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The Negroes shut their eyes when
they shoot and consequently are as like
ly to kill friends as foes. Gen. Banks
put Louisiana Negro regiment in front
to test them. The rebels rushed upon
them in fury and actually butchered
them. Six out of the eight hundred
were killed and the remainder fed
Rutland Courier.
This is the meanest kind of meanness
to sneer at those brave blacks of Gen.
Banks army who faced death in the most
heroic manner while fighting for the gov
ernment and the liberties which the Cou-
rier shows itself unable to appreciate and
unworthy to enjoy. According to the
testimony of all who witnessed the con-
duct of the blacks on the occasion in
question, whether friends or foes of the
policy of arming negroes, they bore them
selves manfully throughout, and after
suffering an unprecedented loss retired,
when It was sheer foolhardiness to re-
main longer. The animus of the above
fling is execrable and eventually it will
return to plague its suthor.- Woodstock
Standard,
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ture in bis Universe.

Precisely this is the object of the text
he would show men, that such is the ex-
tent and particularly of his knowledge
that he is abundantly able to do that
which is best for them. So complete
and exact is his knowledge, that not a
sparrow falleth without his cognizance.
He would show them moreover, that
such is the fitness of his interest in them,
so minute and painstaking is his care for
them, the very hairs of their heads be
ing all numbered, that they may be fully
assured that he is not merely willing, but
desirous to secure their greatest happi-
ness, their greatest good. The omnipo-
tence of his power, the infnitude Of his
wisdom exalt him to position so lofty
that he can "see the beginning" and at
the same time the warmth of his great
heart the boundless depth of his love,
incline him so to employ this vast power
and skill as to make "all things work to-
gether for good to them that love him."
Fearlessly then, confdingly, may we
follow wherever he leads. II the way
be rugged, we know it is the best, for it
is the way He points out. If the dispen-
sations of His Providence are dark and
mysterious, we accept them submissively
for they are dispensed from his hand.
We are sure that he " doeth all things
WELL" So strong is his arm, so kind is
his heart, that let him do what he will,
we cannot murmur, Though he .slay us,
yet will we trust in him."
This then is heargument. Ifsuch be
the fulness of Gods knowledge, that he
takes note, even of the fall of the flying
bird-if such is his interest in me-his
love for me, that he even remembers the
hairs of my head, then surely | have
nothing to fear. Or in other words, the
text presents to U.S.
The castneSs of Gods knotcledge, and
the greatness of has lone, as grounds for
the most fearless and implicit trust an
him.
/. We are to consider Gods k'ao,ol-
edge. In the simple but exceedingly
comprehensive language of scripture, "he
knoweth all things" He knoweth him
self, the grandest subject of knowledge,
as no other one can know him-all the
infnitudes of his Spiritual Being-the
springs Of his own nature
the unscaled heights Of his glory-the
shoreless and soundless deeps Of bis love
the unshakeable firmness of bis throne
the stainless purity of his heart--the
intensity of his holiness--his
lnalterable fidelity to his word--all these
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GODS KNOWLEDGE AND L0VE--GR0UNDS FOR
FEARLESS TRUST IN HIM.
SE R MON

Delivered on tie occasion Of the Fnae-
raj of DEA. S. G. BLISS, at West
Glover, May 5--BY Rev. Mr..
HoUGH, Of WiHiston.
MATT. 10: 20, 30, Sl--Are not two sparrows
fall on the ground without your Father. But
the very hairs Of your head are all numbered.
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than
many sparrows.
1t is mans nature to trust. The vine
cannot flourish without laying hold Of
some support for its clinging, clasping
tendrils, and no more can man be happy
without some object on which his yearn-
ing, confding nature can lean. And yet
he trusts not at random be does not be-
stow his confidence without reason he
will not allow the tendrils of his regard
to twine about every chance object that
may offer. He is inclined to trust only
that which is above him, which is great
er than himself. Superior strength claims
his respects superior knowledge wins his
esteem superior goodness his love-
The soldier goes into battle without hav-
ing seen the ground on which he is to
fight-without perhaps any knowledge of
the number of the foe he is 10 fight, be-
cause he has confidence in the superior
prudence aud sagacity of his leader who
has arranged the conflict. The citizen
trusts his government the pupil his
teacher; the child his parent, because Of
the conviction in each case that there ex-
lists that degree of knowledge and that
skill to use it that are worthy of such
trust. And he who would win the con-
fdence of men, and lead them to put
faith in him and be guided by him, must
first produce in them this conviction that
he has knowledge, or wisdom, or good
ness, which they have not and which he
is willing TO employ for their good. A
teacher, if he would be employed, must
convince people that he is able to teach.
A ruler, if he would be obeyed, must
convince men that he is not only willing
but able to govern the nation; and a
God, if he would be lord, must convince
men, that he Is able and willing to provide
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Why HENS DO NOT LAY.-A cores
pondent Of the Country Gentleman sug-
gests the following reasons for the nom
productive qualities OF hens. His ex-
periencc is worth noticing -
81 am not in the habit of writing for
publication, but have few remarks TO
make from my own experience. Last
spring had sixteen hens of the Dork-
ing breed, and they did not lay. | did
all in my power TO make them do so,
but nothing effected a cure / gave
great variety of food-burnt bones,
shells, &C.; also tried many things rec
commended in your valuable paper, FOR
that purpose, but all were of no use
| did not like to part with them, as they
were favorite fowls Of mine, and highly
esteemed the breed. Lately, / gave up
in despair-thought there was no use in
keeping hens to look at, and receive no
profit. l then commenced to kill them,
took the poorest first, and dressed one.
1t was the latest foul | ever saw, and no
signs OF any eggs. then made up my
mind that the hens were too fat to lay,
and commenced Immediately to starve
them little, which caused them to lose
some of their flesh, and in due time they
commenced TO lay. Since then b ey
have done well.
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At tn Q P ost % ffi C Q ].


Down the lane where the lindens high
Lift their branches to the sky,
And the brook runs murmuring by,
Every day go;
Every day through sun and rain,
With hope that is ever on the wane,
To the little house at the end of the lane,
Near where the lindens grow.
think they must know my step on the floor,
For every day as ope the door,
And ask each day, as I've asked before,
''Is there anything for mep
The old man turns his head away,
And in low, sad voice will say,
'Poor child, there is nothing foryou to-day
Tomorrow there may be-
Spring has passed and summer flown,
Every day have come and gone,
Every day he said, "hope on;
Tomorrow twill be here"
am weary of going to and fro,
To the little house where the lindens grow,
For chill the autumn breezes blow,
The days are dark and drear.
The lane seems longer every day,
Harder it seems TO turn away,
Harder to hear the old man say
"Nothing for you, poor child"
The days wear on so wearily,
viii letter never come for me
God help my heart If this should be,
For now it's almost wild.
Will it always be as it has been
VIII they never write to the rover then,
Sayng-"Alice, come home again,
oComc home to us and live 2"
know they were angry when we wed,
I know they disowned me then, they said,
But wrote and told them, he was dead,
And asked, "conld they forgive !?
wonder what made the old man say
"Cheer up, Alice, for one more day"
There's a carriage coming along this way;
I'll wait and watch it come;
Some one says "Alice" who can it be
For the trees 60 round and cannot see
The one who holds me so tenderly
And whispers "Alice, come home"
Bsreriy, Nee Jersey
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SANITY HERoIsM.-The heroism of
the saint does not consist in fearing hell,
nor in anticipating heaven-does not
consist even in hatred of sin. Its great
element is love-love of right, OF truth,
and of goodness. Love is essentially dis
interested but fear OF hell is purely sell
fish, so may the anticipation of heaven
as a reward be selfish, neither OF these
things is heroic-neither must be; ; son- !, n,
founded with love. feeling to he
''' suIl !, IS but negative vir-
cner,s" .d :. not, strictly speaking, he
:, sentiment. 1t is distinct from hero
;.m in the sense-which is a real sense
the it is distinct from the positive feel
ing of love of the true and good. Car
lyle constantly treats of heroes, but is not
himself hero. His works abound with
noble denrnciations of wrong; but still
denunciations. His distinguished char
icteristic is hatred of vice, rather than
love of virtue. SANITY heroism is, pre-
eminently, love to God and love to man.
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Delivered on the occasion Of the Fune-
raj of DEA. S. G. BLISS, at West
Glover, May 5-BY Rev. Mr..
HnItGu nf WiHtsfna1
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TELEGRAPEIIO.
Important from Pennsylvania.
EVACUATION OF CARLISLE By THE REBELS
OUR FORCES TAKE POSSESSION. AND
FIGHT ENSUES,

HARRISBURG, July 1.-The last rebel left
Carlisle yesterday morning, and the town was
occupied by a portion of the Federal forces
under len. Smith. About o'clock the rebel
cavalry appeared in large force, having come
in on the York road.
rebel officer sent in flag of truce to Gen
Smith, demanding a surrender OF the town,
which was refused.
On receiving Gen. Smiths reply the enemy
opened on the town with artillery, which was
promptly replied to. Firing continued with
intervals until about ten o'clock when the reb-
els fell back in the direction which they came
Before leaving they burned the barracks, gas
works and one dwelling. Many building suf-
fered considerably from tho rebel artillery
The Court House was struCksever tiinss
When the enemy opened the excitement
among the citizens was very great. The women
and children either fed or hid themselves in
cellars. r..
Our loss was three killed. The rebel loss is
not known.
After the enemy retired they sent in another
flag OF truce notifying the citizens to leave, as
they intended to renew the attack to- day.
This evening the enemy IS pickets are in sight
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CAVALRY FIGHT AT HANOVER

COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA, July THE
Fifth New York, First Vermont, First Virgin.
ia and Eighteenth Pennsylvania cavalry regi-
ments, left Frederick on Saturday and moved
forward to Hanover. There they arrived on
Tuesday morning, when they were charged
upon in rear by rebel cavalry OF Stuart The
national forces numbered about eighteen hun
dred men.
The rebel force was nearly er quite 5000
The battle commenced at nine in the morning
and continued till seven in the evening. The
contest was a succession of charges, re-
charges, advances and repuises.
Our troops fought with desperate gallantry
and daring, and gained brilliant triumph
We captured all the LIST South Carolina regi-
ment except thirteen.
The rebels in return took but sixty prisoners.
A piece Of artillery belonging to this regiment
is among the trophies. The rebels lost besides,
one field piece and one breech-loading steel
rified piece. Our cavalry had no artillery.
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FROM VICKSBURG.

Another Message from Pemberton to John.
ston CaptHred-The Former Declares He
can Hold out Ten Days-The Rebels Pre-.
pairing to Escape across the River.
OPPOSITE EICKsBURG, June 25.-A messen-
ger was captured with the following verbal
message from Pemberton to Johnston: ave
can hold out ten days, if not sooner relieved or
obliged to surrender"
A letter from General Withers to his wife
speaks Of probability of his going North, and
oil speedy exchange; one from w. l.. Smith
speaks despairingly; and another gives a list
Of fifty -four killed and wounded in an Alabama
regiment. AS some letters bear marks ofbeing
intended for our eyes, they are not implicitly
believed but it is abundantly concurrenttesti-
mony to sustain the story of general disasters.
lsECoND DIsPATCH.l
CAIRO, July 1.-The steamer Belle of Mem
phis brings Vicksburg dates of the Goth ult.
The recent battle in Grants rear is said to have
been severe, but no particulars have been re-
ceived. No doubt the rebels have been
making preparations to cross the river and es-
cape into Louisiana, as quite number of
sklffs and fiatboats have been discovered
The Twentieth, Thirteth, and Forty-fifth
Illinois regiments are among those who rushed
into the breach made in front of the mine in
General Logan's front on the 18th. This fort
completely commands most of the rebel works.
Our troops are mounting thirty-two peunder
Parrots and nine inch Dahlgrens.
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FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

WASHINGTON, July 1.-IAssociated Press
Dispatch. Letters OF te-day's date have been
received from the army OF the Potomac, in
which the following facts are stated Our last
oyements have been characterized by n
marked willingness on the part Of the soldiers
to undergo any fatigue which human endurance
can sustain.
The rebels recently sent onlya small scouting
OF accommodating party to the vicinity of Fred
erick, are in the belief that there is force of
the enemy between that city and HageStoWn
The stage proprietor this morning sent out his
team from Frederick to HagersIown. THIS tact
is stat. TO show that the inter vening distance
Is believed to be safe to travellers.
portion of our forces surrounded Emmetts.
burg on Monday, and captured, without con-
fiict, rebel battery, the only rebel force there,
Notwithstanding various reports to the con-
trary
Our pontoon bridges at Edwards Ferry have
been taken up ana safely secured by the engi-
neer brigade.
Gen. Stahi was relieved from his cavalry
command by Gen Hooker Sunday, and
Gen. fitzpatrick appointed in his place.
other duty and his late command reorganiZed
The very best spirit peryades the army. and
the hope Of an early and decisive battle is the
prevailing sentiment of the troops.
The portion OF Maryland occupied by our
army is 'eelning with rich agricultural pro-
ducts. afording large supplies. The mos
friendly disposition Is eylnced toward us by
the inhabitants generally. Every preca alton
erty.
The following circular has been issued
Headquarters Army Of the Poton,ac, June 80,
lo63-The Commanding General requests that
previous TO the enga cement Don expected wi 4
the enemy corps and all other commanding
officers address their troops. explaining to
them the immense Issues involved in the
struggle. The enemy Is now on our soil The
whole country looks anxiously to the army to
deliver il from the presence of the foe Our
failure to do so Will leave Us no such welcome
as the swelling of millions of hearts with pride
and Joy III our success would give to every
soldier of our army.
Homes, firesdes and domestic affairs are in
yolved. The army has fought well heretofore
1t is believed that it Will fight more desperate
ly and brayeiy than ever.
Corps and other commanders are authorized
to order the instant death of any soldier who
fails to do his duty at this hour.
BY command of Major General Meade
). WILLIAMS, Asst Adjutant General.
Our cavalry is actively scouting i'll every di-
instant entertained by any one.
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NAVAL ORDERS.

The following orders were issued this morn
ing:
Commander Aaron Z. Hughes, ordered to the
command OF the gunboat Cimerone, at Port
Royal, S. g., rice Commander A. J. Drake, de-
tached.
1t. Commander D. L. Braine, detached from
command of the Monticello and granted two
weeks leave of absence.
Fred. Schober, Joseph H. Diamond, Gates
McAllister, Richard Z. Edwards, Robt. Craw-
ford, Conrad J. Habighorst, James McGregor,
Jacob McMurray, BENZ. r. Stevens, Thos W.
Fitch and VIM. Bond have been admitted as
Third Assistant Engineers.
Hayden T. French, appointed ensign and or
dered to his final examination.
Second Assistant Engineer J. c. Hull, pro-
noted to First Assistant.
Third Assistants F. III. Fletcher, John But
terworth, Thomas w Rae, Thos Lynch, and
Henry H. Burritt, promoted to Second Assist
ant Engineers.
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THE INVASION.
Evacuation of Maryland Heights The
Harper's Ferry Bridge-Confederates 1T
from the Baltimore Sun, July 81


from the Baltimore Sun, July 81
The intense desire for news from the armies
in Maryland manifested by the citizens of Bal
timore for several weeks past did not abate one
jot yesterday, especially upon its being public
ls announced that Maryland Heights had been
evacuated by the Federal troops, large num-
Der Of whom We're from this State and city.
1t was stated in the Sun of yesterday that
highly important information would be made
public during the day in regard to Western
Maryland and Maryland Heights We alluded
to the evacuation OF the latter place by the
Federal troops. This was successfully accom-
plished on Monday night and Tuesday, the
troops all being away from there before ~
o'clock on Tuesday night. All the Govern
meRt property incidental to large encamp-
ment was removed, ogether with all the guns,
with the exception of a few OF the larger ones,
which were destroyed ammunition, &c The
Notifications were all destroyed. A gentleman
who witnessed the dismantling OF the latter
states that the wreck was very thorough.
The wooden portions of the Harper's Ferry
railroad bridge were removed both from the
Maryland side and the Potomac side, leaving
the iron spans, lately constructed, and forming
the centre ofthis important bridge intact. This
was done to prevent the Confederates from
blowing up the iron structure, which it will
now be impossible for them to accomplish, and
also to prevent them from using the bridge to
cross the Potomac in that vicinity.
Gen. FTench's forces lately at Maryland
Heights, will now take an active part in the
present important campaign. A brigade Of his
troops are all Marylanders, and are command
cd by Brig. Gen Kenly, of this city. Their
movements or their present Whereabouts can
not be made public at present.
Gen. Baylor's Confederate cavalry appeared
in and around Harper's Ferry on Tuesday
evening, but remained but short while, reti.
ring towards Charlestown, Va, where, it was
stated, a force of Contederates were encamped
Several Confederate scouts have been seen
in the several days past on the Virginia side of
the Upper Potomac, (Ioudon county, but
none of them have attempted to cross the river
to the Maryland side.
The movements of the oontending forces in
the remaining portions of Western Mary land
are yet contraband news.
At Westminster, and other portions of Car
roll county, a large force of troops are passing
and repassing, and we learned from the mill
tary authorities last night that Westminster
was now held by a considerable force of Fed
eral troops. There have been SEVERAL skir-
mishes III the neighborhood, with lnimportant
results.
The Philadelphia railroad was Ill right. The
Northern Central Railroad ran trains as far as
Parkton. The Baltimore and Ohio continues
TO run trains to and from Frederick, and the
Western Maryland Railroad Will run trains
to-day TO Westminster.
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FROM CUMBERLAND-THEV VISIT OF THE
REBELS THERE

CUMBERLAND, Md, June 26.-EditoT Star
l see various statements as to the dongs of
Gen. Kelley here, which are without founda-
ton. The fact is, that on Wednesday, the 18th
inst, the rebels entered this place on one side,
while Gen. Kelley and several hundred stray
CLING cavalry, from Milroy's command, de-
camped on the other side about the same time;
all the troops and military stores having pre-
yiously been Withdrawn. Gen. Kelley made
no attempt to drive them out of the town,
either then or since! The rebels "a small cav
airy force under Imboden) only remained here
a few hours, and did no damage. They burnt
some bridges and stole some stock and other
things in the eastern part of the county No
armed rebels in the county now, that know Of
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO MRS. LINCOLN
This morning, at about ten o'clock, as Mrs
Lincoln was passing in her carriage across
the open lot near the Mount Pleasant Hos
pital, the drivers seat suddenly became de-
tached from the rest of the carriage, and the
coachEan was precipitated to the ground At
this accident the spirited horses Immediately
took fright, and dashed along with fearful We
locity.
Mrs. Lincoln was quite alone in the carriage
at the time, but, seeing the imminent danger
she was in, with courage and presence of mind
remarkable at so critical moment, sprang
quickly from the carriage, while the horses
were running ut full speed. Though for the
moment stunned. she most fortunately received
no more serious injury from her fall than sew
eral severe bruises. From the most severe of
these-one on the back OF the head-the blood
flowed freely.
Several surgeons from the Mount Pleasant
Hospital were instantly upon the spot, and adj
ministered promptly to her injuries. So soon
as 1t was ascertained that the injuries, though
painful, were not of serious character and
that no bones were broken, it was decided that
she could be safely transported to the White
House. The original design, therefore, of con-
yeying her to the Mount Pleasant Hospital was
abandoned. A carriage passing at the time
was taken possession of, and Mrs Lincoln,
now quite recovered from her fright was
placed in it,
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IMPORTANT FROM BLOODY RIM

The Rebels Retiring in the Direction OF
Greencastle-General Meade Reported to
baSe Penetrated Lees Lines-Heavy
Skirmis hing.
BLOODY RUN, July IL have Just returned
from London Station, IA miles from Chambers
burg. The Rebels are reported to have left
there, after stealing forty horses, and are now
decamping in the direction of Greencastle,
which rather indicates retreat towards the
Potomac of this portion OF Imboden's force.
General Meade is said to have penetrated the
enemy's lines between Hagerstown and Sharps-
burg late yesterday. No great battle as yet, but
heavy skirmishing.
The Rebels left Mercersbu burg last night, at
seven O'Clock, going towards GreencastIe.
They numbered about two thousand cavalry
and four 12-pounderS No infantry.
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EXTRA.
LATE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Stirring News from PENNSYLVANIA.
A TERRIBLE BATTLE!
OUR FORCES SUCCESSFULLY RESISTING


Yesterday, at a. m. the rebel corps of Long
street and Hill attacked our lst and 18th army
corps, under Generals Reynolds and Meade,
on the road between Gettysburg and Cham
bersburg, near the former place, and a battle
occurred which was very severe up to last ad
vices from that point.
Though our troops were successfully resist
ing the attack, our loss had been heavy, in
Guiding General Reynolds killed.
At four p. m. our Sd and 18TH army corps
were rapidly moving up to take part in the
engagement.