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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

eD- Our neighbor of the Democrat saws
that the term copperheads is applied to
democrats. This is a great mistake. No
one ever thought of applying such an cpl
thet to Governor johnson, Judge Holt, Gov.
Dickinson, Governor Todd, General Butler,
John Van Buren, and many other leading
democrats, who have always been the ardent
supporters Of the democracy taught by
Jefferson, jackson and Douglass. The term
is applied only, and very properly, to such
counterfeit democrats as Vallandigham'
salisbury, Brcckinridge, Floyd, jeff. Davis
and their followers. 1t is fortunate that the
copperheads are not numerous. They are
only dangerous because they secretly circu-
late their subtle poison under the garb of
democracy, and thus deceive the ignorant
and unwary. No true patriot (and every
good democrat should be q patriot) will
knowingly agree to be led by men who sym.
pathize and act with traitors who openly de-
clare that the laborers and mechanics of the
North are no better than their slaves, and
refuse to recognize them us equals.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
Official Confirmation OF tEIe De-
structiOn of The s.srdianOla.''

UNITED STATES MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON,
IAzoo RIVER, March 10 (via Memphis and
Louisville, 13th.)-ion. GIDEON WELLEs,
Secretary of the Navy Il have been pretty
well assured, for some time past that the
Indianola had been blown up, in consequence
of the appearance of wooden imitation
Monitor, which the enemy sunk with their
batteries. The Monitor was Il valuable aid
to us. 1t forced away the Queen of the
West, and caused the blowing up of the
Indianola.
The following is an account Of the affair
taken from the Vicksburg Wig, of the 9th
instant
"DEsTRUcTIoN OF THE INDIANoLA.- We
stated day or two since that we would
not enlighten our readers in regard to q
matter which was puzzling them very much
We alluded to the loss of the gunboat
Indianola, recently captured from the enc
my. We were 10th to acknowledge she had
been destroyed; but such is the case.
THE Yankee barge sent down the river
last week was reported to be an iron-clad
gunboat. The authorities thinking that this
monster would retake the Indianola, imme-
diately issued an order to blow her up. The
order was sent down by courier to the off.
Ger in charge Of the vessel.
~ few hours afterwards another order
was sent down countermanding the first, it
being ascertained that the monstrous craft
was only coal boat but before it reached
the lndianola, she had been blown TO atoms
not even gun was saved. Who is to
blame for this folly-this precipitancy2
1T would really seem as if we had no use
for ganboats on the Mississippi, as a coal
barge is magnifed into a monster, and our
authorities Immediately order boat that
would have been worth small army to us
to be blown up ID. d. PORTER,
Acting Rear Admiral,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
Acting Rear Admiral,
COm'g Miss. Sauadron
Southern Contempt for Northern
Traitors.

In what spirit the southern rebels regard
the peace Democrats of the North, the sub
Joined letter will testify Ii is written by
an American citizen of southern origin. now
at Havana, to his friend in this city a demo.
crat, but loyal democrat. The rebels,
much as they depend upon their northern
accomplices for aid in their treason make
no secret of the utter contempt with which
they regard them. They will make use of
them to weaken the federal government,
but never mean TO live with them under the
same government ON terms Of equality.
HAVANA, March II, 1868.
"For the purpose Of serving my business !
have put up at the rebel headquarters in
Havana, l am surrounded with the chiyalry
Indeed two of my three room.mates arc
blockade-runners, both intelligent men. As
was getting my pen and ink 10 write this,
Ijocularly remarked To one Of them, IL in
tend writing 10 democrat of the straight
est sect lie instantly replied, Tell him
from me, We Of the South despise and hate
hate the northern democracy for their pusil-
lanimity, cowardice and treason These are
his exact words.
"And yet there Is class Of men In your
region who talk OF ending the war without
the bayonet What nonsense or worse,
what treason The eonsCnption law will
decide II the North stands or falls. Ths
sontherners la the house tell me ii the demo.
Gratis prevent the carrying out OF its details,
We may rely upOn the North being invaded
and conquered, and believe IN T.
I0si.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

RosRcRANs on NORTHERN TRAIToRs.-
Rosecrans has no mercy upon those who,
from partisan prejuGices, seek to evade
their duties as soldiers. Here is one of his
ate orders -
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THF
CUMBERLAND, MURFREEsBoRo', (Tenn.) J.,
March ], 1S63.-lSpecial Field Order, No.
5II-The. General Commanding has this
day received the resignation of Ma ior Kalfus,
of the Fifteenth Kentucky Regiment, in
which he assigns as reasons therefor the
sentiments Oft traitor and an enemy to his
country, who would desert his country when
armed violence assails the nations life, and
the Constitution, the palladium of our rights.
lie is dishonorably dismissed the service.
None Of those who, like the hypocritical
Pharlsees OF old, "strain at gnat and
swallow camel" are wanted in this army
Of patriots.
by commander Major-General RosEcRANs.
Signed, Ii. TuRALL.
Captain and A. A. G
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
E,rportunt f'oIn thc Gulf Dcpart-

IbfhIs
WASHINGTON, March II.
Hon Joseph j. Lewis, newly appointed
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, entered
upon his duties to day.
The General Land Office will issue, this
week, warrants for over sixty thousand acres
of valuable mineral lands in California
The Napoleonic reports brought by the
steamer from Europe of the intention OF
Napoleon to withdraw the French army
from Mexico, are discredited in diplomatic
circles. 1t is stated by those who are most
familiar with the Emperor's designs that the
French army in Mexico will be largely aug
mentcd, as he contemplates a vigorous CAM
paign in the next ninety days. Such are
also the advices in possession of our Govern
ment.
General Burnside, having been assigned to
his new Department, will at once assume
command. General Parke accompanies
him.
General Cadwaladcr has been assigned to
the command of the Second Corps, Army OF
the Potomac.
| Up to this evening no official information
has been received by the Government in
regard to affairs at Vicksburg. Reports Of
captures in Yazoo River, by our forces, arc
| believed by Government officials.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
WASHINGTON, March 16.
From Fairfax Court House.
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, March


MORE VILE TRAITORS ARRESTED.
Since the late raid was made at this place
by Captain Moselys Rebel cavalry, Provost
Marshal O'Conner has been very energetic
in ferreting out and arresting the citizens
who gave information and aided the Rebels.
On Monday evening nine of these unprin-
cipled fellows were captured, and on the
following day forwarded to Washington.
Yesterday some others concerned in the
dsgraceful affair were taken and sent to
Provost General at Alexandria. The first
one is j. H. Barnes, residing about two
miles and a half beyond here, at little
village known as Germantown. About
three months we gave sketch of the indi-
vidual, showing how he betrayed confidence
reposcd in him upon the representation of
being Union man. He then disguised his
true feelings and sentiments to smuggle
goods through the lines to the Rebels. Even
more than he did. He procured passes for
Secession women and sent them to Rich
mond TO give information Of the doings of
! our army.
Now lie figures in another but similar
| phase-piloting Rebels through our lines in
such u manner as to allow them to make Il
successful raid.
Two brothers, ]. II. and W. II. Miles,
eresiding near Sudley's Mills, have for some
| time past been harboring gucrrilas, taking
care of their horses, and otherwise comfort
| ing the enemy. A third brother is still at
large, but when caught will have to pay the
penalty Of his misdeeds.
A young lady, whose father was arrested
during the early part of the week, now
shares his fate, she too having been taken
Yesterday her house was visited, and, after
being searched, she was politely requested
to accompany the soldiers. This she did
reluctantly.
Upon the premises were found letter:
which clearly show that she had been cor
responding with Rebels in Richmond
Some papers Of an important character wcr,
not overlooked, and through them it i
learned that another raid has been planned
for tonight 1t is hardly likely that it vii
now take place
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

G1~ Coon NEWS FROM THE SourH-Our
gun'boats have descended the Coldwater
and Tallahatchie rivers TO the Yazoo, and
thence have gone to Yazoo City, which they
captured, with the twenty or more steam
boats collected there as the rebel transport
feet.
This daring enterprise, has been most gal
lanily and successfully accomplished. None
Of those formidable batteries, reported by
the rebels TO be erected at different points
ON the river have been encountered, but the
natural dangers Of the navigation we're not a
few, Two hundred aud dfiy miles Of steam.
boating through obstructrd aud Vim rivers
With an emmy on ellhsy bank, Ia a feat that
eoSsn ihs performers Of :. With glory.
Win this report Of the capture Of Yaloo
sli! Il another ramoT of lhe evacuation oi
NirkshuIg, We should not hs surprised Il
u ~ers true, Nilh the yaloo Ia our pa.
''rsi"n, ahd an sasy sPpToaeh open Ia yleks
hu's .a ,he Hsr, 40 Do not ,6s hos TIA,
is', siiongh1li an be htli
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
From Fort Royal.
CAPTURE OF TIE CLYDE BUILT STEAMER
"QUEEN OF TIE WAVE"
Port ROYAL. S. c., March z

CAPTURE OF TIE CLYDE BUILT STEAMER
"QUEEN OF TUE WAVE"
PORT ROYAL, S. c., March Z.
The gunboat Conemaugh, Lieutenant
Commander Eastman, accomplished very
clever thing last week, while on her post off
Georgetown, S. C. \ steamer was disco
vcred, one morning, making her way to-
wards the entrance of the North Santes,
which lies to the north of the Georgetown
shoals with the intention of running into
that river which has not recently been CO.
vered by a blockade, in consequence of the
almost utter impossiLility of any vessel, save
small bottomed ones, of crossing the bar,
which has but few feet of water on it and
is always dangerous. 1t would seem that
the Conemaugh was discovered by the
stranger about the time she was made out
by the latter, and the former. fearing chase
and capture, from which she was not likely
to escape, was headed for the shore and run
on it at full speed.
The captain, officers and crew immediate
w took to their boats and landed, after
having set fire to the after part of the vessel
Lieutenant Commander Eastman immedi-
Gtely sent boats to her, which reached hcr
after the fire, was nearly eXtinguished. They
found her totally deserted, and after having
entirely eXtinguished the flames, began an
examination of the ship and cargo. She
was found to be a new style of Clyde built
iron steamer named the Queen of the Wave
and loaded with a valuable cargo of mer-
chandise and powder The former being in
her after hold, was partially destroyed, but
the powder, slowed forward, was uninjured
and in good condition
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
Reported Evacuation Of vicISsburs
Credited.

CINCINNATI, March 17.-The reported
evacuation of Vicksburg is credited here on
two distinct grounds. One reason assigned
is, that the Federal troops have forced the
evacuation by the rear movement cutting
off the Rebel supplies. The other reason is,
that Port Hudson is to be left to hold the
Mississippi, while the rebel troops at Vicks-
burg retire to the interior, ultimately to
reinforce the rebels in East Tennessee, for
another invasion in Kentucky.
CINCINNATI, March 1.-THE reported
rebel advance on Fort Doneson is purely
sensational, nor has there been any fighting
near jackson, Tenn, with loss Of artiller, as
reported.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
In,ortaut Itu,aors from France.
RrMoRED RECALL or TuE FRENcm Arm

RuMoRED RECALL or THE FRENCH ARMY
FROM MEXICO.
VI. Gaillardet, writing To the Courier des
Etats UHis, from Paris, under the date OF
February 27th, gives the following bin OF
political gossip:
There is rumor on the Bourse to-day
of an insurrection in Hungary, correspond
ing with that In Poland. Il looks impro-
bable and what is even less probable, Is the
alledged resolution suddenly taken by the
Emperor Napoleon 10 recall the French au,y J
from Mexico, and treat with Juarez, upon a
report by General forey, recognizing that
the popularity Of the Mexican President
ensures his re election 10y universal Suffrage.
II Is added that the Emperor wishes o. avoid
conflict, which Is daily becoming more
immineAt, with the Northern States, th'ough h
tho aid they oiicT 10 the Mex!eans, the un-
pleasant relations betweeR hoNaTd aud
MeTcier, and the refusal OF the Washington
Cabinet 10 aeeep. the last propositions OF
France,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

~ INTERESTING LEGAL DECISION
The Court of Montgomery county, in the
case of Breitenbach rs. Bush, Judge Chap
man decided that the law staying civil pro-
cess against soldiers was unconstitutional.
The case was taken to the Supreme Court,
and on Thursday last, at Philadelphia, an
opinion was given reversing the decision of
the Court of Montgomery comfy, thereby
affirming the constitutionality of the law.
The stay law was enacted on the 18th Gay of
April, 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
REPORTED EVACUATION OF
VHCNSBURG.
The XazoO Pass Victory Again
Reported.

WASHINGTON, March Ia.
This forenoon despatch was received
here from General Rosecrans, stating that
according to information that had reached
his headquarters, the Rebels had evacuated
Vicksburg.
We may add that for some days past the
Navy Department have been in possession
of information from the Mississippi River
leading to the same conclusion, showing
that they were then moving their stores and
other war material from Vicksburg back
into the interior.
CHICAGO, March Il.
Special dispatches from Memphis, dated
the 11th say that General Quimby's Divi-
sion, which was forced to return from
Young's Point, on account of the high water
stopped at Yazoo Pass, and has probably
gone to reinforce the expedition said to
have passed Yazoo City, and captured the
Rebel fleet of transports which have been
rendezvousing there for long time.
CINCINNATI, March IA.
The Gazette's Memphis despatch says,
that it is reported that Admiral Porter has
received information that the Yazoo Pass
Expedition has captured Yazoo City and
destroyed the Rebel feet. Admiral Porter
Haines' Bluff announcing the arrival of our
forces, which would be the signal for com
bined attack upon the fortifcation.
CHEERING ADvIcEs FROM THE MISSISSIPPI
CAIRO, March IA.
Advices from Memphis to Thursday eve
ming have been received.
An important movement of troops is ia
king place below, and important results ma.
soon be expected.
Yazoo Pass is likely to give us an advan
tage not heretofore appreciated.
Officers just from Vicksburg say tn,
stronghold must soon capltulatc, or dc
tworse.
FLoop--woRK ON THE CUTOFF sus
PENDED.
CINCINNATI, March 10.
The Commercials advices from Vicksbur!
report all quiet The river was very high
The back water had broken through th
levee and filled up the canal, rendering worl
on it impossible.
The river at Memphis was within fourteen
inches of high water mark, and rising tw,
two to three inches per day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

EY A GENUINE CoPPERHEAD.-Ourn neigh
bors ofthe Northumberland County Democrat,
boast Of new head procured by the en-
ployees of that Office. The new head referred
to, be it understood, is not the head of the
editor, but of the paper. 1t has been GUS
tomary, OF late years, TO use copper faced
type for heads of newspapers, and we pre-
sumo the 'new head" is of that character
The employees, no doubt, thought thesever-
al heads of the establishment should cor
respond, and hence the propriety of a
"copper-head" for the paper.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
M & Es Es q a G e = .

On the 9th ult., by the Rev. J. Fritzinger
Mr.. ISAAC WETzEL to Miss LAvISA ENGEI,
both of Jordan.
On the Goth ult, by the same. Mr.. ANDREW
RoruERMEL, Of Georgetown, to Miss SARAH
ZARTMAN, of Jackson.
On the 10Th inst, by the same, Mr. SAINT
FL DuBESDoRF, of Lykens Valley, to Miss
JEsrINE MARKEL, of Jordan.
On the 3G inst, by the Rev J. +. Wam-
pole, SIMON SwANK, to MARGARET SINNERS
both of Elysburg.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
TO HORSE OWNERS

DIR SWEETS INFALLIBLE LINIMENT FOR
HORSES is unrivaled by any, and in all eases Of
Lamoness arising from sprains Bruises or Wrench
ing, its effect is magical and certain Harness or
Saddle Calls, Scratches, Mango, &c. it will also euro
speedily. SPAWN and Ringbone may be easily pre-
vented and cured in their ineipent stages but con
hrmed eases are beyond the possibility Of a radical
cure No case of the kind, however, is so desperate
or hopeless but it may be aleyiated by this Lini-
ment and It's faithful application will always remove
the Lameness, and enable the horses TO travel with
comparative ease.
EVERY HORSE OH-NER
should have this remedy at hand, for lis timely use
at the first appearance OF Lamcnoss will clectualy
prevent those formidable diseases, 10 which all hof-
ara liable, and which render 50 many otherwise
valuable horses nearly worthless
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

CHILDREN OWE MUCH OF THEIR SICKNESS TO
COLps.-No matter where the disease may appear to
be seated its origin may be traced to suppressed per-
direct products of Colds In short Colds are tho
harbingers of halfthc diseases that alict humanity.
for as they caused by checked pcrspiraton, and
escapes through tho pores if these pores closed
that proportion ofdisoases necessarily follows Keep
clear therefore, Of Colds and Coughs the great pre-
curscrs of disease, or if contracted. break them up
Immediately. by timely of Madame Porter =
Curative Dalsam, Sold by all the Druggists at 10
cents and % cents per bottle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
ID II AT IA s..

Near Elysburg, on the 10th ult., ROSA
BELLA, daughter of Andrew j. and Harriet
Crowl, aged one year and months,
In Rush, on the Sth inst, ELLEN, young
est child of William and Elizabeth Nastine,
aged nearly - years
NearElysburg, on the 9Th inst, CHARLES
ELWOOD, only son of Isaac and Susan
MutChler, aged nearly years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21
The War ina Tennessee.
TWELVE THOUSAND REBELS ADVANCING on
FORT DoNELsoN.

TWELVE THOUSAND REBELS ADVANCING on
FORT DoNELsoN.
CAIRO, March IS.
Gen. Tuttle received despatch from Fort
Donelson to-day, which says
sour cavalry report twelve thousand
Rebels within twenty eight miles of Fort
Donelson. The country people for miles
around are coming to Fort Donelson with
various reports. The Rebels are reported to
be well armed. Our forces are ready for
any emergency.
The steamer Ruth has been seized at
Columbus, having two hundred boxes ship
ped at st. Louis for Memphis, which We're
said to contain oranges, but proved to be
filed with clothing, quinine, letters DC, for
the Rebels.
LOUISVILLE, March IS.
Apprehensions exist here, in which mill
tary circles participate, that formidable
Rebel invasion of Kentucky is imminent,
with view to the permanent occupancy OF
the State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

eD@ By recent act of Congress soldiers
discharged from the army by reason Of
wounds received in battle are entitled to the
United States bounty but this law is gene
rally misconstrued, SO that soldiers dischar-
ged for disability and other causes excepting
wounds in battle, imagine themselves enti-
tied to the bounty. A right understanding
of this law will save soldiers much trouble
and expense
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

sYN ABANDoNMENT.-The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company give notice of their in
tention to abandon so much of the western
division of the canal Qately forming part
OF the main line of the public works. as lies
between Blairsville and Johnstown, together
with dams, feeders and reservoirs lying west
of Johnstown, used In connection with what
is known as the upper western division.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

Andrews, who was imprisoned in Buffalo for
terfeiiing Ayers Pills, has now been indicted in
Toronto with one e.. c. Briggs of Hamilton, c. w,
for consprnS to defaud the public by their nearous
pursuit imprisonment though it be for years, can
scarcely punish enough the heartless villain who
could execute snch imposition upon the sick
The wicked rascal who for paltry gain, could thus
trne with the life and health OF his fellow man
take from his lips the cup of hope while sinking, and
substitute utter delusiou aud cheat, would faer
at no crime, and should be spared punishment.
Some of his trash is still extant and purchasers
should be wary OF whom they buy. [Gazettc, Utica,
Y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

10" Some of our cotemporaries announce,
almost every week, new accessions to their
subscription list. Subscribers should be
considerate and recollect the high price Of
paper. Such rush of subscribers must,
eventually, ruin our contemporaries.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

~" Mr.. Laporte of Bradford has intro
duced q bill to restore the pay of Members
of our Legislature to the old standard So
per day for one hundred days, and half that
sum for every day beyond the one hun
dred
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

sW Coal is going to Philadelphia from
the Hazleton region by way of the Reading
Railroad, and the Lackawanna & Blooms
burg road expects to send two hundred
thousand tons that way ria the Cattawissa
road the coming season.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

eY" The amount of money to be paid
into the United States Treasury, for exerhp-
tion from military duty, by the Friends of
Indiana, it Is said, will amount to about two
hundred and fifty-three thousand dollars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

MAKING THE ENEMY PAY THE EXPENSES.
Our Generalf in the West display pecu-
liar disregard of the "amenities of civilized
warfare" The official report of the opera
tions OF the Army of the Frontier recently
made public, show that during his campaign
in Western Arkansas, General Blunt, sub.
sisted almost entirely on the enemy, paving
no attention whatevor 10 their constitution
al rights AT one place this inconsiderate
General not only seized, but kept running
for tour weeks, rebel Touring mill, from
which he turned out an average of seventy
five barrels of -four per day, all the grain, of
course, belonging To rebels, which, with
Hour In that vicinity selling at eight dollars
per barrel, amounted 10 an outrage of the
worst possible description. The aggregate
value Of the Contraband stock, horses, mules
wagons, &c, taken by General Blunt from
the enemy aud sold for the benefit Of the
Government, was not less than $50 900, and
10 this Ia to be added tho stock used by the
troops during the campaign.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-21

e" By the recent amendments to the
Internal Revenue act "all duties or taxes on
coal mined and delivered by coal operators
at the mines, on contracts made prior to
July 1, 1862, shall be paid by the purchaser
thereof