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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-01
The Origin and 0bIec. of the War.

We clip the following from the Nation
al Intelligencer OF the oath ultimo:-
The House of Representatives on Mon
day last adopted with great unanimity
resolution, previously introduced by Mr..
Crittendeu, which deserves at this june
ture in our national history to be speci-
ally signalized to the attention of our
readers, and which we could wish might
be read and weighed by all our country
men,as well as those residing in the sece
ded as in the loyal States Of the Repub
lie. 1t was the purpose of the distin-
guished and patriotic mover of the rcso-
luton to give expression to the deliber-
ate opinion of the House of Representa-
tives upon two points, which, by their
determination, should serve to place, as
in the light of midday, the theory of
public duty on which the nation is pro-
ccedng in its armed resistance to the
secession movement. These two points
relate to the origin of the war on the one
hand, and the objects for which it is to
be prosecuted by the government on the
other. The FIRST ascertains, in the judg-
ment of Congress, and as in the eye of
history, the moral accountability which
attaches to those who first precipitated
tee dreadful calamity of civil feud. The
second declares to what ends the war
thus brought upon the country shall be
directed by the National Government
The terms of Mr.. Crittenden's resou-
ton are as follows:
"Resolced by the House Of Representa-
tiues Of the Congress Of the United States,
That the present deplorable civil war
has been forced upon the country by the
disunionists of the Southern States, now
in arms against the constitutional Gov
eminent, and in arms around the Capt.
toll; that in this national emergency Con-
gress. banishing all feelings of mere pas
sion or resentment, will recollect only
its duty to the whole country; that this
war is not waged on their part in any
spirit of oppression, or for any purpose
of conquest or subjugation, or purpose
of overthrowiug or interfering with the
rights or established institutions of
those States, but to defend and main
tain the supremacy of the Constitution,
and to preserve the Union, with all the
dignity. equality, aud rights of the sew
eral States unimpaired; and that as soon
as these objects are accomplished the war
ought to cease
A division Of the resolution having
! been obtained, so as to elliott separate
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-01
New York TO the Rescue.

Gov. Morgan, of New York, has called
for the enrolment of twenty-five thous-
and additional volunteers from that State,
to serve for three years or during the
war We copy his proclamation
PROCLAMATION BY GOV. MORGAN
The President of the United States
having requested me to furnish addition
al troops for the prompt suppression Of
resistance to the Constitution and laws,
| do hereby call for volunteer force of
% 900 men to serve for three yems, or
during the war Such force will be raised
pursuant to general order which will be
issued Immediately, and which will pre-
scribe the mode Of organization. To the
end that every portion of the State may
have an opportunity to contribute there
to, the rendezvous will will be at New
York, Albany. aud Elmira-the head
quarters at Albany.
In witness whereof, ] have hcreunto
set my baud and affixed the privy seal OF
the State, at the city of Albany, this
twenty-tif,h day of July, in the year Of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and sixty-onc.
EDWIN D. MORGAN.
BY order of the Governor,
LOCKWOOD j.. Dorr. Private Src'y.
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The Late Col. Cameron.

Col. James Cameron, Of the Seventy
ainth Highland Regiment of New York,
who was killed at Bulls Run, was ma
tive OF Pennsylvania, and the next old
est brother of the Secretary of War. He
was born in Lancaster county, early
learned the printing business, and then
studied law with Mr. Buchanan. Du-
ring Governor Porter's Administration
Col. Cameron was appointed superinton-
dent Of motive power on the Philadel-
phia snd Columbia railroad, and after
serving 10 that position for several years
be retired to a farm in Northumberland
county. where he resided till the call Of
his Government induced him to take up
arms in its defence. He was a brave,
frank, and generous gentleman, aud his
death is loss to the public as we'll as bis
immediate friends. MT. Intel.
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The Bill for Direct Taxation.

In accordance with the recommended
ton Of the Secretary of the Treasury. the
Committee Of Ways and Means will in
troduce a bill to provide for levying a
direct tax. This bill will he entitled
IAN act to provide additional revenues
for dcfrayiug the expenses of Govern
ment and maintaining the public credit,
by the assessment and collection of d.
rect tax, and internal duties" BY the
provisions of this act a direct tax, pro.
badly of the amount of $50, 900, 600, an
nually, will be laid, aud distributed in
the following proportions among the re-
spective States:
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Maryland and the War.

No State has more at stake in this war
than Maryland The permanent and COM
p,ete success Of the National forces can alone
.tstore us peace and prosperity, Should the
Southern CouGederacy be acknowledged with
ia present boundaries, Maryland for years to
loGae must he rent and torn by civil comno-
'ions and most probably civil war. All iu-
.trestS must be ruined, and our citizens at
east broken down aud dispirted will seek
mere permanenthome either North or South
Admitting the right of secession, Maryland
a!l he alternately Nth the United States or
With the Southern Confedcracy just as the one
g the other party happens to predominant,
aptil bold and daring men such rs settled in
Kansas will possess our deserted homes and
,:eeide with force Of arms our fate. The sue
a5tl of the Government will bring Us peace
e fsiiure must bring ruin and inexprcssibc
rife
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christopher Kelly.

'INls gentleman who was more than q
aon,h ago, violently seized and carried into
brginia by the Secessionists, whilst engaged
!, york upon his farm, has at length been
Permitted to return to his home after having
cen dragged over their courtry. He passed
,a-ough an ordeal which they termed y trial
..-t nothing could be found against him, cS-
~. that he was an Incorporating Union
'oa4, and this was the sum total of his Of
.rage His treatment was barbarous and iu-
on enough, but owing TO the friendly in
r. renee of some personal friends in Virgil
-.a it was greatly aueliorated, and tender
sd Inerciful as compared with that of other
prsoners held with him.
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gs9" Every Summer the demand for Hos
letters Celebrated Stomach Bittcrs increases
1t is found to be the only certain preservation
of bodily strength during period when the
atmosphere is calculated 10 induce a feeling
of lassitudc and indigestion. The worst cases
of Diar-ho.a, and Dyseutery give way to its
potent iniluencc. lnnumerable persons vino
are now alive and well, must thank the dis
covcrcr Of this preparation that they have not
not been swept away in the harvest Of death.
The Bitters is recommended by the best ply
sicans in the land. This is the best evidence
of its real value, because, as a general thing,
they will not speak a word i'll favor Of adver-
tised preparations. They have been compelled
to acknowledge the claims Of the Hitters upon
the community. Sold by all druggists.
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0PerShOOting the Mark.

u their zeal for the rebel cause the Secs
40, papers still publish the exaggerated ac-
cant of l2 900 lost on the Federal side nj
.Ianussas junction. Have they not sense
aaoush to see that they are damaging their
own cause ?
II the 10000 Federal troops engaged in
tina. battle stood the attack against masked
batteries against fearful odds for many hours
aa,il 10000 men, more than half their num-
,eT we're mown down, they must be nvinci-
NE IF in their first battle they fought with
soch desperate valor. who will be able to
sand before them?
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In order to collect this it is further pro-
vided that the President shall divide the
States and Territories into convenient
districts, and shall nominate by and with
the advice of the Senate an Assessor and
Collector for each district If the ap-
pcintments or any of them are not made
during The present session of Congress,
the President may make them during the
recess, the commissions Sc issued to ex-
pire at the end of the next session.
ihe tax is to be laid on all lands and
lots OF ground, with their improvements,
dwelling houses. chattles and slaves
The bill provides that any person who
shall give fraudulent list Of property
under bis charge. or owned by him, shall
be fined in sum not exceeding five hun
dred dollars and pay all costs and char
ges of prosecution. From the valuation
of the Board of Assessors there is to be
no appeal, but they are in any case,
when it is demanded, to give careful
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hearing to the parties claiming reduction
of valuation.
The bill is, in most respects, similar
to the one passed in 1918, but more
tcrsely expressed and more carefully
drawn. By the bill of 1913 the several
States were divided into collection dis
tricts by the provisions of the bill itself,
but in this case this work is left to the
discretion of the President. The utmost
care is exercised in guarding the public
interest The State collector is required
to give bonds in the full amount Of the
taxes to be collected by him, and each
Assistant Collector is obliged to give
bonds for the full amount represented in
his several lists, giving three receipts
one to be deposited with the Secretary
of the Treasury, another to be filed with
the First Comptroller, and the third with
the principal Collector. The several
Collectors are further required, at the ex-
piraton of every month, to transmit to
the Secretary of the Treasury state
ment of the collections ma lie by them re-
spectiyely within the month, and to pay
over quarterly, or sooner, if required by
the Secretary of the Treasury. the mo-
neys by them respectively collected.
1t is proposed to tax all stills, boilers
and other utensils employed in the dis
tilation of spirituous liquors 10 cents on
every gallon of capacity, and to lay a tax
of Eve cents per gallon on all fermented
and matted liquors, and of ten cents per
gallon on all spirituous liquors. In or
der to furnish the proper data for asses
sing such q tax, distiIers will be obliged
TO keep correct record of the amount
distilled from day TO day.
1t is further proposed to lay tax up
on carriages, the amount of tax to be
nroportoned to the value of the carriage
From this all vehicles used exclusively
for the transportation of merchandise are
to be exempted. On all others not ex-
ceeding in value $50, it is proposed to
lay tax of 81; exceeding $50 in val
ne, but not over Sl00, a tax of 81; a.
bove 5000, but not exceeding 500, q
tax of SIG; above $500, but not ex-
ceeding 5000, tax of $22; above
5000, but not exceeding $500, tax of
$50; above $500, but not exceeding
81 900, tax of $40; above 81 900 in
value n tax Of $50.
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the same time being informed his Or.
CO warreDts would not be honored at
the Treasury.
The Farmers Bank of Maryland, in
which the States money is deposited, has
determined to pay no money on warrants
as before, bu. will Oh Treasurer checks
Duy. This step, is of course, a virtual
acknowledgement of Mr.. Jarrett's right
to the Office; ipasmuch as the Bank has
been notified that the Treasurer will is
sue checks on warrants drawn by no one
except Mr.. jarrett.
We are satisfied thai the Governor,
in connection with DR.. Claud, will take
decisive steps in the matter.
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THE MARYLAND COMPTROLLER.
SHIP.

The Annapolis Gazette Of Thursday
says:
We have stated that DR.. Dennis Claude
has refused to give up the comptroller
ship when requested by Mr. jarrett. DR.
C. took this course after consultation
with eminent counsel, and his legal &C.
cupancy of the Office cannot DO question
ed by any sane man.
Nevertheless Mr.. Jarrett has opened
an Office here. be employed clerks, and
has been oficIally recognized by the State
Treasurer. ur. Claud was notified Of
this on Tuesday by the Treasurer; at
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Anniversary.

The frs, anniversary of the Young Mem
| Christian Association was held according tc
notice on Thursday evening, July 25th. A
goody number were in attendance. Thu
President of tho Association occupied The
chair, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Burns ano
Losch, Vice Presidents.
The exercises opened with Introductory re-
marks by the President and the singing OF
hymn.
Rev. II. Losch offered the opening prayer
Portions of Scripture were read by Rev. IT,
W. BurEs.
The Anrua! Report OF the Association was
then presented ard read by Mr. j. N. Spear,
Recording Secretary. The number of mem
bers is now nearly 40, 3 Of Which are asso'
clate. Receipts July 'GO-Gl, S53.75. En-
pcuditures $49.23 Balance in the Treasury
$452.
A choice Library has recently been pre-
scented to the Association numbering 100 vol
umes of history, travels, science, religion, &C.
and it is intended to reopen the Library and
Reading Room so soon rs the cold weather
returns, and to have it well furnished with
attractive books, papers, amusemeuts, Nc,
for the use OF members and the puolic. The
Association was never in more encouraging
condition than nov, and from present indl-
cations the number of members will be great
ly increased during this 81 year Of its e%is-
tence
The following are the officers newly elect
ed -
President, V. a. Buckley Vice do, Rev.
Messrs. I.osch and Burns, and j. 7. Abbott,
NJ. D., and J. b. H. Camybell; Correspond
ing Secretary, Joseph p. Knorr Recording
Secretary, j. N. Spear; Treasurer, Geo. NJ.
Deetz.
After the reading Of the Report, an address
full Of power and junction was delivered by
Rev. Thos. Barnlart, Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. His theme was The True
Standard Of Man, which he pronounced to
lie the Christian man--he who will sacrifice
this life sooner than risk lis hope in the next
he who will maintain consistent practice
of Christian virtue and Integrity, in the face
Of an opposing world, and who is ever active
in promoting the glory of God and the good
of society. The remarks of Mr.. i. were list
cncd to with deep attention, and merted
publication. He concluded by showing how
every young man could do lis part in tne
great work Of rcsencrating the world, and
held mp this Association as the great means
of clcvatng our young men at large.
The President here announced that the
Rev. DR.. Spear, of the Episcopal Church,
having been called away from town, would
be unable to deliver lis address, expressing
profound regret at being away from lis on this
occasion
The third address was to have been deliv-
cred by Rev. a. J. Weddell, but the evening
being advanced, that gentleman begged to be
excused, much to the regret Of many present
The doxology was then sung, and Rev. j
II. Semmes, of the Presbyterian Church, Of
fercd icrvcnt prayer and dismissed the as
sembly with the Bencdicton.
Thus ended this delightful occasion. May
it be new starting point in the existence o.
the Association.
We are requested to return the thanks o.
the Association 10 the officers Of the Lutheran
Church for their kind accommodations.
ISIS .scp.p s.
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Giving Chase with Billy Luly.

The following anecdote is strictly true.
1t is contained in letter from young
gentleman who went ont in vessel for
st. Thomas ave were chased by
privateer off Kings Channel, on Sun
day morning The william was close in
under land, in small sloop, with about
twenty-five men. When he discovered
us, we were nearly becalmed. lie gave
chase and came down very fast on us
| thought there was no chance to escape
but by s;ratagem, and having on board
a man whom | could metamorphose into
anything, | said to the captain that he
had better make gun of Billy Luly,
and give chase in turn. We according
ly went to work, put blacl; cap on Bill
Tvs head. stretched him fore and aft on
the keel of the boat, with rope made
fast to his heels, so that we could slide
him on the centre of gravity free y, aud
pointed his head to the enemy. Having
rugged up a long Tom,' the next thing
was to Gre it; and this we did By Dis
charging pistol into a barrel, and rails
ing a smoke by throwing ashes into the
air. The trick succeeded the sloop
tackled and made off ; we hauled on Il
wind and pursued her close in under the
land, then tackled ship and stood iuto St.
Thomas. Thus were twenty-five men
driven off Ly four.
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News |! News |!

A LARGE lot of old Newspapers for sale at
IA IS cents per hun drsd, by Andrews & srarts-
welder.
Also. have just received Godey's Ladys Book,
Harper's Magazine for August, Hardee's Infan.
try Tactics. prios rs cents; Maps of the Seat Of
War. beautifully colored, at rs cts each and
all the late Pictorial Nevspapsss.
Under the ST. Nicholas Hotel, Cumberland.
july rs. 1881.
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Pennsylvania Soldiers.

he two Pennsylvania Regiments which
were .acamped here and at New Greek, left
IL Saturday evening and Sunday morning for
harrisburg via Bedford. They vii! remain
It lhc former place for a few days only, when
they viii proceed to Washington, or Ilar-
per Ferry, whichever place their services are
mos, wanted
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-01
Estate of hlDheuS r. UinkIe.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
~ have obtained from tho Orphans Court of
Allegany county, Letters Testamentary on tho
estate of Alpheus B. Hinkle, late Of Allegany
county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned
toexhibit the same, properly authenticated, to
the subscriber, on or before the llth day of
January, 1862, otherwise they may by law
be excluded from all benefit in said estate. All
persons indebted are requestedto make imme-
diate payment. Given under my hand this
i tn day of July 1851.
GEORGE p. HINKLE,
July II. 'Gi--3t. Executor.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,

washington, Ju'y IotH, iooi.
Hon Francis Tomas.-You are hereby att
thorzed to provide for the organization of
four regiments of the loyal citizens, residents
on both sides Of the Potomac river, from the
Mouocacy to the west boundary of Mary
land for the protection Of the Canal and
properly aud persons Of loyal citizens in the
neighborhcod, and to be stationed in the vi
cinitv. whilst III the service. The men will
be permitted to elect their own company Of
ficers; their field officers appointed 10y the
President. Arms will be furnished as soon
as practicable.
Respectfully, your obedient servant
tSigned SIMON CAMERoN,
Secretary of War.
We are confident the above will meet with
hearty and patriotic response from the loyal
citizens of Allegany county. The matter has
already been taken in hand, and is being
pushed forward with energy. Two companies
are now recruiting in Cumberland. Good and
true men are rapidly enrolling themselves in
the noble cause. and the promptness with
which the volunteers are coming forward is
a sufficient guaranty that the two companies
viii he lull in few days. We hope to hear
ofsimiar promptness, and patriotism display
ed in other portions Of the county, where tie
Union sentiment is still more unanimous than
it is in this city. We can see no reason why
a full regiment Of our brave Alleganians
should not be raised in a short time for the
laudable and patriotic objects of defend ns
our frontier, and protecting property from
the maurading attacks of our enemies, and
the enemies of our glorious Union. We know
there is patriotism enough, as well as an a
bundance of that other essential, courage
and furthermore, the proper material is at
hand and can be spared from our crippled
and almost ruined business and interests
Let us not be behind any other county in tn.
Union in proving our loyalty to the Govern
ment Of our forefathers. Let acts prove our
sincerity to the righteous cause. A Regiment
will spring from the loins of Allegany.
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Ohio Soldiers.

Two full regiments of Ohio soldiers with
splendid battery of six pieces Of artillery are
.ow ut New Creek We have not learned
he names of the officers of these Regiments,
'Xccpt that of Col. McCock, Of German
regiment from Cincinnati. These soldiers
we're all engaged in the late battles in West
,F7 Virginia, and behaved most gallauty.
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The Confederate Dispatches.

The reader cannot but have noted the
r,edi6sd tone in which the Caufederates
nnnouuos the result of Sundays conflict.
They claim no victory-nothing more
than that the enemy vas repulsed' from
lsr batteries, and they describe IL as "a
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Estate Of Henry Littlefleld.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
~ hath obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Alegauy county, letters OF Administration, on
the estate of Henry Littlcfeld, late of Allegnny
county, deceased. All persons having claims
against said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, properly authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the LIST day of febru-
AIRY. 1862, otherwise they may by law be e1-
cuied from a II benefit in said estate. All per
SOM indebted are requested to make imm edi-
ate payment. Given under my hand and seal
this LIST day of August 1861.
RINALDo ?. SMITH,
An
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terrible contest The accounts trans
mitted to Memphis state their loss at a.
bout three MousanG-three times as great
ss the Federal loss. No shout Of triumph
is heard They feel evidently that one
more such q contest would be ruin to
their aims and hopes. Their baggage
trains were turned southwark ere the ii
ring ceased Intel. 24M.
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DENTISTRY.
DIR. i. HUMMELSHINE,.
DENTIST,

RESPECTFULLY informs the citizen Of Cum
IL berland and the public generally, that he
has removed his Office to his residence, on the
corner of Baltimore and Liberty Streets, over
Read d Brothers Store, and Immediately oP-
posite Campbelps Drug Store, where he is pre-
pared to attend to the practice of DENTISTRY
in all its departments.
Fob. Z, ls6l-y.
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.Nvpw Ala
INSURANCE COMPANY
ALLEGANY COUNTY.

DEM0VED TO the room on Liberty steetop'
1Nposite the Drug Store of j. b. H. Camr
bell, CUMBERLAND, NJ.
The Board of Directors meet every iaure
day at A o'clock, p. NJ, to determine on all aP'
plicaaons for insurance. For forms OF nppiica'
ton. and any other Information, apply 10 Ine
Secretary, or any member of the Board OF III
rectors.
OFFICERS.
WILLIAM r. BEALL, Prs''dept.
JOHN GEPHART, Secretary
J. n. CAMPBELL, Treasurer
DLREcTORS.
William n. Beau, J. B. II. Campbell.
Hopewell Hebb, n =. wiheo"'
William h. McCullsy, y. sayIor,
A. L. Witber., D. ". McCleary.
F. Minke, lnomas DeVectnor
p NJ GramIicb John Coulsbsn.
Note. offered for Discount will be acted on 81
the regular meetings of the Beard.
June 1e, 1s59.-iy.
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The work at the Philadelphia mint contn-
ues with great activity. Halt a million per
day is now produced The coinage is prn-
cipally double eagles. Large quantities Of
money are also heing coined for private &C.
count