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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30

IMPORTANT DECISION On Wednes-
day the first case under the Confiscation
act was considered in the United States
District Court. A large amount of prop
erty was involved, belonging to DR.. A.
I. ?. Garnctt, son-inaw OF Governor
Henry A. Wise, of Virginia. The ar
guments on the side of the Government
were conducted ty District Attorney
Darlington, with his usual zeal and ell
oquence.
Yesterday morning Judge Wylle made
his decision. He remarked that it was
an important case, and was the first that
had been argued before the court. 1t
had been fully argued by the District
Attorney, who asked upon the pleadings'
consisting Of seizure, information, pub
LEGATION aud proclamation without sub
stantive proof, decree of condemnation.
He had doubted at first, but upon reason
and authority he was satisfied that it was
his duty to grant the decree.
The act of Congress did not, as was
generally supposed, treat the Inhabitants
of the so.called Confederate States as
traitors, but as alien enemies, and in
that point of view, by the law of nations
their property of every description as
liable to absolute forfeiture and aliena-
ton to the use of the Government -
There is no distinction between personal
property and real estate, nor did the
Constitution, as was supposed, forbid the
absolute forfeiture Of real estate But
the joint resolution passed 10y Congress
on the same day as the Coutiscaton act,
under the provision Of which this prop
crty is sought to be confiscatca, was
declaration by them that, in spirit of
kindness, they would coniscatc the real
estate of the Rebel only during his life
time. lie was bound by that resolution
and would therefore condemn the real
estate during the lifetime of the owner,
aud the personal property absolutely. -
Judge Wyle referred to large number
OF authorities, among them. acts Of Mary
land and Pennsylvania is, conhscating
absolutely the property of Americans
who remained loyal to the British Crow N
during the Revolution
Alter this decision of the Judge, tie
Dis,uct Attorney asked leave to dispose
Of soma twenty other cases which iHpcu
De on the same principles, watch re-
quest was granted, and the deere, of tn =
condemnation IN the ca cs Of the follow
iru lariirN yv.r. ard rod 'Ihn.nps ID
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30

Editor Of Cirilian:
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No. s3l Broadway, New York.
July 30, 1S63-3m.
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4 Prorost MarShal and Three assistants

DTUTttU III WUuUHIWtU,
PHILADELPHIA, July 24.-'rhe draft in the
fourth district was completed this morning.
The cightccat! ana third districts Were also
completed The provost marshal two Of the
enrolling officers and tie blinded man who
drew the Eames from the wheel were all
drawn, creating much good humor among
the crowd. All passed of quietly
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30
Colonel Commanding.


Cleceland, July 2G.-Major Way, with 30
Of the 9th Michigan cavalry, forced Morgan
INTO an engagement about three o'clock CA
Sunday about mile from gainesville, Ohio,
and routed him, capturing 240 prisoners
Morgan with 800 Of his gang, escaped, hut
were oil captured by Col. ShackelI,rd at
three o'clock p NJ. on Sunday. rear New
LihsOn.
Morgan and staff are now prisoners at
WelIsyiIe Ohio.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30
Official Notice to Tax PAYERS.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE.
Cumberland Nd.

OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Cumberland Nd.
IT, ,,.,.,.. ,..., July list, 1863: J.
.ia pr tSseSIGr ,Ir lne four,h District OF Ma
- ,'"I ,'HS .!l'S my returned TO me the An
h ~ a. r".Ir'''o h'St' PROVIDED Tor by the Act
oI colnElesS approved July Isl, 1857, contain
ny ''ie "SsG' Shents Tor Licenses, Carriages,
naI .n 'r ~ lIale. nc, and hereby give
nis ~ l"A-' alerS III AIIegany county, tna'
,hn u 'S'' E ars que ana payable ana that Ma
t'rI d,i,, 'oSa' ESq deputy collector, VIII at
49, ' w thursdays, AT ms ounce, IN
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30
The Germans Of Ohio Deserving
VaIlandigham,

The Germans Democratic organ at
Cleveland has taken the name of Vallan-
digham from its columns and raised that
of John Brough for Governor. The edi-
tor says, in explanation of his course:
GAS will be noted by our readers, We
put to-day at the head Of our paper the
the name of Mr.. Brough for Governor.
"This is no hasty step, but we have
concluded, after mature consideration
nd consultation with many of our dem
ocratic friends, to lay aside for the pres
ent party differences, and by the utmost
of our Influence to aid to victory the party
that advocates the Suppression of the re-
bellion'
1.-The disgraceful scenes which few
days ago occurred in New York city proves
that it requires the united efforts of all
good citizens, without regard to party, to
sustain the public peace and order and
it is most certainty the duty OF every one
who cares for the welfare of our country
to put aside party considerations and to
support our Constitutional Government. :"
ARREST or a NOTED RonBER AND MUIR
DEEER.-Captair George Dusky. noted
Rebel robber and bushwhacker, was brought
here on Monday and confined in Jail, having
been arreS ted day or two previous in Par
kersburg. This Duskv belongs to the Dus-
ky family who so distinguished themselves
in the bushwhacking line i'll Writ and Roane
counties at the time Of the breaking out Of
the war. lie was the leader Of the gang
who robbed She postmaster. for being en-
gagged in which, his father, Old Dan Dusky,
is now serving ont a three years term in
the penitcntiary at Washington city. George
was arrested and brought there last summer
but fcigning sickness he was taken to the
Sprigs House Hospital, from which institu
ton he succeeded in making his escape
IWecliag MtclHgencer.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30
EnrOllerS.

PRovosT MARsHAL.-Daniel Duncan, Esq,
of Flintstone District has been appointed
Deputy Provost Marshal for Allegany coun-
ty.
The following gentlemen have been APP
pointed enrollers for the different enrolment
dis riots Of A llnnanu cnnntu
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30
DIR. G. III DIR.

Mr. EDIToR:-If DR.. Chas. II. Ohr, will con-
sent to be n candidate for the office of Clerk
of the Circuit Court for Allcgnny county, he
will be strongly supported by the uncondi-
tonal Union men of the county.
LOYAL CITIZEN
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30

Isaac Kalbaugh, john Bel and Simon
Arnold have declined to serve aud others
will be appointed to take their places.
The Enrolers have entered upon the dis
charge of their duties.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30

TIN CANS FOR FRUIT.--J. L. Mathews
BALTIC. Street, has on hand large number OF
cans for putting up fruit which he says he
can sell 10 per cent cheaper than any other
manufacturer in the city. lie is loyal man
pays heavy revenue tax to the government
and should be patronizod. Give him a call.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30

n0- The wife and daughter of ex-senator
Gwin, Of California, are said to have lately
arrived in England.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30

BELvIDERE HALL,-This place of amuse-
ment will be opened on Monday evening
next. The Great National Variety Troupe.
They comprise full company of first class
artists. We bespeak for tlom full houses.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30

HosPIrAL REPoRT.-The following is the
official report of the u. $. General Hospital
at Cumberland, Nd, in charge Of Surgeon
j. r. Lewis, for the week ending July 18th
1868:
Number patients remaining last report. 3S4
Admitted since ............................ 70
Total treated Observation-Disclosures. 463
Returned to duty Observation-Disclosures. u
Discharged from service ............. 0
Deserted, ........................... 0
Transierr d. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Died ..........,...........,... O %
Total remaining in Hospital. ..............441
Number of Nurses. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 40
Coohs...... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 20
Total in Hospital, ................... sol
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30
Z Public Sale
Of a House and Lot.

TIE undersigned will, as Trustee by virtue
L of certain decree passed by the Circuit
Court for Allegany county, in the matter of
the application of { harles Howell, an insol-
vent petitioner, offer at public sale on
Saturday, the 18th Day OF August.
at ~ NJ. in front of the st. Nich,las Hotel in
the city of Cumberland to the highest bidder.
all the right title and interest of the said
Charles ii DWELL in and to
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30
List of Letters

d EMAINING in the Cumberland Post Office
HI July, 30, 1868. Persons calling for these
letters must say they were advertised, other
wise they may not receive them.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-30

districts of Alleganv county.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-11-10
The Boston Negro and the Shell.

On the 10th ult., a negro belonging to Boston,
servant to General Terry, now on duty on Morris
Island being in want of lead for his fishing lines
undertook to melt some from the outside of a
ten pound PARROT shell, which he discovered
living about the camp. Placing the projectile IN
a stove and seating himself where he could catch
the molten metal in d shovel as it fell, he soon
had the satisfaction of seeing one of the most
startling views ever brought to his vision. The
shell exploded and, besides blowing the stove
and the cookhouse to atoms, inflicted serious
wounds upon the unfortunate colored man. A
South Carolina negro soldier named David, on
being informed of the circumstance, drew him
self up and pornpously remarked, "Golly white
folks needn't say muffin now bout de stupidness
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-11-10

~AA O&A@O SSAAA&A &@AL0NkUnGGENus
The soldiers have no mercy on traitors, and
especially on such as yallandigham, as the fol-
lowing incident shows
The night before the election paroled Ohio
soldier, worn out by nearly three years hard
service in the armies of the Union and having
enlisted, as many did, an ardent Democrat, ar
rived at the door of his fathers house The old
gentleman, under the tali1nanic paWer Of a ven
Grated party name, had for nearly half aeentury
steadily voted the Democratic ticket, and had
reiigiously taught his On to do the same. lie
stood in the door toWdlbome the returning sol
dier, and extended his Hands, with all father
pride, to greet his noble boy. To his horror,
the son drew back, and with quiet dignity, the
scalding tears meanwhile streaming down his
bronzed cheeks, he said, Father, God knows
| love and honor you as my father, but | love
my country better, and have higher duties than
I now owe even to you. / hear that you arc
going to vote for yallandigham, and can never
take your hand or enter your house if you do
that" 'Neyer mind, johns come in. That's
merely.m political opinion, Never mind, come
in; We all want to see you and thank God for
your safe return" But all entreaty was un-
ayailing
II have" said the soldier, for nearly three
years fought the traitor jeff Davis and his rebel
crew am here to fight meaner and more
venomous traitor, yallandigham, at the ballot
box; and, when that duty is performed, mean
to return at once, and fight on till treason is
crushed out everywhere, and the glorious old
flag again floats over free and united people
With sad hearts they parted for the night
Early in the morning, the aged father was at the
door of his neighbours house, and, calling to his
son, said "Come home, John, your mother
wants to see you. will vote any way you want
me to, for Pm inclined to believe, after all, that
Val. is O traitor" The joy of that household,
father and son, in standing up squarely for the
Union cannot be told. Language is too poor to
describe It.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-11-10

A soldier tells the following of a sudden dis"
covery of the politics, of a family down in
Dixie:
Our regiment he says, was in Northern Missis-
sippi and hating near fine mansion The boys
were making for the chicken quarter, when the
lady Of the house appealed to the Colonel for
protection, as she was IA good Union woman,
and they all stood up for the government!
Just then one of the children cried out "Oh,
mother, that horrd Yankees got JEFF Davis
IA big rooster and is going to ring his neck !.
There was no further doubt about the loyalV OF
that household.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-11-10

AN TNcoRRiGIBLE BoY-.Tohn A. was a
good-natured fellow, not without wit averse to
toll, and spending most of his time in manipu-
lating those rectangular forms of pasteboard
which 7. Crehore deyises, and where the Ameri
can eagle sits on the ace of spades Johns father
was dead but his uncle, Boston citizen, fire.
quently gave him good advice. john said
he, one day. ''be Industrious, and with your
talents you can make anything of yourself
Suppose you have no capital. Look at old Billy
Gray! He camednto this city with pack on
his back, and went out with million ofdollars' -
That's nothing TO my case, uncle, said the
incorrigible John; II came into this city with
two packs in my pocket, and am going out with
out red cent"
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-11-10
POE Y.
THE GALLop OF DEATH.


THE GALLOP OF DEATH.
Tan-ta-ra, tan-ta-ra, tan-ta-ra, tan-ta-ral
"Boots and saddles quick, quick Now
re mount and away
Look sharpsand ride fast; that's the word, Hip,
hurrah
We must catch them asleep at The dawning of
day y
Now they noisIly dash through the ripping
stream,
Now Silently gallop along the soft sand
Then off with bound through the woods, where
no CLEAN
OF starlight shines through rides the brave
gallant band
NOW slowly and steadily. Hist mot wordP'
tbs the sentinel sleepily pacing his beat. ID
The murderous sseish Of sabre is heard
And he falls with a groan at the first horses
feet.
DRAW sahrel Now charges hoysl No powder
to-nightp'
Rings the voice of the chief, while the loud
bugles blare
Mid the clashing of swords, striking flashes OF
light,
And the fierce victor-shouts, and the yells of
despair
Twas brave work done by that gallant band
Let their praises be sounded on every breath
Of wind that blows OR our glorious land
And this the song of the Gallop of Death
Tdn-ta-ra-tdi
Hip, hip--hurrah
IT'S the bugle's stirring call
Mount, boys, mount,
And never count
What will be your chance to fall.
On, boys, on, till the morning sun
CLEANS on our flag, and the victrys won
It matters not
IF O. rebel shot
Put an end to our feeting breath
Ride, boys, ride,
And luck betdc
Those who ride the Gallop of Death
On, boys, on, till the morning sun
CLEANS on our flag and the yictry's won
With ringing clash,
And lightning fash,
Wen strikea righteous blow
And let the shout
Ring loudly out,
AS wesmite the traitors low.
On, boys, on, till the morning sun
Cleans on our flag, and the vict'ry's woh
And when It's DONE
And the vict'ry woh
Well gayly march to camp
And joyous song,
Keep time to our horses tramp.
On, boys, on, and the morning sun
viii smile on us and the brave work done !
-~~N-
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-11-10
NO. 50.
LOOKOUTMD. NOV. 10, 1853.

of Seasf Caraina darkies and de teligenee Of tie
Boston Riggers Dis yer darkey dosen't know
Souf Car'lina boy that's half such a fool as to
stick a loaded she'll in de mouf Of a stove-dat's
fact, sure. De ole fool come elar down
yere to stick she'll in de stove--yahl yah =
The circumstance seemed to impartmuch alnuse-
ment to David, as well as satisfaction that i
gave comparative wcghtto the argument in favor
Of at least the equality Of Northern and South
Carolina negroes.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-11-10


COLONEL TOW told me the last mot of the Pres
ident, whose good things~wiH be as famous AZ
Talleyrand's. He was anxious to know who
was really responsible for the surrender OF hnr-
per's Ferry last summer. So he summoned
Halleck. The General did not know. sAery
well, said the President, then will ask Gen
Schenckn That General merely knew that he
was not to blame The President sent for Nil
ROY. Miroy avcrred that he was not guilty -
Hooker was Summoned. Fighting Joe hoped il
was clear to His Excellancy thet he had nothing
to do with it. Perfectly clear said our Uncle
Abraham, smiling. So he saaabled ali the
four Generals in his room. zzEanen, n said
he, Harper Ferry was surrendered, and none
of you, in seems, arc responsible. ! am very
anxious to discover the man who isl He
walked up and down the room, while they still
sat there. Suddenly he stopped. Il have it, f"
he said II know who is responsible" The
Generals crowded about the Presidents each a
little suspicious. ''Who is it, who is it, Mr..
PRESIDENT" "Gcntlmcn" replied cur uncle,
with twinkle in his eye, General Lee is the
man,
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-11-10

Tue best thing out--out of debt.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-12-11
Approved, November IL, 1868.

No. I8.-An act to amend Chapter eigh-
ty-three of the General Statutes, en-
titled of the Grand List.
1t is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. l. Section twosof chapter eigh-
ty.three of the General Statutes, shall
be so construed as to require all real and
personal estate to be set in the list to the
last owner of said estate, on the first day
of April of each year.
Sec. 2. Section thirty-eight of said
chapter, is hereby amended so that the
list of transfers of real estate, required
to be prepared for the listers of each
town. shall commence with the second
day Of April, and with the first day o.
April Of each year.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-12-11

Sec. 3. Each town clerk shall pre-.
pare for the use of the listers Of the
town, list Of mortgage deeds recorded
in bis office from the second day of April
to the first day Of April, inclusive, each
year, and said list shall contain the names
Of the parties to each mortgage, and the
amount secured by each.
Approved, November II, 1868.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-12-11
Approved, November II, 1868.
No. 22.-An act relating to changes Of

No. 22.-An act relating to changes OF
Names.
1t is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. /. Any person of full age and
sound mind, other than married woman,
who may wish to alter bis name, may
make an instrument in writing under his
hand and seal, attested by three credible
witnesses, and acknowledged before the
judge of probate in the district where
such person resides, therein declaring
such intention, designating the name he
wishes to assume, and shall cause the
same to be recorded in the records of
said probate courts, and in the clerks
office in the town in which such person
resides, which being done, such person
shall thereafter be known and called by
the name designated in said instrument.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect
from its passage.
Approved, October 80, 1868.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-12-11

No. 23.-An act in addition to chapter
eighteen of the general statutes erti-
tied "of public burial grounds and
their enlargement"
II is hereby enacted, &c.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-12-11
No. 19.-An act in amendment of Chap
ter eighty-four of the General Statutes

No. 19.-An act in amendment of Chap
ter eighty.four of the General Statutes
entitled ..of collection of taxes
1t is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. I. Section forty-one of chapter
eighty-four of the General Statutes, i.
hereby amended to read as follows: i
any constable shall neglect to pay into
the State treasury any State tax by the
time prescribed in his warrant, the Trea-
surer shall after the expiration of snch
prescribed time, issue his extent to the
sheriff of the county in which such de-
linquent constable resides, requ ring him
to levey such tax, or the amount remains
ing due, Of the goods, chattes, and es-
tate of such delinquent constable.
See. ?. Section twenty-four of chap
ter eighty-four of the General Statutes
is hereby repealed.
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect
from its passage.
Approved, October 28, 1868.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-12-11

Sec. 8. Every express company shall
post up in all of said company's usual
places of business, and in the post office
and town clerk S office in the towns where
said express company has place Of bus
iness, and keep exhibited in convenien:
place, in conspicuous letters, printed
tariff Of the rates of all charges for
transportation of goods and chattels be-
tween all points with which said express
company has any business or connection.
Sec, 4. Every telegraph company
shall constantly exhibit in said telegraph
company's place of business in each town
in this state, where said company has an
operator, and also in the offices Of the
town clerk aud post office in the town
where said telegraph company transacts
business, by posting up printed card,
on which shall be designated all the pla-
ces with which said telegraph has busi-
ness, and the rates of charges for the
transmission Of telegraph dispatches.
Sec. 5. Said telegraph or express
company shall be restricted in their char
ges to the tariff of rates so exhibited, as
provided in this act, and whenever any
greater sum than is designated in such
printed tariffs of rates shall have been
paid, the person paying the same may
recover back the amount so paid above
the rates specified on said tariff, with II
per cent. interest thereon from the time
of such payment, with full costs, in action
of assumpsit declaring for money had
and received, or goods sold and delivered.
as the case may be.
Sec. 6. No express. company shall
have any lien on goods or any property
transported by such company, after the
payment or tender of the amount en-
braced in such tariff of rates, as provided
in this act.
Approved, November II, 1868.
No. 17.-An act relating TO the Grand
List.
II is hereby enacted, &C.
Sec. l. 1t shall be the duty of the
listers in each town to make an abstract
of their grand list in each year, after its
and annually return the same
to the chairman of the committee raised
~ sLo Legislature TO make up the grand
list, on or before the third Thursday Of
October, which abstract shall contain the
particulars, and be in form as
follows:
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-12-11

Sec. 2. 1t shall be the duty of the
committee to make Up the grand list, TO
first examine and see if there are any
omissions or neglects Of listers in making
the returns as required by law, and il
any are found, to Immediately notify said
listers, by letter, of the same, aud II said
listers shall not correct the same, it shall
be the duty of the chairman Of said COM
mittee TO report SAID listers to the State 5
Attorney of the County in which said
delinquent listers reside, and said States
Attorney shall commence prosecution
for the penalty imposed in section forty
nine of chapter eighty-tbree of the Gen
eral Statutes.
Approved, November III, 1868.