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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21
rSgTbere are thousands of noon,e

Iar There are thousands of people call
ing themselves patriots, who are extremely
anxious to have Gen. Mcclellan put down.
Well, says Prentice, the country will glad
ly put him down-as one of the greatest
Generals of any age.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21
TINWARE & STOVE SHOP.

gHE undcrsgped respectfully informs his old friendl
and customers. that he has purchased his brothers
interest in above and the concern wis
hereafter he conducted by himself exclusively
lie has Just received aud offers for sale the arg,
ff51s egt and most extensive assortment OF ANCN
&sTOVES ever introduced into this market.
~ His stock consists Of complete assortment Of
the hest and parlor stoves in the market tngeh
er With Stove Fixtures Of every description oven ana
Bnx Stoves Radiators Cylndar Sovcs, Cast Iron AR
Tight stoves Cannon stoves &c, &c. StoVtplpe ana
TinHare constantly hand and manufactured 10 order
All knds of repairing done, usual on snort nouoe
Tho patIona.e OF old friends and cIstomGIs re-
sneeifuiv soltci,od A, VI. RUPERT,
Bloomsburg November ID lst0.-f
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21
s| In the 3rd Wiscc

gA- In the 3rd Wisconsin volunteers, it
is rule that no soldier can leave the
camp without pass. The chaplain one
day was distributing tracts; among them
was one headed, "Comc sinners, come |"
soon after the tract was picked up in camp,
and under the heading was penciled-
Cant do it; Colonel Rogers won't sign
any pass"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21

E3-An old Jew, who sold exclusively
for cash, said that he did it for the benc-
fit of his ncighbors. He did not wish to
see them "dceq in debt nit him, ven dey
ish got no monish pay nit.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21
- . . -

s4T Captain Boggs of United States
gun.boat Varuua, who sunk six rebel
steamers on the Mississippi, and fought
his vessel until she was sunk, is nephew
of the gallant Lawrence, whose "Don't
give up the ship has become historic.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21

H9" Endeavoring to make violent love
to pretty girl under the table, and pres
sing the wrong foOt-that Of your wife,
whose corns arc tenders describe as one
of the miseres of married lie.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21
nEsn 4 Maine nditnr thns distinnnishn

g9~A Maine editor thus distinguished
between different sorts of PATRIOTS Some
esteem it sweet and decorous to die for
ones country; others regard it swcetcr to
live for ones country and yet others hold
it to be sweetcr still to live on one'. coun-
try"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21
Original Poetry.
For the Columbia Democrat.
The Dying Soldier.
BY REV. JOHN SUTTON.

40 NV OOilN pO 1ONs
The rigging battle storm had past,
The smoky clouds arose at last,
When many a manly form was found,
Dead or dying on the ground
There leaned youth against n tree,
a noble looking youth was he;
He would not trample in the dust,
The principles he held were just.
lie listened to his countrys call.
And left his home and kindred all,
On duty's alter laid his life,
Aud plunged into the bloody strife.
Now bleeding, dying, ther he Stood
And in his hand the word Of God,
lie hastcly sought the precious place.
That plainly speaks of offered grace
He trusted in the Lord Of heaven.
lie felt his sins were all forgiven,
His dimming eye began TO close,
A prcsagc of his long rcposo
One struggled effort, now, he made,
The stream of passing life he staid,
lie thought of those so dear on Earth,
He thought Of her, who gave him birth.
Then from his bosom quickly drew,
The miniature Of her so true,
And while he gaZcd upon the FORM
lie wished that he could die at home.
o, mother dear could | feel now.
Thy hand upon my aching brow,
"Twould be to Inc n parting Joy,
cordial to your dying boy.
You said, when last we bade goodbye,
That if Gods will was should die.
"Lct no dishOnor stain thy name,
Or tinge thy mothers check " ith shame"
Dear mother have kept thy word,
drew and used no traitors sword
But ut my post-upon the field,
TO Deaths ,hult only, did yield.
I've lived faithful Soldiers life,
In peaceful camps, 0rdcadly strife,
And now, with joy, yield my breath,
! die a faithful Soldiers death.
He graspcd the picture in his hand.
lie felt he could no longer stand.
AdiGu to Earth, lie family cried,
And called upon his God aud died
sTrLL WATER, Pa.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21
s0- CALIFORNIA GoLD.-The toti

gsS- CALIFORNIA GOLD.-The total
product of gold in California in 1861
was sixty millions of dollars; being four.
teen millions less than in the cprevious year,
In 1853, the total product was one hun
dred millions but it has been so gradual
ly declining since that date, 1t is not
impossible that, after lapse of time, Cal
ifornia may become exhausted of the reap
lendeut metal. 1t is a well ascertaincd
fact, that countries, which in ancient times
abounded in the precious metals, are now
entirely destitute of them.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21

se-Thc principal difference between
tbe original British lion and the Canadian
variety of the animal is that the latter
wants Maine.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21

Bsg~"Well, Bill" said doctor to a
lad, whose lover had been attending du-
ring her illness, chow is Miss w."
"She's dead, thank you SIR"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21

css-Who first introduced salt provisions
into the navy! Noah for he had Ham in
the ark.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21

ESs- The sureSt way to loose your health
is to be very frequently drinking that of
others.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-06-21

Sa5" Speak we'll of all men, whether
others speak we'll of you or not,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-14
Ayers Cherry PectoraI,

has Won for Itself such for the OF every
variety Of Throat and Lung Complaint, that it is entirely
unnecessary for to recount the evidence of s virtues
wherever has been employed. As il has long been in
constant use throughout his section, need do
more than assure the people its quality kept up the
best 1t ever has been and that il may be relied ~ do
for their relief all it has ever been olnd to DO.
AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS,
For tie cure Of Costiveness, Jaundce, Dyspepa I1d
geston, Dysentery, Foul Stomach Eryspeas Headache
Piles, Rheumatism Eruptions and Skin DiSeases Liver
Complaint DTopsy, letter, Tumors and Salt RheuIn,
Worms Gou, Neuralgia, Dinner PHI, and for pur;
tying the Blood. They sugar coated that the most
sensitive can take them pleasantly and they the
apeTlent II the world 0r az! the purposes Of f.nily
physc. Price 25 cents per Box Five Boxes for slO0:
Great numbers Of CleTgymen, Physicians Statesmen,
and eminent pcrSoaagcs nave lent their names to certify
the unparalleled usefulness of these remedies but space
here will not permit the insertion Of them. The Agonts
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 rnpr rcpiei dealers with other
preparations they make more profit Demand AYERS
and take no others The sick want the best aid there is
for them, and they should have Il.
Ar cur Rene lies are for sale by Dr. II. c. PORTER, To-
wauGa tUsRNsEY DITCHELL, Troy DAILY 4 WHITE,
Leonard Hollow d. y. PAEEuvRs, Leroy; TAYLOR.
Granville; D. WILCOX Co, Canton ANDRESs & Rock.
WELL, Alba BIxBY, Wyalusing PIoLLEr, Wysox
STEVENS & bUEgows, SievensYilie ; RoDGEKs, West
steT PERKINS Athens MERRY, Burlington AVERY
CAMP, Camptown Nichols, Herrickville LITTLE,
LeRaysyilie BsoEsoN, Orwell BEIDLELAN, Orcott's
Greek MOODY, Rome ; KINNEY GoEc Shesheoun,
and by dealers everywhere.
Towanda, July 81, 1872.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-14
NEW u. S, 500" LOAN,
BANKING HOUSE, OF B. S. RUSSELL & Co., I
lime 30 1892 (

THE SUBSCRIBER WILL RECEIVE
L. applications and furnish to Subscribers the bonds
for the New Loan OF the United States authorized by the
issued in OF $50 $780, $780, and 81 ,0O0 with
pons attached. and dated May 1852, peysbie in
erment after five years and bear interest at the rate of
per cent, payable in Gold the st Of May and No.
mber, in each year. TIE Legal Tender Notes Of the
United States tcN be received q! par Payment may al
be made in other funds adding the of ex
change New York The allowed interest must be paid
in Gold or its equivalent. B. S. RUSSELL.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-14
War Of the Rebellion, 1851.

T D. GOODENOUGH hereby announce
- to all persons interested that he has Just received
from the city of Washington package Of Blank Forms
for obtaining the BountyMOney, Arrears of Pay, Hs-
Pay, Pensions and all arrearages Of money duG
services by of the death OF any soldier of
the present For the speedy prosecution OF
said claims. he has associated himself with reliable st
torney at the city of Washington. He fatters himself
that from his long experience in procuring Land Veg
rants Pensions &C.. that he give at least good
satisfaction those who have had less experience
and on as reasonable terms.
Towanda, June Ia, 1882
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-14

HARRISBURG NAIL WORKS.
THE undersigned has on hand supply OF
l. Nails, from these wei! known work The nails are
mad, rom Pennsylvania Iron, manufactured expressly
for this purpose, and Of up ror quality For sale
de ers only andon better terms than they can obtain
In New York. Enquire at the Banking Office OF B. S.
RUSSELL 4 CO. s. RCSSEIIs
Towands. March Is. tsss
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-08-14

ADM;N .STRATRIX'SN NOTICE.-Not
IA is HEREBY given, that all persons indebted to the
tate of Henry w. johnson, late of Athens twp, decd
are hereby requested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
NJ. SALINA JOHNSON,
June "a 1862. Adm'x.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18

The Confederate Government is
making Minnie balls By steam, in
BATON Rouge.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18
THOS. III. MANNING,
PUBLISHED
T~oDICKIN$oN
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
To Correspondents.

We will be pleased to receivs con-
tributions from our friends. in and
around Shreveport. An occasional
article from our planters, relative to
the crops, will be very acceptable
In fact, we desire. correspondence
from every section of the States.
Personal articles: will not be pub
lished, either as, communications or
advertisements.
Those friendly to, our undertakings
who may hear of any local, or other
items, that may prove OF interest to
our readers, will favor us by handing
in the same at the Office of the News.
In writing, he brief aud concise,
bearing in mind, that lengthy com,
munications- are seldom appreciated
by newspaper readers.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18
Very Important Military Bill

We have obtained copy of the
following important bill, passed by
Congress and approved by the Presi-
dent. 1t Proposes, as well be seen,
some radical and important change
in the organization and enlistment of
our military forces. AS an appro-
pirate explanation Of its objects, we
make a brief summary of the tea-
lures wherein it differs from the other
military bills referred to in its
context:
1. 1t provides for the acceptance
Of single volunteers by the President
instead ofas, formerly, requiring their,
acceptance by companies.
2. In the second section it changes
the mode of appointment of field and
company officers; the original bill
giving to the President the power of
appointment.
3. 1t makes provision for filling
vacancies by a system of promotion.
4. 1t provides for detailing officers
to recruit.
5. In provides a system Of univer-
sal enlistment, with special encour-
agement for raising military corps.
The bill (Which is now a law is
one of much Importance and interest
1and, we learn. has been partially
designed by Congress to avoid, il
possible, the system Of conscriptiou
or drafting, by insigoratins the re
curiting service and offering new in
! duccments to volunteers.-From til,
Richmond Examiner.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18
AtrociOus Murder by Slaves.
convenient.

On Saturday light, the 18th ultimo,
Mr.. Gcsai,o Leblanc, Of this parish.
Was murdered, under circumstances |
making the deed one of the most
shocking character. Tie was, at the
time, sitting with his wife, to whom
he had been but Il month and IL halt
married, at table, eating supper In
the act of raising his tumbler TO his
mouth, a gun was discharged from the
yard, through the doorway, the entire
load striking him in the back OF the
head and neck. Death instantly en-
sued, the deceased shivering but tor
second, and falling backwards in
his chair, corpse at his own supper
table, and in the face of his young
| wife, to whom the awfully tragic
scene must have been heartrending
beyond the power of words to express.
| Suspicion attaching to the slave of
/ the wife of deceased, named John
Louis, he was duly arrested, tried OF
the cath and condemned to be hung
, on Friday, the eth of February inst
Another slave, Charles. the property
of Mrs. Sosthene BoudreauN,- of this
parish, and near neighbnx of the
. deceased, was arrested AS "a accom-
5 plice, or an accessory before the fact
particeps crimintS, to the murder, ant
also tried OH the 2Sth and condemne,
. to be hung at the same time, an
upon the same scafola, with the prin
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18
A Fight on the Texas Coast,

The following SAYS the Austin State
Gazette, we are permitted to publish
from a letter from a young gentleman
of this city to his parents:
-NELAsCO, Jan, IS, 1862.
Dear Parents, Sisters and DrOtHers:
My only object in writing, is to give
you a true account Of an engagement
we had with two Yankee vessels this
morning, Saturday. For the last
two or three days there has been two
vessels anchored within sight,of us,
some eight or ten miles distant. This
morning they weighed anchor and
! hoisted sail and came within from 1 !
to Ii miles Of our Fort they had
no sooner arrived within this dis
lance, than they were promptly wei
coined by an eighteen FOUNDER from
our Fort, which was soon Responded
ito by one of the Yankee crafts; :agail
our men sent them in the shape of a,
eighteen FOUNDER; with this the secon'
vessel came within shooting dis.anc &C
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18
Time for Action!

The taking Of Fort Henry by the
Federals having proved true, our
people were not little disappointed
by hearing that Florence had shared
sthe same fate. This unwelcome in
telligence was scarcely corroborated
by further particulars. when we We're
informed that Roanoke. Island was in
possession Of the enemy. These dis
astrous results followed as they were
in quick succession, have nerved our
people to,prepare for the worst. They
are hocking together now in every
direction, with the cry of ''more men
are wanted!" and preparations are
visible. There is not a man, young
or old, in chivalrous old Caddo, we
predict from the feelings exhibited,
but is willing aud ready to go for
ward and join their friends in the
army who have preceded them. Our
parish has sent as all know. ten com
panies from within its pales, and we
are glad; to see the probability OF
still more offering their services to
the cause of freedom. They see the
necessity OF their presence in the field,
and also have an eye to the future,
for. tlrev do not wish it said that they
were drafted conscript soldiers.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18
cipal felon, John Louis.

The peculiar feature characterizing
these two trials, and which rendered
them somewhat difficult Of decision
under the letter Of the law, was: that
none other than purely circumstantial
evidence could be-, or was, produced
But the correctness OF the verdict III
each case has since been more than
JUSTIFIED by the confessions Of each
Of the slaves convicted by the Court
and jury.
Justices a. J. kcarney and f.. !
Guegnon. presided in each prescott
ton, aided by .iuries of "ur best citi-
,zens.-L atay cite N.a.) Meridional.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18

Persons indebted to this office will
much oblige It's by settling up imne-
diately if possible. Flour, pork, and
beef, will be as acceptable as money.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18

Mr.. INzes-The two chief eulogies
in the Confederate Congress on the
late Ex-Prcsident Tyler were deliv-
cred by Mr.. Hunder and Dir. Il. B.
Rhett. From that Of the latter we
extract the following: 81
Sir, in conversation held, Just be-
fore / left here to attend the Conven-
ton of South Carolina, whilst pacing
yonder portico, he mentioned to me
the efforts he had made in the Peace
Conference at Washington to satisfy
the Northern delegates of the inestin
able value of the South to them. He
urged that any glcat nation in Europe
would give countless millions for the
advantages the Union afforded them;
but he was unable, apparently, to
produce the least impression.>to arrest
their obstinate persistence III Il policy
| of nou-concesSion. But as soon as
we had cast off the Union with them.
they seemea.to be suddenly awakened
to 1le tremendous ruin.thev had drag
ged down upon themselves; and now,
sir, he added, they purpose, by muir
dering our people and desoIating our
country, to force MS back into an as
ISOLATION with them, that we mi ht
again minister to their asgrandize-
ment and wealth; but as Il just God
lives, they must fail! Mr.. PRESIDENT,
though dead, he speaketh. "As Il
just God lives, they must fall" His
venerable form will no longer &c seen
amongst us. His voice will no longer
be heard to support the great cause
in which. we are engaged; but the
pious convection he uttered will b,
realized in history. May we no.
suppose his voice to be the voice O
prophecy; and that glorious reality
he so much desired to see, OF re
deemed, and happy people in thu
Confederate States, will have it
righteous contamination. cas- a us
God lives, they must fail "
: We have received from Messrs
Hole & Co., 81 Exchange Place
New Orleans, the February nr,mbe
. of that interesting Southern MONTH,
; published by Messrs. Hutton & Ere
leigh. Thisnumber compares tavora
J bly, with any we have seen, though tn
lithograph illustrations destroy til
appearance Of the work; if the pub
!. fishers cannot secure better llthc
grapers, they had better not have an,
e We would be pleased to receive tn
h .December issue of tie Magazine, !
"a couytniput
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18

The Iarkin Edwards arrived here
on Sunday last.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18

The river is falling slowly at this
point. A rise of. nine feet is report
ed at Alexandria.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY is, 1862.
Single Copies, 10 Cents.
~ See Every Page.

to Old papers suitable for wrap
ping purposes, for sale at this office.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18

One hundred and eleven dollars,
we learn was the nett proceeds of the
entertainment given by the Confed-
erate ALinstrels, a band of colored
Individuals.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18

semi. " eek
and threw shells thick and fast for a
time. although to no effect.
The engagement lasted three
quarters of an hour, commencing at Il
quarter before 10 h. H., and the firing
ceased at IL a. M. The enemy fred
%. guns, principally shells; we fred
ten guns, all balls. 1t is the impress
sion. and generally believed, that one
of the vessels was struck. We at
least have the satisfaction of having
fired the first and last gun. We
have sustained no loss on our side,
although the shells fell pretty thick
in the vicinity Of the Fort. The
Yankees guns, as general thing.
were very poorly aimed. We were
all very glad to see the enemy had
not forgotten our regiment, If we are
stationed at Nelasco. \ JNo. W..
Capt. n. Anderson, we learn is Ell
deavoring to form an independent
company. Wetrust that his efforts
will be appreciated, and would add
that in our opinion, the best company
for the times, is an independent one.
If there ever was a time that men
should en-ol their names in defence
of their country this is, lit; do not
wait to be drafted, but be mon. Let
every man apply the case to himself
and if the gentleman does not have a
host Of signers and followers rushing
in upon him, we mistake the metal
Of our people. Let us not wait tor
further appeals, for our recent defeats
| should be sufficient to awake every
true son of. the South to,a sense 81
his duty.
We have also Il list at our Office,
as will be seen by the advertisement
elsewhere. We have had this lis
|open for long time for all who
might be anxious to form 4 good com
1pany, and elect heir officers attera tus
compliment of signers is. obtained
Surely this is preferable to being
! drafted, which mast soon be, it i'm
j mediate steps are not taken to form
companies
I1 We are itlformed'thatC Capt. VIM
] Robson is a!so endeavoring to rails
a company.
Land Slide on the Memphis an
Charleston Roilr0ud-The Memphi
Appeal, of the 7th SAYS
a heavy land slide occurred on tn
5 Memphis and GAINESVILLE Railroa
yesterday morning, some distanc
east of the Tennessee river, whic
prevented trains from reaching tn
bridge. \ large force of laborel
5 will be necessary to remove the OF
t struction within the next three day
Between forty and fifty cars belon:
f ing to the Menphis and Ohio Raj
Il road are detained east of the poIr
: where the accident occurred.
Bloody Indiau Raid in 1eros.-
The San Antonio Herald Of the 25t
uIt., has the foIlowing::
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-18

There will be religious service in
the Baptist Church on the 22d inst,
at IL O'Clock, the day of Inauguration
CT President Davis. The community
are invited to attend and unite in
asking the Divine blessing OH our
ceuntry's cause.