Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-06-18
Correspondence of the Star & Chronicle.l
LANCASTER CITY, June ID.

This centre spot of the "Garden OF
Pennsylvania" has indeed every appear
ance of summer gayety and happiness, this
lovely morning. The luxuries grown in
the fields and gardens surrounding, are
temptingly displayed by the proverbially
honest and smiling Lancasterians. A
glow Of pride beams upon the faces Of the
good market people here. Their vegeta-
bles are the nurslings of their kindest at
tentions. They planted the seed in hope,
in delight saw it germiuatc, reared it with
affection, and now bring the fruits Of their
intelligent cllture and honest industry,
happy as kings and queens.
/ A profusion of flags, second only to the
display in Phladelphia, and the fact that
Lancaster county has already sent twelve
volunteer companies to the defense Of our
Government, is sufficient testimony Of her
love of Liberty and Country. Eu, the war
spirit here seems hushcd at present. The
hum Of industry resounds above the beat
of the drum. The rake and FORK and
scy,he upon broad shoulders, are seen
much more frequently now in this city
than the musket. Those remaining at
home feel security in the valor Of their
friends who are gone to fight their battles,
and hopefully pursue their various avoca-
tioUs, trusting the God of battles for a
speedy victory, preservation Of the Union,
and peace AID prosperity for ever. Yes
terday morning, little enthusiasm was
aroused By the appearance Of three Of Col.
Elsworth's Xpuaves on the streets, in
their gay uniforms. They were on fur
lough with n sick comradc, aud got into
the wrong train at Baltimore, which ac-
counts for their stop here. The eiIiznus
presented them a purse, and sent them on
toward their destination, New York city.
arrived here on Wednesday evening,
on a recruiting expedition for the "Sliter
Guards" We felt really mortified that
We could not muster larger number,
when sworn in by Capt. Sheets, that
morning. Ia order to hold our position
as Company, We must recruit or disband
Remembering the disappointment, dis
couragement, aud futile efforts in our own
county, we started off in various ways TO
gather men who are willing to leave their
homes to serve their country and to let the
credit Of their chivalry be recorded to the
glory Of Union county. l have thus far
met with friendly treatment and encour-
agem eut, aud hope to march good re-
cruit forth, Monday morning.
Among the acquaintances aud friends
met here, | mention James S Marsh, who
is stationed on the Square with his battery,
(his Reaper doing good service for his
country in advocating the great cause of
Scientific Agricuture-Jocob Eichoiz, in
the office of the Unicn-and VIM. H. R1.
shong, Of the franklin 4 Marshall Col
lege. They desire to be kindly remem-
bered to their Union county friends.
The Court House is the most imposing
structure of the City, aud undoubtedly
the best in the State, erected at cost of
not much less than two hundred thousand
dollars.
Since here, l have heard the name Of
James Buchanan but once. 4 gentle
man from Philadelphia, last night, re-
marked that it was lot safe for man to
manifest any sympathy for the Rebels
there, and if they could get buchanan
they would kill him. T.G.O.