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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02
Sclttt Galr.
YOUR LIFE IN YOUR HAND.
TALE OF THE INDIAN MU1INy.

TALE OF THE INDIAN MCllNf.
In 1857, that year ever memorable in the
annals of lndip, having been recently ap-
pointed adjutant of one of the irregular in.
fantry regiments ct Bengal, was stationed
at - u few ma,c ches from Lucknow.
As is usual in such corps, the European
commissioned officers consisted Of three, Cap.
tain r., commandaut. Captain w. second IN
command, and your humble servant. Lrn,en,
ant Clinton. Oar commanding officer Cap
tain r., was, al the time | write, laid up with
fever, and absent at hill station SO that
Jack W., and myself with smart sergeant
ma jor and a worthy but nervous quartrrmos-
ter ditto, shared the drill and responsibilities
of the regiment between us.
1t wss in April, then, when the fierce rays
Of a morning sum- that even at the early hour
of six was precursor OF the blisterDg heat
that commences OF this period of the Indian
year. | was on the parade ground, superintend-
ing the recruit instruction in target practice,
when our sergeant major reported to me that
the recruits, consisting principally OF men OF
the Bruhmin caste, with some few Mussul
mans amongst them. bad refused to receive
the ball cartridge about to be issued TO
them.
Now, shortly previous to this, rumor OF
the BarrsckpOre disturbances on what wOs
termed 1.-The cartridge question" had reached
us, and been discussed at the different sta
tions still we were hardly prepared for the
| ugly contingency Of finding that spirit Of
mutluy, originating, apparently at distance
of several hundred miles, had already reached
| our own door. Mounting my horse, however,
| ! galloped up TO where the recruits were
formed, and demanded why they did not com
/ 81, of
their number said that their comrades 10 the
regiment had told them the cartridges were
"unclean," and that they would lose caste il
they used them. i ordered them instantly
to receive the cartridges, and if they had any
representation to make afterwards, 1t would
be received, and the practice went on. saw
at glance how things stood, and that the
recruits were merely the clouds that preceded
the coming storm, aud SO il proved.
On the following morning, upon the issnt
of ball cartridge to the regiment, the quarter
master sergeant, O somewhat nervous indi
vidusl. hastily approached, and 10 a trembling
voice. intimated that the men, ons and al
had refused the cartridge aud, on my riding
up TO them, they positively declined handling
the cartridges us "uncleaD." l now though
it time to lay the matter before Captain w.
the acting commandant. who, sending for th,
native officers. directed them TO issue tn,
cartridges to their respective companies
This also failed. and our appeal to the mel
was received 10 dogped silence. The parad
, was thea dismissed. aud a report sent of a
ouee TO Captain T., the commsudsnt, at th
neigbboring bill sanitsriuW. who hasteoe
down, paraded the men. ani. on a threat Q
4 Instantly reporting the regiment to the brig
aders as muiinouN the men at last eobssn'e
! Ia ranuiva L. ,,ln m u,IS rtrtuVpa a.
J. Rho was suffering srr' rly from il,u, 3
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

PUCK OF TIE HeosIgR GIRLs s-The young
ladies of Logansport, Indiana, at meeting held
on the 3oth of September, passed the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That we deem it TO he the duty of
every young unmarried man to enlist and fight
for the honor OF his country, his flg and his own
reputation.
I'd. That the young men, in this time Of our
country's peril. have hut one good excuse for not
being soldier and that is Cowerdice.
Sd. That the younng man who now fails 10 res
pond to the call Of his country, not worthy the
kind rgards the smiles of the young ladies Of
our nrrve Hoosi"r State, and that none but ladies'
of doubtful age will smile on such men.
4th That we will have nothing to do with young
men who refuse to &" to the war, and that Homo
Guards must keep their distance.
5th Th the young man who has not pluck
enough 10 fight for his country, has not got the
manlness TO make good husband.
9th That we will marry no man who has not
been soldier.
7h, That we will not marry till after the
is over; and then, Home Guards" No. never
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02
JOSEPH HOLT.

Rev. DIR Bu,lsr, Rector Of Trinity Church
Washington, ID. & in late letter from that
city TO the New York Protestspt Church
man, thus speaks Of the distinguished and
pure hearted patriot, Hon. Joseph II olt
"Of ell the public men that am acqnaint-
ed with, | know none who embodies so fully
aud truly the noble spirit which the crisis
demands. as Mr.. Holt, and so folly conpre
hends the necessities and the duties of the
hour. The country makes no mistake in Civ
ing Joseph Holt warm place IN its affection
and high place in its confidence. Its pulses
have been stirred by its eloguence appeals
aud that which be has said in publ c, he is in
private. His patriotism hos the substantial
basis Of one of the purest, most uGsel6sh and
noble characters that | have ever known.
NJ Oldest, religions, and foil CT spnsibility. hs
is, at the same time, one Of the manifest OF
men. The country will never know, unless
he shall choose hereafter 10 detail to the pub.
lic what be sometimes unveils to near friends
10 what periIous position Washington was
placed at the close Of MIR. Buchanan's admin.
istratiou, ard how much it owes to him and
Gen. Scott for the measures then adopted for
the defence Of the city, and the peaceful in.
auguration of Mr.. Lincoln. If the country
shall place him in the Senate or Cabinet, the
| country moy be assured that his will be no
half hearted or faltering policy, but one which
| in action will show the decision Of Jackson,
without bis rougbness and in speech. the
eloquence Of Clay without bis peremptoriness
lie has never sought Office, bat hps so far
proved himself more then quail to every Office
which has been imposed upvn him, precisely
because its affairs were 10 critical juncture,
and needed the hand eud mind Of master.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

SAN. HoTsToN "SECEsBEs The Richmond
Enquirer of Friday Friday last contains let
ter from Som. Houston, dated September l9,
which was written for the purpose of defining
his position, aud in answer to an article which
he saw 10 the New York Uerdid, about the
18th or 10th Of August, which states that
General Houston has no sympathy with the
rebellion. He says that previous TO the act
OF secession by Texas. his opposition to it was
open and avowed but slDce then he has
changed his opinion, and is now with the
South in all her movements. He declares
that there is now no Union sentiment 10 Tex
as, however strong it may have been at one
time, and that "the Spsrtans we're not more
united in defence Of their country and lber-
ties than is Texas IN support Of the Southern
Confederacy" 1t will thus be seen, that old
San Jacnto" is 10 full communion with
those who are seeking to break up the govern.
ment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02
the REBEL LuSs ar BULL RUN.

DR.. Alfred Powell. Surgeon Of the ID Regiment
New York State Militia, was at the Is Battle of Bull
Run, and was one af the prisoners captured by
the Rebels and taken to Richmond He states
that the Rebels wounded amounted TO nearly
5000, and their killed TO 600. Twenty three
Surgeons, including himself, with a number of
our men, were allowed to return To the battle.
field the day of the battle, for the purpose OF
buryng the dead they were three days thus EN-.
ployed Upou comparing notes. they found our
dead to he about 300, and our wounded that fell
into the hands of the Rebels about Coz; which
with those that were taken to Washington, made
the total the same Gen. McDowelPs reports
As early ~ o'clock of the day of battle the
Rebels were making preparation for "A retreat
The I'd Regiment lost l05 men. They held the
position al stone Bridge, receiving the fire of the
Rebels from early morning till o'clock p. M, and
were to close TO the enemy that for the first two
hours almost every shot irom the Rebels killed
giving the Surgeon but little to do, ill detach.
ment of our troops had made detour of the en-
emv's wing, outilanking them. causing them to
fall back, when their shots began to have less
deadly effect AT o'clock the regiment was with
out ammunition, aud unable to continue the fight.
" hile at the farm house called Oakland's TEN.
porarly used as a hospital. attending to wounded
soldiers OF both armies, and while Rebel Colonel
was acutaly in the hands Of the Surgeon, a de-
tachment of Rebel cavalry rode up and fired into
the windows, killing four of our men and two or
three of their own. DIR. Powell and assistant
rushed out, waving tho surgeons sash to show
the nature of the place, when one of the cavalry
dsmounted and deliberately shot his assistant
down and the interpostion of the wounded Rebel
Colonel was necessary to save them from further
outragcs.
Our men in Richmond are in an exceedingly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

Mas. JACKSON LOSES HER LITTLE PEr
NIGGER. w bile Mrs jackson (the H,othpr
OF Ellsworths sssassin) was under arrest OF
General McCall's quarters, she INDUCED in u
TRADE of abuse against the Union troops.
She charged them with doing everything that
was mean, and summed up with Yes. and
there was my little pet niger; would not
have taken a thoussud dollars for him; |
alway kept him in close but there, the other
day, he said he wanted to 60 up on the bill
and set for few minutes and hear the drums
o beating; he promised he would come back
soon, but that is the last I've seen of him. end
some Of you have persuaded him to run away"
The officers condoled with her on the loss of
her little pet niger" aud told her there
WAS no knowing when 20 trust them. The
aforesaid little colored individual is now doing
chores for McCall's statl, and is very much
pleased with his new situation and Mrs.
jackson can now learn that her little niger
has wit enough to know ragged Rebels" or
as he terms it poor white trash from sol.
ders with new clothes" on.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

JUSTICE To AN UNFORTUNATE SoLDIER.-
Brig. Gen Pierce, lately commanding at Big
Bethel Va. is now serving us a private SOL
dier in Col. Fletcher Wehster's Regiment
immediately after The Big Bethel affair, Gen.
Pierce asked court OF Inquiry into bis cou-
duct for reasons OF public policy this was re-
fused. Gen. Pierce said at the time that hs
never pretended Ia any military knowledge or
skill, that he did not solicit the command
which was bestowed upon him, aud that he
cared but little for the censure east upon hIS
lack of generalship. But he said his personal
courage had been impugne and that ha
should dsprove the SANDER by rnlisting AZ
pricdie as soon as his term of service had eX.
pirrd. lie has now fulfilled this promise hy
joining Col. WehsteTs Regiment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

A 6ne text is presented in the following
suggestive sentences from the New York
Herald:
"Commerce in the North is already enter.
ing upon a phase heretofore unknown in the
history Of America, but far safer for the wei.
fare of The country. Instead of the insecure
business with the South, by which our mer-
chants have lost such vast sums OF money, and
have been obliged TO sacrifice feelings and
principles ior, gain, certaiE and lucrative
trade is spIinging up, and we are becoming
dependant upon each other. instead OF upon
strangers, while credit is curiailing itself with
10 hunts that exclude the possibility ol those
periodical nonet~ry convulsiops. that have
swept over financial circles every Few years
With such teiTihc and destructive yioleure.'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02
stIett 4oetrlpl. .
(Fion the Philadelphia Bulletin }
KNITTING FOR THE ARMY.


Captive ID Pains relentless hand,
To long disease q helpless prey,
What can do for my dear land, @
Threatened by her own sons to day?
Alas | never grieveo before
AS now to be SO weak and poor
From my full heart warm prayers ascend,
That lie, who knowetb all our needs,
Will Ills support and guidance lend,
Until our righteous cause succeeds:
10 camp, in council, 10 the field,
God be our leader aud our shield
Yes, in our country's trial hour,
All fervent prayers sure holy must prove :
But oh long to baye the power
or working for the cause love.
How great the privilege, If
Might eco the meanest want supply
What can do? My heart beats fast,
And my loyal sister-heart,
With pleasure, for we hear at last
We may in the great work take part.
The opportunity we ask,
We fnd in our allotted task.
The charge we willingly accept
Humble although the service be;
Aud now, the learner aud adept,
All knit with eager Industry.
llastipg with glud and grateful pride,
Oar soldiers comforts to provide.
Each may contribute here her mite
And cen my hand. SO weak and trail,
Finds work TO do, with oil my might,
And gladly tn occasion hail.
And us work, my fancirs range,
Nj using on many u cootrast strange.
], on my couch forever bound,
Shut up within my chambers walls,
Working for them who have been found
To answer when our country calls:
l. sick and weak they strong and brave,
Offering their lives our rights to save.
Working, seem to hear the noise,
That tells me Of time OF war,
Where Pennsylvania gallant boys
Eucamp on fair Potomac's shore;
Waiting until their turn shall come,
To strike ior freedom life md home.
like to hold the slender link,
Of union with those patriot bands
Their health and comfort, may thluk,
Rests somewhat III our feeble hands
Oar mutual strength increases thus:
We work for them-lhey fight Tor us.
Let US collect our energies.
And lubor Of our soldiers good
The Union more sublime will rise.
From the strange baptism Of their blood
And ou! bright dag by them unIurled,
BE loved and houored by the world.
We've read of dark and cruel days.
ln revolutionary France,
When women left homes quiet ways,
Mems vepge!ul justice to advance;
When women, filed with fearful rage,
Knit in their web th' accusing page:
Sisters, let no thank God, His care
Stills all such passions in our MIND
That interviewer with our prayer,
With hopeful blessings entertwned,
Our handiwork q spell may prove,
OF Union Loyalty end Love! + l..
See Dickens Tale of two Cities. Madame
Deflrge
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

WINTER QUARTERS or THE REBEL ARMY -
A correspondent of the Richmond, (Vs }
Dispatch Of the 10th inst, says:
1.-The most dispirting news which has ever
reached our camp is that we may probably
go into winter quarters on this side of the
Potomac than which nothing could he more
disappointing aud Unsatisfactory to the
Southern soldiers. with the unmurmuriug
patience with which they have endured the
diseases that have deciminatrd their numbers
and all the prIvstioh and wants Of a FIRST
campaign and now that benign Providence
his rebuked The disease, and health aud vigor
again returned tn our !uuks. they cannot
appreciate the policy which would keep 2a0
900 Southern mrn-a number sufficient To do
almos; suything-iuclosrh in ice or snow five
or six months, to defend Virginia alone. We
have always had the utmost confidence in our
generals, bnt if M inactivity here shall
encourage the North TO invade the Cotton
States as it WILLY when frost shall have made
it sufe to land along our coast, and il The
spring csmpaigu shall find us doing over all
that has been done-whPn brilliant stimuli,
tsneous moven ent into MurylSud. upd,hence
to Washir eton and Baltimore, would secure
our recognition abroad, and enable us ia
eat our New Year dinner in peace ut home,
we will begin 10 think that somebody
somewhere is not the right man in The right
place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

TuE STATE OF NEw-IomK ASp HER Wan
QrorA. ii is officially shown thai this great STATE.
which is truly The Empire State has an etac,ivs
arm bearing population ui 7G6 3ii, about one half
that nf all the States snuth OF Mason aud Dx"n'S
line, equaling the continued military strength If
Alabama, Arkansas. Florida, Georgia l.ouirisna,
Mississippi North and South. Carolina aud Ten
nesspe. + qunta for the war will he TOO. .00n,
nr about in every y, brlweon the ages of Is
and a..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

CnTL.s AND FEvERs.-An lrishwoman ap.
peared 10 the county court of Louisville, re-
Gently, TO be appointed guardian for her
child, and the following colliloquy occurred
"What estate has your child 7" "flaze your
honor. don't UNDERSTAND luu "Wha, has
he got;' "Cbllls aud fever. plszs your
buuvr.'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

AN EDIroR SoID-The editor of an En-.
glish paper was recently presented with a
stone, upon which was carved the following
letters. The editor was informed that the
stone was taken from an old building, and he
was requested to solve the inscription. 1t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

AHold bachelor says during leaI year the ladies
jump al every otter al narriape-hence the term
Society is like glass of ale-rbe dregs 60 tn
the hoiiom the fro,h scum to the surface, and the
substance, or the better portion, remains about
the centre.
"You are an Irishman," said fellow isuntingly
TO his neghbor.
"Nell, sir, am no nioIe tsIon'ile fol having
hcen born an lrishnaii, than you srs ior having
been born an ass
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

Eminent men were called TO consult upon
the matter, aud after an immense sm0unt Of
time consumed. they were Informed that the
stone was for caiiLe 10 rub thea tails against
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

A FRESH SUPPLY OF DRUGS at the
IA Mammoth stme. Also, new lot of per-
fumery, Soaps and Fancy Article. Very cheap.
FRILING & GRANT.
Suuhury Nav 26, 1860,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

CnLp rEEr, - II you have cold fee, immersa
them morning and evening IN cold water, rub
them with rough towel. and run about your
room TIL they warm. In one month you will
he entirely relieved. All these red pepper
and mustard applications are like rum to the
stomach-relievs you to-day, but leave you
colder 10 moFT0w
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

fExATENT BRiTrANIA SHOPPERS 70
n bar bottles for sale by
n. Il MASSER
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

A NEW LOT OF HARDWARE & SAD.
n DLERY. Also, the hest assortment of Iror
Nails and Steel to be found in the county. at the
Mammoth store of FRlLING * GRANT.
Sunbury, June 2, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02
THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,

BROADWAY, CORNER OF FRANKLIN STREET
NEW YORK CITY,
Gprs Inducements to Merchants and Tourists visiting
ew York unsurpassed by any ll'el in the Metropolis.
,he following Gunng the advantages which possess
sts. and which will he appreciated by all travellers
st central ncalion, convenient Ia places OF business,
Is well as places of amusement.
III Scrunuluusy clean, we'll furnished sit ing rooms,
with magnificent ladies' Paiior, commanding an exeli-
sive view uf broadway
3D. Large aud suprihy furnished sitting rooms with n
magnificent parnr, commanding an extensive view oi
Boadwny.
,,h Being conducted the European plan. visitors
can hve in The hest style, with the greatest economy
L IL L.. nl-l, I.Iih
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

HlAR lroa. Steel, Nails. Picks. Grub-Iioes and
~ Mason Hammer. at low prices.
BEIGlIr & son.
Sunbay, lune Il, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02
,ray,or's Celebrafed Saloons,

where visitors eau have their meals, or il they desire
they will he furnished IN their own rooms
9Th The fn,e served in the Saloons and Hotel is ac.
kuhwle,lred hy cru be vastly superior to that o
any other Hotel IN the city. 80. ,
I,ratounl is much below TINT of Atlrr hrs class
HAei. OlIsSON " i'Ite""s'
4 -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

HRACKERS! CRACKERS, just received
q and for sale by the barrel or pound, at the
Confectionery store of NJ. &. GEARHARr.
Sunbury, October l3, 1860
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

EEO! YE LOVERS OF SOUP! A fresh
E7 supply Of Mscaroni and Coniectioneryat at
FRIlING & GRANTS.
sunbury, June 2. 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

CPAi.DING'S Prepared Glue, and Shelley Mucllnge
- Price per h,ttle and brush - cents
Cordial Elixir uf Caisaya Bark BeIzne for removing
s' FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE
SuuhuTy, March II 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02
II H E UN 10 N !

.lrch Street, ADORE Third, Philadelphia,
UPTON s. NEWCOMER, Proprietor.
FI,TIS HOTEL is central convenient by Passenger Cars
all parts of lie city, aud IN every particular adapted
To- the comforts aud wants of the business public
~ Terms, ~ 50 per day
Sputetnler 2i, 1s6i.-iy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-02

A Good Chance for an Enterprising Man
FsSHE subscriber wants partner in the Mar
a BILE business, a sober perservering man who
can speak both the English and German langLa'
yes to one that will suit, no cash capital required.
For particulars inquire OF
JOHN A. TAYLOR.
Northumberland. Aug. 3, ls6l.--3m
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-05-10

At Court # Prohai' h1ic at Ellsworth within anal ff
the COUNTY ot Aaaegek, the f1unA Wednesday n
April, A. b. l2Gl.
A NDEkM }. Ross, Administrator ~ tls e.t,f. -
MARX 6rht le'"pf Haeksuart, Iu sail county, d =
,tA- having Ieaiefed is resignation q tle trust Of
ans., tssI nl"' sad deceased estate ias pFa5Att
~ % q. iesots stes-si Ply causing e4pv a. tbs er
atr q hs published tree weeks aegetsitely ia ne m,
WI "a Anyfiea'' printed Ia Ellsworth i they luty ap
r ar al Probate Cour. to De holden az Bprsirl a. X
thId Wednesday Of Ma usSt, tea II i.s claek ia
ti'e forenoon, aua sllt-g gat>, Ii aily tg a,. Iv et
gesisnsti IN should not te accepted
A ,... PARKER TUCK, Jaise
IA B4RILarr, Register
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-05-10
HIN II Z. NTALlINb.
No. IS Cedar street, New York.


As Certain unprncipled persons are attempting
to palm off on the uususpeetiug public, limitations
Of ms PBEPAkED GLUE / would caution all
persons TO examine before purchasing z, and that
the full name,
SP1LDTNG'S PREPARED GLUE,
is on the outside wrapper; all others swindlin
c0unteririts. Iyt26
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-05-10

At a Court of Probate held at Ellsworth, within
and for the County Of Hancock the fourth
of April, 4. u. l>6i.
w ALTER GonDALE 4 AIS, named Exeeu
w tons in certain instrument purPortins to
be the last will aud testament Of Jabez Snow, late
of Buck>port, in said county deceased, having
presented the same for probate:
Ordeyed That the said Executors give notice
to all persons interested, by causing copy of this
order TO be published three weeks successfully in
the Ellsworth American, printed at Ellsworth, that
they may appear at a Probate Court to be held at
Hucksport in said County, on the third Wednesday
Of May next, at ten OF the clock in the forenoon,
and shew eaS@e, il any they have. why the SAID
instrument should not be proved, approved ard
allowed as the last will and testament Of said de-
ceased. PARKER TUCK, Judge.
y true copy Affect,
IA A. a. BARTLETT, Register.