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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26

PUBLIC SALE.
RY virtue Of az order made by the Pro,
~ bate Court q Madison county, a, As
September term, 1863 | will sell at AUG.
Iinn nm
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

ants that stood afotind, and told him 10
show me to my room, and the gentleman
took hold Of my arm, called the chaise,
and landed me dt the New York Hotel
in fifteen minutes The next day we
had pretty long talk about peace and
the war, and then about peace again.
We exchanged several wrinkles, and he
fixed day TO go up With me to Albany.
b Punctual to the minute, of We set,
talking about peace all the way. 1--WE
found Mr.. Seymour in his parlor,, with
his feet in patent leather, and his hands
in white Kids, one Of which he tore a
little in taking off TO shake hands with
me. He said he loved General jackson
above all men, and me next to him -
Now" says Wood, "my name is Fer
nandc, his is Hurrasho,a land yours is Ma
ior Jack-this is between ourselves" =
4 "Precisely so," says !, and when we
three go out on picket duty, tlieti'll be
our watchwords.'"', M, o,o.l h.,yca Il
"Picket duty, indeed, says Fernando !
"I'm for peace. . y" '''' p
"No, no." says Hurrasho, "Fm for o
vigorous prosecution OF the war" ~ q
Sand I'm for BOTH" says ], "as long
as it II serve the PARTY" ue, NJ,
"Major you're trump" says both OF
them. "Lets introduce him to Glorious
Little Mac ut once," says +,
"The very thing" says land then
he ,tlegraphed to Mcclellan. Then we
took drinks all round. slipping and talking
leisurely, and, just az was lifting my
glass for the last time, | heard penny
whistle in the entry, and they said that
was sure sign that Mac was close by.
swell, really" says l, 81 reckon he
wasn't 'tother side Of the Potomac when
the Governor called him, considering
the time it took him to cross it last fall. "
"Ah, he moves differently, now" said
Fernando. "Here he is''=-and then the
Governor rose and put my hand over to
Little Glorious" and we shook hands,
and my three new friends seemed quite
pleased. and Joined in the fun.
Directly Mac asked me what wars ]
had been in. n.ao H 3" ~ 1o,it
"Neyer farther than the militia mus
ters of Dowingville," ,",said !.
Then, you should bave seen how the
three looked at bne another, and then
Little Glorious called Cit, "Why the
Major must be my chief Of staff" which
announcement was received with ap
plause; Fernando saying it was a deci
sion worthy of Napoleon. 'aa. ss,
ST., here / am, aChief ofStaff' to Clio
l,rious Little Mac. e After this ifmy letters
smell of powder, don't be surprised; bu
believe me, J. DOWNING,
, Major Downingville Militia
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
A shrcwd Trick During tho Riot

The bowling mob oflast week, says a
New York paper espied a Major of q
volunteer regiment alone in one Of the
avenues, and gave chase. He ran, but
the rutiians gained upon him, until final
ly he looked for a convenient shelter in
order to save himself Just ahead OF
him was butchers shop, into which he
turned, divesting himself Of his uniform
coat and throwing it under stall. Sea.
zing a long knife and a clever, the Ma
or fell at work quietly upon a side ofa
beef cutting and carving it with great
composure. The formost rufiians soon
rushed in, demanding to know "where
that officer was y but the volunteer
butcher, who by this time had got him.
self professionally bloody, ,'had seen no
officer" The, mob believed him, turned
away, and went ranging up the street in
search Of new victim. But the cool
Major was safe.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT,
WAYNEsBuRG LoDGF, No. 1853, A. !
Y. NJ, July %, 1858, 4. I. $500. (

WAYNEsBURG LoDGF, No. 1853, A. .H
Y. NJ, July 23, 1868, A. L. 1868.
b, SPECIAL MEErlNG.-The Lodge being
opened in due and ancient form, the w.
M. stated the object of the meeting to be
the consideration Of the death, and prep
aratlon to inter the body of our late es-
teemed brother, Capt. VIM. G. Lindsey
When, on motion, it was resolved that
the Lodge pay the expenses of convey.
ance to the friends. 7 %. .'
Resolved, That Bros. J. A. J. Buchan-
an, James s. Jennings and VIM. Baily
be appointed committee to prepare
resolutions appropriate to the sad occa-
sion; from which committee the chair
man made the following report:
1t has pleased the great Architect Of
the universe, the God who sits in judg-
ment over all the earth, to drop the fatal
shaft on the ie,ci, and summon from the
field Of the patriots labor, our youthful,
gallant, kind, talented and beloved broth.
er, Capt. VIM. Lindsey. He fell at the
head of his columns, leaving to his men
the inspiration OF an example that caus-
ed them to stand and fight till Hagers-
town became entitled to the name of the
"dark and bloody ground" Of the great
rebellion.
With fearful eyes and heavy hearts
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
Gen. McClelland and the Lite Riot,

On Thursday last, says the New York
Commercial Advartiser, Gen. MCCLELLAN,
while at Orange, NJ j., received two
very urgent dispatches tom Governor
SEYMoR, asking him to come to New
York and assist in restoring order. In
obdieence to the request Of the Cover
nor, General McCLELAN, came to town,
went to the ST. Nicolas Hotel, and had
an interview with the Governor The
Executive was oery much excited with
the condition of affairs and asked Gen.
MCCLELLAN to 60 up TO the scene ofthe
rioting, OH the east side of the city, and
address the people, stating that speech
from him would quell the riot Qener-
al MsCLELLAN. replied: "If l 90 up to
the people, as YOU call them, it will not
be with speech, but with grape and
canister" The Geaeral then withdrew
in good order leaveing the Governor
much chagrined that the, General was
notwilling to adopt tactics simelar to
his own, and "speak to the people"
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

:. 4. Subscrbcrs VINO do not give express no.
Nice 10 the contrary are considered as wishing
tO continue their subscription.
2. II subscribess crder the discontinuance OF
their newspapers, the publiihet may continue
70 send thcm until all arrearages are paid
3. If subscribers neglect or fcfNse to take
their newspapers from the Office 10 Which they
are directed, they are held res. 0nsible until
they have settled their bills and 1idesed then,
discontinued.
(. If subscribers rcnpvc 10 other places with
out informing the publisher, and the ne%spa-
pers are sent 10 the former direction, they arc
held responsible.
8. The Courts have also repeatedly dccfded
TINT Post Master who ncgects to perform his
duty Of giving reasonable notice as required by
tina regulations Of the Post Office Department,
pithe neglect ofa person otake from the office
newspapers addressed to him renders the Pos,
Master liable to the publisher for the subscfi,-
tiOn price, iI
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
A ReminisCenec Of the Rebellion.

The guns captured by General Gil.
MORE, on Morris Island were the pieces
with which the traitors opened the war
ofthe rebellion. Areminiscence Of these
same batteries is related by the Washing
ton Republican. When the South Carroll
ma commission was here demanding that
our Government should transfer Major
ANDERsoN's forces from Fort Sumter to
Fort Moultrie' kilograms in cypher. pass,
ed between them and the Governor OF
South Carolina. These kilograms were
interpreted by one OF our shrewdest tel
egraph managers in the American office,
and this is the purport Of two of them :
FROM CHARLEsToN.-'The work upon
the batteries goes goriously on" FROM
WAsHlNeroN,-"We have no confidence
that the President will order ANDERSON
to Fort Moultrie, but we stay here in or
der to give you time to erect your bat
teries." Nd i.u5N -uI'iL.g . q s'a
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

great behest, feeling a reiet, though
mournful it be, id the reflection that he
went down the "dark and narrow way"
in the shade of the ''Flag" of his hearts
loved home; Patriot Brother; unselfish
friend gifted yoiith, farewell Lifes
morning sun had but just lit up the
chambers of majestic mind, d n5ble
heart in you, and though they are now
extinguished, ne have the consolation to
know they went ont on that alter capable
of rejecting their virtues, whilst Ameri-
can nationality has name, or liberty
home among her people. Narrow, in
deed, will be the niantel required to cor
yer thy faults. Among humanty's ia
vored few, your memory lives, unstained
and bright as the spotless robes of purity.
As we witness the tears of the young
and the old, the male and the female, the
rich and the pooi, tiingling at the mere
mention of thy fate, we cannot but feel
the shadows of passing joy in the
belief that Providence cut you down in
the centre of that friendships circle
which extended co-evil with your ac-
quaintance. Therefore, yielding to the
Almighty fiat, we can only pay the poor
tribute Of mortal love by resolving
1st. That it is with feelings of sadness
we (here assemble0 look upon your va
cant seat miss the sound OF your voice
in councils Of wisdom, and reflect that on
earth we will see or hear you no more
forever. That we feel most keenly a
great loss in the reflection that kind
heart and clear head have passed from
the brotherhood of The living to the ''si-
lent city of the dcad;" but With pleasure
we remember you as one Of those whose
faults are too dim to be seen in the bril-
liancy of their virtues.
I'd That it is with feelings Of pride
we remember the anxiety of our lamen-
ted brother to return, from the quiet OF
home and the ;lcve of friends, ito whom
he had came on leave of absence to be
nurtured in sickncss,) to share the glo-
ries and dangers ofthe battle feld-=with
that manly courage beaming in his eye
that gave us m assurance he intended to
swim through seas of blood, with his
country's flag, orsink beneath its shadow
1t seemed us though his restless spirit
longed for duty on the field, and whilst
friends were imploring him to stay lit
tie longer; with him the sentiment was
20 hold my hands while yet you may, love
| OF my earlier years.
And Wet my face, my MOTHER with thy proud
and happy tears ~
And bless me again my father--bess me
again, pray!
For I hear the bugIe--I hear the drum-I have
but an hour to stay"
Sd, That as a testimony of respect for
the memory of our deceased brother, we
attcnd his funeral as a body, and wear
the usual badge of mourning for thirty
days.
4th. That copy Of these resolutions
lie furnished the family of the deceased,
with the assurance of our own heartfelt
sympathy for them in this the hour OF
their attliction.
9Th. That the proceedings be record
ed on the minutes of the Lodge, and
published in the county papers.
J. A. J. BUCHANAN,
. JAS. s JENNINGS,
WILLIAM BAILY.
Committee,
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
THE PENNSYLVANIA YANKEES TO THE
,,-, REBFLS-GREETING .s

cIusultcrs and invaders, why come ye here to
-o'f spoil r..5r. b.. ,.. .u
Know ye not ye niger drivers, that you're
en- l,ss treading on free soil ?
That every turf Is watered by the sweat Of
=, -, S. honest toll ?
Back to your native bondage, and dare 70
81 81 tempt the fate
That Is sure to overtakc and overwhelm you
soon or late, ..l.
For your wicked. mad invasion of our noble,
p,9tro Keystone State
The Keystone of the glorious arch you strive
W. =. :, to topple down,
hut which shall stand In your despite, with
all its old renown--
.,Onc out Of many" still its scroll, and UNION
still its crown. .ti. p
.Hc0oths and vandals Of the South, encanp-
ing on our plains ,s e,-.
That you may shed your brothers blood, like
~ Just 80 many Gains, .tl.a ~
We shouldn't wonder II you had your labor
for your pains. .....
There was song your niggcrs sung In peace
nnlnt fal days of yorc,
Tliat you will have we rather guess, to sing
NJ. a few times more, I. 4.
ION, carry us back--0h carry us back, to old
virginny's shore !"
And when, you rebel rascals you're carried
back indeed
Like horses or like donkeys displaying oil your
speed,
Twill bc because Of your deserts at length
you've got the MEADE.
JrLY 2, 1863. PARK BENJAMIN.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
A Brave Girl,

A correspondent of the Ne,cs, relates
the following instance ofbravery a. sx.
hibited BY young lady ut Chambers-
burg whilst the "Thugs" of the South
and possession Of that town. II the men
Of fChambersburg and vicinity had shown
as much courage, the town might havU
been saved the dissr c. Of the rebel
presence.
..,.... .,.. % .5i,iA REBEL. ..-st .
"During the rebel invasion in this
valley there have been instances Of indi-
vidual bravery displayed, which forever
live in story From many / take ths
following: When the rebel infantry
advanced under Ewell, medicines Of
every description were Immediately NJ
propriated by tlieiii from tile drug stores
and physicians' Offices. It happened
TINT rebel surgeon ua,ilc into the office
OF DR.. Richards of this town, and de-
manded certain drugs. These wetU Civ.
en- him. A demand having boen nade
by him, which the family were unnble to-
supply, he commenced to search tho
house. The Doctor being absent M
opposition could be made. The rebel
had proceededias far as the cellar whcit
Miss Richards interposed, and declared
that he should go no further. The rob-
el ppid no attention and pushed on.
Miss Richards, anxious for the safy Of
colored servant, whom she had Sost.
,cealed in the cellar, g,asped IN axe, ami
raising IL over her head, exclai,nod,
advance one step farther sir, and RI
, cut you through {" Ths surgeon, who
| il afterwards appearetl. was the famous
DR.. Todd, brother to Mrs Nncolu.
Immediately retired" bpf
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

and, in all probability, will prove NOR.
tai, Sanford Kendle received quite Q g.
we're would in the shoulder, but, will
doubtless recover. George Kendle and
James Rice were slightly wounded. Col.
Lockwood of the 7th Va. Vol ReRt was
wounded in the hip, aud such a wohnd
would have caused many to have LETT th8
field, aud not have looked behind them un-
til they had reached their homes or d noe.
pital, hut this old veteran simply msae .
sour face and the next momentgavs ths
Command. Let is be remembered, this
old hero was the only field officer we haA
IN our regiment during ,his contest and
most nobly did he do his duty. In juss
tlce to this old veteran 1t is our duty tu
say that he has not only proven hiniaelf
4 brave and efficient officer, but has been
a father to the boys Of ths7th Va. Vols.
He is ever at his post on the march aud
upen the tented fcld. And whsh thv
tug and heat Of batt1e comes, he never
leaves nor torsakes his men. He b brave
to . fault. 1pdeed,, ~. esver seema. to
enjoy himself 20 well ps vhep bombs b
balls ny fsst and, thick around him, and
If the rtbs desire to hush his votce, they
will have to shoot his head "a of he viii
fight them until the walls ot treason arti
battered down. Then let me say truth.
fully to the people oflittle Greene, there
is much respect and honor due from you
to Colonel Lockwood for his gallantty,
noble deeds and the care and protection
Of your fathers, sons and brothers,
JACOB RUSH.
Private, Company +, 7th Va. Vols.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
NEAR WARRINGTON JUNCTION, Va,
july %. 1868. r . G.

Mr. l.. X. EvANs-Dear Sir: Ihave
now few spare moments, andas have
not had time Stree the Gettysburg BATHS
to forward you any particulars concern.
ing Company A. The list Of the killed,
wounded and missing Of Company A,'as
appeared In, yuur last paper, ID slightly
changed, The number, however, is cof-
feet. The name Of Norval l.. Fry is
Norval L. Troy. The two gallant Ser
geants, James M. Pipes and William A.
Brown, who were rcportel missing, wers
wounded-the latter mortally, and died
in rebel hospital, fouf miles from Get.
tysburg. learn since his body has
been taken home. Poor Will No
more is his Voice mingled with ours At
the close Of a hard days march, whsh
seated around our camp fires made Of
secesh rails. Will was always ready for
duty, no matter how hard. His loss will
be .pnch lamented by his remaining COM
Trades, and his bereaved friends wit NJ.
member that we all condole with them
in their bereavements. The same I can
say to the friends OF Corporal Leroy
Spencer Greenlee lie was as noble
soldier as ever faced the cannon's mouth.
DR.. Sharp, assistant surgeon of the
i4Oth, who retiiained at Gettysburg with
the worhded, came up yesterday. and
reports the Wounded all doing wsll.-
hiedt. Purman, the most seriously
wounded, is getting along as we'll A.
could be expected. We miss our com.
missioned officers much, and hope the
time will not be long when some OF them
will be able to return. Provision has
been made for the wounded to ges home
those who are able to 90, isl
sergtt. A. BURNS,
| Company A, l4Oth Reg. P.v.
P.S learn from letter received
from Sergeant Pipes, since closed this,
that John w. Eddy was in the hands of
the rebels, badly wounded. ~f
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

How woNDERrUL-It is that Of more
than a thousand millions of human faces,
each covering but the space of few
square inches, no two should be alike
What ben eicence, as well as infinite
skill, is shown by the Creator in this
beautiful arrangement And what incon.
venience would ensue among lovers, hus-
bands and wives, parents and cildren,
debtors and creditors, if all these distin.
gushing marks should be obliterated.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

4
Weeping sad and lonely,
Hopes and fears how vain,
Yet praying when this cruel war is ovel
Praying that we may meet again.
When the summer breeze is signing,
Mournfully along!
Or when autumn leaves arc falling,
Sadly breathes the song,
on in dreams l sec thee lying
On the battle plain,
Lonely, wounded, even dying,
Calling, but in vain. e.. MIX
Weeping, sad and lonely, &c.
II amid the din of battle,
Nobly you should fall,
Far away from those who love you,
None to hear you call .t-
Who would whisper words Of comfort,
Who would sooth your pain
, All the many cruel fancies .
-n11 Ever in my brain.
-" Weeping, sad and lonely, &c.
But our country called you, darling,
D. Angels cheer your way,
While our nations sons are fighting,
~ We can only pray. t .r.
Nobly strike for God and Liberty,
,.i let all nations see
How we love our starry banner,
Emblem Of the free. .ut.
Va Weeping, sad and lonely, &C.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

A HIT wtfM 4 Soxe. The pot.Msy
song Of this timw isi'When tAis Cruel
War is Over" Within the spsps ofs
few months 100000 copies Of IL hsss
been sold. TTrs music and the words OF
the ballad are not remarkable for beauty
or originality But the melody catches
the popular ear, md the words touch
'Ahs popular heart We give tho wavaA
in ,shothsr column. '"
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

The drafted men at Pittsburg, N. Y,
numbering three hundred, celebrated
the "election'' by music, a procession,
repeated cheers for the President, Pro-
vost Marshal, General Meade, and 9th.
ers.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

ApvymrIsxxgSrsi inserted for ~. per square
for the first three Insertions, and % cents for
each additional insertion. A reduction will
I've made on advertisements Of half or whole
column.
don WoRx done Mt this Office in the neatest
and mast expeditions manner, and on reasona-
tic terms.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

The age ola young lady Is now ex-
pressed according to the present style Of
skirts, by saying that eighteen springs
have passed over her head
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

SOME time since the Ohio Statesman
published poem entitled "The Demo
cratic Banner" the editor, George W.
Manypenny, bestowing many commen.
dations upon it, and adding, 'We are OBJ
liged to our lady correspondent 'Helen,'
for her patriotic effusion." The "Helen"
turned out to be a masculine, and the
poem an acrostic, the first letters Of the
lines forming the following beautiful tri-
butte to the victimized editor "Geol ge
w. Mlnypenny is q great jackass--and a
traitor to boot"
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
Buchanan Dcfaced.

The editor Of the Scranton Republican
says: "We saw curious embellish-
ment the other day, a five dollar bill on
the Pottsville Bank, which contains on
one corner vignette of James Buchan.
an. Some loyal persons had bunged his
eyes with red ink, drawn gallows above
his head, from which rope was suspen-
ded, that went round his neck, and then
branded his forehead with the word s'Ju.
das." This is but one OF hundreds. -
The bank has had to call in all its issues
with that portrait on it, SO unmistakea-
bic are 1.-The manifestations of popular in
dignation against the man who might,
had he had the will or pluck, have nip
ped this thing in the bud, asJackson did
before him." II I... .s..
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
GRERNECOUNVY REPUBLICAN.
ycpG,snsD gvsny TUESDAY sonsis6 BY
T.. TX. EVANS,
r r. II M ~:

six Months, In advance, si,00 One year,
In advance, $500, within the year S2,25; II
not paid within the year, $3.50.
srThcss terms will be strictly adhered TO.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11
ggoetrg.
WHEN THIS CRUEL WAR Is OVER.

Dearest love- do you remember
When we last aid meet,
How you told me that YOU loved HE,
Kneeling at my feet
Oh how proud you stood before ME,
In your suit of blue,
When you vowed to me and country,
Ever to be true.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
MOTgan's Raid.

CINCINNATI, July 16.
Morgan was in Georgetown last night.
and left early this morning for Piketon'
where be arrived att O'Clock. From thence
be moved towards Jackson, and bis ad-
vance this evening was threatening Ports.
mouth and Gallipolis. The country through
which he is now passing is very rough and
billy, and the militia and troops are swarm.
ing OF either side to check bis progress
Further eastward trees are being GelIed
and distractions placed on the roads. to
rstard his progress. Hobson was sever
miles from Piketon at o'clock. Morgsn's
progress through Pike county was more
rapid than through any portion of the
State, and he was widening the distance
between himself aud Hobson. The gun.
boat fleet are in the vicinity of Manchester
and Portsmouth. At headquarters it is
believed that his capture is inevitable.
He continues his deprsdstions in steal.
ing horses, and it is estimated that 90. 900
horses have changed hands since be cross
ed the Ohio River.
Dolly % Of his men are thus far report-
ed at headquarters as having been CAPS
tared.
Martial Law has been raised, and bust.
ness proceeds az usual. The militia kas
been disbanded until another raid shall
occur, and independent volunteer com
papies have stacked their arms and se2ur.
sted.
There is considerable grumbliDg at the
failure tbus far to capture Morgan-re-