille, price S900: Dennis Perkins has sold his farm and mills to Ros' we'll scoville price 5000; Roswell scoville has sold the A. Webster place in the village to NJ. E. Woodford: Roswell Scoville has sold to Dennis Perkins the farm and mill (recently owned by Mir Perkins, price slO 800; Virgil Wilson has sold his farm to Roswell Scoville, price S40OO; Wm Barden has sold his farm to Winthrop Ames; Roswell Seoyille has sold his homestead to Mir. Humphrey of Canton.
 The laundering tones of the gongs at Ply mouth and Waterbury for four long hours on Monday. were sure indications that news of importance was received from our army, and when messenger arrived at one o'clock an- nouncing that Lees army were captured bells were rung, guns were fired, and seldom do we see such q season of rejoicing in this staid old 1 town. As is often the case on such occasions accide it's do occur to bring sadness and sorrow to many hearts, so it is here. During the firing Mir Henry Reynolds, Emerson Hayes and Harry Huneerford were badly burned by tho premature discharge of the gun. Mir. Raynolds received the greatest injury while holding pound of powder in his hands, It took fire burning his hands and face seVereiy'
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 New Hartford. On Sunday evening, 9th inst Warren Tucker, deaf mute. 38 years of age, shot himself, having placed the mnzzie of his gun at the center of hic forehead Four years since deaf and dumb brother of hls committed suicide The ball that passed through his head lodged in the wall Of his chamber His brother Warren used the same ball to take his own life.
 The Greenwood Scythe Works are now Tn successful operation.
 John H. Bragg, merchant Of this place. has concluded to remain hefe' a ueSis'oh 'nost gratifying to his numerous patrons
 Plymouth. A returned pfisonef run the rebel charnel house at Andersonville, Sy tho name of Hough, belonging to one of our Connecticut repimeuts, died on Friday last, in Plymouth, from the effects Of ms cfoei treat ment
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

1Gs Gold in New York, Tuesday, 1454.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

The Iron Bank at Falls Village is about to be iransnogrifed into a National Bank
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

Virginia pretentious building, modelled, on a suggestion of Thomas Jefferson. after the ia nous Maison Cd1ree of Nismes. If it were like the model, aud were built of marble, it
 would, no doubt, be beautiful. As it is neither like the model nor built of marble, and has
 suffered good deal lately, it has rather what
 the French call a degraded look. The halls so lately vocal with the eloquence ofrebel sena tors now echo to the tread of the negro senti- nels who pace the corridors, and Massachu- setts officers were this morning rummaging over the books in the state library, or what re mains of them, with ccmmendable literary zeal
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

Jefferson Davis house, as I have already said is now the abode of Gen. Weitzel. It stands on the brow of Shockoe hill, at the foot of Twelfth street and Clay, and is in good con- dition, though rather shabby as to the exterior. The shutters are broken, and the gates of the garden swing all kinds of ways. The stables, too, are planted directly beside the front door way which detracts very much from the ap- pearance and style of the mansion and all though it would be thought decent gentle mans house anywhere, it is by no means to be compared even with many of the houses in Richmond and it's immediate vicinity.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13
CAPITOL SQUARE AND VICINITY.

St. Paul's church. on Ninth street, was the church of President Davis, who is regarded here is sincerely deuout member of the Epis copal communion. It is q large and comedy structure, the congregation made up Of the ''hest society" of Richmond and the rector g German by birth, but long resident here. A good many notable funeral ceremonies have taken place in this church. including that O President Tyler but the most notable of all ir history will be the nasty carrying out, feel foremost of the "snuthern coniederacy" by Jefferson Davis, on Sunday afternoon, April | 1865!
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-13

The stockholders of the New Haven Bank meet on the 26th. to consider the expediency of recognizing the bank as national banking association.
 u lne survey Tor the railroad from Springfield Monday.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-31

ry touched bv the rsvages Of the recent war,
and they now present tho most tlstteriug in
1rosnen,s to men of enterprise 10 all por-
tirrs of m, country. Farmers, mechanics,
canftslists. and member, of all the profess
s,ors. are there offered a splendid field for
Investing industry and talent. After great
war "a country is apt 10 leap forward with /"
new and more vigorous impetus than ever
and Texas. having sustained comparatively
r.Is Injury from the recent strife, Us pFePa'-
iDr for rapid and marvellous strides III '"'
,,t r,.v Of wealth and greatness. IN empire
within herself She is destined, we ih'"N' 10
,.t..re land of Ter sister southern ''a'eS'
All rlr advantages which nature ''oIu "e-
-l-,. have been bouuteou>iy conferred upon
a., %, 1880. in the United states Senate, the
Fis,,nouished Thomas H. Benton described
Texas as follows
She covers sixteen degrees of latitude and four
teen of longitude. SHE .A'tnH7 I'il t"ehtl-slA
IL, fl,---ttr. decree D. month latitude and from
rir.f r.... uu.. suu ,-n west longitude
t,-t IS -a .,. .,,rl four oe-iug south OF New Or
ralrs 20 -..r ..u. .e-ng- north Of ST. Louis, and
rr.r iii. Iar-.fgl. Cd. Western Missouri TO the sum.
rr.t,t.ra H..-, Mountains. Her southeast cor
aer isa .. n' %, .', h.I vla'''e Il region oa
irc south P.s, sa the Rock, mountains. a region
@. eternal NA. .a- Go.. frontier , ct near Si
G-sads o.. TWO thousand miles. an indi-putable
uysr frontier OF thousand u,.ies on the Arkansas
ME. rr ,, r ~ ' shine , nom i,opte- and
an .rlsnd foat.sy of three hundred miles more be
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-31

Cemetery, and, when near McComb's Dam, three
mcn suddenly sprang from some bushes by the
side Of the road, and whila one held the heads OF
the horses the Others presented their pistols at the
inmates of the carriage, and babe them' IN true
highwaymcn's phrase, stand and deliver" Mr..
Van Houten declined TO acrcde to the demand,
and applied the whip 10 the horses. The spirited
brutes dashed fors ard, hut were checked by the
ruff IN who held their heads. Finding that Mt.
Van Houten would not submit quietly, the rufhan
who had pointed his pistol at the head of that gen
tleman fred, the ball passing through the, breast
Of his coat, and burning his face and neck WIN
the powder from the weapon 50 close was II when
fired Finding thatit was useless to resist further,
the gentlemen handed over their yaluab!es, Mr..
Van Hout Ms consisting Of valuable GOLD, watch
and Mr.. Wilson handing over SOS. With theH
plumber the thieves made their escape.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-31
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE.

Governor Boreman has appointed the Hon.
Nathaniel Harrison, of Monroe, Judge Of the
ninth judicial Circuit of this State, com posed Of
the counties of POcahOntas, Greenbricr Monroe,
Mercer and Mcdowell. From our short acqusiRt>
ance with Mr.. Harrison, we should think this
good appointment. Al this time, in the Circuit,
in the reorganization Of civil government, his
duties will, in many respects be peculiar, deli.
cate and important, and we believe he will
prove 10 be the man for the place and the
times. -RanGrhQ Republic.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-31
Lr.lLrlPI MnNROE-

FaE7 MONROE. July 2S-The steamer Column
hia arrived here last night from Richmond ana
bound 10 Baltimore with the 10th ONO Regiment
mastering 200 men. bound home. ~,
me Government viii sell az this place on me ID
AUGUST. 100 cannon, several brass pieces ana 4ot
of .auskets, all taken from Rebel iorihcalions OF
captured elsewhere
The weather continues excessively severe here
The thermometer for several days has ranged al
0bout 100 DEGREES i'm the shade Yesterday al
Norfolk. IL reached loo degrees in the shade.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-31
4 pr0FosrD OyEEGRoUFD RAILWAY IL Nj

yorK-The New York Post says
w, hear that Nj Richard Montgomery will
.,,,r,iv INIT mo a stretch of his proposed over
s Ground rliiryad on Broadway half dozen
49,. In length. that citizens may see what he
LUZ .5, mis- live will be built upon iron posts
..{ Mil ,r1 over the pavement on level with
, s',1 S5nd stories Of tLebeteg class OF build ngs
TS s inventor claims that it Is cheap safe speedy
and that il viii not cucumber bfo"u""y even
while it is building. ..---.
The Post also states that it IS the intention Of
tho inv,,,or 20 move the train by the practical
application Of atmospheric pressure ana quo'e'
in this connection an extract from an article III
an English journal on this subject. The POSI- IN
conclusion, says
The application Of soIe such motive power as
This would remove the only tenab!e ooJecUoh 70
Er 5l0utcomery's p.an--the unpeaSantneSs 10
u "a and women walking in Broadway, OF nav
~ locomotive rushing over their heads