THE GAZETTE. LEWISTOWN, PA. Wednesday, August 6, 1862. $1 per annum in advance—sUo at end of six months—at end of year. Papers sent out of the County must be paid for in advance. We have also get a limit In Mifflin county, beyond which we Intend no man In fntnre shall owe us for subscription. Those receiving the paper with this paragraph marked, wltt therefore know that they have corae under our rule, and If payment Is not made within one month thereafter --• shall discontinue all such. Flag of the c eheart's only home, By angel h.wuls to valor given! Thy stars have lit the welkin dome And all thy hues were born in heaven; Forever float that standard sheet! Where breathes the foe but falls before us With freedom's soil beneath our feet. And freedom's banner streaming o'er us. PEOPLE'S COIITF (MENTION. The citizens of Mifflin County who are in favor of giving the National and State Governments a firm and unequivocal sup port in their patriotic efforts to crush the infamous rebellion of Davis, Breckinridge, Cobb, Floyd, Thompson and their cut throats, are invited to meet at the usual j places in their respective townships and ■ boroughs, on SATURDAY, August 23, 1862, between the hours of one and four o'clock p. m., and elect TWO DELEGATES from each district to meet in county con vention in Lewistown on Tuesday, August 26th. By order of County Committee, GEORGE FRYSIXGER, Chairman. Lewistown, August 6, 1862. Notices of New Advertisements. Oostar's Vermin Exterminator—Lewis town Academy—Teachers' Institute—New Sheriff's Sales—Teachers Wanted—Tin Ware and Fruit Cans at Irvin Wallis.' The Crisis— Call for More Troops. We are at last to have war in earnest. The call for 300,000 volunteers is now followed by another for 300,000 militia, who will be immediately called into service. Counties which furnish the requisite num ber of men at once, can of course avoid a draft, but unless so raised a draft will have to be resorted to, in which all between the ages of 18 and 45 will have to run their chances. 1 he great problem whether we have pa triotism enough left to put down one of the most infamous rebellions ever got up, is about to be tested. The lines are clearly drawn—the pathway is open and straight—and he who will now, by word or deed, do aught to discourage enlistments; who will endeavor to engender ill feeling against the National Government by the dirty cry of''abolition war," "negro equali ty, and other catchwords of unprincipled politicians, is AN ENEMY TO IIIS COUNTRY AND OUGHT TO BE IIIEAI ED AS SUCII. The fatal effects of the teachings of the Yallandigham pol iticians are already apparent in different parts of this county by expressions of sympathy for the southern cutthroats which ought to consign such scoundrels to expul sion from the North or summary punish ment. It is time to stop the mouths of all such TORIES —for such they are —for un less this is done promptly and effectually, they will yet plunge all Pennsylvania into the horrors of civil war. The Democrat and the Soldiers. The readers of the Democrat will have noticed for some weeks that there has been considerable squirming to creep out of its assertion that the 49th had not done any thing in the battles before Richmond, and has been explaining and explaining until people feel curious to know what's up. Well, all we know about it is, that there are letters in town from sundry soldiers of that regiment—democrats of the most ob streperous stamp—who are down on H. I rysingcr of the Democrat like a thousand of brick, one of them hoping he will be drafted among the first in the county, and have to undergo at least a part of the fa tigue and fighting they had to endure in the seven days battles. Breckinridge clique at Hunting don are about establishing a new paper, the Globe being spiced too much with Unionism. Bgk-Miss Mary McCord has been reap pointed as teacher of the first female school at Hollidaysburg. Vallandigham Democracy. It toll make no difference say these fel j lows whether Slavery is permitted in north ' em territories or not, the climate is unfav orable. j Per contra —Abolish slavery, and they tell the people the negroes will overrun the North ! The Union as it was and the Constitu tion as it is. Per contra —The same men, in peace able times, wanted to alter the Constitu tion so as to perpetuate slavery ! i President Lincoln and his Cabinet, they allege, are doing wrong in arresting trai j tors and not bringing them to trial in com munities where secret rebels could be pack ed on juries. Per contra —They hive hardly a word I to say against the despotism of Jeff Davis j and his cutthroats, who hang Union citi ; zens for having the star-spangled banner in their possession. They profess to be in favor of the en forcement of the laws. Per contra —They taught the doctrine of non-coercion against government thieves, robbers, and perjured officeholders, and justify it to the present day. They profess to be a war party and to sustain the government in its efforts to put down the rebellion. Per contra —Those who stay at home run round calling it an abolition war; tell the most infamous lies respecting its man agement; are endeavoring to get up a peace party; attribute every evil now existing as the result of Lincoln's election, although their favorite candidate is now engaged in murdering the citizens of his native State, is a low drunkard, and a perjured traitor, and who next to Buchanan, was most in strumental in fostering the Southern cut throats. Northern Abettors of Jef Davis. The paltry excuses offered by the Lewis town Democrat for publishing a defence of Jef Davis and ADVOCATING DIS UNION, after he was in open rebellion against this government, is by no means satisfactory to the loyal people of this county, and we therefore republish it that a better explanation of this traitorous arti- 1 cle may be demanded : From the Lewistown Democrat Feb. 28,1561. Attitude of the Southern Confederacy . Some of the Republican papers are endeav oring to reinvigorate the drooping spirit of coercion by representing tbe speeches of JEFFERSON' DAVIS, President of the new Southern Confederacy, as breathing defiance and inviting war. The Tribune says that Mr. DAVIS talks of war a8 a " welcome con tingency," and it urges more extensive pre paration in the Northern States than have yet been made. It seeks to convey the im- I pression that the Northern States are ahso lutely in danger of an attack from the troops j of the Southern Confederacy, with the evi i dent intention of inducing military prr par ations by the North. Now nothing could he more false and dangerous than these state s ments. The inaugural address of Mr. DAVIS ; does not contain a single word which even hints at aggressive war. Ou the contrary, he states clearly and explicitly the desi.e of i the separated States for a peaceful recognition of their independence. If words like these can he tortured into menace of the North, we | are at a loss to understand how. Mr. Davis j says: "As a necessity, not a choice, we ! "have resorted to the remedy of separation, > "and henceforth our energies must he direct ed to the conduct of our own affairs, and j " the perpetuity of the Confederacy which we j " have formed. If a just perception of mu " tual interest shall permit us peaceably to " pursue our separate political career, my j " most earnest desire will h.tve been fulfilled. ! " But if this be denied us at. I the integrity " of our territory and jurisdiction he assailed, I " it will but remain for us, with firm resolve, ! " to appeal to arms, and invoke the blessing 1 " of Providence on a just cause." The substance of this language is, that the separated States are in earnest, that thev de sire peace, but if they are attacked they will 1 defend themselves. They don't threaten to make war upon the Government, but if the Government attempts to coerce thorn, then tbey will resist—and their separate Confed eracy would be a ridiculous farce if they did not. There can be no war without the North insists upon it. BesL,One span of the Broadtop railroad bridge at Huntingdon was destroyed by fire on Monday morning. Cessna of Bedford, at the war meeting in that town last week, gave the secession sympathizers to understand that there was hemp sufficient in the country to swing them all high enough to keep their feet out of the mud. James B. Belford has been nomina ted in White county, Indiana, on the Union ticket for Recorder. James Mc- Ewen says Belford never was a true demo crat, by which we suppose is meant that he never was a Breckinridger. A writer in the Shirleysburg Her ald complains that coal oil is sold in Hun tingdon at 50 cents per gallon, while 1' ranciscus and others sell it in Lewistown at 2-1 cents—another proof that those in the neighboring counties who want to buy cheap, had better come to Lewistown. B®Patterson, who marched to Bunker Hill and then marched back again, recent ly made a half secession speech in Phila delphia, in which he charged that the re publicans would not confirm Shields as a Major General because he was an Irish man ; and yet this same Patterson, who is also an Irishman, was last year confirmed tor that office by the same Senate ! WAR MEWS, Order Calling for Militia from the Sev eral States. WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 4, 1362. Ordered first, that a draft of three hundred thousand (300,000) militia be immediately called into the service of the United States to serve for nine months, unless sooner dischar ged. The Secretary of War will assign the quo tas to the States, and establish regulations for the draft. Second, That if any State shall not by the fifteenth of August "furnish its quota of the additional 300,000 volunteers authorized by law, the deficiency of volunteers in that State will also be made up by special draft from the militia. The Secretary of War will establish regula tions for this purpose. Third, regulations will be prepared by the War Department and presented to the Presi dent with the object of securing the promo tion of officers of the Army and Yolunteers for meritorious and distinguished services, and of preventing the nomination or appoint ment in the military service of incompetent or unworthy officers. The regulations will also provide for ridding the service of such incompetent persons as now hold commis sions. By order of the President. Signed EDWIN M. Stanton, Secretary of War. Fortress Monroe, August 2. The arrival of the mailboat this afternoon brings some particulars of the attack made by the rebel batteries on Gen. 3/cClellan's position from opposite Harrison's Landing. The attack was made i t midnight with, it is said, four batteries of flying artillery, some being above and some below the point of attack. They threw six & twelve pound shell, some round and others conical, but not one of them exploded. Their tire was intended, no doubt, for our camps, but many of the shot fell short and thus did some little mischief among the shipping which was laying at the Landing and at anchor in the river. Several vessels and, steamers were struck with frag ments of shell, but none was hurt in them. Harrison's Landing, August 2. hundred troops crossed the river yester day afternoon for the purpose of destroying the houses and woods on the opposite shore which had afforded protection to the rebels. Everything in the shape of a dwelling was burnt. This was the point from which the rebels shelled our shipping and encampment the night before. The affair was successfully accomplished without the loss of a man. The gunboats this morning were engaged in shelling the shore and houses down the river. Five men were kiiled by the enemy's shells the night before last and two wounded. Head Quarters Army of the Potomac. Monday, August 4, 18G2. Ever since the firing upon our shipping at the mail boat landing by the enemy's batter ies, our troops have occupied the opposite shore. Yesterday a reconnoisance was made from that point back into the country to within 14 miles of Petersburg; it was conducted by Col. Averil and composed of 150 of the sth United States and 110 of the sth Penn'a Cav alry with 4 companies of the Ist Mich. Regt., Captains Cutter and Bowen of 4/cClellan's staff accompanied them. At Cox Mills, three miles from the river, they encountered the 13th Virginia Cavalry drawn up in line. Our men charged on them when they broke and run ; they drove them to their encampment at Sycamore Church, 24 miles farther, where they again formed, but were ingloriously put to flight, leaving behind all their tents, camp equipage and commis sary stores, which our troops gathered to gether and burnt. The rebels had two horses killed, six men wounded and two taken prisoners. We had only a horse killed. After scouring the county a short distance further they returned to the river. From Gen Pope's Army. Headquarters of the Arm a of Virqinia, 1 August 3, —9 M, j Maj. Gen. A. IV. Hal leek: No. 4. of the reconnuitering column under Gen. Crawford, crossed the Itapidan and pushed forward to Orangetown, which was occupied by two regiments of cavalry under Gen. Robertson. Eleven of the enemy were killed and fifty two taken prisoners; among the latter were one major, two captains and two lieutenants. Our loss was two killed and three wounded. The enemy retired in such haste as to leave their wounded in our hands. The railroad and the telegraph line between Orange and Gordonsville were destroyed. [Signed.] JOHN POPE, Major General. Col. Robinson, Provost Marshal, has arres- I ted between sixty and seventy citizens of ! Rappahannock county who will not take the | oath of allegiance. Three days grace has | been granted, at the expiration of which time, j if they will not swear to support the consti I tution and the laws, they will be sent immc ! diately beyond the lines. Conference of the Rebel Generals at Richmond —Plans for the Future. MEMPHIS, July 30.—The Bulletin of this morning has the following from authentic | sources, among other interesting items as to | the proceedings of the rebels : " We have some inkling of the subject dis cussed at two conferences of all the principal military leaders, held in Richmond on the 4th and sth July. It is understood that they must not lose any more territory The defen sive policy was strongly attacked, and both Lee and Beauregard advised an invasion of the North at three points—namely, from Cumberland and Williamsport into Pennsyl vania, from Louisville and Cincinnati into Indiana and Ohio, and from Paducah and j Cairo into Illinois. "It is alleged that the following plan of operations for the remainder of the summer campaign was agreed upon: First —The im mediate obstruction of the James river, so as to make it impossible for McClellan to use it as a means of communicating with the Gov ernment and for the transportation of rein- j foroements and army supplies. Second—The occupation of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and , the entire Peninsula. Third—The recovery of the whole territory of Virginia, and the suppression of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail road, the recovery of New Orleans, Mem phis, and the Mississippi river, and the ex pulsion of the Federal troops from Tennessee and Kentucky. Fourth—When these objects j , have been accomplished, then it was proposed to carry out the plan of Lee and Beauregard. Fifth—To make the Potcmac and Ohio rivers at once their basis of operations and frontier I lines, and to transfer the seat of war from I Virginia to Maryland. Sixth—To hurl upon Washington, from Richmond, a column of 200,000 troops. " By the capture of that city, the liberation of Baltimore, and the invasion of the North at three points named above", becoming in turn the invaders, they hope to make it nec essary for us to keep at home, for the defence of our cities, five hundred thousand troops." Despatches from Fortress Monroe state that Gen. Burnside's troops have embark ed and are in motion. The gunboat and mortar fleet, are also under orders. Reports, coming both from Washington and Gen. Pope's Headquarters, repeat the rumor that the rebels are evacuating Rich mond, one reason therefor being that a pestilence prevailed in the city. We place but very little reliance upon these rumors. The only object just now apparent for the evacuation of Richmond, would be to throw the whole Rebel army gathered there against Washington, and that would be a movement so dangerous that we do not be lieve the attempt will be made. The steamship Northern Light arrived at New York yesterday, bringing the Cali fornia mails and passengers, and nearly $1,000,000 in specie. The news from the Isthmus and South America is unimportant Lieut. W. Simpson, of New York, and Lieut. Wni. Ellen, of Pennsylvania, having left their regiments without leave, Gen. Pope advertises them as deserters for whom " the usual reward" will be paid. Troops .are pressing into Harrisburg from all sections of Pennsylvania, and it is evident that the State will soon have her quota in the field. General Buell has proclaimed distinctly to the citizens of Iluntsville, Ala., that no slave shall be rendered up until the party claiming takes the o„th of allegiance. THE MARKETS. Lewistown, August G, 1862. CORRECTED BY GEORGE BLYMYER. Butter, good, lb. 10 Eggs, dozen, Wool, washed, 40 " unwashed, 24 CORRECTED BY MARKS li WILMS. Wheat, white bushel, 100 to 105 red 1 10 " now, 00 a 40 Corn, old, 45 Bye, 50 Oats, 30 Barley, 00 to 50 Buckwheat, 45 Cloverseed, 0 00 to 4 50 Timothy, 1 50 Flaxseed, 1 50 Marks & V> illis are retailing flour and feed as follows: Extra Flour, per 100, 2 80 Fine, do \ 2 00 Superfine, do 2 60 Family, do 3 00 Mill Feed, per hundred. 70 Chopped Oats and Corn per 100, 110 Chopped Bye per 100, 1 20 Salt, I GO " barrels, 280 lbs, 2 00 Philadelphia Market. Flour —Sales at from §5 to 5 7-3. as to quality, ltye flour 3 373; ccrti meal 3 per barrel. drain—Sales of red wheat at 130a135c, white 140a]50c. Rye 80c. Corn (34a00c. Oats 44c. Ciilll'' Mir/ct, Auyust 4, 1802.—The receipts of Reef Cattle reached 1,800 head Sales at from 87 to 8 75 the 100 lbs, as to quality. 125 Cows at from 20 to 40, as to quality. 3,000 Sheep at from 2 50 to 4 per head. 2,294 Hogs at from 4 75 to 5 02, as to quality. TOWN HALL. ALEXANDER & CO'S. MAGNIFICENT CYCLORAMA OF THE GREAT AMERICAN WAR The finest Work of Art in America, covering over 20,000 Feet of Canvas, Painted by the most Eminent Artists of New York," Embracing Splendid Views of PARADES, MARCHES/ EIICAMPMETTS, BATTLES, FORTIFICA TIONS, HAD AND NAVAL ENGAGE MEATS, \ c, &, Ac• Will exhibit at Town Hall, Lewistown, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY EVEN INGS, August 7th and Bth. Admission - - 15 cts. Children - - 10 cts. Bounty Wanted! I am directed to notify subscribers to the fund til, provide bounties to enlisted sol diers from t&ss county, that TIIE MONEY IS IMMEDIATELY WANTED. Subscri bers can pay the\ amoun ts to D. W. Woods, Esq., Treasurer oP\the fund, or can leave the same at either of &he Banking institutions, and it will be promptly credited by the Treas urer. It is hoped that t* second call will not be required. \ 11. J. WALTERS, Committee. Teachers Wanted rpO fill the nine school in OliWer School -*• District, Mifflin county, for tthe winter term of five months. Liberal wagtjs will be given. Applicants will meet tho Btf>ard of Directors on SATURDAY, August 233,-J862, between the hours of 10 a. m. and 2 p. §L at the public house of Mrs. Davis, in McVevtoikn. Schools will open on the 20th day of OctobteL 1862. By order of * aug6-3t* THE BOARD. SUGAR, Butter and Water Crackers bVthe 5 barrel, for sale by A. FELIX. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE. npilE Mifflin County Institute will be held I in Lewistown, beginning at 10 o'clock ; a. m. of Monday, Aug. 18, and continuing two weeks. Addresses are expected from President Johnson of Dickinson College, Dr. Burrowes, State Superintendent, Prof. Bates. Rev. Mr. Liethead, Rev. Mr. Moore, Principal Sharp, and others. All candidates for teaching in this Connty are urged to be present through the entire Institute, and to come with one purpose to render this more interesting and practically useful than any previous institute. : Directurs and citizens, who de tire to see the cause of popular education pr isper, are cordially invited to lend the institute the aid of their presence. A. SMITH, CO. Supt. Lewistown, Aug. 4, 1862. . >L LEWISTOWN ACADEMY. W. 11. Woods?, Principal. Assisted by an able Corps of Competent Teachers. r |MIE next session will open the first Wed- I nesday of September. The aim of the Principal in taking charge of this Institution will be to elevate its standard, and to afford to the citizens of Lewistown and vicinity a i school where their children can receive a thoiough education. An extensive course of study will be adopted. The Principal brings with him a thirteen year's experience in conducting Acndemies and Seminaries, and feels confident that he ! will be able to render entire satisfaction to j those who may entrust their children to his care. A Preparatory Department will also be annexed to the Institution, for those who are not qualified or old enough for the academic course. Also, a Commercial Department. In this department young men are thoroughly qualified for the counting room. No text book is used; manuscript alone is employed, and separate instruction given to each pupil.— Some who have completed a course of instrue tion in Book Reeping under the Principal are now filling lucrative situations as Book Keep ers; his mode of instruction is simple, practi cal and thorough. A limited number of lady boarders will be received. Parents entrusting their daughters to the Principal's care, may rest assured that every attention will be paid to their mental and moral improvement; also to their habits and manners. Terms per session of five months for board ing scholars, including board and Tuition, $65 00. Day scholars are charged from $3 00 to $6.00 per quarter, according to the studies pursued, with an additional charge of 25 cts. for incidentals. Extras, Music, French, Painting, Drawing, Ornamental Needlework, Hook Keeping, Lewistown. July 30, 1862. | THE G-E.EAT NATIONAL HOH FAIR, WILL THIS YEAR BE HELD AT Keystone Park, Williamsportj Penna.j TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY, Sept, 2, to 5, Inclusive. ARRANGEMENTS have been made to secure the finest assemblage of import ed blooded and native breed of Horses, that has ever been collected in this country. The List 9t Premiums will be Large, Rang ing as High as S2OO. Liberal arrangements have been and will be made with the different Railroads. Williamsport, situated in the magnificent valley of the Susquehanna, and accessible by rail from all parts of the United States, is eminently well suited for this exhibitiou. — Further particulars will shortly be given. BOARD OB MANAGERS. D. K. Jackraan, Henry Drinker, P. Herdic, Gordon F Mason, Edward Lyon, Col. S. G. Hathway, J. N. Bagg, J. H. Cowden, Wm. Colder. A- E. KAPP, Pres't. W. P. LOGAN, Chief Marshal, 11. E. TAYLOR, Treasurer. je2s* G FORGE M. DK Pur, Secretary. CONEECTIONERY— Nuts, Crackers, Ac,, at low prices to dealers, at tny7 F. J. HOFFMAN'S.