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Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
A WORD TO YOUNG MEN.


No nobler spirit has been manifested
in any country or age of the world: than
the enthusiasm with which our young
men have rallied and placed the living
and impregnable wall of their manly
hearts around our country and flag.
In every point of view it is worthy OF
praise and honor. Every one must now
feel far greater confidence in the stabil-
ity of our institutions, in our power Of
self-defense, in the vigor of our national
| life. Each man when he thinks of the
heroic thousands, whom from among the
best of our young citizens, have girded
themselves to do and suffer, will feel that
he and his family through them are rem
dered more secure.
They will be enshrined in the hearts
of our -peopls, they. will be remembered
in the prayers of millions, if they fall
their memories will be cherished, if they
return they will be honored.
We have word, however, for those
who have not enlisted. The whole SER
vice Of the country, in this hour of peril,
is not to be performed upon the field
There are duties to be performed at
home, as needful and valuable as those
of the soldier. Our armies cannot be
maintained, the Government itself can
not go forward unless the usual avoca-
tions shall 90 forward at home, while
our soldiers are upon the field. He who
is tilling the earth that there may be no
scarcity Of food, he who in any peaceful
employ yment is helping to preserve the
regular order, aud carry forward the
usual business of society, is really in
the service Of the country as the man
who stands in the ranks with his arms.
The one is no more truly the defender
of the country's honor than the other
1t may not appear so prominent, it may
be attended with less of observation and
glory, but the honest business man at
home is giving to the Government sup
port which can no more be dispensed
with than that Of the glittering ranks.
The success Of this war depends very
much upon the order and steadiness
which can be given to tho movement of
society in the Northern States, and
every man who is found faithfully in his
place, at home, may feel that he is di-
rectly contributing to the triumph.
II the whole machine Of business and
social order could move On very much as
before, if the ranks Of peace could be
filled with Industrious workers, the
Government could not be seriously
checked in its operations and the country
at large would scarcely feel the shock of
war. Now that the first great need of
the country has been met, it is safe to
say that far more men are offering them
selves than the Government requires.
We would say to all, then, do not now
be anxious to rush away from home be-
fore the country needs you. Remain
quietly in your lot, do patiently The
work which you are engaged in, and
you may feel conscious that you are
yielding your country as effective aid as
if you were in the field. When really
needed, and not till then, hasten to the
ranks.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
Embargo on Men.

Whilst the Tennessee disunionists
are fercely driving a portion of the
Union men out of their State, they lay
rigid embargo upon others, not even
permitting them to leave heState. This
seems very extraordinary, but it is in
disputable Numerous persons in Mid
die and West Tennessee, who have been
anxious to get away, have been preven-
ted by actual violence from leaving
The reader may remember that the
Brownsville notice to the Rev. Edward
Cooper aud others copied into our paper
three or four days ago, gave permission
to those to whom it was addressed-that
is, to all citizens Of Northern or foreign
birth-to leave the State at any time
before the third day Of June, but warned
them that they would not be allowed to
leave after that date. After the third
of June they would be kept within the
State limits. so guarded as to be unable
to escape, and compelled to participate
in the action of the disunionists, what
ever it might be.-LouiSotUc Journal.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
Judicial Traitors.

Some of the District Judges are not
above suspicion of being tainted with
treason. As they are likely to be called
upon to adjudicate important questions,
affecting persons and property, under
the Federal laws, it is desirable that
their fidelity to the Government should
be assured. A curious illustration Of
the character of two Of them has oc-
Cured. \ newly appointed clerk in
one of the Departments went to0Judge
Merrick to take the oath of allegiance.
BY mistake he took the old form of oath,
which has been in use for upward OF
fifty years. Judge Merrick said it was
wrong, and struck out portions, before
imposing it, among them the phrase,
''To bear true allegiance to the United
States of America" The clerk, not sat
is6ed, went to Judge Dunlap, who rec
ognizcd and imposed the old oath, but
remarked that the new oath WAS uncon-
stitutional and should never be put by
him. This extra official declaration
should be tested, and the result reported
to the President Washington Cores
pondencc.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
1'sv1gSs' TrEason.

The treason of Twiggs in Texas has
been of more consequence to the rebels
than that of any other single man, ex-
cept Floyd. Its Importance has hardly
been estimated in the North. 1t was a
surrender of 5000 splendid regular sol
diers, Of thirteen forts, Of $4,000 stand
of arms, of so pieces of ordinance, of
s55 600 in money, Of horses for regi-
ment of cavalry, mules, wagons, tents,
provisions, ammunition and munitions
of war, to the estimated value Of from
$1,000, 900. to $4,000, 900! Had it not
been for Twiggs and Floyd, the rebels
would have had but few arms or few
fortified places in their possession.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
IncendinrJ Documents.

Judge Fulton, of the Wytheville Dis
trict, Va, has given notice to all the
postmasters in the respective counties Of
his judicial circuit, that if they shall per
nit any documents, written or printed,
calculated to give aid and comfort to
their enemies, or to incite their slaves
to insurrection and rebellion, to be dis
tributed through their several postotflces,
that he shall hold them amenable to law,
in such cases made and provided, and
enjoins upon them the duty imposed by
law, to have all such documents burned
in the presence Of a Justice of the
! Peace.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
Two Tons OF Seized TeleSrsPhic Dis
patches.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Inquirer says:
Lin Bartholomew, membsr Of the late
legislature from Schuylkill county, and
who now holds an important and re-
sponsible Office under the Federal Gov
ernment, has returned to Washington.
He has been absent for the past two
weeks on special business. He has col
lccted together all the telegraphic dis
patches in the main offices of New Jer-
sey, New York and the New England
States. They will weigh about two tons,
and the department will have to employ
an immense number Of clerks if they are
to be overhauled before the war is over.
Mr.. Bartholomew had all the dispatches
boxed up in a most substantial manner
and forwarded from different points by
the Adams Express.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28

sg~It is said that an apple tree on the
premises of DR.. Elisha Lord, of Abing-
don, Massachusetts, has borne large
quantities ofexcellent fruit every season
for seventy years past, and is still in a
virerous condition.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28

s@-:In my time, Miss said stern
aunt "the men looked at the women S
faces instead of their ankles. "Ah!
but my dear aunt, retorted the young
lady, "you see the world has improved, !,
and is more civilized than it used to be.
1t looks more to the understanding.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
A. KOHL,

Dealer in and Manufacturer of Umbrel- N~
.as. He holds himself in readiness toIT
make Umbrellas to order, or repair old *
ones in the most substantial manner He will
also buy worn-out Umbrellas at liberal prices
Shop on Linn street, north of Smiths Shoe
Stcrc.
He would also inform the public that he pre-
,pares SALVE, which he will warrant equal
to any in use, for the cure of Felons, Catarrhs,
Burns, Bruises, sprains, Cuts, Salt Rheum,
Ring Worm. Rheumatism, White Swellings,
and many other diseases of the kind. Price.
90 cents per Box. Jan. 8, l860.-3-1tf-
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
The Feeling at Morgantovvn, virgilAa-~
Western Virginia too Hot for Seces-4
SiQniStS.

The Feeling at Morgantown, Virginia.
Western vtrginia too Hot for seces-~
Sionists.
The Morgantown, Virginia, Standard
says:
From gentleman who was at Nor
gantown on Saturday last, we learn that
regimental parade of the troops of
that county was held at that place on
Saturday. The crowd was immense,
and thousand troops in line. The
generals, Burton Fairfax, and Colonel
Heck, are both Secessionists. The Adj
jutant having formed the troops near
the town, Colonel Heck advanced in
front of the staff to take command AS
he gave the word ''attention," the whole.
regiment made rush at him, shouting
like enraged lions. He put spurs to
his htrse; the frightened horse of Gen.
eral Fairfax fell with and threw him,
but springing upon him again, he
rushed after the Colonel, a hundred
yards behind him. The troops chased
them into Morgantown. This was the
end of the parade.
A meeting then was organized and
addressed by prominent Union men, de-
claring that, if Eastern Virginia deter
mined to seeede, they would form a
separate State of Western Virginia. a
Union meeting having been appointed
for Monday, the Secessionists raised a
mob, and swore it should not be held;
whereupon the Union mon turned out
by hundreds, all armed, determined to
clear the way. The Standard said
There were at least three hundred per-
sons in Morgantown on Saturday, who.
at the word would have hung every Se~
cessionist in the country"
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
VIRGINIA. GLOOMY PICTURE.

Il special correspondent of the New
York Tribune, writing from Fortress
Monroe, under date of June I'd, gives
the following gloomy account of the
desolatlon and ruin that prevail in that
portion of the Old Dominion. The cor
respondent says:
The information which accumulates
from day to day, concerning the region
Ief country between James and York
Rivers-Elizabeth City, York and War
wick Counties, to the distance of nearly
twenty miles northwest from Hampton,
confirms my previous statements of the
dismay and desoiation that prevail
throughout that part of Virginia.
Within the boundaries that I have
named, Slavery is spbstan tally abol-
ished; and though the Union has many
supporters there, they, with its would
be -destroyers, have been swept a COM
mon vortex. Ruin has lighted on every
body and everything, save the slave,
who has gained his freedom.
A man came into our camp at New
ports News on Friday night, about II
O. clock, and sought protection. He had
been wandering in the woods all day
A month ago he was one Of the most
considerable men, as to wealth and in
fuence, in this part of the State. He
was originally trom New England and
his principal business was in lumber and
timber. He would not deny the Stars
and Stripes, and last night he came a
fugitive to our camp, with not money
enough to enable him to join his family
in New England, where but recently he
had taken them. His case was but a
type of others. He did business at
place known as the Halfway House,
midway between Hampton and York
town, on the Poquoson River, where he
was Postmaster, and occupied position
Of the first respectability and influence.
His business was broken up, his lumber
and timber rendered valueless, his
horses, mules, and other property seized,
and himself hunted out. He confirms
my previous statements as to the panic
that ensued when the troops began to
gather and advance. At Yorktown, he
says, the rebels are preparing to make a
stand, and that their force there is about
1000. Within the last few days re-
QUESTION has been made on the owners
Of slaves in three lower counties, between
james and York Rivers, for one half Of
their able bodied negroes to labor on
the batteries which they are erecting
A large number of free blacks have
been pressed into the service, as we'll as
whites, to construct fortifcations. One
man who owned slaves to the value Of
1000, and another $4,000, have not
a negro left, all having fed. Others
suffer in proportion. Generally the
owners fled first, or were pressed into
the Rebel service and compelled to for
Sake everything to sustain the cause of
disUnion. Words cannot picture the
condition of this part of the Old Do
minion. Nearly the entire population
have departed. Here and there only
will you find a tenantel house or hut
The fields, blooming with forthcoming
crops, are iorsaken, and they ripen, but
no hand will gather them, unless it
should happen that the exigences of the
war should cause our troops to do it.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
PIANOS! PIANOS!

T WILL furnish Pianos or Nelodeons as low as per-
L sons can buy them in the cities. will put up,
tune and keep in order all Pianos MelodeOns sold
by me, and guarantee them for two years. Time
given on good security. l deal in the following
make of Pianos:
J. & C. FISHER, New York;
HA LETT e. DAVIS, Boston;
HURTSMAN&s &s HINE, Buff;
BOARDMAN d GRAY, Alb;
CHICK ERINCi. Boston;
And GEO. A. PRINCES Melodeons
Give me call, or write to me before you buy.
All letters addressed to P. BRUKER Po,ueroy 1. .
vii. meet with pom pt attention.
Oct. 10, I86O.-4l-Iy.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
Patience In Milking.

4 writer in the Ohio Farmer, says
that COW was cured of holding up her
milk, by patiently milking until she
ceased to hold it; and by continuing the
practice, she has become an easy regular
mixer and good COW.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
4 Lack OF Confidence.
The Scientific american, of New York

VIZ "". o
As a significant Indication Of South
ern confidence in the insecurity of af-
fairs in that section, we may mention
the fact that, within few days past, we
have received from parties residing in
Slave States, thousands Of dollars in
trusted to us for safe keeping. This
shows, in language stronger than words
can express it, what some of our South
ern friends think Of US and Of the Gov
ernment under which we live. We re-
ceived one single draft for ten thousand
dollars.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28

Tailor, Front street, few doors west of Court,
Pomeroy, o. Men and Boys clothes made to
order; also, cutting done. As 1 have No.
sewing machine, my facilities for doing work
are complete 13-20-1y1
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
FRANK COOPER,

Stone Mason s. Bricklayer. Residence in
I. John Lance's Building, near the Catholic Church.
Dressed and Bubble stone work executed in
the best manner also, Bricklaying Cementing,
&C., done at reasonable prices. Work war
ranted. T3-24-1y7
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
INFLUENCE OF SMILES.

\ smile is indeed a thing Of beauty.
Whether living on the lips of gladstone
youth or aickering on the dying fea-
lures Of worn out age, it holds its beauty
still. Whether marking loveIines! yet
more winsome, or rendering ugliness
less repulsive than its wont, 4 smile yet
holds its nature, yet it is beautiful
Magic turks therein, and sways the hui
man heart as words never can-quick-
ems its quiet pulse, or soothes and calms
the hurried throb as they may need
And beneath the encouraging influence
of one sweet, uphoIding smile
the heart itself may change its mood
may yield its mad intent, if not cast out
forever its evil promptings and its dark
propensities. And so may the smiles
of derison madden beyond what the ut
most words can do, even as the smile of
praise will spur humanity to great and
noble deeds beyond the approach Of all
other promptings. Its silent power
sinks in the heart, and heals some new
made thrust, as sweetly and gently as
falls the mysterious dew from heaven.
And the smile of love! 1t beams i'll the
mothers eyes as she sees beauty in her
infants face, and a silent laugh Of un-
known joy from her darling babe. 1t
plays with stronger and more thrilling
magic on the maiden's lovely counte-
nance, as her hearts idol meets her far
seeing eye, and draws near to let her look
of love lose none Of its precious value
in needless distance between them
And with deeper, purcr joy it comes to
the wife's glad face when her husband 5
fond gaze tells her how much is gained
since he first called her wife, Holy,
beautiful indeed, is the smile of fathom-
less and perfect love. Too seldom, in
deed, does it live-too seldom tighten
heavy cares and earthly sorrows. Too
seldom does it have brth-too often
does it soon leave life's pathway, even
if fairly born and dearly welcomed there.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28

N, BLAETNER,
.EE EurrMPuREx.

Fl. e. HUMPHREY,
Blacksmith, back of the Bank Building, 7gHn
Pomeroy, 0. Farming Tools, Shovel TX
Plows, Mattocks, Hoes, &c, on hand and 60
made to order Horse Shoeing and all kinds
Of Job Work done to order Jan. 3.-3-1
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28

HG~A lady went to the circus the
other day, and was much embarrassed
lest her class leader shoufd hear of her
being there. The leader was much en-
h2rrassed in finding her there
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
M A r BL E w OR K S

TgNHE undersigned would respectfully an
4 nounce that he has become the proprietor
Of the "Premium Marble Works. of Racine
and will continue the business under the SUI
peryision of Mr.. J. L. Wallar at Racine
with branch at the house formerly occupied
by Judge Irwin as a law Office at the west
end of Sugar Run Bridge, in Pomeroy. BY q
prompt attention to business and the produc-
ton Of superior work. he intends to merit
and hopes to receive, a liberal patronage from
the citizens OF Aleigs and adjoining counties
Call and examine his stock before purchasing
elsewhere. J. V. SMITH
Sept. I, 1SG9-3J-tf
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
NUMBER 26
What the Editor OF the Louisville Dem.
Ocrat Thinks.

Ocrat Thinks.
The Louisville Democrat, of Sunday.
says:
We do not believe there is to be much
fighting. The Federal armies, so much
more powerful in men aad resources,
can seize point after point, and gradu.
ally inclose the whole Southern States
in military lines. Il is useless to at
tempt to keep up the idea that the Fed
eral navy cannot blockade the Southern
seacoast. We have thought it imprac-
tlcable, but the swiftness of action on
the part of the government in securing
vessels and the very small number Of
actual ports notwithstanding the i'm
mense extent of the coast, have con-
vinced us that we were mistaken. Then,
the land ports, and ports on the Missis-
sippi, are all in the easy command of
the government. They will be under
noactual necessity for bloody invasion.
The South can no moro be overcome.
by invasion than Russia by the seizure
of Moscow, but when the ports of entry
are all seized, her chief cities occupied.
her commerce totally killed, we may ex-
pect that though government may con-
tinue to claim allegiance for time, it
will eventually fall to pieces for the best
of reasons; it has failed to carry out the
design for which it was adopted. The
United States officers, not suddenly, but
by degrees, will begin to assume their
functions here and there in the South,
and the States to act in harmony in such
manner that no one will be able to tell
exactly when the Union was entirely re-
constructed.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
RICHD. STEWARD. JOHN P. GILLIAN.
STEWARD e. GILLIAN.

STEWARD & GILLIAN.
This firm have located in the old stand of B. F.
Stivers on Front Street, a few doors below
Nyes Saw-A1ill Horse-shoeing, Ironing
Wagons and Buggies, and all kinds of jobbing
work done in q satisfactory manner, at moder-
ate rates. 3-31-1y.l
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
WOOL CARDING,

AT THE
RACINE WOOLEN FACTORY.
IT AVING put III new machinery, we are
L l. prepared to do W ool Carding at cents
per pound.
All work warranted, where the wool is clean
Wool or Lard taken in pay for work.
July 3, 1ssn.-2S-tf THOS. EGAN.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
Y. WHITESI


Clothier, Grocer and Dry Goods Dealer, first
store above C. f. Donnallys, 3, near the Rolling
Mill, Pomeroy, o. Country Merchants are re-
spectfully requested to call and examine my
stock of Groceries as 1 confident that
cannot lie undcrsold. l-23
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
J. w. c.. STACKPOLE,
POMEROY. o.,

MANUFACTURES to order, Of the best ma
.AHl terial and workmanship,
Stationary Steam Engines,
Sac ard Grist MI Clonks, Spindles,
Gudgeops, shafting Putieys, Spur s. Bevel
Wheels, &c, &c.
Also Iron and Brass Castings, Forgings for
Coal and Salt Works, and heavy Trip Hammer
Forgings.
Plows, Plow Points, Wagon Boxes and Hol-
low ware constantly on hand.
Repairing for Steamboats, and Mills done at
short notice.
Oct. y, 1sSo.--4oN
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
4usiness CARDS.

r. A. PLANTS - rAi'-'
PLANTS s. PAINE,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Pomeroy, o.
Office in Edwards Building.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28
II, w. HAMPTON,

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Kygerville,
Gallia County, Ohio. Prompt attention given
to the collection Of claims. 4-l2-ly]
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-06-28

AH Business Of the Firm Transacted 6y
4. E. McLAUGHLIN, Business Manager.
To whom all applications for Subscription, A DIVER
tising and job Work should be made, at the Office.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-10
ELKTON. AUGUST 10, 1861.
Primary Meetings.

The Union voters of Cecil county, are re.
qucsted to assemble in Primary Meetings at
their places of voting in the several Districts
on Saturday, the lGM dag Of august ncri. al
three O'Clock, p. NJ. and appoint from each
District Five Delegates to represent them in
County Convention, to meet in Elkton. on
Tuesday, The 1871 Of august nert, at . cl,"k,
p NJ.
The duty of the County Convention, when
assembled, will be to appoint delegates to
represent Cecil county in the Union State
Convention, to meet in Baltimore, on Thurs.
doy, The 10 Of august, for the purpose OF
nominating candidates for Governor and
Comptroller of the State and the transaction
of such other business by the State Cnnven-
ton as may he deemed advisable for the inter.
ests Of Maryland.
The County Convention will also provide
a representation to a Judicial Convention
hereafter to be called, to bring forward can.
ddate for Judge Of the Court Of Appeals for
the Ea:tcrn Shore District.
The further duty will devolve upon the
County Convention of choosing a Central
OF Executive Committee for the county.
s. S. MAFFIT,
f. ID. MCCLENAHAN,
OF the Union State Central Committee
for Cecil county.