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Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12
From the 5lst Pa. Vol.
WINCHESTER, Clarke Co., Eastern Kentucky.
April ~, 1868.


April -, 1868
The Hotels here struck US as being
rather odd for such beautiful and rich
country. The best of them are generally
destitute of carpets, and have a remarka-
BILE paucisy of chairs, tables, wash-stands,
wash bowels. He that goes to bed earli-
est, generally fares best, as his last act
before retiring, is to 60 in to some neigh
boring, uninhabited room, and procure the
necessary towels, wash bowels, &c, giving
. sly laugh to himself at the anticipated
growing Of the occupant when be comes
to claim bis own. Butt Is every body
did it, and every body expected it to be
done, we get along peaceably. They have
Q little cupola on the top, in which there
il . big bell, With rope coming into the
hell, which is used to call . servant, and
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important Facts.

A gentleman stated to us the other day
that friend of his, who had been in
South Carolina since the rebellion broke
out, had succeeded in making bis escape
from Secessia, and arrived at his old
home much rejoiced to get out of the
difficulties which euvironed him. He
states that great des,itution prevails in the
South, private families living, to great
degree, on beans. He says the South
Caroliniaus never believed the North was
in earnest in prosecuting the war, until
Presiden. Lincoln's Emancipation frocla.
nation appeared, which caused great
consterna'ion among them, and compelled
many to admit that their cause was hope
less. 1t is nothing uncommon, be says,
to hear persons there now say that their
confederacy is doomed, aud that it is only
question If time as to how long they
AaH hoHo out. They are losing conf lence
in their Northern allies, and with the loss
of that confidence sink the hopes of their
success. They now hope to hold out
until Aie;r friends IN the North can again
gain power, when they say they can get
such terms as they desire, merit 10 a spar
alton. If they baG no expectation of aid
in some way from their sympa,hizers in
the North, they would at once yield.-So
saws :he Lebanon Courier. 1t is doubtless
true that the Revolution Of '116, aud the
War Of 1912, were also greatly prolonged
by the Tories and those who carped about
"Peacc, peace, when there was no peace"
Slavery or Liberty must triumph, BY arms,
10 make true, permanent peace.
1S-A. J. Morris (sck) l42d, has been
removed to Philadelphia. We see no
other Union county uame in connection
with late army movements.
n,.Col.W m. Il. Armstrong was captured
during a struggle for the coors of his
regiment, but escaped to do more service.
sWShould the sky be clear, i. will be
pleasant trip for mauy Of our readers to
the meeting in New Berlin, Thursday
evening of this week-and some light to
return home in. Let there be good
rally.
(And So of the 5. s Convention, a. Lewisburg)
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ADJOURNED SHERIFFS SALE.
By vir,ne of sundry wri,s of vent. Elk. and
F.. Fa. issued out of the Court Of Common
Pleas Of Union County. and 10 .ne directed.
will be exposed to public sale or outcry on
On Fridny, .Noy Is, 1863,
At the Public House of William Wolfe. in
the Borough Of Hartleton, and county afofe-
said, at o Clock F. NJ. certain Tract OF
Land, situate 10 Lewis township. county Of
Union, bounded on the north by land Of Mr.
Relish, on the east by land Of Christian
Mench, on the sonth by land of William
Hoffman, and on the west by land Of heirs Of
VIM. Tate, deed, containing one hundred
and fifty acres. more or less, whereon are
erected a twostOrey brick dwelling house,
bank barn, with other Ouibuildlngs, with
the appurIenaBces. &c.
No =. Also, a certain Tract Of Land.
situate IN Hartley township, and county
aforesaid, bounded north by land of Jacob
Smith. on The east by land Of Daniel Kaih-r-
man, on the south by land Of Jacob Feese,
and on the west by land Of Abraham Meyer
and others, containing one hundred and fifty
acres. more or less, whereon are erected
two-storey frame dwelling house. a barn, a
well with pump, and other Ouibuildings,
with the appurtenances, &C.
No. 3. Also, a ceriain Lot of Ground. sit
uale in the Borough Of Harileton, county
aforesaid, bounded on the east by public road
leading from Har,e,on 10 Orwig's mill, on
the south by an alley, on the west by Jacob
Yarger. and on the north by other loi Of
Samuel Haupt, containing three acres, more
or less. with the appurtenancss, &c.
No. 4. CERTAIN Lot of Ground situate
in the borough of Har,leton, and county
aforesaid, bounded on the cas-, By public road
leading from Hartleton TO Orwiss mill, on
the south BY other lot of Samuel Haupi, on
the west by heirs of John F. Wilson decd,
and on the north by Shem spieeimeyer, con-
tanning six acres, more or less, with the
appurlenances, &c, as the properly OF
Samuel Haupt. IF ALBRIGHT,S Sheriff
Sheriff's Office, Lewisbure, Nav |, 1863
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ARMY NEWS.

1OuNG fOiNTj La, hpTii Il.
Sherman's corps is now the only force
here-tbe remainder have gone Is miles
below, to Garbage. We expect orders to
move daily. The weather is fiue and the
health Of the army improving. The canal
has turned out failure.
Last Thursday night, seven Of our iron
clads and four transports run the blockade
past Vicksburg. 1t was sublime spec,a-
cle-one of the most brilliant feats of the
war-bumiia,ing indeed to the Rebels
after all their Dragging Of their Gibralter.
They did their utmost, yet one transport
only was sunk, others slightly damaged,
one man killed aud six wounded.
For two weeks past, 500 negroes we're
employed in erecting q masked battery at
the extremity of the levee l miles from
the city. The work was done at night !;
the battery consists of four so ID. Parrots
casema.ed. This battery opened on the
city early Friday morning and continued
until Friday evening, doing great damage.
The Rebels did no. reply very heavily.
Yesterday our ID division was addressed
by Adj Gen. Thomas. His object was to
explain the policy adopted by the Govern
ment as to the use of the slaves tha: are
daily coming into our lines. The able
bodied men were to be armed, to garrison
forts and for the protection of the deserted
plantations along the river, while those not
capable of bearing arms were to cultivate
those plantations and support themselves.
Speeches were also made BY Generals
Sherman, Blair aud several brigade COM
manders, all endorsing Thomas. They
were for putting down rebellion by using
aGy possible means. The veteran Colonel
of the SD Indiana occasioned consdera-
bic merriment. He was for using anything
that would fight the Rebels, and if it was
thought ourang outaugs would be useful,
put them at it. Three months ago, this
army wa, much divided a great part were
agains. arming the negroes, but they are
now almost unanimously in favor of using
them in any way that they can be service
able. They ask the earnest and united
support of the North, and success is GER
ton. WM. REED.
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is rung twice for meals. We occupied,
for our Provost Guard, at Mt. Sterling,
the old "Kentacky Hotel" which was
perfect labyrinth of rooms, and reminded
you Of the descriptions you read of in Par.
tons life Of Jackson. Nearly whole
square of the best part of the town was
burned, when Cluke made his raid,
week or two before we arrived. They
have q nice Court House, which was the
citadel in tba, fight, aud brick Jail with
one room, aud dungeon, which was She
foulest place | have met with an odor
strong enough to overset vel, person
came out of it when we opened the door.
With this exception, We have high opn-
ion Of Mt. Sterling, Of its bospitatle peo-
pie, and of the country. The town is in
a little valley, and the slopes Of the hills
around it are covered with pretty houses,
many large and Of magnificent style.
Our regret at leaving the place was very
poignant. 1t had its complement Of Ken
tucky's pride and boast, pretty women. |
shouldn't wonder if many Of US would lin-
ger in this country "When this cruel war
is over" There is good Court House
here, but the Jail is disgrace. Perhaps
crime is SO rare that the people think the
odd s.raggler that commits it is deserving
of the worst treatment. Itstruck me, too,
tha. perhaps the people are so hospitable,
so accustomed to looking to their own
homes and the houses of their friends, fer
rest aud comfort, that they come to regard
the Hotel as mere stopping place. Ger
,aiuly, the requirements of the people give
character TO the hotels Of country.
On the site of this Court House, stood
an old log Court House which witnessed
the maiden effnrts of Henry Clay, and bis
"silvery tones we're heard last addressing
Jury in this one. Ga the walls are
portraits of their Judges and Lawyers,
Garrett Davis, Dr. Hood, aud others.
l notice, nobody is addressed as "Mis-
ter" but it is "Ho Bob," "Ho. Dick"
"Ho. Captain" with peculiar intonatiou
of the voice which can't illustrate.
Could you give Buff.loe Valley wide
e1ten.-hundreds Of miles, say-wiih its
rolling hills, its high cultivaion-wi,hOut
its bad pike, but good pike in every di.
its bold mountains, that
miss so much-without its fine horses
just now, as Rebs and Feds, Gas they are
termed here) have made use Of them inso-
much that many have not enough draught
aud work animals to put in their crops,
yet remembering that Kentucky had the
finest horses in the world, and there was
scarce boy or girl, young gent or lady,
or aged matron or sire, but had their own
all tho gifts that God has
ever blessed country, batting the uiggers
and whiskey, you can form some idea Of
the lines in which our lot has fallen.
J.ML L.
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FARM FOR SALE.

rENHE subscriber offers for sale the FarD
upon which he resides, in East Bu1a-
Toe township. a mile and half south of Lev
istG-g. Il contains 81 Acres more or less,
all cleared snd in good state Of cultivation,
together with 10 acres OF Timber Land nsas
By. The Farm Improvements are . frame
- Dwelling House. Frame Barn, Tenant
f;ss House, and suitable Outbuildings. A
good Spring near The ho3se, and stream Of
water flows through the farm. Also oil kIads
of frnii, OF the best varieties.
The farm is bounded on the north BY Wm-
Brown, east by Penny and Gundy. south BY
the Snoketown and river road, ives, by Jasee
Gundy.
For Terms. inquire on The premises.
April 6. '63m6 GODFREY DECK.
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PUBLIC SALE.

DY virtue Of an act of Assembly, the sub
ID scribers, as Trustees of the Buffaloe
Presbyterian church and congregation. will
offer al Public Sale, al 10 O'Clock IN torenooa
of SATURDAY, 18th May, 1868, on the premises,
TWO OR THREE LOTS OF GROUND
adjacent 10 the said Church building at Buff
aloe Y Roads, Union county, Penn'a.
JAMES LAWSON,
wM BARBER,
April %. 1868. WA srEANs.
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Victory at PORT GIBSON

GRAND GULF, Miss, May 3.-We
gained a glorious victory at Port Gibson
on the lst inst. The enemy are in full
retreat. Our forces are in close pursuit.
The Illinois troops as usual behaved With
the creates. gallsn,ry. The loss on our
side is $50 killed aud 500 wounded.
We have taken 1000 prisoners. The loss
of the enemy in killed and wounded was
much greater than ours.
RICHARD YATES.
The Rebels numbered 1000.
MEMPHIS, Thursday. May Cen.
Grant has captured Grand Gulf, Port
Gibson, and Willard Valley.
On Wednesday, Gen. Grants srmy
was 30 miles up the Big Black River
marching on the rear Of Vlcksburg.
Gran, has sent 1900 Rebel prisoners to
Milliken's Bend.
Gen. Van Dorm is reported dead-shot
by DR.. Peters, whose wife be seduced.
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pa-Gen. Hooker, in bis testimony
before the Committee of the War, said
that no campaign in the world ever saw
more gallant advance than that of Hum
phrey's division, in Fredericksburg. 1t
charged nearest the Rebel entertainments.
In that division was Col. Allsbach's
l3lst Pa, VOL, which includes Capt. Or.
wigs and Capt Jones', With others from
the West Branch. 1t was their first bat
tie, and we'll they stood the shock.
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The Difference.

All Democrats are not Copperheads,
but sll Copperheads are Democratic, and
somehow the Copperheads seem to control
their Presses, their Conventions, and the
Party generally. There are loyal, true,
War Democrats. men who love the Union
better than they do Rebels or anything
that Rebels love, but, they are unfortunate
in their associations, foe the Coppe-heads
lead ,isir party. "Thst's what's shs
mattel"
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Seed Potatoes for Sale.

COO BUSHELS of GoODRICUs SEED
UUU LlNGS, comprising the following
varIeues; Garnet Chill. Cnzco, Central City,
CaIlaoe, and Piikeye Rusiycoai.
Also so bushels Of EARLY JUNES.
PRlCE-S2;50 per barrel, delivered at he
fiuston Depot-a barre; TO contain as many
Of the sorts as you choose.
Packages (of each sorD sent by mail, poss
paid, al 25 cts each.
IS~Cash to accompany al orders. Refer.
ence given if desired
P. sutton, Ransom, Luz Co. Pa
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Estate of Mrs. Sarah Maize, decd.

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary upon
w the estate of Widow Sarah Maize late
OF Limestone township. Union county, decd,
have been granted 10 the subscriber in due
form of law, notice is hereby given to- all per.
sons knowing themselves to be indebted 10
said estate, to make immediate payment;
and those having claims against the same,
will present them duy authenticated for set
ment, to MICHAEL NJ. MAIZE, Exec'r
New Berlin, May 5, 1863 pd
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FOR SALE.

THE House and Lot adjoining the f~-A
Central Foundry, on Market street, In
Lewisburg. This property is pleasantly TO-
Gated, and the house is large and well ar
ranged for a dwelling.
Also. House and Lot on the corner -
of Seventh and ST. Louis streets. The GEA
house has been recently built, is pleasantly
situated. and Is well adapted for a small fam
lily. For particulars and terms apply To
Ap, 10 MRS. DENORMANDIE.
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FOR s ALE.

a VALUABLE FARmo
CITUATED mostly in the Borough of Har-
- lleton. adjoining the village on the north
and extending almost It's entire length, maxi
ing its division and sale into lots quite convs-
nient. containing l5S Acres, l6 of which
Enare well TImbered. A small Stream Of
Water flows nearly through its centre.
The Improvements are a good Frame -
House aud Bank Barn with Tenantk.i-s
House on the north end of the farm. TIVE
Apple Orchards, one in full bearing, the
younger beginning TO bear.
Also,l7O Acres of Timber Land,
situated IN Hartley township.
For Terms, apply to
Mas. AGNES 8. WILSON,
EIecU,rir cf J. >. WILSON, dse'd.
9s7m6l orWM.F. WILSON, Har,leton, Pa.
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Union County Fair
Wednesday to Friday, Oct. ,
I9feO.

In Carey, wyaniotte Co. about the sth inst of lung
fever, ROBERT sfRAHAN, aged about 67 years Mr..
Strahsn most respected citizen Of Bufsloe town
ship. until this Spring. when with hope Of settling
bis family around him, he removed to transient home
earth.
deaths in Snyder county,
At Mddleburg, Itb inst, HORACE REILEY, son Of
VIM Baker. aged years. Sn Chapman, 9th inst, Of
small pox. NICHOLAS 6AUGLER. In Musser's Valley,
9Th inst, JOHN GERHAkT, aged abou. 81 Year,. In
Washington Tp.. 5th inst. ADAM GARMAN. aged 50
years. In Freeburg, Sd inst, JOHN DUBBS, aged 30
years.
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Estate of Dennis Phillips, decd

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Whereas
II Letters Of Administration on the estate
of Dennis Phillips, late Of Lewisburg boro',
deceased. have been granted to the subscriber
BY the Register Of Union county in due form
o. law, therefore all persons indebted to said
estate are requested tn make immediate pay
ment, and those having just claims ssain.t
the same may present them duiy authenticated
for settlement, tn the subscribers.
SAMUEL sLIFER, 4, Adminis-
JOHN B. LINN, traitors
Lsvisburg. Apr! =, 1883
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MILK FOR THE MILLION.

FNHE undersigned intends supplying the
i citizens of Lewisburg with Pure Milk,
commencing about the 18th inst. Persons
wishing to be supplied, will please send in
their names 10 him. at the Lewisburg Bridge.
The Milk will be delivered daily except Sun
days) morning or evening, as preferred by
majority of customers. SAM'L SLIFER.
Lewisburg, April 10, 1863
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

~Lee's army is aow probably some
where 10 the sixty miles of country
between Richmond and Fredericksburg.
1t is large army. in some glee over their
recent successful resistance, and desperate
IN fear of the loss of their capital. IL
Is seems probable-Hooker is pressing
tnem' he needs to be wary. We deem it
. momentous and critical period, in this
stirring history of our grand operations to
restore peace and prosperity.
The fact that Richmond was comnara.
lively defenceless, aud our forces a. the
White House and Yorktoxn, SO near il.
gave probability 10 floating rumor, on
Saturday, that Redmond was taken by
our forces from the East. The story,
probably, was got up by stock brokers, and
by that class Of persons who are constant
~ striving to get up e1pedieuts to break
10 upon the sacredness of the Sabbath by
fabricating exciting War News
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Rally at NEW BERLIN.

Thursday evening next (i4lh inst) at The
old Court House in New Berlin, Union
League is 10 be formed. Upon invitation,
Rev. Or. DICKSON of Lewisburs will speak
good attendance Of old and young, men and
women, from far and near. UNION.
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Executors Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that letters tesla.
~ mentary on the last will and testament
OF JAMES DALE, late of LewisburE
borough, Union county. deceased. have been
granted 10 the subscriber, by the Register of
Union county, in due form of law; therefore all
persons indebted TO said estate are requestedto
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same will present them
authenticated for settlement, to the
undersigned. +. H. WILSON, ND, Ex'r.
Lsvisburs. March IL, '63.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

In Philadelphia, Friday, one Of the
brave boys who has risked bis life for the
starry flag tore down lying bulletin at
'he Office of traitorous print called The
Age. Some Secession syupathizers uu.
oertook to make row about it, but we're
90 the point of getting wba. they deserved,
snsn Mayor Henry came up and restored
r,'e' Cheers we're gwen for Mayer
"eufy aud Gen. Hooker.
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SIS Reward

WILL be paid by the School Board of East
w Buffaloe township TO any person who
will inform upon any one committing depre-
dations OF dcfacing in any way any Of the
Schoo. Houses of said District, during The
present year. By order Of the Board:
DAVID SCHRACK, Pres't
W. I. LINN, sec'y
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IS-Dr. Lott of Union Co. is appointed
Surgeon, and C.C.Raw E.q. of Dauphiu
Commissioner under the Military law for
this Congressional district.
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REMOVAL,

V'HE subscriber respectfully informs her
friends and patrons that she has moved
10 NJ Cooper's late stand. corner of Third
and Market Sis, where she will keep on hand
good assortment Of LADIES' THINNING,
RIBBONS and MOTIONS of all kinds-also
Galiaher's celebrated SOAP. MorTo-
".SmaH Profits and Quick Sales"
IL NU,Mal.On
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BAKERY,

WOULD respectfully announce that hav-
i ing taken MIR. Cooper's establishment
shall keep on hand Fresh Bread, Cakes.
also Bran. Wheat and Indian and Rye when
ordered. ICE CREAM and Confectionery
IN every variety. II. L. M'MAHON
Lewisburg. May IL, 1853
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S A NIFIE r,
OR
Concentrated Lye.
The FAMILY SOAP MAKER.

THE public are CAUTIONED against the
| SPURIOUS ARTICLES OF LYE fos
making Soap &c. now offered for sale. The
only GENUINE and Patented Lye 10 that
made by the
Penn'aSalt Manufacturing Company,
their trademark for it being
"Saponifie!, or Concentrated Lye."
This great success of this article has led
unprincipled parties to endeavor to imitats il
10 violation of the Company's Patents.
All Manufacturers, Buyers or Sellers Of
these spurious Lyes, are hereby nouhed that
The Company have employed as their Atsor.
neys.
Geo. Harding, Esq, Of Philad., and
VIM. Bakewell, Esq, Of Pittsburg,
and that all Manufacturers, Users or Sellers
Of Lye in violation of the rights Of the Com.
pany. will be Prosecuted al once.
The SAPONIFIER, or Concentrated Lys
is for sale by all Druggists, GroceTs. asa
country Stores.
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Five.Twentv u. S. Loan !

Union Co.. is Agent for the sale of the
United States SIX per Cent. Five-Twenty
Years Loan.
Amounts can be had to suit the means of
different individuals. The Interest on this
Loan is payable and will be padin Gold. 1899
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

10 The Standing Committee of the Union
League of Lewisburg will meet at Mowry's
Gallery, this Cfuesday) evening, for the trans
action Of business pertaining 10 the League.
Members please take notice.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

p3-Our County Standing Committee
is called to meet, Tuesday of next week.
The business is not stated. II it is to take
any action respecting the State Convention
of lst July, care should be bad not TO
name, as Couferees or Delegates, men who
are every year couspripg with the Cop
perheads to defeat our nominees and des-
troy our party. If it is to call the Pri-
mary Meetings to select candidates, let
the Farmers fix the time, for whatever suits
them will suit all others.
This year there should be real and
efficient organization. Last year, our
open opponents bad their own way, while
L. Smith & Co. we're secretly conspiring
to defea, Reed, Ritter, Hayes &c. Weed
ing out the traitors in our army, has done
much good-our party needs purifying
iu the same manner.