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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12
Administering the New Oath of
Allegiance TO the Cadets.

| On Thursday last the Sheriff of Or
ange county administered the oath of al
leglancc to the cadets at West Point -
The scene is described as follows bv
writer in the Express
At eleven o'clock the whole body o.
cadets arched from camp and were
drawn up in line in front of the Chanel
A temporary desk was placed in front Of
the altar--at which conference.-the
sheriff Of the county, think-stood ready
to administer the military oath, which
was to test the loyalty of the acade my.
a large bible lay on the desk before
him, and drapery falling from beneath
1t to the floor, rendered his position
somewhat imposing. The cadets came
into the Chapel il companions of four.
Each detachment of cadets, as it came
up, formed a crescent around the desk
Then four firm, ungloved hands were
laid upon the Bible, and the oath was
read BY the sheriff in clear, solemn
voice, that rang imposiugly through the
twilight Of the Chapel.
The officers of cadets had all taken
his oath, and two or three groups came
N from the ranks, all giving in a hear
y adhesion to the United States, when
company of four came up, three pla-
ing their hands on the Bible. But one
IA dar k eyed, dark haired, and heavy
ratured young man drew back, and by
gesture refused the oath. There was {
OF one in the Chapel. | do believe, who i
nd not hold II breath in suspense. The q
herlfi looked anxious, the officers a lit f
c surprised ?
DO you wish to affirm? Is it the form I
swearing which you desire changed? o
iestoned the Sheriff. I,
i do not wish TO take that oath at all. h
rs the reply. ~
The Sheriff bent his head grnvey and Il
other young men completed the oath o.
tenlty When the party went up to w
officers table to register their names. 81,
$ young man, who had fatered so ear
IN his path of honor, WAS moved aside ali
| passed forth alone, and the audi in
&c breathed with more freedom after GU
had gone. re,
tier this another gent, younger and of ius
e generous bearing, stepped back from rer
honorable rank of his companions. and -,
flushed brow. followed the man who '''e
gone before. These two were all-tbe la'
took the oath with hearty earnestness. - ser
names of these tw" youn. men were wis
&. Singleton and William ". DunIap the
IRON kentucky, and the other from ass,
our. IN
Is. twin was present in one Of the trent ro,
81 the Chapel, with her two daughters. ..P
IS greatly changed since saw her last: u'"'
older and sadder, rs if the publicity gov
given TO her nalne had made pain coul
opre'"ion on her person. She has suf- A
great injustice from the public jour the
of n
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cumberland Female Institute.

We invite attention to the advertisement,
IN another column of to-day's paper. of Rev
A, j. Weddelrs Cumberland Female Inst,
tutc
Win his experience as teacher, he will
no doubt be able to give satisfaction We
understand that he intends to make ARRANGE.
ments for instruction in the ornamental
branches if sufficient patronage be received
and circumstances will admit.
The ability and willingness of our citizens
to sustain such school will determine wbe,b.
er it will be commenced
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12
Allegany County Academy

| WILL reopen MONDAY, September I'd.
w To harmonic with the tone and feelinr
OF the times the rates are reduced, executing in
| the Primary Department.
QuAErEnLr TERN FnEs," $3.50, $3.50, S..
payable in advance. Modern Languages. as
formerly, S. extra.
a quarter is "small change" and will not DO
broken to conform to'a picsyune policy. No
deduetion for sesence except in cases of illness.
liiegnlarity is incompat ible with Efficient an
p'cation, and fruitful II idle habits.
united number of pror boys Of COED ehorae-
Ter taught free. None TT til, earnesf. hone.t and
o'ea'ent 'otH DO retained, If accepted. Poverty
rs no disgrace unless idleness or profigacy to
us parent. But Ignorance is shameful where
ever the light Of knowledge shines.
rug. 18th, 1s6l-3t S. Y. SKINNER.
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Central Committee of AIIegany
... County,

The following named gentlemen have been
appointed TO compose the Central Committee
of the Unconditional Union party of Ale
gany County
District No. Samuel W. Friend.
. Ralph Thayer.
S-Samuel j. Beachcy.
= 4-William Shaw.
q" 5-Robert McCulloh.
G-Robt. Bruce, John Welsh
" Lloyd Lowe.
S-George Price.
9-Daniel Duncan.
l0-Nathaniel Il. Harvey.
l1-Ievi Conner.
" 12-Samuel banks.
l3-Samuel NJ. Semmes, SAM
Luman, Jacob Brown.
I'D. Hanson Friend.
l5-Charles W. White.
lG--John Douglass Sr
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Estate OF William Fisher,

NJ Office is hereby given that the sub..r;hs
~ ~ hath obtained from the Orphans' COM, s.
Ahegany county. letters of Administration ~ "
the estate of William Fisher, late of AIle.,u n,
county, deceased. All persons having claim,
ngains st SAID deceased are hereby warned to srs
n,Sn inc same, properly authenticated, to the
1867, otherwise they may by law h. s1
einded from all benefit in said estate. AiIno.
sons indebted are requested to make immpd;
ave payment. Given under my hand and seal
TINS 18th day of September, 1861. ''"'
JAMES SULLIVAN.
Sept. l2, '6r-3t. Adm;.;..,
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News Items.

: Dispatches received from a reliabl
source, dated Richmond, August 18th
reports the Confederate loss at the battI
near springfield, Missouri, about . OOl
Killed. wounded and missing.
Fort Lafayette, a nice place in New
l DIRK Harbor, seems to be fashiopabl,
resort for Sccessionists. JTe notice =
brisk travel in that direction from ali
parts OF the country, by authority
The entire Catholic clergy of Chicago,
by concerted action, have advised all nm.
employed men in their congregations to
enlist in Gen. Fremont's army.
The Richmond papers admit that there
Is an opposition to Jeff. Davis in the
Rebel Congress.
We learn that Rev. W. B. Evans has
Just received a first class appointment in
the Post Office Department in Washing
ton MIR. Il. was the last Moderator of
The Presbytery of the District of Column
ola, and has had charge of three Pres. |
'yterian churches on the border. where
lie has suffered much because of hi, de.
otion to the Union and Administration
Early on Thursday morning a comma.
y of Indiana volunteers from Maj. Gen.
'ank's column searched the house of Mr..
|. Stevens, Of New Market. Nd, and
blamed over twenty United States rifles. l
hich bad been secreted between the !
Dor and ceiling.
The Gas Company of Plymouth, Eng
nd, has reduced the price of gas to rs
nts per 1000 feet, and yet it pays q s.
vidend of 10 per cent. on one half its il
ares, and = per cent. on the other v
If, the highest dividends allow ed to G
company by law.
Ben. Mccullough says that Missouri ~ "
list be allowed to choose her own des. "
y. Are the mails so slow between 'e
ssouri and Texas that Ben has not vet 40 y.
'rd OF the Missouri Convention :? OF ''e
Irse, if there is particle of honesty in ",
man, he will apologize to the State 'u'
take leave as soon as Informed of the 'o'
that Missouri did choose her own
tiny last March BY vote IN Consen- me
9 ainety-eiga to oae.-S. Louis ia
cs. pos
moi
iEBEL AGENTS IN CANApA.-The To- VII
70 Globe mentions, in an editorial ar
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Terms per Session of II Weeks
Estate of Vim. Kelley

NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub.cr;b.,
l., hath obtained from the Orphans Court al
Allesany county, Letters of Admipistrotjon M
the estate of William Kelley, late of Alleennx
county, deceased. All persons having Claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned
toeIhibit the same, properly authenticated. IN
the subscriber, on or before the 18th dav of
March, 1857. otherwise they may by law
he excluded from all benefit in said nstot. Az,
persons indebted are rcquestedto make imms
dinte payment. Given under NV hand tL;s
l2'h day of September, 1861.
HENRY NULL,
Sept ~. 'il-3t. Adm;,;.,ra,.-
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Dissolution of Co.por,no-a,.,

N VilcA - hereby given that the partper,b;n
~, heretofore existing between Thomas n
unSs, ~, ma nenry b: shaer, of Frostburg, Nd.
oy mutual consent, on the 2stb d,v %, ' a'
.oo!. All debts owing to the said partnsrsh;n'
are 20 be received by the said Henry d. Sba ss,
q" a all demand. on the said partnership Az. 10
Do presented to him for payment. ~
THoS. II. FROST,
H. B. SHAFFER.
FroStburg, Sent. s. 1S6J-2t
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4" the Orphans Court Of AHegany Count,
Aupusf T,r.. ,ee,

III Tie OrPHdns Court Of ANegonv Counfy
opnpnDn ~, August Turn, 1861
ORDERED. That Henry Ruckle. Ad.
" ministrator of Simon Ralev H.. - ~,
iegany county deceased, give notice r. a..
creditors of said deceased TO file their cIs;us
with said administrator or the Rea;s,ar ~
Wits on or before the first dav of Noyemher
1851, as on that day distribution of the nro,
ceeds OF the personal estate will he msaa n
Inc Orphans Court of said county, and that a
copy of this order be inserted in some newsna.
per printed in Cumberland, once in each of
,nree successive weeks prior to the said 6rst
day OF November, 1861, as such no,ice
True copy,
Test. B. WIDENER.
Sept I2-5t. Reo;.,.,
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Death or JEFF. Davis Confirmed

We learn from our exchanges tina. the re-
port OF the death of Jefferson Davis ;s now
fully confirmed by intelligence received from
Louisville, Kentucky, and there seems to be
no doubt Of the fact
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For Me Giriiian d 1sle0raD


MR. EDITORIALS the time is fast ap-
preaching for the assembling Of the true u
mon men of Allesany county, with view to
Thorough organization for the coming Fall
campaign, permit an humble, though dcvo
TED lover OF the Union, to suggest the great
Importance of general attendance of our
iellow-citizens upon the primary meetings
which may be called to effect said object.
You know, Mr.. Editor as we all do, that
much OF the intrigue and corruption which
has characterized old party movements has
been Matched and contrived in these primary
meetings, And why? Simply because as
general thing, orr substantial and stail citi-
zens have stood alool, failed to lend their aid
and Influence by their presence and partci-
patton in such meetings. How frequently
does 1t occur in this way, that incompetept
men are imposed upon us for high and I'M {
portant trusts, when in truth. in great t
we are ourselves to blame for not G
beng present to endeavor to connteract spcb t
evil results. We thus remain away from C
nose meetlns-permit few old party hacks II
o assemble and control things so as to suit u
heir own purposes and when the mischief " :,
accomplished, utter our regrets and COM -
laints. ID
Now let us, one and ALL try and inaugu- tr
'te a new and better state of things There
hx,,
III oe no more propitious times. We have
election this Fall of vast importance, not
My for the interests OF our county. but for
If common country. Tho enemies of the isl
enerai Government are already moving in sp
c Sulsc OF "Peacc men," The unsuspcctins Da
triton of our citizens are beset on all sides Oh
these cantns, whining hypocrtes. They the
told, among other things as totally de-. M
Id oil truth that the revenue bill passed BY
nsress for the support of Government i'm ln'
'es an additional tax of FIVE DOLLARS
On each tax payer-when in truth the tax I.a
led ny Congress is not capitation tax ut boI,
but is levied upon property, real, person. and
ma mixed. Maryland's portion of tbi. fec
'cs tax being about Si3G ,s2s-or. abopt ton
NY CENTS to each inhabitant. The aud
'unt OF assessibc property in the State is sire
action less than $3.50, 200, 900, which will Linz
&c the rate of Federal taxation thoroc,,o land
1T FIFTEEN CENTS on the hundred wou
'rs, instead Of FIVE DOLLARS! III IT
he above is but one of the nefarious means ~"
ted to by the enemies Of the Countrywide WIS,
Fights, ""Icace Party" Secessionists Dan,
'E III 90" ''''N''' o' our county, then, being
really desires peace, and the perpetuity ton
Q best Government on the face of tbo and ,
> rally to the primary meetings when
erly called, and around that glorious flag
which we have been so long happy
prosperous people, in order that we NAV Dis
oefofe the people good and true candi- sourc,
Tor Office. There are but two sides To report
laest'on at issue now-Union, or, Dis near :
and he that is not in favor of sus- Killed
g the Government, the Constitution and For
'wS, Is nothing more or less .hana Trai. lork
rx,ox resort
lbcrland. Sent 1871 brisk
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.ifairS across Mc I'otomoc

IL
haS'MVion, Sept. The proprietor n
'"fo bank WAS arrested Yesterday. 1t be.
'hS reported that u payma,ter in the navy
VINO Ia ucta' ned here III custody. has been
PAr'hzInS his establishment by LARGE nd
ventures. "'
he various other gambling houses nrip.
cipal on Pennsylvania avenue. were cto>ol
al an early hour Of the night. rrapnblv from,
u lear that their business would ais, h. in.
'er"pted or suspended 10y Government an.
thorltics.
hepurts from the various points ON the
Virginia slde Of the Potomac rcpI,septs oII
quiet during last night and this moruino 49,
onr forces near Alexandra fnund six 6ro.s
siA-p"uhders, Yesterday, buried in the ground
'ne'o, Il snort distance from the railrond STA
''oh. lhfy were taken to Fort Ellsworth
-i6a'rs -fcross tie Potomac-.i t5nt;sleyo,.
haHery D'sc0reTet-Alraacc ofMe Eri-
erdf A'nes--M Unsuccessful .iuemDt OF
ne Coledrdfes TO Cross the Potou,gc
General Mcclellan Eeconuoitering in a !
"dsA,hg'o", Sept S.-Tho following ore
The results OF u careful aud attentive obserO
walton to-day on the Virginia side Of the Pa
tomac: '"' u
y new and formidable battery has hoo,
discouered commanding the I.esburo Tnrn1
plHe,abon seven miles from the chain briJaa i
The telling Of the woods, by the ConledeTa. c
49, 49,; eApoSe, IL to the view Of our troops ,
wig 10 'he distance no guns were discov-
.tao" nor any large body of troops Men
we're. however. observed employed on the S
publications to-day. n
AL daylight this morning our pickets adj Fl
anced one mile further into Virginia tho !,
retiring before them from the n
lrectlon OF Arlington. '
Last Wednesday the Confederate, fred h
ON an cminence at Great Falls. sixteen T
lilies from Washington, upon body ofou 9,
oops on the Maryland SIDE. These rife :.
'nnon, although perhaps hundred times Ia
schar2edr wounded only one of our men.
They attempted to ford the river bv con. ey
,ructlng temporary bridge with blanks
men they were repulsed by sharp sb, oters =
the 9TH Pennsylvania reserves and num-
n OF them killed. The Conic,lerates then
tired from view, carrying with them tbs;r oor
ttery. '10'' cor
Y Yesterday Gen. Mcclellan made a bal por
" ascension with Professor Lowe and oc- S
pied two hours in reconnaissance -
lien. McClelan's order for the observ,,co
the sabbath was read throughout the en-. NJ
line to-day, and was everywhere recev. ~
with glsdness. ''e'' ALI
excitement was occasioro, sne
afternoon by repeated discharges of mus aga
~ IN the neiehborhood of C2rcoran hibi
n,manding positions here were soon occu. sub,
under the SuDDOsitjon that a bo,., 1856.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12
NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby warned agains, tn.
N M ding for or buying a note given BY me IN
w, Nm b. Dern, for the sum of Two Hundrsdran a
rT,eea Dollars, for land purchased from him.
ne having failed to give me a good tide for
PEELED BY law. e0m'
Sept. 5-3t.s
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Death OF q Soldier.

Private Martin Long, of Capt. Butteriie!d S
company of the 4th Ohio Regiment, died at
this place, on Friday last, of typhoid fever.
tie was duly inferred the next day at Rose
Hill Cemetery with the honors of war.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12

The Governor of Vermont has appointed
the Goth of September as day of fasting,
humiliation and prayer This is the day APP
pointed by the President for the same object
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12

VIII probably sail the latter part of this
week for her station on the Atlantic
olockadlng squadron -Mep York COM
nerclul.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12
BrigadIer General.

our worthy townsmen, Gel. Charles NJ
tnruston, has been appointed by the P.esi-
dent Brigadier General in the service Of d.
United States.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12

| PERSONS afflicted with tho Fever ~,
Asue should not spare either time, ,roubI,
or expense, to procure DIR. HOSTEl"TER's
CELEBRATED BIrTERS, whose benefcioo,
effects upon the system has been clearly
proved to those who have been stricken down
In short space of time by this dreadful
curse, whose cheeks are wan and mcopre and
whose nights are sleeplcss and restless and
whose eyes are dim and sunken, with death
staring them in the face, this compound INNS,
prove blessing; snatching them as il vero
from the mouth Of the grave. None can
kdow its true value until they have tested il
When al! Others have failed. these Bi,tsrs
have restored the sufferers to pristine health
Their popularity in all the Western and
parts should introduce them to all
families.
Sold by druggists and dealers penorou,
everywhere.
psS See advertisement in another colum,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12
FEMAlE INSTITUTE.
Kew. A. J. WEDDELL, A. NJ,
Instructor.

| A English. Scientific, and Classical School
~ for YOUNG LADIES, will be opened, IA
,ahclent patronage be securely on tho FIRST
MONDAY OF OCTOBER, in the building al
JoiLing the English Lutheran Church.
Terms per Session of II Weeks.
Reading, Fourth Reader,) Writing, Ele.
mentary Arithmetic and Geography. saoo
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geogra-
ply, History and Natural PHILOSOPHY. Z m
Algebra, Geometry, Latin, Mental and
Moral Science, Rhetoric, Astronomy,
Botany, &c, m
Imt'o" payable in adrance, or mithin ,,ro ,,e.k.
"''er The commencement Of tie Session.
The discipline of the School will he mill,
hrm, aiming constantly at high attainments in
mental. and moral training. We invite ,be |
special attention of young ladies preparing IN
become teachers. ~
rer'oL' desiring to patronize the proposed
'cnoo', VIII please make Immediate application.
Fer further particulars apply to
REV. A. j. WEDDELL.
Cumberland Sept. ~, 1851
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12
Coal Trade.

For the week ending Tuesday, September
loth' there were sc boats cleared this port
carrying s,a29 10 tons Of coal
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12
A Potter Wanted.

q purneman potter, who is a good workman
II will find constant employment and noe
wages, on application to WIN. Kilmer w.
creek station Va Bait. & Ohio Rail Road
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12

VI the nineteen State Senator. recent.
y elected in Kentucky, bat one is claim
cd as n secesionist.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12
AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON.
Il BdIi'more Hcjei KWei-.inoNer Rpmo

hdW'"gton, Sept. TT has been definite
" ascertancd that the officer recently killed
ny one OF "nr soldiers was Geo. W. Hughes
OF Baltimore. who. during the Commence
l"ciL oil hoSiiIlties. attempting to organize
cavalry company, to cut of our troups at
Annapolis.
AdH' e' received here from Virginia leave
no doubt That the Rebel leaders, civil and
have agreed to make the attempt
Oh ashlngton ana Baltimore within n week
VI 50, ne Government is IuIly prepared
lor any Of them.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-12
For Sheriff.
LAgN MANHOOD:
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MARRIED.

. Az the house of the brides Mother, on the
NJ, we, G.h INST inst; by Rev. A. II. Aughe, Mr..
MARKS Wineland to Miss Harriet l.. S. Sease
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-. -
For Sheriff

MR.. EpIroR'-If David Mahnney, ESQ. will,
consent TO be candidate for the next Sber;aai.
" Oh AlLsg"ny county, he will be strongly sun.
ported throughout the county. sup
Sept IL cIrI,p,