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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01
For tho Civilian.
"Bury the Dead"

To "bury the dead is one the holy duties
of Christianity as well as a dictate Of Hu
mainly Religion giving the hope of the
Resurrection clothes our burial places witt
interest; and refined feeling should lead us
to treat them with respect and preserve them
with care. It shocks our sensibiities to see
a neglected graveyard, with graves crowded
together in disgusting proximity, tombstones
broken, fences dilapidated, and the enclosure
covered with weeds and briars ...
We have several such places in our city,
which disgrace us as civilized community.
we always feel sad when the body Of a hu-
man being is deposited there. They are full;
Jet them be enclosed and kept sacred as
the resting places of the departed.
We need ',o,c suitable place for burial
,eiUin the reach Of all. There is, it is true,
a Cemetery in which many of our citizens
have purchased lots, but it is well known
that there are hundreds who cannot afford
the expense of burial there. With many
others it is a heavy burden. Hooks grave
yard having been made the burial place of
soldiers is now filled up, yes. almost doubly
filled. Where shall the dead be buried of
those whom circumstances render unable to
bury in the Cemetery Shall the living re-
fuse graves for the dead 2 We have certain
ly not become inhuman! We need COM
mon graveyard FREQ to all who choose to a.
vail themselves of it. This might be pro-
cured by the Corporation as public ncces-
sity, or by public subscription, or by the
bencvoence of one individual The man who
would purchase public graveyard for our
city would be public benefactor. The bles-
sings OF hundreds would come upon him and
he would have monument more lasting
than the costlest marble.
A. few acres would be sufficient. The
ground should be in a respectable locality
outside Of the city, on n good road and near
enough to be reached by funerals without
carriages. Seeing the necessity Of some i'm
mediate provision of this kind, we present
the case for the consideration of the bencvo-
lent and humane of our community,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01
A correspondents Opinion.

The correspondent Of the Philadelphia In
pure, Republican,, with tho army before
Yorktown - and no paper employs more
able writers in this branch of journalism
writes thus hopefully to the public, giving
his own conclusions, as lie cannot furnish
the facts in his possession to enable the read
err to draw his own
at is a wise injunction that we should
possess our souls in patience. The plans
for the reduction Of Yorktown cannot be
published at present, but when the day of
onset comes we shall be aStonishcd at the
now unkno,cn elements which shall enter
into the contest. There may be Malakoffs
to storm, but when the storming time comes
there will be no North side upon which
the rebels can retreat. Whatever may be
the present aspect of Yorktown, if the rebels
stay there they VIII be hemmed in, sur
rounded and cut off. Two hundred thou
sand of the best troops in the world are
marching upon them from several directions,
and neither guns nor gunpowder, nor Jeff.
Davis in command, can save them from the
final catastrophe.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01
The Pittsburg and COnncllSvllle
Railroad.

% The following extract from an exchange
goes to show that enterprising men look cor
fdGntly to speedy resumption of business
ut the restoration of order and law to the
country. We are sincerely rejoced that
there is fair prospect of the early compile
Hon of this important road. The city of
Cumberland will receive its full share of the
benefits. The restoration of the cheerful
habits of business Of former days, will be a
happy exchange for wars alarms and the
roll of the drum. But for the extract:
ave are informed that an arrangement
"for the early completion of the Pittsburg
I..ud Counellsville Railroad through to Cum
"berland will be consummated, BY the friends
"of the road. .-..,,,. -t.-... t...E
"The completion Of this lons contemplate
s.cd route would be a matter OF great i'm
"portance to a large and fertile portion of
s.our State, that is now suffering for means
.sof communication with the rest of man
,s,tind; but the necessity for greater rail-
uroad facilities is not confined to the section
.:referred to; the beneficial results OF the
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01
HIGHLY IMPORTANT!
Forts Barrancas and McRae
Evacuated! -..
Official Dispatches from the Mis-.
SiSSippi River. .a

WASHINGTON, April 28.-By the ar.
rival of the steamship Connecticut at
Hampton Roads on Saturday, the Navy
Department has received dates from the
Mississippi to April IL, including dis.
patches from Flag Officer Farrigut and
and Capt. Porter, of the Bomb Hotilla
At that time the steamships Mississippi
and Pensacola were over the bar, and
the fotilla mooring up to be in readi
ness to take their positions.
The rebel steamer Florida has beou
captured by the U. s. bark Pursuit.
Forts Barrancas and McRae have
been evacuated by the rebels. Every
port, except Tampa, on the coast o.
Florida. has been vacated by the rebels
The Connecticut brought eight mem
bers of the Galveston Artillery, who es-
capped from impressment. Also, four
refugees from Tampa Bay.
The ships of war Richmond, Hart.
ford, Brooklyn, and Iroquois, were pla.
ted, so to speak. with heavy chain cable
from their ports to point below the wa.
ter line previous to proceeding to make
the attacks on the Mississippi forts. .
The Captain of the French war steam
er Milan visited Fort Jackson under a
flag of truce, with view of assisting
the French residents of New Orleans
who might desire to get out Of the way
of the impending battle. but he wa.
seized by the rebels and imprisoned o.
yer night aud released next day, whcr
he returned to his vessel greatly cnrug
ed, as may we'll be supposed.
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Great Excitement at N0rfOlk-At.
tack from Burnside Feared.

New YORK. April %. "A special des-
patch to the Times, dated Fortress Mon
roe 9th, says:
1t is stated by the contrabands who
arrived here to-day that the most in
tense excitement exists in and around
Norfolk.
There is great fear of an attack from
Gen. Burnside.
Nearly all the troops have gone tc
South Mills to repel any advance he
might mako.
They also state that tho new PROV Of
the Merrimac is twelve feet long, o.
wrought iron and steel pointed.
Many citizens were leaving Norfolk
The fall of New Orleans WIS conceded
by every ono.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01
The Late Fight at Elizabeth City.

The previously reported engagement
between portion of Gen. Burnside
forces and Georgia regiment at Eliza
beth City, in North Carolina, took place
on Saturday. the 18th inst.
'On Thursday, the 18th, Gen. Reno
left Newburn and proceeded to Roanoke
island, from which place he took abou,
two thousand men and proceeded to
Elizabeth City, where strong rebel
force was reported to be entrenching
themselves. t.
On Saturday an advance was made
upon tho rcbels. Tho enemy opened
fire with their artillery as soon as our
troops made their appearance, and from
all appearances thought they had US in
trap of our own making. Our troops
Immediately formed in line of battle and
charged on the enemy. who ran at the
first fire. Our troops then Immediately
took possession of the town, and after
remaining there for few hours retired
to the main army.
Our force was about two thousand
men, under Gen. Reno, and three boat
howitzers, under Col. Howard. The
force of the rebels consisted of Geor-
gis regiment, numbering eleven hundred
men, a portion of Wisc's Legion, and
two batteries of artillery. The onemy
was totally routed, with loss of about
sixty men, Our loss ia about twelve
killed and forty-eight wounded. Col.
Hawkins, of the New York Zouaves.
received a slight flesh wound in the arm.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

CRITICAL SITUATION The Atlanta Geor-
gia 'Confederacy' says it is informed and be-
lieves the information TO be correct, that the
Federal cavalry have advanced southwark
from Huntsville, have crossed tho Tennessee
river at the extreme southwark point of that
stream in Alabama, and are now at Gunter's
Landing. Gunters Landing, by direct
route through DeKalb and Cherokee coun-
ties, Alabama, along fine road for travel. is
only eighty miles from Rome, [Ga.1 The
enemy's cavalry could pass this country in
two days and burn our foundries in Rome,
which are rapidly turning out cannon and
small arms, and do whatever mischief they
please They could at that point and at
Kingston capture engines and cars to pro-
coed upon the road with an armed force
to protect them in burning the bridges, and
be exposed to none of the difficulties that
the engine stealers met with few days ago;
or they could approach and burn the bridges
from Rome through the country. With
these bridges burned Kirby Smith, who is
understood to be advancing on Huntsville,
would be cut off from reinforcemcnts or
retreat. East Tennessee and our forces at
Greenville. and Cumberland Gap, with all
Western Virginia. would be exposed in the
same manner we pointed out in comment
ing on the consequences had the engine
thieves been successful.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01
SALE
VALUABLE
Coal Propertv.,

DY virtue CT decree of the Circuit Court of
- Allegauy County, acting as Court Of
Equity, in the case of William Avery and 9TH
ers, against John Everett, Administrator OF
John S. Tough, deceased, passed April 22d,
1862, the unders igned, appointed Receivers in
said decree, will offer Mt Public Sale to the
highest bidder, at "The Etna Mines" near
Frostburg. or JESDAY, tho 9th day of MAY
next, TIE following property, to witt
A lease of certti Coal Lands, commonly
known as "The Etna Mines" which will ex-
pire on tho / st day Of April, 1868, and which
is subject to royalty of ten Gems for evcry
ton of coal ken out of said Mine, to be paid
monthly. The lease is recorded among the
Land Records of Allegany County, or can be
seen by appli oat!on to the undersigned, and
will show all the covenants between the lessor
and lessees, to which reference is here made.
To which lease is permanently attached, dur
ing tho continuance of said lease, valuable
and complete stationary engine and machinery,
used to draw tho coal and pump the water from
the Mines. n engine house, with other build
ings now on the premises, will be sold with the
said lease, II be used for the purpose Of mining
coal from said Mine during the continuance Of
said loaso. At the expiration or completion
of the covenants in said lease the purchaser
to become the absolute owner of all the ma
chinery, engine and so forth, (save the dwell
ing, mining and other houses upon raid land,
which, ut the end of the said lease, arc to re-
vert to the said John Nef)
Tho Farm attached to the leasehold property
will go with tho same during the continuance
of tho lease, upon the payment of the annual
sum of $40, on the LIST day of April in each
year. - = % .
The undersigned will also soil at tho samo
tmc and place, the following property, either
connected with or separate from said lease, as
will best suit purchasers or as they may deter
mine on the day OF sale, viz
In addition to the stationary engine and
machinery, there will be sold 81 Mine'Csrs,
Scales, Horse, Mule, and every article no.
cessary to the successful mining Of eonl'; to-
gether with Blncksmith Shop, and all the me-
cessnry tools. for mining Purposes; ~rsilrosd
switches, and so forth. {. - .tt
To any one DESTROYS Of going into hs eeal
trade the above property offers every induce
ment. 1t is valuable property, being the
nearest coal property to tho City Of cumbsl-
land.
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by the
said decree. One-fourth Of the purchase mo-
ney on the day of sale, and tho residue in squal
instalments at four, eight, and twelve months
thereafter, to be secured by the notss or bends
of the purchasers, with surety or suretiss to DO
approved by the Receivers, and drawing In
tercst from tho day Of sale.
THOMAS J. McKAIG,
-. THOMAS PERRY,
April a. 1S62-2t. u - ~ 3 d" Receivers.
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THR GREAT REBELLION
GLORIOUS NEWS!
Fall Of New Orleans !
Surrender of Fort Jackson!
I'LL the Steamboats, anG Cotton
Burned

FORTRESS MONROE, April 27.-Hon.
Edwin NJ. Stanton, Secretary of War :
A fugitive black man has just arrived
from Portsmouth. and brings the Pc
torsburg Express of yesterday, which
contains the following Dispatch:
MOBILE, April 25.-The enemy pos
sessed Fort Jackson at 4 O. clock yester-
day morning. When the news reached
New Orleans, the excitement was bound
less. Martial law was put in full force.
and business was completely suspended,
All the cotton and steamboats,, ex-
cepting such as were necessary to trans
port coin and ammunition, &C., were de-
stroyed. At one o'clock to-day the OPP
orators babe US good bye, saying that
the enemy had appeared before the city.
This is the last we know regarding the
fall. Will send particulars as soon as
they can be had
The negro who brings the above re-
ports that the rebels have two iron-clad
steamboats, nearly completed, and that
it is believed the Merrimac will be out
tomorrow
(Signed) JOHN E. Wool.
Major General.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

completion of the road, would be realized
'by the people of this region, and by all the
"sectioas east and west, north and south of
"tbe proposed route.
eve are not Informed as to the terms up
ION which this hope of completion is based,
but thcfricnds Of the road will, no doubt,
"soon lay the matter before the people, and
'if the plan is proper and feasible. thore is
"but little doubt that they will receive the
"hearty cooperation of the people intc-
strestel y
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DIED

Fell asleep in Jesus, on Wednesday morn
ing. April 30th, MARGARET DANIELS, wife
Of David Taylor, in the 34th year Of her age
At the residence OF his relative, Mrs. But
Ter, in Cumberland, on the morning Of April
both, JoHx a. HoFFMAS, Esq, in the S2l
year Of his age. He was one Of the Oldest
and most respected citizens Of The county,
was formerly representative in the State
Legislature. and enj"yed the highest esteem
and confidence of all who knew him. For a
number Of years past he has been in declining
hoalth, and has now sunk into his final rest.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01
From Yorktown.
A BRILLIANT APHATR-oNE OF THE REBEL
REDoUBTs TAKBN.

BRILLIANT APPATR-oNE OF THE REBEL
REDoUBTs TAKEN.
On Friday morning last. the 10th
regiment, Massachusetts boys, received
with Joy the intelligence. that on Satur
day morning they would receive orders
to storm an important redoubt held by
the rebels During Friday night the
boys prepared everything for an early
start, and by daylight they were on
their way to clear out the trash before
them. The regiment, under cover Of
the Sharpshooters, slowly advanced. and
when about one hundred yards from the
redoubt, the word charge bayonets' ran
along the line. The order was received
with lusty cheer. and the men dashed
upon the enemy, routing them from
their stronghold. killing twenty and
wounding upwards Of forty. Ten of the
Union soldiers were killed aud wounded.
The redoubt mounted several superior
guns. which have been removed within
the Federal lines. The Stars and Stripes
were raised, and we hold possession of
the place. ...-.
DEsRRTIoN OF TWO FEDERAL OFFICERS TO
TIE ENEMY.
Col. Crucker and Major Cassidy, of
the 93d New York Regiment on the af-
ternoon of Thursday, the Oath. passed
through our outer pickets. Letters
have been received from them to the eff
feet that they are safe and well. and
they seemed to be much pleased with
the cordial reception they received. %
The sentry told them he was the outer
guard The affair will undergo an in
Yestigation.
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Farm for Sale.

THE undersigned offers for sale, 40 acres of
L land, 10 acres Of which is in meadow,
about aero in fine timber, the rems inder is
cleared, and under good fence. This land lies
about one mile east of Cumberland, and is in a
good state of cultivation. The Improvements
are y stone dwelling house, barn partly finish
ed, and all the necessary sutbuildings. There
is also a good orchard of fine fruit, and an u
bundancs Of good water. st
Stock and implements will be sold with the
land if Desired. Possession given immediate
ly. For particulars apply to
-tt WIN. KNOST.
May /, '62-3t.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

UNFoUNpED STATEMENTS In addition
to what has heretofore been asserted in con-
tradic.on Of the false statements Of the
Richmond papers, there is good authority
for stating that Count MERCER, the French
Minister had no official communication what
soever with the Southern authorities
The report that Lord Lyons had gone or
is going to Richmond is as untrue as the re-
cent unfoundcd rumors of changes in the
Cabinet
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

DIR. G. 3. FUNDEsBERG.-It will be soen
from our advertising columns that DR.. Fun
denberg has resumed his practice in this city.
1t will be remembered that the DR.. some
time last fall received the appointment OF
Surgeon in the army, but he recently resign
ed it for the purpose of returning to his pro-
fession. His high reputation as physician
and gentlemanly department. are sufficient
to guarantee him large practice in this
community.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

TUscuMBIA, Alabama where Cen Mitch
ell had his headquarters at the latest ac-
count from him, is situated one mile south
Of the Tennessee river and opposite to Flo
renee, which is on the north bank Of the
river. In high stages of water, such rs now
exist, steamboats, can 60 up to TuscUmhia,
and General Mitchell is thus placed in i'm
mediate communication with the main army
under General Ilallcck, at rittsburg Land
inc
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n 80 A.~.Ss~u

JUDGE TREAT, of the United States Dis
trict Court at st. Louis, has required all the
members OF the court, as we'll as the grand
and petit juries, to take the oath Of allegi-
ance to the Constitution. This has been
done in anticipation Of the large number Of
treason cases that will be likely to come be-
fore tire court at its present session.
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rsy- We learn that DR.. Mackenzie,

RfS- We learn that DR.. Mackenzie, the
late Commissary at this post has been relieved
for the purpose of having him establish a
commissary at Moorefeld, when he will re-
turn and resume his duties here, if not per-
manently, at least until he shall close up the
business connected with his Office.
We regret exceedingly to part with so able
and gentlemanly an officer as Capt Macken-
zie. He leaves many warm friends and as
sociates in this city.
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-zz..-.~.k-Exz,-

A New OATH FOR U. S. JURoRs.-Sena-
tor Davis, on Wednesday, in the L. S. Sen
ate, reported bill providing that all grand
and petit jurors, in addition to the oaths now
prescribed by law, shall swear that they
have been true to the constitution, and have
not taken up arms, or counselcd or advised
any person to take up arms in rebellion, or
rendered aid or comfort to any State in re-
volt against the Government
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

AcceRDIEG to the st. Louis Democrat the
names of the Confederate Notifications north
Of Memphis are: First, Fort Pillow, where
Commodore Foote's hnti!la now is; second,
Fort Wright, at Randolph. named after
Lieut.. Col. Marcus j. Wright. who first
commanded at that point, having gone
there about one year ago with -four Of tho
Memphis crack companies, since which time
the Qualifications have been in progress
third, Fort Harris six miles above Mem
phs, named after Ex-Governor Isham G.
Harris, of Tennessee.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

THE Systematic disparagement of the reb
ell forces, INDUCED by some journalists, is
made apparent by the following statement
from DR.. Reilly, assistant Surgeon of the
45th Illinois Lead Mine Regiment, who was
severely wounded at Pittsburg:
"1'he accounts from the battlefield unite
in according praise to the rebels for their
appearance and the character of their equip
ments. Their arms were of the finest de-
scription; their uniforms grey, well made;
and their regiments many of them solid, we'll
looking troops. Its of no use to deceive one S
self as to the strength of an enemy. These are
plain and simple facts
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

attacked the encmy's pickets. one hun
dred and fifty strong, who fled in great
haste, leaving theirsknapsacks, blankets
and every thing else. kThe party then
proceeded on foot to Pea Ridge, Tenn,
where they found 5000 or 1000 rebels
drawn up in line of battle. who. at the
first fire Of our artillery, also dccamped,
leaving their tents, camp equippage,
private baggage. and even half-written
letters and other things indicating the
completeness of tho surprise. Enough
tents were left to accommodate divis-
ion. We captured twelve prisoners,
none Of whom expressed regret at being
taken. They say the people South are
getting sick Of the war. MUM. f
CONDITION OF THE TWO ARMIES.
The Federal army has fully recovered
from the effects of the battle at Shiloh,
and are now ready for an advance move.
ment. Gen. Mitchell, 10000 strong,
is within supporting distance of our
forces near Corinth. The Confederates
have strengthened their position in cv-
cry way that superior military talent can
suggest, and say they are prepared to
meet any movement of the Federals.
Both armies have been largely reinforc
ed, and it is probable that over two hun
dred and fifty thousand men will take
part in the coming conflict.
Latest advices, however. state that
tho rahaIe have av,ouofad Corintb and
fallen back to Columbus, Mississippi,
ninety-fve miles directly South, on the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
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THE resolution adopted by the Maryland

THE resolution adopted by the Maryland
Legislature, signed by Governor Bradford,
apprpriatng $1,000 for the relief of the
families of the killed and disabled men Of
the Massachusetts Sixth Regiment by the
Secession mob in Baltimore, on the 10th of
April, 1861, was read in the Massachusetts,
Legislature on the afternoon Of the 23d
inst, and referred to the Committee on Fed
eral Relations The resolution caused a
marked sensation, and its reading was fol-
lowed by hearty applause
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

TREATY SURPRISING SLAVE TGADE.-
The ratification of the Seward and Lyons
treaty for tie suppression Of the African
slave trade will soon be cxchang cd. The
main points Of the treaty are n mutual right
OF search, without regard to the number OF
vessels to be employed, and the summary
trial and punishment of those engaged in
the Illegal traffic.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

RELIGIoUR.-Rev. j. H. Symmes, Chap
lain OF the I'd Regiment P. II. B., will hold
religious services in the Baptist Church, I'M
til further notice, on Sunday mornings, at
10} clock. Soldiers are invited to attend.
AN election for municipal officers will be
held in this city CD Monday, 18th inst.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-05-01

THE Government is in the market buying
cars for the robbed railroads in rebeldom.
Forty freight cars have been purchased OF
the Boston and Worcester, and fifty of the
Providence and Worcester road. at 5000 for
the covered and $500 for the platform. One
of these roads is to be supplied with new
cars from the factory. ..