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Year: 1861

ed wheat, and spreading straw on the damp ground, made ourselves as comfortable as cir cumstances would permit. Judging from the dampness on my rubber blanket and cap, and from common report, should say it rained dur ing the night, but cannot speak from direct ob- sergation. This morning those companies which had stoves and provisions kindly shared them with the more unfortunate, and an epicure would have envied the sense of gustatorial pleasure we experienced in discussing our beef-stakes, salt horse and milkless coffee. pipe of tobacco too relished better even than it used too in my old office.

 To-day at about eight o'clock our stray wag- ons came up, except Company Ks which broke down. How I would like to commence an old fashioned Litchfeld County Road case against the parties responsible for the shocking condi- tion of the roads! Our present camp is only temporary, and we shall probably advance to- day or tomorrow. Rumor reports battle as pending. and hereafter I shall always feel when writing that may properly date Con the eve of battle" God grant that Bulls Run may be atoncd for and avenged!

 The general feelin, throughout the Camps seems to be chat the first battle will be great and decisive one. Viewing the probability of & deadly coafict from my present stand point, levity and boosting seem alikc out of place. I feel that to be good soldier, 8 man must be something besides bully and a bravado; he must have principle and the stamina of true ,nan to face death when he is gathering in his grim harvest on every side. Kind friends at shat your hearts beat in unison with ours to the music of the Union, and that our cause is your cause, and our common motto: Death to Traitors.' D.
Year: 1861

1MC @OeAnGy A e%AAs

 The Litch6eld County Agricultural Cattle Show and Fair is to be held next week Wednes day and Thursday.

 This Fair and Exhibition of Stock has for ma. ny years been of the highest interest and impor tance to the farmers and stock-raisers of this County, snd we know of no reason why the forth coming Exhibition should not be as largely at tended and as variedly interesting as any that has been held in previous years.

 To be sure, the Brightness" of the times and the interest we feel in other things, would at the first thought seem to operate unfavorably for the holding of the Fair this year, or at least for its highest success; but the fact that the farmers still feel a pride in their old Society-the most Aourishing in the State-that they always desire to exhibit the fneness of their Stock, that they are willing to risk their reputation for careful husbandry and skillfnl breeding in competition with others of their class, promises that in spite of the times, and in spite of the troubled and distracted state of the country abroad, we shall still have an opportunity here in Litchiold Coun- tv. of showing what we can do and what we have done, amid the peaceful avocations of our hills and vallies.

 The State Society hold no Fair this year, as they did none the last. Our Branch Societies seem to have placed their dependence of success more upon the exhibition of singl class of an finals, and upon their trial of speed in minutes and seconds-the old PARENT SOCIETY appears to be the only only one left which still retains its distinctive character and scheme of an AgTicuE twal Society aud CatNe7Slor, and is the only one which offers to the farmer and the stock-rais CT such premiums for competition in all the va ried classes, as may render it worth their while to bring their stock and their products from al parts of the County, and put them on exhibition for viewing and reward.

 This year the Society reaches the twenty first anniversary of it's existence i've notice it is the same with our sister society in Fairfield Co., l. the Society becomes of age, and from this veal and this anniversary, instead of diminishing in interest or dwindling out, we believe it will take new lease Ol n1e ana go on prOsperlng and t( prosper.

 The farmers of Litchfeld County will not will ingly let the old Society die out for want of inter est or want of attendance. This we arc sure of and we are sure that we can promise this year to all who attend-it Providence lets us off without the "equinoctial' on Wednesday and Thursday oext-a most snccessful exhibition ond nost ;n- teresting Fair.
Year: 1861

The camp-meeting held during the past week in Cornwall, passed off very pleasantly and proftably to all concerned, and we are assure by one of the brethren that the young men of that part of'fhe county deserve credit for their gen. eral good behavior and their willingness to res pect and comply with the requests of those hav- ing the meeting in charge, which we believe isn't always done at a camp meeting.
Year: 1861

Gov. MOORE TO THE LADIES OF AL.H.a..- Gov. Moore has issued brief address 's.To the ladies of Alabama" in which he says:

 Knowing that the women of Alabama are anx- ious to do everything in their power for the com fort of the soldiers in the service of the Confed eracy, beg leave to suggest that each one of them knit one pair of substantial. woolen socks. and deposit the same with the judge of the Pro- bate Court of the county in which she resides. who will have them forwarded to the governor of Alabama, at Montgomery, from whence they will be forwarded, free of cost, to lie soldiers before the cold weather commences.

 "It is right to learn from the enemy" and we imagine tho suggestion of the rebel Governor of Alabama to the ladies of his state may we'll be adopted by our own patriotic ladies at home. If some central place in each town of our county could be selected and the ladies would send in such contributions of socks as they would be willing to make for our army, they could bo sent on immediately and would, we have no doubt. be gratefully accepted by our soldiers Contributions in this town may be sent to our office, and the articles, so soon as they reach q sufficient number, will sbe sent on immediately for the use of our 4th and 5th Connecticut Reg
Year: 1861

p9r The "Housatonic Riaes," the Company to which we referred last week as now being rais- ed in the Housatonic Valley and vicinity; is rap- idly filling up, and with the right sort of men. Most of its members, by entering the army, sa- criice much, and nothing but deep feeling of duty in this great emergency can persuade them to leave their happy homes to try the fortunes of War. Many of them are from our first families, and all will give them the earnest prayers of sympathizing friends. The Company, however, intend to carry with them some home comforts.

 There being among their number several fine musicians, the teelium of camp life will be great ly relieved. They have been accepted for the 9th Regiment, and have had for several days the quota to enter camp, but hope to fill their ranks before they leave home. It is expected they will go into camp by Friday of this week at latest. Thirty more men are wanted to fill the Company, and will doubtless be had by that time. We be- lieve all the Valley Towns in this County will be represented herein. Head Quarters at New Mil ford-Recruiting Offices at the several stations of the Housatonic Rail Road. The Company have not yet elected their officers.
Year: 1861

TENNEssEE.-The battle for the Union, was
fought upon the principles and sentiments Of
the speeches of Senator johnson, and the great.
ness of the victory should satisfy all Southern
friends Of the Union, what is the true way of
meeting secession at home. Its strength is
largely made up Of noise and swagger, and it
is men Of the Jackson stamp, like Senator
johnson, who will be most successful in put.
ting il down,
Year: 1861

A VOICE FROM THE TOMB FOR TfIE PER PETUATIoN OF THE UNIoN.-Tne following was among the last productions that emenated from Mir. Madson's pen. It was written not long before his death:

 ADVICE TO My CoUNTRY.-As this ad- vice. if it ever see the light, will not do so till l am no more, it may be considered as issuing from the tomb, where truth alone can be ex- pccted and the happiness of man alone con- suited. twill be entitled therefore, to what ever weight can be derived from good inten- tions, and from the experience of one who has served his country in various stations through period of forty years; who espous- ed in his youth. and adhered through his life. to the cause of liberty and who has borne a part in most of the great transactions which will constitute epochs of its destiny. The advice nearest my heart and deepest in my conviction is that the Union of the States be cherished and perpetuated. Let the open enemy to it be regarded as a Pandora with her box opened, and the disguised one as the serpent creeping with his deadly wiles iutc Paradise
Year: 1861

TIE UNION MEETING of last Tuesday night preparatory to the one to be held to-day was truly encouraging. We had frequently heard the remark that it would be a failure We are just fond of such tajlres as it proved to be. The Thcater was full to overfowin2 and the utmost harmony prevailed.

 The committee on resolutions, who arc to report to-day, found no difficulty in uniting on set of resolutions that all fully endorsed The committee was composed of four Breck inridge, four Douglas and five Hell men which shows the unanimity of feeling here abouts. Camden Herald
Year: 1861

4 number of entertainments of unnusal merit were given al the Baptist Church n this place during the present week, for tAc benefit of that Church. The Church on each occasion was filled to overfowing, and the audience testified by their frequent bursts of applause their appreciation. The object for which they were gotten up was a worthy one, and the manner in which they were carried out reflects much credit on all concerned. To the accomplished managers of these entertain ments, the thanks of our citizens are due for the efficient manner in which they discharged their duties We trust they will favor Us with more of the same kind.
Year: 1861

A STEP IN THE RTGUT DIREcTIoN.-For some time past, the tag-cnd of public opinion in this city has been running riot on the question of secession by separate State action. The decent men Of tic community have at last awokc from their siumbers with deter imitation to have something to say on ques- tion 50 vital to their interests, their honors and their lives. An impromptu and private meeting, was, we understand held last night in the lecture room of Odd Fellows hall, Ky the best men of the city, regardless of poiti- cai bias, to confer freely with each other on the issues now before tic country The gen. temen composing that meeting, if our in- formation be correct, openly ayow themselves in favor of of a united Southern action. in contradistinction to separate State secession

 This is step in the right direction. Let il be followed up by fearless action, and true patriotism and common sense will soon re- sume their sway in at least the parish q

 Orleans True Delta
Year: 1861



 lNsUBoBDINATION-We learn from The PonoIa Star of the 18th inst, that Mr. Mills, living some tweyc miles southeast of Panola. undertook to chasti9o Q negro man of hjs when the slave remarked to his master that no one man should whip him, and thcrcupon knocked his master down with his fist, and made his escape. Mr. Mills commanded his other slaves to assist him, but they refused

 We also understand that a few days ago a Q negro man got on the track of the railroad near that place, and took off lis hat and hug zacI for Lincoln The negro was afterwards seen tO De in close coniab with about twenty other negroes. It was on Sunday.

 We think 1t would be well enough for mas tcrs and oyer~eers to keep their slaves at home during the holidays altogether, and not let them run about all over the country, as here totore. The impression now prevailing among the negroes that they are all to free, now that Lincoln is elected. should be stopped at once, and let them know that the election of lin coin had nothing 10 do with them or their ilocdom-that nothing has been done or will bc done to change their condition by Lincoln's election, or anybody else and that all the talk and agitation about the slavery question can not in any way free them or release them from their duty to their masters as slaves.

 We should keep a strict watch over them during the Christmas holidays, more especially under existing circumstances Something should be done to keep them to sujecton, or We will have trouble with our slayes-espec- ally when we have many persons throughout the country who are inviting them to insur- rection and rebellion.
Year: 1861

The following resolutions passed unanimous
ly:


Resolved, That the Union of all the States
must be preserved, the Federal Constitution
sustained, and the National Flag respected
wherever it waves.


Resolved, That we heartily indorse and ap-
prove the bold. firm, and energetic course of
the present Administration in defense OF the Ma
tional Territory and property from the attacks
of rebels and traitors; and we pledge ourselves,
aid all that we have, to sustain the Federal
Government in the use of all its forces in MAIN
tanning the Constitution enforcing the laws re-
capturing and preserving National Forts. Arse
mails, and other property; punishing traitors. and
in defending Union men in all parts of the
country.


Resolved, that the doctrine that State is su-
perior to the Fedora. .Govcrument.s,a s,and that the
former has paramount claim TO our allegiance.
and consequent assumption of right of secession,
is repugnant to the Constitution, and to every
principle of our system of government. and can
only result in the destruction Of the Union, and
the establishment of general anarchy.


Resolved, That we point with pride to the
uprising of the people of all classes, both native
and foreign born. in support of the Federal Ad
minstratiOn as giving assurance to the world
that we have a Government fixed in the hearts
of the people, and which is able to withstand all
shocks, whether from domestic traitors or for
eign foes, and as giving further assurance of n
speedy return of peace, by thorough crushing
out of rebellion.


Resolved That we invite all who love the
Union and Constitution and who favor the en-
forcement of the laws, to unite with us in one
great Administration party, in support Of the
Federal Government and National flag.


Resolved, That our present Public School
system should be sustained in all its essential
features, and every effort should be made toex
tend its benefits and efficiency, and keep it free
from all sectarian influences.


Resolved, That under our present Admins
tration we look with hope to the speedy consul
nation of n Pacific Railroad and the adoption
of free Homestead system in the disposition
of our public lands.


Resolved, That VIC are opposed to the grant
ing of valuable franchises to private parties,
unless clearly required for public good, and the
opinion and interests of local communities,
whose rights are affected thereby should always
be consulted, and when it is clearly requisite
that such franchises should lie confined to indi-
vidual or incorporated companies, the right to
enjoy them should be offered 10 free public
competition, and under suitable restrictions,
awarded to those who will accept their use for
the shortest period, pay into the public treas
ury the largest annual or other compensation.
Year: 1861

You are hereby notified to be present at
the ArmOry at ~ o'clock this evening"
Business of importance will be transacted,
and full attendance is desired


y 81 By order of the Commandant. 6
Year: 1861

DREAMS OF THE DIsUNIoEIsTs.-Amo
Kendall in a late letter on the secession move
ment says: "Alneady the men who expect to
lead in the Southern COnfederacy have declared
themselves in favor Of re-opening the African
slave trade. They have no hope Of the accom-
plishment Of that object so long as their respec-
tive States constitute portion Of the present
Confederacy. But should new Confederacy
composed OF the cotton States be established,
undoubtedly one of their first acts would be to
legalize the African slave trade. Its immediate
effect would be to depreciate the value of slaves
more than fifty per cent. throughout all the
slayeholding States; for while the cost of a good
hand from Virginia in the cotton States is not
less than 81, 900, able hands brought direct
from Africa under an unrestricted slave trade.
can soon be purchased for $500. And if the
Southern COnfederacy should then conquer
Mexico and annex Cuba, what magnificent
empire it will become"
Year: 1861

For nearly an hour she watched and
soothed him, and then he slept soundly.
Then and not till then did 1 know of
my young heroine's acts; but as her ac-
count was very modest, and I heard the
story from other lips, too, l prefer to
give it in my own words.


She went down to the street with
Lieut.. Boardman, who inquired about
her arm.


GA mere bagatelle, WILL" she said,
laughing, 'tthough it made me faint;
but Aunt Lizzie is the best of doctors. :"


Chatting cheerfully, they went
quickly towards the battle field, Gas it
proved later,) and by observing her
friend and allowing him to make the
apology for their lateness, and showing
her bloody sleeve to prove the accident,
she mounted guard with her brothers s
men, unsuspected. Laughing some
times, as she thought of Horace's sur
prise the next day-sighing as she
thought of his wound, she looked upon
the whole affair as joke purchased by
shouldering musket for one night.


Just before daybreak, as she stood
looking towards one point on the road
she guarded, she deserted man creep
ing on all fours towards her. She gave
the alarm, and two soldiers started to
arrest the intruder. The fellow escaped
but day breaking the whole camp was
on the alert. Before she at all under
stood her position, the battle was rag
ing all around her.


'Forward! march," Horace's cap
tain gave the word, the men fell into
line, and Nellie was led into the heart
of the field. She says her brother s
spirit passed into hers, and she was an
swerable for he actions. Certain it is
that she fought with a courage and daring
that made her the mark of many eyes


A sleepless, exciting night of watch
ing was followed by the certainty of VIC
tory the next day; and as soon as it was
practicable she came to me. We were
still talking when there was knock at
the door.


"Come inl' was answered by Lieu.
tenant Boardman.


''Ca aptain Curtis" he said, bowling,
';let me be the first to congratulate you
upon your promotion. Your gallant
conduct of yesterday"


He stopped suddenly, for his eyes
fell upon Horace-the real Horace
The hot blood rushed to Nellie's face,
but in low tone she began to tell him
the truth, ending with


"You will keep our secret?"


Gas L guard my honor. Let the
world suppose your brother wounded in
the battle, none shall ever know the
truth from me"


I have told my story. Nellie donned
her own dress, and assisted in nursing
Captain Curtis till he was again we'll,
and Die to JOIN his man. .


From place to place we followed him,
but it was as women Cor baggage) and
not till the war was over and we were
again at home, did Lieut. Boardman re-
fer to his secret; then he said


"Captain Nellie, I have kept your Sc
cret long time; now if you will take it
back and give me your hand instead
- and some more to that effect,
which ended, as all stories will, in
wedding; and the county seat rings with
the voices of the two little ones, who
belong to Nellie and Will.


1t is difficult to- say which loves the
soldier girl best, her husband OF brother,
who says he has not time to pay atten-
tion to any woman but his sister Nellie.
Year: 1861

A coffin in a cart!


Alone to Potters Field it goes;
Another wounded, madened heart


Has burst the human woes.
Bear her onward, faster


Let the dust her follies hide
Daughter of disaster,


Wretched suicide!
A carriage dashes by,
= With furious speed, and Gathering din;
Behold the man Of naughty eye


Who lolls so sumptuously within.
Here the careless slayer,


There, the wreck his will hath made;
Here, the proud betrayer,


There, the poor betrayed.
Riches were his, and power;


Her only wealth an honest name;
Twas meet that he should crush the flower
And give soul to death and shame.
One who might have lighted


Paths where angels love to dwell,
Bewildered and benightened,


Fell-forever fell.
1t is an oft-told tale,


The world We are all too good to hear;
Let humble error sink and quail,
But high-born sin hath naught to fear.
Ye, whose mask of honor


Glitters in the sight of men,
Heap your scorn upon her


Spurn the Magdalen!
They meet no more upon the earth
The careless slayer and the slain;
He wanders through the halls of mirth
And takes no thought of others pain:
What will be the meeting


In the realms beyond the tomb?
What will be the greeting


On the day of doom?
Year: 1861

Our only alternative now, North and
South, is between the government of the
United States and the government Of
JEFF Davis. There is no other choice
now. He that is not with US is against
US. and the issue is simply the overthrow
Of cur government or the suppression of
the despotism of Davis. This continent is
not large enough for both as mattersnow
stand. One or the other must 60 down.
which shall it be? That is the ques-
tion.-N. Y. Hera{i.
Year: 1861

MEssRs. EDIroRs:-Ye Yesterday was held in this place meeting expressive of the sense of those there assembled from the country with regard to the infamous negro equality, coercion speech of Lincoln, who has desecrated by his language and person, the highest position within the gift of the people.

 While all those honest suJstantial citizens who have kept themselves posted, have now declared themselves in favor of tho cotton confederacy, and for cutting asunder those bonds which connect and degrade us to an equality with negroes and black re- publicans--but there are few here yet who, not having the fear of God before tbeir eyes, but fearing more their earthly master now in your city, undetermined what course to pursue, lest, as in certain notorious abolition white case, they may have to crawssA-unite only in dcnounc- ing Lincoln's inaugural address, but still like the tories of the revolution. cry hold wait-he, Lincoln, is liar. and does not mean to coerce--he does net intend to en- force by law, that doctrine of negro equality and citizenship which he there promulgated, They denouce coercion in the strongest terms, and yet do not define coercion, and some say they are totally unable to see coercion in his address,

 6irs, you can have no idea of the base
Year: 1861

Miss M E. YOUNG, late of New York City,
will superntend the Millinery Department. Her long
experience In the most Fashionable Establishment in
Broadway will alone bs warranty that she will be able
to give entire satsacon in matters Of taste to oil who
may favor her with thair orders. at 6,Its 81.


The Ladies' OF Columbus and vicinity will t,lease ae-
cept my sincere thanks for their liberal patronage and
i would respectfully ,ocita continuance Of the same
Year: 1861

Is now oOmpiste comp rising every variety Of Millin-
cry also, large assortment Of Embroiderles Hosiery
and Notions c and In quantities and prices that can
not fail to suit all who may favor us with cali The
goods have been bought Panic prices and will be sold
at a small advance on cost. ~ ,~ srs
Year: 1861


Extra Session Of thO New York LeEisln-


ture.


The subject Of calling an extra session
of the Legislature Of New York, is COM
manding the attention of the public in that
State.


The New York Express says it is under
stood that Gov. Morgan will call one, if the
members agree to have nothing to do with
any other than measures concerning the
war. The $S,0OO,0OO appropriated at the
regular session, is expended, and more
money is needed. aL
Year: 1861

The Louisville DemOcrnt though strong
Democrat paper, is honest enough TO deny
that the Republicans either began the war,
or rendered it necessary. If some of the
Northern Democratic organs would initiate
its conduct it would elevate them somewhat
In public confidence.