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Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

by the use of these Pills the periodic attacks of
"Servous or Sick Headache" may be prevented; and
If taken at the cornmenceme mt of attack, imme-
They seldom fail in removing the s.Nausea and
Headache,'to which females subject.
They act gently upon the bowels-removing Cos
tiveness.
For Literary Men, Students, pslicate Females and
all persons Of sedentary habits they are valuable
Laxative. improving the appetite, giving tone and
vigor to the digestive organs and restoring
rual elasticity and strength of the whole system
The CkPHALfC PILLS are the result of long in
vestigation and carefully conducted experiments
having been in use many years, during which time
they have prevented and relieved a vast amount of
pain and suffering from Headache, whether orisina-
ting in the nervous system from a deranged state
of the stomach.
They are entirely vegetable in their composition
and may be taken at all times with perfect safety
without making any change of diet, and the absence
ter them to children.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS!
The genuine have Ave signatures of Henry c. Spald.
ing each Box.
Sold by D. gsists and all other Dealers In Medicines
Box will be sent by mail prepaid receipt the
PriOe as Gents.
All orders should be addressed to
HENRY c. PtLDING.
As Cedar Street. New York.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
The Crop Of Maple Sugar.

Hunts Merchants Magazine esti-
mates the crop Of maple sugar for the
current year at 5000 tons. The trees
are tapped in February to obtain the pro.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
Justices OF the Peace, and when
Term Expires.
D

Term Expires.
Bedford 7o'cnship.
William Smith, May 10, 1868.
Samuel Catlin, November %, 1868.
Chester Tousasfsp.
Benjamin Knight, May ?, 1868.
George Bell, May IL, 1864.
VIM. Foster.
Columbia 7oscnship.
Moses Rutherford, May 80, 1862.
John Mckinstry, Nov. II, 1862.
Lebanon T,cnship.
Calvin DeWolf, December 27, 1862.
II. S. Lawrence, April "a, 1868.
Reuben Mckay, May II, 1864.
Letart 1b,enship.
G. L. Piper, April "a, 1868.
E. G. Hayman, April "a, 1863.
0liue 7ornship.
Major Reed, May 2, 1862.
VIM. Hawley, December 3, 1868.
Orange 7ounshis.
John 81. Parker, June 90, 1862.
Ephraim Shields, june 20, 1862.
p Rutland 7osonship.
Joel P. Higley, June 20, 1867.
N. Stansbnry, June 20, 1862.
Alexander Hogg, Jan. 10, 1868.
Salem Township.
Joseph j. Strong, Nov. II, 1862.
J. 2. Coburn, April "a, 1868.
Thos. P. Fogg, Nov. %, 1868.
Salisbury 1o,enship.
r. Stivers, Oct. IL, 1862.
George Lee, April "a. 1863.
James Crary, Jan. 3, 1864.
Scpio Toscnship.
George Downing, Nov. II, 1862.
A. Dunlap, Nov. II, 1862.
VIM. Sullivan, April "a, 1863.
Sutton Toscnship.
I. NJ. Gilmore, Oct. 25, 1863.
Geo. Dusky, May II, 1864.
j. r. Philson.
Officers Of Salisbury Township.
1TcUSUTcT-O. brancn.
Eustees-John s. Davis,
Thomas Radford,
G. B. Lawhead.
Clerk-H. Branch.
Constables-Oren Jones,
George Stiyers.
j. w. Matthews.
Pomeroy Corporation.
Mayor-H. B. Smith.
Recorder-George B. Grow.
Ireasurer-S. A. NJ. Moore.
Council-E. Williamson,
. ... 3. F. Stivers,
George Iochim,
John I. Davis,
George McQuigg.
Deputy y. S. MarshaN for Meigs Co.,
j. V. SMITH, Pomeroy.
Times of Holding Courts ia Meigs
County, 1862.
District Caurt-April 21st.
C5nansoS Pleas Court-March 18th,
June 9th, October 30th.
Probate Court-First Tuesday in ey-
.ry month.
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ReJneadsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio. |
January 9, 1861.

ReJnoidsburg, Franklin Co., ohio,(
January 9, 1861
HENRY C.. SPALDtNs, -'-.-
No. 4S Cedar ST., n. y.
DEAR SIR:
lnclosed find twenty five cents, c5) for which sesad
box of "Cephalic pills" Send 10 address of Re-. :.
VIM. G. Filler, Reynolisburg, Franklin county, @.
Your pills work like a charm-cure Headache al
most iu-'anter. Truly yours,
VIM. c. FILLER
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
yellow Fever, BiIlious Fever, &c

The Proprietor in calling the attention of the pub
lie to this preparation does with feeling Of the
utmost confidence in its virtues and adaptation TO
the diseases for which it is recommended.
1t Is no new and untrird article, but that has
stood the test of twelve years. trial before the
American people, and its reputation and sale
rvaled by anH similar pre- paratons extant. The tes.
simony in its favor given by the most prominent and
well-known physicians and individuals in all parts
of the country is immense and n careful perusal of
the Almanac published annually by the proprIetors
and to be had gratis of any of their agents cannot
but satisfy the most skepcal that this remedy is
ally deserving the great celebrity it has obtained
For sale in Pomeroy by d. REED: in Middleporl by
HUGG & Coz; Racine, J. K. ELLIS; Chester, We DON
& BEsTow; and by dealers everywhere.
June IA. ,6l,-o4-ly
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

National Dispensary for Private Diseases,
established JanuarG 1st, 1850
Five HuNDRLo DOLLARS Forfeit
Three eminent physicians in constant attendance.
PROF. EGRERT JACKSON,
Member Of the ROYAL College of Surgeons, Lon
don.
DR.. ROBERT HERBERT,
Late of Phia :, member of the Society of Friends,
and
NJ. EUGENE vELPkAu,
Late of the London and Paris Hospitals,
Guarantee. under penalty Of $500, complete cure
of every Sexual Disease, however aggravated by
neglect, and WITHOUT MERCURY.
We perfectly safe in making this offer, because
will not undertake any case that we net sure
of curing.
Gonorrhea. Syphilis, self-Abuse, Impotence,
Whites FluoI Albous, elect, Structure Skin Dis
eases, Venereai Warts, Diseases of the Bladder and
Kidneys, Female Irregularities, Barrenness, Liver
Complaint, Emaciation, Pre- mature Decay, the Pains
of ge. General Debility, Change Of Life, ETC.,
ceive especial attention.
TREATMENT ENTIRELY New, and always successful;
cure rapid and thorough and references Of eminent
physicians and surgeons both in this country and in
Europe.
by maii, ts any address, contains invaluable advice
to young men, young ladies, contemplating natr.
mony, and married. We have just published
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

ITA single bottle of "Spalding's Prepared
Clue will save ten times its cost annually!IlI (,
sPALDING'S PREPARED CLUE
sPALDINGs PREPARED GLUE
sPALDINGs PREPARED GLUM So
SAvE.THE PIECES.
ECONOMY! DIsPAToH.
IT, STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE."I1l
As accidents will happen, even in we'll regulated
families it is very desirable have cheap and
convenient way for repairing Furniture, Toys,
Crockery, &c. :
SpaldiMg's Prepared Glue
meets all sach emergencies and no household can
afford to be without it,; it is always ready and up
to the sticking point.
"USEFUL IN EVERY HOUSE.
N. B'-A Brush accompanies each Bottle: Price,
25 cents. Address,
HENRY G. SPALDING,
No. IS Cedar ST., New York.
CA UTIOE.
As certain unprincipled persons are attempting to
palm of on the unsuspecting public, limitations of my
Prepared Glue, would caution all persons to
examine before purchasing, and see that the full
name,
Bar"SPALDING's PREPARED GLUE,n-Eaa
on the outside wrapper; all others are swinaline
counterfs,t,. fNoyenhar IS 1sSn-sJf Am
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
Erom the Examiner. Norfolk. va,

From the Examiner, Norfolk, Va.
Cephalic pills accomplish the object for which they
we're made, viz Cure of headache In all its forms.
From the Examiner, Norfolk, Va.
They have been tested in more than q thousand
cases, with entire success.
From the Democrat, Saint Cloud, Minn.
fyou are, or have been troubled with the head
ache, send for q box, (CephalIc pils,) that you
may have them in case of an attack.
From the Advertiser Providence, Rhede Island.
The Cephallc pills said to be remarkably ef-
ectiye remedy for the headache, and the very
best TOR that very frequent complaint which has
been discovered.
From the Western R. r. Gazette, Chicago, I'll.
We heartily endorse Mr.. Spalding, and his unri-
vailed Cephalic pills.
From the kanaNha Valley Star. Kanawha, VI.
We that persons suffering with the head
ache, who try them, will stick TO them.
From the Southern Path Finder, N. Orleans, La.
Try them! you that are afflicted, ana we are sure
that your testimony can be added to the already
merous list that has received benefits thu othe r
medicine can produce.
-
From the Saint Louis Democrat
The immense demand for the article (Cephalic
piils) is rapidly increasing.
From the Gazette, Davenport, Iowa.
Mr.. Spalding would not connect his name with an
article lie did not KNOW to possess real merit
From the Advertiser, Providence, RI.
The testimony in their favor is strong, from the
most respectable larters
From the Daily News, Newport, Rhode Island.
Cephalic pills are taking the place of all kinds.
From the CONNER rcial Bulletin, Boston, Mass.
Said to be very eficaciQus for the he. iache.
From the Commercial, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Suffering humanity now be relieved.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
W. B. sKIRvIk !. Il. KELLEY. l.. THos. SIXTH.
EXCELSIOR MARBLE MORRIS.

W. 3. sKIRvIH l. H. KELLEY. L.. sAIrH.
EXCEL LSloR MARBLE WORKS.
RACINE, MEIGS CO., O.
Opposite the y. S. Hotel, and two Doors
North of Col. Smiths Store.
TNHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
i fully inform the citizeus of Meigs and ad-
joining counties, that they are now prepared to
furnish to order,
Monuments, Head-stones, Counter Tops,
Table-Tops, Nantes,
and everything in their line, Of the most ap-
proved style and very best quality of
Foreign or American Marble.
Those wishing to obtain GOOD WORK, OF
this kind, at prices which cannot fail to suit,
will do well to give us a call before purchasing
elsewhere. We are resolved to give full salts
faction to all who may favor us with their pat
ronag, personally, or by order.
SKIRVIN, KELLEY s SMITH.
Aug. 17.-1-33-tf
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
The Mountain OF Light and
Medical Protector,

book of over three hund red pages, full Of ane
atomieal and other engraviugs
Is contains only the pith of all the late deveI
opments in Medicine and Surgery above referred to
with the opposite sex; shows how to guard against
danger, and how to escape danger when incurred
Useful alike to male and female. but should be
in the hands of young persons, as it contains in
formation that might be to unworthy ends
Also full and explicit key to all the hidden and de-
lghtful secrets of Marriage, Love and Beanty,
before =N'-.
IPSATISFACTORILY a
revealed In any book in the English language. Price
so cens-one of the cheapest books in the world IL
contained in this book, for the prevention of ill
health. would be cheap at the above forfeiture
Senu ior Circular fully describing it.
DIR. JackSOm'S Female Monthly
Pills! =.
Invaluable in Female Irregularities but not advi.a-
Bile to be used during pregnancy, lest they should
mar the hope of offspring. Used in the Doctors pTi
vate practice for 80 years; price 81, forwarded by
mall
DIR. Jackson's Perpetual Preventive
is the only article in the world that without incon-
ton. Thousands of married ladies' too feeble 10
bear children except at the hazard of life, have
TO be thank fui for this invention 1t resembles
no preventive in use, and is superior all. For
warded to any address. .F
M. Veipesau's Beautifying Powder
1t mpars the compile xion an exquisite bloom and
transparency, and efectually prevents the forma-
tion of wrinkle, botches, freckles, pimples, wens
etc., ETC.; price 81 per box, sent by mail.
Every letter must contain six cents. in stamps. to
be used for reply. Address Drs Jackson, Herbert &
Co., simply P. o. Box 1876, Cincinnati, Ohio. Or
t:ruc ions sent promptly, any part Of the csnnt.y
Fab. I, 1851 S-!r
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

From the Western R. r. Gazette, Chicago, I'll.
We heartily endorse Mr.. Spalding, and his unri-
vailed Cephalic pills.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

From the Advertiser, Providence, Rhede Island.
The Cephallc pills are said to be remarkably ef-
eetye remedy for the headache, and of the very
best for that frequent mplaint which has
beer discovered. ------ =. ~
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

From the kanaWha Valley Star. Kanawha, VI.
We arc sure that persons suffering with the head
ache, who try them, will stick TO them. -
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
Fpsilanti, Mich, Jan. II, 1881.
Mr.. SPALDlNa,


Sra:
Not long since Isent to you for box OF Cephaiic
pills for the of the Nervous Headache and Cos
tiveness, and received the same, and they had so
good an effect that was induced to send ior more.
Please send by return mail. Direct to
A. K. WHEELER.
Ypsilanti, Mich.
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Price Is cents per Box: Fivs boass FOR 81 90.

Grcatnunbrrs Of fClergymen, PIlvsicinns. States
n,en. and eminent rcrsonages. hrve lent their
names to cetfy the unparalleled usefulness ofthcse
remedies, but our space here will not permit the
insertion nf them. The Agents below ramed fur
gish gratis our AMERICAN A1MaSAGi in whirl they
are gven with also full descriptions of the above
cunplaints. aud the treatment that should he fol-
lowed for their cure.
Do not he pat of hv unprincpled dealers with
other preparations th"v make ,norc profit on.
Demand AYERS, and take no uthcrs. The sick
want the hest aid there is fr tl,ea, and they should
have it.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

DtINUCIuL, SathL OIOuU,
II you are, or have been troubled with the head
ache, send for box, (CephalIc pills,) that you
may have them in case of an attack.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

From the Southern Path Finder, N. Orleans, La.
Fry themi you that afflicted, and we are sure
that your testimony be added to the already nu-
merous list that has received benefits tho no other
medicine produce.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
Times of Holding Courts xsa Mcigs
County, 1862.

District CdGrt-April 21st.
ConsnseS Pleas Court-March 18th,
June 9th, October Both.
Probate Court-First Tuesday in ev-
cry month.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

Costireness. .1a'n,dice, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Dy'e',te'y, Fo"' Stomach. E'ysipe1as, Headache.
Piles, Rheuaatisu,, E,t.pfions aud skin Diseases,
Lirer Complaint, D,ppsy 7etter. Ttnnors and
Dinner l'iH, and for P,sifying Tie Biood.
They are sugar-coated, so that TIE most rcnsi-
tive can take them pleasantly. and they arc the
best aperent i'll the world for all the purposes uf
fiInily physc.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

From the Examiner, Norfolk, Va.
They have been tested in more than thousand
cases, with entire success.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
ENTIRELY VEGETABLE.
No Alcoholic Preparation! |!
DR. HOOFLAND'S
CELEBRATED
German Bitters.
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia,

DIR. G. NJ. JACKSON & Co., Philad'a, Pa.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21
Jaundice. Chronic or Nervous Debility. Diseases

Jaundice. Chronic Nervous Debility. Diseases of
the Kidneys. and all diseases arising frema
dsordered Liver Stomach.
Such constipation inward piles. fulness Of blood
tn the head. acdy of the stomn rh. eruptations
sinking fnttering at the pit Of the stomach,
ing Of the head hurried and difficult breathing. fut-
tering at the heart, choking sucatng sensations
when in lying posture. dimncss of vision. dots of
webs before the sight, fever and dull pain in the
head, deficiency Of perspration, ellowness of the
skin and eyes. pain in the side. back chest, limbs.
&c, sudden Hushes of heat, burning in the flesh.
constant imagiuinss of evil and depression
IN pirita md will iynIy
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

From the Saint Louis Democrat
The immense demand for the article (Cephalic
)illsJ is rapidly increasing.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

a bird
he.
wings,
full;
things
!tranger, hear
year,
Ee out
read;
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

Cephalc pills accomplish the object for which they
we're made, viz: Cure of headache in all its forms.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

From the Advertiser, Providence, r.
The testimony in their favor is strong, from the
most respectable quarters.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

fele Vernon, Ohio, Jan. Is, 1851.
HrSRr C.. SPALpiHG, ESQ.,: ..
Please find incloscd Twenty-Five Coats for viii ch
send me another box of your Cephalic pills. They
truly the best pills have ever tried.
Direct \. STOEER, = NJ.
Belle Vernon, Wyandol Co.. o,
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-02-21

Deputy y. S, Marshall for Meigs Co.,
j. V. SMITH, Pomeroy.
, 1862-09-27
NEW PUBLICATIONS,

REPORTS OF THE DECISIONS OF THE ST.
PREME tOuRr OF the STATE OF ILLI-
NOlS. from December, .S19 to February 1S3t,
With Ns,ter and Index Hy RoEERT* s. BLACK
WELL. ch,caso7 E. B. Myers.
Nj. Blackwell has done the profession in
the Northwest good piece Of service by his
condensation OF the Decisions OF the Suprome
Court Of our State from 1910 to ISL The
first eighteen volumes Of the authorized re-
ports Of thataribunal are already out Of print !;
and the conpiler Of the volums before us hss,
We think, been eminently successful in his en-.
deayor to give his brethren Of tie bar 4 con-
denscd view OF the adjudications which have,
in the period named, been had in that Court,
H,s plan, as stated In the preface, WAS,
FlHsr-To insert the opinion Of the court in
full in sn cases which involved the question o1
right;
sEcoSD-Where questions related to rene.
dns and practice, pleadings or evidence, hi
has omitted the reasoning Of the Judges.
Scope sufficient to cover the present
needs OF the profession and save to the tra
te1nity the tedious labor Of wandering throu gl
twenty odd volumes for the sake of the res
grains Of wheat In the mass of chaff. To law
y.rs in and out Of the State, who have not th'
complete reports, this work must be inyalu
able. Volume I. contains about 800 pages; i
is well printed and bound up in law style
For sale by the publisher, E. B. Myers, II
Lake street.
, 1862-09-27

The dismissal Of Col. KnoblcsdorE, of
the 441h Illinois from his command and
from the service, seems to us, after care
full pcrusal Of the proceedings Of the court
martial that was convened in lis case, to
be as dirty piece Of malignancy and spite
rs the war has yet uncovered.
We lack only n single paper to prove our
assertions to the letter; and as soon as that
is received, VIC shall convince the pubic,
That next to the wrong done to Col. Tur-
chin, This indignity offered to KnoblesdorlE
will be most unbcarab1e to all right-mindcd
men. In tho meantime, VIC beg those who
haze seen only an er parte statement Of the
case, not to believe that Col Kno5lcsdorf
is anything else than skillful commander,
and bravc and loyal gentleman lie was
sacrificed to the drunkenness and brutality
Of a superior whose education fitted him
to hate all that did not graduate at Wes'
Point.
, 1862-09-27

The latest and perhaps not the least cffec-
tiye way Of aiding Secession II the West,
is thc CIT out against New England, and
to enter into argument to show that the
interests Of the two sections are widely
dissimilar, and that the happiness Of al
least one Of them would be promoted By q
dissolution Of the ties that bind them to-
gether. More than one rccrcant AMI apos
tate son Of New England is engaged il
this infamous work; and We are sorry tt
say that there are not wanting Western
men to listen to their suggestions and up
pcale. But it will be noted that the apos
tatts and their credulous victims are Of the
class who never have word to say in
reprobation If the giant crime Of the South,
Examine them as surgeons examine meu
for enlistment, and in every case, the wound
through which the pro-slavcry virus en-.
tered would be found. The effect Of thai
poison is what Ne point out-treason in its
yalious degrees, felt, spoken or acted.
, 1862-09-27
Gen. sherman to Gen. HUr1bUtsR
DfY1ad1n.

Gen. sherman to Gen. HUr1bUtsa
DtV18d0n.
BKApQCAHTERe 4Tu DIVISION, DISTRICT OF
TENNESSEE, BOLIVAR, Tenn, 8rps. 10, 1861. I :
GENERAL ORDERS No. 101-The general
commanding the division, communicates to
the troops Of his command the following let
ter, received from Me}or Gen: ". T. Sherman:
-, HEADQUARTERS 5rH D1ym1oE,(
~: 4KNfH1s. Tenn Sept. 6. ;S62.
BtfRnd1es QenesaI Hu.1but, Commanding 4th
Dty1Rfnn Army of Tennessee:
DKAe sIR: Pe1mit me, through you, to convey
to the o1dcezs 1nd men o1 yoor division an e1-
pset+io9 Of my deep regset thst tie necessities Of
cnmn4nda, Our divisions Weeo thu draE to dfsana-
ha,k n PittsburY Landing in The early part Of
March. and through etofm and sun hlne, Advetre
md prosperous tfnee, We hava been aide by side.
Not Only have eecial ties a1ieea oetHesa "a, bat
The habit o1 sesing togetoer hAs made rs ~ one
K mn aha: IND I feel ut parting with Jou -
thorsh NJ own tis...-ton vas divided 1need not
e1ptts- 10 yoa the assurance 9 ny high per:onal
n.sny I'm nd ii ltc<asioos for Gen. Laa@.n aud
Gen. Veatcb. must hsJ that officers could have
90 t&nt duties than they hare ever be6n. cannot
ie al IN Instances OF their tav1uE been SWAY ftou
.betr posfe for even an hour. Indeed, with very
f. v excerpt ions, yoor division 1s composed OF Q
Glars OF steady. good men, who By Their heha1t y
/ reft q houof and CREDIT themselves and their
| c. nrtry. :, .
| Be pleased to convey to III, my hearty thanks,
| M : :. ure them lhst wilt ha1t the change IN
| even,r tbat viii bring us again t'sgceher. @tth
e, tnaen.s Of high .+spect ;cus ft.snd s I'D ser
/ ysnt- ~ SHERAA~. u: ftu Coma9
% o''''< ~ D Hzssr Ranoaz, AA.G.
, 1862-09-27
KNKcHTSOF1 AEcoLDRN CIRCLE


In 1855, Geo. c. Buckley, +. native OF In
Diana, conceived the idea OF uniting all pro-
slavery men, North and South, in a secret
political Organization. he framed a consti-
tuition and hy-lh~s, and devised ritna1 a
system Of secret signs aud passwords an3
gave it the high sounding designation Of
THE KNIGHTS OF TUE GOLDEN CIRCLE
He called the several divisions Of the E.
q. C.'s "castlcs" He instituted "G1and
Castlcs,' to which the former were subor-
dir.te. The officers Of the subordinate
lodges OF castles were captain" "Lieuten-
AMI" "Secreta1y," Treasurer" "Gua1d,r
*'sentincl;" Corresponding Secretary" and
*'Condmtor." The officers Of the Grand or
State Castles, or Lekions, are the same,
with theadditi"n Of the prefix sGrand." :"
These were formed Of delegates from the
subordinate Castles, and it was this body
which established all rules and regulations
for the government Of the order, and pre-
scribed the daties of members. One Of
those duties was regular military drill
The constitution indicated the following
a. among the objects Of the order: The
acquisition Of Cuba, Mexico and Mica,
Iagua; the promotion Of Southern interests
and resistance to aoolitionism; in case o.
conflict with the government to do all il
ITS power TO establish and :naiutain i
Southern confcderney, and to give eyer,
encouragement tv the slave trade.
During the presidential campsicu q
1856, rrsul'i.g in the election Of the olt
zublic fancsIunsry, tie order increased