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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03

FouSD DEAD IN BED.-On the morn
| ng of the 9Th April 1860, John Yeast
! resident of Grantsvills District, was
ound dead in his bed he retired between
s O'Clock a. m. in his usual health,
n inquest was held over the body by
William Shaw Esq. and postmortem
.amiration made by DR.. W. II. McCor-
nick. after which the jury examined
illnesses, returned verdict that the
deceased came to his death from apoplec-
10 eHusion on the brain, caused by in
temperance. He leaves a wife and three
mall children to mourn their loss.
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Weather.-lS6O,

lEpsEeDAY April 26th.-Cold and bluster-
tering.
URspAY 26th.--Calm Clear and much
warmer.
:DAY 27th.-Calm and moderately warm.
|TuRDAY 2eth.-Cloudy with some ipdica-
,ious Of rain.
>pAY 2sth.-Clear and pleasant.
MAY 30tb.-Clear Warm and windy.
sDAY May 1st.-Cloudy and rather cool.
S1itefnoon and night cold rain.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03

The CANAL.-We understand upon
ped authority that Dam No. 4 is 30 far
Epaired as to permit boats to pass to
by, so that we may expect brisk trade
| r the remainder Of the season, if the
anal should not be damaged again as
coal companies have made arrange
ents for large business. An immense
,ount of coal is also passing over the
alto & Ohio Rail Road. We hope
demand may be sufficient 50 as to &C.
py the business capacity Of both these
ca of trade
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all whom
~ it may concern that the Undersigned. ex'
amners, will on Monday the 2sth day of May
next, at 8 O'clock, A. NJ, meet ut the residence
OF Samuel Furlow, on the Oldtown and Cum
berlnnd road, one mile below the mouth oil
Pa,tersou's Greek, TO examine and ascertain
whether the public convenience requires the
opening of public road to commence mt tho
Oldto~n road, AT the residence of Samuel Fur
low, and terminate nj point on the old,own
and Murly Branch road, above the residence OF
John T. Sialipgs
THOMAS TWIGG,
ASHFORD WILSON,
JOHN DAVIS,
April &c, Coin Exapinera.
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Dropsical Swellings, Paralysis, and
Stiff Joints,

Although the above complaints differ widely
in their origin and nature, yet they all require
local treatment. Many of the worst cases of
such diseases, will yicla in comparatively
short space of time when this Ointment il dill
gently rubbed into the parts affected, even after
every other means have failed. In all serious
maladies the Pills should he taken according to
the printed directions accompanying each hox.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03
Com missioner's Notice.

Commissioners Office, May 2, 1860.
THE County Commissioners of Allegary coun-
L ty are hereby notified to meet ut the Court
House in the city OF Cumberland, on MONDAY
the 2Sth day of MAY to make the annual lev
ies for State and County purposes.
NJ. KILG0UR,
Nav g. isG0-tt Clerk.
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M A r RlE u.

April 26th at the residence Of the brides
father by the Rev. w. NJ. Showalter, Reuben
n. Kyle to Mss Nary E. Dd,cson. both of AL
legany Co., Nd.
At the American House in this city on the
9th inst, BY Rev. B. Ii. Crever, MT. Robert
". Monroe and 1Gss Caroline ". FSrfney.
both Of Independence Preston Co., Va.
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TO the Hon. Thomas Perry, Judge
Of the Circuit Court for Allegany
County.

TO the Hon. Thomas Perry, Judge
Of the Circuit Court for Allegany
County.
The Grand Jury for the April Term, 1860,
beg leave TO submit the following report:
That they bave, in the discharge of their
duty, paid.t customary visit 10 the Jail and
Aims h ouse of the county, that II gives them
pleasure to bear testimony 10 the judicious
management and healthtul condition of both {:
With reference to the former, the only matter,
in their judgment, to he condemned, is its want
OF security, the cells, especially those OF the
lower story, are not only wanting in this res
poet, but are damp and unhealthy.
The latter were also found to be in neat
and cleanly condition the inmates comtorta-
BILE aud apparently happy, go far as their mis-
fortunes and the limited accommodations
would permit
They deem it their duty TO suggest that the
cells in the basement of the main building are
not such ms human beings should lie confined
in, and that they should he entirely discon-
nected with an ir"titution designed for the
comfort and the amelioration of the sulferlngs
of the poor and unfortunate. They suggest
farther, that more commodious quarters should
lie provided for the Steward, and that the Sc
curity against fire in heating the premises, is
not such rs it should be.
ROB'T McCULLOH.
Foreman.
True copy, Teste,
HORACE REsLEY, Clerk.
april &c, 1S60-3t-A.
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NOTICE.

We Lave teen requested 10 Invite ALL 80
ters o. posed to the Democracy, to meet at
the Council Chamber Oh next Monday night
7,a lust. at S o'clock to nominate n
candidate Tor the MayorNltg. and ak Gun
ci'r-ea to serve the ensuing year.
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: q R w o R xS
CALL AND SEE!!

VIE ARE PREPARED TO DO ALL
w kinds of Job Work BETTE an CHEAP
gR than any other Office in all thus region Of
Country, and equal to any Baltimore, Philadel-
& or New York xer wh are So@
give us trial.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03
Grain Wanted

FARMERS and others having Wheat, Rye
T. and Oats for sale, will ind Tito their inte
rest to give Us call, ssws will at ell times
rive market price, either In cash or exchan 20
for goods, for grain. 0. C. CLARK d Co.,
Centre st., next door to Eng. Lutb, OF.
Aug. Is, 1852.
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eyes! OYES!!

THE subscriber offers his services 20
the citizens OF Cum berla I'd q nd surrounding
country, as Public Ctier, or Auctioneer, and
fat'ers himself that he can give satisfaction to
all who may give him employment. Word
left d. WIN. Ridgelv's corner Of Bidford and
Centre streets or at the Ofiye OF the Civilian
and Telegraph will DC promptly attended to
April S, 1880. II. WHITE.
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, IUU,UOU Jewelry offered to the Trade
ut less prices than any other house in the city.
Send Tor my Catalogue Of articles and prices.
on receipt of one dollar hy mail, will for
ward to any address a beautiful act Of Gold
Studs and Sleeve Buttons, or IL No. Gold
Locket, Gold Stone Seal Ring; for 50,
Ladies' Breast Pin and Ear Drops, either
Cameo, Mosaic, Florcnti.e, Gold Stone, or
any other styles; or for ~, silver, open face
watch or for S25, Fine Geld Hunting Case,
Lever Watch. warrented to keep good time; or
for SI0. Fine Gold Vest Chain or for So,
Fine Gold Neck Chain, as samples of any of
my goods. Young men out Of employment could
not do better than invest n small sum in my
Jewell y, and dispose of it through the country.
Address,
MOSES X. GLINES,
Wholesale Jeweler,
21S Broadway, N. Y.
April IL, ls6O-.4t
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Diptheria, liberated Sore Throat, and
Scarlet and other Feyers,

Any the above diseases may he cured by
well rub. ing the Ointment three times day
into the chest, throat and neck Of the patient;
it will soon penetrate, and give immediate ro
Lief Medicine taken by tho mouth must ope-
rate upon the whole system ere it's influence
can he felt in any local part, whereas the 0int-
ment will do its work at once. Whoever tries
the unguent in the above manner for the di-
seases above named, or any similar disorders
affecting the chest aud throat, will find them
selX es relieved as by Il charm.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
Improved Summer Schedule for
Travel.
-: O.--
lsNsN N gss i=

EaW N aass i.E
IN and after Monday, April 10th, 1860, til,
" passenger trains will run rs follCwt:
For the East.
MAIL THRoUG II TRAIN daily Ok. Sundays
Leaves Wheeling 9.50p. m. Arrives at alti-
Cumberland. So n. m. more 5.45 p. IN.
EXPRESS THROUGH TRAIN (Daily.)
Leaves Wheeling $50 p. N. Arrives at Balti-
Cumberland 1.05a.m. more $40 n. IN.
Passengers from Cumberland for way sta tiOns
East, will take Mail Train only.
For the West.
ACCOMMODATIONS TRAIN between Gumber
land and Wheeling,
Leave Cumberland 6.20a IN. Arrive at Wheel.
ing $50 =. NJ.
MARLBOROUGH TRAIN daily ex. Sunday,
Leaves baltimore s.30a. IN. Arrive ut W heel
Cumberland 5.32 p. IN. ing 4.05 ain.
EXPRESS THROUGH TRAIN (Daily.)
Leaves Baltimore 4 cop. IN. ! Arrives al wheel
" Cumberland lis p.m ing Mt S .0S u. III.
Passengers from Cumberland for Way Sta
tions West will take Accommcd a ton Train;
and for Stations on N. W. Va. Roud will taxi
Express train.
Through Tickets for all important citiosWcst
can be procured at this Office.
L.. ROEHM, Agent.
Cumberland Station. April 16, 1890
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|uE GREAT PRIZE FIoHr.-The great
est between Sayers the champion Of
gland. and Hcenan the Benicia
!. Fl this country, came of on the 18th
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LeCtH ire,

The Rev. Sir. Esch will deliver lecture at
,De Rsividere Hail on next Thursday Evening
,O.h inst. al 8 O'clock. Sub;e2t: Germany,
i.s Educational, Religious md Political Sys-
tens. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 90 cts La
;..tH Tree.
The Lecture prop sell to he delivered by
AIR. Escli, is Un one OF the most interesting
subjects OF tie day, and from his familiarity
with IL, wi, no ict.bt be able to clothe it with
more than ordinary attractions Let there tie
Large turn ont,
ES6F. W. Thomas, the author of "Ci.n-
ton Bradshaw" ard the charming song f =
said that Absence Conquers Love ID col
Letting materials for work OF tic South
and her institutions. and is now at the St.
Nicholas Hotel Mr.. Thomas IS All accom-
pl.hed scholur and an attractive lecturer.
The Charleston Courier says of him "Mr.
Thomas has earned honorable and enviable
laorcls as an oratorical champion in more
than one "well fought field and has asserted
q rank with some of the ablest and most snc-
cessful advocates debnters and orators Of the
South and West. 1t ia probable Mr.. Thorn
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day night next on ELOQUENCE, in the lee
.nrc he will gee Sketches Of Writ, Clay,
Webster Calhoun, Prentice Of Miss &c.
Wirts notices Of life in Washington. Mr..
Thomas long residence in Washington has
afforded him ample opportunity to gather Il
| fund Of information that cannot fail to make
this part Of his lecture highly interesting
TIE CIRCUIT Counr.-The Circuit
Court for Alegany county Inns adjourned
the following cases have been disposed
of:
State Of Maryland rs. WIN. Wolfe.
indicted for passing counterfeit 50 note
-adjudged guilty, and sentenced to the
psniientiary 4 years and g months.
State a. George Albert, indicted for
larceny--adjudged guilty and sentenced
TO the penitiary for 2 years and 2 months.
State ps. Frederick Kissner, indicted
for larceny. Verdict guilty, with rec
osnmenda,ien for mercy. Sentenced to
penitentiary year and 2 months.
State rs. Richard D. Heath, indicted
for larceny. Verdict not guilty.
State rs. Alonsus johnson. Gree ne
gro) indicted for larceny. Non ptos'd.
State rs. Peter B. Holly, indicted for
larceny. Verdict not guilty.
State "a. Anthony McAntiffe, in!ic-
led for larceny. Verdict guilty. Sen
enced to the penitentiary 8 years and 3
months.
State Us. John Morrisssy. indicted for
lrson. Verdict not guilty.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03
Previously to the discovery OF the
OxYGENATED BlTTERS,

There existed no medicine accessible TO those
sufferings from this wide spread disease, which
relieved it In any marked degree.
The power of these Bitters over the above
named disease as we'll as over all those having
their origin in imperfect indigestion, and func-
ma and General Debility is beyond all CUES
ton.
Its speedy and pertinent cures of some OF
the severest and stubborn cases on record is
sufficient confirmation OF this fact.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03
DYS PEPSlA.

There is perhaps no disease which destroys
the happiness and comfort of individuals, and
families to the same extent as DySpepsia or In
digestion.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03
ReDOrt of Coal TRANSFORMATION

During the week ending Saturday, April az,
1860.
Shippsa oser re Georg''s Crssh Coal and
Iron CoaOuny's Rniiroad
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For The CfCllId1 q Ielc.
The Gas Question.

MR. EDITOR BY the action Of the City
Council the voters at the ensuing election are
to determine whether the use Of Gas shall be
continued at the present prices or no. Its
Use is certainly great convenience to many
and before this question is determined one
way or the other it would be well to have
some information by which the people may
form prudent judgment. No information
having been furnished as yet have tried to
approximate to the result as near as may be
without all the positive data necessary to
geometrical demonstration. Can and ought
the Gas Company to furnish Gas at less
rate than the present prices2 Let us see the
expense account and the result produced.
We will say that the Gas Company uses
$50 tons of Coal per year at 81 pc. ton.
This item will amount to 81 400 90
Salary of Superintendent say 800 90
Two assistants at $3.50 each 700 90
Contingent expenses over and
above sale Of coke, lime, tar,
&c. 800 90
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03
For the West.
Bridge Notice.

THE subscribers do hereby give notice
to all parsons interested, that by virtue of
com mission Of AIegany County, empower
ing them 10 examine and determine whether
the public convenience requires that Bridge
should be built over Evitts Greek, on the Old
town road, that they will meet upon the
ground for the purpose OF executing the said
commission nj 10 O'Clock, on Saturday, the
10th day Of May, 1860.
l.. NJ CRESAP,
LLOYD LOWE,
CHRISTOPHER KELLEY,
April 10, l860-lms Commissioners.
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10th day of Nav, inst,

according to the provisions ofan Act of the Cor
eral 4 ssembly of Maryland, passed at December
Session, 1897, oh. ll9
Ii. K. ATKINSON,
MAYA. Is80-ot Sheriff.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03
TIE SOMBRERO GUANO,

Before being mixed, Is rendered Immediately so.
luble, by the addition of Sulphuric acid.
This treatment is universally recon-
mended by the most eminent A
gricultural Chemists. With
out it, the action of the
two Guanos when
mixed is not ST.
multaneous,
and con-
sequently comparatively inefficient,
This is the ONLY mixture OF the Ammonisted
and Phosphate GuANOS we know Of yet OF
tered to the Agricultural community, in RE-
ALLY SOLUBLE form.
Price $50 per Ton Of 1000 lbs.
Our reports from those who have applied
the above FERTILIZER to their crops last
lnll, ar. highiy saiis actorg--so much so, in
deed, ~ TO convince us that out Soluble PhoS-
plated Perurirn Gucro Will ere long be alto
eether used in this section, as n substitute for
the Peruvian Guano, which, pithom tie add
tion Of ! hosphafcs, tend rather 10 Ell haust than
permanently improve the soil.
Alexandria, April &C. 1860.
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$4,000 90

The Company use Newburg or Fairmont
Coal, the former of which is said to yield
5000 feet of Gas per ton and the latter yet
greater amount per ton. Out OF this they
should certainly be able to pass into their
Gas holder 1000 feet per ton equal to s2S per
ton.
Say then $50 tons coal made
into Gas at S2s per ton gives 300 90
From this deduct expenses rs
above 5000 90
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03
COPY OF A LETTER FROM
SCHOOL TEACHER IN
DETROIT.


DETROIT, Mich, June l6, 1857.
Aessrs. S. W. Fowtg l. Co., Bosrox :-ln re.
ference to the OxYGEsATED BIrrERs, can say,
that after having the Dysp'ps for several
months, and almost dying with pain and
heaviness in my stomach, was prevailed up
on by a friend who had been cured by the
same medicine TO try bottle of Green's Oxy-
genated Bitters. Before using half bottle |
felt greatly relieved, and by the time | had
used two bottles and half | WAS entirely
well, and still remain so. know of several
cases more distressing even than my own,
which have been entirely cured by this inval-
liable medicine; and it gives me great plea
sure to recommend it to any and all VIII may
be sugering from this dreadful malady.
". A. BACON,
Teacher OF Detroit Select School.
Prepared by S. W. FoWLE & Co., BosTcN
and for sale by.
J.B Fl. CAMPBELL and uEALEY K SHRl.
YER, Cumberland.
Dr. HENRY c STEWARD, FrostJurg.
HENRY WILSON, Wesrernport.
And by dealers everywhere.
May 3, l66Q-+t
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License N office.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons and
~ bodies corporal or polite whom it may
that they must obtain n Liaense or re-
~ La IN mr. Lie Elra Tho
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03
HOLLOTAY'S OINTMENT.
Bad Legs. Bad breasts. Sores & Ulce,

AT description of sores are rcmedinble by
the proper and diligert use of this inestimable
preparation. To attemp' to cure bad legs by
plasteri. G the edges of the wound together ia n
folly for should the skin unite, n DOGGY di
seascd condition remains underneath to break
GU. with ten-fold fury in few days The only
rational and successful treatment, rs Indicated
by nature is to reduce the Inflammation in and
a bout the wound and TO soothe the neigh boring
parts by rubbing in plenty of the Ointment as
salt is forced into meat.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-05-03

-n. <.<as.S - -tzup--
The Mustang Linimen cures Rheumofi;m;
The M4stdng Liniment cures S,g Joints;
The Mustang LiRimem cures Burns and Hounds;
The Mustang Liniment cures Sores, Ulcers. ca
ked Breasts and Sore Nipples Neuralgia,
Cor,.s and Warts, and is worM
10000 DOLLARS PER AENUM
TO the United States, as the preservcr and re
storer of valuable Hcrshs and CATTLE. 1t cures
all Sprains, Galds, Wounds, Stiff Joints, &c.
Did you ever hear of any ordinary Sore, Swell
ling, Sprain Of Stiffness either on man Or
beast, which the Mustang Liniment would not
cure? Did you ever visit any respectable
Druggist in any part Of the world-in Europe
Asia or merca--who did not say "it was the
greatest discovery of the age?' sold every
where. Every family should have ii three
sizes. BARNES Il PARk,
Proprietors, New York.
May g. 1860
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Leaves a nett balance Of &c.

Leaves a nett balance Of Sc, 500 90 =
Now let lis endeavor to sec what they prac.
ti,slly realize by the operation,
Say they have 28O private consum-
ers averaging 2 10 per month,
will give per year, 1880 90
Received from the Corporation per
year at least, 1900 90
Received from rent OF go metres at
is cts. per month Or 80 pry. Ala 90
Se,2o4 90
. FROM tina deduct FOR Gypense6s IS
above 1900 90
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1860-02-02

New CoINAGE.-The dime will appear
in new and improved dress, in the early
part of the present year. The present
wreath on the reverse will give place to a
more appropriate and national one, being
festoon composed of the chief produc-
tions of our country, interspersed with oak
leaves, as emblematic of strength and du-
rability. The legend, Omitted States of
America" will be transferred from the
reverse of the coin, to the principal side.
The device on the diverse is not otherwise
changed, but the execution of the dies is
somewhat improved. The device upon the
half dime will conform in all particulars,
except the denomination of the coin, to
the dime. The cent, also, with new re-
verse on the new year. A much improved
wreath composed of oak leaves takes the
place OF the present one, and is surmoun-
ted by the national shield, or "armorial
achievement" as it is termed in the reso-
lutions of Congress, of June, 1892.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1860-02-02

u.s. Among the incidents attending the
late catastrophe at Lawrence is the follow
ing, which affords subject of specula-
ton: A young woman, an operative in
the mill, who belongs to Johnston, r. l.,
while at dinner on the day of the accident,
had presentiment that something awful
was about to happen. She endeavored to
dissipate the feeling, but was unable to do
so. She went into the mill as usual, but
the matter pressed so heavily upon her
mind that about 3'clock p NJ. she had to
go home indisposed. She thus escaped
the terrible consequences which ensu-
ed.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1860-02-02

POISONOUS LoQUoRs.-Dr. Hiram Cox.
official inspector of liquors in Cincinnati, in
a recent report on the adulteration of liq-
uors, relates the following II called at
grocery store one day, where liquor is
kept. A couple Of Irishmen came in while
1 was there and called for some whiskey,
and the first drank, and the moment he
drank the tears flowed freely, while he at
the same time caught his breath like one
sufocated or strangling. When he could
speak, he says to his companion: Och,
Michael, but this is warmin' to the stom-
ach : Michael drank and went through
like contortions, with the remark =
Wouldn't it be foine in a cowld frosthy
morning? After they had drank, |
asked the landlord to pour me out little
in a tumbler, in which l dipped slip of
| litmus paper, which was no sooner wet
than it put on scarlet hue. | went to
my office, got my instruments and exam
med it | found it had seventeen per cent.
alchoholic spirits by weight, when it should
have had forty per cent. to be proof, and
the difference in per centage made up by
sulphuric acid, red pepper, politory, caus-
tic, potassa and brucine, one of the salts
of nucis vomica, commonly called nux
vomica One pint of such liquor would
| kill the strongest man."