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Southern News.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 1.-The following
items of Southern news are contained
in papers received by the Norfolk flag
of truce
A dispatch from Pensacola dated
January 1st, says Pickens opened fire
yesterday. The fire was not renewed
to-day. Our batteries are silent.
The .Hercury has dispatch giving an
account OF the landing of large force
of Fedcrals on North Edisto. and the
SEIZURE of Railroad station No 4 on the
Char lesion and Savannah Railroad.
Sixteen Federal war vessels are re-
ported at Ship Island.
There was destructive Ere at Rich
mona, burning tho theatre and other
valuable property.
One of the Union prisoners arrived
here gives an awful account Of the con-
ditiou Of tho rebel army on tho Poto-
mac. He says that the entire army arc
so utterly demoralized that resimontal
drills have ceased entirely. aud the men
are spending their time in using greasy
decks Of cards in gambling. Great
numbers are offering large sums for sub
stitutes; one had offered as high as
$1,000. .- .s
Tho Richmond Dispatch of Friday says:
A private dispatch has been received
here dated Mobile yesterday, which
states that Picayune Butler is al Ship
Island.
Also that the Federals have nomina al
possession of Biloxi, and it is believed
will occupy all the towns on tho coast
in that region They captured two
cannon at Biloxi. 1t is stated that they
landed there from two to seven thousand
| troops. and it is further rumorcd that
they express the determination to push
forward their forces to jackson.
COLUMBIA. S. G.. Jan. l. 1862.--All
the Yankee prisoners from Charleston.
including Col. Corcoran. arrived here
this P. NJ. in special train. They
we're met at the depot by the rebel
guard Of this city and conducted to tho
:o.i
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European Items.

HALIFAX. Jan. 6 Tho steamer b.
hen,ian. from Liverpool. with dates to
the 26.h ult aud sdvices by telegraph
vim Londonderry to the 9th. has arrived
hera.
Business generally in Liverpool and
London had been suspended owing to
the holidays.
The Hon. Arson Burlingame. our
Minister to China. had arrived at Can
ton, and was we'll received.
Placards had been posted in the streets
at Hong Kong. threatening the cxtirpa-
ton of all Europeans.
Great sxcitament prevails at Lisbon.
and the body Of the King is to be dis
inferred. ... ........s lad.
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To our Patrons.

We gave notice to our patrons in our last
issue that their bills for subscriptions were
made out up to the LIST of January, and that
unless they were settled, or satisfaction given
in two weeks, their papers would be discon-
tinued.
We this weak send bills to oil delinquent
subscribers outside the city, and unless we
hear from them very soon, this rule will be
enforced.
A large number of our subscribers have
never paid us one cent, and we cannot longer
afford to send the paper to them without some
remuneration.
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Notices.,

The Working Farmer. have received
the Working Farmer and United States
Journal published by Mapes and Lock
wood, % Cortland street, New York. We
estimate this as being one of the best agri-
cultural Journals published and heartily re-
commend it to our farmers. Price only 81
per annum in advance.
Frostburg True Union.-This is the title
of new paper published at Frostburg Md.
by Thos. E. Ogden. Price S2pcr annun
in advance.
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MESSAGE OF GOV. HICKS
TO
THE LEGISLATURE OF MARYLAND

Gentlemen Of the Senate
and House Of Delegates
The earnest devotion Of tho best interests
OF our State which has been evidenced by you
during the recent spccia session Of your hon.
orable bodies, renders it almost unnecessary
FOR me to make to you the usual formal CON-
munication at the opening OF tho regula,
session.
Your prompt assumption OF your proper
ton of the national tax is, of i,self,a sufficient
guarantee that the other subjects which must
engage your attention will speedily be elabo'
rated and put into practical shape. Nccessa.
rily, the intricate nature and numerous and
delicate details uf those subjects will require
considerable time for their consideration and
perfection. That theywill DO thoroughly ex.
amined in all their aspects, and tina: they viii
be carefully acted upon by you. have abun'
,lant evidence from what know of the Ia
bors already bestowed upon them by your
committees.
Such caro- such patient labor, are indispsn.
sable at this time. For the credit aud honor Of
our State, wo all sincerely hope that no mis-
take may be made; but that every act Of your
honorable bodies may DO as full and As per-
feet as possible. To this consummation ] ear
nestly commend you. .....
The condition Of the finances of the State
ut the close Of the fiscal year has, understand
besn fully made known TO you by the comp
troller of the treasury department.
From the report Of that officer to this de-
partment, for the fiscal year ending sOth Sep
TENDER, 1860, herewith submitted, It appear.
that the receipts into the treasury were ST.
o4s. s39 81, which added to tho balance 10 the
treasury as of s0th September. 1859, shows
the aggregate for the year to have been sl,-
SCI, $50 s3. t
The disbursements during the same period
amounted to the sum ofone million three hun
dred and SIX thousand and forty-threo dollars
and eight cents. $4,000 os j exceeding
the revenue which accrued and was received
during the same period BY the large sum Of
four hundred and eleven thousand two hun
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09

Ef5- The use Of DR.. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters for Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Hesviness
Of the Stomach, or any other like affection, is
second to none in America or abroad. To he
able to state confidently that the "Bittsrs'
are certain cure for dyspepsia and like dis
eases, is to the proprietors source of unal-
Logged pleasure 1t removes all morbid mat
ter from the stomach, purifies the blood, I'M
parts renewed vigor to the nervous system,
giving it that tone and energy so indspensa-
Die to the restoration Of health. The numer-
ous acknowledgements Of its superior excel
lence and beneficial results, have assured the
proprietors that it cannot but prove great
cure to the afflicted, and impart vitality to
the thorough system.
Sold by druggists and dealers everywhere
BSg"S advertisements in another column.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09

All who have Friends and Relatives In the
Army or Navy, should take especial care, that
they be amply supplied with these Pills and
Ointment; and where tho brave Soldiers and
Sailors have neglected to provide themselves
with them, no better present can DO sent them
by their friends. They have been proved to be
the Soldiers never. failing friend in the hour Of
need.
Coughs and Colds affecting Troops.
Will be speedily relieved and effectually cured
BY using these admirable medicines, and BY
paying proper attention to the Directions which
are attached to each Pot or Box.
Sick Headaches and Want Of Appetite, Incl.
dental to Soldiers.
Those feelings which 30 sadden as, u.uallv
arise from trouble or annoyanoss, obstructed
perspiration, or eating and drinking whsteyer
is unwholesome, thus disturbing tho hsalthful
action, of the liver and stomach. These Organs
must be relieved, if you desire to DO we'll. The
Pills, taking according to the printed instruc-
tions, will quickly produce healthy action in
both liver and stomach, and as q natural copse
quence q clear head and good appetite.
Weakness or Debility Induced BY over Fatigue.
Will soon disappear by the use Of these in.
valuable pills, and the Soldier will quickly &C.
quire additional strength. Never let the Bowels
be either confined or unduly acted upon. II may
seem strange that Holloway's Pills should b
parsons ,unnos;no ,bs, tbay voula ;nor.... ~.
relaxation. This is a great mistake. for tbs.s
Pills will correct the liver and stomach and thus
remove NIL the acrid bumors from tba ,v.t.m -
This medicine will give tone and visor to the
whole organic system however derangsd, while
hOalth and strength follow as matter ofoourse.
Nothing will stop tho relaxation Of tho Bowels
so iure as this famous medicine.
Volunteers Attention Indiscrstious Of Youth
sors. and U,cs-, R,o,oh., AVID sv.u;, .. "a,
~;,h csrta;n,r \. .,d;..I,. $500 ;s.I. peI,,
,aIsn n;aht "a rnn.n;nn.n d ~. n;o.m".hs
Freely u.sd a, stated in tbs nr;ntsa d;r.ct;on'
If treated in any other manner thew DIV mn in
ono part to break out in an other. whereas this
Ointment will remove the humor, from the sys-
TEN aud leave the Patient vigorous and healthy
man. 1t will require 9 littlo perseverance, in
bad cases to insure lasting cure.
For Wounds either oned BY the Baysnst.
sabre or tho Bullet, Sores or Bruises.
To which every Soldier and Sail or are liable,
there are 10 medicines SO safe, sure and con 70.
nisnt as Holloway's Pills and Ointment Ths
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
Estate OF Nicholas H0del.

NOTICE is hereby giron, that the 5dbssribst Z
IN has obtained from the Orphans' Court Of
Allcgany County, Letters Tesla m entary on the
estate Of Nicholas Hodel, late of raid county.
decd. All persons having claims sgainst said
decd are hereby warned to exhibit tho same
before the 9th day of July. 1852, otherwise
they may by law be excluded from all benefit
of said estate. All persons indebted are re.
uuestsd TO make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this 9th day Of January. 1852.
: yosEpH HoDEL,
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Successful SklrmiSh.

A portion Of the troops stationed at ROM
ney paid visit to Blues Gap, Oh Monday
morning last, and routed large body of
rebels, killing Is, and taking 20 prisoners,
together with lot of ammunition, small
guIs and two cannon. Our loss was mono.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
Another Prize.

NEW YORK. Jan. 6.--The prize schr.
VIM. Fl, Northup, formerly a Charleston
pilot boat, arrived here this morning,
having been captured by the gunboat
Fernandina. while trying to run the
blockade at Wilmington. N. c., with q
cargo Of coffee and quininc.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
Circuit Court.

The January term Of the Circuit Court for
Allegany county was to have convened on
Monday last, but owing to the noa-appear-
anco of the Hon. Judge Weise, no business
could be transacted, His arrival is daily ex-
pected.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09

A New Orleans despatch. of the 9th
ult. says that the powder mill opposite
the city exploded last night. The guard
had inspected the premises only half an
hour before. It is attributed to an in
cendiarv.
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Dissolution of Co. Partnership,

THE partnership heretofore existing tween
/ the undersigned, under the name and style
of Clabaugh d jones. ia hereby dissolved.
Either partner is authorized to settle up and
close tho business Of the late firm.
.I,- G. W. CLABACGH,
J. ". JONES,
Cumberland, Jan. ), 1862.
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Clerk to Commissioners.

The newly elected Board of Commissioners
met at the Court House, on Monday last, and
elected our worthy friend Jacob Brown, Esq,
Clerk A good selection.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09

yoLuSTEERs ATTENTION For the de-
rangements of the system, incidental to the
change Of diet Wounds, Eruptions. and OK
pospres, which every Volunteer is liable to.
Thera are no rametlise so safe. convenient,
and reliable as HOLLOWAY'S PILLS and
,Nl,;TsIENT, 2k cts I-ar l"'1
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09

LEAvENwoRrH. Jan. .4.-Reports from
the Indian country show that tho war
has fairly begun between loyal Indians
against Texans and rebel half breeds.
In a fight in Cherokee country, it is re-
ported that Cooper, Texan General, and
Mcintosh, leader of the rebel Creeks.
were killed. The loyal Indians lost Ii
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
S3oo,7s0 So
WASHINGTON, the FATHER Of his
COUNTRY. ...
ANEW AND BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT OF
"A9HINGToN,

ANEW AND BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT OF
"A5HINGToN,
After u copy of tho splendid painting BY Stew.
art, has just been engraved and published atA
price which will place 1t within reach Of all.
Engraved on Steel in tho highest styls Of The
art, an d printed on 6ns heavy paper, suitable
for framing. Size ofsngraving, IL BY II inches.
Tho above full length portrait Of Warrington,
represents him in life-liks attitude, ~ he ap-
peared at the close Of the Revolutionary War.
The original picture from which this il cop
led, has been pronounced the best likeness Of tho
great patriot ever taken.
1t should adorn the dwelling Of svery lover
of his country throughout the land.
Particularly at the pressnt time, nothing can
be more appropriate for an embei'shmsnt 10
any parlor than tho above beautiful portrait.
TERMS:
Tho Fine Steel Engraving Of Washington will
be sent by mail. post paid, securely done up in
roller.
Price for fine Arst proofs. 81 90
Impressions Of the same, Is
Address, ..
OLIVER PELTON,
c4l Main Street, Hartford, Conn.
n. BIN addition to the above We will send.
when desired, ,eithout additional charge, mo
steel portrait Of Moi Gen. Geo. B. NeC9slidn.
Con- in C1i.fcf o. 8. Army. Size Of plsts, :
BY II inches.
Jan. ., 1851.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09

The FIGHT AT HANCOCK We have been
unable to procure any reliable information
in reference to the skrmish at Hancock.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
Inaugurated.

The Hon. Augustus w. Bradford, tho Gov
crnor elect, was inaugurated at Annapolis,
on yesterday. His term of Office is four years.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
List of Letters

DEMAIN!NG in the Cumberland Post Office,
~ Jan l,1s62 Persons calling for these let
ters must say they were advertised, otherwise
thew NAV not receive them.
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VLIV Eh TEIIUNt
al Main Street, Hartford, Conn.
BANK DIVIDENDS.
CuABEnLAsp BAHK OF ALLsslAHr, I
&. December 81, 1851.

THIS Bank has declared dividend Of Three
i Per Cent. for the iest Aiy months, payable
Ia EFT. SERVER, Cashier.
Jas.<Xc-N
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Abbott, Lucien
Arnold, Jacob
Adams, W. Jno.
Arnold, Charles
Abbott, J. 7.
Arnold, Charlotte
Burke,t, BENZ.
Bowers, Bertha
Barnhart, L. b. Eliza
Bennett, Elizabeth
Blare, Jno.
Blocher, G. Juo.
Booi, y. Jennie
Baum, Barbara
Barnes, Robt.
Buikshire, B, W.
Barper, Mary
Barcllalls, Mrs.
Boyd, J. VIM.
Bats, Nehemiah,
Cam, L. Frances
Calebsugh, Jas.
Crawford, {.
Cloud l. Bro,
Chambers, Dari-2
Cruson, J no.
Corcoran,J o.. Francis
Conrad, Marian
Cheerwood, Mary
Crawford, Stephen
Coleman, Gideon
Covalt, Bethuel
Chase, Samuel
Cheston, Ann
Cletner, II, Jas.
Daniels, John-2
Divine, Martin
Devore, Jacob
Donnelly, W. J.
Dickson, R. Jas.
Davis, Jno.
Darne, Jno.
Davis, W. Geo,
| Davis, Ellen
| Douthit, Catharine
Daily, Berry
Dougherty, A nnic
Duff, VIM.
Delinger, VIM.
| Drage, f.
Everstein, Jane
Englebrecht, A. Jno.
Enlow, Jeremiah
Evans, r. Smith
Evans, Benz.
Elliott, Jno.
| Elwell, r. II.
Frasier, Col.
Fisher, George
Friend, E. Mary
Fields, G. E.-3
Frost, C. la
Gaumer, Hannah
Grace, G. Ed.
Gallagher, S. Joshua
Harshberger, ]. A
Hall, Josiah
Hall, Jas.
Hardinger, W. Gee.
Hill, John
Howard, f. Fannie
Hopkins, B. P.
Hardinger, Reu ben
Haller, Samuel
Holding, G. E.
Hardest Washingto
IIellinger, Mr..
Holle, Albert
Hollenhnck, Sue
Hyns. w m.
Hadley, WM.
Hill, Jas. Thos.
Johnson, Annie
Jordan, Joseph
Jackson, jeremiah
Kent, David
kuhley, Adam
Kallbaugh, Isaac
Jan. Q. e
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. MpRIcAy YATcHHs for s.ls At fseto.y
4 o..-,,s rc,-.s II. LIITLE's
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rsosrsuao BAsx' !

FsosrSuRo BASE,
... Frostburg, Nd, Dec. 81. 1901. )
THE President and Dlrecters OF lo. - H T.n.
l have this day declared . dividend o. feut
Per Cent for the last sig months Pssao's on
tho eti January, 1861. c,,nv r..,,..
Jan. :, Is62-3t
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
HOLLOWAY'S Plus
And OINTMENT. NJ

All who have Friends and Relatives In the
Army or Navy, should take especial care, that
they be amply supplied with these Pills and
Ointment; and where tho brave Soldiers and
Sailors have neglected to provide themselves
with them, no better present can be sent them
by their friends. They have been proved to be
the Soldiers never. failing friend in the hour Of
need.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
SWarming OF the Medical Hives.

Executive Chamber, Jan. l, 1862.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09

J.r. ,, 1892 8.
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the records of the Executive department.
Also,a letter from John H. Alexander, Esq .,
in relation to an index to the first volume of
a Calendar of our Domestic State Papers,
prepared by him in accordance with an act
Of the General Assembly. These matters
possess great interest, and trust that you
will consider it proper to take some action
in regard to them.
The sheriffs of Washington, Frederick and
Allegany counties have claims against the
St ,te for guarding our boundary along the
Potomac and on the Pennsylvania line. dur
ing the excitement attendant upon the John
Brown raid. recommend that said claims
be Investigated by you, and that provision
be made for their settlement.
The condition of st. Johns College de-
mands your attention. That institution, by
q vote of its board of trustees, is not now il.
operations and it ia proper for you to deter
mine whether, under such circumstances, the
States annual donation shall bs continued,
so long as the college shall remain in its
present ineffective condition, or unless the
board shall execute their trust under the
grant. 1t is my duty, rs er o6fcio president
of tire board Of trustees, to declare that
by no means approve Of tho management
of the affairs of tho college. and that do
not hope for any Improvement in them
while they remain under the control Of tho
present board. -... ID. ..g. .r s.s
The appropriation made by the former
General Assembly for furnishing and re-
pairing the government house has been ex-
pended principally 'or repairs outside ne
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-24

SERVED THEM EXACTLY RIGHT.-
We are really glad to learn that Cap
tain Matchett does not believe in pur-
suing a milk and-water policy toward
rebel bushwhackers; nor does he have
any faith in swearing them and letting
them CO."
1t will be recollected that soldier Of
the 10th Ohio, named Stanley, was re-
Gently shot in the vicinity Of Hurricane,
eight miles below Louisa, and after
wards brought to this place, where he
was kept until he could be sent 10 the
hospital. His bill amounted to $780,
Capt. Matchett sent portion of his
command to the vicinity of where the
soldier was shot, and assessed the sum
Of $50 on the secessionists in the neigh
borhood. The money was paid, though
rather reluctantly.
We believe Capt. Matchett served
the sympathizers exactly right. 1t is a
good way to cure them of encouraging
bushwhacking. We venture to say
there will be no one shot in that neigh
borhood soon. II there should be, the
the secessionists can make up their
minds to foot the bill.-Sandy VALLEY
advocate.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-24

IIl
Il, A CoSGREssTosAL BuLLY.-Whils
the House. 10 Committe Of the Whole,
J was iadulging in set speeches. on Sat-
} urday evening. Richardson slgnaIizsd
himself By trying to revive the bally-
ing style of debate which it was hoped
had gone out with his friends Of the
[Southern Confederacy.
i Mr.. Allen referred to some state.
meats Richardson had made about the
support Of eontrabsnds by the Govern
ment.
Mr.. Blake Of Ohio explained that
the statement was incorrect, and said:
"I do not mean that the gentleman
from Illinois meant to misrepresent, but
there are no facts to sustain his state
ment." a
/ Richardson, menscingly pulling up
bis coat sleeves, asked: "Do I under.
stand the gentleman to deny that the
Government is paying two hundred
dollars day for the employment and
support of negroes?" ....
Blake-I deny that the statement in
your speech is true to the effect that
1000 rations day are issued to con-
trabands in this District alone, in Vio-
lstion of law.
Richardson-That speech was made
on the 18th May, and no member dared
rise in his place and deny single state
ment until now.
Blake-Because no man could get
the floor for that purpose.
Richardson-The gentleman states
a falsehood when he states that no gen.
tlemeu could get the floor. No gentle
man has risen in bis place and denied
the statement when there was time to
raise an investigating committee to ex-
anime into it, and / charge the gentle
man from Ohio, and every other gen.
tleman who denies it, with stating false
hood.
BIake-"I charge the gentleman
from Illinois with uttering what is ut
ierIy untrue and unfounded. 1 am
ready to back that up"
Richardson-( advancing mensciDg-
you? Wen see."
Blake-"I'm not to be intimidated
by any Of your threats, sir!"
Richardson-pulling up his coat
sleeves--made another start toward
Blake when the Sergeant.at-Arms in
while Blake cried, "Let him
come on; let him come"
Richardson--at the top OF his voice
''The gentleman is q God damned liar"
He then returned to his seat. In
few minutes Blake walked over to
speak to Richardson, apparently with q
view of having a mutual explanation.
Richardson instantly cried out, "God
damn you, get out Of this--clear outP'
Blake returned to his seat, and so
the affair ended. Richardson's friends
are very much NOR tilted over his brutal
blackguardism.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-24
geance of Generals Grant, Huribut and

geance Of Generals Grant, Huribut an,
Prentiss.
Are you really deluding yoursel
with the idea that the people Of thi
country recognize the existeace of {
military despotism, which strikes sucl
terror into them that they are afraid t
express their opinions in the pressnc,
of the army or its officers? Hyou are
you had better Danish it at once, fol
you may rest assured it will had you
into difficulties that you do not antici
pate.
You may rest assured that tbe time
has not yet come for the people Of this
country to submit to military des.
potism, or for the gallant and patriotic
men in your army to aid you IN estab-
fishing it.
The bayonets under your command
will think. And if the time shall ever
come when the people of thisicountry
shall be compelled to submit to des-
potism, you are not "the man oa horse
back" from whom they have anything
to fear.
But these are public considerations
IN which l have no special interest, and
shall therefore pass them by without
further remark.
In conclusion, 1 have proposition
to make to you. If the Secretary Of
War will give me a Court Martisl
composed of Independent and intelli-
gent army officers, with power 10 COM
pei the attendance of witnesses, and
manage the case on the part Of the Gov
eminent, l will meet you before such
a court, and convict Gen. Grant and
yourself and Gen. Prentiss of negli-
gence and misconduct in suffering the
army to be surprised and attacked
without proper preparation for defence
or submit to whatever punishment may
be awarded against me as the author
of a false and calumnious charge
You will preceive that l have not dealt
in epithets or initiated your billingsgate
style. 1t is not in accordance with
my habits or my taste. l can find an
old woman in any fish market that is
a much better match for you in that
style Of composition than I am. Hav-
ing no clerk at hand, and being press
ed for time, l send you a newspaper
copy.
Very respectfully, Yours, &C.,
- B. STANTON.