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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-12

On Thursday, November .sth, HARRIET ANN,
wife of Edwin T. Shriver, and only daughter
of the late B. S. P;aman, ESQ., in the saith
year of her age.
How blest the righteous when be diesl
When sinks weary soul to rest
How mildly beam the closing eyes,
How gently heaves the expiring breast
So fades summer cloud away,
So sinks the gale when storms are DER;
So gently shuts the eye of day,
So dies a wave along the shore.
Life's duty done, as sinks the clay
Light from its load the spirit flies;
While heaven and earth combine to say, ,
GLOW blcst the righteous when he dies =
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Notice to Stockholders.

NEW York, December II, 1851.
THE Annual meeting of the Stockholders Of
the American Coal Company of Allegany
county, Maryland, for the election of Nine Dr.
rectors, and tho transaction of such other bust
ness Us may como before the meeting, will be held
at the Office ofthe Company, in the City Of New
York, on THURSDAY, 26th day Of DECEM-
Der, 1861.
P. NJ. The Transfer Books will be closed from
the 9th to the Goth days of December, both in
elusive.
G. P. LLOYD,
Dec 12-2ts. Secretary.
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A FINANCIAL BULL. AT public meet

AFINANcIAL BULL-At public meet
ing lately held in Nashville the following
brilliant resolution was adopted:
ResolUcd, That wo recommend that by
law tax be levied upon gallon of spir-
itous liquors, distilled from wheat, corn,
rye or potatoes, that shall be sufficient to
prohibit the same during the present war
blockade, the proceeds thereof to be ap-
piled to the support Of families with us
of our soldiers on the tented field.
That is to say, We, the wise men Of
Nashville, recommend that no spirituous
liquors shall be distilled in the State OIL
Tennessee, and that the proceeds of a
tax on the liquors thus without existence
shall be applied to the support of the
families of our soldiers.
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Army Orders Relative to Enlist
mentS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-General Order
No. 1O4, invites attention of the officers
of the armv to the following, in addition
to the orders Of the Secretary of War,
enclosed in the regulations for the re-
cruiting service.
First-The large number of enlisted
men discharged on certificates Of disa-
bility, has attracted the notice of the
General in chief, and as it is an especial
duty to render the rank and file of the
army as effective as possible, the atten-
ton of superintendent and other Of
ficers connected either with the enlist
ment of men or their discharge on ao-
count of their disability, is directed to
the iudicious discharge of their respec-
tive duties evidence is abundant as
attested by the Adjutant Generals Of
fee, that many men have been enlisted
who were "unfit for service" prior to or
at the date of enlistment.
It should be borne in mind that the
law provides for the enlistment of "ef-
fective able bodied" men, and if any
officer shall enlist any person contrary
to the true intent and meaning of the
law it is further provided that for every
offence she shall forfeit and pay the a
mount of the bounty and clothing which
the person so recruited may have receiv-
ed from the public, to be deducted out
of the pay and emoluments of such Of
fcer."
With this object in view, paragraphs
$50 and 981. revised regulations must
be strictly complied with. A sense Of
duty to the public will cause an enforce
ment of the laws and regulations gov
erning the service, and these must be
the guidance of the officers obtaining re-
cruits. Officers cannot be too circum-
spcct in the discharge of their duties,
and they are called upon to comply
strictly with all tho regulations appli-
cable to the subject.
Second AS to minors, every precau-
ton should be taken to prevent their en-
listment, except as provided by the reg
ulations. A true record of the age is of
great value. In majority of cases the
recruiting officer may be justified in re-
cording tho age as stated by the person
offering to enlist, yet many cases occur
in which he should rely more upon his
own judgment and less on the recruits
affirmation, in ascertaining his probable
if not his actual age. In every doubtful
case, therefore, as to minority Or the over
age of the man, it becomes the duty of
the officer to judge for himself to GER
tain extent, and not in any case to ac-
cept recruit who, under anxiety to en-
list. manifcstly mistakes his age.
Third-It will be observed that regu-
lations at this time contain no direct pro-
hibition to enlist married men. In tho
regim entail service, this must be govern
ed by the want of laundresaes for COM
panies, and in the general service by the
superintendents.
Fourth-It is enjoined on all superin-
tendents and other officers, commissioned
and non commissioned, to conduct the
service with diligence, increasing person
al attention and economy. BY command
of MAJOR GEN'L McCLELLAN.
(OHicial,) Tomas NJ. Vincent,
| Assistan. Adi't Gcnl.
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How THE BOYS KEEP WARM AT ROM
NEy.-A letter from a member of the
First Virginia Regiment, now at Bonn
noy, who says he holds the rank Of
private in the rear rank, describes how
the boys keep warm in the absence of
winter quarters, They Grst dig trenches
under and through the tents, and then
carry and place stones over the top
The cracks are filed up with clay NOR
tar. At one end of this covered trench
or fue, outside of the tent, four bar
rel is placed for q chimney. The fue
is fed with fuel from the opposite end,
also outside of the tent. In this way
the tents are kept warmer than they
could be by stove.
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LETTER FROM SLIDELL & Co.-The fol-
lowing certificate has been received from
Slidell & Co:
IT. s. Steamer San Jacinto, Nov. Is,
1861.-Capt. Wilkes, Com. U. S. Steam
er San Jacinto :-Sir-Before leaving
your ship, we think it proper that we
should state that, since We have been on
board of her. We have uniformly been
treated with great courtesy and attention.
Very Respectfully.
(Signed) JOHN SLIDELL,
j. NJ. MASON,
J. 4. MCFARLAND,
GEO. EusrIs.
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ESTRAY.
I0 L M L.
A0cgany County, to mit:

Maryland, AHcgany County, to mH:
T HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 18th day Of
L December, 1861, William Schooley brought
before me the subscriber, one of the Justices Of
the Peace in and for said State and county, as
a stray trespassng upon his enclosures, l deep
red Steer, wide horns, crop off of the right car
and slit in the left not branded and no white
except on the end of his tail, supposed to be two
years old. Appraised by Samuel Rodshesver
and John II. Kope at nino dollars.
Given under my hand.
S, L. TOWNSHEND, J. P. 5
The owner Of the above described steer is re.
quested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges, and take him away.
WIN. SCHOOLEY,
Dec 12-3t* 6 miles North of Oakland.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

II will be seen by the following official or
der from General Mcclellan, that the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal has been placed under
the military supervision of Brigadier-Gener-
al Stone. The general superintendent OF the
Canal will be continued, as heretofore, under
the President of the Company, Alfred Spates,
ESQ. This desirable result has been bro ought
about through the indefatigable exertions Of
Mr.. Spates, who has been unceasing in his
efforts to keep the Canal open. He has sac
r,fced much in the matter, both in time and
money, and has even been threatened with
personal injury by the Rebels in the vicinity
of the Canal. 1t will be seen that the re-
ceipts Of the Canal are to be applied to the
current expenditures, and all excess or deficit
will be placed to the account Of the Compa-
ny.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, AD-
la JUTANT GENERALS OFFICE.
," WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 1861.
Special Orders, No 322-Extract No. Z.
'TheiSecretary of War directs that the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Canal be placed under the
military supervision of Brig. General G. T..
Stone, Volunteer Service.
The immediate superintendent Of the ca
nal will be under the President Of the Com
pany, Alfred Spates, Esq. :.
The officers Of the Canal serving under him
shall be in all respects satisfactory to the mil
itary authority. The receipts of the Canal
will be applied to meet the current expendl-
ture on account Of its operation, and any ex-
cess or deficit will be placed to the account
of the Canal Company. The President OF
the company will furnish General Stone with
an account current of the monetary affairs OF
the company monthly. Gen. Stone will give
military protection to the canal property, and
such aid rs is consistent with the good of the
service in keeping it in repair. Should the
execution of this last provision extend be.
yond the limits of General Stones command
his requisition on the proper commanders vii
be promptly complied with.
49, BY command Of
MAJOR-GENERAL MCCLELLAN.
L. THOMAS, Adutant General.
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A LOT.

situated on Baltimore Street, adjoining McKaigg
Block at the Vest end, it being the same which
was heretofore occupied by P. r. Haldoman as o
Restaurant, and the widow Ways as n notion
store,- houses were lately destroye by FIRE.
The lot is an excellent one, and very eligible
site for business house. 1t fronts 10 feet on
Baltimore Street, running back so feet. This
property is also subject to an annual ground
rent of 800.
TERMS OF SALE rs prescribed by said or
der of court; that is to say, one-fourth of the
purchase money to be paid in Cash, and the bal
ance in two equal instruments of six and twelve
months, with interest the deferred payments
to be secured by the purchaser or purchasers
with notes and surety to be approved by said
Trustees.
JACOB BROWN,
JOHN J. BRUCE,
Dec. Its. Trustees.
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GLASGOW, Mo-, Dec. 8.-The noto-
rious marauder Capt, Sweeney and his
band of rebels, who for some time past,
kept this section of country in terror.
were captured yesterday at Rogers mill
near here, by detachment of cavalry
under Capt. Merrill. Sweoney's pickets
were surprised and captured, and his
whole band, thirty-fiVe in number, were
taken without firing gun.
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Insolyent's Notice.

Jas. Anderson J ORDERED, this 2sth day Of
VS.. " October, 1861, that James
His Creditors. J Anderson give notice to his ore
ditors, endorsers and sureties, that the End Mon
day of April next, is fixed for the said James
nderson to appear in the Circuit Court for Ale
gany county, to answer such interrogatories rs
his creditors, endorsers, and sureties may pro-
propose or allege against him, and that copy
of this order be published in some newspaper
printed in the city of Cumberland, once week
for three successive months prior to the second
Monday of April next, rs such notice.
Test-H. RESLEY, Clerk.
n>o ,G1-9p
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MARRIED..

On tho 5th inst, by Rev. Thos. Barnhart.
Mr.. Charles Taylor and Miss Agnes College,
both of Cumberland.
On the 9th inst, by the same, Mr. Samuel
NJ. Petrie, of Wellersburg. Pa, and Miss Ann
S. Reid, of this city.
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PUBLIC SALE,
Of Canal Boat &. II. Pofen-
berger.

T WILL SELL at Public Sale 10 he highest
L bidder, for Cash, the bnat a. IL Poffen-
berger,
On Monday, the 18Th Zee. next,
in front OF the Natioaal Hoisi Cuuberlaod,
Laurence PofTenberger, of Washington Couu-
ty, to the undersigned; said lor'gage being
recorded among the records for Washington
county, at Hagerstown, Md.
Cumberland, Dec. s, l86l.-2t.
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County Commissioners.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Cumberland, Dec. II, 81.
T,IIE Commissioners of Allegany County will
i meet in their office, in the city of Cumber-
land, on the LIST Monday in January, for the
purpose of electing Clerk and approving tho
bonds of Constables, &c. By Order,
WIN. KILGOUR.
Dec. 12-3t. Clerk.
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HO! for Christmas !

A SPLENDID assortment of FANCY GOODS
II and PRESENTS for the holidays, just re-
ceived and for sale very cheap exclusively for
cash, at ANDREWS d SWARTZWELDERS
Dec, l2-3t.
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PIANO FOR SALE.
A RARGAJN.

AN excellent toned PIANO FORTE, in
"a good order, made by Gale, New York,
will he disposed Of if applied for soon;
Price, 500, CAsR. Can be seen at tho
warehouse Of McCULLEY & ORRICK,
Dec u 1361.-3t.
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The Home Farm.
A House and LOT

on the corner of Centre and Harrison Streets,
in Cumberland; now in the occupancy Of John
korns. The house is very comfortable ono TO
which is attached the necessary out on SEES. and
n well Of excellent water. There is an annual
ground rent Of $3.50 upon this property.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-12
Auditors Notice.

ry1HE creditors of DR.. George Lynn, deceased,
i who are entitled to the benefit Of the pro
visions of Article /, Sec. 90. &c., of the Public
Local Laws of Maryland, (known as the Miners
and Manufacturers Lien Law are hereby no
tilted to file their claims, properly auth enticated
Of December next, as on that day, will pro-
coed, under the decree of the Court, to ascertain
tho names of the claimants and the amounts
due to each respectively.
Nov. II, '61-3t.
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4 LARGE lot of Prime New York hEAM
A CHEESE just received and for sale whole
s"ie an. o. VIM. r. BBALL i CO.
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Flour /! Flour i!

A LOT of Family and Extra FLOUR justr re-
A ceivsd and for sale by
Nov 81 VIM II. DLhAA q W.
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the 3Oth OF Sept, 1860, "a, o23 ~ 90
Accumulation therefor dur
ing the year, 231, 1s9 OF
Showing the actual sinking
fund to DO on the LIST of
September, 1861, $5,054, 44S 81
Remaining to the credit of
the fund Sept. 80, 1861, $40,ol9 62
More detailed information in regard TO the
condition of the treasury can be readily OBJ
tanned by yon on application to the comp
troler.
1t is undoubtedly a strict duty, and also
due to the pride and honor of the State, that
you make immediate provision for raising
and equipping Marylands quota of the five
hundred thousand volunteers called for by
the President under tho act of Congress au
thorizing him so to do believe that quota
can be raised without difficulty so soon as
you shall advance tho money to pay the OK
pense of recruiting and equipping tho troops.
In reference to this subject. need offer no
suggestions as to details. We can find the
patriotic example in our own statute book,
at the first and subsequent sessions Of the
General Assembly of this State in 1777, by
which ample provision was made for re-
cruting, equipping and clothing the quota
Of this State in the army Of the United
States, and for furnishing relief to the fam
lilies who needed 1t of those who had volun-
tecred in defence of tho government.
At the March session of 177s was passed
an act chapter sth) for the better security
of the government, to which | respectfully
invite your attention. The preamble recites
that the duties of protection and allegiance
are reciprocal; and whereas no man is en-
titled to the one who denies the obligation of
the other, the law prescribes the oath Of al
legiance to this State and to the United
States, to be taken, repeated and subscribed
by every citizen of this State under the PEN
alties lin case of recusance) and Disqualified
tions therein stated. A thorough revision OF
the militia law and reorganization of the
State military is an imperative necessity at
this time.
The anomalous condition of the municipal,
government of the city of Baltimore de-
mands immediate action on your part. The
police force of that city now receives its pay
from the United States Treasury, and it is
obvious that such state of affairs should be
permitted to exist no longer.
transmit herewith a copy Of a commu.
nication received from the Department Of
State, at Washington, in reference TO fortifi.
cations within the limits of this State.
deem the subject to he Of great importance,
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Almanacs! Almanacs!

ENGLISH and German Hagerstown
IL Almanacs for 1862, just received and for
sale by the dozen or gross at
ANDREWS j ER'S
Under st. Nicholas Hotel, Baltic 81
Cumberland Dec. 70.
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$4,S23,225 35
2s1,1s9 02
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Dec. -, '61-3m. 3
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$1,000 AZ

100000 90
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Cheese /! Cheese !!

Cumberland, Dec. S, 1861
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-21

your pay. clerk on the last day of the month for
the earnings Of their treachery. AT drinking
deidialls and at other places which may De left
b. your specuation--and where j need not say
have not met them--the venom comes to the sur
face and finds Voice. But "they are good, loyal
men, and If they take the oath their property
will be cODiisca,e ed in Virginia" Sappose it is,
and what then Whose property has not gone
With the wings that riches take to themselves,
with other birds of passage Pecuuiary r1n is
with US, who are innocent, and let the gully
share in its calamity. Who goes in is not worth
thought 80 that he is capable and loves the
country whOse bread he eats The people are
not exsct,ng, nor are they querulous. Tney are
willing you should have time for n cautious re-
form. They want energy, and with that they
will be satisfied. If trey cannot have 1T from
you, they VIII supply it Themselves. Mill ons are
and Tor their children, and they will not wait
beyond the reasonable patience OF earnest men.
You can read aud ponder-do aud dare-Or you
can incuba,e the bali-added eggs of small plaDs,
while riflcd cannon are within forced march OF
your stately granite. Heavy sl,epers may fold
their hands to siumber till noon, but they wake
OF some time unless their e!ehds are under tho
seal of death. It may be better te rise TO the
matin of the lark than 10 start at the sound of
tle tr,lmupt
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-21
PROM CAIRO.
From Our Special Correspondent

From Our Special Correspondent
CAIRo. June II, 1861.
Since the departure for tile East Of Major General
Mcclellan, Camp Defiance has been very quiet, and
there IL hut little stirring news.
But thcre are, undoubt dly, preparations going on
actively for very early movement, as Gen. frentiss
assured his officers Frid,y last, that before many
dayr, or even, perhaps, in tweny-iour hours, this
brigade would see active service In the field.
The troops are in hne condition. md in high state Of
is,ipne, and are evidently wishing and hoping foi
the time TO arrive when they will be led aganst the
southern Rebels.
The trai;orous conduct Of Gov. jackson Of Missouri
and his proclamation calling ont $1,000 uoops--tbe
prompt action OF Gen. Lyon in dispatchng troops into
the interior, md occupying the Capital, 1t lie thought
will have the effect Of RAPIDLY preupitang action at
this point The Secessioniss very strong IN South
ern and Sonth-W Missouri and the call Of Jack
ron will be strongly responded oby them, and il will
require the presence Of powerful force. Of Federal
troops TO keep them down.
These rebels depend greatly on receiving powerful
aid In tie way of and arms from Arkansas, Ken
lucky and Tennessee.
isa well known fact that for months jackson has
been engaged in correspondence with the South
ern Conledeacy ard that be hus sent inIy emls.ares
to these States soliciting arms and men.
His fellow traitor, Lieutenant Governor Reynolds,
has since the adjournment Of the Extra Seesion been
making Secession speeches in Arkan-as, and pledgng
the State Of Missouri to the Southern Coniederacy.
The Government should keep sharp watch on the
dividing lines Of Arkansas and Missouri. There is
doubt but that large quantities Of and ammuni-
ton bave already been smupged over from Arkansas.
The excitement in Southwest Kentucky on the
csipt OF the Missouri news also very intense. A
desperate effort will be msdc to carry Kentucky Of
the Union, and TO induce Gov. MaSoin to follow in
the footsteps Of Gov. Jackson. .I
The warclouds are rapidly bickening in this depart
nent, and you will shortly hear Of stirring eyetts.
The health Of the troops continues most excellent.
Thsre about 20 the sick list, all light OF
dysenteTy or diarrhea.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-21

the loyal troops have taken possession 30 that free
speech is guaranteed the Union senttmeat prores much
stronger than anticipated. The same thing will
he developed D he Seeded States, In due time
There many good, honest ctz' ns n Missouri, who
have been completely deceived by the traitors,
through their newspaper organs and State officials that
they are placed in false position. They have been
made to believe that the Federal troops numbering
women and children, insulting wives, ard freeing
slaves, whoever they go hence they have been ca
joled ino quasi alliance with the traitors, Which, If
correctly informed, they would never have made
Tnere to be DISCO tion ON the part OF the Fed
eral authorities to treat such with proper discrm-
nation ~ delicaey while showing no mercy to the
traitors who have misled them.
left 81. Louis this mo mug by the Pacific Railroad.
The cars running only TO this point, 81 miles. as
the bridges all burned above here. At nearly every
station between here aud ST. Louis when ous tram
stopped, squad of soldiers guns in hand, we're stand
ing beside road stationed there for it's protection
Of there is great deal Of bowling about this as
military despoiIn," but nobody finds fault ex'
cept the traitors One thing at least is eerain-Upion
can travel as safely the Pacific Railroad oi
Missouri AZ in the Free States.
Oar passengers waiting here for the steamer
War Eagle. which il momentariy expected, to take
them on to Jefferson City. If Claib. Jacsson could
have burned the Missouri River EARLY Us the railroad
bridges, bis treason might have been successful for
time. Hermann is German settlement on the river
bank, between two perpendicular limestonc bluis.
II ia noted for its strong Union sentiments for the Ger
mans here as elsewhere. are thoroughly loyal. The
Stars Stripes are flying from four or i've houses
and since onr arrival Secessonist, who had used soue
violent expressions against the Germans and the Unon
compelled to ke vigorously to his heels 10 secure
his PERSONAL safety