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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-10

In connection with the above advertisement
/ ask my friends and the public generally to
continue the favors of the old firm to MIR. +.
Mertens, the now sole proprietor Of the Boat
Building business. JOHN SNYDER.
The undersigned respectfully announces to
the public that he continues in the Boat
Building and Repairing business at the old
place, the Cumberland Coal and Iron Com
pany's wharf, and will strive to deserve the
good will of his old customers aud the public
Generally. by strict attention to all orders
which may be left at his establishment or sent
by mail, in q prompt and liberal manner
FREDERICK MERTESS.
Cumberland Oct. 10, l86l.-3t
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-10
MEDICINAL DISEASES.

which affect the lungs, the spleen, the liver, the
heart, or other parts of the human organism.
The INPECTINE is the natural antagonist OF
all feyers, and when it comes in contact with
the skin, is absorbed by the interior organs,
which resist easily miasma and all tendencies
towards those maladies which PROSTATE the
mind and body with fever.
Fever and Ague result from numerous causes.
No place is exempt from the causes who pro-
mote the existence of the disease. That being
once seated in the system, induces depression
of spirits, lasstude, languor, pain, chils fever,
and a long train OF disagreeable sensations, de-
priving the patient OF all energy, and reducing
him or her to a condition of
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-10
THE INPECTINE,
OR
p E r s I A N
plulR el1ARu,
Has cured thousands of both sexes of tho most
dreadful fovers. Read and reflect.
Wonderful Effects.

Lemuel BonsAll, Of Pittsburg, for two years
useless to himself and society," martyr to
Chills and Fever-cured in less than weeks,
and improved in hours.
Mary r. Belknap, Snndusky, Ohio, after al
most losing her reason as we'll as strength by
Intermittent Fever, with Chills, restored to
health in 20 hours.
Adolphe Monbro, of France, relieved in one
hour, while travelling in the cars Of the Font
Wayne and Chicago Railroad. He was appa-
rently dying with chills.
Ellen r. Benson, Lockport, New York, res
cued after years suffering. A perfect cure.
Thousands of other cases prevented and cured
every month, and not single complaint of the
efficiency of the Inpectine, or Persian Feve,
Charm.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-10

From the Examine, Norfoik. Va.
Ceyhalic Pills accompli the object fol
which they were made, viz: jure ofheadach'
in all its forms.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-10

SPRUCE CREEK HUNTNGToN Co. Pa,
January IS, 1861.
II. G SPALpISG,
SIR:
You will please send me two boxes of your
Cephalc Pills, Send them Immediately.
Respectfully yours,
JNO. b. SIMONS.
P.S.- Ihare used one boz efyour Pills, and
ind them e1ccLlent.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-10

Mr.. SPALDING.
SIR:
Not long since sent to you for a box Of
Cephalic Pills for the cure of the Nervous
Headache and Costiveness, and received the
same, and they had so good an effect that wa.
inducedto send for more.
Please send by return mail, Direct to.
A. r. WHEELER,
Ypsilanti, Mich.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-10

BELLE VERNON, OHIO, Jan. Is, 2s6l.
HENRY G. SPALDIaG, Esq.
Please find inclosed twenty-five cents, for
which send me another box of your Cephalic
Pills. They aretruIy the best Pills Ihars ever
tried.
Direct A. NJ. STOVER, P. NJ
Belle Vernon, Wyandot Co., 0.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09

had been denied territorial ights, assailed
her soil, threatened her with invasion by
authorities at Washington. and every afti-
flee employed TO indame tie people Of nor
thern States against us; it therefore becomes
the solemn duty of every citizen in Virgin
ia to prepare for the impending conflict. In
this view he authorizes the military COM
mander to order out the forces and muster
as many additional numbers of volunteers
as the exigencies of the times may demand.
Washington. May g.
Messengers from Alexandria. Virginia,
report that large numbers of people have
fired the city in view Of the contemplated
attacked by Federal troops.
ABBOTT 400 rebel troops arrived on Sun
dav from the direction of Richmond, but
seeing a Fedral fleet coming up the Poto-
mac; they escaped towards Harper's Ferry.
1t is said that Gov. Sprague and the
Rhode Island troops soon march South
ward
The SECRETARY of War, in order to accom-
modate the travelling public, has directed
the opening of the military route between
Washington and Philadelphia. via Anna.
polls. There will be two daily trains.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09

bic to afford protection after being applied
to, and he takes the matter into his own
hands, 20 man of sense will deny that the
aggressing party is to blame. even if the
injured party does resort to violence first.
BY destroying the property of your fellow
citizens, which does you no injury.
never can.--which does not affect you, or
the business in which you are engaged. -
which you have no more right 10 NEEDLE
with than with the property of foreigners
constitutes an act Of aggression which may
we'll arouse the indignation OF those Oh
whom it is perpe:lated. And this is the
manner in which the South has been treat
ed by the North. The Republicans have
meddled in this way about the affairs of
the Soulful was none of their business,
pecuniarily, morally. or socially.
In another part of his article the editor
says:
"When we first read the article we de-
termined 10 denounce it as Infamous, and
10 intimate respectfully to the author mot
the editor, we hope, that she South was
full of such patriots, and that if we enter
tanned such opinions concerning large
majority Of the people of The North we
would not live among them but, we will
not, having concluded to let the people say
in what light the author of such an article
at this time ought to be regarded"
If the editor had carried out his orig
inal intention of denouncing our article as
Infamous, it is probable that we should
never have recovered from the shock. The
"intinat,on" which he makes concerning
what he would do il he held to our opin-
ions, is certainly very mild form of a
threat, if it was intended as such and We
only have to say that we will go South
when we get ready, and that what he
would do, holding to our opinions. will
have very little influence with us. as we
do not work by Republican guages. His
magnanimity in permitting the people to
say in what light the author Of such an
article oughtto be regarded, is almost with
out parallel. 1t Gnuck's SCHUYLER COL
FAX Popular Sovereignty Post Office cleo
ton system beyond reach of comparison.
"a living monument OF his own geperos-
ity. He deserves a leather medal with
half an eye. and gold snuff box made of
green cheese and if the people TO whom
such glorious privileges are Sc freely grant
ed. are remiss in giving outward proof of
their appreciation, we shall feel it our
bounden duty to "teuch 'em on the raw"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
Success Of the Union Ticket.

The election here last Monday resulted
in the success of the Union or Citizens
Ticket. by an average majority of 80. If
an effort had been made, the majority
could have been materially increased; but
as there was considerable feeling aroused
by the efforts of some of those supporting
the straight ticket. the Democratic Union
made no exertions to counteract them, not
wishing 10 create serious division in the
party. Those who opposed the Union
ticket had perfect right to do 50, and we
do not dispute their Democracy for
it. We differed with them in regard to
the propriety of nominating ticket after
the first one had Withdrawn, and a meet
ing Of citizens had nominated Union
Ticket This difference was not one OF
principle, but Of policy only. There was
a small landslide from the Republican
side, but as it did not amount to much,
little notice was taken of it.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
From New York.

New York, May 6.-Washirgton dis
patches say it was the 9th Massachusetts,
regiment which took the Relay House.
joined by the New York Eighth, and an
other from Annapolis.
The Virginia rebels boast of having g.
600 men at Harper's Ferry. but authentic
accounts fix the number at 3, 400. A dem
onstration by the Government on tn m is
momentarily expected, as the rebels are
preparing TO remove the machinery of the
Armory to Richmond.
A Heralds dispatch says it is currently
believed that the President will issue an
other proclamation to-day, (Monday),
announcing tie intention Of the Govern
ment to possess the Federal property seized
10y the rebels, and deal summarily with all
hereafter found resisting its authority.
Advance posts are to be established
within a circuit OF % miles of washington
extending into Virginia, in order to protec
the Agricultural districts supplying the
Capitol.
The city of Washington is placed under
semimartial law, and Lieut.. Elwocd APP
pointed Provost Marshal-the law does no
extend 10 civilians, though close supervision
is kept over their movements.
A Herald dispatch also says the Mary
land Legislative Committee was told by
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
May 9th. 1861.

WHEELING. Va. May 2--The adjourned
meeting Of our merchants to take into con-
sideration what action is necessary in regard
to State license, met this afternoon The
committee made report setting forth the
law in reference to this matter, and sab
hitting the following resolutions:
Resolved, That whilst we claim to be,
as we ever have been, true and loyal citi-
zens of the State Of Virginia, obedieDt to
her laws, and all demands which have been
made or may be made upon us in accor-
dance Herewith, we at the same time hold
ourselves as loyal citizens of the United
States and will maintain our allegiance to
the same as we have hitherto.
RESOLVED, That we are willing to pay our
license taxes in accordance with the laws
Of Virginia, as long as Virginia shall re-
main one of the United States, but we are
not willing to pay any revenue to the pres
EFT usurped Government at Richmond,
which, without the consent Of the people Of
Virginia. and in violation Of the State Con-
stitution, has assumed to absolve us from
our allie glance to the United States Govern
ment, and transfer it to the Confederate
States.
Resolved, That we recommend the mer-
chants Of Wheeling and Ohio county 10
withhold the payment of taxes on their
business for the present The resolutions
were unanimously adopted; after which the
chairman announced that the Commission.
er of Revenue, to forward this patriotic
undertaking. had resigned his office. Three
cheers were given tor the Commissioner
and resolution adopted to reimburse
him, aud present fitting testimonial of the
appreciation Of his course.
The meeting was very large, and broke
up with three cheers for the Union now ant
forever.
The action of the meeting has created
good deal Of excitement, and is approveI
OH all sides.
Gov. Letcher has issued aproclamaiio,
saying that the sovereignty of Virg'n
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09

St. Louis, May 6.-Four regiments of
volunteers have been mustered into the U.
s. service, and fifth is being formed. The
third and fourth regiments and part Of
the second are encamped in the Arsenal
grounds. The first is quartered at Jeffer-
son Barracks, I2 miles below the city, and
part of the second a. the Marine Hospital,
about mile below the Arsenal
Several buildings outside of The Arsenal
walls are occupied by U. S. troops, and a
heavy turf breast-work pierced for four
guns has been erected, which commands
the vicinity. Gen. Sigel has been elected
Colonel Of the Sd regiment, and Schultner
Colonel of the ADJ
The Legislature was in secret session on
Saturday and nothing is known of its pro-
ceedings.
The reports of rios and other distur-
Dances in St. Louis, which are floating
about the country. are entirely false. The
city is quiet and orderly and the utmost
freedom of speech prevails in all quarters.
A severe gale of wind passed over the city
yesterday, damaging several houses to a
considerable extent and forcing them from
their mornings at the warf, but as far as
ascertained no lives were lost.
Gen. Frost's brigade of Missouri Volun-
teer Militia went into encampment to-day
at Lihdell's Grove, in the western suburbs
of the city, in accordance with the order OF
the Adiutant General of the State.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
IN Y. Tribune Correspondence. |


Washington, May 1.-The Government
has certain advices that there are between
5000 and 1000 troops in the vicinity OF
Fairfax Court House. Virginia and that
within two days march Of Richmond there
are at least 90, 900 available men, who des-
lie and expectation is soon 10 be qua:tered
in Washington,
A gentleman who was at Gen. Buffers
camp this morning. says there is battery
planled on the other side Of the Patapsco
river, which can rake him affectually. He
informed Gen. Butler Of 1t, who at once
made preparations to take it.
Thomas j. Townsed has been appcin ted
Surveyor General of Wisconsin ard Iowa.
New York. May T. Brigadier General
Cooke, commanding the rebel military
troops and defences on the Potomac border
of Virginia. says that Gen. Ruggles has
taken up his quarters at Fredericks- burgh.
He Cocko) is to take position in front
of Washington. in connection with the
commanding officer at Harper's Ferry on
his left, and thus cover and defend the Po-
tomac border against invasion from the
! North.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
By the President of the United States
A Proclamation.

Whereas, existing eSiyencies demand i'm
mediate and adequate measures for tie
protection Of the National Constitution
AID The preservation OF the National Union,
ty the Suppression of the insurreciionary
combinations now existing in seven States,
for opposing the laws of the Union and
obstruc;ng the execution thereof, to which
end military force in addition to that
called forth by my proclamation ofthe 15;h
day of April in the present year, appears
to be ildispensably necessary. Now there
fore, |, Abraham Lincoln. President of
The United States, and COMMUNICATIVE ief
Of the Army and Navy thereof, and of the
militia of the several ates when called
into actual service, do hereby call into the
service of the Uuited States forty-two
thousand and niue,yfour volunteers, to
serve for perid of three years unless soon
er discharged, and to be mustered into
service as infantry and cavalry. The pro-
portion OF each arm, and the details Of en-
rollment and organization. will be made
known through the Department of War;
ard l also direct that the regular of the
army of the United States be Increased by
the addition Of eight regiments of Infantry,
one regi nent of cavalry, and one regiment
ofartillery, making altogether ma ximum
aggregate increase of twenty two thousand
seven hundred and fifty officers and enlis-
ted men, tn, details Of which increase will
also be made known through the Depart
ment of War. And | fuinher direct the
enlistment for less than Que nor more than
three years of 900 seamen in addition
10 the present force, for the naval service
Of the United States. The details of the
enlistment and organization will he made
known through the Department Of the Ma
Wy. The call for volunteers hereby made,
and the direction for the increase Of the
men hereby given, together with the plan
of organization adapted for the volunteers
and for the regular forces hereby arthor
lied. will be submitted to Congress as soor
as assembled. In the meantime, | earnes
,ly invoke the corporation of all good
ctizens in the measures hereby adopted
for the eifectual suppression of unlawful
violence, for the impartial enforcement oil
cor sttutional laws, and for the specifies
possible restoration of peace and order, ant
with those Of happiness and prosperit,
throughout our country.
In testimony whereof. have hereuntc
set my hand, and caused the seal of thu
United S,;aes to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington thi.
third day of May. in the year of our Lore
one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one
and of the Independence of the United
States the eighty-tiith.
(Signed,) ADRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President.
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary of State
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09

He adds: 1.-The Capitol has never been
threatened by US 1t is not now threat
ened. 1t is beyond aud outside the limbs
of tie free and sovereign Stae of Virginia.
The North has not openly and according
to the usage of civilized nations declared
war on us. We make no wal on them; but
should the soil or the grave of Washington
be polluted by the tread of a single man in
arms from the North of the Potomac, it
will cause open war;
IN. Y. Herald's Correspondence
The forces at the Relay House have
been reinforced to-day, and at one ard a
half hours notice further reinforcen ent
Of 1000 or 5000 men could be furnished
Before the troops from Harper's Ferry
could approach near enough to give Gen.
Butler battle they would be harrassed by
the Pennsylvania troops, now in their vi
entity.
There is no fear Of any fighting at Bal
timore, unless an attack is made by some
impetuous and disguised mob. There can
be no formidable regular battle
Washington. May 1.-The Charleston
Courier says that port has be instructed
by the Government OF the Confederate
States to clear private vessels and cargoe;
until war is declared and the will of Con
eress is made known.
! Gen. Beaureyard has left Charleston TO
Montgomery.
The entire New Jersey troops are her'
in this city and elicit much praise.
Washington, May THE World
special correspondent saws thar Major An
derson contemrlates addressing the people
Of the Union.
Several army officers who failed 10 &c
commissions in the rebel service on resig
ming, have asked 10 be restored. They
met with most emphatic refusal.
There are $4,000 stand of arms in tn,
Washington navy yard.
! The Posts spec ial correspondent says
The Government has received profers q
$4,000 men from West Of the Allegheny
Arrivals of specie from the North mad
money matters easy.
No further trouble is anticipated from
lack of funJs
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09

the President that it was not the intention
Of the Government to re,ailiate for the at
tack by Baltimoreans on Northern troops;
but it was determined to assert its right of
way through Bsltimcre at all hazards.
Gov. Olden, of New Jersey, has accep-
ted the brigade of Hudson county, and
Gen. Wright oilers its services to the Gov
eminent for an indefinite period.
The Commercials Washington dispatch
says tits expected that Baltimore will be
occupied by Government troops by
Wednesday.
The Posts Washington dispatch says
that large numbers OF exles from Virginia
are constantly arriving. 1t is also states
that advice from Tennessee SAWS that Sena-
tor Johnson will make a speech in favor
Of the Union in a dav or two. 1t also says
the Government is determiu TO retake Har-
per's Ferry arsenal. Also, that official
permission is granted for the continuance
of passengers and mail service, by steamer,
between Baltimore and Norfolk.
Baltimore dispatch to the Times says
it is believed that the railroad 10 Wheeling
will be taken possession of, and soon the
Secession troops viii only hold the road be-
tween Harper's Ferry and Maftinsburg.
The whole Secession Government Of
Maryland is demoralized by the prompt
movement Of troops.
1t is rumored that Camden Station, al
Baltimore, will be occupied on Monday
morning By detachment from the Relay
/ House.
The sooner Johns from Charleston, ar.
rived here. She has thirty passengers
glad to get North, who expected 10 hear
that Washington had been taken. The
schooner Charles Dennis, from Washing.
ton, N. G. has on board Lieut.. Dennis
and fifty men. late of Fayetteville arsenal
They report that April 18th, between one
thousand and twelve hundred North Car.
DINA militia demanded the surrender o
the arsenal. 1t was deemed prudent by
Major Anderson to comply as resistance
was everless. Lieut.. Delanel aud men
were allowed to depart uumolested. Ma
jor Anderson was left, being too sick tc
be removed The arsenal contained 40,
600 stands of arms.
New York, May GA special dispatch
from Baltimore to the Times says that the
Legislature reassembled day.
The secessionists it is said, will not at
tempt to call convention. If they do
the Union men will insist that the question
of convention or no convention shall be re
ferred to the people at the election for del
egates.
A Baltimore had an interview with Gen
Butler last night, who said that Northern
troops must march in safety over The
ground where Massachusetts blood va.
split and if they were attacked from houses
the houses would be blown up.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
TO THE TAX YERS OF MAR
SHALL COUNTY.

SHALL COUNTY.
l have been in Jail ninety three days for
fines and costs assessed against me for
retailing, which l am unable to pay or re-
plev,n. The fines amounted to $40, which
the Governor has RENTED, and ] am still
held in prison for costs, as follows: Clerks
fees, H. r. Pershing, S59,Ol; Sheriff S
fees, o. NJ. Barnard, SIC, 80: Prosecutors
fees. Phillips and Jacobs. s55; witness
fees, S1O.88. Phillips has receipted his
costs in full. / have made arrangements
to be discharged, if H. r. Pershing will
take his pro rata share with the others to
whom fees are due, and give me receipt
for his fees l surrender all 1 have for
that purpose, which is some one hundred
dollars Barnard is willing to do so. and
l could easily get discharged from prison
if Pershing would take his share Of all
have, and give me receipt, but he refus-
es to do so. You will plainly see that Ell
Their through cupidi;y, or a malicious and
vindictive feeling towards me he is willing
that should remain in the prison at the
expense of so cents per day. besides wash
ing and fuel, to be paid out of the County
Treasury. and consequently out of your
pockets. VIII you submit to such course
from your County Clerk?
GEORGE POMEROY.