Jorcip tTefos.
Xroolamation of Queen Victoria.
England to Maintain Strict Neutrality.
' Kw r, Mj 17.
Tht eteamsbip Etna has arrived. The follow
In ' the proclamation of Queea Victoria in rr
httlon lo the American war
Wititu We tra bapp'ty P"e
the rHvereign powers and Sutes and whereas,
hostilities bav unhappily eommencad between
the Government ol the United States and certain
tftsteeatylmg themselvra the Confederate Mates
cf America; and wliereaa, we, being at peace
with the Government of the United ftates, have
declared nur royal determination to maintatn a
atrict and impartial neutrality between the said
contending parties, we theiefore hare thought fit,
by and with the advice our privy council, to Issue
our royal proclamation, and we hereby warn all
our loving eubjecta and all persona whatever en
tied to our protection, that if any of them alia II
presume, in contempt of this proclamation and
of our high displeasure, to day any acta in dero
gation of thia duly aa subjects of neutral eove
reijn, in said contest, or in violaiion or contra,
mention of the law of naliona, and more especially
by entering the military eervice of eithtr of the
contending partira, aa commieaioned or non-com
missioned officers, or soldiers, or by serving aa
ufficeie, aailora or marine on board of any ahip
ur vessel of war or transport of or in Ilia eervice
of either of the contending partiea, or by enga
ging to or going to any place beyond aea with
the intent to enlist or engage in any auch aervice,
or by procuring or attempting to procure within
lier majesty 'a dominion, at home or abroad, othera
to do ao, or by fitting out, arming or equipping
any ahipaor vessel to be employed aa a ahip of
war or privateer or trsnsjwt, by either of the
contending partiea, or by breaking or jelivering
to break any blockade lawfully and actually es
tablished by ot on behalf of cither of the aaid
contending partiea, or by carrying officers, eol
diera, despatches, arms, military stores, or mate
rials, or any article considered and deemed to be
contraband of war, according to law or the mod
ern jeage of natione for the use of either of the
aid contending parties. All partiea so offend
ing will incur or be liable to the aeveral penalties
and penal consequences by the aaid statute or by
the law of nations in that behalf imposed.
And we do hereby declare that all our subjects
nd persona entitled to our protection who may
misduct themselves in the premises will do ao at
their peril and of their own wrong, and they will
in nowise obtain any protection from ua against
any liabilities or penal consequences, but will, on
the contrary, incur our displeasure by auch mis
conduct Uiven at Richmond Park, May 13, 1881.
EXTRACTS FROM FOREIG.T PAPERS.
The London Times eaye: "The provisione
of the Fugitive Slave law 'have never been very
faithfully carried out, even in time of peace, by
the northern States.' What aort of magnanimi
ty may be expected of them in time of civil war
it is not for us to say. Hitherto there is no sign
of a servile insurrection, and the African races
bave abown too little capacity f combination,
even in their native country, to make any gene
ral prising very probable. But war alone can
show how much of sullen discontent and vindica
tive hatred may have been suppressed by the lash
and the stringency of the southern law of of re'
capture, and the history of Sparta warns us how
formidable a alave population may become in
the presence, of a foreign enemy."
The London Times cf tho 14th inst., closes a
long article on American affairs with the follow
ing view of the prospects of the compaign :
"Where events are influenced by ever-changing
circumstances, acting on wavering politicians
and impetuous mobs, it is morn than ever dilfi
cult lo calculate the future, and it remains to be
aeon whether the government will carry on the
wai against Virginia as against the confederates,
or whether Mr. Lincoln, having redeemed some
of hia pledges, and secured the capital, will be
inclined to moderate counsels. He, no doubt,
lias the chance of winning victcriea, and of ac
quiring a character for energy and firmness. He
may. not content with securing the possession
of the two little northern slave States, inflict
grievous injuries on the confederates by blockad
ing their porta, interrupting the cultivation, and
even tampering with the alave population. Hut,
on the other hand, it hi more and more evident
that a war for the subjugation of the south ia an
enterprise of which the Washington politicana
have not aa yet conceived the magnitude. In
this case superiority of atrcngth on the one aide
would be balanced by desperation on the other.
The young lawyers, and clerks, and farmers who
bave burned to Washington must be drilled and
disciplined for a long war in a sparsely inhabited,
unhealthy, foodlees country, where they will be
engaged against an enemy hotblooded and obsli'
Date at all times, and roused to fury by the inva
sion of their toil. The occupation 'of what ia
geographically the larger halt of the late Union
will have to be accomplished by a militia station'
ed among a people who will look upon them aa
they look upon Indian savages. The only alter
native is to enforce a blockade and to let the re
bellion 'sting itself to death.' Whether thia poli
cy ia likelv to be successful, thoae who know the
Americans can best judge."
The Liverpool Mercury aaya t
"The poition of the British people who will be
the greatest auffciers by the terrible convulsion
which is nous shaking society and disturbing all
' the peaceful pursuits of industry in the United
and the confederate States of America, is that
which resides in the northwestern district of Eng
land, consisting of Lancashire and Cheshire, and
in the western districts cf Scotland, in and around
the flourishing city of Glasgow. Ti.ese districta
not only find in the northern and aoutbern States
the bent markets fur the products of their indus
try, in common with the whole of the mining
and manufacturing districts of England, but they
also derive front the southern States much the
- greater portion of their supply of cotton and to
' bacco, and from the northern Slates a large, if
not the largest portion ot their supplies ot grain,
flour and provisiona. In addition to these com
mercial relations, the porta of the Mersey and the
Clyde are interested to a great extent in the ship
ping trade of the Atlantic, which ia placed in
considerable peril by the issuing of letters of
marque, which will aoon cover the ocean with
privateers, who at the best are only one degree
removed from pirates. Lancashire and the west
of Scotland, containing between them a popula
tion of at least 4,000.000 inhabitants, are thus
deeply ailected, not only as producers, but aa
consumers and as shipowners, by the civil war
Which baa broken out between the people of the
northern and the aoulhern States. It requires
much greater sagacity than we possess, or indeed
than is granted to man, to foresee all the evils
Ikat may be involved in tins terrible conflicts.
Moris Troiblb in Hunoart. Count Lad
islaus Teleky is dead, and Hungary is wild
witb popular excitement. He was found
iead iu bis own residence, and tbe agents of
tbs Government are accused of beiDg bis
murderers, while tbey, os tbe other bund.
insist tbat be bas died by bis own baud. Tbe
intelligence of bis death produced a most
profound impression in Peslh. la tbe lower
llouse of Assembly tbe members, when in
formed of the catastrophe, raised a about of
despair i ladies were cartied out swooning
from the Assembly, ana ine citizens were
Housed to a state of fury bordering oo iusur
rectiou. So far as it is yet known, no cause
can be aesigued for the deceased nobleman
attempting to destroy his own life. Tbe evi
denco is decidedly ou ibe side of assassiualioo,
bat tbs questiou remains lo bo answered, by
wbom, or at whose iasligation, was tbs bloody
deed accomplished t
Two parties bad ao eud to serve by getting
lim out of tbs way. lie was a uajtoale, but
instead ef taking , bia seat ia tba Upper
House, to wbiob bis rauk entitled bim, bs
preferred tbe honorable distinction of silling
in tbe Lower House, as a delegate from tbe
people-. He bad a stronghold os tbs affec
tions of tbe populace, and as be stood' lo ths
van of lbs aaraoced liberals of bis country,
man. ororlaimiocr bis smypaty witb tbs prio-
e'.Dlei of Kossuth sod tbs psltioti of 1819.
THE AMERICAN.
BUNBTJKY, DP -A..
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1861.
n. B. MAS3EB, Editor and Proprietor.
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To AnrmTtsaai. The elrentation of the ScHBcat
AnsaictN among the different towns on the Sarquehanna
is rrnt exceeded, If equalled by any pa;or published in
Northern Penntvlvania.
VsT Usui EsTtl.oraa, of good quality for
sale cheap at tbia office.
tW Baxter's Volvntkers Marcal, neatly
Illustrated with engr avinga, for sale at thia office
Price 25 cents.
(3 Dedication.- The new Methodist
Churab, recently completed, near the resi
deoceofJas. Campbell, in L'pper AuguEta,
will be dedicated to divine aervice, on Bon
day, the 9th of June. The Key. J. VV.
Laogley will officiate. Services to com.
mence at 10 o'clock, A. M.
t5" The flags in this place were flying at
hnlf mast on Sunday, in honor of the late
Col. Ellsworth, whose remaioa left Washing
ton on that day for interment at Mechanics-
ville, N. Y.
frj" A Volunteer correspondent writes that
the people of Maryland are very kind to the
Pennsylvania volunteers.
ItT The SuMBinr Guards left the Camp at
West Chester on Monday. Their destination
is not known, but it ia thought they will go to
Havre.De Grace. Our opinion ia that they will
proceed to Norfolk or Harper'a Ferry, in Vir
ginia, very soon, as these are pointa of attack
contemplated by our government.
CS" Pew Rents. The vestry of the Luthe
ran Church, having concluded to rent I be
pews of their church, fixed a price on the
same, and at a meeliug on Monday eveniDg
Ust, they were allotted to those in attend.
BDce for that purpose. We trust that the
congregation will be successful in securing
better compensation for their pastor, Iter.
Mr. Kizer, who is well worthy double the
amount of bis present salary.
Kuturnkd. Mr. William Wolvorton,
son of Deunis Wolverton, of Lower Augusta,
oo r correspondent at Camp Slifer, bas re
turned home, having been rejected on account
of a defect caused by a cut severing the mus
cles of bis left arm, wbicb, ho bad hoped
would be overlooked. Mr. Wolverton left
a comfortable borne, to serve Lis country
with the "Snnbory Guards," and tried bis
lock in two companies, but fata and the
surgeons wore against him
S3-The Stay Law provides for a stay of
execution on all judgements which now re
main unsatisfied, or wbicb may be obtained
within six months, for one year, provided the
defendont is possessed of real estate sufficient
to satisfy the claim, over and above all iocum
bracees and the amount exempt by law; or
provided bs gives good and sufficient bail to
satisfy the Court. Tho act does not apply to
wagus for labor, or to debts contracted after
the passage of the act.
3rThe most gratifying news from Eu
rope is the refusal of England to recognize
the Southern Confederacy, and the recogni
tion of the blockade of the Southern ports
by the Federal Government. The e fleets of
this war are commercially as severe on many
classes in England as on our own. llecce
tbey take deep interest in tbe matter.
C3T Uei-ort or a Battlb at Sic well's
Point. -Oo nnday evening a telegraphic
despatch was received announcing that a
battle had taken place at Sewell's Point, in
Virginia, and that Gen. Butler bad killed
and wounded 300 Virginia troops, and bad
taken COO prisoners, with a loss of only 8-i
men. This despatch was read in tbe Luthe
ran Cburcb on Sunday evening, during ser
vice, and, as might be expected, created
intense excitement. Next day tbe report
was contradicted.
(jT Samuel A. l'urviance, Attorney Gen-
eral of Pennsylvania, bos resigned bis office.
His letter to Gov. Curtin is very brief, but
to the point, as follows : "For reasons wbicb
"appeal to my self respect, I cannot consent
"to coutinoe any longer in connection with
'your Administration." Tbe public will be
anxious to know what these reasons are.
Gen. Purviance baa always sustained a high
character for Integrity, and this direct and
pointed censure on the present State Ad.
ministration will require explanation.
Several attempts has been made to firs
tbe property of Dr. T. Lyon, of Williamsporti
and letters informing tba Dr. tbat be would
be burned out were left at bis boose and
office. It was at first supposed that these
letters were written, and tbe several attempts
to fire the premises, were made by some evil
disposed man, but sufficient evidence was dis
covered to dispel these suspicions and to
cause the arrest of a young girl in tbe employ
o( Dr. Lyon's family, sod she is oow io jail
on tbe charge of beiog the guilty person.
C2" Alexandria and 8 kw six's- Point.
Oo Saturday morniog all were looking to
Alexandria, in consequence of tbe stirring
events wbicb occurred there tbe day before
During tbs afternoon of Saturday additional
atleotwa was attracted by a rumor tbat
fight was raging there about two o'clock,
between the United States troops aud the
rebels. Tbis was so fur trie, tbat a body of
tbe rebels, aboat seven hundred and fifty io
number bad attacked the pickets of the New
York Twelfth Itegimeut oo Arlington
Heights, but, being confronted by tbe
Twelfth io line of battle, aod tbe Sixty,
ninth, wbo threw away their picks aod
shovels to take part in the light, tbo rebels
very soon fled tbs field.
Oo Sunday it was reported by telegraph S
fight lad taken place oo Friday at Bewell's
Point, sodibg in Its capture by General
Butler, witb s loss of eighty four Americans
sod several hundred ribtl.
1700 NEW
TEERS.
YORK V OHJfl-
Two Kegiraesls of New York toluoteers,
aboot 1700 io number, arrived at this place
on Wednesday oigbt. The first train of 17
ears earns lo at balf past cine and remained
aotll about 11 o'clock. Tbe soldiers of this
regiment were principally from Syracuse,
M. Y., and neighborhood, and were hand,
somely and well equipped. Three large bon
fires Illuminated tba railway along tbe siding
above tbs depot. Tbe sidewalks were crow
ded with ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys.
Ws observed at various points a number of
the officers In conversation with the ladies,
who bave, almost without exception, s strong
penchant, not to say s weakness, for gallantry
and patriotism, especially when tbs object is
a handsome youth encased lo military attire.
A Dumber of oar ladies having been engaged
in getting op military equipments fot tbe
soldiers, examined tbeir equipments carefully,
and teemed greatly to admire the rubber
cloth haversacks. The officers, who appeared
to bs gentlemanly and intelligent in tbeir
bearing, seemed to appreciate this character
istic of our ladies, tod some of them express
ed to us their gratification of this recognition
of their services.
Having remained here nearly two hours,
the train left with an extra locomotive of tbe
Northern Central Road for Washington, at
about half past eleven, with cheer upon cheer
for the ladies, who waved their handkerchiefs
as tbey passed, and then retired without
waiting for tbe other train.
The second train numbered 2G cars, with
tbe horses, baggBge, and other equipments,
and arrived after midnight. Those were
principally from tba neighborhood of Ro
Chester.
These regiments, we understand, enlisted
for three months in the eervice of the Gov.
ernment, and two years for tbe State of New
York. There are, we are informed, about
8000 more volnnteers encamped at Elmira.and
another regiment will come on in a few days.
JiT Tbe Northumberland Company, num
bering 89 men, left that place on Monday
morning, in the cars. We were present to
see them off. Tbe ladies of Northumberland
furnished them each with two flannel shirts
and a knapsack filled witb provisions. There
was a great crowd of men, women and chil
dren at the depot. Tbe scene was an affect
ing one, and will not eooo be forgotten.
Tbe officers are, Captain, James Taggart ;
1st Lieutenant, Samuel Colt ; 2d Lieoteoanti
Charles C. Jones.
Tbis company is composed of good mate
rial is well officered, and will, oo doubt,
render a good account of itself. Captain
Taggart bas been untiring in bis exertions
in getting up the compauy, and is a great
favorite witb bis men. To the ladies our
volunteers are, generally, greatly indebted,
and none bave been more assiduous in tbeir
attentions to tbe wants ot tbo soldier, tbao
the ladies of Northumberland, as the condi
tion of their own company will testify. Even
tho little children of the town, anxious to
ebow their good feelings, contributed their
savings to furnish each of tbe soldiers with a
small tin cup. In another column will be
found a full account of the proceedings from
a correspondent io that place.
17 The indignation every where manifested
on account of the villainous frauds practised in
equipping and supplying our volunteers, has
induced General Cameron, the Secretary of War,
to take the matter into hia own hands. If su our
gallant soldiers will be cared for. It waa most
fortunate for the country, that General Cameron
was induced to accept his present post, now the
most prominent and responsible under the Govorn'
ment, instead of Secretary of tbe Treasury, If
auch an officer had been at the head of tho War
Department instead of thatdoubled dyed villain
and traitor, Floyd, the rebels would have bad but a
poor show in their mad eflbrta to inaugurate civil
war and rebellion.
S" The 11th Kegiinent, in which ia the
Sunbury company, have been ordered to Cham
bersburg. Troops are rapidly concentrating at
Chamberaburg, with a view of marching to
attack Harper'a Ferry. Perhaps a force of I. 0,000
or 20,000 troops are already concentrated for tha-
purpose. The presumption is that we will hear
of hot work at Harper's Ferry, in a few dava.
C7" Col. James Cameron, brother of the Secretary of
War, has been appoiuled Colonel of Ihe Peotcb Rtgiincnti
hi New York. The selection, by this regiment, of Col,
Cameron, is a well deserved compliment. The Col. now
holds the office of Snperintcndunt of the Northern Central
Railroad, ut this place.
ty King Cotton. lo many parts of the
Southern States the young cotton bas to
make way for its more plebiao rival, corn
The Georgia Telegraph and other papers, are
frantically cryiog out "plow up the cotton t
Look out for corn first, last and all ths lime."
Cotton ain't King.
tGTTbe Bradford Reporter or the 23d
iost,, referring to our remarks in tbe deten
tion of tbe Troy Guards, et this place, says .
"Tbe Volunteers from tbis eonnty bave all
bad an opportunity to test the hospitality of
tbe Sunbury people, aud tbey all speak io
glowing terms of the readiness and cheerful
ness witb wbicb tbeir wants were ministered
to, Sanbory will ever retain a good name
witb the people of llradl'ord county."
ejy Tbe night train was t.kcrj off tbe Cat
tawiesa Kailroadlast Monday week.
C7 Tbe Lewisburg Chronicle, aaya : .411
the writers agree in one thing and that is, that
Harrikburg fleeced Ihem handsomely, charging
the highest plicca for everything t whrle those
pawing Bunbury and other points on the way
down, were treated, gratuitously, to the best of
everything. At Chamberaburg, West Chester,
&C-, tbe ladies lurnished "lots of goodies" for the
feuya both for tho outer and the inner man.
Fob Ova Koluikrs Tbe publishera of "The
New Tribune" will gladly send a doieu copies of
their Dully and as many of their Weekly issue
regularly, free, to tue Colonel of each and every
regiment engaged ir. the War for the Union who
will ina'ruct hia Adjutant to notify ua from time
to time bow will allow them lo be distributed
among hia men for perusal when oil duly. Please
address "Tbe Tribune," New York.
Caction to Soldier Letyer-Writkrs.
Tbe folowing extract from a letter written by
an officer commanding a corpse of Massachu
setts suililia is wortoy of tbe special attention
of all voluoleer forces :
ll is strictly forbidden by tbs army regula
tions, and is a cause of punishment by court
martials, for any officer or private to write or
publish, ia any way, aoy article praising or
blaming, or discussing tbs conduct of soy offi
cer or man.
ARRIVAL OF
BRADFORD COTJMTT TOLVMTEEP.S.
la Jnstice to the ciliwns of Bradford
eounty, who bavs been traduced aa wanting
in patriotism bt soma of tbs press, wboss
narrow views of patriotism sever permit
them to ees anything beyond tbs' lios of
their owe promotion to office, ws publish1 the
following articls from the Bradford Reporter t
Thb Bradford Volonterrs. We notice
that a portion of tbe press of tbs State is
indulging in disparaging remarks concerning
tbe action of Bradford coonty, in famishing
volunteers for tbs defence ot oat Country s
flag. We notice particularly that, .those
papers which seemingly take ths greatest
pleasure in tbia unwarranted defamation, ars
tboss who needed tbs exhibition of public
feeling to develops tbeir patriotism. News
papers which have provoked publio indigna
tion, and been threatened witb tbs publio
wrath, for tbeir treasonable publications, ars
tbe most ready, of coarse, lo find faolt witb
others, for being backward in answering tbs
call for troops.
Ws shall not attempt to vindicate ths pa
triotism and courage of our people. It would
be a sufficient answer to tbs ill-natured and
uncalled for remarks indulged io by some of
the democratic papers, to point to the. fact
tbat there are now in Camp Curtin Jive
Companies from Bradford, imploring io vain
to be accepted for tbe war tbat other com
panies have been organised bere, and ready
to march, which bave been disbanded, be
cause it. was officially announced tbat tbey
would not be accepted.
Tbia County was not tbs first to leader aid
to tbe Government, we are free to admit, be
cause it is strictly an agricultural county, and
we have no men idle or oot of employment
When treason ripened into open war, ws had
not a single Military Compauy in tbe county
and very few men witb military experience.
It took some days fer tbe news of tbe Rebel
lion to penetrate tbe couoty thoroughly, aod
to arouse tbe people to realize tbe supposed
danger to the Capitol. A public meeting
was called for the 2Jd of April, wbicb was
one of the largest and most enthusiastic
gatherings ever held in tbis county. On tbat
day three companies were enlisted, and or
ganized, and the next morning started for
Marrisborg. At 1 roy tbey were met with
orders not to come on, and staid there
week before they could get permission to
move towards tlarnsburg. When started
tbey were met at Sunbury witb orders to
stop but finally after another day's delay,
succeeded in reaching Camp Curtin. 1 he
delays and vexations to which tbey were
subjected, would bave discouraged and dis
pirited men less anxious to serve their coun
try. Since then two other companies have
gone on, without wailing for orders, aod tbe
lice companies are now laying in aCamp
Curtin.
The New American Minister Englaad He.
crliou of Mr. Adams at Liverpool. -
Charles Francis Adams, oar new Minister
to England, had a public reception from tbe
Chamber of Commerce of Liverpool, on bis
ernvrl in that city, lu response to an ad
dress of welcome from Mr. e). B. Goioo, Mr.
Adams said :
"Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Liv
erpool Chamber of Commerce: I heartily ac
cept your cordial greeting oo my arrival in
this great city. It is now more tbuti forty
years since 1 left these shores. 1 was then a
boy, and uow I am past tbe age of middle
life ; but tbe interval of time bas produced
far greater chaoges in tbe relations between
the country 1 now represent and tbe kingdom
of Great Britain than any 1 can trace relative
ly in myself. As 1 watched tbe progress of
discharging tbe letter bags from ibe steamer
in wbicb f have just made my passage, and
reflectod how often tbe same process is now
repeated by means of sucb admirable nautical
despatch, 1 felt iB its full force tbs ever in
creasing magnitude of tbs commercial rela
tions between tbe taioXcoustries, and tbe im
portance ol aiding by every practical method
in developing them to their fullest extent.
Tbe progress of your city, gentlemen, mani
fests tbe expansion of the same idea. Loog
nay it coutinoe, by cultivating the arts of
peace, to piesent tbe strongest inducements
to the preservation of barmoay between tbe
nutions. I come bere desirous only to devel
op tbe fraternal relations to which you bavs
been pleased to allude in your address to me.
Sucb J believe to be tbe wish of tbe Govern
ment of the Uuited States, wbicb bas sent
me, as well as a very large portion ofsjbe peo
irrespective of any personal differences that
may now unhappily prevail amoog them.
Permit me bere to concur witb you in tbe
hope and tbe truet tbat time and trial will
bring about a bolter state of feeling there, so
that we tnay all once mors noite and co-operate
in the blessed work of promoting tbe
prosperity of tbe civilized world. Not doubt
iug tbat tbis would be joyfully bailed by you
iu your respective useful vocations on this
side, I can only pledge to you my mdividual
efforts to contribute to tbe same result."
Tuk Pknnsvlvania Rkoisients. M. Ben-
janiiu Haywood, large proprietor of iron
rolling mills, and a prominent citizen of
Schuylkill county, Fa., is at Wasbiogtoo, on
a mission from Governor Curtio, in behalf of
the Feuceyivaoia regiments. His instruc
tions are contained in s letter from tbe Gov.
eroor, who seems strongly desirous that tbe
abuses wbicb bave sprung up and excited
sucb loud complaints be remedied,
Mr. Haywood bas transmitted a report to
Gov. Curtio, in which full details are given
of the condition of the regiments. Tbe 25tb,
Col. Cake, quartered the Arsenal and Fort
Washington, are oot badly off, having U. S.
uniforms. The dth, Col. Uartraoit, and tbe
5th, Col. McDowell, are suflering greatly.
Tbo blouses und" pants are of all colors, and
made of demnged goods of inferior quality,
some of "shoddy," aod some of "Kentucky
jean." The blankets are of the quality ol ie
blankets, not fit for a borse. The shoes are
of wretched material. Tbe heels corns off,
and tbey are constantly ripping. Many ars
barefooted. Tbe underclothing is tolerable,
but there is an insufficient supply. Tbe re
port among the troops is tbat their eppeur
auce was so bad tbat Gen. Mansfield said
tbey were Dot fit to take tbe field. But
really, at the bottom, tbey are io tbe best
trim for fighting loyal, true, oocomplaioing,
ana uiamug tun or tbeir miseries io songs.
Tuk Hon. Kobkht M, Palhkr Our boo
ored citizen Hon. Robert M. Palmer, left
bere on Thursday afternoon tn route for
Paraua, Argentine Kepnblic, to wbicb plaoe
he was recently United States Minister. Mr.
Palmer leaves New York io a sailiug vessel
ou Monday next, and witb ordinary weather
should arrive ot Uueuoe Ayres ia sixty or
sixty Cive days. From that place, Parana
is distant some 100 miles. Ua is accompa
oied by his oldest sob. Strange, wbo will re
main w:m aim ounng tne term ot bis saiaaioa.
We join our wishes with those of Ike many
friends of Mr. Palmes bere, tbat bis aojooro
ia foreign clime will completely restore bis
somewatii impaired m MhjUtning Jitcord,
A lady enlisted with ber hosbaod io one of
tbe regiments that went to Washington from
Philadelphia, aod tkey entered their sanies
epon tbe roll ss brothers. Tbs ladv is tba
exact size of ber busqaod, and wears a suit of
bis clothes, bbs is detersniaed to go witb
bim through tba war, and to dis witb ber
busbaud ll need bs. Tbey bavs ao sbildreo
Judge Lino, by lbs unanimous consent of
tbe liar, bas ordered tbs Sheriff of Clinton
County, to return all writs for tbs sale of real
estate, as oeiog uusaiaoie lor want ol bidders.
Tbs Rev. Ws, J. Clark, formerly Rector
nr J'k.ii (U.M.nt. A .1 1 ..... ...... k - - ; a
tbe charge of bis parisb, Kent County, Mary
land. His tiarieliiooers were secetsioaists,
while Mr. Clark remained, si ssr, Iras to
ids govsromsDt.
Several slaves nd through this i,l ice mi
Hatnrday last, from tbe Vicinity of Hii-l'
KerryVirginia, nn their way
1 bey weis part of a gang of one humivn ..i..t
fifty, who were each presented witb linn to
defend their masters witb. all of whom left as
soon as tbe opportunity offered. Mittonian.
Church Robssjrt. On Monday afternoon
ait, tbs basement of the Lutheran Church,
n tbis borough, bled for Sabbatb school pur
poses, was sotered by some person or persons,
and something over ten dollars taken from
ths contribution boxes. Tbe, entrance was
mads by breaking some of tbs panes- of glass
id one of tbe back windows aad taking oot
tba sashi-Afrtont'onr .. -
Ths New Cosmrt. Ths comet Just discov
ered by Mr. Thatcher, is said to be now
plainly visible to ths naked eye. Star-gazers
will find it in the quadrangle of the "Dipper"
In ths ureal Bear s bazy star, nearest the
brightest of tbe four. It already shows a tail
three degrees long in tbs telescope. It
moves rapidly from the north-east, and in s
rew oays win oe conspicuous ss a naming
sword from tbe north advancing into the
south-western skies.
Wasuinoton, May 25. Tbe Farooier
Cavalry, Fairfax couoty, consisting of thirty
six med and officers, captured on Thursday
night at Alexandria, are now in confinement
on the Potrhaltan. They wear a grey oui-
form, witb United States buttons, the army
bat, with a black feather. Tbey state tbat
tbey were to bave loft ot nine o'clock of tbe
previous night, but owing to a misapprehen
sion of orders, tbey were detained until Ave
in tbe morning. 1 bey were surrounded as
as tbeir line was formed, and were compelled
to dismount and surrender. In ten minutes
tbey would nave escaped. Tbey express
great gratitude lur the treatment tbey bave
received at the Navy Yard.
Washinotoh, May 2C. A gentleman who
bas arrived from Alexandria says that in
searching the city several hundred muskets,
rifles, revolvers, and ammunition, were found
stowed away in tbe Theotre. Numerous ar
rests were also made, yesterday, of men with
concealed weapons.
FROCLAM ATIOJI OF GKM. SANFORD.
Washisotor, May 88. Copies of the follow
ing proclamation, by Major General tSanford, of
the New York State Militia, in the service of the
United 8tates, have been extensively circulated
in rairfax county to-day
Hf.aii di-ABTEns, ")
nt of Fairfax Co., Va.
n House, May 25, 186 1. J
Department
Arlington
Fairfax county being occupied by the troops
under my command, I deem it proper to repeat
publicly the assurances 1 have personally given
lo many ol the goad citizens a"out me, that all
of its inhabitants may return to or remain in their
homes, and pursue their usual pacific occupations
in peace and confidence, and with the assured
protection to their persons and ptopcrty, as the
U. 8. forces in Virginia will be employed for no
other purpose than that of suppressing unlawful
combinations against the constituted authoritiea
of Ihe L'nion, and of causing the laws thereof to
be duly respected and executed, liy order of
Major General Charles W. fcAwroaii,
George W. Morell, Division Inspector.
Faueral ol tolauel Ellsworth.
Nkw York, May 2fl. The funeral of Colo
nel Ellsworth wra the largest display of Ihe kind
that has taken place in this cily, on any similar
occasion, for years. The intire Military and Fire
Departments turned out in citizens' dress, and
escorted the cortege to the Albany boat. Drown
ell, the avenger of Ellsworth's aad late, rode on
Ihe bearae, with the rebel Bag attached to the end
of hia bayonet. The Astor House waa drapej
in morning.
TRO.Tt WAalllNGTO,
Wasbinotok, May27tb.
Tbis morning a capture was made four
miles beyond Alexandria, and oa tbe line of
tbe railroad, of a car loaded with provisions,
and eighteen Secession soldiers io citizens
dress were brought to Alexandria.
Tbe man was then placed in custody. Two
of the Zouaves also seized a rebel, witb about
$250 on his person, together with pistols and
papers. Me was deprived of these effects aod
released on parole. Other seizures continue
to be made.
A man wbo was seized three miles from
tbe city, witb a secession flag, was made by
bis captors, several Zouaves, to carry it on a
pole to the Marshal House where Kllswortb
was assassinated, ano there trample upon it.
1 wo Zouaves, wbo bad been sentenced by
a court martial to be shot tbis morning one
for attempting to shoot an officer, and tbe
other for insubordination bave been par
doned. Tbe rebels bsve destroyed the Orange
Railroad, and tbe Federal troops have de
stroyed tbe Hampshire and Loodeo Railroad,
so tbat there can be oo approach within
twenty miles of A lexandria by railroad.
Iberirst Pennsylvania Regiment (Col.
Patterson's) are within the ectreuebments on
Arlington Heights to-day.
beveral men bave bave come into Alexan
dria wbo have been drammed out of tbe
Southern army for refusing to obey orders,
Tbey are Eastern men, wbo bad been impress
ea into tne reoel service. Tbey say tbere
are over 20,000 men within twenty-five miles
oi Aiexaoaia.
Itehafsreesmiifa for Sort fictions.
Uoston, May 2.1 Ibe armed steamer
South Carolina, Commauder Alden. sailed
last night for Fort Pickens. She has 137 men,
and takes 100 seamen for tbe fleet ; also ten
men mortars, nued cannon, and olber war
munitions.
(otTf$pmtktci
Letter from Captata Bruner.
North East, Cecil county, Md.
MaySS,18ul. J
Mr. Editor,
We arrived at thia place yesterday. It is a small
town, situated about two hundred yards from
tbe Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Kail
road. We are, nowever, quartered at the railroad
the men in a large waiebouse, and Ihe officers
at tbe depot J be quarters are very comfortable,
both for officers and men a great deal better
than any we bave had yet, Tbe people here ap
pear to lie very kind, and are nearly all Union
men. 1 he etara and Stripes is floating over
house right below our quarters. My company
ia the only one posted her. Captain Siegfried,
of Col. Iagle a regiment, wbom 1 relieved, told
we tbat bs and bis command bad been treated
very kindly ty the citizena. They ware here three
weeks. 1 think we bave tbe beat location of any
of the regiment. We must act with a great deal
of caution, nowever.
The Muncy company are posted at Cheepeake
City, about six sailea Irorn the railroad. They
had to march that distance last evening. Tba
nearest company to rue ia Captain Jobnsoa'a,
irom nilslon. He la about three milee below us.
We bave two sentinels posted about three quar
ts rs of a mile below tbe quarters, and two a cou
ple of hundred yards above, along Ibe railroad, lo
watch tbe bridge and culverts. At night w
increase the number. We bav plenty of am
unition. It U Joity-eight mile from bere lo
Philadelphia.
We war received with more enthusiasm at
Wilmington, la the littl State of Delaware,
tbao in any ether plac we pawed through sine
w left bom. W all tbo'l of Captain Van
Gaakia, of tbe town of Hbamokio, when passing
llweugh th city of Wilmiugteo. The "Ulu
Hea's Chickens" ar all right.
Th key are all weH and doing wall, but hat
the idea of baing railrad guard. Orders, bow
ever, most b otyd, whether w lik It or not.
W can get plenty of tab shad, karriag, pis.,
.an V. JL I. ' - : 1 . . 1. '
1 1 1 is wiiu jmi t-u raica aa n.any
1 with a dip mi a pvrsea can tarry (not th fik
Imwr-vtr). Hum nf tbe bnvs are gnlng s fishing
ii. e morning I .tin h -!y resist the temptation
"i going, bi.i having '-iimu. K mi hand, must stay.
t- Ihu.. I m i t-tr nv long we will be here.
Direct all levicis io -Jo F, lltb Regiment,
North East, Cecil county, Md.
C. J. B
(For ths Sinibury American
Nortbdmberlamd, May 27, 1861.
- Mr. Editor: Ws here In Northumber
land bave been deeply interested spectators
of all tbat bas been done by tbe ladies in
Soobory for their own volunteers, aod even
for those of other places. It might seem to
many of you, since no company had been
reported as having gone from Northumber
land, tbat either secession principles prevailed
or tbat ws were lost to every reeling or pa
triotism, and did oot cars whether our glori
ous Government should sink or swim. But,
sir, tbat would bs a grand mistake. From
tbs very moment the news cams of tbe
inglorious attack by tbs rebels oo Fort
Sumpter, aod tbe requisition of the President
for volauteers, -Northumberland started up
to oew lire, and immediately began to rorm
a company, and for several weeks past they
have been asking and waiting witb tbe most
restless impatience to be accepted by tbe
proper authority, aod to go to tbe tested
Held.
They have now gone. Tbis morning they
left for Hsrrisburg. Such s scene of parting
as tbat we have witnessed we shall probably
not soon witness again. Not tbat a similar
scene may not occur again ) for far more men
remain wbo feel tbey are not yet called upon
to go; but if another requisition be made for
more, another company could easily be round
as willing snd as determined to follow the
footsteps of tbeir brothers and friends who
bave gone before.
When it was Anally determined tbat the
company were lo leave, tbe ladies of Mir-
tbumbcrlatid, true to tbe instincts of tbeir
nature, the promptings of patriotism, and the
principles of religion, united together with
heart and soul aod band to fit out the voluo-
teers as comfortably as possible before tbey
left. And accordingly daring tbe last week
tbey have been at work late at night and
early ia tbe morning. It must be very sut
isfactory to them now that tbe compauy are
gooe, to bave the cooseiousness tbat tbey
have done tbeir doty. Duriug the greater
part of last week the company bave been
drilling several limes each day, in tbe blue,
gray flannel shirts, made by the ladies, and
tbe material of wbicb will be paid for by the
people of Northumberland and Us viciuity.
Several weeks before, two ladies bod col
lected money for tbe purpose of procuring
Bibles for tb company ; other two, for tbe
purchase of an elegant sword, to be presented
to tbe Cuptaiu. Last Saturday evening a
meeting was appointed in tbe Methodist
Church to present the sword to Captain
Taggart, end tbe Bibles to the volunteers.
The house was crowded to its utmost cat.aci.
ty, many having to stand io tbe passages
wbo could not bnd a seat.
Tbe services commenced with singing ao
appropriate hymn by the choir, after wbich
pruyer was ouered by Ur. Ulp, our County
ouperiuteoileul.
I he choir then song the bymn
"(3otl aiitl our native lsud.n
The first speech of the evening was deliv
ered by Mr. Tustin, which was earnest,
affecting aud patriotic. Following bim, Kuv.
J. A. Price spoke at length, clearly defining
true courage, ana exoorting tne soiuiers io
perform their duty to their couutry and ber
constitution. I ben came tbe presentation of
the sword to Captain Toggarl by Mr. Evans,
wbo delivered an adores la mm, reminding
bim of bis responsibilities to bis couutry, and
charging bim to set ao example of good
conduct before bis men, and to Sare forlbeir
health, comfort and welfare.
Capt. Taggart having received the sword,
made a short pithy reply, wbicb elicited
greut applause. As he was about to take
b is sent be was again addressed and present-
d witb a handsome revolver, from a frier.d.
Ibis be received in silence, simply bowing ia
reply, being too muck affected to eay any
thing further.
Ibe choir sang "Tho Star Spangled Ban
ner."
Rev. J. Dickson then addressed tbe volun
teers, before presenting tbern witb tbeir
Bibles urging upon them tbe paramount
importance of attending to religion note, aDd
the daily practice of those preeepts wbicb are
contained in tbe sacred volume.
The cboir tben sang that appropriate
bymn, beginning thus :
11 When shall we meet ngsiii,
Meet ne'er to sever."
After the doxology was sung, tbe meeting
was dismissed with the Renediclion.
Doubtless many went borne saddened at
tbe tbought tbat after these men should leave
home tbey might never return : perhaps tbe
silent prayer went op from many a heart tbat
night to uod, that bis arm of power might
be outstretched to shield tbem in tbe dav of
battle.
Early tbis morning (Monday) our osoally
quiet towo was all astir. Every pulse beat
more quickly Tbe company began as early
as 8 o'clock to assemble neat the Town Hall,
where a lurge number of friends collected
round them for the last time. After some
preliminaries tbe company marched up to Dr.
Priestley's boose, wbich was for the time tbe
depot for tbe soldiers' haversacks, which tbe
ladies bad made. You ought, Mr. Editor, to
bave seen the soldiers witb tbeir bavcrsarks
across their shoulders, filled with the good
things of tbis life I Our ladies were not sat
isfied witb making these, at a great deal of
trouble, though this was most willingly and
enthusiastically performed, but tbey must till
them with necessaries and comforts for tbe
body, lo addition to the well filled haver
sacks, several large, well filled boxes followed
tbe men, containing bread, cakes, bam, beef,
eggs, (I declare my mouth waters while 1
mention these good things,! cheese, butter,
coffee, sugar, pickles, and ether comforts.
All honor to onr lad res of Northumberland
and its vicinity I Kinder hearts, and truer
Irieeds, do not breathe the air. We speak,
Mr. Editor, what we do know and only testify
wbat we have seen. On tbe outsidb of each
haversack was fastened a small tin cup, pro
vided through tbe activity of two ttuile young
ladies. Many of the ladies presented Ibe
soldiers witb beautiful boqoets. As Captain
Taggart advanced to Dr. Priestley's door,
one of tbe ladies threw around bim, across
his shoulders, a beautiful wreath of ever
greens, interwoven with flowers. Tbe ladies,
besides all these good things, presented to
eacb volooteer a pincushion contaiuing pins,
needles, thread, buttons, &o.
But, Mr. Editor, let me stop and ask you
wbat this is, tbat some ol your citizens are
saying about our ladies here T It ie reported
io Sunbury tbat our ladies bave been work
ing for Ibe volunteers for pay that tbey are
to send io tbeir accounts to the Government
ror all tbey bave dons and given. O, Mr.
Editor, iodeed, tbat is s orent Kg Jink story !
Allow oi e to inform the good citiaeos of
Sunbury tbat tbe people bere, especially the
ladles, ars second to ooue io patriotism, io
elf denial, io liberality, according to tbeir
means ; and tbat sucb a report as tbat men
tioned above could only bave originated in
otter rgaoranoe of tbeir genuine character.
At tbe Railroad Depot, before the volun
teers started, tbey gave tbres cheers, tre
mendous ones tbey were, for the ladies of
Northumberland. Tbey stood iotoeir ranks
till ths cars earns tbat were to convey tbem
to llorriebarg. Ao opportunity was thus
giveo to tbe friends to press thai bands once
mors aod speak ths last word of effectionats
regard.- Many wept who we think never
wpt before eertatoly ws never saw tbem.
Mothers aad fathers, from their sons bus
bands, from tbeir -wives and children bro
tbers from tbeir brothers wero separated,
never, perhaps, to meet again.
At last ths ears srr.Tad, aed ths bus
jumper in. Tbres cheers for ths ladies.
l ores cheers ror tbs volunteers and their
Captain. All aboard. Whoop 1 They ars
off aud oot of sight I Good hyo. Captain
Taggart and your volunteers t One thing is
clear to us all your men love you most
ardently, and will follow you to tbe caunon't
BioaiD ana the jaws ol death.
may ued bs witb them there 1
LOMED.
Ehamokin Coal Trade.
Bhahokin, May 2'i, 18C1.
TONS. CWTv
Sent for ths week snding May
join, '
far last Report,
6,158 13
69,774 03
lZ932 11
65.551 08
To same time last year,
Increase,
10,381 08
Gctta Pircua Ckmemt Roorrso Wo
invite tbe sttention of our readers to the
advertisement of Messrs. JOANS ft CROs--LEY,
New York, io another columo.
Tbe numerous experiments made for tho
last Tew years, to produce a substitute for tin,
slats snd shingle roofs, bave at last led to a
perfect triumph io the Gotta FrrcDa CemenV
Roofing offered by these gentlemen.
Possessing in a great degree, the feautures
of elasticity, (which is a qualification of a
Cement Roofing actually necessary and long
after.) durability aud cheapness, combined1
with the fact that it is weather and Are proof,
its general advption cannot be ton earnestly
urged. Tbeir Gnlta Percba Cement for
coating and repairing Metal Honrs of all
kinds and for preserving all metals from rust
and corrosion from its great durability and'
cheapness, is fast superceding points nf every
description heretofore used for such purposes.
These materials lit wbicb the First Pre
miuuis bave beeu awarded by the .A merit-no
Institute and many of the principal State
Fairs throughout the country.) are recemmed
in the highest terms by the New York &
Erie R 11. Co., and many of tbe principal
Railroads North and .South, aod also by the
officers of the leading Insurance Companies
throughout the country.
"77i Life of the Flesh is in the blood," was
said by inspiration long before Harvey's dis
covery of its circulation had brought to light
its purposes and uses. Nn we know not on
ly that "life is in the blood," but that d'eease
inhabits it also. Maay of tho disorders thet
pervade the buman frame, bave tbeir home io
it, and thrive and grow in it- The celebrated
Dr J. C. Ayer, ol Lowell, has had regurd to
this important fact in making a Remedy for
these disorders. His Extract of Sarsaporilln
purges out the impurities nf tbe blood and in
duces a healthy action in it that expel dis
ease. This is reasonable, and it is true, for
we know by our own experience. Seldom us
w- take any medicinr-, we have nurertbe!eF8
several times been uuder obligations to the
skill of Dr. Ayer for the rulief wbich his med
icines never fait to afford us wbeu we are
ohligeu lo have recourse lo them Halifax
(.V. 5 ) Cuthulic.
'Die (treat Clothing Emporium of the l'nion
Philadelphia possesses (be most splendid
Clothing Emporium in the country. But
tn its patrons its cbii-f attractions are, the
elegance of lh garments for Gentlemen end
Youth, manufactured there, tbe beauty and
durability of the mateiials, the superior exeel
lenee of the fit, and lastly the moderate pri
ces at which the goods are sold. We refer la
the Brown Stone Clott ing Hall sfRorkbjll &
Wilson, Chesuuut b-'treet, Philadelphia.
HeligioiiM $oliccs.
Divine service will bi held every Sabbath 111 tint Ilo
roirch ns follow :
I'KKSUYTI-.RIAN CHURCH. Ninth Wert comer n.
Ftlticktlriry nml Deei streets, Itev. J. 1. Rkakdo, l'ai!nr-
Divme service every Killth Ht 10 A.M. I'r:ij i-r uir.-i
inC on Thuri.l.iy evrnnie;. At N.irthmnlierlnnd. ill IIKI
S-hnol Presbyterian Cbureh, at 3 o'clock, 1. M., every
SnbtHitiv
GKHMAN RKFOItMKl) CHI RCH North west
corner of Rrver nml Blnrslierry streets, Rev. J. W.Stxin
MfcTZ, Pasl-tr. Divine aervn-e, tffteruMely, every Sntiltl:
at 10 A.M. and ?J P. M. Pin eel meeting on Fnd:iy
evening
KVANGFI.T-CATj I.ETHKRAN ClII RCH-ni.-r
street belnw ! V.A P. Una Kond, Rev. IMIizkr, I'lui .r
Divine service, uftcrnnCely, every 5nMmth nl 10 A M. an
7$ M. Piaver ineetinf. on tVerineMlHy evening
MKTIIOD1ST KriscnPAt CHI ROM Dewberry strer
wcslnfM. Ac K Rnil Rmil, Itev. K. FcTLra anil J l
Swasqbr, Puttnrs. Divine scivice, allemulely, evrrvSa!..
hath at inj A . M. and "J P. M. Prayer meeting nnTiiura
dny evening.
Philadelphia Market.
Piiii.AUEi.riiiA, May
30.
Wheat Flour, (extra,)
Kye Flour,
Corn Meal,
lied Wheat, per bushel,
White ' "
Corn, " "
Oats, " "
Hye. "
t.loverseed,
Timothy,
Flatseed,
$5 St)
a ; "ih
Jr3 SO
a 3
Oil
a I
a 1
as
fur
55
3:r
70
47
SUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
Wheat, $1 lOal 30 Butter, . . $ I I
Kye, .... 75 Eggs, ... ur
Corn, .... 7ft Tallow, ... is
Oats, .... 33 Lard, ... 12
Buckwheat, . 61 I'ork, .... n
Potatoes, 75 Ileeswax, - 2(
New Advertisements.
War Horses Wanted.
J WILL pay Cash for sound, strong, heavy-
built Draft HOUSES, broke to work in har
ness, from five to eight years old. No Mares or
White Homes will be taken. Apply bclure Fit
day, June 7th.
A. E. KAl'F.
Norihumborlad, June I, ISfil.
PROPOSALS.
ROPOSALS will be received by the Com
niMwionere of Norlhnuiberlar.d countv, on
lbs Utk day of June, 1861, at their office iu Sun
bury, fur the building cf a Bridge across I'ig
Mahonoy Creek in Cameron township.
Plan and Knccificalion of the liriJge lo bo
built, can be seen at the Cnmmissbner's ollit-e
up till that time. Proposals will be received
from !0 o'clock A.M., until 3 o'clock P. M. of
eameday.
JOSEPH EVEIJITT, )
PHILIP CLA UK. J Comm'rs.
ISAAC D. RAKE It. )
Commissioner's Oflice,
Sunbury, June I, lHb
JOHNS & CROSIEY.
SOI.K MANl FACTirUKS OF THK 1MPROVKO
QTJTTA PERCHA
CEMENT HOOFING,
Tba cheapest and most datable Roofing iu asa. It is Fir
eisl Water 1'roof.
It can be applied to aew and cUd Roofs of all kinds, and
to febitigle HooM witboui rcjuovmf tbs sbiagies.
Tho Cost is only about One-Third that
of Tin, and it i3 twice as Durable.
OltTT TERCHA CEMENT,
Forpieaaviug and repauiiaj Tin aud other Metal Roofs of
very descripuixi, from its area! elasticity, is n.H iujured
by Ihe etmiruction sud eaMiisiou of metals, aud will uul
eiarS iu cold or iuh iu wairu weather.
'i'Ues nuiterwiskiva bteu thoroughly' lesled in New
York and all pans of tht bouibsia and Western Kmtcs,
and waeau give abuudajiljHuul ul' all ws claim lu their
favor. . ..
Thsyare readily applied by or iuary laborers, at a tri-
BUUI CApliSS
"NO II EAT IS REQVIKKD."
These nwtMia!aa put up ready fur use, and for ship-
I ilng to sH pacta ot law country, with full piiutauduwl ous
iff appUaauun.
'Full descriptive eireulsis will bs furnished oa apr-liea-tkM
by mail ml la rx-rxHial our Friueisi Oflice auJ Vra
baas. IS WUJJ4U aiKl tr, (Comer U Libeity
tuaal,) Stw Vurk. .
JOHNS CRPLEY.
As 'im!-Terms Cs.n :
Ji v, krtj ty