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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-02-05

Observation-Disclosures of our frieHds write
to US thus F" We could get more subscribers
to the Age, if it was printed it's former size;
and others decline taking it, for fear it will
have to suspend" Now we wish to say a
word to those who decline subscribing for the
reasons above stated. To the first class we
state that we could not get paper of our for
NOR size, was the ca use of its dimiRation.-
And in the next place, the price of paper
has gone up SO high, that we could not a f.
ford to publish a paper at 81 a y ear, Of our
former size, even if we could get it, when the
paper alone would cost us all of, or more than
that amount. Are these directors farmers or
merchants ? If so, what would they think
Of a customer telling them, 1 will buy your
pork, corn or any other artielo-of ~produes,
or merchandise, if you will let me have it for
the same money | paid You last year7 But
though our sheet is reduced from its former
size, it contains very few Advertisements,
and the small sheet gives as much reading
matter as the larger size, which containe d
eight or ten columns of standing advertise
msnts.
And as to suspending, we have no idea OF
such an event happening to the Age, unless
the yankees should get possession of the
Capital Of the State and smash our type and
press. And one event is about as likely to
happen as the other.
In conclusion, then, all we have to say is,
that for 81 we furnish as much reading as
any of the So papers, and we have thousands
of Subscribers who are perfectly satisfied
with the paper as it is, and are determined
it shall be supported. AS to s~uspending it,
issues, that is out Of the question. 70 wil
not be done.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-02-05
The Contrast

War, with all its desolations-blood, fire
and devastations without numbers now
sweeping like a whirl-wind over our land
but these horrors will soon or late pass away
the sword will be returned to it's scabbard,
and the smoke of the battle field be lost in
cl ouds. Peace, like an Angel, will rise from
the stormy waves, and spread calm and sun
shine over the late ~ensanguined land. The
nation will mourn in sorrow deep and heart
felt for her noble sons that have fallen, and
tears of loved regret pervade the land. But
a sweet perfume will hallow the tomb Of the
patriot soldier who fell a martyr to his ceun-
try's cause.
But who weeps when the drunkard dies !?
Who drops upon his grave the hearts last
token of affection? Does the friend in his
midnight reveiries-the bloated participation
in his midnight sprees, follow him to his last
resting place, and weep above his grave ?
No, mol In the language of a distinguished
divine, he would drink shame and ridicule t.
his memory ont of his W skull, and roar il
bachanalian revelry over his damnation Pr
Does the country mourn his loss Alas
his removal is regarded a blessing to tn
living, and his death is regretted by none.-
And over his grave not a single star of hop
shall ever beam, because God himself hail
r said: "Eo drunkard shall inherit the king
dom of heaven"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-02-05
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

ANY number of rumors and statements
have been a1oat during the past week, rela
tive to the Burnside feet being on the coas
of North Carolina, and the true state OF the
case seems to be, that the feet is at Hatteras,
and some Of them in Pamlico Sound, and
they wore Tightening their vessels over the
swash preparatory to an attack on Newbern.
The federal force on board the feet is said to
be 10000. The character of the vessels be-
Ing lightened renders it almost certain that
Newbern is to be first point of attack. The
Goldsboro' Tribune says that a gentleman
who left the vicinity recently, states that on
the day previous there were ninety-hve yes
sells, sail and steamers, that could be seen at
Hatteras from the lighthouse. Ten or ff-
teon appeared - be aground. Twenty ves-
sells were in the Sound. Only enc steamer
had steam up, and appeared to be trying to
get a stranded vessel off. The pilots who
were released and left Hatteras on the 2lst
ult, report that they were told that a regi-
ment was missing, and it was feared was lost.
n NCSSCl Will " pOASObo OA po"'N
cast ashore at Chickamacomico. Several
vessels belonging to the feet have been lost,
among them the fine steamer Louisiana We
shall probably have additional information
from the feet before going to press.
Later intelligence from the fight ut Som
merset, KY, states tho disasters to our arms
to have been greatly exaggerated. We lost
q considerable amount of provision stores,
some hne cannon, and 1000 horses and mules.
The official report says the federal loss is SO
killed and 127 wounded-among them Col.
McCook. Our loss, ia killed, 11e woun-
ded, and 45 taken prisoners. Another state
ment says tho federal loss was two thousand
and the Confederate loss 800.
Very little has yet come to hand concern
Ing the battle at ~Ironton, Mo-; it is admitted,
however, by the enemy, that they suffered
considerable defeat there
The New York Herald of the 97th ult,
says it was reported at Washington, that
battle had been fought at Bowling Green, il
which the federals were defeated No par
ticulars given.
By a recen / arrival from Europe, intelli
gence is brought that the European power
are seriously discussing the propriety Of re
~cognizing the Southern Confederacy in sixt
days. London papers state that the British
Parliament is to meet on the 9th of Februa
ry, and will recognize our government II Tn
Ministry shall not have done so before tina
time. Many are of the opinion that this re
~cognition will Immediately take place afte
the formation Of our Permanent Govern
ment on the ed inst.
Some anxiety is felt on account of q threa
ened attack upon Savannah but it is belize
ed that any attempt to take that place wi
be unavailing.
Gen. Beauregard and staff have gone
Kentucky, the command of that State la
ing been assigned to him. 1t is said that Il
enemy has withdrawn his feet from Cair
which looks like an abandonment of his lo
cherished design to seize Columbus al
thereby get possession of the waters of t
Mississippi.
The news of the week will be found mc
In detail in our News columns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-02-05

AUGUSTA, Jan. 28.-Intelligence from Saw.
annah this morning says that six Federal ves-
sells entered the river yesterday back of Lit
tie Tybee, and passed up to the north end of
Wilmington Island, cutting off communities
ton Thy water) between Fort Pulaski and
the city. They shelled Wilmington Island
and fired on the Confederate steamer Ida. but
she was not at all injured. Commodore Tat
nails feet was at T~hunderbolt. but has A..
rived safely at Savannah.
The enemy are trying to remove the oh.
ssructions from the river
The Fort has provisions for six months
RIcMoND, Jan. 28.-Notwithstand;n, tho
| apparently threatened condition ofSayannah
the government here has the utmost CONF
dence, from their knowledge of the situation
resources and means of defence, and the ah;t,
lty, experience and gallantry of the Officer
and men In service there, that the CITY cannot
be taken By the Federal forces.
A dispatch from Savannah dated Jan. Goth Gov,
that Com. Tstnalrs feet, while conveying provision,
20 Fort Pulaski, was fired upon by the Yankee .hiru
and a naval fight ensued, lasting about 10 mi,pt.
without damageto our vessels. On their return tba,
were fired upon again and one of our stAan.r
the Sampson) was slightly damaged. Fort Pulaski !
dow proVisioned for six months, and the oBcars 8 +,
command say csndently that the enemy cannot tax
1t. All is quiet in the city, no immediate attaek \.
ing apprehended, but the authorities are confident ,
dnelr ABILITY to repel an attack should one he mad
aski. ~uRofs ful
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-02-05

COOP News PRoM ABRoAD.--By the
news brought by the last steamer from En-
gland the probabilities Of our speedy recog-
milton as a Sovereig Nation are very strong
indeed. The very reliable Richmond CORES
pendent of the Savannah Republican has
good reason to believe that Great Britain,
France and probably Spain, are only await.
ing the organization of eur permanent gov.
eminent to recognize it as Sovereign and In
dependent.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-02-05

- "SILvANUs' letter from I" Camp Fisher
came to hand several days behind its date and toe
late for insertion in this issue. It shall appear, with
other communication crowded out to-day, in ON
next paper.
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Han Or-ARrERs eth Reg PR


Camp Hani>sOns Bar, James River, July 4, 1852
SIR: In accordance with Order No. have the hon
or TO submit the following statement of the position and
work Of this Regiment in the recent battles Rich
mond.
On thursday. 26th June the 5th Regiment in connec
ton with the lst Rifles usually denomnated" BnckailS
were detailed for picket along the ChcbahOmny early
IN the day the enemy made his appearance on the right
Of our line, when brisk skrmish was commenced an
Kept until the a ernoon, when the two regiments re-
tired to Beaver Run small stream north of Mechanics
VILE Our regiment posted along the margin OF
piece of woodand-skirmi hers throw in front and
one company posted in rudey constructed rifle pit,
little to the right and front OF right flank was put
In command OF the skirmshers and rife pitt about 81
o'clock the enemy made his appeara nee in large force
when terrific fire opened and kept up until after
dark when the enemy retired leaving large numbers of
killed and wounded the field The 5th Regiment lost
In this engagement killed, 64 woun ded and II missing
would be hard make any distinction in reporting the
conduct OF officers and men, in this engagement all be-
hayed with the most conSunmate co0nes| and bravery
Our Regiment lay down. the field just in rear of
line OF battle but received order about midnight TO
march which we did and halted at Gaines HILL and
Participated ia the battle of the 9th ut. Our regiment
Was ordered to take position the right which we
ook and held for nearly four hours under heavy hre OF
'he enemy-oul officers and men behaving with great
and courage We kept unj' ire until our
ammunition exhausted when right flank was at
lacked by Brigade of the enemy and forced to
le'lie which did in order. In this engagement we
.ost kod, s, (among whom Capt. r. W. STURRoCK,
company F) wounded Al missing, G. most Of our
"'SsiHg IN both engagements, have since returned.
AT The battle of the Both ult the 5h Regiment again
VI'"pied an important position. Col SIMMONS Of the
n was IN command of the lst Brigade in place Of Gen.
-'4NoLps who had been taken prisoner the 9th The
NV'inahd OF the Regiment entrusted to me. Soon
'er The battle commenced ordered to charge the
sut with parts of the 5th sth 9th and 10th the charge
aS made, the enemy ted and hundred prison.
- sken' The troops engaged in the charge rallied
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has won for itself such rcu0wn for the OF every
variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that it is entirely
unnecessary for to recount the evidence OF its virtues
wherever it has been employed. As it has long been in
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than the people its quality is kept up to the
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AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS,
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physc. Price p cents per Box Five Boxes for 81 0U
Great numbers Of Clergymen, Physicians Statesmen,
and eminent personages have lent their to certify
the unparalleled usefulness of these remedies but
here will lot permit the insertion of them. The Agents
below named furnish gratis AMERICAN ALMANAC in
which thoy given with also full descriptions Of the
above complaints and the treatment that should he fol-
lowed for their cure.
Do not be put Of by Gnpr inciped dealers with other
preparations they make more profit Demand AYERS
and take Others The sick want the best aid there is
for them, and they should have it.
All our Remedies for sale bC Dr. II c. PORTER, To-
wanda GUERNSEY DIrCHELL, Troy DAILY & WHITE,
Leonard Hollow D. ID. PARKHURs, Leroy; TAYLOR,
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nfe. ITEMS FROM THE Troy TINES We clip
the following items from the Troy Imes OF the 2Gth inst
-NoDLy DosE.-In Springfield township twenty-five.
men have already volunteered since tue reqUl.sa
for troops And it is estimated that in that township
ut least one thousand dollars will be raised to fray tue
expenses Of yoIunte RS
-WAE>Ex Il. CARNocHAH, E-,1., of this village has
been appointed by his Ex cheney, Gov CURTIN Second
Lieutenant of the Western Bradford Guards" He is
capable and energetic and trust bis military career
raay prove glorious and brilliant. v =,
WAR MEETING AT CANToN.--On Monday July 2ist,
notices were stuck up that there would be meeting held
to raise volunteers at Canton Wednesday. Juiy 23d On
Tuesday the day appointed respecta bic though not
large number assembled notwithstanding the rain. The
meeting organized by calling Col. Trad WILSON to the
Chair
Hon F SMITH delivered short but stirring address
to the people
H. y. WILLIAMS read the Governors Proclamation,
and offered the following resolutions:
Whereas Adjoining States are Offering bountes of fl
" dollars each volunteer, when into the service
Ui the Uni ed States.
Whercas The Governor Of PENNSYLVANIA has recon-
aeuded that raise sui lent provide bountes
qa AT least TO those offered by adjoining states there
tore. be it
Rssoiu.d That we recommend the appointment of a
central committee tor Bradford cenuty, ia provide ways
FOR raising 50 600 to bounty OF htl difH 20 etch
recruit when sworn into the service OF the United States.
Res Iced That Canton township will raise botn her
quota of the five companies called + veil as her share
the IS 600.
Resoirsd That committee be appointed hy the chair.
from each school district for the purpose ot raising
$3.50 and q men her quota o the five companies.
Resore That these resolutions be published in the
Feyeral journals of the county.
CHARLES MCDoUGAL being called came forward and in
Dastclly eloquent advocated the adoption
Of the resolutions and til speedy filling the call Tor more
troops. aud closed by volunteering.
H. TOWNSEND called. who spoke in most eloquent
and impressive and closed by volunteering. The
resolutions were passed unanimously.
An opportunity tben offered Tor volunteers to come
forward. Twenty-Five brave men stepped forward and
fren others pledged by the first OF the week THO
bad rainy day, the meeting was most enthusiastic -
Mothers and daughters said CO. will rake the hay and
reap the wheat Cop bless such mothers and daughters
One individual appointed by the Chair in each school
district to and money; they will call meetings
in each district carry the subscription paper to every
honse--to every individual.
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pSg- ADMISSION OF PATIENTS TO THE INSANE
ise from ignorance msarprehenson relative to the
dmssiou of patients into the Pennsylvania State Luna
Vi, Hospital at Harrisburg, has been deemed advisable
n give the following extracts from the bylaws of the
hospital.
These provisions will be strictly enforced and it is
hoped that all who may have occasion TO bring patients
20 the hospital will be prepared to comply fully with
The spirit and letter of the regulations
.Preparatory to the admission of patient, (uness
when committed by order of court,) the Supernten
Sent shall he furnished with the certificate of physician
ba he has seen and examined the individual and believes
him or her lie insane, with request of near relative
or friend that the patient may be received into the hos
pita ard bond with satisfactory security for the pay
mont of board and other expenses while in the insitu
ton All private patients thus received shall make a
novmpnt of thirteen weeks board in advance when bro
70 the hospital and if taken away uncured and against
The advice and consent of the Superintendent within that
seriod no part of said payment shall be refunded.
Whenever patient is sent to the hospital by the or
der of nnY Justice judge Directors OF the Poor Of
county the ovcrseers OF the poor of township or
which snch person is sent shu be lodged with tue Su
perintendent.
d" those who bring patient with any snch order or
warrant will required II pay at The lime OF the admis
81, n of tn patient. >iXty five dollars.
write history of the should he sent with the
patieut and it possible acquainted with the
individual should accompany him the hospital, from
whom minute, but often essential particulars may lie
learned
on compliance 9ith the regulations
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and placed in position to make another dash at the ene
my but before this could be done the enemy
IN such overwhelming force to compel retire
In THIS encounter the 9th lost several valuable officers and
men, among the former Col S. G. SIMMONS CT the 5h
pennsylvania Reserve, (who fell while CALAMITY urging
and leading his men to the work) Capt JAS TAGGART
20. b., 9th Reg. Capt. THos. 3. CHAMBERLIN Co. D.
Capt JoHN MCCLERY, Co. H.. Lieut. RIDDLE, Co. F.
Lieut.. MCFADDIS Co. D., Lieut.. HLDERBRAND Co. g. =.
all OF whom severely wounded and missing probab
y either killed aerward taken drsones Our loss in
killed is g. wounded SO missing, "A many OF the
wounded and missing are undoubtedly since dead Here
again, our officers and men behaved most admirably.
cannot but mention as deserving particular notice Maj
DARE of the 5th to whom much as to any other is
due the splendid of the charge on the enemys
right. Adj Mason, although severely wounded, re-
mained at his post during the entire day. doing his duty
faithfully.
Total, killed, Is +; wounded, III +; miss ing 74-2G9
j. w. FISHER, Lieu Col. Commanding
5th Reg. p. r.
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.ar- The following sick soldiers were in the

nsy- The following sick soldiers were in the
srrted States Hospital, known as Stewards Mansion,
vot Baltimore Street. in charge Surgeon DR.. Ira Rus
GEL. July IS, 1862
IrrHER PRATT company A. Sth U S. Infantry, has ty
obod fever sensible, but not dangerous Residence
FRANKLIN Bradford county.
G.H. NELSON, company h. 1O6th regiment has mea-
,es and darrhea, improving slowly Residence, Alba,
Bradford county
C.M CEoFUr, llth Pa regiment, wounded in the hip
,eyerey prisoner at Richmond Residence, Leroy,
Bradford county.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Senator WI1Mor left this place on Mon
I.s, for Bedford Springs, where he will stay some
u' sor the purpose of recruiting his health His
"I ,ndents can address him at that pl .ce.
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Valuable Farm For Sale.

TIL + subscriber offers for sale. his farm, sit
a uate in Windnam Township, Bradford County, con.
tanning - acres which lj acres improved well
watered fenced. and under good state ot cavati"n
and well adopted to both grain and grazing 1t is sItuat
ed on the WapaSening creek road and the ROAD
ming to Oyvrgo 8 miles from the New York and Erie
Rl:lrnad OGceeo. Upon the farm there three acres
ct grated fru-g0od two story house three barns
aud other outbuildiugs
The attention those wishing to purchase is request
ed a. the property offers inducement seldom to be met
with Price low to suit the times and terms made easy
JOHN KINGSLAND.
1op1
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No A dwelling house and ontbUildings, in
AsvIum township belonging to HARRY BENJAMIN, were
by fire on the evening of the 24th ut The fire
supposed have been the work of an ineendary as
che prenises unoccuped Loss estimated at $1,000
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE u N ManriM
N rs John &. Inn Young. In the Court of Com.
mon Pleas Bradford county, No. 332, September T.,
l>Gl.
The undersigned, Auditor, appointed by said Cont
distribute raised by rEcrS sale oi defendant
real estate viii attend To the duce of s appointment
at his oliee in the borough oi rowanda SATURDAY.
the 2id day of UGUST 1852 at o'clock, p. m. and
all persons having claims upon said monies must present
them or else bc forever debarred from the same
w. Z. DAVIS, Auditor.
nj
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4 UDITOR'S NOTICE. In Me matter o.

"a thc estate Of J hn Oaan decd. III the Orphans
Court Ot Bradford county.
The undersigned, Auditor appointed hy said Court
to distribute funds the hands OF the admiAi- TRAITOR
arising from sale of cal estate of said decedent will at
tend the dnties of his appointment at his office in the
borough of Towanda on Monday, 18th day of August,
FlS62 at 10 o'clock a. ard ali persons having claims
on said monies present them else lie forever de-
barred from the p. ID. MORROW,
July l6 l>i2 Auditor.
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4 UDlTOR'S NOTlCE.-Harry SeorNs
"A rs. JohD II 5. vjHe. In the Cont OF Common
Pleas Of Bradford county, No. rs May Term, lSG2.
The undersigned Auditor. appointed 10y said Court
Distribute funds raised hy Shera sale ot defendant
real estate " attend the duties 0t his appointment at
his office in the borough of Towanaa, on TUESDAY,
18th August. 1862, at "clack, p ana al persons
having claims upon said monies must present them or
else he forever debarred from the same
G. b. MONTANYE.
July I6 1862. Auditor
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A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Notice

is hereby given, that all persons indebted to the
estate OF Patrick Howley dec d. late of North Towanda,
are hereby requested to make payment without de-
lay and all persons having demands against said estate
will present them duly authenticated for settlement
JOHN MCMAHON, Administrator.
Jnne II 1862
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July %, 1862.
A UDITOR'S NOTICE Burton

4 UDITOR'S NOTICE Burton Kings
~ berry us Joseph Kngsbery. In the Court OF Com
Pleas OF Bradford county, No. l30 December Term
ISL.
The Undersigned Auditor, appointed 10y said court
Distribute funds arising from safe or defendants real
will attend to The duties of his appointment at his
Office the borough OF Tuwanda, Thursday. the l4th
/dly of August Ist2 and all persons having claims
said must present them else be oreN debarred
from the sam-. J. WOOD.
July I6. ls62. Auditor.