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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
The Mad Stone Statement of 1suac M.
TalmRge, ESQ.
At the request of numerous friends

At the request Of numerous friends l
make the following statement:
On Friday, the Sd day of January, l
was bitten by dog which I, in common
with nearly all the citizens of La Claire,
believe to have been mad. Among the RENE
dies to which l resorted was a maidstone.
The stone used by me is in the possession of
Mr.. Blake, at Lisbon, station on the Clin-
ton and Cedar Railroad, in Linn County. 1t
is about as large as the doubled fist offs small
man; is brown on all surfaces, save the
lower one, which is white, and is full of very
minute holes set with the utmost regularity
in scolloped circles and extending entirely
through the stone. After being soaked in
warm solution of potash, and after the
wounds had been thoroughly excoriated, the
white surface was gently applied, and the
stone Immediately filled itself with matter
of light green color. When full, it was
removed and cleaned by the potash and
again applied, the operation continuing
for some four hours, until it would draw
no longer. 1t is worthy of remark, that the
stone would absorb nothing but the green
matter entirely refusing the blood, which
was running freely from the wounds The
sensation produced was, first, that of file
roughly drawn over the wounds, and after
that of needles darting from places adjacent
to the bite, and from other parts Of the
body toward the stone.
Mr.. Blake is plain, straightforward
man, having none Of the characteristics Of
a quack about him, and is clergyman Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. He evidently
has the utmost confidence, personally, in
the virtues of his stone, and relates numer-
GUS instances of unquestionable hydropho-
bia cured by it, Some of the parties cured
reside in Cordova, Ills, some in Muscatine
and Louisa counties in this State, and one
"a LADY, in Maquoketa, in Jackson County,
who, he says, was cured on the thirtieth
day after the bite, and after she had ex-
perienced two slight spasms.
1t is but proper to remark that within
ten minutes after was bitten, the wounds
were thoroughly burned out with hydro
chloric acid, by Dr. Gamble.
Time only will determine whether cure
has been effected, and if effected, others are
fully as capable as am of judging of the
remedy which produces the result. Until
the present time, have considered the
maidstone an unmitigated humbug, but my
skepticism is now shaken. At all events
were bitten again, l would travel thou
sands of miles, if possible, to find the SAINT
stone. ISAAC NJ. TALMAGE.
LIE CLAIRE, Scott Co., Iowa, Jan. II.
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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
The RmanciDntion Question In New Vir-
Rinfu,

WHEELING, VA, January 27.-In the Con-
vention to-day, Mr.. Battalle, Of Ohio County,
offered the following propositions relative
to slavery in the new State:
"No slave shall be brought into the new
State for permanent residence after the
adoption of this Constitution. All children
born of slave parents in this State, on and
after the 4th of July, 1866, shall be free and
the Legislature may provide by general laws
for the apprenticeship of such children dur
ing their minority, and for subsequent
colonization"
The above PROPOSITION was referred to the
Committee on General Provisions, which
Committee probably will report some time
this week. 1t is not expected the Committee
will report any provision of the above char
acter the majority being adverse to the con-
sideration of the slavery question: but when
ever that Committee make their report, a
proposition embodying the sentiments of
free State men will be brought forward, and
will, from the present indications, be fiercely
contested.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
WASHINGTON ILLUSTRATED.

The following statement by one whom we
believe to be honest and truthful, is so illus
trstive of much that goes on at the Federal
metropolis, that we can not withhold it from
our readers:
"Rou It's Done -iSometimss.-A clerk in
one of the departments in Washington was
lately detected in the act of communicating
information to the rebels, and was imme
diately discharged, A few days afier he
appeared at the Secretary g Office with a letter
asking his reappointment. This letter was
from Governor of one of the Western States.
He writes to the Secretary that the ex-clerk
is an old and intimate friend Of his, a good and
and loyal citizen; has been most uDjustly
dealt by, and winds up by asking it as a par
ticular personal favor that Mr.. Ex-Clerk be
reinstated in his Office. And the request
was Immediately complied with Directly
after an acquaintance, meeting Mr.. Rein
stated, said to him:
"Where did you get acquainted with Gov
ernOr W
81 never was acquainted with him-never
spoke to him in my life"
"HoY, then, did you get such strong
letter from him to the Secretary Z"
20, have pretty sister, who went to
Alexandria the other day with the Governor.
She procured the letter for mep
The story is we'll authenticated, and the
writer believes it true. But what should be
the punishment of a man who would thus
betray his country, or what is the same in
effect, protect those who do betray it2
QUL VIVE.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
poRr RoYAI PRlcEs.-A correspondent at

PoRT ROYAL PRIoEs.-A correspondent at
Port Royal, S. G., gives the following as the
ruling rates at that place:
Provisions and clothing are very scarce.
Coffee is sold at 75c. and tea So per pound,
Brown sugars, 10 to l4c.; refined sugars, l8
to 22c., and butter from As to 6oc. per pound
Salt can not be had for less than 10 cents per
half peck for common, and 81 for table salt.
Fresh beet zoe, pork lsc, and bacon 3Oc.
per pound. Flour $ll and $l2 per barrel.
Boots, shoes and other of the commoner
articles constructed of leather, are difficult
to obtain at the :uost exorbitant prices.
Blankets are particularly in demand. We
have heard that, excepting private property,
there are none in the town. Every one that
could be spared has been sent to Virginia
The supply of drugs is very limited, es-
pecially the "univer al remedy" quinine.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

FTdnce.--The BOurse was firm and advauc-
ing. Rentes 6Sf. 65e. The monthly returns
of the Bank of France showed q decrease in
cash of over 100000.
The JournaJcf 81. Petersburg publishes an
article congratulating Mr.. Seward on his
foresightedness and the intelligence of his
policy, and thinks that the Trent case may
become the starting point Of negotiations for
recognition by the Powers OF common prin-
cples upon the question of the neutral flag.
IL also expects England to give to the world
solemn guarantee for the future by signing a
convention which, by insuring universal re-
spect for the rights ofneutral Powers, would
contribute to the maintenance of peace, and
mark the progress of civilization.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
More About the Fire in New York, ,

NEW YORK, January 27.-The fire in Full
ton and Pearl. streets was completely extin-
guished this morning. The Fulton Bank
building, at the corner Of Fulton and Pearl,
is completely gutted, but the vaults were
found in good condition when the ruins were
removed. This morning the specie reserve
of the bank, and considerable amount of
specie deposited, were recovered safely. The
entire contents of the vault were in perfect
condition. The amount of specie was stated
at 100000.
The aggregate insurance on the loss by
the late fire is over a quarter of million of
dollars.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
n ebel Mail Communications Novel PIar

X ebeI Mail Communications "A Novel Plan
The Washington Republican of January
% tells thisIstOry;
The rebels in the lower counties of Mary
land are so closely watched by the Union
troops that they find it difficult to commu-
nicate with their friends in Virginia with
as much freedom or as openly as formerly,
and their wits are constantly at work de-
vising plans to transmit intelligence from
shore to, shore without detection. Their last
dodge, if not always the most successful, is
certainly the most novel which has yet been
put into operation. The plan is as follows :;
"a large kite is made, and instead of
paper, is covered with oiled silk, so as to
render it impervious to water. The tail is
formed by folding letters or newspapers to-
gether, and tying them with a loOp-knot-
each letter, or perhaps two letters together,
forming bob. When the tail is as heavy
as the kite can conveniently bear up un-
der cord long enough to reach about two
thirds of the way across the river is at
tached, and the kite raised in the air. At
ter the kite has exhausted the string, or has
raised q sufficient hight, the cord is cut
and the concern, gradually descending, is
borne by the breeze to the Virginia shore,
where the bobs are taken off by those in
waiting and new ones for their sympathiz-
ing friends in Marylands tied on in their
stead. With the first favorable wind, back
comes the kite to the Maryland shore, Vico
versd. T
sour informant, a strong Union man, re-
siding below Fort Washington, says that al
though mishaps sometimes occur to the mail
by sudden change in the wind waiting ii
into the river, as general thing the dodge
is successful By this means large numbers
of letters and Northern newspapers find
their way into Virginia, and the cOmmuni.
cations between the two shores remains
constant and uninterrupted"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
The WAY the ounksrs Firh,.

The Quakers, it is of course we'll known,
are opposed to fighting. Being patriots,
however, they do not wish to see the couu-
try ruined. The town of Richmond, Ind,
contains many Friends" and Richmond,
like every other patriotic town and county
in Indiana, has furnished, and is yet furnish
ing, soldiers for the war One day last week
a volunteer called upon a well-to do citizen
OF Richmond, of the Quaker persuasion, on
subscription mission. "Friend," said the
citizen, ~ am opposed to fighting, and can
not give thee any thing to use for that pur-
pose but if thou wilt come about here at nine
o'clock this evening, thou wilt find a horse
tied on that tree, and if it suits thee, and
thou art in want of a horse, would counsel
thee to take it; there'll be nobody there to
prevent thee" The volunteer took the hint
Immediately, and the horse after awhile.
In the same place, and likewise last week,
an old lady "Friend" was called upon for
subscriptions to the cause, in blankets. 81
can not give thee blankets for the soldiers,
because, as thou may'st see, am opposed to
war; can not give thee any blankets for the
soldiers However, If thee must have them,
as thee sayest, and the soldiers can not get
along without them, if thee goest up stairs
in that room thee may'st fnd some; and as
thee art strong and l am weak, it would be
unavailing for me to attempt to prevent
thee from taking them, and thee hast better
help thyself."
The man at this walked up stairs, where
he found quite lot of blankets, from which
he selested number, taking the Oldest.
When he came down with the bundle, the
old lady observed that he had left the new
blankets and taken only those which were
worn, and said to him: "Friend, it seems to
me, as thee art collecting blankets for the
soldiers, thee hast made poor selection. If
had been in thy place l should have se-
lected the best could fnd."
That was carrying the doctrine of non. re-
sistance further than the belligerent soldier
bad dreamed of, and he carried the old blan-
kets no further until he had supplied himself
with number of the new ones.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
Troops for the TOrtugas-Senate Report
nm tI,a Naval EunAa

NEW YORK, January 27.-The Seventh
New Hampshire Regiment, now here, is or
dered TO the Tortugas and will leave soon.
1t is believed other regiments will follow.
Senator Hales report from the Naval
Committee censures Secretary Welles and
Mr. Morgan, and concludes that the SO, 900
of public money now in the latters hands
belong to the Government, and should at
once be restored to the National Treasury,
and reasonable compensation be paid him
for his services,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
BY TELEGRAPH.
NIGHT DISPATCH NS.


COLUMBUS, O., Janusry 27.--Sir John Day
Caldwell, of Cincinnati, has been appointed
Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment
ofNihe United States, and was tonight in
stalled in MI. Vernon, commanding Colum.
bus, Ohio. The appointment was made by
Sir Benjamin B. French, of Washington
City, Grand Master, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of Sir Samuel G. Risk,
OF New Orleans.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

ITrom the Evansviiio Journai.I

We have a class of persons among us that
are eternally grumbling and crying out
"hard times" These creatures should be
gathered into MACS, marched to some one
Of our inland seas and formed with
their rueful faces toward the water and
feel sure that one look from them would
turn that pure element into the sourest vim
egar that ever was heard of. l know of no
other use that such persons could be put to;
they are sorrow TO themselves, and grief
to their cheerful acquaintance. These
knights Of dolorous countenanco are eternslly
crying out "hard times" 1t is their pass.
word-their enter and countersign.
will just call the attention of these rueful
ones to Our present, and times past and try
what dose of figures will do for them, to.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

LOUISVILLE, KY, January 27.- General
McCook arrived here this evening from
Munfordville. All is quiet down the road.
A rumor, generally discredited, prevailed
here to day. that the rebel General Geo. B.
Crittenden was wounded at the Logan
Cross Roads fight.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

Describing the rescue Of the soldiers on
boar d the GovsrH0y, the account says "They
were then whipped aboard by the slings Of
the boom spanker." This Mrs. PartingtOn
pronounces inhuman; but is curious to
know why. they wouldn't 60 on board the
other vessel without being whipped, and
wonders how the spAnker operated,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
The Rebels FortIfrInr.

WASHINGTON, January 27.-The rebels ap-
pear to be enlarging and strengthening their
works at Cockpit Point, as if to make the
right wing.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
DENTAL.

sEMNR mER EDITH, DENTIsT.-OFFIUH
n ~ on Sixth-st., between Race and nIm-- So
no. 130, near Race-st. Teeth extracted s$F23
without pain, on q new principle, without
che use OF drugs any injurious agent. Positively
200 hHmbua. Having had nearly twenty years ex'
bty he can give perfect satisfaction to all who viii
patronlzs him. His terms are reasoRaki e that
b1ou will save nearly one-half BY calling on him.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
SENATOR WILSON ApMIrTED.

Robert Wilson was to day sworn in as
Senator from Missouri, General Pomeroy, OF
Kansas, vouching for his loyalty. General
Pomeroy lives near enough to Mr.. Wilson's
home TO be authorized to speak confidently
of his sentiments and position.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

Pike, of the Augusta (Maine) Age, for sew
ersl years has been reporter of the Senate
At one time during the season offrolic, when
no business was on hand, the President
asked him to take the chair. The request
was complied with, and Pike presided with
grace. When the President returned, Pike
said he should avail himself of venerated
custom always observed by the vetiring
President, Of stealing the inkstaAdi at the
ssme time Appropriating splendid article
which embellished the Presidents desk.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

HALIFAX, January 26.--There had been
considerable advance in saltpeter, under the
idea that the export prohibition would soon
be removed.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

DUsTOFFICR.- CR.-CINC1NNATL, DEC.
II s, lsel.-List of Mail Steamers for the Month Of
ecember, 1861, from New York and Boston, for Eu-
rope, Havana and California.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

Secretary Stanton makes himself felt from
end to end of the War Department. Veteran
heads of bureaus are startled to find no papers
referred to them the Endorsement "Report
forthwith" word never used 10 any cir
cumlocution Office. Doorkeepers are ap-
pIised that action is better than speech in
case ofvisitors who insist upon entering upon
days when the Department ID closed, and
notes are made of the names of officers who
importune to break the rules.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
THE REBEL GENERAL oR1TrENpEN

Hon. John J. Crittenden is deeply affected
by the news from Kentucky, and has not
been in the House since the report of the
battle of Somerset was received. Although
he has two sons in the Uuion army, the
presence Of one in the rebel army, his Oldest,
overwhelms him with grief. The report that
General Crittenden deserted his command at
Somerset is not believed by any who know
him. Rebel though he be, he is accounted
gallant and manly.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
BR1eAp1ER. GENERAL s1cKLRs CONFIRMED.

The Military Committee of the Senate
unanimously resolved to day to report in
favor of the confirmation of Daniel Sickles
as Brigadier. General. 1t is understood that
Secretary Stanton commended this decision.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

tinue the list, would be found to bear the
same proportion. We have increased our
wants, and think that we can not live as in
1924. Oar wives and daughters, then, were
content with six to seven and half yards of
calico for dress; noW, they can not think
Of less than twelve or fifteen yards for a pat
tern. Then, sun. bonnet would do; now,
So to $40 has to be invested in that article
that does not near cover the head. Then
men and boys were clad in home-spuu; now,
nothing short of store clio hes will suit them
The fact is, we have become extravagant and
wastetul, and are trying TO outdo each other
in glare sDdshow. have known men who
owned from 100 to GAO acres of land hard
pressed to raise money enough to pay post.
age. Then, the news came once a week and
often once fortnight; now, we want it
once an hour, and can not bear the delay of
a day. .
1t does seem TO me that we ought to he
willing to cut off some of the superhuities to
save Union that our Fathers of lT76 built
up-wilingly denying themselves many of
the necessaries of life. Our volunteers have
gone forth with a determination to suffer
much to put down this wicked rebellion, but
our stay.at-home grumblers are not willing
to suffer a single privation. They grumble
at the Cabinet, our Generals, our soldiers;
they want every thing done in minute,
and done well. To hear these rueful ones
talk, one would think that they ought to
have the destiny of the nation placed in their
hsnds-when they are hardly capable of
managing their little six .by-nine concerns.
This continual complaining vexes me, and l
have no doubt you, Messrs Editors, feel sore
on the same subject.
Let US all-yes, ALL--have faith that all
will be well, and be thankful that we do not
live in days that, to make small change, we
have to use a cold chisel on the dollar, the
halt dollar and the quarter; and agree to
sacrifice much to save the most glorious
Government the sun ever shone on.
CITIZEN.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
TIME OF OPENING AND CLOSING MAILS.

For Mails Sent and Received IScios al
Delivery. Day. OoSs
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
TREASURY NOTES.

The Postmaster here has issued a notice
that Treasury notes will not be received in
payment for stamps, unless they are pur-
chased in sums of So 80.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
GENERAL FREMONT.

saw the General to-day, looking as bright
in hair and beard. His interest in the cause
is undiminished; he bates not one jot of
heart or hope. He stands ready for the word
of command, which will not be long in
coming. The President has never spoken Of
Fremont otherwise than in the kindest
manner
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

VWNHR WEEKLY PR RS9 NOW RRADK,
n containing the News Of the Week, both ForOitt
and LScal, and q TelegrAphic Summary Of Event
elsewhere, up 70 the hour Of going 70 press
Ror AAia At thu Counting -reom. PEteA cents
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
BUSINESS CARDS.

TAMES BOYLE, LAW OFFICE, no. 8
~ Railroad Building, north. west corner OF Main
i'd 10 Land cases, examination Of Land Titles, to
q writing Of Deeds, &c and to Claims Of Soldiers.
TnolS II
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

The following extract is by an officer on
board the United States steamer Richmond,
after the bombardmsnt of Fort Pickens:
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28

VWaHE WEEKLY PR RsS NOW READY,
IL Icentsining the News OF the Week, both F9reigh
and Local, and . TelegTAphio Summary Of Events
! ewhare, up 10 the hour Of going 20 press
or aals Ak the Oounti1 9 room PFfaa oontS
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
THE GRAND PANoRAM1

NJ p. BELM MNhPs BKnTlST.-
-EDO Teeth extracted in most cases without ggesSb
pain, or the least danger by simple pro-be55fs%
Goes, practiced by no other person. Artifi:
cial Teeth made, and all operations pertaining to
DeDtistry executed with professional skill. win
render entire satisfaction or no charge.
Teeth extracted for the poor Free
OFFIOE-137 West Fourth-st., Oin., o. ooa
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-12-05

STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
G. ". 4 c. G.. BENEDICT,
Pubiisher.sz
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NV YoRK. Nov. %

The Hlald's special despatch from Acquia
Creek Nov p says The wife and two daugh-
;ers Of DR.. Gillespie surgeon in the L. 5
army, who remained at Fredericksburg when
il was evacuated by Gen Burnside last sum
me- We're sent across the river yesterday by a
flag OF truce and proceeded to Washington.
Thy say tat the whole Of Lees army is
C rtainly concentrating in the yiclnity OF
Fredericksburg aud are determined TO dir
pute the passage OF the river by our army
ard contest our advance step by step.
The Times despatch says the current talk
to-day in military circles in Washington is
IN regard to the expediency of the army Of
the Potomac going into winter quarters.
Late events::seem to have strengthened the
probab lily Of such policy beng adopted
and inierencss to the same ef ct are drawn
from the Pre=ident's visit to Aeluil Greek.
Reports received from the front to-day
locate Jicks,n's advance at B .,lstjwu on
the Orange and Alexln ria R. Z. near tie
RAppahInnock N position To c.deavor to
hold Gen. 5 ge.'s force from advancing OF to
f,ll up.n the rear OF Gen. Busnsii : army.
O.her reports scatt.r his iolcs along tie
eastern hiss # the Buc LiIse from tie
Ripla1annocl To Smoker 6 p. aeins the
hulk ia advance and leaving scouting PARTIES
in the relrto harass GU lines