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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.,
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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.
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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.
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Williamsburgh,
ii. , ngs county, New York.
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MANHOOD.
HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED'
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Jess, Invelardery Emissions and Impotency, recoiling
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Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any address, pest
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BY TELEOIItd.
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
THE NEW POSTAL ENVELOPES
The Bill Regarding Picture Envelopes
THE
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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.
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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.
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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._
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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
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111 1-1, 30 Et ' .S,
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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