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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-01-16
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Cromwell said that ten brave men
could stop a thousand from retreating
or running away.
"Fortune favors the brave" as more
men are killed in running away than in
facing danger-better meet it "face to
face"
The cannon shot for the first five
hundred yards destroys or grinds to
powder everything in it Kissing course,
but farther, though the impetus be less,
the danger is more, as it is guided by
Instructions, and. when nearly spent
fractures bones without ever breaking
the skin, and a soldier has lost his foot
by kicking off spent ball rolling to
him.
The fatality of the windage Of balls,
lin proximity with the body,) as sup
posed, is a falacy; clothes have been
torn off without much injury.
Fragments of shell are not SO disas-
trous as round shot, though lacerating
a great deal.
The conical ball (musket, etc.) is
more fatal than the round ball, more
direct, lacerating, and difficult of ex-
traction.
Any obliquity of surface, bone, etc.,
will turn a ball even to fnll circle.
Gun shot wounds of the face, in the
Crimean war, were only fatal in Il out
of 535 cases.
A soldiers food should be we'll cook.
ed; (no tainted meat his meals at regu.
lar hours; no violent exercise after eat
ing; hearty breakfast and at least
one peal of animal food a day, with
plenty of vegetables, as carrots, onions.
rice, etc., ripe fruit, and after exposure
or fatigue, good hot soup, cleanliness
observed, and the feet kept dry if pos
sible. He should have coffee once OF
twice day, but if not to be got, the
substitutes are-acorns, stripped ane
roasted, ground sassafras nuts, grated
crust of bread, rye or wheat parchec
with butter, beech root, horse beans
etc. The substitutes for tea are-tht
pom, rosemary. strawberry leaves. Blu
the best home made tea is made of goot
we'll made meadow hay Gnfusion. J.
While on the subject I'll say that starcl
can be made of frosted potatoes, ant
the tops make good potash when burnt
and the myrtle glycerine, etc, will fur
nish the other component Of soap.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-01-16
for the thirty thousand dollar farm, because

for the thirty thousand dollar farm, because
the "stay law" prevents their execution
He is, therefore, required to pay tax upon
the thirty Thousand dollars, and also upon
the forty thousand dollar farm: Thus
paying tax upon seventy thousand dollars,
when 10 reality he holds only forty thous.
and dollars worth of property. His bonds
are fastened upon him, and he cannot col.
lect them. Again: B holds AS bonds for
the forty thousand dollar farm B must
therefore pay tax upon these bonds
Therefore, the land purchased by A from B
is paying double tax; so is the land sold
by A to G; for pays A tax on C's bonds
for thirty thousand dollars, and G pays or
the land in kind. Such law, or the con
struction of it, is certainly wanting in uni
formity and justice. e.-Richmond Eram'
ner, LIST instant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-01-16
THE BRITISH NAVAL FORCE ON TIL

AMERICAN CoAsr.-We notice the publ
cation of estimates to show the great naval
force which England can Immediately
bring to operate against the United States,
should hostilities actually take place. In
this connection, it is interesting to exhibit
the strength of her fleets in the waters OF
North America and the West Indies, the
Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific ocean, as
their united force will, no doubt, operate
against that power in case Of wa,. On the
North American and West Indian station
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-01-16

there are 30 vessels, in the Gulf 4, and 10
the Pacific 20; making grand total of 81
vessels, carrying 1850 guns, the crews q.
mounting to little less than fifteen thous-
and men.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-01-16
Latest Northern and European Intel
igence.

ugonCe.
RICHMOND January l1.-Mr. Zacharie
of New Orleans, who was arrested on board
British vessel by the Federal steamer San
tiago de Cuba, has been released by the
Yankee Government, and arrived at Nor
folk yesterday.
The Norfolk Day Book has received a
copy of the New York Herald, of the 9th,
from which it makes the following ex.
tracts:
The Federal House of Representatives
has appointed committee to report bill
for raising four hundred millions dollars
by direct taxation. There is an upward
movement in gold. Exchange is quoted
in New York at lis. The Herald says
that Wall street has conspired to defeat the
plans of the Government, and the Treasury
will be without cent in another week.
The Philadelphia banks refuse Treasury
Notes, and the public begin to cry, "down
With the banks!" and to call for national
currency.
Vallandigham said, in recent speech,
that the moment Mason and Slidell stepped
upon the deck of British steamer for Eng
land, they became, indeed, Envoy Ambas.
sadors of recognized Independent States.
The several thousand bales of sea islam d
cotton landed at Northern ports from Hill
ton Head and other points South, turns out
to be sand bags filled with ungiuned cotton,
and weighing from eight to twelve pounds
each.
The steamer Canada reached Halifax on
the 9th, With more troops, artillery and 90O
tons munitions of war. The Hibernia is to
follow up with more troops.
The London Times stands aghast in con-
temptation of the tremendous and magnlh-
cent proportions of the Yankee debt
Prussia has addressed note to her Min
lister at Washington, coudemuing the ar,
rest of Mason aud SIidell
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-01-16

HaT It is said that there are 5000 fat
tened hogs in Lexington, ready tosbe
slaughtered for Prices army. They haRe
been paid for in Confederate notes, which
among the secessionists in Lafayette county
pass current at higher rates than Missouri
paper.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-01-16
Our FINANCIAL CONDITION. The Cha

Our FINANCIAL CoNDITIoN.-The Char.
lesion Courier says:
We learn, and are authorized to state,
that B. G. Presley, Esq, Assistant Trea-
surer of the Confederate States of America
10 this city, has, within a few days, advan-
ced $95, 900 in coin to Gen. Albert Pike,
Indian Agent, to aid in paying moneys due
the Indians, under treaties with the Con.
federate Government; and has on hand
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-01-16

GEORGIA CANNoN.-The Columbus En-.
quirer says fne brass cannon was success
fully cast in that city, at the Columbus
Iron Works, last week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-01-16

THE CoNFEDERATE WAR TAx.-In the
tax bill enacted by the Confederate Con.
gress there is clause placing tax upon
call interest bearing bonds" We learn
that, according to the construction Of the
law given by Secretary Mcmmiuger, the
tax payer will not be permitted to deduct
his liabilities from the amount of money
due him, although he may be, in fact, in
arrears
Thus, if his liabilities amount to slO0,
600, and he holds ''interest bearing bonds
to the amount of $4,000, he has to pay
tax upon the 0,0OO, when, in reality, he
is worth nothing Again a has purchased
a farm at forty thousand dollars, and sold
bis own for thirty thousand ae is in pos
sion of the forty thousand dollar farm, and
has to pay land tax thereon; at the same
time he holds the bonds "intereSt bearing"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-01-16

>oOS<-----------
NEGRO SUBoRDINATIoN During the
visit the Yankees paid to the neighbour ood
of Sbepherdstown, some weeks ago, when
they disgraced themselves by their conduct
at the residence of Hon. A. r. Botelsr,
they carried of some eight or nine negro
men belonging to Mr.. Henry Shepherd -
After they were landed safely on the Mary,
land shore, the Yankees told them they
were then free, and might have their choice,
either to 60 where they pleased or to return
to their master. The negroes having their
choice, professed their desire to return
When asked the reason of such a choice,
they stated that their wives and children
were all there, but the Yankees promised
to bring them over also still the negroes
urged their preference to return to the
home and service of their masters. The
Yankees, true to their promise, set them all
on the Virginia shore again, aud the ne
groes are now at home contented and happy,
fearing nothing but another visit from the
Hessians
Another instance might be cited, in
the case of four slaves of Mr. Jacqueline
Smith, of Clarke, who were taken, or enti-
ced from their owner whilst Patterson's ar
my was near the Potomac last Spring
Twoof them, after enjoying negro freedom
for three weeks in Pennsylvania, became
disgusted and voluntarily returned home.
The other two, after serving Pennsylvania
Regiment for three weeks, were sold by the
Yankees to the jailor in Hagerstown, for
$40 each Like an honest man he inform
ed their master of the fact, and returned
them to him. We are also Informed by a
reliable gentleman, from King George, that
TWO valuable negro men stolen FROM that
county by the Yankees, had made their es-
cape and returned home, their backs man-
gled in horrible manner by the Yankee
freedom shriekers. They stated that they
had been required to perform twice the a,
mount of labor ever required Of them be,
fore, aud in case it was not performed they
were cruelty punished. Their backs bore
awple testimony of the truth Of their state
ments.- Winchester Republican, Sd.
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LANcAsTER.-Lsncastsr, the native dis
trict of Jackson, Miller and Blair, is deter
mined not to be behind in the war. Ths
Lancaster Ledger gives list Of seven com.
panies now in the field, adding:
The latest statistics report the militia
force Of the State at 10000 men. Under
the two.third basis South Carolina should
now have in active service about 10000
men, a number equal to about one eighth
Of her entire white population: This d I
probably a larger proportion than any other
State now has in the field. II sli,of the
States were to contribute in proportion the
Confederate Government would hare 10 the
field over one million of men.
s@ The Norfolk Day Book, of the 9th
inst, which came to hand last night, brings
US the following additional news from the
New York Herald, of the 4th inst:
On the twensy-seventh ult., there wete
one thousand one hundred and afty.fse in
valid soldiers in the hospitals at Washing
ton, Georgetown aud Alexandria. Three
hundred and thirty.sevsu Of the number
belonged to the New York regiments.
The cotton market was firm yesterday,
while sales we're confined to about 800
bales, closing on the basis Of 86 81 cents.
For middling uplands, chiefly at.the ouss
side figure. -
WASHINGTON, January Sit ishinte
ed in diplomatic circles that war with
England is inevitable, and the next
steamer may bring sne recognition Of
the Southern Csnfederacy. &,
It is reported on the Avenue that
most important dispatches are coming
out by the steamer Canada, and that
the Government has already received
their purport by telegraph.
A heavy pressure from the North ia
being exerted on the inactive state Of
the army of the Potomac. ~ -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-13
a Rabbit in "a Battle.
An INCIDENT OF THE BATTLEFIELD or


MALVERN HILLS.
4 full-grown rabbit had hid itself away
in the copsc of fence, which separated two
fields near the centre, and most exposed
portion of the battle ground. Rabbits are
wont to spend the day almost motionlcss,
and in seeming dreamy meditation. This
one could have had but little thought-it
rabbits think-when choosing its place Of
retreat ut early dawn, that ere II was even
tide there would De such an unWontcd and
ruthless disturbance
During all the preparations for battle
made around it, lair throughout the fore
noon, it nevertheless remained quiet Early,
however, in the afternoon, when the rage Of
battle had fairly begun, and shot and shell
were falling thick ana fast III all directions,
a shell charced to burst so near Mr. Rab-
bits hiding place, that he evidently con-
sidcrcd it unsafe TO taTry longer. So, fright
cncd almost to death. out he spTiugS into
the open field, and ran hirhcr and thithcr
with the vain hope Of finding safe retreat.
Whichever way it ran, Cannons were thun-
dering out their smoke aud fire, regiments
of men were advancing or changing position,
horses gallOping here and there, shells burst
ing and solid shot tearing up the ground
Sometimes it would squat down, and lie
perfectly still, when some new and sudden
danger would again start it into notion
Once more it would stop and raise itself rs
high as possible on its hind legs, and look
all round for some place Of possible retreat.
At length that part of the field seemed
open which lay in the direction opposite
from where the battle ragged most ierccly.
Thither it accordingly ran with all Its re-
naming speed. Unobseryod by it, however,
a regiment was in that direction, held in
reserve, and like Wellington's at Waterloo,
was lying flat on the ground, in order to
! escape the hying bullets. Ere the rabbit
/ seemed aware, it had jumped into the midst
/ of these men. 1t could 90 no further, but
presently nestled down beside Il soldier and
| tried to hide itself under his arm. As the
man spread the skirt Of his coat over ia,
trembling fugitive, in order to insure 1t all
the protection in his power TO bestow, he
no doubt feeingly remembered how much
he himself then needed some higher protec'
tiou. under the shadow OF whose arm might
be hidden his own detcnceless head from
the fast multiplying missiles OF death scat
tered in all directions.
1t was not long, however, before the regi
Imcnt was ordered up and forward. From
the protection and safety granted, this timit
creature had evidently acquired conndenc
in man-us the boys are won't to say, mac
been tanned As the regiment moved LOT
ward TO the front of the battle, 1t hoppe'
along tame. seemingly, as d kitten, close
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-13
Crittcndcn's Philadelphia Conn
mcrcisl College.

n Z. Corner of 9TH and Chestnut sts, Philadelphia
VNHGS INSTITUTION, which was established in
l 1874, and is now consequently in the 18th year
of is existence, numbers among its graduates, hun
dred of the most successful Merchants and Business
Men of our country.
The object Of the Institution is solely TO afford
young men facilities for thorough preparation Tor
business
The branches taught are, Book Keeping, ne appli-
cable to the various departments OF trade; fenman-
chip. both plain and ornamental Commercial Law,
Mathematics Navigation, Civil Engineering, Draw
ing, phonography. and Modern Languages.
The system Of instruction is peculiar classes
eet lessons are made Of but each student is taught
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and attend whatever hours are most convenient.
Catalogues are issucd annually after the 18th Of
April containing names of the students for the year.
and full particulars of terms, &c., and may be OBJ
taincd at any time by addressing the Principal.
In extensive accommodations, widespread repnta-
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thia Institution offers facilities superior to any other
in the country for young wishing to prepare for
business. and to obtain Mt the same time diploma,
which will prove Recommendation for them to any
Mercantile House
as7 Crttcnden's Series Of 1reatises on Book.
Keeping, now more widely circulated than any other
work on the subject, arc for sale at the College.
s. HODGES CRITTENuEN, Attorney at Law.
February S, lS62.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-13

IN, a., o,ono ,rbc, uindi,, iosrs
Fall o,ar thosn yrc,yc IatcIv los,
~ ,L or, eon na r r ~ "'N
VII 'n' '"iN 0ee"N Vi o"' '''
But when dear friends around us prove
How sweet the joys that thou hast given,
c. Ij ,,,;or Us ~, V"i H., rT', - VI i''"''H'
N0oN A''N' " Wy '0
Not only rrban tbo Ucorv bcod
Turns restlessly throush MI the night.
And watches ionpinr fill ihc lirht
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-13
FIRE AT GREEN CASTLE.

cHANnCRsDrpG, Franklin county, Pa,
August &ls, 1861.
Mossrs EVANS 4 WATSON, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
men On the morning Of the 22l of August, 1861,
our Storchousc at Grccncastc destroyed by fire.
The Salamandcr Safe purchased from you some
few years since was in the above mentihned store
house and contained all books, papers, cash, &c,
which were preserved in perfect condition, after
being exposed mosi intense heat for several hours
Please inform upon what terms you will sell US
another larger Safe. ~
Yours truly, OAKS & AUSTIN.
Saamandcr Safes, for Banks, Stores, Private
Families &c. &c. Also, Evans Il Natson's Patent
Alphabetical Bank Locks and Bank Vault Doors
equal to any made in the country, and sold on ss
good terms & W would respectfully refer to
thu following Banks and other parties, having their
Safes and Locks in use, to their entire salsiac-
ton. and many others given at their Store.
UNITED STATES Mint, Branch Bank, Shclbyvllle,
Philadelphia. Tennessee.
UNITED STATES ARSENAL, City Bank of philadelphia.
California Consolidation B k of Phila
Pottstown Bank. Pa. Com tn Bank of Phila.
Coatcsville Bank Pa. Chattanooga Bank, Tenn.
Stroudsburg Bank, Pa Pre- m Loan rs on, 4th st.
Jersey Shore Bank, Pa. Bank of Northumberland.
Lock Haven Bank, Pa. Bank of North N Liberties,
Union Bank, Baltimore. Philadelphia,
Southwestern Bank Of Va Paul and Swift, Bankers,
Fulton Bank, Atlanta, Ga. Alabama.
Newark Bank, Del. ". q. Sterling, Wilkesb c
Bank ofN c., Raleigh, Lowisburg Bank, Pa.
Other references given upon calling at our Store
No. l6 s Fourth Street, Philadelphia.
March 20, lS62.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-13
'ahe ssicty Of stonownIl Jackson.

A letter from Harper's Ferry to the New
York Fivs,, says
The ycdoubtahc Stonewall, alias "Porta.
hic Fence is worshippcd by the rebels
through this section as much as he is feared
by the Uuipnisfs The various statements
which have appeared from time to time con-
corning his picty have not been exaggerated.
lie il, indeed, decidedly spiritual rebel. -
While here, as well as at Winchester, he led
the Union prayermeetings and those of tho
Presbyterian church, of which he is a Dea.
con. DR.. ----, a prominent Presbyterian
divine Of one of your Northern cities, whose
daughter was StOncwall's first WIFE related
the following incident few days since, to a
brother clergyman, who repeated it to US -
being IN Central Virginia Just prior to Jack
sons last march nortAward be spent the
night with him, and attempted to convince
him Of lis error in regard to the Statcs'
Right doctrine. Al the Generals request,
they spent some two hours in prayer, Jack.
son praying long and earnestly. When they
arose from their knees his eyes were sufiusod
with tears and, in a rcpcntant voice, he re-
marked, Whatever Virginia decides to do,
| viii do. If to return TO the Union. ! will
fight for the Cnion.n Not week had
cla5pcd before he heard of his son-in-law
laundering up through the Shenandoah in
hot pursuit Of Banks. The States Right
/ hcrcsy has cncompasscd the ruin Of many
gifted and brave men.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-13

CuKE FOR JIBING HoEsE.--J r. s
writing to WAKES spirit from Pittsburg
IA, thus describes IN occurrence 10 wlic-
he was witness:
Il noticed a novel cure for fit Of "balks'
applied to u horse yesterday. y tine iro,
gray horse, about 1G or II hands high, auC
weighing probably 1900 or 800 pounds
with a tine, large, open forehead and bright
clear ewes, showing no signs of vice or stub
bornucss. was coming up the street harness
cd to light, open, express wagon, and at
corner suddenly baked, and could not b.
persuaded to move; his driver then triet
the usual remedy of careless, brutal drivers
viz Il tremendous logging with q barre
stave. The poor animal evidently cOu!s
not understand the operation, and Shove,
no sign of vice, but stood still, with hi
head turned back. and his cars put forward
starting at each blow, but not rearing o
kicking The brute who was driving hir
kept up his cruelty for at least ten minute:
until bystandcr stepped forward and Ol
tercl to start him, and the driver rathC
surilv consented. The gentleman went
to the horse and Quicted him by pattin
and soothing and rhCn stopped down, an
gathering handful of dust from the roac
way thrust it in the horses mouth, and the
taking him by the head the animal, whoi
coaNing, pounding and togging failed
move, stepped OF! us quietly and docile Us
lamb. The cure was entirely new to M
and thought it quite valuable one. Ih
almost universal mode would have been I
ilog and hammer until either the two-lcggc
or tour-leggcd brute got tired
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-13
SATURDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 10, 1862.

storming of Chcputepcc, and the severe
wound he received at the assault upon the
San Cosme gate of the City Of Mexico won
for him the brcvct of Major
Soon after the war. he joined, and was for
some time connected with the Coast Survey.
His imminent scientific attainmcnts were
subsequently called into requisition in con
ducting the survey Of the route for the
Northern Pacific Railway Mr.. Pierce ap-
pointed him Governor of Washington Terri
tory, and during the administration of Mr..
Buchanan he represented that Territory in
Congress. In the Presidential contest of
1860 he was Chairman of the Brcckinridgc
National Executive Committee, spending
most of his time at Washington conducting
the campaign.
When Secession raised the black flag in
the Winter of 1861. he denounced his recent
political associates Of the South, and stood
by the Union He urged President Buchanan
to remove Floyd and Thompson from his
Cabinent, and crush incipicnt treason in the
bud. Hearing Of the fall of Sumter in his
distant Pacific home. he instantly started
for Washington travelling thousands Of miles
by sea and land and arriving there about
the time of the battle of Bull Run, rendered
his services to the Government. He was
placed in command of the 10Th New York
NEighland) regiment made vacant by the
fall of Colonel Cameron on that disastrous
field.
Appointed Bngodicr, he went with Gen
sherman to South Carolina where he bore Il
leading part in all the battles at and around
Port Royal. He was then transferred to
North Carolina, whence he came to Virginia
in the corps Of General Reno. He was in
all the skirmishes along the Rappahannocll
under Pope, and fought most CALAMITY in
the battles Of last Friday and Saturday near
Bull Run.
When he fell, shot through the head by q
Mimic ball, he was bearing alolt the colors
of one Of his regiments, and cheering on his
men in furious charge upon the foe. Cen
Stevens was small OF stature, wiry and com
pact in form, with an elastic step, which
bctokcnCd great energy, and an eye whose
keen glanccs evidenced rare genius. Modest
in micn, quiet in dcmcanor, and reticcnt Of
speech, he was rcsoutc in will, heroic in
conduct, and far beyond most men, inscnsi-
bic to fear.