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Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08
Saved by a Bible.

Capt Eli DougGerty, Of Company K.
93rd Pennsylvania regiment (Col. M'Car,
,er's, received a slight wound in the breas;
at the battle Of the Cbickahominy. In
the battle of Saturday, mimic ball struck
him just in the heart, or rather in the
clothes over bis heart. 1t went right
through his coat, yes. and shirt. Ii
smashed gold watch (Which he had bought
for his sister, all to pieces. The ball wen:
into a Bible, aud dug its way through the
lid, and through about six hundred pages.
At the beginning of the 4,h Chap. of ID
Timothy, i, wen, out Of the Bible and in
fic,ed slish, wound in his breast. 1t
left its mark on the lst verse Of that
Chapter. 1t as follows:
~ rh,r-r thee, Therefore before God and tho Lord
Jesus Christ shall jud- the quick ami the dead st
His appearing and His Kingdom
The watch, Capt. Dougherty showed US,
in fragments. The Bible is SO disfgured
that it will only be valuable as relic. 1t
was given to the captain BY lady, and his
wearing it next his heart is undoubtedly
the cause of that organ continuing to beat
today.
In tho mex. berth to Capt. D. was a
soldier with fearful wound in the leg.
81 WISH" he said, as we looked at the
Bible, "that | had had book in the calf
of my leg on Saturday. ."-Bullefin.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08
WASHINGTON, June 5.

Dispatches have been received from
General Mcclellan dated as late as one
o'clock ?. N, on the Fourth of July.
There has been no fshtipg since Tues
day night, when the enemy were repulzed
with great less
The army moved to the position now
occupied because i; affords greatly superi-
or advantages for the cooperation Of the
gun boats, Of which seventeen are now iE
the river protecting the army.
The statement of the casualties OF the
eight days fighting can not Jet be fur
uished. Our forces were not beaten in
any uaict, nor could they be driven from
the field by the utmost efforts Of the
enemy.
No guns have been los. since the en-
gagement on Friday, June 18th, when
General M'Cal's division was a. the onset
overwhelmed by superior numbers and
several pieces fell into the hands Of the
enemy.
At one o'clock yesterday, the Fourth,
the army was drawn up in its positions for
review. Bands were playing, national
salutes were fred, and everything locking
bright.
M'Cl5llan issued 4th Of July Ad.
dress to the soldiers.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

sas Thermometer, on Sunday, up to %.
Yesterday morning seemed hotter still.
A very heavy raiu-storm just after dinner
A good persuasive against the heat was
the Ice Cream handed into the office 10y
our next-door neighbOr, { Mr.. Brewer,) who
has more on hand.
Esy- During the heavy shower, yesterday
noon, the lightning struck the house of
Mr. C. D. Kline, on N. 81 street, Lewis
burg. The shock considerably stunned
Miss Kate Delaney, (Mr. KS niece
but did no material damage.
The house of Thompson G. Evans, on
South 9th St, was struck in the roof.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

The voters ut t'Eiun Cuuuiy vino support
the National Administration 10 IT'S Ell rs T
suorressins ,ha Rebellion and carving rn The
GrvsrrmeuJ 20 he srirr Ci our Revolutionary
Fathers. are Invite. fp meet at their usual
places Of hoIdiar T'scuaus.Jh last sATuRpA,
t.GIh) Of july, l-s2, from , o'clock unul I, p
u, aui aiirr h!s. choosing a Judge. inspectors
and d Cleyk OF Clerks ii desired, then 10 yoIs
By BALLOT iOT
One candidate for Congress,
One candidate for Assembly,
One candidate for PrOthonotary
One candidate for Commissioner
One candidate for DistrictAttOrnev,
One candidate for County Surveyor
One candidate for Auditor, and
One person for Return Judge of tho
district in which the voter resides.
The ballots 10 he opened as soon as the
hour for closing has arrived, read aloud, GER
fnei hy the Judge and Clerks, and handrd 10
the Return Judge 50 chosen, with the iisl Il
persons who voted
The Return Jlises to meet in the Court
= july, then aud there 10 return, add up,
auI publish the number Of votes cast Tor tho
candidates i.r the different Offices, and Ihose
having the highest number VI votes for each
Office 10 be declared The nominees Of Union
county for such oilice. The Judges also 10
provide for the ecessary Coniersss and select
d Standing CommIuee.--By order of III:
Republican Union COMMITTEE.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

Eag' Lieut.. Samuel Cuakaien is pri9o-
ner, i'll Richmond, as CaptJl Chamherlin
writes to Lieut. Clsklden's wife, . ith ult
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

ANECDOTES OF Mr.. LINCOLN-A few
mouths ago, Gen. Fremont stood a very
small chance of being assigned to a com
maud. But fortunately for him the Pres
ident one morning read in a Washington
paper the speech Of Col. Blair, NJ. c.,
upon the late commander in Missouri.
The President having attentively perused
it, said to some near, him, "Oh, this will
never do; it's persecution" He put the
paper in his pocket, walked over to the
War Department. and in less than half an
hour Major-General Fremont was appoint
ed 10 the command Of the Mountain De.
partment.
As our readers will remember, the Post
master-General in one Of his letters al
luded very harshly to the President, and
made him appear in ridiculous light.
When General Fremont made this letter
public, Mr.. Blair wrote his resignation
and sent it to Mr.. Lincoln.
"What is all this about? What is the
matter?" inquired tho President. Mr..
Blair replied that under the circumstances
he could do no less than resign. "What
circumstances z" the President demanded.
The Postmaster. General handed him the
exposed letter, which he read, and then
exclaimed "Stuff nonsense. has not
man got right to express his private
opinion of another man? Certainly SO.
Tear your resignation up. Twill not take
it. Go back to your department; and at
tend to business" A Liverpool paper is
responsible for the above stories.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

ts~Col. Dodge, Of the Penn'a 52i Reg.
who came back to Williamsport sick, ait5r
the battle Of Fair Oaks, has started On his
ro.urp
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08
Vicksburg is Ours !

A telegraph despatch of Saturday
claims the capture of Nicksburg, but with
out any particulars.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08
7JIIC IN Union NUmmIIItt.
Adninistrator's Notice.

WHEREAS, Letters Of Administration to
W the estate Of BENIN II. BRUUSE,
deceased. late Of Last Bnhaloe Twp, Union
county, have been granted 10 the subscriber,
b. The Register of sand county, IN due form
all persons indebted TO said estate arr reques-
eli To- make payment, and those having claims
against the same will present them daily
authenticated for settlement, TO
J. \. NERTZ. Administrator
Lcwi,bur-. May -, ls62
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

sen-Tbere ia returned Soldiers Letter
at the Lewisburg P.O. Jefferson Jourdan
with an envelope stamped Milton) sends
to "Julia Ann Jerton, Louisville P.O.,
Union Co. Pa" 1t is important to her.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08
Sar.eyOr GeRcral-Judge Cunningham.

Since Mr.CocHH,S's denomination for Au.
ditor General Is conceded on all sides the Hon.
THoTAs CrSSISGHAN, oil Beaver Co.. IS urged
By many for Surveyor General. lie was a
Delegate To the Charleston Convention, aad 4
consistent Douglas mana man Of ability.
energy, popularity. ani evsly way worthy iEs
station. Giye sle giori,us West the uli.c, !
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

nea-G -Good crops of Hay are nearly
gathered in this rcgiou...aud the glorious
Wheat will be attacked, by some Of our
farmers, this week.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08
--latest =. News

rrn-"No news" So said Harrisburg,
Monday forenoon.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

July 5-Gen. M'CleIlau's left wing
yesterday captured 1000 Rebels and three
batteries Oar forces have gained seven
miles up the river. The Rebel gunboat
Teazer was taken, with important papers.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

4 LITTLE the best place in town to get
n your Trimmings, Notions, Skeletons,
Fancy and Black Silks, with many other
things too numerous To mention, is at L.
MENSCu'S. so say the ladies'.
N.B.-S,cre removed To Reber's building,
two doors west Of the Bank.
I.Mi.hurs MaE :. lsn.-mJ
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08
I9ttU,

In LewiSSurs, on the eth last, NARIAH wife Of Il.
H. Laird, E-I, aged Il years. Funeral, today, at
o'clock, z. H
In LawistoSn the 9Th inst. ALEXANDER NOR
ROW, formerly of BewisSur:, aged g2 years
In Freeror. H. 2oth ult. Nellie L, wife OF DR. Jno
Charlton, formerly OF Union Co. Ia.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08
Republican excess,

s.s-Gov Curtin is again in Harrisburg.
with hopes Of entire recovery.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

sgg-Last Saturday, there was an anima-
ted contest for Congress and Representa-
tive in Snyder county. Mr.. Miller car
ried Penus and Chapman, and Patterson
carried Selinsgrove, for Congress. We
have heard from no other Districts, up to
Monday noon.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

The Harrisburg Tsieyrdph gives the
soldiers, or Army Vote, from .jyiy.fcs
counties of Pennsylvania, derived from
odieidl sources, and the following is the
result as presented by these returns:
Republican Union votes $50
Democratic, 1850
Republican excess, 1910
Eleven counties have not yet been
heard from, six of which are Republican
and FIVE Democratic. The returns form
those counties, allowing the same proper
ton ls ia the counties reported, will
largely increase this vote, so that when the
aggregate is exhibited, i, will be seen that
instead of the Democracy composing the
main strength Of our armies, they are
actually far, very far behind the Repub-
licaus in that branch of the government
service.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

sD-The meeting at Tunis', on the
Fourth, was presided over By Judge Ruhl,
and addressed by Maj, c. ii. Shriner, Hon.
II. C. Hickok, and VIM. Van Gezer, E>q,
There were many private reunions, &c,
in the neighborLooi, but generally the
farmers improved well the fine weather.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08
rrEll>nyD SgNI-wrgkLr..-
A BreCkinridge Triumph.

'upSday Morning < Friday Afternoon.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

personal and professional rivalries-Mr
Slenk,r bad advantages which his anti
lrlr rccola only defeated. Three Dem
ocra'ic and two Republican papers iu the
District supported him, and he had the
neutral If not the positive aid Of the only
German paper a!so--three papers only op-
osed him. D,her candidates were slcrifi-
cod for him. Money was used profuscly
to buy up all the purchasabic material for
Sleuker, aud every effort (fair and unfair
was made iu vain to elect him. But, since
his opponent, Judge Woods, Is LaoIcR, aui
has ben tied by the people, he 1roa}}
Hoic J,ai Nr. Slenkcr hro 10 one in run
ming for the same Office These facts may
assure those abroad that Mr. Sleuker run
ming no longer under " no party cclor',
eau L OF rmmand last falls vote He now
stands forth unmistakably the embodiment
Of the Brecklnrijge faction, and should
be voted fir or against, according as our
fellow citizens approve or cnudcmn that
traitors course previous to his complete
apostacy.
This mans bosom friend and relative, 1no
Hughes was two years ago the "nemucratc
candidate Tor Congress from Schuy.hh and
Northumberland. and Is now IN the Rebc,
ranks IN Norm Carolina.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

nea-The details of the late sanguinary
conflicts before Richmond are conaict-
ing, aud come slowly, as the Army are
properly attending to their duties first
Our losses appear to be less than a. first
reported, but still are large ani must be
lamented. But the price of Liberty, in
all ages, has been often great, and the
gigantic Rebellion on hand is desperate
10 its last tLroes.
SAM L i. REFER writes on Saturday,
2Slh Juue, from the battle ground south
side Of the Chickahomiuy. Mr. ki!e, Of
Milton, was killed. Up to that time, of
Capt. Thomas ChamberHn's Co, Sam. a
Reed aud others were slightly wounded
the Le~isburg boys were all right, in good
spirits, and fought we'll
Robert ". Vincent of the 9Th Pa, is
among the wounded.
Capt. James Tag.art Of Northumhor-
land was seen to fail on the field, al! 1t is
feared is killed.
Col Seneca b. Simmons, of the 5th
Peuu'a Reserves, Is reported killed.
The gallant Col. Van Wyek, Eepub!i-
can Mem Der Of Congress from New \ OK,
is also reported killed.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-07-08

eo-A friend writes US that in town
of 1900 Inhabitants on another line OF
Telegraph, the Company would not permit
a line Of news to be given except at regu-
lar rates, or Communication of 81 per day
for semi-d4ily synopsis of the news. We
believe there is 10 iue so liberal and easy
as the Su>qpehanua, but some Of the
stockholders begin to think it time it were
made a paying investment, like railways
and other good tbiugs.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-08-30

plain of this treatment because arrange
ments had been made with Capt Bunce
as the boat passed down, therefore we
were expected and should have been pro
yided for We would willingly have paid
any extra charge from our own pockets,
our First Lieutenant offering twenty-five
dollars for better accommodations, but
were refused. The reception we met
with along shore, both sides of the river,
was in beautiful contrast with the above.
We were saluted at every town and
almost every farm house, and no sooner
did we see a flag or handkerchief waving
than it was answered by three long
and prolonged cheers for the Union
The above facts were assented to, and
the following resolutions adoped by the
company unanimously: 400 4
ReSoLred, That the treatment we re-
ceived on the steamer John T. MeCombs,
from Captain Bunce and his officers, is
sufficient TO warrant us in doubling their
patriotism, and that the respect with
which they treated guerrillas, is further
evidence of their disloyalty We there
fore ask all true patriots to practically
show their Indignation and disapproha-
ton by refusing to patronize any boat
while it is oficered by such men.
Resotred, That a copy Of the above be
sent to the New Albany Ledger, Louis
vile Journal, Evansville journal, and
Cannelton Reporter for publication.
JoHN L. HucKELBY,
f. T. WHEELER, Com.
GEORGE Brooks
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-08-30

NUMBER 2S5.

ofproducing exertions on nv part to in
duce the President to favor 1 policy 10
put down the demon of Abo,itionism.
l have read the documents thus sub
mitted to me, with high respect for the
authority by which they were issued. ard
with full confidence in the sincerity Of
the devotion to the Union which, as their
author, you have avowed
You will allow me to say that this ma
ton is now engaged, not in political
canvass between opposing parties about
questions ofcivil administration, but in a
civil war, carried on by opposing armies
on an issue of national life or death.
If the revolution prevail there will be
no questions of administration left to set
tic. lift fall there will be time enough to
settle all such questions.
am not TO dictate course for others
to pursue in this crisis. But / must say
for myself, that neither as public officer,
nor as citizen, can 1 know, with favor
or disfavor, parties among the supporters
OF the United States, any more than /
can make distinction between factions
which unite in aiding the rebellion.
A nation, like an individual, can do
only one thing efectually at one time
1t cannot wisely turn aside from the chase
of the fearful demon of disunion, to pur-
sue any inferior demon, whether imagi-
nary or real
l think that the wrangles which occur
red among the Crusaders about their res
pective creeds, when they sat down to the
serge OF Jerusalem, were Just as rational
and just as wise as disputes about ,Aboli-
ton would now be in the army of the
Potomac in front of Richmond What il.
unwise in the camp at such moment
cannot be wise in the Cabinet or in the
assemblies of the people.
| am occupied here either in meditaing
between differing parties and jealous
sects, or else in watching and counteract-
ing the intrigues of traitors in Europe.
But l sometimes think that if, instead of
being charged with these duties, were at
liberty, as you seem to be, to serve the
country in my own way, could make an
appeal TO democrats and Republicans,
Abolitionists and Shareholders, in behalf
of our distracted country, that would
bring the whole people at once under
arms, and send treason reeling back into
the den or darkness from whence it
sprung. | do not know how this would
be, but do know that if l were in your
place | should try it.
L am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
WILLIAM II. SEWARD
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-08-30

TIME OF CLOSING.
RAILROAD MAIL flor Yincennes, Terre
Haute, Princeton, Washington, Peters,
burgh, Sullivan, Carlisle, Rockville, In
dianapOis, Cincinnati, Louisville, st.
Louis, Cairo, Chicago, and other
Northern, Eastern and Western points,
and Railroad Way offices, every day
cept Sunday, at A. M.
LOUISVILLE MAIL (river) every Tuesday,
~ Thursday, and Saturday at 412P. M.
And every Monday at 10 A. M.
CAIRO MAIL (river) every Monday, Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday at 1PM.
GREEN RIVER MAIL (for Bowling Green
and way points,) every Monday and
Thursday at BPM
Mt VERNON MAIL (fand) every DAY, ex- -
cept Sunday, at 81 A. M.
Friday at IA M.
New Harmony, Stewartsville, Poseyville,
Cynthiana, and 0wensville letters come
and go daily
RocKpoRT Mail Qand) every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday at 81 A. NJ.
PETERsBURGH MAIL (way) every Friday
at A. M.
-(Petersburgh letters, &C., come and 60
by Railroad daily.)
CYNTHIANA MAIL every Wednesday at 7P.M.
Leaves at A. Nj. Thursday morning.)
Hickory BRANCH MAIL every Saturday
at 1P. M.
TINE OF DELIVERING.
RAILROAD MAIL, every day except Sun
day at 6HP. M.
LOUISVILLE MAIL (riverl every Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday by 2P. NJ.
And every Monday at IAN.
Cairo MAIL (river) Tuesday, Thursday,
and Friday by IA. NJ.
And every Sunday by p. N.
GREEN RIVER MAIL, every Monday and
Thursday by 2PM M
Mt. VERNON MAIL Qand) every day ex-
cept Sunday, by 3P.
New HAEmoNY MAIL, every Tues 'ay and
Saturday by 4P. NJ.
RocKPoRT MAIL Qand) every Sunday at2
p. NJ and Wednesday and Friday at TAN
ARRIVES the evening before. after office
PErERsBuRGH MAIL (way) every Friday
by IA NJ
CYNTHIANA MAIL every Friday at A. NJ
ARRIVES the evening before, after office hours.)
HICKORY BRANCH MAIL every Saturday
by IL NJ
BE- Post Office opens at N. and cloess st y:
p NJ. Oh week days. Delivery closes from to A
NJ, and from So to 615 P. NJ on week days during
the closing and opening of the Railroad mail. OF
hcc open from 2 to P. n. on the Sabbath.
JAMES Ii. McNEELY, P. NJ.
Evansville, Ind, Ang. IL, 1870.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-08-30
Volunteers VS.. Steamer McCombs.

Mr.. EDrroR.-Believing you to be a
friend of the soldiers who are perilling
their lives to save their Government, and
believing you viii be willing to assist us
in holding up to public execration those
who mistreat them, we ask you to pub
lish the following facts and resolutions:
Captain Cornelius company left Can
Melton, Friday, Aug. 18th 1862, on board
the Steamer John I. McCombs, for Camp
Noble, New Albany. We expected to be
treated with some respect, but were mis-
taken. We were marched to the hurri-
cane deck, and dinner was served to us
in tin pans, same in which it is furnished
deck hands The dinner consisted of
old bakers bread, beef and potatoes with
out salt, and no water. The potatoes
were mashed, and as we had neither
/ knife, fork or spoon, we had to eat them
with our fingers; besides there was not
enough provisions for all We are thus
particular in giving the details in order
to contrast our treatment with that Of four
Guerrilla Prisoners, who were allowed to
eat with the passengers at the table
When=i was discovered that the prison
ers we're treated with so much consider
alton, there was a general feeling OF IN
dignation, among some of the passengers
as we'll as the whole company, and 1t
was resolved that the programme be
changed, that is, the guerrillas on deck
and we in the cabin. Capt Bunce fearing
force would be used, consented to 1T, and
our meals were afterwards furnished al
the table We thought provisions pretty
scarce on deck, but it appeared we were
now to pay the penalty of transfer to the
cabin by still greater scarcity. After the
passengers were served, everything was
| cleared from the tables, and we were al
lowed a small quantity of meat anC
bread together with something they called
tea. We received no coffee, and were
soon told that the tea was out Th'
bread and meat was put on our plates
and we were told when we ate that W,
could have no more The quantity, how
ever continued to grow less until we wer
told that the bread was out Our las
meal consisted of one small potatoe an
a corresponding piece of meat, Zone bar
rel of potatoes and few shoulders G
bacon having been taken aboard at LeaN
enworth.) There were no arrangement
made for sleeping, notwithstanding ther
were mattresses and cot-beadsteads nc
in use, and it was only when we took tn
matter in our own hands that we wer
allowed to use them, having been forbid
den to use them, as they would take u
too much room in the cabin. We con