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Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
"THE WAR HAS ACTUALLY BEGUN

/ Secession treason has finally culmi-
mated in ''levying war against the
Omitted States'' After betraying and
robbing the Government they were
sworn to support; after paralyzing the
business of the country, and driving
thousands into present or prospective
bankruptcy, slaveholding traitors have
: BEGUN THE WAR, by attacking
Fort Sumter, under circumstances Of
the most atrocious and fagrantly unjusti-
fable character. As was its absolute
and undoubted right, as we'll as obvious
and imperative duty, the Government
undertook to convey to the starving III
mates of Fort Sumter the necessary
means of subsistence While upon this
"errand of mercy and before the much
needed food could possibly reach the
men. both brave and true, in that de-
voted Fortress, it was attacked by seven
batteries, manned with Secession taitors!
Whether or not the Fort is lost, we can
not tell at this writing. But one thing
we do know, the crisis is at hand
The hour has come when the friends
and enemies of the constitution and
Union, both North and South, must
rally under their respective standards
Traitors must be watched and marked
achererer tomd' External Vigilance is
the price of Liberty Treason must
be smoked out" when lurking under
cover, and promptly attended to when
once exposed. Let this be distinctly an
derstood from the start Let the history
of Revolutionary Tories, in 177G, be
warming to traitors in 1861. Let the un-
tlring energy and devoted patriotism of
our Revolutionary Fathers, bear example
for their sons. Let all rally around
the Constitution as the ''sheet anchor"
of safety, and stand by the Union until
the old Ship OF State shall be rescued,
and the traitors subdued. Let no one
who calls himself an american stand
back IF you care not for yourself, re-
member your posterity. The infamy
ofArnold shall be stainless purity com
pared with the treason of Davis, Toombs
and Rhett Arouse, then, and to the
breach! "The Union must be preserped,
or ace must perish an the Ditch" /
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
Encouraging

Encouraging
While the country is distracted, and
every loyal citizen is apprehensive OF
danger, disgrace and treason to our be-
loved country, there are, as in days OF
yore, encouraging and happy signs OF
progress and prosperity
We allude particularly to the recent
discovery of oil in this region, and the
benefit which it will ultimately prove to
be, in case it is procured in large guam
titles. We we're presented yesterday
with specimen of refined oil, the prod
ucS of the we'll owned by the ''Indepen-
dent Company of this place. 1t is the
finest specimen we have seen, and is the
best article in market as far as we can
learn. The crude article commands
higher prices in the Pittsburg and Gin
cinnati markets than any other procured.
The Independent Company" have
the refined oil for sale, and we hope our
citizens will avail themselves of this op-
portunity to test the superiority of home
production For sale, we believe, at
McQuigg & Smiths Leather Store. X
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
PUBLIC MEETING.

Upon receiving the Proclamation OF
the President, last Monday evening,
calling upon the loyal citizens of the
country to aid and facilitate his efforts
to sustain the Government, it was
deemed expedient, by many of our citi-
zens, to hold a meeting, preparatory to
a more general outpouring of the masses
at future time, and consequently call
was issued for a meeting on the follow
ing evening.
The weather was very inclement, yet
Pp,v good audience was obtained, and
acganization effected. -.
Phtiments were fully and freely ex-
S<essed; yet that harmony concert of
action, cool deliberatiou and calm con
sultation which should characterize such
an occasion, was far from being what we
could wish to see. Men protesting to
ignore and rise above party spirit-and,
no doubt, honestly endeavoring to do SO
failed to base their action upon the
only question now before the people,
viz: "ShaH the Unioa, be preserved, and
the ldaus enforced at all hazards9" This
is the only question now before US, and
1T must be met with a hearty approba-
tion Cinasmuc9i as that is the policy of
our GoYernnaent), on the part of the
american people, or disgrace, dishonor
and disruption will be the reward of eur
opposition. We do not wish to be tn
derstood as indicating that we have
solitary man in this community that op-.
poses the sustaining of his Government.
We do not believe there is one. The
only difference of opinion is as to the
policy. All wish it preserved, and noae
desire its destruction.
1t will be seen by reference to an
other place that the Committee ap-
pointed at this meeting have issued
call for a grand rally of the citizens of
the county on the 9th inst. We hope
to see such meeting as never before
congregaied in this county. A meeting
of the entire populaee, to offer up, in be-
half of the Government, that aid and
support which is requisite to its main
tenance. Let all parties and politics be
forgotten-cherished policies abandoned
meet as one common family, whose
interests in the matter are IDENTICAL
meet as patriots who have duty to per-
form. Come not in the spirit of exul-
tation-it is a solemn and momentous
occasion. War, with all its terrible
consequences, is upon US, and we must
meet it like men, x
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
Fort Sumter is Surrendered!

Surrounded, thro ugh the weakness or
treachery Of Buchanan Administra-
ton, by nineteen batteries and ssuea thou
sand men, one hundred furnishing patri-
OTIS have been overcome While we
write, the traitor hordes of secession
Vandals are rejoicing in the military oc
cupation of ii fortress CONQUERED FROM
THE UNITED STATES! Americans !!
when shall this damning. disgrace be
wiped from our National escutcheou?
How long shall treason raise its Gorgon
head triumphant in our land? Rejoice
while you can, in your ribald reycls, for
a. terrible but just retributioa is at hand
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
psa The mails fail to arrive promptly

pea The mails fail to arrive promptly
in consequence of the freshet obstructlng
the mail routes. The suspense for news
at this particular time, is materially re-
lieyed, however, by the courteous opera
tors of the "Pomeroy and Athens teie-
graph" Messrs. Curtis and Lucas
MAY they never again have occasion to
news so revolving to the
American heart, as that of the attack
and surrender Of Sumter.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
The Dispatches es

Published in another column, with
reference to the attack and surrender Of
Fort Sumter, came by telegraph from
Charleston. The important statements
that the Fort was attacked and did sur
render, are probably true, but the de-
tails cannot be relied upon, They viii
be read with interest, and feeling of
burning shame will mount the cheek Of
every true patriot. We will probably
have more reliable information with re-
gard to the matter before going to press.
At all events, we will hold the paper
back till the latest hour. *
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
INDIANAPOLIS, April l3, 1861

Intense excitement prevails. A meet
ing was held in two different halls this
evening, in both CT which strong Union
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Several volunteer companies here, and
in different parts of the State have ten
dered their services to the Governor
A salute of 81 guns was fred for the
Union, and one for Major Anderson.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
It was Wen and Beautifully Said,

By Secretary Seward, in his last
speech in the United States Senate, that
when the people become fully convinced
that the country is in danger, the Trait
ors who stand opposed to the Union
will be destroyed by the consuming
wrath of an overwhelming popular in
dignation, as the moth in the fame on a
summers eve" Thisi true. The peo-
pie are now aroused and already the
N. Y. Herald and Cincinnati Enquirer,
sheets which for the past six months
have been reeking with secession trea-
son. have been compelled to bow in
humble submission to the irresistible
power of popular opinion. This looks
in the right. direction. When treason
is conquered at honee, the battle of Union
is at least half fought. 1
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
The Following Fact,


Which we know to be true, illustrates
the feeling among the young men of the
nation A citizen Of Pomeruy was re-
marking to his family, that he would
volunteer, were it not for them. His
son, stalwart youth of seventeen,
promptly replied that he would GO
'Youare not old enough, - said the father.
Il an siu feet lacking an inch, he in
stantly replied. That has the ring of the
true metal. Young men, remember
your country in her hour of trouble.
The old men, too, are aroused. We
heard one remark Il day since, that he
was ''old, but not too old to serve his
country" His father probably fought
for our liberties in the Revolution
The old men pW remember their country
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
From montgomery, .iabnmu--scure.a
Walker w i'll Take w rs ..iN sstsln.

6TO1n- NE OlA s Dl0efys laDnnlu- -cEcfS "a ~
walker VIII Take was:sfil s tom.
MONTGOMERY, April l3.-The Pres
ident and Secretary Of War were sere-
naded last night. The latter was called
out. He said the Confederate flag
would soon be waving over Fort Sumter,
and from the Federal Capitol of Wash
ington, if the Independence of the
Southern States was not Recognized, and
hostilities continued.
The only dispatch received last night
Was from General Beauregard, and is
believed to be favorable
Major Chambers has arrived bring
ing Lieutenant Warden. of the Fedora!
Navy, as a prisoner Of war from Pensa-
cola He was the bearer of dispatches
to Fort Pickeus. Gums were fired here
and there were great rejoicings in honor
of the victory
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19

ssrThe water, at present writing, is
over the banks of the River, at this
noipt and still rising rapidly. This
will prevent the mails from going out,
and should it continue to rise, we may
probably Dot be able to issue next week.
X
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
MARKS LIVER PGsEs

THE BEST PURGATtvE AND PURlFiBR BEFORE PrO
PLE-AccEprEp AND RECOMMENDED BY EMINENT PHI
sICIAEs.
nR CLA Rk 4. the Inventor of these nils, is jlstly
- distinguish ID for his eminent Entities AMI
cntiie research For 3csycnrs in his extensive prac
tce, he experimental in bringing the great dcsid
er.tum Of remedial agent to act asA direct puri
fer upon the human system. In this he has been
emincnlly successful, the numerous certificates
from celebrated physicians show They are eN-
lrnmely mild in their operation. ut the time
powerful and effective in removing disease. They
never give pain, do most purgatives, but aiay ii
in all cases; they speedy in their relief
any pill now offered.
The proprietor is pleased to Announce that he has
perfected his arrangements for suppl! ing tn, trade c
the fullest demand.
! fresh sRppy just received and :or SAFE by Il.
REED. P"rnorov, WELDON tx BEsTOW, Chester.
BRANCH & PAYNE. Rutland, and d. JOHNSON.
Tcpper's Plains, J. SCHAFFER. MinersyilIe. J.
K. ELLIS, Racine, and
y. L. WALKER,
Prop'r, PittsburS, TO whom all oriers must be all
dressed. Sept. 81, iSG0.-37-3mI
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
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4 Southern Contribution.

The President received letter to-day
from st. Louis directed to ''Old Abe or
any other man" On one side was the
Contederacy flag, on the other the seal
and flag of the United States, with the
words played out Inside was five
dollar note OH the Union Bank of South
Carolina, ''to help pay the expenses OF
reinforcing Fort Sumter" This letter
created much merriment at the White
House Wash Cor. N Times
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
The War Feeling.

LOUISVILLE, April l5-The recent
news paralyzed our people, and they
have not yet recovered from the shock,
Companies are enlisting for the South
ern Confederacy, and several start to-
morrow. Our citizens generally deplore
the positions of Mr.. Lincoln proclama-
ton.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
Rem eniscr.

Rem embcr,
That the traitors COMMENCED
THE WAR, because the United States
attempted to send provisions, in an UN-
ARMED VESSEL, to the STARVING IN
MATES OF FORT SUMTER! /
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19

ns%The Second Clerk on the L'0erty
will please accept our thanks for his
"newspaporial' favors. We fu''y ap'
preciate his eagerness to furnish US
with the very latest.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19

OHers OF Aid to tn Southern Confede-
racy from Mr. BreckinridSe and GOV.
Magofiin. of Kentucky.
MONTGOMERY, April 15.-Secretary
Toombs has received dispatch FROM
MIR. Breckinridge and Governor Magotfn,
OF Kentucky, expressing themselves as
greatly excited, and sympathlzing en-
tlrely with the South
Seven thousand men of the Border
States they say are under arms, and have
offered to move at a moments notice
from the War Department at Montgom-
arv
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
Fort Sumter

Fort sumter
Has been attacked by the cohorts Of
slaveholding despotism. The most afro
cious attempt Of any in our history, has
been made to strike down the Constitu-
ton and the Union sThe legacy our
fathers left us, hallowed by all the glo
rious memories Of our Revolutionary
history; the Government under which
we have been blessed with prosperity
without parallel in the history of nations;
the Union which has made us thus far
invulnerable to foes without, and troubles
within; the Constitution which has been
beacon to the oppressed and struggling
millions of the Old World our 'ssecu-
rity at home and safety abroad the
palladium OF our liberties-and the trust
which we hold in benefit for our chill
dren-has been stricken down on the
fields of original Toryism-at the place
which offered to sell itself to British tyr
amy in the Reyolution-at Charleston,
IN South Carolina. Americans, what
think you ofthis? Shall we bow in meek
submission to he Disunion host, or rush
to the support Of the Constitution?
Shall our children curse US while grow
ing in servile subjection, Or bless us as
redecme,s, for saving from destruction
the best G. Gopernneat- the world eyer saw?
Y OH must answer this soon, for the crisis
is upon US.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
EssE EAE Esg2fE EDY.
THE rLrl r,lp ITET,

THE CELEBRhTED
NGSSEG LlNIMENT,
NNELI known and accepted as the most ei!Ica cious
w AID certain remedy ever discovered, for all
comnlain'a. where an external application is ncces
sary. En|ersed and prescribed by distins aished
ply siciars Equally good for beast.
FOR RHEUMATlsM-
UsE GESEssEE LIElMENT
FOR BURNS
Use GRsEssEE LIYiMExr:
FOR SORE THROAT
USE GrNEssEE LIHtMEHr
FOR BRUISES
USE GESEsSEE LIN.MESr
FOR SPINAL AFFECTIONS
USE GESEssEE LIsiMENr!
FOE CRAMPS, AMI LII ACHES AND SORES
Use Genessee Iinimant.
A fresh supply just received. aud for sale BY ID.
REED. Pomeroy, WELDON & BEsTOw, Chester.
BRANCH Gz PAINE, Rutland. d. JOHNSON
Tuppe-'s Plains, J. SCHAFFER, MinersvilIe, j. R.
ELLIS. Racine, and Storckeepers throughout the
country. N.U. WALKER,
Proprietor. Pttsburg, Pa,
To whom all orders must be addressed.
Sept. 81. ISi0.-37 SIN
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19

Calls for seventy five thousand men
to defend the Constitution and Union.
Shall he not have the support of every
man through the entire North? Who
will betray his country by answering
Ho2 WHO? we say. +
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
In lsis Proclamation,

The President says: II appeal to al
loyaE citizens to facilitate and aid this cf-
tort to maintain the Mrs, The integrity Of
tie National Union, and the perpotaity of
popular Gooerament, and redress urongs
that hare long been endured. " The OBJ
ject Of this appeal is, to obtain an
united expression from all true Ameri-
can citizens. The power of public opin-
ion, the Samson of popular government,
is invoked to give moral strength and
character to the Administra ton. Let
the people, then, turn out in public
meetings, in every county, township and
school district in the State, and in
speeches and in resolutions declare that
the glorious old Constitution AS 1T IS
shall yet be maintained in its Integrity,
in every State in the Union. Who will
betray the Constitution? Who refuses
it his support? WHO, we say? +
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
tennessee Troops for. the Southern


MONTGOMERY, April 15.-Gen Pill
low has just arrived here to offer to
President Davis division of Tennessee
troops. Everybody is delighted with
the encoura ging news from Virginia.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19

Raised its hideous form in 1873
That grand old statesman, Daniel Web
ster said "LIBEBTY AND UNION,
ONE AND INSEPARABLE, NOW
AND FOREVER" Let this glorious
sentiment be the watchword for 1861. i
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
SNch News we Hse Receiving
Daily.

r Fall directions accompany ach bottle.
ih"y are sold by Medicine Dealers generally.
Frlce - cts. per bottle. J. y. II ARRiS * CO.,
ClHEInn;!t Ohio. PrnpIictors for the Southern and
. western States, 10 whom address all orders.
t"r sale by ID. Heed, Pomerol: Walter Curtis,
chester; ;. 5. Branch, Rutland; Jlcob Shaffer, Mi
tar, Falls. JzIr a. 1850 II
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
Public Meeting.

At Il public meeting held at
the Courthouse in Pemeroy, on
the evening Of the 10Th inst, in
view Of the fact that open acts of
treason have been committed in
one part of the country, our Ma
tional flag fired upon by rebels,
and public property wrested from
the hands of Government by Vi
olence, the undersigned were ap-
pointed a Committee to issue a
call for a meeting Of the citizens
of Meigs County, without dis
tinction of party or class, for the
purpose of rendering to the Ex-
ecutive our heartfelt cooperation
and influence III any measures he
may adopt, having for their OBJ
ject the preservation Of the Gov
ernment, the enforcement Of the
laws, and the punishment of
treason"
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-04-19
Let All Unite ON This:

Let ALI unite on IfllS:
''The Federal Consultation, the Riehh
Of the States, and the Union Of the States,
must and shall be preserred" Ameri-
cansl rally upon this common ground
of loyalty to the Constitution and
Union. Let the past take care Of itself
& the dead bury the dead" Look
only at your duty in this great and im
pending crisis Rene ember the trust be-
queathed fyou by your fathers, and
which, by all you hold sacred, you are
bound to band down triumphant to your
posterity. Do your duty, and your
whole duty as American citizens, and
generations yet unborn shall rise up and
cali you blessed. i
HD~ Thank God! the Union men of the
whole land are rapidly uniting in de-
fense of our common country. The
Presidents Proclamation is hailed by
Unionists everywhere with the greatest
enthusiasm. AS soon as it is known
that the Government will support them,
Unionists will spring up all through the
South, as men did anciently from the
Dragons teeth. The Union will be
sustained and the traitors subjugated.
The PEOPLE are rising in their might.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
From Fort Monroe.

Fort MoNROE, Dec. 10
The Charleston Courier Of the 9th says that on
Wednesday an additional detachment Of the
Beaufort artillery, 80 men, passed over to the l.
land and visited Beaufort. There were no
signs Of the enemy, either on land or water
Our mon then proceeded to the work Of dastruc-
tiou The chief obJoct was to destroy the crops Of
cotton and provisions on Paris Island which being
near the enemy was crowded with negroes, who
had hocked there to escape from the control of
their owners, and owing to the want Of bouts this
object was but partially effected. 100 bales 6f
cotton and 100 bushels OF corn were burnt on DR..
Thomas Fullel's plantation. Returning to Battery
plantation the work of destruction was resumed.
The torch was successfully applied 10 the cotton
Of the Potter plantation, and the contents Of five
barns emptied and consumed. II crops, apeunt-
ing to nearly 1000 bales, thus effectively
moved from the fangs Of the destroyer.
The Courier says the English steamship Of war
Rover arrived oH Charleston harbor on Friday,
and brought dispatches to the British Consul.
Tho Rover left next day for Port Royal.
Tie Courier Of the 9Th says: "On Friday last
ship Susquchanna, two side wheel gun-boats. =
store.ship, large schooner, supposed TO be la
dencd with coal and the Swedish bark Minerva"
The Charleston CJarier Of the 10th, says that,
"the Lincoln fleet seized schooner on Saturday,
and that q steamer Was seen passing on Monday
with floating battery or dock in tow"
The Charleston Mrcuy Of the 10th says: "The
Yankee Invaders are getting bolder small
body Of them were seen near Port Royal on sun
day"
The Norfolk Day Iook speaks Of an imrorta
arrest there Of number OF slaves, in the act Of
making their escape to the North. They had with
them 81 800 in stolen moSsy. An examination Of
their case was had before the Mayor, hut for pru-
Dental reasons, the report Of it is withheld.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
ARRIVAL l. DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Post once at HareMpOrt, l0sCa.

EAsTKRS MAH-Via e Il r / X R-Closes at s
o'clock NJ Closes at AZ O'Clock Z NJ arrives
at 10 o'clock NJ arrives at 81 o'clock + NJ
Sundays excepted.
WESTERN MAIL-Via N ! NJ RR-Closes at 8 u
excepted
NORTHERN MAIL-Via Lyons Il Camanche-
Closes at o'clock NJ arrives at G O'clock = NJ.
NORTHERN MAIL-Via Dewitt x Maquoketa-
Closes sunday. Tuesday and Thursday at o'clock
NJ arrives Tuesday, Thursday end Saturday at
i o'clock J. NJ.
ROUTE No. lo977-Via Blue Grass, e.c-Closes
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at o'clock NJ !;
arrives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
o'clock + VI.
ROUTE No. l0y45 Via Tipton-Closcs Tuesday
and Friday 1t u o'clock NJ arriv yes Tuesday and
Friday at l2 o'clock Nj
SOUTHERN MAIL-VIa Burlington h keokuk-
Closes Sunday, Tuesday and Friday at O'Clock =
NJ; arrives Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
o'clock A VI.
RowTE No. l09i7--Via FutIalo-Cioses Friday
at o'clock A NJ arrives Saturday att O'Clock
PM.
koUrE No. i0950-Eia Annarosa Il Walnut
Forks-Closes Thursday at u NJ arrives Thurs
day at u o'clock N.
o'clock + NJ. Office open Sunday from . to
lo o'clock NJ.
tB- As the princpa! mails arc carried by Rail
koid all the time as stated in the above notice,
will be RAN ROAD TINE. tho clock in the Super
ntondant's office, 4 Depot, being the stand.
ard. CHAS. IL. ELDKlDGE, p. NJ.