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Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20
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lHr Plonts:-I received letter from
my son recently. He is mueh morti-
fed to fud l had published his letter,
received soon after the battle at Pitts
burgh Landing. Knowing that the
Regiment was under censure; he wrote
for the purpose of assuring his friends
that he had done his duty. Written for
that purpose, and not for the public
eye, he is fearful that the public will
infer that he designs claiming seme
special merit, when his only purpose
was to assure his friends that he did his
duty. He further says, that by pub
fishing bis letter have placed him in
an awkward position. By the rules of
the service no one is allowed to speak
or write in praise or eensure Of his su-
periors. In writing private letter he
violated this rule in speaking ia dero-
cation of Col. Appler, in praise of Lieu
tenants Black and Lasley
He further says that, not expecting
his letter to go beyond the family circle,
he wrote in a careless manner, and re-
ferred to the absence of Lieut.. Black,
and the fast of Lieut.. Lasley's being
wounded, mentioned the fact of Capt.
Lasley's being absent, with the purpose
of showing that about 20 of them kept
together on duty without the presence
of commissioned officer. AS his let
ter has been published without any
agency of his own, he wishes me to say.
as an act of simple justice, that Captain
LasIey, though not with the squad Of
about twenty with whom he acted, was
on duty. Others were on duty and did
good service that were not with him.
So far as I ana concerned wish to
say that | received the letter from my
son while the Regiment was under GEN.
sure, some going as far as to say that
our boys from Middleport were liable
to be shot for cowardice-others, that
they had better not come back, for they
had disgraced themselves; and, under
this excitement, I, alone, am responsl-
bic for its publication, and not my soa.
NJ. BOsN0RTH.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20

was not noceSt IN TINS mallerl lou uaTe
not say so.
But he did not only declare the de-
termination of his mind in reference to
the purchasing of human beings, but in
the same letter he says, "that it was
among his first wishes to see some plan
adopted for its adjustment in this
country Here you see that, however
intense his feelings might be with re-
gard to other great national questions,
this question was among them. He
saw that the time must come when this
great problem must be settled; hence he
went in for abolishing it by law. This
great and good man saw that slavery
was of such nature that if it were not
abolished, it would finally undermine
the great fundamental principles of that
Government for which he had fought
seven long years, and which he loved
so we'll. He had led the suffering but
conquering soldiers of the revolution
into many bloody battle field, where
they fought, bled and died that they
might build up Government founded
upon the great principles of Republi
canism. But slavery is opposed to Re-
publicanism-the one is incompatible
with the other-they cannot live to-
gether under the same Government, and
Geo Washington had penetration Of
mind enough to see all this. He saw
the workings of the two systems, and
was perfectly satisfied in his mind
wherein the great evil lay. He saw
that slavery or freedom was the great
issue before the country. He loved his
country and freedom better than slavery,
and he says that it was among his first
wishes to see it abolished. And now,
1 would ask, what more does any Aboli
ZIONIST want, or desire at the present
day. The Abolitionists of to-day can
say, and do say, that it is among their
first wishes to see some plan adopted by
which slavery in this country will be
abolished Then ask, if Geo. Wash.
ington was an Abelitienist, why should
anti slavery men be afraid to be called
Abolitionist, at the present time.
Geo. Washington furthermore says
in a letter written to Robert Morris
dated Mount Vernon, April 18th, 1856
81 can truly say that there is not {
man living who wishes more sincerely
to see some plan adopted for the aboli
ton of it, and in order to accomplish
this, SO far as nay suffrage will go, il
shall not be wanting
What stronger terms do you want
What more is necessary to enable us tt
comprehend at once where this grea
and good man stood? And what dt
you suppose he would be called to day
if he were living, by these traitors in
cur country who are trying to destroy
that Government which Washington
helped to rear up? Why, sir, the.
would call him an Abelitiorist, just as
treason and treason's symr rathizers cal
the true Union men of our coun try
Bullet them vent their pleen-these ar
the only true men to the cause of free
dom aud truth And where Washing
toa stood, let me stand.
Move anon W w TT
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20
Notice to Builders.

PROPOSALS. will be received at the Count
/ Infrma4y, on THURSDAY, the 10th of
July next, up to / clock y. 4l, for an addi-
tion and other Improvements to the Infrmary
building according to a plan and specifca-
tions at the Auditors Office, and also at the
Infirmarv. The work will embrace an addi-
ton of Is by 30 feet on the end of the pres
ent building. Also the altering and finishing
OF the present building.
By order of the Board of Commissioners
Pomeroy, June II, l862-24-tt
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20

TT7If all other remedies have failed, o not de.
spair, as HooFLAND's RALsAMIC CORDIAL has
performed cures in the most desperate cases. Read
the adyertsement in another column.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

nPAll, especially young men. should re ad the
advertisement ofthe new "Sational Dispensary'a at
Cincinnati, in another column.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20
aeut Adrertisentrnts.
For Rent.

4 TwO-sToRY HOUSE, continuing five
~ rooms; convenient TO business Apply !
at the Telegraph Printing Ofice. 24-tfg
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
TIME undersigned has been duly appointed ex-
/ ecutor of the last will and testament of John
Pickens, late of Meigs County, Ohio, deceased.
All persons indebted to the estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same will, without
delay, present them to the undersigned for al
lowance.
JOHN GAREN.
May 10th, ls62.-20-3t
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t222-3t.J

THE health AND LIFE OF WOMAN
Is continually in peril if she is mad enoagh neg
iect malireat those sexual irregularities to which
two-thirds of her more o. less subject.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS, prepared from th6
formula which the inventor, CORNELIUS L.
CHEESEMAN, NJ. D.. of New York, has for twenty
years used successfully In extended private prae
tice-immediately relieve without pain. all disturb
from relaxation suppression. They act like q
charm IN removing the pains that accompany diff
cult or immoderate menstruaton. and the only
safe and reliable remedy for Pushes Sick Headaches
pains the Lons Back and Sides Pal pitation of the
Heart. Nervous Tremors Mysteries, Spasms, Broken
sleep, and other unpleasant and dangerous effects
of an unnatural condition Of the sexual functions.
In the worst of Fluor Albus or Whites, they
effect a speedy cure.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20
Transportation.
The New Sjde-Wheel Accommodation Boat,
"IFaHsEer.
F. WILLIAMSON Commander;


Is running. and will max z1ssssssssa -
three trips per day TO Syracuse, and trips to
Cheshitc.
FARE From Sgracnsc - Hartford City, cts:
Hartford City TO Mnrrsville. r'ts. Minrrsrile TO
Pnmeror. cts: Homeroy 10 Hi,idleport, cts;
Hiddle"Of To West Columbia, ) r'ts: West Column
bia TO silver fun, j els: same returning.
A nice Saloon has been fitted up aid weiI sup
Piled with snch accommodations as the public re-
quire.
Persons.,nr parties from the country, who wieh 10
piensuse de, can do 50 at a5 cents each per day.
May 2S. Ie62.-5-2ly
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20
BOARDING.

THE UNDERSIGNED. having taken the large
three-story buiiding Mulberry Street. near
1he Court House, known the ssStevens House. is
now prepared 20 accommodate Boarders or tran
sient custom. will endeavor to give satisfaction
to all who may favor with call.
Board, $3.50 per week; single meal, 90 cts; bed,
lO cts horse per night. e feeds stable AZ cts
and other charges proportionately low.
Pomeroy, June IL, '62.-24-2m C. F. HOY.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20

Ladies Must Bear fn Mind
There is condition of the female system in which
the Pills cannot be taken without producing PEs
CuLlAR RESULT. The condition referred to is
NcY-the result, MIscAKR;AGE. Such Is the tr
resstible tendency of the medicine 10 restore the
sexu1 functions 10 normal condition, that the
reproductive power of nature cannot resist 1t.
Explicit directions, stating when, and when they
should not be used, with each Bex-the price One
Dollar each Box, containing from 40 to so pills.
A yaiuable pamphlet. to be had free, of the
Agents. Pills sent by mail promptly, by enclosing
price to aay Agent. Sold BY Druggists generally.
Il. B. HUTCBlNGS, PfOP'r.
go Cedar ST., New York.
For sale in Pomeroy by D. REED ana a. SBE.
BONN; Middleport, by HUGO CoE.
Dec. 2, JS6O-4S-y
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26
News Paragraphs.

There were 800 disasters to lake vessels in
1852, being 70 more than in 1861.
1t is stated that Messrs. Terrence, Of Mon
treal, have shipped two tons weight of silver
to China to purchase teas.
A peat meadow near Bath, Me-, has been
on fire since last spring. While the fields all
around are white with snow, this is all warm,
and smoke issues from every crevice.
Miles Greenwood, the great metal worker
OF Cincinnati, has made twenty. nine batteries
of brass guns for the army and navy, at q
cost to the Government of 1852, 900.
There has lately been on exhibition and
trial at the Charlestown navy yard, Mass, a
machine for the purpose of throwing liquid
fire, designed more especially for naval war.
fare in firing the enemy's vessels, &c. The
model exhibited is not unlike fire engine
tho liquid being forced by pump through
a hose and pipe, and iguited by the spplica.
ton of match.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

MERcENARy CoNGREssMEN. Washington
dispatches recently stated that certain New
York members Of Congress, it was reported,
had been detected in receiving fees for pro-
curing commissions in the army, in one ase
charging as high as $500. The Albany Evc.
ming Journal quotes this statement and says
"The Hon. Alfred Ely, Representative from
the Rochester district, and we'll known for
his long captivity at Richmond, is believed to
be the guilty party. A case like this is stated:
A young gentleman from his district was an
applicant for position in the navy. The ap-
plication was pressed for some time, but
without apparent success, when Mr.. Ely in
formed the young man that there was another
applicant for the place, who could be bought
off for $3.50. The amount was handed over
to the member, and the commission was soon
after secured. Subsequently, as the story
goes, it was ascertained that there was not
only no other applicant in the way, but that
Mr.. Ely had the commission in his pocket
when he bargained for the $3.50"
ifthis is true, Mr.. Ely ought to be kicked
out ofthe halls of Congress without further
ceremony. In a time of peril to the country
such unprincipled conduct in offcialsis less
excusable than at any other time, and they
should be promptly visited with the punish.
ment they deserve.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

~ The Murfreesboro, Tenn, Rebel Ban
ner is very indignant over the Presidents
proclamation for the observance of the Sab.
oath in the army. 1t says
"Thc wicked, profane, licentous and in
famous occupant Of the White House at Wash
ingt IN, has hit upon another artful dodge to
delude the people Of the North. He now tries
the religious game, and writes as Aippantly Of
the sanctity of the Sabbath and obligations to
the Most High, as if he were clad in canon.
ical robes, instead of being covered with un-
righteousness. Lincoln is brutal, God defy
ing tyrant the cause he advances is that Of
barbarity; the war he wages is one distin-
g1ished by spoliation and murder, without a
single knightly grace to brighten its record
Providence can never smile on such an enter
prise, and though it may punish the South
for many sins Of omission and commission, a
people fighting for the defense of all that is
dear to man, may we'll rest assured of the
ultimate favor and protection Of an ever just
Omnipotent."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

MURDER WILL Our.-This old adage has
just been illustrated in Cincinnati. In july
last, Mr.. Warters was murdered and robbed
of "a, 900 in the gambling house of Mr.. Wha-
ley, Cincinnati. No clue to the perpetrators
could be found. Whaley offered reward Of
$1,000. Recently Thomas Avritt. keeper of
a GROCERY, quarreled with his mistress, Jen.
ME Myers, and she informed the police of
Avritt's completely in the murder and rob-
berry. Avritt was examined and committed
for trial. He now made clean breast Of it.,
and James Minis, David Minis and John Fry
have also been arrested for the murder. The
three last are negroes. Both the Minis were
in the employ Of Whaley, and suspected by
lin. He continued to employ and watch
them, and circumstances strongly corroborate
the statements Of Myers aud Avritt. The
confession Ct Avritt shows his own guilt as an
accessory fa
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26
Asleep vlDOn his Post.

George Bedford, private of Company /
Sixteenth Regiment of Iowa Volunteers, wa
sentenced to seven days confinement OF
bread and water, and to lose three month
pay, fo- falling asleep upon his post as
seminal, at Bolivar. Tennessee. He wa
soon after killed at the battle of Iuka, Miss
while bravely facing . charge of tho enemy
which, in overwhelming numbers and fury
has probably had no pa:slel in the histor
Of this war. He sleeps veil.
He stood before his regiment.
With bearing proud and high.
A flush his cheek u beauty lent
bright flash to his eye.
They called him up to answer there,
That soldier boy, at most.
For weary nature yielded when
Lie slept upon his post.
He heard his sentence heraldcd,
And firmly marched away,
To suffer all his judges said
Short rations-lOss of pay.
He stood upon the battle field,
With bearing brave and bold;
To furious charge he did not yield.
Though wet with blood and mold.
But when the cannon ceased to roar,
They searched among the slain,
And found our soldier boy once more
Upon bis post asleep again.
They could not wake him up to hear
The praise his country gave;
And still he sleeps unconscious there,
Within soldiers grave.
And now Of all the names that glow,
Among our starry host,
His name shall shine not least, although
Asleep upon his post.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

eE The feeling against Halleck for his
management of the Fredericksburg cam
paign is exceedingly bitter. The massacre
of our brave troops is laid at his door. He
refused to send Banks up the York or James
River to make flank attack, and refused to
permit Gen. Sigel to cross high up the Rap.
pahannock, and uniting with Gen. Slocum's
column, fall on the rebel rear with AZ, 900 men
and 80 pieces of artillery, while Burnside as
sailed them in front. 8
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

WOMEN. AND CHILDREN CHEWING TOBACCO
A Missouri letter in the Dubuque Times says
tobacco is used among the natives in the rural
districts, unfortunately by both sexes, chill
cren as we'll as adults, both for chewing and
smoking. A foraging party near Hartsv,le
recently called at a house where they found
woman and thirteen children, the three cid
est being girls, and all chewing" power
of tobacco. One Of the party remarking that
she was the first woman he ever saw chew
ing tobacco, the old woman exclaimed, "Wal
now, whar was you brought up? Never seen
woman chaw 'bacar! Guess you hain't
been round much. Don'tyou have no ladies'
where you was raised p
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26
A MODEL SpEAcu-At the nresentation

A MODEL SPEAcu.-At the presentation of
pistol to a brave Connecticut corporal, the
the orator apostrophised as follows
CoRPoRAL:-My heart is full. These times
try the souls of us all, as we'll as our pockets.
My words must be few and to the purpose.
Take this weapon and 80 in. Give them Jes-
sie-and John Charles, also. Say you will.
Resolve that it is big thing and that you
see it. Shoot at it. Smite them hip and
thigh, and pay no regard to champhene or
brickbats. But beware of old Bourbon. Do
your duty, John. Keep out of drafts. Don't
60 off at half-coca, and keep your pistol
pointed from you.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

A PLAGUE IN CnlcAGo.-A disease new to
modern times, but possessing many points in
common with the nselanousou of the ancients.
has lately made its appearance in Chicago.
The disease shows itself in spots not unlike
those characterizing variola, but more sud-
denly, and the pustules of dark purple color.
Several cases of death from this new disease
occurred in Chicago last week. Wherever it
has maze its appearance the efforts of pbysi-
clans have been unavaiiing.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

WHAT IS A DARLING ?-It is dear little
beaming girl who meets one on the doorstep
who filings her fair arms around ones neck,
and kisses one with her whole soul of love
who seizes ones hat, who relieves one Of
ones coat, and hands the tea and toast 81
prettily; who places her elfish form at the
piano, and MARBLES forth unsolicited such deli
cious songs; who casts herself at ones foot.
stool and clasps ones hands, and asks eager
unheard-of questions, with such bright eyes
and flushing face; and on whose light, fossy
curls one places ones hand and breathes
"God bless her." as the fairy form departs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

DECISION IN THE "GREENBAcK CASE
This morning Judge Foote gave his decision
in the case Of Condor VS.. Wick, in which the
constitutionality of "greenbacks =" as legal
tender is involved The decision was that
until differently advised by higher court,
Judge Foote will consider the greenbacks ~
to be legal tender Cleveland Herald, DE.
cember 18TH
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

STAMPS TO BE REDEEMED.-The Post Office
Department has about completed arrange
ments for the redemption Of stamps which
have been soiled from constant handling,
whilst being used as currency. Places have
been designated at which the stamps are to
be redeemed.
Residents of this section of country will be
obliged to send their stamps to Chicago, no
Office having been designated in this State
We will give notice of the time at which the
Chicago Office will be ready.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

Mrs Darlington says she can't under
stand these ERE market reports. She can
understand how cheese can be lively, and
pork can be active, and feathers dropping
that is, if it is rainy but how whisky can be
steady, or hops quiet, or spirits dull, she can't
see; neither how lard can be firm in warm
weather, nor iron unsettled, nor potatoes de-
pressed, nor -four rising sunless there has
been yeast put in it-and sometimes it would
not rise then.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

w"When goes shoppin,' said an ole
lady, Il asks for what wants, and if they
have it, and its suitable, and feel inclined
to take it, and its cheap, and it can't be go
any place else for less, most alters take it
without chaffering about it all day, as mos
people does"
We know that old lady, and so do all the
drygoods merchants about town.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

w1t costs four times as much to transport
bushel of corn from the Mississippi River
and its tributaries to New York, as it does to
raise It. This is why the West wants the
Mississippi opened, and will insist on its being
opened. It is the natural outlet Of the West
to the ocean forthe larger part her produce.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

SLIGHTLY IMPUDENr.-For the Democratic
party to get up rebellion because it was de-
feated at an election and then charge those
who are fighting to subdne that rebellion, with
being the cause of it. Any amount of that
kind of stuff can be seen in the Democratic
journals, nova days. They appear to for
get their own history, and that large por-
ton of their own party are now in actual re.
bellion against the Government. and that
many of the remainder are hesitating whether
to be for or against their country.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

u We understand that Col. Hill, of the
35th Iowa, is now in command at Cairo, as
acting Brigadier General, in place of General
futile, who is absent with the troops at Co.
lumbus. We hope at no distant day to an
nounce the promotion Of our friend Col. Hill
to the rank Of Brigadier General. He will
show himself worthy Of it, if an opportunity
offers on the field. var
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

counterfeit Postal Currency.
Wehave seen counterfeit SO cents and coun-
terfeit 25 cents Postage currency. Those that
we have seen were first circulated at the West
The counterfeiters evidently are at work
where the Postage currency has not yet be-
come well known.
The counterfeit so cents are of blush
shade of green, while the genuine arc bright
deep green. The heads Of Washington on the
counterfeit are not alike, as they are on the
genuine-the right-hand head looks fierce
and determined, the left hand looks sleepy
and imbecie.
The counterfeit Is cents are poorly en-
graved and on poor paper. Both are easily
detected by those familiar with the genuine
but where the genuine are not yet introduced,
the counterfeits will pass freely.-7homp
sons Reporter Dec. 20.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26
10y All of the regiments organized

az All of the regiments organized in
Iowa under the calls for 100000 troops have
now left the State, except the Grey Beard
regiE: ent, stationed here, and the Irish regi-
ment, located at Dubuque. The a8th, S9th
and 40th all left within the past ten days.
The 42d Qrish) regiment, which was par
tally organized, under command of Colonel
O'Brien, at Dubuque, is to be consolidated
with tho 43d regiment, Colonel Summers,
stationed at Ottumwa, four companies of
which, the latter, only had been raised. The
consolidated regiments will be under the
command of Summers as Colonel, and o. Brien
as Lieutenant Colonel. trae
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

nee. The responding remind US that our
army has three times attempted to reach Rich.
mond, and three times failed. Well, what Of
it? The rebels have tried as often to reach
Washington, and as often failed. At the
most, it is but draw game, to be again played
when either side gets ready.-Al6any Even-
inc Journal sH e@
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-26

GRAY-BEARDs.-We received private let.
ter from Lieut.. Fl. G. Markham, in which it
is stated that the men from this county are
generally well, and like the service. Lieut..
Markham is one of the 'Cromwell'' make OF
men, and will make good soldier and an ef-
ficient officer.-Albia Union.