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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27

asa- Daniel s. Dickinson,a democrat Of
the old school, who supported Breckenridge
in 1860, defines the difference between the
true men and the false in this dark hour,
in letter under date of August 1st, thus:
MY views are, to-day, what they were
when this hell-born rebellion assaulted the
glorious aag of our country's pride and hope
at Sumter-that it must be put down without
regard to cost Of blood or treasure: put down
by the strong arm of Government sustained
by the material power and cheered by the
moral energy Of q great, free people put
down upon the theatre il selected for the in
auguration Of its diabolcal treason--the field
of blood !; and put down. too, by sovering the
head Of the loathsome serpeat from its body.
1t is not mere rebellion or outbreak. il ia
the result of dark and malign conspiracy,
conceived and prosecuted by worse combi
nation of evil spirits than assembled at Mil
toms Internal Conference Ii will never
relax or yield until it has overthrown the
Government or been crushed into the earth
beyond hope or prospect of resurrection; and
not only to its 0Uerthro,c, but its annihiidtioa,
should we. as people, address ourselves.
There can be, there should be. but two
parties to this contest in the loyal States
the first, embracing those who. regardless of
all other considerations or consequences, will
prosecute the war and sustain the administra-
ton, for the purpose of Furnishing treason
and vindicatins the supremacy of tho Consti-
tution and the other, those who sympathiEe
with rebellion, and either justify ii by open
advocacy or lend it aid and comfort or encour-
agement by mods and winks and stolen CLAN.
ces of appreciation. by i'll concealed apologies
for its course, and by assaults upon the Coy.
ernment for prosecuting war against it."
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27

nA.It is stated that member of the U. s..
Grand Jury out west, who had obtained the
Sign of recognition of the Knights of the
Goiden Circle, was answered BY about fifty
members in SO called democratic convention.
How long will Union loving democrats in this
State suffer traitors to lead them into toryismY
--ior that branches exist in Pennsylvania
there is not the shadow of doubt.
Wendell Phillips, the well-known champion
of the Abolitionists in this country, has writ
ten long letter, under date of August l6. to
the New York Tribune, defining his position.
and denying many charges that have recently
been laid at his door.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27

ssTA charge of bribery comes with Pc
culiar grace from fellow who was at the
SINE time bargaining for three or four whig
and democratic presses, and whe never
scruples to "blackmail" in an underhand
way-for proof of which see last weeks
Democrat, in which the statement is made
that the Lewistown Academy is entirely
vacant, thus creating an impression that no
one has taken it, although it has been ad-
vertised for weeks that it will reopen ON
the Sd Sept.-henee we think most people
Will come to the conclusion that a man who
processes to cease from personalities, and at
che same time makes a libeious CHARGE
against another, has about as much religion
as one OF the DEVILS imps, Is about as hon
est as such fellows generally are, and about
mean as as any cub with African princi-
Piles Cobb ever owned.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27

sa5- The very best medicines in use among
us are those prepared by DR.. j. G. Aver & Co,
of Lowell. lie is a graduate of Penn. Uni
versity, whose connexIon with that celebrated
College of Medicine has conferred more dis
tinction upon it, than its diploma has upon
him. His remedies have become household
words not only in this country, but in almost
every region Of the earth inhabited by man.
Their extraordinary fame has arisen from
their extraordinary virtues, and these are Ger
titled by men of the highest station We
publish in our issue to day, document sign.
ed by the Mayors of the great cities in the
United States, Canadas, Mexico, Peru Chill
and Brazil, each of whom certify that the
physicians and druggists Of their respective
localities have given their assurance of the
uniform good effects and superior virtues of
DIR. Ayers preparations. This is evidence
that should satisfy the most sceptical, of their
efficacy, and we beg our readers to refer to it.
Especially do they speak in glowing praise Of
his Sarsaparilla-the beneficial effects and
truly remarkable cures that have been realized
from it's uSe.--Nep York SUnddy Times.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27
The War and Slavery-The President
and Horace Greeley.

In the New York Tribune of last Wed
nesday appeared a letter from Horace
Greeley, scolding President Lincoln fornos
carrying out the emancipation provision of
the confscation act, and declaring that the
timid and conservative course of the Pres
ident in reference to slavery was injuring
the Union cause at home and in Europe
The president thereupon replied, as follows,
through the columns of the National Intel.
ligencer
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27
Ras-The Democrat attempts to whitewasl

s9-The Democrat attempts to whitewash
Vallandigham into Douglas man. The
Democrat itself had Douglas up for President
but filled its columns with articles in favor of
Breckinridge.
The business men of St. Louis are getting
ready to defend themselves. They have cal
led Il meeting to perfect plan for military
organization and training, and one part of it
is the closing of stores at certain hour of
the day. to allow oil persons to improve in
military drill.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27

The exports of domestic produce from New
York continue on very large scale; for the
last three weeks the aggregate is nearly t,oelve
million dollars. Last week the amount was
S3,697 ,657, against 81, ,sS7 ,s85 and 81, $685..
o58 in the corresponding weeks of 1860 and
1861.
The "exempts" in Albany, N. Y, have be.
gun the organization Of a regiment to be
composed entirely of men over forty five years
of age.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27
Peoples Union County Convention.

The Peoples Union County Convention
met in the Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug.
Goth, Robert Campbell President, and c.
s. Mccoy and D. E. Robson Secretaries
The following were selected from the
gentlemen brought before the convention
as candidates for the offices named:
Assembly,
HOLMES MACLAY, of Armagh
Commissioner,
SAMUEL DRAKE, of Wayne
ProthOnatory,
NATHANIEL G. WILSON, McVeyt'n.
Surveyor.
FRANCIS NEICE.
District Attorney,
JOHN \. Mckee (by acclamation.)
Auditor,
HENRY L. CLOSE, Armagh.
The following resolutions were adopted: {:
When nations existence is in peril, all
minor issues are swept away in the great
struggle for its preservation: therefore,
ReS0tced, That we call upon ALL without
regard to former party ties, to unite upon the
broad platform of effort to save an imperilled
country.
Res0red, That we are in favor of vigor-
Gus prosecution Of the war; and the use
OF all the means in our power to pre-,
serve the Union, overthrow rebellion, and
crush out treason; and that we endorse all the
efforts of our National and State administra-
tions to these ends.
Resolced, That those gallant men who have
gone forth to do battle for the country in this
Its time of peril, have earned, and will receive
the nations gratitude and care.
ReSotced, That we endorse the nominees Of
this Convention as true and loyal men, and
worthy the support of every patriot.
Resolred, That Chas. S. Mccoy, William
Cummins and John Mutthersbough are here
by appointed Congressional Conferees, to meet
the conferees from the other counties, at Ty-
rome, on Tuesday, I'd September and that
they are instructed to use all honorable means
to secure the nomination of Samuel S. Blair
for Congress
ResolUed, That Michael Buoy, George w.
Mcbride and Robert l.. Gamble are appointed
Senatorial Conterees. to meet the conferees of
the other counties, at Newport, Perry county,
Thursday, September 4, 1862.
The list of delegates, county committee,
nc, will appear in our next.
The ticket is unexceptionable through
out, loyal, and can be elected if the friends
OF the administration exert themselves.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27
n @ T [ C. E. /!

During nay absence, I have authorized
VIM. Russell, Esq, to transact all business
pertaining to the Treasurer's Office, to
whom Collectors will make payments and
holders present orders.
Geo. w. Patton, Jr., will continue the
watch, clock and jewelry business, at the
old stand r. w. PATTON.
Lewistown, August 13, 1862-3m.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27
Married.

On the 4th inst, by C, Hoover. Esq, HEN
RY Ii. GUNTER to Miss EMMAS. WiIILER,
all of Derry township
On the 5th inst. by C. Hoover, ESQ,
ABRAHAM GUNTER to Miss MATILDA
PRICE, both Of Derry township.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27
Philadelphia Market.

Flour-Super6ne SIS, extra S 373a5 621. 6
extra family 75a6, as to quality. Rye -four
8 6Oa3 rs, and corn meal 25 per bbl.
Grain--,White wheat l40al5Oc. Rye SOC
for old 75c for new. Corn 64c for yellow.
Oats SIC.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-27
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=" q NJ TT e ID
FOR THE
18TH
P EMMA. Volunteers:

lNACH recruit on being mustered into :he
- regiment will receive in advance a pre-
MUM Of Four Dollars, / Months Pay,
and Is Dollars lone fourth) of the sl00
bounty-the remaining $75 being paid at the
expiration of the service.
This regiment has been in service one year,
has been repeatedly engaged with the enemy,
and is one of the regiments composing the
brigade commanded by Gen. w. s. Hancock.
For further particulars call at the Recruit.
ing Office, on Market street, Lewistown. or at
the Branch Office, near the Conrad House,
Bellefunte, Pa. A. W. WAKEFIELD.
aug27* lst Lieut. & Recruiting Officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-05

The World Horse Fair opened at Chicago
On the Sd. The number Of entries Of blooded
and superior horses from New York, Pennsyl-
yania, Vermont Kentucky, and all the Wes-
tern States was very large The number Of
visitors was not SO large as anticipated but
every train arriving brings accessions~ The
fair lasts two weeks.
The n. \. papers contain extracts from
Richmond papers Of the lst instant. They
were just beginning to hear Of the recent move
ments Of the Co-federates The Confederate
Congress was engaged in considering questions
connected with the late exchange of prisoners,
and retaliatory measures for proceedings by the
Federal officers in different sections.
The CHILEAN Minister in Paris is said to have
offered the mediation of his Government be-
tween the French and the Mexicans. The an
swer said to be given was that the time for me-
diation will be after the French have entered
the Capital Of Mexico as conquerors.
A mysterious arrest has been made at Toulon
Of desperate Italian enthusiast bent on reach
ing Paris on the 18th of August, and whose
eager wldness brought him into the hands of
the pelice. The incident is not mentioned in
the Paris papers, The man is suspected of
having come to France for the purpose of max
ing an attempt on the Emperor's life.
The n. Y. World says:-'The whole army
is now unanimous in denouncing Gen, Mellow
ell, and the Pennsylvania Reserves what is
left Of them have thrown down their arms
and refused to submit any longer to his leader
ship. ~..-~>:
The population of the Sandwich Islands has
dwindled to $1,000 from 100000 in 1923.
Disease is carrying off the inhabitants BY the
thousand
The property Of Trusten Polk, formerly g.
S. Senator FROM Missouri, valued at 100000,
has been con6scated by the Federal authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-05
MRS. WHITING

vTTILL resume her SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
w CHILDREN on Tuesday, the 10th Sap
tembcr, and hopes her experience in teaching
will insure her share OF public patronage
The schooroom is eligibly situated upon
Washington street, No 20, adjoining the lot on
which Cnrist's Church is located
aug 23-ln ''.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-05
JOHN T. COOKE,

CHEAP FAMILY GROCER,
TTAS CONSTANTLY on hand large assort-
fnent Of FAMILY GROCERIES, consist
ing Of BACON of all kinds :FLQyR by the
barrel or smaller packages; BUCK WHIST,
CURRANTS, RAISINS, PRUNES, F1es,
SARDINES, &c. &C., to- which he INVITES Ehs
attention Of customers. Re ke
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-05
The Battle Near Manassas.
From the Baltimore American

FROM lle bait1nore anleIlcaIl
The following is private letter received
yesterday morning from an officer of the Second
Maine regiment, written with no intent to
publication:
CENTREyILIE, VA: September I, 1861
from Harrison 5 Lan@ing, and have now fought
q battle at Manassas. Theenemy were strong
" posted, and our attack although vigorous.
was repused with much sacrifice of lite. |
never witnessed more brilliant attack than
that made by Morrell's Division, of Porters
Corps! But it was useless slaughter of brave
men We were swept by cross-fire Of artil-
lery on both TANKS, while in front Of the enemy
were protected by a railroad embankment and
stone wall.
Our whole brigade, under the command of
our gallant Colonel G. W. Roberts, suffered
terribly his own regiment, the Second Maine
Volunteers, lost in killed, wounded and missing
| IA out of about $50 men who went into the
battle. Our whole brigade does not now num-
Der 100 effective men. Whoever commanded
we do not exactly know; but of this [ assure
YOU the men are dissatisfied, and denounce the
ter pen! Would to God our own General, our
brave Mcclellan, had been there how differ
ent would have been the result Of that battle.
We hear that he is to take command and all
are overoyed.
When we again see him he Will know how
we love him. Never did troops fight more
bravely than did the troops of Porter's Divi-
sion; but it was of no avail--we were driven
back by cross fire of artillery and rifles.
Garroting has greatly increased Of late in
the streets of London. The papers state that
some Of the crimes have been characterized by
singular audacity, and that they are not COM
| mitted in secluded places alone; but III Water
loo road and piccadilly as well as in kensing-
ton and Whtechapel.
The English press consider the advices from
America as being unfavorable to the North.
Queen Victoria and the junior members OF the
royal family were to start for the continent on
the Goth Of August.
The Dublin correspondent Of the London
Times writes that the y. S. gunboat Tuscero
ra, after coaing at British port, remained
lowering about the coast on the lookout in
stead of proceeding to the Z. S. as required by
the orders Of the admiralty. Having been
prevented from putting into kingstown by the
British vessel Ajax, she proceeded to Belfast,
where, according to previous engagement,
she received hundred tons Of coal From
this port she was ordered away by British
revenue cutter.
Gov Gamble of Missouri, has made q re-
QUESTION upon the banks and savings institu~
tons of St. Louis for $4,000, in anticipation
of money, to be collected under the late assess
ment order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-05

-
Grove:
-GsDecial dispatch to the Philadelphia Pres,
WASHINGTON, Sep. 3.-General Pope's i'm
mense armv trains arrived in Alexandria to-
dav. and it is evident that he is falling back
with his entire army. It is said that. great
movements are now being executed III various
directions, Of which it may not be proper for
me to speak
It is said that no troops arrived in Washing
ton to-day from the North and, as natural
consequence, rumor is at work, and with one
OF her thousand tongues proclaims that Gener
al wool left Baltimore at dayligg this morning
with 80 coo men, en- route for Harper's Ferry.
It is also said, in confirmation Of this, that
StonewalI Jackson is undoubtedly marching
upon that point with large army.
a@s~-------
The Washington Republican says::-='''1tt is
known that the rebels. in the late engagements
did not put in all their force but kept pow
erful reserve to use as might be required. .
4 regiment of Confederate cavalry was at
Edwards Ferry yesterday, and threw a few
shots at the Federal troops across the river
No damage was done.
General Sigel was received with enthusiastic
cheers as he rode to his hotel in Washington yes
terday Carl 5hurz denies the statement that
Sigel lost several guns during the late fight
lie asserts that not a single battery or gun was
lost.
Cassius N, Clay made o speech: before the
Legislature of Kentucky on Ia 3)th ult. He
thinks the Abolitonists have gone far enol gh;
that in excluding slavery from the District Of.
Columbia and the territories they have accom-
plished all that was desired, that it: never was
intended to make war upon slavery in the Slave
States. He would repeal all the. confscation
Acts. and proclaim generalalnesty. if the re-
hels would lay down their arms, and then join
hands with them in furnishing the common
enemy. ;"
The following extract is from Washington
letter to the Philadelphia press, written by
the editor, COL Forney: Another principle
must be embodied in our re-organized form Of
government. The men who shape the leglsla-
ZION OF this country, when the war is past,
must remember that what we want is power
and strength. The problem will be to combine
the forms OF a republican government with the
power Ola monarchical government. What |
mean to say is this; that the Republic must be
so organized and protected that it can defend
lFseIt as well from foes within as foes without. "
On the 18th ult., Mr.. kerfoot, son Of VIM:
Ner5oot, Of Clarke county, Va, was killed by
party Of soldiers near his fathers house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-05

s5g All orders of JOB PRINTING and AD-
,rpsrsEyENrs for the Gazette, can be left at
he Office, on King street, second story, over
Stones (late French 81 Book store, whele they
will be promptly attended TO-
---------@Ggssa--.
T. IS reported that Mr.. Robert Ballenger,
fson Of Mr.. Peyton. DaI]enger, Of this place.
y the Confederate army, was killed in one Of
the recent battles.
The e. S. steam transport New York, from
Washington, On the l0sh inst, came into coll7
sion with the schr Myers, from Boston, for
WASHINGTON, D. c., off The mouth Of the Poto
mac. The schooner was badly injured andaban-
doned, and the crew carried to Portsmouth
Grove
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-28

ANECDoTE OF PRESIDENT LINcoLN.-lt is
related Of President Lincoln that years ago,
during his lumber experience on the banks
of the Mississippi, in Kentucky, he exhibited,
on a certain occasion, vertebra OF the same
backbone which has placed him in the White
House, and which will, it is hoped, enable
him to leave il with honor 10 himself and
clean record for his country. One Of the
river steamboats,, On its up trip, getting short
of fuel was obliged to haul up to some of the
temporary wharves for fresh supply. Turn
ing a curve in the stream the steamer hove
in sight Of huge wood-pile, upon which,
curled up 10 the smallest possible space, sat a
long, ank specimen of humanity, about
tweuty-three years old, apparently the pro-
prietor of the wood As the boat neared the
wharf the mate said to passenger, " You
see that fellow I'm going to have some fun
with him-lll scare him to death. The
boat drew up to the shore, the plank was
thrown out, and the mate was the first to 60
over it. Rushing up to the lengthy indi,id-
ual aforesaid he seized him by the collar, ex-
claiming Ha, ha I've been hunting for
you this three days. I've found you at last,
and you've got to come with me " The
monarch Of the woodpile straightened himself
up, and reaching out his left hand grasped
the would be officer by the throat, while with
his right he planted several stunning blows
upon his physiognomy, and pitched him heels
over head down the bank into the " Father
of Waters" Turning to th- amused crowd
OF spectators on the boats deck, he shouted ;
+" If there's any more Of you on board who've
been looking for me three days, come on :!
The hero of the woodpilo is to-day President
of the United States.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-28
A BLOODLEss VICTORY

An officer in the regular army, holding ar
important position in its administration, ha,
addressed letter to friend in Now York
Of which the following is an extract. i,
dated March IA. just after the army advanced
to Manassas. Coming from military man
his opinion Of the evacuation Of Manassas by
the rebels and the strategy Of Gen. McClel.
Ian is entitled 70 more than ordinary weight
"The whole country is deserted by white and black -
The Junction was still smoking with the parting con
Migration VI the rebels their last division having left ths
day before our arrival We found the usual monument.
Of rebel civilization and prcscnce-huuseess chimn~ys
nsing from smouldering ruins Provisions and forage
clothing and camp cqupage, were reckessy scattered
round in burning heaps, showing the hot haste aud ter
rible panic in which the traitors had departed "
The entire State Of Virginia is surrendered 20 the
kappahaunock and we have thus obtained all the fruits
of great victory, without the loss Of single hc Those
who think that consists only in hghug and produc
INK individual suffering and misery instead Of mity
ans, will Of course and denounce usual Those
who have read history and understand IL will think 9th
rfyse Marlborough l,1d ten campaigns and fought but
suts while McCcllaus Winter campaign has extended
he Gag or the United States 100 00o miles Of tern.
tory lately held by traitors. The wise intelligent and
humane who know that the Union be restored only
by the least evaporation and alienation will applaud
the commander who achieves for his country great ends
BY peaceful means We might IL is true have fought
great battle at Cenreyile an0 possibly have g. But
the place 10 very strongly fortified, and the quarters
which extend for miles around IT, accommodate 100
OOO men. We might thus have Manufactured thousand.
Of widows and orphans IN defeating the enemy with
scarcely possibility Of capturing any considerable por-
ton of them, they having two railroads in the rear by
which TO retreat while the effect upon the termination
the would have been decisive than that nov
achieved by strategy The rebels have lost an the re-
sources Of onethird Of Eastern Virginia hy boodes
victory, snd failed 20 gain anything by their ssnguna
success At Boil Run. The malignant blookheads who
pour their mendacious ISLANDERS upon Mcclellan through
the appropriate funnel Of the Tribune cannot comprc
heud the conduct of except through channels Of
blood nor judge " It's effects except and heard
in the cries and lamentations of broken hearted women
and children. Let them rail on. Thus far Mcclellan
strategy has been 6mncnty successful and has exemp
fed aud illustrated the highest qualities Of command
er."