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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

Four PERSONS BURNT TO DEArH.-A-
bout nine o'clock on Wednesday night q
fire was discovered on board the schoon-
er Ecner. Capt. ID. Townsend. in the
employ OF the Government. which was
lying at anchor in the North river New
York. The deck being loaded with hay,
the flames spread with great rspidity,
and in few moments the vessel was en-
veloped in one entire sheet of fame
She burnt to the waters edge and sunk
in twenty-five feet water. When the
fire broke out there were nine persons
on board. consisting of seven persons be-
longing to the vessel. and two passen-
gers. all of whom were in bed at the
time AS soon as the alarm was given,
the captain, two mates, and steward seiz-
ed what clothing they could. and run
ming out, lowered the small boat from
the stern and escaped One of the pas
s"ngcrs rushed ont from tho midship-
house, but it being surrounded with
burning hay. and the flames leaping
high in the air. he gave" way and fell
back Three other persons persisted in
the flames. The vessel was to have sail
ed for Fortress Monroe the next day.
With 30, 000 bricks. 500 barrels of &C.
Inentj abont 500 bales of hay, and
quantity of coal.
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DEATH OF Gen. @. p. JAMEs.-The cir
cumstances under which Cen James met his
death are very distressing. lie had invited
two Russian and two French officers to wit
ness some experiments with his shell at Sag
Harbor. The tria! took place on Thursday
afternoon, and several shells were discharged
with tisfactory results. The General then
proposed to fire some solid shot, and Mr..
Boyer, one Of the guests, went to the maga-
zine for them. Owing to some msunder-
standing, two 6-pounder shells were brought
instead Of solid shot. Gen James decided to
use the shell after renewing the caps, so tina t
they would explode more satisfactorily. -
One Of the shells was accordingly placed in a
box, the cap removed aud another one adj
justed. AS Gen. james was STOPPING over
the shell pressing upon the cap, to force it
down the shell exploded from the effect tf
the pressure. Gen. James was mortally
wounded. One piece Of the she'll passed
through one of his legs, nearly severing the
foot. another passed Though his thigh, and a
third terribly mutila ted his face and head
Henry Beverly was killed almost instantly,
and Mr. Boyer, Orlando Beers, Capt. James
Smith and Henry p. Byram were severely
wounded. The latter suffered amputation of
the wounded limb. and Mr.. Beers is in a ve.
ry critical situation. Portions of the shell
were thrown to great distance, one piece
striking half a mile off.
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From the National Intelligencer, Oct. 81, ca
Lieut.. General SCOTS Opinions.

Q WASHINGTON, March 8, 1891.
DEAR SIR: Hoping that in day or two
the new President will have happily passed
through all personal dangers, and will find
himself installed an honored successor of the
great Washington, with you as chief of his
Cabinet, beg leave to repeat, in writing,
what / have before said to you orally, this
supplement to my printed "views" dated in
October last on tho highly disordered con-
dition of our $50 late) happy and glorious
Union.
| To meet the extraordinary exigencies of
the times, ii seems to me that am guilty of
no arrogance in limiting the Presidents field
of selection to ono of the four plans Of pro-
cedure subjoinedi
|. Throw off the old and assume new
desgnation-the Union party; adopt the
| conciliatory measures proposed by Mr.. Crit
tenden or the Peace convention, and my life
| upon it, we shall have no new case of seces-
sion; but, on the contrary, an early return
| Of many, if not all Of the States which have
already broken off from the Union. With
out some equally benign measure, the re-
naming Slaveholding States will probably
join the Montgomery Confederacy in less
than sixty days; when this city, being inclu-
ded in a foreign country, would require a
permanent garrison of at least thirty-6ve
thousand troops to protect the Government
within it.
III. Collect the duties on foreign goods
outside the ports of which the Governm emit
has lost command, or close such ports Ivy
act of Congress and blockade them.
III. Conquer the Seeded States by inva-
ding armies. No doubt this might be done
in two or three years by young and abo
General a Wolf, Hoche-with three
hundred thousand disciplined men, estimat-
ing third for garrisons, and the loss Of a
yet greater number by skirmishss, sieges,
battles, and Southern fevers Tho destruc-
toE of life and property on the other side
would be frightful, however perfect the NOR
al discipline Of the invaders.
The conquest completed at that enormous
waste of human life to the North and North
west, with at least $250,O0O, 900, added
thereto, and cui bono7 Fifteen devastated
provinces not to be brought into harmony
with their conquerers, but to be held for gen.
eratlons by heavy garrisons, at an expense
qnadruple the net duties or taxes which
would be possible to extort from them, fol-
lowed by Protector or an Emperor.
~. Say to the Seeded States, Hayward
sisters, depart in peace.
In haste, remain, very truly, yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. VIM. II. Seward, &c, &c.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

A residcht.of New York has sent to
the Evening Post the following COMMIT
nieation, relating to a touching incident
ou Tue battlefield, in the hope that it
may lead to the discovery Ollie ssraay-
ed mother for whom the meroraI a!le-
ded to was intended:
"GIvB THIS TO MY MoruEn ~. ,b
bloody field of Manassas, n f. - -.
60, with a gasp and moan va-. - .he..
words whispered from the Whit liz. os
an herbic colder, as he drew fromp ~.
bosom locket, and passed tho rsv.,aS
memcnto into the hands of conrad
near. Those loving lips mover moved
again to tell his name or home; instantly
fell back desd, and noble spirit pass
ed into a world free from care and pain.
He was of the Tenth, N. Y. Volunteers
National Zouave. Safe from death, al.
though disabled. the brave soldier.
named Ferguson, who received this
trust, has returned to his home, and full
hls the sacred legacy as best ho may -.
The little picture hangs in the window
of No. 945 Broadway, under the above
inscription. Oh, what q depth of ten
derness and pathos III those few words,
Give this to mother pr
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

DEATH OF NorKD SPKctLAToR.--Thc
death Of Baron John B. Steinberger at St.
Louis recall to mind his former career in this
part Of the country, where he must be re-
membcred as ono of the boldest operators and
most hospitabls of men. At one time he
Joined Nicholas Biddle in cotton specula-
ton in which they cleared $4,000 900. AZ
forwards he attempted to bvy all the beef in
the country and monopolize the market, but
was defeated by the New York and Phila-
delphia dealers, and be was ruined. He then
went to California, and after experiencing
the various fortunes Of large Spectator he
became reduced. and went to St. Louis at
the time Fremopt arrived, being sent by a
party of beef contractors at 500 per month.
In short time hs was abandoned, and he
died in extreme indulgence. At one time be
owned large interest in Biddle's bank, and
could check Tor 100000 at time. He
was a map Of noble character, stately micn,
and elegant bearing ". r. Sun.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

SOUTHERN RRcRufTs.-The Richmond
Examiner Of late date says it is pro-
posed in some parts of the South 10
make forced conscription Of slaves for
purposes of labor, and it adds:
"As the war originated and is oarri-
ed on in great part for the defence
Of the STAKEHOLDER in his property, rights,
and the perpetuation of the Institution.
he ought to be FIRST and the foremost in
aiding, by every means in bis power.
the triumph and success Of our arms
The STAKEHOLDER ought TO remember that
for every negro he thus furnishes hs
puts a soldier in the ranks"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

o"Ths plan invented by Gen. Scott to
stop secession was, like all campaigns devised
by him, very able in its details, and nearly
certain Of general success. The southern
States are full of arsenals and forts, COM
handing their rivers and strategic points
Gen. Scott desired to transfer the army of
the United States to these forts as speedily
and as quietly as possible. The southern
States could not cut of communication be-
tween the Government and the fortresses
without great fleet, which they cannot build
for years, or take them by land without one
hundred thousand men, many hundred mil
lions of dollars, several campaigns, and many
bloody siege. Had Scott been able to have
got these forts in the condition he desired
them to be, the southern confederacy would
not now exist'-Part Of the rulogy pro-
nounccd on Secretary Floyd (,cho defeated
SCOTS plans by the Richmond Examiner, on
Floya's reception al that city.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

THE TAX cN CoAL.-The following
letter from Commissioner Boutw well h sc
been received By house engaged in
the coal trade:
"Treosury Department, Office of In
ternal Revenue, Warrington, Oct. %,
1S62.-Gentlemcn-In tcply to your tn-
vor Of the Dist inst, hate the honor
to inform you that the tax 6h coal is APP
plicable to all that was not removed
from the place of production t+ior to
September LIST.
"Rcspcc,fully yours.
GEO. S. Boutwell,, Commissioner
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The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

The vital Importance of the permanent
and thorough occupation and protection
Of the line of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad has again been signally illus
tratsd. This road, from the vicinity of
Harper's Ferry to Cumberland. in Ma
ryland, has been exposed, in consequence
of the limited forces guarding it, to re-
peatcd attacks from the enemy. The
success of these attacks has doubtless
invited the late raid across that line into
Pennsylvania and Maryland. says the
New York Times, and opportunity has
thus been afforded Gen. Stuart to accom-
plsh one of the most brilliant and eff
foctive dashes which has ever been exc
euted-thus again reviving the depressed
condition of the confcderates, and Great
ing the greatest annoyance and NORTH
cation TO the loyal people of the North.
The loss of this great route, from the
Valley of the Ohio to tide-water, has
caused an enormous and oppressive ad-
vance in the rates Of transportation from
the producing regions of the West to
the ssaboard cities, and overwhelmed
the remaining lines with business be-
gond their capacity, whilst it has in
creased the danger Of tho Capital as we'll
as the territories of Pennsylvania and
Maryland
To add to the grave difficulties sur.
rounding this subject, it is currently
stated that the rebels are planning an
attack upon the Pennsylvania railroad,
and it is probable the country may be
shocked with the announcement of the
destruction Of the bridges upon the Ju-
niata river, and Of other important struc-
lures upon the Pennsylvania road, also
destroying a thoroughfare now Of vast
Importance to the country, especially
during the continuance Of the blockade
of the Mississippi river and the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad.
In view Of the magnitude Of interests
involved, may the country not hope that
the Government will Immediately adopt
measures which will save the people from
perils and disasters, which may embrace
the conquest of Western Virginia by the
enemy, repeated raids into Maryland.
Pennsylvania. and possibly Ohio, by the
continued deprivation of the use for mil
itary and commercial purposes of one Of
the most important highways upon the
Continent. We appeal to the Govern
,a.nl 10 preserve the line Of the Ba'ti-
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30
General SCOTS Opinions.

We publish to-day two papers writer
by Lieutenant General Scott previous to
tho secsisionists making war upon the
General Government. The first paper,
dated March 8, 1851, has been made
public by John Van Buren,, to subserve
party interests, and its publication was
unauthorized either by General Scott or
Mr.. Seward. "As tho illustrious Old
Warrior, says the National Inteligencer,
processes to belong to no party other than
that Of the National Union, he has
deemed it proper TO give to the public
himself the second Of the papers referred
to, Test it also might End its unauthor.
lied way into print" The same paper
adds:
1.-THE paper now submitted TO the pub
lie by Con. Scott throws food Of light
on the history of the rebellion in its in
cipiept stages, and will inspire every
reader With deep interest. 1t establishes,
in the FIRST place, the patriotic an xiety of
the wise and watchful General-in- Chief
to prepare for the coming storm, and his
earnest and repeated efforts to prevail on
the Government to garrison and secure
the southern forts against every possible
attack and it discloses, in the second
place, the causes of his failure, which,
it is now evident, resulted from the in
decision of the Executive, misled doubt
less by treachery in the Secretary of
War, If not in other members of the
Cabinet, in whom the head Of the Gov
eminent reposed misplaced and abused
confidence. This paper, we may add,
must have the effect, with every candid
mind, of vindicating the character of
the illustrious veteran General himself
from iInputations with which he has been
recently assaled by presses whose stand
ard of merit is regulated only by party
tests"
General Scott. having passed through
the exciting period of notification in
1888, could see plainly the purposes of
the secessionists, and was for acting pre-
cisely rs Gen. Jackson did; but James
Buchanan, and m infamous majority OF
his Cabinet, being in the hands of tho
enemies OF the country, refused, at the
time, to comply with his suggestions.
If anything was needed to prove the
treachery Of the late Administration, it
has been supplied by this publication
and whoever reads these opinions, if he
be honest, will condemn Buchanan,
Floyd, Cobb, Thompson, and Toucey a,
The most treacherous of men. who, sworn
10 protect the interests of the country,
permitted these enemies to 60 GA in their !
mad career, until it was too late to pre-
rent them accomplishing their purpose.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30
1t was not till ,Januaty 4, that, BY the

1T was not till Januaty 4, that, by the
aid of Secretary Holt. IA strong and loyal
man, obtained permission to send succor
to the feeble garrison At Fort Taylor, Key
West, and at the same time company, Ma
jor Arnold's, from Bostop---to occupy Fort
jefferson, Tortugas Island. If this company
had been three days later, the fort would have
been pre-occupied BY Floridians. It is known
that the rebels had their eyes upon those pow
erful forts, which govern the commerce of the
MEXICAN Gulf, as Gibraltar and Malta govern
that of tho Mediterranean. With Forts JEFF
ferson and Taylor. the rebels might have pur-
chased an early European recognition.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

EXPLOSION OF SHELL.--Henty Barrier, a
German, living in Bentz street, above Second
visited the recent battle field last week, and
brought away as object Of curiosity three eI.
| ploded spherical shells. Upon examining
them on his return home, he discovered that
they were surrounded by rims Of lead, (which
confined the charge Of powder in the SHELL
the wise conceit entered his head to put the
shells in the stove and melt the lead off No
sooner hal he hit upo this economical idea j.,
than he placed them in the stove and went a.
bout his business, expecting to fud the lead
melted of upon his return. Meanwhile, his
Industrious wife was busily engaged at the
washiub behind the projecting side Of an old
fashioned chimney, when-bang lone
of these missels of death bnrsted, tearing
the stove part of the chimney place and furni-
ture Of the room to pieces and a portion of i;
falling into the wash tub. Vexed, but not
disco ncerted Mrs Burrier scolded lit.le at her
husban for putting "these foolish things in tho
FIRE, land taking up The tongs pulled the 9TH
er two shells, which were pretty we'll heated,
out of tue Goals and threw them into the
street. Her escape was almost miraculous.
being principally due to Ike intervening and
massive chimney.-Frederick Examiner,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

MosT PLENTY AND GUAR Apples
are so plenty in Western New York that
they can be bought for City cents bar
rel Potatoes show IL, sympto MS Of
disease, aud the best ones are, sold for
dolla: a barrel, including package. One
farmer has an orchard Of choice grated
fruit, and offered the. whole Of his crop
Of apples at twelve and a half cents pr
bnshel the purchaser to gather the fruit
and select OILY such as he wanted and
could sell.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

Ex.PREsrDENr FILLMORE. - The New
York Journal IF Commerce states on au
th GRITTY that Hon. Willard fillmore Is
Internationally in favor Of Mr.. Sey.
mour," the demo cratic candidate for
Governor of New York The authority
for the use Of bis name ID this connec-
ton was given to the officers of tho
Seymour ratification meeting i'll Brook
Ign on Wednesday night. but suitable
opportunity for making the announce
ment did tfot offer.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

That model Senator, Solomon Foot, of YER
mont, has been reelected to the Senate of the
Uni ted States for six years from next March,
having already served two terms in the sam
body, as we'll as two terms previously as a
Representative in Congress, making, when his
new Senatorial term shall be completed nl
most continuous service in Congress of TWEEN
ty-four years. To the State of Vermont may
be awarded the praise of having been always
represented In the National Legislature by
able men and of high character, md this re-
teran Senator is another proof of her own wis
dom and Of lis worth. Intelligence.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

more and Ohio Road as vital to the pro-
lection of all these great interests The
raid into Pennsylvania has cost the Gov
ernment and the people of that State
more money than would support an army
sufficient to protect the road securely for
months.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

REMOVAL OF HosrrrALs. The hospi-
tails at Clarysville are to be removed to
this city. DR.. George II. Oliver, the
medical director, has been busily en-
gagged for the past week in procuring
suitable buildings, and having them fit
ted up for the reception Of the sick and
wounded. The doctor says the citizens
shall not be troubled with any annoyance
whatever from the soldiers.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

EXPIRATION OF THE STAY LAw.-Our
readers will bear in mind that the Stay
Law expires on the LIST of November,
and all who are so unfortunate rs to be
indebted. should not fail to comply with
its provisions by promptly paying the
one fifth of the debt, with interest and
costs. or they will forfeit all further stay
under its provisions. This is highly i'm
portant, and its prompt observance may
prevent much ruinous sacrifice Of prop
erty.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

IMPROVEMENTS. We are gratified to
notice that our City Fathers are engaged
in several improvements in our city that
have been needed for some time. A por-
ton of Centre street, which needed re-
pairing, will be finished this week, and
Baltimore street will be commenced upon
Immediately. 1t has been noted that
the west bank of Wills Creek, at the
bridge, was gradually wearing away, and
that portion Of the pavement had found
a Judgment in the creek. This is being
prevented by rip-rapping the bank about
200 feet in length and Is feet in height.
We would suggest that fence of some
kind BIO placed along the pavement.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30


GoLp BANfsuED FROM THE STock LIST.
The Board Of Brokers has decided that
after fhc present week neither gold nor
dntiable Treasury notes will be called
among the other public securities at its
regular daily sessions. This act has
been taken at the direct Instance ,f the
Secretary of the Treasury, who is of O.
pinion that speculation in Che precious
metals is fpstercd by the recognition of
gold ms Legitimate commodity Of. pur-
chase ard sale. Bv the SAME Influence
it is understood that tic City Banks will
next be pressed to decline lending on
gold hereafter. BJ ills means Nj.
Chase and his advisers hope not only
hereafter to reduce the premium on
gold, but also to check any tery extern
ded speculation in it.-N. y. World.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

t 1t was known at the Navy department
that tho Brooklyn, with Captain Nogdes on
board, would be obliged In orrn sea 10 stand
off and on Fort Pckens, and in roush weather
might sometimes be fifty miles off. Indeed,
if ten miles at sea, tho fort might have been
attacked and easily carried before the rein.
forcement could have reached the beach; In
the open sea, where alone it could land
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

The CANAL.--The canal has been tho
roughly repaired, and navigation resum-
ed. Boats are daily arriving and de-
parting. A brisk coal business is antici-
pated the remainder of the season.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

MILITARY HOSPITALS. The Gilmor
House, ard Ellcngor's Continental ilo-
tel, adjoining the Holiday street Thcs-
ter, Baltimc!d5 have been procured by
the Gn"eftmant for military hospitals.
and will soon &c Occupied as such
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30
ESTR AVS.

u oUND tre.passins upon my Enclosures, two
l. stray HEIFERS. One red, with white
sass ths other red sid's and white back. 10
iesh mark Appraised by J. Turner and N. Il.
Little at fifteen dollars each.
Tho owner Of the above strays is requested
to come forward, prove properly, and take them
aw.v CHARLES Lat TIE,
Living on ths 0ldtow a road.
O.tnhsr a 1.SE5--st
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

The London Gazette aruorcces that
Hon. William Stuart. Secretary of lie
CATION at Athens. is appointed Sccreta-
ry of Legation at Washington.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

The LOUISVILLE journal says the reb.
els will soon be unable to get either but
ter fer Their bread or bread for their
luit,r.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

A young man was lately killed and An.
other wounded in franklin county, Pa, by
the explosion of percussion she'll brought
from the battle field Of Antietsm, which
they were trying to open.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-30

1t is said that the Seat Of Hon s. s.
Cox, elected to Congress FROM Ohio.
will be contested BY Hon. Sam'l Shclla-
barger, on account o. frauds alleged to
have been prepetrated III Columbus.