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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26

ERipAY, Dec. 20, 1861
Al Work Again in Blocking Up The RelelsCaiiag Array
the Kdas from Forest on Dect-Hoac TREY 90 BY me
Bourdo--0re Ship ffred-NGrd. Coiyiesiss 10 the Her.
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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24

Walls and Ceilings painted. Orders left al
any of the stores or by mail will be promptly
attended to. Address j. Himmelwright, Lew.
istown, Pa. lanl1-4t%
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24
PHILADELPHIA Market.
LEwIsTowN, January 81, Is

Fiour-Mixed superfno at S. 37!a5 62!,
and Western extra 60 per Dbl; extra family
and fancy brands 25a7, as to quality. Rye
-four 81 Corn meal So per Dbl.
Wheat Prime Pennsylvania red at l30a
1926, common and good white from 40 to
l50c. Rye 74c. Corn 64aG5c; old yellow
6Ia72c. Oats, Penna., 35c.
Seeds-Cloversecd 81 87a5 u! per bus, the
latter for prime. Timothy 2 25, and Flazseed
As per bushel.
Cattle Mp+ft, January 2l.-The receipts
of Beef Cattle reached about 1889 this week.
The market continues quiet, and prices about
the same as last quoted. Sales at from 81 to
9 so, as to quality.
5000 Sheep at from 4! to 5! per lb gross,
as to condition.
About so Cows at from 25 to so per head,
according to quality.
1926 Hogs at from I so to s 25 per 100 lbs
net, as to quality.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24
$50 Reward.

ENliE house of the undersigned was enteE.
n ed on Tuesday evening last. between sew
en- and eight O'Clock, during short absence
of my family. and Il trunk taken therefrnm
containing $3.50 in gold and silver, viz: six
$50 gold pieces, $3.50 in American quarters,
mostly new, and the balance in S250s, S5s.
and one so gold piece, The money was in
three sp.all muslin bags, one whichwas empt-
led and tGa other two taken away. The trunk
was subsequently, foand at the cinder pile,
With &Ao otAag ooateu1s uadis.urbed. The
above reward will be paid for any Information,
that will lead to the recovery aud the c9nyic
ton Of the thief
HARRISON DUFUR.
Lewistown, Jan. 3, lSGl*
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24
Post Office.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

nEAt the recent annual election Of the
1ewistown and Tuscarora Bridge Co, the
following gentlemen were elected:
President, A. S. Wilson-Treasurer,
Cbas. Ritz-Managers, John A. Sterett,
J W. Shaw, John Mckee, D. W. Woods,
Wm. RUSSELL Dr. Vanvalzah.
At a subsequent meeting VIM. Russell
vas appointed Secretary for the ensuing
year
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPH

of themselves, families or friends, executed
in any and every style, from miniatures up to
life size Photographs. Pictures copied from
small Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c, and
enlarged to life size. Stereoscopic pictures
of residences taken upon reasonable terms,
and stereoscopic boxes furnished when called
for. Having had ten years experience in
business and availed himself of all the latest
improvements in the art, he feels confident
that he can render satisfaction TO all who may
call upon him. Every variety of Photograph
ic work undertaken at moderate prices. Al
so, a large assortment Of Photograph frames
constantly on hand. Instructions given in
all the various branches Of tie at Pic.
lures taken equally as well in cloudy as in
clear weather. Cell soon. decl3-3m
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24

marks of the Senator from Pennsylvania as
an 0mcn Of good. lie believed shat the Sen
ator Was sincere, and though four or FIVE
States have left US, If Senators on this side
meet the Pennsylvania, and in the same
spirit the Union will still regain. lie in
voked all the Senators to initiate the spirit of
the Senator from Pennsylvania.
We cannot make war unless we change the
laws, and we cannot change the laws unless
we violate the Constitution. But the ques-
ton of peace war is in the hands Of the
majority. The South deplorcd war because
of tae consequences, and not from fear And
if she was forced into war, then there would
be such conflict as the world has never seen.
Tie only excuse he wanted was how to re-
main in the Union, and would to God that
the Senator from Pennsylvania could give
him such an excuse
Mr.. Cameron said he had net heard Of any
threats Of war from his State; but, if it must
come, Pennsylvania will be ready to meet it,
The people of his State were ready to do any
thing honorable to save the Union. They
were willing to yield all prejudices but the
North has committed no aggression nor wrong,
and you can't drive them by bullying them
If you want the Union preserved let us know
what wrong we can redress, and we will re
dress it.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24
Saturday, February %. 1861,

at | O'clock in the afternoon Of that day, the
following described messuages and tracts of
land, &c, with the appurtenances, situate in
the townships of Memo and Union, in said
county, late the estate Of YOst King decd
lately surveyed at request Of the inquest ap
pointed by the Court to make partition, &C.,
and by them numbered, &c, as follows. viz:
No. 5. y tract of Mountain Land situate
in said Memo township, bounded by land of
Christian Peachey and the summit of Jacks
Mountain, and tract No. 8, and containing 25
acres, net measure, more or less.
No. 6. A tract of Chestnut Timber Land
in said Menno township. bounded by lands of
David Zook, and Eli Byler, and by tract No.
I, and containing 5 aefes, net measure, MORE
or less.
No. I. a tract Of Chestnut Timber Land
in said MennO township, bounded by lands of
Jacob Click and solomon Byler sc and by
tract No. 6, and containing acres, net meas
ure, more or less.
No. s. A tract Of Mountain Land in said
Memo township, bounded by the summit of
Jacks Mountain and by said tract No. S, and
containing i3 acres and % perches, and al
lowance, more or less.
No, 9. A tract of Mountain Land in Un-
ion township, bounded by the summitof Jacks
Mountain and land of Jacob Hartzler, and
containing Is acres and perches. and allow
ance, more or less.
No. 10. A House and Lot of Ground in
said Menno township, bounded by lands of
John King, II. Allison and John Clicks
heirs, and containing acre, more or less
No. IL. A tract of Woodland on Stand
ing Stone Mountain, in said Menno township
bounded by lands Of John King, Z. Wheaton
and by tract No u, and containing l58 acres
and 6l perches. and allowance, more or less
No. u. 4 tract of Woodland on Standing
Stone Mountain, in said Menno township
bounded by lands of William Wilson and the
last described tract, and containing Sc acres
and l02 perches, and allowance, more or less
Terms Of Sale Ten per cent of the pur
chase money to be paid Immediately on the
purchase of each tract, and the remainder on
the c nErmafiQn of tAe sale
Further information will be gisen by Jacob
5. King and David j. Z0ok, administrators
of said estate.
By the Court
janl7 SAMUEL BARR, Clerk
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24
ORPHANS COURT SALE.

DUBLIC notice is hereby given, that by
1 order of the Orphans Court of Milf IN
county, will be sold by public vendu@ or out
cry, at the Tavern-house of William Semple,
in the village of Allenville in Miff1in county,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24
Jacob C, Blymyer & Co.,
Produce and Commission Mer-
chants,
LEW JSV0NN pa
LEWISTOWN, Pa

8@Flour and Grain of all kinds pur-
chased at market rates, or received on storage
and shipped at usual freight rates, having
tul captains and hands
Stove Coal, Limeburners Coal, Plaster, Fish
and Salt always on hand.
Grain can be insured a. a small advance on
cost Of storage. no22
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24

Brutal Murder Of the Postmaster Of
Clinton, W-The town of Clinton was
thrown into great excftement on account
of the most brutal murder ever committed
in that country. A drunken wretch by
the name of Harrison Sumner, went to the
post Office and commenced abusing the
postmaster, Lewis Roberts, wha ordered
him out A few moments after the post
master left the Office to go to supper. lie
had not gone but'a few steps when the vii
lain Sumner plunged dirk knife into
him, killing him almost instantly Sum
ner attempted to mako his escape, but the
citizens were too fast for him He was
caught and lodged in jail.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24

CTRAY HEIFER.-Came to the premises
- Of the subscriber in Oliver township, du-
ring the last of October, RED UEIFER,
about two years old. which the owner is re-
quested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take away, or it will be disposed
Of according to law.
JanI0-3t# JACOB KINSEL.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24

Rsa-A correspondent says he would like
to hear a sermon on the following ques-
ton: off a Methodist negro has a soul,
as the teachings of that church leads me
to infer he has, do white Methodists ex-
pect to inhabit the same or a different
Heaven? ?"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24

&c -ASRESz
more or less, about 33 acres Of WHICH are in
a good state of cultiyation, yell enclosed, and
the remainder covered with timber. The i'm
provements consist of 6 two story Dwelling
House, Barn and other outbulGings, good
spring near the house, and variety of Fruit
Trees. This property is on the road leading
to Newton Hamilton, near Beaver Dam Mills,
and is in every respect desirable home.
Sale to commence at o'clock p. m, when
terms will be made known. Possession given
on the lst Of April, 1861. Title indisputa-
BILE. Persons wishing to examine the proper
ty are requested to call on the undersigned,
residing near the same.
v. WILSON,
Executor John c. Daniels, deceased.
Wayne Township, January 3, 1861.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-24
PHOTOGRAPHIC NEWS.

WIN. a. MCKEE would respectfully an
w nOunce to the citizens of Milroy and
vicinity that his car will remain fer short
time in the above named place, for the pur
pose of afOrdiug all who may desire it, the
opportunity Of procuring a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-14

Three fire companies fson Charleston are
now on their way to Snu ter to quell the fire
before II reaches the magazine.
Fort Sumter has me additionally surren-
dered
Ex-senator Chesnut, Ex-Governor Manning
and W. p Miles have just landed and marched
to Governor Pickens' re ,idence, followed by q
dense crowd, wild with joy.
1t is reported that the federal flag was shot
away by the Palmetto Guards ct Morris
Island.
In all two thousand shots have been fred.
No Csrolinians killed.
Major Anderson and his men, under guard,
were conveyed to Morris Island.
The bells are ringing out merry peal and
our people are engaged in every demonstra-
ton Of JOY.
1t is estimated that there are nine thousand
man rndcr arms on the islands and in the
neighborhood.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-14
THE LATEST NEWS.

CHARLESTON, April 13, 1861.
have seen W. Porcher Miles, who has Just
returned from visit TO Fort Sumter. He as
sured me that no one was killed at Fert Sum-
ter. This is reliable, and puts at rest all pre-
vious reports about Sumter.
Msjor Anderson has reached the city, and ia
the guest of General Beauregard
Our people sympathise with Major Anderson,
but abhor those who were in the steamers of
our bar and in sight Of our people, and did not
even attempt to reinforce him.
The Fairfield regiment, one thousand strong,
has just passed the Courier Office on their way
TO Morris Island.
There are now ten thousand men under arms
in the halbor and on the coast
Judge Magrath, who has just returned, re-
ports that the wood work and officers quarters
at Fort Sumter are all burnt.
None of the officers were wounded.
The fort wiA be taken possession Of tonight
by the Confederate troops
A boat from one of the vessels outside the
herbor communicated with General Simons,
in command Of the forces On Morris Island,
and made request that one of the steamers be
allowed to enter the port for the purpose
Of taking away Major Anderson and his CON-
mand. An arrangement was agreed upon by
the parties to stay all proceedings until nine
O'Clock tomorrow.
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oaIl- os seen skipping over the water and
striking the unprotected raft
Great havoc is created among the poor fell
lows
It is snrmised that Major Anderson is gradu.
ally blowing up the fort He scarcely fires
gun. ~
At balfpast eleven o'clock the flames were
The destruction of Fort Samter Is Inevitable.
CHARLESTON, April Is, 1861
It is stated from reliable source that up TO
ten O'Clock to-day no one at Fort Moultrie was
killed.
Eleven shots from Fort Sumter penetrated
the floating battery below the water line.
The few shots fred by Major Anderson early
this morning knocked the chimneys from the
officers quarters at Fort Moultyie like whirl-
wind.
Major Anderson's only hope now Is 10 hold
out for aid from the ships.
Two ships are making In toward Morris
Island, with view 70 land troops and silence
the batteries there.
CHARLESTON, April 13, 1861.
Four vessels-two of them large steamers-
are in sight oyer the bar.
The largest appears to be engaging Morris
Island.
The flames have nearly subsided In Sumter;
but Major Anderson does not fire any guns.
General Beauregard left the wharf just now
in boat for Norris Island.
The excitement is increasing, If anything.
Ihave read q letter from s. @. Boylston,
dated Moultrie, o'clock, this A. N. He says
not one man was killed or wounded. The iron
battery had been damaged. The riaed cannon
Of the battery did great execution on Sumter,
and were all aimed into Anderson's portfolios.
Three of Sumter's barbette guns were dis
mounted, one of which was a ten inch colum-
bisd.
A corner of Fort Sumter, opposite Fort
Moultrie, was knocked off,
The steamers Water Witch, Mohawk aud
Pswnee, II was thought, were the first three
vessels seen In the offlng.
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CHARLESTON, April I3-l2M.
The ships in the ofing appear 70 bs quietly
atanchor. They have not fired gun yet.
The entire roof Of the barracks at Fort
Sumter are in vast sheet Of fame.
Shells from Oummings' Point and Fort Moul-
'rie are bursting in and over Fort Sumter in
quick succession.
The federal flag still waves
Major Anderson is only occupied in puk
arg out Ere.
Every shot on Fort Sumter now seems 70
tell heavily.
The people are anxiously looking for Major
Anderson TO strike his flag.
CHARLESTON, April 13-P. NJ
Two Of Major Anderson's magazines have
exploded.
Only occasional shots are fred at him from
Fort Moultrie.
The Morris Island Battery is doing heavy
work.
1t is thought that only the smaller magazines
aave exploded.
The greatest excitement prevails. The
wharves, steeples and every available place are
packed with people.
The United States ships are in the ofing, but
have not aided Major Anderson. 1t is too late
LOW to come over the bar, as the tide is
ebbing.
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Major Anderson expresses himself maco
pleased that no lives had been sacrificed. and
says that to Providence alone is to be attri-
buted the bloodless victory. He compliments
the firing Of the Carolinians, and the large
number Of exploded shells lying around at
tests their effectiveness.
The number of soldiers II the fort was about
seventy, besides twer4-
assisted at the guns. His stock Of provisions
was almost exhausted, however. He would
have been starved ont In two more days.
The entrance to the fort is mined, and the
officers were told to be careful, even after the
surrender on account Of the heat, lest 1t should
explode.
A boat from the squadron, with flag OF
truce has arrived at Morris Island, bearing
request to be allowed 10 come and take
Major Anderson and his forces. An answer
will be given tomorrow at nine o'clock.
The public feeling against the feet is very
strong, 1t being regarded as cowardly to make
not even an attempt to aid q fellow officer.
Had the surrender not taken place, Fort
Sumter would have been stormed tonight The
men are crazy for fight
The bells have been Ginning all day, guns
firing, ladies waving handkerchiefs, people
cheering, and citizens making them'e'ves
generally demonstratve. 1t is regarded as
the greatest day in the history of South Caro-
lima.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-14
THE LAUNCHES.

bearing sealed .esparch also sent rhe y.,srs
left this port Monday evenng hast, and The Unce p,o
on Tuesday night
THE LAUNCHES.
Nearly thirty of these boats~bose services se nass
useful c,na lanaipg Of troops shoai ~sr,
an" for al xckipg disoharshg bsttary sheu csvsrea
with sand and gnnny baes-hsve been taken b, she
po-oAisn and BY the transports AtlAntc, Baltic
and Him
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-14
PROM ANOTHER SOURCE.

CHARLESTON, April 13-A. M.
The batteries on Sullivans Island, um-
mings' Point and Stevens Battery are pouring
shot and shell into Fort Sumter.
Major Anderson does not return the FIRE,
Fort Sumter is still on fire.
There have just been two explosions at Fort
Sumter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-14
EVACUATION OF FORT SUMTER.
CHARLESTON, Via Augusta, I
April l3, 1861.

CHARLESTON, Via Augusta,
April 13, 1861.
FORT SUMTER HAS SURRENDERED.
The Confederate dag floats over its walls
None Of the garrison or Confederate troops
are burt
Another correspondent sayss-
The bombarding has closed.
Major anderson has drdcn doton The stripes
and stars, and displays ,ohte flag, tohich has
been ons,oerod from the city, and boat Is on
the tody 10 Sumter.
CHARLESTON, April 13-P. M
The federal flag was again hoisted over Fort
Sumter, when Porcher Miles, with flag Of
truce, went 10 the fort
In few minutes the federal flag was again
hauled down by Major Anderson and a white
one unfurled.
CHARLESTON, April 10, 1851
General Beauregard, with two aids, have left
for Fort Sumter
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Intense Excitement Through
out the Free StateSs
threatening Speech Of Secreta-
ry Walker at Montgomery.
sxmuathv Of the Nova Scotia
Legislature,
AC.s &c.s SsCs

CHARLESTON, April Is, 1861.
The canponading is going on fierceiy from
.ll point-irom the vessels outside and al
along our coast
Fort Sumter Is on fire.
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CHARLESTON, April 1s-lo:3o A. M.

CHARLESTON, April l3-lO:3O A. M.
At intervals of twenty minutes the firing was
kept mp all night on Fort Sumter.
Major Anderson ceased firing from Fort
Sumter at six O'Clock in the evening. All
might he was engaged in repairing damages
and protecting the barbette guns on the top of
the fort. He commenced to return fire OF
seven o'clock this morning.
Fort Sumter seems to be greatly disabled.
The battery on Cummings Point does Fort
Sumter great damage.
At pioe O'Clock this morning dense smoke
poured out from Fort Sumter.
The federal flag Is at half mast, signalling
distress.
The shells from Fort Moqltrie and the bate
r;es on Morris Island fall into Major Ander-
son's stronghold thick and fast, and they can
h. seen in their course from the Charleston
Battery.
The breach made in Fort Sumter Is on the
side opposite Cummings' Point Two Of It's
ro,.holes are knocked into one, and the wall
from the top Is crumbling.
Three vessels one of them q large sized
steamer are over the bar, and seem 10 be pre-
pairing TO participate in the conflict.
The Gre Of Morris Island and Fort Moultrie
d divided between Fort Sumter and the ships
oswar. The ships have not as yet opened
Are.
LATER
An explosion has occurred at Fort Sumter .
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THO CONFLICT At CHARLESTON
The Bombardment Piercely
Continued.
FORT SUMTER ON FIRE
Major AnderSoD'S Men on Fl0'illas Dip
ping Water to Stop the Blaze.
The Men Fired Upon
from the Forts.
The Surrender Of Fort
Sumter.
THE BOMDARDMENl CEASED.
THE FORT EVACUATED.
Major Anderson the Guest Of
General Beaaregard.
no ONE KILLED IN TIE CONFLICT.
All the Federal Officers
Unhurt.
Blockade Of the Port of
Charleston.
Effect Of the War News in the
North and South
Intense Excitement Through
out the Free States.
threatening Speech Of Secreta-
ry Walker at Montgomery.
sympathy Of the Nova Scotia
Legislature,
20, Acs &c.
CHARLESTON, April l3, 1861.
The canponading is going on fercely from
sn points-srom the vessels outside and al
along our coast
Fort Sumter Is on fire.
CHARLESTON, April 1910 A. NJ

CHARLESTON, April 1910 A. NJ
Fort Sumter is on fire. 1t broke out In the
officers quarters about two hours ago. Major
Apde erson has Stacked his fire, but not ceased
asnting. Most of his men are probably at
work upon the flames.
II will not materially impede operations, a.
the amount of woodwork In the fort is quite
small. Many persons think he is heating shot
The day is opprcssively warm.
have Just learned, from an authoritative
source, that no demand for the surrender was
made upon Major Anderson, but simply de-
mand FOR evacuation. The distinction d mark
Cd in q political sense as important.
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dense volume Of smoke srcsnding Major
Anderson ceased to fire. for about an bour
His flag is still up. II is thought the ooioers,
quarters in Fort S1bter are on dre
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CHARLESTON, April 1872 N.
Major Anderson is hemmed in by ruins and
fire. Every building in Fort Sumter is burn
ing He has blown up one or two to arrest
the flames This does not in anywise diminish
his strength He has been compelled to cease
firing altogether.
The ships outside are supposed to inaugurate
the blockade.
A battery of heavy ordnance is in the pro-
cess of erection on the City Battery, fashion
able promenade, where thousands are now
congregatsd, watching the battle.
Major Anderson's flag has been shot away,
and now waves from pole on the ramparts.
II is reported that Major Anderson Ia blow
ing up the casemates seaward, with view TO
escape in boats during the night
Offers have been received from Virginia Of
any number of men required for fighting daty
THE PRESS DESPATCH.
CHARLESTON, April 13, 1861.
Fort Sumter is undoubtedly on FIRE. The
flames are raging all around IL
Major Anderson has thrown out raft loaded
with men, who are passing up buckets Of water
TO extinguish the fire.
The fort is scarcely discernible.
The men on the raft are now objects OF fire
from Morris Island, and with good glasses the