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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27
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SuARrsBUEG, Mp, Saturday Evening,
September 20 lS63.--Our army moved
yesterday friday afternoon, toward Shcp-
pardstown, on the Potomac river General
Plcasonton went forward with his cavalry
and picked up about three hundred strag-
glcrS. Some OF our artillery followed and
when they reached the river exchanged
compliments with the Rebels Their whole
force appeared to be on the Nirginia side.
and their batteries were planted along the
bank to prevent the passage of the Union
army. They succeeded in saving everything
except one iield-piccc whose carnage broke
down, and two or three old wagons.
Their movements seem to have been
conducted very lei>Urcly, and without any
thing like panic. The most seriously wound
ed were lett at Sharpsburg and the houses
along their retreat to the river. They evil
IDENTITY took their own time in falling back,
and do not appear to have had any fear of
being pursued \ strong force was kept in
our front during the whole of Thursday,
although to many of our officers and men
it seemed apparent that the enemy was
rctrcating.
Great clouds Of dust were continually
rising in the rear of their lines, which indi-
Gated retreat Of the main army.
In the battle Of Wednesday, ii is estimated
by careful observers who went over the field
that our loss wiltroach quite ten thousand
killed and wounded.
The Rebel loss is believed to he somewhat
heavier, and there is no doubt but that their
dead far Outnumbercd our own, as our artil-
lery played upon their dense columns With
terrible effect
sharpsburg is completely riddled with
our shot The citizens mostly fled from the
town, while few took refuge in the cellars
OF several stone houses.
After the retreat of the enemy, those who
had left returned to the town, and when our
army entered it they welcomed it with huz-
zahs, and hung out the Stars and Stripes
from their windows.
The whole country in the region of the
battle-ground is laid desolate and everything
bctOkens the devastation war. The houses
at keedsyille and BaOnsboro are filed with
our wounded.
At Williamsport, Maryland there are
about $4,000 of the Pennsylvania Militia
who had advanced into Maryland with the
hope Of participating in the final rout or
capture of the Rebel invaders. In this they
have been doomed to disappointment
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

at headquarters. Seven more known TO
bave been captured, are in the hands oi Tho
different regiments.
GENERAL MCCLELLAN o. THE HAEgEEs rEE-
RY SURRENDER.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 22.-A correspondent
OF the American states that at SharpsbGrg
on Friday, General Mcclellan met the guide
who conducted the cavalry force from Har-
per's Ferry and enabled them to escape and
capture Longstreer's train.
lie complimented him on his service. and
remarked that, if Colonel Miles had held ont
for twcuty-tour hours longer, he would have
been able to capture large portion Of the
rebel army.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

nizcd no one. When his mother entered he few to
her, clasped his arm around her neck and crying,
'0h my Mother ~ burst into violent food Of tears
The agony of the mother is easy to imagine but hard
to describe. Tears Of Joy at being able to clasp to
her bosom the darling boy, tears of bitter anguish at
the thought of the wreck he had become, mingled
together us they streamed down her checks. Her
breast hcaycd convulsiyely; her whole frame shivcr
Almost heart-hrOkcn, She took him back to the home
IN Pennsylvania, whose walls often wrung with his
merry laughter, but where now will be heard only
the unmcaning gibbcr Of idiotic insanity.
There is no use Of writing items of news while a
telegraph is in operation Public sentiment has be.
come enthusiastic in favor Of Little Mae Some
say he would have been in Richmond long ago il his
counscls had not been ovcrrulcd. ii.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

~ The "Sunbury Fcucbles' under the command
and Captain G. j. BRUNER, arrived home on We'd
nesday last being absent just twelve days. Some Of
them looked thin and mcagre, having suffered from
diarrhma, and all complained of the hard fare alot
ted them. They were almost famishing in the midst
of fertile and rich country. Even the scnnty sup
plies given them, were, in not fit to eat
There was evidently, some bad management if no.
thing worse in this matter. We are pleased to find
that the Sunbury boys among the first to cross
into Maryland and occupied an advance position be-
tween Williamsport and lIagcrstown ON the extreme
left Of the line drawn up for battle Friday the 10Th
inst. They have acquitted themselves nobly, and We
are assured that the presence Of the State Militia
had much to do in preventing raid Of the rebels into
Ilagerstown, and their hNsy retreat the Poo.
mac. The rebels had heard of their approach, and
that they numbered over one hundred thousand
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27
THE ARMED FORCE OF PENNSYLVA-
MA 100000 MEN


Before the breaking out of this wicked
rebellion, an army of 100000 men for the
whole Union, would have been looked upon
as q gigantic power that could only be
equalled by few of the Monarch's ofEuropc.
But Pennsylvania alone, during the past
week has gathered from her tceming cities,
towns, hills and valleys, an army Of $4,000
men-men of industry, wealth, intelligence,
character and standing,-men who left COM
Portable homes and volunteered their services
at the call Of duty. These, with the volun-
tccrs already in the service, make up an
army Of over two hundred thousand men.
The vast military power Of this great nation
was not only not known, but not dreamed Of
even by the most enthusiastic until developed
by this rebellion. The world never witness
ell such a spectacle, and no wonder that all
Europe stands aghast at the magnitude Of
our military operations Heretofore it was
supposed that the weak point of our govern
ment, whose policy Is opposed to standing
army, was an inherent want of military
strength sufficient power to rcpel foreign
invasion or suppress internal Instructions.
Recent events have, however, clearly shown
that this nation is the greatest and most
formidable military poweron earth, not only
in men, but in its boundless resources and
military prowcss- The combined powers of
Europe could not conquer US as united
people. What folly and what madness, then,
to disscver or split up into fragments this
great nation 50 that traitors and vile dcma-
gogues may become rulers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

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-,
ne Pt'N' Oh HJP''InocF 'lI gives luI.
particulars "I Two battles ny the irol clad
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.I'"' comprising some ol tue acts an" do
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was Nt.''s',G "'JhS ~ lit river; t''
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

sg' The Harrisburg telegraph has the
following in regard to the Regiment of
which the Sunbury company composed Il
part:
"The Third Regiment, P. V NJ, Colonel
Doris, Of Huntington, and composed of
mon from Northumberland, Union, Lyco-
ming, and Juniata counties, arrived in the
city on Teusday, and were forwarded to
their respective localities during the day.
This regiment was posted between HaCcrs-
town and Williamsport, where they compo-
sed the advance of the militia force on The
border They were in line OF battle forty
hours ana made forced march of forty
five miles For raw men, the regiment won
great credit.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27
The Rebels at ~ SsiIiiuni.ipoTt-G'an-
EOnItliHS Heard.


NhclIihS was kept up ut Inc enemy across
the river al Hheppar"stoWi unul ilUal
night report came mo ffcu'rl'A 'ii"I
lorc' was crossing III NlIlIaMHP"rt ana
part Oh our army were sent TO meet thcn'
Heavy hllng was hrard "t noon to-da! N
that direction ana at SharpNhurg' but up to
to-hlgnt no lntciii@cncr. haa nctn received
rom clthor pace. lhis morning belcEt-
uoh oi twenty surgeons from New YORK
passed through booisnoro on Incir way TO
ihG battle hcid. \ number OF ladies' aSg.
lGtoMtd III alhDuIancrN, under cAaTGe ol
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

~" WHAT THE REBELS INTENDED TO
Do.-Thc Rebels openly boasted Of being
able to march TO Baltimore, aud thence to
Harrisburg and Philadelphia, sweeping all
before them. They said they had left
enough behind them to look after Mcclellan
and his army, and never would rest until
they reached the Monumental City, where
they would be joined by enough sympathi-
zers TO so strengthen their army that it would
be inyincibe.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

30 CoNPLlMENTARY.--Among the cyi-
dcncea of the handsome behaviour of the
eunbury Militia Company, 3D. when in line
Of battle near Williamsport, is the follow
ing -
The Sunbmy company was posted on
the right Of the Regiment, in the first line
Of battle, formed close by the turnpike, the
trst three companies A b and c, being de
ployod as skirmishers. When the skir-
mlshers were about to be called in, the
Colonel proposed to place them in position
on the right Brigadicr General Kcnly re-
phed, pointing to the Sunbury company
No, sir i that company cannot hold the
position, no other can. like tbs way they
hold their muakcts.'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27
Notice 10 school Teachers.

A publications. will be received 10y the Board Oh
"A School Directors, Suubury School District for
three malo teachers for rooms Nos ?, and 4. aud
one female teacher for room No. |, on wednesday
tho LIST day Of October, when the allotmcns OF the
Schools will take place in the Public school Hou.e
at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
All Applications must be accompanied by ynccossary
certificates.
2. W. GRAY, Secretary
Snnbury septeptember 10, 1862
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

~ "MR. HoFFMAN.-We understand sew
eral demagogues protesting to be men and
democrats, are circulating story that Mr.
Hoffman, the Union Candidate for Assembly,
is from Maryland, and OF q rebel family. Mr..
Holman was born near Gratztown in Ly-
ken's Valley, Dauphin county, PennsylYa,
MIA, Of German but respectable parents,
though poor, This may be an objection in
the eyes of paper Generals, but not with the
people.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27
From Gen. NEcCIeIIan's Army.
Headquarters ARMY OF THE PoToMAo,
Monday Evening, Sept. %.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Monday Evening, Sept. 22,
The following is the special report of our
loss in Summers corps, at the battle of Antie-
tam:
sUMNERs CORPS.
Richardson's Division-Killed, 2l2 wouu-
ded, $50 missing, 2i
Sedgwick's DiyiSion-Killed, 335 woun-
ded, 1871 missing, S2l
French's Diyision-Killed, 203; wounded
1921 missing, 203.
Total loss in Summers corps, S, EOS.
The loss in missing may be somewhat re-
duced by straggers.
train of cars crossed the Monocacy this
morning. The road is now open to Harper's
Ferry, where there is a sufficient Union force
for all purposes
The rebels in their hssty retreat from
Maryland left between eleven and twelve
hundred wounded at Sharpsburg and the
river They are being paroled.
Twenty six stand OF colors, taken during
the battle Of Antietan, have besn received
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

3 TAN on WATCHES.--Onc of the most unjust,
because one of the most unequal taxes, is that on
watches. In some townships none are assessed, in
others not tenth part. Out Of the s5 gold watches
returned by the in this county, ij nearly
half are in Sunbury. In Milton II; Northumberland
Z; Turbut MrEwcnsyillc , Coal ?; Ru.h 3 f;
jackson / : Mt. Carmel .; Turbutville 1 !; Shamokin
.; Silver Watchcs-Iorlan 3 Turbut Lewis ;
Sunbury .. The remainder Of the township have
returned none whatever.
In twelve townships il appears they keep no time
in either gold or silver cases and among those are
the large and wealthy townships Of Delaware, Chill.
lisquaque, Lower and Upper Augusta, Zcrbo and
the Mahonoys. Lewis goes on tick entirely on !
silver watches. Gold watches there, like some of
the Brcckinriigcrs have been exempted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

rfy" "CoRRECTIoN.--In the haste of max
ing up our paper last week, during our alb
sence at Chambcrsburg a whole column of
matter was put to press without correction.
Such errors as autobiography" for OHhogya-
ply, and 'gullcd jude for ga77ca jade, will
be apparent, as an oversight, to every intclli-
gent reader.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

~ The rebels boast greatly of the cap
ture of lIarper's Ferry, which was not cap
tured but ucacherously surrendered, with
l4,5OO men, one hundred tons of ammuni-
tion and four batteries of artillery. Colonel
Miles, the commander was killed by shell,
which cut off his leg, The story of his
being shot by one of his men is believed
by many He did not long survive his trea
chevy,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

l-5 GROCERY ASn LIQuoR SroRE.-Mr. John
Good. the obignng Grocer in Market Square who
is constantly receiving fresh Groceries, which he is
selling at low prices also keeps large assortment
of all kinds Of liquors. Mr. Good processes to sell
good and pure liquor
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27
IoraI affairs.

To Baileys Circus and Mcnagorie, exhibited at
this place on Monday. Notwithstanding the absence
Of 50 many of men in the army aud disnclination
to paronise shows not less than perhaps 200 person
were present in the evening.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

tY The body of John Codcr of Shamokin Compa-
ny, son of Geo. Codcr, Esq was brought home on
Wednesday last Young Coder lost his leg at Cedar
Mountain and died from his wounds
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

- AcCrpENr.--Mr. Joseph Mourcr Of Eldrcd
township schuylkill county, when on his way home
from Ashland his horse became frightened and up.
set the buggy, threw him out upon rocks, breaking
two Of lis ribs. arm and otherwise bruisng and inju
ring him. Ills wounds were dressed by DR.. Farms
worth of Ashland We learn that MIR. Mourcr is
recovering rapidly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27
sisaInolsin GonI Trade.

GENERAL MCCLELLAS RETIRrs FROM " ARRrsoS's
LASD!NU-Gcncral Mcclellan has changed hi. bage
Of operations and vacatcd Harrison Landing ON
the james river. 1t is not quite clear what his next
step will be- but there is whisper that he is coming
North to Philadelphia We cannot ya.h for the
correctness Of this runner but We will venture tho
guess that If he comes hithcr he will take advantage
OF the opportunity to procure himself now outfit at
the Brown stone Clothing Hall of Rockhill Wilson
Nos 6gi and COS Chestnut street, above SIKH
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

ry We learn that Jos II. McCarty and his brother
Edward of this place both in the thekest of the
fight on Wednesday of last week.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27
OYSTERS! OYsTERs!.

TUE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens
l. sunh0ry and vicinity, that he will always keep
on hand fresh OYSTERS Of the best quality, put up
In small cans expressly for family use
1EORGE W. COBLE
Great Eastern. .hestauraut Market square
sunhury, esr' I; l5S2.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27

.19" Hon. John Q. Knox, of Philadelphia.
has been appointed, by the President, Judge
Advocate General of the army corps com
mandcd by Major General Wool. General
Wool's military jurisdiction includes Phil
adelphia and the Eastern part of Pcnnsyl-
Yania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-09-27
ENEEEyIPTG8E GAs.E.
TWO VALUABLE TRACTS

THOMAS & SONS, AUCTIONEURa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14

AFFAIRS IN THE KANAwHA VALLEY-SALE OF
SALT.-A letter in the Lynchburg Republican,
from Charleston, Kanawha county, Va, dated
the End instant, says Gen. Loring is still at that
place. 1t adds
The Yankees made dash on Gen. Jenkins
command, few days ago, at Buffalo, supposing
he was mapping. The attack was made early in
the morning by some 500 cagalay and infantry,
while the valley was covered with fog. They
j. let loose upon them with a howitzer, which
them about miles, but owing to the dense fog,
thought it prudent to stop pursuit, for fear of
falling into an ambush. Recruiting is progress
sing very rapidly, many OF the old infantry COM
panies having been filled already, and cavalry
companies forming without number.
The Salt Works are doing splendid business
out here at present. Hundreds of wagons are
loading and going east. There was meeting of
Salt makers, few days ago, for the purpose of
establishing uniform price for the article at ST
per bushel, when they have been glad to send it
to Cincinnati and other river ports, heretofore,
az from 20 to 35 cents, according to the state of
The markets, and now refuse to let our Eastern
, people have it for less than 81. But am hap
to say that there was one man unwilling to go
into this meeting, and his name was Fry. He
has sold and continues to sell at SO cents per
bushel, saying he afford to sell to the South
ern Contederacy as cheap as TO Yankees. Par
| ties have been irving to buy all he has on hand
and all he can maxi at his own price; but he
understands them, anu refuses to sell to specu-
lators. sf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14

ALUABLGs LANDS FOR SALE.-As ex.
Y ecutors Of the Will OF Jacob Harnsberger, dec d
we will, on FRIDAY, the 18th day of October next
SELL at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, the
following FARMS
l. TkCT of about $50 acres-part of the Home
Farm, and cut off by the Brooks Gap road. 1t lies
on the North River. in Rockingham county, has on
it two small dwelling houses and blacksmith shop
and is land of the very best quality.
2. A TRACT of about ll2 acres lying North
River, in Augusta county Sangersville. called
the Ruff Land" 1t has On it toerable improve
ments, every field is watered, good orchard &c, &c
is capital land-mostly river bottom
3. A TRACT of about 80 acres, the North
Mountain at foot OF @ Narrow Back" has abont sc
acres cleared, remainder wei. tim bered.
4. ONE-THIRD OF TRACT Of about 1900 acres
on the North Mountain an excellent range for cattle
the other owners being George Keizer, and Ii. II
Wyant.
the first named tract will be sold on the premises
at Il O'Clock in the morning. The other lands on the
" Ruff Land at 2 O'Clock III the evening
TERMS One third of the purchase money in hand
and the balance in equal instaments at one two and
three years, with good personal security. and the I'll
tie to be retained as ultimate security.
N. K. TROUT,
GEO. HARNSBERGER, i1Aeoo'ois.
Sept. 23-tds-Rock. Reg. copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14

- ALE OF Ian IL.
- In pursuance of a decree rendered in the cause
OF administrator against Jewett Messich
&c, depending in the Circuit Court of Augusta Coun
~, will proceed, the premises, on Saturday the
18th day OF October next, tose public sae to the
which are cleared, balance in timber The land is
about miles from angersyllle, adoins Henry She
walter and Harvey Site is Of fair quality, has on it
comfortable Dwelling House and fine Orchard, and
is well watered. s
TERMS: COSTS of sale and suit in hand, balance
in equal lnsalmens at g. H. Is and 80 MONTHS bear
ing interest the purchaser to give bond, with sui
cent personal security and the title 10 be retained
further security. N. K. TROUT, Comr.
Sent, 30.-tdS