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Norwalk, Tuesday. June 4, 1861.
“IN YOUR HANDS, arr DISSATISFIED COUN-
’I‘RYMEN, AND NOT IN MINE, Is THE MOMEN-
Tous ISSUE OF CIVIL wan. Tun GovERN-
MEN'I‘ WILL NOT ASSAIL rou ; YOU CAN nxvn
NO CONFLICT WITHOUT BEING YOURSELVES
THE aeonEssons ; you ruv . No OATH nEors-
TERED .IN HEAVEN To Dnsrnor TIIE Gov-
» EnxxEnr, wnILE I SHALL nave THE MOsT
9.0me ONE To PRESERVE, PROTECT AND
DEFEND IT.”——Lz'ncoln’s Inaugural.
The Governor’s Special Message.
The practical business character of Gov.
Buckingham’s mind was never better excru-
plified than in his special message of May
20th. He recommends that the expenses
incurred by “An Act for the organization
and equipment of a volunteer militia, and to
provide for the public defense,” bc defrayed
by a special tax to be levied for that pur-
pose. The wisdom of “paying as you go,”
has always been appreciated in this State,
and owing to our rigid adherence to this
maxim,» Connecticut is out of debt, while
many . of her sister States are laboring under
the necessity of providing for the annual in-
terests of their stocks or bonds.
As to that portion of the expense Of the
war defrayed in the first place by this State,
but hereafter to be re-imbursed by the Gen-
eral Government, the Governor recommends
the issuing of State bonds to be exchanged
at par for federal stocks. In this way the
Government credit is sustained, the State is
eventually a gainer, and so much immediate
taxation spared. We cannot commend too
highly the wisdom of this plan. We do not
know whether it has been considered in
other States, but we trust that our Legisla-
ture will speedily put it into the shape of a
law.
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NORWALK CEMETERY.
We visited this place the other day, and
are sorry to say that we came back mortified
and ashamed. The Cemetery AssOciation is
guilty of culpable neglect for leaving the
grounds in their present condition. The di-
lapidated stone-walls that enclose nine-tenths
of the spacious lot, should be instantly re-
placed by a suitable fence. We are informed
that the Company, on one occasion, instead
of employing their surplus funds in the nec-
essary improvements, actually made a divi-
dend out of them! This dividing the profits
of dead men’s graves is certainly a new fea-
ture in moderh financiering. Let the fences
be built, walks laid out over the entire extent of
the grounds; trees planted along the walks,
&c. Labor is plenty and cheap now; poor
men are out of employ; there must be mon-
ey in the treasury of the Association, let it
do some good.
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Election of Supreme Court; Judge.
The election of HENRY DUTTON as Judge
of the Supreme Court, will cause his numer~
ous friends in this County to rejoice, not on-
ly for the distinction conferred upon the man
but for the dignity and learning added to the
Bench. Mr. Dutton has long ranked among
the very first lawyers in the Statb, and now
in the full vigor of his intellectual powers,
his judicial career cannot fail to be alike
useful and distinguished.
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Connecticut Troops.
Owing to the advancement of 001. Tyler
of the 1st Regiment to a Brigadier-General-
ship, Lieut.-Col. Geo. S. Burnham of the
same regiment, has been promoted to the
Colonelcy. Major John S. Chatfield to
ment-Colonel, and Capt. John Spiedal of
the Bridgeport Rifles, to Major.
Since the above promotion it is announ-
ced that Col. Arnold of the 3d has become
dissatisfied and resigned, and that Lieut.-Col-
(late Major) Chatfield been made Colonel of
the Third. Col. Chatficld is a splendid fel-
low and a first rate officer, and we have no
doubt but that the Boys of the 3d will like
and appreciate him after a short acquain-
tance.
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Home Guards.
During the past month, two Military Com-
panies‘have been organized up-town, and
one at South Norwalk, for the purpose of
learning the drill, and to act as a “Home
Guard,” in case of need. Tire “Seniors” up-
town have adopted the name of “Union
Greys,” and elected the following oflicers:-—
Samuel Beatty, Captain; R. B. Craufurd,
First Lieut; John P. Beatty, Second Lieut.;
Henry M. Stanton, Orderly Sergeant. The
other officers, and privates comprise many of
our first citizens.
The “Juniors” have organized under the
following Officers :—Hart Norton, Capt;
Henry D. Hoyt, First Licut.; John Camp,
Second Lieut.; Thornton Prowitt, Orderly
Sergeant; Theodore Fitch, Standard Bearer.
Last week several of the members of‘ this
Company left to join Col. Colt’s Regiment,
for three years service, in defense of the
Union. Both Corfipanies are indebted to the.
Beatty Brothers for the free use of a Drill
Room, and the use of muskets to drill with.
Conan PBESENTATION.—-Last week, Wed-
nesday night, after drill, the members of the
“Junior” company were surprised by the
presentatiOn of a most elegant Flag—the
Stars and Stripes—to the Company, by one
of the Officers. The Flag is made of silk, is
of the army size, and most handsomely
mounted-43. generous gift, and one of which
the company may well feel proud.
The presentation exercises are said to have
been exceedingly interesting.
The Flag was made by Morris 65 Defy,
the staff by Timothy Fitch, and the steel
point by Waterbury & Duncan. It has been
on exhibition in the window of Morris &
Doty for several days past.
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[13" We notice that the Tribune of Satur-
day, has another severe philipic against the
abominable blankets, made of old" rotten
rags, ground up, and flocks and shearings,
mixed up with cotton. The country is full
of these abominations; and there was a time
when the Quartermasters were obliged to
take these or nothing, but now there is time
’ to procure bet’ter; and any Quartermaster
who would send a soldier off with one of
them ought to cashier-ed. It is admitted on
all hands, where they have been tried, that
the Nortwamf FELT BLANKETS are superior
to anything in the market for army use.
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WGeo. G. Bishop, Esq, has made a fine
improvement in front of his residence in put-
ting down some half-dozen heavy granite
hitching posts. These posts are gotten out
by Wm. Hayden of the Ridgcfield quarries
at about half the regular stone cutters’ pri-
ces, and not only make a fine appearance
but save the trees from the teeth. of horses.
“We”: ”ed-J
. Iiiforwall’t Btiys in the War. .
‘ In addition to the Norwalk Cb‘mpany of
Capt. Fowler, 3d Regiment, new in Wash-
ington, we have in the same place, seven in
the 1st Regiment, in Company E, Capt.
Wiidman, of Danbury,viz: Thomas Hooton,
Ernest T. Jennings, James B. Ross, Thomas
D. Brown, Theodore Benedict, Howard W.
Wheeler and Joseph Tammany; Charles
White, son of Chas. B. White, Esq., and Jas.
Hoyt, son of Jas. A. Hoyt, Esq, are with
the 9th Regiment of New York City, now in
Washington. Also in Capt. Fryc’s Compa-
ny, from Bridgeport, in the 3d Regiment,
Wm. H. Fowler, (music,) William A. Jan-
nings, Ward B. Mead and David F. Taylor.
In the same Company we notice from this
vicinity, James Barnes, Charles King and
George Webb of Westport ; Sturges Abbott
of Wilton; Chas. Donleus of New Canaan.
John Cockefar is with the First Regiment of
New Jersey Volunteers. William Cockefar
is with a. New York Regiment of Zouaves.
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Connecticut: Troops MOving.
The lst Connecticut Regiment went into
Virginia Saturday night to relieve the New
York 12th, which returned to Camp Ander-
son in \Vashington on Sunday, at 2 P. M.—
The latter regiment has been cucamped at
Roache’s Mills, ,on the Four Mile Run, nine
miles distant from Washington and several
miles south-west of Alexandria, since they
left here, where they have been actively en-
agcd in skirmish drill and scouting. They
iere pleased with their trip, which they said
they would not willingly have exchanged
for the dull routine of barrack life.
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W We learn that om- Woodbury, of the
firm E. T. Whitney & Co., has gone on to
Washington to assist in making Photographs
of distinguished military men, and of Sci-
diers in the Camp. We wish him that suc-
cess that his merits as an artist deserve, and
a speedy return. For the past two months
he has won golden opinions from the citi-
zens of Stamford, where Whitney & Co. have
a Gallery. It is a pleasing feature that amid
the general pro§tration in business. that our
Artists are kept so well employed.
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W Jennings had the New York Sunday
papers in town and ready for distribution at
an early hour on Sunday morning last. The
very latest intelligence is eagerly sought by
those having their children and'rclatives in
the army.
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Willaj or-General Geo. B. McClellan, who
now stands next to General Scott in Army
rank, is a son of the late Dr. George McClel-
lan, of Woodstock, in this State, who was a
distinguished physician in Philadelphia.—
Gen. McClellan was one of the most accom-
plished officers in our army when he held the
position of Captain in the 2d Cavalry. He
was one of the three officers sent by the GOV'
ernment to Europe during the Crimean War
to examine and report upon the organization
and management of the armies of Europe,
and his interesting report fills a large volume
He resigned a few years ago, and accepted
an important position as a Civil Engineer.
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HAVELOCKS—Oul‘ volunteers ought all to
be provided with Havelocks to protect them
from the scorching rays of a'southern sun.—
Wouldn’t it be a good idea for the ladies of
Norwalk to club together and make up a
supply and send to our volunteers? A pat-
tern can be had free by applying to Geo. W.
Jennings, at the News Office.
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WThc most brilliant-afl‘air of the war
thus far came off Saturday morning at Fair-
fax Court House. A body of U. S. Dragoons
less than sixty in number, charged through
and through the town, surrounded on all
sides by well-armed Secession troops, over a
thousand in force, but came off with the loss
of only two killed and 'two wounded. They
killed twenty or thirty of the Rebels, captur-
ed several prisoners, and returned to camp in
triumph.
The dashing exploit of Company B of the
United States Cavalry, by which they cap-
tured a squad of Secessionists at Fairfax on
Saturday morning, was followed by a still
more gallant operation in the night of the
same day. It appears that the company
learned that their missing companions, in
number two, were to be hanged on Sunday
morning; they accordingly mounted, rode
down to Fairfax, discovered where the men
were confined, rescued them, and bore them
off in triumph. An act like that will put a
spirit into our men by which they will be
able to conquer ten Southern armies.
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Col. Sam. Colt's Regiment.
It is stated, says the New Haven Journal
and Courier, that eight companies of this
Regiment is full. It takes no one less than
five foot seven inches tall in his stocking feet.
A fine company from New London unani-
nrously refused to join it and went home on
Friday, because half a dozen of their men
were rejected for being under size. The re-
port that any officers have been appointed to
thrs Regiment is incorrect. The Governor
will make the appointments when they are
made, and not the Companies. It is quar-
tered near Colt’s Factory, and is drilled by
Captain Dewey, who was educated at West
Point and is said to be an efficient officer.—
Th'ere is some grumbling on account of the
requirement of size, but the Regiment will
ultimately be filled up.
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The Annapolis Naval School.
An effort is making to have the Naval
School, lately at Annapolis, established at
Perth Amboy instead of Newport—Er.
Suppose our excellent Secretary of the Na-
vy and our Congressmen should have an eye
to the interests of their own State, and locate
the Naval School at New Haven—NHJom'.
W A good idea, barrin’ the spot youpro-
pose, Mr. Journal. We think N orwalk
is just the right place, as we have all the fa-
cilities you urge for New Haven, and many
more. Norwalk Island would be a grand
location for the Naval Buildings, and our
spacious harbor would furnish safe anchor-
age, while the Sound would be unrivaled for
target practice. Can the Government do
better ?
.‘Qp. ‘
THE HANDY-BOOK on THE U. S. SOLDIER,
on coming into service—This Book con-
tains a complete system of instruction in the
“School of the Soldier,” with a preliminary
explanation of the formation of a Battalion
on parade, the position of the Officers, &C.—
It is of a handy size for the pocket, and is the
best and cheapest edition we have yet seen.
It has all the illustrations, and is word for
word the same as “The School of the S01-
dier,” in the authorized edition of the U. S.
Infantry 'l'actics. Price 25 cents; publish-
ed by J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia.
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NEW MUSIC—We have received a new
Ballad, “Down the River Side I stray," writ-
ten by Geo. P. Morris, and sung by Mme.
Anna Bishop, for whom the Music was com-
posed, by J. R. Thomas. Published by
Firth, Pond & Co., 547 Broadway, N. Y.
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.Wlt is said that ex-Prcsidcnt Fillmore
has accepted the post of Captain of Co. G,
Seventy-fourth regiment New York.
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WASHINGTON, D. 0., May 25th, 1861. t
Mussns. EDITORS :-In accordance with
my promise, I attempt a short description of
the passage of the 3d Regiment, 0. V., to
this land of cedars and darkcys. Our pas-
sage from Hartford to New Haven you are
as well acquainted with as myself, therefore
I’ll commenCc on board Steamer Cahawba,
where at 8 o’clock, P. M.,May 20th, we were
safely stowed away, lines cast off, the parting
cheer given, and we moving slowly out the
harbor. Our eyes lingered fora moment up-
on our native Northern soil, which we were
leaving perhaps for the last time,then turned
Southward to our future home. As the du-
ties of the day had been rather laborious,
most of us quickly sought a place of rest,nor
wore we at all particular as to place; the
deck was the bed of many, while others
more fortunate secured berths—all I believe
were satisfied. Awaking in the morning we
found ourselves out of sight of land, on the
rolling deep—rolling is no figurative lan-
guage in this case, for our Steamer being
without ballast, was pitching ata rate which
promised to deprive us of our breakfast, the
more aggravating as we had just taken pains
to stow it away. A few of us succeeded in
retaining ours, while others, with that po-
liteness which ever characterizes the people
of Connecticut, yielded it as a tribute to
King Neptune. His Majesty received it so
gracefully, their generous natures could not
help responding to his oft repeated saluta-
tions; but all things must haavc an end, so
did this. They gave him what they consid-
ered his due, and when he called for supper,
most of them refused to respond-Lthis only
made him the more angry during the night,
but as they had become more used to his
tricks, they (lid not mind him much.—
chnesday, with looking for land, vessels,
&c., the early morning passed away; 9 O’clk
made the Capes. Noon entered the Chcse-
peakc. Came to anchor in the mouth of the
Potomac as the last gleam of day was de-
parting. Many early retired below; but
others spell-bound by the loveliness of the
hour, remained on deck drinking deep from
the fountains of beauty around us; from a
bright full moon the trees on either side of
this beautiful river were tiped with a mel-
low lusture, not a leaf but turned up its gol-
den lining to the night, every wave sparkled
in bright reflection, while the firmament
above glowed with living fires kindled by a
Divine hand. It was an hour favorable for
contemplation. The soul was softened by
the hallowed repose of universal nature, and
we could but pay tribute to the grandeur and
majesty of God. At a late hour, tired with
our own thoughts and dazzled by the accu-
mulating beauties of the evening, ,took up
our line of march for our berths, reached
them, tumbled in, and with thoughts of
loved ones at home, closed our eyes in sleep.
' Thursday, 3 O’clock. A. M., getting under
way—slowly steaming u e Potomac, a
variety of scenery on both sides, although
the Maryland side appears to be preferable.
I am ignorant of the names of places, there-
fore I’ll have to let the green banks,pleasant
valleys, and wooded hills which border the
Potomac, pass until we arrive in sight of
Mount Vernon. As we pass the resting
place of Washington, heads are uncovered,
the steamcr’s bell tolled, and all‘ reverence
paid to the memory of that immortal one
sleeping beneath the soil of old Virginia.—
Gladly would I have landed and pressed my
foot on ground consecrated by the presence
of that good man. Dearly would I have
loved to land and view the mound beneath
which rests the remains of him whom all
men delight to honor, but the privilege was
denied us, we were past, and in the excite-
ment of other scenes, our disappointments-
were forgotten. Fort Washington was
passed with a salute. Alexandria the dirty
deserted city was left behind, and we were
Washington. A steam-tug gets hold of us;
instead of getting us out only succeeds in
getting us farther in. At last the tide turns
and we float along side the deck 4 o’clock P.
M. We were soon ordered ashore to give a.
chance for the baggage to be taken out; were
soon in line in the Arsenal yard; then dis-
missed for an hour. NO sooner was the
order given, “break ranks,” than the water
was filled with the floating forms of the 3d
chiment,-—South Norwalk ahead as usual.
They (lid not happen to see the guard
that was stationed to keep the river clear,
until they were in the water, when he
was observed emerging from a heap of pants,
coats, doc. After a good wash all felt
better. One hour lengthened into two. At
last we were aboard again for the night.—
All very hungry—had nothing to eat since
breakfast, and hard biscuit for supper. The
officers growled, and the men came very
near using profane expressions. At last
guard was posted and all was quiet, at the
frequent passing of boats, to all appearances
loaded with troops. As morning came, we
learned the cause; the New York Zouaves
had crossed the river and taken Alexandria.
We were in a stones throw of there, when
the gallant ELLSWOR'I‘H fell. It cast a gloom
over all of us. A young man just entering
upon life’s stage, with flattering prospects of
future greatness, he had freely offered that
life to his country’s cause. There was not a
. man of the Third, had they been allowed, but
would have crossed the river and taken sure
vengeance on those who had thus deprived
society of an ornament, and our country of
one of its noblest defenders.
But to return. We landed, and were soon
on our way to Camp Ground; the day was
very warm, something like a hot day in Nor-
walk. We came to a halt in front of the
Capitol and for a few moments rested beneath
the shade of those old trees which threw out
their welcome branches to protect us. Again
we are in motion, up Pennsylvania Avenue
to—I’vc forgotten the name of the street,
thence to our Camp ground. We reached it,
after a march of five miles, tired, dusty and
dry, but the inviting prospect, beautiful grove
and high clover, soon cahncd our troubled
natures; a cool breeze fanned our heated
brows, and clear, cold water from a spring
on the bill side quenched our burning thirst.
Our tents soon came, and were sooner pitch-
ed, on the hill-side in a grove of cedars. We
have a nice parade ground in front. This
night we slept on the ground with only our
blankets around us, (bags we had none).
Saturday morn—Rather stiff, drilled but
little. Sunday—The Regiment was marched
to a beautiful grove a few rods from the en-
camprnent,,where divine service was held—-
The rest of the day was passed as each one
chose; some of the companies held prayer
meetings, &c.
Monday—This day our daily duties com-
mence—Company Drill from 5 1-2 to 6 1-2 ;
Breakfast, 7; Guard Mounting, 7.45; Battal-
ion Drill frorn 8.30 to 10.80; Roast Beef Call
(over the left) at 12, M; Battalion Drill from
1 to 3 PM; Company Drill from 4.30 to 0;
Dress Parade at 6; Supper Call at ’7 ; Tattoo
at 9.30; Taps, 10. Avery good days work
for warm weather.
Saturday afternoon we were suddenly call-
ed to fall in; hastily we got into line, and re-
ceivcd orders to lay on our arms, ready to
march at a moments notice. The order was
hailed with delight. None of us were men
of blood, yet we had rather die nobly defend-
ing-our flag, ’or fighting manfully in defence
. l bur 3d Regiment Correspondence.
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in the mud, a few rods from the Navy Yard, '
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i of our country’s honor, than by the slow pro-
. cess of starvation, which we certainly would
do were it not for our own pockets. The
Norwalk Company bear it bravely, saying
but little and thinking more. It would be
a good time to get them to enlist for three
years. The Regiment is generally healthy,
and all try and enjoy themselves.
The mail has just come in,—no letters for
me, as usual. I sent the first three letters,
now every man has received three, and 1
none, therefore I made up my mind to write
no more until I hear from Norwalk, then you
may perhaps hear again from Camp Douglas,
although we are liable to move at any mo-
ment. I understand we are soon to have the
Minie Muskct. ' u may rest assured they
will be thankfully received by the Company
and VOLUNTEER.
P. S.—-We acknowledge the receipt of
Norwalk Gazettes, which were eagerly sought
for, not only by the Norwalk Company but
by the Regiment. As soon as we get fairly
settled, I’ll endeavor to give you a better ac.
count of things in generai,'from ‘the time of
our leaving New Havén.’ There are many
firings I have not spoken of, for want of time.
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For the Gazette.
“ The Bridgeport Farmer."
Such is the title of a sheet "published in
Bridgeport, which, for meanness and lying
audacity, has never been surpassed.
We had always looked upon it as a most
unscrupulous partizan sheet, yet we never
expected, that with all its natural and inhe-
rent meanness, it would become the open
and avowed apologist for treason, the high-
est crime known under our government.—
Reader, if you doubt these words just look
for yourself. It has nothing to say against
those who have been making war upon the
Government and Flag of the Country for the
lasr. six -months! Oh! no! Hear the Far-
mer of May 3ist: “What have they (the
Southern traitors) done? Simply this! The
States of the North having deliberately, wil-
fully, persistently nullificd that part of the
Constitution, (don’t see it) relating to the
delivery Of fugitive slaves, and refused to
abide by other parts (don’t see it) of the Na-
tional Compact which have been settled by
a solemn verdict of the Supreme Court, they,
(the South) in the true spirit of their fathers
of1776 (don’t see it) have declared them-
selves no longer bound by any of the stipu-
lations of that instrument.” “They had
cherished too fondly the sentiments” of 1776.
(Don’t see it.) Such is a specimen Of the
kind of stuff the Farmer is now filled with.
It has plenty of denunciation and foul-
mouthed abuse for those who are put-
ting forth their utmost efforts to preserve the
Union and the Government from destruc-
tion.w
Let it pursue the path it has chosen, and
see how long it will be tolerated by the peo~
ple of Bridgeport. It has been rocking with
treasonous sentiments for months, and it
would doubtless be rejoiced to obtain some
notoriety, if it could cxasperate loyal citizens
sufficiently to cause them to demolish the
worthless “Farmer” concern as it is doubt—
less well insured—the Editors being well
posted in the insurance business. It is in
rather bad taste for the Farmer to talk about
“free speech," “free press," &c. By the Con-
stitution, the writ of Habeas Corpus is sus-
pended in cases of Treason. Newspapers
which give aid and comfort to those who
are committing the greatest crimes against
Civilization, against our Government,
against God and humanity—should not thus.
be permitted to abuse the right of a “free
press,” but should be indicted as nuisances.
Cosmo.
W
. , Assistant 0’. B. Marshall;
U. S. Marshal’Ca'rr has appointed the fol—
lowing Deputies :—James Finney, of Nor-
walk, N. B. Payn, of New London, Westell
Russel, of Hartford. .
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Good Clothing for our Conn. Regiments-
The Quarter-Master General, with the up:-
proval of Gov. Buckingham, has ordered the.
overcoats, for the 4th and 5th Ct. Regiments,
to be made of our Norwalk Felt Cloths.—
They are of a beautiful grey color, known as
Cadet mixed, and are made of the finest.
quality of American wool. The Union Man-
ufacturing Co. furnish the 4th, and the gur-
ments are made by Chas. G. Day 8; Co.,
Hartford. Lounsbury, Bissell & Co., supply
the 5th, (Col. Colt‘s) and the coats are made
by Rogers, Raymond & Co. of New York.—
Both Regiments are furnished with the N or-
walk Felt Blankets, so that our boys in these
two Regiments will have the best outside
coverings of any Regiments yet sent out.—
The superiority of our Norwalk goods for
army purposes, is admitted wherever tested.
Col. Hathaway has labored indefatigably
to supply our men with the best garments
to be procured in the market. ’
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WWe are indebted to Licut.-Col. Nelson
L. White, of the 4th Regiment of Ct. Volun—
teers—who, Cincinnatus—like, has left one of
the most charming rural retreats in the
country for the tented field,—for a donation
of early cucumbers, the pro.ct of his exten-
sive gardens at Danbury. The rigors of
Camp diet have been very materially modi-
fied by by the timely appearance of these
and similar delicacies at Hartford, from his
ancestral domains.
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THE SOLDIr-zns’ COMPANION, fbr use of all
volunteers, militia and officers of all grades,
in the service of the United States, in the
camp, field, or on the march, compiled from
the latest authorities, issued under orders of
Simon Cameron, Secretary of War, and
Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott, Commander-in-
chief of the U. S. Army, seventy-seven pages
of really valuable information for volunteers.
Price 25 cents, postage free. ’1‘. B. Peterson
«is Brothers, Publishers, 306 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
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Fnrruux COURT Hows, the locality of the
gallant charge of a small detachment of U.
valry, on Saturday, is a village containing
four or five hundred inhabitants, the county
buildings, some stores andmechanics’ shops.
It is ninety miles north of Richmond and
about seventeen. miles south of Alexandria,
and is three miles distant from the railway
between the two places.
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WWC have been dissappointed in re-
ceiving the names of the volunteers who
went from here last week. We hope to be
able to give them in our next.
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it? Gen. Scott has received an ear of
green corn, with the compliments of‘ Jeff.
Davis’ private secretary. It is a gentle hint
that the South have still some means of sup-
port. About thc time'Gcn. Scott received
this, an elegant boquct was presented to
him, with the compliments of Mrs. Lincoln.
The General, with great promptness, rcqucs-
ted his military secretary, Colonel Hamilton,
to hear his kindest regards to Mrs. Lincoln
for her beautiful gift, and at the same time
to present her the car of corn, as the latest i
curiosity surrendered by the enemy, and to i
add, that from the appearance of the car, if
it was a fair specimen .of the whole South-
ern crop, our army would be down there
soon enough to gather it for them.
L: learn by why of Louisville.
Our lst Regiment Correspondence.
CAMP BUCKINGIIAM, l
WASHINGTON, D. (1., May 27th, 1861. j
Believing that aword or two from the
you, we have taken the liberty to send you a
few items, which althoug y may not be
interesting to the pubiic,w vc the egotism
to believe that they will not be uninteresting
to you, for we believe that you are heart and
hand with us, and all those who are engaged
in the glorious work of upholding our coun-
try’s Flag, and preserving those liberties for
which our fathers fought so heroicly to gain.
We set sail from New Haven on the even-
idg~ of May 9th, amid the hearty cheers of
those who had assembled to see us depart for
the seat of war. May 10th was a beautiful
day, the sun seemed to smile a blessing upon
us, and the cause in which we were about to
engage ; we spent this day in lounging about
the vessel and watching the passing sails.
May 10th, “ a change came o‘er the spirit of
on r dream,” the sea was rather rough,causing
a great number of us to feel a peculiar sen-
sation in the region of the stomach, and I
noticed many who had'a very pressing call
to the vessel’s side, and in a very short time
thereafter,thcy consigned to the bosom ofold
ocean their—breakfast. During the day we
passed a great number of vcssels, every one
of which we greeted with the cry “show your
colors ;” it is needless to add that they all run
nal for loud and enthusiastic cheering on our
side. Eight o’clock, P. M, we'cast anchor,
we were then within sixty miles of Wash-
ington. May 10th, we weighed anchor at 4
o’clock, A. M., and stood for the “Capitol,"
—-the sceneryon both the Maryland and Vir-
ginia sideof the Potomac'is magnificent—as
we passed Mount Vernon the Band struck
up “Hail to the Chief,” every one on board
looked with feelings of the deepest interest
and reverence on the spot where reposes all
that is left of the “Father of his country.”—
At 10 o’clock, A. M., we arrived off the Ar-
senal at Washington and cast anchor; our
Colonel immediately reported our arrival to
the President and Secretary of War. In a
,short time thereafter, the President came
alongside of our vessel in the steamer Balti-
more, and was greeted with enthusiastic
cheering. General Scott said of us, “thank
God that there is one Regiment arrivcd,ready
for action.” At one o'clock we landed on
the Arsenal dock, and spent the rest of the
day in roaming over the grounds and view-
ing with deep interest the many different
guns and implements of war. In the even-
ing we returned to the vessel and spent the
night on board.
May 13th, this morning we are making
preparations for a march, previous to our
encampment. At eleven o’clock, A. M., we
took up our line of march for the place of
encampment, the weather was extremely
hot, and quite a number of our men f :11 out
( of the ranks during the march, overcome by
the heat. The distance from the Arsenal to
our encampment is‘about four miles. When
marching through the streets of Washington
we were repeatedly cheered, and we received
especial attention from the “Rhodc Island
Boys."
May 16th, we heard the beating of drums
nearing us, and received the pleasing infor-
mation that the Second Regiment of Con-
necticut, was approaching our Camp. We
immediately formed in line to receive them.
As they marched in front of us we greeted
them with deafening cheers. They are en.
camped a little to the right of us.
greeting théfl‘hird Regiment in the same
the “Norwalk Boys” among them, they are
fine looking soldiers, and I doubt not that
they will do'honor to their State and country.
Saturday last was an exciting day with us,
while drilling on the parade ground, orders
came for us to march immediately for the
Virginia side of the Potomac. In fifteen
minutes from the time we received our or-
ders, we had our equipments on, our knap-
sacks packed, and marching for the scene of
action (‘2) in’quick time, when we arrived at
Long Bridge, which connects W'ashington
with Virginia,.we. met a number of Regi-
ments returning, and learned to our disap-
pointmentand chagrin that the alarm was a
false ouch. The Boys were “spoiling for a
fight,” and, some of them expressed their de-
them have been engaged in throwing up in-
trenchments in Virginia.
Our boys are all in good health, and only
need a little fighting to keep up their spirits.
If we have any fighting to do, I am confi-
Connccticut will do his duty.
Truly yours, -
. . _. . , THOMAS HOOTON,
.: COmpany E, lst Regiment, C. V.
, , ~‘.Dov——
A New England Regiment: in New York.
Col. Charles H. Yallalce is raising a New
England Regiment in New York. It has
been accepted by the War Department, and
Col. Uriah Wallace, of Bridgeport, of the
Ei hth Regiment Connecticut Militia, is to
begLieutenantiColonel. It will be attached
to Dan. Sicklcs’ Brigade. It is said to have
already one Company from Bridgeport, Ct.,
one from Lee, Mass, one from Portland, Me.,
and one from Brandon, Vt.
u‘.>;
W The Seventh Regiment of New York
City, reached home safely at about five o’clock
Saturday evening, and was received with
much enthusiasm. The men are bronzed by
exposure, and have hardened their hands by
trench-digging, and such like work. In them
‘a stranger would think he saw a' regiment of
sturdy farmers rather than of daintiiy nur-
tured youths who had never known priva-
,.tions and hardship. The regiment was
greeted by dense crowds along its line of
march, and many banners bearing greetings
-of Welcome were suspended across the way.
The men were dismissed at the regimental
armory, after having marched around the
Washington Statue,and down Fourth. avenue.
N. Y. 11's'bune.
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’mfi' Tire new government loan has been
promptly bid for by monied men and corpo-
rations, ’and with commendable promptness
the authorities have accepted the offers and
notified the parties interested. The follow-
ing are the principal bids from'Connecticut:
Howe, Mather & Co., Hartford, $10,000; A.
S. Beckwith, Hartford, 50,000; iEtna Insu-
rance Co.,‘Hartford, 25,000; Conn. Mut. Life
Ins. Co., Hartford, 25,000; John P. Elton
port, 10,000; Connecticut Bank; Bridgeport,
15,000; Bridgeport Bank, Bridgeport, 10,000 ;,
Pequonneck Bank, Bridgeport, 5,000; City‘
Bank,Bridgeport. 5,000; Mrddletown Bank,
'Middletown 10,000; John W. Leeds, Stam-
ford, 15,000; Saugatuck Bank, Westport,
10,000. ‘ ,
Before 11 A. M. Monday, Mr. Ciscc, sub-
treasurer at. New York, had received $1,000;
000, and was notified that any nnawarded
loan would betaken at 85 per cent.
-1... m-.. .¢..--v————- .-
cannon is just being'finished at Pittsburgh
for Fortress Monroe. The length of the
the breach 48 inches, attire muzzle 25 inches.
The ball will be 12 inches in diameter, and
the weight about 600 pounds. The rough
casting of the gun weighs 78,000 pounds,
finished, it will weigh 50,000. The chamber
has 21 grooves. Stand from under.
«I.»
The Blockade.
A dispatch from Charles A. Fuller, in the
New Orleans Picayune of the 27th, says that
the Brooklyn is blockading the mouths of
l La
“Norwalk B0 5" would be welcomed b
y y ! This afternoon’s Star gives the following
up the Stars and Stripes, which was the sig-‘
On Friday last we had the pleasure of
manner, we recognized a large number of
termination to have one any way. Forty of
deaf; that every man in the First Regimentof
Waterbury, 50,000; '1‘. B. Wakeman, South- .
A Masmotrr GUN.—An cnonnous rifled l
gun is 16 feet, length of bore 14 feet, diame- ,
tcr of bore 12 inches, diameter ofthe gun at 3
est War N ws.
Fight at Fairfax Court House-
WASHINGTON, Saturday, June 1, 1861.
full account of the affair at Fairfax Court-
House:
Last night Company B of the Second Cav~
airy, forty-seven privates, under Lient. Tomp-
ins, and Second Lieutenant Gordon, and
three members of the New York Fifth Regi-
ment, Quartermaster Fearing,Assistant Quar-
termaster Carey, and Adjutant Frank, recon-
noitering within 300 yards of Fairfax Court
House, by the Winchester road, were fired
on by two of a picket of Vir inia. troops.—
They took one of the two a prisoner, and the
other escaped, though fired at. The cavalry
company then charged into the village from
the northside,~were fired upon from the Union
Hotel, formerly kept by James Jackson, who
killed Colonel Ellsworth. The man firing
on them was instantly shot down. The cav-
alry then, charged down through the princi-
pal street of the village, and were fired on
from man houses and from platoons behind
fences. {aving passed thus to the end of
the village, they wheeled about and instantly
charged back, and were then met by two con-
siderable detachments with a field piece.—
anning, they cut through a third detach-
ment in the rear, and left the villa e, bring-
ing with them five prisoners, an killing
throughout the engagement twenty-seven
men. Two of the United States Cavalry are
missing, two are killed, and Assistant- uar
tor-master Carey of the New-York Fifllr(Bcg-
iment is wounded in the foot. Lieut. Tomp-
kinsfhfid two lapsesl shot under him—the last
one a mg on ris e in'urin it sii htl .—
Thc wounded are ,5;ng thegcare Sf Dre.
Hasse and Roosa of the N ew-York Fifth.
LATEST.
WASHINGTON, Sunday, 10 P. M.
A gentleman from the immediate vicinity
of Fairfax Court House, states that during
last night word came into the camp of the
New York 28th that the Mo dragoons mis-
sing from Co. B, which made the sally on Sat-
urday morning, were captured by the rebels
and were to be hung this morning. Com-
pany B was immediately summoned and
mounting, rode up to the Court House, and
having by some means obtained the precise
location of their comrades, made a dash
throngh the village and secured them-—bring-
ing them back in triumph to the camp.
The five rebel prisoners captured at Fairfax
have been brought to this city. One, a son
Of a late Major in Washington, said ire never
wished to fight against the United States and
took the oath' of allegiance. The other four
refused to subscribe and are detained.
W A skirmish took place at Cioud’s Mill
near Alexandria,Saturday morning, in which
one Zounve was killed and one wounded.—
The Rebels fled after the first fire.
THE SKIRMISH IN - VIRGINIA.
WasnrNGTON, June 1.
The government forces have had a brisk
contest with the rebels at Acquia Creek.—
The Officers of the steamer Keystone State
witnessed the action yesterday, and give the
following particulars:
The steamers which attacked the rebel
battery at the mouth of the creek, were the
Thomas Freeborn, Anacosra and Resolute.
The rebels had erected two powerful bat-
teries on the shore, one having been planted
on the wharf at the terminus of the Freder-
icksburg and Potomac Railroad, and the
other on the bluff. The fire from the govern-
ment vessels was severe and well directed,
and finally silenced the wharf battery.
The firing from our vessels was finely
done. The shells were thrown with great
precision, and evidently several of the rebels
Were killed.
The rebels also performed their part with
diligence, delivering a close and steady fire,
and working the guns of the battery on the
blufl' with regularity and precision.
So far as we have yet learned, none of the
government troops were killed. -
SUNDAY NIGHT DISPATCHES.
Particulars of the Acquia Creek Afiair.
WASHINGTON, J one 2.
From a messenger direct this morning at
10 o’clock, from Acquia Creek by the steam-
er Anacosta, the following hasbeen obtained
relative to yesterday’s contest.
The engagement commenced Friday, and
lasted two hours. The lower, or beach bat-
tery Which had-been so essentially damaged
the day previous, had been repaired by the
confederates. It is two thousand strong.
For the first two hours the fire from the
shore battery was very brisk, but it was re-
turned with morc expedition by the Pawnee.
During the engagement she fired 160 shots,
one of which was seen to explode immedi-
ately over the heads of the confederates who
were working the batteries.
The'bcarer of this intelligence saw a num-
ber of the bodies of the Confederate forces
carried away in wagons.
During that time the shore movements
were very brisk. '
The Freeborn lodged three shells in suc-
cession in the beach battery, perceptibly
damaging the works, which had the efl'ec: of
greatly diminishing the fire.
The Freeborn received two shots one of
which passed through the cabin, damaging
some crockery, but not the vessel except ma-
king a passage through the bulwarks, Of
slight consequence,
The Pawnee received eight or nine shots,
but they were all too high ’to inflict much
damage. One struck the main-top-sail yard,
which was thereby unslung. Another grazed
the mizzen-mast head,- and one passed
through the hammock nettings. Some of
the Confederate shots passed over the mast-
head to the Maryland side.
The Anacosta returned here this morning
The Pawnee and Freeborn are lying Off,
beyond the range of the enemy’s guns.
The railroad depot and buildings on the
shore at Acquia Creek are destroyed.
, It is safe to say that from ten to twelve are
killed in the Confederate ranks. It is not
known how many are wounded.
All the officers engaged in the fight con
our in the opinion that theConfederates have
rifled cannon, in all supposed to be about
eight.
ANOTHER SECESSION DEFEAT,
HAGERSTOWN, June 1.
This morning the secession forces attempt-
ed to take possession of the ferry boat lying
Opposite Williamsport, for the purpose, it
is conjectured, of moving it to Falling W'a-
ters, about four miles below, wherea consid-
erable number of secession troops are sta-
tioned, who doubtless intended by means of
the boat to cross to the Maryland side, on a
marauding expedition. .
The Union company at Williamsport, as
soon as they observed the opposite party
possessing themselves of the boat, ordered
them to desist, which they refused to do,
whereupon the Union guns opened fire upon
them, which was returned, and a brisk fire
was kept up on both sides about an hour.
Three or four secessionists were wounded
—-one seriously. None are killed or wound-
ed on the other side.
Upon the commencement of hostilities the
boat was deserted by the secessionists, and
now remains safely at its moorings.
Though nothing definite is known of a
movement down the rivor from Cairo, it is
i thought that such a step is soon to be taken;
=. troops are rapidly concentrating there.—
' There are but 2,500 Seecssionist soldiers at
Memphis, and 1,000 Arkansas men on the
other side of the river.
i
3 WASHINGTON, Friday, May 13, 1861.
1 Mr. Hermann, bearer of dispatches from
| Major Gen. Butler; has just arrived at the
l War Department. All was quiet at Fortress
I Monroe and in the neighborhood when he
‘ left. Gen. Ballerinas no less than 350 con.
,' trnband Degrees in his custody, and the num-
| bcr seems likcl increase rapidly.
‘ Many fugitiv aves from Maryland and
Virginia have crossed thclin‘c and are receiv-
ing aid and comfort from Pcnnsylvanians on
the border, of all shades of political belief.
’ Most trustworthy information has been re-
i ccived here that, for the last two days, no
work has been done on the intrenchments
which has been commenced by the Secession-
ists at M sas J auction, They were hard-
.ly moret a half finished when the work
upon them was thus stopped. The only so-
lution of this change in the plans of the Rebel
commanders is that they contemplate the
abandonment of Harper‘s Ferry. It appears
however, that Gen. Lee has arrived at the
Junction, and is in command of the Disnnion
forces at that point. .'l‘bc latter, and those
in Ccntrcvillc, within seven miles of the
Juuetion,uumbercd betwucn 8,000 and 10,000.
Infbrmation has been received here to-duy
the Mississippi, The Pensacola correspo.»
dent of the obile Advertiser says that SCY—
within two or three days by the tier-t. This we
cral vessels have been driven from there;
} mains were seen scattered :11! :ul ; that it was .
from an individual who visited Sci'all’s Point
Battery, on the morning after the Monticello‘s
attack upon it that. fragments of human ro-
adm‘itted there then that nine of its defenders
had been killed, a a larger number wounded.
and it is not now denied that the battery was
well nigh destroyed, having been silenced
and abandoned for the time being.
A citizen of Virginia, of high position, and
a graduate of West Point, arrivedin the crty
to-day, having been driven from his r'esrdence
near the North Carolina line. His account
ofthe condition of the people is melancholy.
The utmost alarm and insecurity prevail.—
He was ordered to leave, and was only per-
mitted to depart without personal violence
by the interposition of friends, who are rebels.
He expresses the utmost confidence of re-
turningiin six month.- with the power of the
Government at his back. He is especially
urgent for the capture of Richmond, which
he states is the store-house of supply for a
large portion ofthe Southern country. Three
fiourmg mills there are turning out 3,000
barrels of flour daily, all-ofwhti‘éhgoes to
feed treason. here are thousands, accor-
ding to ins opinion, who only await to see
Federal bayoncts and the Federal. flag to re-
turn to their constitutional obligations.
Several vessels went to Fortress Monroe
to-day‘, carrying hundreds of thousand of
cartridges, with other war requisites. The
supply in that direction is now ample.
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a». M
Latest, from Mondays Tribune.
' ‘ WASHINGTON, June 2, 1861.
JEFF. DXvIs IN RICHMOND.
A gentleman who spent a few days in Rich-
mond and returned to Washington last even-
ing, states that Jeff. Davis and his Aid Wig-
fall, arrived thereon Wednesday, and was
staying at the Spottswood House. It was
understood that he would occupy the house
of H. Crcnshaw. P. Toombs was in the city.
The Cabinet had not arrived. The city was
quiet.
naann’s FERRY, ETC.
There is nothing important from Harper’s
Ferry, but a general impression prevailed
that there would soon be a fight. There
were bctwccn 2,000 and 3,000 troops there,
encamped in the suburbs. They were visit-
ed on Thursday by Jeff. Davis and his aid.
AFFAIRS AT NE‘V-ORLEANS.
We have seen a letter from New-Orleans
giving a graphic account of the condition of
things in that city. The statement that pro-
visions are plenty, and the published price
currents giving figures of articles of market-
ing are entirely without foundation, Butter,
or something known by that name, but hard
ly deserving the compliment, is scarce at 75
cents a pound, the same price at which it was
sold at Charleston three weeks ago. Bacon
at 30 to 35 cents, and other articles in the
same ratio. Money on paper is entirely be-
yond reach.
Ten per cent a month has been offered on
first-class notes,with collateral security, with-
out obtaining the accommodation. The wri-
ter saw a review of troops numbering, as he
was told, 12,000. He considered that a large
estimate, and having the curiosity to count,
found the number to be by actual enumera-
tion 2,500.
THE CAPTURE on MR. WASHINGTON.
The capture of John B. Washington at
Fairfax Court House was a pleasant affair.
As an infantry Captain of the Rebel force,
be was prominent in the resistance to our
cavalry, until a trooper rode up, caught him
by the hair, lifted him bodily upon the pom-
mel of his saddle, and, holding him in this
position, charged twice through the town.—
Capt. Washington complained bitterly, but,
after having been lectured by Gen. Scott, he
concluded to take the oath of allegiance, and
was released. He is now with his family in
this city.
Capt. Washington is a son of the late Col.
J no. A. Washington who was lost overboard
from the San Francisco.
ARRIVAL OUT 01“ MR. ADAMS.
Mr. Adams, our Minister to London, ar-
rived at his destination on the 13th ult. He
had an official interview with Lord John
Russel, and was to haye been presented to
the Queen on the 14th, but in consequence
of the death of the Duke of Bedford, brother
of the Foreign Secretary, he was presented
by Lord Palmerston on the 16th.
He advises the Secretary of State that he is
in possession of late dispatches, and has de-
manded an immediate consultation. The
next steamer will contain full accounts offin-
attitude of the British Ministry upon thein-
ternational questions involved in the present
condition of our affairs.
Gov. Bprsgns to be Married.
It is said that Governor Sprague, of Rhode
Island, is about to be married to Miss Kate
Chase, the eldest daughter of the Secretary
of the Treasury. The Governor is about 30
years old, and very wealthy.
E'Report is contradicted—[En Gaz.
~‘.D-
MILITARY Arrorxmms—Col. Tyler, of
the First Connecticut Regiment of Volun-
teers, has received the appointment of Briga-
dier-General, and takes the command of the
three regiments of this State. John C. Fre-
mont has been appointed a Major-General in
the Federal Army.
has been appointed a Brigadier-General, com-
manding the troops for Mexico. Kit Carson
has been appointed Colonel of one of the
Regiments. Ex~gov. Banks, of Mass, is ap-
pointed a Major-General, and it is said Will
be detailed to the bureau of the Quartermas-
ter-General. Brig. Gen. B. F. Butler, of the
Massachusetts Volunteers, has been promo-
jor-General. He has so far shown himself to
be an active, energetic and efficient officer.—
John B. Wyman, formerly of the N. Y. and
N. H. and other railroads in this vicinity,
has been appointed Adjutant-General of the
Illinois forces. Gen. Pierce, Massachusetts,
is appointed Brigadier-General, in place of
Gen. Butler, promoted. He will be sent to
Fortress Monroe. Hon. Robert C. Schenck,
of Ohio, is apointed Brigadier-General in the
U. S. A.
———*.4.>.
mg“: A friend of Jefferson Davis writes that
his purpose. not long since, was to postpone
the intended attack upon Washington until
J uiy, thinking that there would be an inter-
val between thc three months and three years
men,the former having become tired of camp-
fire and homesick, and the latter still undis-
ciplined. But. Jeff. Davis overlooked three
considerations—that 51 good chance to fight
takes the homcvsickness out of a Northerner;
that the three years’ men would be called into
service before the three months and would
be drilling meantime; and that a forward
movement, such as is. now taking place,
would materially affect the position of VVash~
ingtOn from a military point'of view, and
force the foe to attend to several other mat-
ters before capturing the Federal Capital.
.____..‘.>.
—-The Second Regiment C. M. Band,
(Union City) has been engaged for the Sec-
ond Regiment 0. V., Col, Terry, now in
Washington, and will at once proceed to
join the regiment. It is thought that Col.
Arnold’s regiment will secure the New Ha-
ven and, which has again offered its servi-
s.
—The Wheeling Union Convention assem-
bles J une 11th. Tire old state government
will be treated as virtually abdicated. They
hope to install a new Governor on the 4th of
July, at Richmond.
—-—The British minister at Washington,
Lord Lvons, has written to the British Con-
sul at Pensacola, recognizing the Federal
blockade in the name of the British Govern-
ment, and warning British vessels of the
coast.
———The special telegraphic cor-res ondent of
the New York Tribune says: “ be seized
telegraphic dispatches cause great anxrety
with many parties at the North. The whole
matter will be placed in the hands of confr-
dcntial commissioners, who will seal and re-
turn all connected with personal or private
business.”
H'Resd Prof. Wood‘s adv. in another column.
. —.——«—-4-".>-o———_—_._.
W Ir elder tLincoln and Secretary Sev .
ard on Wednesday visited the camp of the
New Jersey Volunteers. The troops ware at
work in the trenches, and so saluted wth
spades instead of markets. This is the first
time Mr. Lincoln has made avisit to Virginia
since that State resumed its sovereignty. He
will visit each camp in turn. The President
and Secretary were loudly cheered by the
men wherever they were recognized.
c‘.--
GEN. SCOTT AND JEFF. Dans—A mem-
ber of the 7th regiment, in a letter to his
father, writes: “I heard a good anecdote of
Gen, Scott yesterday. He was asked what
he intended to do with Jefferson Davis. In
answer he merely put up his open hand, and
gradually closed his fingers till his hand_was
clinched. He could not have given a more
expressive answer.
The writer of this letter exprgsscs the
opinion that. the war will be short. He says
“the scccssiouists are getting alarmed, and
before a week is over they will be hemmed
in on all sides.
F. P. Stanton, of Kansas.
ted by the President to the the rank of Ma- i
Conn ctrcut Legislature
'l‘ucsday, May 28.
SENATE—Senate opened with prayer by
Rev. Dr. Hawcs. ' '
Bill requiring assessors to make out a list
of their own property, passed.
Resolution changing name of Bank of
North America to “Ansonia Bank,” passed,
Resolution authorizing Judah P. Crosb of
Danbury to sell lauds devised by Jag, ..tc-
vens, passed. ’
Adjourned.
HOUSE—House assembled at 10 o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Hazcn, of the newlv in-
C():l’loratf‘0(lll town of Sprague. ‘
re 0 owmg persons were a '
state directors of Banks b resolutioliipfllit‘gi'
the ,thnix Bank, Willis J. Goodsell and
Leonard Church; Hartford Bank, Henry 2,
Pratt; City Bani: Hartford, E. 8. Cleveland-
‘Farmers and Mechanics Bank,A D, En:
son, Albert Pitkin; State Blink. Timothy
Sheldon, James B. McNa ; New: Haven
Bank, Isaac Anderson: aterbury Bank
Henry Merriman; New London Bank; Rob’-
ert A. Manwaring; Whaling Bank, Isaac T,
Comstock; Norwich Bank, Chas. N. Far-
nam‘ Thames, Bank,_David D. Baldwin-
'St'omngton Bank, Frank A. Palmer; Fair’.
field Count Bank, Wm. C. Street- Dsnbur
Bank, A. . Hall; Bridgeport Bank, A. ..
Treat; Connecticut Bank, D. S. Hollister;
Middlesex County Bank, Eiizur Wri rht;
Middletown Bank, Ben «min Douche; 01-
land Bank. Chas. nderwood; Stafford
Bank, Hannibal Alden; Winsted Bank,
Samuel W. Coe.
Bill reducing capital stock
Bank, Bridgeport, passed.
_ Substitute resolution honorably discharg-
mg the officers and members of the military
companies of adopted citizens disbanded in
1854-5 passed.
Petitions relative to prohibitory law, re-
ferred to committee on spirituous liquors,
Bill construing law relative to insurance,
referred to com. on incorporations.
Bill providing fine of not more than $100
atmtl rmjgrsgnénent Sor hauling down the
sacor . . aror cstro " '
refia‘rl'red to judiciary. yrng liberty poles
re committee on milita affa'
Mr. Wooster offered a mriynoritlyl;s £25339;
He statesthat the compensation offered is
notsufficrent, and ofl‘ers an amendment pro-
viding for the payment of $7 per month ex-
tra by the State, and making provision for
the distribution of the bounty to the families
of the volunteers.
The matter was tabled and the amend-
ment was Ordered to be. printed, and the
whole question made the special order for
Friday at 10 o‘clock.
Adjourned.
of Farmers’
Wednesday, May 29.
SENATE.—-—Sellftte opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr. Mitchell of the House.
Bill authorizing the city of Waterbury to
lay out and repair streets, «be, passed,
Resolution raising a committee to investi-
gate the complaints relative to the unsuita-
bleness of the camp ground of the 4th regi-
“glut, &c., passed, and Mr. Simmons appoint-
e . »
The committee on military afl‘airs’were di-
rected to inquire into the acts concerning
the refusal to supply rifles to companies .in
the l2dd regilpnlalnt, ondtllrc ground that they
con not e at , an t to subse uent sen °
of rifles to New York. q ding
Adioumcd.
Houses—House convened at 10 o’clock,
and prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Mitchell
member of the House from Stratford.
Judah P. Crosby had leave granted to Sell
real estate. ‘
[Mr. Carter of N orwalk in the Chair.]
Mr. Thompson introduced a resolution ap-
pointing a joint select committee to investi-
gate into the complaints made relative to
the unsuitable condition of the ground on
which the Fourth Regiment is encamped.
He stated that some of the officers of the
regiment had stated to him that after the
showers a day or two since, the water stood
a foot deep in some of the tents, while the
mud is ankle deep in most parts of the
grounds. The resolution was passed, and,
the rule being suspended, it was ordered to
the Senate immediately. '
The order of the/ dc . the tion of a
Judge of the Supreme ourt of rrors, was
taken up. .
On motion of Mr. Gallagher, of New Ha-
ven, the House voted to proceed to a ballot
for judge; the roll of the House being pre-
viously called, 220 members answered to
their names—16 being absent. '
Whole number - of votes, 220
Nece ‘ to 's choic% 111
Henry Dutton of New ‘ aven, - 91
Loren P. Waldo of Tolland, . 78
Charles J. McCurdy of Lyme, " 32
Thomas B. Butler of Norwalk, 11
Re, r 8. Baldwin of New Haven, 1
W' liarn T. Minor of Stamford, ,_ 1
Judge Waldo, ’ 1
L. P. Waldo, ' " 1
Origin 8. Seymour of Litchfield, 1
T. . Butler, 1
Butler, 1
Tue second ballot'resultcd thus:
Whole number of votes, 222
Necessaryto a choice. 112
Henry Dutton of New Haven, 115
Loren P. Waldo of Tolland, 83
Charles J. McCurdy of Lyme, 19
Thomas B. Butler of Norwalk, 4
Origin S. Seymour of Litchfield, 1
A resolution declaring Henry Dutton elect-
ed Judge, was passed.
Adjourned.
Thursday, May 30.
SENATE.—Senale met at 10 do ock. Pray-
er by Rev. Jabez Swan of New London.
Resolution incorporating the Connecticut
School for Imbeciles, amended on motion of
Mr. Byington by adding the names of .0. H.
Platt, J as. F. Babcock, and H. M. Welch to
the list of corporators and passed.
The committee on military afl‘airs were
directed to make inquiry as to the suitable-
ness of the knapsacks of our volunteers.
Mr. Plutt introduced a. resolution direct-
ting the judiciary committee to inquire by '
what authority Col. Colt imposes extra re
strictions upon volunteers or disbands corn-
panics already formed; also whether the
regiment in course of formation by him is
intended to be a part of the volunteer force
of this state, and whether there is any pros-
pect of its being ready for service; also,
whether his acts are by authority of the com-
mander-in-clrief.
Mr. Ives did not comprehend the subject.
If Col. Colt is organizing a regiment on his
owu account the legislature has nothing to
‘ do with it.
Mr. Platt said the military ardor of the
state is fast being cooled by the action of
Col. Colt in this matter, and the subject
should be investigated; resolution passed.
The matter relating to the vacancy on the
Supreme bench came up, and the Senate
proceeded to ballot for judge of the Supreme
Court, with the following result:—
Whole number of votes, 20
Necessary to a choice, 11
Henry Dutton, _11
Loren P. Waldo, 7
Henry A. Dutton, 1
Thomas B. Butler, , 1
Resolution appointing Henry Duttonjudgc
passed. _ .
Resolution authorizing the town of We.-
terbury to appropriate portions of fund rais-
ed for Capt. Chatfield’s company to the sup-
port of families of other volunteers of that.
town, passed.
Adjourned.
House—Assembled at 10 o'clock. Prayer
by Rev. Mr. Swan of New London.
Mr. Carpenter of Killingly In the chair.
The order of the day was taken. up.
Tun rLowaoE 1min.
The bill introduced by Mr. Adamsof Nor-
wich which was referred to a special com-
mittee, being the special order of the day,
was taken up. 4 . _
The bill provides, in brief, that when any
person may desire to. erect a dam and flow
lands beiongingto any other person, he shall
bring his petition to the: Superior .Court of
the County in which the lands lie; descri-
bing the lands to be flowed, the darn, its lo-
cation and hight, and the same shall be ser-
ved on the respondents accoidin to the law
requiring service of petitions. II the parties
do not agree upon the judgment recorded
thereon, the petition shall be heard by a
committee of three judicious, drsrnterested
free-holders of the County, to. .be appornted
by the Superior Court; and it, the commu-
tee shall be of opinion thatthe proposed
flowage will be of public utility. they may
establish the hight to which the dam run he
built, and the water rarseduaud the long! of
time in the year during winch the water may
be kept up;-and they .slmll assess the sum
‘0 be paid by the petitioners 101' the righ‘ of
flowngc, and ill estimating the damage they
shall take into account damage occasioned
to lands of the respondent. other than those
flowed, and the sum to . . . .
to flow the lands. Provrsrou rs made for the
protection of mill sites already legally_occu-
pied, Any person interested may object to
the acceptance of the report of the‘ commit-
be paid for the right ,1
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