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Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-17


Frum tie hdiuu Couut>:y-Jayh0w-
hrrs and Mdi0us KiILed-I'he Fort
smith News, Of Nov. 80, says:
Yesterday an express arrived from
Fort Gibson, bringing dispatch.-
Col. Cooper, has had fight with Cpoth-
Ieyoholo's forces and Kansas jay
kers, and killed some sixty of
them. -Four Of Col, Cooper's com
mand We're killed. Fight took place
on hedSEork, It commenced at dark;
the prairie was on fire. On next
day about sixty Indians and jayhaw-
llers were found killed The body OF
a brother ofJohn W. Taylor, merch-
ant OF the Creek Nation, was found
among them, Seventeen wagons,
with cattle, sugar, coffee, &c, We're
taken.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-17

W sriN be lIrascG to rccciro a.
co~frfd~<,ou@, @oorI chusfc ro1uuurrs.
foef>y. IT,, i origj<<d, okvo ~rf1 ulif-
fcr 1rfic1cs IN any auIj~~h
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14
Democratic Conferee Meeting.

At "a meeting Of the conterees to nominate
a candidate, to be supported for President
Judge Of the Eighth Judicial District. at the
ensuing election, in October next, held at the
public house of Joseph Moist, iu N ilton, on
Saturday, the 9Th day Of September, 1861,
the following cou;e.ees appeared, wiz
From Northumberland county-William
Savidge, George Hill.
From Montour county-Hram Antrim,
John Dldlne.
From Lycoming county--Daniel S. Rssel,
Hepburn Mcclure.
On motion Of Mr. Savidge, ID. s. RIssEL
was called to the chair
On motion of Mr.. Hill, Hepburn Mcclure
was appointed Secretary
The couferees then proceeded to nominate
cat didates for President Judge.
Mr. Hill nominated Hon. Alex. Jordan, OF
Sunbury.
Mr. Rissel nominated George White, Esq,
Of Wiliamsport.
On the frat ballot, William Savidge and
George Hill, of Northumberland county
voted for Alexander Jordan. Hiram Antrim
and John Dildiue, voted for Alex Jordan.
| Daniel S. Rissel and Hepburn Mcclure, O.
| Lycomng county. voted for George White
| Alexander jordan having received a ma
jor.y of the votes cast, was duly declared The
| nominee.
On motion of Mr.. Mcclure, the nomination
OF Alexander Jordan was declared unani
mons.
On motion of Mr.. Dildines, the proceeding
Of the conference we're requested to be pub
lshed in the Democratic papers OF tn
District.
D. S. RISSEL, President.
HEPBURN McCLURE, Secretary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

A correspondent of the Steele Paris, the
government organ of France, writes from Tu.
mis-, Algers, as follows -
"0ur College of philosophers at home, may,
aud probably do accomplish great deal for
the cause OF science, but the Americans are
the people to turn these discoveries to prac-
tical account. Many OF the modern inventions
in use here are american, and one American
chemist. Or. j. @. Aver, Of Lowell. supplies
much of the medicine consumed 10 this eoun-
try. His Cherry Pectoral, Pills, Sarsapar'l'
Ia and Ague Cure constitute the staple RENE
dies here, because they are Of easy application
ure in their results. and have the confidence
of the people. While the science OF Medicine
is carried to a higher perfection in our owr
country (Frsnce) than in any other, it strikes
q Frencbman us little singular that al
American Physician should furnish the medi
cal skill and remedies for our Principal Pro
vince.
We are happy 20 inform our readers thai
these superior medicines which the Emperor''
principal Province is obliged TO get from
America, may be bad by our neigbbors, OF tbs
Drog Stores of Frilipg 4 Grant and Riebsr'
A. Fischer.
Sept. 7, 1851.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

GuTrA PERcHA CEMENT RooFrNa.-We
invite the attention of our readers to the
advertisement Of Messrs. J0ANS Il CROS-
LEY, New York, in another column.
The numerous experiments made for the
last few years. to produce a substitute for tin,
slate and shnQle roofs, have at last led to a
perfect triumph in the GurrA PERcHA Cement
Roofing offered by these gentlemen.
Possessing in great degree, the features
of elasticity. (which is qualification of a
Cement Roofing actually necessary nnd long
aft-r.) durability and chespness, combined
with the fact that it is weather and fire proof
its genera! adoption cannot be too earnestly
urged. Their Gutta Percha Cement for
coating and repairing Metal Roofs Of oil
kinds and for preserving oil metals from rust
and corrosion-from its great durability and
cbeapness, is fast superceding points of every
description heretofors used for such purposes
These materials (for which the First Pre-
miums have been awarded ny the American
Institute and many Of the principal State
Fairs throughout the country are recemmet
in the highest terms by the New York &
Erie r r. Co, and many of the principe
Railroads North and South. and also by the
officers of the leading Insurance Companies
throughout the country
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14
MArTERs AT FORT HArTERAs.

The most gratifying intelligence we have
received is the accounts OF the tiocking in Of
the inhabitants, some from the distance of
thirty miles, TO take the oath Of allegiance to
the Government, voluntarily, and their anxi.
ETY. to take up arms 10 its defence. Not
day elapses that several hundred do not come
in for that purpose, IN families, and sometimes
nearly whole towns, to ask protection and
offer their services to the Union. Men,
women and children have arrived in scores
by land, frequently walking long distance,
aud by boats from the main land. Over eight
hundred had already appeared and had taken
the oath, and the numbers increased daily.
All say that they have been ground 10 the
earth by the iron hoof OF military des potism,
aud ma jority of.those who have gone TO
fight the battles for the Rebels have done so
ag ainst their wishes. No difference of opin.
ion was allowed by these traItorous Gespots,
and every one was obliged to bow to their
bebests. At last after long weeks and
months Of waiting. the glorious flag Of their
whole country appeared, and after a contest
of two days it's defenders captured their
| tyranical oppressors, and again they were
free. This feeling is not confined alone to
the country immediately in the neighborhood
| Of Cape llatteras. Assurances are received
from elsewhere that all the Inhabitants wished
was the appearance Of the flag of the Union
supported by decent force, aud they would
rise and assist in planting aud defending it,
From Newbern the strongest assurances
were received to this effect. So il is alone
the coast. All they want is the aid snd
protection for short time OF the Govern
meDt, and they will take care Of the Rebel,
OF their own State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.

To day, after the Seventh Pennsylvania
Regiment had returned to their camp, three
of the mer of Company D were sitting on the
ground, examining a pistol, when it suddenly
went off, the ball passing through the brain of
Mathew Roche, of the Lockhaven Rife
Guards, killing him instantly. His comrades
ere sorely distressed at the result
Some two huudred clerks are daily, or
rather nightly, engaged n the Treasury De-
partnent, clipping Treasury notes, while at
least thirty are busy signing them. These
clerks do not receive extra pay tor their ex'
ira service, as might be supposed By the unn
itiated.
There is some difficulty about the new
postage stamps, particularly among the coun
try postmasters 1t should be distinctly IN
ders.ood that the old stamps are good at every
post Office until The new ones ale furnished Il
the Postmaster. The new issue is uuavoida
bly, delayed.
The Rebels are said to be building o roll
road from Strasburg to lIarpers Ferry, but
cannot vouch for the truthfulness the story
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sspt. IO.--The atlanta
(Ga ConfederocH OF the 5tb. says there is
little doubt that the Confederate Government
ia in late receipt Of dispatches from the Com
nissoners in Europe The tenor is represent
ed to be. that Frauce and England. and Eu'
rope generally, are greatly aGtated on the
American question, and that the recognition
of the Confederacy by the Powers Of Europe
will shortly be accomplished.
A stampede Of families took place about
the 4tb from FernandiDa, Fa., from apprehen
sinns Of the people Of a bomhardment of the
town by the Federal feet, which holds a strict
blockade of that mort.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14
WHO ARE THE DEMOCRATS

The Union ticket will be, no doubt, repre-.
sented as ticket in opposition to the Demo
Gratis and by some as Republican ticket
Now it certainly cannot be both, and it
cannot be either. The fact is, it is purely
patriotic ticket, ticket for our country, and
the only ticket true Democrats should vote,
in which the word party is not to be known.
The different parties, except the Breckin.
ridge or Southern party, have agreed, as it
we're, on flag Of truce. 10 which oil political
divisions are TO be forgotten and buried until
the war is over, and the rebels subdued, and
be who now talks abou. the claim of party
and gives preference to one candidate over
another, on account of party, cannot be @
good patriot or good Union man, and any
professed Democrats who really thinks the
! Democratic party, after the war is over, is
not strong enough in the justice of the
principles upon which it was founded by suct
men as Jefferson and JUcksoD, to rise agair
as bright as ever 1t was before it was corrupted
by such demagoRues as make up the Breck
inrldge faction, are either too stupid tt
understand its principles or too knavish Il
practice them. Such men ore guided by low,
of Office instead of love of country. Ii
forming the Union ticket the object was t,
select the best men. most Of whom did no
want to be candidates. On the Union ticke
there are no candidates who think the part
must 6rst be cared for, and the couuir
afterwards.
1t was very natural that there should be a
honest difference of opinion in the choice {
candidates, bot we can hardly suppose tba
any true Uoion man would encourage
dssensions the false charges of our Breckir
ridge opponents who argue that the Unio
party was organized merely for the sake
Office. lh great contest like this, such
course would be humiiating indeed to ever
true patriot.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

G. LATEST NEws.-The U. S. gunbosts
Gouestoga and Lexington. on Tuesday,
attacked q rebel battery Of sixteen guns, on
the Missouri side Of the Mississippi river,
near to Lucas bend, and, after su action
silenced the battery, aud disabled the rebel
gunboat Yankee.
Chasles Fl. Foster, loyal member Of Con-
dent Lincoln, aud rendered TO him a full
brigade of loyalists from that State.
The lower house of the Kentucky Legisla-
tore yesterday adopted, by ayes II, noes &c
resolutions directing the Governor to issue
his proclamation ordering the rebel troops
TO evacuate Kentucky. The Legislature also
refused to receive o resolution directing q
proclamation to be issued for the departure
On the Ilib, large party started out al
seven o'clock 10 the morning from the yicini
~ Chain Bridge, under the command o
Colorel Stevens Of the New York High
lsnders.
1t consisted OF several detached compauie
OF infantry, company Of cavalry, and Cupt
Grifjn's battery.
Two or three regiments Of infantry, an,
Col Stewards regiment o! Virginia cavalry
with battery of four pieces, were see
approaching from the direction of Fall
Church, evidently with a view Of cut,in
them of aud preventing their return to the
camp.
Line OF battle MAS formed by the enemy
forces, aud the Confederate battery opene
With she'll. which was replied to by Griffin
battery.
Our forces brought into action S2.poun'
er, the she'll from which soon silenced Il
Confederates' battery.
The gun was then directed towards Il
cavalry, which appeared on the road leadil
to Falls Church, aud soon sent them flying
number reeling from their saddles al
falling to the ground as the shell exploded
their midst.
The command was then given TO withdrf
and our column fell back 10 good ord
to Chain Bridge. reaching there lste in s
Aftsrasep.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

Ga IL our neighbors Of the bogus Demo.
crdt are really 10 favor of letting their readers
know the opinions and views of loyal and
true Democrats, such as Gen. Csss, Douglas,
Dickinson, Holt, and others, why not publish
their speeches, instead Of publishing the
speeches OF traitors and suspected traitors,
such as Breckinritge, and others of that
| class? We ask every true Democrat land
in this class we do not include Breckiuridge
Democrats) and every honest citizen. without
regard To party, whether such conduct is not
indirectly, giving aid and comfort to the
enemy" or whether it is not in. effect dis
euised treason. And yet this clique having
managed 20 get the organization of the party
| into their hands, have The impudeGce to call
themselves Democrats, nominate to all the
Offices men OF their own stripe, and ask true
! Douglas or old Jackson Democrats to supper,
a ticket oI which they have placed some mer
for Office. who have declared they would
rather contribute to the aid of the Soutt
than the North. Does any one suppose thai
Gen. Jackson, who threatened to hang JobI
q. Calhoun, whose followers these men are
would have had anything to do With, o.
! recognize such moUsrsl Dsmscrsts
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

TINS GRsAr REQUISITES Napoleon epd
Wellington always held that no army could
he effective unless IL was we'll clothed.
With them the regimental tailor was o
more important personsge than a 9eDernl
Of Division, for there was plenty Of mate.
rails to make Generals but a good gene
raj tailor required combination Of rare
qualities. 10 our recent experience, an
army was created almost by the sounding
Of bugle. The 'Camsron's gathering"
was magcsl but good clothing was scarcer
than good men, and ragged uniforms dis.
figured entire regiments. This evil is now
at an end the famous firm Of Rockhil &
Wilson having established a NJ ilitary Cloth.
ing Depot at their Brown Stone Clothing
Hall, Nos. 603 and COS Chestnut street
above Sixth, and uniforms Of fsutless
material, cut and made, are now produced
there 10 unlimited quantities.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14
Religious Notices

Divine service Will be held every Sabbath this DO
rough follows:
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCu-Norh west corner o.
Blackberry aud DeeI streets Rev d. REARpoN, PASTOR
Divine service every Sabbath at 10Y A. NJ Prayer meet
School Presbyterian Church, at O'Clock, p. NJ every
Sabbath
GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH North west
corner OF River and Blackberry streets, Rev w STEIN
METZ Pastor DIVINE service, alternately, every Sabbath
at 10 A. NJ. and Il p. NJ Prayer meeting on Friday
evening.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHuRCH.-Deer
street below Va p. Raj Rmr Rev. p RizER, Pastor
Divine service alternately every sabbath Mt 10 a NJ. and
u p. NJ. PRAYER meeting on "Wednesday evening
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

Estate of Henry Weaver, Deceased.
Michael Weaver, Writ of Partition or
Vs. Valuation issued out Of
The heirs of Henry the Orphans Court OF
Weaver, decd. Northumberland county.
Returnable to November Term, A. d. 1861.
LIST, Christopher Weaver; I'd, Jesse Weaver,
who died before said iutestate. leaving a widow,
Eliza Weaver, and the following named children,
being grand children of said intestate, to wit =
Ann Eliza Weaver, Charles Weaver, George
Weaver, Marietta Weaver, William Quinn
Weaver, John Weaver, Ruth Weaver aud
Luther Weaver, the last seven of whom are
minois; Sd, Michael Weaver; 4Ih, Joseph
Weaver, who is now deceased, leaving issue one
child to wit: Minerva Weaver, a minor; 9th,
Elizabeth Boulton, formerly Weaver, being now
intermarried with William Is. Bonlion oth'
George Weaver 7th, Sarah, intermaITled with
John Cuthbert.
Yon and each of you are hereby notified that
by virtue of the above writ to me directed, an
iHouest will be held at the late residence OF said
| Henry Weaver, deceased, in Northumberland
county. Pennsy lvania, ON Thursday, October
10th. 1851 at J. o'clock, A. NJ, Tor the purpose
! of making partition of, or to value and appIalse
the real estate of said decedent, to Wit; Two
certain messuages and tracts of land, situate IN
| one thereof adjoining land of Cstharine Haugha
wout on the North and of Philip Weaver OH The
East, land of Harm an Kline, d. i. Patton and
Martin Weaver, and the Cattawissa road ON the
South, and land in possession OF Peter Haugha
wout on the West, containing one hundred acres
with allowance. more or lsss, wherein are erected
two twostory frame dwelling houses, large
| frame barn, wagon house, good spring o
water, an orchard, &C., the whole OF which II
cleared and in good state Of cultivation. The
o,her thereof bounded on the North by land o
Christian and William Rhians aud land OF fhlllf
Weaver, on the South by land OF said fhlili
Weaver, and on the West by land OF Catharin'
| Ii Haughawout, containing twenty acres sIie
measure, more OF less, with the aPPunensnees'--
At which time and place you may attend IL yo'
see proper.
/ DAVID WALDRoN, Sheriff.
sheriffs oaice spnbury,(
Sept II, 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14
Correspondence.
[For the Sunbury Americana
Letter from the Sunbury Guards.

Camp Curtin, No 2,
HARRISBURG, September 10, 1861.
DEAR WILvERT There is a scarcity OF
news here, but knowing our folks at home
would like to hear from the boys, concluded
| would give you the state of their health
aud a .fuH list OF our members. The boys
ale all we'll aud are enjoying themselves in
the usual style of camp pleasure. The fol-
lowing is complete copy of our muster
roll -
j. p. S. GoBIN, Captain.
James Vandyke, lst Lieutenant.
William Rees, I'd do
Daniel Oyster, lst Sergeant,
O. s. Beard,
2 Jared Brosious,
3 William Piers,
Peter Smelser.
Christ SchaIl. Corporal,
2 Charles +. Stewart,
3 Jacob X. Kiefier,
Isaac KembeI,
Samuel Eyster, "
John II. Helm. p"
Willism Pisnt. ""
Daniel W. Kembsl,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14
Prirntes.


John Bartlow, George w. Bortie,
David 8. Beijler, James Brown,
Martin Berger, Wm. Brannen,
Henry Brown, r w Dtuckemiller,
George Frity, William Fry,
JsW, Firth, Levi NJ iller,
George r. Good, David Nsylor,
Jesse b. Green, John B. Otto,
Jacob Grub, Richard O'Bourke.
Samuel Hsupt, William Pfeil,
Freeman Hsupt, Alex. RufaDc-,
George Hepler, =. Nj. Rsndalls,
George Horuer, SamuefM. Reigel,
Alfred Hunter, James r. Rine.
Charles Harp, Joseph Smith,
Conrad B GILMAN, Mark Shipmau,
Cornelius Kramer, John G. Steiner,
Theodore Kiebl. Henry SENT.
James Kennedy, Timothy Snyder,
Stewart Kirk, Isaac Snyder,
Thomas Lotbsrd, John w. Smith,
l. K. Landaw, John Sunker,
Warren McEweD, Ephraim Thatcher,
A dam Maui, Henry w Wolf,
Samuel Miller, Peter Wolf
John McGrow, james Wolf,
B + Miller, Theodore w Woodbridge
Eli Miller, David Weike,
George Malck, John VIII.
John w McNew, George G Watson,
ptOrBt !uHitT, oouU " w bitOu,
John Monsb, James Whistler,
Francis McNeal, B f Walls,
Robert q McNeal, Samuel Whistler,
Reuben Wilson.
We hare enough men to gil our company
but they are not all sworn 10. According u
Col Goods statement. however. we will have
all our companies filed by to morrow, Wed
nesday, and our Regiment perfected; that is
foil complement OF men, a.ms and equipments
and a finer looking Regiment you never saw
all of the "manor born"
| suppose you have heard that our LEI
Lieutenant, James Vandykc, has received
the appointment of Quarter Master to on,
Regiment. 1t is conceded, generally, to bt
an excellent choice. aud that he will attend
to his duties faithfully, and will act honestly
with the Regiment.
Capt. Goblin has the confidence OF all ou
boys for bis Pentlemanly manners and hi
kindness to them. lie always attend. TO tn,
udniS Of the men before his own are grati6ed
Our little Zouave," or "lufunt Drummer" il
very we'll, and is still the observed Of oil
observers" AS soon as | can obtain an,
news of importance, or anything that woult
be of interest, will send it to you.
Yours, fraternally,. II. D. w.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

sy We are requested to state that the
Sabbath Schools of Jackson township will
hold a celebration near Smiths Tavern, on
Saturday, the 2lst inst. The public are
respectfully invited to attend.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

e9- Some twelve or ifteen recruits from
Sbamokiu left this place for Camp Curtin, at
Harrisburg, on Wednesday. to join Captain
Strause's company. We were pleased to see
that most Of them hailed from Sbamokiu
township, and that their respected fellow
citizen, WIN. H. Mueucb, Esq, accompanied
them TO Harrisburg.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

CF Non. PAVING SUBSCRIBERS. As we are
about to prone our subscription list, we shall
be compelled 10 strike of oil subscribers OF
long standing who pay nothing and make no
effort to do so. Those who can do as they
please about "payiug the printer" will please
take notice. To others we shall send bills.
All kinds Of produce taken on subscription.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

ca CIRous.--Spaldiug &. Rogers Circus
which exhibited at this place on Tuesday
last, was decidedly the best exhibition of the
kind we have witnessed for many years.
The stock was excellent, and the performance
everything that could be desired. Besides, oil
was conducted with the utmost decorum aud
system. The evening exhibition was crowd
cd
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14
D E A r II S

Near Elysburg, on the 9th inst ADDISON
CAREY, aged E years, mouths and l6
days.
In Shamokn township, on the 9th inst,
DANIEL FEGELY, aged IS years,
mont hs and l6 dsys
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

ca Capt j. p. s. Goblin, Of the "Sunbury
Guards" now at Camp Curtin, who has been
at home on visit, informs us that his CON-
pany is now full. They are expecting daily
to be called into active service.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

U- Let every Democrat, who has any
vote, read the resolutions of the Union Con.
vention, which embrace the opinions of the
leading statesmen and most distinguished
Democrats in the country. Surely if they
can afford to look beyond party for the time
we need not hesitate to follow their eyampl
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-09-14

pDr DIsLoYAL PAPERs.-The Grand Jury
OF Centre county recently presented the
Watchman, published at Bellefonte. The
charge is, that "said newspaper is in the
"hab!t of ofencouregiug the rebels, now in arms
against the Government by expressing
sympathy and argument with them, &C."
Quite number of other papers, of similar
character, have lately been presented, aud 10
the cities the Government has forbidden the
Post Masters to send them by mail. This is
the proper course and will prevent violence
and mob law. 1t is but proper to say, how.
ever, tha: the Watchman's course has been
less Objectionable than some pupers 10 this
| neighborhood. The Fafchman, in its las,
issue, is considerably molliied, and like at
unsophisticated urchin, asks, What is the
Government worth that cannot stand papel
cannonade."
Sure enough, they were only amusing
themselves. These "white feathered heroes
OF the present war did not intend to hurt u
10 using their paper artillery, as they wer'
only firing paper squibs Mt the Goverumen
for amusement. We shall begin to thinl
better OF our neigbbor Purdy, who holds
Corporal's commission in the "Wbte Feathe
Infantry" corps, in this place, though th
cares OF reconcling tho vagaries and incon
sistences of his company has induced
gravity of couDteuauce which hos sometime
caused him to be mistaken for Chaplaiu, @
at least Deacon. One thing is certain, tn
Northumberland County Democrat is imprt
wing in its tone as the election approaches
We sincerely hope its convalescencs will y,
result n its entire recovery. and that thel
will be 10 relapse after the election.