Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27
THE observation-disclosures IN COUNCIL.

COn1eSSlOnal, cUCH llcnlDCT tdhllS HIS Turn
in being called upon the stand, where he is
required to make true answers to all qucs-
tions relating to the order, which is entirely
political, that may be asked by any member
of the society The last meeting came off
shortly after the conlcrec meeting.
Prcscnt-the ornamental Major, as Grand .
Priest; and the Prothonotary. j. s.. the
Register and his clerk; the Commissioners !
clerir, Commissioner S. the Treasurer l. ;
would be District Attorney NJ. Deputy |
sheriff P; Dr. A., one of the proprictors of
the Breckenridge Democrats editor p, of
the Democrat; B., of the German Democrat.
and n, his scccsh jour; j. W. B.; Charley
W, and others.
After the roll was called the Major took
the chair and called on the doorkcepcr and
watch, to see that every key hole and crevice
was properly guarded, stating that impor-
tant matters touching their interests (as
office huntcrs) were at stake, which 1t was
not policy the common people or mass OF
voters should know, that some Of the men,
bcrs had been making asses of themselves
and had committed a number Of sins of
omission and commission, and he hoped
they would make clean breast Of it, and
take the advice of the order and behave
more discrcetly afterwards and as the great
est transgrcssors were first to be tried, he
called upon the stand p, of the Breckin-
ridge Democrat. Mr.. p then took the
stand, and that he felt the awkwardncss of
his position was evident from the twitching
of his mouth and rapid winking of his eyes.
C-------NIr. p, as you are bound to
answer all proper questions, let me ask why
you committed the folly of attempting to
whitewash that rebel thief, Floyd after
true bill was found against him.
P--I consider the question impertincut
and won't answer it.
Grand Prjsst-The question is proper
and requires some explanation. However
! unpleasant, it must be answered.
P.--I thought it would be for the good
Of our party to deny the charge as he was
a member of Mr.. Buchanan's Cabinet, and
friend of Brcckinridgc.
Charley VA friend Of the devil =
Didn't you know better than that
| Grand Pri,St-Ordcr gentlemen, order
Give Mr. 2. time He will make clean
breast Of it, and is no doubt sorry and re-
pcntant.
C.-Rcpentant NO doubt he rcpcnts every
time he sees the name Of Floyd in the AME-
mcAN. He ought to have leather medal
presented to him, for that stupid blundcr.
| Gyuad PricSt-Order The gentleman is
not in order. The subject of leather is not
under discussion, and it is not proper to
refer to it in this meeting. Ii the gentleman
will substitute the word pewter for leather
/ he can proceed in order
/ J. S. - We should like to hear you
explain, Mr.. p, how you happened to lie
discovered by some wide awakes" in the
house of one OF the chiefs of the knights
Of the Golden Circle" in Selinsgrovc, after
midnight, or rather about 3 o'clock in the
morning. To be up and in secret consulta-
tion at that hour, and in that place, would
naturally give rise to suspicious when dis
covered by outsiders.
P-I don't think have 4 right to reveal
what took place on that occasion, or that it
would be proper but it was all "lor the
good Of the party
Grand Priet,-Mr. p. is, perhaps, right
in not revealing the secrets Of the order,
but he may explain his carelessness in not
having the doors secured from intrusion.
P.-I did not expect to find any one
about at that hour of the night. ] may
have been somewhat careless, but it was all
"for the good of the party"
1 MsmJr.--Is ii true, Mr. p, after your
whole office was exempted from military
duty by the commissioner, as unfit for sol
diers, you eXulted when you found that the
principal hands Of the AMERICAN had vol
unteered and left in Captain Bruner's COM
pany, and when some Of the company heard
of it they procured a substitute for one of
these hands, so that the publication of that
paper should not be suspended.
P-l don't remember that we eXulted in
the presence Of outsiders, but whatever was
done, was done for the good of the party
For want of room, the remainder will be
continued till next week.
- The following from the Philadelphia
Inquirer refers to the First Brigade, in which
our Sunbury company was placed:
The Pennsylvania forces that responded to the call
ofGovernOr Curtin certainly rendered great service.
by Their presence at and beyond the border in the
state. The brigade under Col. Mccormick with
Captain Spencer Millcrs battery, were sent to the
front towards WilliamspOrt to meet the enemy mp
proaehing from that direction, and their presence
was of great value, Captain Mllors battery was in
perfect trim for action, ard is entitled to great credit
This whole brigade, together with all our forces,
acted nobly throughout, and notwithstanding.
hardly man had previously seen any service their
bravery and ability to meet the foe successfully could
not be doubted The cnemys advance was driven
back twice during Friday night; our men lying ON
Their arms in line Of battle for two nights and one
day Without their presence aud decided action the
Rebel force sent to capture llasersown and the large
amount of otGovcrnmeut stores and ammunition, would
have been successful and they would otherwise have
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