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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31

To The People Of Hampshire County, ana
the Uppc, Potomac My object in address
ing you, nto give you assurance that come
among 80, rot for the purpose of destroying
you, but for your protection in all your
rights, CT, |, social and political. | am here,
backed blythe forces of the United States,
to protect GU in the rights of property as
well as peson, so long as you are peaceful
citizens AID loyal to the Government of the
United Sites, the flag of which has so long
and so vii protected you, and under the
folds Of witch you have lived long. happily
and prospously. But if you attempt to
carry on nerilla warfare against my troops
by attackg my wagon trains or messen-
gers, or shifting my guards or pickets, you
will be copidered as enemies of your coun-
try, and tfatcd accordingly. shall put as
few restrtions upon the ordinary business
of the rpple as possible, and will give as
free ingrs and egress to and from Romney
as the saey of my troops will admit. Citi-
Zens whit ave lied, under an erroneous be-
lief thattey would be imprisoned or killed.
are invif to return to their homes and
families. fured that they shall be protected
wheneverthey can give evidence that they
will be fal. peaceful and quiet citizens.
Every rebnable facility will be given the
people tofek market on the Railroad for
their suHus produce, and to obtain sup
plies of }rchandise, groceries, etc.
All pons who have taken up arms
against Government are hereby required
to lay TIN down, return to their homes,
and tak&n oath of allegiance to support
the GovSment of the United States by
SO doing ley will receive all the protection
due to aA merican citizen.
B. KELLEY, Brigadier General.
BENZ. Hawkes., Asst. Adjt. Gen.
RomnaT Va, Oct. 28th, 1861.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
The Day OF Battle.

Fellow citizens of sAllegany, the day oil
battle approaches! Have you airded on
your armor-are you prepared Tor the Tight
Your enemies, and the enemes of your coun-
try are marshalns :heir hosts for the conflict
Do not let enem take you by surprise. Be
up ur>f doing Victory belongs to the vigi-
mnt and not to those who sleep upon their
rights. Recollect, you fight for your affairs
and your fresides, God and your native land
Up then, boys, and at the foe Right is on
your side, and you must conquer. One more
effort for your country.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
General Washington OH Traitors.

During the revolutionary war General
Washington wrote to Gov. Trumbull, of
Connecticut, suggesting the seizure of all
persons who were hostile to the cause of the
colonies. As his words may have present
application, we quote them here. They are
as follows - ...
"Would it not be prudent to seize those
Tories who have been and are. and we know
will be active against us? Why should per-
sons who are preyng upon the vitals of their
country he suffered to stalk about while we
know they will do us every mischief in their
power 2"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
How the Rebels get Information

With view of directing the attention of
the proper authorities in our city to prac-
tee which may be common in this vicinity
we copy the following paragraph from the
Philadelphia Bulletin. Parties and individu-
ais have frequently of late made their way
along the banks of the Potomac, ostensiblv
for the purpose of fishing or cunning, while
report says the real object was to convey in
formation to rebels on the Virginia side at
some secluded point. In fact, we heard it
asserted on Saturday night last. by a citizen
of this place, who had just returned from
forced residence of some weeks among the
rebels in Virginia, that among Others who
have recently left this community to help on
the rebellion against our republican institu-
tons, is young man who gave information
which led to the attack on the train convey
ing ex-Gov. Thomas westward about two
months since. Have we not many others
emoDg us, secretly working our overthrow :?
Far better would it be for Us and them that
they should at once show their colors and
fall into the ranks of their traitor brethren.
"The manner in which the rebels become
so well posted on federal operations is thus
detailed by our informant. Two bows. or
young men, residing in Washington have
fishing boat, and pursue the ostensible call
ing of fishermen. They leave Washington
nightly in their boat with full supply of
the latest Philadelphia and New York pa
pers, together with letters, and cross the
Potomac. They pretend to be busily engaged
in fishing, but, watching their opportunity.
they land on the Virginia side and deposit
their mail bags at pre-arranged spot Here
they receive mail bags in return, which they
carry TO Washington. - .,. E...
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
Latest War News.

GEN. KELLEY CKS THE REBELS
ATTORNEY, AND AFTER a BRIL-
LIANT ACTION OF TWO HOURS
ROUTES THEM COMPLETBLY.
RoMNEY, Hampshire Co., Oct 26,
6 o'clock, P. NJ.
Gov. PIERPoINT-I left New Greek at
IL o'clock last night with my force and
attacked the outposts of the enemy at 3
o'clock this afternoon, and after bril-
liant action of two hours completely
routed them, capturing many prisoners,
much camp equippage and all of their
cannon, ammunition and wagons.
The rebels are now in full retreat on
Winchester. (Frederick county, This
breaks the back bone of Secession on the
Upper Potomac
Our loss is but trifling considering the
length of time we were engaged. My
officer. and men, without exception, be-
having nobly.
B. KELLEY,
Brig. General.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
- s-&'a>'S !. sN.--------
Once More 10 the Breach.

Union men of Allegany, your country
calls, and we conjurc you by all you hold
sacred that you once more enter the breach.
A Il the rights and immunities for which your
fathers commended are in danger, and as true
and loyal sons, faithful to the precepts and
examples which they, dying, eft behind
them, we exhort you in their name and by
the love they bore this asylum for the OPP
pressed of all nations to stand up CALAMITY
for your rights. The gentlemen composing
the True Union Ticket are your standard
bearers, and with them you should stand or
fall. We ooEjure you again,
"Stand
Firm for your country, and become man
Honored and loved. 1t were noble life,
To be found dead embracing her,"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
------N-.$ 49, =
From Missouri.
Camp Richardson, Bolivar, Mo, Oct &c.
Gen Fremont arrived at Bolivar, 10 miles
from Camp Mo-rissey, and encamped this
evening on the outskirts Of the town.

| Like neaflV All rhe 'oNiiS "i EhHLNt.l tu|A
| souri, Bolivar is almost eui
stores being oil eioso
I hnuses ,,'o"..,7pnso.
! II is now ascerisined that the loss u Ere
uouta Rpdy Guard, in the brilliant ciars.
at Spring Aeld, was only six Or eight killei
and some fifteen or twenty wounded.
number of most brilliant instances of daring
were shown on our side. One sergeant had
three horses shot under him, and rebel
placed pistol at Major Zagonis breast and
was in the very act of firing when the Major
severed his arm from the shoulder and laid
him dead at the horses feet.
Col. earns thinks the Illinois Cavalry and
Major Holmes Sharpshooters have left here
for Springfield; and one regiment of Sgels
division will march there at midnight
Gen. Fremont and staff, ana Gen. Sigers
division depart by forced marches tor SPRING
field at daylight, and will probably arrive
there in tie evening.
Gen. McKinstry was two miles north of
Warsaw last night. -.|-
Gen. Pope was this side of the Usage, and
Hunter in advance of him-all marching to
this point. e., n,
l understand that in the forthcoming bat
tie Lane and Sturgis will have the left, Hun.
ter the right, Asboth the main column, and
McKiustry the reserve, Sigel taking the ad-
vance. ..
Nothing further from Price, and no news
of McCulluch.
Upton, Mo-, Oct. 2S.-General Kennedy,
who has Just returned to Sedalia from Prices
army, says Prices men are much dissatisfied
at the prospect Of leaving the State, and that
they will force him to make stand within
our borders On the other hand, it is as
serted that Gen. Johnston has left Kentucky
to take command of Prices and McCulloch's
forces, and that before leaving that State, he
sent couriers to Price and McCulloch, direct
ing them to fall back into Arkansas, and not
give Fremont battle until he could reach
them. H- fH
Gen. Kennedy says Fremont will have a
much larger force to contend against than
he imagines. fltt .... .--.
Considerable numbers of Prices rebels are
arriving in this section daily, and it is feared
they will renew their. plundering habits as
soon as our troops leave.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
ReDudiate Them !!

Mudsills, greasy mechanics, small6sted
farmers-these are the terms applied by the
Southern aristocracy in dispar agemept of
the poorer classes--who constitute majority
of the people. Can you sustain them or
their sympathizers here by your votes? 1t
is duty you owe to yourselves and to your
families. to repudiate the opposition cand-
dates to the Union ticket, at the coming cleo
ton. Up and at them. Let them know
you are not to be made miN,ng subjects Of
an unfce!ing sristocracy
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31

Captain Philbrick, returned - ~:
camp; the other six. with five lieuten.
ants are missing-several known to he
Killed. The entire loss set down AZ
missing to Col. Devens' regiment is
three hundred and thirty-one men
nearly half of their number in The t;eld
Iheywere recruited in Worcester countv'
Said Gen. Baker: Had I two more
regiments like the Massacbnse.t. E;s
teenth, l would cut my way to Lees.
burg" The other regiments did wall
and suffered nearly as severely. WI"
AS evening came on Col. Gooosus,,
succeeding to the command at the death
OF Gen. Baker, gave orders to form in
column and cut their way down the
river bank to Edwards Ferry, with tho
hope of reaching Gen. Stones COM
mand. At this juncture ammunition
gave out on the left of the line; the
weary troops there wavered. but were
sustained by the centre and right, though
hopeless of success against such odds.
An order was then given to retreat a.
cross the river to Harrison's Island. and
Col Devens deployed his Fifteenth as
skirmishers to cover the retreat down
the bluff.
Here commences the saddest feature
of the fight. The means of transport
were inadequate even when the crossing
was regular and in ORDER and failed ut
terly at the rush that took place. The
scow was overloaded and swamped,
throwing its burden into the stream.
Many were drowned many were shot
while swimming the stream many were
taken prisoners on the bank and, on
the evidence of several officers, many of
the wounded were bayoneted without
mercy They retreated to Harrison's
Island, while covered by the Third Rhode
Island battery; they maintained their
position the heroic Lieut.. Bramhall,
though wounded severely, insisted on
being carried an the arms Of t'co soldiers
from gam TO gun, directing their range
and firing as cooly as if on a parade
day. ....1 ....
Thus ended the fight at Harrison's
Island and meanwhile its purpose had
been gained, the main body had safely
crossed, and were in position on the
Virginia side, with only light skirmish-
ing, in which Gen. Lander received a
ball in his ankle. ...-...
Gen. Banks, the same night and on
Tuesday, was moving up his division
from Darncstown, nine miles below
Poolesville, and on Wednesday began
crossing to join Gen. Stone, and the work
was within few hours of completion.
when, at five o'clock P. NJ on Wednes-
day, the orders came from headquarters
Gen. Mcclellan. with his staff, being
on the spot) to cross the river with the
whole force to the Maryland side, and
this was entirely accomplished by Thurs
day morning, leaving at daybreak not
Federal soldier on the Virginia shore
and few hours later the rebel pickets
were again thrown forward to the ferry
on the bank.
1t was our purpose of explaining the
relation Of this fight to Gen. Stones
crossing of the river, and in that re-
spect it is worthy of all praise, and
would have done honor to the bravest
veterans of Napoleon. 1t does not dim
their laurels that their brave self-sac-
rifcc has been rendered of no avail by
subsequent change of plan. 1t is not
our purpose to criticise or in our pow
er to explain.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31

some other prison depot. Your houses
and lands will be pillaged and per-
haps burned your wives and chil-
dren turned adrift to get along as
best they may, outraged Or not. Is
this better than paying ID or Is cents
more on the hundred dollars, and
thereby remaining in your quiet
homes, safe to enjoy the comforts of
your homes and families, safe to reap
the reward of your labors, which find
a demand in market paying MON
Ely, not WORTHLESS PROMISES.
These questions WILL BE DECID-
ED whether or not. Dare you then
attempt to shirk your duty by letting
others decide this question for you,
and perhaps AGAINST EVERY
INTEREST THAT CAN AND
SHOULD BE NEAR AND DEAR
TO YOU. 1t by resistance to the
Government, or SECESSION, the
WAR should be brought on YOUR
SOIL, which will be the most bur-
densome, the tax laid by Congress,
or the robbing of your productions,
the pillage of your houses and lands,
your captivity and exile from home,
and the probable dispersion of your
families This is question of more
than CENTS: it involves LAND,
LIBERTY AND LIFE, ana you
cannot help but choose. TO THE
POLLS, THEN AND GIVE ONE
LONG PULL, STRONG PULL, AND A
PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR LIFE, LIB.
ERTY AND LAND!! "LIBER-
TY AND UNION NOW AND
FOREVER ONE AND INSEPA-
RABLE!n'
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31

THE APRIL RIoTERs.-John Konic, one
of the 10th of April rioters. in Baltimore,
was sentenced by Judge Bond, on the 2ad
inst, to one years imprisonment and $500
fine. The Judge told him that the testimony
would have warranted his indictment and
conviction for murder instead of riot, and
that all who took part in that riot were
guilty Of murder. .f .-g.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31

, - q Y -VHo tH ~ g. -l
you cannot avoid it, EVEN 81
STAYING AWAY FROM THE
POLLS. Two tickets are before
you, one called the UNION ticket,
the other the PEACE ticket. The men
named on the UNION ticket are
pledged to do no act which can place
the State of Maryland in opposition
to the General Government in it's eff.
forts to preserve the UNION and
our existence as a NATION-but to
uphold and sustain it. The other
ticket is intended and made up to
thwart the efforts of the Govern
ment SO far as in their power ''es
Their cry is PEACEAND MI
ALTON! How CO. they prevent
the National G-sernment from pros
e.pt;,a tbs war? No act of the
J,ea:,fature of Maryland can prevent
the war from being carried on as pro-
vided for by Congress. But they
can assume by an act to SECEDE
THE STATE FROM THE GENE
& RAJ GOVERNMENT, and by that
act place the STATE IN REBEL
LION TO THEUNITED STATES.
What follows as matter of course ?
Perhaps FIVE MILLIONS WILL
BE YOTEDTO ARM THE STATE
perhaps more. This must be met
by INCREASE OF TAXATION.
1T WILL BRING THE STATE OF
MARYLAND INTO WAR WITH
THE GOVERNMENT. THEBAT
TIE FIELD WILL BE TRANS.
eFERRED FROM VIRGINIA TO
MARYLAND! What will this cost
YOU? Your corn and oats will be
taken by both parties to feed their
,horses! Your wheat, -four and Pc.
.tatoes, beef, bacon and pork will be
taken to feed their soldiers. You
will be pressed into the fight against
the Government, or carried as pris-
oners to, Winchester, Richmond, or
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
Sword Presentation.
Camp Thomas was the scorn or 2

Camp Thomas was the scorc of very
p'elsus Incident on Monday last. The mera-
1ms %. Company y to show their ligI
appreciation Of tbc military qUa)ihcaiir ~ Of
their o'hcer., presenter s,e.. 81 them with a
Sgord The pr,sen,a'ion was made oy
behalf of the Company, apd elected in reply
some very pleasing remarks from Captain
Bragonier and Lieuts. Little aud Edwards.
This Company is destined to make its mark,
and take an active Fart in maintaining the
honor of their country and their regiment.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
SkirMlSh Oh Cumberland River

PADUcAu, Oct. 2S.-Three companies
of the 9th Illinois went to Saratoga, 4S
miles up Cumberland River, on Satur
day, and attacked company of rebel
cavalry, 100 strong, completely routing
them. The rebel loss is IS killed, "a
prisoners, 81 horses, and ali their camp
equippage. The Fcderals had 2 wound
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
Autumn.

The recent cold weather and the heavy
frosts, have made quite change in the APP
pearance of the foliage on the trees in our
forests. The green garniture of summer is
rapidly giving place to the russell, crimson
and gold livery Of autumn. All things be-
token the approach of winter.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31

TIE Richmond Examiner, of the Oath
instant. acknowledges the loss of one
thousand men in the battle near Ed
wards Ferry. In expectation of Fed
eral advance to Leesburg, Gen. Evans
has been largely reinforced.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
Things TO Remember.

REMEMBER - That all men hold
their possessions to-day in the State of
Maryland under the protecting influence
of the United States Government, and
that when that fails to protect us, we
shall be given over to the plumber of
Goddess revolution.
REMEMBER-That the property of
all Union men south of Mason and Dix
on's line has been already con6scated b.
the Act of the Confederate States passed
the Goth Of March last, and that the
rebels only need to occupy the soil of our
State to dispossess us by violence of all
We have and drive US from our homes.
REMEMBER - That the United
States Government is just Govern
ment, and if it needs it purchases of the
citizens and pays in good money, and
does not support itself by plumber of its
own citizens, as does the government of
the Confederate States.
REMEMBER-That every interest of
our State is involved in the maintenance
of the Union; without it, all would be
anarchy and desolation.
REMEMBER That all who are not
for the Union are against it; all who are
not for putting down the rebellion arc
anxious for its success; all who are op-
posed to maintaining our Government
by force of arms are in favor Of its sue
cumbing to the arms row raised for its
destruction; all who call themselves
peace men" and opposed to the war.
are only opposed to the defensive war
conducted by the Union for the main
tainance of our cherished institutions,
but in favor of the offensive war waged
against the Union by traitors.
REM MEMBER - That the Southern
rebels, true to their instincts for the es-
adjustment of a monarchy or consoli-
dated aristocracy, are seeking the sup
port of our couutry's old oppressor and
enemy, per6dious England infa-
nous Government against which our
fathers struggled, and whose whole his
tory has been one of az erosion upon the
conquering India, devastating Ire
land, expressing America, and strength
ening the hands of despotism every
where, that she may keep her own su-
per- abundant population in check.
REMEMBER - That the accused
aristocracy of England, pursuing their
traditional policy, are giving aid and
comfort to the Southern rebellion, in
order that the moral influence of De-
mocratic Republic over the minds of the
people Of Europe may be destroyed.
REMEM Der Tha. we are indepcn-
dent of England or any other foreign
power, and do not want their protcc-
tion," nor will we submit to their inter-
ference
REMEMBER That the success of
The Union cause in Maryland fixes her
or ever and irretrievaby on the side of
aw and order and good government, and
will afford the disconnected an opportu-
,ity of seeking their fortunes on the
,road fields of revolutionary enterprise
,pon other soil than ours, while the
peacefully disposed may follow their
Usual pursuits, in the secure possession
If their homes and property.
REMEMBER Tina umph Of
Djspnion av tho- e'eg.ie. o-ca'lei |
&c. q .acc ,andtdate.p 70; W,
gitation TO the rebel iaa Ike cur
soi. ;hcr battle-gronn ee utter
destruction Of all that We possess.
Proclamation Of General keller.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
Beware!

Bogus Union tickets have been printe in
great numbers. Union men should examine
their tickets carefully. aud BIO sure before
them in the ballot-box that they
are genuine. Look out for BOGUS TICK
E,rS, aud discountenance every attempt Of
the enemy to trade. Vote the whole TRUE
UNION TICKET.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31

The tIgraph has been completed to
Salt Id City. Utah, and Brigham
Young , exchanged messages with
Presided lincoln. The line from Cal
ifornia il pidIy progressing from the
west anAe whole line to the Pacific
will soode completed. When that is
done, tn ony express will be discon-
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
q e w STILL.

We are authorized to announce that o. Ii.
p w. Stull is not candidate for Justice of the
O. Peace, in District No. 13. His announce
ment should have been left out of tho last
issue, but was inadvertently overlooked.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
WITHDRAWALS.
]. PHILIP ROMAN.

We have been requested to state that j.
Philip Roman will not consent to be cand-
date for the Legislature, under any circum-
stances whatever
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
EZEKIEL TOTEM.

To the Voters Of Allegany County.
take this method of informing you that
| am not a candidate for County Commits
sioner as represented on the Democratic
ticket. EZEKIEL TOTTEN.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31
JOHN FAR2ALL.

We are authorized by John Farrall to state
that he declines being candidate for County
Commissioner.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31

The cash disbursements of the Treas
ury Department during last week aver
aged $500, 900 per day"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-10-31

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