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Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
Six Hundred Thousa More.


Ed3r The Conseription bill has now passed
both Houses If Congress and only awaits Oh,
signature Of Tho President, which il will To-
ecivc 10 bceome law. Great satisfaction il
manifested at the result by those Abolitionists
who are Exempted by being over age, or who
ase poSses~d Of sufficient means to purchase
an exemption-fos be it remembered that the
old mode Of Obtaining exemption has been
abandoned. and tint only he who can "plank
dowD" TIRES hundred dollars is entitled to that
distinction ft-is reported that six hun
6te1 thousandSnon arc to be immediately cal
}ed ont under she bill. The portion for this
county viii U from eight hundred to one
thousand nen.
With the exception that it affords an oppor-
t'Idty TO thoss who have plenty of green
backs, " to croop out, we think the bill a very
f'ir ono, taking as It docs, the people "per-
mscous'-niggens, whites aud those Of ma
hegany Lue, "coppa-heads" and "wooly-
feais"-Shaksrs and Quakers, men with con-
ssiease, and men without, ofice-holders, con-
tractors, preachers Of Peace, and preachers of
Wan-ah arc required to aid in making up for
Abe an other Grand Army of six hundred
thousand. Farmers from tho plough-me-
elnnics from the work -shop-mercbant from
fha Counter--the Judges from the bench--the
laborsr from the feld--the minister from tie
pulpit, all arc to be cent Oh the expedition of
gathering Rebel scalps, or losing their own.
No excuses ore to be rocoivcd-crops in the
fekt-goe<s on the shelves-tho shoe on the
lAss--<as iron in the fre-the plough in the
fN:row. rnssi oil DO loft, there must be no de-
10y.
And rho can object--who will hesitate
The Union that the Aboltionists have covered
must be re-united-must be restored. by exc
terminating the white. and c.-napcipatpg the
DAlvAs in tho Rel,el States. This must be &C.
samplished sv.n though 1t should require the
last man and the last dolar-even though
every aero Of land should be mortgaged to
pay the taxes--and all "the old folks at home"
be left chi'!less-everyc child fatherlsss
vito widow, and every lass in weeds for her
hddie. What are all these things compared
10 tho blessings Of freedom which we shall
carry with our bayonets to the four millions
Of slaves in bondage, We must all sacrifice
something for their release and the advance
ment ofthe principles of freedom and equality
The duty should be performed cheerfully and
willingly instead of grudgingly and snlkily
And just to think 1T, We may be 50 FORUM
ate as to discover "the path to the patriots
grave an opportunity not every day to be
enjoyed. And then it will DO but "break-
fast SPELL at most sixty or ninety days
)ob,"-a pleasant excursion, with magnificent
teed--pbysic freeand thirteen dollars a month";
Who'd, be out: Not u. Dot us duvn mir,
Enroler and take your fee-class number two
over thirty-ave, If the signs Of the teeth
.aoh lie. ~
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
From the Mississippi Squadron.

Carlo, March 2.--The report Of tho en- pture
of the "Indianola" creates much disappoin.-
ment and gloom here She was one of the
new iron-clads from which such good results
were expected.
We have no particulars Of the affair, except
rumors from Memphis, which state that the
'lndianola'' was attacked by the rams Queen
of the West" webb" and number of other
vessels, vh"n the shore batteries opened on
her., She was boarded finally, and taken to
Port frSron.
1T It's said that the vessel will soon be put in
service against lis. Rebel dcscrters, arriving
at Memphis, insists that this new rebel feet OF
iron-clads will proceed down the river at once.
and take part in an attack upon Baton Rouge
and New Orleans. The rebels had crews ready.
and demonstration may be looked for at any
moment.
Our loss is considered most humliating, es-
pecally in view of the fact that the most OK :
plicit orders Of Admiral Porter have been dis
obeyed.
Porter is determined to rccapture these iron
-clads at all hazards, and at once, anticipating
orders to that effect from the Navy Depart
mcnt. We have nothing on Che Mississippi
TO cope with the "Indianoln," except the
"Neosho," and she is quito ready yet.
NEW YORK, March "A special Memp his
dispatch to the Times says the Indianola was
attacked by three boats on Tuesday, the oath
ult. The fight was obstinate, lasting several
hours, and she was only surrendered when in
sinking condition. She ran ashore and tho
officers aud crew arc now in vicksburs.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

The following "loyal" and patriotic yet
somewhat ridiculous speech said to have
been delivered by "Abe Ptufer, to the lois
Maryland Rcsi'nent, Potomac Home Brigade
at Sandy Hoot;1," we will "put up, Rgairst
Jack D. OF Affeinus W. for "wit and yesti-
ment" =
Gentlemen and Jtllosr- Sc'dir~s Il have ap-
! pcared before you this evening to clucidatc
! to you the all-subor1inate subject that is now
| agitadng the-.he-cirtainly am, or any
other man. But to return to cur subject -
As was about to remark previously before
hand, what's our country comm tol--that' S
just what I'd like TO know myself, or any
| Other man. That's what's to matter, OF any
other man. But to return to our subject
Just look at our American eagle just look
at him. Does any hody see him1 What arc
you going to DO with hist ere bird, MS he flies
from the cloud-clap sunit of the Licefdcr
mountains 20 the GoshYolican Avinu, aid
futters his tale-fethcrs, and says, in tho tOis
of the Appostel Pawl in his appistcl 70 the
Egypshuns, when he said, "toot hog or die"
That's whats the matter, or any other man.
But to return to our subject. Just look at
our soldiers Just look at 'cts. DO they not
do they not-cirtunly they do. Do they
not March 4th to bsttel in time Of rcasc, and
git shot in the neck2 Cirtunly they do, or
any other man. But to return to cur subject.
Just look at our Senaturs; do they nc:--do
they not-cirtunly they do, Do thsv not at
the dead hour of the night, non the cock
procaims the hour OF midni mt, and when tl,a
Barometer is forty -seve., degrees below sis1
serrow-do they no. rush fourth to the scene
of confagrations and get Enthusiastically they
do, and that just what's the matter with me
or any o.her mon. But to return to our sub
ject. Now what does our nuscpapers say
20 they not say-cirtunly they do. What
did see in n paper this morning. Provi-
shun has riz, and what's the consequence
Coffee and molnsscs had fght and moas
ses got licked, and coffee had to settle down
on its own grounds. That's what's the mat
ter, or any other man. But to return to our
subject Now, what does our great and gleri-
Gus Constitution of 10 Tinted States say
Doc. y -. ~. say-cirtunly it docs, any other
man. But to return to our subject. What
did Pa.erick IIenery Jackson say Did he
not say that each and every one should stand
upon his own ground and did he not lay his
ham upon his harte and say that he was q pa
per doll with glass ego? Cirtunly he did,
or any other man. Loud and continued ap.
plausc.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

THE C,SrEnsaArEs- JrpnASr.-.A, hotter
dated Falmouth, Va. Feb. Is, says
This afternoon and evening the ysbcts 10,
fredericksburg wpro exceeding jubilant, ctccr-
ing vocifcronsly, aud brass band was statoni
ed in Tho city, playing lively airs. MI iats in
tho evening No flag Of truce went ovpr to-day
consequently we ar in ignorance as to the catrss
oftheir rejoicing, whether il was c; os-i h$
news from Charleston OF vicksburg; or the
RESULT Of their raid Of yesterday. n the LATER
they certainly have 10 cause for rejoicing. AZ
their famous partisan, Stuart was completely
foiled in his a'tunpt upon onr ricks:s, and
their loss in the affair Is believed IL xsceei
ours.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

GEH. PuPE SERVER WITH WRrr or ia
aEAs CoRHrs.--On Saturday last Two drafted
soldiers Of tho Thirty fourth Wisconsin rcg.
meut, claiming their dischars on the ground
that they were not citizens, not having taken
out their papers, but who had been taken IN
charge by officers and confined for sufe-keep.
ing by desire Of Major Gen. Fope, were brought
before commissioner in milwaukee on
writ Of habcas corpus, and after argument,
were discharged. Gc,. Pope, upon scrvics Of
tho writ, Immediately responded, cvincins
throughout tho utmost respect fur the author
ty Of tho court. His action in tho case is
highly commended in the Milwaukee irur-
nails.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
Depredations or tho Privatce rlorsa.
--Bufning OF the Ship Jat 1 b Ren


Depredations or tho Privatee r,or.a.
--Burning OF the Ship Jat b Ben.
HALIFAX, March 2d.-The vi ner D,.,
from st. 1homas, Bermuda, OIL y eStL ri,
has arrived here.
She reports tiat on the 18th : Fei4uarvI
iii latitude ~ degs.. losg. eS dog, tho pr;vo
tedf Florida captdfti and burnt the shin Ja.,,
Bell, from China for New York. The lac,
Bell had 900 chests Of tea on Board H..
passengers M,d crew were transferred %
DanisL vessc, and arrived at st. Tho,pss =,
the 10th of February
Mrs. Williams. Mr.. johnson and two NJ
Bells, passengers on tho Jacob Bsu. arrival
here In the Delta.
The cargo OF the Jacob Bell was vs,uod AZ
million and a-hslf of dYlias.
4, The United Statos steamer Alabama leas 81
Thomas on tho 2Sth Of February. in search n
the Florids. .,....
Tho STEAMER Columbia ran tho blocsade A.
Wilmington, N. c.. and arrived OF 81. Goorssss
With a cargo Of cotton and tobacoa. Tho ca
lamFa reported tho arrival a. Wilmington Of
tho steamer GiRffe.
The Cargo OF the Jacob Bell.
NEw YORK.. MARCH v2.-z1ho cargo of sbo
Jacob Bell was chiefly tor English account,
and wac valued at $4,000 1t was insured
In England and New York. The govcrnmc.,
is a heavy loser, as Tho duties would have bcn
$I75,000
There wero a number of Federal vessels al
St. Thomas. fearing to leave lest they would
fall nprcy to the pirates.
Tho British steamer Cadmus, with M,,
Bunch, lately British Consul at Charleston
8. c., on board, sailed for England on tho aIss
ult. ~
The officers Of the Florida say thsy, passed
a night in company with tho Alabama lately.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
-. I
A Reported Raid on Leesburg.

On Friday evening report reached Ber-
lin that large rebel cavalry force, with two
pieces of artillery, had made their appearance
at Leesburg, Londonn country, Va, in the
course of the day There arc no Union troops
there whatever, and Goose creek is just now.
go swollen as to prevent access to that town
from this direction, to ascertain the truth Of
thTs story, which, we think, is untrue,
though some portion of Whites handful of
guerillas may be proving about there, know
ing tlsos .tsts or>Cs6osc creek. - WdM STIR.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

DIsGsAcerUL CoypUcr.--We hcar. and
have no doubt Of the truth Of tho stntcrncnf, ;.
that last night the First Pennsylvania Rcscrro
Regiment went put on picket duty in tho VI
cinity of Union Mills, and instead of prcform-
Nc it, tho wh"lo regiment went to sleep
The result b they were disarmcd this Fore
noon, by orders from the commander Of this
military department. and the officer in COM
niand of the resinont at the time has also
boon ordered into arrest Washington ,stdr.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

A darkey was aked, the other day, whether
he didn' intend to enlist in one Of thu negro
regiments. NO. replied he. 'if Stevens
wants any fighting duno for tue Niger, lot
him do it itself"
rAsaioxAntE circles were never 80 nurner-
GUS as they are now. An,est every lady, that
appears in the streets is in tho CENTER Of cne.
Bsa- The most intolerant and itrocious II
human beings youi rhilanthropist by trade
It" sHcoNu thoughts are best mas was
Gods first thought. womnplhis second.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
Released on Bail.

.WMr. Jacob Campbell arrested in this
place, some weeks since, by the Military
authorities. on the eharg, of Treason, and has
since been confined In the central police Sta
ton at Baltimore. has been sdpitted to hGil
and released from custody.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

4 LOAN FOR CoNFEDERATEs NEGoTfA-
TING IN ENGLAND Vessels 10 Ran tie Biock.
aae-A letter published in late London paper
states that a Confederate age;tt Is now in that
country, accredited by Jefferson Davis, aud
his credentials arc endorsed by Mr.. Mason,
the diplomatic though officially unrecoguzcd
envoy of tho Confederate Sta.os Tho letter
says:
His object is to negotiate loan for the Con
federacy of Shareholders, and to conclude ar
rangements for the supply to them of all
kinds of commodities, especially munitions
of war. The fastors who have agreed to car
ry out these arrangements arc accountants,
men of standing in the city of London, Their
contract is signed and sealed by Jefferson
Davis, and endorsed by Mr.. Mason. The
conditions of the contract are as follows:
Parties undertaking to run the blockade
with vessels laden with material and NUM-
tions OF war. are guaranteed cargocs of cot:on
in exchange, at seven cents pound, for the
Value (greatly csaggeratcd) of the ship and
cargo. They also receive Confederate bonds
to cover the amount. These vessels chiefly
steamers of light draught, are insured at high
risk preraiums--say 80. so, e3-at Ll6yd's.-
If they run the blockade out and home, the
enormous profits on Tie sale of the cotton are
an ample remuneration for the venture, and
tic bonds, bearing & high rate of interest, are
retained as security. The option is given TO
the owners ofscling their ships to the CcMsed-
crate gOvornmcnt-such of them as reach their
destination and DO not care to risk return
voyage-and they go to form the nucleus ola
navy. Thus British capital, and it alone,
furnishes the Confederacy With the means of
carrying on the war.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

STRAW FOR PAPER.-Largc quantities of
straw are being bought in tho vicinity of
Lockport, n. Y, and takon to the Fails, to be
manufactured into paper. Five dollars per
ton is paid for the straw. and 81 so for draw
ing. The machinery at tho Falls has been ar
ranged for the manufacture of straw into
paper.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

4 Camp FIR NJ GENERAL scnrr.--The fol-
lowing card appears in the New Fork papers.
General Scott once moro begs to he excused
by correspondents Rheumatism In the hand
makes it difficult to write. Honce tho mes
Of acknowledged lettcrs-mostly asking for
autographs--ls daily increasing upon him.
As it is impossible to answer ono 10 fffy.. ho
must, in future. neglect all not on matters Of
Importance
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

GREELT, who advocated secession and kick.
ing Cotton Sta es out Of tho Union, who poe
tized the American flag as a aaantiSfS lie, Abe
started tho Tribune ptofesscdly to educate
generation to hate the shareholders, now talks
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
Reported Battle at vicksburg.

FORTRESS Monaco. 3.-Tho Petersburg
Express ofsaturlsy last, received here, sars
that great hattie has boon tonight at viefs-
burg, with heavy loss on both sides, but no
decided result.
WAsuIsGToE, March S.--The government
not even aware that there has boon a general
engagement at Vioksburg.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

BisnoP HORNE had his dignity somewhat
taken down when he took possession of tho
Episcopal palace at Norwich, in 1891 He
turned around upon the steps and exclaimed.
"Bless us bless us what multitude of peo.
pie - "oh, my lord, )" said bystander, this
is nothing to th' owl last Friday to see a
man hanged
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

One DAY, Freddie's little sister Carrie,
hearing her father and mother talking about
name for now little baby-brohcr that had
been given to them short tine before, said:
Mamma, why don't you name him Hal
lowed'' Itsays in my prayer, "Hailowed DO
thy namo, and think it'sa very pretty name
TOO"
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
Cause for Rejoicing;

Me- Congress has adjourned. Let us b&vt
day of Thanksgiving and Prayer--thapks-
giving that it has ceasol to exist, and prayer
tai we may Etssr seo iis like again.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

A CORRESPONDENT Of the r. 7. TrissHs
writing from Biaekwater. says;
"our Infantry all .havod badly, with :
fow exceptions. Some of the Massachusetts.
Indiana and Now. Fork regiments refusedAs.
move when ordered; also. one of the Penn
sylyania drafted regiments, semo Gifts, mem.
bors saying to tho officers, ''you can draft us,
but cannot mako us fight -"
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06

We see some Of the abolition papers eireulat.
ing foolish stories TO t21oF effect that if peace
is obtained the laboringme will be made slave
This is on a Far with the stories said 10 have
been circulated years ago By the AnH-Nasons:
viz-Thot the Masons were cannibaIs and eat
poor peoples children.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
A Rebel Raid-A. Leapold.

| iORcDNt7(tStOsCH, ' u. 4LUFCN Era lCuo.
The usual peace and tranquility ofoui
town was slightly disturbed on last Tuesday
night. We had the questionable honor q
"Rebel raid" Early in the evening lie tone-
what notorious, ubiquitous, redoubtable ANDY
! LEAPohD accompanied by one or twd Other
daring "Confeds' paid us visit-quite nj,
cxpcctelly. 1t was the identical Learold
who had the audacity 10 shoot that distin-
eui.hed "loya! man" Mortimer Co>kus; the
same Andy who was arrested last November
and carried to Sharpsburg where he was abu-
sed and insulted by rusillanimous Virginia
refugees" the same who WAS denounced and
blackguarded by some scurriious lampooraer
in tho Balto. american; and notwithstanding
all this Lieut.. Leapold still survives.
The exact object of his recent visit here is
not known; but hc shot and wounded fellow
named Jake Hudson-a rebel deserted from
the end Va. Reg't., who made tracks the next
day for your beloved state, doubtless to move
the sympathy of his admring friends in Mary
land. Whilst riding through the street sing
ing "scccsh' songs, two Union soldiers hap
pcned along that way, and Andy let them
haze the benefit of salutc--doipg no dam
age, believe. After visiting some Of their
friends, about eleven o'clock tie 'daro-devils"
skadaddlcd.
This bold adventure within the Federal lines
has been the topic Of conversation during the
certain "loyal' citizens, who, fearing something
might happen, held a little 'pow-wow" Oh the
subject and sent ambassadors to the proper
military authorities urging their claims to pro-
lection and requesting certain means Of secu-
rity. Rumor has it that the place is to be
garfisoned and placed under martial law.
understand that when Leapod's exploits were
made known to the Commander OF the Post
at Kerueysvile, he expressed himself satisfied
with the shooting Of Hudson, as che was a
ID rebel descrtcr any how ;'-conse-
quently unworthy Of a respectable gcntlemali's
notice.
l learn from reliable authority that Mr.. Lea
pold is q regularly commissioned officer of the
Confederate army, with the rsnk of LIST lieu-
tenant; has the command Of some sixty-odd
picked men whose duty It Is to scout in,
around and about the fele:.tl lines; perform
all duties aprertainins to a scout, arrest con-
scripts refugees and dcsertors, etc. The con-
sequence is, he is a terror to all rccusants.
The day after Leapold left-whether he
caused it is not known-a company of Cav
airy (Fcderall came to town and searched sew
eral private houses among which was DR..
SeiderfS-an "African of American descent"
for liquor-nothing cortraband, however,
was found. The usual stcrcotypcd excuse:
this is an unpleasant duty, but we must obey
orders" was. offered as an apology; but they
nevertheless Sc sncd to "Ply their vocation
with commcndablc zeal. Soldiers dislike to
search private residences; but they generally
manage to carry of some sourenir-a robcl
relic of rare rascality.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
Issue of Paper Money.

A careful examination of the financial bills
passed by the present Congress, says the New
York World, shows that Secretary Chase has
issued and has the authority to issue the fol-
lowing legal tender notes, treasury notes,
bonds and certificates of Indebtedness:
First issue oflegal tender notes, $50, 00O, 900
Second issue legal tender notes, $50, 90, 900
For payment of Indebtedness, G0,000, 900
Certificates of Indebtedness, $50, 00O, 900
Frastional currency, $4,000 900
Bonds issued to date, 5000 600
Interest-b bearing treasury notes
cortver. s5ie into legal tender
notes at will of Mr.. Chase 400, OO0, GOO
Senatc's amen lment to conference
bill. $4,000, 900
Bonds authorized by conference
committee, go and 40 years. 500 200, 900
Total $1.s25 ZOO, COO
To this may he added $500, 900 900 urtior
fne bank bill, making grand total of 90, 1875, {.
100000.
81 -->-~--~->~---~~-~---~~~~,
F6t,Nc ladies rarely kiss each other except
whsn Ftcru are gentlemen to $40 item do It.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
Washington County Coart.

E9H The March term of Court commenced
on Monday last. The following is list of
he Grad and Petit Jurors
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1863-03-06
GRAND JURY.
GEoRdS w. PoIE.-Forcman.

GEoRdS w. PoI.E.-Forcman.
John c. Unseld, Joseph Carver,
John Boyd, William Crum,
James D. Hook, Frederick Bell,
Ohio Snowman, David .Neikirk,
Joseph A. Brewer, John +. Gay.
William McCardell, Charles Delll.ger,
Solomon Stinemctz. Jacob Grove.
Samuel II. Alter, William Davis,
Tobias Schlosser, Samuel Maysillea,
Philip Oswald, Joel Charles,
Jonas Davis, joseph Snavely:
PETIT JURY:
! Thomas A. Bvult, Elias E. Rohrer,
Daniel King, John Yessler,
Abraham Ditto, Wm. Moffitt, Sr.
James Little, Elias Stoufler,
John j. Hershey, Henry Lyday Jr,
John Hefielbower, Jacob Miller,
! David Smith, John n. Newcomer,
Josh:ra Newcomer, Jacob Winders,
George r.. Smith, Jacob Nicoden,us,
Raphael +. lacey, John Troup,
OHIO Nesbitt, John d. Eakle,
John Doub, a.. Usho Baker.
Martin BraleS,
Up to tho timo of our going - press th'
Court has been occupied in the trial Of Appea
eases. Those of interest will be rcportAl il
our next
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Total

FottNc ladies rarely kiss each other except
wher ftcru are gentlemen to $40 item do It.