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 DEDICATED TO THE VOLUNTEER TROOPS AT HARRISBURG, 
 
 DECEMBER 1838. 
 
 BY THE AUTHOR. 
 
 I'llir.ADEI.PHIA: 
 
 PRINTED FOR THE T U B L I S H E R. 
 
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Paid off. 
 
 Plate SA— Fig. 1st. I say Gates, don't you pity 
 poor Quarter Master? 
 
 Fig. 2. No. 1, is the first law of Nature. 1 
 am just pitying myself to think I drew those Boots 
 
 and they don't fit — d d such a way as this of 
 
 serving the State. 
 
 Fig. 3. Well, Quarter Master, there is strong 
 suspicions you gave your men fresh Beef, how is 
 it, are you Guilty ? 
 
 Fig. i. Why yes, sir, I did sir give the men 
 fresh Beef one night, for fear of the scurvy break- 
 ing out, and it cost one dollar for the use of a 
 Griddle to cook it, which I paid myself, sir — Bur- 
 ring a Pie, — all this I can prove by the Assistant 
 Quarter Master, Barring the Pickles. 
 
 Fig. 3. Well Quarter Master, you should know 
 when you are in such a place as this, and on such 
 an august occasion — your men must put up with 
 such as we choose, how think you they would 
 fare on a wreck in the Gulf stream? 
 
 Fig. 4. Why, sir, pretty much the same as 
 here, then they would not expect any good pro- 
 visions, and here they can't cut, bite, chew or 
 break up their provisions, so it is open Rebellion 
 in the Bowels any how. 
 
 Fig. 3. Well, Quarter Master, I will only de- 
 
 duct one-third of your pay, being your first offence, 
 and say nothing about the Pie or Pickles. 
 
 Fig. 5. Don't say any more, Love, but come 
 home, for if the Gentlemen gives you your full pay 
 you will only go and fight for your country again. 
 
 Fig. 6.— Mother, Victoria says I shan't have 
 pap's soger pants to make me a coat. I guess I 
 will, if he gets paid. 
 
 Fig. 5. — Yes, my dear Victoria, your father and 
 I am both Serj.eaiitsnow, because we are one, and I 
 say that Napoleon shall have them if I can get en- 
 ough out of them to makelittle Wellington ajacket. 
 
 Fig. 7. — Then, mother, may they go sogerin 
 if it don't snow ? 
 
 Fig. 8.— I say, hurra for constitution and law 
 — liberty and independence — victory or death. 
 
 Fig. 9 — The flag of freedom bowing in silence 
 at those noble men, who marched up Capitol Hill 
 and then marched down again. 
 
 Fig. 10.— Sergeant's Guard got a soldier'under 
 suspicions of having cold chickens in the breast of. 
 his coat — got offby promising to sAure!; a/ Quarters. 
 How happy the soldier who lives on his pay. 
 Who receives trom the State forty cents per day ; 
 He knows not nor cares not how the world goes, 
 The Stale finds him junk and he finds his own chhes. 
 
 II. 
 
 
EXTRACT FROM SATURDAY COURIER. 
 
 The meeting of the Whig party took place in the furenoon of Friday, at which 
 Henry C. Corbit presided, and J. Hall Brady and Harry Conrad were chosen Secre- 
 taries. Col. McKenney moved a set of resolutions, denunciatory of (he proceedings 
 on behalf of the Democratic party at Harrisburg, and calling upon the citizens to 
 unite in supporting the supremacy of the laws, which, after lemarks by himself, and 
 Joseph R. Chandler, of the United States Gazette, were unanimously adopted. The 
 meeting then separated. 
 
 In the afternoon, the Democratic party held their meeting in the same public 
 square, which was organized by the choice of Col. Thompson as president, and, 
 after a few remarks, C. J. Ingersoll was called for, who made a long speech, the 
 purport of which was that " the Democratic party w-ere contending for their rights 
 at Harrisburg," which was followed by a set of resolutions, expressive of the same 
 position. 
 
 A general order, in the mean time, was received from Harrisburg, from Governor 
 Ritner, in the character of Commander-in-Chief of the militia, ordering out a "suffi- 
 cient force to quell an insurrection, which invaded the Senate Chamber on the 4th 
 instant, during the session of that body." Accordingly Major General Patterson 
 immediately issued this order: 
 
 "Now, in compliance with the said requisition, the Volunteers of the First Divi- 
 sion will assemble in winter uniform, with knapsacks, provided with thirteen rounds 
 of bucksliot cartridge, and seven rounds of ball cartridge, in Broad street, south of 
 Market street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock." 
 
 The Volunteers of the first division went by the Railroad to Harrisburg, on 
 Saturday morning. 
 
 The Carlisle volunteer company was ordered out, and so were the militia of seve- 
 ral of the neighbouring counties. 
 
 A force had been placed in the State Arsenal at Harrisburg, a knowledge of which 
 soon got abroad, when that building was surrounded by an immense concourse, some 
 of whom demanded that the aforesaid force should be removed at once from the ar- 
 senal; and it was feared that an attack would be made upon it, but the collection 
 finally withdrew without any open nets of violence. 
 
 On the following day, Mr. Spacknian was deputed (by Mr. Cunningham, who had 
 been chosen Speaker iy the Whig )iarty.) to go in and take the chair of the House 
 of Representatives. As he was proceeding to do so, he was cautioned by the Ser- 
 jeant-at-Arms of the Democratic House, and also by Mr. McElwe, of Bedford, not 
 to proceed further, on the ground that said House was then in session, and must not 
 be interrupted ; and thereupon a scene of great excitement and confusion took 
 place, which of course prevented the progress of either of the tiro Houses of Repre- 
 sentatives that had been in eHect set up by the extraordinary events which had 
 occurred. 
 
 We learn from our correspondents, the continuation of the extraordinary events. 
 
 The volunteers from Philadelphia reached Harrisburg by due course of the Rail- 
 road, and were at once reported to the Commander-in-Chief. Orders were then 
 issued to entrench them in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, which was promptly 
 
done. They were ordered not to enter individually into the halls of the Capitol, and ; 
 also not to engage in political discussions. 
 
 In the evening of the 9th, a battalion from Germantown and Roxborough arrived 
 at Harrisburg, and were also quartered about in school-houses, public halls, taverns, 
 out doors, and wherever else they could get a lodging place. 
 
 When the troops arrived, all appeared good nature at the seat of government.! 
 Ail parties appeared to have their risibles not a little excited by the military parade,! 
 which had been ordered out to quell " the insurrection." 
 
 MILITARY. ] 
 
 The following is a copy of the official requisition of the Governor on General Pat- : 
 terson, in pursuance of which he has issued his orders to the Volunteers of the First; 
 Division, which are published. ' I 
 
 Head Quarters, Harrisburg, December 5, 1838. 1 
 
 " To Major Guneral Robert Patterson, Commaiuling First Division, Pennsylvania Militia 1 
 
 Sir, — Having received information of an insurrection having been raised by a i 
 body of men who invaded the Senate chamber yesterday evening during the session j 
 of that body, and by lawless violence and threats of personal injury to the members, ; 
 and bloodshed, disturbed the Senate and prevented it from proceeding with its deli- j 
 berations, and compelled the members to disperse. 1 
 
 Having also been informed that the same body of men have organized themselves 
 and resolved to compel the Senate to adopt their will as their rule of action, I am ' 
 compelled to order and require you forthwith to call out from your command a force | 
 sufficient to quell this insurrection, and march them immediately to the seat of 
 Government." j 
 
 JOSEPH RITNER, Governor, &c. i 
 
 It will be seen from the following orders that the Military are organizing with { 
 the object of proceeding to Harrisburg. The commanding officer, General Patter- ' 
 son, is acting under an order from the chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth. We '. 
 trust most sincerely that the disturbance will have terminated, before the arrival of 
 this force at the seat of Government; and that hence, everv thing unpleasant may 
 be avoided. The troops are expected to depart at 8 o'clock this morning, unless, as 
 we sincerely hope, their presence may be rendered unnecessary. 
 
 Head Quarters, 1st Division, P. M. Philadelphia, Dec. 7, 1838. ' 
 
 The Governor of the Commonweath in his character of Commander-in-Chief, 
 havmg issued his order, according to the Constitution and laws, requiring me forth- i 
 with to call out from my command, and immediately march to the seat of Govern- I 
 ment, a force sufficient to quell an insurrection, which he "has been informed has 
 been raised by a body of men, who invaded the Senate Chamber on the 4th inst. ! 
 during the session of that body, and by lawless violence and threats of personal i 
 injury to the members and bloodshed, disturbed the Senate, and prevented it from j 
 proceeding with its deliberations, and compelled the members to disperse; and I 
 further that tiie same body of men have organized themselves and resolved to com- 
 pel the Senate to adopt their will as their rule of action." j 
 
 Now, in compliance with the said requisition, the volunteers of the First Division I 
 
 will assemble in winter uniform, with knapsacks, provided with thirteen rounds of , 
 
 buckshot cartridge, and seven rounds of ball cartridge, in Broad street. South of 1 
 
 Market street, to morrow, (Saturday,) at seven o'clock, A. M. precisely. i 
 
 The Major General need make no other appeal to the patriotism of the volunteers ' 
 
 of the division, than to remind them, that it is the highest privilege, as it is one of ' 
 
 the most important duties, of the citizen soldier to sustain the civil authority when- ' 
 
 ever the emergency occurs which renders necessary a resort to armed force. ' 
 
 The spirit of order and a sacred regard for the regular action of the laws, under 
 
which alone can our liberlies be preseverd, demand that the spirit of misrule, must 
 be instantly, energetically and efleclually suppressed. 
 
 Brigadier Generals, Goodwin and Provost will take immediate measures within 
 their respective Brigades to carry this order into full eflecl. 
 
 The otficers of the Railroad iiave been required to aid with the means of trans- 
 portation. 
 
 By command of Major General R. PATTERSON- 
 
 JoHN Miles, Aid-dc-camp. 
 
 Head Quarters, 1st. Br. 1st. Div. P. M. Phihtdelphla, Dec. 7, 1838. 
 BRIGADE ORDER, No. 32. 
 In obedience to Division Orders of this date, the Volunteers of this Brignde will 
 assemble in winter uniform, prcjvided with at least thirteen rounds of buckshot cart- 
 ridge and seven of ball cartridge, on Broad street south of Market street, at seven 
 o'clock to-morrow morning. At the requistion of the Governor of the Common- 
 wealth. By order, 
 
 A. M. PROVOST, 
 Brig. Gen. 1st. Br. 1st. Div. P. M. 
 John Stille, Jr. Brigade Major. 
 
 Head Quarters, 1st. Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Philadelphia, Dec. 7, 1838. 
 
 ORDERS. 
 
 In compliance with Brigade Orders of this date the Regiment will assemble in 
 winter uniform, with knapsacks and two days rations, in Broad street, south of 
 market street, to-morrow morning at seven o'clock. 
 
 'J'he (Colonel confidently expects to meet every soldier of the Regiment at the time 
 and place designated. Thirteen rounds of buckshot cailridge, and seven of ball 
 cartridge, will be supplied by the Quarter Master. 
 
 R. PATTERSON, 
 Colonel First Regiment Penn. Volunteers. 
 
 INTERESTING FROM HARRISBURG, 
 
 Our reporter, who left on Saturday morning with the military, returned last night. We 
 regret to learn tiiat ihe troops suffered very severely on the road. A very small body of 
 men — less than 100, got of!" in the night car, and reached Harrisburg al 8 o'clock in the 
 morning. The main did not leave the inclined plane until noon, on Saturday, and arrived at 
 Lancaster about 10 o'clock the same night. The train was very long; they were frequently 
 obliged to stop for wood and water, and hence the delay. 
 
 Tliey remained at Lancaster that night, quaitered at tlie various public houses. We annex 
 the orders of the Major General. They are every way appropriate, and calculated to com- 
 mand general apjprobation. — Inquirer, 
 
 Head Quarters, 1st Division, P. M. Lancaster, 9lh Dec. 1838. 
 ORDERS OF THE DAY. 
 
 The Division will form west of the State House, at half past 7, A. M. and take position in 
 the cars iniuiedialely. 
 
 '1 he Troops aie reminded that they are now in the service of the Stale, and are governed 
 by the articles of war, and the same rules and regulations which govern the army of the 
 United States. 
 
 'I he Major General is conscious that the Volunteers under his command have too much 
 soldierly feeling, and too high a sense of what is due to themselves, and the place they come 
 from, to render it necessary to remind them that the strictest subordiuation will be required, 
 and that any infraction of order will bo promptly noticed. 
 
 The Major Gen. earnestly requests the troops of the division to carefully abstain from all 
 
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 political discussion-also from doing or saying any thing calculated to produce nnpleasant 
 leelings or collision with citizens. A soldier belongs to no party. 
 
 The men will recollect that this is the Sabbath, and that although we are obliged to march 
 on this day, yet a regard for the feelings of other, as well as our duty to ourselves, require 
 that the most perfect order and decorum be observed. 
 
 General Provost is appointed officer of the day. 
 
 Captain Cadwalader officer of the guard, 
 
 Ry order of Major General, 
 
 c. T w .-jj ^ ROBERT PATTERSON. 
 
 feAMUEL J. Henderson, Aid-de-Camp, 
 
 The troops left Lancaster at nine o'clock on Sunday morning, and arrived within two 
 miles of Harnsburg, at two o'clock, P. M. Here the whole force got out of the cars, formed 
 in hue, and having previously procured horses from Hamsburg for the gun carriages march- 
 ed into the town. Alter some little delay, they succeeded in obtaining comfortable quarters, 
 the Major General having promptly reported himself to the Commander-in-chief The 
 Arsenal was taken possession of by the troops, and when our informant left yesterday morn- 
 ing every thing was quiet. The following excellent order was issued by the Major General 
 early yesterday morning: •' •' ""='"="" 
 
 Head Quarters, 1st Division, P. M. Harrisburg, 10th Dec. 1838 
 ORDER OF THE DAY. 
 
 The Division having arrived at the Seat of Government, has been reported to the Com- 
 mander-in-Chief, and awaits further orders. The troops will remain quielly in quarters, ex- 
 cep when on duly 1 he repose of the town must not be disturbed by unnecessary beatin<T 
 of d.nms and all officers and soldiers while in uniform, or with arms, are expressly forbid 
 en enng the halls o the Capitol, Public Offices, or the grounds within the enclosure. Tl e 
 military will be held in strict subordination to the civil authorities 
 
 General Provost will detail one Company for guard duty at the Arsenal. The gnard now 
 on duty will be relieved at 9 o'clock, A. M. ^ 
 
 Colonel Kenderton Smith will report his regiment for duty to Brigadier General Goodwin. 
 
 Officer of the Day— General Goodwin. 
 
 Officer of the Guard-Captain Bentsill. By order of Major General, 
 
 SAM.KI. J. Henderson. Aid-de-Camp. ^''^'''''^ PATTERSON. 
 
 The brigade of troops which arrived in this city on Monday, was under the im- 
 mediate command of Brigadier General Provost.-General Patterson, it will be 
 remembered is the commander of the whole Division. We have heard but one 
 opinion ,n relation to these troops. All join in the belief that a finer body of mili- 
 tary has not been seen in this country for years. We annex the last orders. 
 
 Adjutant General's Oefice, Harrisburg, Bee. 15, 1838. 
 GENERAL ORDER, No. 6. 
 
 His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief, in directing the return to 
 heir homes of the gallant and patriotic troops who have so promptly repaired to 
 he beat of Government of the Commonwealth, for the purpose of securiU to the 
 legislative bodies of the State the tranquil and uninterrupted performance of iheir 
 othcial duties, and of upholding the Constitution and Laws, cannot permit their 
 departure without tendering to them, as citizens and soldiers, his warm acknowledc- 
 ments tor the alacrity they have displayed in obeying the orders of the Executive at 
 so momentous a crisis. 
 
 The troops have been called into service on the requisition of the Senate of the 
 State, communicated through its Speaker to the Governor of the Commonwealth 
 lor etiicient protection against an organized body of men, regardless of the 
 Constitution and laws, who had attempted to intimidate and overawe that body 
 
 The Governor has not felt himself authorized under the peculiar circumstances of 
 the case, to remove the troops from Harrisburg, until he should receive from the 
 
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 Senate official notice, that the Senate, from the change of circumstances, and the 
 nioral effect produced upon the disorganizers, by the presence of the troops, no 
 longer apprelieiided a renewal of the scenes of violence and outrages recently enact- 
 ed in the legislative chamber of that body. 
 
 The yenate having expressed that opinion, late on the evening. His Excel- 
 lency, the Commander-in-Chief, does not hesitate to direct the return of the troops 
 to Philadelphia. 
 
 On removing the troops thus, from the seat of Government, the Commander-in- 
 Chief repeats his injunctions to the officers and men to hold themselves in readiness, 
 till regularly mustered out of service, to march at an hour's notice to Harrisburg, in 
 case a repetition of the late violence and resistance to the Constitution and laws — 
 should on its occurrence require the active interposition of a military force. His 
 Excellency, the Coinmandor-in-Chief regrets extremely that the peculiar situation of 
 public afl'airs, since the troops have been quartered here, has prevented the Com- 
 mander-in-Chief from having the troops presented to him by their proper officers. 
 His Excellency desires the troops to understand, that a review of the troops would 
 have been ordered by the Commander-in-Chief — but that it was his anxious desire 
 to avoid any proceeding which in the extremely delicate position of public affairs 
 here, might be calculated to produce any excitement in the public mind, and his Ex- 
 cellency was apprehensive that any military ceremonial, however proper in 
 itself, might be construed differently to its intention, and disadvantageously to the 
 public weal. 
 
 The ('ommander-in-Chief, in taking leave for the present of the troops of the first 
 Division, P. M., tenders anew his thanks for their promptitude and patriotism, and 
 expresses his high satisfaction, with their deportment as citizens and soldiers, since 
 they have been in the public service. 
 
 By order of the Commander-in-Chief. 
 
 A. J. PLEASONTON, Col. and Assistant Adjt General. 
 
 Head Quarters, 1st Div. P. M. Lancaster, Dec. 17, 1838. 
 ORDERS OF THE DAY. 
 
 The First Brigade will take position in the cars at half-past six o'clock, A. M. 
 precisely, to be marched to the cars in mass or by companies, at the direction of the 
 Brigadier General. 
 
 The Washington Blues are detailed for guard duty. 
 
 Officer of the Day, Col. Pleasonton. 
 
 Officer of tlie Guard, Lieut. Weeks. 
 
 The Commander-in-Chief directs "the officers and men to hold themselves in 
 readiness till regularly mustered out of service to march at an hour's notice." 
 
 The Generals of Brigade of the Division, will send to Head Quarters complete 
 muster rolls of each company, and report the strength and condition of their 
 respective Brigades every Monday morning. 
 
 The volunteer troops of the Division, under the direction of the Generals of 
 Brigade, will drill at least two hours every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, in the 
 afternoon, and will drill in quarters every night except Sunday. 
 
 The Generals of Brigade will give such directions to the Colonels of Regiments as 
 will enable thein to communicate orders and to assemble their respective commands 
 on one hours notice. 
 
 By command of Major General Patterson, 
 
 JOHN MILES, Aid-de-Camp. 
 
 Head Qiarters, Ist Rr., 1st Div. P. M. Philadelphia, December 18, 1838. 
 BRIGADE ORDER, No. 34. 
 
 The commanding officers of regiments, battalions and companies of volunteers of 
 this Brigade, now in the service of the State, will cause their respective com- 
 
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 mands to be drilled on the afternoons of Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and every 
 evening except Sundays, in quarters, until mustered out of service. 
 
 The commanding officers of regiments, battalions and squadrons, will report every 
 Saturday, at 9 o'clock, A. M., at the office of the Brigade Major, No. 55 South 
 Fifth Street, the strength and condition of their respective commands, and will 
 furnish at the same time, complete muster rolls of their several companies and 
 troops. By order. 
 
 A. M. PROVOST, Br. Gen. 1st Brig. 1st, Dis'. P. M. 
 John Stille, Jr., Brigade Major. 
 
 Head Qdarters 1st Br. 1st Div P. iM. Phiktdclphia, Dec, 20, 1838. 
 AFTER ORDERS— BRIGADE ORDER, NO 35. 
 
 The afternoon drills directed by Brigade order. No. 34, will be of companies and troops 
 and not of battalions, and the evening drills in quarters, will take [)lace only on the evenings 
 of Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, until further orders. 
 
 Commanding officers of troops and companies will not return on their Mus'er Rolls, any 
 members other than those who accompanied the troops to Harrishurg, and were on duty there. 
 By order, A. M. PROVOST, Brig. Gen. ist Br. 1st Div. P. M. 
 
 John Stille, Jr. Brigade Major, 
 
 Head Quarters, 1st Div. P. M. Fldludelphia, December 24, 1838. 
 ORDERS. 
 
 The Volunteers of the Division will parade with knapsacks and accoutrements complete, 
 on Friday the 28th inst. The cavalry will be dismounted. The line will be formed in 
 Broad street south of Hight street, facing west, at TWO o'clock, P. M. precisely. 
 
 By command of Major Gen. Patterson. 
 
 JOHN MILES, Aid-de-Camp. 
 
 Head Quarters, 1st Division, P. M. Philadelphia, 27, Dec. 1838. 
 GENERAL ORDERS. 
 
 The Volunteers of the Division lately mustered into the service of the State in obedience 
 to the special order and requisition of his Excellency the Governor and Commander-in- 
 Chief, will parade in Brigades on Tuesday, the 1st proximo, at ten o'clock, A. M. when 
 the rolls will be carefully examined and certified, and the troops mustered out of ser- 
 vice. 
 
 Brigadier Generals Provost and Goodwin "will cause to be furnished to the Adjutant 
 General's office without delay, copies of the muster rolls of the troops and conpanies, pro- 
 perly authenticated, in order that the necessary pay rolls may be prepareil as soon as pos- 
 sible." 
 
 All military stores, the property of the State, issued for the late service to the troops will 
 be deposited in the State Arsenal in this place, and receipts will be given therefor by Bri- 
 gade Inspector Baker, who has charge of the Arsenal. 
 
 The Major General tenders his sincere acknowledgments to the Volunteers of his Divi- 
 sion for their instantaneous response to his call of the 8th inst, ami for their deportment 
 individually and as soldiers since they have been under orders. He is conscious that they 
 >vere aware of the peculiar position in which they were placed, and therefore has good reason 
 to be, as he is, proud of the conduct of the troops, more especially as it evinced in so unusual 
 a state of things, confidence in their commanding officer. Perhaps no body of State Troops 
 in the Union could have obeyed an order with more promptness, or have so suddenly left their 
 homes and occupations at a greater sacrifice of interest and comfort. The Major General 
 therefore cannot refrain from saying, that while it is to be hoped in the history of our coun- 
 try such a requisition emanating from a high source may not again be thought necessary, 
 yet the recent promptness and conduct of the Philadelphia Volunteers give assurance that 
 should they ever be required in the field in other positions, they will be found there among 
 the first, disciplined and efficient. 
 
 By command of Major General Patterson. 
 
 JOHN MILES, Aid-de-Camp. 
 
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 Head Quarters, 1st Br. 1st Div. P. M. Philadelphia, Dec. 28, 1838. 
 BRIGADE ORDERS, No. 37. 
 
 In obedience to Division Orders of the 27th inst. the Brigade will parade on Tuesday- 
 next, 1st proximo at 10 o'clock, A.M. on Chesnut street, right resting on Fifth, facing north. 
 Officers commanding troops and companies will deliver on parade to the Brigade Major 
 iiiimediatel}' after roil call, complete Muster Rolls of their respective commands, dulj certi- 
 fied, including the names of those officers and prirates only, wlio were on duty at Harrisburg. 
 
 The troops will deliver up to the Brigade Inspector at the Arsenal in this city, all arti- 
 cles of State property furnished them during their present tour of service, for which that 
 officer will deliver proper receipts. 
 
 After the parade, the troops will be mustered out of service in conformity with the orders 
 of the Comander-in-Chief. 
 
 By order, A. M. PROVOST. Brig. Gen. 1 Br. Div. P. M. 
 
 Jno. SriLLE Jr Brig. Maj. 
 
 The Reporter mentions that Governor Ritner drew a warrranl on the state treasury for 
 money for the soldiery, but that the state treasurer refused to pay it. — Courier and Inquirer 
 Dec. 19. 
 
 RETURN OF THE TROOPS. 
 
 We learn by a letter read last evening at the Exchange, that the first brigade, commanded 
 by General Goodwin, have been ordered to return to this city, add may be expected about 
 one or two o'clock, today, by the cars, whicli will arrive in Broad street at lliat time. Let' 
 our citizens be ready to greet the "war-worn veterans." — Spini of the Times. 
 
 THE TROOPS. 
 
 Those under Gen. Goodwin, it is know'ji, returned on Friday. The balance of Gen. Pat- 
 terson's division, numbering some seven hundred, it is expected will return to-morrow. The 
 alacrity with which our volunteers responded to the call of the Governor, unnecessary 
 and unprovoked as it was, neglecting their business, and forsaking their homes and families, 
 is in the highest degree creditable to them, and shews that the firmest reliance may be placed 
 upon the citizen soldiers of Pennsylvania in any emergency. — Spirit of the' Times. 
 
 THE TROOPS ARRIVED. 
 
 The 1st Brigade, first division, P. M., under the command of Generals Patterson and 
 Provost, arrived yesterday afternoon from Harrisburg, and were escorted into the city by the 
 2d Brigade under the command of (ieueral Goodwin. The troops were reviewed in 
 C'oates' street by the Viee-President of the United States, Hon. Richard M. Johnson. 
 
 MORE TROOPS -SECOND CAMPAIGN. 
 
 About two o'clock yesterday, the stillness of the Holy Sabbath was broken and disturbed 
 by the arrival of a fresh corps of troops from Cumberland, under the command of Maj. . 
 General Alexander, who took possession of the arsenal, which about three hours before had 
 been evacuated by the troops from Philadelphia. It is said that these soldiers have been 
 selected under the direction of the Governor, to do his bidding. — Harrisburg paper. 
 
DESCRIPTION OF PLATES. 
 
 Depaiture. 
 
 Plate \st. — First Division, P. M. called into ser- 
 vice by tlie Commander-in-Chief, Dec. 8lh, 1838. 
 Therniometer 10 degrees below zero, during the 
 absence of the troops, wliicU was eiijlit or nine i 
 <lays. Including General Goodwin's -id Brigade, < 
 we mustered into service about 1400 men at the 
 very short notice of nine or ten hours — some much i 
 less — many of us not to be envied in respect to ' 
 circums^ancfs, when we left, but well loaded down ! 
 with buckshot and ball cartridge instead of blan- ' 
 kets; and thus on a railrLad we wejit to the tune 
 of " Over the Hills and far away." 
 
 THAT DARING DRUM. 
 When at the board of festive cheer, 
 True-hearted soldiers meet; 
 How they will talk of Harrisbur^, 
 And the enemy they did not meet ; 
 No more agahi can music's voice, 
 Bid those brave tcUows on ; 
 Not even Lilly's inviting fife. 
 Or Dick's old Broken Drum. 
 
 And when the flag our soldier* prize, 
 In starry grandeur bright, 
 
 Hangs drooping from the staff, my boyn. 
 
 To see us in such a flight; 
 
 It really droops, and well it may. 
 
 To see such men Irom home ; 
 
 That would sooner hear on the buttle field, 
 
 The booming morning gun. 
 
 But now our martial task is dune, 
 
 And hostile foes subdued ; 
 
 Now we can wear the wreath wo won, 
 
 Our State's ingratitude ; 
 
 The wreath ne'er fades while human voice, 
 
 Can bid such soldiers on ; 
 
 To march to such an inviting liti'. 
 
 Or such a Daring Drum. 
 
 And now in pledge to those our friends,* 
 
 Our sparkling goblet flow ; 
 
 We '11 drink in bumpers now to them, 
 
 Knowing they were no foe; 
 
 We '11 pledge them then while music's voice. 
 
 Bids those bright spirits come; 
 
 That in that ardent fife rejoice. 
 
 And in that daring Drum. H. 
 
 ♦At Harrisburg. 
 
Return. 
 
 Plate 2d. — Return of the Military — awfully | 
 caved in about the stomach — and broke out at the 
 knees, all on account of not being members of the | 
 Temperate Society, which Society would allow 
 ^em to have soaked their Bread in Good Old 
 Whiskey, for it positively prohibits drinking — and 
 then the Limestone Water would not have acted 
 as such an ungenteel Purgative, nor would the 
 Boiled Mahogany lasted so long — the Society 
 could not allow Molasses, because the Yankees 
 make Rum out of it. Would not let a fellow 
 
 have a Plain Old Spanish Fip, to get Shaved 
 with, fearing he mout get a Smaller. 
 
 Air — Home, Sweet Home. j|B 
 
 'Mid the tumult of war, when the soldier must roam, 
 His inind will return to his own peaceful home ; 
 No cold Junk of Limestone, docs he ever see there, 
 Nor wlien Roast iTeef is Beat^ does lie have to go 
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