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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
"JeSSie'' and the Elder Blair.

A gentleman from Washington re-
ports good thing as having been said
by Jessie Benton Fremont, while on her
recent visit to the Capital 10 ferret out
the origin of the hostility which had
manifested itself toward her husband.
At one of her interviews with the Pres
ident, Mr.. Blair, ST., father to the Post
master General and Frank P. Blair,
was present. After some preliminary
conversation, Mr. Blair turned to Mrs.
Fremont and commenced the dialogue
which follows:
Blair-'Mrs Fremont, allow me to
say to you that in my judgement. Mad
am, your proper place is at the head of
your husbands household at St. Louis,
and this intermeddling with affairs Of
State is, to say the least of it, in very
bad taste on your part. And, in con-
clusion, l wish you to understand that
here is where we make men and unmake
them
Jessie.-'Mr. Blair, permit me to say
to you that l have seen some men of
your making, and if they are the best
you can do, I advise you to quit the bus
iueSS
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
A Noble Work for Women.

Tho labor Of preparing hospital bedding
and bed clothing for the sick and wounded
soldiers of our army, devolves principally
upon the loyal women of our country.
The cold winter is fast approaching, and
our soldiers must be supplied with many
things which cannot be furnished by the
Government. Through the United States
Sanitary Commission the way is open by
which the wants of the sick and wounded of
the army can be ascertained and supplied.
Read what the President and Gen. Scott say:
The Sanitary Commission is doing work
of great humanity, and Of direct practical
value to the nation, in this its time of trial.
1t is entitled to the gratitude and the conf
dence of the people, and trust it will be
generously supported There is no agency
through which voluntary offerings of patriot
ism can be more effectively made.
A. LINCOLN,
WINFIELD SCoTT.
A society has been organized in this city,
which solicits the aid of all classes. Dona-
tions Of comforters, sheets, shirts, drawers,
pillows, ETC., will be thankfully received by
the President, Mrs. c. P. Manning; Vice
President, Mrs. Fl. Hebb or by the Secre-
tary, Robt. Shriver.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
TITS A COMMON OBSERVATION that

IT is A COMMON OBSERVATION that
there are more sufferers from debility, among
Americans, than can be found among any
other civilized nation. The reason is obvious.
We take too little exercise, and forget the
wants of the body in the absorbing pursuits
If business. In all such cases, ordinary med
icincs can do little good. What is required
is just such tonic and invigorator IS DR.. j.
Hostetter has given to the world, in his GEL
E3RATED "BITTERS." The weak and
nervous denizen Of the counting house. the
exhausted toiler upon the shop-board, a.d
the Frustrated student Of the midnight lamp,
have found found wonderful regenerator In
the "Btters," and prefer it to more prsten-
tious, but less eficacious medicines. But It
should not be forgotten that the agent which
is so magical in its influence upon frame
which is merely debilitated, is equally pow
erful in assisting nature to expel the most
terrible forms of disease. Who would net
give it trial?
Sold by druggists and dealers everywhese.
E0-See advertisement in another column.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
America expects every Man to do
his Duty.

The eyes of the civilized world are
upon our now advancing army; let them
feel 1t. Entirely recovered from the
disaster of Manassas-many more such
Uictori and the Rebels are uDdone-
our well-appointed host proceeds slowly
upon the track of the retreating enemy.
Our foudest hopes are conferred upon
that advance; the army is full of noble
troops, well differed, we'll equipped,
fighting and marching under great ad-
vantage, Injured to winter in their own
climate, and, with every success, carry
ing the campaign into milder regions,
with General who knows his duty, and
is capable of bearing his great burden
of responsibility-who, with the crouch
ing of the lion, knows when to approach
with caution, and at the right moment
will strike with a lions quickness aud
strength What more can we want ?
what advice can be necessary? what sug-
gestion remains d?
This remains, and without this the
most splendid appointments must end in
compromise and disgrace: 1t is for our
army to show, in this momentous ad-
vance, the determination to conquer, but
never again to retreat-nulla vestigia
retrOrSum.
The people expect this fiery advance;
eager nations Of Europe are watching
for the issue the South itself will con-
fess that it is most merciful in the end.
We shall not want for Napoleonic STRAIT
egg or brilliant tactics, but let every
soldier swear that he will never turn his
back to the foe, and overwhelming sue
cesses must roll their furious tide from
the Potomac to the Gulf. There was a
law in Sparta that he who retreated was
Infamous, and bis family became SO; let
us re-enact it in spirit if not in letter.
Posthumous honor to those who fall in
freedoms battle, to the latest genera
tons; nations brightest rewards, when
success has crowned our efforts, to the
heroic survivors. Eternal shame to
every man who turns his back upon the
enemy, whatever the odds against him,
and even if death is certain in the ad-
vance. Let women scourge the cow
ard, and children hiss him far from do
mestic haunts and social pleasures We
have talked valiantly enough we have
decryed the courage of the Rebels /; &C.
ton is the word; war to the knife, bat
tie to the last drop of blood. Let these
be the watchwords, and the result is
sure. What is the verdict of history in
similar casss?--she is no amphibolous
oracle.
The little band of LEoaIDAs lost Their
mopyle only when every valiant soul
had left iis warrior breast, and like ella
rion voice it reused Greece 10 exertions
which made Persia tremble amid her
purple luxuries. The devoted consular
guard at Castcl Ceriolo, kept its pivot
hold on the doubtful field Of Marengo
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Sad Accident.

John Pannett, citizen of Grantsville dis
trict, some time last week while engaged in
unloading wood from wagon, fell to the
ground, lighting upon his head. 1t was soon
discovered that his neck was broken low
down towards the shoulders. At latest ac-
counts he was still surviving, but with no
hopes whatever of his recovery. Itwould be
almost incredible for person to survive any
length of time under such circumstances, but
his physician says death does not ensuc ne
cessariy on the spot where the neck is dis
located at the place in this case.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17


until DEssAIx's return could turn the
tide of battle and Italy was cleared of
Austrian armies by the single act. The
wonderful endurance and admirable
ap.cub of the. Guards at Waterloo, hold
ing fast amid havoc and DEATH while
the Dutch Be'gians were at full gallop
towards Brussels, declaring that all was
lost-are placed by Jomini among the
few causes of the British success on that
famous field
Aud now the patriot, with eye suf-
fused, as he invokes Gods protection
for the right, and his aid to our armies,
hopes and urges and entreats every in
dividual soldier to do his duty, to do his
whole duty, and to de if need be in de-
fence of his untry.-Phila. Eng.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Important Suit.

The attention of the Circuit Court for AL
iegany county, has been occupied with the
important case Of the Cumberland Coal and
Iron Company VS.. the Hoffman Steam Coal
Company, since the 9Th instant. This suit
was instituted on the Equity side Of our
Court about three years ago, where, and in
the Court of Appeals, it has been pending
ever since. The case now presents itself to
the Court on motion to dissolve an injunc-
ton which was obtained in the outset of the
case, restraining tho defendant from mining
and sending coal to market. The bill of
complaint Of the plaintiff, also prays the
Court to set aside and vacate certain deeds
of conveyance of a large tract of land made
by the Cumberland Coal and Iron Company
to Sherman and Dean, and by them con-
veyed to the Hoffman Company, upon the
grounds of alleged fraud, and for other rea-
sons.
The counsel in the case are Geo. w.
Dobbin, Of Baltimore, and G. A. Thruston,
for plaintiff, aud Reverdy johnson, of Bal
timore city, Stroughton, of New York, Geo.
A. Pearre and Thomas Devecmon, for de-
PENDANT. Intrusion opened the case on
Tuesday, and occupied that and the follow
ing day. Stoughton followed, occupying
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday and
Tuesday, till noon, when johnson began his
argument, which is still progressing at the
time Of writing. Dobbin will close the dis
cussion about the end of the week. 1t is
understood that Messrs. Pearre and Devec-
mon will not participate in the argument.
This is one of the ablest legal discussions
that ever took place in this county, and has
engaged the attention of some of the first
lawyers in the country.
The regular business Of the present session
will of course be postponed till this case is
concluded. a.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
A Richmond Union Man,

A lady who recently returned from
Richmond, Virginia. relates this moi
dent:
Col. Payne, United States Army. and
Tor many long years friend of General
Scott, had excited reluctant admiration
there on account of his persev erinn and
immovable determination not to Desert
the Stars and Stripes. No bribes or
threats, or batteries could shake him
he had the Napolconic temp erament
like block Of marble, over which the
thunder-shaft glided along, leaving &
impression Jefferson Davis and ali
the distinguished men of his kingdom
visited the old man and sought to rea-
son him out of his fealty, but in vain ;
and even lady to whom he was once
engaged was commissioned to weep over
him, but the old mans heart replied, if
bis lips did not,
1 could not love thee dear, 80 much,
Loved l not honor more
Finally. the dog showed his teeth :
property belonging to him, to the a.
mount of $50, 900 or so, was threatened.
Let it co. said the aged soldier. AT
latest observation this planet, overavipp
the night Of Secession, was not in OBJ.
scuration.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Mrs. Fremont.

Mrs. Jessie Fremont is one of the
leading women of this country. She
possesses, in a remarkable degree, those
qualities which distinguished her father,
Hon. Thomas H. Benton. She has an
energy which is unconquerable "a will
which is entirely her own her face is
an evidence of superior intellect, and
her whole bearing is that of one
who knows her rights,
And knowing, dare maintain
Mrs. Fremont is acquainted with sew
eral of the modern languages of Eu-
rope, and is well read in the history and
philosophy Of ancient and modern times.
In all the relations of life she appears
as the elegant lady. She married Col
onel (nOw GeneraD Fremont because
she loved him, and she has followed him
through evil and through good report.
She has been his support in the bright
est hours, and she does not desert him
when the dark clouds of envy and NAL
ice gather about him.
Mrs. Fremont is a noble woman her
heart is enlisted in noble cause she
realizes the tremendous responsibilities
resting upon her and her husband, and
she rises to the dignity of the great oc-
casion. We sincerely respect her, and
hope for her success. General Fremont
may be superseded, but the true men of
this country will understand the causes,
and do justice to his memory. We
trust that the good sense of the Ad-
ministration will prevail, and that Gen.
eral Fremont will be permitted to de-
m,onstrate-as we are satisfied he can
demonstrate his ability to command a
great army.
Mrs. Fremont is doing her duty; she
is sustaining her husband in the hour
of trial. When the battle shall come
as come it must at an early day-Mrs.
Fremont will be found as near as wo-
man can approach. to the cIashing steel
and the bursting bomb; and may He
who watched our Israel
Through the foaming food,
And DER the desert sands,
protect her in this hour of trial.-Cin-
cinnati T lines.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Allegany Circuit Court.

The following are the names of the Grand
and Petit Jurors for Allegany Circuit Court
October Term, 1861 -
Grand Jurors-William O. Sprigg, Geo.
L. Knorr, Lemuel Savage, Benj B. Dawson,
A. Chamberlain, Sylvester Mattingly, John
Warwick, VIM. r. Porter, Leonard Hnke
David '. Inskeep, Jacob Lashley, Stephen
Slider, James Barnard, John Brady, John
Kupp, Thomas M. Porter, Edward O'Neal,
John Goodman, Elijah Goldsborough, Saml
Specht, Hiram Fuller, Rodger P. Spker,
Hamilton White.
Petit Jurors-Simon Arnold, NeilI j.
Burston, Ohio G. Barkus, William Arnold,
John Huff, Robert Christy, Abram Welch,
Thomas Shoon, Geo. NJ. Reed, Eli Engle,
Henry Warner, James Rowe, Thomas Calan,
Eleazer Kearns, VIM. Conrad, G. b. W.
Roper, John G. Clancy, Charles Smith, VIM.
Bunkman, Geo. A. Fearcr, Geo. M. Rizer
Geo. w. Elliott, Rodger Murray, Charles
Ridgely, Saml. Siplcr.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17

~ Gen. John A. McClernand, mem.
Der of Congress from the Springfield
Qll.) District, in letter dated Septem-
Der 18th, says:
'As the exigencies of the present war
have induced call upon me BY the
Government to enter into its military
service, | shall vacate my seat in Con-
gress in order that may devote my I'M
divided energies to its requirements
Indeed, l already consider my seat in
Congress vacant, and will avail myself
of the earliest opportunity to address
my constituents in a circular upon the
subject, which, besides explaining the
reasons for my course and returning my
thanks for the donors I have received at
their hands, will embrace an appeal to
their patriotism, urging them to stand
by the flag of the Union in all circum-
Stances
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Milk and Water CniOa Hen.

There is a class Of mtu III our midst
who profess to be Union men but are
unwilling that anything shalt be done
in behalf of the Union cause that yould
be offensive to those who are vowed
disunionists. They are more oonside-
rate of the feelings and Fsreiudicss of
those who are directly or ird!rectly striy-
ing to destroy the Union than they are
for the preservation Of the Union itself
For instance, they object to the arrest
of known traitors, even those who boldly
walk through our streets boasting of
having borne arms against the Federal
Government. It is not pretended that
these men deserve to be arrested per-
haps more than many of those who have
already been apprehended by the United
States Marshal, but their arrest would
irritate and offend the secessionists a.
mong US, who are daily and hourly de-
nouncing Union men as abolitionists
and openly uttering and practicing trea-
son. The Republic is endangered by
the Vaccinations of these traitors, but,
in the estimation of our milk and water
=
Union men, they should not be inter-
fered with. They have made themselves
amenable to the laws against treason
but the majesty of the law should not,
we are told, be executed in this in
stance. The highest crime known to
the law must be allowed to 60 unpun-
ished and rebuked. The cancer that is
eating out the vitals of the nation must
not be disturbed. 1t would be cruel
to the cancer to apply the caustic of
the law, and IN Difference to the cancer
the patient must be allowed to suffer.
These milk and water Union men are
more dangerous than avowed enemies.
While themselves detesting treason, they
are really making themselves covers for
it. They mean we'll but they do much
more harm than they themselves i'm
agine. Bait. Clipper.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
GrantSvllle District.

The regular Union candidates for district
Offices in the Grantsvlle district, are as fol-
lows For Justices of the Peace, Andrew
Arendt and Samnel Hershberger Constable,
Elisha Fuller Road Supervisor, Michael
Durst-all good men for the places, and
sound as dollar upon the Union question.
We are informed the cause is all right in that
district, as well as in the upper end of the
county generally.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
ELECTION
On Wednesday, 9Th of November
District Meetings.

The Unconditional Union voters
of Districts Nos. 6 and IS will meet
respectively at the Courthouse and
Market-house, on Saturday, the 10Th
instant, at 2 o'clock, P. M, for the
purpose of nominating two candi.
dates to serve as Magistrates, two
for Constables, and one for Road
Supervisor, in each district.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
nc The Richmond Enquirer an

nRc The Richmond Enquirer an
nounces the arrival in Richmond, of
Sir James Ferguson knight. NJ. P,
England, adding that Sir James brings
letters to President Davis from Hon. A:
Dudley Mann, now in Europe. The
slight objection to this fashionable in
telIigence' is that there is only one per-
son named knight in the British Par
lament (namely Mr.. Frederick VIM
knight, who represents West Worces-
ters6ire. and that the only knight in
Great Britain. with title is Sir Arnold
james knight, of Nottingham, who is
NJ. D., but not NJ. P. The Richmond
Enquirer will please try again.-Ph'la-
delphia Press.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Miss CarrOll's Reply to Senator
Breckinridge.

We have received copy Of the "Reply
to the speech Of Hon. j. G. Breckenridge,
delivered in the United States Senate, July
16, 1861, and in defence Of the Presidents
War Measures" by Miss ANNA ELLA CAR
ROLL, Of Maryland. Miss CARROLL writes
well, and with great ability defends the
President in the course he has pursued.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17

A regiment of picked men, for sea
and land service on the Southern coast,
is to be raised in Connecticut. The
camp is to he located at Fort Griswold,
opposite New London, where the ada
cent waters are we'll situated for boat
practice, where the grounds are pecu-
liarly adapted for drill, and where the
guns Of the fort may be used to learn
the volunteers their proper management.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Diptheria.

This terrible disease is prevailing to an
alarming extent in the Grantsvlle region.
In many instances whole families have been
Frustrated. Many deaths have occurred,
particularly among the children, but the ep-
idcmc attacks Unfortunately both young
ard old.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17

EgA number of German artillerists.
who have seen service in Europe, held
a meeting at Turner Hall, on Sunday
last, and unanimously resolved TO offer
their services to the city. as body
They not understand English, and hence
must have German organization and
German commander. GIN. NeWs.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Accident.

A boy named Joseph Hetzell was run over
by the cars, on Bedford street, on yesterday
morning, and had his arm and leg badly
cut. 1t appears he was trying to jump on
the cars while they were in motion and acci-
dentally fell. lie is now doing well under
the medical treatment of DR.. G. H. Ohr.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Municipal Election In Baltimore.
UNION TRIUMPH.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 9.-The election for
members of the City Councils to-day
was quietly conducted. The Secession
lists made no opposition. The total vote
polled was 9,5S7, and the whole Union
ticket was elected without opposition.
save few scattering votes.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17

The Southern papers continue their
complaints against the shinplaster cur
rency, and the Richmond Di.patch says
if prompt measures arc not Immediately
taken to suppress the circulation Of such
illegal issues tho whole South will bs
flooded with worthless due bills.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17

A Maryland Postmaster, who was ar
rested for sending mails TO the Rebel
States, was sent to Washington and
committed to Jail. The letters are in the
possession of Secretary Seward.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Public Sale.

DY virtue of deed of Mortgage sxeeutsdto
u me by James Morgan; bearing date April
s, 1857, will sell at public sale, In 'front.' Of
on THURSDAY, Nov. 7tb, 1851, The Canal
Boat ''WM. BORDEN" Terms Cash.
Oct. iI--3ts JCHktfoiNh.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17

We learu from Wheeling, Virginia.
that major s. W. Crawford. of Fort
Sumter, has Joined General Rcsecrans'
command.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17

TIE Richmond Dispatch states that
the militia in Berkely county. Virginia.
having refused to join the army, Pc
remptory orders were issued from mill
tary headquarters to force them in, or TO
treat them as deserters or alien enc
mics. ...
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17

OF Diptheria, at Shade Mills, Allsgany
county, on the 9th ult., after brief illness,
LEMUEL MussETTER, son Of Joel Iussetter.
Esq.,, aged 10 years. months and q days.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Oyster Saloon
SMITH & KNODE, PrOprietOrs.

HAVING leased the Saloon in basement Of
II the Revere House, adjoining the Depot, ws
will serve up Oysters and other Refreshments to
the public. By strict attention to the business,
and the keeping Of . clean and orderly house,
We hope to merit share of public patronage.
A superior article of Lager Beer and other
Liquors constantly on hand.
J. NJ. KN0DE.
Oct, list. AID SMITH.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Post Offices In the Seeded States.

To prevent misunderstanding we are re-
quested to republsh the statement OF the
financial relation of post offices in Seeded
States to the Post Office Department, with
the explanation thatit does not show their en-
tire Indebtedness, but only the condition of
their account for postage stamps and stamped
envelopes since April LIST, 1861.
The final adjustment of their general &C
count will be work of time in the Office Of
the Auditor for the Post Office Department,
and will unquestionably exhibit much
larger Indebtedness than now appears.
Statement of the condition of the account
for stamps and stamped envelopes sotth
Post Offices in disloyaI States on the
LIST October, 1861.
DIR.
Balances of stamps
and stamped en-
velopes in hands
of postmasters,
April l, 1861, $277, 4O12s
Stamps and stamp
ed envel opes
sent subsequent
ly, 21,554.68
- $685., 955.91
CR.
Stamps and stamp
ed envelopes re-
turned, S3s,767.92
Deposits made by
different post
masters, 11,499.10
Drafts on different
postmasters col
iected, 5s,9e46S
Payments by diff
ferent postmas-
tiers to mail con-
tractors, 79,1S0.10
-- $1ss,411.75
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17

Leaving 500 which have made no returns
for this period.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17

Tho whole num-
Der Of post Of
fees III disloyal
States, and por-
tons Of States,is
OF these, returns
have been re-
ceived for the
first, and for the
whole or a part
of tn Q second
q uarters of
1861,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-17
Balance of stamps and stamp
ed envelopes unaccounted for $210,5 44. 16

Balance of stamps and stamp
ed envelopes unaccounted for $210, 544.1 6
The Postmaster at
New Orlea
notifies the
Depart m ent
that there is in
his hands, sub
ject to its order,
stamps and en-
velopes amount
ing to 13,120.08
The Postmaster at
Nashville, Tenn.
acknowledges q
balance due the
Depa rtment,
subject to draft,
of 1,75242
14,s72.5O
Which sums deducted from the
balance stated above, leaves,
as the Indebtedness Of south
ern postmasters for stamps
and stamped envelopes un-
accounted for $195671.66