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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
letter from the sunt,nrY ssnurds.

BEAUFORT, 5. c., Aug 10, 1862.
DEAR WILvERT To-day, by order of the Prcsi-
dent, our regiment was out in full dress parade to
hear the orders read that are to be published TO the
whole Federal army. Tho orders were culOgy on
Ex President Martin Van Burcn lamcnting his death
and rrasing his many virtues. How unlike his sue
cessor, (lyler) who died unmOurned and eXecrated
by two-thrds of a great nation Of a great nuton
while for Van Buren, his country wccps. flags are at
half mast and drapcd in mourning, and all join in
saying, as he placed in his last resting place, "wel
done thou good and faithful servant The order
also reads that the coors of the regiments shall be
put in mourning and that officers wear Grape on the
left arm for six months.
am happy to inform you That General Hunters
Brigade of people Of color different in hue from I'm
Clc Sans legitimate soldiers has been disJaudcd,
aud their occupation is that Of "hcwcrs Of wood
and carriers of water not exactly water alone for
those in authority here have lime put in the vessels
first that these patriots can drop the fire lock and
the brush to cleanse and improve the looks of this
wonderful city of Beaufort and badly it needed it
too.
The idea Of clothing the contraband in the same
style with the regular and volunteer, did not take
with the huys-thcy thinking it was an insult The
colorcd man 'muy be good in his way, but he nci-
ihcr keep hotel or fight alongside Of the Yankee
boys tUr the preservation of the Union. Horace
Grccly and Wendell Phillips to the contrary. not
withsanding. If Horace wants regiment of ne
gruos let him raise them and then turn the part of
o Gbusor. and to Liberia or somo other country.
where he can share the fate Of Walker for since his
attempt to brow beat Mr.. Lincoln such should be his
end, aud can assure it wuuld please his yqrticniay
friCndy in the army Of the South.
News. in this quarter, is very scarce All is quiet,
hut A. rs Rcmond falls, and the heat a little
more to our comfort you may hear of m advance on
Charleston. We have continued rumors Of expected
fights, and rumor is all it amounts to-, but it Is well
we have such camp stories they keep the boys stir
ring and helps to "drivc away dull care II is
very warm here nuw-whilc | write, the mercury is
at gS deg. in the shade. The General has dispensed
with all drills and heartily glad the boys are of it
for it saves them deal Of unnecessary trouble and
labor and allows them the privilege Of n cozy nap
under the buughs Of the oak similar 70 that Of their
more favored friends at home.
The mails from the north, for us uro very irregular
Generally three mails arrive before any OF the sun
bury boys get letters from home. Letters sent TO us
should never 20 by way of Philadelphia for if they
do. there they lay until n vessel leaves for Hilton
Head, and they scarce; while if those writing
would mark their letters via New York, we would
get them in II very short time.
/ The members Of The company are all very we'll
remain, Yours Fratcrnallv, II. u. W.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06

a battery which had run short Of ammu-
milton was on the point of being captured,
but under the determined resistance of the
cavalry, was safely brought off The troops
fell back upon Franklin's division. which
had just come up, and were formed in line
to prevent Struggling, and anything like
panic. Had Gen. Franklins corpse arrived
two hours earlier upon the field, the result
of the days fighting would have been diff
fcrcnt.
The fact of Stuart's cavalry being armed
with doub!c-barreled shot guns is proved 10y
q number Of the guns being captured, and
several of the cavalry having buckshot
wounds. Col Brodhcad, commanding the
First Michigan Cavalry, was captured-
Lieut.. Merriam was wounded and taken
prisoner. Lieut. Morse was killed Frank
Inns Division retired to Ccntrcville after
preventing confusion, and giving the re-
treating troops time to rally.
During the fight, body of the enemy,
concealed in Il body of woods, annoyed our
forces much by their rifle practice. Mar
tindaes Brigade charged them and drove
them from the woods, amidst the cheers of
our line.
Haltsuf"s brigade made a similar charge,
! but with different result. They pCnetra-
| ted the woods, when deadly fire of grape
and canister was opened upon them from a
masked battery. AT the same time a muir
dcrous vollcy Of rifle balls came from one
side, and desperate charge Of the enemy
from the other. Our men fought brayely,
! but were forced to retire.
The enemy remained upon the battlefield
over night To-day there has been some
s2lirmishing. Rcniorccments are going up
to-day, and Il battle is anticipated on the
| morrow.
The road from Alexandria, extending to
Ccntrcyillc, was denscly crowded all day
with wagon trains, ambulanccs, hacks and
private conycyanccs. on their way to and
from the latter place. The number OF
wounded sent to Washington was compare
lively small.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
DE ATII - ,

In this place on Tuesday morning last,
Mr.. ADAM SIIlSSLER, aged about 70
years.
At Spranklcs Mills, Jefferson county, Pa,
on the lst of August, 1869, PETER SELLER,
formerly of this county, and brother of Isaac
Seller of this place.
The deceased left this county when young man
and engaged in the numbering business and subsc-
quently in the mercantile business, by which he
amassed considerable property. On the night Of hs
death he was aroused by the cry of fire in his store
which was near his residence he entered the store
room to secure his books and papers, about which
time keg ofpowder exploded, the effect of which
no doubt caused his death, as part of his remains
burned to a crisp, were found next morning The
damages are about $4,000, Tho deceased leaves
wife and six childred to mourn hts los.
In Shamokin township, on the eth ult.,
SOLOMON, son of Solomon and Esther
llummel, aged 8 years o months and 30
days.
In Shamokin, on the S1st ult., SARAH
CATHARINE, child of Benjamin and Eme,
line Hoy, aged lG months and II days.
In Shamokin township, on the 1st inst
LANlNA, wife of Jacob T. Muench, ESQ
aged 81 years and months.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
- 60

sy' THE LATE BATTLES AT MANASSAS
The news from the Army for the last
week, has been Of a most gloomy character
The Army OF Virginia, after Fifteen months
of hard service and great loss Of life. is now
again near Washington, the starting point.
There seems to be a great want of conf
deuce in our leading Generals The com
plant against Mcdowell comes from all
quarters. His own command and other
divisions denounce him in strong language.
Gen. Pope is found unequal to the command
of so large an army. The fact is patent.
that the rebel Generals have, thus far, out
generated and oUthanllcd us. General Ne
Clellan, at the request of the President, rode
out to meet the Army on its return. Ills
enthusiastic reception by the troops shows
that their confidence in their former COM
mander remains mistaken. and the Prc.i-
dents order, which virtually places him
again in command of the Army, shows that
he still retains the confidence OF the CaBi-
net. That there has been a want of gene
ralship and management cannot be denied.
We trust our late disasters will have the
effect TO open our eyes to the true state Of
our affairs, and that We will benefit by these
lessons Of adversely. No soldiers in the
world could do better than our own, and
no fault can be laid to their charge.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06

.E5@ PAHrY.-Tle exciting news from
the seat Of war during the past week. has
put stop to all political discussions. No
one feels disposed to enter into the petty
squabbles of Office hunting politicians at
this time, perhaps the darkest hour Of
gloom which has hung over us since the
war of the Revolution. 1t will be time
enough to talk of party and party measures
when we have crushed out the most wicked
and most extensive rebellion the world ever
saw. lie who has the heart to urge party
and party Vaccinations, at this time, cannot
be true patriot and is not worthy Of the
name of an American citizen.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06

- Sunday last was a day that will be remembered
for generations All through States loyal and patri-
otto citizens, men, women and children, were en-
gagged in picking lint and supplying hospital stores
for our wounded soldiers. In this place most Of our
church going people as well Us others were engaged
in the work. aud large supply of lint and banlagcs
were got mp and forwarded to Washington. In Bos-
ton, the churches were all closed and the member
all engaged in this laudabIc work Eight car loads
Of articles Eor the wounded and $4,000 in cash were
Gent off at once
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
sUNBURY MARKET
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SIIEtslIll.S eAE.Ein.

IDy virtue Of sundry writs Of Ven. EXronHs Issued
ID out Of The Court of Common Pleas Of Nurthum.
bcrland county, Pa, and to me directed, will be
exposed TO public sale at the Court House in tho
borough of Sunbury, ON Tuesday. the 23d day OF
september, a. D., 1862, at o clock p NJ the fol.
lowing described real estate, to wit
AN that certain tract of land. situate in Uuucr
Mahanoy township, Northumberland county, PA
adjoining lands of Daniel Gcst. Solomon buukcl-
berger and others on the east John Meyer and Nathan
Haas on the south John Diehl the und Daniel
Howester and others on the north, cOuti.iniu. two
hundred and twenty y-sovcn acres more oI les about
hundred and fifty acres whereof arc cleared
whcrCOn are erected large two story stone DWELLING
house bank barn. wagon house, spring house and
other Out-buldings dc. Seized, taken in execution.
and to be sold as the property Of Henry Haas.
ALSO
At the same time and place. q certain tract of
land, situate in Upper Mahanoy township county
and State aforesaid bounded and described as follows.
to wit ON the north by Isaac kccfcr ON the south
by Daniel and David Fcttcr, on the west by Peter
Starr and on the east hy Abraham WOlfruny con-
tanning IS Oi pcrchcs strict measure. whcrrgn
erected an old log house, log barn rtr an apple
orchard und other fruit tres Sylol taken iu
execution and to be sold US tho property Of Gideon
Adam.
At the same time and place. cor'uiu u. 0I ,rouud
No 3. in block No. IS, situate in the town of Trevor
ton. Icrbo township, county uIi State aforesaid.
adi0snmg lot No. on the west, lot No uu the east
in the same block. an alley the north and fronting
on Shamuln street conteining IN Wcpth - feet and
in depth 80 feet, less, whcrcon are erected
a one and half story frame house. frame kitchen
execution, and to be sold a. the property Ji Ira
Sayrcs.
DAVID WALDRON. Sheriff
Sheriff. Office, Sunbury, September 3, 1852
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06

- RAILROAD AccIDENr.-Thc Mail train North
on the Sunbury Eric road, met with an accident on
Monday afternoon, just above the Lcwsburg Station
The recent rains had undermined culvcrt in the
low marshy ground, and two passenger cars were
thrown of the track into the water The cars were
considerably smashed Some three or four persons
were injured, but not seriously One Of the cars con.
tanned about thirty Indies who were obliged to wade
out of the pond Of muddy water something more
than knee deep. The train was detained several
hours by this untoward accident
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06

= BoBBED.-Scvcral Of our citizcn~wcrc robbed
recently at Harrisburg station. Dr. J. b Masscr who
was on his way to Washington, surgeon, was re-
Geved of SOS on Saturday night Mr.. John Lesser
formerly Of this place, the same train LOST about
500 and Ira I. Clement who returned from Wash
ington early on Thursday morning, was robbed of his
pocket book containing S2S at the sarue place. We
think the police at Harrisburg should pay some
little attention at that point as it seems to be
iNyoritc resort for pick pockets
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
Gse0u GEN. Es0RoE'S ARMY.
'EsiC esrcnl Battle Of Saturday

We are beginning to get a clearer view of
the hottlc field of Saturday
'"P| '"o Io''o"'"S l'oi" 'ilc sur Vi
H,t evening:
The great battle of Saturday last. on the
south side If Bull Run. could hardly tie
called am engagement until perhaps five ?. NJ.
when the action became general. By six
r. w.. the enemy. who had managed to break
through Thoruughiara Gap in the after
noon. with the whole of his rcintorccmemts.
maz-od his troops SO heavily upon Popc's
left wing. under Mcdowell, supported by
Eilz John Porter, as TO drive that back half
mile, with great loss. There it made
stand. successfully checking the further ad-
vance Of the enemy until night put Il stop
to- the battle.
Finding ii- men and horses that had been
in the Engagement completely worn out foI
the tim. being, Gen. Pope whom the battle
ceased. throw hi, whole force upon the east
bank Of Bull Run continuing to hold the
crossing Of that stream on the direct road
between tcntrcylllc and ManassasD and
posted his army on the slope of the ridge
stretching down to Bull Run. That is to
say, covering The slope for space Of about
twelve miles IN length and TWO and half
nllo- broad Gen. Franklin, with his fine
division, had reached him ty an carly hour
yesterday. and in the course Of the day he
was joined by the whole army corps Of
General sumner
Gen. Banks, after destroying the cars con-
tanning Ms stores. uuu ctlcctualiy breaking
up tn. roiroat 'ondtng from Manassas June
uon towards tac Rapp%'annock so that the
enemy cannot u. 1t, marched twenty-five
mites to taHTc'iIic, without the loss Of a
man
rom our reporter, who left IoAtrcYille
yesterday morning at SIX O'Clock, We obtain
uNr i"HoWtn% pmI."'",5.
our 'ht'ir army is no" massod at Centre
N''ic. has pCo1 largely reinforced, and the
men are orderly and III me spirits. They
occupy n strong position, as good as can be
found LH'y formed IN line for battle yes
i'f.a[ morning "."u, nine o'clock, ON the
..',N" '' summer oIVi-!on, but the rebels
,ii NOT choose TO -h"W hrht. y large num-
.rF Oh NouNori soldiers were brought to
-N''N'ndii' th" 7hPpco To th!' city yeetCr-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
Highly InIpOrIaut News.

tINCINNATI, sept 2.
Gen. Lew Wallace has issued a proclama-
ton, informing the citizens of Cincinnati,
Coyington and Newport, that am active
daring and powerful enemy threatens them,
end that they Must arise to their defence
lie orders all business to be suspended at
nine o'clock to-day and the people assem-
Die for orders.
Paris was evacuated last night. The
troops are falling back on Cynthiana.
Gen. Wallace was engaged all night in
making preparations for the protection Of
the city
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06

G5y JOSHUA w. Comfy, Esq, of Dan
vile, was nominated for President Judge
of Schuylkill county, by the Union convon-
ton. Mr.. Comfy declined the intended
honor Mr. Comfy is one of the most dis
tinguishcd lawyers in this section of Penn
sylvania, and there is no position in the
Judiciary Of the State that would not be
well filled in his person.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
OWENS PATENT IMPROVED
B r Q Q MT

Tue subscriber having purchased the Right fr
| Norlhumberand county offers for sale lNDIVI
DUAL and TOWNSHIP RIGHTS This Broom i,
an excellent and durable article and so easily CON
sructed that child can put together The entire
cost OF the Broom, material aud all, will not exceed
six cents
1he Right and machinery for the making costs
81 25 for an individual Right
Township Rights will be sold nj the most rras,rra
rates Apply at FISHER Drug Store. or 10
THOMAS McGOW
Jury % Ioe- emo Suubury, Pa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
E'OrtCr's Mortar Fleet "a; Hampton
Esoads.

FuUTREss MoSRoE, Aug. 81.
All of Portcr's mortar fleet and the gun
boats have come down the James river, and
are now at anchor in Hampton Roads. and
part of the ilotlla which has been up the
river is to Immediately 20 to the Potomac
so says Commodore Wilkes this morning
The Norfolk boat which has heretofore
run regularly between Norfolk and this
place came over with troops and discharged
them on the steamship baltic, which is ly-
ing in the Roads. She then returned to
Norfolk without the mails, apparently for
more troops to dispose of in the same way.
There is evidently much secret excitement
among the Federal officers in thi. place, and
the scccssioniSts at Norfolk are rejoicing at
what they claim to be defeat in the late
amy movement under Gen. Pope.
\ part of the James river loti,la has left
this afternoon and proceeded off in the di-
rcCtiOn Of the Potomac
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06

= The following circular was handed to Us by
the Ladies' Relief Association" Of this place. We
need Lord!y cay that the appeal will be heartily and
promptly responded to by the patriotic ladies of this
place and vicinity
"Iu TIE LADIES OF SUNBURY & VICINITY
An urgent call is coming to us from the battlefield
INC hospitals Hundreds Of brave men are suffer
ing from the terrible wound. received in dafr., - :
OF liberties and Our homes
Shall tbis appeal be uuheeicd We urgc uron
You the necessity ofan immediate effort for thc relief
%. %: the wounded and the dying, We need linen for
lint, muslin for baudagcs, carpeting for Sinner,
flannel for Undertaking. In addition 10 these mr.
u'I'- we are sending wines, jclie and dried fruits
Canno' ioc do something Any articles sent to Mrs
thas Peasants or Mrs. " l.. Dewart Suuburv
will be promptly sent TO the places where they ure
needed Bvoriero of "''
Suubury, Sept 4th, 1862
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
ORPHANS COuRT SAFE.

rs pursuance Of an order Of the Orphans Court uf
| Northumberland County. will he exposed fo l..n.
lie sale, on tho premises On SATURDA TIE aHr
DAY OF AUGUST, lad2, all that certain m,,,uuga
or TRACT OF LAND, Situate in Washington twr
Northumberland county, Pa, adjoining lands Of
John DressCr Peter Fcrs,5r and David Forster con
tanning la6 Acres and ll9 pcrchrs More or lr.. So
acres Of which arc cleared and in good state of cr'-
tvction, about p acres meadow land ON which a-,
erected a Frame Dwelling House Stone Bank Barn
Wagon-shod, Veil ofwatcr with u chain pu,np. sr
Orchard with choice fruit, &c. the balance /, rooI
TIMBER land Late the property of Daniel Hibish.
sale TO commence at 10 O ociock A. " Of soij
day when the terms and conditions OF sale viii he
made known by
By order of the Court
\, } CUMMINGS, ok .
Sun6ury, August G. 1862
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06

- SURGEONS AND NURSES FOR THE WorNDEp.
On Saturday evening about o'clock dispatch
was received by J b. Packer, Esq at this place,
asking to send to Washington all the efficient sur
geona who would volunteer for the purpose Of attend
ing to the wounded on the battle field at Manassas.
DIR. J. b. Mgsser and Dr. Walron at onccd rendered
their services and left in the 10 o'clock train On
Sunday dispatch was received asking for nurses.
Some twenty or thirty from this place volunteered
and about a dozen were selected, but dispatch was
received before the cars left that night requesting
them not to come on the battle field was in the
hands Of the enemy, and our wounded inaccessible.
Surgeons were however, requested to como on. ac-
cordingly Rev. Mr.. Gibson Of the Episcopal church
of this place who had studied and practcd Surrcry
before entering the ministry, accompanied by DR..
n I Dewitt Of Snyderown, left for Washington.
On Sunday evening special train was run aud
several car loads Of Surgeons and Nurses passed
through
DR.. Naliron returned on Monday morning rs he
was not able TO get to the battle field. Roy. Mr.
Gibson returned the day following for the same rca-
son. Dr.. }. B. Masscr returned on Thursday.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
URADE HOUSE,

Conner Of Stam and Thtyk Srras,
HARRISBURG, Pa,
VHls HOUSE, in consequence Of It's con, euierce
i and near location 10 the Capitol has made it
detrabe stopping place, not only for those hsrir,
eusiness at the ssa' II Gorsrnmsn' but forl olhels
Whiting Harrsturs
March "a 1852
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06

-" Since the discharge of the editors Of
nc Harrisburg Patriot aaR Urioa from
Imprisonment, one would have supposed
hey would have exercised more discretion
o osay nothing ofpatriotism. The following
rom their issue Of Saturday last. dcnoun-
ing General Pope as a humbua. i, not cal
u!ated to impress the public with the id..
hat thcir recent imprisonment Was wholly
mlrcwcd
We are afraid we are very close ta fbr
ruth when We pronounce General pouc ia
rg, in our opinion hpspbpg-almoSt as
Intensive an insect as Fremont. Buell. w,
arcy, is asleep, trying to dream out what
hc wars about, the problem that troubled
.im SO At first Ulysses has fallen into the
over Of Cyclops, and instead of pokinr ont
Is eye, as his great uamcsakc id, has had
18th his own done for, We tcrycurly pray
hat the next shower may bring us down a
~ Ire Generals instead of myriud- of toads.
We can dispense with the reptiles, but the
teacrals We rant.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06

with and attacked tie enemy again shortly
after eight o'clock tbs morning. Fits John
Porter had probably by that time arrived
on the field from Manassas, which is only
seven miles distant. The cannonading was
distinctly heard in WASHINGTON to-day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-06
- The following letter from Captain BUYERS
To 4 lady in this place speaks for itself:


CAAT NEAR PoRTSVoUrH, Va August 1860
DEAR MADAM Il hereby aclpoygIcd,.o r,o 80
cct q box containing eight bushels of onions from
the ladies Of Suubury-seut by You
ALLOW me-, on the part If my Company TO rotprn
orr hearty thanks for thc same,-and TO Won cspcri
ally Tor your kind consideration in getting them iTs
q very welcome, good and useful gift and bein,, nm
article not given to the soldiers by the government
makes it duuLy welcome.
nave encouraged the use Of vegetables as far as
practicable TO which attribute in n great measure
me health Of my men, having now the healthicst
company in the regiment
Lot me take this occasion to say, that kind remem
braces ofthis kinds from friends from homo, do u,pcb
toward lighting the heart Of the Union soldier And
II .h,II Is a lady IN good old Sunbury, that does not
thlhh mat one Of those onions eaten by a Supburv
ooy VIII DO that boy more good than ali the onions
ih'yu M piNie, her heart must be dark indeed and
ne. heHn without any knowledge of human nature
ton e"'"' N0iNi"ei"-
remain most respectfully your obedient servant
p A., BUYERS