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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1863-05-08
Congress Adiourns.


Congress- adjourned May lst to meet again
70 December. The session has been not unfruit
ful It has produced
1st. A Taxation Act, for support of the Cow
ernment and army, and to base on the only
firm foundation our national credit. We hare
already Published the act IN foil.
I'd. Currency Act, TO promote the funding
of Confederate notes in Confederate bonds
with gradat,ons of interest according to date Of
issue and of funding. This act is already pro.
ducirg good fruit by retiring from circulation
many millions of our paper oarrency.
3d. The impressment act to regulate the ssiz
ure (when emergency calls for it) of produce
for army use, and to settle the mode OF appraiss
ment. 1t has been found needfnl already to-
supplement this &C, by
4th An amended Impressment Act, to give
the Government lmpressing officer az appeal
from the assessment of price Gf they think il
too high) by referring it 30 his Department -
and then the board of ofappraisers jointly appoint
ed by the Confederate and State Governments
to adjudge the compensations without ap.
peal.
5th. An Act for organizing General Staff
for the army.
9Th. An Act for the assessment and colleo<
s:on Of the taxes under the Taxation
Act. aG
These are the chief measures which have ac-
tually passed into laws; and they are all, more
or less, directly for the purpose Of more effec-
tually enabling our government to carry on the
main business Of the country, namely: war.
STAND BY THE FLAe We have appealed
heretofore to our brave soldiers to be true to
tfeir colors under all circumstances, and not
to desert for any cause. If one can remain i'm
the service, and undergo its necessary priva-
tione, all can. 1t is exceedingly important.
that the ranks OF our regiments in this State
should be full, The enemy, foiled at Charles.
| ton, is making efforts to penetrate the interior
| of our State. His eye is the Railroad at
Wilmington or Goldsborough. He must bs
driven back, and held where he s Let every
soldier who is absent from his post, return, aud
ruturn at once. Thereis no safety for any one
except in the path of duty. We know that
the privations of the soldier are great: but
those who in for the war should remember
that the hope Of the country is centred in the
| army, and that these privatlons, if patiently
and cheerfully endured, will shed additional
honor on those who shall submit to them to
,he end. We cannot tell whether the end is
near or renote-no one can tell, but the true
| soldier feels that duty must be performed, and
| that peace cannot be secured by absence from
the ranks. Stand by the flag, boys! Never
soil your good names by deserving it. s.
Raj. Standard. @1
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1863-05-08

The Flag and Seal question is settled at last
The Flag is a pure white field, without blue
bar and without red border all over radiant
white, with only the square battle flag occupys
ing the upper corner next the flag staff 1t is
noble and beautiful banner, and, with Gods
blessing upon its snow white folds, we will
rear it high and bear it braveiy amoug the
proudest of the nations. IS %l,5.rF
May it never fly out upon the breeze save in
a righteous cause
''A nations flag, a nation's flag t.
IF wickedly unzolled, ~ 13
May toes in adverse battle drag
It's every fold from fold
But in the cause of Liberty,
Guard it 'gainst Earth and He'll, 60.
Guard it till Death or Victory So, s, q u
Look you, you guard it well ta
~ No king, no saint, hath tomb SO proud
81 AS he whose flag becomes his shroud.
Rich. Enquirer. 81
E. It4 go. Il - oan fnr 4 Fnr kdnuna wHw
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1863-05-08

What was Eve made fora For Adams sEx
press Company" Il .gkss@ 1 ssf
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

under We pushed up near the works, but
found it impossible to scale them We
remained there until dark, and then retired
under cover Of night. Our regiment lost
Al killed and wounded. One ball passed
through my hat, which was the nearest |
came of being hit. A sergeant was badly
wounded at my side. Skirmisbing oc.
Cured the two following days. On the
morning of the 22d, our division received
orders that q simultaneous attack would
be made on the works at 10 o'clock, and
$50 men Of our division were wanted to
constitute forlorn hope, to move iu ad-
vance of the main army, with fixed bayO-
nets, and scale the walls IA we're required
from our regiment, and none but those
that would volunteer. considered my
life no better than the others, and was the
fourth man to put down my name. When
ready, We formed in line, the brigade in
our rear ready to follow. They say, as
long as there is life there is hope, but my
prospect Of ever getting back safe was not
very promising. Precisely at 10, our
cannon opened, and the order wa. given,
"Forward" We then rushed on with q
yell, and got up to the works, but found it
impossible to scale them. Never did |
see men fall as they did there the road
became blocked with killed and wounded.
We got under as good cover as could be
found, and remained there until dark. Out
of the $50, one half we're killed and
wounded. Igot back safe, but it was more
than l expected. Our regiment lost about
40 killed and wounded that day. Our
whole force fell back that night, and the
plan of carrying the works by storm is
abandoned. We are now fOrtifying, and
are going to take the place BY siege.
Heavy firing is kept up along our lines all
the time. The Rebels are trying to pre-
vent our fortifyipg. Our stormiug party
are excused from all duty for several days.
In our Company, there are now II privates
for duty. In the two days fights We had
killed and 0 wounded. The whole force
was cut up badly. The Fort DOnelson
fight was nothing like this. l am we'll,
and in good spirits. The rheumatism has
left me. Our wounded are all taken to
Young's Point.
Yours, &C., WILLIAM REED.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

1t is asserted that forces have beer
Withdrawn from the South, so that Lee
has now three divisions of 10000 men
each. North Carolina papers complain
that their soldiers are thrust forward into
every danger, while those of other States
are preserved.
A cavalry fight Of hundreds at Middle
town, Va, resulted 10 . Union triumph.
We lost noue-the Rebels had killed,
some wounded, aud 81 taken prisoners.
Thursday morning last, $50 Of Mosby's
Rebel cavalry forded the Potomac at
Poolesvills into Maryland, where they
we're repulssd by Michigan company, and
soon retrea,sd into the mountains.
Rebel reports say Grants pickets are
ten miles deep, all around, but profess to
have hopes of cutting through, and raising
the seige of Vicksburg, which they say
has plenty of provisions. They say the
same o. Port Hudson. But Grant and
Banks both seem confident of success,
sooner or later. Each side is reinforcing.
Fight at M7likcn's Bend.-From Sat-
urday, to Monday Of last week, there was
sharp wot at this point on the Mississip-
pi, above Vicksburg and the Yszoo. A
larger Rebel force (said to be under
Kirby Smith or MCollough) came in
from the West, and attacked the Ubion
troops At the Bend. There were 700
colOred and 800 white men to resist 2, 500
Rebels. The latter for . time had the
advantage, but when the colored troops
found the Rebels murdered every colored
prisoner, they rallied, and held the Rebels
bay, until guuboats arrived, when the
Rebels fed, leaving 100 dead on the field.
We had SO whites and 100 blacks killed.
A large Rebel force in that quarter might
cut of Grants supplies and reinforcements.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
Tuesday Mornings News.

The Harrisburg Telegraph this morning
says Phila. Banks have offered to advance
One Million dollars for State defence.
Col. Allabach invites the late l31st P.
Y. to re.assemble at Harrisburg.
Chambersburg yesterday telegrapbed,
that Rebels we're within q mile Of Green
castle, and columns advancing upon Msr-
cersburg, Chambsrsburg and Gettysburg.
At Harrisburg, some valuables are
again removed, and cannon, rifle pits, and
Notifications are being prepared for its
defence.
Passengers this morning, give .
variety of reports. 1t is evident the Reb-
els are trying their strength, and men Of
skill in arms are imperatively called upon
to hasten to the rescue.
Il is certain the Rebels wiH push as far,
and rob as much, as the men Of Rnnsyl,
uania piW permit them.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
Estate of William Thomas, decd.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Letiers Of
N Administration upon the Estate Of
William Thomas, late of East buffaoe Twp,
Union Co., deceased, have been granted to
the undersigned. by The Register of Union
county, in due form of law; therefore all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted 20 said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment, and those having just claims against
the same are also requested to present them
properly authenticated fer settlement to
LEWIS EVANS, Admin, at
Mshsncy City, SchuylkilI Co. to his Atty aud Ay't
May Il, lo63. wM. vAN8EZER, Esq Lev isburg.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
Extract from Private Letter from yIcksburg.
BATTLE FIELD, VICKsBURG,
NAV "a. 1868,


Within the past few days the hills Of
Vicksburg have been made the bloodiest
field Of the war in the South West. l
will give condensed account Of the part
in which we participated, a, full account
would require too much time at present.
On the 7th inst, our division (Blair's),
then the only troops at Milliken's Bend,
left that place and marched southwark to
Hard Times Plantation, 60 miles south of
Vicksburg, where We were ferried across
Grand Gulf. The latter place, with six
pieces Of artillery, had been captured, on
the Sd, BY the force under Admiral Por-
ter. From there we marched eastward to
Raymond, about 25 miles from Jackson,
where We joined the main army. At this
place, Gen. Grants advance had battle
with the Rebels, and whipped them severe
ly, killing, and taking great many Reb-
els as prisoners; the court house and
church we're filled with wounded. On tho
morning Of the 10th, left Raymond, and
marched northward, and about 2 o'clock
came on large body Of Rebels at Cham
pion Hill, where heavy fight took place.
We routed the Rebels, and toward eve.
ming they were in full retreat, panic strick.
en-. Next day, We crossed Big Black
river; Sherman's corps occupied the right,
Steers division the extreme right, and our
joining on the left. On Monday,
the 18th, We advanced in line, and heavy
skirmishing took place. Next morning
We advanced slowly aud came 10 sight Of
heir works, and at 10 o'clock a charge
was ordered. We marched forward under
,ue Of the mos! CALLING dEes We ever were
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

The French obtained possession Of
Puebla by reason of the dearth Of provis-
ions and ammunition among the Msxicans,
who broke up their artillery, before sur
rendering, aud their Generals sud some
thousands of men afterward escaped.
They are determined to defend their
Capital, aud the yellow fever is raging
asialiy among the French at Vera Cruz.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

TJNO the Union voters Of this county.
Having been recommended for the As
sembly, I hereby ask the support of all who
may be inclined to confde in me. Should |
receive the nomination., l shall resign the
office now hold as County Commissioner.
JESSE NJ. WALTER
Winfield, June IS, 1863
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
NOT ICE.

A IL persons are hereby notified tha, on the
n first day of April last ls63) sold to
PErsR BEAVER. JAS s. MAasH and DIR. LrvI
RooKE. all my right, tile and interest in Union
Furnace, situated in Union township, Union
county, Penn'a, and in all real and personal
property connected herewith.
THOMAS BEAVER.
Danville, June 2, 1868
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

THEY LIE, wILFULLY Who lie
Why, the men who make less Informed
people believe that JEFF. Davis is rightful
President, and Abe. Lincoln is trying to
usurp bis place. They lie who say the
draft is going to take thousands of men
from White Deer township alone. They
lie who tell men they can take their wheat
to Canada, then by railway back of the
Rocky Mountains, where the South will
pay them in gold for it.-Yct just these
lies, Copperheads in our own Union
county have made people believe!
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
Volunteers Wanted j!

A meeting will be held in front ol
the Lewisburg Bank, This TUESDAY
Evening, to send on men AT ONCE
for the defence of Pennsylvania.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

LEwIsBURs, May 6. 1853.
TTNHE Dimes Saving Institution of Lewisburg
/ has this day declared Dividend to the
Stockholders of FOUR per cent on the capital
stock paid in-payable on demand.
HP SHELLER, Treas.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
rlve-Twenty u. 8. Loan |,

gTHE LEWIsBURG BANK. of LewisburR.
Union Co., is Agent for the sale of the
United States Six per Cent. Five-Twehty
Years Loan.
Amounts can be bad 10 suit the means Of
different individuals. The Interest on this
Loan is payable and will be paidin Gold. 1899
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

Both the N. s. Presbyterian General
Assembly and the Protestant Episcopal
Diocesan Convention, recently in sessions
IN Philadelphia, committed themselves
unequivocally in favor of sustaining the
Government against the Rebellion, and in
reply TO invitations visited the Union
League House in great numbers.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

HoNEsT.-Fernando Wood is a South
Csrolinian BY birth, and has q frankness
which 10 admired. He says Government
must stop The Var, or closing the mouths
et such as Vsllandigham is necessary. In
other words, Woods says the enemies at
nome must be conquered 10 order to gain
The day where the Rebellion is open.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
r. M. RITNER.

Caldwe.rs Drug 6tore,
opposite the Telegraph and Chronicle
offices, Market Square, LewlsbufG. Pa
Where he is prepared 10 Cut and Make up
all kinds Of work in the TAILORING line on
short notice and reasonable terms. Repairing
done neatly. Work warranted satisfactory.
Country Produce taken in payment (993
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

INDIANAPOLIS, June 12.-The mur-
derers of Provost Marshal Stevens we're
arrested and brought here to-day. A
man was hung till almost lifeless by
crowd OF excited citizens to-day, in the
vicinity Of the murder, for using traitorous
language. A company of cavalry was
sent to johnson county to aid the enroll
ment.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
New stand New Goods!
Joseph L. HAWN having taken the

och1 IL LIZ LII w AN nov tahVu tho
u rooms under the Telegraph and Chronicle
Offices. .reflted them, and filed in an extensive
variety of
Hats, Caps, Gentlemen's Clothing, dc.
Also large and splendid stock of CLOTHS
CASSlMERES, &c, which he will mnke up 10
order, as he still continues the Tailoring Busi
ness. He is prepared to execute all work
entrusted to his care, TO the satisfaction of the
customer.
n b. Cutting and Repairing n done TO
order. [Lewisburg, April 10, 1861
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
Hfcu.

In Lewisburg, on the 18th inst. WILLIAM WiLsoN,
In the 10th of his Mr.. Wilson hsd tor ohs
time been one Of the most beloved and nnusntia' et
zens of Union county.
In East Bufaloe 18th inst. MARY, reict OF the late
Anirew Ha.- nbuch, aged - years, mouths ani Il a.
In Kelly IT,. iash inst wiLtiAN, 500 oil iJoscph anu
Margaret Cris~ ell. in has 9th y"ar-
In .,u,oc To- iOtn inst adopted daus h,ss Of Isaac
M,Iler asul yssEs.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

A-A meeting will be held at Aurand's 8
School House, in East Buffaloe, on Friday
evening, June 10, for the purpose of for.
ming Union League.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
Wanted Correspondence.

TWO Young Brothers aged 20 & % In the
L army. of good standing wish to cores
pond with as many young ladies on any
subject to soothe the sorrows Of the past and
disperse the shadows that now hangs over us.
Since we left home our loves have both proved
false One is married The Other played ths
coquet.e and lef, Us wiihou, any one to writs
to Now we appeal TO any one who have pat
riotism enough to comply with our requests.
Photographs exchanged Send true name
strictly confidential! Address JOHN r. and
WILLIE II. DRAKE, TO. H. 5lst Reg. P v,
9th Army Corps, Kentucky, In care of Capt
Linn pd3w
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

ADr. Wm. F. Seebold, of Hartleton,
mas oeen thrown out of his wagon, aud
ofoken bis knee pan, which confines him
20 bis bed.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

@rIn Judge Beavers absence at Dan.
vile, Capt. Thomas Church, Laurelton,
Is = attending to the collection of the War
Tag.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

FIRST IN THE FIKLD.-The 18th
Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers.
through their late commanders, have
rendered their services to his Excellenov
Gov. Andre" G. Curtin, in defence of the
State, ta twenty four hours notice
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

AThs wheat crop generally promise,
extremely we'll, although We hear some
complaining of the fy in the joints of the
stalks.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
1ewisDurg Market.

.TWe are authorized 10 say that SIMON
WOLF declines being a candidate for the
Assembly-with many thanks to friends tor
their profIered support.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
pA- The Slave aristocracy had for half

pR-Tbo Slave aristocracy had for hall
a century ruled this nation, when the true
republican democracy peaceably relieved
them of that care. To get "their rights
the naughty lordlings got up the Rebellion
which is fast giving them their dues. The
guilty wretches are fleeing BY Thousands
from their ancestral bomes-large planta.
tions, heretofore the abo les of magnifcence
and case, nov abandoned to the Freedmen
or the mudsills." Fatal folly! Thus
soon is fulfilled the prophesy Of Hon. Ohm
Randolph, that "the masters would ruu
away from their servants" The annexed
"fugitive" if not "contraband" piece Of
poetry illustrates the state Of affairs.
KINGDOM COMING.
Saw. Darkeys, hsb YOU seen de Mxssa,
wii de muifs.ssh on hi> face,
Go long de- road son. time dis msrnn,
Like he gwine To leave ds place!
II" seen II smoke way up de ribher,
whar de Lnsun vunhonts lay;
He took his hist. and lcG berry sudden,
Aud s'spe,' he's run away!
CHokus-De Nas-a rum ha-ha!
he Drrksys stayf hohn!
1t must he now q. kingdoms comm
An de year OBJ Jubilo!
lie ak foot one way, t~o foot tc|.der,
An he weighs tree hundred pounds,
His coat so big he couldn't pay de- tailor,
An it wont go hiatt way round.
lie drill 20 much, they call him Cap ain,
An he get so dr-fiul tanned
s.pe-' he II try to fool lie Yankees
For to tink he's ''coDtrabandi"
De Dark-ys feel so berry lonesome
Iibng it, lie log house de lawn,
Dcy move dar ting To Nsssn's parlor,
And Keep hcus- for him while he's gone.
Oars wine and cider in de c-llar.
An de Darkcys deyll hat SOME
spos- d.y'll all be roniscatum
When de Linkum soers comet
De Oherseer he glib us trouble,
And he drib. US round n spell.
We lock hun up in dc smoke house cellar,
Aud frOw de key down in de we'll;
De whip i lost, d. hsndcun broken,
iut be Mas-a III bah his psv.
Hes ole enUh, big "uuf ought to know better
Than to went an run awuyi
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

s~This (Tuesday) evening, Hon.
FRANK BOUND, Of Milton, at Independent
Hall. Let there be good audience.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
SIS Reward

WILL be paid by the School Board Of East
w Buffaloe township TO any person who
will inform upon any ons committing depre-
daiions or defacins in any way any OF Tho
Schso. Houses of said District, during the
present year. By order of the Board
DAVID SCHRACK, Pres't
W. I. LINN, Sec'y
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16

The Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society
will meet In Beaver. Block, Third Street Market
THURSDAY AFTERNOON. at o'clock.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
REMOVAL,
BAKERY.

WOULD respectfully announce ,ha, har.
i ing taken Mr.. Cooper's establishment I
shall keep on hand Fresh Bread, Cakes.
also Bran, Wheat and Indian and Rye when
ordered. ICE CREAM and Confectionery
in every variety. H. L. M'MAHON
Lswisburg, May IL, 1865
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
SPECIAL NOTICE.

lNN and after JULY lst, 1868, the privilege
~ of converting the present issue of LE-
GAL TENDER NOTES INTO THE Ma
TIONAL SIX PER CENT. LOAN Common
ly called " Five-Twenties") will cease.
All who wish to invest in the Five-Tweniy
Loan must, therefore, apply before the lsi Of
JULY next. JAY COOKE,
SUss,RIrTIoN AoENr,
Ap. 3m3 No. ia S. Third ST., Phllad
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
Tobacco Plants.

VNHE subscriber has about
L 100000
wellgrown, healthy, Tobacco Plants, FOR
SALE. Call at his residence, corner Of slh
and Marke, streets, Lewisburg.
pd3t GEO. DIEFFENDERFER.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-06-16
TAKE NOTICE!

The United States Circuit Court, Westera
District of Pennsylvania, No. OF May Term
in 1862, in suit of "The Pennsyivanla Salt
Manufacturing Company, VS.. Tho.G.Chase,
decreed to the Company, on Nov. 10, 1867,
the EXCLUSIVE right granted by patent
owned by them for The SAroSIrIKR. Paten,
dated Oct. 81, 1856. Perpetual injunction
awarded.