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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-27

1t is said that only the halt breeds among
the Cherokees, Choctaws and Chickasa"S
have Joined the rebels, while the pure In
dams remain true to the Union, and civil
war is threatened in the Indian territory
The government owes three millions to the
Indians south and west of Missouri, which
will be forfeited if they join the rebels
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-27
had timely warning and avoided,them. \ boy
died at once after eating some of them,

The Charleston Mercury of the 18th finds
fault because SO little has been done to in
crease the Confederate navy. The coasts Of
the Confederacy are left unprotected. 1t
says:
" Congress, although We fear too late, seems to
be now somewhat alive to this result and has ap-
propriated two millions Of dollars for the coast
defense. Our need is gunboats. But what can
we now do in applying this money? The navy
yard az Pensacola stands be'sagueTed ard useless
10 US. The navy yard at Norfolk is fully employ
ed In repairing and preparing for sea the ships
We captured from the enemy when we captured
the navy yard. Arc there instrumentalities at
hand at Charleston or Savannah or Mobile to
build the iron-cad gunboats, or iron-clad floating
batteries, which defense imperatively re-
auiresl We fear they are not. " here, then,
can they be obtained In Europe, where they
ought to have been ordered or obtained long
ago
But the paltry appropriation OF $1,000
600 iorbids the idea Of supplying their wants
abroad, and the Mercury consequently fears
that the States Will have to defend themselve:
by their own devices, and without sunboats
or naval assistance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-27

TIE CAVALRY REGIMENT Mr.. +. a..
Plate, recruiting ia this place, has between
fifty and sixty good men enlisted for the
Cavalry regiment Ia FRANKLIN County
ninety men are enlisted and the other COM
Iauies are Giljns rapidly. The regiment
VIII be composed Of superior men, und IN
the quality Of the horses and equipment viii
be second to none in tie service.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-27

the hurying OF Of two regiments unorgauized
and unaru.eG would 40 very little.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-27

The Merrimac, ut Norfolk, was fast bein-
converted into powerful floating battery
There are about 1000 troops at Norfolk.
The bill which passed both houses Of ID:
Kentucky Legislature requesting Gsners.
Anderson TO call for and take command q
the Kentucky Volunteers, was vetoed By
Governor Magofin and passed over the vet
in the House. GO against %.
There is as yet no definite action regarding
Gen. Fremont's administration Of sfIrs IL
Missouri, the questions involved being o. q
delicate and complicated character. thereiO''
requiring elaboration. The indication, ar
however, that he will not he suspended 3 Wv
his command.
train conveying troops ran lntO ah0s-
before it, about miles from Baltimore, )"
urday night Two soldiers were kllleu a.
two slightly wounded. The killed belong
to the 49th Pennsylvania regiment
The Governor of Indiana has gore nv
Kentucky, by way of Louisville, WITH supj
and ammunition to aid the Union cause ano
has ordered all the troops on the FRONTIER
hold themselves in readiness to follow
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
New Series---Vol. XIV, No. 81.

females, and display such degree of fe-
rocious bloodthirstiness and hardihood as
to bear greater resemblance to a host of
mad tigresses than to human creatures
They utterly despise death; show no mercy
to any living being in war; they are mad
after blood, and seem not to know what
fear means.
They are, in fact, a troop OF devils, so
to speak, whose hideous wildness Of man
ner and the savage madness of whose de-
meanor, in times Of excitement, is so ap-
paling and inhuman as to have led many
we'll judging persons to opine that these
dreadful creatures are periodically subject
ed to the influence of some species of drug,
which has this effect The dress of the
Amazons consists Of a pair of loose trous
ers and upper garment, covering the breast,
and cap. They are armed with gun,
knives and daggers; some have blunderbus
ses, others long elephant guns, while the
remainder carry the ordinary musket In
their military exercises they display good
discipline as well as wonderful dexterity
and agility
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
MORAL &. RELIGIOUS,
Christ not Silent.

Christ is not silent upon earth lie that
has an ear for his voice, hears it in a var,
iety Of ways in every place Witnessing
for himself and his cause, he speaks at one
time in obvious judgments, which he in
fiicts upon his foes and at another in tam
gibe blessings and answers to prayers, with
with which he favors his friends-
He speaks in the Sabbatic rest Of soul
which those enjoy who trust in him, as we'll
as by the want of peace, the distressing
care and fear of death, which are the lot
Of the ungodly. He speaks by the sur
prising combinations which science, in its
progress, is often involuntary obliged to af-
ford his word as well as by the manifold
signs of the times, which manifest nothing
but literal fulfilment of his prophecies.
BY fresh revivals Of his church, in spite Of
his enemies, who always begin to cry ''lch
abod !" over her, he speaks within the
bonds of Christendom, and bears witness
in his heather world, by new spiritual
creations, which he wondroqsly calls into
being as Of old, from apparently hopeless
and worthless materials. Hence, what We
read in Psalm 10Th literally becomes true: !:
'There is no speech nor language where
their voice is not heard. Their sound is
gone forth through all the earth and their
words unto the end of the world. '-kruna-
mdckey.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
MISCELLANEOUS,
Slaughter of Two Thousand Persons in
Africa

One Of the native missionaries, who wit
messed the grand custom of the King of
Dahomey, says that more than two thous-
and male human beings were slaughtered,
and about as many females and young chill
dren, besides enormous numbers of deer,
turkey-buzzards and other fowl. In COM
meroial point of view, it has been produc-
tive of evil. The West African Herald
says:-EWe learn that besides the terrible
sacrifice of human life caused by the Da-
hOman grand custom;' it has also had the
effect of, in great measure, putting stop
to trade in that part Of the country. All
the principal people have been compelled
to repair to the capital (Abomey) and re-
main there to witness this custom. In
Wydah we understand there were, when
our informant left that town, few people
but women and slaves. The palm nuts
were rottiag on the trees; commerce and
agriculture were languishing grievously.
Among the King of Dahomeys army
there is troop called the Amazon Guards.
The West african Herald thus describes
them: The Amazon Guards, as they have
sometimes been styled, are the most extra
ordinary troop that we have eyer heard or
read OF. They are 5000 in number, all
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
Fun Among the Soldiers.

y letter from Washington says: | am
living luxuriously, at present, on the top of
very respectable fence, and fare sumptu-
ously on three granite biscuit day and
glass of water, weakened with brandy A
high private in the Twenty second Regi
ment has promised TO let me have one of
his square pocket handkerchiefs for sheet
the first rainy night, and [ never go to bed
on my comfortable window brush without
thinking how many poor creatures there
are in this world who have to sleep on hair
mattresses and feather beds all their lives
Before the great rush Of Fire Xouaves and
the rest of the menagerie commenced, |
boarded exclusively on a front stoop in
Pennsylvania Avenue, and used to slum-
ber, regardless of expense, in we'll con-
Quoted ash-box; but the military monopo-
lize all such movements now, and | give
way for the sake of my country.
l tell you, my boy, we're having high
old times here just now, and if they get
any higher | shant be able to afford to
stay. The city is fn danger every other
hour, and, as a veteran in The Fire Zou
aves remarked, there seems to be enough
danger lying around loose on Arlington
Heights to make a very good blood and
thunder fiction in numerous pages If the
vigilant and well educated sentinels happen
to see a niger on the upper side Of the
Potomac, they sing out: Here they come"
and the whole blessed army is swapping
caps in less than a minute Then all the
reporters telegraph to their papers in New
York and Philadelphia that 'Jof. Davis is
within two minutes walk of the Capital,
with few millions of men, and all the
free States send six more regiments apiece
to crowd US little more. / shan't stand
much more crowding, for my fence is full
now, and there were six applications yes
terdy to rent an improved knot hole Ny
landlord says that ifmore than three chaps
set up housekeeping on one post he'll be
obliged to raise the rent.
The greatest confidence in Gen. Scott is
felt by all, and it would do you gQQd to see
the gray old hero take the oath, He
takes it after every meal, and the first
thing when he gets up in the morning.
Those Fire Zouaves are fellows of awful
suction, tell you. Just for greens,
asked one of them yesterday what he came
here for? 'Hah!' says he, shutting one
eye, I'VE came here to strike for your altars
and your especially your fires. -
General Scott says that if be wanted to
make these chaps break through the army
Of the foe, he'd have fire bell rung for
some district on the other side of the reb-
els He says that half million of trait
ors couldn't keep the Fire Zouaves out Of
that district FIVE minutes. | believe him,
my boy.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
MIN STREE,
The Land of the Pine to the
Land of the Palm.

ia SoutGron We're coniiag-youve reused MS at last;
And the chains that once bound together so fast
Shall ciank NJ your feet meath the Parnetto-tree
Ere your treason shall Shattorthc Home Of the Free
From the white Hampshire hills where the Bald Eae
les rest,
To the prairie that sweeps through the land of the
West.
\ voice has awakened our slunbering souls;
And II gathers IN strength TO itself as it rolls.
lis the voice of the nation your sin has BETRAYED;
In the balance of Justice your treason is weighed:
By the name yOu dIshonoT-your time is az hand.
When the cry OF the mighty goes up for their land.
Do you think in your vanity. pride and conceit.
ou can force the stern Northern blsey retreat?
An! pause in your blindness awake from your Sleep
Ere We meet Us IN cnmIty earnest and deep.
From the Father Of Waters whose valleys are wide:
From the great Northern lakes to the Green Noun
tain side.
Shall pour down in myrads constant and true.
The men who will stand by the Red White and Blue
That Old Flag shall blind with gleam of its stars
olIr paltry abortion of prison-hOusc bars
Your laws-UpUn paper: your forts upon sand:
In the light of that banner they never stand.
And when We shall see it float high in the air
With all its memories vibrating there:
All your heart will turn back 10y the Pametto-trcc
With fealty and truth. to the Home of the Free
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
England and the Southern Confederae7 ?

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Journal of Commerce writes
Intelligence has been received here by for
eign Ministers going to show that the COM
missioners of the seeded States were not re-
ceived by Lord John Russell as representa-
tives Of nationality. The recognition OF
their Government, which they were INSTRUCT
ed to ask for, was refused. The proposed
commercial recognition by the mutual ar
pointment of Consuls, was also declined
1t is supposed, however, that the belligerent
right of privateering will be recognized, be-
cause it results, according to national law,
from the fact of existing hostilites.
Whether decided and definite answer has
vet been made By the British Government to
the offer made by this Government to accede
to the propositions of the Paris Conference, ia
not known. 1t is supposed, however, that nc
answer has been given.
As priyateering is recognized as q right
belonging to the Confederate States as bel
ligerent, it follows that the privateers may
bring their prizes into British ports. Were
the Confederate States recognized SO far as to
admit the appointment of Consuls Of those
States to reside in British ports, then the con-
demnation of such prizes By The Prize Court
of the Confederates would be recognized as
legal, ana the prizes COuIu Ue tHeTeupOH uiS-
posed of in British ports. But there being
no Consuls nor agents Of the Government OF
the captor, the prizes cannot be sold within
the British dominions. What then will be-
come of the prizes? Probably the captains
will retain them and be permitted to sead
them elsewhere The United States Govern
ment will demand their regtoraton to their
owners.
There is no danger whateyer al present ct
a quarrel between the United States Govern
ment and that of Great Britain or these sub
iects. England viii rather lose years SUP
Div of cotton than lose all trade with this
country. Besides, England expects regular
and large supplies Of cotton from the East
Indies at a. early day.
Mr.. RUSSELL Of the London Times, stated,
when he was here, that as soon as the rail-
ways leading into the cotton region of the
East Indies could be completed, the supply
from that country would be ample, and those
roads would, he said, certainly be finished
within few months.
Should this be the case, England would be
a disinterested spectator of the destruction Of
the agricultural and commercial power Of this
country.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
Nemnhis as & Military Post.

The Chicago Tribune, in commenting
upon the forward movement of the West
ern troops, says:
The troops of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, and several regi-
ments from Ohio, it is expected, will march
on Memphis, following beth the river and
railroad routes The batteries along the
river will be taken or silenced, and the
railway repaired where the bridges are de-
stroyed or the rails removal. Once CLEAR
ed of Secessionists, both avenues Of COM
munication can easily be kept open by the
loyal forces.
Memphis is much more healthy than
Cairo. 1t is situated on a high bluff; the
soil is dry and the air pure. The musqui-
toes are much smaller than their brethren
On the low, vet grounds about Cairo
Memphis is far healthier place for the
army to spend the hot and sickiy season
than where portion of it is now encamp-
ed, at Camp Defiance.
It is furthermore the key point OF the
Southwest held by the rebels. Should 1t
fall into the hands of the soldiers OF the
Republic, the insurgents would be terribly
weakened. It's loss to them would be q
fatal blow, as it would render the capture
Of New Orleans certain, and place the
whole line of the Mississippi IN the pos
session Of the patriots.
IF the order to adyance on Memphis be
given simultaneously with that ofthe mach
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06

Tie Secret Of Secessioa.-Thcre is a
secret spring to this Secession movement
in all the Southern States, that the people
have not considered or thought about
Merchants, railroads and others largely in
dcbted to the North, are most clamorous
for Secession. The States that first went
out of the Union, had in view the ridding
themselves of their just debts, and to con-
summate the villainy, they pat the old Mis-
sissippi Repudiator at the head of their
Government. Wherever a merchant is
found largely indebted to the North, and
wherever the sons of bankrupts are found,
they are throwing up their hats for jeff,
Davis. Many men of very different
character are Secessionists, many who have
wealth and capital, but look out the bank
rupts and other men indebted to the North
beyond their ability to pay, and they are
all for going out of the Union.-KnorriWe
Wing.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
LEWISTOWN ACADEMY,

TNIIE second session of this institution will
L commence on MONDAY, May 29th.
In addition to the common English branches,
instructions will be given in Latin Greek,
French, German, and the Higher Mathemat-
les, also, in Drawing, Painting, and music
No extra charge for the Languages.
Rates Of Tuition.-S3 90, 4 50 and SO 90
per quarter of eleven weeks. Drawing 50 90,
Painting, s. 90, Music, $40 90, Incidentals
25 cents.
A Teachers Glass has been formed and is
in successful operation. This class is design
cd for those who desire to thoroughly qualify
themselves for teaching. 1t will continue
till July, affording ample time for thorough
review of the studies pursued in common
schools,
Teachers can enter this class at any time
though an early attendance of all who wish
to join it is desired.
For further particulars inquire of
Nj. j. SMITH,
Prin. Lewistnwn Academy.
Lewistown, April Q5, 1861.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06

peeGA New Hampshire editor was late
ly robbed while travelling. How much the
thief made by the operation may be dis
covered by the indignant epistle he imme-
diately sent to his victim, returning the
pocket-book; 'You miserable cuss, here's
your pocket book. | don't keep no sich.
For a man dressed as we'll as you was to go
round with wallet with nothing in it but
lot of newspaper scraps, pair of wood
en- combs, two newspaper stamps, and a
pass from railroad director, is contempt
ible imposition on the public. As hear
you are an editor | return your trash |
never robs only gentlemen
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06

on Richmond, splendid and exciting III
valry will spring up between the troops of
the Northwest and the soldiers the East,
which will first reach their destination
The 4th of July should and can be ccle-
brated by the two patriotic armies in Rich
mond and Memphis. The fall and winter
campaign will then close the war and crush
the serpent's head
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06

Gardening for Toung LadjeS.-Mako
up your beds early in the morning soar
buttons on your husbands shirts; do not
rahc up any grievances; protect the young
and tender branches of your family plant
a smile of good temper in your face: and
c4rcfully root out all angry feelings, and
expect good crop Of happiness,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
The Greatcst Discovery Of tie Age is that
John Kennedy & Co. Projectors,
AND
JAMES FIROTED, Salesman,

A RE selling goods at prices that defy com
N petition. They keep large stock of
all kinds of goods such as Sugars, at Z, 9, 10,
IL. Cofftes at l6. Teas 50, Syrups at GO per
gallon, 100 boxes of Mould Candles l6 OF to
h., Ito dealers at Is cts. by the box IA cts
per H., Segars, very low, Sugar Cured Hams
at II, Dried Beef f2, Calicos, Muslins, Cling
hams, and all kinds of Dry Goods for sale at
prices that can't be surpassed. Everybody
and anybody are invited to como and see the
sights. Don't forget to bring along the ready
cash, as you may be sure its that we're after;
and don't forget that we sell goods to suit the
hard times; we take produce Of all kinds in
exchange for goods.
JOHN KENNEDY & Co.
febi4 j. B. FIRovED, Salesman.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1861,

ure than 8 in any branch Of course ex-
pect to take into account your being out Of
practice during the summer and thereby
becoming rusty as you call it; viii en-
deavor to make generous allowance for en-
barrassment; but you will admit the per-
feet reasonableness Of the rule, that same
acquaintance with cyerg branch must be
shown. If you know yourself to be def
cient in any particular branch, Git might
be proper to look over your last years GER
tifcate by way of getting hints in this re-
spect,) devote your efforts to that branch
and make yourself familiar with it if YOU
are obliged to work all day, give an hour
at night to study, and next day think over
and thoroughly digest what you have learn
ed. Much can be done in this way, though
slowly. 1t will be well not to trust two
things your ability to cxtemporize answers
in branches which you do not understand,
and the easy good nature of the Superin-
tcndent which might induce him to make
an exception in yOur favor. Though it is
only proper that he should always be ami
able, the granting Of certificates is mat
ter to be determined by his judgment and
your knowledge; amiability has nothing to
do with it, nor can personal considerations
be allowed the least influence. If this is
plain to those who need such remarks, it is
to be hoped that suitable action will be ta-
ken if it is not plain, probably it would
be wise for any who do not understand it,
not to apply for school.
=
1t seems unnecessary to have Normal
Class this summer, in consequence Of the
superior advantages now offered to all who
wish to qualify themselves for teaching, at
the Lewistown Academy and Kishacoquil-
las Seminary. Candidates for schools can
unquestionably derive greater benefit from
either of these Institutions than they can
hope to gain from Normal Glass of a few
weeks. 1t is thorough, regular study that
most teachers need, and not u hasty review.
If anything shall cause me to change
my opinion and induce me to have Nor
NAL Glass, it will be advertised early in J u
ly. II no Glass be held, the Institute will
continue two weeks or longer
In whatever remarks | offer to the teach
ers of this county, and in whatever plans
may be adopted, | trust to be influenced
solely by desire to do all within my pow
er to promote the educational interests Of
the community. 4. SMITH.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06

rn-' what branch of education do you
have in your school
"A willow branch sir the master has
used almost whole willow tree
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
Jacob C. Blymyer & Co.,
Produce and Commission Mer-
chants,
LEWISTOWN, Pa.

Flour and Grain of all kinds pur-
chased at market rates, or received on storage
and shipped at usual freight rates, having
storehouses and boats of their own, with care
ful captains and hands
Stove Coal, Limeburners Coal Plaster Fish
and Salt always on hand
Grain can be insured at a small advance on
cost of storage. no22
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06

Gen. James Watson Webb mas been ap-
pointed Minister Plenipotentiary to Brazil
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06

hS@A ton of perfect pain can be more
easily found than an ounce of perfect hap
pinesa. He knows little of himself or of
the world, who does not think it sufficient
happiness to be free from sorrow.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06
AMBROTYPES
AND
MAJ AlNQI was,
The Gems of the Season.

TNHlS is no humbug, but practical truth
IL The pictures taken by Mr.. Burkholder
are unsurpassed for BOLDNESS TRUTH
FULNESS. BEAUTY OF FINISH, and
DURABILITY. Prices varying according
to size and quality of frames and Cases
Room over the Express Office.
Lewistown, August %, 1850.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-06-06

Bzy@A farmer out West made a scare
crow this spring, SO frightful, that an old
crow actually went and brought back all
the corn he had stolen during several days,
and left it in the fields.