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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-06-26
Collection Of CT a i m S
Against the United States.

uAVlNG secured the cooperation OF Ell
IL iicient and very successful Agents, in
Washington City, for the adjustment and COT
lection Of claims against the United States
Government, whose long experience in the
offices OF the Paymaster General and Quarter
master General, Lnye fnmiIinrizcd them with
the proceedings and details of business IN the
proper DEPARTMENTS and for whose RESPONSE
biliiy md promptness am willing to vouch;
and being pro ;ided with The latest n CO sary
forms and instructions from the Auditors
Office. am now prepared 10 prosecute and
collect, with all possible facility and dispa ich,
all lawful claims against the Government OF
the Uni ed States, on til: usual and reasona-
bfe terms including
For Horses and ofhcr property lost or de-
h'oyei ph,ist in the sercice of The United
States Subsistence, TRANSFORMATION i; ht-
penseS incurred in organizing, subsisti,g and
han%porhny Troops. prior to muster into ser
rice j; Soldiers and 1eamsterS Pau Bountv
Pensions; htlance iue 10 iereaxed Soldiers
aud Bounty Land.
CHARLES b. TilRrSTUN,
Attorney Mt Law,
Cumberland Nd.
IL Office on Baltimore Street, near the
Railroad Depot.
June 10, G.-Gms
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gems. NEGLEY AND NAGLEE--The tele-
graph continually speaks of General Neg
ley in McClelan's army, and General Neg
ley in Mitchell's army. The Geographic re-
porters have COMPOUNDED two individuals
holding Brisadiers commissions, whose names
sound alike. The first is Gen. Henry Ma
glee, native of Pcrnsylva, ia, but for many
years resident of San Francisco, Califur-
MA, where he has acquired considerable
property, and is recknnel among its wealth.
lest citizens. Having graduated at West
Point, aud served in the regular army int |
he resigned, about ten years ago, lie FASTENED
to Washington on the commencement Of the
war and rendered his services to the Govern
ment. lie is 4 thorough soldier, and has
gained considerable reputation as an officer
already.
The second is Gen. James S. Ncclev. ap-
pointed from Pennsylvania, and who com
handed brigade of three months volnn-
terrs in Patterscn's arm y in May, June and
July, ana j.,inel Gen. Buell's army in Ken
lucky, with several regiments in November
last lie is accounted n gallant soldier.
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LIEUT.. Col. DAuM CoMpLrMENTEp.-
The correspondent of the Philadelphia IN
qu:rer, in writing of the recent battle at
Cross Keys, says:
"All unite in giving to Lieut.. Col. Daum,
in command of the artillery, praise for the
greatest gallantry and most determined
bravery. His guns were fred with the most
astonishing rapidity and accuracy, double
shotted and pieces Of limestone sometimes
used to increase the destructive charge. The
Colonel invariably sighted one gun himself,
and stood by it to the last firing the last
shot when the enemy were within thirty
yards, making a clean sweep, and then max
ing good his escape" Col. Daum resided
n Allegheny at the breaking out Of the
war, and did good service with his battery
last summer in Western Virginia. He is a
brave and experienced officer and stands
high i'll the estimation Of lis superiors in
command
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The WAR AGAINST TREASON
From General Mcclellan.

FoETREss MONROE, June BY the
steamer from White House Point,
learn that on yesterday the rebels open,
ed upon the camp of Gen. Hooker's
advance with shells, bnt did no serious
damage. Gen. Hooker answered from
one of our powerful new batteries, just
completed, throwing heavy sh Ellis, which
were seen to burst among the rebel at
lacking party by persons in one Of Pro.
fessor loves balloons, and caused the
rebel nrtillerymen to skedaddle in the
most improved style.
Our troops are represented as enihu.
slastic in the near prospect of great
and decisive battle.
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FROM CHARLESTON.
Desperate Fight near the City
Fears entertained for its Safety.

FORTRESS MoNEoE, June %, $50 p.
NJ. The steamer Mctamora arrived
from City Point last night too late to
send dispatch through for the press.
Richmond papers of Saturday contain
a brief account of bloody battle fought
near Charleston, South Carolina, on
Monday last, between Eve Federal reg
iments and battery of Parrot guns
guns and parts of four Confederate reg
iments and battery
The battle lasted all day with heavy
loss on both sides.
The Charleston Mercury feared that
the battle would be renewed next day
and expressed apprehensions for the
safety of the city in conseq uencc Of the
great exhaustion of the Southern troops
and the loss Of many officers.
The fight took place within four miles
of Charleston, and from the tone of an
editorial in the Mercury. should think
the rebels have been cut off from retreat
from James Island by our gunboats. If
this be so, Charleston must soon fall.
The Richmond Dispatch says it can
be no longer denied that Jackson has
been heavily reinforced lately, and the
Federal columns must either combine or
fall back across the Potomac.
The Charleston Mercury, of tho 7th,
announces that it has sent its Hoe press
to Columbia, fearing to risk it in the
city during the prospective BON bard
ment. This is fact significant Of the
condition of tue public mind in the
city.
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MISSOURI EMAECIPATIoN CONVENTION
The Emancipation Convention, after SEES.
sion of three days in Jefferson City, I'D
journed on the 18th inst.
The proceedings were harmonious. and
there was firm determination cvinced tc
enersetically push forward the great policy
which the Convention is to inaugurate.
A series of resolutions were adopted hear
tily endorsing the national Administration
recommending the gradual emancipation OF
the slaves in the State, and the acceptance
of the aid rendered by the General Govern
ment; submitting to the people of the State
the details OF such action and such legisa-
ton as may be necessary to accomplish the
end in view, to be indicated by them to
their representatives to the next General
Assembly ; proposing thorough organiza-
ton OF the State for the fall elections; con-
demning Governor CANDLES aspersit MS on
the soldiers from other States, and expressing
thanks to the National Government and its
officers and soldiers for their aid and pro-
lection in Our conflict with rebellion.
There was considerable opposition to the
resolution condemning Governor Gamble,
but 1t was finally passed.
An executive committee, consisting of two
members from each Congressional district,
was appointed.
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GEN. JosErH +. JoHNsToSs WoUxp.-
A distinguished gentleman, says the Atlanta
LGa.l lntelligencer, has permitted us to make
the following extract from letter received
by him from lis daughter, dated Richmond,
June 2, where she was during the recent
battle before that city, on Saturday and Sum-
day Of May 3lst and June list General
Johnston was wounded by Mimic ball in
the shoulder The ball passed down his
back and has not been found yet. At the
same time spent shell struck him in the
breast. lie fell from his horse and broke
two of his ribs; so. Of course, he suffers very
much. | spent all day yesterday with him.
To-day he is much better, although the ball
has not yet been extracted
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GEN. Wool has not yet fixed upon the
precise locality of the proposed camp of
instruction near Annapolis, nor have the
contemplated arrangements been perfected.
The name of Brig. Gen. Buttcrfeld, of New
York city. now commanding brigade in
Gen. Fitz John Porter's corps of the arm,
OF the lotomac, is prominently mentioned
in connection with the position of chief of
infantry in tho camp. Gen. Butterfield
holds the position of Lieutenant Colonel in
the regular army, and enjoys high rrputa-
ton as a tactician and disciplnarian.
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GEN. Scuor1ELp commanding .be United

GEN. ScHoFIELD, commanding The United
States forces in Missouri, has issued an Or
der holding the rebels and the rebel SYM
pathzers responsible in their property, and
if need DO in their persons, for damages
hereafter committed by gue.illas or mar
auding parties in that State.
Five thousand dollars will be enforced for
every soldier or Union citizen killed, from
one to five thousand for every one wounded,
and the full value of all property destroyed
or stolen by the guerillas will be collected
from the class of persons above mentioned
residing in the vicinity of the places where
the acts are committed. The sum thus col
lected will be paid to the legal heir of the
soldier or citizen killed, or to the person
wounded, or to the rigbtful owner Of the
property destroyed or stolen.
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PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Dwelling near
Cumberland.

THE undersigned will offer ut Public Sale,
at the Public Square in Cumberland, on
Saturday, the 2ls day Of June, 1862,
at II o'clock, n. m,
the Lot and Dwelling House and premi ses be.
longing to Mrs. Gamer, on the Williams
road, near Cumberland. There is n comfort
able Dwelling, with Stable Spring House,and
a lurge quantity of choice fruit on tho prem
ises. 10 persons desiring q quiet and COM
Portable home near the city, this is a rale on
portunity. There is an acre under fence and
large Run for cattle, which belongs to
Shrivers heirs, the use of which has always
been allowed free TO Mrs. Gamer, and which
the purchaser may use in same way. The
title to Mrs. Gamers lot and premise. is in
dispu,able. The particular metcs and bounds
are described in the deed for the same from
David Shlivsr to Mrs. Gamer, dated the 27th
OF August 1851, and recorded in Liber II. b.,
No I folio 53S, one OF the land records of
Allegany comfy. Persons intending to buy
will he shown the premises by calling oil
Mis-. Gamer, who resides on them.
TERMS.-Onc-half cash and the other half
l2mon,hs, with interest. Possession given
when sale is made.
WILLIAM WALSH,
Attorney and Agent
June 10, 81. for Mrs. Guiner.
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STORY OF A RICHMOND News Boy On
Monday lGth inst, says correspondent Of
the New York Times, now with the army
before Richmond . lively scene WAS create.
N camp by the appearance within the lines
of q Southern newsboy, with large bundle
OF Richmond papers Of that day date. The
youth was attired in dark blue pants, Sc
cesh coat, with large bell buttons, and a
slouch hat, and had every appearance of be-
ing a Legitimate newspaper rendcr. The
papers in his possession were mostly the
Richmond Dispatch Ile relates that he left
Richmond early that morning and proceeded
to regiment of which his father is a men,
Der. He then started in pursuit of another
regiment, with the expectation Of finding his
brother, but having taken the wrong course,
he accidentally found himself in the rear of
our pickets, and in attempting to recross
the lines was discovered by our men. who
arrested and conveyed him to Gen. Frank
lin 3 headquarters. The youth seemed
greatly agtated at first, shed tears freely,
and expressed the most tender feelings for
his parents, especially his mother, who he
said was blind, and depended on his daily
earnings for support. His father had leen
pressed into the rebel service and, like thou
sands of others in the same circumstances
found it impossible to escape. The boy was
treated kindly by our soldiers and enabled
to dispose Of all his papers at prices rang
ing from twenty-five to fifty cents apiece
That he was not ignorant of the value of
silver was evident from remark he made
to the effect that for erery half dollar he
could get tn Richmond Confederate one
dollar note
Upon being assured by our officers that
no harm was intended him, but that it was
necessary to keep him with us for while
at least, he recovered his composurc and
talked quite freely about affairs connected
with the rebel army He Informed us that
the rebels were hard at work constructing
earthworks and rifepits, and that the woods
over the Chickahominy and opposite Gaines
Hill contained numerous heavy guns, which
were concealed by covering of sods and
brush. He dwelt at length upon battle
which he asserted to have taken place on
the 18th inst, between some North Caro-
lima regiments and regiments of other States,
on account of the former declaring their
intentions to 60 hone, on the ground that
their term Of enlistment had expired, and
the useessness Of further opposition to the
North. The battle was severe one, and
lasted over two hours, during which time
heavy loss was sustained on both Sides
They even brought to bear upon each other
l2-poundcr field pieces, and exchanged can
lister and grape shot SO rapidly and in such
profusion, and exhibited such bitter animos-
ity that the greatest alarm prevailed through
out the camp, lest the fight should become
general among themselves, and we seize the
opportunity to accomplish our designs.
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The Wool CROP OF OHIo.-Acc orling to
the Assessor S returns Of the State of Ohio,
it is believed that there are now ia that
State about 100000 head Of sheep. AL
lowing the average rate of wool per head
TO be ! lbs. this would be 100000 lbs.
OF wool. This, we take it, is a large stock,
and in quality equal to that produced in
any State of the Union. Surprising that
the average price this year will be 40 cents
per h., this product Of Ohio will amount TO
IS 100000.
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THE following order has been issued by

The following order has been issued by
the War Department:
Var Department. June 81, 1862,-Pursu-
ant to joint resolution Of Congress to en-
courage enlistments in the regular army and
volunteer forces, it is
Ordered, that a premium of two dollars
81 oil be paid for each accepted recruit that
volunteers for three years or during the
war, and every soldier who hereafter enlists
eli her in the regular army or the volunteers
for three years or during the war, may re-
'elve his first ontl's pay in advance upon
the mastering of his company into the SER
vice of the United States or after he shall
have been mustered into and joined regi-
ment already in the service
This order will be transmitted to Govern
ors Of STATES and recruiting officers.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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D | Il d =

In this city, on Tuesday, the 18th instant,
EMMA AMELIA, daughter of Jacob I. and
Elias Craigan, aged 10 years and months.
Mourn not we whose child hath found,
Purer skies and holicr ground;
Flowers of bright and pleasant hue.
Free from thorns and fresh with dew
Mourn not We whose child hath fed
From this region of the dead,
To yon winged and angel band,
To better, fairer land.
knowledge in that cline doth grow,
Free from weeds Of toll and wo
Joys which mortals may not share,
Mourn ye not, your child is there.
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--n .s &.>.S -.

IT is now positively ascertained that
Beauregard turned over bis command to
General Bragg on the 18th, and left for
Montgomery, Alabama, where he arrived on
the 18th, accompanied only by his personal
staff; and left for Richmond. There are two
reports stating the cause Of his departure.
One that he goes to take command, and an
other to explain his evacuation of Cornth
The latter is considered the most probable,
as it has been known for some time that
Beauregard and jeff Davis are antagonistic
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Estate of VIM, NpilI,

NIoTICEis herebyyiven, that the subscriber
~ hath obtained from the Orphans Court OF
ilegany county, letter. OF Administrator on
tho estate of William Ncill late of Allie
gany county, deceased. All persons ha, ing
claims sgain.t the said deed ,ar, hereby warned
tooxhibit tho same, properly authenticat, d to
the subscriber. on rr before the o6;h dav of
December, 1862. otherwise they may by law
be excluded from all benefit in snid estate All
persons indebted IRE requestedto make imme
iiate payment Given under my hand this
Goth day of June. 1862
GEORGE A. THRUSTON,
June 20. '62-3t Administrators
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Estate of Isaac Baker.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
~ hath obtained from tho Orphan. Court OF
Allegany county. letters of Admins trntson on
the estate Of Isaac Baker. late of Hampshire
county, Va, deceased. All persons having
claims against said decd, are hereby warned to
exhibit the Same, properly authenticated, to
the subscriber, on or before the Goth day of De-
cember. 1862, otherwise they may by law he ex-
cludcd from all benefit in snid cstate. Allper-
sons indebted are requested to make imme diate
payment. Given under my hand this Goth day
of June, 1862. MARY G. BAKER,
juno 26-3t. Administrative.
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SS"w IN JCNE.-Ycsterday afternoon it
commenced showing in this city, scys the
Chicago Post of the 18th, fecbly it is true,
but nevertheless really showing. 1t wa.
cold enough all day for overcoats and furs
out doors, aud for coal fires within, but the
snow, though no novelty in Chicago, when
in season was, considering the time If the
year, when, according to all standard alma
macs, this should be near mid summer, "A
novelty aud curiosity. 1t continued en-
tremcly cold up to late hour last night.
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SHARKS OR DEvILs.-The New York cor
respondent Of the Boston Journal thus de-
scribes some of the harpies in our midst -
81 passed little time among the newly
arrived soldiers. One man, who one year
ago was an engineer on the Boston and
Maine Railroad, had his leg shot off near the
thigh bone. His agony was so intense that
he could be borne but few steps at time
before it was needful to halt to give him
rest. His leg was livid raging sore. One
man vas found badly wounded he was to
have been removed to the hospital on Sum-
day. Col. Howe went down to remove him,
and found him with his face covered. On
removing the covering he was found dead.
In deirium in the night he had torn the
bandase from his wound, and he bled to
death. There he lay wetering in his blood.
1t would seem marvel that any man
could have heart to harm these men. But
they are so bid, cheated, wronged every
hour sharks and hardened men hang a.
round the arrivals. seduce the men and rob
them daily. a man who aided in lifting
up one man from the vessel robbed the SOL
der Of his wallet and bullet with which
he had been wounded. A mock auctioneer
swinded one man out of $l2, which the
cheat was obliged to disgorge. A captain
now in the hospital was invited by good
looking man, who sympathized with his i'll
ness, to take drink. In moment he was
delirius. When he came to himself his
trunk, money, and commission were gone.
In this case the New England Association
were able to get all the captain had lost
Let the city police be On the watch for such
fcnds in human shape.
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lr will he remembered that the property
OF the gallant Major Anderson, in the South,
and large number of his slaves were con.
fiscated by the rebels, as a punishment for
his loyalty in defending Fort Sumter. There
is hope now that he will speedily be able to
collect some of the dues of which he was
then dctrauded. Gen. Butler has seized and
confscated tho property Of one active and
bitter rebel, who owed him $4,000; and it
is to be hoped that Maj. Anderscn's rights
in the case will be promptly looked aftsr.
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You've PRIsoNERs.-A Winchester (Va.)
letter says:
Several of the Confederate patients are
very young, and look more like schoolboys
than soldiers. There is one young boy, a.
bout Is years old, who is wounded in the
shoulder, and who is almost continually cry
ing from the pains Of his wound. Some
times his mind wanders and he can be fairly
heard crying for that mother who is many
miles away from him. His father is one of
the richest planters in Louisiana, and the
son volunteered in one of the regiments
raised in that State. On leaving home his
father sent young negro boy with him as
servant. This negro has followed him col :
tinually, and no matter what time you enter
the hospital, you will find him sitting along
side of his young master. The boy, it is
thought, will recover, but he will never a.
gain be fit to lead a soldiers life.
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Notice to Road Supervisors.

ORDERED, this 18th day CT June, 1852, by
" the County Commissioners for Allegany
County, that hereafter no Road Supervisor
shall hc allowed the usual sum Of two dollars
per day for his compens atiOn as such SuPervi-
s"r. unless he shall show in his account that he
has worked not less than six hands per day
under him upon the roads and that this order
be published in the Cumberland Civilian and
Telegraph, and frostburg True Union for one
month.
Commits soncrs Office, June Il, '62.
l hereby certify that the above is n true eS-
tract taken from the minute of tho proceedings
of the County Commissioners at their juno sea
sion, 1862.
JACOB BROWN,
Jun. ig-lm. Clerk to Com.
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Proposals for fresh Beef

OFFICE A. c. S.,
Romney Va.
SEAiED proposals /, will \, be received BY tho
list day of July, for furnishing Fresh R.a5
in such quantities as may be, from time 70
time, required for the use Of troops, &c, at
this Post, for three months, from the lat
day of July, 1862 The beef to DO of good
wholesome quality, aud to DO delivered il,
equal portions of fore and hind quarters
(nccks and shanks excluded) on such DAYS
as may be designated. The accepted bid
will form the basis of writen contract Of
the usual form and conditions Bond in
sufficient sum with two good sureties re-
quirod. Bidders must give satisfactory evil
dence of loyalty and responsibility. Propo-
sails will be marked on the outside "Propo-
sails ful Fresh Beef" and be directed to tho
undersigned.
LIT. T. II. MORSE, A. G. s.,
Juno 70, 62. Ronney, Va.
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DISPATCH to Representative Phelps of
Missouri, now at Washington, dated C,Ss-
vile, in the southwestern portion of Mis-
souri,. says the First Arkansas Regiment Of
Cavalry is rapidly filling up. and hundreds
OF loyal citizens are repairing to the recruit
ing rendezvous from the western and Nol TIL
western counties of Arkansas. This rrgi-
ment will be organized in Missouri, though
composed entirely Of loyal Arkansians.
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The Newbern correspondent Of the New
York Tribune says
General Burnside has returned from his
trip to McClellan's headquarters and Wash
ingt"n, and there is every indication Of a
speedy movement by our army. 1t may be
news t" Gen. Branch and his band of rebels
up country to learn that an entire change has
been made in the programme of operations
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The board of alderman of Memphis ba,,

The board of alderman of Memphis have
adopted resolution asking COL Slack to
postpone the suppression Of Confederate
scrip for sixty days. Col. Slack, in reply,
says these who have been the most active in
getting up this rebellion are the very indi-
viduaIs whose pockets are loaded with CON-
federate notes. and if sixty days time should
be given them, it would only be giving that
much time for those who are responsible
for its issue to get rid Of it without loss and
the worthless trash will be found in tn.
hands of the unsophistirate,l and creduluus.