eg_Tumiria COLUMBIA. Pls.. SA.TURDAT; JULT 2p, .1.882. SEr2 he attention of the reader is directed A.'n the advertisement of Dr. Mark/ey's Family 211edicinesdo 1.4 puud .in another Column of this paper. New Pablieations NOlti"lt AMERICA.. Sy Anewny !lope. Philadelphia: J. N ►.ippencolt. We have received a ropy of the above work from -/Wr. N. W. Green.who is canvassing for its stile, as we mentioned tome weeks since. The book it one which Mill he rend" with more than cisme' interest, on more than otts:accoutit. During the present prissy to nor at :airs. the opinion of any inteniceottfareigner,if Ise have any fairness, would be interesting. The author of the presentwork is known as one of the most snecessfal }:ttglish novelists, and is.moreover,:lie sou of the its entortal Mrs. Troltope. One of the ttorhie.} ant rrtn.l. vi tuperuttveof the toUrl.l , ,Who E.ltarpcued alma ;wits upon American pecialiarnies. A lOOOO itt some the ''son of his another," Itlr Trollupe. ittis 1101 I•een altogether unfair to us. It is hard for au English . man to see our country through any ol•er ❑i ;lode spectacle.; so' we are here freqUently misunder sitood; and had the work been" written twenty years ago we woula probably have met it with a shout of in. dignatlon. Alm, thank heaven. we are grown thicker itt the sktp than of old. and can afford to take a little criticism good humoredly; so Trishope's book is pop ula r.anifde-erves to be witiely t read. flugive4 e "where he uhfitlcs it doe. and where lie criticises noes it houestry, {hough sommanies smuttily. • TILTS DCATII N11:51'611:. , GONLSON TALC or Lart: Nttar Voss. By Nett liungotr. New York: Fred erick A. Brady. Messrs. Pelervon..Philadelphin, semi 114 the a`mve Aliarming blpod Rind thunder work of fiction. through Naylor 8c Ate:smolt!. We advise any one who enjoys a good sanguinary - old tale to read 11114 one. It iv fix. startlingly curdlinl in intellect, mid may safely be used introit of u rennet, It in oin-inued by Durrey. mid cold for twenty-five centt. It any one wants t dollar bill brokt , n, let him go In S. h and buy this —Crimson fralt'• worn he will receive seventy-five cents elle.ll:4C—without nay wrangling on the part of .the eadditto ad lig dealer,. MAGAZINR —The August number is one of tile hest i 24-1104 Orilnrper. Itnw Brown , t "S'lteTelt ,roa tai Truvel in Norway' , are etiaiintied'.'we , l addition lote twrittl. ofTliackern , r. Trol• ::Itope told Mien Munch. we'llave here the to-tall- Intent orals new wor.t.: of ;414.1 tiV:lll4, 1/1111100,4 of Adam lit-de, illu-trutZtl. IC proinitnei will, and will issued regularly tit harper. Its it appears tifEng: land. The Wtole nuttiber ' LEPLIIN MocTllLL—Frank i.e•lio for An ru-t ti good number, well n u t prolusfly rhe'AO:les and sketrlicz flog month are u so-n. 017 ' I,Ve can recommend ill« tomitllly woo, teud -c lAA cuntaiwuo a lurge amount of ell letuilitinz read !pig. ARTllrit'S 110116 ATAGAZIN6.— Arthur Amid+ tta n plett.ant. number for August. It is ono of the very Ire.t.tnagttnake. that V 1411.• Att.aaric filorritur.—The Atlantic for A tamp! con tains a number of whiela ore one on a "New St , icut -,'Lifet in the open Ib Air." by rbl.blre WiloloroN Ciblettrilbly 014. ble People , ' a paper on -"Thoreau." by etm-r-on; to gether with mono fine ppetryt from mane of t.,e best Allatele eettiiibdtork. A'gocal number. ' A Card At a meeting of the * Columbia Engine and [lose Company, held on NN'dnesday -eve ning, July 16th, the following resolutions were adopted; Resolved, That this Company tender their pritke to Mrs. Wm'. White, President, and .tbe Indies of the Fair Committee, for their industry and perieverance in managing the Fair so successfully fur the benefit of the Company, which has added one hundred and nineteen dollars to their fund for the pur elase of a new steam lire engine. • Resolved, Thnt we tender our thanks to Mr. Desana, for exhibiting his beautiful sta tionary steam engine, winch added so much to the Fair. Resoteat, That we also thank the Keifer Or. phestra for their valuable services, in open ing the Fair with their delightful music, and the Columbia Brass Band for their excellent music during the continuance of the Fair. E. T. Derrick will please accept our thanks for his valuable services as door-keeper. Resotred, that the above resolutions be published in the Columbia Spy. CLOTRI:SO.—Tho place to buy cheap and good clothing is at Dice's, No. 1, Wolf's Row, Front Street near the Bridge, as will be seen by reference to advertisement in to -day's Spy: Mr. Henry Rice, the sales man, will be found accommodating and a fair dealer; what he recommends may be relied on as everything he represents it. Don't forget this establishment as you travel up Front Street. You may pick up a bargain as you go along. COMMISSION .BUSINEBS.-It will be seen by the advertisement of Mr. A. M. Rambo that he is again in the field. Ile has opened a commission salesroom in the store former ly occupied by rry Hagman, opposite the Bank. Ile offers at wholesale rates a variety of goods, produce, machinery, Sm. Such an establishment should prosper in .Columbia, and Rambo is the man to make it work. Ile understands his business thoroughly, and it will not be his fault if ho does not build up a first-rate wholesale establishment. Give him every encourage- Front, for he deserves it. NEW JEWLRY STORE.-11),0 advertisement pf Mr. Chas. Zeitler in to-day's Spy, will inform our renders that ho has opened a Jewelry store in 'Front Street above Wal nut, where he has a r iod stock of every thing in his line. Mr. Zeitler is no stranger to the citizens of Columbia. Ile was es tablished here some years since, in the same business; and his character as a citi zen and man of business is too well re membered to require any endorsement. As be was thou he will be found now. We ask for him a share of public patronage. TIIE CALL, run Taaors.—We publish to day Governor Curtin's Proclamation, calling for twenty-one new regiments to servo for nine months. It will he seen that in the apportionment, Lancaster County is called upon for eight companies. Since the issue of this proclamation the prospect of a spee dy enlistment of Pennsylvania's quota of troops is bright. True, fur a day or two an apparently well authenticated statement to the eTect that nine months recruits would not bo received by Government, somewhat flampened Op ardor: but this has been cor rected, and mon will bo received under the Governor's call. In answer to the appeal of Governor Curtin, tho County Commission ers of Lancaster Cu. hero offered a bounty of fifty dollars to each man cnli , ting "n the new regimen: proposed to be raise] as the quota of our County. This patriotic notion pieets with general approval, and will stim ulate recruiting iu the district. We hope to see Columbia do her share—at least ono fill company—towards a prompt response to the call of Government. To awaken the patri otism of the people a meeting should be called, good speakers obtained, and stirring addresses be delivered. An immense meet ing was held in 'Lancaster on Thursday af ternoon, and the citizens were aroused by eloquent speakers. Great enthusiasm pre vailed. Another war meeting is to bo called by the County Commissioners, to be held early is August, in Lancaster. Let the an theritlei of oar town move in the matter, ?a4 call our people together at an early day. :11,Ecamyto.—,Our neighbor down stairs, Mr. Oeo. Erisman. pf the "Continental," has opened recruiting qffices at his saloon and at the BeDevi:KlX - ease, for the formation of a company .to be attached .to the new Pan caster,Coitnty Regiment. fie is determined to enter the service of his conntry„ond ,we, hope will succeed in raising a compaoy.L--' Ile is fully qualified for the.eommand, hav ing been for a number of years a member of a rifle company of Lancaster. lie is pit:Tont:ly i,n eArnsst,, ajili his enthusiasm cannot but make itseWlelt among our young men. Columbia is expected to turn out,one more company, and can readily do so. The bounty offered by the County Commission ers, together with the Government bounty and the advance pay, makes quite arespect-' able sum, and with this and proper exer tions the Lancas,ter County contingent should be filled without trouble. We hope our Colombians will all keep ,together in this enlistment, and not scatter through a dozen companies as those now in service did. We wish Captain Erisman every success. iN9TIIIER Kerma Pic Nic.—ln view of the popularity of the late Keffor Orchestra Pic-Nic, under many adverse circumstances, the members have been urged to repeat the experiment, and a number of tickets have been subscribed for in advance. It has hem decided that the affair shall come off as proposed, and an early day in August will probably be fixed as tho time—the place will be Klugh's grove, the scene of she last. The enjoyment of the first affair was so thorough that every one is anxious to have a repetition of the pleasure. Then the day was overeast—indeed raining du ring part of the time, yet every ono was Kell pleased. We bespeak for the coming occasion a brilliant day, when we know there will be an overflowing attendance, and n 9 end of a good time. We will give due notic,o of the day, when fixed. C.lrratx C. C. lIALDEIfay.-We are sorry to noto the return home of this gallant young officer, on sick leave. The fatigues, privations and exposure of the peninsular campaign, throughout which he served, par. ticipati4, , in nearly all the battles and all the hard work, have developed a long stand ing weakness of the back, which has cul minated in inability to move except with great pain, entirely incapacitating him for service. Fortunately, ho has suffered from none of the debilitating diseases incident to campaigning, and thus was able to hold out longer than would otherwise have been the case; but the terrible week of battles, with its ceaseless exposure, fighting, marching and semi-starvation, was too much for en durance. Capt. H. served through its dangers and fatigues with distinction, but with the re•nction his strength gave way and ho was compelled to ask for leave. He looks much reduced in flesh, but no whit troken in spir its. He reports the boys of his command, or the Gist and of the sth Reserve as all well, but pretty generally cleaned out of wordly effects during the late retreat. They are without tents and many without blank ets, making for themselves such shelter as they may. He speaks in the highest terms of the conduct of all our boys in battle. We hope the Captain may soon find his health entirely restored by home uir and comforts. SOLDIER'S AID SOCIETY.—We are glad to record the continued earnestness of the la dies in their good work, and their success. They desire us to return thanks to the citi zens for the very liberal manner in which they have responded to their appeals for as sistance, both in money and material. The collectors have been very successful, one lady in the township returning sixty-two dollars and fifty cents as the result of a few hours' solicitation among the people of the neighborhood. The returns of the different collectors will be duly acknowledged in the Spy, as soon as the manifold duties imposed on the officers permit time for a report.— There has been no delay. The ladies meet daily and work steadily. On Monday even ing another box was sent to the York Hos pital, and early next week the society ex pect to forward a box to the Pennsylvania Relief Society of New York City. This we think will be as useful a disposition of sup plies as can be made. We cannot too earnestly commend the ladies for their promptness and energy in this affair. Their earnestness has infused life into the before stagnant benevolence of oar citizens, and we arc but too h.tppy to be able to state that Columbia is now doing her duty nobly. -We have never seen more good heart thrown into nn enterprise than is given by these Indies engaged in providing for the sick and wounded. It reminds us of the feeling with which they entered into the reception supper for the returned three months men. The necessities of the Socie ty, however, are not temporary, but constant —and will endure probably whilst the war lasts. Do not let it (the Society) languish for want of support. Keep the coffers full, and the supplies or. to the mark—the ladies can be depended on for a proper disposition of everything placed in their hands. Tinncra or Resrr.cr.—The following trib ute of respect to the memory of the brave Col. S. G. Simmons, of the Fifth Penna. Reserve (of whose death while commanding the lot Brigade in place of Gen. Reynolds, a prisoner, on Monday, June 30th, there now ceases to be a doubt) we received from the regiment just too late fur publication in last week's Spy. No better or more gallant soldier fell during the terrible Week of battles. IT! ‘I,QUATITM:S STII RCCT., P. R. CARP NEAR lIARRIBON'S DAR, JAMES RIVER, July 7, 1862. At a. meeting of the officers of the sth Regiment, I'. It., held at their camp July 5, 180., Lieut. Col. J. W. Fisher, was elected President and Adjutant A. G. Mason, Sec retary. A Committee vras appointed consisting of Major Geo. Dare. Captain 11. C. Ullman, and Captain A. D. Collins, to draft resolu tions expressive of the feeling of the officers at the loss of our late Col. S. G. Simmons, and to offer our heartfelt condolence to his bereaved family. 1 The committee catered the following re poot, which was adopted: Wimm.o, it has pleased An All wise.Prov idenee to perMit.Cul. S. G. Simmons, of the sth Regt:, s•. a.; to be taken from us, in the ,iidst of the great struggle-for thelirotestion and perpetuation of our Republican institu -1 tioni, and while be was in - the ye,ryboight of is usefulness, Therefore, eseeeci, That in the depth of Col. Sim wens, in the struggle of Oa fiOth of ' Tune, while leading his Brigade to,the charge, this Regt., the Penile. Rbserv.e ,Corp.a and the service at large, hits sustained a loss that will be long and 4eeply felt. Resolved, net' in Col. Simmons was a complete 'blending 9f the brave /soldier, the• true patriot, and refined geniktrrian, who by the assooiation of the past year, had won the confidence And esteem of eve,ry officer and priyate of his command, andin his death. we feel that we have sustained an irrepar able loss. Resolved, That vre tender our sincere con dolence, to the bereaved family of the deceas ed, and .trust lhat although the heavy hand of affliction has been laid upon them, that an all merciful Providence iri7l sustain them in this dark hour of their grief. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. Simmons. and published in the papers of Dauphin, Schuylkill, Centre, Clearfield, Uuntingdun, Union. Lycoming, Bradford; L'ancaster, and Northumberland Counties. • Lieut. Col. J. W. FinnErt, President Attest—A. G. Nttsos, Lt., and Adjt., Sect AID FOR NEVI' YORK: RELICT ASSOCIATION. The following appeal and report was crowd ed out of last week's Spy by our army cor respondence. We commend this association to our citizens, and especially to the "Sol diers' Aid Society," as one eminently wor thy of our support. Contributions will be especially needed, now that the paroled wounded prisoners are beginning to arrive from Richmond. NEW YORK HEAD QUARTERS Or THE PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION, YEW YORK, HO. Stn;—The Sons of Pennsylvania resident in this city, have formed an Association, for the purpose of providing for the sick and wounded soldiers belonging to Pennsylvania regiments, as they may from time to time arrive hero on their return from the seat of war to their homes. This Association de pends for support entirely on voluntary con tributions, and in view of the large demands sure to be made upon it during the summer and fall, we Lave felt impelled to appeal to the humanity and charity of the citizens of our native State, to send us nt once, such contributions, iu money and clothing, as they can spare. Be pleased, sir, to bring this matter to the attention of the residents of your city and County, by having this circular published in your newspapers, nod announced from the pulpits of your churches, or in such other manner as may seem to you meet. All contributions will be thankfully ac knowledged. Should further information be desired relative to the Association, we beg respectfully to refer you to his Escellency, Governor Curtin. N. IL—Our Pennsylvania soldiers hero re peatedly ask for Pennsylvania newspapers. You will be adding another favor to those already solicited, by sending us one or more papers published in your town, fur the sol dier's use. Very re.peetrully, Your sorv'ts, Jong C. MONTGOMERY, Chairman, STEPITES P. Itussci.r„ lire Chairman, M. G. llArrr, Ilecording Secretary, 31.15 GOEIP, Corresponding Secretary. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEL—JerOIIIO Buck, R. IL Shannon, W.W. Selfridge, W. 11. Arthur, C. W. Burton, L. A. Rnsenmiller, J. L. Goss ler. W. J. Bunco, A. T. Clair. FINANCE COMNITTEE—Reuben Manley, Jr., 22 William street; J. L. Gossler, 1 Astor Douse, Penna. R. It.; S. Milliken, Jr., 41 Exchange Place; Theo. Blanchard, 72 Duane street; 'Reuben Burkhalter, 183 Chamber st. REVOTIT.—The Executive Committee of the "Pennsylvania Soldiers' Relief Association" takes pleasure in laying before the body from which it sprung, a brief account of its la bors since its appointment. Up to this data over 500 sick and wounded Pennsylvania soldiers have arrived in this city, of them 263 have been sent to their homes. In do ing this some delay occurred, for which this Committee is no wise responsible, it having been caused by circumstances over which it had no control. That the men should be very anxious to reach their several homes, is very natural, and their disappointment at being kept here, not to be wondered at; but it should be remembered that too great haste is attended by the danger of errors occur ring in recording their names and destina tion; filling up their furloughs, and procur ing transportation. There are to-day, 50 men at the Park Barrack; 74 " " D.trids Island, 20 " " " Hospital. cor. Lexington Arcane, and 52 street. 2 men at the Jews Hospital, 2Sth st. near Sth Avenue, 17 men at Bedlnes bland, 13 men at the City Hospital. All these depots for the sick and wounded are visited as frequently as possible—some of them every day. An Agent has been appointed to see to the wants of those at Davids Island. In addition to the above there are 40 at Albany. of whom the Com mittee have received the assurances of the Rev. H. N. Pohleman, of that city, that all their wants are and will continue to be care ! fully attended to. Numerous letters have been received from inquiring friends and re lations, nll of which have been answered as speedily as possible. An accurate record of the names, residence, Company and Regi ment of each man is kept nt the room, No. 194 Broadway, where Mr. Harwood, the Su perintendent, is always to be found, and who wilt give every information in his power.— Sub-Committees have been appointed to net daily with Mr. Harwood, in any emergencies Vint nifty arise. Notices of the organization of the Society have been published in the New York and Pennsylvania papers. Ono donation of a box of clothing, lint. &c., has been received from citizens of Bethlehem, Pa., and the Ladies Association of that place. Respectfully submitted, by order of the liz. Committee, JEROME Bree, President. A. T. Cure. Secretary. July 7th, 1862. TIIE CANIDA Mame.— Many of our read ers, says an exchange, are probably not aware that Senator McClure's bill to prevent the spread of the Canada Thistle was passed by both branches of the Legislature last winter, and now is the law of the State. It pro vides that hereafter any individual or cor ' poration allowing the Canada Thistle to ripen seed on their premises, shall be liable to a fine of ten dollars, upon each complaint that is properly established; and any one who fear the spread of the Canada Thistle upon his premises from the lands of his careless or thriftless neighbor, may, after fire days' notice, enter upon any lands where the weed is found growing, cut it, and re cover full costa for the labor and trouble. PROCEEDI;NGS OF Ci:7XCI L.-COLITYIIIA,JSI7 18,1862.—Council met. The roll was call ed, and Messrs. Bruner and SotOeyr re ported absent. • " • Breneman was called .to the chair; . • momenta of last meeting were read and ap proved. Tho Road Cornmitteipported elte,e.spenses since last stated,tAceting $5B 23. Mr. McChesney moved that in considera tion of the inability of the present Tax Col lector to ,collect.tbe tases,.Couocid proceed to. the nomination and election of !mother, which was agreed to. The i following names were placed in noin i ination: T. IS. Punbor,' Jonas Meyers, and . J. B. Yerkes. After severol ballots Mr. ,Dunbar was declayed • elected TUX Collector for .18C-2. Mr. McChesney moved that ri,vn ad journ it be to meet on Tuesday vpning, at 71 o'clock. Agreed to. Mr. Appold moved that the tiny, for al lowing an abatement of five per cent. on taxes be extended from July 20111 to August 15th, which was agreed to. Mr. McChesney moved that the Supervisor be instructed to repair all pavements that are not repaired at the expiration of the 30 days, adding 20 per cent. to the cost of the work. Agreed to. A special meeting of Council was held July 22,1862. The roll was called—mem bers all present. The object of the meeting was to receive the Tax Collector's bond and hand him the duplicate. Mr. Dunbar not being able _to make satisfactory arrangements to proceed with the collection of the taxes, Council, on motion, went into an election fur another, whereupon Jonas Meyers was duly elected. A. Committee, consisting of Messrs. McChes ney and Shuman, was , appointed to wait upon Mr. Meyers, and inform him of his election. The Committee having discharged their duty, Mr. Meyers appeared before Council, and after hearing the terms upon which the duplicate is to be collected, felt unwilling to accept the office without time for consideration, which eculd not be grant ed. Council proceeded forthwith to elect another Collector, which resulted in the choice of J. D. Yerkes. On motion a Committee consisting of the President of Council, and the Chairman of the Finance Committee was appointed to wait upon Mr. Yerkes, and hand him the duplicate upon receipt of his bond. On motion the President of Council, and B. F. Appold were authorized to proceed to Lancaster, to have an interview with the County Commissioners, and urge upon them thu necessity of offering a liberal bounty to volunteers. On motion adjourned. Mr. Appold moved that the Supervisor be directed to notify all persons who have not complied with the ordinance passed July 19, ISGI, requiring lot holders on Fourth street, between Union and mill streets, to grade and curb their side walks; that if not at tended to within GO days from this date the Ordinance will bo strictly enforced. Agreed to. The following bills were read and ordered to he paid; Geo. Cohn, $3.36; D. S. Clialfimt, $18.06; S. Waites, $1.25; W. Timony. $13.52; Paul Yinger, 3G cts.; C. Bonus, $11.01; T. Gil dersleeve, $1.35; J. T. "Dopey, $2.50; A. Urban, G 2 cts.; W. Fasig, 69 cts.; P. Gard ner, $5.12; W. F. Lloyd, $20.00; Susque hanna Fire Co., $20.04; Vigilant Fire Co., $20.00; Columbia Fire Co., $20.00; Shuman Upp, $16.00. On motion Council adjourned. TRCSSPASSING UPON CATZDE:s:9 ..Vin OROll auns.—We have several times printed the Legislative enactment bearing upon the marauders upon gardens and orchards, and we take occasion again of calling attention to the subject, in order that all may be warn ed of the penalties incurred by the pilfering of flowers, fruits, &c. Let it be understood, therefore, that all persons offending, aro lia ble to arrest, by making complaint before an alderman or justice of the peace, nod held fur trial. The testimony of the owner or occupant of the promises is, by the act, admitted as evidence. Or, a civil action may be instituted against any person who may trespass upon and damage any garden, or chard or field of growing crops in any man ner whatever, and judgment obtained for double the amount of damages proved to have been suffered, with costs of suit; and in default of payment. the party may be committed to prison fur not less than ono or more than twenty days. We trust that every offender will beprompt ly arrested and made to suffer the penalty, without regard to person, ago or sex; for it is only by this procedure owners and occu pants of premises will bo enabled to protect their property—property as valuable as any other, and frequently prized even beyond its intrinsic value—against depredators of the most reckless description, who heretofore have acted almost with impunity. The law now oaers the necessary security, and hence it will in most cases be the fault of the own ers if it is not put promptly into force. We learn that wherever these offences have been criminally prosecuted, it has had a most wholesome effect. A single arrest is all-sufficient for one neighborhood. A jail is an ugly thing to contemplate—and a lock ing up in one for a few days would probably scare out fruit and flower stealing propen sities fur all time to come.—Cermargown Telegraph. The New Stamp Act In consequence of the introduction of post age stamps into circulation, and the great and increasing demand fur them at all the post offices in the country where enormous quantities are daily solJ, it is important that the law just passed by Congress on the sub ject should be understood by the community. Here it is: 0: ACT TO AUTLIORIZE TATMENTS IN' BTAIII'B, AND TO PROHIBIT CIRCULATION OF NOTES OF LESS DENOMINATION TITAN ONE DOLLAR Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Litiled States of Amer ica, in Congress assembled, That the Secre tary of the Treasury be and he is hereby directed to famish to the Assistant Treasur ers and such designated depositaries of the United States as may bo by him selected.io such sums as he may deem expedient, tho ,po,stage and other ,stamps of the United States, to be exchangqii h,y,therti, on appli cation, for United States notes; and from and afkr the first day of August nett such stamps shall be received in payment of all ,does,to the United States less shan five dol- thus, pad shall he received in exchange .for United stptes.nutes when :presented to any Assistant Treasurer, - or any designated de positary selected as aforesaid, in sums not less than five dollars. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the firit day of Augegt, eigh-, teen hundred and sixty-two, no private cor popu.tiun, banking association, firm or indi vidual, shall make, issue, circulate or pay any note. .cheek, memorandum, token or other obligation, for a -less sum than one intended. to °iron-late as money, or to be received or used in -lieu of lawful money of the United States; and every person so offending shall, on conviction thereof in any district or circuit court of the -UnitedStates, be punished byline not exceeding lire hundred dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both, at the option of the court. Approved July 17, 1862. THE GOVERNOR'S CALL- TROOPS FOR THE WAR! 11 I The following, Proclamation was issued ty Governor Curtin, on Monday last: PEKIVSYLVANIA, SS. IN THE NAME AND BY TIIE AUTHORITY CSIZEI COMMOREALTH OF PINISYME, ANDREW G. CURTIN, Governor of the said Commonwealth A PROCLAMATION. To sustain the Government in times of common peril by all his energies, his means, and his life, if need be, is the duty of every loyal citizen. The President of the United States has made a requisition on Pennsylvania for twenty-one (21) new Regiments, and the Regiments already in the field must be re cruited. Enlistments will be made for nine (0) months in the new Regiments, and for twelve (12) months in the old. The existence of the present emergency is well understood. No patriot will pause now to investigate its causes. Wo must look to the future. Everything that is dear to us is at stake. Under these circumstan ces, I appeal with confidence to the Freemen of Pennsylvania. You have to save your homes and your firesides, your own liberties and those of the whole country. I call on the inhabitants of the counties, cities, boroughs, and townships throughout our borders, to meet and take active meas ures for the immediate furnishing of the quota of the State. Let those who cannot go themselves, contribute to provide bean. ties equal at least to those offered by ad joining States. The Constitution prohibits me from drawing money from the treasury without authority of law, and I will not cast a doubt on the patriotism of our citizens, by assuming the necessity of calling the Legis lature at this time. This is no time to wait. fur Legislative action, and the negotiation of loans. Delay might be fatal. To put down this rebellion is the business of every man in Pennsylvania, and her citizens wi.l show on this occasion, that they do not wait fur the slow process of legislation, and do not desire to throw on the Treasury of the Commonwealth, a burden which they are individually ready to bear themselves. The conduct of our men already in the field, has shed immortal lustre on Pennsylvania. Let their brethren fly to arms to support them, and make victory speedy as well as certain. I designate below the number of compa nies, which are expected from the several counties in the State, trusting the support of her honor in this crisis, as it may be safe ly trusted to the loyalty, fidelity and valor of her freemen. Whilst the quota of the several counties is fixed equitably, so as to fill the requisition for twenty-one regiments, let not the loyal people of any county limit their exertions to the enlistment of the com panies named. Our heroic sons of Pennsylvania have moistened every battle field with their blood. Thousands have bravely died defending the unity of the Republic and the sanctity of our flag, and other thousands have fallen sick and wounded and their places must be filled. Freemen of Pennsylvania, friends of Gov ernment, of order and our common nation ality, one earnest struggle, and peaco will again dawn upon us as a happy, prosperous and united people. Given under my hand and the great seal of the State at Harrisburg, this 21st day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two (1862) and of the Commonwealth the eighty-seventh (87th) A. G. CURTIN By the Governor, Ez.r SLIFER. Secretary of the Commonwealth. SCIIEDELE OF AFPORTIONYENT. Companies, Companies. 15 1 1 2 Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Lancaster, 8 Lawrence, 2 ;Lebanon, 2 ;Lehigh, 2 !Lucerne, 7 L 'ycoming, I 3 ;Mercer, 2 :Mifflin, 1 !Monroe and Pike, 1 ;Montgomery, 5 llMontour, 1 Northampton, 3 .Northumberland, 2 Perry. 1 Philadelphia, 50 Pike, (see Monroe) Potter, 1 Schuylkill, 5 ;Soyder, 1 ilSornerset, 2 Sulliran & Wy'mg,l !ISusquehanns, 2 I • l'flcga, 3 'Upton, 1 Venting°, 1 Warren, 2 Washington, 3 Wayne, 0 Westmoreland, 3 Wyoming (see Sulli van) - !York, 3 Bedford, Betio, Blair, 2. Bradford, 5' Bucks, 5 1 Butler, 31 Cambria, 2 Carbon. 2 Chester, G I Centre, 2 Clarion and Forest, 2 Clinton, 1 Clearfield, 1 Columbin, 1 Crawford,", I ''"i Cumberland, 2 Dauphin, 5 Delaware, ol — I Erie, r o t Elk nod McKean, 1; Fayette, 1 Franklinand Fulton, 5 Forest, (see Clarion) Greene, 1 Iluntingdon, 2 Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, WAR► NEWS! EXECUTIyE ORDER. Gen. Halted: appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the ,Un i fted Slates. lyssumcrox, Jnly 23.—The folloning im portant Executive Order has just been made EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASUINCTON, JULY 11, 18G2. Ordered, that 14lajor General Henry W. HaHeck lie assigned-to the command of the whole land forces of the United States as General-in-Chief; and that he repair to this Capital so soon as lie can with safety to .the positions and operations within the de partment now under his special charge. (Signed) AurtAu.tu LINCOLN. [lt will be seen that the above order is dated July 11th, immediately after the re turn of the President from his visit to Gen. McClellan.—Bos.] IMPORTANT SUCCESS. ERO3I GEN. POPE'S COIIIIVIAND From Cen. Pipe's Army—Bold Cavalry Ex pedition to Beaver Dam Creel•. Only 25 Miles from Richmond—Several Niles of the Virginia Central R. R. Destroyed— The Depot Destroyed, With Much Valuable Property—the Rebels Greatly Alarmed. HEADQUARTERS ARMY or VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, July 21. To Hon. B. 31. Stanton, Secretary of War: Sir—The Cavalry expedition I directci encrul King to send out on the 10th instan has returned. They left Fredericksburg at 7 P. M. on the Pill and after a forced march during the night made a descent at daylight in the morning upon the Virginia Central Railroad at Beaver Liam Creek, twenty-five miles west of Hanover Junction and thirty-five miles from Richmond. They destroyed the rail- road and telegraph line for several miles, burned up the depot, which contained forty thousand rounds of musket ammunition, one hundred barrels of flour and ranch other valuable property, and brought in the Cap tain in charge as a prisoner. The whole country round was thrown into a great state of alarm. Ono private was wounded on our aide. The Cavalry marched eight miles in thirty hours. Tho affair was most successful and reflects high credit upon the commanding officer and his troops. As soon as full particulars arc received I will transmit you the name of the command ing officer of the troops engaged. I am, sir, very respectfully, your ob't ser't JOIENT POPE, Major General Commanding. Brilliant Cavalry Exploit. WASHINGTON, Jay 21.—We have con versed with an officer who took part in the brilliant movement upon the Virginia Cen tral Railroad at Beaver Dam, of which Gen. Popo gives the official report. It was excels tod by Col. Mansfield Davies, of the Harris Light Cavalry, with 370 men of his com mand. They loft Fredericksburg at seven o'clock on Saturday night, and at eight o'clock were at the Beaver Dam Station, which is forty miles from Richmond, on the Virginia Central. To do this they were obliged to go fifteen miles within the ene my's lines and twenty-two miles beyond his scouts, who aro within eighteen miles of Fredericksburg. In order to secure their retreat, two squad rons were detached to guard the bridge over the North Anna river, several miles from the railroad, and other squadrons were de tailed to guard and watch the several roads. Only about 140 men under Col. Davies reached the railroad station, where they were entirely unexpected. They captured Cart. J. L. Mosley of Virginia, an aide of Gon. Stewart's, who was waiting for the cars. lie had upon his person a letter from Gen. Johnson recommending him to that officer, and recommending that officer to study Napoleon's maxims. From its con tents it appeared that General Stewart was at Atlee's Station, nine miles from Rich mond, and that Gen. Stonewall Jackson was between Charlottesville and Staunton. Captain Moseley was hearer of despatches from Gen. Stewart to Gen. Jackson. Col. Davies destroyed the railroad and telegraph lines for four or five miles, and the station containing ammunition, flour and other val uable property, the water tanks and a large quantity of cordwood in the course of the hour which remained before the train from Richmond, which Captain Moseley bad ex pected to take, and which had on board a brigade of troops going to reinforce Jackson, was due. It is a mistake to suppose, as a Washing ton paper states, that any railroad bridge was destroyed, as there is none at Beaver Dam. The only bridge in the vicinity is a turnpike one across the North Anna river, which was guarded, as stated, and left unin jured. The railroad was rendered useless by the felting, at frequent intervals, of trees across the track, and by tearing up some of the rails. It is believed that it will take at least thirty-six hours to repair damages. The information with reference to the movements of the enomny derived from pa pers which fell into the hands of our forces, and from residents in the vicinity, was ex tremely important. The white residents on-the road were thrown into a state of groat consternation, not having been accustomed to offensive operations by the National troops. The blacks manifested no apprehension, however, and in a number of cases the Virginia wo men waved their handkerchiefs, supposing the cavalry to be a Rebel troop. The private who was seriously wounded by two buckshot in his head came from Troy. He had straggled from the ranks with two others, and stopped to eat his din ner, when he was suddenly attacked:by five Rebel scouts. He was left at Spottsylva nia Court-House, the surgeon considering it unsafe to carry him forward. The retreat was executed in the day time, yesterday, with as much skill as the advance. A battalion of cavalry and a regiment of infantry pursued for a long distance, but gave up the chase. There were 16,000 arm ed Rebels at Louisa Court House to the left, and a considerable force at Bowling Green to the right. After riding eighty miles in thirty hours. the command returned in ex cellent condition, with not a horse or a man permanently the worse for the journey. Brilliant Cavalry dash in Virginia. Two Bodies of Rebel Cavalry Defeated WARIIINGTON, July 2.4.—Tbe following de spatch lute been received at the War Depart meta: HEAOQUARyERS ARMY OF VIIRCINIA. To Hon. E. M. Stanton, ,Secretory of War: The cavalr3 , expedition sent out by Gen. King on the 23d, from Fredericksburg. re; turned last evening. Early yesterday morning they met and defeated a body of Confederate cavalry, about one hundred strong, stationed near. Carmel Church, on the telegraph road from Fredericksburg to Richmond, burnt their camp. and six cars loaded with corn, and broke up the telegraph to Gordonsville. An hour later a large party of Stuart's Cavalry came up to attack them. These, too, were defeated, driven across the Nortb Ann river, and pursued untill within sight of Hanover Junction. Several prison ere, a large 'lumber of horses and mony arms were brought hack. A march of seventy miles and the eficoun ter and defeat of two bodies of Confederate cavalry, were accomplished in twenty nine hours and without the loss of a nce.n. I have not yet received the names of the commanding officer and troops who have thus distieguished themselves, but will trans mit them to you as soon as the particulars are received. The damage done to the Virginia Central road by the expedition of the 12th has ,not yet been repaired. (Signed) JOIIN POPE, Major General Commanding, FROM VICKSBURG, Escape of the Gunboat Arkansas—Dan:age to Federal Fleet Light—None of Our Ves sels Blown Up. Burnt or Disabled—The Rebel Steamer Damaged. CAIRO, July 21.—The despatch boat which arrived at Memphis on Saturday brings the particulars of the escape of the Rebel gun boat Arkansas from Yazoo river. The affair took place on the morning of the 15th. On that morning, in consequence of the report brought by refugees that the Arkan sas was about to attempt to run by the Fed eral fleet, the gunboats Carondnlet and Tyler and the ram Lancaster started up the Yazoo river to reconnoitre. Eight miles from its mouth they came suddenly upon the Arkan sas lying under a bank, and as our gunboats rounded the bend she opened upon them with her 08-pounders. Our gunboats returned the fire for a short time, when a fierce engagement ensued.— Finding the channel of the river prevented successful manccuvring, they gradually dropping down town toward the mouth of the river, the Arkansas following closely. Just as the latter was passing over the bar the Carondalet closed with her, intending to board her. She succeeded in throwing grapnels aboard the Rebel boat and getting out the plank, when the Arkansas opened her steam pipe, throwing hot water across the 'plank. The Carondolet replied in the same man ner, and while thus engaged both vessels grounded. The shock separated them, and the Arkansas immediately passed down the ricer, the Tyler preceeding her and-main taining a running fight with her greatly su perior adversary. None of our gunboats with the fleet had steam up, and the entire fleet was so scattered that but few could fire at the Arkansas as she passed without danger of hitting our own boats. As she approached, such boats as could safely do so opened upon her, but her platin, resisted the shot. A solid shot from Commodore Farragut's gunboat No G struck her larboard how, passing through under her plating and ripping it off a considerable distance. What further damage was done is not known. The injuries to our fleet was light. The Benton received a shot near the edge of the after part of the larboard side, killing ono man. The Tyler, which engaged the Ar kansas nearly an hour nn an half, had seven killed and nine wounded, among the latter Pilots sehastian and Ilinco, and Engineer Davis. The Ram Lancaster received a shot under her boilers, causing an escape of bet water, scalding six men, three of them fatally. The entiro Federal Ilss was twelve killed' and fifteen wounded, five or six of whom will die. The rebel loss is not known, but it is believed to be considerable, ns the hot water streams of the Carondolet, at the time she attempted to board the Arkansas, were thrown directly into her. Com, Farragnt Again Runs the Batteries eIIICACO, July 22.—A special report of the escape of the Rebel steamer Arkansas says: The Rebel ram Arkansas succeeded in running through our Rect. Commodore Farragut made an ineffectual attempt to sink her.' His entire fleet passed down the river, each vessel pouring a broadside into the Ar kansas as she passed her. The Rebels ac knowledge that one 7-inch steel pointed shot went through the Arkansas, but assert that this is the only damage she sustained. A reconnoissance next morning showed that the Arkansas was undergoing repairs, but she did not appear to be in any danger of sinking. Rebel Account [From the Richmond Enquirer, JulylB.l The following despatch was received at the War Department yesterday: VICKSBURG, July IG.—Enemy opened all their guns and mortars last evening, and shelled the city and batteries until after dark, when eight of their vessels of war passed down under fire of batteries and Arkansas' broadsides. What damage was done to them I have not learned, though they were repeat edly pierced by shot of the heaviest calibre- One heavy shot passed through the side of tho Arkansas, killing two men and wound ing three. This was all the damage done to us. with tho exception of one house burned down in the city. Our troops here have a contempt for a fleet and bombardment, and await coolly for troops to land. The Arkan sas is the admiration of all, and her daring and heroic set has inspired all with enthusi asm. She is now being repaired, and will soon be ready for orders. EAIIL VAN Dour; Major General, FROM CURTIS' ARM. Arrival of the Advance Guard at 11eZenat HELENA, Ark., July 12.—The army of the South-west. commanded by Gen. Curtis, sr-. rived at Clarendon, on the White river, July 26, having made a hard march during the day from Bayou Do Vue of twenty-five mile., and from Batesville, which place we left on the 24th of May, one hundred nod ten miles. Conceive the disappointment of Gen. Curtis when informed on the road by a messenger from Osterhaus, whose division was in the advance, that the gunboats and transports which we expected to find here loaded with abundant supplies, had dropped down the river only the previous evening. How vexatious the provoking news. The soldiers during many days hard and weary march, had suffered from thirst, were cut off entirely from the outside world, engaged in several skirmishes, fought a decisive bafr tle on the 7th, cut their way through barri cades of fallen timber which blockaded the roads, and saw their comrades frequent/9 shot by the lurking foe concealed behind trees and in the cane-brakes, yet. they en dured all this cheerfully without a murmur, trusting to find a short respite from their labors and a fleet of friendly boats loaded with ample supplies at Clarendon. As no intelligence could be obtained with regard to the destination of the boats, Gen eral Curtis determined to march to Helenni on the Mississippi, eixty-five miles distant ~~
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