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New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-17
TIE BATTLE In MISSOURI.
GEN. SIGEL AND COMMAND SAFE,
Only 400 Federals Killed, Wounded
and Missing.
BEN. McCULLOCA KILLED.
ST.. LOUIS. Friday, Aug. 16. 1861.

ST. LOUIS. Friday, Aug. 16, 1861.
A messenger from Gen. Sigel. who arrived
early this morning. reports tina. officer Is miles
this side Of Lebanon, expecting to reach ROlla
TO day. He had not been mOested en- route.
Gen. Lyon was buried Oh Col Phelpss farm,
near Springfield.
1t is reported that the Rebels had entered
Springfield, aud we're enoamped in and around
there.
wounded, and missing, on the Federal side
do not exceed 400 and that Ben. McCuloch
and number of Rebel officers were killed
RoILA, No., Thursday, Aug. Is. 1851
We are indebted to the correspondent Of The 81.
ropis Democrat for the following intelligence;
Mr. Ipgraham, a Union clerk in Secession store in
Springfield, arrived here this morning.
lie reports that four regiments of Rebel cavalry,
under Cen. Rains, entered Springfield Sunday noon,
and hoSed Secession flag on the Coart-liouse amid
the noisy demonstrations of the troops and few resi-
dent sympathzers.
Our wounded soldiers in The hospital bad not been
iaolested. IL was announced that only The Home
Guards would he the subjects of resentment The
Rebels purchased everything in the stores paying any
price demanded in Confederate scrip. They were
particularly anxious u get shoes, some of their reg-
mehi- being entirely baIefccted
Can't .triost one OF Gen. Sigels sAirmishers, who
~as wourdcd in the battle, reports that Gen Sgers
attack on the rear of the Rebel camp was complete
snrTr.e to them; that they driven back toward
Gen. Lyons command ia front with great slaughter,
ther dead lying in heaps on the field and that for the
first half hour Gen. Sigel did not lose man.
Subsequently our troops subjected TO muir
derous cross-re from nuuber of the enemys cannon
throwing perfect shower of grape and shells into our
ranks
After driving the Rebels back about mile and a
half Gen Ssel drew oil his forces and fell back on
Springfield
Wagons containing the families Of Union men con-
Time t. arrive More than oue-half the population Of
Springfield have left and tie farmers along the route
to ths place sre abandoning their homes.
II is reported that General Sigel's command is only
about fifteen miles from here. His arrival may be ex-
pec.ed to-day OF tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-17

ustsctive Committee, and TO what extent the
Departments needed its recommendations OF re-
n,orsl The banks took this method of finding
ont if the Government was in earnest IN sup
pressinc the rebellion, and if their loan would bo
Sn,e -Four clerks in one of the Departments
were dismissed to-day upon the representations
OF the Committee.
COL. QUiMBY's REGIMENT.
The complaints that the members OF this regi-
meat are still obliged to wear the miserable
sboddy uniforms first furnished, are not well
founded. The fact ia, their new uniforms have
been in Washington for three weeks, and the
State authorities have repeatedly written to the
proper officers, stating the truth. Ii tie men
have not got their clothing, it is the fault OF
their officers, and not of the Government.
TERRITORIAL AND DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENTS.
The President has made the following appoint
ments
A. S. Paddock, Nebraska, Secretary of Nebraska
Territory.
WA II. Wallace, Washington Territory, Governor,
sud Lesnder j. 5. Torrey, Secretary OF Washington
Territory.
samuel Whiting. New-JeHey Consul at Nassau,
Mp.
WIN Walton Murphy Mich, Consul for the Duehies
ofIesse- sell Hetse-Damstadt Nassau, and Hesse-
Hamburg.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-17
DEFEAT OF FEDERAL TROOPS AT FORT
FILLMORE.
NrN.OnIIANs. FIid

Nrw-oRL.ASs, Friday, Aug. IL, 1861.
An extra Of TIE Hoason Tcl-groph dated the lOtl
reports fight on the 2jh July between Col. Baylons
command and the Federal troops At Fort Fillmore
resulting in the defeat Of the latter with 80 killed and
wounded. Two Lieuteuants were killed.
The Souiherncrs were unlnrt. The federals he'd
and we're pur,ued. and the whole command taken
pritoners-J00 in number.
The mail 10 Tucsjn has been cleaned out by the
Alaches. and all bands killed.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-17
THE FIGHT AT BLACKBURNs FORD.
,,,.,cru nrronr nr cnL.ONEL RICHARDsON

C.sr on ,nr 4rH BRIGADE, isI DIV, GES MopoNrHs}
CoKPs IN FRoST oy BLAcEnrss foppl
on BuII Rex. July ~, 1881.
Cysrn,L: have the honor to report that left the
camp at Germantown at an early hour yess'snIa'y sny
m"iing INV brigade consisting of the 2d and I'd Mich,
nm Repiments Tho lst Massachusetts Regiment, ana
lie la,h New. York. A battalion Of light infantry,
son5stine Of 40 men from each rcgnent-ldO in ALL
commanded by Capt Robert Breehse,eder Of "a .9e %
KeUiment OF Michigan Infantry moved N 'front.' OF ,is
hsade some 800 wards in aiSance, and threw picsets
still fnrtber IN advance Of the road. section Oh ~
ronpdsr rii,ed guns, commanded by Leut. Bsnlamin
Of the 5tb Artillery, moved In rear Of the hent pat,
talon. The march Of the column was sew, 20 a "
prevent surprise No enemy appeared at CenirS,lne'
three miles from csmp, he having abandoned his h'
trenchments the night before. M. =
On advancing one nile In front Of Centreyiilo, l
cana to halt near some springs TO procure va G ior
sq1sdr0a o oavsly and two companies of Infantry ior
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-17
PRrvATEERs OFF THE SOUTH AMERICAN
COAST.
BosToN, Frida,

BosroN, Friday, Aug. l6, 1861.
The whale bark Jere Swift at New-Bedford, last
from pernambuco July IL, repors that the British
brig Alliance saw three pryateer steamers IN '@. "
north, lon. DO AZ west.
The British Mail steamer Tyne also reported seeing
q privateer steamer between Rio Jenero and Pernaia'
buco. No particular description Ot tue Privt'eer I"
given.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-17

N. D., which arriVI this mornisg, brought nhcs'
and " bb. spirits ta.psutins and 81 bales Of Nor'a
Carolina cotton, which il presumed 70 have escaped
tie blockade, and was taken t. Yarmouth. N 5. Its
said the owner Of the turpentioe will clear $l7ooo
profit.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-17

ca TO your attention thefgslsut conducs Of Co Ssn
arison, Capt. 3ritchsebneider, who conn, ~IaS1 TUG
skirmshers Capt. Ayres, Lieut. Lorraine, VII, Is-
greet to say, was wounded Lieuts Dresser is'S,,.'
and Fallen attached to Ayres's Battery, and Lie Vs.
BENJAMIN and Babbit, in charge OF the two 20pouDdT
rfod guns all of whom displayed great coolness en-
ergy and skill 10 the discharge Of their official duties
With great respect your obedieot servant
DAVID TlLPR,
Brigader General Commanding Let Drsissca
Bris Gen MCDow gLL. C0tsdg N. T. Virginia
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-17

HON. CALEB d. SMITH ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS
PsoyIDEscK, r. l., Friday, Aug. i6, 1861.
The Hon. Caleb .. Smith this evening made most
eloquent speech public aain 10 Q vast and entbus
aase audience on Market squAs.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-09-18
NUMBER 81.
Origin Of the Red man.

The Nor Wesier publishes q report OF q
very able lecture delivered at Selkirk by
Mr. Frank Larned Hunt, upon the Red Man.
la the course OF his remarks, the lecturer
said:
There has been vast deal said, surmised
and conjectured about the North American n
Indian. some saying that they are the de.
scendants OF the lost tribes of Israel others
that they are the branch of the Az,ec fami-
ly To third supposilon, that they are of
Tartar origin-crossing TO the New World
and spreading over it, from Behring's Straits
| do most seriously incline. They show it
so Enthusiastically in their faces as to leave in
my mind al least, scarce doubt In con-
versaIion had the happiness TO enjoy, one
evening, with Pere Favor, of the Roman
Catholic Mission al Fort William, Lake Su.
perIor-a man OF fine powers OF mind, aud
one OF the (if not the mos) accomplished
Otchipa scholars now living-l mentioned
this as my belief. He al once confirmed it
and spoke of an early Jesuit missionary
upon the Lake who, upon being transferred
W W MS dctOulsutHoHl met In one
oi the villages OF that very distant country,
woman whom he had known in this -
They mutually recognised each other, and
in answer To his inquiry, she said she had
been taken across Behrng Straits, and was
last Left where he saw her. The same IA.
ther, stricken by similarity of the Language
es, compared list in which the respective
tongues, Tartar and Algonquin, being placed
side by side, showed without doubt COM
mon root or derivation. TIE testimony
from this truthful scholar was more concIu.
i've 10 my mind than the piled up theories
and vague speculations of college OF sa-
vans. How many centuries they took 10
traverse and occupy this immense extent
OF TERRITORY, break up into bands which
grew into tribes, by non intercourse ACQUIRE
dialects of their own, we know not. Bu
with their habits nothing could be more
natural and easy, and with the abundance
of game and means of life came rapid in
crease of numbers, sufficient as their wants
and inclination prompted, to reach all part.
OF the country, even 10 The broad Atlantic
where now their very name is a tradition.
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Only that the finger marks are yerJ
plain.'
But you cannot distinguish the thumb
marks from those made by the fingersp
yes, can.'
Then tell me this I returned. sH'hich
hand did The thief use most derterou,ly in the
tcOrk I?
Wharton gazed upon the marks, and f.
nally grasped-'1he isfi.'
So he did, returned, 'and all the marks
have been the same. The thief is a left
handed one, and he is acquainted with the
store and the book and can gain easy access
here. Bnt have yet another mark. The
last bills that were taken were all marked
with small red cross upon the numerical
figure in the right hand upper corner You
can follow those up, for have neither had
the courage nor the heart 10 do it,
The merchant sank back pale as death
itself
Henry is the only left-handed person on
the premises he groand, gazing on me as
though he wished that / would deny his
S'otOhCui. buk COulu HOk. i KNEW Ills
own son was the guilty party.
ASK me no more, said /, with tears in
my eyes, for the fathers agony deeply NOV.
ed me. 'The secret is locked up in my
own breast and neither to you nor TO any
living being will ever call the name OF the
: one whom suspect
The stricken man graspeG my hand, anc
with sobs and tears he begged my pardon
for tie wrong he had done me, and lhanke et
me for the assurance had given him.
] On The following morning he brought me
fifty dollars in eight different bills with a
red cross.
Il know all now,' he whispered, in bro
ken accents. BE kind 10 me, and let lhi,
! not go ont into tie world
! kept my promise and lived TO see tn,
old man smile again: for when Henry saw
the deep agony of his father, his heart wa
tonched, and not only acknowledged al
his wild sins and humbIy begged for pardon
bu, became lrne and good man, and al
honor and ornament 10 society
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-09-18

The RIGHT CBoRD.-Gen. Butler struck
the right chord in his late order forbidding
the use of whiskey in The camp, and it
would be well for all officers of volunteers
10 carefully weigh his words Boys he
says in effect, ''whiskey is doing rs great
injury. Your general has no wish to con-
ceal the fact that be has been in the habit
or using wines and liquors al his headquar-
ters and offering them TO his friends. He
will not ask sacrifice from his men he is
unwilling 10 make himself there.ore, no Ii.
quors or wines will be allowed either at his
headquarters or in the camp which he has
the honor 10 command"
We repeat, General BUTLER has struck
the right chord. There will be no more
triumphs OF whiskey in .he camp of sold
Hair Trigger" Now that the campaign is
open will not our officers emulate his exam
pie in other things, and ask of their men no
sacrifices they are not willing 10 make them
seves." srrt
When Colonel Burnside so gallantly led
his Rhode Island Regiment, he dismouuted
that he might know when his men were
weary. Who wonders at the bearing of men
in battle fighting nnder such a leader?
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Positions of the Body.

Those persons engaged in occupations re.
quiring The hands alone 10 move, while
The lower limbs remain motionless, should
bear in mind that without constantly raising
the irame 10 an erect position, and giving
slight exercise TO all parts of the body,
such practIce will tend to destroy their
health. They should, however, sit in as
erect position as possible. With seamstres-
ses there is always more or less STOPPING of
The head and shoulders, tending TO retard
circulation, respiration and digestion, and
produce curvature of the spine. The head
should be thrown back TO give the lungs full
play. The frequent long drawn breath OF
the seamstress evinces the cramping and
confnem e, Of the lungs. Health cannot be
expected without free respiration. The life
giving element is in the atmosphere, and
without ii in proponionale abundance must
disease intervene. Strength and robustness
must come from exercise. Confined ait-
iudes are in violation OF erect theories OF
health, physical development and the in
stinct of nature. Those accustomed to sit
writing for hours, day alter day, can form
soma idea Of the exhausting nature of the
toll some and i'll paid labor of The poor
seamslress.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-09-18
Mob Law.

The Chambersburg Times, in an article of
some length, descants ably upon the spirit
OF lawies sness and anarchy which has re-
Gently manifested itself in various parts OF
the North, and which has resulted iI the
destruction, Tor sgutting," 10 use the mod
ern phrase,l OF number of printing offices.
These acts, have in several instances, met
if not the appreciation, or at least the quiet
acquiescence, OF men previously occupying
a fair position in their respective commun-
ities--a TACT so fraught with danger that our
cotemPorary very pertinently asks
Where will this end Ch,tker are Te of The
loyal States drifting ;freckless mobs shall
continue with impunity TO set aside one law
after another, in view of all the valuable
teachings of history, let Us ask the question,
is there anything before us but the shoreless
and tempestuous ocean of anarchy? The
lessons of the French Revolution are Iraught
with warnings which should not pass un-
needed. A few bread riots, ,fostered and en-
couraged by skillful leaders, swelled into
great, popular movements which sweptover
the whole nation, erectig their Bastiles and
planting their guiloiines, until the fair rivers
VI HO tORuOhS aoA OsOO- old bhOh
swept back again over the headIess trunks
of those same leaders. Those individuals
and journals who encourage these Iawless
proceedings, should be reminded by the
fate of Robespierre and his associate pan.
derers TO popular passions, that the mob
which cheers to-day, Tomorrow mocks at
the face OF those who invoked It's aid that
they might leap the power. There is no
palmer truth under Gods Hsaven than that
safety to life and property can only be
maintained by sustaining the fixed and
eternal principles of justic and organic law.
He who takes the authority of law upon him.
sell, becomes by that act criminal, and
should receive the punishment his crimes
deserve for the law iisslf has provided
way in which offenders shall be tiea,ed,
and suffers no one TO interfere with hs
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MOB DISPERSED BY LADY.-We see il
stated that the mob which went through
Easion, Pa, The other day, compelling cili-
zens TO 60 TO the expense OF purchsing flags
10 hang out of their windows, had every
thing their own way until they reached the
residence of Judge Porter, where they re-
peated their demands for The flag. The Judge
was sick, but one of his accomplished
daughters made her appearance at The win
dow, and in language most chase and beau
;iful, assured the mob of the "love and
reverence which the entire household bore
for the Union and for its bright and glorious
emblem, but wished them TO understa nd tha,
though The house should be raized abou,
them, the sacred folds of tha; flag would not
Pc uniurled by her or her family at the re-
quest Of mob" This firm and eloquent
little speech was 10 much even for the mob
sp:rii-and quietly and almost silently, the
demonstration broke up-and The disturb
ers OF the peace sooa after repaired TO their
homes to reflect upon. and doubtless TO re-
gret the work they had been engaged in
Is it wonder that the Republicans wish to
change their names.
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Words OF Warning.

We presume that nobody will dispute the
claim OF General Jackson to have been q
friend OF The Union. and far-seeing. Saga
cions patriot and statesman Read, then,
the following extract from his Farewell Ad-
dress in reference TO the encroachments of
the Federal Government, and its tendency
10 oversiep the limits imposed upon il by
the Constitution
at is well known there have slways been
those amongst rs who wish to enlarge the
powers OF the general government; and ex.
perience would seem 10 indicate that there
Is tendency on the part of this govern
ment 10 overstep the boundaries marked out
Tor II oy The Constitution. Its Legitimate
authorit- is abundantly sufficient for all the
purposes for which il was created and its
powers being expressly enumerated. there
can BE NO JUSTIFICATION FOR CLAIM
ING ANYTHING BEYOND THEM, EV-
ERY GHsmPt 70 erereise potDer beyond those Inn.
Us shnun be PROMPTLY AND FIRMLY
OPPOSED. For one emil example will lend 10
other measures still MORE MiSCHIEVOUS !:
and if the principle of constructive powers
or supposed advantages, or temporary cir
cumstaEces, shall ever be permitted to JUS
MY the assumption OF power rot given by
the Constitution, the general government
will before long absorb all the powers of
legislation, and you will have. in effect,
but one consolidated government"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-09-18

DEMOCRATIC DoCTRISE.-As far as we are
able to discover amongst our exchanges,
the Democratic press of the North may be
said 10 be unit in favor of sustaining the
Government in the energetic prosecution of
this war. The Democracy of the North
deny the right Of secession in toto. They
have always done so. They denied the
the right of the New England States to se-
cede from the Union in 1914. They denied
the right OF Massachusetts TO secede, as she
threatened to do in 1874, if Texas was ad-
miited-and now they emphaticalIy deny
the right OF Texas to secede They go for
sustaining the Union now as they have ever
done-presenting no petitions for its disso-
luton, and scorning the men who would
under any circumstances, "let it slids."-
They also go for the Constitution and its
guarantees, including the Liberty Of Speech and
the Freedom of the Press. This we call the
true, manly and patriotic ground and peace
and harmony can only be rs-esiablished in
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-09-18

The Grass Valley National relates the
following incident having recently occurred
in that vicinity:
A lawyer of this village was consulted
few days since by an injured husband who
complained of the unfaiihiulnsss of his.
spouse. Repeated acts of Inconsistency on
the par, OF the wife could be clearly proved,
and the man of law told his client tha,
there would be no difficulty in obtaining
divorce at the next term of the Couu-
Divorce next term of the Court exclaimed
the now excited Benedict, @D-n you,
! only want to get an iuionction 10 stay her
proceedings"
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Bushel Oats
Half bushel Flax-seed
dn Rul-hA

Grain and seeds should be marked with a card
stating weight, how long used same farm. and
such other remarks the exhibitor may deem
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RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Article Sd OF the Constitution requires
every person 10 pay to the association one
Dollar, 10 constitute membership. TIE
practice heretofore has been to buy fami-
ly ticket on fair days and have their names
recorded at the same time.
Every exhibitor is required 10 become a
member OF the association, before entering
his article for Competition. Minors can be-
come Exhibitors by righ: OF their parent or
guardians membership.
The held OF competition is open tn ALL
Persons from other counties, can come as
sured that this county vii! extend TO them
a hearty welcome, and give them a place
by the side of their own productions, an
open held and fair start is guaranteed 10 all.
All articles offered for competition must
he owned by the competitor, all fruit, vege-
tables, flowers &c, must he The growth of
the competitors, and all Manufactured arii-
cles must have been made by the compeii-
tors.
All articles for competition must be on the
the ground by O'Clock, on Thursday the
18th +. NJ, and remain there until IL NJ =,
on Saturday 18Th when they are al the dis
posal of the Exhibitor.
No shows. Flying Horses or other smuse.
menls that tend 10 distract the attention OF
the visitors will be allowed
Persons, desirous OF erecting stands for
the sale OF Provisions and fruit, must obtain
permission of the President, or Secretary OF
the association. No license will be granted
TO stands that sell spurious or malt liquors.
The Judges are earnestly requested 10 be
on the ground by O'Clock on Friday morn
ing, 10 receive their instructions in order 10
proceed 10 business by 10 O'Clock A NJ.
CALEB BARTON, JR. President.
A MADISON, SecI efny.
Bloomsbnrg, Sept. II, 1861.
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Happiness must arise from our own
temper and actions, and not imme diaisiy.
from any external conditions.
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sausage machine,

Judges-Wm Roat, Locust; Hugh Nc.
Column, Madison; John Werkheiser Or
angp; Robert Rohn, Bloom; Jacob F. Diet
erick. G.eenWood
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07

CURRENCY AND Trade IN CH1CAGO.-We
append the following short extract from
private letter just received by one of our
citizens, from correspondent at Chicago.
1t will be seen that the circulating medium
is at last reduced to specie basis, and "stump
tail' is now among the things that were:
CHICAGO, May 3lst, 1861.
To-day wheatis worth eighty-one and eighty.
two cents. payment in gold or New York funds.
am glad to inform you that our currency has
been reduced to specie basis, within the
last forty-eight hours. Half million dollars
in gold has been received in Chicago to pur.
chase produce with. We hail this as great
advantage to our city. In a very few days
'sstump tall will be displaced by the "yellow
bows" universally. How gratifying it must
be to our producers to know that they can now
get gold, in Chicago, for their labor, and not
be Obliged to receive trash which may not be
worth cent when they get home. Onr PEG.
pie are now expecting an immense trade from
the north. west, They feel as If shippers of
grain, -four, &c, will appreciate fully the ''shin.
ing, tempting gold" Wisconsin stumptail
has soon got to share the same fate as ours and
the sooner the better. Chicago has now set
the example in establishing specie currency,
and she ought to reap the benefit of it. Let
the north west send along the produce. We
have gold and New York funds enough to pay
for all that comes! ~