paiip Etitgrao. HARRISBURG, PA Monday Afternoon, August 12, 1561. CAMP CURTIN. — Ine only volunteers in Camp Curtin now are five companies of cavalry, in tended for the first Pennsylvania regiment of cavalry reserves. Othercompanies sufficient to fill the regiment will arrive here this week. I=l BAN.—After another term of intense heat this section of country was visited to-day wi a most refreshing rain, cooling the, atmosphere so as to afford some degree of comfort. The rain was most welcome to farmers and garden ers, the growing crops suffering for want of it. lEDIE DROWNED. —A 3 oong man named J. Hoover, while bathing in the canal about a mile below Highspire yesterday, got beyond his depth, and being unable to swim, was drowned before as sisfitujconld be rendered. The body was re covered, and a jury of inquest summoned by Esquire Walburn of Middletown, who leturned a verdict in a cordance with the above facts, I=l ROBBERY AT THE CATHOLIC CITIIRCH.—The State street Catholic Church was entered some time during last week by a robber, who stole among other things a subcrium—a large vessel of solid silver, used in the tabernacle for reli gious ceremonies. It is a very valuable article, and submits the Church to a serious loss. The thief will doubtless make an attempt to dispose of it to some of our jewelers or pawnbrokers, arid they should be on their guard. COL. BLACK,S Rnontpxr.—Col. Black's regi ment, encamped near this city, was visited re cently by the Secretary of War. Gen Cameron expressed himself highly gratified by the healthy appearance and soldierly bearing of the men, telling them that he had known their Colonel from boyhood, and that when they all knew him as he did, they would love him as he did, and continue, by their close observance of strict discipline and good conduct, to make the Colonel as proud of bis regiment as he, Gen. C., was sure he was now. BLISTERED FEET. — An intelligent gentleman writes to the Pittsburg Chronicle as follows had for several years two sons at school at Ge neva, Switzerland. To their vac itions they, in company with theit7 tat)r, made exclusions through Switzerland, Italy, Germany, &c., on foot; besting thei- knapsacks containing their necessa7y wants for a month. lacy were pro vided with a sma'l bar of COlo'lloll brown soap, and before putting on the stockings turned them inside out and rubbed the soap well into the threads of them, consequently they never became foot sore, or had bPstered feet. Let our volunteers try it, and -my word for it, they won't complain of sore or blistered feet. I=l A Pnorostrwx.---The Chester County Times proposes that every officer of the court in that t runty- be ins ited to renew the oath of alle giance to the United States, on the opening of the next term. We presume every loyal mem ber of the bar will cheerfully and readily accept the invitation. They should not be deprived of an opportunity b participate in such a plea sant and impressive ceremony. A good idea, and one that ought to be followed up there and everywhere, and the ceremony made public, giving permission not only to the officers, but to all who desired to renew their allegiance. There might be some singular developments if every one was subjected to the test, but if there are any traitors among us, it is right and im portant that they should be known and marked. VOLUNTEERS discharged within three months after entering the service, for a disability which existed at the time of their enlistment, accord ing to a late army order from the Adjutant General's office, Washington, will receive neither pay nor allowance, except subsistence and transportation to their homes. The certi ficate given by the surgeon will in all cases state whether the disability existed prior to the date of muster, or was contracted after it. Minors also who may be discharged either by the civil authority or upon the personal appli cation of parents or friends, will be discharged without pay or allowance. Cases of resigna tion by . volunteer officers have become so nu merous that it calls for increased vigiler.ce nn the part of regimental, brigade and department commanders, through whom the resignation must pass for final action at Department Head quarters, who will see before approving it th a t a clear statement of the causes which led to the resignation is given. If accepted, and the in dividual be discharged, the resignation will be forwarded to the Adjutant's office. I=l EDUCAT:ON AND PATRIOTISM —Tile State Teach ers' Asssociation, which met at Lewisburg, Union county, last week, was very largely at tended, and the proceedings were unusually in teresting. Dauphin county had four represen tatives present, all from this city—Samuel D. Ingram, Jane Maury, Eliz t A. Bishop and L. Boyer. Samuel D. Ingram, Esq., was elected one of the Vice Presidents for the ensuing year. As an evidence of the patriotic spirit which per vaded the members of the Association, we ap. pend the following resolutions, which were ungnimously adopted : Resolved, That in the present desperate s!rug gle for national existence and national freedom, which the government of the United States is waging against disunion and treason, the teach ers of the State of Pennsylvania are ready to sustain the government to the utmost of their abilities. Resolved, That the fund in the treasury, with such other sum as may be necessary, be devoted to the pLrehase of a C:11112011, t) be presented to the government in the name of the Pennsylvania Stata Teachers' Association, to aid in putting down the rebellion. A liberal sum was at once subseaed to carry out the object of the last resolution, and Dr. Burrow - es, of this city, wos ;nit' acted to pur chase and present the ''big gun." It seems that our patriotic school educationalists, not content with "teaching the young idea how to shoot,'' are determined to aid the government in shooting the rebels. THE NEW POSTAGE ENVELOPE. —We invite at tention to the notice of the Postmaster (d this city in regard to the new envelope just received by him, and which are to be issued from the different Post Offices of the country. The stamp is a very neat one. The prominent feature of it is a bust of Washington, done in pink ; sur rounding the head are the words United States, and below the words Three Cents, with figure three on both sides. The price of the envelope is the same as heretofore. Persons desiring en exchange had better attend to it without deLiy. GENERAL NEGLEY'S REGIMENT. -General Neg ley was in this city this morning busily engaged with the formation of the new regiment already accepted by the Secretary of War. We are cred itably informed that nine tenths of the men who were formerly attached to his brigade have determined to re-enlist under his command for the war. His regiment when filled will quarter in the neighborhood of this city for a short time. From present appearances the General will be able to raise two full regiments without much trouble., ECM TRIBUTE Or RESPECT.-At a special meeting o the Washington Library Association held a their hall on Thursday, the Bth inst., the fel lowing preamble and resolutions were unani mously adopted WHEREAS, In the mysterious dispensation of Providence our comrade, friend and fellow member, J. S. Boyer has been summoned from this world : And whereas, we have ever found in him virtues, which deserve remembrance ; kindness of heart and generms sympathy which linked him closely to us ; therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of Wes this as sociation sustains a heavy loss, and a grief more sincere and poignant than the cold formulas of language can express. Endeared to us by kind ly ofices of friendship, respected and esteemed as our associate, friend and fellow member, he has left a vacancy in our midst which will be deeply felt. Resolved, That we tender our sincere condo lence to the afflicted family of our &was d friend, with a trust that Divine consolation may soften the rigor of this sad bereavement. Resolved, That as a feeble tribute of our re spect and sympathy, we will attend the funeral in a body. Resolved, That the above be published in the daily papers of this city, and a copy be submit ted to the family of the deceased. S. H. COLESTOCK, Pres' t. D. BEUSINGER, See'y pro tem. THE LAST MONTH Or SUMMER.-AllgllSt is a hot month—and it is right that it should be a hot month. We can afford to he hot and sweaty for the sake of the good done by the heat of August. It does all the ripening. Ve getables that come, in July are of small account —puckered as they are in hot-houses, and thin of flavor. And so with fruits. Nothing is w: rth much that ripens before August—not Juneatings nor cherries. The last month of summer is the crowning month—the hest of all. It flings its warm and yellow atmosphere on the earth, and the fructifying juices ebb and flow in the veins of the pasture and swell into IC rich products of field and garden orchard. Hot as it is, we like the month of August, with its red and misty mornings and its golden even ings. We can utter a blessing on its genial in fluences, even when the sun stands at noon in "a copper sky," and the lengthening shadow fails to bring the cool of the day. For in Au gust, when there are beads of perspiration on the forehead, we feel that the weather is needed for the ripening of the country products, and we are content with our sweaty brows and palms, when we sec that out of this heat and moisture comes the abundance of the autumnal harvest. If any one is disposed to complain, and be generally uncomfortable because the mercury rises rather high in this thrifty and golden month, let him consider the moral of this paragraph, and endeavor always to bear in mind that it is true in more senses than one, that man lives by the sweat of his brow. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY ACADEMY.—We attention to the subjoined communication by "W." The subject he treats of is one of much importance at this day, and we hope our cot2m poraries will take up the matter and treat it according to its deserts. We will have more to say ou the subject hereafter. The State to purchase a farm of not less than 200 acres, near the centre of the State—say somewhere in Dauphin county, iu the neighbor hood of Harrisburg, in the Lebanon or Cumber land valley—State to erect an arsenal for the storage of State arms, on property so purchased, and also erect the necessary barracks, contain ing recitation rooms, refectory, dormitories, etc. Professors' houses to be erected contiguous to the barracks. State students to be appointed, one from each Senatorial district in the State, who must pass an examination, and be admitted solely on merit This will make thirty-three State Ca dets, who will be educated, clothed and fed at the expense of the State, Limit the number of Cadets outside of the State Cadets to one hundred for the first two years, to be admitted also on merit, after ex amination, and to be selected, as far as possible, from the various counties in the State. _ . The professors to be commissioned during good behavior with the rank of Colonel: Lieute nant Colonel, Major, Adjutant, Quartermaster, Captain, he., he. Cadets to be in barracks during nine months of the year, say from Sep tember 15th to June 15th, and in camp from June 15th to September 15th. The State Arsenal, if erected, to be the de pository of the State arms, which of course will be, in the custody and under the immediate charge of the officers and cadets of the State Military Academy. Annual reports to be made by the Colonel to the State Legis?enre. Visitors, to he selected by the Governor, to attend the annual examination for degrees. The Professors to be appointed by the Gov ernor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Course of instruction to be decided upon by a committee, to be app“inted by the Governor, as soon as it is decided when the Institution shall be opened—but the cadets to be drilled daily as at West Point, during the year. The State Cadets to agree to become instruct ors in this State for at least two years after grad uating, and to introduce the manual and drill into their schools and maintain the same for at le.tst one hour daily. `The above is a brief outline of the proposed bill for the establishment of the "Pennsylvania Military Academy," and is thrown out now to elicit discussion from the press throughout the State. Let the matter be brought before the people of the Commonwealth. If there is any merit in it, let it be endorsed by the Represen tatives sent to Harrisburg next winter and ecome a law. If the contrary, then let it fail. W. See Professor Wood's advertisement in anoth er column. Peunovthania Oailp ettegapti, itionbav ernoon august 12, 180 LIGHTED WITH GAS.--- r 1 iIC Penn street and Lancaster Bridges are now lighted with gas—a great improvement upon the old oil-lamps.— The gas is kept burning all night twice a week, (the nights before market days) which is a great accommodation for our country friends who at tend market. The County Commissioners de. serve the thaks of their constituents for intro ducing so desirable an improvement. -Reading GazoPe. We hope the managers of the Harrisburg Bridge will take similar measures to have their Midge lighted. THE SHARE' SHOOTERS —The company from this State intended for the regiment of Sharp Shooters now in process of formatii n, is pro gressing steadily. The officer in charge of the recruiting in this State, Mr. J M. Dewey, is in the receipt of letters daily, from noted .tcalks nnn, eking information relative to the com pany, and he has every assurance that it will be filled at an early day. The requirements OS to precise shooting are very strict, and none but the most excellent marksmen aro able to meet them. The company therefore, must ne cessarily be very select, and to belong to it will be a distinguished honor. The men will be at liberty to use their own rifle s, exempted from drill, and be allowed many other immunities not permitted in the regular volunteer service. To those who are able to "send the bullet where they fix their eye" the "sharpshooters" present an excellent medium to apply their skill to the service of their country. Persons wishing informatii al on the subject should ad dress J. M. Dewey at this city. Thmunks, we, the members of :be Troy Guards, having learned that our worthy and favorite officer. OSCAR TENPIATON, has determin ed to resign his commission as Second Lieuten ant in our company we have concluded to show our profound respect and admiration for him in a suit - 11)1e mauler. Be it therefore, Reed?) That we have looked upon Lieut. Temple! on as our guiding st.w, hebcing decided ly a moral and exemplary young: man. Resolved, That the marked distinction shown him by Ills 'superior officers in camp is proof that he possesses all the necessary qualifications of a good officer. Resolved, That if he should lead a new com pany inta the field of battle or eng , ige in some more peaceful calling we heartily wish him success. Resolved, That though we were struck with surprise on learning that he intended to tender his resignation to the Goveninient ; yet, in our judgment, his reasons for so doing were suffi cient. Resolved, That it is with sincere regret that we lose him from our company, he being kind to all, partial t) none, and always willing lido anything in his power to make us comfortable. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished to the publisher of the TYLEGRAPFL Signed by the members of the company. NEW AND CHEAP GOODS FROM NEW YORK Atm no.y.-100 pieces splendid Wamesutta 10 cts ; 50 pieces of unbleached Muslin, 44., 10 ets., worth 121 cts; 30 pieces of splendid Clin ton Gingbams, 124 cts., worth 18 cts ; 100 pieces of Crash, at 10 and 12 cts. a yard ; a very large lot of ladies and children's white stockings; the best ladies hose for 12i- cts. in town ; bril liants, hrilliants, brilliants, 50 pieces, at 12,1 cts. ; beautiful skirt 84 ,4 1 at 25 eta; 200 dozen of hrowa and blue mixed men's cocks, 121 ets.; and a g.eat many other gooc's very cheap, at S. LIMY'S, John Rhoads old sand. DR. CAminu.—The clever gentlemen, whose name heals these remarks, was one of the Cam eron Guards who left our city for the seat of war. The doctor done valuable service as one of the guard who arrested 'Muumuu the bridge burner. Since his return he has been very sick, but we are now pleased to say is fast recovering, and will be in. the dental way soon, all owing perhaps to the fa - t that he gets his dry gods at the cheap store, corner of Front and Market streets, lIRICK ST. BOWMAN'S. d2tt iiil(l. 7 lA7'S Lm PILLS AND PLUFNIX BITTERS.- Pr.r! Min al Mineral Poisaas,—ln ease, of ~ , t r ovait .arv, co Eruptions of :he skin no moien..; 0, bbe life NI cd : : .•ineo to ir o ty I/LOM .'1211 , 0"," •1! 11` , n Ceti, ;la^6, every ve , tige of the•;e hb lii •) PI; or b! 1 , 1•1, , clog, of: mo Mood. E. li; • eery ;i Agile, L. : ,spcmn•A, liropsy, .mn d z n,,nen noon yield to [Mu curative. tro l l. . M.m1.1 Aihniit them, e. by their ax -deer Mal' 6,e cooed. Fs. Eew Vot Dru nh, Ht no, keErri A LES . DR. OLIE ESMAN'B 1 1.. LI r%•eparel CurliClitiu L. t1,Ft1t: , ..31-)a131.i ;Li D THE colol);DatiOn 01 iik,.,ll)(iiektir3 Xu Oleße ,0 re the +e-u; or 4 ion!' au.s extenswe uru nce. 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"o; the. i :St t: :Et ; 1 .1 Beea.iway, Ne, vie-k :lo m ,h„,tht he 1 - I'. h Tlll3 ADVF,RTISER, having been restored to health io a few weeks by a very simp'e remedy, after havieg suthivett sever iii yea. 3 Wail a Sevoi e luue aireet. too. end eirerd disease, CoitieLd:,,jou—ii UDikleS to mass :.sown qi his tehow- - ,elfeie..; .oeali of sure. To all who e Ir, .1e trili send e,Joy of fire pre scription urea ee cuerge), with the to, eet'ous le, peeped the s, Lze, which they tied sure me for COoSOIII,,VOTI, AitOtlla, ;S t &e. The ouly Object or the ravertLer the .esoriptioo Is to beeelit the .tillioteti, Joel .peead inf , rauttlou whic, he coca:elves '0 be nvain,thle, and he bo,)es every SU ferer will remedy, as it will rust Glum coaling, and may move a blessing. Part,es wisliM2 the pre..m iptiou will please atiure3s REV. LEIWAIID A. WELSON, Williamsburgh, ii. , ngs county, New York. oc MANHOOD. HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED' JUST PUBLISHED ON THE NATURE, TREATMENT AND RADICAL, cult.,: OF srp, R sIATOR RHEA, or Seminal Weakness, Sexual Debility, Nor vou - Jess, Invelardery Emissions and Impotency, recoiling from Sell-abuse, Sm. By P0h1.., Cavemen., M. D.— Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any address, pest oald, on receipt o f two stamps ! KLINE, 127 Bowery, New York. Post Office Box. No by Dr. CHAS J C. 4,686. m2O-61136 .o.w A CARD. HEAD QUARTERS, }. COMPANY 0, 12Trr RED. R. V. U. I=l=l PURIFY MB BLOOD NEW YORK ':LAY TO CONSUMPTIVES BY TELEOIItd. HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK THE NEW POSTAL ENVELOPES The Bill Regarding Picture Envelopes THE - THE NEW Mis.lL LOCKS APPOINTMENT OF CONSULS 'THE GREAT C ARIB.- LDI ACCEPTED THE VlBl'l' OF PRINCE NAPOLEON WASHINGTON, Aug. 12. The designs of the new envelopes are superior to those of the old issues, and a e now in the hands of Postmasters for sale. Some of them will carry 40, 24, 20 and 12 cents worth of mail matter. The larger denominations being adapted to the demands of express companies. The new postage stamps will be ready for distribution towards the close of this week. . The recent post office order prohibiting the transmission of envelopes with scurrilous or scandalous matter printed or written on them; is intended to cover such cases as that of a Massachusetts quack brought to the attention of the Department,he having selected that mode to indecently advertise his business. The order does not, as many soldiers and others suppose, prevent the passage through the mails of envelopes with patriotic and Union devices or designs. There were about sixty bidders for supplying the post office department with locks and keys, some of them exhibiting each five or six different kinds. An entire change of them is designed, owing in part to many of the old patterns being in the poases sion of the disloyalists. 'the commission on this subject have made their report but the Postmaster General has not yet made his decision. The following named consuls have just been appointed: To Glasgow, John S. Bettyman, of Dela ware. To Smyrna, Prof. J. C. Cleveland, of Penn sylvania. To Mexico, Marcus Ottenberg, of Wisconsin. To Hong Kong, H. N. Congar, of New Jersey. To Maracaibo—Frcierick Wipperman, Cone. To Londonderry—Thomas McCunn, N. Y. To Demarara—Th a. Edwards, Ky. To S:.11 Juan del Sur—Warren S. Foster, Conn. To Revel Henry—B. Stacy, Vt. To St. Catharines—Benjamin Lindsay, ➢Lass To Paris—John Vgelow, N. Y. The order of Col. Davies' dated Alexandria, having in view the severe punishment of troops who commit outrages and depredations around Alexandria, is not only timely, but meets the earnest commendation of every lover of the Union in this vicinity. The great Garibaldi has tendered his services to the Federal Government. The correspond ence in which the offer was mane and accepted tJok place between the American Counsul at Genoa and Secretary Seward. Tee offer, of course, was accepted, and the rank of Major- General tendered to the noble PRINCE NAPOLEON'S VISIT TO MANASSAS Prince Napoleon left this city yesterday for New York, His visit toManassas has provoked a great deal of comment. The French Minister and Secretary of Legation went with him under the pass of Secretary Seward. They were gone forty-eight hours, during which time they ex amined the battle field of Bull Run, and spent a night within the rebel lines at Manassas. They had an interview with Gen. Beauregard, who treated them with great attention. Although every member of Prince Napoleon's suite was forbidden to speak of the incidents of his visit to Manassas. the Prince himself had an interview after he got back, with Gene: M'- Olellan, but with no other. The colored coach man made public what is known of the princely visit at Alexandria Col. Franklin furnished him with four United Status horses. He dined that day with the Rebel Col. Stewart, at Fair fax, who gave him for a change of horses four captured at Bull Run. Reaching Manassas late that night he was received by Gen. Johnston, who sent to Manassas for Gen. Beauragard, who arrived early in the morning. The Prince was very much fawned upon. The conversation between him and Beauregard was in French, the latter interpreting remarks made by other officers. One reason to induce the Prince to go on to Richmond was, that " cur Congress is now in session, and we wish you to compare our Legislators with those at Wash ington." At Fairfax, on his return, Col. Stew art said to him : I hope your country will not interfere in this contest. With no outside interference we are able to take care of our selves." The Prince did not commit himself in his reply. • The rebels profess to have 80,000 troops at Manassas and boundless reenforcements behind. The Maryland regiment is camped three miles this side of Fairfax, and their pickets extend a mile further. This regiment is very shabbily dressed; worse than those at Manassas. A large number are barefoot. The colored driver of the Prince is well acquainted with Gen. Johnston, who greeted him kindly. He was given in charge of a soldier, but allowed to walk about at pleasure Ile was asked no questions by offi cers, but quizzed unmercifully by soldiers sent to him for that purpose. He was asked about the force and fortifica tions here; what force there is at the bridges, and particularly if the northern part of the city is well defended ; if there are any troops at Silver Spring, the Blair place. This driver was sent for by the President, to-day, who imply asked him questions about our lost wagons and stores. , t IIC , ' I CI _ j,,.. 0/ THE WAR IN MISSOURI. A BATTLE HOURLY EXPECTED FEDERAL SOLDIERS READY TO MOVE Skirmishing by the Patrols—Four Rebels Killed. Ad vices from Springfield to Thursday morn ing say that no battle has yet been fought, but one is hourly expected. Five hundred cavalry were ready to move on Thursday morning, and the home guards were in motion. The regulars remained in position, and the troops lay on their arms on Tuesday and Wednesday night. 'I he rebels were encamped on Wilson creek, twelve miles from Springfield. On Tuesday evening a slight skirmish took place between the patrolling parties four miles out on the Mount Vernon road, in which four rebels were killed. NON-ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER FARTHER PHENT, Aug. 11 The expected steamship Nova Scotian has not been signalled below. The weather is clear and cold. Explained. I=l= I=M=l FRANKLIN, Mo., Aug. 11 LATEST FROM FORTRESS MONROE La Mountain Examining the Rebel Works FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. 12 Prof. La Mountain made two successful as censions yesterday, having attained an altitude of three thousand feet, He found the confederate encampment to be about three miles beyond New Market bridge. '[here were no traces of the rebels nearer Hamp ton. A considerable force is also encamped this side of James river, some eight miles above Newport News. The two cannon mounted on Sewell's Point towald Old Point he thinks are only large field pieces. There are perhaps a thousand confed erates at Sewell's Point. PHILADELPHIA MARKETS PHILADELPHIA., August 12 Flour continues dull, and sells only in a small way, at s4@4 25 for old Western superfine ; $4 50®5 for recently and fresh ground do ; $4 75@5 25 for extras, and $5 25®6 for ex tra family and fancy lots. Small sales of Rye Flour at $3, and Pennsylvania Corn Meal at $3 62i. There is an active demand for Wheat and prices have again advanced ; sales 6000 bushels, at $1 14®1 16 for red and $1 26 for white. Rye steadily at 52c. Corn dull ; 1500 bushels yellow sold at 52®53c. New Oats are in fair demand, and 4000 bushels sold at 30c, and a cargo of old at 33c. No change in Groce ries. Whiskey is dull ; small sales at 18e. Decision of the Government. INSTRUCTIONS TO GENERAL BUTLER REGARDING ' I CONTRABANDS.' ' The following letter has just been des patched to General Butler by the Secretary of War :-- WASHINGTON, August 8, 1861 GENERAL :—The important question of the proper disposition to be made of fugitives from service in States in insurrection against the Federal Government, to which you have again directed my attention in your letter of July 30th, has received my most attentive ccnsidera- . tion. It is tbe desire of the President that all eN isting rightsin all the States be fully respected and maintained. The war now prosecuted on the part of the Federal Government is a war for the Union, and for the preservation of all the Gtnstitutional rights of States and the citizens of the States in the Union. Hence no question can arise as to fugitives from service within the States and Territories in which the authority of the Union is fully acknowledged. The ordinary forms of judicial proceedings, which must be respected by military and civil authorities alike, will suffice for the enforcement of legal claims. But in States wholly or par tially under insurrectionary control, where the laws of the United States are so far opposed and resisted that they cannot be effectually en forced, it is obvious that the rights dependent on the execution of those laws must temporari ly fail, and it is equally obvious that the rights dependent on the laws of the States within which military operations ate crnducted, must be necessarily subordinate to the military exi gencies created by the insurrection, if not whol- ly forfeited by the treasonable conduct of the parties owning them. To this general rule, the rights to services can form no exception. The act of Congress apiaoved August Gth, 1861, declares that if persons held to service shall be employed in hostility to the United States, the rights to their services shall be forfeited, end such per sons shall be discharged therefrom. It follows of necessity that no claim can be recognized by the militaty authorities of the Union to the services of such persons when fugitives. A more difficult question is presented in re spect to persons escaping from the service of loyal masters. It is quite apparent that the laws of the State under which only the services of such fugitives can be claimed, must needs be wholly, or almost wholly, suspended as to remedies by the insurrection and the military measures necessitatt-d by it, and it is equally apparent that the substitution of military for judicial measures, for the enforcement of such claims, must be attended by great inconve niences, embarrassments and injuries. Under these circumstances, it seems quite clear that the substantial rights of loyal mas- ters will be best protected by receiving sucli fu gitives, as well as fugitives from disloyal mas ters, into the s rvice of the United States, and employing them under such organizations and in such occupations as circumstances may sug gest or require. Of course a record should be kept, showing the name and description of the fugitives, the name and the character (as loyal or disloyal) of the master and such facts as may be necessary to a correct understanding of the circumstances of each case. After tran quility shall have been restored upon the return of peace, Congress will doubtless properly pro vide for all the persons thus recieved int, the service of the Union, and for a just compensa tion to the loyal masters. In this way only, it would seem, can the duty and safety of the Government, and the just rights of all, be fully reconciled and harmonized. You will, therefore, consider yourself instruct ed to govern your future action in respect to fu gitives from service, by the principles herein stated, and will report from time to time, and at least twice in each month, your action in the premises to this department. You will, however, neither authorize nor permit any interference by the troops under your command with the servants of peaceful citizens in the house or field ; nor will you in any way encourage such servants to leave the lawful service of their masters; nor will you, except in cases where the public safety may seem to require it, prevent the voluntary return of any fugitive to the service which he may have escaped. I am, General, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, (Signed.) SDioN CAMERON, Secretary of War. To Major-General B. F. BUTLER Commanding the Department of Virginia, BUTLER, Monroe. za..ttv 216urttsentents LECTURE BY A LADY. THERE wit] be a Lecture et the Metho dist Episcopal Church, Locust street, in the city of Harrisburg, TIIE.ADAY EVENIYG August 18th, doors open at 73 o'clock, Lecture to commence at S o'clock,— Acimissi.ai 25 centi, Thy,zets Call be obtained at the prin cipal Hotels and Bo: kStores. Also at the door of the chu cti cm the evet,ing of toe Lecture. Rubject—uolN REPUBLIC.," by MISS LE WEE su9-4te FOR RENT.—The large brick dwelling house now occupied by David hlumma jr. Esq., on Third street neai Market, with an office suitaole for an attorney. Po:session given fir t October next. En quire at the t rothonotary's office. WA/. MITCHEIL. Allgs-Cilf. ZOUAVE REGIMENT SOBER. young men between the ages of eighteen and thirty years, dtsirinus of joining a company to be attached to the &mace regiment of Col (mole, can leave their names at the Exchange iu Walnut street, up stairs. Aug 2,11361 J WESLEY AWL. BOARDING. TWO or three respectable single gentle men can obtain goof board and leasant apart ments, al '.h Use of bath, gas &c., at No. 5 Locust street, (lately occupied by General Miller) ue the river. Any dlwg T MPORTED BOLOGNA SAUSAGE.--A , _L a very rare lot just, received and_ier sale .1237._ °R al 00 P 5 ". WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 A. 8., Major 10th Reg't, N Y. Volunteers. Mr. John Jones, Utica, N. Y." Commissioned officers will prepay their post age as heretofore. JOHN A. KASSON, First ASsistant P. Al. G. POST OFFICE ORDER.—The Post Office Depart ment has issued the following : Postmasters will take notice that all pre-paid letters to soldiers in any regimeut in the service of the United States, and directed to them at a point where they have been stationed, may be ,orwarded, whenever practible, to any other point to which they may have been ordered without further charge thereon for fowarding. JOHN A. KASSON, Font Assistant P. M. General. Soldiers at the different camps in or neAr this city will please comply strictly with the above rule and their letters will reach their destina tion without trouble. auglit GEO. BERGNER, P. M. GILT FRAMES I J. BIESTER, CARVER AND GILDER, Manufacturer of Looking Glass and Picture Frames, Gilt and Rosewood Mouldings 4f6e. HARRISBURG, PA. French Mirrors, Square and Oval Portrait Frames of every deserlyt:on. OLD FRAMES REGII,T TO NEW, jyl6-ly FOR BALE.—One of the best business stands in the city on reasonable terms, or leased for three Or live years situated in Market street between Fourth and Fifth. Enquire on the prerres of ,13 , 9112 m DANIEL LEEDY. filiscellanceus Books for the Military T usT RELIEVED AT BERGNER'S CHEAP BOOKSTORE, No. 51 Market street. D A RD E TACTICS Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics, for the exer cise and manoeuvres of Troops when acting as Light Infantry or Riflemen. Prepared under the direction of the War Department. By Bre. vet Lieutenant-Colonel W. J. HARDEE, U. S. A. Vol. I.—Schools of the Soldier and Company ; Instructions for Skirmishers. Vol. IL—School of the Battalion. INSIR . CTION IN FIELD ARTILLERY. Prepared by a Board of Artillery Officers.— OLe vol. Bvo. $2 60. Cot. S. COOPER, Adjt. Cell. U. S. A. Sir :—The Light Artillery Board assembled by Special Orders No 184, of 1856, and Special Orders No. 116, of 1858, has the honor to sub mit a revised system of L'ght Artillery Tactics and RegulAtions recommend, d for that arm. Will. H. FRENCH, Bt. Maj. Capt. First Artil lery. WILLIAM F. BARRY, Uaptaiu First Artillery. HENRI - J. HUNT, Bt. Maj. Capt. Second Ar tillery. CAVALRY I'mA',C Published by order of the War Department. First Part—School of the Trooper ; of the Pla toon awl of the Squadron Dismounted Second Part—of the Platoon and of the Squadron Mounted Third Part—Evolutions of a Regi ment. Three vols. 18mo. 53.75 WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, I . February 10, 1841. The system .of Ca, airy Tactics adapted to the organization of Dragoon regiments, having been approved by the President of the United States, is now published for the government of the said service. Accordingly, instruction in the same will be given after the method pointed out therein ; and all additions to, or departures from the ex ercises and manoeuvres laid down in this sy,tem arc positively forbidden. J. 11. POINSETI, Secretary of War NITLELLAN'6. BAYONET EXEMISE Manual of Bayonet Exorcises. Prepared for the use of the Army of the United States. By GEORGE B. 'MCLELLAN, Capt.. First Regi meet Cavalry, U. S. A. Printed by order of the War Department. One vol. 12Luo. $1.25 IIEADQUARTERS OF ME ARMY, WAsnixoToN, D. C., Dec. 31, 1851. Hon. C. H. CossAn, Secretary of War. Sir :—HcreiNith I have the honor to submit a system of Bayonet Exercise translo ted from French by Captain Geo. B. 111.'Clellan, Corps, Engineers, U. S. Army. I strongly recommend its being printed for distribution to the Army ; and that it made, by regulation, a part of the "Ss slem of Enstruc tion." The inclosed extracts from reports of the In spector General, etc., show the value I have the honor to be, sir, with high respect, your most obedient servant, WINFIELD scorr. Approved. C. M. CONRAD, Secretary of War, January 2, 1852. It JONES, Adjutant General Any of the above works forwarded by T free of postage, on the receipt of the published price. Remittance can be made in gold dollars and postage stamps. Address GEO. BERGNER., Harrisburg, Pa. 111 1-1, 30 Et ' .S, I) AII, Y Between Philadelphia HAVEN, ICHARV lio `H.. V. ILLI NluNcr, UNIONTOWN, W AISoNPIWA, 1i ILTIIN, LEwibilprhG„ N IL , a:Rt WAN r?: DU IDY, THXVI/ATON, KENitoWN, WAHL, HALIFAX, DAUPHIN, AIN 1) ft Alt It ISBUIt 44 . Ti.. etilladelphia ileum belail cunt-all' , !Ito:A d toe Lir;y:igu will he at all.: lowe:u A C goo, Ihrou4li will. ea.:o tro'a to .ittou Ulu a,11! 'alivery 01 all goods eo.roskti to I. line, Ginnbi (lei.vsi ed at the Depot of F FRESH, No. 811 Mart et Steel, PllllO.. by 0 ii',ll,ol; 0 . 01., will het • . iiverq 0 in Harrisburg Ho, mixt murnio (alw,ys) as lOW 1) , ; ~1 11V1' no. I'llll,lo , .'ar 111.112,L,11 , :u ;,01 liy 1,110 1 , , • ,. 'Ol/11): Laid speed, il-iivery of A The un.ter,;:gnod tliankf C,r p.f.st : e Lpe, by trice aitrni.on sio tn‘ rll cou a nor of ibe T. PEI. I - 'llll , idelptn. and ti.e.din Pent ni Nfarkot , Ir •e 'I ri burg. El= MEM NOTICE TO SOLDIERS Oa application to the General Post office the undersigned has received the following order viz : SOLDIERS' LETTERS. POST Orrice DEPARTMENT, Appointment Office, Tilly 28, 1861. The following order has been made by the Post Office Department, for the execution of the new law r. specting sodiers' letters : Postmasters at or near any camp or point oc cupied by the United States forces, will mail, without prepayment of postage, any lettter written by a soldier in the service the United States, and certified to be such by the Major or Acting Major of the regiment to which the wilier is attached. The envelope should have plainly stamped or written on its face the cer tificate "Soldier's Letter," signed in writing by the Major or Acting Major of the regiment, describing his regiment by its number and its State. The postage due on such letters will be collected at the office of delivery. The certificate and address may be in the following form : "Soldier's Letter. GILT FRAMES I
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