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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

eS-T The prospects are that Charleston
must soon fall. The defeat of Lee at Gettys-
burg. The loss of yicksburg and Port Hud-
son. The capture Of Morgan's army, the
retreat of Johnston before Sherman, and
Bragg before Rosccrans, show that the re-
bellion is nearly spun out. The drafted
men will have but little fighting to do. All
that is necessary is to let tfc rebels know
that we have 100000 soldiers, and they
will give up the contest Rebel prisoners
nearly all say the war would have been over
before this, if the copperheads of the North
had not made them believe that our people
were opposed to the war; and that Lincoln
could not raise another army.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

A NATIONAL CEMETERY.-A propo-
sition is made to gather the bodies of those
who fell fighting for liberty and law on the
the bloody field of Gettysburg, and deposite
them in the Cemetery grounds of that local
lity, and then erect monument over their
remains, as fitting testimonial to their va
noble work, il is suggested that the people
of the States to which the heroes who are
buried at Gettysburg, belong contribute to
dcfray the expense of the enterprise, and
its success. This enterprise commends itself
to the consideration Of thcpeople We owe
it to the future, and our gratitude to the
dead.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

VALLANDIGuAM STOCK DowN.--Ano-
ther Democratic paper-The american Union
published at Steubenville, Ohio, and edited
by John Sheridan-refrses to support Val
landigham for Governor. 1t has been the
Democratic organ of Jefferson County for
more than thirty years. In an article pub
lished on the 18th, the Union refers to the
noise made by Vallandigham about States
rights, and an armistice, and observes
"We, as an editor, stand to day where we
did the first day the first gun was fired on
Fort Sumpter. Nearly the whole party
stood with us then, as we believe it does
now. We will not lie intimidatcd or wheed-
led into wrong position. We will stand
between the camps of the Israclites and
Phillistines, and we can cry, in the hour of
degcneracy, woe to the leaders of the great
Democratic party, until, like ancient Nine
vah the people will awake and come up to
the publication of the Democratic temple,
and overthrow those who are trying to place
the party in false position. This will be
dOnen
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01
Important Capture.
Correspondence Of The Nen YORK Herald
THIRTEENTH ARMY CoRps,

NEAR jackson, Miss, July 21, 1868. (
Yesterday company of cavalry escorting
a toraging train learned from q negro where
the extensive library of JEFF Davis was
secretcd.-They proceeded to the house, and
there found thousands of volumes of books
serer0t bushels Of pricate and political paper,
Of the arbitrator, written by traitors North
and traitors South. Some of these papers
were brought into camp, and served as
novel literature for our officers and men.
In addition to these several valuable gold
headed walking canes were found, one OF
them presented to Davis by Franklin Pierce
ON another was the inscription, From a
Soldier TO a Soldiers Friend"
In many of the litters the subject of seces-
sion was warmly discussed. Some of these
letters date back as far as 1852. Many OF
the more prominent writers accept the
separation of the North and South as a
ioregone conclusion, but only disagree as
how and when il should be done. Davis Il
alluded 10 as Me political Moses IN Mis MEASURE
and Me allasi0a 10 him W0uid seen as II he ua.
looked upon in The light Of a dep,i god.
send 20 the Herald such of these letters
as as have been able 10 get possession OF II
The collection of letters could be arranged
aad published IL N0Dd bring % Li0At ne serret
a."ofy Sf secessioR, aud hold up 10 the world
.he desepest laid treason ever known on dc
face Of the earth
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01
Army Of the F'OtGuuc.

" AsIlING1ON. July 20.
1t is generally believed that Lee is now
moving rapidly towards Staunton by the
Shenandoah Valley. lie tried succcssively
Smokers, Ashby's and Manassas gaps, but
found a strong Union force already there
At the two last places he was driven back
with loss.
At Chester Gap our cavalry rccaptured
eleven hundred head of cattle stolen by the
enemy, and several hundred sheep. A large
number of horses have also been recovered.
Several brisk skirmishes have taken place
With the eNceptiun of cavalry engagements,
the principal fight occurred on Thursday
evening, between Linden and Port ROYAL,
in which II brigade of rebel infantry (proba-
bly, Lees rear guard) were driven through
the town.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

fy' NEGROES AS SUBsTITUTEs.-The deci-
sion of the Provost Marshall that negroes
are not an equivalent and cannot, therefore,
be received assubstitutes for whites, greatly
disturbs the cquanimity of our copperhead
patriots. They have hitherto, bitterly de-
nounced the policy of employing negroes as
soldiers. 1t was terrible to have our south
ern brethren killed in battle by negroes, yet
it was all right for the masters of these ne
groes, to shoot down our white soldiers
But now, as some of these copperheads mot
democrats) are likely to be drafted, and are
looking out for cheap substitutes, they think
negro soldiers quite as good as white ones
especially if they can be used as substitutes
for white coppcrheads. In other words il
was entirely wrong to use negroes in place
Of Union soldiers, but all right to make
them substitutes for copperheads.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01
The Invasion Of fkentucky,
CINCINNATI, July 2S

4 special dispatch to the Commercial
from Lexington, KY, says the rebels this
morning attacked our forces at Richmond,
consisting OF a small detachment under Col.
Sanders. After an hours severe fighting
our troops were compelled to fall back
to the Kentucky river and were badly cut
up.
The rebel force is estimated to have been
1900 men. with six pieces. They are sup
posed to be the advance of 3ragg's army.
Al the latest adyices our troops had fallen
back within i've miles of Lexington, the
enemy closely following.
Martial law has been proclaimed at Lex
ington, aud all able bodied citizens between
eighteen and forty five years, ordered 10 re
port for duty. IL is thought the city can be
b, IA sgainst the Ietels
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

~ Our Breckenridge ncighbor squirms
like worm, under our exposure of his bad
grammar and orthography, and straight
way hunts up some overlooked Topographic
cal errors in this paper. This is something
like the school boy, who could not lick his
master, and therefore resolved 20 make
mouths at him. Our neighbor has given
currency to good many very silly and
absurd editorials, in his short career, as an
editor, but we doubt if nc ever exhibited
anything more stupid than his comments
on this subject. But we doubt the power
of one man to get up such production
One sap head may readily "write himself
down an ass" but it would take at least
two to get up such an unmcaning medley of
stupidity.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

Guerillas infest our rcar--an outrage oc-
Cured yesterday which has aroused feelings
of retaliation in the army--a Lieutenant of
the 2d Pa. Cavalry Alfred Biles, went from
Warrenton, two miles on the Salem road, to
dine with lady acquaintance from that
State, While making his toilet the house
was entered by five or six guerillas, who
demanded his surrender He refused, and
for this was Immediately shot through the
head, killing him instantly.
Threats were freely made that on the
repetition of such outrage, the stock, pro-
duce, &C., in the vicinity shall be confscat-
ed or burned, and the perpetrators, If caught,
hanged on the nearest tree.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

sY LATEST WAR NEws.-The New Or.
leans Era, of the cad says, reports had been
received that Johnston had been severely
whipped at Jackson, and Breckinridre's di.
vision all cut to pieces.
The principal guns at Fort Wagner have
been silenced. Reinforcements have reached
Gen. Gilmore, with several two and three
hundred pound Parrot guns. General Stone
died at New York on the Both.
The steamer George Collins from Port
Royal, with dates to the 25th, hasarriyed.
The siege of Fort Wagner was continued
Mt the time she left. Gen. Gilmore haG
succeeded in erecting battery of heavy
siege guns within a thousand yards of For
Wagner, and every thing was progressing
favorably.
Sumter aud Fort johnson, on Jane.
Island kept up coltn led fire on oul
forces, but the casualties average but about
ak day. The troops and navy were in
hne spirits.
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Highly Important from Mexico.
NEW / Okk, July II.
The steamer Roam Oke. with iInYann date.

NEW lONh. DulN
The steamer Roanoke, with Havana dates
to the 22d inst, has just arrived.
An arrival from Vera Cruz on the 18th,
at Havana, states that Mexico was declared
an empire on the 10th inst Maximillian,
of Austria, is to be proclaimed Emperor, il
he will accept. If not, Napoleon is to select
one. A salute was fired ut Vera Cruz in
honor of the event.
City Of Mexico dates to the 10th, says it
appears that the Council of Notabilitics
declared that the Mexican nation, through
them, select an empire as the form OF govern
mcnt, and proclaim Mayimilun, OF Austria
emperor. Should he decline the throne
they implore the French emperor to select
a person in whom he has full confidence, to
occupy the throne. This proclamation was
Immediately made public, and courier
posted to Vera Cruz, when it was sent 10y L
French steamer to Havana.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

B"Our Breckinridge neighbor of the
Democrat, sticks to Vallandigham and all
his reasonable designs, as closely as he did
to Brcckinridge until he stepped over into
the rebel lines. Although he could not fol-
low his friend into the dominions of JEFF
Davis, he has been careful not to say an un-
kind word against him. He has not, however,
lately ventured to ask the Press to proclaim
his innocencpo
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

LInERALrTf o. PHTsICfAys-Itha has al,
said TINT physicians would disparagc any
however valuable, which they did not
themselves. This has been disrfoved by til,
course towards Dr. J. G. AVER preparati,
have adopted them into general use in thei7
which shows willingness to countenauc
that have intrinsic merits which deserve IT,
tion. This does the learned profession gr,
and cficctualy con'radicts the prevalent
notion that their opposition 30 proprietary
is based in their interest to discard them
always had confidence in the honorable
our medical men, and aro glad to find it
by the liberal welcome they accord to sucl
rs Aver * Coz inimitablc remedies, eve
they are not ordered in the books nut ARE Ir,
to the people through thenc'sspnpcrs Ne
Delta
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01
J. VI. SIIACKLEFORD

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 26.-Maior Way,
with $50 Of the 9th Michigan cavalry, forced
Morgan to an engagement at three O'Clock
on + riday morning, mile from Salonsv;lle,
Ohio, and routed him, capturing 2i0 pri-
soners.
Morgan, with 800 of his men, escaped,
but the whole party were captured by
Shackleford, at T.. M. to-day, (Sunday)
near New Lisbon. Morgan and his staff
are now prisoners at Wellsville.
CISCINNATT, July 26.-Nine hundred of
Morgan's men were lodged in Camp Chase
prison to-day. They will be kept there
until the officers of Straight's expedition
are released from Libby Prison.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01
STIsANlaD OIt S'rOT,t,

STRAiED away from the premises Of n
~ subscriber, ON Saturday the nth int
a red COW She Is about {! years old. stnnr
and has sore mole ON her side, ANY h
leading to her recovery will be thank nll,
and all expenses paid
GEORGEw ;
sunbury, July IL, lS63.-St
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01
PRESERVE YOUR BEAUTY
SYMMETRY OF FORM
Your Health. and Mental Pow,

Your Health. and Mental Powers
BY Using that Saic, Pleasant, Popular, an.
Remedy known "a
HELMBOLD' s EXTRACT BUCHI
Read the Advertisement in another col
profit by it
Diseases and Symptoms Enumcrnto
Cut il ont, and Preserve it. You may not
quirc it.
But may at some future Day.
SIT Sircs health and yigor to the frame,
And bloom to the pnllid cheek"
1t SnTes Long Suffering and Exposure.
Beware Of fCountcTfeits Cures Gu
my, Pm
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

4 GENERAL MOVEMENT AfoSG THE J.
The rChs seem to have concluded upon til
ent of making regular series Of raid-
border. Maryland. Western Virginia PEI
and Indiana have been invaded, and "
plundcr have been extensively praCti,cl
heard that the rebels Col. jenkins. the hcrr
bcrsburg rnid, boasted that he was co.Aiuv
dclphia, and that he intended to urocrir
new uniforms at The Brown Stone ClutLiu
Rockhill & Wilson. Nos. Coz and COS Che
above Sixth. To save Scccsh the trouble
50 far upon such nm crraud. the uniform
sent to him but with man in each Of tn
muSket in the hands of the wcarcr, to Il,
as mug and comfortable n possible
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01
Shamosiu ConI Trade.
SnAMoKiS, July 25,

1t is bad thing to make up n fight, but
thing to make up quarrel bnt it is better
than to have your Grocer palm off any other
tus on to you thnn IIerrick Aliens Gold Med
nfactured at liz Liberty Street, New York.
glad to gee that good many of our Mcrcb
selling IT. Notwithstanding they can't make
n profit ON it ms on other Kinds. II any one
get mp fight with ns, lot them try and .
other kind of Saleralus or Coda on TO us besi
rick Allon's Gold Medal
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MADAME pORTER's CURATIVE /

MADAME pORTER'S CURATIVE L
has long tested the truth that there are first =
in Medicine as there is In Science and this :
is compounded on principles suited to the j
nature of Man The cure of COlds is in keen
the pores, and creating gentlo internal
and this caused by the use of this Medicine
medal qualities are based on its power to o
healthy and ousIcirculation of blood thr
lungs, it enlireDs the muscles and assists th.
PcrScrm is duties of regulating the heat of
ten, and In gently throwing of the waate .
from the surface of the body. 1t is not viol,
dy, but the emolient. warming, searching q
tive: Sold by all druggist at l3 and % .
bottle. o,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

'VALLANDIGHAM-Th German de-
mocrats in Ohio, are abandoning Vallandig-
ham The raid of Morgan, the rebel guer-
rilla chief, in his plundering expedition in
that State, who was lately captured with his
whole army, has opened the eyes of many
peace democrats. Vallandigham when a.
mong the rebels predicted that Morgan could
not be captured, prcsuming upon the aid of
some of his secret copperhcad friends.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

20 The DRAFT.-The Provost Marshall
is ready to draft in this district, and is wait
ing orders from Washington, to begin. The
drafted men from this district will be sent
to Carlisle
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The Victory Near Fort Gibson.

OFFICIAL DISPATCH FROM GENERAL sCHo-
FIELD.
ST Louis, July %.
To Major General II. W. lIalleck, General in
Chief, Washington:
On the nth inst, General Blunt attacked
Cooper, twenty-five miles south of Port
Gibson, and routed him, capturing one gun
and many prisoners. The enemy left sixty
killed and thirty-six wounded on the field.
Our loss was ten killed and twcnty,tour
wounded. Cooper retreatcd towards Fort
Smith.
j. NJ. SCHOFIELD, Major General.
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End Of tFae Morgan ssnid.

HEADQUARTERS IN TIE FIELD,
THREE MILES SoUTu OF New LIsBoS ONO,
July 26, 1868.
To Colonel Lcris Richmond, 4. 4. g.:
BY the blessing of Almighty God, have
succeeded in capturing Gen. John II. Morgan,
Col. Clukc, and the balance ofthc command,
amounting to about 400 prisoners.
will start with Morgan and his staff on
the first train for Cincinnati, and await the
Generals order for transportation for the
huluuCC
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01

~ ViRGlSIA is now the battle ground.
Defeat the reoek them, and they must aban-
don the contest; but as long as they hold
that State they not only entertain hopes Of
success, but keep up their prssiis e in Europe.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-01
Auditors Notice
Henry Weise, now for the USE In IA,
OF Benz, Hendricks, Common
ys IN0uAum
William l.. pewaTt. Ven. ~

The undenigned Auditor appointed by
OF Common Pleas Of Northumberland cour
said, ito make distTlhution of tho rroc'e
real estate cold By virtue ~ the above stat
Ven. kXps No Is, March Term, lshS, o. o.
the parties legally entitled thereto, aud g.
port oi tho iaeis Nill meet uii prrsous
therein. Al bic uihf, Ia the borough ol san.
ut1n Saturday the lf,f day Of AusU,
ciock A N SAMUEL ' PA'
-IuhITy JAY ~, l''
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From Gen. N1eadess Army.

The following dispatches from L. A. Paul,
Times correspondent with the Army of the
Potomac, have Just been received here:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, J
25th JULY p. NJ.
The positions of the rebel army are as
follows:
On Friday morning at six o'clock the
advance of Hills and Longstreet's corps
reached Culpeper. The columns were well
closed up, anC their entire corps must be
concentrated there before this time. Ofthis
retrogade movement there can be no question.
For two days had favorable opportunity
to take blrdseyc views of both Hills and
Longstrcet's commands, and on one occasion
was quite as near as was prudent for a non
combatant to be.
Ewell's corps, it is understood here, still
occupies the Shenandoah Valley, where it is
guarding the fords on the Shenandoah and
the rear of the rebel army. This fact is
supposed to explain the recent alarm about
the alleged movements indicating that Lee
was not retreating, and was indeed prepar-
ing to return to Maryland.
The Excelsior brigade had fight yester-
day at Ashby's Gap with the enemy, where
the latter had both infantry and cavalry.
After a brief but severe contest, the enemy
soncrs captured. Among the wounded Is
Brigadier General F. B. Spinola.
ST l. L l. A 7 f r.
WASHINGTON, July %.
According to information received to-day,
reports now fully confirmed, that the Third
Corps of Lees armo passed through Chester
Gap on Thursday and Friday, and are now
near Culpepper.
Gen Buford opposed Intellectually, how
ever, their passage. He captured many
prisoners. Lonstreet's corps passed through
Culpepper on Friday, and camped that night
south of the town.
All the available rolling stock of the Vir-
ginia railroads was concentrated at Culpep-
per, and it was generally supposed that Lee
was making all haste to Richmond, but Gen
Buford thinks the rebels intend to make a
stand on the south side of the Rapidan.
Ewells wagon trains, with strong guard,
went south from Strasburg, by way of Staun-
ton. to avoid the capture by our cavalry,
which has, during the entire campaign,
signalized itself by an endurance and daring
never before exhibited.
Rebel prisoners of intelligence unite in
saying that our cavalry done more to de-
feat Lees plans than any other arm of the
service.
Stuart's legion now fear to encounter it, or
at least do not court an encounter.
Prisoners and refugees are unanimous in
the statement that the morale of the rebel
army in Virginia is broken, and that great
dependency prevails in all the southern
cities, particularly in the army. Three de
feats in the Southwest, at Gettysburg and
Morris Island, have at last convinced the
rebel soldiery of their yulnerability and
further that Gen. Lees plans, supported by
the flower Of the southern troops, having
proved failures by the energy of General
Meade, and the bravery and endurance of
the Army Of the Potomac will necessltate
reconstruction of the rebel army OF Nir'
ginia.
Johnston, aud his refusal 10 obey Davis
orders will compel a reconstruction Of the
army OF the so,thTest
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q C"TH2.NTR<sN

SUBSTITUTES FOR DRAFTED pT

WAR DFrART
PRovOsT MARSHAL GENERAL'S o.
Washington, b. c., July l2,h,
CIRCULAR,
To answer inquiries Inado to this ofic.
nouuccd
First, Any drafted person paying thrcl
dollars under section l3 of the enrollm,
thereby exempt from further liability
draft, but not from any subsequent draft
Second. Any drafted person furnishing
table substitute il cXcInpt from military
the period for which said substitute is mu
the service.
Third 4 substitute once mustered into
cannot be drafted while in service.
Fourth, A drafted man cannot nav co
money or present substitute after he ha.
himself to the Board Of Enrolment for eX.
Fifth. Men who on the Sd of March.
in the military service of the United state,
tutes under the draft of 1862. and whosc tc
vice have since expired, are not liable to
draft, but the persons for whom they were 4.
are liable 10 draft the same a though the
been drafted or furnished substitutes undo
OF last year.
sixth. In serving the notices A. rcluir,
eular No. ~ from this office, rcasonni
report shall in each case be granted hy th.
enrolment 10 men in State service. who
or Inay be drafted,
JAMES b
Provost Marshal ,
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SUNBURY MARKET.
NEW ADVERTISEMI /
PRIVATE ACADE}
EORTHUMBERLA

VNIlE REV. JAMES DICKSON. will r,
L Academy On Monday, the 18th day ,
1868.
The following branches will be taught
Latin. Greek, Mathematics, Philosophy
Logic, Book Keeping, Vocal Music in Z
practice. Also. Gcogruphy, Grammar
Composition Writing
TERMS
Per Quarter of II weeks.
In the above branches without the !auguo
Latin and above branches,
Greek and above branches,
See Circular.
Por further particulars apply to
REV. JAMES DICKSON '
Northumberland, August lst, lS63.-ly
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a STRAY kse-H.g..

NAME TO the premises of the suhscr
~ about the lst day of May. 1863, II Slru
parently about two years old, light red,
tail and white belly. The owner il request
forward prove property, pay charges and
away, or otherwise he will be sold accord
JOHN G.
Upper Augusta. Aug. lst lS63.-2ln
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THE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON.

A SECOND ASSAULT ON FORT WAC
NER ON THE 18th.
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Repulse of Gen. Gilmore's Forces

DESPERATE BRAVERY OF ASSAULT
ING PARTY
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JAMES b
Provost Marshal

PRoyOSr MARsHAL's On
liTH pISrWyT
Harrisburg, Pa, July II. l.
The attention Of the citizens of the lih
District Of Pennsylvania is directed 10 the O
eular from the War Department of the Uui'
JNO. KAY GLEN
Capt, and Provost Marshal, lith /
July 25. iS63
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Interior of the Fort Gniucd but not
Held.

OUR LOSS ABOUT 1,5OO IN KILLED, WOUND
ED AND MISSING.
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Death of Hon. .BoIin y. Crfttcu
FRANKFoRT, Ky, July
Hon. John J. Crittenden died at ha
three this morning, without pain or str
In the full possession ofhis faculties. ID
general debility age n years.