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Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
Borough Ordinances.

Be it ordained by the Burgess and Town
Council Of the Borough OF Lewlsburg, and II
is hereby ordained by the authority Of the
same
That in all cases where distractions aud
nulsanCeS of whatever kind have been or
shall hereafter he removed, By the II gh Con-
stable or street Commissioner, from the side
walks, streets, or alleys of this borough IN
pursuance of anv ordinance, resolution or d.
ractlon Of the SAID Burgess and Town Coun.
cIl or by the II sh Constable Ia pursuance Of
his general warrant, It shall be the duty Of
Them or either Of them, after giving ten days
personal notice in case of residents within the
borough whose interests may be affected
thereby, or IN case of pOn-reSItrniS len days
notice BY not less than three hand-bandbiils
posted IN the most public place IN the vicinl-
" of said distractions. &c. to sell the same
at public sale. aud, after deductng the eSpen-
ses attendant thereon, pay over the proceeds
ol such sale 10 the Borough Treasurer for the
use Of SAID Borough; and il Is further enacted,
that where the distractions are of such a
character. that they can lot be removed with
out great expense, such as drfl-iogS, lumber.
etc. 10 the landings, the Street Commissioned
or High Constable or either OF them shall pro-
ceed IN the manner herein before directed 10
sell the same. after notice as aforesaid, with
out first removing them from the landings or
streets.
And it is further ordained By The authority
Of the same, that hereafter the Washing or
cleaning Of carriages, Wagons. or vehicles
Of any kind, upon any of the bridges within
the bounds Of this borough be strictly prohib
tied, under penalty Of 81 zone half thereof
tor the use Of the Borough and the other for
the use Of the Ihiormer) 10 be collected and
enforced in the same manner as like penal
ties are collected and enforced by law.
By order Of the Council:
SAMUEL H. ORWlG. Burgess.
Attest: JnHS B. LiS~. Town Clerk.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
rsa- The Couferees Of the Opponents of

rsa-The Couferees Of the Opponents Of
the Administration, adjourned from Sun
bury to Milton, and finally persuaded Rev.
Mr.. Reiminsnyder to throw up his chance
for Congress to Gen" WIN II Miller, the
Clerk of the Supreme Court for the Middle
District. Harrisburg He is a respectable,
smuoth-tongued lawyer-son Of Jesse Mil
Ter, the political con,rsctor-is wealthy
and will push hard for the ofiice. As to
bis "Generalship," it was not gained on
the teutei field, but in the piping times
of peace, aud he will be supported by
the Patriot Il Union, Selinsgrove Times,
aud all those in this district who people
generally distrust as unwise il not doubt
ful friends of our Government 10 its life
struggle with Rebellion. A candidate is
to be judged by the general political hue
of those who put him forward. When this
Tose-watcr General resigns his Clerkship
for his chance in Congress, we will let you
know it.
John J. Patterson, the nominee Of the
friends Of the administration, was not our
first choice, but we submit to the method
of selection as we should have asked his
friends to do had they been unsuccessful.
+ r two years a member Of the Assembly
from this district, he proved au able and
attentive member, and bis vote, according
to his pledge, agains. the Tounage Tax
Repeal, was highly appreciated. lie was
the first Member Of the Legislature to give
up his seat aud respond to the ) months
call, aud afterwards served on the staff Of
the late iamented Gen " M II keim, with
whom he was in action under fire. Always
right iu his political opiDious-Obligng,
aud iuius:rious-we hope be mag be sue.
ce>,fnI, and prove faithful exponent Of
the will of this district in its first choice
uuder the new Appointment. tie has
strong personal opponents as well as friends
in both parties yet we hope not a man Of
the F. W. Hughes stripe will be chosen to
represent our State in the next Congress.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
IrWlsburg Warket.
m A MEtEn

By Rev Isaac Gri-r. Ilth inst ALFRED HAYES EsJ
Of ie.i.hurs and Miss MARY VI. vANyALZAH Of Buf
f!Ilo. Roads.
In Upton. Icwa 3l,. Jriy. SAMUEL SwESGLH, Jr
OF Omaha city, N"b, formerly from Union Co, Pa, aud
Miss v JENNIE EAEklCh, Of Upton, formerly from
Center Co, Pa.
BY Rev Nr.N N'Lesn, 9th inst. Rev. ABGAM n. HAwN
Of ,ha'nokin. and Miss ErTIB daughter Hon Charlie,
bttZ. of Lewistown.
On the 10th inst. JOHN YOUNG Of the Deulokrs, An
Miss MARY 4. RINEHART, both OF Lebanon.
In Sunhury. 2Slh ult. by Rev RearIon EPHR AIN
=. LfTLE ani Mis- HANNAH FRY. PETER :. VII
VERT snd Miss SARAH : WOLF.
In Milton, 3lSt VII. hv Rev r. Titus JACOB
HLITZIiS and REBECCA srirZMAN, both Of Lewis.
burg.
Rv Ed. 8. ". Scihcrt, 9th inst. Rev. HENRY q.
SCHWARTZ Of Philad, and Miss SUE D. eldest daugh.
ter Of Jacob Frederick Of Bufaloo Valley.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
Two more Companies !!

Capt Forrest in the North Ward, and
Capt. Shorkey in the South Ward, Lewis.
burg, have been drilling Companies this
week, which are now aCriing orders to
60 to Harrisburg. They comprise our
best men of every calling in life. Any
in the country wishing to jgiu them can
do So
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
Latest n aws

4 Union force of 300 has attacked
and routed hoo Rebels at Plymouth,
North Carolina. An assault upon
our forces at Washington, n. c., was
repulsed.
The Rebels call the New Mcrrimac
AS they did the old-a failure.
Com. Wilkes is ont with fleet.
Tho's l.. Kane is a Brigadicr.
The Rebels are seriously threaten
ing Cincinnati.
Our forces have re,takcn Clarkes-
vile, Tenn, and are generally gain
ing in the South-W est.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

From CALIFoRSIA.-Thea amendments
10 the Constitution were adopted by a
large majority.
Col Conners regimen, Of California
Volunteers have advanced TO Diamond
Springs, $50 miles east Of Carson Valley.
The list of men subject to military
duty 10 San Francisco is complete. 1t
contains % 500 names.
The election returns, incomplete, show
forty-seven Union members of the Assem-
by elected, and four Union Democrats
Eusry Democrat Senator is defsatsd
Six Douglas and four Breckipridga IA
moerats hold over, constituting the sole
opposition element iu the Senate, which
has tbirty-nine members.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
Issue List for CONT. Sept. -.

4 Jn Miller assignee &c vs 3 j, tdn's ExrS
10 \ ] Samp>cl ~ Il Sruckcr - l. : fierr"it
II Mary Brca'ey " W neohier @ Ii Baum
I2 GrddrS 4 Marsh IS " m Moore
l3 WA = g'nii.grr - Alex AmmonS
II VIM. Hartman - JaN Marsh q GO
Is T. SIifer IS = Buimy-r aud 9th
Is Francis Pots " AbIsm Walters
II John Brown y Rob- CaUdor
Is Ar Clari's Aim - Cnurch * VI Michael
lg do 10
20 \ Mensch'S Exrs - Youngman &Na!.er
2I & Roseruery ys J x e sckuer
- James Scott rs jos Nickel
% Tinclhy Ros. ys Church * N'M.chael
81 Edward X lame, - Lew Beck and 9th
- Vim h Uuaug,t " : il-.muach ct a.
20 Ann Warner y Saml Warner
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
C,np SIrnnss. Sepr. 4. lses.


Whereas, an invldIOus report has been CIR
cuaied IN the county of uniOn, calculated 10
iniufe the character of J. W. SANDS-be il
known to all whom Il NAV concern, That we
the undersigned feit ourselves aeGrIeved and
had determIned to separate from the Company
we went with, b,i1re we knew that Mr.. Sands
intended 10 visit our camp, but after his arr
val there We with one accord desired him to
take command of the Company we were Get-
ermincd 10 form. He like a true soldier said
that ne was willing TO lead US on, and would
DO SO with pleasure, but, under the cIrcum-
stances, could not do II, a 1t would be dong
Captains Crorzer and Merrill InlustIce-lt
would leave them with only parts o! Compa-
nies-and urged Us to return and dwell tose-
ther ike brethren, be united against the enc
mics of our free institutions, and not fight
among ourselves, as We would very soon have
enough fighting to do in Rebeldom-and II Is
manly rhro' his influence and eXertOGs that
we were induced to re-unIte with the original
company. We make this brief statement IN
Justice 10 Mr.. Sands. and trust that all reaso-
nable men will not tail 10 appreciate the good
services ne has rendered the entire Company,
for had IT not been for him we should have
been separated 10 This day. (sIgned)
IN Chambers, J II Harter, Wm Sitter, $
P Snyder. Albert Foster, G Gutelus. VIM
Hurch, James \ Lucas. Jos b Ruehl, Saml
p Ruhle, Hiram Smith, B Hotimaster, VIM
Miller. John May, John Diehl, Henry 4 Fies,
Jacob d Prutzman. Geo Murray. Jacob Fill
man, Adam Diehl.Wm Eherharl, G Nader,
Henry W,ttenmever, Jacob Boyer, Samuel
plug. Nathan Pick, George w WeiSer,
Isaac Eisenhower, Henry Deal, s Z FouS,.
Fisher GIreius, J VI Chambers, II VI h hlefier,
James Cummings. "a German signature. not
translated0 Ahram Kuhn, John Stanert. bm
Lynn. John Bird, & H Gutelius, II W La
shells. NJ Breyman. Joseph Gutelius, Isaac
Zellers, Wm Siahl.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

Carr. RoUsH's CoMPANY.-Jo oho
Stevers, of Selinsgrove, was killed 10 one
Of the recent engagements. He leaves a
wife and one child. Robert Calvert was
wounded 10 the knee Six others, OF
Company B, 9th Reserves, were wounded,
bu, We have not ascertaued their names.
The flag of this company was pierced by
ten o! the eGepy's balls.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
ig-Half century ago, the enemy

ig-Half century ago, the enemy,
having captured aud burned Washington,
threatening Baltimore, aud Philadephis,
the Peun-y!vauiaus were called upon to
repel the invaders Some who read these
lines, we're draf,ei-marchel as far as
Marcus Hook-never saw the foe-tu,
did their duty, all returned safely, and
never regretted their venture.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

b~Capt NJ. c. Tate was among those
in hospital, last week......The following
named volunteers from New Berlin, or
vicinity, we're wounded while in the late
battles near Bull Run: Jacob Zechman,
morsally; Geo. F. Guier, side Lewis See
bold, breas'......Major Wm. May, of the
18th Indiana Regiment, formerly of Ban
nersville, Snyder Co, Pa y was wounded
near Manassas Junction, lay on the field
nearly eight days without any proper food,
his wounds were never dressed, and he has
died. Capt. IIssseuplug has recovered
90 ss to leave the Hospital, aud arrived at
Lewisburg yesterday.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
w.EGR,ssuERs PATENT sylF.corpirR

Mr.. Grassler, of Lewisburg, last week
received letters patent for an invention by
which cars can be united and separated
while standing upon the platform, above
thus dong away the danger and trouble
Of operating from below. 1t seems sim
pie, easy, and effective, and looks as if i,
might save much labor, rick and life
He is proceeding to get it into actual use
extensively
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

say-The two 800, 900 calls, require s27
meu from Union county. aud the Special
Call for Old Regiments We see estimated
a. l69 more-996 in all. As SOC were
reported, there remain l90-say 200-to
make up by eulistments this week, or
drafts next This is about to 10 Of
the population. The Call for so, 900 men
should yield 3 Companies from Union
county.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

Teachers will l.ase as heretofore provide
themNeiveS with paper pens and ms. Ihey
will also remember that Theory aud Practice
j., one oi the Legal branches. We postpone
the ExaminrtinnS "a few weeks later than
usual. hoping to fad Directors and al aPpI-
cants IN attendance.
D. HECKENDORN, Co. supt.
New Berlin, Sept :. 1862
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

pa.By invitation, Maj. Charles II.
Shriner, last week spoke at York, Pa,
much to the satisfaction of the people.
More than one old Democrat jIined hear
tily in the applause following his compar-
isous Of the Hughes and Breckinrldge
faction to that of the Blue Lights of the
last war and those who were not Wings in
the Revolution.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
SchOol Letting.

V'HE Public Schools Of Northumberland
Borough will he let for the Winter term
on Saturday sept. 20lh, al the Centre School
House. Northumberland. Applicants for thr
Schools are notified 10 meet the Board nn tna,
dav, at 3 o'clock =. VI. The Examination - {
Teachers by lhe County Superintendent vii!
be held At the same place ani on the same Jay
at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
J.P. TUSrlN. Secretary.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, thai Letters ies-
~ tsmeuiary on the last viii and testament
Of Mrs. ANN BAKER (viic Of Josiah late Of
Lewisburg borough. Union County. have been
granted TO the Undersigned, by the Register of
Union county, IN due form Of law; all persons
having claims against sald estate will present
them, and those owing said estate are regacs-
ted to make immediate payment. To
NATHAN NYtRS. Executor
In my absence, accounts may be Jeff with
Geo. +. Miller, Esq. Lewlsburs.-Aug.I. pd
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

Snyder county, had but 267 men in
service when the Marshals reported, and
was G23 behlnd. Capt. Nelson Byers is
raising one Company. Every district is
behind, from SO to 93 each.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
COTNTY YTCKET

Fer Pro,hono,ary JAMES y. >iND>. Ninlnburs
Comui,>Ioner- ROBERT REED. Hartley.
District Aitornry-ilFREh HilE>. 10 ieTiNhnrs'
Deputy sur,ryor CONRAD SdfCSiiG, Forest Hill
AUDITOR. 2. HAGENRICi. "raty.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
REGISTERS Office, Lewis burg, Aug. IS, lst

CAUTION About the 5'h Of Iuly last al
Y Ncwberu, n. C.. gave nv Due Bill for
Fifteen Dollars, 10 - HariTaa!I. sul!er cf
the 5lSt Pa. '. Sad bill has since been paid
by & p Carnon, but having been lost Jr mi,-
lait take ihs method OF informing all cor
csrned that the same is settled and shall not
pay il again. JOSIAH KELLY.
Lewisburg, Aug. IS. 1862
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
1Jts0,

In TewishurE, 10Th inst, aged about years, KATE
daughter Of Dr.S C purdy.
In sunbury, JOHN A sIIISsLER, aged sht 76 years
Also LEWIS C. son Of David seaimsn, agi sbt II yrs.
In P.uns Tp, LIST inst. In her th year, SUSAN, wife
Of Samuel Boyer.
In Northumberland. 3Nth ult, JANE II rifa Of Jane.
c. Brown, formerly of Lock Haven and Jers-y shore
In Sein.grovr 2sth nit, Ruth, willow of Philip Gem
berns, In her 9th year.
or Diptheria, In Fast Bufaloe. 81 inst. SUSaNNAH,
in her 9th year and the 9TH CATllAR1NE in her 9th
ycsr-bo,h, children of Jacob and Esther kuakle.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
FOR SALE or RENT.

@-A The House and Livery Sable 90 South
FL Fourth ST. formerly Vim. Moore's. Il
not SOLD by the l>l Of October II will be foT
RENT. Inquire On the premises OF
ARCH. THOMAS.
Lewishurs. July L. l.62
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

The preparations for Drafting are so
complete, that the Secretary Of War has
relaxed somewhat the restrictions upon
travel, aud upon viola;ors Of laws against
volunteering or drafting.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

ID- Already, family has reach Lew
isburg, from Greencastle, on the State
line-not desiring to run the risk Of
Rebel rule
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

ssy-P Pontius Irwin takes charge of
the NJ I'll nburg Academy, VIM. II. Ro-
shong having been invited to an ins.itu-
ton at Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
"One People one Destiny"

Every step of the exultiug foe nearer
the free soil Of Pennsylvania, should
make her people more and more united
lu defence Of the best Government the
world ever saw. Our fathers struggled
seven years for the rights we enjoy.
Howerer We may offer as to Men or
Means, we can not, we do not disagree
as to the great fact that our form Of gov
ernment is easy but powerful. The des-
psrate horde now threatening to ravage
our State, is very probably the last that
can be rsised-defea, it, aud the last hope
Of rebellion is broken. The moments are
precious.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

ES- -Meesrs Isaac and Griggs Marsh
have procured patent for new, simple
aud useful improvement in roofing tile.
Isaac Marsh, of Milton, is the inventor.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

fsrFa,her Fries Sermon, delivered
to the Soldiers at Mifiliuburg, Sept. 10,
lsl2, just half century ago, is good and
to the point for our day. Auy one wish
lug to read it, can have ii by sending 10
cents 20 c. f. Hsns, Miffiinburg.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
r,,o the legal Voters O! Union couury-Fe.-

y.'O The legal Voters Q! Union couuiy-Fr.-
lOw cillzens; At the urgent solicitation
OF numerous friends. have consented 10 ts
an independent hIoa Candidate :Or s!ee.i' !,
10 The Office @! PcofLono'a,y sEj Cirik of the
several courts oi Union county al ihe eAsuIns
GeueFai Election, and Il elected vIN eBdesyyT
Ie perform the dulles Of lhe ciice e. hereiO-
fore. SAML ROJSH
Inn i.l-rrr a.-I / lsFg
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

pr Msssrs. Hunters, Upiontown, will
Auction off their MerchsDdize, the last of
next week.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

Yr-The Commissioners Of Union county
GC request Meeting OF the Citizens
of the county. at the Court House, l.ewIsburg,
Tuesday Evening OF Court Week, Sept. 10Th,
for the purpose of deciding whether there Is
10 be general tax iaid TO pay the bounty Of
the Volunteers of the last companies which
have enlisted, or whether 1t shall be ra sed BY
subscription. Every borough and township
IN the county is requested en- masse. Those
having paid their subscription. will have their
money refunded If there is tax laid.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

If Hoofqnfs Bi'qmi- Cordiai will not
cure. in the last stages Of Consumption, we
know from experience it affords great relief
Dyspepsia IS difficult, disease to cure. but
HoorL,Np'- GsHY,S BIrrERs will soon over.
come IT, Read the Advt IN another column.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
Union Prayer Meetings. hereafter
N ,hn a. arn.ar R-f-r.rrei hnuse II SahhnIA
TO TEX COLLECTORS.

\OU viii make every e1eru0a TO pay your
l County and Stale Taxes by SEP. Conn.
a> money must be raised 10 pay Jurors and
ulher expenses of The county. There has
been but hlIlc Of the War Tag paid. and III.
Commissioners Note 90 pay the BoEH'y 10
the Volunteers n Capt Meyers Company !,
almost tue. Tak.PAyeTs, please be PROMPT
4 this matter. J.A. A..MER1Z Treas
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

The Northern Central Railroad Com
pany intends erecting an engine house
and machine shop at Sunbury.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

T 0sT--in or near the Lewisburg Bridge
IL Tuesday evening last, 9th Sept, nearly
new BR0CHA SHAWL white center. The
finder will please leave IT at the toll gate, or
with the subscriber on n. 2i ST., and shall be
properly rewarded.
Mrs. CATH. ANDREWS.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
SD.
,! EMPLOYMENT!
AGENTS WANTED.

We will paw from Scj to S75 per month
and all exPenSeS-to active Agents. or give a
Commission. Particulars sent free. Address
Ere Sewing Machine Company, Il. JAMES,
General Agent, Milan, Ohio" 9ugy
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

T OST-Tuesiay evening, on South First
Ii street. porte monia Containing a s.
greenback, FIVE $ bills. Kew. &c. The nm
der will be suitably rewarded by leaving the
same with Mrs. JOHN MURPHY.
Lswisburc, Sept. II, 1862
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
PENNSYLVANIA Threatened,

The Potomac heiug vcrr low, about
FRIDAY last. the Rebels crossed, near
Point of Rocks. at three points. Oar
forces were scattered along to guard.
and made a stout fight, hut were too
few to stop them. The Rebel force
was estimated from lOhhh 10 over
00,O0O-nothing sure. They broke
telegraph lines, took all the material
for food they could, and clothing and
shoes especially, Of which they stood
in greatest need. They paid for some
in Us. money which they had taken
from the bodies Of onr wounded and
killed paid some in their drpreciat-
ed currency, but took all they wanted,
destroying bridges, railways, &c.
The maia army hold Frederick, and
yesterday their advance occupied lla-
gerstown. They boast, and threaten
to take ChambersburC. Gettysburg.
York, Harrisburg, and so on east to
Philadelphia-also, to sweep down
upon Baltimore and Washington.
They are ragged, hungry, despcr-
ate, but hopeful.
Some think plunder, and provisions
for winter, is their great aim.
Gen. Wool and others are at Har-
rishnrg, preparing to defend our rich
bat exposed border. Arms and am
munition were sent up from Wash
ington, Yesterday.
OF course, our immense forces are
not idle, around Washington. Banks
is there in command, while " C.cllan,
Burnside, and other Union Generals,
are pushing up the Potomac, to cut
off the retreat and communications Of
Lee and jackson. Heaven give our
leaders wisdom and decision !
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

The German reformed Messenger has a
long and able article on the evils Of Poll.
tics-parlicularly as to the intemperance,
laziness, and bad habits induced, aud the
too common fact, that when some men
get an Office, they are no, content to make
what they can from it honestly, and return
to their former calling, but are afterwards
worthless for any other purpose except to
work and hunt for some other office.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12
GENERAL ORDEB-No Sc

Head Quarters, Peunsy lvauia VI ira, !
Harrisburg, sept IL, le62.
By authority of the President of the
United States, Fifty thousand Of the free
mon of Pennsy lVauia are hereby called for
immediate service TO repel the now immi-
oent danger from invasion BY the enemies
of the country.
Officers 10 command of company or
esuiz,,ions, as authorized by General Or
der, No. 35, dated Sept. l0ih, will at once
report, by telegraph, the place Of their
headquarters, SO that orders may be issued
from these headquarters for transportation
to Harrisburg for such companies as may
Be ordered to move.
Further calls will be made for aidi
tiousl forces as the eEigencies Of the SER
vice may require. The formation of
Companies under the General Order of
September 10, should continue to be
made as rapidly as possible until all tho
able bodied loyal men of Pennsylvania
are enrolled aud ready for service
BY order of A. g. CURTIN,
Governor and Comnandrr-in-Chief
AL Russell, Adutant General Pepn'a.