THE ELK ADVOCATE Ninth. Inasmuch as it has been shown that tlio restoration of the Union was the pretended, whilst the destruc tion of slavery was the real purposo of ihe war, may wc not reasonably fear that Mr, Lincoln has in store other decep. tiooB, through which he desigDS grau. ally to assume the powers of a Dictator 1 Therefore Resolvid, That, in view of tho forgo ing declarations, wc, confessing and ac knowledging our obligations to tho laws and institutions of our country, aud siu corely desirous of preserving and trans, mitting them unimpaired to posterity, do (solemnly protest and demonstrate against being required to contribute another man or another dollar towards the prosecution of the present war ; and further, that in view of the fact that ovortures negotiation and settlement have been repeatedly made by the so. called Confederate States authorities, nnd as often rejected by Mr. Lincoln, we insist that -a. cessation of hostilities shall be pioposed, thus i ffording an op portunity for tho introduction of proposi. tions for settlement and peace. Resolved, That it, is evident from the policy of President Liucoln, that no set. tloincnt of the difficulties between the North and tho South can bo effected whilst he occupies the Executive chair, it becomes the solemn duty of all men who desire the preservation of a Republi. can form of Government, to unite their energies to prevent his reelection. Resolved, That evidence to prove the tendencies of Mr. Lincoln to usurpation is to be found in his suppression of the public Press, in bis suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, in the arrest, iin. prisoumcnt aud banishment of citizens without due process of law, in his inter, ference in elections, nnd finally, in bis attempt to re elect himself through his rotten borough system of a one.tcnth vote of tho rebel States, to accomplish which he boldly assumes to ignore a solemn law of tho last Congress, and which act is characterized by Senator Wade (both Abolitionists) as "dictato rial usurpation" that must be reme. died. Resolved, That, "peace upon tho ba sis of the Union as formed by our fath thers, is now the heartfelt desire of every true lover of our institutions, and all other political objects should be made to yield to its attainment; and we solemnly protest against, and utteily repudiate all dogmas at variance therewith, and da. nounce the manifesto of Abraham Lin coln addressed "lo whom it may con cern," 4 as revolutionary in sentiment, contrary to law, and subversive of the Constitution ; and we affirm, that a ser vant of the people who has thus placed himself above the law, has forfeited all claim of our confidence, respect and obe diencc." Resolved, That while we are ready to obey all laws enacted in accordance with tho Constitution, wo hold it to be the right of freemen to disregard all edicts aud proclamations that have no higher claim to our observance than the des pot's pica of "military necessity." Resolved, That the only hope of es cape from the evils that now afflict our common country, and put a stop to the daughter of husbands, fathers and sons ; an end to heartless conscriptions, most odious in their discriminations in favor of the rich and against the poor ; cause tho sacking, burning and spoliation of cities, towns, villages, hamlets and other property, to cease; lead to a reduction of dybt, a diminution of taxes, and res. toration of Constitutional curreucy ; and finally to the re.establishment of free dom of speech and of the press is to be found in a speedy return to peace and the benign influences which will, there-' by, be brought to bear upon the minds and hearts of the people ia all pec. Uous. Resolved, That the doctrine of States Bights now so much derided by those who seek to subvert our present system of Government is one of tho main pil lars upon which the fabric of Union was erected by the fathers of the Republic ; that the departure therefrom brought upon us our present woe, and that a re turn thereto would leave tho Southern States no pretext to remain out of the Union. Resolved, That the course of Senator "Wallace aud Representative Buyer, meets our most hearty approbation, aud deserve the appellation of 'well done, good and faithful servants." Resolved, That, these proceedings bo feigned by the officers, and published in the Clearfield Republican, Patriot J) Union, and Philadelphia Aye. ' On motion, the vote was taken by yeas and nays, which resulted iu one universal shout of yeas, and when the nays were culled, the silence was that of the tomb; and the whole "were then adopted with three hearty cheers. Tho meeting then adjourned. W Air NEWS. From tbo Army of the Potomac. Brilliant Exploit of tho Corps. Fifth Army LATER FROM SHERIDAN. Our Forces Still Hold Weldon RR. the LATER FROM EUROPE. New York, Aug. 23. The World has the following : Head Qrl. Army of the Potomac, August lyth. A brilliant flank movement was made by the 5th corps yesterday morning, and was a complete success. The enemy's forces had been recently all withdrawn from this direction to send across James River to meet and attack the 2d and 10th corps, and only strong pickets found guarding the road. These retreated so rapidly that our men thought they would not meet with no opposition, and they went to work very diligently to destroy tho track, but when they had about a mile torn up, a heavy force advanced in line of battle up the railroad with supporting coluniu on either side. They charged gallantly, but met with vetcraus of the 2d division, under Gen. Ayrcs, and after an engagement of half an hour, fell back in confusion. After a short time they formed into line, and made another attempt to drive back the division, but were repulsed the 2d time with severe loss. Just before dark they made another effort to break through our line, and this time received worso punishment than before, as they were driven back nearly half a mile, leaving their dead and woun. ded in our hands. Their loss is estimated at 1,000 Our killed and wounded number about 400, principally in the 2d division. bandy Hook, Aug. zd. The steamer China, from Liverpool, 15th, via Queenstown, 14th, passed this point. Liverpool, Saturday Evening. Cottan firmer, with advancing ten. dency. ' Breadstuffs quiet and steady. Provision market inactive London, Saturday Evening. Consols closed 89ia89 for monuy. American stocks. Illinois Central 4543 dis. Erie 4042. New York, Aug. 23. The Herald has the following: "i lleadquartcri , Arvrill's cavalry, ) . in the field, Aug. 22d 8 a. ni. j There was heavy skirmishing yesterday a portion of Gen. Sheridan's line, which lasted all day. We lost between 200 and f 00 killed and wounded. The enemies loss about the same. Heavy firing was going on this morn ing on Maryvillc road and Smithficld Pike. The enemies main force concentrated on our right, and he seems inclined to fight and advance. At 5:20 p. m. Heavy firing; was heard to.day in the direction of Charles town, and the supposition is that an en gagement si going on near there, There was small skirmishing yester day at Dam No, 5, on the Potomac1 A rebel roconnoitering paity were diivcn back and prevented from crossing. We held Martinsburg yesterdaj until 3 p. m. when the rebels entered it. Harry Gilmore and command being in the advance. Du.'ing the night we drove the rebels again. Up to this time no rebel force has crossed the Potomac between Williams port and Harper's Ferry. Herald has the following : Strawberry Plains, Aug. 20 P. M. . Hancock having accomplished his object on tho north sido of the James is now withdrawing his command. Part of his forces have already recros scd the river. Tho 2d corps is being followed by cavalry under Gregg. Birney, commanding tho 10th corps, is conducting tho withdrawal of his own corps and his columns arc just approach ing the bridges. New York, Aug. 23. Richmond papers have the following : Peteisburg Aug. 19. About 3 o'clock this evening, ar rangements being completed, our forces attacked in front and flanked Gen. Warren, 5th corps, which had made temporary lodgment on the Weldon rail road two miles below hero, driving them back upwards of two miles and captur. ing over 2000 prisoners, including Brig. Gen. Hayes and a number of stand of colors. A heavy rain Las been fulling all day. New York, August 23. A Londen correspondent of the Her ald states that the Emperor of Fiance just iu formed Slidell that he never would rccoguize the rebel States, even should they achieve independence de facto unless they determined to abolish slavery and engage that all children born of slavo parents shall be free, and that slavery shall be totally abolished from date of recognition. The Tribune has the following : At tho left front of Petersburg, Sun. day, Aug. 21, at 8 o'clock a. m. Just in time to say thin morning that our for ces hold thtir position on tho Wcldoo R. R. pood and strong. The 2d corps and other forces are rriving from our extreme right This being a vital point to the Con. federacy, a desperate conflict is momen tarily expected. From the Eric Dispatch. MIDNIGHT REPORT. From the Army of the Potomac. GEN. WARREN MISSING. Rebels Have abandoned Weldon It. 11. the From Gen. Sherman's Depart merit. Rumored that Gtn. Hooker is to an Important Command. Have Reported Peace Mission En Route for Richmond. FROiV HARPER'S FERRY. New York, Aug 84. Gold opened at 257 and after selling at 225 closed dull at 255. Special dispatch to the Commercial : Washington, Aug. 24. Advices to.day from the Army of the Potomac states that Gen. Warren is missing. lie made a reoonnoisance yes. terdas towards Petersburg and ascer tained that the rebels had fallen back to their work at that place thus abandoning tho Weldon RR. to its fate. An expedition sent down the road yes. tcrday pulled up the rails and destroyed tho bridges to the extent of 35 or 40 Piik-3, LATER. Our forces have advanced on the Weldon R. R. to within two miles of Petersburg without opposition. The rebels have retreated within their earthworks and no longer dispute pos. session of the Weldon line. The Danville road is naturally next iu order to receive Gen. Warren's re spects and it is indeed announced this a. m., thut a cavalry dash in that direc tion has already been made. News received here from Sherman's department is of an exceedingly satis factory character. His plans for the reduction of Atlanta are said to be work ing to the best advantage and there is abundant evidenoe of a considerable do. grce of demoralization among the rebel troops, It is asserted here this a. m. with a degree of positiveness that Hooker will be immediately put iu the field with an important command. Government di patches were forwarded to him to- day- . . o. iew iorK, Aug. Riimnrs are current here, and credi ted in the best financial circles, that the finvnrnmenthas decided to send o torn missioncrs to Richmond, of Republicans 2. Democrats 3. to arrange preliminaries f..r I.. Also, rumored that the Commission is on its way to Richmond. This rumor is said to have visible ef- font nn fold, the resu't causing a decline of some four per cent. Philadelphia, Aug. 2o. The Bulletin has the following spe. cial : Harper's Ferry, Aug. 23. The position of our army still unchang tnd. A strong lino of entrenchment- has been thrown out in front. Desultor skirmishing could be heard all day yX terday, and this morning it broke ou with redoubled strength in front of tb 19th corps, which is holding the center! Nothing of importance, however, resu ted from it, and has now almost entirel ceased. 12 o'clock, Midnight. No evidence of the enemy being i our immediate front has been obtaine as vet. and it is believed they will mak an attempt to cross tho river, althougl our latest news lrom Wiinamsporc say thev had not vet crossed the Potomac, Guns could be heard yesterday upl the river, supposed to be Averillshellin the wood in direction ot anarpsourg. Our Army is lying quietly in the in trenched :amps. Gen. Max Weber has been released from tho command of Harpers Ferry and ordered to report for duty in the de partment of the Susquehanna. Gfn. Stevenson now has command of Harper's Ferry. FEDERAL AND REBEL LOSSES ON SUNDAY. Head Quarters Army of the Potomao Aug. 23. ' No engagement has occurred since Sunday. The enemy has fallen back as previously stated to their lines two miles from Petersburg, and are erecting strong works similar to those we encountered on our arrival here. The rebels work night and day, evi. dently expecting an attack. Richmond papers acknowledge a heavy loss in officers and men on Sun. day, but claim they took 3000 prisoners. Our losses iu the 5th corps are 17 officers and 132 men killed ; 7-1 officers and 781 men wounded ; 99 officers aud 2853 men missing. Tho 9th corps lost about 300, which makes total loss 4255 in these commands. No doubt many will yet turn up. Crawford's division sustained the greatest proportion, ho having lost about 2000, mostly prisoners. ELK ADVOCATE Hercshall the Press the people's rights maintain Unawed by party and unbribed by gain Pledged but to Truth, Liberty and Law, X favor mays us and no fear shall awe." Published Every Saturday HY P. W. I1ARRETT. S. M. PETTENGILL &TTO,' ADVERTISING AGENCY 119 Nassau St., New York and 1 0 State St., Boston S. M. PETTENGILL & Co., are tho Agents for the Elk Advocate and the most iufiucntial and largest circulating Newspapers in the United States and the Canadas- I hey are authorized to con tract lor us at our lowest rates. FOR PRESIDENT IN 1864. GEORGE. B. McCLELLAN. Subject lo the Decision of the Democartie National Convention PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS. ELECTORS XT LARGE : ROBERT L. JOHNSON, of Cambria Couuty, RICHARD VAX, of Philadelphia, IHSTRICT ELECTOR8 . 1. William Loughlin, 2. Edward R. Helmbold, 8. Edward 1 Dunn, 4. Thos. McOullough, 5. Edward T. Iless, 6. Philip S. Gerhard, 7. George O. Leiper, 8. Michael Seltzer, 9. Patrick M'Avoy, 10. Thomas II. Walker, 11. Olivers. Diramick, 12. A. B. Dunning, 13. Paul Leidy, 14. Robert Sweinford, 15. John AM, 16. Henry G. Smith, 17. Thaddeus Banks, 18. Hugh Montgomery, 19. John M. Irwin, 20. Jos. M. Thompson, 21. Rasselas Brown, 22. JairesP. Barr. 23. William J. Koonti, 84. Wm. Montgomery, The National Democratic Con vention. At a meeting of the National Democratic Committe, held at New V'ork this day, it was unanimously voted that the next National Democratic Convention for the purpose of nominating candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of tho United States, be held at Chicago, Illinois, on Monday, a9 ir.i By vote of the committee at a meeting I , -. held Sept. 7th, 1863, the number of dele gates for each State wastixed'at double the the number of its electoral votes. AUGUST BELMONT. Chairman, FRED. O, PRINCE, Secretary. New York, January 12th, 1864. All Democrat io and Conservative papers are respectfully requested to publish the anove B,A portion of our citizens, through the kindness of Mr. Weis, received an invitation to attend a "Pic-Nic," to come off about midway between this place and St Mary's, (near tho line o the Philadelphia and Erie R. R.) on Thursday the 25th inst. Timely notice not being given at this place, but few of our citizens were present. Wo under stand that quite a numberof the citizens of St. Mary's were present, and enjoyed themselves in the very best manner. The only thing to mar the pleasure of the day, was a heavy shower of rain about 3 o'clock, which seemed to cast a gloom over the whole affair. We ex pected to be furnished with a statement of the doings of the day, but up to this timo have reoeived nothing, consequent ly we are only able to state, that a pic nic was held. K$&.IIon. James L. Gillis, after an absence ot several days, returned to our village on last Thursday evening, not however, as he left. While abseut, he had the misfortune to let his team get the start of him, when on his return home from Brookvillo, by way of Rich ardsville, by which He was thrown from his carriage aud severely hurt the horses ruouiug a short distance, struck the carriage against a tree making a grand smash of the same, the horses es caping without injury. His Honor is now able to walk our street aud talk as cheerful as ever. r i I : MMIMMI I 1 I 1 I 1 1 I 1 I Wft.On Fridnv ited with a heavy rain and wind storm, which done considerable damage by way of breaking the Telegraph wire on the P & E. R. R., and throwing trees across the different public high ways. tgk.Marriago notices have, for some cause or other, been as scarco as "gold dollats." We certainly expected to be favored with at least one, for this issuo, but it has failed to come. In war times, we look for disappointments, so w mto not much grieved, nnd hope that Jaiaes a. leaving ot "Harm" and his young bride, may fully enjoy all tho comforts of married life. Fatal Railroad Accident A man apparently absut 50 yearofage was killed at this place on Tucsda'y morn ing last, by being run over by a down freight train. The accident occured at a point of tho road below ilia gas works, and about one third of a mile from the passenger depot, in the endcavoursof tho deceased, unobserved by the attendants of the train, to get on tho cabooso car, He seized the railing of the caboose but in his endeavors to gain a foothold fell on the track, the car passing over his body and right arm, "Not tho slightest blame can be attached to those connec. ted with the train, nor can all tho precau. tion of a railroad company prevent acci. dents resulting from the folly of persona attempting to get on a train under speed. The deceased, we learn, has been indentified as Mr. James Lindey, of Dunstown, Clinton county . IFest Branch Democrat. Railroad Collision. A collision occured on the Pennsylvania and Erie Railroad at Montoursville Station on the morning of the 16th inst. As near as we can learn the facts are as follows. The Express train west was an hour and a half behind time, and had orders to pass the down Mail train at Montours ville Station. While the Express train was backing out the siding, the Mail train going at full speed ran into it. Both engines were disabled and several cars badly mashed. Some half a dozen pas sengers were seriously injured. Among the number was E. P. McCormick of j tuts yttiMc, ntiu uuu uuu uium lego uiuikcu . . m two places Ihose who were injured were standing on the platforms of the cars. Prom the Clinton Democrat. Destrudtive Fire . Tho large naming Jmi ana . oasn factory o f Messrs. WniTE, Hipple& Co., caught fire at one o'clock on Thursday, the 11th inst., and was burned to the ground in a few hours. The fire originated by sparka from the fornace, falling among some shavings. A quantity of 1 umber belong. ing to the came parties, was also burned. Tho loss is estimated at about (35,000 on which there is an insurance of $8,000 At one time there was great danger of the fire extending to the Railroad buil. dings, but it was prevented by the exer. tions of the citizens and the timely com. ing on of a shower of rain. The Steam Fire Engine was on hand but it did not render much aid, as the fire was too distant from the River and Canal. Prom the Clinton Democrat' Public Speakers and Sinoers will find " Brown's Bronchial Troches" bencfioial in clearing the voice before speaking or singing, and relieving the throat after any unusual exertion of the vocal organs having a peculiar adaptation to affections which disturb the organs of speech. Terrible Boiler Explosion Three men Killed. On Thuisday morn ing last n engine boiler belonging to a lriaDle saw mill, owned by Pond & Co., of Spring township, but located at the timo of the explosion near Crossingville, exploded with ternblo force, killing La fayette Wyeth, Jeremiah Waters, and Ezra Thayer, aud woundidg Isme Pood, Jr., one of the proprietors, aud S. West, a hand employed about the mill. The mill had not been in opcratiou tho pre vious day, two of tho persons killed hav ing been absent at a funeral of a hand formely employed in the mill. The en gine had just been started in tho morn ing when the explosion took place result, ing as above stated. The engineer, Thayer, was thrown a distanoo of twenty. two roas, by actual measurement, and was literally blown to pieces, parts of his body being found in over a dozen differ, ent places, completely naked, and pre. senting a horrible spectacle. Waters was not carried quite so great a distance, but was nearly dismembered, one arm and leg being torn off and his bod v other, wise horrily mutillated. Wyeth was in. jurcd in the back of the head, making a terrible wound from which the brain oozed out. He lived a few moments afti y the explosion. Issao Pond, Jr., was struck in the bip but is able to be up and around. S. West, hurt in head, but not severe. The force of the explosion was tremendous ; pieces of tho boiler weighing from 400 to 800 pounds being thrown from twenty to thirty rods, and nothiug remains on the site of the mill except a mass of ruius. The killed, we believe, were all residents of Spring township. Taken all in all it is the most terrible accident that has occured in our county for many years. -ConneautviUt Record. Sheriff's Sale. T) Y virtuo of sundry writs of Tendit '. joni Exponas, issued out of the Court of Common Pleas, of Elk county and to mo directed and delivered, I will expose to publio sale or out cry on Monday the 3d day of October next at 1 o'clock p. m., at the Court House in Ridgway, the following described property to-wit : All tho Tight, titlo interest and prop, erty ot the said J. L. Ellis, the defen. dant in and to tho following described real estate All that parcel of land sit uate in Fox township. Elk county Pa., and described as follows : Beginning at a thorn tree on tho bank of Littlo Toby Creek, thence south 15 east sixty four 64 perches to a post, thenco north 45 west ninety four 94J rods to" a hemlock, on the bank of said creek, thence by said creek ro the place of bo. ginning, containing thirty six (36 acres and one hundred and thirty four (134) rods and allowance, upon which, there is erected one two story grist mill, twenty six by forty feet and containing two run of stones, one saw mill, forty by sixty feet and leanto sixteen feet, by thirty feet, one, one story and a half frame dwelling house, painted white and about twenty six feet square, two, two story frame dwelling houses, sixteen feet by twenty six feet. Two story and a half frame dwelliug, sixteen feet by twenty feet, one frame barn, twenty six feet by inly feet, together with out houses and about six acres improved and known as the Uellen Mill lot. ALSO All that other tract or parcel of land. situate in the township of Fox, county S i i O T 1 J 1 ot fiit anu state oi rennsyivauia, aescn bed as follows : Beginning at a beech near the road, thence south, twenty one (21) perches to a hemlock, thence wvt, eighty three (83) perches to a bircu, thence North, forty seven and three fourths (47) perches to a sugar tree, thence east, forty eight and seven tenths (48 7-10) perches to a post, thence south 24 i east, thirty (30) perches to the place of beginning, containing twenty two (22) acres and seventy threee (73) rods and allowance unimproved. ALSO All that other tract or parcel of land, situate in Fox township, Elk county Pa., and described as follows viz : Begin ning at a Hemlock, the northwest cor ner of Amos Fox's laud, thence east fifty two (52) rods to a post, thence south thirty seven (37) rods to a pine, thence east fifty eight rods to a Hemlock, thenee north thirty nine 39 rods to a post, thence west thirty rods to a birch, thence seventy three and three fourths 73 rods to tho place of beginning, containing fifty and ninetenths50 9-10 acres unimproved and being part ot war. rant Number, four thousand three hun- AtcA anil ninnttr oiv T.15t9ftl ALSO nil L:iai unci ur uumL'i m I ill ill. bili .11.1 . 1 1 -A .1. : I.' . 1. . Li1! I. L It. svlvauia and described as follows, vi Beginning at a post at the south west corner ot land conveyed to Uriah Rogers by Norris and others, thence west, ninety two 92 rods to a beech, thence south oue hundred and thirty eight (138) rods to the place of begining containing seventy nine acres and titty six rods, being parts of tracts Nos. 4244 and 4245, unimproved: ' ALSO All that other piece or parcel of land situate in Fox township, Elk county Pa., i .i i -.i ii auu utbciiucu as lunuws viz : licgin ning at a post at tho south wost corner of tract Number four thoasand thrco hun dred and ninety six, 4396 thence north forty five degrees, east thirty one rods to a Hemlock, thence north one hundred and fifty one rods to a Beech, then;e east eighty five rods to a hemlock thence south sixty six rods to a hemlock, theuce notth forty hve degress east ono hundred and seventy four rods to a post, thence north eighteen and a half degrees west, eighty niuo rods to a post, thenco north forty five degrees east, one hun. dred and seventy seven rods to a hem. lock, thence north one hundred and sixty two rods to a chestnut tree, thence east ten rods to a post, thence north thirty three rods to a post, thenco west eighty two rods to a hemlock, thenco north one huudred and seven rods to a post, thenco east eighty two rods to a hemlock, thenee north thirty six rods to a witnb hazel, " thence wii-t one huudred anl i o rods in a hnilini.'lr thanna n.tk . .-..... ' " , ..wuuw ... A. L v I It I rods toaoecu, thence west twel-urojg to a piuc, tueiico north thirty tvigbt roda to a post, thenee weit one huuereo seventy three roas to a post, thenco soul nine hundred and three vml.s to tho place of beginning, containing thousand sixty two 1-10 acres be the same more or less and being part of tracts, Nos. 4255 and 4396 unimproved. ALSO aii mm uiuer tract or narcci or ian situate in Fox township, Elk ooJ Pennsylvania, warranted in the no , U UI1U f at 1UI1S J 1 ifj IT 111 t on V UU1LM -itu 14th day of November A. D., 1793 and Number four thousand two hundred and seventy nine "4279" bounded and do-l scribed as follows to-wit : Beginning! at a post at the north west comer o said tract, thence east five hundred and fiftv nine rods "559" to abeech. thenc south three hundred and twenty rods tJ a hemlock, thence west to the line be tween Elk and Jefferson counties, thenc along said west line, N 70 W. to thJ place ot beginning containing nine hun dred and eighty seven acres strict meaa ure more or less, unimproved. ALSO T i IT I ... 1 . tv arrant uniDer two tnousana nine hundred and sixty three, situate ia th township of Spring Creek in said oount of Elk, stato of Pennsylvania and boun 1 J 1 1 -11 Alt . oca ana uescriDea . u louows vii r oa the north, by warrant No. 2971 os tho
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