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Norwalk. Tuesday, May 14. 1861.
“1}; YOUR HANDS, MY DISSATISFIED COUN-
TBYMEN, AND NOT IN MINE, Is Tun MOMEN-
Tous ISSUE or CIVIL wan. Tm: GOVERN-
IrnN-r WILL NOT AssAIL YOU ; YOU CAN HAVE
No CONFLICT WITHOUT BEING voonsnnvns
Tim Aeeanssons ; YOU IIAvn No OATII nears-
Tnann IN HEAVEN To DESTROY Tun Gov-
nnNXENT, WHILE I sIIALI. HAVE THE MOST
scram: one To runsnuvn, PROTECT AND
DEFEND IT."——Lt’ncoln’s Inaugural.
Norwalk, Past, Present dz Futur 9.
Now that the battle-smOke of our annual
political contest has been entirely swept away
—-a coutest,we regret to say,cxceeding all oth-
are in exhibitions of partisan rancor and in
wanton assaults upon personal character——
we propose to turn the reader’s attention for
afew moments, from the clashing interests
of the outside world to a contemplation of
our own little community. With a hasty re-
view of its past history, we propose a some-
what extended consideration of its present
welfare, its prospective interests, and whatever
may contribute thereto.
For back in the misty memories of two
centuries, NORWALK was founded and set-
. tied by a hardy race of God-fearing men and
women. True to their Puritan instincts,
their first public duty was the establishment
of the village Church and School House.—
Hard by the eastern headlands of our wind-
.ing harbor, and overlooking the placid wa-
ters of the Sound, rose the first Christian
temple, and went up the earliest anthemsof
a brave and godly people. Perils environed
them, it is true, and more terrible disasters
may now encompass us,their descendants,but
cavil whowill, we have the faith to believe
that a people thus baptized in the benedictions
of such an ancestry, is not .1; cannot be utter-
ly cast down or destroyed. The marked
features of a well-to-do primitive New En-
gland town, adhered to us up to within the
last score years. Even less than twenty
years ago, the “ old mill,” with creaking,
groaning'wheel broke its discordant notes
upon the ever varying music of the water-
fall as in sheet and spray it dashed o’er the
dam, and its elephantine trunk stretched sea-
ward over and down the old ricketty wooden
“ Bridge.” The “BRIDGE," ah what magic
in that simple word to many a wanderer,up-
on the sea, in foreign lands, and to some
_ dweller in almost every town and city of our
own, as with quickening memories all the
scenes of their Childhood’s home, comes
There stood the old
'Whltlock’Hotel modestly couched under the
Then the little row of unpre-
tending wooden tenements where “Uncle
Joe Meeker” sold his sugars and beer, and
“ Ed. Lockwood” (our present Alderman)
held sway over the lounging crowds who
were ever more eager to deal in his stories
than his stores; and farther on the now trans-
mogrificd Cannon House, where “ Ame
Then
comes up the memory of Capt. Pennoyer and
John Burrall-—-the former long gone to his
rest, and the latter in feebleness and blind-
ness eking out a life long since bereft of its
wonted joyousness and usefulness. Then
comes the Des. St. John, the Lockwoods’
store, the Hoyt do., the old Packet Store-
house and docks, the Lumber yards, &c.-—7
All are now faded from View and only pho-
tographed on the recollection of the Oldest
inhabitant. Industry, thrift and a wise econ-
omy have changed most if not all these old
physical land marks, and the Norwalk of to-
day, with her young and thrifty daughter,
South Norwalk, bear no more comparison to
the “Bridge" and “Old Well" of yore, than
the kernel to the grown and fruited corn.
Our advance in material prosperity and
adornment has been truly wonderful, even
in the light of the present fast age. The
Steamboat that erst supplanted the coach and
sloop, now gives way to the flying car. The
mirrored back to view.
St. John Hill.
Barnes" so long held magic sway.
swift wheels of the locomotive all too slow
for commercial intercourse and intelligence.
yields to the lightning wire, and thus by
these wonderful developments of mind and
' matter, have we been changed in all our 10-
cal and physical aspects, as thoroughly as
have any of the great commercial marts of
the country, and to-day, despite the hard
' times, there is no more enterprising, thrim'ng
and prosperous community .s'n all New Eng-
land, than our own. Beside all our streams,
and at every waterfall, are reared the tem-
’ ples of Industry, where Labor, with her
thousand hands and myriad wheels, thIOWs
open the gamer doors to support and compe-
tency; while from nearly every hill-side and
from every plain, the sobbing vave, the dart-
ing piston and grinding cog, join the song
and swoll the chOrus of INDUSTRY and SKILL.
The Mill, the Factory, the Forge, the Fur-
nace, the workshop, the counter, the plow
and the slckie, give diversity to employment,
and in that employment is found the inevi-
table conditions Of peace, of prosperity, of
civilization, a pure morality and our holy
religion. Gleaming from the hills, peering
from the rocks and groves, on the banks of
the river, skirting the bay, and all along our
broad avenues are to be seen the palatial
residence, the modestcottage or poor man’s
humble cot. All wearan air of comfort, of
ease, of , grace, of TRUE NOBILITY. For the
worker is the nobleman, whether it be over
great Ledgers ofs'tocks and bonds, or in
climbing a ladder with the bed. God made
man a Laborer, and he nearest attains the fa-
vor and attributes of the Great Architect,
”who labors and toils.
Thus, in brief‘,'is our past,and our present.
The old slanting roofs of decaying tenements
have nearly all been swept away by fire and
the progressive spirit of enterprise. Our
principal haunts of trade, our stores and re-
tail shops are now within genial walls and
attractive edifices, and the once browned and
sombre wooden “Bridge,” now smiles in the
sunshine of metropolitan grace and architec-
ture. Within the last score of months, it is
estimated'that about one hundred and fifty
flew buildings have been erected in Nor-
walhat an outlay of fully half a million of
dollorg. . Our population has, within the last
decade, nearly or quite doubled,-whilc in no
other section of the state do we learn of so
many new comers of wealth, refinement and
culture, seeking places of residence,as among
us. Nature has been bountiful in her gifts to
us, and surely “have our lines fallen to' us in
pleasant places, yea, we have a goodly heri-
tage.” '
From a somewhat extended traverse of
the earth’s surface, we hesitate not to join in
the aflirmation once made in our hearing by
a gentlemanwho had-Wished nearly every
chief town and cit'ypcertainly every nation-
ality on theglobe, “that in no place on the
planet,~was there to be found a more happy
blending of the smOOth, “the wild, the pictuv
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3 rcsque s: beautiful,”as right here in Norwalk.
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Said another gentleman whom a few years
since we took to the “Rocks,” “I never
saw anything half so grand, or half so beau-
tiful, in all Italy, Switzerland or the land of
the Rhino." And with an outburst of enthu-
‘siasm, just as the sun was throwing its gold-
en shadows over the entire sweep of rock,
of dell, of wood and plain, of Islands and
water, “ Why has not this view been. painted; it
is unrivalled in nature, for it is nnapproacha-
ble." Nature, surely, has done everything for
yet we have not accomplished all that we
might have done. or all that the present and
the future well-being of our rapidly growing
young city demands of us. _
How shall we continue to prosper, then, is
the proposition of the most primeval
consequence in this connection ? Possessing,
as our town undeniably does, the greatest
possible amount of attractions for the men Of
fortune and of taste, who seek some genial
spot of retirement, the sale of now and then
a specially attractive spot or building site, at
a fictitious value and by its improvement, its
consequent effect upon adjoining proprietors,
we belive has operated somewhat against us,
by giving a false value to real estate, in many
instances. Then again, we fear, so far as
personal influence has been exerted towards
an accretion of population, it has been
brought to bear almost exclusively upon the
wealthy classes, who with some honorable
exceptions, we are constraided to say, are
not the class that most promote our substan-
tial growth and business interests. Then men
of wealth, too often, (inconsideratcly, we
think,) pass on to New York to spend their
money in supplies needed for their families.
There is afasht'on aboutyoz'ng to the city with
many of this class, to purchase their Dry
Goods, Groceries, House Furnishing wares,
&c., which in its results is in striking contrast
with the dollar per day earned, and the dol-
lar ezpended AT HOME among our own me-
chanics and shop-keepers. ' We would by no
means discourage the immigration of this
class of population, but having influenced
them to settle down among us, let us still
further promote their interests, as well as our
own, by inducing them to institute compari-
sons with the qualities and styles of the
goods and wares of our own shopmen and
mechanics with those of the city, and we
verily believe the Judgment would result in
favor of our own fellow townsmcn, in nin'ety
nine cases out. of a hundred. If the man of
wealth requires an outfit of clothing, let him
give in his support to some one of our many
competent tailors: if his wife or daughter
need a new dress, surely some one of our
own merchants can satisfactorily supply such
demand. So of the Millincr, the Carpet and
Curtains, the Paper Hangings, the Grocer,
Butcher, dye. Thus by augmentingthe means
of our various shopmen, so far is the general
prosperity promoted ; as the tradesmen is
one of the main arteries that traverse to the
great heart of our commercial prosperity.—
We believe that in the main, our mechanics
and our merchants would supply a better ar-
ticle for a less price than can be obtained in
the city. But suppose the reverse to be true,
it seems to us a question of duty, rather than
inclination, which every resident of our
town owes to his fellow and to himself, to
supply himself at home whenever he can.—
These men in turn help the laborers of the
town, the producers, and all help you to pay
taxes, to support schools, the public and reli—
gious institutions of the town. They help to
protect your property from lawless violence,
they rescue it from fire, they elect you to po-
sition and influence, in athousand ways they
give security to you and ralue to your proper-
ty, and they have a just claim upon your
patronage.
Then comes up a serious want of united
effort towards increasing and drawing hith-
er manufacturing establishments, for which,by
reason of our railroad and water communi-
cations, we possess very rare advantages. It
would require but little effort to make our
town as noted for its manufacturing and me-
chanical facilities, as for the beauty and
healthfulncss of its location.
Let such encouragements as weliavc brief-
ly indicated, be extended to our merchants,
our mechanics, &c.; let more houses be crec-
tcd, which at low rents to the operative shall
yet be remunerative to the proprietor; let
the work-shops be increased and manufacto-
ries multiplied,and thus despite the paralysis
of war, and rumors of war, shall we swell
our population and add permanently to the
prosperity of Norwalk, in a ratio hitherto
unknown, even to this the most beautiful
and thriving of New England villages.
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SOUTH NORWALm—A young German girl
employed in the family of Michael Baker, re-
tired to her room on Thursday night last,
with a fluid lamp. Being fatigued, she set
the lamp on a chair beside her bed, and lay
down with her clothes on and soon fell
asleep. During her sleep it would seem
that she must have turned over so as to
bring her skirts in contact with the flame,
which of course soon set‘ her clothing onvfire.
Being thus awakened, in her terror she rolled
from the bed upon the floor, overthrowing
the chair and lamp, from which the fluid
was thus spilled and in an instant the poor
girl was completely enveloped in a sheet of
flame. Her cries of agony soon brought us-
sistance, her Clothing was torn from her, and”
theflames, which by this time imperilled the
house, put out, but not, however, until the
poor creature was one perfect mass of roasted
flesh from her head to her feet. Fortunately
she does not seem to have inhaled the fire,
and strange as it may seem, is still living.—
Hcr physicians are not without hopes of her
ultimate recover. Here is another warning
to be added to the ten thousand gone before,
against the use of any of these vile illumina-
ting compounds, and a fearful one to ser-
vants against retiring before extinguishing
their lights.
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POSTMASTERS APPOINTED.
Henry A. Sawyer, Colebrook,
David Bradley, Southport,
Chaunee'y H. Hotchkiss, Watertown,
Amos L. Williams, Brookfield.
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PATRIOTIC RAILROADEns.-Wc learn that
our affable and popular conductor of the
“first morning train," JOHN BRADLEY, cou-
templates getting up a company to be com-
posed cxclusivcly of Railroad men .’ Such a
corps attached to the army might probe in-
valuable, as was evidenced by the 1' road
men from the Lowell machine sl;ops,in Gen.
Butler’s Regiment. Applications for enlist-
ment can be made to Mr. Bradley in person
or by mail. ”We fear the great difficulty will
be in preventing such a company from “get-
ting on a train."
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W BARDWELL “still lives" and flourishes-
at 505 Eighth Avenue, New York. Read
his adv. and when you are in N. Y. don'tl
fail to give him a call.
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THE GREAT EAsTnux arrived in New
York on Sunday, and now lies at her wharf .
at the foot of Hammond street. She will be
on exhibition for a short time.
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W‘ Capt.'Lyon,~ commander of the f'orcu
who so gallantly captured the rebel forces at
Camp Jackson, St. Louis, is from, Ashford,
Conn.
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us, and we have done much for ourselves, .
e‘Cost of It." ‘ ’
The last Bridgeport Farmer is sorely
grieved at the noble and patriotic appropri-
ationmadc by Connecticut for the purpose ,
of sustaining the government. in its hour of1
peril. It seems to matter not, in its poorly ‘
disguised sympathy with rebellion and trcn- ;
son, that all party lines were obliterated in ,
the passage of the Connecticut luw,—tlmt
every member of the hitherto democratic par-
ty, as well as crery Republz'mn, nobly sustain-
ed and voted for the bill. It says:
“The bill passed both Houses, elm race.—
The yeas and Days were not called. The
friends of the bill wished to have It appear
that it was passed unanimously, and any
motion made for the yeas and nays Would
have been voted down. If they had been
called, a large number, we are told, would
have voted against the bill. .
The State should make all proper provis-
ion for the comfort of the soldiers who are
called into service by its authority; but the
enormous appropriation made will beget ex-
travagance and waste, and call up the camp-
followers, whose object is not so much to
promote the welfare of the people as to get
their own hands into the Treasury. Appro-
riations are almost invariabl expended.—
Two millions of dollars is a arge sum for
Connecticut, and will prove a great burden
to our taxpayers. The bill ought to have
been considered, and proper information Ob-
tained and estimates made before it was
passed. . .
The people of Connecticut wrll sanction
any reasonable expense; but large and un-
necessary appropriations like these Will not
meet the approval of the public._ At least
half of the two million appropriation Will be
squandered and wasted—and the people
will have to foot the bill in the shape of In-
creased taxes.”
But the whole burden of the Farmer’s
snivel means, if it means anything, to stir
up discontent among the lam payers of the
State over the cost in dollars and cents of a
noble action. But in this it will fail as
utterly as it has failed to conceal its thorough
and hearty alliance with the secession trait-
ors of the Jeff. Davis school.
In times like these, when rebellion is ram-
pant in the land—when the struggle is one
of national condemn—of the ltfe or death of
the system of free government, true patriotism
does not show itself _in stirring up strife
and heart burnings, Orin higglings over shil-
hugs and pence. In times like these, all
who are not FOR THE GOVERNMENT EARN-
ESTLY AND BEARTILY, are its enemies! call
them traitors or what you will. Why does
not the Farmer come to the rescue of its
Government and the Flag of our common
Country, with the alacrity and wholesouled
ardor of its hitherto political ally, the Boston
Post? Why, if its instincts of patriotism are
all dead, does it not from that instinct of self-
preservation, common even to brutes, avow
its sympathy with the government and with
those who are rising up by thousands, will-
ing to testify their devotion even at the peril
of their lives.
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Departure of the' 1st Regiment.
Thursday forenoon the camp of the first
Regiment C. V. was broken up,and the 'eamp
equipage, army wagons, ambulances, horses,
&c., placed on board the steamer Bienville.
A multitude of persons, friends of the sol-
diers, visited them to bid them good bye and
present them with something useful or use-
less. '
At 3 o’clock the Regiment formed in line
and were reviewed by Gov.Buckingham,who
subsequently made them a short and feeling
address. Then came the order “Forward
March,” and the Regiment marched through
the streets in solid phalanx, with glittering
bayoncts and fiaunting banners, winning the
applause of thousands for their soldierly
bearing and excellent discipline. Arrived at
the wharf, the roll was called, and each man
answered to his name and passed on board
the steamer—quickly and in perfect order.
steamer sailed for Washington, where she
arrived Sunday, and landedthc Regiment at
the arsenal. They are splendidly equipped,
having camp equipage, provisions and cloth-
ing in abundance. They were received by
the President and Secretaries Seward,Came-
ron and Welles. The Secretary of War and
the President complimented the Regiment
highly on the complete outfit which they
presented. They will do honor to Connec-
ticut wherever they go—and when they re-
turn, will be heartily welcomed.
The second Regiment, Col. Terry, left
New Haven on Friday evening by the Ca-
hawba. The most indefatigablc- exertions
were made by Quarter Master Gen. Hatha-
way to provide a complete and comfortable
outfit for the boys, worthy of their own pat,-
riotism and the liberality of the State. The
boys were in good spirits, like their prede-
cessors of the First Regiment, at the pros-
pect of departure from New Haven. Their
destination was a matter in which they were
entirely ignorant, and surmises only fixed it
at Washingtou,at Fortress Monroe. A beau-
tiful stand of colors were presented on the
Green by Hon. E. K. Foster, in behalf of the
Ladies of New Haven, at the close of which
the Regiment marched rapidly to their
steamer, the streets, windows and roofs pre-
senting an almost solid mass of humanity,
vociferous and eloquent in their greetings of
voice and waving kercliief‘s. It was a noble
sight, and touched the pathetic in the firmcst
hearts, and moistened many a manly check
as the last “good bye“ was uttered] Heaven
protect them all.
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W Rev. S. R. Dimook of Wilton has re-
ceived a unanimous call from the South
Congregational Church in Pittsfield, Mass,-
The lst Church in Meridcn, and the North
Church, (Dr. Bushnell‘s,) Hartford, have al-
so had a “ hankering" after him, we believe
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Bors‘ SCHOOL—We would call attention
to the adv. of Mr. Richardson’s new School.
His Rooms are in Isaacs’ Block.
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New Store.
No. 1. Gazette Building is again the mart
of a very superior stock of Jewelry, &c.-—
Mr. Daniel Bridge, who has been a resident
of our town for a year or two past, and en—
gaged extensively in the manufacture of
Jewelry, is proprietor thereof, and will, we
presume be ready at all times to do the pub
he a service in his department. He has a
stock of much richer and far more. extensive
jewelry, &c., than has heretofore been on
sale in this market, and thus supplies a defic-
iency which our more wealthy citizens have
long felt. Success to his enterprise.
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_ IKE Bnounnv STOLEN !—The most up-
palliug announcement connected with the
departure of the Bicnvillc, was that our fa-
cctious friend of the Norwich Bulletin had
been kidnapped—married ofl‘! The horror
grew space, as it was further announced that
the destination ofthc steamer was unknown.
We met the perennial “Brow," inclifluous
and happy, going up just as we came down _
the gang-plank, never dreaming that in giv-
ing the last “God bless you," he stood in per -
ll of being carried to sea ! We havn‘t heard
from him yet, but we will wager that there
was plenty music in the vicinity of his quar-
ters. ‘
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'l'nn Seaman‘s GUIDE. a complete manu-
.al and drill book for the use of all Volun-
tccrs, Militia and Home Guards, by an Offi-
cer of the United States army. Published
by'T. B. Peterson &Bros., 303 Chestnutfit.
Philadelphia, Pa. Price 25 cts. Can be ob:
tained of Geo. W. Jennings.
At a quarter past 10 o’clock, (high tide,) the ‘
Lines-Addressed to Capta'n Fowler. i Presentation of Colors to the First Regi- ‘ Mondays W 31‘ News. ! Connecticut
The news concerning the progress of the ; ’—
. There were ;
Volunteers i rumors at Pcrryville of' a skirmish between -
‘ United States troops and Virginia cavalry l
' AND HIS COMPANY OF NORW’ALK VOLUNTEERS.
IH’ "ll. A. HILL.
Stern duty calls you to the strife, brave men,
The foe grows insoleut, with foul success.
Go meet him, in his chosen haunts, and then.
In scrricd ranks. upon each rebel—press.
“ lv'p Boys, and at tllcm,"——lct them feel and sec. 0 3
How sure, and swift each free-mun strikes his blow :
flow precious is the been of Liberty, I
Whose vengeful fire must lay each Traitor low.
They call ye “mud-sills,” in their pride of scorn-—
And vaunt themselves as a superior race;
Methinks twcro better that they ne‘er were born.
Than meet such loyal spirits, face to face.
You guilty crew, already ripe for wrath,
Can never stand before your blazing eyes.
Go forth and sweep them from your onward path.
As dust before the Summer whirl—wind flies.
Traitors and Villians—let them die the deatbl
Ten thousand times they forfeit what they have ;
The very air is stagnant with their breath,
And he who breathes it long must be a Slave.
The noble heritage our Fathers left,
Is dcsccrutcd by degenerate sons.
Shall Treason triumph 7 must we be bereft ?_ [guns.
Shout out your answer with your loud-mouth’d
Go forth, brave boys! MilliOns of eyes behold ye,
And patriot hearts are throbbing as ye go.
The Stars and Stripes most lovingly onfold ye,
Strike home, my lads, upon the rebel foe.
God shield thee from the tempest, when it comes !
God nerve your hearts, and arms, my noble men—
Return yo safely to your several homes,
And crown our Flag with victory again.
NonWALx, May 13th, 1861.
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Plag Raising at the Baptist Church.
Our beautiful national emblem—the ever
glorious stars and stripes—were raised on
a staff from the summit of the Baptist
Church, on Saturday afternoon last. Brief
but patriotic addresses were made by Rev.
Messrs. Lashcr, Anderson, Diossy, Wm. B.
Swan, Esq, Edgar A. Finncy, &c. The
choir were present and sang “Star Spangled
Banner," "America,” &c., closing with prayer
by Rev. Mr. Anderson, and Doxology by
Choir. Never did the cause of country ever
take a deeper hold upon the religious heart
of a people, and never were there witnessed
sublimer manifestations of patriotism than
are now in all the churches throughout our
Country. “ Who shall prevail against our
God ?"
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W‘ The Bible Society of Norwalk and
vicinity, at its last meeting appointed a com-
mittee to solicit funds for thexpurpose of giv-
ing a Bible to every volunteer going from
the towns represented in this Society. Citi-'
zens desiring to help in the good work may
hand their contributions to Dr. Barbour, A.
Morehouse, or Gould D. Jennings.
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W The Governor called, last week, for
one regiment of men from Connecticut, to
serve for three years. By Saturday evening
twenty companies had offered themselves!
And this, God bless her, is little Connecticut!
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BOSTON.—As many of our business men
frequently find themselves in the “city ofno-
tions,” we propose to offer our experiences
as a guide to a good hotel, and have no hesita-
tion in pronouncing the “BROMFIELD House"
S. Crockett, (cousin to the Colonel,) Proprie-
tor, as jast one of the best in the city. It ls
located in Bromfield St., midway between
the odly two streets in Boston—W‘s shington
and Tremont—and is just the place where
a rational man likes to “hang out,” who
thinks more of a good clean bed and a first
class Table, than he does of first class mi);
rors, china-ware and granite colums. The
‘flrst'native who takes our advice ’stands en-
dorser for all we said above.
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New Yonx, May 11th, 1861.
Mussns. EDITORS z—Everylhing is warlike
here, nothing talked of but war, military
movements, Baltimore, Sumter, Jeff. Davis,
lick ’em, &c.
To be or not to be,
That is the question—
Whether ’tis nobler in the mind
To suffer the stings and arrows
‘ Of outrageous fortunes,
Or take up arms
Against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing cnd them;
and the general sentiment seems in favor of
the arms and drawing blood. A stranger
roaming in our streets, would suppose we
were celebrating some great gala day—flags
streaming, drums beating, soldiers drilling-—
you attempt to enter the Park and 10 there
stands a sentinel with presented bayonet to
dispute your passage; turn into Broadway
and you encounter a company of Zouaves,
marching in double-quick step; enter Tam-
many Hall and a banner informs you that
“the Union must and shall be preserved"—
further on “ recruits for the J aekson Guard
enrolled here”; in fact, everything has an
odor of Star Spangled Banncrism, which
you cannot escape from. Not among the
least important of our ‘voluntecr companies
are the “ Billy Wilson Zouavcs," under the
command of the celebrated err-Alderman of
the first ward, whose propensity for baggage
smashing gave him quite a notoriety a few
years since. “Billy“ gives his opinion of
them that “they ain‘t pretty, but they kin
fight."
roughs, and have expressed a desire to be
placed face to face with the plug-uglics and
blood-tubs of Baltimore, and it is also ru-
mored that each man is to be armed (in ad-
dition to the ordinary equipments) . with a
large bull-dog, who are expected to scrape
acquaintance with the “K. G. C.‘s," a custom
which these Southern gentry will prefer to
observe more in the “breach than in the Ob-
scrvancc." ‘ It. has been confidently asserted
that unless this company have a “ muss”
shortly, they will certainly “ spilc.”
The braggadocio of the chief traitors of
the so-ealled Southern Confederacy, of ta-
king Washington before the lst of May, and
eventually unfurling their rattlesnake flag
over Faneuil Hall, creates more amusement
than alarm here. If they could only drop
in upon us and see the unanimity of feeling
in our city, perhaps they would change their
tone. All party feeling is forgotten, we all
rally under the old flag, and will fight for it
to the last, and if Jeff. Davis and his crew of
pirates ever see Faneuil Hall again, it. will
be with a rope around their necks.
' " MANHATTAN.
— ——-~o .<.>> .—-——~ ~—
MunDEn IN WATEItTOvVN.-—A horrid lllllf-
der was committed in Watcrtown on Tues-
day night the 7th inst., an aged f'armcr.82
years of age, being the victim, and an Irish
irl 20 years of age being the murderer.—
They'were the only occupants of the house.
The girl was arrested and committed to the
jail in Litcbficld. She admits that she “had
a muss with the old man," who charged
her with theft. Circumstantial evidence
against her is 'ver strong. It appears that
she killed him wit an axe, breaking his skull
and mangling his head horribly, and then
robbed him of $8, all the money in. his pock-
et book,
.__-_- ———9 o‘.>p*—
[3" The New York and New Haven rail-
road company held ils annual meeting on
Thursday the 9th, and rc-elected the old
officers. The year‘s business has been large.
Total receipts, $925,075.76; total expenses,
$599,502.20—leaving as net carniufls, $325,-
573,56. ‘
.——. “—4.4 . 5....-M-_._
WPeople may talk about Gen. Scott’s
age and infirmities, but we notice that by the
help of. his staff begets over a good deal of
ground, and that qutte rapidly. '
_ Boston Post.
They are composed strictly of .
l ing through Adams 85 Co.“s
merit, Connecticut Volunteers.
ll’cdncsduyafternoon, at 3 o‘clock, the
First Ilegiliierl'h‘pf- Connecticut.
were formed in line to receive the two haml-
suid :
( bl. flit/ter, Ufliccrs, and Soldiers oft/m .It'r'rxt
.lt’cyt'mcnt of l 'olun teers.
The present is no time for words,our coun—
try needs prompt and vigorous deeds. The
call to battle has gone out through the land,
and from shop, bench, field, counting-room
and office, her sons are rallying to the sum-
mons.
Treason rears its hateful head against all
that is most dear to us; against the flag that
floats over us; against the loved government
our fathers bequeathed us. _ .
There are times when poisons are necessa-
ry remedies, and war, that greatest of evils,
may be a nation’s greatest blessing. It is
now our only hope, our last resort to save
untarnished to ourselves and transmit un-
dimmed to our children, and our children’s
children, our Freedom, our Constitution and
our faith in God.
Let no men think that,this is to be a war
of children, a gentle trial of stren gth in friend-
ly emu'n‘ion.
Insultcd, spurned, defied, an indignant
nation at last hurls itself upon traitors, not
to intimidate, not to repel, but to crushthem-
We have worn the velvet glove too long,
beneath it now let them feel the hand of iron
and the nerve of steel. All good influences
fight upon our side. Thecause of liberty,thc
hopes .of Immunity, justice to man, obedience
to God, alike call on us to maintain inviolatc
the best government ever given to man, or
to die in the last ditch in its defense.
For this, Soldiers, you are called to the
field. The children now must protect what
the fathers founded, and if we are true to
their memories in our hearts, to their blood
in our veins, true to the traditions of the
past, the blessings cf the present, and the
hopes of the future, we shall not shrink
from the death struggle. That New England
which nursed Freedom in its infancy, now
in its manhood and strength hurls defiance
at the foe,
Take this flag to be your standard in the
battle where the blows fall thickest and the
fight rages hottest, there may it float, and be-
neath strike the strong arms and brave
hearts of Connecticut. Remember whose
children you are and whose honor you in-
herit. .
The shades of a thousand heroes hover
about you and watch your course with en-
ger eyes. Repay them now the glory which
in a darker hour than this, they won for
your proud birthright.
Take the flag, and when it presses closest
-on tbefoe in some hard set contest, will not
some brave heart among you strke one true
blow for freedom, for an old man at home
whose heart and prayers go with his country
to the field,
Col. Tyler receiving the standards, said:
Mn. CATLIN: In the name, and on behalf
of the First Regiment of Connecticut Volun-
teers, I accept these flags which your patriot-
ism now dedicates to our country. We re-
ceive these Stars and tripes, emblematic of
the Union, which has never been dishonored
except by traitors. ,
We receive this color emblematic of the
State, having emblasoned on its rich folds
the motto placed there years ago by patri-
otic hands and sustained with honor on
, many a battle-field by strong hands and
brave hearts. And here, before high Heav-
en, I swear by the aid of these brave men,
that it shall never be dishonored, and 1 call
on you, brave men and women, to witness
my oath.
Andrew McClintock of Company E, (Capt.
Coon,) and R. H. Foster of Company F,
(Capt. Byxbee,) then advanced and the colors
were transferred to their keeping. The
flags are of silk, the Stars and Stripes moun-
ted on n stuff with a gilt eagle at the top and
with gilded stars, looked very attractive.
The State banner is of a fine quality of
blue silk, six feet on staff and six feet six
inches fly, with a fringe of yellow silk and
blue and white tassels. Emblazoned upon
it is a spread eagle resting on the coat of
arms of the State, the motto "Qui Trans.
Susi.” appearing on one side, and on the
reverse, “First Regiment Corgi Volunteers,”
The national flag bore the latter inscription
also.
.4.>'*——————_
W'I‘he Norwalk Volunteers were re-
sented $10 each by the President of the or-
wslk Rink, 9. gift from the citizens of that
place. They are as fine a body of men as
any that have volunteered in this State.
N. H. Courier.
.‘.-.
Masonic.
The annual Convocation of the Grand
Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Connec-
ticut, was held in Hartford, at Masonic Hall,
on Tuesday, May 7. The following officers
were elected for 1861 :
M. G., Nathan Dikcman, J r., Waterbury,
G. H P
Asa Smith, Norwalk, D. G. H, P.
Alexander Warner, Woodstock, G. K.
Luke A, Warner, Greenwich, G. S.
B. Beecher, New Haven, G. Treasurer.
E. G. Storcr New Haven, G. Secretary.
Rev. Asher Moore, Hartford. G. Chaplain,
Henry Tolles, New Britain, G. C. H.
C. G. Child, Norwich, G. R. A: C. _
James L. Gould, Bridgeport, Grand Senti-
ne.
Benj. P. Chatfield, Waterbury, Grand
Steward.
Edward P, Weed, Norwalk, Grand Stew"
lift.
The annual assembly of the Grand Coun—
cil of Royal and Select Masters was held on
Tuesday evening and elected officers as fol-
lows:
T. 1., Willis J, Goodsell, Hartford, M. P.
1‘. M.
W. R. Iligby, Bridgeport, D. P. G. M.
Alexander Warner, Woodstock, T. I. G. M.
J. L. Gould, Brid eport, G. P. C,
N. Dikcmun, Jr. Materburv, G. C. G.
B. Beecher, New Haven, . Treasurer.
L. E. Hunt, Hartford, G. Recorder.
The annual communication of the Grand
Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the
State of Connecticut convened in Hartford
’on Wednesday, the M. M, W. 31., Howard
B. Ensign of New Haven, presiding. The
old officers were all re-elccted.
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"Turs wru. no FUR CnAnun."—-Thc New
York Commercial records an incident that
illustrates the universality of the prevalent
war feeling:
“In passing a large ‘fire urms’ emporium,
which has a sort Of' magnetic attraction for
us all, and which engaged the attention of
my timid heart in particular, and quickened
'tbc wildest imaginations of death and ties
truction at the sight of those pretty play-
things—Colt’s rcvolvers—wewere interested
in two charming maidens who entered and
asked to look at the above-mentioned instru-
ments. They tobk the pistols in their beau-
tiful bant‘s —tbey cocked them—they snap-
ped a cap on them—only think of'it, and af-
ter that during feat, they priced them! and,
added, picking up the largesté-‘This will do
for Charlie!’ Blessed Charlie! thought we,
armed by a modern Venus. that valor
must fire their heart, what heroism must an-
imate their spirits. Happy Charlie 1 Sent
to the war under such Circumslautms, what
wilt thou not accomplish ?"
sd.>~¢——----—._.
Humour FOR Burners—There arc rene-
gades, and then again there are respectable
and honorable penitents—and of this latter
B. F. Butler is at last, unlike Wood and Ben-
nett, one of the right men in the right place.
It is said of this brave Butler, now in com-
mand Of the Massachusetts regiment, that
when he landed, some of the authorities of
Annapolis protested against the passage of
Massachusetts troops ovcr Maryland soil, to
which he replied:
“Sir. we came here, not as citizens Of Massachu-
setts, but as citizens and soldiers of the United
States, with no intention to invade any state. but to
protectlthe capitol of our common count from in-
vasion. We shall give no cause of o ones, but
there must be no fugitive shots or stray bricks on the
way.
That’s the talk. We like such Butlers——
.thcy are the kind who on the field of battle
Will be certain to freely tap the claret of the
foe.-—- Vanity Fair,
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W" A southern merchant wrote lately to a
large firm in New York, requesting a list of
the names of those who supporlcl and sym-
pathized with the “Movement against the
South." The New Yorker re. lied. by send:
xpress, a copy
l of the “City Directory.”
I
l
; some colors at the hands of cx-Gov. Catlin. j
2 That, gentleman, addressing the soldiers, | WWII-‘0“; 1.200 "It‘ll “"0 110W UIOI'C- G011. l
i l
\Var is not startling or definite.
but nothing authentic has arrived. .
Fort Mcllcnry has been still further rc~
Butler, with 50 men and two pieces of can—
non, went thither from Annapolis yester-
( 2|".
There appears to be some reason to fear
that movement is about being made upon
the Relay House by the Rebel toops at liar-
pcr’s Ferry.
A messenger sent from Gov. Hicks of
Maryland to Gov. Lctchcr at Richmond has
returned, and reports that the Virginians ex-
pected 30,000 troops to arrive from the South
at Richmond on Tuesday.
The scouts sent out from VVashiugton daily
return with accounts of bodies of Southern
troops at Lyncliburg, Richmond, Montgom-
ery, New Orleans and Pensacola; they state
that the men are anxious to march upon
\Vashington, and that if this movementis not
made the officers will have difficulty in retain-
ing them. _
The work of preparing for the blockade
goes on briskly. N oticc has been'sent to for-
eign vessels in the Virginia ports to leave
within fifteen days. In addition to the Na-
tional vessels employed in the blockake, at
least twenty armed steamers from New York
Boston, and Philadelphia are to assist.
A number of‘small sailing vessels upon the
Potomac have beenrecently fired upon from
Alexandria, and in some instances their car-
goes, chiefiy of fish and provisions, have been
stolen. The WarDepartment has determin-
ed to put an end to this, and vigorous meas-
ures will at once he adopted.
An attempt was yesterday made to tear up
the track of the Northern Central Railroad,
14 miles from Baltimore. Little damage was
done. It will go hard with any miscreant
who is caught at this work. The City of
St. Louis was the scene of another tragedy
on Saturday night. The Home Guard, while
marching through the streets, was booted at
and revi ed by a large crowd of excited citi-
zens, and finally a pistol-shot was fired into
the ranks by, it is said, a boy. The troops
wheeled and fired upon the crowd, discharg-
ing several volleys. Owing to a lack of dis-
cipline, they broke up their ranks and fired
at random, killing and wounding some of
their own men, as well as many citizens.
a‘..-
WA gentleman who left New Orleans
on the 7th inst. reports that great alarm and
anxiety prevail there, not only with regard
to the vast preparations and the enormous
power which the Federal Government is put-
ting forth to crush the rebellion, but also
with regard to the negroes. The terror on
this latter subject is greater even than on the
former. Seven hundred men are in arms
everv ni ht to guard the city against an out-
break. n Sunday night, the 5th inst., elev-
en steamboats and other vessels were burned
New Orleans papers at $100,000, but accor-
ding to our informant it was really $250,000.
altogether ignored by our New Orleans co-
is, that the incendiary who caused this con-
flagration was a slave—Trabmze.
.‘.-.
Movements against Florida
WASHINGTON, May 11.
The President has issued a proclamation,
setting forlh that insurrection exists in
the State of Florida, by which the
are endangered, and as he deems proper that
all needful measures should be taken for the
the United States in the discharge of their
duties in that State, the President directs the
commander of the forces of the U. S. on the
Florida coast to permit no person to exercise
Key West, the Tortugas, and Santa Rosa,
which may be inconsistent with the laws and
constitution of the United States, and author-
izing him at the. same time, if he shall find it
necessary, to suspend the writ of habeas
corpus, and -rcmovc from the vicinity of U.
S. fortresses all dangerous or suspected per-
sons.
0‘.»
From the Tribune of Saturday.
The Latest War News.
It is supposed that Gen. Mansfield will
have command of the active operations of
the Union forces at Washington. The troops
there are now so stationed that in a few hours
10,000 men can be thrown across the Poto-
mac in case of the approach of the Rebels.—
But unless an attack is menaced, the advance
into Virginia will not probably be made un-
til full preparations have rendered success as
certain as possible.
The Rhode Island regiment, it is said is to
be ordered to take possession of Arlington
Heights or of Alexandria. An agent of our
Washington correspondent visited the latter
city yesterday, and reports that there are
about 650 Rebel troops there. The number
of United States troops in Washington and
its vicinity cannot be much less than 31,000.
We learn nothing certain yet of the amount
of the rebel forces in Richmond, but it is un-
doubtedly considerable.
The United States troops that passed
through Baltimore on Wednesday were not
only unmolested, but were well received by
the people. The road through that city may
therefore be considered as practically open.
A picket guard at Camp Butler, at the Re-
lay Housc, was fired upon yesterday by a
party of about fifty mounted rebels, and re—
turned the fire where the assailants fled. No
one tvas hurt. The famous Baltimore steam
un was captured yesterday by the vigilant
Iassachusctts troops at the Relay House as
it was being conveyed to the rebel camp at
Harper‘s lterry. The men in charge of it
were sent prisoners to Annapolis.
At the place called the Point of Rocks on
the Potomac, ten miles from Frederick, there
is a force of about 400 Virginians, who stop
and examine the trains on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. All these movements indi-
cate a design to attack Washington in the
rear.
From Fort Pickens the news received yes-
terday was very satisfactory. The fort has
an ample garrison of 1,1000 men,‘ and has
been so strengthened that it may be. consid-
ered impregnublc to any force that the Rebels
can bring against Mr Gen. Bragg has about
5,000 men at Pensacola, but they are poorly
equipped, and are suffering from want of sup-
plies. Meantime, dissension's have already
broken out among them. The fidelity of Mr.
Mallory, formerly United States Senator from
Florida, is questioned and he is in danger
from the mob—while Major Chase, who was
in command of the Rebels at Pensacola be-
fore, Bragg came there, has been compelled
to flee fi‘om the place.
A Regiment of Secession troops, in Missis-
sippi, commanded by Gen. Frost, was com-
pelled to surrender yesterday to a force of 6,-
000 loyal Volunteers from St. Louis, com-
manded by Capt.Lyon. This is the first vic-
tory of the war, and apparently a most
important and encouraging one.
——-—‘o‘.’o
W Among the visitors to West Point
military academy, appointed b the President
are, John J. Crittenden, of entuck '; An-
drew Johnson, U. S. Senator from 'leuncs-
sec; Col. E. D. Baker, U. S. Senator from
Oregon; John M. Bolts, of Virginia; Hon.
John Woodrufi‘, of Conn; Hon. F. P. Stanton
of Kansas; Prof. Charles Davis, 01' N. 1.;
Gen. II. B. Carrington, of‘ Ohio and Gen.
Garland, U. S. A.
-—<o+¢>—~————
W'Thc Erie Railroad Company has been
fully reorganized with Nathaniel Marsh as
president, Samuel Marsh vice presrdent, H.
N. Otis secretary, and Tallman J. “'atcrs
Treasurer. TWO classes of shares are to be
established, common and preferred, the for-
mcr reprcszuting the old stock, and the latter
the unsecured and judgment debt, amounting
to eight millions, and an assessment of 2 1-2
per cent. has been made upon the par. value
of both stocks, which will entirely re-estab
lish the credit ofthc company.
————¢-<.‘>.
Rhianna—Mr. Mortimer Thomson, bet-
ter known as “l)oesticks," was on Sunday
married by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher,
to Miss Grace Eldredge, eldest daughter of
“Funny Fern." The ceremony took place at
the residence of J nines I’urtou, esq., the cele-
brated biographer. The patriotic mother of
the bride had an elegant American flag ar-
ranged as a canopy, beneath which the hap-
py couple were united, '
————————4o<.>.
—-——Willlc Fulrchild, a boy 4 years old, fell
into a stream at Dunbury. which was much
swollen by tho fresbcl, and would have
drowned but. for the. timely aid of Alfred
Wildmun, and Mr. Broihcl'loll.
——-A town meeting washcld in Danbury on
Tuesday in consequence of the prevalence of
thcsmn‘ll pox in that ll!)\l., A committee
was‘appointed to hire or buy. a house at the
expense of the town to be used as‘n pest
house in discretionary cases.
H'Bead Prof. Wood‘s adv. in anothencolumn. j
at the levee; their value is set down by the
The most interesting feature of this event is
temporaries, though there was nobody in the
city who felt any doubt on the subject, this
lives, liberty and property of loyal citizens
protection of such citizens. and all officers of
any office or authortiy upon the island of
egislature
Monday, May ti.
IIOUSEr-i louse convened at 2 I’. M. _
Resolution from Senate on joint commit-
tcc for revision of Senatorial and Represen-
tative districts amended by striking out “rcp-
resentativc districts," concurred in.
John Hooker of Hartford, J. A. llovcy of
N orwicb, and O. H. Perry of Fairficld, were
appointed commissioners to revise statutes.
Adjourned.
Tuesday, May 7. .
SENA'I'n.—Seuutc opened at 10 o clock
With prayer by Rev, Mr. Moore.
Bills, Petitions, (to, referred—Restoringthe
military companies of adopted citizens dls-
handed in 1855, to military affairs; appoint-
ing W‘m. C. Street director of Fairfield 00.
Bank, to banks; bill relating to service of
notice in civil suits, to judiciary; repealing
the portion of not requiring insurance com-
panies to take premium notes, which applies
to mutual fire insurance companies to judi-
cmr .
Bill repealing a portion of the military
law of 1859 relating to annual parade, was
reported from the committee, and supported
by Messrs. Briscoe and Byington, but Mr. E.
Johnson objected to the suspension of the
rule with regard to printing, as be was not
willing to act in the dark. Bill laid on the
table.
The militar committee were instructed to
inquire into t to expediency of attaching nur-
ses to the regiments of volunteers. .
The judiciary committee were instructed
to examine the laws with regard to treason,
&c., and see if additional legislation is nec-
essary.
Adjourned.
Homer—House convened at 10 o’clock.
Rev. Mr. Moore offered prayer.
Petitions, d’rc. referred—Of Judah P. Cros-
by, et al, for leave to sell lands; of Eliza
Dickerman for same privilege—to committee
on sale of lands; reports of Norwalk Sa-
vings Bank, and of South Norwalk Savings
Society and Building Association, to banks.
Resolutions Passed—Resolutions raising
joint select committees on federal relations
and fisheries, and resolution referring the
portion of the Governor’s message de peace
congress to federal relations; resolution in-
structing committee on agriculture to bring
to the notice of farmers the importance of
raising greater supplies than usual of‘ certain
crops.
Mr. Taylor of Danbury presented the pro-
ceedings of the citizens of Danbury, in pub-
lic meeting held to consider the asserted
want of provisions, for volunteers.
Mr. Carpenter of Killingly read a tele-
gaphic dispatch from the captain of the
anbury company, stating that his company
was well supplied with food of good quality.
Mr. Wooster of Derby introduced a reso-
lution proposing an amendment to the con-
stitution, which provides for an election for
state ofllcers, senators and representatives in
the general assembly, judges of probate, jus-
tices of the peace, and sheriffs, once in two
ears, the first election to be held on the first
Ionday of November, 1862, and on the first
Tuesday after the firstMonday of November
each successive year thereafter. The reso-
lution was referred to a select committee on
constitutional amendments to be raised.
0n Cancassers‘ Report of Votes for Judges
of Probate—Messrs. Kendrick of Waterbury,
Lamb of Berlin, Reynolds of Ledyard, Judd
of Bethel, Green of Thompson, Pierce of
Cornwall, Johnson of East Haddam, Collar
of Union.
071 Re-agmortionment of Senatorial Dr's-
trz'cts—Mcssrs. Williams of Saybrook, Toy of
Simsbury, Russel of Woodbridge, Hewitt of
Preston, Rowland of Weston, White of
Barkhamsted, Griswold of Killingworth,
Jones of Andover.
The hour of meeting was fixed at 10 o‘clk,
until further orders. Adjourned.
Wednesday, May 8.
SENATE.——Senate opened at 10, o’clock
with prayer by Rev. Mr. Fisher.
Petitions, Bills, d’:c., ‘referred—Report of
State Savings Bank of Hartford, and Danbu-
ry Savings Bank, to committee on banks; of
trustees of Normal School, to, com. on edu-
cation; bill amending the cbarter and com-
piling acts of the borough of Danbury, to
, com. on incorporations.
On motion of Mr. E. J Obnsou, the hill do-
ing away with the annual military parade
was taken from the table and passed.
The resolution instructing the committee
on judiciary to prepare a bill providing for
the support of volunteers was taken up, and
on motion of Mr. Platt was amended so as
to instruct the committee on military affairs
to inquire into the expediency of such a bill,
and passed.
Adjourned.
House—House convened at 10 o’clock.
Rev. Mr. Fisher offered prayer.
Petitions, dc, referred—Relative to Union
School District, N orwalk—to com. on edu-
cation; apgointing Wm. C. Street a director.
of Fairfiel .Co. Bank—to banks.
Bill repealing the portion of the military
not requiring an annual parade in the month
of May—passed.
Referred to Select Committee to be racked-
Mr. Adams of Norwich introduced a bill for
the encouragement of water power compa-
nies, which provides that persons desiring to
flow land not their own, shall bring petition
to the superior court, which shall appoint a
commission of three persons to hear and de-
cide the claim and assess damages, &c., also
providing that either party may move for a
jury to hear the case, due.
Mr. Adams thought the bill of a character
to warrant its reference to a special commit-
tee. '
Mr. Carter of Norwalk had felt obliged on
a former occasion to oppose a similar bill in
committee on judiciary, on the ground of
unconstitutionality, and he hoped the bill
would be referred to the special committee.
The Speaker appointed the following com-
mittees heretofore ordered:
0n Constitutional Amendments—Messrs.
Wooster of‘ Derby, Osborne of Hartlund,
Lathrop of Griswold, Treadwell of New
Fairfield, Fish of Sterling, Curtis of Water-
town, Russell of Middletown, Woodward of
Somers. .
0n Fisheries—Messrs. Cowlcs of Farming-
ton, Wooster of Seymour, Rowland of Gro~
ton, Sutton of Greenwich, Morse of Canter~
bury, Alvord of Winchester, Strong of Chat-
ham, Bishop of Tolland.
Adjourned.
‘ Thursday,_Ma ' 9.
SEN.\Ta.—-Senatc met at 10 o‘clock. ray-
er by Rev. Mr. Crane.
Mr. Platt was appointed on the committee
on federal relations, Mr. Converse on fishe-
ries, and Mr.Byington on senatorial districts.
Committee on laws relating to sale of
spirituous liquors ordered raised.
The committee on unfinished business
submitted their report conveying certain pe-
titions for the division of 'Litcbfield county,
‘and other papers.
Adjourned.
HOUSE—Prayer by Rev. Mr. Crane.
Reports of Committees—The committee on
finance reported favorably on a bill allow-
ing the treasurer to borrow money to meet
the expenses of equipping volunteers, and
to issue bonds therefor; read twice and ta-
bled for printing.
Bills, tf-c., referral—Bill (Ie depositions, tle
deed in foreign countries—to judiciary; re-
port of Danbury Savings Society—to banks;
report of missionary society of Connecticut,
former action reconsidered and the matter
referred to humane institutions; bill provi-
ding that the statc shall assume the expenses
contracted by towus in fitting out volunteers,
referred to military committee in concur-
rence with Senate; bill amending charter of
borough or Danbury, to incorporations.
A resolution relative to the disqualifica-
tion of members of the House in come
quencc of their holding oflicc under the Uni-
ted States, passed.
Mr. Sedgwick introduced a bill for a pub-
lic act, to protect the people of this state,
and aid the people of the United States, in
protecting themselves from any collusion,
treachery or fraud in the conduct. of this
war; and making the sending to our cue-
mies any help or assistance a high misdc
meanor, punishment by imprisonment and
fine at the discretion of the court. The bill
was referred to the judiciary Committee.
The speaker appointed the following com-
mittees : _
On Federal Relatlbns—Messrs. Gallagher
of New Haven, Crosby of Glastonbury, Pat-
ten of Salem, Carter of Norwalk, Carpenter
of Killiugly, Hickox of Washington, Deni-
sou of Saybrook, West of Tollnnd.
_0n Flowaye Lair—Messrs. Adams of N or-
wwh, Thompson of East Windsor, Laue
of Naugutuck, Field of lluntington, Morse
of Canterbury, Judd of Kent, Holmes
of East ilnddam, Morrison of Willingtou.
.-\djourm-d.
_ Friday, May 10. '
SE:€.\"i‘E.—~Scuulc met. at. 10. Prayer by
Rev. Mr. Jones.
The 2nd Company Governor’s Horde
r
Guards were authorized to increase the num-
ber of members to 120 men.
The committee on military affairs were ill-
rccted to‘iuquirc into the efficiency of the
military laws, with a view to correcting
abuses.
A message from the Governor was receiv-
ed, transmitting correspondence of M. Vattc‘
more of France, which was referred to com.
on education.
The comptroller Was directed to take
measures to preserve the portrait of Wash-
ington, in the Senate.
- Adjourucd.
Noose—Prayer by Rev. Mr. Jones.
The military bill was taken up, the rules
being suspended.
Mr. Carpenter explained its provisions
Mr. Seymour requested time to consider
the bill, and desired it to lie over for print.
In .
ng. Wooster opposed the dcla I. Ill-
thought the provisions were simp o, and
there might not be» a quorum to-morrow.
On motion the bill was put on its pas-
sa 0. .
Mr. Thompson of Enfield said the business
of a soldier untitled a. man for other employ.
ments, and he thought the bill which had
previously passed, giving volunteers $10 per
month in addition to the regular U. S. pay,
did not appropriate one cent too much. His
sympathies Were with the brave fellows who
had gone into the ranks.
Mr. Catlin of Harwinton thought we
ougl.t to be willing to give 321 a month
to those who go to sustain the government,
while we remain at home.
Saturday at 8 o’clock, A. M.
The bill authorizing the Treasurer to bor-
row money for the equipment of the volun—
tee; mzléuahaud to issue bonds, was taken up
an Inn c t e special ord I
2 pl’plock, P. M. or for Monday at
be following committees were a infed
on Sale of sz'rltuous Lr'qzzorslipgleufl:
Smith of Woodbu , Dowd of East Hartford,
Atmtrter 3f N ewf Saveu, ' Grinnell of 8m-
plug on, ones 0 tamford, Sumner‘of East-
ford, Hubbard of Middletown, Post of Co-
lumbial.J
0n lsqualéficatfon of Members—M .
Lewis of Glastonbury, Clark of Monroe P823;
of Warren. '
Adjourned.
Saturda , Ma 11.
Hausa—Prayerzby Rev. Magma);
\ oted that when the House adjourn this
morning It adjourn to meet at 2 o'clock on
Monday next.
The Military Bill, the special order, was
taken up.
Mr. Catlin moved to recommit the bill,and
the motion prevailed.
Resolution passed instructing comptroller
to see that proper means were applied to re-
serve the painting of Washington, in the n-
ate Chamber. .
Report of Stamford Bank, referred to com.
on banks.
Mr. Deming of Hartford asked to be ex-
cused from serving on the committee on mil-
Itary affairs; he thought the sentiment of the
House was to go into appropriations beyond
the‘hmit he should stand by. He should not
gefiedc from the position he had taken on the
l . ' ,
Messrs. Wooster of Derby, Cunningham of
Norwalk, and Geer of Lyme, severally hoped
the gentleman would consent to serve on
the committee. '
Mr. Deming withdrew his motion to be
excused, to give way to a motion from Mr.
Catlin to reconsider the vote ofcommitment.
The motion prevailed.
On further motion the bill was tabled, and
made the special order for Tuesday morning
next at 10 o’clock.
Amessage from the Governor informing
the House of the retiracy of Jud e Ellsworth
from the bench of the Supreme out of Er-
rors on the 10th of November next, and that
the vacancy would have to be filled by the
present Legislature, was received, and made
the special order for Wednesday, 215i.
Resolution passed instructing joint stand-
ing committee on, military afl'airs to inquire
into the practical operations of the militia
laws of the State for the past five years.
Adjourned.
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Gov. SPRAGUE.—~Governor Sprague, of
Rhode Island, is the only governor who has"
headed the troops of his state for the defence
of the capital. Possessed of an ample private
fortune, he is devoting it freely to sustain his
men. It is reported from Washington that
he pays nearly all the personal expenses of
the men, supplies them with clothing and
gives them $10 a month additional pay from
his own purse—N. Y. Eeentng Post;
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as” Parson Browulow, i
of his paper, the Knoxville
lowing:
Message from Gen. Fallout—Gem Pillow,
who is a clever gentleman in the. private re-
lations of life, a very companionable man,
sent us a message recently, which is explain-
ed in the following reply:
KNOXVILLE, April 22, 1861.
Gen. Gideon J. Pillow :—I have received
your message through Mr. Sale, request-
ing Inc to serve as chaplain to your brig-
ade in the Southern army; and in the
spirit of kindness in whichthis request is
made, but in all candor, I return for an an-
swer, that when I shall have made up my
mind to go to hell,1 will cut my throat and
direct, and not travel round by way of tfi:
Southern Copfedcracy. . full &
am, very respect , c.,
W. G. Bm’tvxnow.
a laid number
Iu'g, has the fol-
0‘...
[S‘Thc officers at Annapolis complain
that they are mere emigrant runners andpas-
scnger agents, and that they can do nothing
else but write passes for passengers. Gen.
Butler lately expressed their feeling in an ex-
tinguisher, which he put on a traveller, who
naturally enou h asked, “Where he was to
sleep.” “My car Sir," said the General,
“do you consider me the chamber-maid of
this post ?" . .
.<... .____r___
WThe Toronto Globe,in an able as friend-
ly article on American affairs, remarks that
the impatience of our people is dangerous to
the,Government——that consideration is due
to the stupendous and delicate task the Pres-
ident has before him, and that his hand
shouldqbe strengthened and not weakened
by ignorant and senseless clamor, which on—
ly perplexes the national cormcils. This is
good advice, and should be heeded. But our
people chai'acteristically expect everything
to be done in twenty minutes, while war, to
be successfully carried on, must make haste
slowly. Another national characteristic is
to desire to see. everything in the papers, for-
getful of the fact that secrecy is an impor-
tant element of'militamoperatious, and that
the Governmentmayfb‘e hard at work with-
out saying anythipg about it.—Tribune.
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Where on earth is Jeff. Davis?
Louslvrille Journal.
We don’t know where he is on earth, but
we know where he ought to be, and where
he will be after he leaves the earth. If not,
what‘s the use of having such a place.
Indianapolis Journal.
c<.’-oo—-——-—
cg?“ Mrs. Lincoln arrived in New for]:
Saturday afternoon, and is staying at the
Metropolitan Hotel.
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WMr. Evans, the patriotic editor of the
BaltimorePutrt‘olm'hom the PlugUglies drove
from that city, attended a meeting in Philadelv
phia,a few days since, at which the Star Span-
gled Banner was sung. At the close, Mr.
Evans was found on bended knees b the
side of his chair, overcome with emotion.—
Hc is a native of Virginia, and has lived a
long while in Maryland, but has not forgot-
ten thc duties he owes to his country.
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{3" A volunteer Company, to be compos-
ed cntirely of Christians, is being organized
in Albany, under the name 7 of “Huvelock
Guards." The object of its members is to act
as missionaries us well as soldiers. A clergy-
man of that city has promised to tnkechargc
of the same. Christian youn men, who are
willing to “stand up for Jesus, ’ and to “stand
by their flag," under all circumstances, may
enroll themselves at the rooms of the louug
,Men‘s Christian Association in that city.
They intend to have a Christian Association
in the camp.
4‘.-O*-——.. . __
Hmunv Rn.\so.\'Aqu-z.-—-“All _we ask,"suys
Jeff. Davis, in his message, “19 to be let
alone." Who would uotaccede to a request
so reasonable? Let thcmalorrel, They will
seize government arms, munjtgong, govern-
lllClll forts and Shipt‘, kl“ or lmpnsnn guy.
crmncnt agents, mob pl‘lvnle citizens,_confls-
rate their possessmlls, make proppmnpus in
[car up by the roots all that the people have
been accustomed to hold most sacred and
dear—but they only ask to be let alonemtbc
innocents! Yes, let them have a good
chance, first, at our lives, and next at our
pockets.
The bill was made the special order for ,
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