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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-09-14

OUT AT NIGHT.-Look out for your
boys, fathers and mothers, when night
comes. There is nothing more ruinous to
their morals than running abroad at that
time. Under the cover of darkness they
acquire the education of crime; they learn
to be rowd yish, if not absolutely vicious;
they catch up loose talk, they hear sinful
thoughts, they see obscene things, they be-
come reckless and riotous. If you would
save them from dissipation, save them from
prison, see to it that night finds them at
home.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-09-14
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After the Battle.

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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-09-14

sW An English lady, who went to make
purchases in Jamacca, accompanied by her
black maid, was repeatedly addressed by
the negro shopman as "massa; :" where
upon her sable follower exclaimed, with a
look of infinite contempt, "Why for you
speak such bad grammar sabbyl Why
Tor you call my missus massa Stupid
fellah--him's a she 70
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-09-14

EXCHANGE OF PRIsoNERs.-The Ad-
ministration journals are dissatisfied with
with the Administration policy in the mat
ter of prisoners, and demand IAN "ex-
change:"
"It is absurd (says the Wor1dD to man-
age great war in the narrow, technical
spirit which governs the proceedings of
,nSi ?'rius court.
General Mcclellan released on parole
prisoners enough in Western Virginia to
have exchanged back all those taken by
the rebels at Manassas. True, the condi-
tions of exchange must have been arran-
ged between the two Governments, which
would have implied recognition-of what!
Not of the jeff Davis cabal as a Geyern-
ment de Jure, not of any part of its claim
to exercise jurisdiction of the territory of
the seceeded States, but simply of the fact
that the cabal, calling itself Government,
has large army in the field making war
upon US.
at is true, too, that by recognizing them
as prisoners of war we bring into question
our subsequent right to hang them as trai.
tors. But as the Government never had
thought of hanging them, what difference
does it make' We childishly release them
all on trumpory oath, which they will
regard as piece of ridiculous mummery,
and are pretty certain to violate, rather
than retain them as prisoners of war and
hold them subject to exchange. That is
to say, (for this is what it really amounts
to- rather than than cast any doubt on
our abstract right to hang them as traitors,
we set them all at liberty without any
equivalent. We virtually punish our own
captive soldiers with protracted imprison-
ment and separation from their friends be-
cause we have scruples about treating them
otherwise than as traitors the captive rebels
whom We actually restore to the sweets of
unpurchased liberty. We can discern lit
tie practical wisdom in those scruples tchich
reaoard our enemies and punish our friends.
We let the traitors go scot free when they
are in our hands, lest we should compro-
mise our claim to hang them by making
their enlargement the price of restoring
loyal men to liberty. Ii VIC mean to hang
them, why not do it while they are in our
power! If we do not mean to hang them
why 'forego the advantage Of an exchange
of prisoners ~
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-09-14
Bsy- A proprietor of cotton. mill, VIII

bS5- 4 proprietor Of a cotton'milI, who
is something of philosopher, posted upon
his factory gate the following nOtice;-'No
cigars or good looking men admitted. -
When asked for an explanation, he said,
{ The one will set flame agoing among
my cottons, and the t'other among the gals
l won't admit such inAammable and dan
gerous things into my establishment at any
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-09-14

Se1~ At best life is not very long A
few more smiles, few more tears, some
pleasure, much pain, sunshine and song,
clouds and darkness-our little play will
close, and injured and injurer will pass
away. Is it worth while to hate each
other!
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-09-14

rD' An unlucky private in one of the
New York regiments was wounded in the
late battle, and his father arrived at the
hospital just as the surgeon was removing
the ball from the back of his shoulder
The boy lay with his face downward on
the pallet, "Ah, my poor son ~ said the
father mournfully, "Tm very sorry for
you. But it's bad place to be hit in
thus IN tie back." The sufferer turned
over, barred his breast and pointing to the
opening above the arm pit, exclaimed
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-09-14

When heaven chastses us we should
kiss the rod. When a beautiful female
eye looks rcprovingly at us, we should kiss
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-15
From the Boston Journal.

Gen. burnside and Senator Wilson.
The following correspondence between Gen.
Burnside and Senator Wilson, brought out by
a remark OF the former, during recent speech
at Newport rejecting upon the conduct OF Mr.
Wilson, will be read with general interest
State of Rhode Island, &c.
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Providence, Aug. 9, 1861.
Hon. Henry wilson:
Ny Dear Sir: You win remember con-
versatin that had with Gen. Mcdowell at
Centervillc in reference to the move upon
Manassas. Well, during that conversation
imagined that you looked at me as ii you
thought was inclined to be oyer-cautious, 10
say the least aud in the course OF some re
marks at Newport, the other day, | unwisely
alluded to your looks Of distrust as to my
courage In conversation to day with Coy.
Anthony, ] learned that you were the first to
urge my confirmation as brigadicr general,
which cOnvinccs me that you never could have
entertained the thoughts | attributed to you !;
and as am always anxious to repair wrong,
l hasten 10 repair that done you, and to thank
you for your kind support. rs | may have
been understood to imply that you were urg-
ing forward move at that time, beg to say
that, with the above exception, never saw or
heard anything from you that tended that
way, and as have stated, was mistaken in
that inst lance. You are at liberty to make this
public if it is matter Of sufficient importance.
Again thanking yen tor your kindness,
am, is ever, yours sincerely,
a. Il. BURNSIDE.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-15
DcplornbIe En- ect Of the Rebel Invasion In
Southwestern Missouri.

HIoHl tneioI Louis Democrat, lUtn.
Our adyices from the southwest reveal a
fearful state of things in that region. With
the destructive march OF the rebel invaders. q
system Of horse stealing, robbing, and general
outlawry, prevails. Numberless Atrocities and
excuses are daily committed by the rebel
forces, and those in league and sympathy with
them. 1t is estimated that tour fiiths of the
horses in possession OF the rebel troops, who
are general mounted, were stolen from the
counties Of Jasper, Burton, Lawrence and
Newton, the section overrun by the invaders
Maiauding parties are furnished with a com.
mission to "hunt"-a mild term used to cover
up these predatory attacks. Horses, mules,
and wagons, are captured wherever found.
One of these commissions, or Burroughs to
hunt, was found on the person of lieuten-
ant from Hickory county The document
was signed by De Witt @. Hunter. colonel
A man named Smith, lately moved in from
Kansas, was known TO have captured twenty
horses, and marched with them to his home
in Jasper county, for his private use The
community is demoralized by this system Of
horse prlvateering," the lowest wrctches in
the community taking advantage of the anar
chy winch prevails 10 prey on the property of
their neighbors. a man named Linn OF Sar
coke, has made successful "hunt," having
captured, it is reported, nearly one hundred
horses. Foraging parties levy their contribu.
lions on friend and foe alike. Frequent rob.
berries of stores have been committed.
Large quantities of grain have been taken and
all the Touring mil have been pressed TO per.
form share in the ''grindRg" exactons. This
system of pluhder is but small part of the
aggravations which a1iiirt the inhabitants in
the region indicated. Their fears are excited
by rowing bands of indians, who, it is conf.
IDENTIFY believed, accompany the rebel horde
The Indians belong TO the Cherokee and Creek
tribes, and are mostly hali-breeds with faces
Of hdeous aspect. 1t is averred on good au-
thority that q Cherokee named Fry, has a
commission in his deer skin pouch cnsuring
him Il reward Of $50 for the scalp usually worn
by DIR. S,emmer, Of jasper county. The
names of other loyal citizens are mentioned,
whose scalps are i'll good demand, at paving
figure Tie morals of the women seem also
to suffer from the inhumanity OF the times A
benevolent lady, whose name for the honor of
her sex we suppress, offers liberal premium for
human Scalps sufficient to make bed quit Her
devotion 10 the rebel cause exceeds in de-
gree the more mercenary motive of the Chero-
kee, Fry.
We might add numberless instances to the
above, but we forbear for the present The
people are fleeing from these terrible evils that
affict them at home, and are seeking an asy-
lum among utter strangers. The road between
Springfield and Mount Vernon has been filled
with tugitives for several weeks. We can but
hope that the time for their deliverance is near
at hand.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-15

REQUIEM Mass FOR THE REPosE OF TIE
Souls OF THE FAITHFUL WHO FELL AT BULL
RUN.-A solemn mass of requiem for the re-
pose of the souls OF all the faithful who tell at
the late disastrous conflict at Bull Run was
was celebrated, on the 9Th inst, at the Church
Of the TRANSPORTATION, in Mott street, Rev
Father McEvoy, the pastor, ofhciated as cele-
brant, Father Treanor as deacon, Father Con.
ron as sub deacon, and Father Dillon &c. S.
C. University of Notre Dame du Lac Indi
anal as master of ceremonies. The boys in
attendance at the school adjoining the church
sang the responses, under the direction OF their
teachers, the Christian Brothers, with won
derlul grace and skill, which exhibited the
most careful cultivation. In rendering the
Dies Ire, that most touching of all the anthems
of the ritual, these forty lads (who constitute,
in fact the choir of the chureh) drew tears
from many a listener. In the performance of
this duty of praying for the dead, which the
Catholic church enjoins on all its members, no
distinction OF position, Of interest, of birth, or
OF color, is observed However dissentient
mems political opinions may be, however d.
verse their views of party claims, they are, if
Catholics, Catholics all, and they who hold
faith with them in common are required to Of
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-15
WISE AND HIS ARMY.

we think there is no truth in the report
that Wise and his army have been captured
near The mountains in Western Virginia 1t
is true, however, that he has been hunted by
the federal troops and that lie has fled from
them with great diligence. When last heard
from he was at White Sulphur Springs, in
Grecnbrar county. His army of 10000 or
$4,000 men has dwindled down to 100, and
his martial ambition seems TO be in very
foriom condition. The latest reliable account
of his movements says
"Wheu Wise retreated from Charleston, up
through Madden, Shrewsbury, and Cannelion,
TO Gauley Bridge, lie had a force of three
thousand aeven hundred men, two thousand
being volunteers from the kanawha region,
who claim that they enlisted for the defence
and protcctiee of that part of the state from
invasion by the federal troops When Wise
had crossed the Gauley Bidge and then set
fire to it, these kanawha volunteers refused to
proceed further and in body deserted and
returned back 10 their homes. Wise, with the
remainder, seventeen hundred, proceeded on
to Lewisburg, near witch place his small army
are now encamped. Wise and his staff are at
White Sulphur Springs, a few miles from
the whereabouts Of Wise and his troops was
obtained by Major Hines and his scouting par
~, who followed up the road to Sewall's
Mountain, twenty-five miles from Gauley
Bridge. 1t is also believed thai Gen. Lee is
at StauntOn with a force of four 10 five thou
sand men, with intention Of reinforcing Gen.
Wise"
Wise has been completely snuffcd out. He
entered western Virginia flaming like whirl
storm of burning gas He was to shine terri
bly, in all the school houses, along the rivers,
and over the highways, and to become a very
tremendous pillar OF fire the moment he should
come in sight OF federal army. He event
up like a rocket, and came down like
A stick" but did not get up very
high. Deserted, stripped, and weary with
his flight, lie paused at White Sulphur
Springs with opportunity and occasion to med
tate oil the uncertainty of all boasttul purposes.
Hereafter Gen. Lee will have command of the |
raitors in western Virginia. The report of |
fight between his force and that under Gen.
iosencranz is doubtless false but they
re likely To meet. Wise has fled before the
lost incapable federal leader in that region
We shall see what Lee will do. Rosencranz
more than match for him. We have cx-
acted to hear of Floyd in that quarter but
e has not yet made his appearance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-15
GEN. NATHANIEL LYON.

The death of Brigadier General Lyon, in
the battle near Springfield, Mo-, brings pecul-
lar sorrow to his many intimate friends and
relatives in New England. He fell in the
prime of vigorous life, and in the flush OF a
brilliant career, when those who knew him
most intimately, as well as those who knew
him only as a promising commander, were
hoping that his fidelity, experience, and cour-
aye. would contribute much 10 the triumph
over the rebellion, and to the vindication OF
the Union cause. But he died like a brave
soldier, CALAMITY leading his column, and fur
nishing an example which many living gen
cfal would be willing to purchase with his life.
Gen. Lyon was born in Eastlurd, Conn, in
July, 1878 lie graduated at West Point in
1s4l, and was appointed second lieutenant in
the regular army. lie accompanied his regi-
nent 10 Mexico, and bore an active and hon
orabe part in the battles of LCerro Gordo,
Conlreras, Cbcrubusco, and in the capture of
tise city of Mexico. He was subsequently
engaged in the frontier service, having been
promoted 10 the rank Of breyet captain. Ear
ly in the present rebellion he hastened into the
field. and won the gratitude OF the country
and of tie commanding general of our armies
by the promptness and courage with which his
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-15
lady, whose name we suppress -.


of her sex, offers liberal premium for human
sea bps sufficient 10 make bedqnilt" "The
eople are fleeing from the terrible evils that
a ffiict them and are seeking an asylum among
strangers We can but hope that the time for
their deliyerauce is near at hand" This hap
pens in the proud state of Missouri. into whose
lap the valley of the Mississippi has poured
its iuexhaustible treasures, and which has
PRED with reasonable hope to be the CONNER
cal center ard emporium of the continent.
In the meantime her disloyal governor is an
outlaw and fugitive, and the storm of desolat-
ing war hangs over her rebellious people, new
er to pass away till in the ashes of humiliation
they confess the supremacy of the laws, and
atone for their amazing crime. 1t is part of
the terrible retribution which has been treas"
ured up since Missouri attempted to thrust
herself between the heroic people OF Kansas
and the rights which God and the laws gave
them, and which eliminated when her traitor
GUS authorities lifted the standard of revolt
against the government itself.
How long shall this demon ride upon the
storm When shall again see Il united
and happy people, of which these imperial
commonwealth, conspicuous in every art and
virtue, as they are now conspicuous in the
constellation of statesS shall be the monu-
ments-one representing whatever is best and
worthest in the history of the republic, the
other the type and emblem Of the new civiiza-
ton which is yet to cover the vast spaces
beyond the Father OF Waters Frenzy and
passion will pass away, but the government
which represents the intelligence, virtue, and
conscience of an enlightened people must
endure. Whoever stands in its light or raises
a parricida hand against it must be swept
away and destroyed. We hold the institutions
of the republic in trust only, bound to improve
them if possible, but certainly to see that they
receive no detrinent. When the public enc
mics in the disloysl states are subdued, and
the power is secured to those who believe in
the republican idea, and act upon the repub-
lican theory which the constitution embodies,
we may begin to build anew upon the ruins
which the war shall leave us, and erect a
system OF free commonwealth which shall be
the pride Si-the world.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-15
TEE PAVE o. THE DESTROYER.

II is a manifestation OF rigid and exact Jus
tce that Virginia and Missouri-one in the
east and the other in the west-shuuld furnish
the first great battle fields in the war Tor the
Union. Two imperial states, favored by ma.
ture and situation above all the rest, both filled
with Astounding resources of wealth, and of
manly character without which wealth itself
is worthless, both INDUCED beyond measure
by the general government-the one from the
time the first infant confederation was formed,
the other since the enthusiastic tide Of popu-
laton began to flow beyond the valley of the
Mississippi = both deserted the government
in the darkest hour OF its trial, and both arm
ed themselves against their beneiactor with
the inglaiitude OF prodigals and the frenzy Of
parricides.
The time has not yet come to estimate the
measure OF calamity and disaster which the re-
volt of Virginia has brought upon her. The
disturbance of the usual courses of trade and
industry, which state of war imposes upon
all alike and which seems to fall so heavily
upon us, is among the lightest of her burdens.
The presence OF an army newly brought to-
gethcr, with innumerable incidents of irregu-
larity and excess following in its train,
which would be ntolerable in a peaceful
state, rests like leaden cloak upon Virginia,
which she cannot shake off il she would. She
chose TO sow the wind and has the whriwind
for a harvest The long intervals of battle are
the carnivals of the inccndiary and robber.
fThnv arn bn ,ra1o ,aoSpps ofh ou1its and hiUb
waymen. Many peaceful families are driven
to flight by the prevailing terror, while those
who remain can only witness ard deplore the
ruin in silence. Let us not be charged with
exaggeration. There are clouds of witnesses
to all and more than has reached the public
ear, whose testimony is consistent and over
whelming. For such a career her dan erous |
and infammable classes have been educated
When states plumber with impunty, why
should rot individuals take up the club and
the torch In the path of this modern Atta
''no salutary plant takes root, no verdure
quickcns." The rebellion is the forerunner of
desolation.
The deplorable effect of the rebel invasion
in southwestern Missouri is quite as well au-
thentcatrd. One writer says, "With the de-
struclve march of the rebel invaders sys
TEN of robbery and general outlawry prevails.
Marauding parties are furnished with commits
m issions to 'hunt'-a mild term used to cover
up these predatory attacks" The writer
continues This system Of plumber is but
small part OF the aggravatons which afflict
the inhabitants Of the invaded region. Their
fears are excited by rowing bands of Indians,
who accompany the rebel hordes." "The
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-15

GEN, WooL's PoLIcY.-It is believed to be
Gen. Woods policy to make the war agrees
sive. lie deems it wise to keep the enemy in
suspense. To do so, he would make such de-
monstrations upon the coasts of North Carroll
ma, Florida, Louisiana, &c, as would make it
necessary for the rebel states TO keep their ar
mics at home instead of sending them to me-
mace Washington.
If this rs his policy, we hope he may i'm
press 1t upon those with whom he is to be
soon in council.
Thus far, with few exceptions, our armies
seem to have been restricted to the "come-on-
li.you-dare" policy. And that policy may
have been the best. We do not assume to
know. But we are quite sure that if some por-
ton of our navy could be spared to throw q
shell now aud then along the coast, it would
be gratifying TO the people, whether effective
or not
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-15
CITY AND COUNTY

WORCESTER ZoUAvEs-The company of
Zouayes now being recruited in this city
through the efforts Of Capt. b. T. Rogers and
Lieut. T. T. Leach OF Ellsworth's Chicago
Aouaves, are progressing finely toward OBJ
tanning full ranks. The roll now numbers
seventy, comprising Il fine looking body of
you'g men, They 60 through with their
various exercises of drilling three times each
day, commencing at 10 A NJ, and , and
p M under the instruction of Capt. Rogers
The company arc to be attached to the twenty.
first regiment, ana expect to go into camp, at
Camp Lincoln, on Saturday next
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-15
GENERAL NEWS Summary


The sixteenth regiment, now at Camp Cam
eron, and nearly full, is TO leave for the seat
of war this week. 1t will be full when it goes,
and equipped in the excellent manner in which
all our late regiments have left. g
Lieut.. r. NJ. Copeland OF Boston, lately
quartermaqter of Col Gordon's regiment, in
which position he won much praise, has been
appointed one Of the aides to Gen Banks, with
the rank of captain.
1t is stated that there exists in Boston sys.
tematic organization for enticing enlisted men
to desert from their regiments. A considera
bic bounty is paid TO a deserter and he is i'm.
mediately sent off to New York. The penalty
for this oflense is very severe.
MIDDLEsEN COUNTY.
The Winans steam gun, captured by the
"bloody sixth" near the Relay House last
May, arrived in Lowell on Monday. 1t is TO
be presented to the Mildlesex Mechanics As
sociation.
ESSEX COUNTY
Dcnnison Z. Moore OF South Danvers, be-
longing to the fifth regiment, received MIME
ball in his thigh at Bnll Run, after which he