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Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-09-06

That distinguished, veteran patriot,
LEWIS CAss, i, dong all he eau to crush
this rebellion. His position is the truo
one. We ask the attention Of those Dcm-
oorats who appear to be Undecided Us to
whether they sbalI support Party CT coEa-
Try 10 the following extract from one VI Is
recent speeches
Gle who is not for his country is
against her. There is no neutral position
to be occupied. 1t is the duty of all zeal
ously to support the Government in all It's
efforts to brng this unhappy civil war to
speedy coLc!usiou.'
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-09-06

Tuesday Morning x Friday Afternoon
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-09-06
The Right Doctrine.

. After reading the Bceckinriigo papers
in This section of Pennsylvania, that are
striving 10 distract and divide the people
on the sntjoct Of the war for the Uaon,
by finding fault with every movement Of
the Government for the suppression Of re-
be,lion, and by crying for 'peace and COM
fr,mise," and who show that they love
their PARTY more than their country 10y
cantclding for purely partizrn nomiua-
ti,rs, it is quite relief to come across
such sentiments as are contained in the
following, taken from the Binghamt)n,
q. I , Dcmorroi, Democratic paper Of
much Lhueuce. 1t Is the right klad Of
arc..l.e, aai " are GID to Snow is hear
u.y endorsed by thousands of Democrats
tarous uI toe country, despite the efforts
vf the gr,ckrur,lse leaders and lh..r pa
pers Toe D-moerlt says:
l. W are for malu,aiaing the Govern
men, of the Uuor aud tLe Constitution,
80 .ou1 o. ;t=ra i, "a loyal citizen Nbr.h "
south 60 ''''!e win feb"'h'", 'f d o'-!aF
t 'l''.s' t-' >i''"S "' var,
= " are u..,-qd to tie war, ari
va a. D.. :. "''--' 3! 'he "A'Ie ry"er
o.. Ia l..'''' '.- '' "'''' WOO t'WHeLiea
!. T.! ''eiy '.' .'.-s-u' -1E D.! c~uena-
o.@I ,.' ''~'sf'
.. We are 10 'a'o' o' pace ana
therefore seek IL 'h I"e 'h'y d'i.t'l'n
WHICH VII give h'u''4V'e a'' eC1-i'U2
P9'l. Ft.'.i7 "'"1 1' 'Ns'' Il .
- ''.A' 'Lc = "''" 49, ''g e'l--0s VI 'uC
o'u,e ear solP'.' t1G CONSTITUTION ani
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-09-06

WASHINGTON, Sep. ) -inara was an
attempt made last night 70 burn Washing
ton, probably to rescue the prisoners, as
there was a rush made to the dwellings OF
Mrs. Gr--uhox and Mrs Pill ip~, bat C
guard drgg- them back al the point Of tic
tayact.
s~-Las, Saturday evening, the Scd i
house IN Cli.iisqraque, near the cas- end
o. the LeEisburg Bridge, took FIRE from
Some unknown cause, and burned down.
r2-The Prothoao,ary Of Union county
has received the Laws Of 1861, for distri,
button to such as are entitled to them.
f2-Rains within the last two weeks
nave added - per cent. TO the estimated
crop Of corn aud potatoes
rr7~Nr. Randolph's Advertisement for
tAe LEwIsBURG ACADEMY, next week.
- Sec rev Advertisements.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-09-06
Time TajIe---LcWisbuTg R.R. Station.

N0TIAG NORTH.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-09-06

R-We learn that last Saturday after
noon, Montgomery Forster-residing about
two miles west Of IIartleton-committed
suicide By poisoning himself He in the
first Place made an attempt to cut his
throat wirh raz7r, and, falling in this,
went to Hartleton and procured arsenic,
which he took. The decease! was tject
to f;s, which may probably have been the
cause of the rash act
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
. retire with a heavy loss. The loss on our

to retire with a heavy loss. The loss on our
side was two killed and several wounded.
Gen. Scott has given notice that if bat
tie takes place near Washington, he will su-
perintend it in person.
In this connection we CLEAN from our ex-
changes that an earnest effort will be made
to induce Congress, which assemblies to-day
to agree to some compromise with The south
ern traitors. We are pleased 10 be able to
give most positive assurances that such steF
will meet with no favor from the adminstra.
ton. A vigorous war will be prosecuted un'
til the government has secured lasting ara
an honorable peace. Anything short OF thai
will fail to meet public expectation IN the
north. The day of compromises passed away
with the last Congress.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
The Hundred Dollar Bounty

It may not be generally known tbas
those of our volunteers who enter the ser.
vice for three years, will be entitled az
the termination of their term of enlist.
ment, to a bounty of one hundred dol.
lars. In general order number fifteen
issued by the War department May 4tb
the fact is distinctly set forth. The or.
der provides that "eVery volunteer non.
commissioned officer, private, musician
and srtificer. who enters the service Of
the United States under this plan. shall
be paid at the rate of fifty cents; and ifa
cavalry volunteer, twenty. cents add.
tional in lieu of forage, for every twenty
miles travel from bis bone to the plaee
of u muster-the distance to be measured
by the shortest usually travelled route
and when bonorably discharged, an al.
lowauce, at the same rate from the place
OF discharge to bis home, and, iu add.
ton thereto, the sun of one hundred dol.
lars. Any volunteer who may be received
into the service Of the United States un.
der this plan. snd who may be wounded
or otherwise disabled in the service. shall
be entitled to the benefits which have
been or may be conferred on persons
disabled in the sersice, and the legal
heirs of such as die or may be killed in
the sersice, in addition to all arrears of
pay and allowances, shall receive the sum
of one hundred dollars"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
The Printers Dnllars.

The Mauch Chunk Gaeete very freliDg-
ly remarks: What are tbeyl A dollar
hero and there, scattered o7er numerous
small towns, all over the country, mile.
aud miles apart-how shall they he gath
cred together The type founder has
bis hundred of dollars against the printer,
the paper. makers, the building owners,
the journeyman compositor, and all as
sistants to him in carrying on the busi-
ness, have their demands, hardly ever so
small as a single dollar Reader, are
your sure you hayn't couple of the prin-
ter's dollars sticking about your clotbesl
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
Aiding the Traitors.


EXPENSES OF THE WAR-From tht
mo>tr reliable infor Is Eticn at our comm and
we are satisfied that there are now no
les than $50 900 men mustered into tbt
seryioe of tbe United States GoVernWeu
add auder pap. This immense army has
got 70 ne paid; the ADMINISTRATION is noE
expeniiug over a million of dollars daj
for war purposes; and the people of th'
North have got to foot the bills. 1t i:
time that those who are opposed to thi'
unjust war, hold meetings and expires:
their opinions on the subject. Meetings
thould be held in every town at once
The quicker Mr.. LincolD's Chicago Plat
form war is ended. the less will be the
debt We SHALL have to Psy.-AonrOe Dem
0crat
Now if this war is 'unjuSt," then the
Rebels arc right, and the Government.
consequently, ought to yield to them their
ceery demand. Such is plainly the logic
Of The above article. which in spirit and
tendency is treason Of the most filthy kind.
For this is, beyond question, aiding and
ahot;ing those who are at var against the
Gogcrnment, By endeavoriOg to prevent
patriots from uniting with the Union for
oes to put down tie traitors wbo are stri
vipg S;th all their power to destroy the
Uaion. Tie Democrat, however, says be
is rot the author ol the above reasonable
Article, and states tast while lie was 90 q
f-hing excaTsi9u, bis devil, or some one
else in his establishment, copied the arti
Gle !ran tie Milford Herald, a sheet full
il devoted to the cause Of the Rebels
We souid receive this excuse without
question, we're it not for the fact that in
the same paper as we'll as the oOe or two
preceding Issues, are articles of the same
stripe tatea from the UIayae Comfy Her
odand -AHe5tolcu Democrat, both of hiCb
are 6e' ply in the interest Of the traitors.
Oar cotemporary, nevertheless, promises
diseiaimer Of tie Authorship CT the a.
bove artjsle. aod also Of sympathg With
its spirit, which We await. Bat would
most respectfully suggest the propricty Of
his seeking bis own selections hereafter
tefore going on another excursion, or
the devil or some other character nav a.
gain place bim in false position, if soct
it be.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
Southern Intelligenoe via Louisville.

Lonieqillc. June 29- II. r. Walker,
the British Consul for Charleston, passed
this city last evening, going
South.
The Journal, OF this morning, says
that the Colonel OF the State Guard. who
was to have been stationed at Columbus,
has resigned, being dnwiilng TO support
tho neutrality policy in Kentucky. He
is secessionist, and it vas thought that
the presence OF bis regiment at Colun bus
would produce much trouble and enmlty,
being only trick Of Governor MagofiD
to make panic in that region.
The same paper has letter from Pa
ducah, saying that the Union men did not
vote their strength, many voting for Bur
ret.
A Mr.. Bingham, Kentuckian, sus
pecte6 of being spy, was arrested, shot
at three times. and started for Union City,
Tennessee, 10 he tried for treason. The
mob, however, desisteG. On the same
day, the Coroner of the county was killed.
The secessionists sag that every man must
declare either for the North or the South,
and the Northerners must leave the day
after the election. The Southern flag
was there, and General Prentiss invited
to take it down.
A fight occurred between two Unionists
and two Seeessionists in Graves county
One secessionist was killed and the other
bad his arm SHOT off, Two military COM
panies, one Union and the other DisuuioD
were drilling near by. The latter start
ed in pursuit of the two Unionits, and the
UuioD company followed after. Nothing
however, bad heen heard as to the result
OF the affair.
The Nashville Union Of the 2sth says
that Colonels Hardee and Magruder have
been appointed Brigadlsr Generals in the
Confederate army.
The Nashville City Councils appropria
ted $750,0 600 for a residence for toe
President OF the Confederate States, as
an inducement to remove the Capital tc
that city. Joshua Pearle, of Massachus
ctts, Superintendent Of the Nashville
Public School, has been notified to leave
the city.
The Memphis Avalanche, of the 2eth
has an accent of the seizure of the stea 70
ship City of Alton. and the probable cap
turc of one thousand Of the Cairo troops.
A special despatch to the New Orleans
Delta says that Hurribut, who was ares
ted at Atlanta as spy. has been deiv.
cred up to the Tirginia authorities. and il
'the evidence is not sufficient to convict
bin, be will be turned over 10 the author
tiles OF the Confederate States.
Vice President Stephens was adTer-
tiscd to solicit subscriptions in cotton FOL
the CoDfederacy at Linoolt0n, Georgioa
oa he 20lh OF Juue.
The State Treasurer Of Georgia gives
notice that tee interest Oh the State cou.
pom bonds held in lhe aUtis!avery States
and payable in New York, uust DO re,
deemed in Sagsnnah.
An advertisement announces the reopen
ing OF the Confederate loau at several
places in Georgia, and says that only c.
ieven out of the fifteen millions lad been
subscribed for
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
A Valuable Remady.

Every family should keep n small
quantity of chlorato of potash. We have
never found anything equal to it for a
simple liberated sore throat. Dissolve
small teaspoohful of it in a tumbler OF
water; aud then occasionally take a tea.
spoonful of the solution, so as to gargle
the throat. 1t is nearly tastele5s, and
not at all offensive to take, and is hence
we'll adapted to children. Nothing is
better than this for ohapped or cracked
hands. Wash them in the weak solu-
ton, and they will soon be we'll. 1t is
also good for rough, pimply, or Cbapped
face, 1t may be bad at any druggists.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
Federal Prisoners in the Toom bs.

There is an unusually large nuuber o
United States prisoners 10 the Tooubs
The list embraces no less then sixty men
forty five of whom are held for piracy
snd engaging in the slave trade. The
others are awaiting trial for coin coun-
terfeltiDg and felohious assault at sea
I"o or three are supposed murderers,
sent here by United States Copsuls for
trial, and three, tie ship General Park.
hil! murderers. tO be hanged oa the
Goth inst ITS&ze.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

4 correspondent of the Steele Paris,
the goVerDwent organ Of France writes
from Tonis. Algiers, as follows:
"0gr College Of Philosophers at home
may, snd probably do accomplish great
Geal for the cause Of science, but the A.
mericans arc the people to turn these dis
eoTeries to practical account. Many OF
the modern inventions in use here are A.
nericau, aud one American chemist, DR..
}. G. Aver of Lowell, supplies much Of
the medicine CONSUMED in this country
las Cherry Pectcrai, Pills, Sarsaparilla
and Ague Cure eorstitote the stapie req
edles here, because they are of easy ap.
plicatlon, sure in their results, and have
the confidence of the people. While the
science OF Medicine is carried TO biz her
perfection in our own country (Frsnce)
than aoy other, it strikes Frencbman as
little Singular that an American Phvsi
clan should Furnish the medical skill and
remedies for our Principal Province.
We are happy to inform car reader,
that these superior medicines which toe
EDperor's principal Province is Obliged
to get fFom AGerica may be bad By our
neighbors, at Hoilipsbead d Detrick's.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
The Governor of Western Virginia.

Frank II. Piermont, Esq who has been
recently elected Go7ernor OF Westerh
Virginia, is resident Of Marion county,
one OF the strong Union sountios Of North
west Virginia. He has beou a memaer
oftbe General Assembly Of the State, and
has had considerable legislative expert
ence. He is counsellor at law by pro.
fession, and occupies good position at
the bar. He is yet in the prime of life,
being about 40 years OF age. lie vas a
warm supporter of Bell aud Everett at
the last Presidential canvsss, AMI is now
an unconditional Union man.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
TIE real history OF var is beginning

TIE real history OF var is beginning
to be written. A correspondent tells this
incident Of the Great Bethel 6sht. Or
derly Sergeant GoodfelloE, Of Col Aliens
Regiment. vas raortally wounded in the
breast lie handed his mp-ket to a cou-
rake, and several Aocked around him
: o." said be, Il guess I've got to CO."
and he placed bis hand upon the wound.
"Ob, don't mini me, boys" be continued
"go on with the fSht; don't stop for mel"
and pressing away those who attempted
to support hm, he sank do.u upon tho
ground. just at that Instant bis Colonel
passed. and looking pp to hin be gasped
God bye, Colonel and died Colonel
AllsD turned qba-tly white as be obserg-
cd it, lie bit his lips, too z ash moved to
speak, and rushed Oh to avenSe his death.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

IL On Wednesday, the 9th Of No
veuaber next, sill DC held the first election
for President and Wee President Of the
bozu- Confejeracp. On that day also
the rebel States are required to elect
their members of Congress. The PreFi-
Dental electors Eil. meet in their resPec-
tive States on the 4lh of Dece Der and
cast their votes for President and Vice
President. The new Congress will meet,
II the Government at Washington viii
permit. on the 18th Of February, 1882.
in Richmond, or in some part Of New
Mexico. or wherever it is most convenient
and safe, On the pext day the Presiden-
tial vote will be counted, aud on the 22d
of February tho President and Vice Pres
ident are tc be inaugurAted, when good
time generally is anticipated.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

A widow woman's only son went to
Mexico, fought well and returned. His
mother was pious; and after be had an.
swerod numerous inquiries as to his health
etc, said she Nov tell me. Henry,
you didn't pint your gun at any OF them
and commit murder, right ogin the Bible,
did youl 1t wouli be so wicked u Said
he: II don't know as I killed any ore.
but made eigh. or ten of them squat
id sudden |"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

GyTbe steamer Etna, from Liverpool
on the 18th and Queenstown on the goth
ult., arrived at New York on the 1t
inst with three days later news. Tie
London Times does not commend the
sending of troops to Canada; The Loadon
Post says the uovement is an ordinary
u after Of routine, and would have at
tracted no notice had not the Great East
eru been chartered, thus calling atten-
ton to the matter. 4 French feet, un-
der Admiral Reynaud w:s about to sail,
and will visit New York. Charleston, snd
other American ports. France has rec
osnized the Kingdom OF Italy, and di-
plomatic relations will shorty be resum
ed. Spain announces that she will pre-
serve a strict neutrality in reference to
the var in Ameriea. The Hammonia,
from Southampton on the 18th Of June
also arrived last evening.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
Real acts of Patriotism are Of dai.

EgReai acts Of Patriotism are of dai-
ly occurrence, but they are not always
brought before the public. To the sub
seription to the new loan Of this state to
assist in sustaining the federal authority
10 every CON mouwealth in the Union, VIC
have had the uo,t conclusive evidence Of
the patriotism and devotion Of the peo-
pie. Que Of the noblest moug the notle
offerings in this particular, is that Of J.
NJ. Campbell, of Johnstoxn, Cambria
county. he subscribed and has paid TO
the treasurer of the state, thirty thousand
d0lJarS, while be is at the same time serv-
ing as volunteer in the army. This is
truly plodging life, fortune and sacred
honor in the cause of the country. Let
Mr.. Campbell's name be passed around.
-Ha'risJmg Telegraph.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
RESIGNATION and Annnintment.

Col. Wells hasing resigned the Presi
dency of the Lackawauua and Blooms
burg railroad, John [. Blair, Esq of N
j., has been elected to that place. P,
Pottebone, Esq, (who had rendered hi,
resignation as treasurer) has been in.
duced to serve again, was accordingly re.
elected .-Lueerae Union.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

H3" The pursuit after ex Governor
Jackson, OF Missoari, vas SO hot that be
finally had to Soft mans clothes and tra-
vel in carriage diguised in feminine ap-
parel. He passed through Florence thus
arrayed. one day last week, aud his ap
pearance is represented as pitable in the
extreme; haggard, care worn. without
appetite, and drawing frequent spiritual
consolation through the neck of hottie,
maie bin anything but a pleasant CON-
paDion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

II7The Pony Express, with San
Francisco dates to the 10th of June, has
reached Fort Kearoey. The Republi.
can State Convention was in session;
Leland Stanford was nominated for Gov
enor; platform was adopted indorsiDg
the Administration and denouncing Sc
oessioD. The mourning for the death OF
Judge Douglas was general.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
The official majority for Col. Wright
in Luzerne is 3,s4e; in wyoming 2S3; in
Moutour $40; and in Columbia $40.
Sunlight in Houses.

The following fact has been establish
by careful observation. That where
sunlight pcnetrates all the rooms of a
dwelling, the inmates are less liable to
sickness than in house " here the apart
ments lose its health inyieorating ipfu
enccs. Basement ROOMS are the nurse.
ries OF ibdisposition. 1t is great mis-
take to compel haman beings to reside
partially under ground. There is q DC
fcctive condition of the air in such ROOMS,
connected With dampness, besides de-
con posing paint on the walls, and the es-
cape of noxious gass from pipes and
drains. All school rooms especially
should be open to the sunlight, yet, as a
general thing, they are dorkeDed like a
parlor.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
h6E- The London Times is lecturin.

nS- The Lonjon Times is lecturing
the Americans on the Bsrbarism of War
No one is certainly more competent to
speak on the subject, as no one has prao-
ticed it more thoroughly, than John Ball
The blowing Of Regiments Of Sepoys fron
the mouths of cannon, the sacking of Pc.
kin, and the destruction Of Jeddah, are
incidents in the drama of "barbsrism, :"
over which Christendom has been made
to :budder. When the devil turns par
son bo sbonld be careful what texts he
selects to preach from.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

rsy- ACES OF THE GENERALs.-Lieut
Gereral Scott is rs years old General
Wool is 7s; Harvey IS; Mansfield 60;
Totten, (bead) of the Engineer corps, so;
Thayert, (EDgineers) so; Craig, (head Of
tbe Ordnance Department) 76; Ripley,
(Ordnahce) 20; Sumner 65.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

A lot Of shoes. belonging to the rebel
forces, were captured at Phillippa. Oar
troops thought they had made a capital
haul. and at once appropriated the much
needed article Scarcely pair lasted
single dayi The SOleS acre made Of acoO9,
glued to tie atRperS, and couered se'tb.
stained Paperi
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
PRAYER in the Army.

On that Sabbath morning on which the
battle Of Lake ChaDplain was fought,
when Com odore Do8nie of tho British
squadron vas sailing down on the Ameri
cane, as they lay in the bay of PIattsburs
be sent nan 70 the mast bead to see
what they were doing on Comm modore Me-
Donoush's ship, the flag ship of the little
American squadron. "Ho aloft. said
DowDie, "what are they doing on that
ship I" Sir" answered the look
they are gathered about the, ~ ain-mast,
and they seem to be at prayer" "Ahw
said Commodore Downie, that looks we'll
for them. but bad for us 1t was bad
for the British commodore For the very
first shot from the American ship was a
ehain-shot which cut poor Downe in two,
and killed hin in moment. McDonoueh
was simple, humble Christian, and q
man OF prayer, but brave as lion iu The
hour of battle. He died as be lived-a
simple hearted, earnest Christian.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

PATRIOTIC The ST. Paul (Minneso-
ta) Pioneer, states that last week Survey
or-Geueral Wasbburne ornameDted his
mansion with spledid flag, and the same
night his wife presented him with 7'He--
p0uNQer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

GrThe rlauder Of the British and
French armies in China amounted to a.
bout $50, 600 600. Geld watches and
gems of great galoe were thrown at one
another BY the soldiers in the Euperor's
palace. Several Of the soldiers got 20
lbs. Of gold and precious stones of IN.
known value.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

aa y young lady said, the other day,
that she was sorry she could not fight in
defepoe of her country's liberty, but she
was willing to allow the yoapg men to
60. aud die an old maid, which she
thought vas as great sacrifice aa anY-
badly could be called upon to make.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

narJohu Ross, principal chief of the
Cherokees, has issued sensible procla-
nation urging his people to be true to
their treaties with the Union and to take
no part in the war The Arkansas rebel
leaders are greatly disappointed at this.