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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
IN TIE FIELD OF EATTLE,
June lst, 70 o'clock, M


II Hs Hon. + " Stanton, SecrcEuyo ot IFar:
We have had desperate battle, in which
the corps Ct Generals Sumner, IIcintzelman
and kcycs, have been engaged against great
ly suppro: numbers. Yesterday at O'Clock
the enemy, taking advantage Of terrible
storm which had flooded the valley Of the
Chickahominy, attacked our troops on the
right flank. Casey's division. which WAS in
the first line, gave way unarc"untably, and
this caused a temporary confusion, during
which the guns and baggage were lost, but
General Heintzclman and Kearney most gal
lant'y brought up their troops, which check
ed the enemy, and at the same time, also
succeeded by great cxertions in bringing
across Scdgwick, and Richardson's divisions,
vino drove back the enemy at the point Of
the b1yonrt, covering the grouud with his
dead.
This morning the enemy attempted to re-
new the conflict. but was everywhere re-
pulsed.
We have taken many prisoners, among
whom j. General pettigrcw and Colonel Long.
Oar loss is heavy, but that Of the enemy
nu>t he rn0rmouS.
With the exception of C.,ey's division, the
men behaved Spleudidly.
Several fine bAyonct charges have been
made.
The u Excelsior made two today
GEuRGE B NC{LEITAX
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
Miflin and Centre County Rail
road Company,

A LII persons who have subscribed stock in
IN the Mifflin and Centre County Railroad
Company are hereby notified that there will
be meeting of said subscribers, at the house
of Bernard Eircks. in Reedsvlle, Mitiin Co.,
on THURSDAY, the 10Th day of June, 1862,
for the purpose Of organizing said company,
and also to elect one President and twelve
Directors, to conduct and manage the affairs
and business of the company until the 2nd
Monday in January next, and until others
are chosen. Bv order of the
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
June ), lS62-2t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

fr'v I's"s. E'nrA T,g,-. Syo'tr{
Tl~"~. Trim" Fnnftsr. r1g.l En-
r . j." A. g"ir .3a,n:ts IrJy9Hie.
Tn following wa t2E"a frora
''.'' living Ii.iIarE. iU Nc..
: -. t.n-ch ~, lSt,1, #aI may
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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

TO tie Secretary Of War:
The following dispatch has been received
from. Genera! Pupe TO Major General lIaileck ::
1t gives uie pleasure to report the brilliant
success nf the expedition sent out on the 2Sth
inst. under Col. Elliott, in command of the
Secund cavalry. After forced marches ii ~
and night, through a very difficult country,
he finally succeeded in reaching the Mobile
and Ohio raiir ad at Bonneville, at O'Clock
a. N. On the 30th.
lie destroyed the track in many places both
south and north Of the town, blew up one cul-
vert, destroyed the switch and track, burned
the depot and locomotives and train Of twen-
Il six cars loaded with supplies ofcyerv kind.
destroyed 10000 stands uf small arms, three
pieces of artillery and a great quantity ofcoth-
ing and ammunition, and parolcd two thou
sand prisoners, which he could not keep with
ms cavalry.
The anclay had heard Of his movements,
and lad train of box cars and fat cars with
flying artillery and five thousand infantry
moving up and down the road to prevent him
from catching it. The whole road was lined
with rebel pickets.
Col Eiiiutt's cummand sabssted upon meat
alone, such as they could find in the country
through which they passed, for several days.
Fer daring and dispatch this expedition
has been distinguished in the highest degree,
and entities Col. Elliott and command To high
distinction. Its results will 5e embarrassing
to the enemy, and contribute greatly to their
loss and Generalization.
lie reports the roads fall Of small parties
"t the rrtraating enemy scattering in NIL di
reciion-. (SiSredl JOHN POPE, Nqj. GAIL
WASniNGToN, June 1.-The fnllowin. des-
patel. WAS received at the War Department
th, afternoon:
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

A large number Of prisoners and deserters
have been captured, estimated by Gen. Pope
at two thousand.
Ger. Beauregard evidently distrusts his ar
nv or he would have defended so strong q
position His troops are generally much dis
couraged and demo-alized. In ali their en-
gagements for the last few days their resis-
tance has been weak.
(Signedl II. ". HALLECh,
lndiyr General Com mdnding.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

Flag Of the teheart's only home,
By angel L..nds to yalor given
Thy stars have lit the welkin dome
And all thy hues were born IN heaven;
Forever float that standard sheet!
Where breathes the foe but falls before US
With freedoms soil beneath our feet,
And freedoms banner streaming DER US.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
HEAD QUARTERS,
CAMP NEAR CoRINTH, May 80, 62

To the Secretary Of Var;
The enemies position and works in front of
Corinth were exceedingly strong, and he can.
not occupy a stroug position in his fight.
This morning be destroyed an immense
amount of public and private property, stores,
wagons, tents, &c.
For miles out of the town the reads are FL.
led with arms, haversacks, &C., thrown away
by his flying troops.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
From General MeClellan's Army.

Headquarters or THE DEPARTMENT OF
THE MISSISSIPPI, CAMP NEAR CoRINTH,
June |, 1862.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-06-24
"Pay y9aI" y. q oap.. BoB s6or,z. bod.

", ''no3 I'll be.2p essu9Fsy' not
s, Certainly il win. my friend = broke In
tne conservative Kentucky chap. esgerIv
!fthe Union troops come here las Yo1F
!rlends; for they make war on none but
AS we left the domiciE my boy, brush
ing from cur eoats the slop that lihaa lust
ieeen thrown upon .uss from upper. vim
l99W' l!l!' saw the GhtvalEyls children itFain-
ing the Gag Of the Southern Con eaeFsev
on one of the chimneys.s,I u d s6s.al snI
And will lit be possible to regain the love
Of these noble people gain, my boy; ifsW6
treat them copstitntionSlly 2a We s6alIsee,s 4
my bey7we shall see. -, :,
ours, Sql' for further national abasemeut.
\ .-..z...s5 0RPHsus o. KIM. e9'
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-06-24
9ailgg gntelEigR1reFt
TERMS OF ADvERTTsINc-

T4av1sOtD Inns - SoipaasI q, o,, I,t,I 10
D LE8s, NAKRAsaUARE, =
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-06-24

An Interesting Exoursten.I,yisitg og
GoYs Pelrp0nt, MIR. Lanlb ana 0t theS.sl
10 1nearl RtchIm ImOIId--TVhat1TvaSa q aSiiii
ana seen on the Trip. t+is
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-06-24
LOSSES PAID5 UPWARD OF
914,OOO,OOO. 80

ty Of this Well.tried and startling Cdmpany FeE{ES
mend it to preference With those ncedine
ssFd ~ III NC. .AREHUR, ARft.I ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-06-24

IN Uin0 reritGs is a sage old saying, my,
boy, and | take it to be a free transIation
OF the, the Scripture phrase, "In spirit and in
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-06-24

Our,bFigadiers are SO frequently absent
minded themselves, my boy, that they are
not particularly absent. minded by the rest
of the armx -. !. y. y. ~ -. -s.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-06-24

as ''sWag,n ''kinchin." and ..eoppers," the
second chap insistedluppn buying watch
dog. The first chap said he didn't like
dogs. butif his partner thought they d bet
ter have one, he would not object to his
buytngit. The second chap bought a sau-
sagaCfous animal in white and yellow, my
boy--an animal covered with bark that
Pealed off in large pieces all night long
The first chap found he couldn't sleep
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

THE HEROINE OF NEwBERN.-Mrs. Brownell, wife of Orderly Sergeant R. s. Brownell of the 5th Rhode Island Volunteers, arrived atNew York, with her husband, who was severely wound ed at Newborn, in the Cossack, and is now at the hospital in that city, attending to the wants of her husband and assisting in nursing the soldiers who still remain at that place. Mrs. Brownell was with the 3d Rhode Island regiment at the battle of Bull Run, having been adopted as the "child of the regiment by Gen. Burnside, then colonel. She was on the field at the battle of Roanoke Island, in spite of the many efforts to keep her out of the way of danger. At the battle of Newborn she exhibited that presence of mind and bravery which proved her woman of the most heroic character. She was on the field du- ring the whole engagement attending to the wounded and giving encouragement by her forti- tude and presence to the soldiers, When the standard bearer of the 9th regiment fell, she seiz- ed the banner, and carrying it across the field received 8 flesh wound. She has brought with her secession rife which she found after the battle, and which she considers prize of no lit tie value. The ladies of the hospital are much interested in the brave "ehild of the regiment and bestow upon her all the kindness which she
 merits.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

A rebel who had been sent out to drive in some cattle, the other day, laid down and rolled toward our pickets, thus avoiding the fire of those from whom hewas endeavoring to escape Our picket called out to him to Halt, or will draw sight on you" The man obeyed, and sta- ted that he was anxious to get away from the rebels. The guard was called, and they took him to the Generals headquarters. On his way through the camps he excited much curiosity as a H live secesh!' He was clad in long linen jean coat, with pants and vest of the same ma- terial, very much soied; Knowing he was go, ing to be presented to the general of the grand army before Yorktown he took out little comb, and although hurried along by the guard managed to dress his tangled locks into order. This movement on his part excited the hilarity of the soldiers before whom he passed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08
nlisfellallp.

YoRKTowN-Yo orktown, port of entry, capi- tai of York county, Virginia, is situated on the right bank of York river eleven miles from it's mouth, and seventy miles east by southeast of Richmond. It was settled in l705, and was once fourishing. The shipping of the district June 30, 1854, amounted to an aggregate ol 59ll tons curdled and licensed, and all employed in the coast trade. Before the commencement of the rebellion Yorktown was quiet. unobtru. sive little village of between twenty and thirty houses, half of them uninhabited, with the ruins of tenements destroyed during Cornwallis' seige visible everywhere The American breastworks were nearly obliterated, while the more perma- nent entrenchments of the British were still comparatively perfect. The outworks which the latter were. compelled to evacuate on the night of the 20th of September, l1sl, lie on the west
 ern outskirts of the town, and are probably still
 in good preservation. They were strong posi-. tions, and their abandandonment must have left the portion of the town in which they were situ- ated in very exposed condition and the Ameri- can officers, when they took possession of them, expressed much surprise at their being voluntar- fly given up. The most eastern of the redoubts stormed by the allied forces on the 18th of Oc. tober, 17sl, being near the river, has nearly been washed away that taken by the French portion ol the army may still be traced. The capture ol these redoubts rendered the destruction or sur
 render of the British forces inevitable, and on the 17th Cornwals solicited truce and agreed to capitulate. The main works, situated on the eastern edge of the town, were in excellent keep
 ing in 1854, and must have been formidable when bristling with cannon and occupied by sol
 diers. The embankment was too broad to be perforated by cannon shot, and teo steep to be easily scaled by an assailant. The field where formalities of the surrender occurred is respec
 table inclosure of some hundred acres, and it was about the same in l78l. It joins the town or
 the south The very spot where Gen. O 'Harra IS sad to have delivered up his sword and apolo gized for the absence of Cornwallis is now mark
 ed by two poplar trees, which were planted ir lcommemoration of the event. The field itsel
 is nearly plain, and is adapted to the purpose; Of drill and parade. From the top of the hin Q, I which the town is situated there is an excellen
 view extending into the Chesapeake Bay, ant
 reaching almost to the Virginia Capes. ork
 town formerly enjoyed quite valuable Yves l India trade. The great natural capabilities O the place as basis for military operations earl I attracted the attention0f Jefferfon Davis, an there can be no doubt that the intrenchment
 constructed by the British in l7Sl have bee
 materially strengthened since the rebellion :
 When Yorktown falls, the fate of the peninsula l is sealed, and the route to Richmond opsned.- l Neu Fork Iinaes
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

When the battle of New Orleans was fought January sth, 1915, the ne,cs did not reach NeO Tork until the l7tb of Fsbrua,y-and even this was deemed speed quite remarkable in those days. The intelligence was B hours in reaching Boston from New York. The Columbian Cen ti,el of Feb 18th, says < We have nothing later from New Orleans than January 6th." Two days afterwards the same paper states News of the Battle of New Orleans received"
 s We see 1t stated that the merchants are, thus early, beginning to inquire when the President intends to declare the port of New Orleans open to the world. It is asserted that that port can not be opened until all the other Southern ports are opened, without breaking the blockade. [
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08
It is odd to read that the British, in their ala

It is odd to read that the British, in their alarm are following prec.sely in our footsteps, and paying the very highest compliment to our mili- tary and naval engineers. They adopt our Mon-
 tor instead of their clumsy Warrior and they call for heavier guns, which may smash in the sides of the strongest iron-clad ship"-the very words used by General Barnard in his report on the dangers and defences of New York. One advantage we have over the British, just now i; we can make not only four hundred pounders, but one thousand pounders. Capt. Rodman even offers to east, by his ingenious process, a three thousand pounder-that is to say, thirty inch gun. Fifteen-inch guns he has already cast j; and twenty-inch guns are ordered, and probably now cast, at Pittsburg. Fired with light charges, and consequently low velocities shots of this weight will not penetrate-but they will crush the frame and smash in the side of a Warrior,
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

THE MORALS OF UMBRELLAs.-The man who takes an umbrella out with him, is cautious man, who shuus all speculations, and is pretty sure to die rich. The man who is always leav. ing his umbrella behind him, is usually reckless, thoughtess, always too late for the train, leaves the street door open when he goes home at night, and IS absent minded in such degree as to speak ill of baby in the presence of its moth CT. The man who is always losing his umbrella IS an unluckV dog, whose bills are always pro- tested, whose boots split, whose gloves crack whose buttons are always coming off, whose change has always some bad money in it. The man who is perpetually expressing nervous anx. iety about his umbrella, is full of uneasiness and low suspicion.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

And how would you have acted, fair sirs, in the poor youths place added the prima donna
 I would have acted as he did, said one.
 sOh, mo- replied another,' Iwould at least have handed her into the car.' Ie
 My faith 1! rejoined third. T would have risked the adventure, and slipped of at the end continued Mallbran with vivacity- now know ye all in your true colors. Good evening, Sig nor Cavaliers-this is not tale of Boccacio's,'
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

Loss OF STOCK IN OREGON The Walla Wal Ia Statesman says: "0ut of the 5000 head of cattle supposed to be in this valley last fall, it is doubtful whether 5000 are living, and the numerous bands of sheep have almost disap- peared. Out of one lot of 1T00 head, only 800 are alive. At a moderate estimate, this valley alone has sustained, in stock alone, loss of $1 100000 The horses and mules have fared better, because they were better cared for, and this winters experience has proved them much better calculated to endure the cold,''
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08
IiARNEss-MAKING. }

gRN ME above. Business will be carried on by the K .k Subscriber over A. c. Smiths Store where asaaa HARNESSES, BRIDLES. HALTERS, as z and other material belonging to! the Business, will be found on hand, or made to order on short Aspotice, sai k4sl8s JOHN WILLIAMSON.
 FREpERIeK BRoWNs Agent. sm52
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

Gov. Johnson of Tennessee >has arrested and sent to Fort Wayne, Mich., Gems. Washington Barrow and, W. G. Harding of Nashville, and Col. J. c. Guild of Gallatin, members of the Tennessee military board. Gen. Barrow was minister to Portugal during John Tyler's admin istration, and the whole three are open seces' sioniets
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

HAPPY TIMES FOR THE DARKIEs.-An old darkey while enjoying the privileges accorded to him by these happy (sl times was heard to exclaim ,-" Bress the Lard hallelujer, dat dis old nigger should lib to see dis ere happy time, when when white men must have pass to meva about, and nigger go where him plese widout one. Bress the Lord. '--LouispilIe Journal.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

- Col. Jennison has been released from themlll. tarv prison at St. Louis, he giving bonds of S2o, GOO to appear and answer to whatever charge
 may be produced against him. The particular offense winch led to Jennisons arrest has not been made public, but it is presumed all the facts will shortly be forthcoming. Jennison on be- ing arrested immediately resigned his post in
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

Tns NEW CONNECTICUT NUTMEGs-A rood anecdote is told of one of the Connecticut boys. While in conversation with a rebel after the capture of Fort Pulaski, the latter said, "At least with all our faults, we have never made wooden nutmegs." The Yankee, a very deinufe looking specimen, innocently replied, "We do not make them of wood any longer," and point ing to one of the big projectiles lying near, which had breache4nthe fort, added quietly, 6 we make them nowof iron" Seeesh then sub
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08
Paints and Oil.

"A oil-varnishes. Turpentine. Linseed OIL Paint Brushes. &c.-may be found at the Old Stand, First Door North of the Bank. 5s,i is Ss
 eS Particular attention paid to mixing and preparing Paints for those who wish to do their own Painting. WILLIAM BISSELI,..
 Litchfsld. March 18th. 1862. tf.48
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

! An Assemblyman, debating 2 question with much ealnestness, moved his chair from its usual place, and forgetting it when he had finished, sat down rather solidly where it ought to have been. Above the roar of laughter, his voice was heard exclaiming; Mi. Speaker, have tho aoor,'h
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

The fate of Arnold has befallen Buchanan; he is despised even by those who gained by his treachery. A bill has been before the Legisla- ture of Virginia to change the name of Buchan- an County in that State On this the Petersburg Express suggests that the county retainits name, but that the Legislature declare on the journals that it is in honor of Franklin Buchanan, the hero of Newport News, and then let them repeal the original enactment by which it was named after James Buchanan -Louispitke Journal.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08
Bishop & Sedgwiclx
David c. Buckley.

HEALER IN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF EU all kinds and prices. Chairs, Tables, Bu- reaus, Bedsteads and Coffins. Also Picture Frames Toilet Stands and Sofas made and sold with neatncss, elegance and dispatch.
 Warehouse, West St., Litchfeld. Conn. lr59
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08
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THE SOLDIERS CRAVE asl
 fs iBYaEoRaEi W! BUNaAY.aa nssgo

yA . Edt 3o sfsf. iBYaEoRaEr W. BuNaAY.aa nasgo ss5 ao a.s6i s5ifs' q s1.bssasua ,.sf s5f ssq: sa .".Touch him tenderly," gently raise .is,.s os The fallen hero; let his praise sf-t s.t Sound sweetly through all future days, ..aayi s:g For he was brave and true.g t Lean him against 8 manly breast, .z, . Close to the heart that loves him best, Like tired traveller taking rest - si .i,..--o F. Under the arch of blue. ,..- -- < Then bear him to the sylvan shade, ' ~' Where dew falls from the dropping blade, Like tears from a sad-hearted maid
 Whose grief no words unfold. Where the soft wind in sorrow sighs, st4 Among wild flowers whose pleasant eyes. Repeat the beauty of the skies, SEQ .a-, - .5..qd Starlight and blue and gold. Brush from his brow the w1nd-tossed hair : Mingled like cloud and sunshine there, s, Kiss the cold cheek so pale and fair, o.tts In silent sorrow weep. Fold his white hands upon his breast, And when the day fades in the West Under the green turf let him rest, {. - e, There let him sweetly sleep. > Dig his grave where the soft green sod a By traitors feet has ne'er trod, +t .,.. Where sweet flowers are the smile of God s sr For the patriot pure and true There let graceful fadeless tree, .. Emblem of hope and liberty, .. a.., Arise, his epitaph shall be ...r ....., .#... Sweet flowers, red, white and blue. Bury him where the brook shall sing . His requiem, and returning spring r..- Shall come with bloom and rustling wing
 To deck his grave for aye,
 And Heaven shall watch with starry eyes, That sleep not in the stopping skies, The tomb to which an angel flies To roll the stone away.
 From he Hartford Press.
 WORDS THAT CAN BE SUNG.
 TO THE ssHALLELUJAH CHORUS ," If people uiU sing about Old John Brown, there is no reason why they shouldn't have words with little meaning and rhythm in them. ..', ..H." D.+ af' Old John Brown lies a mouldering in the grave, Old John Brown lies slunlbering in his grave But John Browns soul is marching with the brave, ........- His soul is marching on. Glory, glory, hallelujah !
 Glory, glory, hallelujah ..- Glory, glory, hallelujah
 His soul is marching on He has gone to be a soldier in the Army of the Lord.
 He is sworn as private in the ranks of the He shall stand at Armegeddon with his brave old sword,
 When Heaven is marching on.
 Glory, etc.
 For Heaven is marching on He shall file in front where the lines of battle form, He shall face in front when the squares of bat Time with the column, and charge in the storm,
 Where men marching on
 Glory, etc.
 True men are marching on An, foul tyrants! dove hear him where he comes? Ah, black traitors. do ye know him as he comes? In thunder of the cannon and roll of the drums, ... As we go marching on.
 Glory, etc.
 We all are marching on. Men may die, and mouldcr in the dust Men may die, and arise again from dust, Shoulder to shoulder, in the ranks of the Just,
 When God is marching on.
 Glory, etc.
 The Lord is marching on.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

The Hartford Times suggests that the "mortar' fleet that goes down the Mississippi is intended to cement the Union.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

PROGRESS IN DELAwARE.-The Delaware State Journal applauds warmly the course of Hon: George P. Fisher, from that state, in voting for in the Federal District, and inti- mates that popular sentiment is running strong ly in the same direction. The Delaware Lnqair- CT, Douglas Democratic paper, publishes com which justify MT. Fisher, very de- cidedly. A strong effort, it is understood, will shortly be made to place gallant little Delaware among the galaxy of free states.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

2 The reason of Floyd's failure as General is
 said to be his retiring disposition. sss
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

AmbrOtypes! AnlbrOsypes! guYHEsE POPULAR PICTURES ARE TAKEN
 with great success, and at u trihing ex' pense, at
 Litchteld. Oct. 1860. A
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-08

s Gen. Tyler of Connecticut, vas in St. Louis on Wednesday last. Q, route for Ilttsburg, where he is to have a command