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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
Belmont Common Pleas.
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James X Murphcy. JOHN FORE
Administrator OF William Foreman, MAN, noil-resi-
VS.. dent defendant is
Dennis p Anderson John Foreman hereby notified that
the 7th day oil May. 1s0l James X Murphcy Admin.
istrutor OF William Foreman decd filed in the Court of
Common Pleas OF Belmont county Ohio petition againsi
the said John Foreman and Dennis p. Anderson the OBJ
ect and prayer OF which petition is that said John Fore
be ordered to deliver TO the plaintiff US his property
such Administrator two pronissory notes made by the
defendent Dennis p. Anderson. for 500 due April
ls lS6 and the other for $1,000 due April LIST 1s and
which notes secured by nou age upon 20 acres OF
land in the n +. Or OF Section % p Q, Kange in said
county OF Belmont particularly described in the Pc
ton; and that said John Foreman be excluded from any
and all interest in said real estate, and for account for
the due upon said notes and mortgage and IN default
OF payment for order sell said premises John Fore
is required TO answer by the 9th OF July next
..r.. d. s. ADAMS, Clerk,
mal66w Belmont Common Pleas.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
Treasury Observation-Disclosures of Rebel
Troops in Va.--An Irish Brigade.
WAsHINGToN Nav "a

r, ~ AShINGTON, Way 10.
sued circular to all collectors, surveyors and
other officers of customs, precisely similar to
that recently addressed to those in the North.
ern and Northwestern waters relative to COM
merce with the insurrectionary States, and
with the following addition: Among the
prohibited supplies are included Coalefs tel
egraphc instruments, wire, porous caps,
platinum. sulpheric acid, zines, and all other
telegraphic material.
1t is satisfactorily ascertained that the
whole number Of troops in Virginia does not
exceed 80, ,00ol,, of which one-fitth are in
Richmond This information is reliable.
Among other daily tenders of troops by
gentleman dispatched hither for the purpose,
is that Of the Ir b brigade, by Major Multi
gan of Illinois. They are we'll drilled and
anxious tor service anywbera.- They were
crowded out of the State requisition.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

n@-The Committee appointed to provide
for the families of volunteers have expended
the funds paid in, and wish subscribers to
the fund to pay the amount of their SUBJ
scription, or part of it, to Dr. Henry West,
Treasurer Of Committee, as soon as convent
ent.
Families entitled to aid will report them
selves to the Committee, as there has been
no list furnished by the company.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
Help for West Virginia.

HARRlsBURG, Pa. Is.
1t is understood in high circles here that
Governors Curtin and Dennison have pledg.
ed the Union men Of Western Virginia the
entire support of all the forces of Pennsyl.
yania and Ohio to protect them against the
home secessionists and also those of Eastern
Virginia. The Governments of all the free
states west of Pennsylvania have obtained O
pledge from Lincoln that there shall be nc
cessation Of the war until the National flag
floats over National property.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

The Hon. JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE
We understand that Mr.. Breckenridge de-
clarcd on Tuesday night, in public, that he
was for an united South, and opposed to elect.
ing members of Congress from Kentucky to
the extra session Of Congress. If such are
the views Of Mr.. Breckinridge, he owes it to
Kentucky and to himself to resign his Office
of U. s. Senator at once, and give the pre-
sent Legislature an opportunity Of electine
an United States Senator to represent Ken.
lucky in Congress. ST. Frankfort (Ky.) Com.
monWealth, ~ ., 7.s.-f h-aT. '...I
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
RdynREsERyE MILITIA AND HON

R@"REsERvE MILITIA AND HOME
GUARD.-We have heard of the formation
of companies of volunteers at the following
places in this county, either as Reserved
Militia or Home Guard: Bellaire, Barnes.
vile, Bridgeport, Hendrysburgh, Glencoe,
Warnock's, Armstrong; Mills and Wegee.
These Companies number from ~ to 80 men
and are engaged in drilling every week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

LIEUT.. DAVIS, who bore SO prominent and
honorable part in the defense of Fort Sum-
ter, is at indianapolis, and will take charge
of the Commissary apd QuarkcNmaster' De-
partments connected with theIegiments now
mustered in the Government service from
that State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

The Charleston Mercury denqminates the
flag of the Union, ''that vulgar old ensign
the United States fag-a fitting ensign for
harbor, or insignia for mobdom.' These
thicving traitors are never done with abus-
ing everything that true Americans are
proud Of, and they can hardly find language
bitter enough to express their concentrated
hate. Wonder how they will be able to
contain themselves when that vulgar old
ensign" waves again over the walls Of
Sumter US .uo ..,.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

COMO STATE OF THINas AT MONT
GoMERY.-A capital without an capital. A
President without any precedent. A Secre-
tary Of the treasury without any treasury. A
Secretary of the navy without any navy. A
Secretary of the interiorwithout any interior.
A Secretary of foreign affairs without any
foreign affairs. A Postmaster General with
out any post office. A Judiciary without
any judgment; and, in fine, an Administra-
ton without head or tail. IN. Y. Leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

nA-OFF FOR THE "BIe WARS. -
Lorenzo Danford, Esq, Prosecuting At
torney of this county, left for Camp An
derson, at Lancaster, on Monday, to rcjoin
our volunteer company, of which he is a
member. ssf-s. ..s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

B6-HARDEE's TACTICS. havo on
hand quantity of Hardee's Tactics, and
the Volunteers Manual,-both works by
graduates Of West Point, and highly com
mended. For sale at publishers prices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

RUMoRED SECESSION OF Missouri. "A
ST. Louis dispatch to the Chicago Tribune
says it is limited that the Missouri Legisla'
ture has passed secret act of Secession, in
addition to the odious military bill. If this
be true, Gov. jackson and his accomplices
will be arrested for treason. no III lvA
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
n@-CHANoE IN OUR PosT OFFICE.

HA.CHANGE IN OUR Posi- OFFICE
Mrs. Ramage has at last received the ap-
pointment of Postmistress at this place
Her son, JOS A. Ramage, will at once take
charge of the office. Joe is one of the few
good boys of our town, and we are glad of
his promotion. We have not yet learned
where the Office will be placed, but are assured
it will be in the business part of town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
neA.. MAJOR SrEELE-Lieut. C. T. Steele

R..MAJoR STEELE. G. T. Steele,
of the St. Clairsville Company, has been
elected Major of the 18th Ohio Regiment
The Company has elected Second Lieut..
Askew to the First Lieutenantcy, Orderly
Sergeant Carroll to the Second Leutenantcy,
and First Duty Sergeant Work, Orderly
Sergeant. We congratulate the ''boys" all
around on their promotion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

CAPTAIN LYoN.--Oapt Nathaniel Lyon
Of the Second Infantry, was born in the
vice as Second Lieutenant, July ], l84l.
He has been once breyeted, and he received
his Captains commission August 20, l847.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

ONO is to furnish six Regiments of the
years service called for in the President 8
last Proclamation. Three of the Regiments
will be taken from the nine now in State
service, and three from companies organized,
but not assigned to any regiment
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

g@The Commissioners of Belmont coun-
ty will meet at their Office on Wednesday,
the 22d day ofMay, as Board of Equaliza-
ton. Persons having any complaints to
make in relation tothe appraiscment of their
property will attend to the matter at that
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
Sherif's Sale.
James R. Hunt
VS..

jesse White, ct al.
RY virtue of mandate to ms directed from
- the court Of common pleas of B-lm mi Co
Ohio will offer for sale at the front door OF IN,
cour, house in St. Clairsville, on
FRIDAY, Jule 7, 1861,
between the hours Of 10 and P of said da,
the following real estate, described as to lows q
wit: Beginning Tor the same 43 60 100 perches
quarter OF section 81, township and range 6
thence north to station ~ n 80. 100 perches;
thence north rs l0-2 west 80 2).l00 perches TO
station 3; thence south 3Oi ives: SO 2O.lOO
perches 20 station in the centre OF tho road;
thence south Ssh , east Is 7S. loo perches to the
place OF beginning. containing two l2J acres with
the appurtsnsness thereunt5 belonging.
Appraised at the sum OF $4700.
Terms OF sale cash. p. LOCHARY,
$500 Special Master.
Sherf's office, st. Ciairsviile May 0, Is6l.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

THE Richmond Wing is convinced of the
general unsoundness Of Western Virginia on
the Southern Confederacy question, and
advocates letting her off inte State by
herself -a 4.. .. y f...F.-t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

n@-The Editor of the Gazette is engaged
in hunting up some of Senator Douglass old
speeches, delivered about one year ago
On our first page to-day is speech of that
gentleman, delivered about week ago.
Suppose the Editor lets his readers sec some
of the Senator'S later efforts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

n@-Capt. Tallman left this place on Tues
day for Camp Anderson at Lancaster, Ohio,
to take charge Of his company that had
preceded him at that place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

The Great Eastern has again reached our
shores. Her voyage was made in less than
ten days She brings the pleasant intelli
gence that the English journals are almost
unanimous in theii sympathy with our Gov
erDment in its defense of the Const tuition
and the Union. 1t could hardly be other
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
SALE UF REAL ESTATE,
By order of the Probate Court in and for
Belmont county. Ohio.

Dy OrQer OF the frODate court In and fOl
Belmont county, Ohio.
'TNHE UNDERSIGNED. as Administrator, in
pursuance Of the order oil said Court, will
offer for sale to the highest bidder, on he land oI
in the town OF Centreville, adjoining the prem
ises. on FRIDAY, the 9Th day OF JUNE, A. ID
1861. between the hours ot = O'Clock. P. NJ und 4
o'clock, NJ, OF said day. the following oe-
crlbed real estate, as the properly OF Thoma.
Jackson, decea sed, late of said county:
Situate, lying and being in Smith Township
Belmont county, Ohio, adjoining the sa il town
OF Centreville, and described as follows, 10 wit
The said premises being known as the North snd
Jf the tract oi land owned and occupied by Iln
lnte Thomas Jackson in his lifetime. and il being
the remainder OF a Gel lain quarter of section oi
land granted and conveyed by James Mos roe.
President OF the United States Of America, to the
snid Thomas Jackson. by his letters pate ni date.
at Washington City on the 18th day Of August,
A d., 1924, and recorded in volume u. page
248. and in said patent described as the South
Vest quarter OF Section 81 in Township 9 in
Range 4, in the district OF land offered or sn lie
Stcubenvile, Ohio, and the remainder OF said
quarter Of section to b. offered for sale. being the
North end, contains II acres, more or rs.
One.lhird of the purchase nancy will he re-
quired in hand, oae, third in one year, the re.
manning third IN two years from the day of sale,
the two last payments being on inter,s
JOHN JACKSON,
Administrator OF rhomas Jackson. with the will
annexed mayest
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
belmont County, Ohio, Court of
Common Pleas.

NOIICE.
Noah Scott Ploin,if vs. John r Davis. Defend,t
I'HE defendant, John X. Davis, wlo re sides in
l. the State Of illinois, is hereby notified tba,
on the 10Th day OF April, 1861. the above no med
psiuiih hed petition 10 the Clerks Office OF t,e
above named Court aga inst said defendant. the
object aud prayer Of ~h ich 10 to procure The fore
closure md sale OF the following described or m,
,es situate In said county. and be ing par, of the
WORTH West quarter oi 5. 4. T. 6, X 8. beginning
Tor us boundaries on the North boundary line o.
snid Seciion at post, the corner between said
SSott and Listen. and running thence n. s9!9
west 81 perches 10 post; Ihepce South ~ West
z5 perches; thence South so4o East 80 oercbes ,o
lhe Lision line; thence North ~ East IS perches
TO the beginning containing S acres upon n,orf
gage given BY said Davis In said Scott on the 1th
day oi April, 1859. TO recover nmong other thing.
the payment Of so dollars, Apnl /, 1861, with H.
terrst rom April7 Z, 1864. The defendant /, re.
CURED to answer by June 22 1861.
a., a., ID. s ADAMS. Clerk
VIZ: WALLACE, Attorney for Plaintiff.
April 25, 1861 ew
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

New HAMPSHIRE, thus far, has raiset
2,O4l men, of whom 1901 have enlisted il
the regular army. r' rfuNru,- 3
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

AT THE SOUTH the rebels hang loyal men.
AT the North we only make disloyal men
hang-out the stars and stripes. = ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

BEAUREaARD passed through Atlanta,
Ga, on the 9th from Montgomery, bound
North. J lF
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
Married.

HESS-BATY-May o, by Rev. J. l.. Deems, al Mr. J
Baty's, Mr.. Geo. Hess and Miss La Mary Baty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

A SIGNIFICANT CoINoDENoE Gen.
Scott, 1t rs, true TO the principles Of 10.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
A "SrRUcK" yoLUNTEER.-A memb

of the Cleveland Grays writes:
All through Pennsylvania the ladies treat
ed us like brothers. This afternoon one Of
the fair daughters of Lancaster worked my
initials on my blanket while stood by and
talking about the weather, ETC. ] don't
know, but it seemsto to me never felttowards
any person as I do towards her. -s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
TO OIL MEN.

Psrticuisr attention paid to the Manufacturing
OF TooB FOR BoRISo OIL. Wells All tools
warranted to be OF the best material and work.
manship, and at as low pr ices as they can be pur.
chased at ony o:ter 20 int.
n,,.,, JOHN FISHER,
Mariinsvilie, Belmont county, Ohio.--nar
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
Mrw advertisements,
Proposals

Proposals
WILL BE RECEIVED till the Is, Of Jure
w next for boarding ani taking Of LYDIA
ANN BEVAN. an insane person. She appears to lie
entirely harmless, and not disposed to ramble The
dersed reserves the right TO reject any offer that he
10 determine any contract made, at any time.
For further particulars enquire OF the undersigned,
Flushing, Belmont county, Ohio
ISAAC HOLLOWAY,
mul63w Guardian OF Lydia Ann Bevan.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
ASSignee'S Notice,

OTICE Is hereby given to the creditors O
~ Enoch J.. Carman, that the unde rspned ba,
been appointed his ussignee, and said creditor.
nre required to present the ir claims nv November
"a; .s6l. GRANVILLE JErFERS
eport, ONO. April % 1861. 3ws
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GOODRICII'S
New Elementary School Books.
GET7HE BEST-GE7 GOODRICH

Goodrich new series oCRe.der,
Goodrich's New First Reader.
Goodrich's New Second Reader.
Goodrich's New Third Reader.
Goodrich's New Fourth Reader.
Goodrich's New Fifth Reader.
Goodrich's New Sixth Reader.
These standard Readers have been adopted gen
eraliy by the Public Schools .hrou yh ,ut the State
For sale ut the
CHRONICLE BOOK STORE,
ut publishers prices. mvo
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
SHERIFF'S SALE.


J. y. Turner, Administrator
VS..
VIM. Cass and John Dakcn.
RY virtue OF an order Of saIe TO me dirsstsi
- from Tue court o. common pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio, will offer for sale, at tho irout
door OF the court house. in ST, Cloirsville, On
Tuesday, the 2e,h day Of Mey, 1851,
between the hours oi 10, A NJ, and 4. p n. Of ss;<
day, the fol low ing real estate TO wit; Siuate I,
he county OF Belmont and State OF Obi, Lring
town lots .nown and namber.d 10 GIIlnws ia
l64, l65 l66 and l67 IN Wallaces addition 10 ,bs
iown OF Mnrtinsyille; als.. LOT No. in Cases ad.
dition 10 the town ofMariinsvile nlso, all the ,i.
lowing piece or parcel Of ground viz Beginning al
hen " corner OF town lot No 1879 in Wa1Iaces nd.
diiion TO the town Of Mauin.ville, extending
along the East line oil the street 1856 feet 10 the
boundary line between The lands Of Joel Wood
and John w allsce. and being one hundrs,I and
fourteen ieet deep, running parallel with ths
a'oresaid lot 1879. and extending hom the North.
East corner of said lot l39 on he alley one hun.
dred and twenty-nine feet. Ol29) more OF less. n
,he boundary line aiore. aid between the :ands Of
Joel Wood and John Wallace. containing ons.
third of an acre, be The same more or less.
Appraised rs follows
Lot No. 1853 utS Lot No. 1877 ats
l6ictS lstS
i65als The fraction of land az
Terms of sale cash. p. LocH AIRY,
Sheriff nf Bel. county q
Sheriff. Office, ST. Cairsyill-, April IS. Is,l.-
81.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
"Winchester's Genuine Prepcratica-
is THE ONLY IEIYArrr

10 THE UNLE EEIlNLIE
rN-m OF nr, churchlll's Eenleiy. r,htc fcm ths
original rormnI.) tho action of tho Aypcri.srhitJ
isiwo-roip aud sfoolc tilSTeG fg tho lgcir TINA
ooNsTifVrE rEs sErycts ycace, and they sic ito rrsY
ioWclsfrt utooo-okNRaAiiSo AoESIs wS. Ito "a &C
upon tho tibercuar condition Is B.iul LATE ALI rrs
" kRAl tfhiTnAs hisAil rARING WIZ Ri wrHn
eNpectoration, tRrcre the appetite arrest LiaTrlaa;
lie ~ h .icIss lis, and Jerer ccafc Ito blwls
Lslhnc fraLar md
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16

FT TO not ooIfouHS t,is Il Egne'y With tie sa.rsr~S
" Lcmical Food " aai rioclaTly avo.G all rr.rsss>
tipnsc ntai-tEg frr. ID DA.L .Koi e. sLd ttis.v
oil which has Sq'ct N.rn ErRcIIRTY ' ks7sIs
t9h W no met rysn7ei'b!s rrifgiFs q csh-rt
sId iolnett tic General epotl t,.ol HI hts,k
+ vr-sFI-T..z--., 81 ~: .S-s1s, n. r.
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no OTulC In GlEUI:.

= Ic-i n erd lc-oE. Istt,es, Ei s-d co eaah-
-hrca lsrca or ak Email for CO l,y fSe-s IN q 70
CO beth the Lake! ard cuttis;s f.gHppSr .lf.
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AFA!r TaIAL is A cIsTsIs crsf I

~ BEWARE OF 3ogss Ee1neltes a6vert,.sd o. rr.
Chlrchis and all other SWIM lINJ INlI e W rJs
tiA,re9s ortaci. meas, 10 eprctrs ffrs llG fesien
FATAL HnrlT. Write to EcfOr tlIIyI-,!2, ssd fer
Or. Ctu-chili's Trcat;se CT Csrsurptinn,
which Contain the only qthnhc ~ eissarp h rersra
y, " ,'s'r,r-Its'p 1S.,tp...t,eil',.,.,s..
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-13
GEN. SCOTS DECLINAIIoN.
Head Quarters of the Army.

Head Quarters Of the Army,
Washington, D. G., Oct. 81, 1861
Hon. S. CAMERON, Secretary of War.
SIR: For more than three years, have
been unable, from hurt, to mount a
horse, or walk more than few PAGES at
a time, and that with much pain. Other
and new infrmities, dropsy and vertigo,
admonish NE that repose of mind and
BODY, with the appliances of surgery and
medicine, are necessary to add little
more to a life already protracted much
beyond the usual span of man.
IL is under such circumstances, made
doubly painful by the unnatural and un-
just rebellion now raging in the Southern
States of our so late prosperous and happy
Union, that am compelled to request
that my name be placed on the list of
army Offcess retired from active service
AS this request is founded on an abso-
lutte right granted by recent act of Con-
gress, | am entirely at liberty to say that
1t is with deep regret that withdraw
myself in these momentous times, from
the orders Of President who has treated
me with distinguished kindness and cour-
tesy whom l know, upon much personal
intercourse, 10 be patriotic, without sec.
tioDal Iartialities or prejudices-to be
highly conscientious in the performance
of every duty, and of unrivaled activity
and perseverance.
And to you, Mr.. Secretary, whom
now officially address for the last time,
beg to acknowledge my many obligations
for the Uniform high consideration have
received at your hands, and have the
honor to remain, sir, with high respect,
Your obedient servant,
WINFIELD SCoTT.
Friday morning, at special Cabinet
Council, it was unanimously agreed that
under the circumstances the resignation
could not be declined. In the afternoon,
the President and Cabinet waited upon
the General, when the President read to
Scott the following:
PRESIDENT LINCOLN,s ORDER.
On the LIST day of November, A. D.
1861, upon his own application to the
President of the United States, Brevet
Lieutenant General Winfield Scott is or
dered to be placed, and hereby is placed,
upon the list of retired officers of the
Army of the United States, without re.
duction in his current pay, subsistence or
allowances.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-13
ScOft'S Successor.

Without dissenting voice in the Cab
met or elsewhere, the President on Fri.
day designated GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General, as Chief Commander of
the Army of the Union He accepted
the post, in an order issued the evening
of the same day. May he so wisely con-
duct, and speedily and happily conclude
the War, that the distinction of Lienten.
ant General-an honor heretofore con-
ferred only on the incompatible WASH
INGToN, and the veteran SCoTT-may
also worthily adorn the brow of the
youthful M'CLELLANl
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-13
FROM LIEUT.. CLAY.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 4 lS6


DEAR SIR: Our detachment of "Pot.
ter County boys" arrived in the city all
right gay and happy" on Thursday
evening at about 81 o'clock. As it was
to late to go out to camp and the men
were without uniforms, they staid all
night at headquarters and Saturday
morning they were uniformed, but owing
TO the rain and bad weather did not 90
to camp until Sunday morning. Thev
are all very pleasantly fixed and are much
pleased with their new position. They
are considered very fine men and have
all the clements of good soldiers in them
and especially as rifemen, for which ser.
vice they are particularly fitted.
We will not leave the city for several
weeks and meantime they will keep their
friends posted with regard to their vel.
fare &c. Part of the guns for our artil-
ie[y battery are now In the city and the
rest Will be here soon. | have sent you
this as | know the interest taken in the
men from Potter County BY all their
friends and the desire which they have
to hear OF their welfare and condition. -
Sergeant Wilson will stay about week
IN your vicinity and return to the CITY,
Hoping you and all our friends in Potter
are well, &c | am YOURS Sc
1t. CECIL CLAY.