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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-25

recognizable, from the mosquito bites which cover
his person, wherever exposed, from head 70 loot'
Il should here remark that previous 10 tne enSase
mcnt the Federal Commander had taken tne precau'
tioR to land three or four regiments on tne Arkan
shore who stretched their lines LOT Instance oi
four miles or more below the city
CLOSE OF THE ENGAGEMENT.
The fight was now a thoroughly one-sided affair
Our gun6oats were all more or less disabled Inc
BeaureCard was in a sinking condition, and had been
run ashore; the Bragg and Sumter were maintain
ing an unequal contest; the jeff. Thompson had
been blown up by the officers and the Van-Dorn,
with her valuable cargo, was flying down the river
towards Vcksburg. few moments moro and the
battle was ended The Bragg and Sumter were run
ashore and set fire, but before the work oil de-
struction could be completed, they had fallen INTO
the hands of the Federal pursuers. The hre was
extihguished; those of the crew who could not es'
cape were captured, and the Federal fleet slowly re-
turned to the city and dropped anchor
The unequal battle was witnessed by thousanoS
upon the bluff, many of whom were women ana
children, and, though no one expected victory
many heartfelt prayer went up from that thronS
for the safety of the gallant officers and men, Our
loss IN killed and wounded may be thirty or forty.
The enemy claim In prisoners about one hundred
QUEL QU'uN
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-25
THE PEOPLES TICKET.

THE PEOPLES TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR:
CO L. Il. b. VANCE,
OF BUNCoMBE.
WAKE COUNTY-FOR THE SENATE.
Col. J. P. H. RUSS,
FOR THE COMMONS.
HENRY W. MILLER
WILLIAM LAWS.
CIR e EN- H. AFFORD.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
PoNERoY NE1es COUNTY ono, FRIDAY 25 1862

owner of the cottage to which we havl
alluded. His wife had been dead tws
years, during which time Edna-theii
only child-had superintended her faith
er's domestic affairs at the "Willow Cot
tage.' as the place was familiarly called
Edna was rich in knowledge and good
ness of heart, possessed of great beauty
and her worldly prospects were such 9;
to have attracted the attention of maH5
suitors; yet, entertaining no respect fol
the arts of coquettee, she had stu
diously avoided giving encouragement
where her heart could not sympathizs
with the object.
There was one, however, as might bs
expected, to whom the heart of the high
minded Edna could turn with full cor,
(fdenee. That person was elias Dah.
forth-a private in the Federal army
under General Putnam.
Ellis, by his upright department and
bravery, had obtained the good opinion
of his General, and the confidence OF
his fellow soldiers. He was generous
kind, courteous and condescending; yet
resolutesand determined, when in pur-
suit of right, and exhibited a will and
fxedness of purpose, of more than or
dinary capacity.
Forty-eight hours preceding the in
terview between Henry and Edna, Ellis,
having been intrusted with the import
ant duty of spying out the movement of
the British garrison at Brunswick, was
detected and captured. The appalling
news fell heavily upon Edna heart, and
well nigh crushed it beneath the over
whelming grief.
The young man-Henry Ransford-
who held the colloquy with Edna, was
her own cousin. Five years before
this period, he was suitor for her hand,
and had been most determined in his
endeavors to win her heart. She, how
ever, had never encouraged him, and
supposed that he had long since relin-
quished all claims as a lover, and she
had even taken him into her confidence
to a certain extent.
He was captain in the American
army, and very intimate with General
Putnam, who looked upon the young
officer as brave and honorable man.
Edna, being anxious to secure the
aid of the commander, in rescuing her
lover from the British, had, perhaps,
opened her heart too freely to her cous-
in; yet, she had never questioned his
faith, nor doubted his professions of
friendship until that evening; and the
fact, that he still entertained such feel
ings, had chilled her heart to the very
core, causing her to start with mute as
touishment.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25

heard approaching along the hall, and
Eamoment thereafter the hunchback stood
an the apartment. His loose mantle
his white hair and beard, and his drawn
sword, which he used as cane, rem
sdered him an interesting object.
aeW hat business have you here old
beggar?' exclaimed Henry, with me-
racing gesture, at the same time drawing
his sword.
may ask the same of you,n re
<offed the hucnhback, bestowing with
ering look upon the young captain.
Oh save me!'' cried Edna, springing
70 the side of the old man.
here is the door," hissed the foiled
villain pointing with his sword toward
thA passage, which had been left open;
and unless you leave the house in
stantly, | will hurl your carcass into the
street. Cor
The hunchback gave two heavy
stamps with his foot on the aoer, when
Immediately file of soldiers, headed by
a young man in the uniform of cap
tain, came into the apartment.
A1iito, oi d,
and the next moment she was clasped
in the arms of the young captain, who
had just entered the room.
A low audible curse, escaped Henry
Ransford's lips, as he made a furious
pass at his rival, but his weapon was
knocked down by the hunchback, who
stepped quietly between them. Rams
ford, you have been detected, and I COM
mand your arrest"
While the hunchback was speaking,
he had thrown off his cloak, the back
of which had been stuffed to represent
deformity of figure, and tearing off his
hair and beard, General Putnam stood
before the baff1ed villain.
"Henry Ransford!' continued the
General, "your commission is taken
from you, and given to Ellis Danforth
You are dismissed from the army, for
we want no men with us, who wage war
against women"
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
A. KOHL,
e.. 3. MOORE.

Saddle, Harness and Trunk ManufaQturer,
Middleport, O..
II EEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, AND
IN will manufacture to order, all of the var-
ous articles usually manufactured in such es-
adjustments. He calls particular attention to
his Harness making, and ''defies the world on
fancy mounted double or single Harness. Do
not fail to give me call, in my shop on Rut-
land street. at the head of First street, in Holt
Building, up stairs. Cash paid for ali kinds of
Hides, Skins, &C., at the highest market price.
June 81, '59.-25-1y
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
NUMBER Id

But will wind this letter up. It is
not by any means as interesting as I
would like to have it, but if should
ever have the pleasure of dating lstter
from Corinth, I will try and do better.
1 forgot the weather till It's almost too
late to say anything about it. Warm,
pleasant, and spring like, with green
woods; the weather, and our camp in q
peach orchard, with plenty to eat and
good water to drink, our situation would
be delightful, if it was in Ohio. Now.
III quit before get this scrawl mixed
any more. CALEB.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
poetrg.
PROVIDENCE.

"From seeming evil still deducing good"
The stone upon the wayside seed that tell
And kept the spring rain from it, kept it too
From the birds mouth and in that silent cell
1t quickened, after many days, and grew;
Till, by-and-by, rose, single one,
Lifted its little face Unto the sun.
1t CHANGED a wicked man approached one day,
And saw the tender, piteous look it wore;
Perphaps one like it, somewhere far away,
Grew in garden-bed, or by the door
That he in childish days had played around.
For his knees, trembling, sank upon the ground.
Then, Ger this piece of bleeding earth, the tears
Of penitence were rung, until at last
The golden key of love-that sin for years
In his unquiet soul had rusted fast
Was loosened, and his heart that very hour,
Opened to Gods good sushine, like flower.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
DIR. A. CAMPBELL EAR


Operative and Mechanical Dem ssz--
tist, Gallipolis, o.-Dr; f. has had 7ff&
long experience in the Dental prs- II1O
fession, and feels confident that he can give sat-
isfaction to those who need his professional SER
vices. All work warranted.
DR.. E. may be found at the Gibson House,
Pomeroy, on the lst of each month. VIII visit
patients at their homes if they wish it. 45-1y
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25

saEIu the march of life, don't heed
the order of right about. when you
know you are about right.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25

NJ. BLAETNER,
Carriage 4 Wagon Manufacturer, cERL
Front street, first corner below the AAa.
Rolling Mill, Pomcroy, o. All articles in his
line of business manufactured at reasonable
rates, and they are especially recommended for
durability. 2-5-ly
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
TELEGRAPH JOB OFFICE

In connection with our Newspaper Estab-
lishment, we have a complete Job Office. We
are therefore prepared to execute
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL }0D WORK.
Such as Posters, Programmes, Bills of Lading,
Bill Heads, Business and Visiting
Cards. Blanks &c. at
CIV Prio q g.
We call the special attention of this commu-
nifty to the above proposition, and desire amin
vestigation of our work and prices.
Ut. A. PLANTS g. Co.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
r, HUMPHREY,
FRANK COOPER.

Stone Mason & Bricklayer. Residence in
John Lance's Building, near the Catholic Church.
Dressed and Bubble stone work executed in
the best manner: ALSO Bricklaying Cemcnting,
&C., done at reasonable prices. Work war
-anted. [3-24-ly]
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
ISAAC FALLE

ISAAC FALIIER,
Clothier, Grocer and Dry Goods Dealer, first
store above C. f. Donnally's, near the Rolling
Mill, Pomeroy, O. Country Merchants are re-
spectfully requested to call and examine my
stock Of Groceries, as 1 am confident that
cannot be undersold. 1-23
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25

r. LYMAN,
Painter and Glazicr, back room of P. Lam
brecht's Jewelry Store, west side Court street,
Pomeroy, o. IL
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25

Legal adv ertisements charged at rates allowed by
l W. from which IS per cent. will be deducted for
advance payment.
Casual sr transient advertisements must be paid
for in advance.
Advertisements not having the number of inser-
tions marked copy, will be continued until for.
bid, and charged accordingly.
THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS
7. Subscribers who do not give express notice to
the contrary, considered wishing to continue
their subscriptions.
g If subscribers order the discontlnuance of their
papers, the publishers continue to send them
til all arrearages are paid.
s. If subscribers neglect refuse to take their
pers from the Office to which they directed. they
held responsible till they settle their BILL and
der the paper discontinued.
4. II any subscriber removes to another place
without informing the publisher, and their paper is
sent to the former direction the subscriber Is held
sponsbe.
5. The courts have decided that refusing to take
newspaper from the office, or removing and leaving
IL uncaled for prima facie evidence nfinteDtional
fraud.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
From the New ork independently
The Drummer Boy of Marble
Head.
BY ANNIE SAWYER DOWNS.

Eve have the assurance that this story is
literally true.)
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
Insect Appetite.

insect appetite.
The man who wished he had throat
mile long, and palate all the way:
might envy the feats performed in the
world of insignifcance. Some insects
are endowed with an appetite so keen,
and a digestion so rabid, that they eat
incessantly throughouttheir whole lives.
They begin as soon as they are born,
and go steadily on till they die. Their
existence is a feast, without q change
of plates, or pause between the cour-
ses. Morning, noon and night their
mouths are full, and an endless process
sion Of favorite food gratities the un-
wearied palate. They know not the
names of meals. Breakfast commenced
with infancy, and their only after din
ner nap is passage to another state OF
existence.-[Once- a-Week.
gsF A Devout Shareholder in Louis
vile was exhorting a poor pious old
female to be humble, reminding her that
Jesus had neither house nor home.
"Yes,'' she replied with emphasis,
"blessed be God-he had no house, no
home, no niggers!
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-04-25
!, ExAmINATIoN OF rRAoHEnss J

The following questions were pro-
pounded for written answers at the Ell
animation of Teachers held at Tuppers
Plains on the 10th inst: ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24


Still these objections may be obvisted il
the people demand it. N
/ claim, that as matter Of dollars and
cents, no investment will pay > better per
centage. Suppose, for instance. Fifth or
Blondeau streets were lined with hand
some shade trees. does any one doubt
that the market value of every piece of
property on those streets would be en-
HANGED ten per cent?
Now, sir, if they are not affected by
any Of the finer feelings, here is an appeal
TO their acquisitiveness--to say nothing
about beauty and comfort.
This is every ones business--hence no
one attends to it. You have opened the
ball--Ill try to keep it up. thereby call
a meeting of those interested. at the City
Council Room, on Monday, March Gath,
at 2 clock P. m, s.
KEoKuK, March 2l, '62.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24

w ashington. March FL.

Washington, March FL.
SENArE.-After discussion, the bills
we're referred TO special committee.
The bill for she abolition of sisysry in
the District of Columbia was taken MP -
As the Senate Gambler was full of sun oke
from the bakeries under the Capitol, Mr..
Grimes moved to adj ourn. They could
not sit there in the smoke.
Fessend IN asked what had becomevof
the bill to remove the bakeries from the
Capitol
Mr.. Foote said the bill was passed by
the Senate, but voted down by the House.
Mr.. Anthony suggested that the House
be informed that the Senate was obliged
to adjourn on account Of the smoke.
Mr.. Fessendcn thoughts would be bet
ter to request the House to have the ba-
kerses moved to their side of the Capitol.
The motion to adjourn was lost BY Is
to 49,.
A message was received from the Pres
ident recommending vote OF thanks to
Com. Dupont.
On motion Of Mr. Wilson the Senate
went into executive session.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24
Rn1GN NEWS.


& sf1#5 a%6 Ef& @N-'p~~t AANAAfss -.
America, from Liverpool on. the 9Th
via Queehstown op the 9th, has arrived
At this port Her dates ara two DAYS ID :
ter. There had been an important de-
bate in the House of Gemmons sen the
American blockade. Breadstufs quiet.
Provisions quiet and dull. Consols 93I
q 93s. CT ID
There had been an important debate
on the question of the American blockade
in the House Of Commons. Mr.. Gregory
denounced it, and oppressed strong SYM
pathy for the South. Mr.. w. Il. Foster
denied that the blockade was sinef
fectual, and stated that . list Of upwards
of 200 vessels, handed in by Mr.. Mason
m having broken the blockade, had dwin-
died to nineteen, and most of these escaped
on dark and stormy nights. Sir James
FeEgsson called on the government to in
terfere in the matter.
Mr. Mines could not believe in the
final dissolution of the great American
Union and SO long asst existed he deprecat-
ed any interference by England in the
struggle. The solicitor general strongly
opposed any interference.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24
BaynrA TayloP en that tsGlorfous
yictory.,,

BayarA TayieF en that tsClorf Gus
Bayard Taylor accompanied the advance
guard of our troops to Manassas and rode
over the entire fed with Mcclellan and
his staff. After describing their observa-
tions he says:
Utterly dispirited, ashamed and hum
ilitated, | return from this visit to the
rebel stronghold, feeling that their retreat
is our defeat. For seven months We have
waited, organizing powerful army, I'M
til its drill and equipment should be so
complete that we might safely advance
against the aGibraltar" of rebellion; We
have forborne to make single step for
ward, until perfectly sure that We should
not have tostep back again; We have allowed
the river COMMUNICATION to our Capital to be
blockaded, our prestige as nation to be
endangered, the patience Of our people
to be stretched TO the utmost, and the
wings of our vast line of operations to be
weakened, that We might not fail when
the long-dslayed hour for action came. -
And now, since We have moved, we see
that our enemies, like the Chinese, have
frightened III by the sound Of gongs and
the wearing of devils masks. We have
Invented huge, ext snsive steam engine,
in order to extract the fsngs from Hea,
but when We put on the steam-the fea
makes another jump
am not military man, you know. /
could be easily puzzled By dexterous
use Of the technology Of staff officer. /
hear on good authority. tina. several Of
ficers of high rank have declared ssThe
fortifcations at Centrcville we're perfectly
impregnable.' Impregnable Good God !.
what contemplate ideas. they must enter
tain of our gallant soldiery. ] have seen
Cerro Gordo: the position at Centrcville
is not SO strong-yet we took Cerro Gordo
! have seen Chepultepec 1t is FIVE times
rs formidable-yet we took it. / have
seen Narva; the hill is twice as steep,
and twice as high: yet 5000 Swedes,
rushing up it. drove $4,000 Russians,
under Peter the Great from their entrcnch-
ments. This is supposing, of course, that
we should be solobliging as to attack the
rebels just where they could most easily
defend, emitting the opportunities of
turning their position.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24

Passengers for Des Moines, on the mr.
rival Of the cars to-day Monday At Ed.
dyville, can take the steamer Des Moines
City for Des MONIES, arriving at the lat
ter place on Tuesday morning.
The Clara Hine will go up this week,
after which there will be a regular daily
line between Eddyville and Des Moines.
The river is now at good stage, and is
likely to remain SO for some weeks.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24
BY TELEGRAPH,
| Last Nights Report.
SCOUTING In ALABAMA.
Island Ne. 10 sim Hold. ou,.

Chicago, March 90.
The Tribune Cairo special. dated to
day, says the Lexington arrived this morn
ing from Tennessee River, reports tina,
our forces arc scattering into the country
round about Savannah, accomplishing
nothing of importance beside the coca.
SIGNAL capture of the enemy scouts and the
bringing into our lines of prominent rsb-
els, charged ith.'assisting the Confeder.
acy with money and provisions. Our
forces have entire possession of The Mem
phis and Charleston rail road in the vi
cinity Of Savannah, but reinforcements
cannot be sent to Memphis or other points
threatened ON the Mississippi by that
channel Of communication ct least. Gen.
McClernards and his division were st
Savannah. Gen. Grant had established
his headquarters 1t Pittsburgh. The high
water at these points still continues, rem
dering military operations impossible. -
The 0hiU Is stilt rising rapidly at this
point, having risen a foot within six hours.
The steam pump used to discharge the
waters 6ltering through the levee, is in
operation, and the streets are covered with
water to depth Of four feet in some pla-
ces. Commercial street. is nayigable to-
day BY skiAs, andzhe sidewalks are sab
merged. If this continues, disastrous re-
suits mry be expected. A barge contain
ing Prof. Stevens balloon was sent q
the feet yesterday to be used ror the re-
coDnoissance of the enemy's works af Is.
land No. 10.
The Pollard has just arrived from be.
low, but brings no news of interest, q
she represents ssthc condition of affairs b,
remaining about the same as indicated IN
previous dispatches. The mortars and
hotilia indulge in occasional shots, but &C
far without any perceptible results.
Transports are arriving continually with
troops from St. Louis and elsewhere, and
everything betokens extraordinary activ.
ity in this department..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24

RIVER ITEns-The river had been
rising for several days, down to Saturday
night, and is now at good stage. The
Ferryboat is making regular trips. The
good Packet Hannibal City came in Sat.
urday afternoon on good time The Jean
ME Deans went to Hannibal instead of
coming here. Her contract for regular
trips between here and Quincy begins on
the first of April.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24
@ government has No Account OF Yam.
Il ccy's Capture.
Washington, Mch. %.

No branch of the Government has re.
ceived any intelligence whatever Of the
capture Of Yancey. No dispatches, ex-
cepting those on business matters, have
been received through the military tcle-
graph for the past two days up to this
hour two o'clock p. m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24
ANoTHER FIRE IN BOSTON.

boston, March z.
The building No. 26, Devonshirs street,
occupied by the Union Print Works, and
for sponging and re6nishing cloth, was
nearly destroyed by Gre At an early honr
this morning With most of its contents -
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24
Jeff. Thompson Wn~n,t About.
Mas Chicago, March ~.

A special dispatch to the Tribune says
messenger returned from Cape Gizsr-
deau this morning reports that the m
mored attack upon that post BY JEFF.
Thompson was without foundation. Ey-
erything is quiet in that vicirity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24

Philadelphia, March %.
The crew Of the priyateer Beauregard
numbering II men, we're brought here
by the Rhode Island, and will be sent TO
Fort Warren to-day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24

~ Six months ago Clagett denounced
Mahoney and his followers in this State
as disloyal to the Government, sympatihz-
ers with rebellion and as giving aid and
comfort to traitors. To-day there is no
perceptible difference between the senti.
ments of the Mahoney Herald and Clag-
ett's Constitution. Evidently there has
been compromise.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24

/. AONDAY, MARCH "a.

MORE REoRuITs.-- Forty recruits from
Knoxville came in on the Western train
Saturday might, for the 18th regiment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-24
NJ ISSISSIPPI VALLEY NURSERY
KEoKuK, IOWA.
GEO. 0. HILTON, Proprietor

Persons IN want Of HARDY FRprT TRews
Plants, Vines. Sc. &c will do We, To calf ut -
this Nursery snd select such articles as theyfAfh
nnd to be desirable fur SeRixs PH.rrtxo Hsft -
will be found Satisfactory 10 see the Articles =
they grow In the Nursery before purchsahinT.
Persons ala distance, others W DO may dnd il In
otherwise ard rely upon being satiMactori,y dealt
with Much care has been taken to cultivate just such
yARlxTsSs Of rRuTT have been nd to WELL
In this vicinity Grounds situated in the southw cat
part Of the city, one mile from Main street
Articles delivered in any part OF the city, Fax.
N B.-Orders received Tor any quantity Of oKA1x
0RAHuE HINGE Plants al Two Dollars per thou
AAnd. VI
marf7-dkw G.. o. HILTON