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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-02-21

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''cs composing toe Eighth Congressional ~,
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1861-02-21

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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04
lFor the sunbury American J
Union Meeting.

A meeting Of the citizens OF Sbamokin
creek, 10 Upper Augusta township, was held
at the Farnsworth School House, on the
evening of the Oath of April, 1861.
The meeting was called to order by the
election of SAMUEL V. Steele, as Chairman,
assisted by Philip Gsul, Col. John q. Haas
and Joseph Savidge, as Vice Presidents,
John Farnsworth and James Batchelor as
Secretsrys.
The object OF the meeting was then stated
by J. Farnsworth, Esq. The followipgsreso.
lutions were then adopted
Resolved, That we abhor treason.
Resolved, That we do hereby pledge our
lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honors, to
sustain the President Of these United States
in maintaining the Constitution and laws,
and carrying out ell their provisions to their
fullest extent, as framed by our venerable
sires.
Resolved, That We are hereby for the de.
fence OF our glorious Union against any and
all combinations Of traitors, and that we
invite the cooperation of oil who love their
country, irrespective Of party predelications,
to join us 10 the present war of patriotism
against treason.
Resolved, That we, the residents Of the
township Of Upper Augusta. do hereby hold
| ourselves In readiness to assist in any eHer.
gency 10 the present conflict.
Resolved, That we, the old men and citi.
zens 10 general OF said township. will encou,
rage and assist all such as enlist in the
service Of their country. and will assist the
families OF such as have families, to the utmost
Of our abilities.
Resolved, That we do hereby insist upon
oil able bodied young men from the age OF Is
to As, to enroll their names and enter upon
regular drill Immediately, SO as to be ready at
any call.
The following is a committee to raise a
company and enroll their names, viz: r.. W.
Wynn, Jacob Gsss. John q. Bright, Charles
Bacon aod Charles Sarvis.
John Fsrnsworth. Col John z. Haas and
Philip Gaul were appointed q provisional
| csmmittee. p
90 motion, sdjoorned.
! tsignsd BY Gs Oxer,l
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04
THREE UNION MEETINGS IN
BALTIMORE.
THE GOVERNMENT SUSTAINED AND GEN
ERAL SCOTT ENDORSED.

BALTIMORE, April 30.-Tho Union senti'
ment, after being snotbered for week, has
made completes and glorious conquest.
Three spontaneous Union meetings we're
held tonight u different sections Of the city.
They we're we'll attended. Straight out
Union resolutions were adopted 10 favor OF
sustaining the Government; expressing sp.
probation for the course pursued by General
Scott, and the determination 10 maintain
the honor of the national flag.
Union badges are becoming quite promi
nent in the street.
BALTIMORE, April 30.-From nformatio
gathered from gentlemen whose position and
Influence puts them in the way Of knowing
the feeling and views ofa majority of the
legislators OF Maryland, we feel warranted in
saying that that body will not even pass q
bill to call a State Convention, but will
contend themselves with making O calm and
dign6ed appeal to the country.
HARRISBURG, April 30-The Chief Justice
of Vermont, now here, was in Richmond on
Friday last, and had O full opportunity o.
judging the number Of troops II estimate.
that there were then about IL, 900, and thai
$4,000 were in motion south Of that point fol
the North
A gentleman holding an official position il
Washington, arrived here to-day, after one
weeks stay in Virginia communicates the
moortant fact that the vote agairst Seces
sion 10 the secret session OF the Virginit
Convention was fully .ffty and not sixteer
us reported. This information was dsrivet
from prominent member Of the Convention
who dare not make the statement public
and no Virginia paper would dare to publish
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04

A TgRILLING IScIDENT-During the rails.
ing ofthe American flag to mast. head at Camp
Curtin last yesterday, large Eagle was OBJ
served high 10 tho air approaching from the
southwark. When directly over the Camp,
the majestic bird suddenly paused aud de,
scending slowly in graceful circles TO dis.
tance OF few hundred feet from the earth,
slowly continued its Fight northwari, amid
the irrepressible acclamatou ofthe thousands
who witnessed the incident-Har. Tel.
A DAY or two since, when one Of the. mail
bags coming from the South by thesway of Alex
andria, Va, was emptied in the court yard of the
Post Office. box fell out and was broken open,
from which copperheads, one four ann half and
lie other three feet long, crawled out. The
larger one was benumbeA and easily killed; and
the other was very lively and venomous and was
dispatched with some difficulty and danger
What are we to think Of people who resort to
such weapons Of warfare!
George Law. Of New York. has written o
letter to President Lincoln, in which he ex
presses the general sentiment OF this commu
nty when be notifies the Government that he
will not submit to being cut of from comuu
plcation with Washington, through Balti
more. Mr.. Laws word will prove as good 81
hls bond, and that would be for several mil
lions Mr. Lincoln may judge by this lette
10 what estimate the conservative merchant
OF New York bold pedAntic twaddle abOu
using the troops for the protection of tn
Capitol only. We nnderstsnd that Mr.. Lay
Is ready to go down to Baltimore with a Gee
OF bis own steamers, and she'll the city on hi
own account.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04
UNION DEMONSTRATIONS IN MARYLAND.

CHAMBERsBuRG, April 90 Passengers
from Hagerstown, this morning, report o
sudden sn1 most wonderful change in seDti
ment in that section Of Maryland. The
Stars and stripes were raised at Hagerstown
to-day and there are extensive preparations
for further Union demonstrations. The elec.
tion next week for Representative will result
tremendously for Lewis P. Ferry, a Union
man.
Allegheny county has instructed its Rep.
resentatives, that if they vote for Secession
they will be hung when they return home.
The Stars and Stripes are waving all over
Frederick city, an6 the home guards refused
to parade except under its folds and to the
tune OF Yankee Doodle.
At Clear Spring every house has its flag
and the miners have sworn to resist Secession
to the death. By next week no sympathizers
with Southern traitors will dare to avow
their sentiments at Hagerstown, Fredericb
or Cumberland.
Another passenger reports the Eastern
Shore counties, except Worcester as Unor
TO the core. The Union men will raise 6
military company in Hagerstown at once.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04
IMPORTANT rRom ruaa,spuao


The Governors Messoge Stay Ldr.--hn
Open Transit 10 Washington. 900 900
to be Appropriated Rsquisiiion
on Psnnsyluania for 7Venty one More
Regiments. .-Pennsyivunia TO have 10000
3 Men Rejoicing Among the Troops.
HARRissuRo, Aprii 2s--Tbe Governors
message to the Legislature will recommend
the passage OF q Stay Law.
The declaratory portion OF the message
will soy that Pennsylvania will open a route
leading from the North to Washington, II
being essential to trade and transit. Whetb.
or Maryland stays 10 the Union or goes out Of
it, no hostile soil will be permitted permitted
to lie between the National Capital and the
States loyal TO the Union.
Rebellion must be crushed, and the nation
restored TO its entirety. The national prop
erty seized by the rebels must be retaken
| and possessed at every expense Of treasure
and blood. An appropriation Of not less
than three millions Of dollars, perhaps five
will be recommended.
A reeuisition from the General Govern.
ment was received to-day, through the han0s
| of General Patterson, for twenty.oue more
| regiments--twenty infantry and one cavalry
making total for Pennsylvania Of thirty
eight regiments 500 men.
Applications for filling all Ibis contingent
have been already 6led, at the Adjutsnt
Generals Office save for four regiments, Civ
ing chance for Pbiladel phia.
The Governor will also recommend 10 hi
message that ten thousand men be brough
ou:, epcsmped, drilled and armed, beyond tb,
present requisition Of the General Govern
ment, in order to form o reserve. to march 4
| iSt kot nnl -
losses occssioned by battle or disease. Thu
Pennsylvania will have 10000 men altogethe
10 the field.
FROM VIRGINIA BY WAY OF HARRISBURG.
HARRIsBuRo, April ga confdentia
agent, arrived here this morning, report
2400 men at Harper's ferry, and 1000 march
ed to Alexandria on Thursday. The officer
at Harper's Ferry, believe that Gen Beaure
gard is at Richmong with 1000 troops.
The Baltimore and Ohio road is still SUP
plying Baltimore with provisions. There
much quiet debate here among leading pei
sons to the proprie,y oftapping the Columbi
dam of the Susquebanna river, thus cuttin
of the water from the Tide Water Canal, t
stop supplies Of coal and provisions by ths
route. The feasibility of tapping the artit
cial lake supplying Baltimore with water
also spoken of.
HARRlsBuRo, April 27-Five carloads
fugitives arrived to-day from the Sout
, Twenty two of the passengers we're Pbilade
pbians, headed by Isaac DORIAN, who eau
through from Richmond having left there c
Wednesday. All Of them had been workme
in the shot and she'll manufactory, Richmon
They went tbither five weeks since, ar
returned under pass signed BY Govern
Letcher.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04
Correspondence.
tFof the Sanitary American
Life in Camp Curtin.

April 2stb, 1861.
Mr.. EDrToR-- Dear Sir by your per.
mission send you few lines of Intelligence
relative to life In Camp Curtin, and things in
general, which seem to me might properly be
denominated bardships by any one else than
q soldier.
We live 10 tents OF an area Of about Z feet
square, and FIVE or six piled iu them to sleep,
as they say, but OF the most 1t is only snoo.
zing. Our rations are abundant and rich,
and are as follows: One DAY we get good soft
bread, with some raw pork, or cooked, il we
happen to have anything to cook it with
ourselves. The next day the same thing,
with coffee strong enough to bear two eggs,
the one on the top Of the other. The above
is not very Aatteripg description, but D
| soldiers bed is not bed Of roses. But the
| living Of the officers and some others is very
good, being oil that is usually found on our
| farmers tables.
BY permission OF the Captain we sometimes
get into Harrisburg, but are required TO be
back ut 9 O'Clock or quarter the night out.
side, and in addition to this we have to guard
eight hours the next day, so extreme is our
pleasure, If you approve OF this kind OF plea.
sure.
Any one just coming into Camp Curtin,
would suppose that there was sufficient
| number oil soldiers IN II now 10 wipe out all
Southern traitors with ease, as they preset ut
a most animated feeling to the locker on
Bnt after having been here a few days, the
scene becomes common, and would rather
depress than enlven the heart, we're it not
for the daily exceedingly numerous visits Of
the Harrisburg ladies', the sweet and smiling
faces of whom, although unknown, imbues the
heart with new life, and calls forth the dawn
Of q pleasant future life, enjoyed in tranquility
and peace, free from the noisy hustle Of the
worlds "busy mart" Yet it is well for US to
know that such lfe nt so critical time is
not possible TO be enjoyed, and tho only way
to secure its enjoyment is, OZARK as matters
now appear) TO keep the wheels of the 60
vernment unobstructed, that their advance
ment may not be impeded. But it the
question as to what manner this oan be done
should arise, let the answer be by calm anc
, decided counsels. But if that fails, lei u!
/ enforce the right even at the sacrifice of ou
lives, and if we live through the struggle w
3 will enjoy our own reward. 1t not, we caE
terminate our lives with the assurance Of I
{ reward by our posterty.
i. am happy to say that have position
!. at the headquarters, aud consequety hv
Q very we'll. But thinking this sufficient 70
D those who peruse your columns, TO read with
n out wearied patience, shall close by inform
!. ing you that | expect to leave with th
d Tenth Regiment. Our destination is ye
r unknown. but | hope to send you auotbe
letter before long, more interesting to you
readers.
Z Yours, respectfully,
WIN, WOLVERTON
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04
Yours, respectfully,
WIN, WOLVERTON.

The Rev j. G. Fletcher gave US fast eve
ming, brilliant lecture on the religion, Gus
toms and people of Brazil. Seldom have we
re!ished anything more than the picture he
laid before bis audience of that exuberant
garden Of the tropics laden with its strange
variety of fruits and flowers. teemiug With
perpetual harvest for the hand Of man.
Surely that country must be the garden Of
the world, and If its people had the enterprise
which moves this Yankee nbtion, imaginaticn
cruld not set bound to the results they
would produce there. As relevant to this
comparison the Reverend gentleman stated
that the hest Remedies employed there for
the diseases to which they are subject ure
Invented and supplied to them by our own
well known countryman, Dr. j. G. Aver,
Of Lowell. Massachusetts. and that not the
people only, but the priesthood and the conrt
Of the Emperor down, have constant recourse
10 sickness to the Remedies of this widely
celebrated american Chemist. Boston Led
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04

CouGHs.-The sudden changes Of our eli.
mate are sources Of PULMONARY BRONCHIAL
and AsTHMATIc AFFECTIONS. Experience
having proved that simple remedies often act
speedily and certainly when taken in the
early stages ofthe diseases. recourse should
at once be had TO "Brown's Bronchial
7roches," or Lozenges. let the Cold, Cough,
or Irritation Of the throat be ever 30 slight.
as by this precantion a more serious attack
may be effectually warded off Pubic
SPEAKERS and SINGERS will find them effpctu'
al for clearing and strengthening the voice.
See advertisement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04
rrrrnu os NH. SEWARD TO GOV.

EErrEu Ur NH. SEWARD To GOV.
HICKS.
The following important letter has been
sent by Mr.. seward TO Governor Hicks Of
Maryland "a 81 ~
DrPAtrsssr ot STATE, April %, 1861.
THOMAS II. HIcHa Governor Of Maryland.
Sre I'll have had the honor 10 rsceive
your communication Of this morning, in Which
you have informed me that you fen IL TO be
your duty to advise the President OF the
United States to order elsewhere the troops
of Annapolis, and also that no more be sent
through Maryland, and that you have further
suggested thot-Lord Lyons be- requested to
act as mediator between the contending par.
ties 10 our country to prevent the eHusiou Of
blood.
The President directs me to acknowledge
the receipt of that, communication, and to
assure you that he has weighed the counsels
which it contains with the respect which he
habitually chcrishes for the Chief Magistrates
Of the several States, and especially FOR your.
self. He regretssas deeply as any Magis-
trate or citizen Of the county can, that de.
monstrates against the safety Of the United
States, with very extensive preparations for
the et1uson Of blood have made it bis duty
to call out the iorce to which you sllude.
The force now sought TO be sept through
Maryland is Intended for nothing but the
defence Of this Capital
The President bas necessarily cou6ded the
choice Of the Naaonal highway which tha,
force shall take in coming to this city tc
Lieut.. Gen. Scott, commanding army of The
United States, who, like his only predecessor
is not less distinguished for his humanity
than for bis loyalty; patriotism, and distp
guished public service.
The President nstructs me TO add that tht
national highway thus selected by the Lieu
tenant. General has been chosen by him upon
consultation with prominent magistrates snc
citizens Of Maryland, as the one which, Will,
a route is absolutely necessary, is iurthe
removed from the populous cities of th
State, and with tho expectation that i
would, therefore be the least objectionsb
one.
The President cannot but remember tbs
there has been time iu the history OF tn
Americab Union when forces designed for tn
defense of its capital was not unwelcom
anywhere in the State OF Maryland, aud cer
tauly not at apolis--then, as now, tn
capital OF that potrotic State, and then, also
one Of the capitals Of the Union. IL eight
years could have obliterated all other uobl
sentiments of that age in Maryland, tn
President would be hopeful nevertheless
that there is one that would forever renal
there and everywhere. That sentiment il
that no domestic intention whatever tha
may arise among the parties OF this tepubli
} ought, in any case, to be referred to an
foreign arbtrameHt, least Of all to the arb
trament Of un European Monarchy.
have the honor to be, with distinguishe
consideration. your Excellency's most obed
ent servant, WILLIAM Ii. SEWARD.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04

PATRIOTIC TEARS AT Willard's Hotel
Washington, the other evening, a lady was
seated at the pisno, singing, General Wool
wearing his button. asked her to sing the
Star Spsngled Banner. She did it with a6mi.
rable effect. The General stood beside her
with the tears running down his cheeks, and
as he turned to dash them from eyes that
never quailed before his country's foes Oh the
field OF battle, the parlor wrang with the
applause the song and the scene so well mer.
tied.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04
WasuINcToN. April 29

W ASHINGIUNi n pin A5'
Among the letters recently received at the
Post Office Department, ia one from South
Carolina postmaster, countermsuding orders
for stamps, and refusing to make his returns,
saying that be will attend to his business
when Postmaster General Reagan shall reach
Washington.
Gentlemen from Virginia, give as their opin:
ion, that the Ordinance of Secession will be
affirmed by over one hundred thousand ma or.
ity. The northwestern counties arc, howev.
er, decidedly opposed to secession.
There is good reason for stating that the
Naval Academy is to be removdd, at least
temporarily, from Annapolis to Newport
Rhode Island.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04

G- Troops continue to pass through this
place daily. On Friday q company from
Dauville, aud also one from Scranton, passed
over the road. The Dauville company was
escorted by q body of the fremen of that
place, as far as Sudbury. The fremen, after
paradng through town, left for home in the
afternoon train.
On Monday night the train brought in two
companies from Tioga county. The morning
train of Tuesday brought two more companies
from the sane county.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04

EsT TIE LADIES OF SUNBURY.-The Muncy
L,minary thus refers to the kind Offices Of
the ladies aod Others of this place. 10 furnish.
ing refreshments to the volunteers passing
through this place to Harrisburg:
"Mapy expressions of grateful thanks for
these considerate and kind attentions escaped
the lips of not only the troops, but many
others. and as the trains moved of. cheer
after cheer was given with will for the
citizens of Sunbury, and particularly to the
ladies, who will doubtless ever be held 10
grateful remembrance by the recipients Of
their favor"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04

New YORK HERALp-Thc New York Her.
aid says its Office was not mobbed reported.
A large crowd gathers daily in front of it for the
news Like many other papers that were never
given over to the interests of a bolitonism, il
stood out for compromise, and in opposition to
policy which would consolidate the two sections
aeanst each. other to the last moment. When
the last shred of the Union had heen sundered,
and there was no longer hope for a peaceable
solution, that paper like all others of the kind
placed itself upon the side of its own section. If
every paper in the country had labored as hard to
sustain the Union as the New York Herald, there
would not now be necessity for vindicating the
honor of our flag. The New York Herald has a
larger circulation by thirty thousand than any
other paper in the world"
We copy the above article from the Demo.
Graf Of this place, for the purpose of expires
sing our entire dissent, not only from its
principles, but also as regard its statements
OF facts. That the New York Herald is an
enterprisiDg newspaper, is true, but that it is
the most corrupt, proaigate and mercenary
sheet published in this country, is also fact
that scarcely any one ofits numerous readers,
where it is best known, will deny. Always
ready to enter the service of those who pay
best, and cater to the worst and lowest
passions of our nature, If necessary, it never
was even suspected Of having ony principles
or policy OF its own, that we're hot selfish,
mean, or dishenorable. Always in the mar.
ket, it's only policy was to levy black mail or
sell its columns to the highest bidder. For
years it has been catering to the worst pas
sions of the South, sympathisng, if not pal
liating and exeus,ng their treason, and en-.
geudering hatred between our people. That
i: is a secession journal now, in disguise, is
hardly question of doubt. 1t is difficult to
conceive how any one knowing its secession
sympathies, can defend its course.
The Democrat says, "Like many other
papers, never given over TO the interests OF
Abolitionism, it stood out for compromise
| Does not our neighbor remember its support
o: Col. Fremont, the abolition candidate 10
1885, and is vile abuse of Mr.. Buchanan, who
imploringly ssked "if be had no friend, who
would chastise the rascal Bennett 10 the
streets Of New York, and cut off the vile
Scotcbmap's ears"
IL was not when "the last shred Of the
Union had been sundered," but il was the
voice of popular Indignation, manifested by
the presence Of some thousands, threatening
to destroy bis incendiary establishment afteI
its issue on Monday, that caused its sudden
conversion on Tuesday, and the eating up o.
its opinions Of the previous day.
If the Herald had "labored to sustain the
Union," it would not have encouraged the
secessionists by making them believe that o
large portion Of the North sympathise with
them, and would rather take arms iu theiI
defence than support :he government.
1t was these insiduous opinions, reiterated
by the Breckinrdge portion Of the press ia
the North. that aided aud encouraged
ibs 5ooth In their treason.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-04
Orphans Court Sale.

EN pursuance Of an order Of the Orphans Court
Il Of Northumberland county, will be exposed
to public sale, on the premises, on Saturday. the
9Th day of JULY, next, all that certain Tract
or Piece of LAND, situate partly in Shamokin
township. and partly in Coal township. Norihor
berland county, Pennsylvania, bounded by lands
of Martin Gass, lands surveyed to Obediah Camp.
bell, John Ellsworth, Robert Tsggsrt John Nil.
Ter, and Thomas Hamilton. containing Four IL un.
dred and Twenty Eight Acres and Fifty one
perches Of Land and allowance. be the same
more or less, late the property of Christian Ka.
bel, deceased.
Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock, A NJ, OF said
day, when the terms and conditions Of suls will
be made known by
ISAAC n. HACSE, Admir-.