The star of the north. (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, July 31, 1861, Image 2

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    STAR OF THE NORTH,
IFJf tf. JACOBY, EDITOR.
BLOOaSBOQ, WEDNESDAY, TuLYTITTsisT.
Ejvare of Woliw in Sheep's Clothing.
' Few men hare acquired a more unenvia
ble position than Horace Greeley. His po
litical aspirations receive no encouragement
from the Administration, it has been his
constant study to annoy and embarrass the
machinery of the Government ever since
Lincoln's inauguration. Nothing has pleas
ed his lordship. Gen. Scott has received
repeated insults from his pen insults that
a Democrat would not utter, much less pub
lish to the world. His italic order, ''For
icard to Richmond!11 occupying until recent
ly, a conspicuous place in the Tribune, was
a standing insult to the beloved and vener
ated Commander-in-Chief of the Federal
army. Presumptive, indeed, must be the
individual to dictate terms to one whose
knowledge and experience in military tact
ics finds no equal among the living Gener
als of this day; yet we find Horace Greeley
not only dictating terms, but abusing Gen.
Scott, President Lincoln, and Sec. Cameron
because they see fit to exercise their own
judgment.
No matter how much we may differ with
the Administration upon political questions,
we deem it our duly as loyal, peace-abiding
citizens, to sustain the efforts of the Gov
ernmenl in the present straggle.
In our opinion, Greeley-free-love-ism,
D;ecber Abolitionism, and Lloyd Garrison
Atheism, make up as dangerous a composi
linn in society as the ingredients ruling the
minds of the Southern traitors. They may
ulk about freedom.it cannot exist with such
material. As an illustration, we copy one
brief sentence from the editorial columns of
this professedly Union sheet, the New York
Ttibune, Lieut Gen. Horace Greeley, editor:
It would seem that there is no Secretary
of War in Washington, and above all no
Commander-in-Chief, or a state of things
so deplorably subversive of all discipline
coold never exist."
Unless Gen. Scott keeps a keen lookout,
this brave General will slip off from his
office and lake Richmond before the rebel
Congress are aware of it.
The Assailants of the Eemotratie Tarty.
Certain pretended organs of the Republi
can party in this State whos e proprietors
are filling their pockets from. the Federal
coffers, and who therefore care not how
long the present troubles last, .see nothing
iu the majestic rising of the people in de
fence of the Government but a splendid op
portunity of making money for themselves
and political capital against the Democratic
party.
These same men, who employ all the
time not devoted to robbing the Treasury or
charging the Democratic party with treason
. . .. i r -ii
and stirring up ne exunci emuers ui uiu
controversies, were not always so much
in love with the Union and the Govern
ment. They used to speak lightly of the
Union, and talk about letting it slide in cer-
tain contingencies. They incessantly ridi
culed Democrats for expressing anxiety for
the preservation of the Union. They laugh
ed at the idea of danger. They denomina
ted all men who were solicitous for the fu
ture of the country as "Union savers" a
phrase to which they attached a peculiar
degree of odium. They not only stubborn
ly refused to assent to a peaceful settlement
ot our national troubles when that was pos
sible, but showed thsir distrust ol the peo
ple by denying them the privilege of voting
on the question. The Chicago platform
was their "higher law," placed far above
the Constitution. Perish a hundred Unions
they exclaimed, rather than give an inch of
this party platform They chronicled and
applauded every infraction of the iugitive
slave law. After the cotton States seceded
from the Union, they were in favor of let
ting them drill ; and they published articles
tu show that war would not restore the
Union.
Such was the spirit and temper of the
class of newspapers previous to the great
events that aroused the nation to the neces
sity of war for its own protection and pres
ervation. The assaults upon our flag, the
reduction of Fort Sumpter, the immediate
danger of the Capitol, at once excited and
united the people. Past political distinc
tions were forgotten in the presence of per
ils that threatened to plunge us into an.
archy, and to destroy the glorious fabric
of government reared and strengthened by
successive generations of statesmen and
patriots. Tne watchward flew with more
than electric speed from State to State, for
it was the common impulse of patriotism
that the Union must be preserved and the
Topalar Indignation Against tne Cabinet.
"The New York papers agree that the late
lost battle at Ball's Run, has produced, a
very unfavorable impression in the public
mind against the administration on the mil
itary authorities. One of them states that
the conservative Republicans held caucuss
meetings in various sections of that city, on
Thursday evening last, when the whole
subject was discussed, and the most bitter
expressions of indignation uttered against
the Cabinet for permitting the army to fall
into the rebel trap at Manassas Junction.
It was 6aid that the Confederate army, un
der the guidance of its government and gen
erals, took good care not to fall into the trap
General Scott laid for them at Arlington
Heights ; and it was no doubt owing to their
wholesome horror ol being caught in it that
they did not pursue the retreating Federal
forces in their confusion and disorder, cut
them off Irom Washington, and capture that
city. There were various ways of getting
to Richmond without going through Ma
nassas Junction, and the selection of that
route seems like the stubbornness of a bull
running his head against a locomotive.
The attack was made against the judge
ment of General Scott and General McDow
ell, and it is known that the latter had a
presentiment of defeat, though he obeyed
orders. There was the mod bitter resent
ment against the Cabinet for being led
away by the bloodthirsty, fanatical aboli
tionists of the party, such as Hickman,
Wade, Fessenden, Sumner Lovejoy and
Chandler, and being induced by their clam
ors to order a premature advance on Rich
mond, which has bo disastrously resulted
in the sacrifice and disgrace of our brave
troops. ' .
h is the opinion of these republicans that
the present Cabinet are unfit for their posi
tion, inasmuch as they listened to such ad
vice, and also because there is not a distinct
enunciation on the part of the government
that the object of the war is not to extermi
nate slaver or meddle in any way with the
rights ol properly in the Southern States.
The consequence of abolitinnizing the arm
ed movement will be to divide and demor
alize our troops, the greater portion of
whom enlisted, not to wage war against
slaveholders, but to maintain the integrity
of the Union. It would be hard to say how
far the rabid anti slavery sentiments lately
uttered in Congress by those republican
leaJers who are supposed to be in the con
fidence of the Cabinet had an unfavorable
Government sustained. All classes and j effect upon the federal forces who fought
1 Victory and a Defeat.
The stirring events of Sunday of last week
Mem to as more like a vague, undefined
dream than the stern reality which weighs
u down with almost unutterable grief. On
the clear stillness of Sabbath night the bells
rang forth a merry peal, and the hearts of
the people leaped with joy, because vic
tory was ours. That day while a park of
artillery was firing a salvo, and while friend
as congratulating friend upon the tri
umphs, real and imaginary, gained by
our army in Virginia, the lightning flashed
a different tale across the wires. We feel
in no mood to speculate npon the result
's efficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
If any one had predicted such a catastro
phe in the Nor.h a few days ago, he would
with great propriety have been set down as
a madman. Indeed so unable were people
to realize the real extent of the disaster that
for days many doubted the truth of the
dispatches received. When ar last the
facts were palpable, there was not only an
intense excitement, but a feeling of patri
otic ardor that rose superior to all the hu
miliation inspired by the defeat.
Animated by one common feeling, the
masses are ready by thousands and tens of
thousands to (ally and fill up the broken
Mid diminished ranks of the army, and to
day Pennsylvania is prepared to furnish
fifty thousand men to take the place of
those who have fallen in defence oi the
Stars and Stripes.
The defeat at Manassas has awed bat not
conquered as. The shrieksof the wounded
and the groans of the dying the wail of
the widow and the tears of the orphan will
aiouse the entire united North, who will
'strike until the last armed foe expires
The lion of the Nation has been aroused,
and be will soon enter the arena in his
might
"Forward to Richmond I" has been the
rallying cry of the Tribune for some lime
past, and the Federal troops have just reap
ed lhe fruits of its rash teachings. The
Union Army, of fifty thousand strong, have
attacked the Con fed rate forces, eighty or
ninety thousand, at Manassas Junction.
was a rash undertaking, for one hundred
men, fortified in their entrenchments are
equal to five times that number in the open
field." The word "Forward !" sounds wel
enough where there is no enemy to meet
Better wait until the Federal Army are hall
a million strong before undertaking to cap
tare one of the strongest fortified positions
of the enemy. ' ForwarJ to Richmond !"
has been the cause of the late defeat of the
Federal Army, and to the Tribune we are
mainly indebted for the late terrible disas
ter. Because the . administration and the
Generals of the Army have not pressed for
ward with greater speed than they hitherto
have, they have been deBOunced in the
vilest of language-" Now three or four thou
sand men have been sacrificed, we trust
for the future, it will leave the manage
rnent and direction of the army to Genera
Scott and his aids. Mr. Greeley may be a
very good General, on paper, but in the
field its auite a different affair. Manassas
Junction will be taken, and rebellion pu
down, in due course of time; but how soon
is not kuowa.
- Robert I- Letburs has undertaken the
revival of the Anthracite Gazette which was
Dublishel at Tamaqua. U will be known
. . .
4 ,-1 x, rr, r,
conditions of men, without respect to their
political opinions or prejudices, without
pausing to discuss the origin of our national
troubles, without stopping to determine
where the greatest weight of responsibility
6hould rest, obeyed the summons of the
head of the nation to arms. Democrats did
not hesitate to hold back. We say it is no
boatful spirit, but as an undeniable truth,
that no political party in the country, and
even the party that triumphed at the last
election, furnished as many men for this '
war as the Democratic party, lhe same
fervent love for the Union which impelled
that party to labor and plead for the pres
ervation of the Union by peaceful mean?,
constrained its members to enter the ranks
of the army after all hopes of saving the
Union by compromise had vanished, and
the Government was assailed by armed
oes. They did not waste time in discus
sion and denunciation, or wait to conquer
their prejudices against the party in power ;
nor did they pause to deliberate as to the
propriety of assisting an Administration in
whose elevation they had no hand, and
from whose denomination they apprehen
ded fearful consequences. But they recog
nize their obligations to the Government
without regard to those administering it,
and their obedience was willing and spon
taneous.
Surely, if ever there was a time when the
voice of faction should be hushed, and
when the partizans of the Administration
ought to cease their warfare upon the Dem
ocratic party, whose members compose a
large proportion of the army, this is tne
time. And we are glad to say tnai inese
malignant assaults do not come from men
actually engaged in figting the battles of
the country. They invariably come from
the class of patriots who stay at home to
rob the treasury from contract jobbers ;
furnishers of rotton clothing and worthless
shoes; pensioners of the Government; men
who hold sinecures at Washington and are
let Ioote to villi fy better citizens than them
selves; public thieves who have belonged
in turn to every political party, and are
near Manassas Junction on Saturday last.
Certain it is that all soldiers will fight the
better by understanding what they are
struggling for, and by having their hearts in
the cause. Danville Intelligencer.
The Uljomburg Hand.
The Pilot, published at Greencastle, this
State, says : The Bloomsburg Brass Band,
attached to the Sixth Regiment, of the
Pennsylvania Reserve, paid our town a visit
on last Thursday evening. This band has
sixteen pieces. It is under the leadership
of John Hower. Though it is a short time
since the members of this Band have been
practicing together, the music was well ex
ecnted, much belter than many other Bands
we have heard.
The inspiring strains of "Hail Columbia"
filled every heart with joy.and the chorus
"Firm, united, let us be,
Rallying round our country,"
was sensibly felt. With many other patri-
! otic airs, and instrumental music, an hour
! or two passed away, affording our people
such a treat, as they seldom enjoy. The
selection of pieces throughout, evinced in
an unrnistakeable manner, the taste of the
performers.
It is said by those who were fortunate
enough to hear, the pieces sans by the
53 ' m w m
quartette was in the same splendid style,
We know we speak the sentiments of the
citizens, that we appreciate the efforts of
j
this Band, and our warmest wishes are
with them. The Sixth has cause to be
proud of her musicians.
In the kindness of their hearts they for-
tot not the eaitor and his sub. Our better
half and ourself, return our heartiest thanks
for the delicious strains with which they
com plirr.ented us.
Like their own music, may their lives
move smoothly along, marred by no dis
cordant sound, and when their finale shall
come, may they gently close their eyes,
and their spirits softly sink away, as sink
their own sweet strains upon the ear of
even.
Blajor General Robert Patterson.
Major General Robert Patterson was born
in Ireland in 1792, and emigrated to this
country when quite, young, taking up his
abode in Philadelphia. He received a col
legiate education, and early manifested mil
itary inclinations. After graduating at Col
lege he was appointed First Lieutenant in
the Twenty-second regiment of regular
Uuited States Infantrj ; in April, 1813, he
was transferred to the Thirty-second Infan
try : appointed Assistant Depo t Quartermas
ter General (with the rank of Captain.;
January, 1813, and Captain-in line, 1814,
and thereupon relinquished rank in the
staff. He retired from the army in the 6ame
year, upon thedisbandmentof his regiment
He subsequently followed the profession of
the law iu his adopted city, and for many
years was connected with the military of
Philadelphia. In 1847 he whs appointed
Major General of volunteers, and proceeded
to Mexico and assumed command of his
division. He was actively engaged in the
siege of Vera Cruz, but shortly afterwards
his health failed and he returned to the
United States, and was therefore unable to
take part in the well contested battles in the
upper part of Mexico, which crowned the
American arras with glory and conquered
peace.
uxio.f saTers.
Nathaniel P. Banks proclaimed from ros
trum, in a public speech, only a few years
ago, his readiness to "let the Union slide."
He is now "saving the Union," a Maj. Gen.
under Mr. Lincoln, in Baltimore, by holding
the people of that city in it at the point of
the bayonet!
Anson Burlingame said, about the same
time, that unless he could have "an anti-
slavery Constitution, an anti slavery Bible,
and an anti slavery God," the Union wasn't
worth preserving. He has been appointed
Minister to Austria by this Union-saving
Administration 1
Joshua R. Giddings was expelled from
the House of Representatives, several years
ago, for offering petitions not from the
South, but from Ohio in favor of a dissolu
tion of the Union. He now holds an hon
orable and lucrative foreign office by ap
pointment from tha present Union-loving
Administration !
We might enumerate many similar in
stances of devotion to the Union on the part
of the leading men of the Republican party,
but the above will suffice for the present,
and should satisfy everybody of the sincer
ity with which this war lor the Union is
pressed. Lancaster Intelligencer.
What is the use to talk of peace and
compromise now l'eace ana compro
mise were offered; nay, more than ollerec
ured upon those now in rebellious arms
against the government, until we were
taunted well nigh as cravens. Republican
paper.
By whom, pertinently asks the Portland
Arpus. were Deace and compromise offer-
r i
ed ? Not by Ultra Republicans, surely.
No ! they opposed both with all their
might, they had the power in Congress,
and they defiantly spurned all propositions
for comptomise. When asked to submit
the same to the people, they were equally
unyielding, afraid like the secessionists to
trust the people, their masters. And now
we have the consequences civil war, more
seceded states and general ruin to me com.
niercial and industrial interests of the North
It is true that Democrats and conservative
men of all other parlies desired compromise,
plead for it long and earnestly, but they
were powerless and all their efforts vain;
the mad heads had been entrusted wi;h
power and they would do nothing to con
ciliate. The result which might have thus
been avoided, is now only beginning to be
seen and felt.
COMPLAINT OF A PATRON.
Mr. Editor, Dear Sir: Why is it that my
paper does pot come regularly ? The mails
are carried with as much regularity as usu
al; so the Post Masters must be in fault.
But I fear that some of "Honest Old Abe's"
servants are too much occupied wiih other
matters, and thus neglect their own busi
ness, or such as has been entrusted to them.
Now, sir, 1 am one of your subscribers,
and would like to have the paper, at least
half of the time. At present I do not get it
monthly.
I know that the P. M. at C is
too careless in delivering mail matter.
For instance he has sent papers from his
office without any orders, and when they
were called for, could not tell where or by
whom they had been sent, also papers ad
dressed to other persons have been sent to
me frequently.
If such gross negligence had exsited dur
ing former Administrations we would have
heard much more about it. Even the
Doctor, who managed to preach himself
into office, was loud and fierce to denounce
such misconduct.
Hoping to receive the "Star" occasional
ly, I remain your Sub-cribkr.
The fault mast be with the postmasters,
as we print and mail the Star regularly to
your address. We hope to "hear no more
complaint in your direction. The servants
of Mr. Lincoln should endeavor to do their
duty, and when it is known that they are
doing their best, and there still are com
plaints, we 6hall make up our mind pretty
soon that they are bad officers, and strive
the harder to have them removed when the
four years roll round if not sooner. Ed. Star.
Reflect Deeply Judge Wisely.
CJiSDW.fi TE V D EPA II TMB.X T.
" The following has in it the germ of a
great truth", and people in general would do
well to ponder seriously upon it. The loss
of health is not the work of a moment, or
the immediate 'effect of disease upon the
system, for nature acts not by sudden revul-
PRINTER'S FEE ?2 00 KACI1.
Candidate for Assembly.
Levi L Tate, of Bloom township, we are
authorized to annoiii.ee will be a candidate
for the Leuislaiure, at th approaching Gen-,,
eral Election, subject t lhe decision of the
6ions. or shows consequences without an j Columbia couniy Democratic Convention.
Order in Town. Owing to the stringent
regulations made by Col. Rickets, of the
6th Regiment, guards are placed in town.
No soldier is permitted to come into the
Borough without a written pass from the
commanding officer. Any soldier found in
oxica'ed is forthwith sent to Camp, accom
panied by the guard. It seems hard, but
such regulations are necessary, to make
recruits acquainted with the restraint of
military life, h is all the better, oo, for
the men, then are thus kept from indulging
too freely in Alcoholic drink, at the several
places of "liquid refreshment" in this town.
Good order is now maintained at nearly all
hours of tho day and night Greencastle
paper.
active cause. A few months, perhaps a
Rinnrln onR mav suffice to lav the founda-
. o j
I lion of a comnlication of disorders, for dis
ease is as secret as it is insidious in its op
erations. As the Ivy entwines the Oak for
protection, but eventually destroys its stal- i
wart supporter, so disease gradually, unde- I
termines the constitution unseen and unfelt,
until the health is irretrievably lost, or ruin
ed beyond redemption. A slight insignifi
cant cold neglected at the commencement
frequently terminates in asthma, bronchitis,
consumption, or somo other fatal complaint,
which will defy the most skillful practition
er. In this class of diseases Dr. Holloway,
the renowned traveler and physician, has
had the most extensive practice in this or
any other age, and consequently his Pills
and Ointment have had a greater success
than any other medicines in the annals of
science. Dr. Holloway does not assert that
he cures cases of confirmed consumption,
though his remedies will give relief after all
other means have failed, but he confidently
sta'.es that in incipient 6tages of consump
tion, asthma, bronchitis, diptheria, and dis
eases of the throat and chest, his Pills and
Ointment will effect a decided and perma
nent cure. The Pills act on the blood, and
neutralize the virus which depraves it and
at the same time they revitalize and invigo
rate it. The Ointment, absorbed through
the skin as meat imbibes salt, prevents the
progress of diseases of the lungs in the ear
ly stages of consumption, and also removes
the phlegm which obstruct respiration in
asthma or bronchitis. Thousands in every
part of the civilized world have been cured
of these diseases by the Pills and Ointment
after all other means had been exhausted
without success. "Weekly Christian Watchman."
July 17, 1861.
Fourteen of the three months regiments
have left Washington, but their places have
been supplied by regiments enlisted for the
war, and the army is now nearly as effi
cient, as to the number of men, and no
doubt quite so as to their character as be
fore. The demoralization, so far as it exist
ed at all, seems to have been confined to
the three months troops whose term of ser
vice was about to expire. The strongest
confidence is felt at Washington that the
troops there are more capable than ever of
resisting an attack from behind their en
trenchments, and quite ready to meet the
enemy in the field if he should be rash
enough to oner battle. 1 his news may re
leive all apprehension as to any danger of
an attack upon the capital.
GIIEEMVOOD SEMINARY.
The additions to this Institution being
about completed, there are comfortable ac
commodations now lor about seventy board-
j era, and the Autumn term will commence
on lh 1-tn ot August.
The services of H W. GILBERT, late
ProlesEor ol Modern Languages in one of
our Colleges, have been secured. Besides
possessing the requisite scholastic attain
ments, and having had years of successful
experience in teaching in tnis country, Prof.
Gilbert in his travels has given special at
tention to the Educational systems in Eu
rope, and is competent to insiruct in the
Latin. German, French, or Italian languages .
For terms or further particulars fee the
card in another column, or address the
Principal.
Millville Pa , July 31, 1861.
Congressman Elt has been heard from
at Manassas Junction through the wife of a
soldier, who was captured on the baltle
fielJ of Bull Run. With him was District
Attorney Ilensen, of Rochester, N. Y., who
was taken because the Rebels supposed
that he was a Member of Congress. From
the same source we learn the names of
thirteen prisoners at Manassas, including
six surgeons, who were taken from the
hospital on the field. A lanie number of
the wounded were captured at the same
time. Tribune.
Candidate for Assembly.
At the solicitation of many friends I would
announce to the voters of Columbia county,
that I will be a candidate for ASSEMBLY,
at the approaching general election, subject
to the decision of the Columbia county dem
ocratic convention.
JOHN A. FUNSTON,
Ju y 17, 1S61.
Candidate for Sheriff.
Peter Billmeter, of Bloomsburg, weare
authorized to announce, will be a candidate
for SH ERIFF, at the approaching general
election, subject to the decision of the Co
lumbia county Democratic Convention.
July '.0, 1861.
Candidate for Sheriff.
Josiah H. Furman, of Bloom township,
we are authorized to announce, will be a
candidate for SHERIFF, at the approaching
general election, subject to the decision of
the Columbia Couniy Democratic Conven
tion. July 17, 1861.
Candidate for Sheriff.
Friends and fellow Democrats, as yon
have given me a guarantee three years ago,
through our regular County Convention, and
by adhering to the usages of the democrat
ic party all my life time, which induces mo
azain to offer myself as a candidate for the
otfice of SHERIFF this fall, subject to the
decision ol the Democratic County Conven
tion. J. R GROUL.
Bloom township, July 17, 1861.
Candidate for Treasurer.
James S McNinch, of Cattawissa township
we are authorized to announce, will be a
candidate for TREASURER, at lhe ap
proaching general election, subject to the
decision of the Columbia county Democratic
Convention. July 24, 1861.
For Coiiiinistioiicr.
CHARLES H. I1ESS, of Mifflin township,
we are requested to announce, will be a
candidate for County Commissioner, at the
approaching general election, subject to the
decision ot the county democratic conven
ion. July 21, 1861.
For Associate Uigt.
Jacob Evans, of Greenwood township, has
reaue-ted us lo announce that he will be a
candidate for ASSOCIATE JUDGE, at the
coming election, subject to the decision of
the Democratic Columbia county conven
tion. July 31, 1861.
Candidate fur Treasurer.
We have been authorized to announce to
the voters ot Columbia county, that Wil
liam T. Shcman, of Maine township, will
be a candidate for TREASURER, at the
approaching general election, subject to the
decision of the Columbia county Democrat
ic Convention, which will be held on lhe 26;a
day of August next, in Bloomsburg.
July 31, 1861.
For Asscciatc Jndgc.
We are authorized to announce through
the Star that John McRetsolds, of Hem
lork township, will be a candidate for AS
SOCIATE JUDGE at the approact.inz gen
eral election, subject to the decision of the
Democratic Couniy Convention.
July 31, 1861.
Comity Commissioner.
We are authorized to announce the name
of MOSES SCH LlCHER,of Beaver towns'p,
as a candidate for County Commissioner, at
the approaching general election, subject to
Mr. Jacoby, Editor Star or the North :
Many of the friends of Gkorge Mace, of
Espy, would be pleased to see his name
announced in your paper as a suitable per
son to be voted Icr, as one of the ASSOCI
ATE JUDGES of this County, at the com
ing October election.
- A DEMOCRAT.
July 31, 1861.
Hollowav's Pills and Ointment The
sufferings of women Cancer in trie breast
Nothing is more prevalent than this ter
rible affliction of women, or less understood
than its nature and treatment until a tew
vears back the knife and cautery were the I the decision of the Democtatic Countv con
only remedy,but how lew survived the bar- j vention, which will be held on the 26th of
barous and inhuman operation, all other i Ansust next. July 31, 1861.
means were repudiated, to s'.uborn is -error I .
when the benign and rational discovery
of Hollowav's Ointment beamed on the
ready at any lime to sell out to the highest
bidder; wretched political prostitutes, de
spised by those whose wages they receive.
This is the despicable class of adventurers
who endeavor to convict every Democrat of
sympathy with secession and treason who
will not deny his political faith, by subscri
bing to the most ultra dogmas of the fanati
cal wing of the Republican party.
From all reports the three months soldiers
came pretty near having a high time in
Harrisburg on account of not receiving their
pay at the time of tbeir discharge. Some
of them lay there nearly a week, upon their
own resources for maintenance, with noth
ing 10 eat, until Gov. Curtin, after being re
peatedly waited upon, opened is "heaat
of sione" so much as to give to the men
some government crackers and raw beef
they having nothing to cook :t. The pay
masters lurking about there, and who
said they would pay when they got ready,
where in danger of thetrlives. One of them
was burned in effigy in front of the hotel he
wa. 8tonnin? at. The excitement ran so
rr--0.
high it was necessary for the militia to
guard certain quarters, which we will not
hers mention. The town wa somewhat in
danger of being sacked had such a state of
thinss existed anv lenalh of time. We are
pleased to state, that the men were all paid
off, with the exceptions of those who left
below the paymaster was "ready." No
doubt thev will be made satisfied. They
need their money and they should bare it
, A gentleman account for the devotion ol
C.fn, T,oo!?e Coombs to the Union by the
The supposed Spy, arrested at Camp
Curlin three or four weeks ago, and who
has been in prison ever since, was released
on last Friday evening, through the inter
cession of his brother, a resident of Nor
thumberland county, in this State. His real
name is Charles Quick. He is a Pennsyl
vania, born in Northumberland county.
His brother, John C. Quick, has a son in
Capt. McClure's company. He is himself
a member of the second U. S. Cavalry, as
his furloogh 6hows, and came with his
company from Texas. At the time of his
arrest there was no evidence to warrant his
detention; but the Mayor committed him
lor a further hearing, and he remained in
prison until last Friday evening "all right,"
and why he was suffered to lay in confine
ment for so long a time, without an effort
beinsr made to ascertain the truth or falsity
of his statement, we are at a loss lo conjec
ture. Morning Telegraph Harrisburg.
Gen. McClellan. This gallant comman
der, whose exploits we have recorded in
paper after paper, was refused a commis
sion by the Know-Nothing Governor of
Pennsylvania, his native State. Mr. Cur
tin having his own parly friends to provide
for first 1 he General then accepted a com.
mission from Governor Dennisou, of Ohio
Let this be remembered at the next elec
tion. Mr. McClellan was too honest a man,
possessing loo many good traits of charac
ter, to receive any attention by Curtin save
ibe cold shoulder. This is only one instance
among many where Curtin has displayed
his narrow-spirited partizan feeling even
simon? men of his own political family; and
The war news, for the past few days, in
fact ever since the great battle at Manassaf,
bai been of no great importance to any one.
The Government is doing all in its power to
bring this campaign to a speedy close if we
may rightly understand its policy. Our
army was eo disorganized that we will not
be able to move in a much longer time than
has been anticipated by some who have
always been over-estimating our strength
and under rating that of the enemy. The
fact that our three month's men have served
their time out, and are going home in pret
ty Jarge numbers, is another thing which
will operate against our movements soon,
their places, in a measure, will have to be
filled ; regiments which they disjointed will
have to be re-organized before an other
grand movement can again be made into
Virginia. We have accounts that Regi
ment after Regiment have been accepted
by the Government since the late battle at
Bull's Run. A requisition has been made
on several of the Governors in the Union
States for additional troops, which we have
no doubt will be responded to with all
promptness.
Those Republicans who make it a prac
tice to borrow, or by chance pick up our
paper, and are continually finding fault
with it and its editor, are perfectly willing
to all lhe capital they can make out of it,
either in a political or pecuniary way, for
themselves or any one else. We did not
come to this place with the intention of 1
printing a paper to 6uit this Republican
party neither do we intend to. Our course
shall be, as it ever ha3 bean, to sustain the
Constitution and stand by the Administra
tion in all constitutional measures. This
we consider our duty not only as a journal
ist but as a citizen.' We yet enjoy the priv
ilege to criticise the acrs of all public men
in high places or out, and we shall still con
tinue lo do so. More anon, if called for.
DtrRisa the cannonading at Bull's Ron,
General Beauregard and General Lee were
both on horseback. On one occasion, when
the balls from Sherman's battery were fly
ing thick and fast into the enemy's batter
ies, they were seen sida by side, encoura-
ein2 their artillerists. A shot from one of
Sherman's guns knocked the wheel off of
one of their cannon, close lo where they
stood, and a shell immediately afterwards
exploded near them, killing three of the
gunners and wo'inding Lee's horse in the
fore leg. He cooly dismounted and cent
i.Jf .iiu.i,jit.Kpe t'r'Tco
TiicTARirr Bill as Passed. -Pennsylva-nian3
will be glad to learn that the tariff
bill, as passed, leaves untouched the duty
on iron and steel. The bill largely increas
es ibe duty on coffee, tea, chocolate, sugar,
wines, and salt. It is expected the people
...11 .1 C.M.. ! nnr-iion,: nr'ifaa f( i .
win tiicci i uiij mo in.itu'-tu i'iivj i j,y ifiern.
these articles of daily consumption, in order
to raise the money to enable the Govern
ment to carry the war into Africa.
world, the news sped on "the wings of
light," and HoMoway's establishment was
daily besieged by myriads of agonized mar
tyr. to cancer, who were successfully trea
ted, and returned to their homes rejoicing.
We now confidently assert, that cancer,
whatever its origin has been, can be suc
cessfully eradicated by a course of Hollo
way's Pills and Ointment. This is ihe ac
tual testimony of thousands already cured
Americas Agriculturist. This popular
periodical for August has made its appear
ance, heavily filled with valuable informa
tion for our farmers. This is a practical
work, edited with much taste and ability.
It is well illustrated with agricultural imple
ments and other things pertaining to the
farmer's department. Price, as we have
often stated, only 81.00. Orange Jled, pub
lisher, New York.
Cavalry Wanted. -"We understand from a
reliable source, that a requisition will be
made upon the Governor of this State, by
the United States Government, for a regi
ment of cavalry. Tho United Slates will
furnish horses and all the equipments.
Here is a nice chance for those disposed to
enter the most desirable part of the service.
M.ilUUED.
At Town Hill, on the 14th inst., by Rev.
E. Wadsworth, Mr. Jeremiah M. Swicher,
to Mis Ann M. Miller, both of Luzerne
coun'y, Penna.
In Berwick, or. the 18 inst , bylRev. J. M.
Salmon, Mr. William F. Stoks to Miss
Hattik Savage, both of Danville, Penna.
On the 1 Sth inst., by Rev. E Fulmer, Mr.
Samuel Albertson to Miss Lccinda Kres
I.er, all of Greenwood, Col. Co., l'ennn.
Col. Cameron. Col. James Cameron,
who was killed at Bull's Run; resided near
Lewisburg, Penna., and was brother to
Hon. Simon Cameron, Secretary of War.
He was elected Colonel ot the Highland
Y. 79lh) Regiment, and fell at his post.
At a partt recently given in Bucks coun
ty, five young ladies were weighed, and
the a""regate weight was 6even hundred
and seventy-two pounds average oue hun
dred and fifty-two pounds each. They
raise heavy crops in old Bucks.
If Genebal Patterson is slow he gives
prompt answers lo Rebel impudence. Wit
ness his reply to Johnson's flag of truce,
asking an armistice often days, in which
lo make up his mind "Not a day, not an
hour." That will do.
Southern Powder. The Memphis Ava
lanche says the first lot of Southern made
powder was received from Panola county
Miss., over the Memphis and Charleston
railrnnd. on the 21st inst. It is said to be
. 1
equal to any made elsewhere.
Hon Wm. L. Yakcet writes to the Mont
gomery Post that England will recognize
the independence of the Southern Confed
eracy eaily in August, and that he will be
1 homo in September. ,
DIED.
In Mainville, Columbia county, on the
20;h of June, Mr. Isaiah Shcman, aged
about 46 vears.
In Pine township, on the 17th inst., Lt-
mon Eves, aed about 22 years.
Ili'irige Letting'.
The county Commissioners will receive
proposals at the houe of James Masters,
in Pine township, Columbia county, until
3 o'clock P.M., or. Saturday the 24th day
of August next, for building an open Truss
Bridge, over litile Fishingcreek near lhe
residence of the said James Masters, said
bridge to be 57 feet between abutment-,
width 16 feet, flight 8 feet 6 inches, from
low water mark, the abutments to be six
feet thick, and wingwalls on lower side 12
feet long. Plan and Specification can be
seen on the day and place of letting.
By order of the County Com rs.
R. C. FRUIT, Clerk.
Commissioner's Office, )
Bloomsburg, July 31, 1861. j
DCMOCKATIC COt.YVf CONVEX 1 1 OX.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Demo
cratic Electors in and tor the several Bor
oughs and Election Districts of Colombia
County, will meet at the respective places
ot holding said Elections on
SATURDAY, THE 24:h DAY OF AUGUST,
Between the hours of 3 and 7 o'clck P. M ,
of said day, for the purpose of choosing ivvo
Delcate Irom each Election district, to
meet'in COUNTY CONVENTION, at the
Court House, in Bloomsburg on
MONDAY, I HE 26th DAY OF AUGUST,
Atoneoclock P.M., of said day, for lhe
purpose of making tbe usual Democratic
nominations, lo be supported by lhe Elec
tors of Columbia Couniy at the ensuing Gen
eral Elec'ion, and for the transaction of eth
er business pertaining lo the interests of tL
Democratic party.
JACOB HARRIS. Chairman,
RichardStii.es, Peter G Campbbll,
M C Woodward, William Fritz,
Samuel Creasy, ) Samuel Kelchne,
William T. Shcman.
Democratic Standing Committee.
FOR SEPTEMBER TERM, 1861.
Bloom John K. Grolz, Wra. Cofema::,
Samuel Sietler.
Cattawissa Mose Hartman, John ScDtt.
Franklin Daniel Kniiile, Samuel Lobrman.
Fi.-hinucreek Peter Creveling.
Greenwood Wm. Bobbins.
Hemlock William Warner.
L0Cijt Isaac Dyer, Daniel Hauck.
M itllin Stephen Deiterick.
Montour Evan Weill vcr.
Madison Baltzer Essick.
Maine Samuel Drum.
Orange Peter P. Kline, Michael Kellar,
Cornelius Beliis, Alexander B. Stewart.
Roarinscreek reter Gearhatt,Cbailos Eck.
Scott Benj. F. Reicharl, Jacob Keller, fr.
Blonmsburc. Ju!v 31. 1861.
Kxcculor's IVoticc.
"WT0T1CE is hereby given thai letters testa
mentary on the estate of Abraham
Kline, late of Orange township, Columbia
county, deceased, have be6n granted by
the Register of Columbia county, to Elijah
Kline, residing in Benton township, said
county. All persons havirg claims or de
mands against lhe estate of the decedent
are requested to present them for settlement
and those indebted to the estate to make
payment forthwith to
ELIJAH KLINE,
Benlon, July 31, 1861 6t. Executor.
LOST XOTES.
qtVO Notes of hand, drawn by Morton
- McMichael, ija favor of C. W. McKelvy
& Co., dated July 6th and July 10th, 1861,
on four months, for S714 50, each, failed
to reach their mail destination. All per
sons are cautioned against negotiating for
either of said Notes. A suitable reward
will be paid for tbeir return to Morton Mc
Michael, at Philadelphia, or lo the under
signed, at the Cattawissa Papr Mills.
C. W. McKELVY & CO.
July 24, 186131.
THULliSE JIROUS.
FOR SEPTEMBER TERM, 1S6I.
Bloom Wm. H. Jacoby, Richard K. Mem
agh, Thomas J. Thornton, Benj. Biunbcy.
Beaver John Fry.
Briarcree k Levi Shaffer, Nathaa Marz,
David Miller.
Benton Samnel Krickbanm, John J. Stiles.
Centre Dan'l Bower, Sam'l II. Ilatchin.
Fishingcreek Cjrus McHenry.
Franklin Aaron Lamberson.
Greenwood Isaac Heacock.
Hemlock Benjamin Wilson, James W.
EJer. Robert Russel.
LoCUSllVillram Erwin, Henry Fisher,
Abraham Yeaaer.
Mifilin Abraham Schweppenheiser, Dan
iel Swank.
Maine John Gearhart, Daniel Fisher.H?':
ry Bauman, Simon Bredbender.
Madison Jonathen Johnon, Wm. Dsmrt.
Oraoge Jacob Snyder, Danidl Keller, Wil
liam Schuyler.
Roringcreek DaviJ Hower.Samoel Dyer.
Scon John Sauman, A. G. TDorntoa.
Bloomsburg, July 31, 1&6I.
S. C S111VL
Manufacturer of Furniture and Cabinet War
Wareroom in Shive's Block, on Min Sire
Ayer's Cathartic Pills.