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v irqinia.

The Richmond papers are inclined to
ihe opinion that an attack will be made up.
on Richmond before the day of election
Tor ratIfying the secession ordinance, which
's the 2Sd inst, for the purpose of overaw
ing the people Of Virginia and reducing
her to the attitude of Maryland. The Ex.
nminer, while placing entire confidence 10
the officers now in command, express the
strongest desire for the<presence of Jeifer.
son Davis. Ii says:
"The presence of Jefferson Davis in
Richmond would be worth nm army O: ffty
thousand men. He is the man fo. this hour
lie would be. oboyed. He could inspire
confdepce, and order, and energy every
where. With others, our troops will fight.
and perhaps win the battle, but with him
'he victory would be sure. and chance be
come certainly. He is the man we want !;
and tho cannon that announces his arrival
viii be the most joyful music that ever
reached ,he ear"
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Talk on Broad Street, Charleston.

The Charleston Mercury, of the 9th inst +,
in giving specimen of the Luzz of hun.
dreds of voices that could be heard on
Broad Street, discussing the war news
which had just been received, gives the fol-
lowing colloquy NJ ,runspiring between the
faithful tars
Among the crowd we noticed quite
number of sea faring men, eulogizing in
eXtravaSant terms the authorities at Mont.
gomery, including President, Cabinet an d
Congress. This very substantial and effec-
tive class OF citizens seemed to think ,ha,
the portion of the act authorizing Letters
Of Marque" to be issued, VAS "iolly good
arrangement :" that the terms were simple
and fair, aud that ut last there was a chance
to serve ones country and oneself at the
same time. But" says n quiet looking
landsman to one Of these maritime groups,
"if they take you the'Il hang YOU" "Never
mind that" replies the sharp. looking skip
per. "Before you cook your hare catch
him"
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Meeting at New Salem

We are requested to Say that meeting
of the citizens in the vicinity Of New Sa
lem, will be held at the above place on
next Saturday evening, 18th met, at 4 o.
clock for the purpose of organizing Home
Guard. IL is earnestly desired that The peo-
pie OF the community will sll be present,
MS the matter is certainly importan,. We
shouId not bs uanindful of the security of
ourselves and families, though no imminent
danger may threaten.
We are obliged to defer an excellent
communleation upon this subject, received
TOO late for this issue. LIS suggestion, are
OF the highest import:mce. and as they will
not grow OLD 6y our next Issue, We trust
the nsthor will allow us the privilege of
publishing next week, except the latter
clause, the substance of which, Oh, above
notice contains
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Borrowing the News.

There are some men in the world, it is
said, that squeeze the coin till the eagle
squeals. We arc somewhat inclined to be-
liese there is some truth in the stat Ia &c {,
and if we had, heretofore, been at Ill KEEP
tical about the matter, recent observations
would have caused US to submit to the re-
ality-if 1t was possibility. These times
every one is ANXIOUS 10 get the news, but
| one portion Of our District have to support
the other in this Parlicular. Now, general
y, our community and District are very lib
eral in the support of the Press, us much
80 as in any section Of the State but as
there are some close fingered, stingy. PEN
urious misers in all communities, we can
but reasonably expec: to support our share.
The person who has means at command,
an abundance, and then loafs upon the com.
muni,y for every word Of information they
get we must say, possess to great degree
the traits of n brazenface.
We understand, that at a certain post Of.
flee not very far off, at least sic were ea>
gerly devouring the contents of one paper.
while the subscriber stood aside and look
ed on,perfectiy disgusted at their good man.
ners. Now is such becoming an educated
and liberal people? No and we nre glad
to say. that there 10 yet hope for those who
are guilty Of the deed.
The LEDG ER has n great many subscri
bers who are poor men, and who have Of
ten loned their paper to a neighbor three
times more able to subscribe for it than
they were. Now if the case was reversed,
it would to some extent be looked over,
but as it stands at present snd has stood
for lengthy period, we are forced to the
conclusion that such person is a "squeezer
Of eagles" and is to be pitied.
We should not forget to inform our es-
teemed contemporaries of the Mercury and
Courier that they bear their share of the
burden.
Some people are apt to see hints when
extended to others but are blind rs a bat
when intended for themselves This ia for
those who are guilty and none other, and
trust it may result in their improvements
If we do not defend our rights, We cannot
expect others to defend them for us.
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Must we Invade the Enemy.

The time has arrived for action, when the
fatal blow must be struck. The great war
of sectional strife has assumed n formi.
dablc shape. The question has iu,rodu-
ced itself, whether we shall invade or wait
the euemy's approach upon our soil Whe-
ther we will place ourselves in defensive
position, or push the matter to extremi,ies
The cool, calm and wise discretion Of our
best statesmen may err upon this point as
upon others. They are mortals, subject to
be turned by each wind that sweeps the
heavens. While some utter opinions Of
thought, others are ready to combat them.
Tnen let what course that may follow, we.
the people, must be content, resting upon
the fact, that we have able guides to direct
us and brave heroes to lead our forces to
victory. Though the South may seem
backward to push the struggle forward to
close, yet, we have every confidence in
her ability to accomplish the end in view.
Let our enemies but commence the war and
desolation and ruin will be their fate.
"o oou'" VIII, Nv VIC plopSI tille, TURN
in the direction Of the enemies homes
Our policy is for honorable recognilion-
The North need not cherish the hope that
the South will stop short of this. Invasion
into the heart Of the enemy's country stri-
king blow after blow, demolishing wealth
and cities, will have the desired effect.
The foes we fight are madmen, and until
the Danger threatens TO destroy their own
depen dence, can they be brought to reason
Their madness is the same which has for
the last thirty years been abusing and vii
lifying the people who has sustained them,
spreading discord and hatred throughout the
land, and diabolieally cutting the bands of
the fairest Government that ever blessed
mankind. That mad dness has accomplished
this end, not in The wnnton spirit of vicious
c,iveness, but in the spirit of a cor
rupt piety, and the furore of blind fanaii.
cisu,. And until our banners wave from
the top of their towering steeples, the
boom of the cannon and the resoundng
echo Of the battle axe with the bloody
banners of war, will not cease 10 be.
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eB- General Beauregard, with his Aids,
arrived in Charleston from Montgomery, on
Friday last.

A SLIGHT CHASGE.--Thc New York Tri-
6une, in November last, uttered the follow
ing sentiment:
"Whenever a considerable section Of our
Union shall deliberately resolve to 90 out,
we shall resist all coercive measures de-
signed to keep 1t in. We hope never TO
live in Republic whereof one section is
pinned 10 The residue by bayonets."
The New York Tribune, of Sunday last,
advocates the prompt invasion of Virginia.
II says;
AS to Virginia, which, next TO South
Carolina, is the most pest:lent State be-
low the Potomac, the war must be carried
into her borders without unnecessary delay
Norfolk must be reduced. The Southern
counties must be invaded. And Richmond,
proud, hyporritical, treacherous Richmond,
which, more than any other city in the
country, is the foul nest of Notification
and Treason, must be taken and held tii
the war is over and the terms of the peace
which is TO follow must be dictated from
its Rebel Capitol"
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The Southern Troops.

The destination of troops and the pre-
Parations being made by the Confederate
iorces are kept secret, our Charleston and
virginia exchanges refusing to publish the
important movements Of the army. wb;.b
altogether right, and therefore, we need
not be surprised at any moment 10 hear of
The clas!, of arms. The opinion here is.
among some, that Lincoln is trying his bluff
game and that if there is not q fight before
the ist Of June. there vii! be none. This
opinion, we, personally, do not corroborat
Preparations for war, such as the present
viii be, are not got ready in week or
month: There is 70 doubt, from what we
can infer from the concise rumors wh,eh
reach US, that plans are being made by both
aides which will shortly mature into grand
battle ~ and around Washington city.
The following exciting dispatch received
at Washington. seems to have caused the
'o|d hero" to dispense with HE "hasty plats
Of Soup: u.
WAsHxeroN, May I0.--Ths war depart.
Inens hes learned that $4,000 men are with.
Ia two days march Of Richmond General
scott orders the rapid augmentation of tho
- a. Washipeton.
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A IiELlIsH INrIMArIoN.--rhe brutal ar

A hELLlsH INTIMArIos.--The brutal and
savage watchword Of the Northern popu'
lace for the destruction OF Bal,im ore, are
surpassed by the last suggestion ofa Penn.
sylvania paper for new doiDgs Of hell, with
which to puBisl, the population Of Balii-
more, when once brought into subjugation
TO Northern military forces II reminds the
Pennsy lvania volunteers Of the celebrated
beauty, of Baltimore women--that the fair
we're ever the reward Of the braye'--and
that "beauty and booty" must be their
watchword.
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North Carolina.

One Regiment from this gallant State, con-
sisting OF ten companies, has been organi
zed, and before this is, perhaps, encamped
upon the soil of the old Dominion. Others
are rapidly forming, and before long, the
old North State will be represented upon
the tented fields bv her 10000 soldiers
Well done for North Carolina Her
brave sons have marched forth at the tup
OF the drum, and rest assured that if oppor-
tunity offers, they will fully sustain the
reputation gained by their illus,rious faith
ers of Alamance, where the first blood of
the revolution of '76 was split by British
tyranny. The people of this great and
powerful State, has spoken with that una.
minity of sentiment, which is characteristic
of the brave, and will ever immortaize the
posterity of her revolutionary patriots. She
has ever been regarded as the most inde.
pendent State Of the old Uniou-her great
advantages as an agricultural and manufac.
turing people, make her both able TO sup
port, within her own resources, aud to de.
fend and repej every impending emergency.
The rapid movements in organizing and
cqupping her soldiers for the field Of strife :;
the universal rush to arms Of her gallant
sons 10 aid in supporting the Southern
cause, has tended TO promote her in the
eyes of all, still higher in the scale of pos;
ton. The fears which were once enter
tanned of her position and sense Of right.
have oil been dissipated to the winds OF
heaven. And now the exile sons Of North
Carolina, rejoice to know that she has been
saved from ruin and dishonor. When We
see her volunteers offering their services,
not only to protect her own soil, but TO
march into the enemy's camp, beyond dhe Po.
tomac, or ,ohererer ordered, it awakens emo.
tions Of love and attachment for State
in the brenst of every North Carolina
native, too powerful TO suppress, and carrys
the memory of cherished by gone days back
to fond and never to be forgotten incidents
of boyhood Although she has not cut the
Gordian Knot that binds the State to its
enemies, yet, she assumes more bold and
daring position BY her acts, than any which
has led the way; while her citizens both in
sentiment and action manifest an intrepid
ty unsurpassed. Long may she wave her
banners triumphantly.
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count OF the excitement and feeling which
prevails ,he entire popula,ion. It is bit.
ter, vindictivc spirit to subjugate and de-
stroy US. Reason has been dethroned, pas-
sion and prejudice prevail and is sweeping
every thing before il.
The "Invncibles" are well and in good
spirits. shall leave in few davs for
Morris Island, but will probably write
again. Prepare for the worst
LONG GRABS.
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Come at Last.

"A communication from member Of
Capt. McAianns' Company has reached us.
1t has only been about three weeks on the
road. Where it has been no one can tell.
it is too far out of date to publish now as
the most OF the news which it contains has
grown too old. The company is very well
satisfied, in good spirits, eager for fight,
and Is much admired by the ladies' We
hope to hear from the young Doctor again.
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The Right Spirit up in North Carolina

The following extracts is taken from n
letter received by citizen of this place,
from n Indy resident Of Warrenton, N. c.
1t shows in characteristic terms the bravery
and patriotism manifested by the daughters
Of old Warren, in ilie canse Of our coun.
try. Old Warren still suatains the long ad /.
mitted reputation as the "Game" county Of
"Old Rip:
WARRESToN, N. c. April, 26.
II is exciting times here, indeed, | never
witnessed anything similar TO it. Old North
Carolina is "wide awake" at last, and thank
God for it comes from The heart of every
true and devoted son and daughter. Mill.
tary companies are forming-rapid prepara.
tions for war are being made yes! WAR,
and WAR to the death to old Abe. Upwards
of 5000 troops are now stationed mt Raj.
eigh, and more are continually pouring in.
We intended to move South If North Car.
olna had submitted 10 the despotism Of
Lincoln. One company left. this place for
Fort Macon. but finding 1t supplied went
to Raleigh, where they are now quartered
waiting further orders from the Governor.
Another company leaves soon, and still an.
other is waiting orders. The ladies' are all
busy making uniforms and baadages, and
picking lint for the soldiers.
The wealthy people here are very LIBERAL
10 the military. Hundreds say they will
spend the last cent Of money and shed the
last drop Of blood before they will give up.
The secession Flag waves conspisuousiy
over every public building and store in our
town. They say Lincoln is Ike rat ir a
hole With ten thousand cats ready to grab
him, compiety surrounded by bis own par.
ty to-kesp him fsom running. II necessity
required it, ! think I could take q Yankee
down two hundred yards with good rife.
Two hundred and fifty South Carolina
troops passed yesterday for Richmond.
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The GENERAL AssEMBLy,-rhs Phila
delphia (Pa) American protests against the
recognition Of Southern Ministers as Rep
resentatives or Delegates to the Presbyte.
rinn General Assembly, soon to convene 10
Philadelphia. 1t urges that Delegates from
the seeded State, are not entitled TO res.
pect much less recognition in that Ecciesi.
astical assemblage.
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PERsoYAL.-We arc gratified to mee

PERsoYAL.-We arc gratifed to meet
in our Village, Capt. John D. Wylie, Color
Sergeant ID. w. Brown, Privates M, P.
Crawford, Joseph A. Cunningham and J. S.
Cureton, of the Lancaster Crews" who
pre- on short furlough. We understand
that Mr.. F. ID. Green also came up with the
party, but has been confined to hls bed ever
since he returned. We trust he will be
out in few DAYS.
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MEETiNGs.-The "Home Guards" meet
for drill on Saturday evening next, at 4 o.
clock.
The Sunday School Society Of the NJ.
h. Church, meet to morrow Crhursday)
night. A full attendance Of the members
OF the Church is earnestly solicited.
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LONG PROGRESSED IsvEsrMENr.-Theh A

LONG PRorFERED IsvEsrMENr The At
Isnta Confederacp learns, from The most re-.
liable authority, that parties are now in
Montgomery, from Europe, which have pro-
posed to loan our Government fifty to one
hundred millions Of dollars. This is vol.
untary proposition, made by parties sent
here for the purpose, by European Capital.
lists, who desire 10 invest their money 10
our Confederate bunds.
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Tbs NORTH CAROLINA BAsKs.--The
State Bank has rendered a loan Of S50o. ZOO,
and ths Cape Fear BANK loan OF o ,0oo..
900, to the State. The YanceyviIIe Bank
a loan Of $4,000. Other Banks in the
State. we presume, viii follow The example
thus set.
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Court of Appeals.

The following gentlemen were examined
on the 9th inst and ordered to be enrolled as
Solicitors in Equity w. NJ. Connors, A. j..
Dsrgan, w. II. Perry, Jno, +. Rbett.
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Port of Charleston Blockaded.

We learn from source outside the mails
that the Port of Charleston has been blockaded
by the Lincoln Government The steamship
Niagara took her position of the bar on Sat-
urday morning, since which time no vessels
has been allowed to come in. This is reliable.
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eB-We are requested to say that Geo. Viii
liam s, Esq, will be in Lancasterville ON next
Monday to attend to business connected with
the firm Of Williams g. Allison.
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WAR INTELLIGENCE.
From Virginia.

Messrs. DE Voss u Co, OF Richmond. On
Saturday afternoon she was boarded by
crowd from the U s. ship Cumberland two
miles off Old Point, and the Captain was
told by Com. Pendergrast, who came in
person, that he had better not attempt To
enter the waters of Virginia, as his ship
" ouid probably be seized that he had bet.
ter put back to sea, and enter at Pbildcl-
pia or New York that, il he proceeded to
his present. destination. the Virginiaus
would not only seize aud appropriate his
vessel, but would also keep him and his
crew. The Captain, notwithstanding these
flse representations, continued on, and ar
rived at City Point, having been shot at
twice ou his way by the vandal Pender-
grasl. lie intcn is to complain to his Gov,
eInmeut Of the outrage.
ALExASp~ \, May 5.--Fhe citizens are
excited in expectation OF oeing occupied to-
vance from Washington by the Long
Bridge.
Five transports with men and munitions
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gard 10 day.s
New York companies from the interior
Of the State are constantly arriving at
Washington. The enrolment in this city
continues with much spirit, bat some dis
satisfaction is expressed at the delay in the
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The paper, all agree ihH, oa Ionday
being the offensive operations of ,iacoln.-
Norfolk, Iiarprr's Ferry, and .Alexandr;,
are point. designated. Tho New York
Tri6uae, of SATURDAY, says: "On Monday,
Al f,r,irs,, Let the country be Jared for.
a proelama,i u from the President. lie has
determined upon active, instant, deci.iys
AID compreh,nsire action. rhe. Tina I'M.
arrived when, in acco,dsnc. with the doc
irine, aumounced in hi, inaugural. Gis presi.
d.ni rM proceed 10 reoosssss le proner,, NJ,
the United !Sl!ies"
Commodore Paulding notified Charlie.
il Winde. that he wouid b.. arrested -. n
Secessionist.
The Stu, D.,,,m.r, ., ,y.,;
in is answer 1, In. i,o.;,v =, o.. ~.
matt, C,r,, In ,.s,.., ,o A.. b,....
the Southern pous, ha, laid down ,ho so,
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W Long Grabs" again makes his ap-
pearance in to.days issue. 1t makes no diff
ference how laborious his duties are, he
never forgets the LEDGER and his friends
mt home. lie is a friend worth having.
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RssrosED.-Hon. A. Biggs has resigned
his commission as D. 3, Judge for North
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"A MAS TER LED eER.z

visiting The city should by all means como
TO our camp. We will give them hearty
welcome aud the best We have to eat My
next will probably be from Richmond.
LONG GRABS.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-11-26

Some genius has conceived the brilliant
idea of impressing all the lawyers and
quack doctors into the military service
because their "charges are so great that
DO one can " stand them.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-11-26
Good NeWS---NeW Goods!

NEW GODDN
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Lewsturg, April q, 1851.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-11-26

A PaTRIoTiC FAMILY-Si1 of the
seven sou5 Of Mrs. Auua Williamson, re-
siding in Patterson, n j., have left to
] IN the Na'iona! army; the seventh has
announced lis purpose to follow within a
mouth. The Gaardinn says: ave visit
cd the old lady the other day, and she in
formed Us if she had six more she would
rejoice TO give them up at the demand of
her country. She says if her husband
were living, he would also have gone and,
ii they got short Of men, she is willing to
60 herself"
ANoTuLR.-Eight members of the fami-
ly Of Fair, of this city, have volunteered
in Uncle Sans army. Their average
heighih is six feet. William Fair, Jr.,
was wounded at the battle of Bull Run,
and is now prisoner at Richmond. II
any family in the State Of Ohio, or any
other State, can turn out more six foot
men for the defence of the country, We
would be glad to hear from it.-Doyton
llon DcnI0crdt
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-11-26

hpyERrIsiN The first two verses ot
the first chapter of the Chronicles Of Sue
cess, reads thus:
"Who hath sadness? Who hath wo
WIS shinneth the streets with gloom Of
c1untenauce and perplexity Of mind! Who
loscrh confidence and patronage, aud sink
eth into poverty and forgetfulncss! He
that adccrtisefh not. He that doth not
make himself known through the papers.
lie who by his negligence in this matter
depriveth himself Of gain and secureth to
himself loss. His business wisdom is
f5ohshness. His lack of knowledge, yea,
his stiugiuess stieketh out, and the discern
Jug shuu him.
"WAo hath gladncss? Who hath joy!
Who hath growing business and full cof-
frs! Who payCth his notes promptly
Who caiGeth the confidence aud patronage
Of men, and rise;h to afiiuence! lie hat
o7rcriise't EJer1Hy-that through the
journals of the cay makc,h himself and
lis business kaowu. lie hath chosen the
pat Of wisdom, and his riches and honor
Increase Ike i. .ht in the morning. His
shallow grow, h bread. His comPlaceuCy
iacreaserl. His fame ex,eudeth. His
Lapy.Dess endureih, and be is honored and
blessed Of all men-particuiarly by priu-
tcrs."