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Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20

A brief visit to the Rip Raps intro
duced us to singular character. His
name is said to be Lee. He represents
himself to be native of Petersburg,
Virginia, con his travels" He came to
this post few days ago, was taken a
prisoner, and placed in Fort Calhoun
If acting the part of spy, under his
parsons garb, all he can learn among
the rude rocks and boulders of the Rip
Raps will never do much good to Seces-
sion.
The following colloquy ensued with
this rare specimen of the genus homo:
"Of what denomination are you a
preacher, sir7''
go, [ don't hold to sectionism; I'm
detached to all of 'em. l goes with the
Roman Catholics, and the Presburte
rions, and the Baptists, and Metherdists
and Unitarians" fl
'Well, that is liberal"
90, don't know no difference in sich
matters Not bit on't?"
"How do you feel about the Union?'
".Stranger! feel as if wur a-sittin
a-straddle o Mason and Dixin's line, Il
stretchin out my hands ter both sides
to try to settle this ere diferkilty!
hold to the Union, stranger, as it was
expownded by our beloved e1-Presi-
dentl"
At this point the audience suddenly
withdrew, for the purpose of talking
with other Seceshers. Some few oi
them were inclined to be restless, but
the majority took it easy, playing cards
and thirsting for brandy and whisky
y few drops of the latter articles, ad-
ministered by the surgeons in certain
cases, were eyed by the group as the
fox eyed the grapes.-Cor N. J. Com
| Adr.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
A. 6. CROWLEY & co.

WILL HEREAFTER CARRY ON THE
w Carpenter and Joiner business; Doors,
Sash,. Blinds, &c., executed to order. From
long experience in business, we feel confident
of giving perfect satisfaction in all orders en-
trusted to our care. For past patronage our
thanks are due the public, and we respectfully
task a continuance of their favors. The Mills
few doors above Williamson's FIGURING
hMill. l-l6-tf
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
WOOL CARDlNG,
AT THE

a
RACINE WOOLEN FACTORY.
II HAVING put in new machinery, we are
II i prepared to do Wool Garding at 4 cents
sper pound.
Allwotk warranted, where hewool is clean.
Wool OR Lard taken in pay for work.
July g. 1sG0,-2G-tf THGS. EGAN.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
M A RBL E w OR K S

ENHE undersigned would respectfully an
i nounce that he has become the proprietor
of the "Premium Marble Works. of Racine,
and will continue the business under the su-
pervision of Mr.. ]. 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 a
prompt attention to business and the produc-
tion of superior work, he intends to merit,
and hopes to receive a liberal patronage from
the citizens of Meigs and adjoining counties.
Call and examine his stock before purchasing
elsewhere. j. V. SMITH.
Sept 7, 1SG0-35-tf
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
FRANK COOPER,

Stone Mason & Bricklayer. Residence in
John Lance's Building, near the Catholic Church.
Dressed and Bubble stone work executed in
the best manner: also, Bricklaying Cementing,
SC, done at reasonable prices. Work war
ranted.s [3-24-1y]
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20

RIcHD. STEWARD. JOHN T. GILLIAN.
STEWARD &, GILLIAN.
This firm have located in the old stand of B. F.
Stivers, on Front Street, few doors below
1Eye's Saw-NIill. Horse-shoeing, Ironing
Wagons and Buggies, and all kinds of jobbing
work done in satisfactory manner, at moder-
ate rates. <.s. [3-31-1y.]
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20

BD- A pretty girl was complaining to
her friend that she had Il cold, and was
sadly plagued in her lips by chaps
Friend said Obediah, ''thee should
never let the chaps come near thy lips.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
DR.. JOHN EN-,
Homeopathic & Hydropathic Physicie
PO1TEROV. q

-4IOIaOoOPts0HIO % IyUIOPHGnIC FnySlGlan,
POITERsOY, O.,
D ESIDENCE in c. Grants House, near the
LIZ Catholic Church, where he keeps Office
Shours as follows Mornings till 8 clock; after
neon, from to,3 o'clock; evenings, from 6 to I
o'clock. Office prescriptions must Positively
sbe paid for at the time of prescribing,
Word being left at P. Lambrecht's Jewelry
Store, upon slate, will receive prompt attention
..Iune 2, '57.-tf JOHN ELBEN.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
TELEGRAPH JOB OFFICE

In connection with our Newspaper Estab-
lishment, we have complete Job Office. We
are therefore prepared to execute
PLAIN AID ORNAMENTAL, NJ, }0B WORK.
Such as Posters, Programmes, Bills of Lading,
Kill Heads, Business and Visiting
Cards. Blanks, SC. at
Citv z ri @ g 81.
We call the special attention of this commu-
nifty to the above proposition and desire an in
vestigation Of our work and prices.
T. A. PLANTS Co.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
Stick this up!

As the following table Of the number
of pounds to the bushel may be of in
terest to the farmer and dealer, we pub
lish it, and would advise them to cut it
out and stick it up in some place for
reference:
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
f. .E. HUMPHREY

ssa 74 F. E. HUMPHREY,
Blacksmith, back of the Bank Building, ageH
Pomeroy, o. Farming Tools, Shovel TX
Plows, Mattocks, Hoes, SC, on hand and E..ag
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, 1861-09-20

All Business Of the Firm Transacted By
4. z. McLAUGHLIN, Business Manager.
To whom all applications for Subscription, A DYER
tising and Job Work should be made, at the Office
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
ISAAC FALLER
JOHN EIsELSTIN,
M. BLAETNER,

Carriage & Wagon Manufacturer, cEBG
Front street, first corner below the M2sa89
Rolling Mill, Pomeroy, 0. All articles in his
line of business manufactured at reasonable
rates, and they are especially recommended for
durability. s5& 2-5-1y
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20

a. .,xpsox G. P. SIMPSON.
NJ s'AiS'N' N. s. G. p. SIMPSON.
Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Pomeroy,
Ohio Office, in Swallows Building, one door
below o. Branch s. Cos. 4-2l-ly1
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20

,.5.,t,s.st sst E. HUTTON,
County Surveyor, and Attorney at Law. VI
fee in. the Court House. Pomeroy, Ohio. 4-S
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
pomerop @eehlp Tete9rap1.
BLIsHED BY
T. A. PLANTS & co.

Office in first story of 'sEDwARns' BUILrlxa," nea
the ''Sugar Run Stone Bridge 81 Pomeroy, Ohio.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20

" II. w. HAMPTON,
Attorney and Counselor at Law, Kygerville,
Ga}lia County, Ohio. Prompt attention given
to the collection of claims. 4-l2-ly]
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20
8usiness Cards.

It. A. PLANTS.
Attorney and Counselor at Law, Pomeroy, U.
Office in Edwards Building.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-06-26
Our Representatives Abroad.

When the diplomatic appointments Of
the present Administration were announc
ed, we criticised them frankly and fully,
but in spirit Of candor and impartality.
commencing those deserving Of favorable
notice, passing lightly over the tolerable.
and condemning those whom the Repub
lican papers could not defend. Not press
lifts its voice in approval of the selec,ion
of Bray Dickinson. Burfingame, the pesti.
lent Abolitionist. is rejected by Austria.
Csssius M Clay stops in London. on bis
way to st Petersburg, to write foolish
and Smischievous letter to the London
Times That h-lf lfcrazy Republican. Car
schurz will probably be sent home by
Spain. Harvey has been underatood TO
have been recalled already. Sandford. wbt
was sent to Belgium, is ,meddlirg imperti
nently< in Paris. On the whole, Mr.
Seward, with the aid of the President
seems to have bsugled badly in every
thing.--Bafalo Courier.
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The Wives of Mr. Douglas.

Judge Douglas was twice married, and
in both instances was peculiarly favored
in his choice. His first wife was the
daughter of Col Robt Martin. of Rock.
ingham county. North Carolina, whom be
welded in l847, one month after his
election to the Senate. This lady, who
enjoyed the admiration and respect of the
large circle of her own and husbands
friends, died at Washington. January 8
1853. leaving two sons and q daughter.
The latier-sn infant-survived her moth.
er but few months; the boys still live
aud are active intelligent lads With
the hand of Miss Martin, Judge Douglas
received from her father deed of certain
plantations in Mississippi, with the slaves
thereon This deed be Immediately re
turned to Col. Martin, not. as he after.
ward said in the Senate. "becsuse I had
any sympathy with Aboitionists or the
abolition movement. but for the reason
that, being . Northern man by birth. by
education and residence. and intending
always to remain such, it was Impossible
for me to know, understand and provide
for the wants of these people, The
speech from which this sentence is taken
was made shortly after the death Of Mrs
Douglas, in reply to an attack by Senator
Wade, of Ohio, and is full of Mr. Doug
lass best traits, being manly and frauk
equally lender in feeling and coursgeou:
in tone.
Judge Douglass second wife and wild
ow, was Miss Adeie Cults, daughter o.
Hon. James Madison Cutts, of Washing.
ton, q siogulsrly beautiful aud accom-
pills ed lady, with rare qualities of heae
| and heart. Their mutual devotion to eact
other furnishes touching episode in thi
public career of the dead statesman. Th,
country love Mrs Douglas because sh,
loved and sympathized with and honoret
her husband, not less than fos her owl
sweet sake. She is not alone in her grief
nation is widowed with her.-BuGal
| Courier.
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A Good Sign.


Since the war commenced we have NOT
seen ssingle one of those sixteen star
Flags, which some of the Republicani Of
Knox county used to carry 10 their pro.
cessions.in past years. These Republicans
are now all for the Union-at least they
say they are-and we are truly rejoiced
10 know thut such is the fact, After the
war is over We hope none OF these men
will ever again sneeringiy call Democrats.
Union Savers" as they we're in the habit
of doing in times gone bv. and as the Re.
publicans are now for the Constitution
nj enforcement of the laws, ofconrse they
will hereafter cooperate With Dem !.
Gratis in executing the Laws of The Uui.
ted Sta o., the Fugitive Slave Law In
cludsd. and never again att, mpt TO hresk
up meeting of Union men, as was the
case in this city on the S4th Of February
last. All good citizens will rejoice that
he union aud law abiding principles Of
the Democratic party are now unanimous
" adopted by men of oil parties. Ia
Vesnos Banner.
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lFrom the Detroit Free Press.1
Colonel G, dfrey's Old White


While the enemy had possession of
Michigan during the War Of 1912 nu-
| merous prisoners were brought to this
city by the Indians from the then wild
borders of Ohio and Kentucky. Star
vstion, sickness and suffering had done
their work on them; pale, hsggard and
forlorn. nearly naked. they followed their
cruel eaptors about the streets. The sym
pathles of our people were deeply moved
at the sight of their misery. and every
effort that on impoverished people could
make was made for their redemption But
some were tomahawked; some were burn
ed; and others roasted alive by slow
Gre. beginning at the feet, so as to pro-
long their terrible agonies Most of them.
however. were sold to the inhabitants.
The more squallid and sickly the prison.
er appeared. the: quicker the sale, at q
higher price The usual price of Ken
tuckian WAS one hundred dollars; that of
Buckeye twenty Eve dollars.
Colonel Godfrey, one of the United
States Indian Interpreters, bought sever
al prisoners, His principal stock in trade,
in this business, was an-"old whi:e' horse,
to which gates, bars aud fences were no
obstacle; he cleared them at q bounce ard
went where he pleased,
"Oid White" was at all times ready
change for prisoner, and with him the
Colonel bought many poor fellow from
Indian servitude He parted with him for
man. woman. or child, old or young, freely
Old Whiten was exactly The value; no
change required either way The Indians
were glad TO exchanged prisoner for the
ole steed; they didn't know bis tricks
The exchange being made. they put on
q pack saddle (made like q saw buck, }
mounted some hree or four psppooses on
mis- back. aud off they started for their
distant forest homes. s
/ "Osd White" was 6ne, gentle. saga
cious steed, with droopiug head and tail
he submitted quietly TO his fate. His
lndian owners. on their way home, span
celed him at night and let him feed about
their. tent; arriving ut their home and
hunting ground. they turned him out TO
grsze with their p nies. He loitered
quietly about for day or two, then sud
denly, in the night time, took bee line
Tor his old home.
Many time WAS the Colonel awakened
in the night by the neighiug of "Oid
White uEder his bedroom window, an
nouucing his safe return. He then jumped
into his pasture. and was ready for anoth
er trade. sg ~
Often, was he.sold for . prisoner, ant
taken to Saginaw, Grand Rapids, ST
Joseph. and even to and beyoEd Chicago
No matter. what VAS the distance, "Olt
White" was sure to come back in du,
time. and seemed to manifest bis JOY q
the trick be had psayed upon he Indians
The benevolent old Colonel. the cap
tors and the captives, the opp.essor snt
ihe oppressed, have long sircs gone t.
that land where oppression is unknown.
H HAMTRAMcK.
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E The following is from the pen of
Mr.. Halsted, the editor of he Cincinnati


Commercial written from Washington:
AS this letter will probably be printed
about the time the country will be rejoic
lug over coming into possession of Har
per's Ferry, it will be appropriate and
timely to make, certain structures which
are loudly demanded.
> "Ths War Department has done very
poorly, considering the tremendous re
sources placed at its disposal. The mo.
mentum of the North has done the work
hus far, by forcing through the War De.
partment the necessary measures. The
administrative ability required in thi,
emergency has been wanting. 1t is hoped
that wholesome change in the Cabine,
may be brought about soon by the re.
moval of Cameron and Welles from the
War and Navy Departments, who are
very far behind the times.
mo one ever suspected Cameron ol
honesty, but there were hopes that, ht
had business capacity. and that in the
position of Secretary Of War, in ,bess
times, be would mike reputation for in
tegrity. In tru b, however, he is very
Incompetent. The greater portion of tn,
really important business of his Depart
ment is performed by General Scott an,
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q . eIrp y !.
THE FLAG.

: WHY flashed that flag on Monday morn
~ Across the startled sky?
81 Why lsapt the. blood to every cheek,
The tears to every eyer -
The hero in our four months woe,
-as The symbol of our might,
Together sunk for one brief hour,
- To rise forever bright
see The mind of Cromwell claimed his own,
i &4s The blood of Naseby streamed
Through hearts unconscious OF the nre,
Till that torn banner cleaned.
The seeds of Millions lofty thought,
ST ALI hopeless of the spring,
"a Broke forth in joy as through them giowe'
8 f.a The life great poets sing. a
Old Greece was young and Homer true,
And Dante's burning page
10 sFlamed In the red along our flag,
90 4saa And kindled holy rage.
5s8s Gods Gospel cheered the sacred cause,
=. - In stern prophetic strain,
Which makes His Right our covenant,
His Psalms our deep refrain.
s Oh, sad for him whose light went out
81 Before this glory came,
Who could not live to feel his kin
To every noble name. Es
And sadder still to miss the JOY
Ia1t That nineteen millions know,
In Human Natures Holiday
From all that makes life low. h. w.
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MY COUNTRY.

~ y r
Oh Godl save my country, and turn back the
tide, ,9sd ss
OF gathering hests e'er they stand side by side,
In the conflict of death throughout this wide
nation,
- We are brethren, oh! save us from wars desc
lation. * eFssast y
Thou art onr Father; remember us still,
Stay, stay the dark storm of gathering i'll:
Turn the south from her madness and fiery zeal.
At the altar of love and the Union to kneel
Let the north in forgiveness over her bend.
-as And clasp her again with the heart of a friend
We still love each other with cords that are
sEw Yifpz strong; - eai
$50 We stilllove each other despite every wrong
Let Mercy, Love, Justice, unite us again.
- Till peace and security once more shau reign
: ! But If we forgetful have been, OH my God.
- Until we must bow to thy Christening rod.
q OIL temper in mercy this awful decree,
- 1T rests on this beautiful land OF the free
Gird each patriot hsart for the conflict of woe
Nerve each patriot for the death-teilins
.gsf - blow,
- And when thou hast punished our sins anf
ga our pride, $3.50 ;.
Ess Spread thy banner of love DER each home tina
must weep.
And the covenant of mercy with us still keep
Undmmed let the star-Spangled Banner still
.sO'er the land Of the free and the home Of tn
1xrux-
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w0ODsF1ElD MONROE COUNTY OHIO JUNE 26 1861

"And he saved the money, did he?" !
asked, when l saw that my friend haG
finished his story
Eyes, he found it hid away in some old
boxes as Aldridge mad directed him
"If you are passenger for c.
said waiter, "the bus is ready
So thanked my friend for his story,
and babe him good>by.
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: SEVENTY-FIVE MILES AN
HOUR.

, !. had spent night in stage, day
ase in the saddle. night in u sleeping car,
al half a day doing business half day in
-sss bed, and was, after supper, enjoying a
s.sst cigar and newspaper in the reading.
81 room ofthe R House, in F., Iud.
-hsa The newspaper was uninteresting, or else
/ was rather sleepy--and guess it was
little of both; SO that soon neglected
-ss.s it, to watch. the fantastic curling of he
1ae smoke from my ine>aavored Principe
80 Il didu't feel much like talking, and felt
still less like reading; but | did feel as if
/ would like exceedingly well to hear a
good story s.
-a4r9 had barely.come to this conclusion;
and commenced wishing for some one OF
my Appropriateness to amuse me until The
time was up for the train, which was to
81 tskesme to sG--, when recognized in
zsdthe person who sat next to me, q fellow
70 travellersin The sleeping car of the night
before fi
- He was q very agreeable looking little
On man, with clear gray eye. light hair,
90 sandy whiskers, and smiling mouth. In
x deed, be had so much the appearance Of
the man thai II would like to hear tell a
Ell story. that Thought Dame Fortune had
smiled Upon me when he recognized me
with geniaI:.
..dow dye do. stranger?" Is.
I returned his salutation, and asked
-ns him some common place questions abou
how he had enjoyed the ride we took TO
a. gether. taae9 sa4ae a5sa
JsgSw He said something liz reply about th'
s46 runuing being too fast r the poor track
and from this the conversation ran upor
fast travelling in general. for some time
Al last L remarked that sixty miles aI
honr was'the. most speedy travelling tha
4sdsI had ever, dune. Whereupon my frieht
Uniformed me, with pleasant but knowing
- smiIe. that be. had travelled considersbI
faster than that, and. in fact, faster iha
she hadev heard Of beside. Of course
j was anxious TO know where, how, ant
when, he had done IL; and, after the modes
assorance that he feared his tale wou
not be Interesting, my friend relieved IN
.sv anxiety by relating the following story:
isHmss"I am railroad engineer. ln 81
during the great panic, / was running o
the F. & c. r. r. The railroad com
panies we're growing tender in all direc
lions. Every day We heard of new fail
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Cortinas Routed--Revolutlon in Mexico
NEW ORLEANS, June IA


Texan advices say thai Cortinas was
attacked about mile from Redmond s
ranchero by force under Captain Ben
ando and completely routed. killing seven
of his men aud wounding several, and dis
persipg them from the place. Cortinas es
capped with about ten meu into Mexico
It is understood that revolution has
been gu-ated in Tamaulipas Guer-
rerro, the defeated candidate for Govern
or issued prOnuneiamento which has re-
moved the question of who should be Gov
ernor from the bailot.hox to the sword
The impression is that the revolution
would become general. and that Guerrero
would unite his forces with those of Mar
ques aud Majica. who have beer setting
the Jurarez government at defiance.