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CLEARFIELD, PA., JULY 31, 1861.
ALONE IN ITS GLOEY.
..''it seems as if the Clearfield Republican was
to be left Hlonc in its condemnation of Presi
dent Lincoln for suspending the writ of habeas
corpus in the Merriman case, and for assuming
other responsibilities, which alone saved our
Government from instant destruction and the
National Capital from being seized by the
Rebels under Jeff. Davig. The New York
Herald, which has heretofore been regarded
as very good authority by the editors of the
Republican, in its issue of July 25th, in dis
cussing tho question whether Mr. Lincoln has
the courage and capacity for tbe present e-
mcrgency, speaks of the acts referred to above
in the following plain terms :
"All who know Mr. Lincoln concur in pro
nouncing him an honest, intelligent, humane,
patriotic and exceedingly amiable man. We
know, too, from his proclamations calling out
a great army, and 'Strengthening tho navy,
from his embargo of the porta of our revolted
btates, and from his suspension, m a case or
two, of the writ of habeas corpus, in advance
of the authority of Congress, that he is a man
who can assume tho responsibility when in
stant action is required to save the govern
ment from a revolutionary armed occupation
In these acts he stands not only justified by Con
press and the country, but applauded by every
intelligent loyal citizen in the land. In assu
minz these responsibilities he saved our cap!
tal from a revolutionary coup d'etat ; for, had
he hesitated to act from constitutional tech
localities and delicate quibbles of law, we all
know, from the astounding developments of
the last six months, that the government of
the United estates would have been forcibly
ejected from Washington by the armed fol
lowers of Jefferson Davis."
The Herald, desperate as it is, has not the
effrontery to find fault with the President's
acts, which, it says, "are applauded by every
intelligent, loyal citizen in the land." This
dirty task has been voluntarily undertaken by
the editors of the Clearfield Republican. They
are welcome to all the political capital they
can make out of such a warfare upon the head
. of the Government.
OUR COUNTY CONVENTION.
It will be seen that a county Convention for
the nomination of candidates for tho different
offices has been called, to meet at Clearfield
on Friday the I6th day of August. In some
places party lines have been disregarded in
this hour of the nations trial, and all have
a
been united by the common pnrposeofup
holding the Government to put down treason
and traitors. But in Clearfield county a very
different spirit seems to prevail among tho
leading spirits of the Democratic party. They
seem to be of the Breckinridge and Val
. landigham stripe ; having nothing to say a
gainst the rebels, but a great deal against the
Administration that would put down rebel
lion. The Clearfield Republican, tho organ of
tho Breckinridge wing of the party, gives
timely notice that now is the time for party
organization, and exhorts its followers with
great earnestness to organize their forces.
There is, therefore, nothing left but for those
of different sentiments to do likewise. Then
' let those rally who are in favor of sustaining
their country, preserving a united govern
ment, and opposing this infamous rebellion.
There can bo but two parties on the groat
question of tho day; those who arc for tho
traitors and those who are for the Union,
Let all patriots ponder the subject, and place
themselves on the side of their country.
Speech of Hon. J. Holt. On our first page
. will be found the speech of lion. Joseph Bolt,
of Kentucky, delivered on the occasion of a
public rceoption at Lexington on his return
home from Washington. The speech is worth
a perusal. It will bo remembered that Mr.
Holt was Postmaster General during Presi
dent Buchanan's Administration, with per
haps two months, during which time he was
Sccretary-of-War ; and therefore, should bo
'good authority on tba subjects which he dis
cusses. When such men as Holt of Kentucky,
Johnson of Tennessee, Robert J. Walker of
.Mississippi, Rosseau of Kentucky, and Pos
ter of North Carolina declare "that the Union
r must be preserved at all hazards," it is time
that those in the North who sympathise with
Secession should reflect on the subject. In
deed, the loyalty of such Southern men, as
we have named, should cause the cheeks of
every Northern Secessionist to blanch with
shame,
A Astonished Sqpthebjier. Tho North
. ampton (Mass.) Courur says that a gentleman
arrived in that town last week, from Columbus
City, (Miss.) who believed, until he reached
the loyal States, that Congress was in session
at Chicago. The belief that it is doing busi
ness there, and that all the archives of the Gov
ernment have been removed there, is univer
sal at the South. He was greatly astonished
to learn that Congress was quietly in session
"at the old stand" in Washington.
There is a rumor current that the Rothschilds
instructed their agent in New York, Auguste
Belmont, to take one half of tho $250,000,000
loan. If the rumor is well founded the fact is
significant. A bouse that for more than a cen
tury has controlled war and peace Jn Europe
is not likely to make a mistake even in Arapri
can affairs.
Wanted. tep ucw regiments from Penu'a,
, THE LATE DEFEAT NOT SO BAD.
The report of the repulse of our troops at
Manassas Junction, published in our last issue,
turns out to have been greatly exaggerated.
After obtaining the facts, there is but little to
discourage our men or to help the rebels.
It appears that the rebels numbering about
90,000 were strongly entrenched, under tho
command of their ablest Generals, Beauregard,
Johnson and Jeff. Davis. Our army under
Gen. McDowell numbered near 50,000, attack
ed them, but not more than about 25,000 were
brought into the fight. The attack was begun
on Sunday morning and lasted nearly all day.
Our solbiers fought most bravely. They were
successfully carrying one battery after anoth
er and repulsing the enemy wherever they
met in the open field. Everything was going
on prosperously, when the rapid return of
some of our soldiers to the baggage wagons for
ammunition, made the impression on the team
sters that they were retreating. Suddenly a
panic seized on the teamsters, and the civilians
who were there as spectators. They rushed a
way with borses and wagons as fast as they could
go. The panic soon communicated to the
troops, and a portion of the volunteers fled in
wild disorder. Others, however, fell back and
retreated in good order. The enemy made but
little pursuit at the time. It is alleged that
they were badly cut up and thought of retreat
ing themselves ; and either were unable to
make a vigorous pursuit, or supposed our re
treat to be a mere feint to draw them out from
their entrenchments.
The loss of the enemy in killed and wound
ed was about 2000 whilst that on our side does
not exceed 1000. We however, lost some
prisoners. But this will still not make our
loss as great as that of the enemy.
When we consider that our soldiers fought
at a great disadvantage against an enemy su
perior in numbers and posted behind strong
entrenchments, we have reason to be proud of
their bravery and efficiency.
One good effect resulting from the defeat is,
that immediate steps have been taken to re
organize the army so as hereafter to exclude
all incomDetent officers from command. A
commission has been appointed to examine
into the conduct of those engaged in this bat
tle. The incompetent, if any, will bo dismiss
ed; those wbo did their duty retained; and
those who distinguished themselves, promoted.
Gen. MoClellan has been appointed to com
maud, and his presenoe infuses new life and
hope into the army. Fresh troops are pour
ing into Washington by thousands. All offi
cers are hereaiter to undergo a strict exami
nation by a Board of military men to test
their qualifications, and if found incompetent
they are not to be commissioned. New vigor,
and watchfulness are to be instilled in every
department pertaining to our militcry service.
Thus, we believe, that this repulse will turn to
our advantage, and a temporary defeat pave
the way to a permanent victory.
Gen. RosEscRANS.-Brigadier General Rosen
crans, who so gallantly won the battle of Rich
Mountain, is to succeed General McCIellan in
command on the upper Potomac. General
Wm S. Rosecrans is a native of Ohio and
West Point officer, having entered the Millitary
Academy in 1838. He was breveted Second
Lieutenant of Engineers in July 1842, and
was subsequently Assistant Professor of En
gineering, and of Natural and Experimental
Philosophy in 184 . A few years after this he
resigned his commission in the army, and in
the year 17a4 settled in Cincinnati as an arch
itect and civil engineer, from which position
he was called at the opening of the present
war to take command ot a regiment of Ohio
Volunteers. He was soon after appointed to
the command ot a brigade, in which position
he fought and won the admirable battle of
Rich Mountain, which resulted in the surren
der of the rebel leader, Colonel Pegram, and
his forces, and the rout of General Garnett's
army at Beverly. Gen. Rosencrans is in tho
full vigor of manhood, and enjoys the reputa
tion of a skillful and valiant officer. It is,
therefore, to be hoped that he will prove a
worthy successor to General McCIellan, in
command of the important department over
which ho has been placed.
Impressment in Tejjxessek.- We observe
that the Legislature of Tennessee has passed
an act "for the relief of volunteers," which
authorizes the Governor to impress into the
army all the free negroes of that state, be
tween the ages of fifteen and fifty years, being
sound in mind and body. These "volunteers"
are to perform such menial services in the
camp as may be required, and to receive there
for regular rations, with eight dollars per
month as wages. Might it not be well to go
one step further and impress the slaves into
their service, the latter to perform such "me
nial" work as fighting, and above all, carry
ing their masters away from the field, wheth
er living or dead ? It is lamentable that chiv
alry who are unaccustomed to physical drudg
ery, should be compelled to carry heavy loads,
shoot or stab under broiling sun, and espe
cially that they should have to run ten, fifteen
or twenty miles on a stretch, after the "glo
rious victory." Let Sambo bo impressed, and
set to perform all such disagreeable and dan
gerous work.
The Feeling in Washington. Every man
is ready, says the correspondent of the Press,
to shoulder his musket and march to the res
cue of our country, now menaced by a partial
defeat in front of an army of traitors. No
excitement lequal to that of the present, hour
ever visited our city ; but it is based on a de?
termination not to let an hour pass unneces
sarily before the enemy is met and humbled.
Men equal to the emergency will rush from
every corner of the Free States. The cry to
arms! to arms! will echo from the Capitol
through every valley and over every hill-top,
until a nation of freemen who in their man
hood feel now that freedom, to be maintained
for themselves and their children, must be de
fended by the rifle and sword. Onward ! On
ward ! brave men, to the capital and the rebel
batteries. Send us generals who are equal to
the emergency, and brave spirits whose sol
emn vow is victory, or death.
Miss Dix Among the SoLDiERs.-The labors
of this lady since Sunday have heen unceasing.
Beside her duties at the hospital, she procured
a workshop on Twelfth street, where she gath
ered. in the lame and hungry soldiers coming
from the war, and, by the aid of ladies in the
neighborhood, she had them fed and clothed,
removing each man, when made comfortable,
to make room for another. Hundreds of grate
ful hearts acknowledge her kindness, and that
of the ladies on Twelfth street, among whom
none were more unremitting in their devotions
and contributions than Mrs. Johnson, formerly
of your State, . '
INCIDENTS OF THE BATTLE.
One of the New York 71st had a furrow
ploughed through his hair by a grape shot.
Had his hair been short, an Irishman wonld
have said that his head would have been cloven.
Mrs. Katy Bronwell. daughter of the First
Rhode Island Regiment, who marched sixteen
miles, side by side with her husband, on the
march to Frederick City, where she was pre
sented with the flag she carried through this
city on Tuesday last, a week ago, and for whom
such great inquiry was made, has returned,
after having a very narrow escape, being fired
upon six times. Drawing a pistol, she shot
one of her pursuers, and fled to the woods and
escaped. Her husband is also safe.
Dr. J. H. Irwin, surgeon of the Second
Wisconsin Regiment, was chased by one of
the Black Horse Cavalry, who fired when with
in ten feet of the surgeon, at the same time
shouting, "Surrender, you d d Abolition
scoundrel !" The ball grazed the head of Dr.
I, wbo, at the same time, made a big leap into
a clump of woods. The trooper rode around
to head him off but his opponent meantime
managed to load his rifle, and when the trooper
next appeared shot him through the chest. He
fell sideways, the saddle turning with him, and
the frightened horse galloped off with its dead
or wounded rider dangling by the stirrups.
Lieut. Prime, of the engineers, narrowly es
caped falling into the enemy's hands alter tho
battle of Bull's Run. He rode up to a party
of soldiers to inquire of the whereabouts of
some of the officers engaged from whom to
learn the particulars of the affair. Where is
Col. Sherman's brigade, he asked. Don't know.
What regiment are you ? Fifth North Caroli
na. Lieut. Prime had the presence of mind
to continue the conversation, until, finding out
where to water his horse, he rode away . for the
purpose. As soon as he had the hill between
him and the enemy he galloped away out of
their reach.
During one of the charges of the Fire Zou
aves upon the Mississippi Rifles, a Zouave and
a Mississippian came in contact on an open
space, both with discharged rifles. Simulta
neously they attempted to draw their revol
vers, and the Mississippian having succeeded
before the Zouave in drawing his, the latter
cried out, "Blase away, Mississippi ; I'll take
the-last shot." The Mississippian Instantly
did so, missing the Zouave, who, having drawn
his weapon, discharged it at his foe, piercing
his heart and instantly killing him.
One of the enemy's cavalry rode up to a
wagon containing a wounded German soldier
of Captain Longworthy's company, Second
Wisconsin regiment, and, dragging him out
by the hair ol the head, pierced him through
the body wtih his sword, yelling, 'I'll teach
you d d black Abolitionists to come down
here to fight us !" Tho trooper then rushed
upon the driver of the wagon, and, with a back
cut of his sabre, nearly severed the man's bead
from his body, and he fell lifeless among his
horses.
Prominent among the returning veterans
was Thomas Francis Meagher, (pronounced
May her,) the Irish orator and poet. He stood
the brunt of the fight as calmly as if the hero
of a mimic battle. All parties speak of him as
a true soldier, and being pointed out, when
passing through Philadelphia, a great crowd
pursued him from place to place. He was re
ported dead, but escaped with a slight wound
upon his upper lip, a bullet having grazed his
nose, and cut off a part of his moustache.
The Ellsworth Zouaves aro lions everywhere.
If we had a few more regiments like them they
wonld be invaluable. A few moments ago we
noticed one passing up the Avenue with his
arm off just below the shoulder, and as merry
as ever. Two came in last night who had been
taken prisoners and put under a guard at Fair
fax Court House. Both were wounded, one
in the leg and one in the hand, but during the
night they watched their opportunity and
murdered the guard and escaped.
Among those out of tho ranks of the army
who were on the battle-field were Geo. R.
Smith, State Senator, Pa. lie was in the
thickest of the fight, and his carriage was
struck and shows marks of bullets in several
places. When the men began to retreat he
mounted a fence, and in patriotic appeals he
urged them to Btay by the guns. He was the
last to leave, and remained with the wounded
all night, attending to their wants.
A Minnesota boy, at Manassas, was rushed
npon by four colored soldiers full-blooded
Africans ; three were shot by Zouaves, the
fourth attempted to pin him to the ground
with his bayonet, which he parried, which
gave a slight wound upon his thigh, and run
into the ground its whole length, and, bofore
he could extricate it, the boy shot him through
the body, which was so near that tho blaze of
the gun set his clothes on fire.
The ensign of the First Rhode Island Regi
ment remarked to his comrades at an early
part of the engagement, "Now, boys, stick to
your guns and I'll stick toyourflag." Scarce
ly were tho words uttered when ho fell. The
colors were taken up by a brave fellow, who,
repeating the words so earnestly uttered by
the fallen color-bearer, waved them in the air,
and was, in a few moments, shot down.
In the thickest of the fight, one of the 71st,
tarrying in the entrenchment after his com
rades had abandoned it, was overtaken by a
daring rebel. The two wrestled, and the 71st
fell upon his back, with the rebel's knee upon
bis chest. The latter drew his knife, but in
the act of striking, was shot dead by one of
the 71st, who had clambered up the parapet
again to look for his comrade.
When Col. Burnside fell from his killed
horse, he conversed a moment with a rebel
officer, who asked him whether he was wound
ed, when he replied, "Only slightly." "I am
mortally wounded," said tho rebel, "and can
have no object in deceiving you. I assure you
that we have 90,000 men in and within forty
minutes of Manassas Junction.
It is related by an eye-witness that a youne
soldier of one ot our Regiments, left woynded
qpon the field, begged for his life at the hands ,
of tho labels, but was shot while upon hs knees.
At last accounts the Rebels were engaged
in raRsacking the bodies of the dead. Until
this work is performed, they have no time to
attempt pursuit.
Colonel Jam.es Cameron, of Pennsylvania,
and brother of Secretary Cameron, fell gal
lantly fighting at the head of his regiment, the
Seventy-ninth, (Highland,) at the moment
while five of his captains were shot down. He
was struck, by the balls of the enemy Just a
he exclaimed, "Scotts, follow me."
A New-Orleans Zouave captured yesterday
by tho Fire Zouaves boasted that the rebels
had shown no quarter to the Federal troops,
having in many instances cut the throats of
the wounded. He had no sooner made this
disgusting disclosure than he was suspended
in the air.
A poor little drummer boy was cut complete
ly in two by a canister shot which struck him
just under the arms. A piercing "Qh !" emit
ted in childish treble, say the soldiers who
were near him, was a sound that will ring in
their ears for life.
While on retreat, a rebel foot soldier darted
over a parapet and seized the colors of the
71th If. Y. regiment. The whole crowd dar
ted through the ditch and up the scarp, and,
with a loud yell, drove out the rebels and re
covered the colors.
" One man of the 71st N. York had the top
of bis shoe cut open,' as with a sharp knife,
the bullet having entered at the unit )o and
dropped out at the toe. The soldier had
pieced it up with some thread,.
. SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS.
Tr-TT 9.0 Bv a special messenger at Kansas
city, Missouri, wo learn the following : On
the 18th, at half-past two p. m., Maj. .Van
Horn5 command of United States Reseive
Home Guards of this place, numbering 170
men, were attacked by 600 rebels under Capt.
Duncan, three miles north of Harrisonville.
The firht lasted four hours, during which
time a continual nnng was Kepi up on ooiu
sides. At half-past six the rebels withdrew,
leaving the Union men victorious. The loss
of the rebels was fourteen killed, including
two officers. The Union men continued their
march crossing Grand river, but they were
compelled to leave three of their baggage
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wagons on tne Dante oi ine river, owing iu iuc
high water. Maj. Van Horn's lorce was at
tacked while at dinner. They planted their
flagstaff in the ground, never giving way an
inch nor moving the Hag till alter tne reoeis
withdrew. The enemy attempted to flank
them on the left with a company of cavalry,
but were completely routed by a detailed
force of twenty-three men.
Jcly 22. By the train to-day at St Charles,
Missouri, the report that Col. Ben. Sharpe, of
Montgomery county, and Lieut. Jeagar, of
the Federal forces, were wounded by the reb
els and subsequently hung. Lieut. Jeagar,
who had been wounded in the arm a day or two
previous by the secessionists, near Wellsville,
was being taken by Col. Sharpe to the latter's
home in a buggy, when they were fired upon
by parties concealed in the bushes by the
roadside. Col. Sharpe was severely wounded
in the back. Their horses taking fright ran
to Martinsburg, where they were soon after
wards overtaken by a party of mounted rebels,
and in spite of their entreaties that their lives
might be spared, they were both taken out
and hung.
Jilt 23. The advices from North Missouri
are to the effect that on Sunday morning a
"body of Col. Smith's Missouii Zouaves went
to Danville and arrested four men engaged in
hanging Colonel Sharp and Lieutenant Jeagar,
and took them to the outskirts of the town
where they were shot. One of them was Rob
ert Fcncll, a lawyer, formerly an editor of
the Danville Herald. Two other men con
cerned in the same outrage were shot dead
near Mexico, Indiana county, by a company
of cavalry under Captain Smith. Four others
escaped on horseback. One of the men shot
was the captain of a company of rebels at Mex
ico, named Moultrie.
An infernal machine, intended by the Con
federates to blow up some ships of war, wash
ed ashore in the Hampton Roads this morning.
It is of an ingenuous construction. 1 U is is
the second attempt of this kind, and one of
the atrocious methods of warfare employed by
the high-minded chivalry. It landed within a
few rods of Fiord's house.
The Roanoke steamed up the roads this
morning. She has been as far south as bt
Augustine. During her cruise she burned a
confederate vessel, supposed to have been a
privateer, the name of which she did not
learn. The crew escaped to tho shore in
small boats.
Mr. Whitney, second sergeant, of the Ver
mont regiment, was shot this morning by the
rebels at Newport News. With two others he
was in search of a stray bullock not far from
the camp. His body was pierced by a dozen
bullets.
Jut,? 21.The President and Secretary
Seward visited the fortifications over the river
to-day. ' Arriving at Fort Cocoran they were
received by the gallant New York Sixty-ninth
with great enthusiasm. The President asked
if they intended to re-enlist ? The reply was
"they would if the President desired it." He
announced emphatically that be did, and wrote
them a letter complimenting them upon their
bravo and berolo conduct, and expressing
the hope that the whole regiment would re
enlist. This was received with cheers, and
determination expressed togo in forthe war and
stand by the government and the old nag for
ever.
The President's appointment of Gen. Mc
CIellan, who is now on his way here, to com
mand the grand army, has given unbounded
satisfaction, and created great enthusiasm
among the soldiers. They are worthy of be
ing led by so great a general as McCIellan,
who has recently given such decisive proof of
his abilities. This city is very quiet to day, if
wo except the immense movement of newly
arrived troops. The old excitement has en
tirely subsided.
The ordinance department at the Navy Yard,
is turning out rifle cannon with an extra force.
One hundred are nearly finished, which will
throw a projectile, weiehins sixty-four
pounds, four and a halt miles. The gun
weighs 10,000 pounds. There is great aotiv
itj in the ordinance department, night and day.
The gun boat Penguin, stationed at New
part News, yesterday allowed a heavily laden
schooner from Norfolk to pass up James river.
She was probably loaded with cannon destined
for Richmond. Only six shots were fired at
her. The confederates in the vicinity arev al
lowed to do quite as they please.
A letter received from New Bedford suites
that the gun boat Massachusetts had a two
hours' ongagement on the 9th with a rebel bat
tery on Ship Island, at the mouth of the Mis
sissippi. The range was too great for effectual
service. The Massachusetts was slightly dam
aged in the rigging.
It is stated that the reply to the flag of truce,
proposing, ourselves, to see to the wounded
left upon the field of battle, is that, while
they will not permrt.our surgeons and ambu
lances to come within thdir lines, they will
take as good care of our bounded as ot their
own, . .
Col. Cameron's body has not beeu recovered.
It is reported the house where it was deposited
has been burned.
July 25. From Fortress Monroo we learn
that Lieutenant Crosby yesterday took charge
of an expedition to Back River, consisting of
300 men and seven field pieces, upon the pro
peller Fanny, with six launches belonging to
the ships of war in tho harbor and to the
Naval Brigade. Back River is properly
an arm of tho sea, about midway between
Old Point and Yqfk Rive? Tho expedition
was entirely successful. Lieut. Crosby burned
nine aloops ndschodners belonging to the
rebels, and-brought off one valuable prize
schooner laden with bacon, oorn, and furni
ture, the last articles, belonging to parties a
bout to take refuge up the Rappahannock river.
A special despatch to the Louisville Courier,
dated Lynchburg, July 23, says that the rebels
captured 63 cannons, 25,000 stand of arms, 1,
200 horses, and all the stores and provisions,
valued at one million dollars. A buggy and
epaulets marked General Scott was captured.
The rebel loss is reported at 250 killed and
1000 wounded. The fourth Alabama regiment
suffered severely, as did Wade Hampton's
South Carolina legion- Another account
says the confederates lost 2000, that the feder
als lost 1500 killed and the number ot wound
ed arid prisoners not known ; also that two
members of Congress were taken prisoners.
Tho Louisville Journal says that a Kentuck
ian, who escaped from Pensacola, has arrived
here and aaya that there are only 0,000 con
federate troops before Fort Pickens, that they
are miserably clothed and fed, and have re
ceived no pay since March. Large numbers
had died ot typhoid fever. There has been
many desertions and almost the entire force
are disgusted and would return homo if they
gould getaway.
Jclt 26. A special dispatch to the Charles
ton Mercury, dated July 23d, says ; As soon
as it became evident that the enemy meant to
give battle, President Davis hastened to the
scene of action, arriving in lime to wkb pari
in the battle. He immediately assumed com
mand of the centre. Gen. Beauregard was
commander of the right wing, and Gen. J ohn-
ston of the left. It was against uen. jonn
ston's command the enemy concentrated their
best troops, who fought most obstinately. At
one time the left was pressed so severely that
the issue of the conflict in that direction
seemed doubtful. It was here that Col. Bar
ton's Georgia regiment was posted, which was
so horribly cut up, that a large body of our
troons from the centre was sent out at a criti
cal moment to the left's assistance and turned
the tide ot the battle. The enemy broke and
fled before the fcnpetuous charge of the south
erners, and the battle soon became a rout.
A secessionist in Washington declares that
he has received private advices from Rich
mond, to the effect that Monday was a day of
mourning rather than rejoicing in the city, on
account of the great numbers of the rebel
troops wbo were killed in the action at Bull's
Run. This statement confirms previous re
ports of the heavy loss sustained by tho enemy.
A report reached here that two cavalry,
while accompanying a Union lady to her home
outside of Alexandria were seized by a body
of secessionists near the theological seminary,
about a mile and a hair west of Fort Ellsworth,
and carried off. The lady was allowed to re
turn. It is stated, on undoubtedly reliable author
ity, that the Confederate loss, as computed
by them, was over two thousand in the great
battle. Their South Carolina troops were
cut to pieces, Colonel Wade Hampton being
killed, and his "legion" suffering dreadfully.
The rebels have evidently found out about
the Manassas panic and are growing more
bold. Their scouting parties came within
three miles of the city during last night and
captured two farmers who are well known as
Union men.
The steamer South Carolina was off Galves
ton on the 7th of July, and had captured elev
en prizes since the 3d, one of which had arriv
ed at Pensacola under command of Capt.
Baxter, with dispatches for Commander Mer
vin. The Secratary of War has no information of
the employment of Indians and negroes in a
military capacity by the so-called Southern
Confederacy and has so advised the House in
response to their resolution upon that subject.
Passengers just arrived from Tennessee,
state that troops in large numbers from vari
ous encampments in that State are being rap
idly hurried into Virginia.
'Hon. A. Ely, of New York, is a prisoner at
Manassas. At least so says a letter from that
point to Leesbnrg, Va., which has been sent to
Baltimore.
The report that Col. Cocoran is a prisoner
at Manassas is confirmed.
A letter received in Boston from Cronstat.t,
dated June 17, says : A Charleston ship, lay
ing alongside of us hoisted the fl.ig nt the
southern confederate states and for so doing I
understand the captain was arrested and placed
in the guard-house by the Russian officers.
They would not acknowledge or in any way
recognize the flag of the rebels.
A French merchant vessel lately lay in great
peril during a storm near the shoals of Capre
ra. A man m a red shirt came alongside with
a fishing boat, leaped on board, took the helm
and saved the vessel. When lie was depart
ing the captain ottered him money, and on bis
refusing it, discovered his savior t? be QarU
baldi.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A'l irtt sf vieutx&et t n large tape, cuts, or out ofvsiiat
sty Infill lie charged doitblt priee far spa ce occupied.
To insure attention, the CASH must accompa
ny notices, as follows: All Cautions with $1;
Strays, $1; Auditors' notices, $1,50; Adminis
trators' and Executors' notices, $1,00, each ; and
all other transient Notices at the same rates.
Mr. Row. Please announce the name of J. W.
Wright of Bcocaria township as a suitable person
to represent this district in the next Legislature,
subject to the approval of the nominating couven.
tio.n, Mant FniK.vus.
Mr, How : Please announce the name cf D.vv-i
IFL Aval's of Decatur township, as a suitable per
son to, represent this county in the Legislature,
subject to tho nomination of the Republican con
vention R...
Editor Journal : You will please announce
John M. Chase, of Woodward township, as a Can
didate far the Legislature, subject to the Republi
can County Convention. Pike.
Mr. Kditoii : Allow me to p.rasont the name of
Robkut Graham of Guelich township, for Sheriff
of Clearfield county, subject to the decision of the
county convention. M-
Mr. S. J. Row : I beg leave to present tke name
of Theophilas G. Mors of Woodward township, to
the people of this county for the office of Sheriff,
subjeot to tho Republican nominating convention,
Mr. Row. Please announce Isaao Seofield o
Brady township as a candidate for Sheriff, subject
to the decision of the Republican Convention. K.
Mr. Row. You will please nnnounce John
Carlisle of Brady township for the office of Shr
iff, subject to the action of the Republican. ccun.-.
ty Convention. B.
Mr. S.J. Row. I beg leave to present thonau
of Daniel Livingston of Curwensville, to the Coun
ty Convention, for Sheriff, subject to the action of
that body. M.
Mr. S J. Row. I desire to announce the name
of William Caldwell of Pike township, asa candi
date for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the
County Convention. Q.
Editor Joitrsai,: You will please announce
Wm. M'Cullough Sr . of Lawrence township as
a Union candidato for Sheriff; subject, however,
to the nominating Convention. Ustov
Mr. Rqw : Allow tne to present the name of
Joshua J. Tate, ofJLawrence township, to the nomi
nating Convention, as a suitable person for Asso
aiate Judge. Pens.
Mr. Epitor. You will please announce T. B.
Davis of Ferguson township, for Associate Judge,
subject to the Republican County Convention for
nomination. L
Mr. S. J. Row. Please announce the name of
Samuel Sebring of New Washington as a candi
date for Associate Judge, subject to nomination
by the Rcpublicaa Convention. P.
EniTOR Journal : Fleaso announce tho name of
JIos. James Feroxson of Ferguson township, for
the office of Associate Judge, subject to the nomi
nating convention. Pike.
;.Mr. ItoW.--Plea.se announce Andrew Pentz.
Sr., of Brady township, as a suitable person to fill
the office of County Commissioner, subject to the
Republican nominating Convention. X.
Mr. Editor : The friends of the national and
State administrations present tho name of David
U. Dale of Pike township, as a person well quali
fied to represent our District in the next Legisla
ture. Mr. Dale, as a private in the Curwensville
company, and fighting the Rebels, will be suppor
ted for said office by his friends in the county.
Maxy Friends
of the National and State Administrations.
STRAY SHEEP. Came to the premises of
the subscriber in Chest township, in May last,
some 20 small poor sheep ; the owner is requested
to come forward, prove property, pay charges and
take them away or they will be disposed of accord
ing to law. JOSHUA FELI WELL.'
Chest township, July ol, 1661.
IH
fYDE IIOCSE, RIDGVAY,PLVV.
S. J. OSGOOD. Pn0PR!l.:Tr.i
This notel is new, and furnished in molem .. .
nas ample accommodations, and ij in all tL-
a first class house.
'"-TY O. JI
KJ against purchasingor interinedlinz w:lIJ)Bc,J
yoke red oxen in the possession of Matthew l
Levi L. Tate of Lawrence town.ihip, as the
are left to them on loan and subject to mr '
only. WILLIAM TAr-n
Lawrence Township. July 17, 1861-3t.
TVTOT1CE. All
persons baring unsett!j
11 counts on the book3 of the late firm of K'
Hippie A Co., will call and settle the same
important that the books be cJosed with u i'V'
rinliiv n nossihle !-" A iiii.i...
delay as possible
L. A. HlPH v
July 3, 1801
DAN L f'ALix
TVjOTiCE. Dr. 11. T. Hubb. of Fn-ncV
11 having relinquished the practice of y'-'?'
cine, would hereby respectfully requests.;
son3 indebted to him. to come forward and
without delay, as his accounts will h.r.. V
cloied.
Frenchville. June 12, i5.-
TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED ACrc
OF LAND AT PRIVATE SALK.-n; J
to the mouth of the Moshannon. An tli-,.f
property", on reasonable tertss. Inquire of b" '
II. BUOIILIRsWoupe
Decl9-tf. Attorney at Law, ClearSelj,'-,
DISSOLTJTIOX Or PARTNERSHIP
The partnership cf Patton Hippie Co ,
disolved on the lT.th of June. 1SG1. by the
drawal f II. D. Patton. The books'of the jt.
firm are in the hands of Hippie and Fauitwhoir'
authorized toaettle and collect all drlu dutu'
firm. II. 1 PATTcs""
L A. HIPl'Lt '
July 3.1361. DAN L FA 1st
4 CSRICULTURAL FAIR. The
J. field county Agriculturnl Society. will hcij
its Second annual Fair, upon tLe Fair Rrm
near the Borough of Clearfield, on the 15th. U'k
17th and lsth days of October next. The gruiX
are now being put in good order, and the jkc"x.
niodations enlarged for the convenience of eihlb
itors and visitors. A premium lUt will r,-t ,
bo published. RICHAKI SIMW ' '
G. R. BARRETT. JoSIAIf It. 1:llV
JOHN M G AUG HEY, WM. M'BKIPL. '
Clearfield. June 2G. lSOl. Ex. (w!iiit;ee
rrUIE C LEAK FIELD ACADEMYVinu
JL opened for the reception of pupiln (inniear.a
female) on Monday, August "2(Jth. Tom. j.er.s.
sion of eleven weeks:
Orthography. Reading. Writing. Primary Arith
nietic and Geography, $2.i
Higher Arithmetic, English Grammar, .'copra
phy and History.
Algebra. Geometry, Natural Phibsoply, and.
Book Keeping, $1.00
Latin and Greek languages. VVM
To students desirous cf acquiring a tkoroujh
English Education, and who wih to u-aliiy them
selves for teachers, this institution o era dniratir
advantages. No pupil receivod for less than h
a session and no deduction except for prutrari
sickness. Tuition to be paid at the dot of :h
term. may301 C. L5. SANDFOKl). Triuci.!.
ON HIS OWN HOOK! JOHN CIELICU
CABINET MAKER. The subscriber wisb-i
to inform his old friends and customers, thill
is now carrying on the Cabinet Making tusiu.
on "his own book," at his old shop on Ma;k-t
Street, nearly opposite the -'old Jew rtore."' htrt
he keeps on hand, and is prepared to inanufucvjie
to order, every description of Cabinet-Ware, tin:
maybe wanted in this section of country ; cr.
sisting of Sofas, Lounges. Mahogony and Coile's
Bureaus, ruing and Vt asn ftands; Centre. lz
ing and Breakfast Tables : Mahogany and Cub
mon Bedsteads; Sewing Stands. Ac. Ac. Uewu
also repair furniture and chairs, in good
cheap for cash. House Painting done vn?h"riiu
tice, and easy terms Now is thp titae to. buy u
reasonable prices, as I intend to sell every th;;f
in mv line of business at the cheapest each ra'a
Walk in and examine the articles on hand, v.l
judge for yourselves, of the quality and fini.h.
Country produce received in payiaect
April 13. 1S69 JOHN UL'ELICH.
N. B Coffins made to order on tdiort notice. x
funerals attended with a neat hearse, and ajf ro
priate accompanyments. when dpsired. J-
TVOTICE to .'School Dirj-rtoKS and Tiarktn n
il Cleafirld county. Pubirc examination ..'
Teachers will be held this year asfollt.wa:
Bloom. Ferguson Luiaber:City and Penn taw
ship September 4th and .Mb, at Lumber Car
Curwensville. Knox and. Tike; September C:i
and 7th. at Curwensville.
Clearfield, and Iawrene ; September 0:h at;
10th. at Clearfield.
Oirard. and Goshen ;: September 11th ul U't
atUoshenSchoolIIouse.
Covingtor, and Karthans; .Stpteu&W 13:h is.
14th, near John Riders.
Bradford, Graham, and Morris; September Jfii.
and 17th, at Grahamton.
Boggs, Decatur, and Woodward; Septwr.''
ISth and l'Jth. at Centre iu Decatur.
Bell, Burnside, Chest, and New Washing''
'September '22d and 21th. at New Washington-,
Beccaria. Guelich. and JoH.in ; SepWH
26th and 27th. at cross roads in Beccari.
Huston, and Fox ; October lit, at no. lileu -Huston,
' ,
Brady, and .Vnion ; October Suand 4th, a-3
ther3burg. At 9 o'clock A. M.
Jessk PrtuoMALL. Co tup -
Curwensville. 7th mo. 21th, ISi'.l.-pd.
m . : .
Grand Opening!
mjvv.fi km, n ewstore, n e w c ; OOP
. Great Inducemets to Purshasers at
TT. W. SMITH & CO'S'
3 PRICE CASH STORE. SMITH'S CRN--
ONE
BELOW JUDGE LEONARD'S.
A splendid assortment of Goods selling atp:;:s
to suit the times, consisting in part cf
Prints,. Lawns, Organdies, I op--
Bareges. Ginghams, Muslins. ,
Balmorals. Trimmings, Dress-Girde. Haiia."
HOOF SKIRTS, HOOF SKIRTS
Frepch Silk Mantillas,
Traveling; Dusters,
Zephyrs, Zephyrs,
Sijakors. Shakers.
Fine Blact Broadcloth
French Silk Man:;-
Crepe de Faris.
zephvrs. z-rtr ,
Shakers. Shake
etc e".
ALSO. GROCERIES SUCH AS
Sugars. Coffee, Teas, Spices. Falts. Foda.-. R
Tf..U-.l .! n....-7n Boots'11
I.'.
Brooms. Mackerel, also Queensware. Boots ?
M'.ll Por.o Pomn;n.r Via
All articles usually kept m.a coum , - w
be found her ; as also many nU usually "P
much needed, at greatly reduced pru-s ,
1 a (rill P lilt"
conhilcut that an wno win -mane a i
will find it to their advantage to f""'""'.
tomers. Also, a limited amour.
ount ot couu-.t
JnTjl
wanted in exchange for goods.
JUST RECEIVED AT f$i&
NAIHILE'S itfe
CHEAP JEWELRY STORE. S-.'
Graham's Row, Clearfield, Pa., a fine.assor.DJ -WATCHES
JEWELRY, Ac, Ac, towhica
vite attention. . ,
Gold and Silver hunting and open facea
es. to be had at AV.7,V
The American Lever of different 1"?. .' r j
be had at AlrWU
Fine setts of Jewelry, such as Cameo, tor
va, Jett, Carbuncle, Garnett. Opal, H;u j.
saic, Gold Stone Mosaic, Porcelain F?'n" ,r.
or single pieces at - r-rh'-:'
Plain gold Breast pins. Eardrops, Vtf:'
children'seardropsandringsat . . .di:i
Gold seals, keys and pencils, gw.P . i
:r holders at
ver
Gents breastpins, sleeve buttons, niri' ..
buckles and guard' slides at -;A , :
A fine assortment of gold finger ring
ent styles and quality, gold l-'0' tz
ces, silver thimbles, spectacles. W8tc,D.;LE- ,
all articles in his line, on hand at ;V.B,T tJ
just received, mud .
comwc Clocks, and Fancy Time-piece. ;
to 15 dollars at . ; ei:b
. Old Gold and Silver will be taken
Just received, a fine assortment e - ip
NALV.U:
..a fih-'
for goods at
u. v -
AH goods warraniea as reprc-'--. -
nev refunded, at - r.rJ
" If you with your watches put s ,
and warranted, take theiu to A
n