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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
Lambertviile Rife CO
New Jersey Encampment,
Washinpt n e. Nav 90 1851


FRIEND B. b. BIT would be very
funny for the Lambertviile people to
witness oil our proeeedings-our form
of getting feed, and the eating in par
ticnlar. Sitting on our boarded floor,
with our meal between our legs, we
present qnite a grotesque appearance.
The other night at about half past
nine o'clock, We were ordered to get
ready for action Accordingly we
started to pare balls to make them ct
our guns At ten O'Clock we received
orders to put our lights out We
were too busy pairing balls to put it
out. We received second order
while getting third ball ready. Be
ing forced to put it out, we felt very
much disappointed one Of our men
said, | do not care if they come and
shoot me-" So saying he blew ont
his light
Yours very truly NIX.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
Camp Monmouth, Washington, D. c., !
May 20, 1851. Tent No 3.

My DEAR B. B. B.-Here we are,
fastened up in our tents; too rainy to
stir out Of doors, and we hardly know
what to do with ourselves, and feeling
like sending You line or two, we take
our pencil in hand for the want of a
pen. We had o little commotion in
Camp this morning, in regard to the
feeding part. One company next to
us were on the march to the Quarter
masters department, and l do not
know what would have heen the con-
sequences, had not the Captain halted
them There appears to be something
wrong in this Department of our
Camp. Hoping this may fnd you
well, / remain,
Yours, J. A. Z
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Camp Monmouth, Washington, D. C
Nav 20 1861. Tent No 3.

FRIEND B. B. BLACKWELL Our
friends Carver and McCready Of your
place, arrived here on Saturday morn
ing, and were welcomed with many a
hearty shake Of the hand and that
was not all they made the hearts Of
many glad when we were told there
were two trunks full of good things
for us, Of which I received my share
among the rest, and have some left,
Return our sincere thanks to our
friends for their kindness to the Vol
unteers.
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Washir gton, May 20, Camp Monmouth, !
Co. e.. Sd REGIMENT Tent No. 3.


Co. E., Sd Regiment, Tent No 3.
FRIEND BOND We are under strict
military law at present, there being
so many spies stealing around, the
consequences are, that we have senti-
nels placed all around the camp; they
are not allowed to let pass privates
nor officers without pass from Head
quarters. Itappears from all accounts
that out sentinels have some sport
s opping persona. 1t is said that one
of our sentinels from the Emerald Isle,
stopped person, commanding him to
F." halt" he, (he sentineD expecting
him to give the password but the
person standing still for few moments
enraged the sentinel /; the sentinel aim
ing his gun at him, said, "'An be ia
bers if ye don't say Lincoln I'll blow
yer brains ont" The person of course
said Lincoln, 4" and passed, Qincoln.
being the password) There is anoth-
er joke from the 18th Regiment of New
York. They are eucamped two fields
from aq. The sentinel at the gate or
dered huckster to Halt; who goes
there p The huckster cried " 1t ish
me nit shad" The sentinel said.
" Advance, drop two, and pass on.
OF course, the hnckster dropped two
Of the finest he had, and was glad to
get away at that, and the sentinel was
highly pleased with his prize
J. S.
IIambertviile Rife Co.
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Corn Planting,

The last week has been most busy
one with our farmers in putting in
their corn. The weather was quite
favorable for this important operation,
and the kernels of promise were en-
bedded in many broad acres and fer
tile fields. In some districts we no.
tice entire households engaged in the
work-men furroNing out, boys drop
ping, and merry maidens active with
the hoe. We hope the coming future
may realize the promise of the present
in an abundant yield.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
East AmWen Cadets.

Pursuant to announcement the East
Amwell Cadets held meeting on Sat
urday afternoon last, at the Wertville
Hall for the election Of officers for the
Company as follows =
Captain - J. L. Runyan,
lst Lieut-Jaeob Runyan,
I'd Iieut.-Wm Hixson,
list sergant-A. Q. Van LEV.
They meet at Wertville Hall, on
Tuesday and Friday evenings of each
week for drill and parade.
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Camp Monmouth,

asnIDgt0H, d. =, Hay ~, UI.
FRIEND B. B. B.-As there is still
room in our Family Envelope, I'll give
yon line Our Young men are very
much elated at some news received in
regard 0 our young ladies at home.
Report says young man asked a
young lady if he might see her home
She answered Yes; but when the
Volunteers come home, You must stand
back" Funny, ain'tf
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To Advertise g.

To the advertisers of both CITY and Country
we now offer sheet that has larger circuia-
ton among Merchants, Mechanics, Farmers,
Laborers and business men of all shades, than
any of our county papers have, or ever attained !;
and is, consequently the best paying adVertls-
ing medium in this section. -
Advertisements inserted at the rate OF %
cents per square of IL lines for the nrst week,
and IS cents for each subsequent insertion, as
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

Brief Mention.
The Rev. Mr. Egan, late o
New Hope, has joined Philadelphia
regiment as Chaplain.
A lad by the name of Victor
Rose, son of B. B. Rose. fell off the
railing of the Canal Bridge, and frac-
tured his arm
The Delaware Cricket Club o.
this place, will play their first match
of the season, on their grounds on
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. Samuel Solliday, of New
Hope advertises in another column
that be has for sale large quantity OF
lumber of various kinds. See his card.
- jackson, the traitor who shot
Col. Ellsworth, is the same individual
who cut off piece of Old John Browns
ear, and chewed it after he was hung.
Mr. Jacob Servis has received
the appointment as Post Master. of
this place, and will take charge of the
Office in few days The Office will
be removed to Cray's Building.
Vegetables are making their
appearance in our stores and shops,
bat they are at present held at such
rates as place them out Of the reach
of the multitude of buyers.
- The shad season is nearly over
This has been good season for the
fishermen in these parts, and shad have
been sold lower than for several prece-
ding years.
The Jersey Blues" Of Rim
goes, number about 40 men, and meet
twice a week for drill, at the Union
Hotel, of T. G. Young. Col. Suit
phin has the command of the com
pany.
On Saturday evening, the bells
of the several churches in this place
and New Hope, were tolled as token
of regard for the lamented Ellsworth.
Anexcellent speech was made by G. A.
Skillman, Esq.
"A Sunday School Convention
for the County Of Warren, embracing
all Christian denominations, will be
held at Belvidere, in the % Presby
terrain Church, on Tuesday, the fourth
day of June next.
Preparations are already max
ing in various places throughout New
jersey for the celebration of the ensu-
ing Fourth of July with more than Or
binary attraction in view of the exis-
ting condition of affairs.
- The next meeting of the Ed
itorial Association will be held at Nor
ristown on the first Tuesday in June,
Mr.. James S. Yard, who was elected
President at TIE last annual meeting,
having received the appointment OF
Major of the Thi d New Jersey Reg
iment and gone to the wars, his place
will be temporarily vacant.
Certainly it cannot be said
that the patriotism of orr people is
diminished by the general business
prostration from which they. are suf-
fering. When with the increase Of
Government orders employment shall
be most generally afforded to ouI
people, doubtless it will be difficult tc
discover any evidence whatever Of
misfortune or embarrassment among
rs.
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Yours truly, ]. ]. B,
Camp Monmouth, Washington, D. c., I
May 20, 1861. Tent No. 3.

FRIEND B. B. B.-They may have
great fears in Lambertvi'le that some
of the Volunteers have entirely neg
lected to write to their wives; but
let me say it is not the case We hear
daily complaints from Volunteers d
having received no answers to their
letters they say they would rather
have letter from their wife than FIVE
dollars in money. -
$ours very truly, s. ?. K.
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HARpwAhE. COAL. IRON.

Mr. J F Boozer has on hand large stock of
Hardware, &C., particularly adapted to the
wants of purchasers in this locality, which he
win dispose of on the most reasonable terms. -
His Stock has been selected with great Care as
to quality and price, and therefor offers great
inducements to buyers at his Store, n. w.
corner of Union ard Coryell streets.
Mr. j Fluinmerfelt, dealer in Goal Iron,
&c, it viii be seen b. reference to another col
ann, has ON hand good supply which he can
sell as low as any dealer in the market, and a
little cheaper than some in the trade. Also
Deatss far famed Cooking and Parlor Stoves,
Call and see him.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
Camp Monmouth, Washington, D. c.,
Nav 20 1891. Tent No, 3.

FRIEND BOND AS all tie rest of
the fellows of our tent are writing to
you, | thought I would write to you
also. We are all well in this tent
There was a man arrested just now for
going to town after some whiskey he
had no password, and he could not get
in. He is now in the guard house for
twenty four hours.
a Yourc SAM
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
Camp Monmouth, Washington, D. G.
Nav 90 1891 Tent No 2

FRIEND B. B. Bon our tent we
had the following inscription {" Lam
bertville Temple" The Sergeant Ma
jor came to us and told us if we did
not take it off before 6 O'Clock, he
would conduct US to the guard house
for the night.
Resneetfully Yours u T. b
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
The 6 scott, Infantry.

This Company, recently organized
in this place has elected officers, adop-
ted uniform, and will meet at
BOXERS Union Hall on Wednesday
evening Cor drill There are forty
ave names on the roll.
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Your tumble friend. W. B. S.
Camp Monmouth. Co. E, Sd Regiment /
Washinpkon n q Nov On '61

Washington, D. c., May 20, '6l. :
FRIEND BOND There was a per
son arrested in the Camp this morning
supposed to be secessionist or spy.
He was just taken from the guard
honse to be tried. The Sergeant Of
the guar d and four men took him from
the guard house to the place where he
is to be tried. One man had hold up
on each arm, and two followed behind
him with bayonets fixed, the Sergeant
leading the way. I have not heard
the result of the trial.
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New Jersey Encampment,

Washington, D. G., May 20, 1861. J
FRIEND B. B. BLACKWELL - We
have had very gIfaYorable day, TO-
day It has rainet without ceasing
all day. We have not been able to per.
form our drill or target practice in any
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
HARNESS,

By reference to a card in another place in this
paper, the reader will observe that Skillman, in
Commercial Row, is prepared to make harness
in such manner as should induce those in Il ant
ofsuch things to give Aim . call. He uses
nothing but the best Of Stock, and the work
mapship cannot be excelled.
Mr. Hunt, fashionable harness maker, at
the corner of Main and Church streeta in Lam
bertville. has en- hand an unusually large as
sortment, which can be purchased cheap. The
reputation Of Mr.. Hunt is a sufficient guarantee
that all articles Pssapa'astared BY him, are just
80 represented, and made in the best manner,
and in the latest style. His establishmsnt is
opposite the Bellem9nt Hotel where he may al.
ways be found to attend to your wants,
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@otal Aftairs,

ny Persons KNOWING OR HEARING OF Ac-
oInENTs. BURaLARIEs, THEFTs, OR OTHER
MATTERS OF A LOCAL OR GENERAL NATURE,
WILL CONFER FAVOR WHICH WILL DE DULY
APPRECIATED BY ADVANCING US THE SAME
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

FnlaEp 3. B.--The boys Of this
tent have been writing come funny
things to you, and ] think they will
appear still funnier in print. We are
well. Please send us copies Of the
PRESS.
Yours BE-, RS. G,
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She 4ambettrillk gress.

shape. Our feet have been mud up to
the ankles every time we went out of
our tent, and the rain in some parts
Of our tent has spoiled the boys beds.
I remain
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Advertisements should be marked the length
of time they are to be inserted, or they Will be
kept in until ordered out, and charged for ae-
cordingly,
All YEARLY or haIf-yeary advertisements due
quarterly, and all transient advertising must be
paid for in advance
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
The TitusvilIe Volunteers.

A company Of volunteers has been
organized at Titusville. The follow
ing gentlemen have been elected off
GERS:
Captain - W. B. Titus,
LIST LIEUT.. Burroughs,
cd - Hart,
The company is under drill, and will
be ready for service as soon as called
upon.
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Hillsboro, Assurance Association.

The 18th annual meeting of this
Association will be held at Stevens
Hotel, Neshanic, on Wednesday, June
9Th, for the purpose of electing officers
for the ensuing year. The Board of
Directors will convene at the same
place on the Wednesday preceding.
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At least 1000 New Jersey volunteers
have enlisted in New York and Penn
sylvania.
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Camp Monmouth, Washington, p. g. [
May 20, 1861,

Yours very truly, s.P.K.
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Brief Mention.

Brief Mention.
The Rev Mr.. Egan, late of
New Hope, has joined a Philadelphia
regiment as Chaplain.
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Mr.. Samuel Solliday, of New
Hope advertises in another column
that be has for sale large quantity of
lumber of various kinds. See his card.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

The Delaware Cricket Club of
this place, will play their first match
of the season, on their grounds on
Wednesday afternoon.
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE GULF.
Arrival Of the Steam Trans
port Atlantic.
The Reinforcement Of Fort
Pickens.
HOW 1T WAS ACCOMPLISHED.
Interesting Report Of the Purser
Of the Steamer.
Vidt Of Our Special Correspondent to the
Charleston Forts.
en- KEY WEST AND GULF DISPATCHES,
&C., &C., sc.

Ths Untsd States transport steamship Atlantic Captain
A. G. Gray from Pensacola April 2s arrived at this port
yesterday morning. The Atlantic left Pensacola eleven
A. n, Tuesday, April o. and reached Key West at four
A. II. q the 25th.
Here Major smith, United States Quartermaster, and
Lieut. Miller United States Artillery left TO proceed
Tortugas.
Not being able 70 procure coal at Key West the Atlantic
left It eleven O'Clock A. and arrived In Havana at
sunset.
The difficulties In country having their effect
In TAvana Money was scarce. Charter parties with
ANA Hcan vessels being cancelled, and the rumor
that Ae steamer Habana had sailed from New Orleans
0 prfvatees had created great excitement.
Left ct Havana the United States steamer Crusader at
Key West the United States steamer Mohawk All well on
board
Tho Atlantic loft Havana at halfpast Saturday,
April e. and arrived at Sandy Hook at eight A. NJ May
], In three days and eighteen hours.
PAssENGER LIST.
She brings passengers Captain Meigs United States
Army; Commander Walker, late Of United States ship
Brooklyn; Lieutenant Abnef Read, Mr.. R. L. Parker Mr..
A. Gordon, Captain Rudd and Colonel Saint. Captain
Walksr and Me6srs Read and Parker return home BY
order Of medical surveys.
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Total Hs3
General Bragg has prohibited all bsa,s from landing
near tho Naval Hospital but hss very kindly promised
10 sond tho mail letters for tho squadron and garrison
10 Fort Pickens daily
signal quartermaster with set Of signals has boon
put in Fort Pckens from the Sabine, so that ccmmunicr
ton s kept up In that way.
We are anchored about thice and haH mues south
southeast u Fort Pckens.
n Is surmsed from certain little transactions that th,
Southerners possessed United States Naval Synf
book Provisions we're sent 10 the fort the ilth by
the wyandot. Fort Pickens now make good de.
fence and unless In bosterous weather The vessels o
the squadron prevent any force from Ell citing Land
ing or gcttil q foothod on Santa Rosa island.
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a Commanding Post and Department Of Florida.
Assistant Adjutant General.
Chief Quartermaster.
d Chief Commissary.
Chief Medical officer.
Chief Engineer.
Ordnance Officer
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Beauregard,
Letitia-Sdns So,.cs,
Brandy Peaches.

found the inter quite mellow.
most on everything few have cote cut the msc.ts~
lie upoO plank floor with nothing but straw below aal
blanket above them. The kitchen Ia In tent by itse
and the cooking as Ia usual s done In Tha eAA
ing s a. GOOD the drinking, and with dozen tWsa-
~ blaak servants, who belong TO individuals In the
pany, lily ing actively around, could, with little strsech
OF imagination, almost forget that was In waxiiks
camp.
arc the most arrant towards in the world their ascs
for those who them ID such that In instances
and, without the knowledge Of thoir masters foies&
them to the field. informed ,at one Of thsse be.
that he had been wounded procured boat and roWine
through the hckest Of the fre 70 the surprise o. -
rumor was false but the faithful slave refu ed 70 ssv
bis MASTER and rema ned throughspt the action TAsao
are the negroes who, according TO the Northern pse.
terror to the South"
FORT SUMTER.
Leaving Morris Island, proceeded TO For. Sumter,
steamDg around, while fine opportunity was Afford q
OF examining the effect OF the bombardment Without
being materially injured the walls give evidence Of !
most terrific pcpperipg Tho several aces exposed 70
fire thoroughly pitted that the stronghold looks e
IL had but Just recovered from attack OF the small
pox Every place where ball struck the blick work
has been torn away by the bushe Portions the edea
of the parspet are crumbing in ruins The traverse
there erected to prevent tie akng fire of Fort Mourie
upon the guns barbDe just ready fall while
fragments OF mortar granite brick and bursed shell i
upon the water washed rocks outside.
In only one place q breach commenced, and THAI
the base Of the southeast ANGLE which
was exposed to the fire from Cummings Point. This
would have required at least two days to complete
landing at The wharf found workmen busy taking
up the mine which had been prepared for In q
an attemp: TO land. And now, entering the fort, the
beyond all description Language cannot
convey the picture OF black and battered walls crumbng
Terraces asd the debris Of battle and Of fire every
visible
Taking position about the Of parade ground
10 lock farly around found myself standing tho
newly covered grave Of Of tho killed by the or
pos.on while saluting the lag. Two balls SUP
ported small stick which marked the spot and reclining
against these temporary granite slab foot square,
with the simple inscription upon it
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LATER NEWS FROM FORT PICKENS.
Correspondence OF the Mobile Advertiser

PENSACOLA, April 20, 1861.
pilot told me to.day that a boat from the United
states fleet visited every merchsntmau that left port
yesterday. Their visit, Of course, Of q friendly
nature-as none OF the vessels delayed. Probably
they wanted little speyits few old newspapers.
The Yunkees still busy both In and around Fort
Pckens. They have removed OF the oarbette guns
for hat purpose Ia sA conjecture. told this
ing by old sailor in these matters that the federasts
have erected and planted nine gun batteries outside
rckens. Tho gums were likely taken from the fleet, as
the case al Vera Cruz. They will be troublesome
worked by old tara
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MPORrANT ORDER FROM THE sECRETARY
OF WAR or TUE SOUTHERN CoNfEpE-
poSrGomRY, April %, 1851
Hon. r. M1oorrIS Frankfort ..,-,.,.. :, =.
srryour ratriotc response 70 the rcqnisiticn o. 70
Prosl,ui IL e United states for uoops W eVefce s-s
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OUR KEY WEST CORRESPONDENTS.


Arrival Of ne Steamship A1anac ciA Troops route for
Fbr Pckcns- Movements Of ne United States Steamers
Crusdd,r and Poohasdn-ArSrdl Of lk Steamship Iui
Hoisf from Nao York. scaA Troops for Ers 7ay,or-Adsu
~ Of he United States 0Go7s ~ ne Guf-kanne
Nrcs, dc. &c.
The steamship Atlantic Captain Gray, arrived at tho
outer anchorage Of this harbor at Of tho 18th
Colonel Harvey Brown In command OF the United States
forces on board, accompanied by Captain c. Mcigs Of
the Engineers, communicated with Fort Taylor and pro-
cured addition 10 their troops by drawing a number
from each Of the companies stationed ~ the fort and the
barracks, detachment amounting 10 afty men. They
sIso made reputation for park Of artillery and
number Of mortars supply OF ordnance was also
,sken The steam gunboat Crusader, Lieutenant Craven
hand ready 70 asss and taking the recruits and
ordnspce placed the board the Atlantic during the
night AT Daylight of the Ii,h she left tho harbor and
stored westward.
We have since learned that she touched a Tortugis,
where Clonel Brown sccurod the services Of number
4 a~ers aud meobrn,cs and added them 10 his com
wand. ca,cuant NoFsrland, ~ the Engineers, bolned
tie Ss .,op, eLd Lieutenant Reese, the assistant