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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

ARREST OF A SPY.-A spy, named
Spencer, alleged to have been one of the
leaders of the Baltimore Riots, was arres.
ted at the Relay House.-Papsrs of i'm.
portancc were found upon his person. He
was sent to Annapolis, and will be tried at
once,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

n@- Our Farmers will please bear in
mind, that the annual election of Officers
for the Columbia County Agricultural
Society, will be held on Saturday, the 25th
of May, at the Court House. Notice in
advertisement columns. Let the meeting
be well attended.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

GREASY & Cos STORE, at Light Street
attracts increasing crowds and the reason
is plain, when we discover that they actu-
ally sell Goods and Groceries at almos3
CRY PRICES. We have found it so.-
Friends call and be satisfied of this fact
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

Mr.. G. B. BRocKwAY, one Of our brave
young democratic Soldiers, now on duty
in Scamp Curtin" Harrisburg, has our
thanks for an interesting letter in this
Columbia Democrat
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

DR.. JOHN p. TAGGART, of Montours-
vile, has been appointed Assitant Surgeon
in the army, and detailed to Cairo, Illinois
lie started on Monday evening for the
point designated
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WAR ITEMs.-Lieut. w. II. ENT, left
Bloomsbury, on last Monday, to join his
Company-the "Iron Guards stationed
in Camp at Harrisburg. Capt w. W.
RICKETTS,, was shortly after his arrival at
the Seat of Government, put in command
of Scamp Curtin The Iron Guards,
are certainly fne-looking and we'll
disciplined band of Volunteers, and We
regret that want of space compels us to
omit publishing tho flattcring encomiums
they have received from the Editors Of the
lnteligencer, and Democrat, Danville, and
the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

ADvIcEs at the Treasury Department
announce concerted movement among
fnanciers in Philadelphia, New York and
Boston, to take the sl4,OoO,ooO loan at
par.
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Gosport Navy Yard.

Mr.. James Courtney, of Brooklyn, fur
nishes the following particulars Of the de-
struction of the Governnen property and
Vessels at Nor ok. Mr. @. was clerk in
the Navy Yard and states that on Satur-
day afternoon Com Nc auly Of the Nor
folk Navy Yard, received reliable intclli.
gence that the Virginia troops Intended to
bring an overwhelming force to seize the
Navy Yard and Government vessels.
The town of Norfolk was under arms, and
the secessionists had seized Fort Norfolk
but obtained there only l59 kegs of con
demned powder. Commodore Pendegrast,
of the Cumberland, had his broadsides
brought to bear on Norfolk and Plymouth
with instructions to destroy both the pla--
ccs if the sccessionists fired gun upon
the Navy Yard. One hundred and thirty
men, in the Yard, we're sworn to support
the Government, but one hundred joined
the secessionists. Gen. Talfario, of Rich.
mond, of John Brown notority, who com.
manded the Virginia troops had caused
distinctions to be sunk in the channel to
prevent the passage of the Government
vessels. Had the frigate Cumberland ar.
rived at Norfolk four hours earlier than
she did, all the Government vessels would
have been saved. Saturday afternoon the
officers and crew of the Cumberland
went ashore, spiked all the guns in the
Navy Yard, and at St Helena, opposite the
yard, and completely destroyed, and ther
threw overheard all the ordance, munition,
Of war and every thing taat could be ofany
service to the rebels. ls.-Both ends of the
dry dock were blown out, and the destruc
tion of property was thorough and COM
plete. All the buildings were burned ex
cept the Commodorcs quarters, whicl
were unsuccessfully fired.
On board the vessels, the magazine
were flooded, and barrels of whiskcy
turpentine and other combustibles strewr
about, when the following vessels wer
entirely consumed; The line-of-buttl
ship Pennsylvania, l22 guns; the line
New York, "a guns, on the stocks, togcth
cr with the house (lwo other houses in tn
| Yard were also burned the liners Colum
bus, 74guns, and Delaware, "a guns; tn
steam frigate Merrimac, A guns, who's
engines were first broken to pieces b
sledge hammers the frigates Columbia
Al guns, Raritan, A guns, United State
Al guns; slo p of war Germantown, o
guns, (Which had the shears cut and tn
fall broke her back before burning); tn
brig Dolphin, guns and powder boat
guns. The frigate Cumberland, Con
Pendcgrast and the steam sloop Pawne,
Com. Pau'ding, being fully manned, bot
escaped and put to sea.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

H8- Mr.. David Nuremberg, our worthy
Merchant Tailor in Bloomsbury, one day
last week, cut out, in some ten hours. sew
cnty.two pair of Pantaloons for the Light
Street Military Company, and the next
day, he cut out some fifteen more pair for
the same Company. Besides this he made
them number of other garments and did
considerable repairs for the Volunteers
When called upon by the Financial Com
mittee, and asked for his bill, he said he
had no bill to present
In addition to this, Mr.. L. paid S25 90
in aid of the families of the Volunteers.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

"SAFE BIND, SAFE FIND. ."--ra
Franklin Saving Fund, No, la6, s'a
Fourth street below Chestnut, resi-,
special deposits at.4 per cent interest, l1
repays them on demand in gold or silver
Other deposits 5r cent interest,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

k<y- Messrs. E. B. Il Howard Snider
Of Phelpsville, have our sincere thanks for
a very delicious mess of the fresh speckled
beauties, known as yellow Trout.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

A. BLOODY BATTLE ~ BuENos AYrEs
- Si1 Hund'ea Men hiNed.-Buenos
Ayres, March Ii, lSGl.-Thc battle Of
Poctitos took place on the l lth of January
The Government Commissioner was backed
by 400 "Gauchos,' and Abcrastain by
the San Juan forces, amounting to about
1900, among which were large number
of the most intelligent population on the
province. The combat lasted one half
hour, the San Juan cavalry Immediately
passing over to the invaders. Then com
menced one of the most horrible butcher.
les which has ever disgraccd the bloody
annals of the Argentine Republic Three
hours and half of bloody slaughter fol.
lowed, during which time from four to six
hundred men were lanced. 1t is said that
Col. Saa and his brother killed until their
lanccs dropped from their hands from pure
exhaustion. But nine persons were killed
on the part of the invaders, fact which
goes far to prove the previous account cor
rect.
Governor Aberastain was taken prison,
er, and after marching five leagues on foot
across desert, until he could march no
longer, was set upon mound of earth and
shot, the most horrible barbarities being
offered to his body. His head general
was shot and beheaded, his head being of,
terwards stuck upon bayonet and car.
ried towards the city of San Juan, which
city, upon the arrival of the invaders, was
given up to the horrors of three days mur
der, rapine and bloodthirsty inventions of
the invaders. San Juan was completely
desolatcd, and thrown back at least a
quarter of a century from the path of pro.
gress which she was beginning to assume.
These terrible events have stirred up
every drop of revengeful and civil war
blood in the veins of the Buenos Ayreans,
and revenge is now the sentiment of every
heart.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

Ba~Four full regiments of volunteers
have been mustered irlo the United States
service, in Missouri
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meeting in the Court House,


On Saturday evening, May 18th, 1851
a meeting of the citizens of Blcom'bnre'
was called at tue Court House Root Z
Clark, Esq, President in the o. 'isj y
l.. Tate, A. Madison and DR.. P John, 22'
ting as Secretaries. On motion of We.
Neal, DR.. P. John was called upon to make
statement of the reception of our volun-
teers at Harrisburg. He described the
"IRoN GUARDS" as the finest looking and
best disciplined Company in "Camp Cur
tin" He further stated, that notwithstapd-
ing the Governor had notified the Company
that, in pursuance of an order from the
War Department, they could not tbe accep'
ted except to serve for the entire war, yes
when he had seen the Company, and T'''
messed their efficiency and fine military
bearing, he at once ordered the issue of an
order for their acceptance and they we're
marched into the Camp.
On motion, L. L. Tate, P. John, W. H.
Jacoby, were appointed Committee to
correspond with Col. H. R. Kline, in rSla-
ton to the expenses Of conveying the
"IRoN GUARDS" to Harrisburg, and tha'
the same might be reimbursed by legisln-
live appropriation.
Reports of Committees were receive
some money paid on subscriptions, ar
other business attended to generally.
On motion, the meeting adjourned sub
ject to the call of the President.
----es~~---
TIE OUTFIT OF AU. S. SOLDIER IN l.
SERVICE OF FIVE YEARs.-Wc give ts'
following list Of articles which are furni-4
cd to those enlisted for five years in
regular services of the United States. T.
allowance of clothing will be apporticre-
among the five years comprising the f0-
diers term of fenlstment as follows
FIRST YEAR.
Cap complete, Q cotton shirts,
| l forage cap & letter. flannel do.
coat, 2 pairs drawers,
pair Epaulettes, a do. boots,
do shoulder straps,4 do. stockings,
aieulette, leather stock,
l wool Jacket, ! great coat,
5 pair. wool overalls, ] fatigue frock,
l cotton jacket, l blanket.
3 pair cotton overalls
SECOND YEAR.
| wool jacket, / cotton jacket,
. pairs wool overalls,3 pair cotton oyers,.j
2 cotton shirts, pair boots,
l flannel shirts, l pair stockin
3 pair drawers,
THIRD YEAR.
cap complete, ? cotton shirts,
coat, flannel do.
pair epauettcs, pair drawers,
do. shoulder straps4 do. boots,
wool jacket, do. stockings,
l do. overall, / stock,
cotton jacket, frtigue frock,
pair cotton overallsl blanket
FOURTH YEAR.
wool jacket, 9 aanuel shirts,
cotton jacket, Q pair draweId,
+ , pair wool overalis,4 DO. boots.
3 do.cotton overalls,4 Do stockings.
, cotton shirts,
PIFTH YEAR
coat, . cotton shirts,
pair epaulettes, . flannel shirts,
do. shoulder strapsl pair drawers,
, do. wool overalls, do. stockings,
3 do. cotton oyeralls4 do. boots,
wool jacket, l blanket.
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TIE OUTFIT OF AU. S. SOLDIER IN /
SERVICE OF FIVE YEARs.-We give D.
following list Of articles which are furnil a.
cd to those enlisted for five years in t
regular services of the United States. T.
allowance of clothing will be apporticn
among the five years comprising the fo-
diers term of enlistment as follows:--
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-05-18

1 coat, . cotton shirts,
| pair cpaulettes, . flannel shirts,
l do. shoulder strapsl pair drawers,
, do. wool overalls, a do. stockings,
3 do. cotton oyeralls4 do. boots,
l wool jacket, l blanket.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-11

eight miles beyond Sandy Hook She then put
about and fun head of steam put on, and she reached
her berth in the East river at six o'clock precisely,
making the return trip in about two hours and twenty
minutes, at the rate of thirteen knots hour
II was agreed by all on board that she was one
Of the pleasanest vessels they on board Of
not pitch jar felt from the time she left the
Novelty Works until she arrived at her berth, although
the was rough enough beyond the "Hook" Captain
Berry the commander on this OCCASION and for a
short time afterwards when Captain Foster took charge
Of her, and continued the command for several yers
When taken she under the charge of Captain Sam
whiting.
The following is the registry Of the Marion at the Amer
lean Ioyds in the year 1s6oNo 206 Marion, Capt Eos
ter (snce Whiting, as above), side wheel steamer; rate
A1H eight hundred tons burthcn. She has decks,
and thirteen feet Of water sbe built Of oak,
copper and iron fastened, and mealled in March,
1860. Her engine a side lever, had one cylinder,
seventy inches in diameter and had eight feet stroke
The security against fire is recorded being good and
she had independent fire pump She is also register
ed as medium model, with a length Of two hundred
feet, beam Of thirty feet and depth OF twenty
one feet. She bark rugged, and had bed plates
After being fully repaired she surveyed last March in
this city,
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THE MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF WIS
CONSIN.

MADISON, WIS, Jan lO, 1901.
The Wisconsin Legislature met and organized to-day,
and Randalls message delivered at
II commends the subject Of military affairs to the wis
dom and discretion OF the legislature and says the signs
Of the times indicate that there may arise contingency
in the condition Of the government when IL will become
necessary respond to the call of the national govern
ment for and means 10 maintain the integrity Of
the Union and thwart the designs OF
gagged in organized treason On the subject Of SO
ccssion he says this is not league Of States, but
government Of the people. The general government
cannot change the character OF State government
usurp any power it not delegated any state
change the character OF the United states government
restrict increase Its Jurisdiction impair any of its
rights He argues that the election Of Mr. Lincoln was
legal, and is just for complaint from any quar-
Ho says the constitution makes a slave
Slavery cannot go into free territory under the
ton neither exist outside OF local law therefore
the Personal Liberty laws found shoud be upon the
statute in every State Every living human being has
the right TO legal test, whether he is free man or
slave Should the Legislature think the Personal Liberty
bill of Wisconsin in conflict with the United states
sttution then il should be made TO conform herewith
but fear and hope Of reward should induce free
pcopleto break down the walls Of their protection We
win make sacrifice Of feeling to conciate, but
sacrifice Of our principles The right Of State secede
never be admitted. Once in the Union State must
remain until the Union Is destroyed.
The message gives great satisiaction.
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IMPORTANT FROM LOUISIANA.
SEIZURE OF THE FORTS BY ORDER OF THE
GOVERNOR.


NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 10, 1851
All the troops in New Orleans were under arms last
night, by ,rder of Governor Moore.
Five companies embarked thsi morning at two clock
to seize the arsenal at Baton Rouge.
The Orleans Battalion Artillery aud four companies
embarked at eleven for Forts Jackson and St. Philip
forty miles below, the Mississippi commanding the
approach to New Orleans
The wharf was crowded with citizens, who vocserousy
cheered the departure Of the steamer.
Three companies left this afternoon on steamer TO
seize Fort Pike, on Lake Pontchartrain:
New regiments Of troops are being organized
A rumor prevails that the war steamer Crusader Is
coming up the river, and the highest excitement prevails
Texas and Florida will also seize their fordcations
The troops in Tennessee and Mississippi arming
Eight hundred thousand dollars in specie arrived TO-
day rrom New York.
THE GUNBoAT CRUSADER.
our previous accounts OF the Crusaders movements
were that she entered the harbor Mobile on the Sd
INST and anchored of Dog River harbor She sailed from
Pensacola and her mission to get draft cashed for
prize money her complement Of the sale
of a SLAYER captured by her This effected, she TO
sail without delay for her station the coast Of Cuba
Now she turns up below New Orleans.
The following is list Of the officers Of the Crusader
Lieutenant commanding John n. hailt
First Lieutenant James N. Duncan; Second Lieutenant
james r. Jouett; Third Lieutenant A. X Bcnham: Mas
ter b. r. Wallace; Surgeon, D. d. w. Greenhow; First
Assistant Engineer, Jno A. Grier Third Assistant Eng
nccrs, L. Campbell O. II. Lackey ?. A. Rearck; Captains
Clerk Mr.. LittIeiohn; Pursors Clerk Dehaycn Wilson,
Master ! Mate Mr. Walton.
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manders at the forts not TO fire such vessels until
shot bows should warn them the prohbi
ion Of the State Under these circumstances the Star of
the West, it is understood this morning attempted TO
enter the harbor with troops after having been notified
she could not enter and consequently she fred into
The act is perfectly justified by me.
In regard to your threat about vessels in the harbor
only necessary for say you must be the judge of
your responsibility. Your position in tne harbor has
been tolerated by the authorities Of the State and while
the act Of which you complain in perfect consistency
with the rights and duties of the State perceived
how far the conduct you propose to adopt find a
parallel in the history Of any country be reconcled
with any other purpose than that of your government
imposing the State the condition Of conquered pro-
vince. F. W. PICKENs.
SECOND COMMUNICATION FROM MAJOR ANDERSON.
To Hrs ExcnIEScY GOVERNOR PISKESs
SlR-I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of
your communication and say that, under the circum-
stances have deemed proper to refer the whole mat
ter to my government and intend deerrng the
indicated in my this morning until the arrival from
Washington of such instructions as may receive.
have the honor also to express the hope that OBJ
sructons will be placed in the way and that you will do
me the favor Of giving every facility for the departure
and return Of the bearer, Lieutenant T. Talbot, who
directed to make the journey. ROBERT ANDERSON.
Governor Pickens Immediately granted the permission
desired and directed Lieutenant Talbot to have every
facility and courtesy extended TO him bearer of de-
spatches the United States government both in going
and returning.
Lieutenant Talbot left Charleston late last night with
dispatches from Major Anderson TO the President of the
United States.
Lieut.. Talbot goes to Washington for further nstruc-
tions from the President. party Of gentlemen enter
tanned him at the Charleston Hotel previous to his de
parture.
There is no excitement here.
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MOVEMENTS or TROOPS.

BosroS, Jan TO- lS6l.
ne steamer Joseph Whitney, after taking on board
provisions and munitions OF the Navy Yard ycster
day proceeded this morning Fort Independence where
troops were put board, With several officers She rs
expected leave this afternoon Her destination sup
posed TO be the coast Of Florida.
Bo.fuN, Jan. 10, 1851.
The steamer Joseph Whitney let her dock early this
morning, and sailed from Tor, Independence At four
O'Clock this afternoon, with troops and provisions aud
was sslutcd she passed Boston light NJ fpast four
r. NJ She proceeds directly south 10 the forts.
The Joseph whitney took seventy United states sol
diers and the following ofcers'-Maior Arnold com
manding Licutcnants Blunt and Benson, and Surgeon
Mcfarep.
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SEIZURE OF FORTS JOHNSON AND CAS-
WELL.

WILMINGTON, \. c., Jan. 10, 1851
Forts johnson and Caswe taken possession Of on
the night Of the sth by the smithyiIc Guard.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FORTS SEIZED.
FORT MAeos, BEAUFORT, y. G.
Fort Macon protects Beaufort, ~ O. and situated on
blum Bogucs bank, aud three fourths mile from
the city II commands the entrance 10 Beaufort
having full sweep Of fire the main channel The op
posite entrance the harbor shackeford bank one
and half mile across The fertilization Is OF hexagona
form has Of guns, casematcd bombproofs
and the other tcrbete. It, armament consists Of
twenty thrtytwo Founders, thirty-two twenty four
FOUNDERS, two eightecnpounders two twelve pcunders
three field pieces for nanking defence twelve flank how
iizers eight eght-inch howitzers hcavy) eight eight
inch howtzers (gh, thirteen.inch mortar, three
ten. inch moriars, two coehorn mortars Total eighty
seven guns The garrison Of the fort three hun.
dred men, This fort, however, s sadly in need Of re
pairs the masonry requires pointing in many places;
nearly all the iron work, such doors and window
fastcnings, rusted away One Of the wooden
bridges across the ditch is decayed also
the shingled entire slope OF the covert way
The shot furnace useless, the store rooms need
renovation and the roadway requires have emban
ment repaired and bridge to be built the
canal The wharf, having it's piers undermined by the
current and ls wooden superstcure much decayed,
requires 10 be rebuilt Tho orGcation cost the federal
gov crnment half a No llon dollars.
r1RT cAswrft, smrrHyILIE, y. e.
Fort Caswel s fret ciass fortI6caton OF hcxagona
form built Of massive Northern granite masonry having
tiers Of guns under bombproof casemates and
tier Of guns Jdybee u s situated tho entrance
Of Cape Fear river, two miles from smithylle
liz armament consists Of twelve thirty two Founders
twenty two twenty -four Founders four eighteen pound
ers, -four twelve FOUNDERS, three field pieces Ranking
defences six aark howzers. six eightinch howitzcrs
(bcavy) two tcninch morars and two Cochorn morars
In s eighty seven guns. The work is surrounded by
bitches and advanced works, and IL In every particular
frat ciess work. II cost the federal government
s5T1 GOO ~ war garrison consists of 400 men. The
Work is generally n yery good copditin. change 70
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ported ordinance OF secession this morning. 1t will
be debated and perhaps adopted today. 1t is also
derstood that a minority report win be presented in
favor Of CO operation.
The majority report is for promnt secession, and
quests convention Of all the Southern States to be
held in Montgomery early in February
It is believed that the Majority report will be adopted
by about twenty majority.
Some Of the prominent operationists will, in the
event of secession take prominent stand in defence OF
the position that the State assumes