toll hoops 1 cam 13 p pop ot: f liters tomes, •npon '
484 pen, oar own And.of the enemy. There
Pad .been a partial cessation of hostilities,
hrongh a mutual understanding. althotigh
po flag trace had been formally tweed
ppm), and both parties were bearing off the
grounded. Continuing ,down to R,oulet's I
;found that the rAekets ere keeping up a
desultory fire ship in front of Burnside.—
pas fint4y ceased and tita work of human
tty went on.
A hard shower in the afternoon made it
,certain that hostilities would nuc be renewed
dar,ing the day. Taking once wore a look
At the enemy at eUttact.rhen the run threw
Ps light low down upon the hill'. f could
see ,signs that the .enemy was fleeing As
night came on, 3' could see the stitOke of
,thousentle of fires rising from the forests
and fields in the direction of Shepherds
town. They were going—slipping through
our fingers—reenacting the siege ul Cue loth,.
FRIDA } '
So it proved. They were gone—c.l.l gene
snto Yirginin,except a few etraggiers-three
hundred—some ofwhom coofeszed that, they
Aid not care about going hack. They had
quite enough of seceseion. The retreating
#ee tad taken everything—artillery, buplies,
:wagons, ammunition—everything except
big wounded.
Riding once more to the right I reacted
the ground occupied by the enemy. The
,dead were as thickly strewn us VAltUtXtr%
;VMS ict tho itfcrest, where Hooker had
pushed the enemy to his extreme defensive
lines.
There were our own fallen, their pockets
riled. On the breast of one was a well-worn
Testament and a letter. a thought it no
desecration to look fur a moment at the doe-
Atnent. it was from a kind father to his
'ton, with words of affection—"lVe hope and
pray you may be permited by a kind Prey
ideuce, after the war is over, to return." So
bait prayed many a father, many a mother.
4.11 around wore Avidences ut the terrible
,strife—tf the long continued contest—such
as I donut like to dwell upon. The enemy
had buried many dead. There were many
Hong trenches, where they had laid their
I t hrown a few incites of earth upon
them, and ,cavered them with fence rails.—
The slaughter on their side must of have
hem terific.—Ajorses were:thickly strewn
55111643 our artillery ltad plowed the ground,
put down the tall forest trees, and hurled
,destruction in their ranks. The enemy had
,strengthened the ridge liy constructing rifle
pits of rocks, logs and louse stones, gathered
' from the le4r,ea, cussing down to the spot
where through the day they had held the
ground. It was easy to see why thry clung
to it with such tenacity; if they had been
,driven from the spit they would have been
forced out into a large open field, and the
place would have! eon equally strong to Gen.
McClellan. So long as they held it they
,could hope to keep McClellan at bay but it
"limiest there could be fur them but little
Itope of success. Ifehind it was our force
pf artillery, a twenty-four pound iron how
itzer, its carriage br..lien by shut front one
;of our guns. This SIMS all the spoil of the
field, with the exception of the smell arms
which were thickley strewn where the 801-
,diers had fallen. •
Continuing on. I reached the line where
French and Richardson had moved up the
road leading to the farm house of Mr. Roulet.
The enemy had held it as a rifle pir, and
;here across the fences fifteen thousand
muskets had blazed—there the shells had
fallen like thunder-boltts fr - nm heaven,,-
; Some had fallen!upna their fazes toward our
advancing columns; some in the act of leap
}ng, the fence behind them; some while load
ping their guns: one while tearing a cart
ridge with his teeth had received a bullet
,through his heart, and had fallen with all
his features fixed to that end. There was
an officer witn his face toward heaven, bald
}leaded, yet not far advanced in years, his
insignia of rank cot from his gray frock
taut. He fell while cheering, his men, with
all his muscles set, his system under tension,
nerved up to the groat exigencies of the
moment.
It was a fearful sight along the }rand way,
in the earn-fields. Thousauds of dead
were there.
The army was moving on through Sharps
burg. Them our shells had fallen in a eon
Bowing shower, tearing houses to pieue4.
killing ono young child, and driving 'ram
the place all but a. few persons who took
refuge in the aellar of n strong stone house ;
General McClellan was there, with a care
worn, troubled coontinence. The people
greeted him loyally. Nearly every human
had i,s Union banner oat, ant there was a
general rejoicing that the enemy was gone.
The roar of artillery came from the west.
spurring on I found a half do;en of our bat
teries in position opposite Shepherdstown
throwing shot and shell across the Potoinoc
,and receiving shots in return from the ene
any.
All the houses were tilled with rebel
wounded, who con‘etsed freely of the fight.
Due said he was in all of the battles in front
uf Richmond. but none equalled in intensity
the fires of Wednesday an our tide. it cut
down their ranks faster than they could be
closed up. lie wondered we did not renew
the attack on Thursday. Ile belonged to
Walker's command, was a wive of Georgia
And tired of the war. Walker's Corps
marched from [torpor's terry Tuesday night,
reached the lines just as the fight commen
ced. They had no supper, no breakfast,
except some green corn, and fought till two
thirds of their regiment was killed or wound
ed in front of Sedgwick's Division. Ile es
timated the Rebel force at one hundred and
fifty thousand, but tultnited it was 4 guess
et the number.
CO?.eixsp);: .
Such are the main features of this great
contest—the mightiest ever fought on the
eontineet, in whieh it is believed that twenty
five to thirty thousand men have fallen. It
id a battle-field which will be much visited
And studied. Lee's intentions, his piens,
his positions will 143 inquired into arid crit
icised in years to come. and so the battle us
fought by General McClellan will be studied
by those who admire and those who do not
Accept him asp great General.
Welber you can, to use General Mc-
Clellan's words,"safely call it a victory."or
wetber it will be considered a drawn battle,
is not for this generation to determine.
The invasion of the North is ended, The
Arum* indulged in of an uprising of the
people of Maryland in favor of Secesion hav e
proved delusire. Henceforth the State will
Tree in her majesty and might more strong
ly than ever hefurs to porpetoate the bless
ings of the ignien.
base no time to give incidents t f the
i g tit-the heroism—the bravery — the glary.
t is but a faint outline I have given of one
tbo sublimest battle-fields the world ever
Raw—indecisive, nrparently, of present
Pump, but, for aught we know, a great turn ,
int; point of history. CattLarott.
ger••••My grnoiout," said lice, "If some
fairy ovoid give me ;dogs, ;cooking fgo
rounss among the planets, though; i'd go
to Mars, and Venue, and Jupiter, and all
the rest of them."
And piton," said Mrs Pnrtington, striking
in; "and afraid you will go there
Whether you have wiuge or not."
Ike whistled and turned the subject to am
orange the old lady had.
What a poor world this would be
without women nod newspapers! Bow
frP4l4 'lt Fe Dews get. about•
Cts etiumbia cPI.
COLUMBIA. PP.
S4.TURDAT . , ACT. 4, )2n
"Washington Pennsylvania Soldiers'
Belief ;somation."
MR A ssocinticAg: buglily opened nit office at No.
Wrohlitgiosi Buildings. corner of 708 street and
Pennsyvania avenue, where wilt he faw: u register
.1' all Pennsylvania soldier. in or nround this city in
roltital-. invite the Client} , of the same to call. assur
ing them that all poe-i hie aid be extended in find
ing 'heir SOll4.
- Mr. Cues. 1.. AVExt.s, the Register, will be found in
Qtr office.
Correßpontrng Secrnairy. Mr. S. Tonto P itatatv
will answer all truer ill regard to sick and wounded
Penn-Ow:nun soldiers. whether in or around this cur,
Baltimore. Phil...HM.ln, New York. or New Duren.
Address, clue Box al. Washing:on. D C.
J. K. MUREIiDAD, Pren't.
J. M. Sexhirxx, Seey.
The Monthlies
ATLAS - rm . Alivi.,7lbr..Y.---The nio.4 charming' Paper in
,the ••Atlitatu.' fur October in 111 wsharite'A • ing
jon Spa " lu n aomc delightful Engloli • ireue,ry
panned. and Hog watering-place manure eta Auig.
Iv drawn. Thee Ia gond poetry in the ti1111111,.14
Ill*ard . Taylor There seaAratiaWe
aniele lions the pea of the inane llestry 0. Thoreau. en
tilled "Annum, Tint.:' which should he read among
o)r 6ruw4rul hill, in the entir 4 e of a week or two.
Will,. Ike tre.e•lsaye their 'Fall Openiiht," mat pin nu
their new millinery. The "David (Jamie' and
...%8 • . A xiell" tire colithin4.
1I 4100:x'. MAO 1 . /..iN/L-1 larrier' 4 pup". are Ip.rgely
filled wall the or nap, repoliti-Ii lig Aram E,, gli-li .peri•
oraciik, Toe Oetuber number ha. 410-tteltneirl 4 id ":110.4
A:uloi•lis - All.lret, 1100 Maid." Alia.. Evan: ••lliiina
ln,” and rfollope• - tly.ey ' , arra - and “Sentilt Iluu-y,;'
the latter 3,1 , ,1 apeii,ing in the Coratiiii Nlsign,: • ie, Not
witlnnuatlitig this pres•tve we find a couple of good
-hart .tone , and the usual Jllii:,:rated Ullwiet, with
Editorial (ht.-Ip. &e
CONTINKNTAL. It loNrui.v.—The COntiliellad enatitusea
to 1100011er away VlOOlOO-1 y alai without glove. at the
/tract. and their rordiern 4, iiip ithizer. A large
porno. Cl if.: ~,,,,,:e I. given up to politica: writing,
Undo! 100110 1 .1 il 0000 lifitil 1:11d. Spile 01 our 014411-
11..1 1,00 far purely literra)' letitury. in 11 pertrolical
e•orai-iig lilciory plaee, it I- reireslinig 01 toed walk a
monthly ira imertv fee from all intluence4 (pa-t or
pro-pective) of goodie:it palrOtiage 11 , to lea plant
troth- as plain language without regard to the .191 0 4-
iive feeling. of • • our .ratiwril readers." lit all de..
portrayals 1,11 0 inagazine Olow. life.
VIZAPiIi 1.0-10E * 4 ItiONTILLY —Fl'.l 111( liCleie• With Ili
11000000100 VIII 101 y• 11.10 been received It ho. , a bud
get 01 1111.1.1n/t1).,1i eillerl.ollllooo. 1.104V0e0 410 caller.,
1/0111 tier try 0101 praiorial. T/10 1014 4 lire numerous
nod good—uril titter ail they con.liture the lYttlare
itios Wollerally 4011010 alter ill II 10001 lily pl/10100:100.
We can reeonimead tit.. October number oi the .Slag .
11/.ills 11- 10 . -1-(100.
A51k.K1C414 11.001CULT0r.wa • —Tile Oct her number of
;lie oprirailion-i coatitin 4 aver mie I Iced and 11110
article- relating 10 the farm. Ciarilrli nod I 1004011010.
.101, 110 0.1111 1.11 11 111,11111, d with .-pecial care ta incise
thrall relit hie cod M.-ma:dye. The engras mg, tire
g OJ.: Tilli IS till' b1...l time to 01110•01014, 114 011011 1100'
.iiii-erdier yell ille paper Inr 0 dollar 11 . 0111 now UIIIII
lilt end ill ilie nest year. (Vol. :....l) or I I woad'. for the
prier of I• 2; mid I I addition mien 1.1111 , 11:I titer gels a
-pleadid rasp of Virgimr, covering more thun ill -quart
le, t-111-t tile thrag wowed now.
Gase- 1:0 FA 03100 —Tlii- Agricultural Monthly it
web fitted wait everything, 000-0041110 101 . 1/10 10011111
on Qetalier. Ills 000 ill the beet iiiiigozaies ot die kind
prane-lied 01111 deserves: general patronage.
fcgirWe must once more ask patience on
the p.rt of our Chiques friends. Their list
of contributions shall be published. The
great press of correspondence this week
crowds it out again.
Car The pressure of correspondence and
contributed matter will, we trust, he suffi
cient excuse fur the entire absence of news.
There is nothing startling, however, from
any quarter. We take up the entire outside
with the most graphic account we have met
with, of the great battle of, Antetam.
MONEY FROM VIE TWENTY-Tnino.—The
members of Co. 1, 23c1 Regt., Capt. Halde
man, have forwarded a portion of their
pay to G. W. lloldetnnu, Esq., fwo distribu•
Lion to their friends, who ore requested to
call nt Ilaldeman's store for their revpective
shares.
SWORD PRESENTATION.—A cummnnica•
tion will be found in another column, giving
an account of a presentation of Sword. sash,
belt and pistol to Capt. Gen. U. Erisman,
by the members of his company "K" of the
125th Regiment P. V. The Captain is an
immense favorite with the members of his
company, and they have shown their appre
ciation of him by their handsome gift.
LARGE Tot:At:co.—We have been shown
a specimen of "Kentackey Seal Leaf" To
bacco, grown by Mr. Levi S. Shuman. of
Manor townspip which is gigantic. The
leaf in question me: mired :16 inches in length,
by !20 inches across the broadest part.—
It has been in exhibition on the window of
J. C. Bucher, oprosite the Spy Office. If
Mr. Shuman's crop turns out like this spec
imen he may congratulate himself on hav
ing planted the weed.
RECErITS FOR. TIIE FORTI , FI FTFT.—The fol•
lowing have been recruited for CA.
Forty-fifth Regiment P. V. by Capt. 11. A.
Haines, at this place, since our last publi
cation of Ilk list, Aug. IGth. Must of these
are from Columbia, but we cannot distin
guish, as in the roll from which we copy
the place of nativity only is given, not the
place of residence at the time of enlistment:
James Mullen, Chas. E. Unger,
henry Felix. Frederick El dfman,
Nathaniel Given, Cornelins,V. Lanigan,
George Sheets, Jacob Wolf.
Samuel B. Swartz, Samuel M. Nopshker,
Washington Ilershey,dames Dougherty,
Jacob B. Eshleman, John Nevin,
Wm. L. Carter, Goo. A. llammaker,
llenry D. Arnold, James Robeson,
Benja.min E.lileman, Joseph Waging,
Andrew .1. Nearer, Henry Boyle,
Win. 11. Depuy,
John Lewis.
Samuel Myers,
Edward Myers,
READING AND COLUMBIA It-W.IIOAD. —We
copy the following from the Reading .1) Y
of Sept. 10th. We are glad that
our friends at the other end of the line are
becoming awake to the importance of this
road. We hope soon to have direct com
munication with the city of Reading, and
think the citizens of both places should be
looking out for mutual advantage in the
way of trade. The track laying is being
pushed steadily forward by Messrs. Green
and McGovern, and the graded portion of
the road will soon be entirely laid.
PeonnEsstsc.—Our citizens will learn
with pleasure that the Reading and edum
hia Railroad is progessing finely. part of
(the road is now in running order, while that
portion between Litiz and Ephrata. is ready
to receive the rails, which are in fact being
put down. The balance of the road, from
Epharta to Rending, is fast undergoing the
process of grading, and an early day will
witness the l'lron lIorse" traversing the
space between this city and Columbia.—
The manifold advantages of this road as a
connecting link between the Eastern Cities
and Washington,have so often been set forth,
that it is not: necessary tn recapitulate
them here. The road will almost be an air
line, without perceptible grades..and for the
t ran sportation of troops and supplies will
stand unrivaled. The President of the
road, Mr. Case, deserves the highest credit
for the manner in which be ha, fought this
enterprise through, against ate weighty
opposition of other roads interested in the
same trade; and will have a proportionate
sattisfaction in seeing it completed and in
successful operation.
TUE "Puna •Cogs."—Jt is sufficient for
us to call attention to the new advertise
ments of C. C. Mmes &Co. Their Yinegar
has made fur itself a reputation wherever
it has been .used, and needs no labored puff
ing. lie may be allowel, however, ist all
sinceri t ty . , to recommend it as the beet arti
cle we lave been able to procure for years,
both for table use and for pickling.
A word in regard to Messrs. [limes &Co's
enterprise. They have established a new
business in our town, which, although in its
infancy, bids fair to add materially to the
trade of the borough. Already every en
couragernept, both at home and abroad, has
been extended to the new firm; and with the
establishment of a solid reputation for their
manufacture wilj cots ,tt demand for a bevy
supply of the Vinegar. Any manufactures
sent out of a town adds to its name abroad,
and we have always desired to aee Colum
bia a centre from which should radiate man
ufactures of every description. The tenden
cy of late has been in the right direction,
and we are always ready to welcome every
new enterprise of an industrial nature. We
are not prepared to predict for the manufac
ture of the new Vinegar, an amazing growth,
but we can see in it promise of increase,
and with this increase, of course addition to
the trade of Columbia. We see no reason
why Messers. [limes &Co shall not find use
fur many barrels; nor why these barrels
shall nut be of home manufacture. The
material consumed will also come from the
immediate neighborhood.
The conscioncions exclusion early hurt
ful ingredient from the Vinegar, may, from
the known characters of the manufacturers,
be relied upon. From scientific analysis it
has been found to be of more than standard
strength and of approved quality and
constituents. We can safely endorse it,
and wish Messors. llimes & Co. all success
in their enterprise.
A Dot.t..trt TIIAT ['Ars ‘VELL.--One of the
best seasonable enterprises, now before the
public, is that of the Publisher of the Amer
ican'Agricullttriat. lie has secured fur his
Subscribers fine colored 'editions of two
splendid Mips of localities of great interest.
One of these covering a space of more then
ten minute feet, shows the entire State of
VIRGINIA SO completely that every county,
town, city, village, river, brook, mountain,
hill, and principal road, is readily found.—
It also embraces the principal ports of Mary
land and Pennsylvania. The other Map,
covering about 15 square feet, gives all the
Southern or Slave States, inducing Missou
ri, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland Dela
ware, and all south of them. Though not
so minute as the Map of Virginia, this
shows all the counties, principal towns,
rivers, etc., of the Southern States. Any
person subroribing now for the Agricaltur
ist, is presented with a choice of the above
two Maps. In addition to this, every new
subscriber for 1803 . . ( Vol. 22 ) receives the
Agriculturist for the rest of the year without
charge. We have long received the Agricul
turist, and can testify to its real merits.—
Every number is well illustrated, and con
tains a very largo amount of really useful.
practical, reliable information for the Farm,
the Garden, and the Household, including a
very interesting department for the little
ones. No ono can fail to get many dollars
worth of the useful hints from a volume of
the ..4griettlturist, while the maps now are
so much extra. We have sent for two cop
ies of the paper so ns to get both maps,—
Send for the paper on our recommendation,
or if you prefer, send a dime for a single
copy, and examine it for yourself. The ad
dress of the Publisher is ORANGE JUDD,
41 Park Raw, New-York.
Dolt Boys is BATTLlL—Columbia may
well he proud of her sons who have
gone forth in arms for the great cause.
Ileretofore they have always, when tried,
Nobly done their duty; but in the late ter
rible battles in Maryland the men of the
sth Reserve under Col. Fisher, and of the
45th under Cl. Welsh, have immortalized ,
themselves. The two Regiments were in
the thick of the battles on Sunday (South
31ountain) and Wednesday (Antietato)—in
the latter, the sth on the extreme right and
the 45th on the extreme left. Yet what
word of praise have they received in ;he
published reports? Fortunately for Col.
Fisher's regiment it belongs to a distinct
Division, and under the general head of
Penna. Reserves it obtains its share of
glory. All agree that the Reserves immor
talize(' themselves. But we see every reg.
itnent around the sth lauded, while this
noble body of men, who carried the Moun
tain on Sunday .in a charge in unbroken
line, which is regarded by all who saw it as
unparalleled, is not named. Cul. Welsh's
splendid old 45th fared oven worse than
the sth. His loss in the fight of Sunday
-137 killed and wounded—shows that he was
in the heaviest of the battle; and we hear
that at Sharpsburg he carried his regiment
into the very town, far in advance of every
other regiment, and only fell back when
ordered by General Burnside—and how
have these services been recognized? The
45th is never mentioned. The fact is, the
reporters for city papers have their own
friends to hook after, and see to their receiv
ing every credit, merited or not, and out
eiders must look out for themselves.
If home praise and exultation can in any
measure compensate our gallant fellows fur
this neglect, they have it without stint. We
were a proud people when we learned how
nobly our boys had borne themselves in the
tight, and our triumph is not lessened day
by day, as we hear more and more of their
actions.
Cul. Fisher left home with only a civil
ian's knowledge of his new duties. Ile now
heads as noble a regiment of men as is in
the service, not only with credit but dis
tinctinn—and this too as the successor of
an officer who had no superior in the army.
When a commander is loved and trusted
under such circumstances it is sure that the
genuine stuff is in bim.
Col. Welsh made his reputation as a sol
dier long since, but as s. commander he was
untried. Ije has proved true metal, and
now has under bim a brigade in 51cClellan's
great army. In the late battles his com
mand consisted or his own 45th Feasts., tbe
100th Penna. (Roundhead), 46th New
York, and Bth Michigan; the 20th Michigan
is yet to join. His is the 2d Brigade, Wil
cox's Division, Burneide's Corps. Colonel
Welsh's worth is fully appreciated :by hie
Division and Corps 'commanders, and we
hope to see his shoulder straps ornamented
with a star for the good work ho did at
South Mtiuritain and Sharpsburg,.
God Bess our noble Columbiaus in arms,
and carry them safely through all that may
coats Work this accursed rebellion Is crush
ed our!
Toe Heave MEN Wuo Feu,.—Mingled
with our pride and exultation over the con
duct of our gallant soldiers an the late bat
tles, is a heartfelt sorrow fur these heroes
who gave their liyes pi, the good cause at
South Mountain, From the ranks of Co.
K, Fifth Reserve, have fallen two as good
soldiers ne the army knew. John A. Ile
gentogler, although not a Culurabietn by
birth, was learning Fria trede here, and en,
listed here at the breaking out of the war.
He was one of the 'quiet, steady soldiers who
always do their duty without 'bluster. He
was always at his post, and never flinched
from any danger. lie is elsewhere fittingly
spoken of by one who knew hint well. His
resting place near the field of battle is
known, and his body will probably be
brought home.
Thomas Bennett, an old Columbian,
known to all our citizens, died in the hospi
tal at rrederick, from wounds through both
legs. The particulars of his death we have
not learned, An attempt was made last
week to recover the body, but from some
confusion in the burial of the dead it was
unsuccessful. We hope the remains will
yet be found, and receive fitting funeral
'honors at the hands of his fellow townsmen.
Previous to this fatal termination of his
brave career we had frequently heard Ser
geant Bennett praised as one of the best
and most reliable soldiers in the ranks of
Co. K. His officers placed every confidence
in hint, and as regards his courage—he
know no fear, and no give up. His I.mily
have the sympathy of the entire community.
James MCCann, of Co. K, 45th Regt,
was also among our noblest Columbia sol
diers. We have always beard hint praised
by every officer, from Culonel, down, as a
model soldier. Sergeant McCann fell when
Col. Welsh's regiment met with such heavy
loss, and perforated such gallant deeds, at
the battle of South Muu•ttain. Ho died the
same evening, with words of patriotic devo
tion on his lips. His memory will be cher
ished by all who love to honor true heroism.
We may add to this sad roll the name of
Capt. George A. Brooks, of the 46th Regt.
who, although of late years a resident of
Harrisburg, and lending a Harrisburg com
pany in the fight, was none the less a Co
lumbian. His experience was disastrous.
His Regiment was in all the unfortunate
affairs of the Shenandoah Valley, and in
every encounter was almost annihilated.
Capt. Brooks was wounded at Cross Keys,
(or under Shields) and had just recovered
arid joined his regiment previous to the 11, 4 11 t
in which he met a glorious death. We first
le rued his death at Hagerstown, where
some of our Columbia boys were asked to
help lift a number of coffins into a car. One
of these was marked "Capt. George A.
Brooks, 45th Pa., Harrisburg." it was a
sud shock. Your fellow; lie •was a noble
soldier, and died a soldiers death.
SuLDIERS' AID SOCIETY REVOET.—Since
the date of the last report, Sept. oth, the So
ciety have received contributions in dry
goods, groceries, provisions, lint and band
ages, pillows, arm slings, sucks, cushions,
and partly worn clothing, from the follow
ing
Mrs. John Leaman, Mrs. Charles, Mrs.
Kehler, Ida Rich, Mrs. Jelin Stehman, Mrs.
C Kauffman, Mrs. D. Bruner, Miss Lmisa
Deßat, Mrs. Lowry, Miss Ellen Houston,
Mrs. Free [louver, Miss Miranda Mentzer,
Mrs. Mittbiot, a Friend, M rs . I'. M e 'F u g ue ,
Mrs. Fondersmith, Mrs. J. I). Wright, Mrs.
Swine, Mrs. !limes, Miss Lizzie Iles., Mrs.
Johns. Miss I3ertie Johns, Miss Elmira
Evans, Mrs. Case, Miss Mice Grey, two
Friends, Miss Smith, Miss Anna Erisman,
Miss Mary Reynolds, Miss Lizzie Ye - rkes,
Miss Mary Tyson, Miss Annie Gilbert,
Miss &lice Ligbtheiser, Miss Patton, Mrs.
Buie% Miss Krady, Mrs. Crownshield, Miss
13( tsy Wright, Mrs. Shreiner, Miss Lind
say, Miss Mary llershey, Mrs. Robinson,
Muster Joseph Righter, Mrs. Kinzer, Miss
EshlenMo, Mrs. Rumple, Miss Matilda
Beverage, Milton Kimburg, Miss Ella Min
nick Mrs. James Richards, Mary, Amelia
and Florence Findlay, Mrs. Bruner" Mrs.
Leaman.
Ihe Society furnished the companies of
State Militia from Columbia and vicinity
with a large supply of flannel shirts, hav
ersacks and camphor bags; but owing to
the haste with which these articles were
supplied the number given out from the
room cannot be ascertained. After the
troops had marched, two boxes containing
80 shirts, 14 haversacks end IG7 camphor
bags, where sent to Cul. Wright for those
who foiled to get them before they left.
A box containing hospital supplies was
sent to Gen- Hale, at Harrisburg. on the
18th of September.
lIANNAII W. MIFFLIN, Seey.
For the Columbia Spy
Cor.tainin. Sept. 2.7. 1861
DEAR SPY:--011 last Monday at noon. in
company with two others, I started in search
of the body of John A. Hogentoglcr, who
was Eliot at the top of South Mountain, in
the bloody engagement which occurred there
on Sunday, the 14th inst. Reaching Ha
gerstown late in the evening, it was with
difficulty we found something to eat and
shelter for the night. In the morning we
learned to our joy that we could reach the
regiment to which our dead soldier belonged.
So getting into a rough spring wagon, we
were soon on our way to the Penna. lie•
serves. Soon after leaving Ilageratown we
began to meet nmbulances filled with our
wounded, and scores upon score. of sick and
wounded soldiers on foot. seeking, sadly and
slowly, the towns and villages where they
expected to find better attendance mid more
comfortable quarters than they could get in
the improvised hospitals of the battle-field.
rbe number of wounded must have been
enormous; for over a space offorty :piles we
met them every day and at all times—hun
dreds on foot, and thousands in ambulances.
/tt ten o'cloclx we reached 04 part of the
battle-field of .Sharpsberg, where the Re
serves fought. On Aviary side could be seen
the evidences of the terrible ishtughter of
that awful clay-, , houses riddled, trees cut
off by Quenon shot, fences removed, dead
horses lying about unburied, filling the air
with an unbearable stench; thousands of
graves; knapsacks, cartridge boxes, shot
and shell; in many places the woods thickly
strewn with large end small limbs shot from
the standing timber; broken gun carriages,
&o. Two dead rebels still lay unburied
on the field. Lifting the blanket which cov
ered the face-of one we were horrified to find
every avenue into the head 41Ied with swarm
ing and disgusting life. Just beyond the
little brick Meeting House, on the Sharps
burg, rood of which so much has been
written, there is a piece of woods, within
which, for a space of several acres, there is
not a tree standing which is not scarred by
shot or shell.
Leaving this Once we soon found the itn
' mortal Penna. Reserves. Passing through
these war-worn veterans, we soon found the
celebrated sth regiment en - camped near by
the renowned Bucktails; between these two
regiments there exists the warmest friend
ship, they having assisted and sustained
each other in nearly all the battles they have
fought. Their losses have been nearly count
—say two men out of every three; each-Re
giment numbers but little over 300 men.—
All of the Reserves together number about
4,500; they :originally numbered nearly
15,000. How terrible their conflicts must
have been to have produced such results!
Considering that these men had just passed
through the most terrible part of the most
sanguinary battle ever fought on this conti
nent, they were looking remarkably well
and cheerful. Our gallant townsman, Col.
Fisher of the sth, welcomed us in his genial
and gentlemanly way. Dinner being ready
we partook of bis hospitality and did full
justice to the meal. All the Colombians
seemed to be as glad to see us as we were
to see them. We mingled freely with theta
and heard many tales of hair-breadth es
capes and mighty deeds. The Col. is very
much beloved among them; they say he is
brave as a lion, and withal cautious and
' kind. McClellan is their Deity. Put down
McClellan and that moment our army is de
moralized. Ile is their only hope. Cul,
Fisher speaks proudly of his men—tie thinks
them fully equal to the 13ucktails, and re
gards every one a hero. At 9 o'clock I
hunted a soft place on the ground near by,
and wrapping my blanket about me went to
sleep.
In the morning early after breakfasting,
we visited some of the improvised Rebel
hospitals, where we saw mere misery than
I can tell. The horrors which I there wit
nessed will never be effaced from my mem
ory. Leaving the last hospital we struck
out eastwardly fur Boonsburo, which we
passed at 12 o'clock noun. Passing on three
miles further, by nay of the Hagerstown
and Frederick tut npike, we turned into a
road to the left, running northward, and
skirting the base of the celebrated South
Mountain. After advancing a mile we again
struck a road to the left, running to the
westward up a hollow in the mountain side.
We advanced up this road to whore it ter
minates in a ravine in which there is n
small log house occupied by an old man and
his family. A young man belonging to the
sth of the name of Rees, detailed by Col.
Fisher to act as guide, here pointed out the
track of the sth regiment as they charged
up the side of the mountain, driving the
Rebels before them. The ground they
passed over is precipitous and very much
broken by large masses of reeks and fallen
timber. To our whole party and the inhab
itants of the hollow it was a matter of per
fect astonishment how our brave fellows
ever managed, in the face of 41 determined
foe, strongly postal behind rocks and trees,
to advance up this mountain side driving
everything bethre them. Here it wag, that,
after dr,iving the Rebels from the top, and
while our men were exulting over their hard
earned victory, a villain_ jumping front an
ambush, took deliberate aim at our friend
and shot him through the breast from side
to side, killing him instantly, and wounding
seriously another. Our guide t tok us to the
grave, which we found in an enclosure near
the little log house in the ravine. Ile had
been buried as carefully as the circumstances
would permit; the only implements used
were bayonets. We uncovered a part of
the body and found the corpse carefully
wrapped in a gum blanket, and his cap
placed over his file°. Lifting the cap we
found the body too much decomposed to re
move. Gathering it few lucks of his hair we
again replaced his cap, and after building a
little wall of stones about his body, covered
it with heavy slabs, on one of which we in
scribed his name. Covering the whole with
earth we left him to rest till winter, when
he nPI be brought home to his mourning
friends. Poor fellow, I knew him well. At
the beginning of the war he entered the ser
vice of his country with enthusiasm. Ilm
weariedly and uncomplainingly he pursued
hie way onward, winning the esteem of all
by his modesty and affibility—aecording to
the testimony of his Colonel and comrades
he was among the bravest of the brave. '
Sorrowfully we turned our steps homeward,
and reached Boonsburo the same night. At
3 o'clock in the morning we stet ted for Ha
gerstown and got home safe the same eve
ning.
Yours, Respectfully, P. F.
For the Columbia Spy
Presentation.
The members of Co. K, 135th Regiment,
(Capt. Erisman's Company, of Columbia,)
were drawn in line, in front of the Central
Station, at Washington, D. C., when a beau
tiful sword, belt, sash and pistol, valued at
$lOO. was presented to their worthy and no
ble-hearted Capt. Geo. 11. Erisman —the
same being presented on behalf of the com
pany by private Donald Knox, in a few ap
propriate and patriotic remarks, and re
ceived by the Captain in person in a short,
yet beautiful response, to suit the occasion,
stating that he was not prepared to make a
long speech, and entirely taken by surprise,
yet he would assure the donors of this most
beautiful gift, that it should never be used
and the•eword never be drawn from its
scabbard, unless in the protection of our
glorious cause, to put down rebellion wher
ever it may be found, and in the support of
the constition, and re-union of our beloved
country. The present is truly most beauti
ful, and never wore a sot of men more.de
voted to their captain than that of Company
K: and at the conclusion three hearty cheers
were given for their patriotic captain.
OnsEnvmt.
Onr Army Correspondence
Asms or POTOMAC. ➢ID. Sept. 20.
DEAR Srr:—A. short breathing spell is
mine at last, between the dodging of shot
and shell, parrying bayonet thrust, shoot
ing and sticking at "gray backs," double
unlacing over the country between Fred
ericksburg and Acquia Creek, and Wash
ington and Sharpsburg. We were brought
up suddenly last night on the banks of the
Potomac by the almost fa•gotten order, "in
place rest." I actually slept till after day
break this morning, and am even yet won
dering at my good luck.
In the battle of South Mountain, of Sept.
14th. 1862, our Regiment had to bear the
brunt of the battle. We remained under a
terrible fire from the Rebel artillery and
infantry for five hours on that day, and
after having charged up a hill, we succeed
ed in driving them away in total confusion.
After we had shot away all our cartridges
we went at them with the bayonet, and soon
bad great heaps of dead Rebels in oar front.
Our own loss was terrible. Behind us lay
our dead and wounded, literally covering
the ground. Not a man in ibis great old
Regiment faltered. Our wounded com
rades fell shouting "Forwardi"—not even a
man left the ranks to bear off the wounded;
all felt the great responsibility resting on
them, and determined to conquer or die.
Officers and men alike were heroes! You
should have heard the shouts of victory
echoing through the old mountain as the
Rebels fled in terror down the hill! Our
Regiment did the work. The 45th Penna.
and the 17th Michigan turned the tide, and
we are entitled to the credit of winning the
great victory of South Mountain—the most
brilliant victory of the w‘ir—the only battle
field left entirely in our possession. Gen.
Wilcox praised us; Gen. Reno rode forward
to witness the battle and was killed near
us; Gen, Burnside said that "the 45th
Pennsylvania bad covered itself all over
with glory." Old and new regiments
cheered us as we passed. Officers, soldiers,
citizens collected by thousands to see the
gorge where the 45th Pennsylvania and 17th
Michigan had made groat heaps of dead
Rebels.
During the night we slept on our arms
ready to renew the conflict. Our dead and
wounded comrades were gathered in—the
wounded carried to the rear. In the morn
ing our dead were buried, 24 of our Regi
ment in one grave. 113 are wounded; some
of our best men are gone; some are fright
fully mangled, still living; many will re
cover. Our total loss in killed and wounded
of the 45th in the battle of South Mountain
is 137. My poor comrade Sergt. James
McCann fell in the heat of the conflict,
mortally wounded, and died during the
night. lie grasped my hand and bid me
farewell, regretting only that he could not
longer pull a trigger on the enemies of our
country. Chambers, too, a mere youth, a
perfect hero, bid me good bye and died.
Our dead are buried near where they
fell; our wounded fill the hospitals in our
rear. Our thinned ranks are closed up and
early on the morning of the 15th we are
again on the march in pursuit of the enemy.
On the 17th we are again up with the Reb
els. Early in the morning we could plainly
discern his immense masses of cavalry and
infantry taking position for battle near
Sharpsburg. Ills huge parks of artillery
seemed ready to open in all directions. The
artillery of both armies opened fire and it
soon became evident that the Antetarn
Creek would be desperately contested.
Fresh troops were sent to the front; our old
brigade was placed in reserve. A dreadful
struggle ensued nt the Stone Bridge; the
enemy were repulsed after great slaughter
on both sides. Our brigade was then or
dered forward over the bridge to relieve our
comrades from a new onslaught by a fresh
force of the enemy. We moved to the front
with rapid steps—our exhausted Regiments
laid down—we marched over them, up the
hill, and straight at the enemy. Our own
Regiment made directly for Sharpsburg,
Behind every fence lay lines of the Rebel
sharp shooters. Wo never halted, but
charged one line after another, driving them
like chaff before the wind. Battery after
battery was run to our right and to our
left, but our movement was too rapid for
the aim of their artillerists. Shower after
shower of grape. canister and shell fell in
our rear, committing great havoc in the
Regiments following in our wake to support
us. Soon we reached the edge of the vil
-1 loge, when the frightened rebels threw
away their arms and retreated. We cap
tured some prisoners; among them was
Capt. Twiggs, of Georgia, a nephew of the
old traitor. Our old Colonel (on foot) kept
up with us. Die horse could not ascend
the first steep hill, when he dismounted and
' came with us on font. lle seemed to bear
a charmed life. The rest of the brigade
was too slow—he had confidence in his own
45th and well they merited it.
The enemy were making terrible havoc
in our rear and to the left. • Our infantry
were giving way before a furious onset of
fresh forces of the enemy. Discos ering
their movement our Colonel withdrew our
Regiment to an orchard, a few hundred
yards in the rear of the town, where we lay
until an order from General Burnside with
drew us to prmect the Bridge, which was
then being threatened by the enemy. Dark
ness now ensued and the firing ceased. I
have not yet learned the casualities in our
Regiment during the last fight, but think
it will not exceed fifty.
If time permits I will in a few days give
you a list of the killed and wounded, and
some incidents of interest to your readers,
occurring on the last battle field.
Yours, &c.
ANTETAU CREEK, 111 n., Sept. 23d. 'G2.
DEAR Srr:—A calm after a storm. After
the terrible excitement and fatigues inci
dent to two great battles, with the accom
panying marching, picketing, starving,
we have been halted for rest and food, and
are now lying in camp within two miles of
the now classic village of Sharpsburg. We
have but few duties to perform. Our wound•
ed comrades having been sent back for ill
treatment in hospitals, we are troubled with
nothing but poor rations. Having no papers
to read we have all taken to the scriptures:
nearly the whole army are reading about ..
Lot's wife, which seems to be the most in
teresting subject for this crowd. Our Com
misery General at Washington, having ex
hausted his supply of pickled hog, concluded
to feed the army on fresh beef. Immense
herds of cattle are following in the wake of
the army; but 10l the kind old gentleman
omitted to forward a supply of salt. Salt:
the very article for want of which the Con
federacy is suffering and likely to go down,
is now our cry. When it was determined
at Washington to feed the army-on fresh
beef, salt should have been supplied; it was
neglected, consequently the army that has
gained two great victories, is suffering ter
ribly for the want of salt. On march we
are deprived of -all rations except a very
few hard crackers, coffee, sugar and fresh
beef. After the victory ut Sharpsburg, our
Generals discovered that the men were be
coming sick by source, yea by thousands,
by reason of beef and no salt. We could
not pursue the Rebels until we were sup
plied with salt; thus, Mr. Spy, you will per
ceive the reason why the great Rebel army
was not destroyed this side of the Potomac.
It way look to you like a joke; it is never•
theless a grave one. The Commissary Gen
eral, or his under thieves should be hung as
high as Haman was. Truly n good joke
for our friends of the London Times: ••The
groat Federal army checked in its hour of
complete victory for the want of salt!" I
am all right on the salt question. I paid a
Sutler two dollars for a pint of coarse salt,
and I hope ere our mess exhausts the stock,
a supply train will reach us.
I have no news from our wounded com
rades, but I heard that they were well cared
for at Frederick and Middletown. We are
now under marching orders, and expect to
reacts llarper's Ferry this evening. A large
Rebel force is still manceuvering near there:
perhaps we will have the honor of thrashing
them. I believe that if old Burnside could
only be relieved from the Red Tape and
magnificent tactics of the .A"eio York Herald
(wedges, be would soon make short work
of Jackson and the Rbeellion. In him the
army has the most unbounded .confidence,
and in my opinion he could and would do
more with an army of fifty thousand men
than any other of our Generals could or
would do with double that number.
I have never bad an opportunity to speak
the thanks of our Regimeot for the many
good things sent us to Acquia Creek,
by
the ladies of Columbia. We bare been on
the trot ever since, either chiming the ene
my or being chased by them. We enjoyed
the fruits, vegetables, tobaoco and other
good things very much. You Home Guards
can't realize our unbounded happiness in
the reception of such presents—and coming
from the ladies. We will fight for them
and their children; we will marry all the
widows and maids, and vote the old men
into good offices. Only publish the names,
and they will be cherished evermore. We
consider it a privilege to fight for a country
foil of such people. Tu all of this the whole
45th says amen.
I had almost forgotten to say that Alfred
T. Meyers has been appointed Hospital
Steward of the 45th. William Pfahler is
serving as Clerk on Col. 'Welsh's staff.
Yours truly, 452.
...••..23ZEIZ::;..
Oa the 30th ult., by the Rev. L. :Peters, Ali. JACOB
Fnin,T, in MIAs ELIZABETH ABB I . : A IME/TAN. ball at
West fiertirfield tottruship, Lauraeter county.
NOTICE.
A IV Flection for Thirteen Director: of the Columbia
11 !Link, will he held nt the Mukluk Hou , e, in Co.
lumina, on WED:VESDAY. the 12th dny of Nov., ILF.t32,
between the hours of ten and three o'clock.
ti.il.ltTON EVANS, President.
October 4, ISG2od
THE SECOND INVOICE OP
FALL & WINTER GOODS,
Now OPENINO AT H. F. BRUNER'S
Cheap Cash Dry Goods and Grocery Store;
Corner of Third and Union Streets
tander=ivited having ju=t returned from Philo
dolphin with hi: .econd invoice of Fall Good., begs.
'leave to cull the attention of the citizens of Columbia.
and vtemitv. tie hitt exten.ive and varied notorttnent of
Fancy and :maple Dry goods Groceries, &v..; eont.ist
nig ut p.trt of Delattici, Coburg.; Calteoes,
Tteki Check., Munitek. Cassttnerea, Vettt
it'll., Boots unit Shoes. Coffee, Sugar limns, he.. St.e.
Ile hopes by olo.re attention to !mettles+ and strict
integrity to eOlillinie 10 receive a share of piddle pal
BRUNE:ft.
Columbia Octolter 4.1802,
Pall & Winter Good,
AT HALDEMAN'S STORE.
OUR STOCK IS AS LARGE,
OUR ASSORTMENT AS COMPLETE,
As ii, former years.
H - AV.ING made VERY HEAVY FUR.
CHASES FOR CASH more than A
MONTH SINCE, we are able to offer all kinds
of goods at less than present city prices.
Muslins from 12 cts. up.
Calicoes
All Wool Flannels 14 25 41
•
Canton Flannels (4 15 (4
Satinetts " 50 "
Rich Delaines at 25 cents,
All the New Dress Goods.
Best Kid Gloves.
Cloths and Cassimeres at old prices.
Super. Hoop Skirts, cheap.
We invite our customers to examine ou■
splendid assortment, and secure the bargains
at our present low prices.
HALDEMAN'S
Cheap Cash Store.
Columbia, Oct. 4, 1562.
ANOTHER ARRIVAL OF
CHEAP DRY GOODS,
Opened this Week et
ll.C.Fonderamith's Old Stand, Adjoining Bank.
I\l MN' style Printed Deloines.riew. style hleriinnha
and Ce•hetere.. Melt Figured nod Plain 'Poplin%
Plaid Good. , in so deb*, New Color- in Dower Chula .
Gray nod Fahey Colored Flannel., Choice Bo!mortal
Skin-! Hooped Skirl., all sizes. A full line of choice
Coo-imei e., So linens anol Scalia Bleaelled anal Brown
NIL:Rile, Cheeks, Ginglisinis, Monne Is, key et
I ie lowest inargel price+ FOR CAIM, to which We rc-
Naccifully lis4s the elientirdi of on; customers nod the
public generality. B. C. FON rrirs
Oct. 4, 1562. Copt' Swag,
_ .
EMPTY CASKS: ---
ALA R(31:: lot of Iron I3ouud Cooks and flogsbond.,
11. tor *ale by HnIA.W.MAN.
Octal, •r 4. IM:2.
CORN VINEGAR!
OR very best smirk of Vinegar in the mnrkei
T
MWES 4: CO'S " PURE CORN rINEGAR,"
which may be hod at the itinnultictory, in :second et.,
adjoining Fellows' !lull.
Oct. 4, 'Ca
PICKLES! PICK L.ESI!
.T.yon want good Loo Ifirnea c k CCerl ' Pure
Corn Vinegar." Manufactory in second-t.utljnw
wg 04.1 Fellow. , Oak. [Oct 4.'ci2.
LIST Or LXITTZIA.S
RE9iG , I N 8
6 1:1113 COLOMBIA POST OFFICE,
Bright Jane Eubler Jacob
Bachman H Lesserman L
Bart Henry I. Mann Henry
Booth K Mycra Mr (Butcher)
Buck Betsy Miller Edward Itt
Boumaster Henry Manahan Amos
Crothers James Mollin Charles
Coleman Laura McClure David
Camel Louisa Parker Edward
Cavanaugh Margaret Primrose Samuel
Fuller L Quigly Maria
Doodridge Mr Robots James
Green I.: Russel Wm D
Gable Sally 3 Richerd Charles
Gilder Louisa Rider John 2
Hoffman Jonas S Rupert A M
Haines II A Saumbug Francis
Herr Mary Snyder Alexander
Hulleubach Sally J Schelucher Augustin
Harris Margaret Stauffer Abram
Handler Wm Souers Sam')
Horn Caroline Stoner Jno W
Harper Adeline Shuman John
Hugendobler Adeline Stabman Christian
Hawthorn Sarah M Shilloe Franz
Hogetogler James N Wright Hannah
Johnston Margaret Widner George
Koons David Witmier John
Roebns John Wighton R. El
Kline Rebecca Weaver Amos
Kahoe Edward
Persona calling for letters will please men
tion if advertised. M. J. FRY, P. M.
Columbia, October 4, 1860.
HOCK %ME BOTTLES
For sale by
A NI RAMBO.
Tral•ent I's Buildingosite the Bank.
Co!a • Sept. 2:,1-62., opp
COAL OIL.
2,5 IBMS. Lubricating Ooal Oil,juat 'reeked and
for mile by A. M ItAhl
Truscon's Duildiug , opposite the Bank.
Cote.. Jury dd. 1c62.
LAMPS! LAMPS!!
MITE subscriber will keep constantly on hand a fall
ammorilllesit of Coal Oil Lamps. to which be invites
the inspection of the public. Coal Oil Wick, Chim
neys. he.. for sale cheap. by
Setit.27:o:3. I'. W11.1.1A AIS. Locust Street.
FOR MAKING SOAP!
SOr:A AWL one or the bent nrtirlea in the market,
ran be bad in large or moll OtinfitilWO. NI the linag
Store of Loreto Street..
Fancy Furs! Fancy Fars!
"Mg FARE 11,114.
711 S. A reh
Aphia. Importer and
lantrfacturer of, and
eater in all kinds of
army Pare. for ladies
id ebildren's wear.
deAire to say to my
ends of Lancaster and
a turroonding mon
ies that I have now in
tore. one of the largest
id lion beautiful ar
ortmento of all kinds
id qualities of FA
755. for ladies' ■Z
ildrens , wear. that
II be woraduring ibis
T Yon were pimehnsred le Ristope, previous tolls,
rise in Sterling Exchange. and the New Daly Ins-
Pd`ed on all Fur.. imported since the lion of Angola.
I arnold also state. ghat an long es eny !seek lawit.i
will offer it at prices proport tootle to what the goods
cost nor; but. it will be impossible for me to import
and manufacture any more Fors. and telt ohm ai the
Annie p -lees. ow:ng to the unsettles stale of the agitirs
of the rooolry_
l' 'Remember the name, number and street--
JOHN FAREIRA.
Sept. 20,'824m 718 Arch St.. pidlada..
we LET.
/IWO SMALL RIM'S, on Front street, lOW' big D-
I. Hanauer's Clothing Store.
Terms ressonable.
_
M. s. SIIICHAN
Columbia, August 23,196?-4t•
C.O ilIlls•»`+&CO