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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
The Traitor Breckinridge.

| II is stated that the rebels design sending
John G. Breckenridge and R. NJ. 7. Hunter
abroad, to fill the missions which Mason and
Slidell were intended for. We hope the new
ami assadors may meet the fate of their pre-
decessors. The capture of Breckenridge
would afford peculiar satisfaction, for be is q
most peculiar traitor. 1t would be fitting
climax to his traitorous career to see him
begging at the Courts of Europe for an &C
acknowledgement of the dissolution of the great
American Republic. For his treason there
can not be shadow Of vindication or ex-
cuse. No one of his age had received greater
honors at the hands of his country or native
State, than John G. Breckenridge. Had he
not committed bis political fortunes into the
hands of the Secessionists, he might have
aspirsd to the Presidency with every prospect
of success. There was nought to justify his
course, in view OF the attitude of his ma
tive State-Ksntucky. She had by an IN
precedented majority declared her adherence
to the Union. In other Southern States,
men had been drawn into the secession move
ment because they believed they were bound
to follow the fortunes of their native States.
Breckenridge had no such pretext for his
treason. He not only acted against the Go
vernment of the Union but against the Go
vernment of Kentucky The development
of the secession conspiracy has proven that
he has been traitor against his country for
years. lie became a candidate for the Pre-
sidency to further the interests of the trea-
sopable conspiracy. Those men who es-
poused his cause in 1860, must now denounce
The man, unless they are sympathizers with
Or aiders and abettors Of his now exposed |
md openly avowed treason. In the catalogue |
If traitors there are none whose treason has |
oeen so heartess, SO base, SO destitute of de-
ence, and so dishonorable, as that of John
J. Breckenridge.
" Is there not some hidden curse,
some chosen thunder in the stores of Heaven
led with uncon mon wrath to blast the man
That seeks his greatness in his country's
ruin p
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
FEMALE INSTITUTE
Rev. A. J. WEDDELI., A. NJ,
Instructor
Instructor.

A N English, Scientific, and Classical School
"A for YOUNG LADIES, was opened on the
FIRST MONDAY OF OCTOBER, in the build
ing adjoining the English Lutheran Church.
Terms per Session Of II Weeks.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English
Grammar, Geography, History and Ma
tural Philosophy, $500
Algebra, Geometry, Latin, Mental and
Moral Science, Rhetoric, Astronomy,
Botany, &C., 800
Tuition Payable in Advance, or within two
weeks of commencement.
The Second Session will commence on MON
DAY, JAN. 8, 1862.
No pupils received for lesq than the whole
Session.
Fer further particulars apply to
REV. A. J. WEDDELL.
Cumberland, Dec. 10, 1861.
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Estate OF Elisha Wilson.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
~ has obtained from tho Orphans Court Of
Allegany Co., Letters of Administration on tho
estate of Elisha Willson, late of said county,
decd. All persons having claims against said
decd are hereby warned to exhibit the same
properly authenticated, Ito the subscriber, on or
before the 10Th day of June, 1852, otherwise
they may by law be excluded from oil benefit
of said estate. All persons indebted are re-
quested to make immediate payment. Given
under our hands this 18th day of December,
1861. JONATHAN WILSON,
Dec. ~, lS61--3t. Administrator.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
ParsOn BrOWnlOW Arrested To-
Treason by the Rebels.

BowLIEu GREEN. KY, Dec. 16.-The
Courier says that Parson Brownlow was
arrested for treason by the Confederate
States Commissioner at Knoxville, on
the 9th, and committed to Jail. The
Knoxville Register says that the rumor
of an order from the rebel War Depart
ment for Brownlow's safe conduct North
created an intense excitement.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
The Canal.
Comm unicated.

CUMBERLAND, Dec. IS, 1861.
Editor of the Cvilian-Sir:-I have to-
day received information from Brig. General
Stone, at Poolesville, Nd, placed by the
Government in control of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal, that the canal is in perfect
working order from the right of his line
(Hancock) to Georgetown.
Now the canal is, also learn, in working
order from this point to Hancock, thus per-
fecting navigation throughout its whole
length.
think it important that the people of
this county should be advised of these facts,
and hence this communication.
G. NJ. THRUSTON.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
~Ts1 -
Christmas.

Before the appearance of another Civilian
and Telegraph the annual holidays will have
arrived, and we therefore avail ourselves of
this opportunity of wishing merry Christ
mas to all our good friends. May the current
of their lives be without ripple, aud their
davs full Of sunshine and gladness
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
BANK NOTICE.

CUMBERLAND BANK OF ALLKGHAsY,
December 10, 1861.
THIS Bank will not be open on Wednesdoy
next, (CHRIsTMAs.) Bills and Notes fallin 2
due on that day are expected to be paid on
Tuesday, the oath inst.
E. T. SHRIyER, Cashier.
Dec. 10, 1SBl-lt
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MARRIED..

NJ va 'ne 18th inst, by Rev. A. J. WeddeIl
OF this city. " '' i"'' A'o'e''y' Oil
Lieut ' Gsa iath inst, by Rev. Thos. Barnhart,
both Of d ,s;. Cooter to Miss Margaret J. Reid
Mr. Mo oae ict Inst Inst. by Rev. w. A. Mckee,
McLsueb1;n " NIL Miller, to Miss Parthena A.
.Nusn'in' both of this county
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
Financial Condition of the United
StateS-RepOrt of the SeCreta-
~ OF the Treasury.

What gigantic preparations have been
made by the Government to put down the
rebellion, how an army of six hundred and
sixty thousand men has been organized be-
tween midsummer and the close of autumn,
and how a fleet of two hundred and sixty
four vessels, manned by twenty-five thousand
seauen, has been almost "created'' since the
opening of the war-have been made known
to tho people in the reports of the War and
Navy Departmental an able and satisfactory
manner, but how this vast military power is
to be maintained in the field and on the sea
remained to be told. Great as the anxiety
was to learn the condition of the Army and
Navy, and the nature and extent of the mill
itary preparations against the rebellion there
was yet graver matter behind all this,
which thoughtful men contemplated with
still more anxiety. This was the momen-
tous question of the rays and means to sup
port our immense establishment. The bur.
den Of this weighty question was upon the
shoulders of the Secretary of the Treasury,
and how MIR. Chase has borne it, and how
well he has discharged his most onerous
duty, may be seen in his clear, frank, COM
prehensive and satisfactory exposition of the
financial affairs of the Government.
We regret we cannot, for want of space,
lay the whole Report before our readers
Some of its leading topics, however, deserve
especial remark. Under the brief admins
trstion of this Treasury by General Dix, its
affairs were we'll managed, but the misfea-
sance o. malfeasance of hi. immediate pre-
decessors had greatly damaged the credit of
the nation, and it was under this state of
affairs that MIR. Chase found himself con-
fronted by the vast and pressing peculiarly
necessities precipitated upon the Treasury by
the rebellion. His first care was to provide
for immediate wants, which he skillfully
managed by the issue of about twenty seven
millions OF sixty days and two years six per
cent. Treasury notes. Then came the .rdu-
Gus task Of providing the enormous sums
required for the regular and continuous dis
bursements of the war, by negotiating the
various loans authorized by Congress. To
this task he appears TO have addressed him.
self with the system and tao. of frst-rate
business man, as well as with the broad and
clear intellect Of Il sta tesman. The result
is before us. With the cooperation of the
banks of Philadelphia, New York and Bos-
ton, and through the prompt aid of the pa
.riotic people, there has been raised already |
or the support Of the war one hundred and
1inety-seven millions Of dollars, at rate of
interest averaging about six and half per
cent, and the Government still in high
;redit.
For the fiscal year, ending june so, 1862, tho
expenditures upon the present foot
ng of the Army and Navy are $54s .4Os, 1872
Which arc to be met as fol-
lows
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A LOT.

situated on Baltimore Street. adjoining McKaig
Block at the Vest end, it being he sam whien
was heretofore occupied by P. r. hsl ieiaan % !.
Store,-th houses were lately destroyed by l.. e,
The lot is an excellent one, and a very eligible
site for q business house. 1t fronts 10 feet on
Baltimore Street, running back so feet. This
property IL also subject to an annual ground
rent Of 800.
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by said or
der of court; that is to say, one-fourtb Of the
ancs in two equal ilsfsiinents of six and twelve
months, with interest; the deferred payments
to be secured by the purchaser or purchasers
with notes and surety to DO approved by said
Trustees.
... JACOB BROWN,
JOHN J. BRUCE,
Dec. Its. Trustess
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Occupation OF Portsmouth, N. c.,
by Federal Troops.

LOUISVILLE. Dec. 16.-The Raleigh
On. CO. Standard, of the 4th inst, learns
from a reliable source that Federal
regiment had taken possession of Ports
mouth, at Ocracoke Inlet, North Caro-
lima, and that there are ten Yankee
steamers in Pamlico Sound.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
PIANO FOR SALE,
A RARGAIN.

4 N excellent toned PIANO FORTE, in
"A good order, made by Gale, New York,
will he disposed of if applied for soon.
Price, 500, CASE. Can be seen 1t the
s arehouse Of McCULLLY & OHEICK. :
Dec. IL, lasl.-5t. ,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19

A. CHAMBERLIN, ESQ.,, of the House OF
Delegates, will please accept our thanks for
copies OF the Journal of the Legislature, and
also pamphlet copy Of the Governors Mes
sage.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19

HE Secessionists it is stated, have taken
possession of Justice Catron's property a.
round Nashville, amounting 10 500, ooG.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19

Leaving balance to be provid-
sd for of S2I3 eo4. 42s
1t is subsequently, shown that this sum
will probably not exceed 5000, GOO 900; and
right here Mr.. Chase cheers the country
with the remark that 1T is ea,nes III, hopcd
and not ~ithout sufficient grounds, that the
'oar may be brought to an suspicious termi-
nation before midsummer Of neat year."
He, however, proceeds to the consideration
OF the means for another year of possible
war. The expenses for 1863 are estimated
at $475,33l ,245, to be raised as follows:-
From customs, lands, &C., s Al, 10000
Direct tax on lands, &C., 10000 900
Proposed internal duties on
stills, distilled liquors, car
riases, bank notes, notes OF
hand, &C., $1,000, 900
By future loans, s79.5a124b
$475,s3l,245
The whole amount required from loans
may, therefore, be thus stated -
For the fiscal year 1862. under
existing laws, S74,449,675
For the fiscal year 1862, under
laws to be enacted. 200 zoo, 900
For the fiscal year 1868, also
under laws to De enacted, 379,531,2 45
Making an aggregate of $G54, $50, 800
1t only remains, in order to complete the
view Of the financial situation, to submit
statement of the public debt as it was on the
first days of July, 1860 and 1861, and will
he, according to the estimates now presented,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
Thursday, I'd day of Jannaru

1852, for CASH, the following psrs on.l proper-
W, W., .ne sale TO comm snce at II o'clock, A. M.
and proceed until the whole be dispose Of. ~
90 Mine Cars, 2 Iron Cars, Id Mine
Car Hitchings, 1 Wire Rope, 2 SAFETY
Chains, 2 full sets of Blacksmith tool:
Grindstene, 1 Vice. 43 mine shovel.
IA mino Riddles, 13 mine sledpes. a.
mine picks, 1900 lbs iron, 40 wedges. !
Monkey Wrench. iron square, 1 eros.
cut saw, hand saw, 8 iron bars, 1 Sur
veyor's compass, screw plate and dies.
. oil cans, 2 stable forks, 2 brushes. 1
lamp, 2 jack screws, 1 cutting box, Is
Journals, -Four Horses, six sets of har-
ness, 6 halters, 5000 feet scantling, /
barrel of tar, iron safe, Office desks,
office tables, letter press, table,
desk, stand, chairs, 2 stoves, / carpet,
IL tons of hay, so bundles Of straw. "a
car axles, old iron, mine strstchers, roll
er-'hsaths. hitching plates, 2 wheslbar-
rows, 5000 feet of car timber, 1900 lbs.
old castings, sled, 10 car wheels; l
lounge, nails. spikes, states, &c.
All persons desiring to reft for ensuing Wears,
coal trade, will find it greatly to their advantage
to attend the sale, as the property will positive
ly be sold to the highest bidder for cash.
GEORGE A. THRUSTON,
CHARLES B. THRUsTON,
Dec. 10, 1s61-ts. Trustees.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19

at the came date in each of the years 1852
and 1868. The statement, in brief, is as
follows -
On the LIST day of July, 1860,
the public debt was se4,7es,7os os
On the LIST day of July, 1851,
the public debt was 90, sG7 1928 6s
On the LIST day of July, 1862,
the public debt will be 517,372, 1902 90
On the 1st day of July 1853,
the public debt will be 697, 372,s02 90
That all these vast sums yet to BE- raised
can be negotiated, the Secretary is confident.
1t is required only that sufficient means shall
be provided from customs, direct taxes, inter
nal duties, &C., to meet the interest on the
debt with certainty,to provide sinking fund
to discharge the principal, and to meet the
ordinary expenses of the Government after
the war. To do this he thinks an annual
revenue of ninety-five will be ample, with
economy and honesty in the disbursements,
and be proposes to raise the sum as follows
From customs. &C., with In
creased duties on sugar, tea,
and coffee, $45 300 900
From direct taxes, 10000 900
From internal duties 10000, 900
From income tax, 100000
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
A House and Lot

on the corner of CENTS and Harrison Streets,
in Cumberland; now In ti- occupancy of John
korns. The house is Nory comfortable one to
which is attached 5ht Hscessszy ont houses, and
a well of excellolt wstor. Thsre is an rnnuai
ground rent Of $3.50 upon this propersy.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
SA7R

Ky virtue Of the powers confs,
dersigned by q deed of tru.t ~. 9n me un :
o w the ssanton Mining Company Of All H. sosn
county, dated December /, 1858, securinsS n
moh' Of three bonds Of five thousand doii.y.
90. saen, with interest; and three other bond. 81
Wv. 49,, thousand dollars each. with interest a.
monr.t .hs la which said deed is recorded a.
Liber b. R. No. II, Folios Az ogan'y, IN
seli At public SALE on the premises Of said Sr.n
t Ra.t mnhins company, adjoining tho village Of
parton, In AleganY connfv ~ -oS VI
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19
S95,80O,OOO


So far as the new taxes and internal du-
ties are concerned, they will be but about
four mills on the estimated value of the real
and personal property OF the loyal States,
the former of which is set down at ST., $780,
600, 900, and the latter at $500, OOO, 900.
With such means Mr.. Chase is of the opin-
ion that the Government may be carried on,
and the whole debt may be discharged in
thirty years. This judgment he further for
titles by reference to the debt of Sl27, OOO,-
00e, which our infant Government, with fee
BILE resources, paid off in twenty years after
the war of 1912.
We have scarcely space left to refer to an
important suggestion in the Report relating
to the substitution of notes qua rantied by
the United States for the entire issue OF
bank notes, which now composes the paper
circulation of the country. This is most
important question, ably developed and ar
gued. In the loyal States the bank note
circulation is about $4,000, 900. This is
treated as a loan without interest from the
people to the banks.
1t is therefore proposed to ira nsfer the ad-
vantages of this loan to the Government, by
issuing to the banking institutions Of the
loyal States. notes bearing the uniform i'm
preston of authority from the United States;
these notes to be paid out and redeemed, in
coin on demand, by the institutions them
selves; and they and the people to be secured
by the deposit OF six por cent. bonds of the
General Government. THIS is not az un-
tried theory, but has the sanction of expe-
rience, and with the $275,OO0, 900 in coin
in the United States, Mr.. Chase is of tho
opinion that such notes will form tho safest
circulation the country has ever enjoyed ;
that it will be uniform in its value and credit
thus saving the people from losses by ex-
change; that it will prevent panics, and
obviate al! risk of dscredt- to the Govern
ment, by relieving the great money centres
from sudden and heavy demands for re-
demption of the Treasury notes
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-12-19

Dec. ITS.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-13

express, or other chartered compan-
les, unless the same shall be prepaid
by being enclosed in stamped en-
vclop of this Confederacy; and any
company violating the provision OF
this act shall forfeit and pay the sum
of $500 for each etfense to be :recov-
cred by action of debt i'll any court OF
this Confoderacy having cognizanca
thereof, in the name and for the use
Of this Coniederacy.
Sec. $ Be 1t .farihcr enoc>cd, That
the Postmaster General of the'Con-
fcdcrate States be and is hereby au-
thnrized to make all necessary ar
rangclncnts for the transportation OF
mails hctw cen the territories of this
| and other Governments, subject to
the approval Of he PRESIDENT until
postal treaties can be effected
Passed Feb. u, l>G l."
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-13

Published in the city ot Shr"Tc-
port, Parish Of Caddo, every h7n!aN
morning at the low price of - 90
The New. viii not be forwarded t"
any address, until the subscription
money Is received, as it is pnhl1she"
on the cash principle; and til" terms
being pat at low figures, viii no' ""-
nit ot' credit.
ltis the cheapest paper published
in the State, the sheet Is u by 5" m
cheS. and contains tw""fV-c'g!|f rr-
umas of rcadins maftcr, set III S"',"
time. The Weekly News is mad"
np of the reading published III the
daily, and contains the latest new re
ceivrd in Shreveport, and we'll Sc
Elected articles. In fact 1t Is one "l
| the
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-13

Cottou.-A late arrival from LiV-
srpool brought news Of a decline III
cotton. This puzzles and alarms the
Yankees very much. With only six
months supply in England. and with
a blockade of the whole southern sea
coast, TO render the receipt OF any
more impossible, there is only one
solution of the decline. 1t is that
England does not intend to paylnuci
respect to the blockade, and that the
manufa cturers know this to be the
intention Of the government. Ihh
is the yankee explanation of the mat
ter. A very reasonable, one.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-13
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slOo. $3.50. In good running order.
Also, 1000 lbs Agate, 1000 lbs Bre-
vier, 2OOOibs Bour"oise, 1900 lbs
Long Primer, 1900 Tbs Small Plea,
1000 bs Plea, 10000 lbs Fancy
Tvpe, all kinds and sizes; 80 fonts
Wood letter, all which will be sold
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E41 Foster Alligator Press. Prints
Jobs size Of half sheet cap. Cost
$500. E'rice 5000 La good rnn-
ming order.
[. six to eight horsepower I'm
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Price S595.
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Power Printing Machine, Isaae
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The best book press made; in per
feet running order for hand or stean
power Cost at the manufactury
$4,000. Price sl40o.
1R. Hoe & Cos Improved Gear
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Price S245. Together with abou
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leys, Composing Sticks, Leads, Bras
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Patent Desk, Chairs, Tables, q
Fittings, and every article need
about a first class newspaper esta
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had at 80 per cent. discount, bele
the original cost at the manufactol
Whenthe present duty OF "a I
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Apply to the type Foundry a
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Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-13
Sa7t1efye.-We have before u.s.

.suztpctre.-We have before u.s.
-.y. the Atlanta, Commonwealth, Il
sample Of Saltpetre from a cave in
rass county, owned by MIR: NJ. a.
Hardin, from which he is getting now
one thousand pounds per day and
which is regarded as mexhaustlhie'
This specimen appears to be OF the
first quality, and with it as a compo-
n.ut. Mr.. Hardin thinks he can make
any required quantity OF powder OF
IA. best kind, at very low figure.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-13
The Daily News.

-, The Memphis banks have ia
,,.n 100000 of the loan to the
Confederate States, loaned $4,000
:, Memphis for war purposes and
$50. 900 to Mississippi for the use OF
The camp at Corinth.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-13
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