..__.,_..~_-‘ «A..- __ ._.. -. ..... .',, antennas} h? J- ,,, 2, t: A j,“ Nor-walk, Tuesday, May 21, 1861. “IN YOUR HANDS, MY DrssATIssIED conn- TRYMEN, AND NOT IN MINE, Is THE MOMEN- Tous teams OF CIVIL wAR. THE GovERN- MENT WILL NOT ASSAIL You ; YOU CAN HAVE No CONFLICT WITHOUT REING YOURsELvEs Tim AGaREssons ; YOU HAVE NO OATII REoIs- TERED IN REAvEN To DESTROY THE Gov- EnmIENT, WHILE I snALL HAVE THE MOST 801.an ONE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND DEFEND IT.”-—Lz‘7zcoln’s Inaugural. Norwalk---Its Present Needs. In our last, we alluded in detail, briefly to our past, our present and our future. We ‘ propose at this time, to speak of a single mat— ter of almost paramount necessity to us as a community. We refer to an immediate and adequate supply of WATER. Thousands of dollars are paid every year to foreign Insu- rance Companies, which might be saved in great part or whole, if our Town was suppli- ed with such Water Works as we may very easily and cheaply have. , As we remarked last week, “Nature has done everything for us, and we have done much for ourselves, yet not all that an en- lightened public spirit requires, or even pres- ent necessities demand.” Chief among these demands is the immediate formation of a Company, by Borough or by individuals, for the introduction of water into our village.— We have, after years of talk, of conjectures, of ridicules, and fizzlings, succeeded in intro- ducing Gas into the Borough; and who would now see that institution withdrawn from us—however exhorbitant he may deem his monthly rate bills, and however extor- tionate he may consider the system of taxing meters. Every citizen, who cares a fig for the welfare of his town, rejoices in its pres- ence as one of the potent agencies of the present, for labor-saving, for elegance and comfort. In short, it is a stride forward in the onward march of Progress—“ a move in the right direction.” That an abundant supply Of pure Spring water, (which may so easily be had,) intro- duced into every man‘s house—through all its elevations and stories, into his barns and outbuildings—would be an acquisition far surpassing the introduction of gas, who can doubt. As. a mere matter of convenience and luxury, gas bears no comparison to the water. And when we come to consider its importance as affording the means of effec- tual and instant extinguishmcnt of fire, in our peculiarly exposed and hazardous condi- tion, the water question almost sinks every other modern acquisition or improvement into utter insignificance. We presume there is not a tenement within the Borough limits which could not be suppplied even to waste —from garret to cellar for one dollar per head, per year, for each and every occupant; besides furnishing all needful supplies for public ornamental purposes. And where is the man who would not pay double that amount for so important a convenience and security. In Danbury, New Britain, and other towns it has not only reduced the rates of insurance enormously, but many proper- ty holders, in view of the means at hand for instantly arresting any fire which might oc- cur, have ceased to insure, altogether. Within the last year our Borough has spruced up wonderfully. We have graded our streets, constructed sewers, set curb- stones, and laid down side and crosswalks, yet our oft-repeated appeals for water; our warnings of the perils which environ us in the event of fire; our recalls of the many hair-breadth escapes we have had, of a gen- eral conflagration in consequence of‘ its scar- city,-—in short, our pleadings and our alarms have been equally ineffectual in initiating any movement i0Wards its introduction, and we give over the contest, so far as that an- gust conglomeration of our physical and po- litical forces are concerned. Not so, however, with reference to indi- vidual liberality, public-spiritedness, enter- prise and energy. We believe we have men enough equal to and ready for the undertak- ing, and to such we confidently and earnest- ly appeal not to let the present Legislature pass without a charter being obtained for the incorporation of the “ NOBWALK WATER COMPANY." «.5. Work for Patriotic Ladies. A member of the Committee for army supplies has stated, that knitted woolen socks are greatly needed by our Soldiers, and are difficult to be obtained. Those that can be bought are such as do scarcely any service, and are mostly too small. If any ladies are disposed to furnish these articles, and will send them to the house of Rev. Mr. Austin at South Norwalk, they will be duly forwarded to Head Quarters for supplies, at New York. Colored socks are more desira- ble than white. They should be knit of good strong yarn, and large size. —————-oo<.»..————— South Norwalk Launch. The Brig, Georgiana F. Geery, built by _,GeO. 8. Bell, under the superintendence of Capt. Geo. R. Bailey, will be launched on Thursday next, 28d inst, at 10 o‘clock, A.M. We understand the Brig was built for the West'Inda or European trade, and is to he commanded by Capt. Bailey, who has been untiring in his efforts to make her a vessel of the first class, in which efforts he has been . successful, the craft being so rated.— Her measurement is three hundred a fifty tons length of keel 102 fl., breadth 28, depth of hold 12 ft. Capt. Bell, her builder, has done himself much professional credit also, in her construction, for the brig, as she stands upon the stocks, is emphatically a thing of beauty. So long as she floats, she will be a flattering testimonial of naval architecture and skillful mechanism. Her commander has long been familiar with the West India trade, and will enter upon that service immediately—thus developing a new business interest for our wide-awake and go-ahead little town. .-¢.>~o—— Glad To See It. The New Haven Palladium comes out in favor of the renomination and election Of Mayor Welch, on account of the prompt, ef- ficient, and patriotic manner in which he has met the present crisis. We rejoice at this expression of political rnagnanimity, and hope the suggestion will find imitation in other cases. -<.>o Unxpeoted and Improbable. It is stated by telegraph, and re-iterated as ’ authentic, that Major Anderson told Gover- . ' nor Curtin, at Pittsburg on the 15111, that John C. Breckinridgc would join him at Cin- cinnati, and take a command under him in the Kentucky Brigade he is to command in defense of the Union. .Ifso, Mr. B. has turn- ed asudden ‘s'omersaiilt, and a severe blow against the secession movement. .J . ..__..,.._t. . , *v s.‘ wr- The Third Conn. Regiment. We do not believe a noblcr or braver body of men ever took up arms for the defense of any nationality or any government, than the great majority of those composing the Con- necticut Third Regiment, which is to leave New Haven tO-day for the South. If any further evidence were wanting than their own frank and manly face, it is to be found in the quiet and subordinate rnannerin which they have borne up under almost every con- ceivable inconvenience, vcxation and hard- ship, during their short sojourn at Hartford. For men Of intellect and established charac- ter (such as our own Norwalk company for instance,) whose promptings and liberty of action have hitherto been their only rule of conduct, the requisite restrictions and arbi- trary rules of camp-life are of themselves a sufficient hardship where patriotism is wan- ting. And when to this is added poor fare and all the inconveniences incident to the hurried collection and keeping of so large a body of men, their trials are greatlyaugmcn- ted and their patriotism put to a scvcrcr test. But when the elements conspire against them and they find themselves stationed in a. vast swamp and clay-hole, unfit for a beast to traverse or be kept in, their health imper- iled, and every rational comfort utterly cx- tinguished, and they submit to all without a murmur, you may depend upon it that some- thing besidcs mercenary considerations move such men. , The companies composing this Regiment have borne up under these various vexations and trials with an uncomplaining submission amounting almost to heroism, and we are glad to know that their soldierly conduct has received, as well as deserved, the approving plaudits of every patriotic citizen cognizant of their condition. But within the past few days the “feather” was put on which came well nigh to breaking the camel’s back. Some six of the volunteer companies were enlisted and Offered their services as Réfle corps, and naturally enough expected to be enrolled and armed as such, but when the time canto for the distribution of arms, it was ascertained that there were not rifles enough in the State to supply a single company, nor could they be obtained in season. Smooth-bore muskets were consequently furnished to all the men, and as a sequence, no little disappointment and indignation was felt and uttered. When however the true condition of things is un- derstood by the troops, and the further fact, stated in the New York papers of Saturday, that the general Government is exchanging these old muskets as fast as possible, (at the rate of 400 per day,) We believe the men will content themselves and submit to this annoy- knce as bravely as they have to all their oth~ r vexations. Nevertheless there is a matter of complaint, and a very serious one, wherein no rational man can but say that our men are in the right, and nothing but the most pressing necessity can excuse their being sent 017' 2'71. the plight they are in. We refer to the supplies of under coats and pants furnished by the State. These are DISGRACEFUL, simple and absolute, and we believe the whole reg- iment would stand justified before the State in refusing to stir a step until these worse than worthless garments are substituted.— The actual quality and condition of these garments are not only disgraceful but shock- ingly indecent. Let us be understood. The State has not been swindled by grasping speculators, in the sense in which it has been falsely report- ed. These garments are made of the poor- est possiblc quality of blue satinet. It is very evident that much if not all are old cloths of other colors, the color being taken out with acids and rcdzed to blue. In this process, the fibre of the cloth,originally poor enough in all conscience, is necessarily killed and very many of the garments are nothing but a rotten mass of flocks and s‘hoddy fil- lings. It is claimed that this was the only goods in the market which could possibly be found, of the required color. The contrac- tors arc highly honorable gentlemen, con— nected with one ofthe oldest and most repu- table commercial houses in Hartford, and they have charged the State but little more than similar garments made of brown paper would cost. The making up has also of ne- cessity been hurried,and the goods not being of a quality to inspire extra care, the “slop work". is not quite up to the recognized Chathmn-st. standard. The error has been in permitting any such worthless material to be made up at all, for it would be dear even if given to the State. The ordinary six cent unbleached muslin of the shops, would prove vastly more comfortable and servicea- ble than this rotted satinci. The Legislature raised a special Commit- mittec to investigate the matter, but we pre- sume no report they can make, or anything we may say, can come in season to arrest and remedy the evil, as while we write, we presume, with garments which but expose their nakedness, the noble “Third" is making its way to board the steamer for Washington. This is an occurence which can only occa- sion regret and sorrow in the minds of all. The earnest desire of the Governor and hIS military stafi, with the entire Legislative body, has been to treat our men with deser- ved liberality, and furnish them with the very best possible outfits of clothing and arms, and it is an almost uncndnrableunor- tiflcation that any necessity should have compelled so signal a thwarting of the hopes of the men and the wishes of the people 0; the State. . Concert in aid of Volunteer Fund. The HUTCHINSON FAMILY, John at the head, propose giving a Patriotic Concert at Lockwood’s Hall, on Saturday eve- ning of this week. The admission has been put at 15 cents, and it is hoped that everybody will attend, as one-half of the proceeds are to be given to the families of the brave men who have gone from among us to fight the battles of the Union. The Hutchinsons are too well known to need a piqj' from us; and all we have to say is, that we hope Lock- wood‘s Hall will not be large enough to ac- commodate the audience. See adv. .-.-. Colt’s Regiment. This Rifle Corps will undoubtedly be, not only the crack Regiment of Connecticut, but of New England. The Col. is a man who never does anything by halves, and when those men move to Washington they will not be done in “shoddy" blankets, satiuet overcoats, frayed-out coat-tails, and ripped trousers—of acid catcn, flock-loaded ttcn and worthless cotton fabrics, such asfigra- ced our noble Third Regiment, and disgra- ces the State that lets ifs men go off in such an utterly outrageous outfit. ————D¢‘..—.’.—— .__._ W‘fl‘hc German girl who Was so horribly burned by her clothes taking fire at the up- setting of a fluid lamp, mentioned last week is improving, and promises to recover. . ‘.> . H. GOOD.—Nelson L. \Vhitc the patriotic law- yer of Danl‘ur'y, who enlisted as a private in Captain VVildmnn’s company, has been again promoted and is now Lientenan-Colonel of the Fourth Regiment. Col. P. L. Cunningham of SouthNorwnrlk has been appointed Major in the Same Regi- A well merited compliment. .<.>.._.. _._..._.. » W Morris & Doty have a new American Flag, quite large, which they offer for sale. .<.....______ ment. H m, vr::.r1~- < -~-- ‘ Military Items. The field and staff officers of the Fourth Regiment arcz—Coloncl, Levi Woodhouse, of Hartford; Lieutenant Colonel, N. L. White of Danbury; Major, Peter L. Cunningham of South Norwalk; Sergeant Major, Thomas S. Trumbull, of Hartford; Quarter master: George A. Washburne, Hartford. More than enough men have been Offered to fill up the Fifth Regiment—tire Colt Rifle Regiment—but the organization is not yet complete. The men enlist for the three years with the understanding that the regiment will be tendered for the regular army. Their repeating rifles are now being made at the rate of 100 per week Dr. Charles E. Terry, of Hartford, has been appointed assistant surgeon. _A.____..-.,.,. ._.-_.__ GLonIous 0L1) DANllURY.—Tilc Danbury Zouaves, Capt. II. 13. Stone, passed through town on their way to Hartford to join Col. Sum. Colt’s Regiment, on Thursday after- noon. They were a fine looking set of young fellows, and have enlisted f'or'thrce years. This makes the third company which has gone from I)anbury,and now they talk of fin'ming another company to be called the Anderson Guard, to volunteer for the rear. ___--_- «a, . ,__.___. ffgfi‘Quitc a number of the Norwaik boys, who leave New Haven to-duy, as part of the Third Regiment, came down Saturday night to say the last “ good bye," to wives and parents, brothers, sisters and friends, and returned on the mail train again last evening. God bless them one and all. ——.———4¢<.>-o—-— ...____ Our Norwalk Volunteers. The following is the Muster Roll of Infan- try Company A., 3d Regiment, C. V. orrrcnns. DOUGLAS FOWLER, Captain, Gilbert Bor ard, First Lieut. Stephen D. yxbec, Second Lieut. James L. Russell, Orderly Sergeant, John W. Craw, 2nd “ Edwin R. Smith, 3d Watson Olmstead, 4th John W. Whiteman, lst Corporal, Thomas S. Weed, 2nd “ Theodore L. Smith, 3d Rufus Buttery, 4th PRIVATES. Johnson, Thomas J u u n R Allen, Francis Aiken, Joseph Kirk, Nelson S Ayers, Alrnon Laing, Charles Bulklcy, David Lyons, Melancthon S Lambert, John Morehouse, Albert Macenless, George W Maines, John W Birdsall, Charles L Botsford, George Bishop, Jacob Benger William H Baker, emy Magoo, William Bouton, William \V Mead, John D Barry, John Mcrwin, Francis E Nelson, Newton B Olmstead, George F Beers, Charles O’Conner, James Jr 'Comstock, Zulmon O’Connor, James Clendenen, Andrew J O’Connor, David Crowc, John M Pelham, Marcus L Dixon, Samuel Platt, Oliver Engel, Philip Ross, A Lanson Fry, Charles Seymour, George W Fitz Simonds, Philip Shannon, Edward Fredericks, Jacob Shaw, George Fairwcnther, Geo N Scarles, Stephenson - Gray, William H Smith, John Guthrie, Sidney Smith, George. WV Griffith, Raymond Sweetser, Edwin Hyatt, Henry E Smith, Francis Hurd, William B St. John, Oscar Hendrickson, Abra‘m Tucker, George Hotchkiss, \Voostcr Talmadge, Edmond J Hill, Charles Taylor, Alexander B Hodges, Stephen Tilden, Albert II ' «<1.-. New P. M. CIIARLEs OLMSTEAD, Esq, our newly ap- pointed Post Master, assumed the duties of his office on Thursday last. \Ve believe he will make an efficient and popular officer.— Conccrning our retiring P. M., we “own up" that we do not part company without emo- tions of regret. In all his official relations he has been just what a government official should be, ever vigilant, attentive, polite and affable to all,and but for his having removed the Office to a point so far from the business centre, we shan’t say that we should have wept many scalding tears, had he been con- tinued. Concerning that removal, by the way, perhaps it is as great at compliment as we can pay to Capt. Smith, [to say that we doubt whether any other man could have made it, without having brought down upon his head such a torrent of popular indigna- tion, as would have precipitated a most hasty retreat. Health, prosperity and long life to U lc Samuel‘s faithful and retiring servant. Bishop, Hiram II Beers, William \V _.___.__...‘.>. Flag Raising in Southport. On Wednesday last the citizens of Southport rais- ed the “Stars and Stripes” in the presence ofa large assembly of both sexes, and amid great enthusiasm. Short addresses were made by Rev. Rufus Emory, Edward J. Alvortl, Esq,, and Hon. 0.11. Perry. The, Southport Military Company, Capt. Sherwood, made a very fine appearance on the occasion, and elicited much applause by the skill and precision Of their maneuvres. The exercises were enlivened by music from Wheeler & Wilson‘s Brass Band of Bridgeport. The flag. the work of the ladies of the village. is of beautiful material and superior workmanship, and floats from a tall and stately Liberty Pole, one hun~ tired and six feet in height. -——————-oo-<.>o VOLUNTEERs AND HOME GUARDS, ATTEN- TION.—In order to become proficients in the use of arms and in drill, you should procure some standard work, and study it thorough- ly. See the advertisement of Messrs. Lip- pincott 62-7 Co, Publishers, in our advertising columns. «Op-v A GOOD MOVE—The Day Book and Daily News, two secession papers printed in New York, have just met with a just rebuke from the Common Council of that city. They have for a few years eked out an existence by the legal printin . The Common Council which is strongly emocratic, last evenin by the very decisive vote of 17 to 4. ordere the Corporation advertising to be withdrawn from those papers. ————-—v-‘.>oo— WM the raising of a liberty pole and na. tional flag in Salisbury, a few days since, the great crowd of people present took the fol- lowing solemn oath : “With uplifted hands and uncovered brow in the presence of Almighty God, we swear eternal fidelity to that flag. We pledge our- selves to God and. each other to protect and defend it, against all enemies, at all times, in all places and under all circumstances, with the last dollar of our money and the last drop of our biOtM ." ___...........°». ._ .-. .. £3?“ Farmers’ produce must be cheap enough in Litchfield County according,r tothc Winstcd Herald of this week : “It must be twelve to fifteen years since various articles of farmers‘ produce were so low in our village as now. Butter accumu- late upon our merchants at 12 1-2 cents.— Potatoss are plenty at 31 to 35 cts. per bushel Eggs are only 14 cents per dozen and falling Apples of'grod quality 'an be bought at 35 to 50 cents, while it would be found difficult to market a dairy of cheese at 8 cents. 'Well we‘re sorry—Of couse we are! But wedon’t feel quite so bad about it as if we had not been paying a little more than we ought to— say- three times these pieces—for several years back. On the whole, we are quite Ic- signcd to it.“ .«g»..._.——-— W“AS W. ll. Buckingham, son of Mr. Jocl Bucking-ham of Westport, was firing a gun; a few (luvs since the tube burst and a piece of the cap struck llllll in the right eye, destroying the sight of it. 04.». mgr- Two private yachts belonging to Mr. James Gordon Bennett, Jr., of New York, and Mr. J. P. Ives,.of Providence, Rhode Is- land, have been accepted by the Government and their owners having received commis- sions as Second Licutenants in the Revenue service, have been « placed in command of their respective vessels. Correspondence of the Gazette. First two weeks of a Volunteer’s . Life. Mnssns. EDITORS—YOU are probably nvur‘c ; that a Volunteer Company, under Capt. - Fowler, lcft Norwalk on Monday, April 29th, 1861. I had the pleasure of making one of that Company, and as you know we left in the best of spirits, our hearts were light, our pulses strong and our anticipations for the future pleasant. As the cars rolled away, leaving those kind-hearted people watching with heating hearts, tearful eyes, and the whispered “God speed and be with I you”-for a moment our hearts beat with softer impulses than those which had actua- ted us during the day, but the next the wild shouts and ringing laugh told that natures heretofore tuned to finer feclings,werc suscep- tible of noblcr ones, namely the patriotism of ’76. As we passed difi‘erentstations cheer answered cheer, until throats became so dry as to refuse to respond to the call of" forced j nature : althouglf the owners made mighty exertions ’twas no go, they were forced to yield to an enemy more powerful than man, yet they were not disheartened. \Vc reached Hartford with the same grit we started with; we formed Company at the Depot and head- cd by the South Norwalk Band, marched to our quarters, the Eagle Hotel, (here I would pass ovcr24 hours if it were not for consci— entious scr'uplcs and the fear of deceiving you,) were ushered up three pair of stairsin- to four or five 7x9 rooms, each room filled half way to the ceiling with—well I’ve been in a quandary what to call it—some claimed it was straw, perhaps it may have been once, but, like all things of the present day, had seen hard times—here was enemy No. 2 to conquer. Accordingly we pitched in, but being in the dark and a strange locality, we thought “discretion the better part of valor," and made up our minds we would wait un- til daylight, tlrereforc we stationed ourselves as guard, and for fear others would be led into the same snare by that seductive cry, “anything for our country," we threw out an advance guard, each man acting on his own responsibility ; one guards a lamp-post, an: other a door-step, and so on, until we con- sidered Hartford safe for the night. The long-looked for daylight came at last, a coun- cil of war was held, and our Captain re- quested to wait upon his superior ofleers,and with them devise some means for our safety and the enemy‘s overthrow—accordingly he went. After half an hour‘s patient waiting, he returned with the advice that we bag'em -—bags were Sent for the purpose, (some per- sist in calling them ticks, but I choose to call things by their right names,) and in less time than it takes me to write it, we had enemy No. 2 secure. The rest of the day nothing transpired worthy of note. Wednesday do. Thursday,were ordered to the Barracks ; im- mediately after dinner, without waiting to bid good bye to our home for the last few days, we took our line of march up State to Main, up Main to the Barracks. Inviting was the prospect, a long wooden shed in which was stowed seven companies, leaving a room about 25 x 30 for each Corr‘rpany.-— Entering the door, there lay our old enemy of the Eagle Hotel, but safely bagged this time. Our blankets soon followed, and we were as happy as'school-boys in vacation—- the first night in our new quarters passed very pleasantly, although I cannot speak for the sleep of any one but myself, that was short but sweet. With marching to and from our meals, and drilling a little, Friday and Saturday passed agreeably away. Sun- day dawned clear and bright, each man seemed to partake of the solemnity of the day. The rude laugh was hushed, the loud song stillcd, and the Holy day observed by all. After breakfast, the Doxology was sung with effect by the Regiment, after which,for the first time since leaving Norwalk, our flag was unfurled to the breeze, and flénting out in all its beauty; the hour and the day were forgotten, and spontaneously tlrcrc burst from a thousand lips the loud hurrah, as atribute to the ladies of South Norwalk and the flag we love to honor. As the cheers died away members Of the Norwich compa- ny arranged themselves under its bright folds and with voices rich with the music of pat- riotism, sung the “ Star Spangled Banner"— tlrus passed the Sabbath until twilight's shade began to deepen—then thoughts of home ob- truded themselves, faces we were wont to see 'at this hour were absent, a thousand fond associations thronged upon us, roused by the spirit of the hour, and around our hearts were clustered memories sweet for the pleas. urcs realized in the past,but sad for the pres; ent; at last, sleep came to our relief, and memories of the past, disappointments of the present and hopes for the future were alike forgotten in agood nigh ’ rcst. Monday we awoke to the reality; it was rather damp, as the morning advanced it began to rain, as the day drew to the close it poured, and as night threw her dark shades around us it was whole water. By this time we found our Shanty was not quite what we expected, we were not aware with all our comforts that we were to have the luxury of a shower bath, but ’twas even so,although we all came to'the conclusion before morning that they had forgotten to shut it off, or broken the string, but being Of natures rather joyous we did not complain of the the “too much of a good thing,“ but endeavored to compose our- selves to sleep, some Of us succeeded, but the others not being used to a life on the ocean, found it rather difficult; in fact your corres- pondent on awaking found sleeping a dan- gerous experiment, as his bag with its prec- ious burden had floated nearly out the door into the wide ocean rolling before us, but to make the best of everything was our motto, so we rolled up and prepared to wade—a few of us reached the Norwich company with safety, found them trying in vain to find their cabin floor, we left them with our kind regards and best wishes for their success. Tuesday and Wednesday We will pass over or this communication will be too long. Thursday we left our delightful quarters and with true soldier’s pluck shed nary a tear for the home we were leaving, but with bright- er hopes we took up our line of march for the camp ground, which we reached in safe— ty, found them as we supposed, a decided Improvement, our tents nicely arranged in a pleasant locality, and our prospects f'oronr future stay in Connecticut pleasant; but alas for human erpcs, the castle which we had been building was sinking deep in mud at every little rain. 1t is a perfect swamp, and if obliged to stay here one. week longer Con- necticut will do for the 3d Regiment what Southern traitors hope to. At first we had to march lit-miles a day to our meals, but now we have our rationson the ground and live like men who can live no better. Sut- urday was rainy. \Ve kept. our tents, which were comfortable and dry. Sunday I can give no account of, as I was doing duty in a more congenial plnce. Monday,lnrrivcd on the ground after dinner, spent part of the af- ternoon in drilling, then dismissed for sup- per—five suppcd Off of one plate—Alien laid our weary bodies down to rest, in hopes a peaceful sleep would be ours, but disappoint- ment was again to be our lot. Lieut. S. B. and Sergeant C. we're disposed to be noisy, butrafew judicious raps administered 'by i their Captain soon brought them to their senses and sleep to'their eyes—the rest of us soon followed, only to be hwakened by na- l turc in one of her turbulent moods, the rain was pouring in torrents, yct remained dry, but the loud thundcr‘s roar, and the flashes of Heaven's electric fires played around us, keeping sleep from our e es, yet through a divine providence and a iod tent we passed the night in safety, thanking our lucky stars the next morning that we were miles away from the Barracks. But looking from our tout, the sight that nrct our eyes was enough to disheartcnthc best of us, what the Bar- racks were for water our camp-ground was for mud—when I speak of mud I do not mean such as you have in Nor'wnlk,but deep, sticky and slippery. I cannot describe it— just imagine it as bad as your conscience will allow, and you have but a faint conception of our present ennui-ground. llow‘cver, we live in hopes of moving soon, and when that time comes the hills and valleys of old Con- necticut will ring with the shouts of aglnd seventy-seven leaving a hum-drum life for the more active one of a soldier. Lieut. G. B. will not rest easy until the citizens of Norwalk are acquainted with the fact that we have here a “Glee Club"superior to theirs. From the swamp by the side of our tcnt,thcrc issues nightly undcscribubic sounds, but claimed by those who ought to know to be music. l think it’s either french or r'rog. V oLcNTEEn. .. _.-.‘.>'.*. W... A- To the la'zlitor off/Le Nos-walk Gaul/e. On Friday evening last. Mr. F. W. Jessnp ol'Wcst- port invited a few friends and fellow-citizens to be present at the raising of u flag-staff on his grounds, and as I was one of the spectators on that interest- ing occasion, I send you a description of the same. The day was perfect, and at. about 5 o‘clock, the ladies began to assemble on the beautiful slope ad- joining the house, and while preparations were ma- king for raising the flag staff to its position, there was much mutual congratulation on the loyalty so gloriously displayed, in the new and startling emergency in which our beloved country is placed. The glorious setting sun shone brilliantly as the stafl raised its gilded head far above all surround- ing Objects, and as the flag was hoisted slowly to its place by two daughters of Mr. Jessup, every heart b .1» with pleasure at seeing another symbolic attest there are loyal hearts in this village. The fine brass band immediately struck up in a , very spirited manner, a national air, and amid much cheering the flag floated magnificently out. Rev. T. Atkinson was then called on for .1 sp -ech. which he commenced by saying that until this me oftriul we never knew how dear was our country‘s flag—that the love it called forth showed how deep- ly implanted was that love of country bought by our fathers’ blood,-and he hoped this generation would prove worthy descendants in maintaing lib- erty, government and righteousness. Mr. Edmund Taylor was next called upon and warmly protested the ability and determination at this generation to outdo, if necessary, the deeds of their fathers in this holy cause. Mr. J essup then addressed his friends for a few moments. asserting that we did not mean to avenge the wrongs of the past—let that be forgotten—we would not speak of dificrences, but we must main- tain our government, the best the world ever saw. While the band partook of refreshmentg, a Ger- man gentleman present sang the "Star Spangled Banner" with great enthusiasm, and the company departed with many expressions of delight—and heartily cheered by the loyalty of the occasion. Westport, May 18, 1861. ___.__.4 . m.» . Cassius M. Clay's Company. The Government has issued the following certifi- cate of discharge to the members of Capt. Clay‘s Company, organized at Willard's Hotel, at the time Washington was in alarm at the discovery of the plot to burn the city and seize the capitol. From sentiments of modesty, (and especially the fact that Mr. Ferry is absent and "can't make a fuss about it,“) we copy the oflcial acknowledgment of his pa- triotism, instead of our own : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. WASHINGTON CLAY GUARDs Armour. Willards’ Hotel, Washington D. C., ‘1 April 27, 1861. 5‘ To HON. S. CAMERON, Secretary of War, II. . 8.. Sir: The undersigned, Officers of Major Clay’s Battallion, organized while the Capi- tal of the United States was considered in imminent danger from a civil invasion, would most respectfully represent that the battalion is chiefly composed of non-resi- dents Of this District; that they were organ- ized on the eighteenth instant ; that since that time the battalion has been on duty day and night, sleeping on their arms, and have at all times been ready at a. moment’s notice ' to do any service required of them. They number about three hundred men, and since reinforcements have arrived here, it is thought that it might not be necessary to keep up the organization. Should it be deemed necessary by the Departments to continue the organization, the men compo- sing it most cheerfully tender their further service. , If such scrviccsarc not required, we would respectfully ask to be disbanded and honora- bly discharged by the Department. James W. Nye, Major Commanding. David chbb, Capt. 1st Company. P. E. Newton, Capt. 2d Company. WAR DEPARTMENT, May .2, 1860. MAJOR J AMEs W. NYE: SIR: In reply to your lctterof the 27th of April, stating that, in consequence of the ar- rival in large numbers of troops in this city, the emergency has ceased which has called the battalion commanded by you into ser- vice, and that you would be pleased, there- fore, to disband the battalion, and have an honorable discharge from service, Concurring fully with you. I readily rant the authority asked for, and in doing so beg to extend you, and through you to the men under your command, the assurance of my high appreciation of the very pionpt and patriotic manner in which your battalion was organized for the defence of the Capitol, and the very efficient services rendered by it during the time of its existence. . Very respectfully, _ > Smox CAMERON. I cheerfully concur in the foregoing testi- monial given by the Hon. Secretary of War. May 2, 1881. A. LINCOLN. By authori?’ vested in me as Major of the Washington ‘lay Battalion, 1, David Webb, now commanding, do hereby certify that ORRIs S. FERRY, a member of said Battal- ion, scrved his country in defence of the Na- tional Capital, at a time of great peril, when threatened by hordes of traitors: said ser- vice commencing on the 18th of April, 1861, and ending on the date hereof. I also, by virtue of said authority,do hereby honorably discharge the said O. S. FERRY,fr0m the ser- vice of the United States. Given under m hand,at W‘ashingtou Cit y, this 4th day of h Ry, 1861. DAvID WEED, Major Commanding. F. S. LITTLEJORN, Adjutant. -—-———Oo‘.>ov—————- WHAT Dons IT MEAN ?—A number of very suspicious looking boxes passed through our streets one day last week, directed to “Gen. Beauregard.“ On enquiry they were found to be. Northern coffins, which the valiant General is supposed to have ordered, before the bombardment of Fort Sumter, for the use of himself and friends. . * -- ~ «n-..-v-— - <-« [3" Prizes continue to be secured b the United States squadron. The stenmtug 'an- kec brought into Philadelphia on Saturday, the three schooncrs laden with tobacco which were seized by the lIm-rict Lune. Twenty vessels in all including five laden with tobac- which have up to this time been detained by the squadron. u4.>-o—~—_.__ Mom: LlGllT.—-'l he Government has made an arrangement to use the Calcium light at Fortress Monroe, and the apparatus will be set up on the parapets in a few days. This famous light possesses cxtrnordirmr'y illumin- ating power. One of the reflectors, which was once placed on the Latring Observatory in New York, cast a distinct shadow at Tar- rytown, 30 miles distant. By tlr -nid of this light the garrison at Fortress Monroe will be able to detect any vessels that may attempt to pass the fortress at night and give its artil- lery a distinct object on which to be effective no matter how great the surrounding dark- ness. .—.————4.<.>—o afi‘ It is said that a man in Virginia has given Jeff. Davis a $100,000 check. Gen. Scott may give him a bigger “check“ than that—,lmu‘willc Journal. —..¢.>v $31“ The Ashlnbuln, Ohio, Muffin-l com- pliments a Methodist minister, who corn- mands a company of volunteers by saying that he is a true Christian and a good shot.” I . : The Latest War News. Monday May 20th. Large bodies of troops are rapidly concen- trating at Fortress Monroe, where will be the headquarters of Gen. Butler, and whence at least one of the great expeditions planned by the Government will set out. The estab- lishment of the new Military Department of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee creates a fresh excitement at Washiuton, and of course through out the country. Th9 Massachusetts 5th and 8th Regiments receiv- ed ordcrs yesterday to prepare for instant de- parture. They were in readiness for march- ing in half an hour. It appears now that Gen. Wool is to find active service at some other point than Fortress Monroe; Gen. But- ler is to have the chief command there. A letter from the Minnesota states that she has made captures of $300,000 worth of vessels and cargoes; she is expecting that the Rebels will attempt to fortify Scwall‘s Point, in which case they will be forced to desist at once. A dcscrter from Harper‘s Ferry dc— clurcs that up to Thursday night the Rebels had there only 12 pieces of cannon. They are continually committing dcpredations on the property of private citizens in their vicin- ity, causing great alarm and much ill feeling. Reports from Richmond represent Gov. Lctchcr as being badly frightened, and as confident that there will be no fighting.— Spies are dull y detected in Washington; they come from Virginia, under one pretext and another, observe the course of military prep- arations, there, and then return, unrnolcstcd, with their information. Some rockets were seen on Saturday night from Baltimore, and a detachment of troops was sent out to learn from what place they came and for what cause they were discharged. \thn the dc- tachmcnt rcnchchcrryville, it was discover- cd that the rockets came from some point be- tween that place and Bclair‘, but nothing fur- ther is now known; the soldiers, while there arrested three men, suspected of being bridge burners. Reports from Mississippisays that active military movements are taking place to establish an efficient Home Guard for protection against servile insurrections; so it seems that the boasted confidence of the slave-owners is not thoroughly genuine. Sunday the 19th. The Tribune says that a movement upon Richmond is certainly determined upon, and that the march will soon begin, both by land river, and sea. This accords 'with the pre- vailing opinions, based upon the latest move- ments of troops. Davis‘s organ states that the Confederate Capital is to be moved to Richmond very soon, and indications are that the South intend to make astrong effort to pold the place. St. Louis has been surrounded by a cordon of military posts, for the purpose of prevent- ing the entrance of hostile toops or munitions of war, and to protect loyal citizens of the City and State. There have been 27 deaths, so far, as the result of' the collisions with the troops. The Southern Congress has got out of money, and a new bill is passed authorizing the issue of $50,000,000 of bonds, to run 20 years, at 8 per cent. In place of these, bonds Treasury Notes, without interest, to the amount 820,000,000 111 ay be put out. A small detachment of the New York troops returned to Washington yesterday with the lightship stolen from Chesapeake Bay by the Virginians. They found her in Wicomi 0 River. The Rebels fired upon them, 3 ots were returned, but with what offset is not known. In the Massachusetts House of Representa- tives, a bill has been introduced to prohibit the buying or holding the securities of the acceded States, under penalty of State Prison. Three prizes have been brought into Phil- adelphia by the steam-tug Yankee. They were all schooners, laden with tobacco. It is reported from Washington that two great camps are to be established for perma- nent use; one on Staten Island for the At- lantic coast, and the other at Harrisburg. A deserter from that Virginia forces repre- sents that there are 7,000 Sesessionist troops at Harper’s Ferry, 2,000 of them unarmed, and all short of provisions and effective ar- tillery. . Arkansas was 'esterdny formally admitted to the Southern Rebel Confederacy, and the delegates took their places in the Congress. Saturday 18th inst. At a meeting of the Cabinet yetcr.y infor- mation of the state of affairs atHarper’chrry was communicated. It appears that about 9,000 Virginia troops are there, and that they have rccrossed into their own State; 700 0c. cupy Point, of Rocks, and, with two colum- biads, command the ferry and approaches. The Missouri volunteers have just pcrform~ ed another dashing exploit. It appears that a number Of' Union men had been driven from a place called Potosi ; accordingly a de- tachment of troops was sent on Tuesday night to protect-the loyal citizens of that sec— tion. Reaching the place early on Friday morning, scntincls were posted, a hundred s: fifty persons wore arrested, the Union mcn eliminated and discharged,some Secessionists were freed on parole, and the rest carried as prisoners to St. Louis. On their way back they fell in with a. company of insurgent cavalry, dispersed the men and captured the horses, then hoisted the Federal flag on a pole prepared for a traitorous display, and went on their way in peace. The President has appointed A. H. Recder of Pennsylvania (first Governor of Kansas) and Capt. Lyon of the regular Army (who led the Union forces that recently stamped out the Secession nucleus near St. Louis, Brigadier-Generals of the forces now rallying for the preservation of the Union. The report of the destruction of bridges and the breaking up of the track on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, in the vicinity Harper’s Ferry, appears to have had slight foundation An attempt was made to blow up a culvert, but comparatively little harm was done. A submarine boat, constructed for raising wrecks, and considered a valuable aid in hos- tile operations against a fleet, was captured yesterday at Philadelphia, as it was going down the river. The owner declared that he was taking it to the N avy-Yard to have it tested; but the Officers of the yard denied all knowledge of the craft, and the general Opin- is that the boat was on its way the Rebels. A traveler who arrived at Washington yesterday from the South reports that affairs at Charleston, S. C., are exceedingly dull, and that the soldiers are rapidly leaving for Virginia. In Richmond all wears the air in a state of good spirits, which can only result from rank ignorance ofthe Northern uprising. There will be added to the general staff of the army, four quartermasters eight. assistant quartermastcrs, ten surgeons and twenty as- sistants; the last will be selected from civil life. No express matter, Including letters, will be allowed to go south into Viriginia. It is positively stated that Gen. Pillow was seen on Saturday on the Kentucky side of the river, opposite Cairo. Col. Van Dorn has succeeded in compelling the remaining United States forces in Texas to surrender. 100 men of the 13th New-York Regiment. under Capt. Thomas, left Annapolis on Thursday cvening.with two pieces of cannon to go down the bay and retake the Smith Point Lightship, which had been towed up the Wycomico River. ‘ The President has commissioned Daniel E. Sicklcs to raise a division of ten thousand men to report in sixteen days; Col. Austin’s British Legion is to form part Of this division and recruiting offices are at once to be opened in various cities. The 7th and flat New York regiments are said to be ordered home at the expiration of their thirty days. _...., a..-..-.... W33“ vas comes to the New Orleans pn- pers by n steamer from Jefferson, Texas, that Major Montgomery of Kansas, at the head of 3000 men, has taken Fort Wnshita. Texas is in u f'omcnt. Othcrcvidcncc confirms this and also the statement that Montgomery is. acting under orders from Secretary Cameron. The Picayune says: Fort Washiui is on the Comanche Reserve to the northwr-st ‘ of Texas, and will afford Montgomcry an excellent opportunity, buck- cd by those lndinns, who all hate llrcTcxans to i,lepr‘edatc in our own state. Prominent citizens (:I'Northwcst Louisiana have written Gov. Moor-c, continuing the ac- count, and begging for arms at once. _ . , . .w, . , _ fl$5' The News Urdu/us l’icugmu' pays the following delicate nth-Lt'ons to (left. Butler and the Massachusetts troops: “A'l the Massachusetts freops now in Washington are negrocs, with the exception of‘tuo or r! rec drnnnn-r doys. .lcn. Butler, in common-i, :5 :l native of Liberia. Our remit-rs may lt‘tt_)lil‘l'i olil lien, thc barber, who in pi in shop in “- _\‘ri|"i-‘ strut-f, illltl emi- grated lo Liberia with -.. :ulull conpetence. Gen. Butler is his son.” l Connecticut Legislature l Monday, May 13. llousrr..—-House convened at 2 P. M. Rev. Mr. Moore offered prayer. Reports of the several savings banks of Brid cport referred to committee on banks; of \ estport savintrs bank to same. Tire “Loan Bill,‘ the regular order of the da ', was taken up and debated. l‘here being no quorum present and vo- ting, thc House stood adjourned tomorrow at 10 o‘clock. Tuesday, May 14. SENATE.—Selmtc opened at 10 o'clock with prayer by Rev. Mr. Bullard. , The Senate concurred with the House in several matters of business. Res. relative to Staff'Ofiiccrs of Connecti- cut Militia, cnquiring into the pay of such Officers, passed. Rbs. raising a joint select committee on the subject of a division of Litchfleld 00., passed, and Mr. Holcomb was appointed. Adjourned. IIOUSE.—H0use convened at 10 O'clock. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Ballard. Bill dc assessment and collection of taxes, referred to com. on finance; bill tie compen- sation ol‘jailors for the board of prisoners, referred to com. on judiciary; resolution in- structing joint com. on finance to enquire into taxation of railroad stock, passed. The “military bounty bill,” the regular order, was taken up, and after a long discus- sion the question on the recommitment of the bill meaning, the House so voted. Mr. Gallagher of New Haven, introduced a resolution that a joint corn. be appointed to investigate whether the quality of cloth- ing furnished the troops is ol'n durable char- acter etc., to prevent abuses upon the State Treasury; passed. Messrs. Crosby of Ver- non, Catlin of Harwington, and Deming of Hartford, were appointed on part Of' the House. , The order of the day for 11 o‘clock, being the “House bill," was taken up. Mr. Catlin moved that the bill and report be rccommit- ted. The motion prevailed. Adjourned. Wednesday, Ma 15. SENATE.-—-Senate opened at 10 ’clock with prayer by Rev. Mr. Dennison, member Of the House from Saybrook. Several matters referred in concurrence with the House. Committee on finance were directed to in- quire into the expediency of altering laws relative to taxing railroad stock and depos- its in savings banks. Committee ordered raised to inquire into the quality and value of clothing furnished to volunteers. The time of entering petitions in the sec- retary‘s office was extended to May 1801. Resolution allowing the New London City Guard, on duty in Fort Trumbull, the same pay as volunteers, referred to commit~ tee on military affairs. Reports of Normal School and superinten- dent of common schools accepted and order- ed on file. The adjutant general’s report was accept- ed; also, the report of the trustees of the Conn. Missionary Society. Adjourned. Hausa—House convened at 10 o’clock. Rev. Mr. Dennison, a member of the House from Saybrook, Offered prayer. Resolution raising committee on division of Litchfield county; passed. Petition of A. White at al., for division ‘of Litchfield county, and various petitions in aid, referred to committee on that subject. Bill for the protection of birds, referred to a joint select committee to be raised on that subject. Report of Controller, referred to commit- mittce on finance. Resolution paying the military company stationed at Fort Trumbull the same as other volunteers, was referred to military com. Resolution fixing rates of toll on Western Turnpike, and remonstrances against repeal of charter of said road, referred to committee on roads and bridges. Adjourned. , Thursday, May 16. SENATE—Senate met at 10 o’clock. Pray- er by Rev. Dr. Bushnell. The com. on fisheries were directed to re port an act for the protection of fish in Ban- tum Lake, Litchfield. Res. do sale of real estate attached, instruc- ing the judiciary com. to report a bill apper- taining thereto, passed. Bill for an act concerning crimes and pun- ishments, providing for the confinement of persons tried and acquitted on the sole ground of insanity, passed. Message from the Governor transmitting the resolutions passed by the Virginia Legis- lature, relative to the National affairs, refer- red to com. on federal relations. Res. amending the charter of Bridgeport, referred to com. on incorporations. Bill requiring insurance companies to make return of amount of cash capital, &c., and taxing the same, referred to com. on finance. Mr. Byington was appointed on the corn- mittee of inquiry relative to clothing of vol- unteers. Bills relating to cattle disease, continued from fast year, rejected. Bill exempting mutual fire insurance corn- panies from law requiring the taking of pre- mium notes, explained and opposed by Mr. Platt of the judiciary committee. The com- mittee believed the present law a good one, and were opposed to its repeal for the bene- fit of particular companies. ' Mr. E. Johnson stated that the mutual fire companies were allowed by their charters to make premium charges in place of taking notes. He moved that the matter be laid on the table, which was carried. Adjourned. HOUSE—Assembled at 10 o’clock. Prayer by Rev. D1‘.Bushnell. Rep. of com. on agriculture de remunera— tion of town of Lisbon, for cattle disease, fa- vorable to payment of $100,accepted and res olution passed. Res. instructing com. on military affairs to inquire into the expediency of'forming such companies as have been organized, other than those already accepted, into tWO regi- ments, to be ready for any future calling that may be made by the President. Mr. Phil- lips, of Putnam, explained the object of the resolution ; Windham county had been cen- sured, but she had companies ready. Mr. Bugbec, of Killingly, hoped the resolution would pass; this war was, he thought, to be along war. “Greek was to meet Greek,” and the con ict would be protracted; Wind- ham count was represented on the battle field of the revolution, and she was desirous Of being represented now. After remarks from Mr. Thomson, of Suffield, the resolu- tion passed. Res. instructing com. on federal relations to inquire whether any amendment requi- ring actron was adopted at the last Congress, passed. The Speaker presented sundry documents received frornthc Attorney-General of Mass- achusetts, which were referred to the com. on finance. Res. raising joint select corn. of8 on the part of the House, and one from the Senate on the “Flowage Law ;" passed. Report Bethel Savings Bank, ref. to com. on banks. Adjourned. Friday, May 17. SENATE—Senate met at 10. Hon. Mr. Mygatt in the chair. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Denison, of'Saybrook. Resolution passed raising a Committee to enquire whether proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution are to come before the Legislature; also a Committee on the preservation of game; also directing the Committee on Military Affairs to enquire in- to the expediency of organizing more regi- ments. - Communication from the Adjutant-Gener- al of Massachusetts, relative to a loan in aid of the Federal Government; referred to Committee on Finance. Resolution relating to the Union School District of Norwalk, passed. Adjourned to 10 o‘clock Monday morning. I-Iousn—I’raycr' by Rev. Mr. Dennison, a member of the House. Bill requiring Mutual Insurance Compa- nies to make annual return of their cash cup- ital on the 1st of October, and pay to the State a tax oi'1-4 of”: per cent. Referred to Finance Committee. Mcsaage ofthe Governor transmitting Vir- ginin documents relative to the Peace (‘on- "Tess. Referred. Resolution changing time of annual meet- ing of Fairfield County Bank. Referred. Resolution directing Conuniltec on Educa— l'lml to enquire into the expediency of'ncting on suggestions of Super-interment ol' (‘qu- mon Schools concurring school mom-y; re.- lcr'l'crl. Adjourned to Monday at 2 P. M. .g.-.,_._____ @7139“ Prof. Wobd‘a idv. in another_f:olurnn. . . A BLOODY ioumcr. A Coast Guard Steamer Attacked by Pirates. WASHINGTON, May 20. Last night (Sunday) one of the government coast guard steamers got ashore at the mouth of the Potomac, and was attacked by an armed propeller from Richmond, manned b a large rebel force. y After a brisk contest the rebels were best- en off. Four government soldiers, however were killed on board the guarcl boat, and five Others were wounded. Another steamer, with fifty soldiers on board, has just gone in search of the pirates. N. 1’. Evening Post, Monday. __-._.....-.>. N EWS ITEMS. '———lt is said that dispatches of the most sut- rsfuctory character have been received at Washington from our representatives abroad by winch It appears certain that the Southern rcbcls can hope for neither recognition nor sympathy from any foreign Government. _—Massachusetts Legislature has passed a bill authorizing the establishment of a camp of 3,000 men. It has also authorized the Governor to loan to the United States Gov— ernment $7,000,000 in case this should be de- sired during the recess of the Legislature. —v——T.he Southern papers say that the North Is given over to isms, that when one ives out another succeeds. The Providence ournal replies—“We have just taken up an old ism that had a great run some eighty years ago; it is patriotism.” -—-—-At a town meeting held in Newtown last week, it was voted to do nothing for the families of those who have volunteered in their country’s defence. It is unnecessary to add that Newtown claims Isaac Toucey as one of her patriotic sons. ———A new staunch propeller, just completed at Mystic designed for running between New Haven and New York, has been chartered by the Government for eighteen months. It was the intention to run her as a transport, but it is quite possible she may be used as a gun boat. She has been named the Stars and Stripes.” ———Judge Sprague,in the United States Court at Boston, has clearly defined the crime of piracy, and sternly laid down the law for its punishment. His definition and instructions bring the pr-ivateering of Jeff. Davis and his crew within the statute, and may well impart to those who propose to engage in this mod- ern piracy that discretion which is the better part of valor. ’ ——Hon. B. F. Thomas has been nominated by a Convention of citizens, without distinc- tion of party, to represent in Congress the Massachusetts district, left vacant by the res- ignation of Hon. Charles Francis Adams. —At Boston, a letter is said to have been received from Charleston, 8. 0., stating that General Beauregard has died from wounds inflicted during the bombardment of Fort Sumter. It is not known whether this is an- thenticated or not. -—It is announced in the London Illustrated News that the brilliant novelist and fast man, Charles Lover, is dead. He was in his fifty- fifth year, being five years older than Dick- ens, and a year younger than Thackeray Bulwer and Disraeli. He was born in Dublin and bred a physician. His pen was very prolific. From 1836, he has produced to av- era on novel yearly. Tire life, fun, humor an spirited dash of his novels, and the hap- py portraiture Of character, ensure them long life. He leaves a wife and family. «”9 IN THE RANKs l-Thc original proprietor of this paper, our old partner and friend, W. A CROFFUT, holds a commission in the Min Desota volunteers, and will soon be.off to the wars. That he will do good service for his country, no one who knows him can doubt. Danbury Jeforsonion. -<.>c The Conn. Regiments in Washington. The special of the N. Y. limes says: Many people visited the camp of the Con- necticut regiments to-day. The First have completed their camp arrangements, and have better plans, equipments, conveniences and advatages of location t n any regiment in the field. They are abou two miles from the capital, and half a mile from the New York Seventh Regiment camp, in the midst of a cedar grove, on an eminence command- ing a view of the entire city and the river ap- proach. They have now with them seventy six horses, with a complete camp train. To day the government—which, by the way is in much need of these things—borrowed a large portion Of the train, and made propc- sals to buy it. On an eminence still higher, within hailing distance, the Second Connecticut Regiment pitched theirtents to-day. The whole camp is shaded by a beautiful grove. They are equally well equipped as the first. Both these camps were visited by Gen. Mansfield, commander of this district who spoke in the highest terms of praise of the plans and engineering of the camp. These troops need nothing now, they say, but pro- visions and a little fighting to keep up their spirits. «o . TEE WAY OUR SOLDIERs Do mm Fran- ING.——Some of the companies of the Seventy— first New-York Regiment have sprinkling of Washington Market boys in them. One of them was placed on guard a few nights since on the bridge aross the Anacostia River,when he made the following challenge: “Who comes there?” Answer—“Man with a shad wagon.” “Advance man with a shad wagon and drop two shad,“ which being done, he ordered “man with a shad wagon to pass on.” v4.»- 53‘ Mr. Buchanan is getting his blood up. He told a Philadelphian, the other day, that this rebellion must be put down if it required a seven years’ war and cost hundreds of mil- lions of dollars. ————Ov‘.>n WThe ladies of Norfolk are making some flannel shirts for tho gallant band of Unionists, who are fighting secession hand to hand in St. Louis, Missouri, under the lead of Col. Frank Blair. a.» Stow MovEnEsz IN GREAT WARE—It was March, 1854, that Great Britain and France declared war against Russia, as allies of Turkey; but not till six months after, on 14th and 16th of September did the allies land their first army in the rimea, consist- ing of 25,000 each of English and French troops - only two-thirds of the number called .for in resident Lincoln’s proclamation were furnished by the two most powerful nations 'ofEurope after six months pro oration. Our Mexican war was declared 3 ay 12, 1846, in a bill which authorized the calling out of 50,- 000 volunteers; but the battlc of Monterey, in which 4,700 Americans fought against 10,000 Mexicans, did not take place till the latter part of September. and General Scott did not land at Vera Cruz till the last of March 1847, his first engagement with the Mexicans at Cerro Gordo being on the 18th of April, with 8,500 Americans. ..--~.-.... .. [S‘ The Self-examination Committee has proposed the following queries to all persons about this financial period: 1. Does it cost anything to print a news- paper? 2. How long can a printer afford to furnish a paper without pay? ' 3. Do printers cat, drink, and wear cloth‘ mg 1’ ‘4. “they do, how do they get it? 5. Do I pay for my paper? - 6. Is not this particular period a first rate time to pay up? —-——-.o-‘.-o.—-— W It is stated as a remarkable fact that when the 1st Regiment was paid 011' at New Haven. every man signed his own name to the pay-roll. This is almoft unprecedented, to find that every man in a regiment of from»; can write his own name. .¢.>e @‘ A large portion of the American peo- ple arc whon unaware of the effects incr- dent Io the use of common Saleratus. thereby producing disease, and destroying health..— The highcsi'perf'cctron of art has been attain- ed in the manufacture of Herrick Allen’s Golth-dal Salt-rains. Use one paper, and Von will m-vcr have any other. lt is a great It nys aircutl of soda to use With cream tartar. Try it. For sale by most of“ the Grocers and Druggists, and at wholesale by the Trade generally.
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