LEVI ECKEL, and HERMAN W. LUDERS were appointed VicePresidents. HENRY HEILMAN and JOHN B. ZIEBACH, were appointed Secretaries.

On taking the chair, the President in a union-loving and patriotic manner stated the object of the meeting.

THOS. B. WALKER moved the appointment of a committee of seven to report resolutions. The President appointed the following: THOS. B. WALKER, DAVID OLIVER, J. P. BECHTEL, ZACK. BATDORF, D. H. WILCOX, G. DRAKE, and FREDERICK WER

THEIMER.

C. L. PINKERTON, Mr. MATTHEWS, and JAMES FOLEY, addressed the meeting in a brief, yet spirited and truly patriotic style. The committee on resolutions reported the following:

WHEREAS, The President of the United States has issued a Proclamation, calling for volunteers to aid in maintaining the Union the Constitution, and the enforcement of the Laws, and

WHEREAS, We feel bound to respond to such an appeal, not only by our conviction of the whole dependence of all our business enterprises depend on the principle of social order, and peace of our whole country, and obedience to its laws, but being also impelled by every sacred obligation of duty and love to our Government, to whose protection, under God, we owe the existence of all our prosperity and happiness as a free and independent people; therefore

Resolved, That forgetting all political strife, unmindful of party lines and names, that we, the citizens of Tremont and vicinity, brothers of one beloved country, and that country now in danger, we hereby earnestly pledge ourselves to use all our endeavors to strengthen the Government, now in the hour of her trial and impending danger, to stand by our national banner, the Star Spangled Banner, the glorious union, and the enforcement of the laws throughout our country; and

Resolved, That we deem it the imperative duty of all the young men of this vicinity, to form themselves into a military company, and be ready and heartily willing for service when their country calls them to defend those innumerable blessings handed down to us by our forefathers to honor, protect, and preserve; and

Resolved, That we deem it the duty of all good union-loving and loyal men to their country, to contribute to the full extent of their means, their ability, and their influence, to establish the honor of Tremont, in responding to its country's call, and as an appreciation of the liberties which we are and have been living under, but likely to be stolen from us; and

Resolved, That the chair be empowered to appoint a committee of five, whose duty it shall be to recruit members for a volunteer company in Tremont and vicinity, and to provide means for the maintenance of the families of those who may volunteer to serve their country.

On motion, the resolutions offered by the committee were adopted unanimously, amid great cheers and applause. The "Tremont

Saxhorn Band," then favored the meeting with some of their soulinspiring music. The Star Spangled Banner, Hail Columbia, and other national airs were played, after which loud and oft-repeated cheering took place.

THOS. B. WALKER then addressed the meeting in a short and exceedingly appropriate manner.

On motion of ADAM WOLF, the President was authorized to appoint a committee of five to recruit members for a company, and also to solicit aid for the maintenance of the families of those persons who may volunteer. The chair appointed the following: J. A. L. TICE, HENRY HEIL, FREDERICK WERTHIEMER, HIRAM PINKERTON, and JACOB GRUBER, Jr.

On motion a subscription was opened, and fifteen hundred dollars were subscribed for the families of our volunteers.

The meeting adjourned with nine cheers for the Stars and Stripes and Union, forever.

As the sons of Schuylkill County, were first to respond to the call of the President in the hour of national peril, so its fair daughters were foremost in the offer and acceptance of their services as "ministering angels" in the army. The following correspondence will explain the remark:

TO THE HON. SIMON CAMERON,

Secretary of War, Washington City.

Dear Sir: The women of Pottsville are forming an association of nurses, to be known as "The Pottsville Nurse Corps;" and they desire hereby to tender to you their services, in attending to the sick and wounded of the Schuylkill County Regiment of Volunteers, during the present term of their enlistmentand they hold themselves in readiness to go to any part of the country, whenever duty may call.

On behalf of the Corps, very respectfully yours.
SIGNED BY TWENTY-ONE LADIES.

Pottsville, 22d April, 1861.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, May 3d, 1861.

MISS AMANDA SILLIMAN, MRS. JULIET H. CAMPBELL, AND OTHER LADIES OF POTTSVILLE, PENNA. Dear Ladies: I have been most deeply impressed and affected with your communication. The feelings and patriotism of the country must be stirred to their profoundest depths, when ladies, reared and living amid all the refinements and elegancies of life, are willing to share the privations, endure the toils, and brave all the perils of the soldier's camp, that they may contribute to the comfort, and soothe the sufferings of their husbands, brothers, and friends, who are fighting the battles of the country.

Knowing many of you personally, and nearly all of your fathers, husbands, and brothers, and knowing too, what sacrifices you propose to make in the service of the nation, and appreciating fully, how much your tender and delicate attentions would contribute to alleviate the sorrows and suffering always incident to war, I will most gladly and thankfully accept your "labor of love," whenever hospitals are organized, and the condition of the army is such as to be in need of your ministrations. At such time, I shall not fail to avail myself of your kind offices, and will give such orders and directions as will make your situations as comfortable, and your facilities as ample as the circumstances will permit. With sentiments of the highest regard and esteem, I am, dear ladies, most truly, your obedient servant,

SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary of War.

Well may we reiterate, "noble women of Schuylkill!” On Saturday, May 18, a flag was raised on the tower of Trinity Church, Pottsville, and the "Star Spangled Banner" was sung by the choir.

On the commencement of the war, a prayer was appointed by Bishop Potter, of Pennsylvania, for use in the churches of the Diocese. We annex it, with an exhortation by the Rector of Trinity Church, published by him, April 27:

O Almighty God, who art a strong tower of defence to those who put their trust in thee, whose power no creature is able to resist, we make our humble cry to thee in this hour of our country's need. Thy property is always to have mercy. Deal not with us according to our sins, neither reward according to our iniquities; but stretch forth the right hand of thy Majesty, and be our defence for thy name's sake. Have pity upon our brethren who are in arms against the constituted authorities of the land, and show them the error of their way. Shed upon the counsels of our rulers the spirit of wisdom and moderation, and firmness, and unite the hearts of our people as the heart of one man, in upholding the supremacy of law, and the cause of justice and peace. Abate the violence of passion; banish pride and prejudice from every heart, and incline us all to trust in thy righteous Providence, and to be ready for every duty. And oh, that in thy great mercy, thou wouldst hasten the return of unity and concord to our borders, and so order all things, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, may be established among us for all generations. These things, and whatever else thou shalt see to be necessary and convenient for us, we humbly beg through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

GOD IS OUR REFUGE.-Psalm 46.

DEAR BRETHREN: The tumult and excitement of the hour are perilous to the Christian spirit and temper, as well as to national affairs. To our risen Lord, let us, one and all, resort. Our chief pastor has promptly set forth the above prayer; and in this awful crisis we must look to God

Still save us, Lord; and still

Thy servants deign to bless :

Hear, King of Heaven, in times of ill,

The prayers that we address.-Ps. 20 and 18.

From Easter unto the Ascension all our Saviour's words and deeds remind us that He will speak unto His people. Precious consolation! To this dear Refuge, beloved, let us turn in public and in private, that our noble Government be sustained and re-established with new vigor of union and liberty, that unnecessary bloodshed and sacrifice may be providentially averted; that every family may receive again its absent ones alive and well, peace and fraternal good-will be speedily restored, perpetual prosperity eventually secured to our whole country, and the best interests of humanity be more and more advanced by the over-ruling hand of our merciful God and Saviour.

Affectionately, yours,

D. WASHBURN,
Rector, &c.

The ladies of Pottsville labored faithfully and industriously. Up to June their Sewing Society completed for the troops from Schuylkill County, 800 havelocks, 135 bands, 90 towels, and 150 needle

cases.

The ladies of Orwigsburg, Tamaqua, and other sections of the County also worked industriously, in furnishing these useful articles to the volunteers. Resolutions of thanks were adopted and published, by companies H, Capt. SMITH; B, Capt. WREN; D, Capt. McDONALD and F, (Lochiel Greys, of Harrisburg,) of the Twenty-Fifth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, company C, Capt. WM. B. LEBO, Tenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and company H, Capt. C. TOWER, Sixth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers.

The volunteers also adopted resolutions of thanks to Mrs. JAS. H. CAMPBELL, Mrs. CATHERINE MORTIMER, Mrs. OLIVER DOBSON, Mrs. F. L. FOSTER, Mrs. Samuel Mortimer, and to the Messrs. MORRIS, NICHOLS & BECK, BENJ. HAYWOOD, SAMUEL HUNTZINGER, LIN BARTHOLOMEW, R. A. WILDER, and many others, friends and fellow-citizens, for welcome and appreciated gifts.

Among the most patriotic and enthusiastic of the citizens of the County, when the rebellion assumed huge proportions, were Scotchmen. We have already alluded to the fact of a sword presentation by them to the commissioned officers of the Washington Artillery Company.

Subsequently when the company was divided, to form another

for the Regiment, which new company was commanded by Capt. WREN, the swords were presented by the remaining officers of the original company to officers of the new company.

When the division took place, Messrs. B. T. TAYLOR, W. F. PATTERSON, and other citizens of Pottsville, as a mark of esteem, presented to the commissioned officers of company H, four fine swords, which elicited from the officers the following appreciative expression :

FORT WASHINGTON, MD.,
June 12th, 1861.

TO MESSRS. BENJ. T. TAYLOR, WM. F. PATTERSON, AND OTHERS OF OUR FRIENDS IN POTTSVILLE, instrumental in presenting us with four beautiful swords.

GENTLEMEN: At a meeting of the undersigned, commissioned officers of company H, Advance Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, held this day, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Messrs. BENJ. T. TAYLOR, WM. F. PATTERSON, and other respected citizens of the Borough of Pottsville, whom we are proud to call friends, have in the most generous manner presented us with four beautiful and serviceable swords, therefore

Resolved, That we appreciate the gift so highly that it shall be our earnest endeavor in whatever position we may be placed, to allow no stain of dishonor or direlection of duty, to sully their blades, the brightness of which should be typical of the soldier's character, the keenness of whose edges should be excelled only by the wearers' zeal in their country's service,

Resolved, That a copy of these proceeding be furnished to the donors, and that they be published in the papers of the Borough of Pottsville.

DAVID A. SMITH, Captain.

FRANCIS B. WALLACE, First Lieutenant.
PHILIP NAGLE, Second Lieutenant,

HENRY C. RUSSEL, Brev. Second Lieutenant.

Schuylkill County had in the three months' service one Brigadier General, GEORGE C. WYNKOOP, with the following Aid-decamps: Captains J. M. WETHERILL and LIN BARTHOLOMEW. Capt. J. HIGGINS, Brigade-Quartermaster. In Gen. WYNKOOP'S Brigade were, five regiments and one detached company. The regiments were the First, Second, Third, Ninth, and Sixteenth. The Sixteenth regiment was organized under command of Col. ZEIGLE, of York, Lieut.-Colonel HIGGINS, of Tamaqua, and Major BENNETT, of Minersville, and comprised the following five Schuylkill County companies: Union Guards, Capt. JOSEPH ANTHONY, Pottsville; Schuylkill Guards, Capt. HORACE C. BENNETT, Minersville; Wynkoop Artillerists, Capt. WINLACK, Silver Creek; Jack