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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
Judge Pearson on the National Crisi.

In his charge to the grand jury on the
opening of the Lebanon county Court last
week, Judge Pearson, spe king on cur pres
ent national conflict, and the laws relating
to the duties OF the citizens coscerning the
same, instructed them in substance as fol
lows:
To levy war ag inst the United States or
adhere to the enemy in time of war; giving
them aid and comfort, is high treason, but
this crime can be tried only in the FEEDER
courts Treason may also be committed
against the State of Pennsylvania by the
same acts or any endeavor to subvert and
overturn the government? and over that Of
fence you and we have jurisdiction. But the
law to which particularly direct your atten.
ton as having more practical bearing on
the action of the people in the present ext
gency, was passed at the last session of the
Legislature, and should be known and under
stood by all, lest any might transgress un-
Willingly. The act Furnishes with great Sc
verify the aiding or abetting the enemy now
at with the United States. by Joining
their armies, or procuring any one so to DO
or furnishing them any article for their aid or
comfort, carrying on a correspondence with
them, or giving them any intelligence what
ever. 1t also prohibits under like penalty,
every endeaTor to dissuade persons from en-
tering the service of this State or the United
States or from joining any volunteer company
or association, about being mustered into SER
wee; or being mustered into service, to in
duce or endeavor to persuade them to aban-
don withdraw from the same
Every resident of Pennsylvania who is
protected by Its laws, must abstain from ut
tering, writing or printing anything with the
view and purpose. or which may have the eff.
feet of preventing others from entering the
armies OF the State or nation, or may induce
others already entered to desert their coors
and abandon the service. We all most highly
prize the liberty of speech and freedom If
press, yet at a time like this, when great c.
Iamitles may be impending over the nation
the rules of morality, our allegiance and duty
alike require that we shall abstain from doing
any act or uttering any word or sentiment
calculated to show that our councils are divi
ded, whereby the hand Of he enemy is
strengthened and that af the government is
weakened, and snch act is well calculated to
give aid and comfort 10 the enemy: and wri.
ting printing or advised speaking before the
people against the action Of the national gov
ernment, directly tends to induce those in
the service to leave it. and those about Il on
ter to change their intentions. Persons VIC
lating these plain dnties may readily bring
themselves within the penalty of the law :.
and if the Grand Jury. or any one Of them.
know Of this statute having been trans SgrcSsed
1t is their boundcn dnty to present the tran
gressors, 50 that they may receive punish.
ment according to their dcmerits
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
Volunteers Wanted,

LEwIsTowN, PENNA. August l, 1861.
His Excelency, the Governor of Pennsyl-
yania, has rendered to me and have accept
ed the command of one of the ten Regiments
of Infantry recently required of this State
by the President Each of the companies
will be of the maximum authorized by law,
to wit: One Captain, one First Lieutenant,
one Second Lieutenant. one First Sergeant,
four Sergeants, eight Corporals, two Musi'
clans, one Wagner. and eighty two privates.
Captains of companies desirous to be mus
tered into this Regiment will report at the
earliest day possible, to myself, at this place,
or West Chester. Pa. or to Lieut.. Col. Will
liam Brisbin, Wilkesbarre, Luzerne county,
or to Major L. NJ. Hulings, Bellefonte, Cen
tire county. VIM. II. IRWIN,
Col. Penna. Volunteers.
Bellefonte, Clearfeld, Luzerne and Hun
tingdon papers publish three times and send
bill to advertiser. aug2l-4t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
Saturday, August %, 1861,


Saturday, August "a, 1861,
at 2 O'Clock p. m, the following Real Estate,
to wit:
A Lot of Ground situate in the Borough Of
Lewistown, fronting sixty feet on Charles
Street, and extending back to alley, bound
ed on the east by lot of Samuel S. Woods,
and on the west by lot of Steffy.
A}s0: One other Lot of Ground situate in
said Borough of Lewistowr, fronting thirty
feet, more or less, on the south side of Water
Street, and running back to the Kishacoquil
las Greek, bounded on the east by Let Of Mrs.
Eager, and on the west by lot Of Stauber,
with an old Storehouse thereon erected.
Also: A Tract or Parcel of Land situate
in Derry township, bounded on the east
by land of Kline, on the south by land of the
heirs of D. w. Hulings. Esq on the westby
land of Asaph Shenfelder, and on the north
by land ofJacob Ort, containing FOURTEEN
ACRES, more or less.
Terms: One half the purchase money in
hand at confirmation of sale, and the residue
in one year thereafter, with interest, to be Sc.
cured by bond and mortgage.
ELIZABETH j. JACOB,
Administrative Jerman Jacob, decd.
Lewistown, July 81, 1861.
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IhAQTlS9DIl ARADHlT,

FENHE Fall Session of this Academy will
L commence on MONDAY, September ID.
Miss S. i. Van DAzer will continue to have
charge Of the department of Music Miss
F. j. Eldridge will give instructions in Paint
ing and Drawing.
A course of study has been carefully pre-
pared, to which the attention of the patrons
of the school is called This course is be-
ieved to be within the capabilities of all
scholars, and if followed, will do much to-
ward giving purpose and direction to the
studies of pupils.
Terms Of Tuition, IS 25, S475, and Sc 25
per quarter, according to the grade of studies
For further information apply TO
NJ. J. SMITH, Prin.
Lewistown, August q, 1861.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
The Greatest Discovery Of the Age as that
John Kennedy & Go. Projectors,
AND
JAMES FIROVED, Salesman,

4 RE selling goods at prices that defy com
n petition. They keep large stock of
all kinds of goods such as Sugars, at !, 9, 10,
ii, Coffees at l6, Teas 50, Syrups at GO per
gallon, 100 boxes of Mould Candles l6 or to
h., Ito dealers at Is cts. by the box, IA cts
per h., Segars, very low, Sugar Cured Hams
at II, Dried Beef IL, Calcos, Muslins, Cling
hams, and all kinds of Dry Goods for sale at
prices that can't be surpassed Everybody
and anybody are invited to come 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.
feb.4 J. B. FIRoYED, Salesman.
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Estate of Jacob HaWn, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of
~ Administration on the estate of JACOB
HAWN, late of Armagh township, deceased,
have been granted to the undersigned, resid-
ing in said township All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make imme-
diate payment, and those having claims to
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. PETER BAREFOOT,
JOSEPH HAWN,
aug 81 6s-pd Administrators.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
DISSOLUTION.

THE partnership heretofore existing be
IL tween Brisbin & Sterrett in Reedsy 4 e
was dissolved this day by mutual consent
The books. notes, &c, of said firm, are in
the hands of j. w. Sterrett, at their old place
of doing business, where all persons knowing
themselves indebted will call and make set
tlement Immediately.
BRISBIN & STERRETT.
ReedsVille, August q, lS6l-4tpd
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
THE OLD FOUNDRY
AND
Machine Shop.

IN LEWISTOWN, MlFFLlN COUNTY, Pa,
DUlLDS to order Steam Engines. Mil
ID Gearing, Furnace and Forge Castings.
Blowing Cylinders. Forcing Pumps, Brass
Castings, Backsmiths' Vices and Screw
Plates. Buggy, Wagon. Cart md Coach AxIeS
with all such Iron and Steel work as is made
IN blacksmith shop. Always on hand. the
best Bar Share, Side Hill and Bull Plows and
Points saw mill Cranks turned or in rough
state, Rag Irons, Carriage Irons, &c. Ec.
Horse Power, with an improved thrcsher and
shaker. This requires the special attention
OF farmers. Those who want the best article
at the lowest price can satisfy themselves hy
calling on the subscriber at the shop and ex-
amining for themselves. No charge made for
giving information. No loafng at stores or
taverns to secure customers Ii my work
will not recommend itself will not ask YOU to
buy it. JOHN r. WEEKES.
augf-lSol Agent.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
Estate of Daniel Miller. deceased.

Estate of Daniel Miller, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that letters of
~ Administration on the estate of DAN
TEL MILLER, late of Bratton township, de-
ceased have been granted to the undersigned
residing in said township. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested tn make
immediate payment, and those having claims
to present them duly authenticated for settle
ment DAVID MILLER,
SIMON GRO,
aup7-6t Administrators.
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NATIONAL [zDzg[sILo

NAAE-(OA AL LIOlElAlL0
Late White swan,
Race Street, o5oce Third, PAi2adeIodia.
Terms---$1 25 per day.
QUILLMAN C BOYER, Proprietors.
VENO the old customers of this well known
Il House we desire 10 say that we have rem
oTated, improved, and newly furnished the
same, and that we respectfully solicit con
tinuance of their patronage
Strangers, Travellers and Visitors we cordi
ally invite to the hospitality of the " Nation
aP'-to come and see and judge for them
selves of its advantages and merits. Our To-
cation is central, and convenient for merchants
and business men generally.
We will always endeavor to study the wants
and comforts Of our guests, and with the as
sistance of Mr.. CHAs. A STEIN, our affable
and attentive Clerk, we feel we'll prepared to
keep good hotel, and hope to be able to give
general satisfaction.
HENRY QUILLMAN,
feb28-lyr JOHN BOYER
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
Sugar. Coffee and Molasses.

Sugar, C0t1ee and MoIasses'
TAMILIES will find it to their interest to
call and price our stock of Groceries and
Goods in general, as we furnished ourselves
with a double stock of groceries before the
new tariff took effect. Storekeepers can pur-
chase from us at city prices for cash.
aug7 JOHN KENNEDY & Co..
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
TICKMGs. MUsLNs. TOWELINGs

Table, Diaper, 12I Sheetings, &c.
Also, lot of good Stone, China and
Glassware, for sale cheap.
A fine lot of D and 3 bushel Bags, all of
which will be sold at q great reduction of pri-
ces. Please call and examine for yourselves.
KENNEDY d JUNkIN.
N. B. All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the above, will please call immedi-
ately and save costs. X. & j.
Lewistown, August IA, 1861.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
TIE G 4 z Z = T z
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.

as- s-GalbrAth's 0mnibuses convey passengers to
and from all the trains, taking mp setting them
5,ru al all points within tlle borough limits.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA. JiUNDICE.

Cgsoaic Nervous DeLf. DISEASES Of the K.dpcs oad
0H diseases arising from dsOnieyed Lre- StonlGrh
OUCH Constipation, Inward Piles Fulness or
y Blood to the Head, Acidity of the stomach, Sour
tructatonS, SINKING or ElutteTng at the pit of the
stomach, Swimming Of the head, Hurried and Diff
cult Breathing, Fluttering at the Heart Choking or
Su1ocatIng sensations when in lying posture. Dim
ness of Vision. Dots Of webs before the sight Fever
and dull pain in the Head, Deficiency Of Perspraon
leliowness of the Skin and Eyes. Pain in the Side,
Back. Chest. Limbs, Sc, Sudden Flushcs of Heat.
Burning IN the flesh, Constant maginings Of evil and
great bciresslons of SPIRITS. and viii positively pre-
vent ELLOW FEVER. BILIOUS FEVER, &c.
The Proprietor in calling the attention of this prep
araton, does with feeling of the utmost conf
dence in its virtues and adaptation TO the diseases for
which it iS recommended.
1t Is no new and untried article. but one that has
stood the test OF twelve years trial before the
American people and its reputation and sale uI-
rivallcd by any similar preparations eXtaut. The
tlmony in its favor gwen by the most prominent and
well known physicians and individuals in all parts Of
the country Is immense. and careful peruSs OF the
almanac. published annually by the proprietors. and
to he had gratis of any OF their agents cannot bat
sfy the most pucGl that this remedy is really de-
serving the great celebrity it has obtained
Chas. Rte, Sole Agent, LctciStowa my2
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28
Orphans Court Sale.

n pursuance Of an order issued by the Or
l. phans' Court Of Mifiin county, will be ex
posed to sale BY public vendue or outcry, at
the Court House, in Lewistown, on
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-08-28

E'ON CASH
For the Ladies we have
Plain Figured and Plaid Silk Me-
rinoes,
De LANES, Calicos, Lawns, Ginghams and
Travelling Goods of all kinds Also, Bonnet
Ribbons, Ruches, Dress Trimmings, Fine
Worked Collars, Mourning Collars, Hosiery
Gloves, Mitts, &c. &c. Ladies' Cloaking
Cloths Striped and Plain, with various 9th
er articles too numerous to mention.
For gents we have
Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinets, and
Vestings,
Ready made Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Knit
Shirts, Drawers, Cravats, Shirt Collars, Sus-
penders-in fact everything for gentlemen.
For HOusekeepers
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-27
very hesptcuuIIE,
b. y. HYDE, Col Sd Res't. Vt. Vols

THE CHARLESTON FIRE The recent grea.
fire at Charleston. full details OF which az
pear in the Charleston Courier Of the 18th
inst, is even more calamitouS and de>tructiyr
than it was al first supposed to be. The az
gresate loss Of property in buildings goods,
&c. is almost Incredible The Courier rough
y estimates il at not less than ten millions
OF dollars, on which the insurance WIS COM
paratvely limited. Some establishments.
with their contents. estimated to be- worth
thirty to fifty thousand dollars. are insure!
ior only three TO six thousand dollars. Many
Of the finest residences DESTROYED had in>,!r-
ancc only on the furniture. Mos, Of n, POI
.cit> We're in Charleston, Augusta. Savannah.
and oth.r Southern companies. many O:
w:.!ch will he unable to pay onc-:our-n o.: Ii,
amounts insured. There is 9!>o considerable
iE>uranc, in Northern companies. which. un-
dti existing difficulties. is not expected 10 %,
PAID. The Royal Insurance Go. also los,
heavily
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-27

DISTRESS AMONG SOLDIERS FAMILIES
There will necessarily be considerable suffer
Ing this winter among the families of those
men who have gone to the war, especially in
those states where the authorities have made
no special provision for helping them. In
New York city there is already great destitu-
ton and suffering. The Tribune of Thurs
day thus rebukes the men whose business it
is to look after these people:
"Only yesterday the coroner held an in
quest upon soldiers wife in Avenue B, Mrs
Catharne Lindmann, who, with her infant,
child, was found dying of starvation. A few
hours after her sad condition was discovered.
the poor woman expired. 1t is said that she
was too modest to 20 in quest of relief, and
well she might be if, as in the case above cit
ed, the ward agent holds his office in drink
ng-saloon. For the sake of swee: charity.
let US have no more such terrible suffering.
What spectacle for our boasted philanthro-
py! While Aldeln,en II their council cham
Der trade and dicker for the spoils of aims
giving, the gaunt, hollow-eyed wives and lit
tie ones Of our brave volunteers throng the
vestibule, and vainly cry for relief till Bill
the Barkeeper and Bully the Bruiser have
secured the privilege Of handling the mon
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-27

mand to charge, which was gallantv ob,ysd
and at once the rebels precipitately fled
They were pursued for upwards of a mil.
when Gen Mccall, arriving on the gropra
ordered recall to be sounded, and o,r
troops fell back to the position just vacated
by the enemy.
Twenty of the wounded rebels We're taken
into houses and received surgical ,reatmer.
from DIR Lowman and his assistants. IbDr
would have been brought to Gen McCaIf,
camp had the ambulanceS arrived in proDer
time. All our killed and wounded We're how.
ever brought away.
\ large number of trophies were secured
by our troops, such as swords, pistols. gun,
&c. Several letters were found on the bo,
dies of rebel officers, showing most intense
ly bitter feeling in the South against th,.
North, coupled with boast of victory over
Mcclellan if he should advance.
Daring the stampede of the rebels, e;sit
of them were taken prisoners, who wtr+
brought to Washington Saturday. Tb,y
state that they left Cen.erviile very cary
Friday morning. in order TO obtain forap,.
and unexpectedly met with our troops. WI,
had proceeded thither on similar business
They also said that a larger number We're
killed on the part of the rebels than VT sup
posed. Three of the prisoners who had be-
come bewildered in the retreat, came I'd To-
one of our regiments, not knowing they were
federal troops, and inquired for the direction
to Centervlle: but instead of being taken
prisoners, they were shown the way to Wash
ington.
The victory on the part of our troops is
considered the more brilliant. as they had
never before been in any action.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-27

GAMElING.-The Manchester Mirror. Of
the llth inst, gives the account of tria.
before the Police Court Of that city-Rufas
b. Hale, of Littleton. against George W Da-
vds. of Manchester. for the recovery Of 500,
won at the game OF faro, in lit,leton or The
18th of October. The testimony Of Halr
was as follows:
Reside at L,tle.on, and PLAYED at faro
with the respondent, on the 18th day OF last
October lost S400 in money. and gave one
note to him for $500 on ten DAYS, and one
for 500, on so days. Resided in Li,Ileton
SIX wears: manufacture taanels and woolt-,l>.
Originally from Haverhill. Mass. | never
PLAYED faro before or since | have PLAYED
cards and billiards. Began TO play about :
O'Clock in the evening. and had only Sln'
and some change with me. Invested that n
chips" and lost. and went out and got S3on
more. and invested that, 800 at a time. il
chips" and lost. and then gave the notes
| should have lost $4,000 if had had It
When left for the $500, and when ret4r,.-
ed. the game was going on. Others weyt
playing. George Paddleford and otn"c~
were present when lost. \ man sitting
there SAID was fool when gave the notes.
The man that keeps the saloon wrote the
notes and signed them. | gave the notes
for the ''chips' before l PLAYED.
Mr. Davids gave bonds in the sum Of 81
400 to answer to the Court at Havertill on
the first Tuesday of April next
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-27

The trouble with England is the aliabsorb
ing topic of interest yet, and will be until
some definite understanding is arrived at be-
tween these two governments. Just what in
s,ruc,ions the British messenger conveyed to
Lord Lyons is not known, vet what little
leaks out and comes to the ears of the news
mongers az Washington seems to indicate
that merely an apology by our government
for the arrest of Mason and Slidel will not
satisfy England: and it is whispered by the
special of the Tribune (who is on intimate re-
la,ions with Secretary Seward) that our gov
eminent will concede whatever British inso-
lence may demand.
We will not hazard a guess as to the final
termination of these troubles, but we cannot
now. any more than one week ago, see any
cause for war, and We cannot yet believe
that these two great nations-Christian ma
tions-wi!l go to war with one another with
out a cause. If the rebel emissaries are de-
handed. and our government decides to re-
store them to the protection of the British
flag, We shall concur in that decision. But
by 50 doing England violates her long estab-
ished presidents, the right of search.
BIT we are Specializing on suppositions.-
We DO not Vet know as England has sent an
utimatum, and this affair may be arranged
satisfactorily By diplomacy. 1t is worthy of
notice, however, no" busy this foreign gov
eminent is i'll preparing for difficulties
Thousands of troops have already been sent
u Canada or are now on the way their gov
eminent has forbidden farther exports of
arms, lead and saltpetre; and even vessel
already loaded with arms for this country,
was obliged TO disgorse.
Such are some of the straws that seem to
indicate which way the tide is moving And
some would interpret the sudden return of
Gen Scott, who went away with the expecta-
ton Of remaining abroad considerable time,
as indicating probable hostiities while 9TH
ers whisper that he brings dispatches from
Louis Napoleon-perhaps an offer by the
Emperor to act as mediator between England
and our government. lie this as it may our
adm.nist raiion is bound to use all honorable
means to prevent war with England. What
apologies to give, or what concessions, if any,
they shat. make, we must leave to their good
judgment and await the issue.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-27
Ball Run Prisoners Returned.

Rev I. +. Mines, chaplain of the second
Maine regimen, who was captured at b..
Run. arrived at Washington on THURSDAY.
with Captain ricketts,. from Richmond, hav-
ing left there Wednesday forenoon. Both
are on their parole FIR :c-,y days. and pedg-
ed themselves to secure the exchange of prs
oners in their ? lace. or return at the end Of
that time. Mr. Mines made application for
the release of DR. North. who was captured
On the upper Potomac. and is now in Fort
Warren. Secretary Seward promptly issued
an order for the doctors release The rev
erend gentleman gives some very Interesting
incidents of his captivity. and also a very sad
picture of the treatment Of our poor soldiers.
He says their suffering is terrible. The Bu.
Run prisoners have not clothing enough 10
cover their bodies. He Saws the hopes of
the rebels are not as bouvanI, nor their nope OF
ultimate success as bright as it was two or
three months ago.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-27

HEALTH Of TIE VERMONT TROOPS.-The
report of DIR Phelps of Windsor, who has
lately visited Camp Griffin, and which We
give upon the first page, will be read with in
terest by the friends of the soldiers. The
mortality among the troops at this camp is
frightful, and every effort should be made to
ascertain the cause and then apply the RENE
dy In private letter to this Office the past
week, the writer says, five died in the 9th
Yesterday. Capt r. c. Benton writes to the
NewsGealer under date of Dec u, at which
time the 9TH had lost o. men by death,
considerably more than the loss to the second
by the Bull Run disaster and all other caus-
eS.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-27
~ Rev Henry Ward Reecher has as

C. Rev Henry Ward Beecher has as
sumed the chair of editor-in-chief of the New
York Independent, having superseded Revs
Bacon, Thompson and Storrs. Joshua Lea
witt and Theodore Titon still write editorial
ly for the Independent, and they must do
most Of the writing, as it will be impossible
for Mr. Beecher, with his arduous profession
al labors, to do much writing for week y
newspaper. But his name will give prestige
to the paper, which is probably all the propri-
etors care about.