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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
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Saturday last was a great day 10 SoDbury.
The "Sunbury Guards" had been expected on
their return home about the middle Of the
week, and preparation was mode TO give them
q suitable reception. % Friday dispatch
was received that the Company would return
n special train that evening, bat il woc not
until sp hour past midnight that the train
came in eight, containing elk or seven com.
paues of the llth Regiment, among them
the "Sobbury Guards" The Moncy company
slso remained over night. The depot plat.
fOrm, notwithstanding the late bour, was
crowded, and remained until the booming
cannon had ceased, and the bonfres bad
burned out. The boys were all apparently
we'll, except one, David Drucken!ller, whose
declining health should have prevented his
entering into service. His case excited much
sympathy as he was carried home 10
blanket, but We are pleased 10 hear that be
is improving
Ou the following day, Saturday, Market
Square was crowded with our citizens and
people FROM the vicinity. A platform bad
been erected in front Of the Court House,
and long tables set under the shade of the
trees in the Square. The citizens bad pro-
vded 10 abundance, and the volunteers, after
marching through the streets, preceded by
Grants Cornet Band, seated themselves at
the tables. The ladies we're busy engaged
as walters, and never we're walters more
faithful and attentive. After dinner o meet.
ing was organized by appointing the following
officers -
resideut--FRED'K. LAZARUS. Esq
Vice Presidents George Weiser,
Jacob Bright, Daniel Beckley. Francis Boch.
er ID. w. Shindel, Benz. Zetelmoyer, Ira T.
Clement, james Covert, George Bright, p. b.
Masspr VIM. / Greenough Benjamin Hen
bricks. Z. Y. Bright, Sr, 5. B. Boyer. Simon
| Snyder Charles Peasants, Peter Lazarus,
and Samuel Goblin.
Secretories-H. B. Mdsser. John Youngman
Geo. Rohrbach, and Henry Donnei.
H on. Alexander Jordan made the opening
speech, which was well delivered and in ex
cellent taste. He referred to the war, and
the duty of every patriot in sustaining the
Government in its prosecution. He con
graduated the "Sunbury Guards" upon theii
gallant conduct 10 remaining over their time
and their courage 10 battle. Lieut. j. p. S
Goblin was then called for. The call was un
expected, but he responded in neat speech
acknowledging, 10 behalf Of the Company, the
high compliment and honors paid to them by
their friends relatives end peigbbors. a ftei
which the Rev. MIR. Rizer, Of this place
Chaplain of Col Caneron's Regiment ap
pesred on the platform, and delivered 40 elo
qaent and patriotic speech During all th
time, table after table was filed, 80 that per
haps no less than four or FIVE hundred men
women and children were entertained during
the afternoon. while the provisions and frag
meuts left, would have served to feed severa
more companies.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

THE DEADLY RlFLE-The returns Of killed
and wounded ct the battle of Bull Run are
necessarily imperfect. but enough has been
received to show that the losses among
officers. especially "com n,issioned" ones. are
much larger 10 proportion TO their number,
than those smong privstes The killed are
2 Colonels, l Lieutenant Colonel, 2 Majors.
l6 Captains, aud Z Lieutenauts; and the
wounded 2 Acting Maj Generals, 8 Colo
nels, / Lieutenant Colonel, Majors l6
Captains, and 33 Lieutenants. The casual
ties among captains are particularly notices'
BILE. Making every allowance for the extra
exposure OF officers on horseback and those
on foot in front, or at the side of their com
psuies, there is still no doubt that large
humber of the killed and disabled on that
fatal day were singled out and shot by expsrt
marksmen, who we're enabled to take delibe
rate aim from rife pits or behind trees.
The distance between the hostile forces
was repeatedly small enough to permit the
picking of Of individuals with perfect GER
tainty by any person moderately skilled in
the use of the rife. What loss was sustained
among the officers of the enemy is not known
but. as many thousands Of the United States
forces engaged were also armed with rifles
it may fairly be supposed that the sharp
shooters 10 our ranks used these weapons
With deadly effect upon the wearers Of sboul
der straps and swords wherever they coulc
| be seen.
Both the General Government and the
several State Governments are making every
effort to supply troops with the MIME
Enfield. or other appreEsd variety of rides
New York State has ALREADY distributed
among her soldiers sbout 10000 rifles. anC
more are arriving to order by every steamer
1t is hoped that the new quota of $4,000 from
this State will be armed with these weapons
and not be compelled to feel their inferiorit.
to troops from the New England States
constantly passing through this city t.
Washington, all Of whom carry rifles. and
what would be more serious, to feel that the.
are unequal on the battle field to the enemy
a very large proportion of whom are mos
effectively armed.-Journal Commerce.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

gg A letter From one Of our Army CORES
tally omitted last week, but inssmuch as it
contains deserved compliment to MIR. Miller
the obliging landlord of the Park House. in
Harrisburg, we inser. this week the following
extract. We are pleased to add that the
hospitality and kindness to our volunteers,
extended by Mr.. NJ iier and family, will be
gratefully remembered by the recipients and
by the good citizens of Supbury, of which
place Mr.. Miler was formerly q resident
We cheerfully add our own testimony to that
OF our cores pondeut in regard to MIR. NJ iller's
house.
when we arrived here our regiment was
marched TO a field adjoining Camp Curtin, where
we encamped, that is if one could call it that,
as there is hut four tents to each Company, but
the most of our regiment having become accus.
toned to this war lite took it cody, spread their
blankets and were soon in the "land OF Dreams"
| The most Of our company, however, having
fancy for the comforts of life, when they can be
had, at once guartered themselves with mine
host, Charles Miller, Esq, Of tha Parke House,
where all their wants were bountifully supplied,
and can assure you the boys, like the lrishman,
"paid particular attention" to the good things of
his well spread table. After all the privations
our Company have been subject to, it is something
entirely new TO US to ne treated in the kind man.
ner in which Mr., Miller acted towards us, and our
whole company feel under deep obligations to him.
There is one way in which the folks at home can
repay him for his kindness to u.s. and that is by
stopping at his Hotel, when On visit TO Harris
burg, and dropping some of their filthy lucre, u
aud am certain thew will never regret the STEP
OF stopping at the Park House"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

GEs. hoCLELLAs's CALL.-lt is said by
those who profess to speak of their own
Knowledge, that the credit Of calling Gen.
Mcclellan TO the command OF the army OF
the Potomac belongs TO President LiBcoln.
The majority Of the Cabinet were indifferent,
" not opposed 10 the change.
CoSPLErED,-The three spans Of the
Northern Central railroad bridge Hear Dsu
pbio, which were destroyed by storm last
spring, have been rebuilt and the track ID
again ready Tor the passage OF trains Of ears
The whole structure has been much improved
aud strengthened With additional braces, SC
as to preyent the recurrence OF similar acci
dsnss.-Harrisburg Telegraph.
A cavalry company is being organized b,
come Of our citizens with view to promo
ting and encouraging military education il
our county. This is good move and shoul
receive the support ot our Giiirens.-Ha
t0niaH.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

THs MILITARY CLerHIEo DEr0r Rick
hill Wilson's Brown Stoue Clothing HILL,
appears TO be the leading house for the mso.
fuctere Of military clothing. 10 the upper
stories they employ some twenty culters, apd
about seven buudred hands are cobs,auily en-
gagged 10 making up the work. Over three
thousand coats were made op By this firm 10
ten days, for the State, besides foil suits for
several companies of Home Guards, and for
officers Of the army and navy. The location
Of this weil.known establishment is Nos. 603
and COS Chestnut street, above Sixth, Phile-
delphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
Attention Patriots.

~OOD MEN. able bodied. between the ages
IN of lS and 35, who love their country and
to Volunteer in the Army, are requested to sp.
ply 10 the subscriber at the Central Hotel, Sun
bury, before the 18th day of August next.
The Term of service is for three years or du'
ring the War. Pay from Sl2 to 81 per month.
This Company is intended TO form a part of
the first Regiment of the new requisition of ten
Regiments from Pennsy lvana, and is ordered TO
report in ten days at Camp Curtin.
The company will select It's own oilicers to be
appointed by the Governor.
JAMES VAN DYKE.
August 10, 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

v The following letter from Miss d. L.
Dix, acknowledging the receipt Of box OF
currant jelly, contributed by the ladies Of
Suubury, for the use Of the sick soldiers, was
received few dsys since:-
WAsHIEGroS, D. c., July 81.
"Grateful thanks for the jelly. which, OF
this season, is most acceptable to The patients
The little bags are quite invaluable, and
seized by the soldiers with au esgerness
which you can hardly comprehend.
Yarn socks for pinter use and hapnel shirts
aud drawers, &c., are wanting 10 store
Dried fruits are acceptable at oil seasons.
Please express cordial thanks where due
and believe @s,
Your friend, D. L. DIX.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
ca JEFF. DAVIS late speech is filed with

Ca JEFF. DAVIS late speech is filed with
uutruths. Instead of capturing 60 pieces o!
artillery, the rebels could not have token
more than seventeen, the total numbur lost (;
instead OF ore hundred wagons and ambu
lances. they found not more than twenty five ;
instead of vast quantities of ammunition and
arms for the army, they have found little
powder, and possibly 1000 musAets.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
opiNIoN OF rHE ATTORNEY GENERAL
uN TIM HABEAs CORPUS QUESTION.

uN Tim HABEAs tOhPUs ouEsTtON.
10 obedience to u tesblutio6 OF the House
of Representatives,. adopted on the 18th inst,
requiring a copy Of the opinion OF the Attor.
oey General, mentioned 10 the Presidents
message, 10 reference to the suspension Of the
writ OF babess corpus, Judge Bates has
transmitted to the House a copy OF bis letter
to the President Of July 9th. 1t makes a
pamphlet Of twelve pages. The following
ore the chief points OF the document. The
questions asked by the President were:
FIrst--lb the present time OF great and
dangerous insurrection, has the President the
discretionary power to cause TO be arrested
and held in custody persons known to have
criminal Intercourse with the insurgents, or
persons against whom there is probable cause
Of suspicion Of such crimna complicityf
Sscond--In such cases Of arrest, is the
President justified 10 refusing TO obey q writ
Of hsbess corpus issued by court or judge
requiriog him or bis agent to produce the
body OF The prisoner. and show the cause OF
bis caption and determination TO be sdjudged
and disposed Of BY such court or judgef
To the 6rst question Judge Bates, after .
| preliminary 6rgnmept upon the relative
powers Of the several branches Of the govern.
ment, says:
ii am clearly OF the opinion that, 10 time
| ike Tue ptcseut, WDeu tue very eAisteuCe VI
the nation lie ssssed by a great and danger.
ous insurrectiop, the President has the law.
ful discretionary power to arrest and bold 10
custody persops known to have criminal
intercourse with the insurgents. or persons
against whom there is probable cause for
suspicion Of such criminal completely"
After proceeding to prove this position, as
to the second question be says:
Having assumed iD answering the irsi
question, that the President has legal discre
tionary powers, &c, it might seem uuneces
sary to go into any prolonged argument tc
prove that 10 such case the President il
fully justified 10 refusing to obey writ o
habeas corpus" &c.
He coucludes-"Not doubtng the powel
Of the President to capture and bold by ;orc'
open insurgents against the government, ant
TO arrest and inprison their suspected &C
completes, never thought Of FIRST suspendinl
the writ OF bsbeas corpus, any more than
thought Of FIRST suspending the writ OF reple
vin. before seizing arms and munitions des
tined for the enemy. The power to do thes
things is 10 the hands Of the President, place.
there by the constitution, aud the statut
law. as a sacred trust, to be used by him, i
his best discretion, iu the performance OF hi
great first duty. 10 preserve protect an
defend the constitution, and for any breac
Of that trust he is responsible before the big
court Of impeachment, and before no othe
human tribunal"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

II The weather has been unusually warm
the past week, The thermometer having got
mp as high as $50 iu the shade, in somo
places. Vegetation is beginning to suffer
for the want OF rain. The corn crop, how
ever, generally, locke WE'LL and will yield q
good crop, unless injured by continued
droutb.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

a LosT.-Was lost at the dinner on Saturday
last, large silver tablespoon and teaspoon, mark
ed "E. P. B." Also whhe stone china butter
dish with strainer and cover. Any person find
ing these articles and leaving them at this office
or Chas. Peasants. will be suitably rewarded.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

sE CHANCE or TIME-The morning mail
train south, arrives at 10 10 A. NJ. The
night train at 1910 P. M. The mail train
north, from Philadelphia and Baltimore, at
AIS p. NJ, and the night train north at II
40. The trains now pass at Millersburg.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

947 Our Book TABLE-The Farmer and
Gardener for August is at hand. 1t treats
upon numerous subjects of interest. both to
the hortieulturist and farmer. Terms oIe
dollar per year. Published in Philadelphia,
by A. NJ. Spaugler and Wm. Saunders.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
Gslgrapgit' Wbs.
sKiRm,ss WITH RhBrLs At HoINr OF


ROCKS.
SANDY HOOK, August B.
"A detachment Of the Twenty.eshtb New
Yort surprised . squad OF Rebel cavalry at
house opposite the Point Of Rocks. this
morning, killing three, woupdius and cnp,ur.
ing seven, with their horseA They recrossed
tbs river without loss.
Ith reported that q considerable body OF
Rebel cavalry re.cccupied. Msr,iusburg on
Saturday.
There is no danger OF an attack upon this
post.
The camp was startled this morning, by
continued rapid firing along the Maryland
Heights iD the vicinity Of the encampment.
The regiments aud battalions we're formed,
ready to repel invasion f; but it proved to be
. sham skrmish Of the Twelfth Msssachu
setts.
Corporal A. Alonzo Grow, Of the New
York Ninth. died yesterday OF typhoid
fever.
Private James McGoldrick. Of Company ],
Peposylvsoia T~snty eight. vas accidentally
shot dead this morning.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

rar Escaped prisoners FROM Manassas state
that our men who are there as prisoners, ore
well cared for, and are as comfortable as
could be expected, and We are pleased to
state that all accounts from the Rebels agree
that the wounded prisoners taken have been
treated humaneiy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
ug CAPT. JAMES TAceARr-We obser,

UF CAPT. JAMES TAGeART.-We observed
in the cars last week COpt James Taggart,
of Northunbe.apj, on q visit to his family.
The Northumberland company had been
stationed for some time st Cumberland, Nd,
but has sirce been ordered to join the forces
under Gen. Banks, at narper's Ferry.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

Ga Several important changes ale on.
nouuced 10 the commend Of the army of the
Potomac. Gen. Butler is to be called to
Washington, Gen. Wool taking his place at
Fortress Monroe. Gen. Mccall is to take
command Of the department Of the Shenau.
doah.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
The Battle at Carthage.
From The Missouri Account.

From The Missouri Account.
! had conversation this morning with W.
+. McCullo;h; be has = cousin who lives n
the vicinity of Carthage. that came to his
house q few days since. He confirms the
previous reports Of the number killed at that
place (not less than one thoussnd) be count
cd Eve huodrsd and 6fty dead horses. He was
on the battle ground on Saturday, the 9th.
learn this morning from Two gentlemen
who came direct FROM Sherman, Texas, via
Fort Smith and Van Buren, that "Cisib" was
10 the latter place when they passed through,
two weeks since.
Toe most hideous falseboods are being cir.
culated through Texas and Arkansas for the
purpose OF getting men to enlist 10 rebellion.
They ssy, had ii not been that those men
were Induced to believe these reports. not a
man could they have got from Texas, and
they think when they learn the true state oi
affairs, they will return home.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

gy- The Sbamokn volunteers, Captain
Strauss, arrived home last week. We under.
stand that quite q number Of the boys are
willing to re.eDlist for the war, which We
trust will be short end decisive ons.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

sY The American Agrculturist for Au.
gust is, if possible, more interesting than
some of its predecessors. 1t should be read
by the fancy gardener as well as the sub.
stsntal farmer. Edited by Orange Judd,
New York. Terms one dollar per aunum.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,

AT SUNBURY, PA, .,AUXILlARY TO THE
A RE prepared to send to the Country, CHILL
"A DREN aged from TO l6. most of them
being Orphans, or half Orphans and it is tho
desire of this Committee to send them TO good
homes among Farmers and others in the country
Persons wishing child TO adopt, or raise as their
own, by addressing either of the undersigned
committee, will receive circular giving parcu-
lars. Good references will, in all coses; be ie'
quired.
EXECUTIVE CoMaIrrEE.-SeSBuR
Alexander Jordan Geo. Hill, Esq; Rev. j. ID.
Rearjon, J. II. Engle; Rev. Peter Rizer; Rev.
J. w. Steinmet1 Rev. Mr.. Butler and Jno. w.
Frling, Esq.
NoRTuuMBERLAsp.-Rev Mr.. Dixon and
Rev. Mr.. Price.
August 10 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

Hy Forty counties in Kentucky elect but
three secessionists to the State Legislature.
Of each house will be Union
men.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
T HE AMERICAN N
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1861.
H. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor.

To ApvERTIsERs.- The circulation OF the SuSpuRY
ANsRcAr among the different towns on the susquehana
ia not exceeded, il equaed by any paper published in
Northern Pennsyivania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

HoS. AIrRED ELr.-Jsst before adjournment
yesterday, the Speaker laid before the House the
following
UxITEp STATES MILITARY TbIEsRAPH.
Received. August lst, 1861 from RchE oha,
Virginia, July 3lst, 1861.
To Hon. William H. Seward
am prisoner, Ely, Arnold Harris, and Me-
PAIR are also here G.. HusoS, in.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

Prentiss makes out Gen. Diarrhna Price
to be a perfect battery. OF himself, though ht
always retreats before he fires.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

u BAIrrRs VOLUNTEERS MANUAL, neatly
illustrated with ensravings for sale at this Office
Price IS cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
THE FEDERAL LOSS IN THE LATE
BATTLE,

No foil or official statement of the loss 10
the battle of Sunday. July 81, has yet ap.
peared. Some of the three months regi
ments bad gone home before correct returns
were made out. while Others ore yet ncom'
plete. The foliowing table. from the Wash
ington Sunday Chronicle, is the mos: cir
cumstantial aud comprehensive statement We
have seen -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
New Advertisements.
L. BERGSTRESSER.

S. L. BERGSTRESSER,
PH OTOG APHIC ARTIST.
DHOTOGRAPHs, AMBROTYPES. and all
the modern styles Of Pictures, executed in a
superior manner.
Cp- Rooms in his CAR, Market Sgusre,
Sunbury. Pa
August 10, 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

LOST .4RTELLERy.-The total number Of
guns lost at Bull Run is officially reported at
twenty Eve, including Que large Parrott gun.
This, although bad enough, is not SO dam
aging as many Of our own people feared, and
scarcely third OF what is claimed by the
Rebels.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
D e A IT II S =.

On the 30 inst, JOHN b., son of William
and Amelia Farns~orth, aged | year Q months
and days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

&c S. A" 10 the abbreviated title Of the
seeded States. The full designation 10 the
"ConfedsTste 6teslipg Association
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
ca We have been requested to publish

NorlcK.-A Camp Meeting will be held on the grounds
of Mr.. William Kimb, Il, in Mayheuy township MOntnur
county, commencing August 18th, where we expect To
see he people of all the surrounding country 10
worship The God Of Fathers in this the dark day of this
great nutnn.
join LLOYD.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10
M A r R | A G E S

10 Delaware township, on the 25th ult., hy
A T. Ludwig, Esq, MIR. ALEXANDER SMITH,
of Lewis township, to Mrs. MARY HILL Of
Delaware township.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

AN ACT TO PROVIDE ISCR EAsED REVENUE.
Congress passed an act to increase revenue
from imports, and to pay the interes, on the pub
lie debt, aud for other purposes.
The bill also sPportions direc tas Of $780,
O0O mn amop., iba Gtatss es followa,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-10

W. S. King, Surgeon and Medical Doctor.
U. S. Army, in an official communication.
gives it US his opinion that our loss in killed
and wounded will sum up from 800 to 100.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-08-24
Special Notice.
Sautheru Pacific Rail Road

the Train will possusc'y eaf nn.;,,u.
shall Depot d o'clock a, >" ha,f mas, III
win leave the Railroad oihee ~ Ia"
o'clock, A. NJ. 80.
EHvNsON, Den. snp'r|:: =.
Marshall. Jan. 9th. 1850 49,
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-08-24
In. LANCASTER 4 Co.,
DRUGGISTS 1 APoTNEcARkS

M1RSHALL, 7EAdN'
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n cines, Paints. Oils. Tancy 'oons' ne.'u
merry. &c. Crcam Tartar, stasen' ana DINING
stc. The most approved and nnes. eA"s'"' ~"'
nAny othss nice things fos The ladies'
Juse 10, 1861. NV!