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NORWALK GAZETTE.
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Yearly advertisers restricted to the business contem-
lared at the time of contract.
.5' These terms will be infiexihly adhered to._a
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.- Noiiwalk rost Ofice.
. , 5. ms CLosit.
Westv7.50 A. M.—2.30 P. M.
East 8.80 A. M.——5.00 P. M.
Danbnry;& Norwalk Railroad 8.50 A. M.
Westo - Bedding and Bedding Ridge, Tues-
daysfil‘hursdays and Saturdays, at 12 M.
j MAILS DUE.
West 9.10 A. M.—6.CG P. M.
Ens; 8.20 A. M.—-3.30 P. M.
Danbury :& Norwalk Railroad 8.00 A. M.
POST OFFICE HOURS.
From 7.00 A. M. to 8.00 P. M.
Cmms OLMSTEAD, r. n.
D. PRITCHARD, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon,
Residence next door to Ruggles’ Store,
MAIN STREET,
SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.
New
HARDWARE 8i. PAINT STORE,
M a i n S t r e e t,
Oppositel. H. Campell’s Confectionery,
mm a PROWITT,
Wholesale and retail Dealers in Hardware,
Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Glass, Paper Hang-
ings, Window Shades, doc.
canvas a. EARBO‘UR,
suneIcaL am) MECHANICAL
'D E N '1' I S '1' .
Teeth extracted without pain by the use
of Nitrous Oxide or Laughing Gas.
Office at Residence, East Avenue, N orwalk,
- Connecticut.
~ ' Architecture.
SEEN-I! M. STONE,
- ARCHITECT,
Will furnish Plans, Specifications, Detail
Drawings and superintend the erection of
public and (private buildings. Office in Mar-
le Block, *hapel-st, New Haven, Ct. tfb2
L. E0. F. BELDEN, Norwalk, Conn.,Man-
T ufacturer cf Tin, Cop er, and Sheet
Iron. Ware; and dealer in‘ toves, Range
Fumes Cutlery, Brittannia, Wooden an
Willow are, Crockery; and a full assort-
ment of House Keeping articles generally.
0. S. DOORWOOD.
Fashionable Draper 8: Tailor,
nd
GENTLEIEMS FURNISHING
. : main-st, Norwalk, Conn.
s. u. ounces-nan a co.,
',Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Groceries, Flour, Feed, &c.,
14-and 16 Main-st, Norwalk, Conn.
ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY,
Of Hartford.
Incorporawd in 1819, Charter Perpetual. »
Goofs Capital $1,000,000
Insure against loss and damage by Fire
on'Terns adapted to the hazard,and
consistent with the laws of‘
compensation.
GEORGE R. COWLES, Sole Agent
178 For Norwalk and vicinity.
DENTAL CARD.
N impression having gone abroad that
the undersigned has relinquished his
precision, this is to inform his friends and
the'public‘ that he still continues the practice
of his profession at his all stand, foot of
Main-st, Norwalk, where he will be happy
to tender them his best services. In case of
temporary absence,a skillful assistant will be
hand in attendance at- the Oflice, ready and
willing to serve all that may call.
A. HILL, D. D. S.
“a‘ssoxsofia 330,
No. 1 Gazette Building.
‘V OULD respectfully announce to the
public and their old customers, that
they have recently made extensive additions
to their stock of goods. We are now prepar-
ed to offer an assortment not to be surpassed
in Fairggfid Counfiy, in quality or pripe. We
9, ,d . partip. arattention toour stock of
fin es, which is larger than ever before.—
' ll MW e. fl‘hé‘lot of Ladies’ Swiss Watches,
ii: cold cases, at rarities varying from $20 to
. , $75, which we can recommend as bein cor-
rggl‘tim kee e39. Also, Gentleman’s atch-
g in 51' ver 11 . old’ cases, at any price from
fife .00, eglipiy of the
. . . filial ortersin
my 9132, an 3. together ibr cued: so that
our facilities for selling cheap could not be
. gum. Our stock of Jewelry, Silver and
letso Wares was never better than at pres-
ent, and comprises all of the latest styles that
are manufactured. A. JACKSON &. BRO.
Notice.
THE subscriber having purchased the stock
of Dimes. MEDICINES, &C., of the late
firm of Knapp is; MINES, of the Corner Drug
8m, would respectfully inform the public
Ali. t‘he'liu‘s botn‘plete'ly‘ ‘re ,lenislled the store
1.1191"? “:‘ld. fresh good. . as having had
ggycra years experience in the rug business
in New YOI‘. City, he feels confident that he
can lve satisfaction as to the quality of the
oo 9 purchased, and in the preparation of
edicines. He will keep constantly on hand
a full and extensive stock of the best quality
and at reasonable prices. The friends and
patrons of the old firm. as also all others in
' '_ won't bf Drugs, Mcdrcmes Fancy Goods, &c.,
' bre’iuvitegl to Call at “185501119! Dr Store.
. ~ . - . - - a. mono ITT.
Norwaik, June 5th, 1863.
AS above stated I have disposed of my
interest in the late firm of Knapp & Lyneg
to Henry M. Pro‘witt who will continue the
Drug business as heretofore, and whom I
cordially recommend to the public as a com-
petent and careful apothccai y.
23 9,471.51, pimps. M. D.
' ”gm; '3’" {ya-y superior article
in"
War Claims.
THE undersigned, through the agency of
reliable friends in Washington, is re-
pared to secure Bounty Money, Back ay,
ensions, and claims of all kinds against the
two to five per cent. No charge will be
made for advice given in relation to claims,
and no fee charged unless the claim is col-
lected. JOSEPH W. WILSON.
Aug. 22, 1862.
NORWAIiR HOTEL.
NORWALK, CONN. "
7 E. S. Brewster, Proprietor.
THIS House, having been renovated and
improved, is now open for the reception
of permanent or transient boarders, and will
be kept as afirst class Hotel. This Hotel is
very pleasantly situated in one of the most
beautiful towns on Long Island Sound, and
is especially attractive for Summer Board-
era.
The Proprietor would assure the public,
that it will be his constant endeavor to
keep his house in such a style, as will ensure
satisfaction to all.
Improvements in Photographing.
Special Notice to our Patrons
WHITNEY do BECKWITH
Have added a '
N E W R 0 0 M ,
To their extensive Gallery, especially for flu-
ishing Photographs.
By the return of MR. WHITNEY from
Washington, (with an assistant,) have doubled
their force of operatives :
By procuring a large and excellent
CYLINDER PRESS,
can give their Pictures that beautiful
IVOR Y S URFA OE,
so desirable- with these additions to their
business facilities and their long experience
in this beautiful and usqful art in connection
with the
First Houses in New York.
they can safely defy competition, not only in
finish and truthfulness, but in» the speedy
completion of orders. Thankful for past fa-
vors, we hope to merit a continuance of your
patronage.
Norwalk, June lst, 1863.
NEW FURNISHING STORE,
NEAR UPPER END OF MAIN ST.
East Side of the Bridge.
I HAVE at my Store in Norwalk the largest
assortmentof
Household Furniture
in this county, consistin of Bureaus of all
kinds, Lounges, Sofas, ete-a-Tetes, Card
Tables, Marble top pier Tables and Center
Tables, Wash Stands, -
EXTENSION TABLES,
CHAIRS and R0 OKERS of all kinds,
Looking Glasses,
Picture Frames, and everything else in the
Furniture line cheap for Cash.
airing,
done promptly and by experienced workmen.
UMertaIct‘ng, ‘
I have on hand a large assortment of
COFFINS, of the best. materials, and will
furnish shrouds, carriages, hearse,'-and every-
thing necessary for the burial of the dead,
cheaper than can be obtaine elsewhere. I
have as good a Hearse as 1 cm is in the
county; and will attend Funerals in neigh-
boring towns, without extra char
e.
LBERT RAIMOND.
Norwalk, Sept. 1st, 1863. . 44
NORWAIJK
Steam Sawing‘ and Plaining
M. I Is Ii ‘-
HE subscriber has fitted up and is now
. prepared to execute 'allorders for Pla-
of oors, Sash, Blinds, &c.,. &c., in the best
and most expeditious manner; and at satis-
faoto prices. Orders b maillpromptl at-
tende to. 1y17 TIMO HY .FITC .
Wheeler a. Wilson’s
CORNET BAND,
Bridgeport, Conn.
ARE prepared to furnish first-class MUSIC
for Military, Firemen’s and Civic Pa-
rades, Concerts, Promenades, Pic Nics, &c.
Orders addressed to F. J. THOMAS, Leader
or J. E. MORRIS, See’s, will meet with '
prompt attention. _,
N. B.——Addrcss Letters, care Wheeler &
Wilson M. F. G. 00., East Bridgeport, Ct.
at. QUINTARD a soars,
CABINET MAKERS, &c.
ARE now prepared to offer to the public.
, the largest and best assortment of
Good Furniture,
comprising every article usually kept in a
Furniture Store, ever offered in Norwalk,
which will be sold ‘x
AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES.
Our customers and the public generally who
want anything we keep, will, find it to their
interest to give us a call. Spring Mattresses
of 3 or 4 different kinds, very cheap. Hair
hiattressea'm'adc to order, and old ones made
over as good as new.
UNDERTAKING,
We keep on hand a very large assortment of
Ooflins of every description, furnish shrouds,
scarfs, carriages, and everything necessary
for the interment of the dead, and at very
low prices. We are f'ust congjpletipg another
5 lendid Hearse, w 1‘! give us two
llCh w
earses equal to an‘y'ih’the‘ State, which we
shalluse whenever our" services are required,
without extra change.
E. QUINTARD & SONS.
Norwalk, March 15th 1863.
1.5913. SALE.
HE Real Estate formerly owned by
WILLIAM Snmoou, deceased, situated
in this town, on White Oak Shade Street,
about4 miles from Norwalk or Darien, to
witz—one
Large new Dwelling House,
with out-buildings and 12 or 14 acres of very
superior Laud, well adapted to Gardening
purposes. Also a Small House with Mo
acres of land attached—and 4 acres of land
situated in or neat-'1‘. Hdiil'ord’s Swamp,” so
called. ' ’ ‘ ' '
. The property will he sold all together or
in separate parcels as may suit purchasers,
and on accommodating terms; two thirds of
the purchase money can remain secured on
the premises for a term of years, if desired.
For further particulars appl to
S. Yy ST.J0HN.t7
t
New Canaan, Feb 10th, 1863.
N once,
HE Subscriber has‘tiié pleasure of inform-
ing‘ the "uhlic that he has purchased the
interest of benczer Crissey in the Boot and
Shoe Business lately carried on at the Store
corner of Wall and Water Street, where he
will continue the business. He trusts that
the liberal patronage given to this Store
while under his control as partner and man-
ager, will be continued to him as pro rietor.
9 ,I. N. LOCK V OD.
Hides, wallow in rough,
ALF-SKINS, SHEEP & LAMB SKINS
wanted by S. E. OLMSTEAD &CO.
,M
"s. a onusrnao a 00’8 ;
L Highest Cash Prices Paid.
v
Government. Charge for collecting from'
Norwalk, Feb. lst, 1861.
nin ;Scroll and other Sawing; manufacture .
Norwalk
INSURANCE Efllllllll,
Chartered Capital, 3500.000
Paid up Capital, $100,000
es
_ WM. C. STREET, President.
GEO. R. Cowms, Secretary.
Esau. HILL, Treasurer.
Norwalk, Jan 1st. 1864
INSURANCE.
THE subscriber havin taken the agency
of the New England ire and Marine In-
surance 00. of Hartford, is prepared to insure
all kinds of property against loss or damage
by fire on as accommodating terms as any
other Company.
The New England Fire and Marine Insu-
rance Company has been recently established
with a paid in capital of $200,000 and has a
surplus of $6,295.00.
JOSEPH W. HUBBELL,
Agent for Norwalk and vicinity.f5
t
_.._A
1?
WM. T. BARNUM,
‘0‘. S. War Claim Agent,
Will prom tly collect Bounty Money,
Back Fag, ensions for Disabled, Dis-
charged oldiers, Widows and Children,
Mothers and Sisters, and all other Claims
against Government. Ofilce opposite Con-
cert Hall. All business letters promptly
answered.
Danbury, Conn. 1y36
New Meat Market.
HE Subscriber would respectfully inform
the ublic that he has bought out the
MARK T lately kept by Mr. James Byxbee
in SKIDD Y’S BLOCK Main Street, and in-
tends keeping constantly on hand the choi-
cest of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Poultry, &c., &c.
Having had long experience in the business
he is confident of his ability to please. A
share of the public patronage is respectfully
solicited. JULIUS F. PARTRICK.
Norwalk, Sept. 2lst, 1863. 38
IMPORTED OUTEERY.
‘HE Subscriber, while in England, recent-
1 ,made arrangements with the Shef-
fled Manufacturers for the sale of Thomas
Harrison’s celebrated Cutlery, and has now
on exhibition and sale at his Store opposite
the Post Office, a’large, and one of the most
complete assortments of Sheffield Cutlery
ever offered in this Country, includin Car-
ving Knives and Forks; Bread nives;
Butter Knives; Table Knives and Forks;
Pocket Knives of every description, inclu-
ding many curious styles; Scissors, &c., &c.
Call and examine the assortment.
tf46] JOSEPH SHEPHERD.
Business Change !
WATERBURY & DUNCAN,
"VOULD announce to the public that
they have purchased the Carriage Ma-
king Business fo'rmerly conducted by Mr.
Edson Beers, and connected it with their
Blacksmith Shop. making one complete es-
tablishment. They are now prepared to exe-
cute in the best manner, and with greater
illspatfcb than ever before, anything in the
me o
Carriage Making and Blacksmith-
ing.
Carriages made to‘ order, and Painting,
a
- Trimming, Repairing, &c., done by experi-
enced workmen, with dispatch. _
- WGood Carriage timber taken in ex-
change for work.
Norwalk, Nov. 23d, ’33. “47
I'all and Winter Styles
NOW ready at DISBRQW’S
20 Dozen New Styles of CAPS.
Silk Hats of Superior quality, our price is
only $4.00.
A New and splendid assortment of Shirts,
all Wool.
SCARFS and TIES in great variety.
LINEN and PAPER COLLARS—
Gloves, Hosiery, &c.
J. H. DISBROW, Ag‘t,
45
Cash System adopted for
Photographs & Cartes do Visits
AT WHITNEY do BECKWITH’S.
IN consequence of the great rise in chem-
icals, metals, and paper, used in our busi-
ness, that can only be bought for cash, we
had either to increase our prices, or adopt
the Cash system. We choose the latter, as it
vvlll alike benefit the customer and suit us.
Hereafter, when a proof is accepted, the"
order for prints must be accompanied with
the casu.
WHITNEY & BECK WITH.
Norwalk, Conn, June 15.
DRUGS, MEDIGINEgl
Perfumery. Stationery!
THE undersigned begs to inform the citi-
zens of Norwalk that he has establish-
ed his Drug Store at No. 11 Main street,
where he keeps a constant supply of pure
Drugs at Wholesale and Retail at fair
prices He has secured the services of a
competent, practical Druggist from New
York, and is prepared to compile all'pre-
scriptions, and by close attention to busi-
ness at all hours, day and night, hopes to
merit a share bf patronage; The patrons e
of Physicians is respectfully solicited. Ne
have a better stock of Stationcr , at lower
prices than any firm in town. lore open
on Sunday for the sale of Medicines.
E. BLACKMAN.
No. 11_ Main street, Norwalk.
Empire Shuttle Machine.
HE SUBSCRIBER having taken the
Agency for the towns of Norwalk,
New Canaan, 'Wilton, Westport and Ridge-
field, for the sale of these well-known fami-
ly Sewing Machines, would respectfully in-
vite all persons in want of a good Machine,
which will be warranted, to call at his resi-
dence in Silver Mine District, Norwalk, and
examine the Machine and its work, before
purchasing elsewhere, It has only to be
seen in' motion to be appreciated. Call. ex-
amine and try for yourselves.
8 M. RAYMOND,
Norwalk, Dec. 5th, 1863. 2m49
REMOVAL.
ONthe 1_st of January 1881, the subscri-
ber Will remove his Blacksmithing es-
tablishn‘eut from the old stand near the
fqofilof inn Hill to the new Brick Building
0 t e ‘ ‘
NOR WALK HORSE RAILWAY 00.
Thankful for past favors, lie confidently ex-
pects, by prompt personal attention to the
wants of the community, a coutiuuagce of
the public patronage. _ "
‘ JAMES D. SHEA.
Noquik, Dec.213t. 186B. ‘ “'51
NEW BUCKWHEAT FLOUR
' at
s. E. OLN srnan a 00’s.
Children’s Carriages,
“responsiveness.
‘
The Planting of the Apple- ;,
Tree.
BY WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.
Come, let us plant the apple-tree!
Cleave the tough greensward with-the spade;
Wide let its hollow bed he made; -
There gently lay the roots, and there
Sift the dark mould with kindly care,
And press it o’er them tenderly,
As, round the sleeping infant’s feet,
We softly fold the cradle-sheet :
So plant we the apple-tree.
What plant we in the apple-tree ?
Birds, which' the breath of summer days
Shall lengthen into leafy sprays; ,
Boughs, where the trash with crimson breast
Shall haunt and sing and hide her nest.
We plant upon the sunny lea
A shadow for the noontide hour,
A shelter from the summer shower,
When we plant the apple-tree.
What plant we in the apple tree ?
Sweets for a hundred flowery springs.
To load the May wind’s restless wings,
When, from the orchard-row, he pours
Its fragrance through our open doors;
A world of blossoms for the bee;
Flowers for the sick girl’s silent room;
For the glad infant springs of bloom,
We plant with the apple-tree.
What plant we in the apple-tree ?
Fruit-s that shall. swell in sunny J one,
And redden in the August noon, .
And drop, as gentle showers come by
That fan the blue September sky;
While children wild with noisy glee,
Shall scent their fragrance as they pass,
And search for them the turfed grass
At the foot of the apple-tree.
And when above this apple~tree
The winter stars are quivering bright,
And winds go howling through the night,
Girls, whose young eyes o’erflow with mirth,
Shall peal its fruits by cottage-hearth,
And guests in prouder homes shall see,
Heaped with the orange and the grape,
As fair as they in tint and shape,
The fruit of the apple-tree. ‘
The fruitage of this apple-tree
Winds and our flag of stripe and star
Shall bear to coasts that lie afar,
Where men shall wonder at the view,
And ask in what fair groves they grew ;
And they who roam beyond the sea
Shall look and think of Childhood's day,
And long hours passed in summer play
In the shade of the appleotree.
Each year shall give this apple-tree
A broader flush of roseate bloom,
A deeper maze of verdurous gloom,
And loosen when the frost-clouds lower
The crisp brown leaves in thicker shower;
The years shall come and pass but we
Shall hear no longer, where we lie,
The summer’s songs, the autumn’s sigh,
In the houghs of the apple-tree.
And time shall waste this apple-tree ;
Oh, when its aged branches throw
Thin shadows on the award below,
Shall fraud and force and iron will
Oppress the weak and helpless still?
What shall the task of mercy be,
Amid the toils, the strifes, the tears
thhose who live when length of years
Is wasting this apple-tree ?
“Who planted this old apple-tree ?"
The children of that distant day
Thus to some aged man shall say ;
And, gazing at its mossy stem,
The gray-haired man shall answer them :
“ A poet of the land was he,-
Born in the rude but good old times .-
.”I‘is said he made some quaint old rhymes
On planting the apple-tree.”
January Atlantic.
W‘CON
New Hampshire.
Coscoun, Jan. 6,—I‘he New Hamp-
shire Republican State Convention met
to-duy, and adOpted a series of resolutions
sustaining the Administration under a
vigorous prosecution of the war; express-
ing confidence in the integrity and finan-
cial ability of Sec. Chase, and recogniz—
ing patriots and traitors as the only two
parties. The following was also adopted:
Resolved, That Abraham Lincoln by
the exercise, during the severest trials
and most dangerous crisis in the nation’s
history,of unequalled sagacity and states-
manship; of a moderation and prudence
which experience has shown to be the
highest wisdom; by his spotless integrity
of personal character, above reproach
and above suspicion, and by his slowly
formed and yet unaltcrable determina-
tion, that the triumph of the Constitution
and the Union over secession and trea—
son shall be the final triumph of liberty
throughout the nation, has received and
merited the abiding confidence of the
maple, to an extent never awarded any
other public man since Washington; that
the complete destruction of the rebellion
and the restoration of peace, prosperity
and the Union should be achieved under
his administration of the government,
and that we therefore, declare Abraham
Lincoln to he the people’s choice for re-
election to the Presidency in 1864.
The resolution was carried with than-
tiers of applause, the delegates rising to
their feet and waving their hats with the
wildest enthusiasm.
.«Q»
[9.A late publication shows that in
- Massachusetts. there is an excess of fe-
males ove: males of 37,000, while in the
State of Indiana the excess of males is
48,000. This would account in part, for
the better show at the west in recruiting
for the army. "‘
.____——o m.».
. . . .The armament of the United States
frigate Niagara is so heavy as to render
the vessel almost unmanageable. It gives
, her a draft of water greater than the
' Great Eastern, and makes her useless for
general duty. A new armament is pre-
paring for her at New York.
. . .' . At Leicester, Vermont, on the 21th
the wife of John C. Bullock died, on the
28th his daughter deceased, and on the
, 29th the husband and father followed
them to the grave. All were victims of
,diptheris,
. [JMT‘We give below a letter from Our
"Senioflb‘ontainiug a‘ brief recapitulation
of the events which transpired in. the
Army, with which he passed so large a
portion of the past year as Chief Corres-_
ent of the N. Y. Tribune]
THE POTOHAC ARMY.
A Year’s Review. .
Encounters Aanr or run
Poromo, Jan. 1. 1864. }
He who csSays a truthful, connected
and complete review of the year
just passed, is confronted at the onset
with the antagonismsof what he knows
of and about this Army, and what he
knows to be the popular impression
among the people at home concerning its
performances. Nevertheless, within the
' brief space your ever-crowded columns
may admit, allow me, in acalm, unbiased,
though necessarily hurried manner, to
“vindicate its history.”
On the 25th of January Gen. Joseph
Hooker relieved Gen. Burnside of his
command, and although its announce-'
ment was received with various degrees
of satisfaction, and misgiving by the of-
ficers and men, he had not been in his
position a single week before there were
everywhere in the Army abundant and
unmistakable evidence that “he was born
for command.”
All the little “sliifllesslnesses” and eva~
sions of duty, in and about the camp, on
drill or review, were reached, and every
disorganizing influence, whose sure ten-
dency was toward general demorallzation,
was remedied. The health, the comfort,
the enjoyment, the physical and mental
.welfare of the men were looked after as
they never had been before, and the
whole; Potomac Army, from a dispirited,
dejected aggregation of men, became in-
fused with the earnest zeal of their new
commander; and the potency of their
own enthusiastic and impetuous nature
never shone so brightly as when it lifted
these noble men out of the sloughs of
their desponding and the sloughs of Vir-
ginia mud which environed them at Fal-
month. His orders for soft bread, veg-
etable rations, regular pay, men to be
served before officers, furloughs for meri-
' torious conduct and’the like, will ever
«use the name of “Fighting Joe Hook-
er” to be remembered by the soldiers of
Potomac Army with affection and grati-
tude.
It may safely be assumed that the mor-
ale of the army had never been so satis-
factory or so promising of results under
any previous commander, so that when in
the month of April the time came for ac-
tive operations everything presaged suc-
cess. General Stoneman was started 00‘
on a perilous yet entirely - feasible mission
with his cavalry, while Hooker with his
main army crossed the, Rappahannock
and concentrated at Chancellorville with
a celerity and brilliancy of movement
which has not been transcended in the
whole history of the war. Lee was not
only outgeneraled, but amazed at the
achievement. He was nearly surrounded
by a formidable cavalry force in his rear,
threatening his entire line of communica-
tion with his capital.
.But our foes soon rallied, and with
that high generalship which had so often
challenged our admiration, as well as exe-
cration that it should be prostituted to
such ignoble ends, the battle of ChanceL
lorville was fought. We lost it. Strange
and mysterious providence! With an ar-
my far their superiors, with every adven-
titious circumstance strongly in our fa-
vor, we were forced to a retreat. It is
true we were not routed, defeated and
driven back,—far worse, we needlessly
threw away not only the possibilities, but
all the probabilities of victory. Chancel-
lorville l so grand and promising in in-
ception, so unaccountable and mortifying
in its ending! Let as cover the memo-
ries of its heroic slain with the mantle of
our deepest gratitude, while with Calvin-
lstic faith we hide its sad recollections of
failure, in the belief that “it was to be.”
It soon became evident that our want
of success at Fredericksbnrg and Chen--
cellorville had not only emboldened the
enemy to attempt the execution ofa long-
cherished plan of “Northern invasion,”
but had also satisfied him of the extreme
peril of his position. He, therefore, soon
started up the Rsppahannock, occupied
the gaps of the Blue Ridge, and pushed
his army with all possible speed toward
the full graneries of Maryland and Penn-
sylvania and their capital cities. Gen.
Hooker found that the enemy was mov-
ing to the North, and northward of Har-
per’s Ferry, and that the garrison there.
stationed would be of no practical utility.
He knew, moreover, that the Rebel Gen.
Leahad been very largely re-enforced,
and that our, force should be correspond-
ingly strergthened by every available
man Gen. Halleck insisted that our
garrison at the Ferry should not be dis.
turbed in any event, and as he‘refused to
yield the point, Gen. Hooker withdrew
from the command of the'army,‘ and on
Sunday the 28th of June, Gen. Meade
was appointed his successor.
Meantime Lee had crossed the Poto-
mac near Williamsport, had occupied
Carlisle and Chombersburg, and was rap-
idly advancing towards Harrisburg. His
cavalry had swept around through Han-
over and York to Wrightsville, where
the Susquehanna by the destruction of
the immense wooden bridge connecting
Wrights‘ville'wnh' Columbia? On Mon-
.,day the 29th, out cavalry, which had
been in almost constant'skirthishing'with
' the enemy since our departure from Fal-
moath', reported the probabilities of their
making a stand somwhere in the vicinity
of Emniittsb'urg, New ‘Windsor, Cash-
town or" Gettysburg, and on Tuesday,
the 30th, our infantry encountered the
enemy’s advance, and pushed him back to
the Gettysburg road. On Wednesday,
the lat of July, the preliminary arrange-
ments were made for the “great battle of
history," the renown of which will cover
the hard f'ought,the bard marched,the ev-
er patient, ever ready, ever enduring and
stout hearted “Army of the Potomac”
with lasting gratitude and glory.
Gettysburg was a hard, brave, - stand-
up fight—a decided success and victory!
Never shall I forget the eloquent incident
of a mild blue-eyed "boy whose light au-
burn hair covered a brow 6f scarce twen~
ty Summers, as he lay mortally wo and-
ed on that field, and yet fully compre-
hending all the advantages we had’ won.
As I hurridly passed, I caught his eye,
already beaming with the unwanted lus-
ter of. approaching dissolution when he
said, “We’ve given it to them this time
—haven’t we I” And scarcely had the
word escaped his lips when his spirit fled.
Again, I listened to the story of a be-
grimmed cannonier, as he narrated with
thrilling pathos, the cutting away of the
mangled limb of another young man, the
son of your own gifted whilom cor respon-
dent “S. W.”—-How he bore his inevita-
ble doom with the fortitude of a veteran
hero, buoyed up with the consolation
that his young life had not been given in
vain. I saw there also, his father over-
whelmed with the nuutterable anguish of
his bereavement, and thought of the ten
thousand others whom he typified in his
woe. And yet I could but feel that my
poor friend Wilkeson would with many
others throughout the land, reSpond with
Cato ’mid their tears:
“Thanks to the gods! my boy has done his
duty,
Welcome, my son! There set him down, my
friends,
Fall in my sight, that I may view at leisure
The bloody corpse and count those glorious
wounds. ,
How beautiful is death when earned by vir-
tuel
Who would not be that youth? What pity
’tis
That we can die but once to save our country
Why sits this sadness on your brow, my
friend?
I should have blushed if Cato’s house had
stood
Secure, and flourished in a civil war .”
These were but passing incidents yet
they go to show that those who fought
and fell, died not without the instinctive
consolation that their honor was vindica-
ted—that whatever had befallen, or
might befall the Army of the Potomac,
henceforth their courage and devotion to
country and principal stood redeemed be-
fore the world—And a nobler pen than
mine has devoted their sublime heroism
in most eloquent phrase, to the admira-
tion an gratitude of the ages.
All this must impartial history record.
And yet the exactions of truth demand
the confession, that the battle of Gettys-
burg was barren of all those decisive 7-2-
sults which should have been secured by
its fearful sacrifices. True our army was
battle-worn, foot-sore, weary and half
famisbed, yet had a single corps been
left to succor the wounded and bury the
dead, how gladly would the remainder
have precipitated themselves upon the
defeated and retreating foe.
Is it not due to truth to say that our
entire “following up,” partook more the
semblance of some friendly escort, than a
determined effort to énnihilate a foe.
And what _ sh all c said of the
crossing of the swollen river, where,
for the first time it seemed that Provi—
dence was interposing for us! All day
on Saturday, Saturday night, Sunday,
Sunday night and Monday, in a panic,
lest we should attack, was the disorgan-
ized mob of Lee pushed across Falling
Waters. Inelegant as was the compari-
son,did not the President state the whole
case, when he said. “it reminded him of
nothing so much as a good old dame
'shoo-shooing’ her geese across a pond.”
That opportunities were lost none know
better than our leader, and with the fact
stated, we again fall back upon our Cal-
vinistic theology.
Our safe and prudent following up of
the retreating foe to Culpepper is known
to all Lee’s intrenchment on the Rupi-
dan, and his line via Orange Court
House, and our long and patient waiting
during all the pleasant Fall months, are
also matters of regretfnl history.
Next come the bright pages of Beal-
ton, Bristow, and Brandy Stations, add-
ing fresh renown to the army. Then our
retreat to Centerville; our advance; then
brighter still, the record of Rappahan-
nock Station and Kelley’s Ford. Then
follows another rest, and then our ad-
vance over the Rapidsn, our return, and
the humiliation of enacting one of the
grandest comedies of the war.
But tonight, as these men stand shiv-
ering around their camp-fires, or on their
weary rounds, a united, solid barrier of
flEsh and blood for the protection of the
against the 'a‘spersion and the feeling too
often indulged, that the grand Army of
the Potomac has‘be'en, and‘is, ever-to be,
impotent of results: Anobler truer body
of men does" not anyWhere“‘keep- step to
the music of the' Union'.”-’ -’ -Never have
them with its profoundest gratitude, for--—.
Whose youthful sinews show like Rome’s;
whose head
Tempestuous' wears an ice encrusted cap,
Sparklingiwith polar splendor; while her
skirts v '
Catch perfumes from the isles ; whose trident
et
Shallawe in either ocean ; whose strong band
Freedom’s immortal banner grasps and wave
Its Spangled glories o’er an envying world.”
Thus I have endeavored to give you a
connected and truthful narration of what
has been done by this army during the
past year, rapid and ‘ brief in detail
though it necessarily be; At , another
time, I may indicatefiwhat, in the judge-
ment of a close observer and ,one who
most sincerely desires its completest tri-
umph, might and should have been done,
by this army, and what yet may be ac-
complished for. the glory of our national
arms and the salvation of the Republic.
B.
a.»
Connecticut Legislature.
EXTRA SESSION.
Tuesday afternoon Jan. 12.
SENATE—Called to order at 2 o’clock
by Lieut. Gov. Averill, Eighteeen of the
twenty one Senators present;
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Den-
nison, a member of the House.
The Governor’s Message was received,
read, and ordered printed. The portion
of the message relating to bounties was
referred to the committee on military af-
fairs, and that relative to the issue of
stock to the finance committee.
Mr. Phillips introduced a resolution
adjourning this assembly sine die on Fri-
day, the 15th inst, which passed unani-
mously.
Mr. Mitchell said he supposed it was
generally understood among the mem.
bers that no new business was to be in—
troduced for legislation, except what was
absolutely necessary to carry out the
plans recommended in the Governor’s
Message.
Mr. Allen gave notice that he should
introduce a bill, giving the banks of this
State power to increase their circulation
twaiity-five per cent, provided such in-
crease is invested in the bonds of the
State. I
Adjourned.
Hausa—Convened at 2 o’clock. Rev.
Dr. Hawes offered prayer.
Bill extending the time for the pay—
ment of State beauties to volunteers to
such time as the Governor may elect; re-
ferred.
GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE.
The following message was received
from the Governor,and read by the clerk:
To the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened:
I would present to your notice a few
questions of public importance which
have arisen since your adjournment:
Returns have been made to and inclu‘
ding the 5th inst., which show that two
thousand nine hundred and eighty-two
men have enlisted within the State since
the 17th day of October, who apply on
the quota of five thousand four hundred
and thirty-two men, assigned under the
last call of the President.
Agents have been sent with money and
orders to encourage and aid re-enlist-
ments in the field, but no advices have
yet been received by which the number
who have re-enlisted can be determined.
By authority vested in the executive
by an "act to provide for the payment of
a bounty to volunteers,” approved No—
vember 13, 1863, the time within which
the sum of three hundred dollars should
be paid to persons mustered into service
of the United States, us apart of the
quota of Connecticut, has been extended
from the.5th to the 15th inst.
The assembling of your honorable
body appeared to render the limitation
proper, and to be a sufficient reason why
you should be consulted in the further
extension of a measure so intimately con-
nected with the interests of your constitu-
ents.
Whatever difi‘ereuce of opinion may
have existed, in the eai‘ly part of the re—
bellion, in reference to the expediency or
necessity of paying bounties, yet it has
been so extensively practised, that the
discontinuance of such paymentswould
materially, if not wholly, check enlist—
meats.
This would prolong the conflict. We
have no evidence that the rebellion will
cease until the leaders, with their armies,
are overpowered by an army which they
cannot resist. Economy in money and
life, as well as every principle of self—de—
fence, urges u's to use all reasonable influ-
ences to fill up the ranks sf our army,
that this result may be speedily accom—
plished.
For the purpose of supplying the de-
ficiency under former calls and of meeting
in anticipation of any future requisition,
it will be well to continue the payment of
they failed their leader in all flat: has been "
requind of them. Let the country bless
“ They are watchmen by an Empire’s cradle, -
provide for the payment of all who vol-H
unteer within‘that time.
There is a wide difi’irence betweenthose I
who are forced to the performance - of a“
duty .vybich they owe to a government
and those who with willing hearts, have" A:
en to the performance of that duty. It,
is right that this. distinction should be .
clearly and fairly recognized. To make.
the same provisions for those who. are
drafted would retard volunteering as
surely as the repeal of all laws relating
to bounties. I
In considering this subject we Should
not forget our obligations to those patri-
ots who early entered the service, with-
out pecuniary inducments, and after hav-
ing been more than twoyears in the front I
of the battle, re-enlisted prior to the pas-
rage of the act to which your attention
has been called, but are , not entitled to
its bounties. Their prompt and early '
response to the call of the President
should not deprive them of the same
bounties which are paid to those who en-
ter the service at a later hour of the day.
No soldiers merit so much at our hands.
Some who have been credited upon
the quota of the State have,without their:
consent, been transferred to the signal
and invalid corps. As they have been
discharged, and no longer form a. partof ._
the volunteer militia of the State, in the
service of the United States, a quostion
the payment of thirty dollars per annum
provided for those who have been muster- I
ed into such 'seryice. It is desirable thdt
any doubt respecting this subject should.
be removed. . I
There are others now serving in our
regiments whose families are not entitled"
to State aid, because they were not resi—
dents at the time of enlistment. As they
have been credited to the State, I would,
commend to your consideration whether;
the provisions made for the payment 'of
resident families of volunteers should be
extended to them. _ .
The treasurer advertised the sale of
one million of five per cent. State bonds,
in accordance with the provisions of an
not approved July 11, 1863, but the of-
fers were so limited that none were ac-
cepted.
The change which has taken place in
the money market since the passage of
that law, may render necessary other .ob- .
ligations.
I commend to your favorable consid—
eration the issue of six per cent. Regis-
tered Stock. If, when an amount ad.-
vertised shall not be taken, I recommend
that the Treasurer have authority to dis-:
pose of what shall remain as the nemesi—
ties of his department "may require, on
terms not below par.
WM. A. BUOKINGHAM.
Executive Department, Jan. 12, 1864.
Saxon—Wednesday Jan. 13.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Fisher.
Bill ale board of prisoners in county .
jails, allowing jailers to receive ”not ex—
ceeding $3 per week” for board; passed.
The committee on finance reported .a
bill to enable the state treasurer to bor—
row two millions of dollars, bonds may
be issued bearing six per Cent. interest,
payable semi-annually, the principal tobe
paid in twenty years from the date of is?
sue. [The bill is the same in substance
as the former bill,except that it allows six
per cent. instead of five] Messrs. Mitch-
ell and Bennet opposed it,sud MessrsAl—
lyn, Adams, Phillips, and Dart spoke in
favor of the bill. A motion to strike
out the fourth section was lost and the bill
passed.
Mr. Adams, chairman of the commit—
tee on military affairs, in a few appropri—
ate remarks presented the sword of the
lite Com. Geo. W. Rodgers, who fell in
the attack on Fort Wagner on the 17th
of August last. .
Mr. Dart, in a brief enlogistic speech,
paid a handsome tribute to the memory
of the deceased.
Mr. Hall followed with a handsome
eulogium on the character and patriotism
of the deceased ; after which
Mr. Adams introduced a resolution di-
recting that the sward be deposited in'
the rooms of the Historical Society,
which passed unanimously. -
Adjourned.
House—Rev. Mr. Crane ofl‘ered pray-
er. ’
Bill authorizing the issue of $2,000,-
000 six per cent, registered State bonds;
and repealing the act authorizing the is—
sue of five per cent bonds; passed.
AMENDMENT or THE CONSTITUTION. '
Resolution proposing an amendment
to the constitution, extending to addicts
in the field the right of suffrage.
Mr. Adams of Norwichfiargucd- at-
length the justice of allowing the soldiers.
to vote, and showed the great injustice
of withholding from them the privilege.
Mr. Wright of Meriden, propositii ES“
amendment limiting the rightfd‘fiiili
frage to soldiers in the volunteer: force,
and to them only during the time the-te—
belliou shall last. He stated his reason
for making this proposition tobe because.
he saw danger in extending an unlimit‘éd
privilege to soldiers to vote. Every .
reader of history understands the evils of.-
such acourse. But the soldiers in'tlle
volunteer force are our neighbors and
friends and are in the service but tempo-
they were only prevented from crossing A
citadel of their nationality, I protest
bounties to some future period, and to
rarily, and should have the right'contsm;
arises whether they are still entitled‘to . . '
Norwalk Chronicler