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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17
NUMBER 38
False Proverbs.

"A young fellow must SOW his wild
oats In all the wide range Of British
maxims there is none. take it for all in
all, moro thoroughly abominablo than
this one as 10 the sowing of wild oats.
Look at it on what side you will, and I
will defy you to make anything but q
devils maxim Of it. Whatever man be
he young. ole or middle-agcd, sows, that
and nothing else shall he reap. The
one only thing TO do with wild oats is to
put them carefully into the hottest part
of theifre, and get them burnt to dust,
every seed of them. If you SOW them.
no motter in what ground, up they will
come, with long, tough roots, like couch
grass, and luxuriant stalks and leaves,
as sure as there is o sun in heaven-a
crop which it turns one heart cold to
think of. The devil. too. whose special
crop they are, will sec that they thrive,
and you and nobody else will have to
reap them. and no common reaping will
get them out of the soil, which must be
dug down deep again and again. Well
for you if, with all your care, you can
make the ground sweet again by your
dying day. Boys will ba boys is not
much better, but that has true side to
it; but this encouragement to the sowing
of wild oats is simply devilish, for it
for it means that young man is to give
way to the temptations, and follow the
lusts of his age. What are we to do
with the wild oats of manhood and old
age with ambition, oyerreaching, the
false weights, hardness. suspicion, ava
rice-if the wild oats OF youth are to be
sown and not burnt2 What possible
distinction can we draw between them
II we may SOW the one, Why not the 9TH
er p Tom Brown at Oxford.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17
The Bell Ringers.

During Robert Heller's engagement
in Pittsburg, his fame and the excellence
of his entertainments attracted all classes
of people-the musical and refined, the
millionaire and merchant prince, the
mechanic and artizan, in fact every class
found it's representatives within the wall
of the theatre each night of his perfor-
nance.
One evening genuine specimen of
the genus yerdant, with his gall hang
ing on his arm, presented himself at the
box office and demanded, What's the
tax to see the show?' Fifty cents, po-
litely answered the ticket seller. We'll
I guess 1 won't back down now, anyhow
here's your tin Receiving his tick
cts, greeny entered, dragging the young
lady by the hand.
The popularity and the oddity of their
dress soon made them the observed Of
all Observers
Heller shortly after commenced his
illustrations, which were wondered at
with eyes and mouth wide open, by our
rustic pair, he occasionally calculating
in pretty loud tones, Thunder while
she would exclaim, Marcy me, amt it
queer?
Feat after feat was presented and re-
ceived with the plaudits of the audience
until the introduction of the 'Erial
Bell, glass bell, suspended by sim
pie cord from The centre of the ceiling,
and used in answering questions. After
the usual performance with it, the ques-
tion was asked, is there anybody in the
house who wishes to get married =
Bcll-Yes.
pray tell mo in what part Of the
house are they?'
The bell Immediately designated our
rustics, who looked at one another as
loving as pair of doves, apparently. in
their own happiness, oblivious to all sur
roundings.
Are they engaged p
Bell-No.
Will they ever be? 2
Bell-Yes.
when will it take place 2
Bell-To-Dight. ...
During these questions and answers
our rustic had teen gradually opening
himself like knife. and now attained
his full altitude. pulling up his SHIRT
collar, aid stirring up his crop of fax
colorcd hair, breathless with joyful ex-
element.
Say! suy now mister jest ak that
thing if Nancy Jane and me is to get
spliced together, and if it says yes, I'll
give you the best hoss in Butler county.
and call our first boy baby after your
Shouts, yclls and laughter followed
this announcement, and Nancy Jane.
with face suffused with bushes. pulled
at the tail Of his coat and begged him in
her most cntreating way, Now do. Ike,
please sit down. won't you now?'
Ike, however, too much elated with
his good fortune and unmindful of all
around, stretched his body as far as pos
siblc ovor tho baustrade of the box, and
in a voice audible in every corner
of The house cried out:
bod rot it, mister, do jest got that
thing to say yes. and hog my cats if l
don't call all my babies, boys and girls,
after you. and lick anybody that says
grass to you, to boot
You can readily imagine tho entertain
ment was short that night, and when
over. the happy couple was made still
happier, as minister made them one
for life, in the presence of Robert Hell
ler.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

TIE IMpRBssMENT OF HORSES.
in the Maryland papers an order, lately
issued from the headquarters of that mil
itary department, in relation to the seiz-
ure of horses for military purposes. So
much of this order MS limits the price to
be paid for horses taken from loyal citi-
zens at S135 is complained of as in many
cases inficting great peculiar wrong up
the owners of valuable horses which may
thus be taken without just compensation,
in addition to the inconvenience and loss
sustained by being dcp.ived Of the use
of their animals at a period when they
stand most in need of them, and, in view
ofthe abundance of good horses that con
tinue to be readily supplied to the Gov
crnment under contract, the necessity
of the order at this time is not unreason.
ably called into question. .-Nat'o"d' In
teligencer.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17
Histtllaneans.
What Is "Greek Fire :"

The announce that Gen. Gilmore
has throw shells containing "Greck
fire" into Charleston city has elected q
general inquiry as to its peculiar compo-
stion and properties. The New York
Journal of Commerce explains as follows:
The Greek fire of history was proba-
bly, compound of bitumen, sulphur and
pitch. There has been considerable ro-
nance in the accounts Gift. But it was
weapon of great Importance to the Ro-
mans for four centuries, during which
they preserved the secret Of its compo-
stion ns national possession. 1t was
thrown in balls, or on arrows and spears,
and it was poured from walls of cities
upon the towers and the heads of be-
sicgers. Its most terrible use was on
shipboard. where it was pumped out Of
tubes. in the PROV of a galley, setting
fire TO all it touchod, The Mohame-
dams learned the art of making it. and
used it in the crusadcs with deadly ef-
feet and the Knights ofSt. John, while
at Rhodes, made it grand weapon OF
their naval combats. The common idea
that Greek fire was a fluid. which igni-
t. d on the surface of the sea, may be
dismissed. It somctimet burned on the
water, but only when falling in large
quantities. .. .-,...
The Generic namc Of Greek fire has
bcon given to all kinds of incendiary
compounds inclosod in shells and thrown
into cities for the purpose of firing them.
There are several patents out for these
compounds, and the exact methods Of
mixing and useing them are known only
to the inventors. But the basis of them
all is said to be phosphorus dissolved in
bisulphide of carbon. The latter is a
very curious liquid, having all the ap-
parent purity Of distilled water, and q
very high rcfractive power, but envolv-
ing, or combustion, the foulest stencil
known to chemical science-a science
which positively rovels in nauseous odors.
1t has the extraordinary property of dis
solving phosphorus freely, and preserv-
ing it in fluid state for any length of
time when kept from the air. The com
pound kindles at heat as low as phos..
phorus alone. When the shell, charged
with this "vilIainous" mixture, explodes
by purcussion or otherwise, the dissolved
phosr horus is set on fire and scattered
far and wide. Wherever it strikes. it
burns with an almost inextinguishable
fame, and ignites all combustible ma
terials that it touches. At the same time
the bisulphide of carbon throws out its
abomin able odor, and assists in keeping
medlers at respectful distance
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17
IusOlrcHrs Notice.

Benz W. Coleman OnpEISRsssRs sss this sSas 81 bsn say
His Creditors. W. Coleman, give notice
to his creditors endorsers and sureties, that
the I'd Monday of October next is fixed for the
said Benz. W Coleman to appear in the Circuit
Court for Aliegany county, 10 answer such in
tcrro gatories as his creditors endorsers and su.
reties may propose allegc against him; and
that n copy of this order be published in some
newspaper printed in tho city of Cumberland
once week for three successive months
prior to the second Monday of October next,
as such notice. Test
II. RESLEY,
July 0, 1S63-3m. Clerk.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

A lawyer the other day went into one
our barber shops to procure wig. In
taking the dimensions of the lawyers
head, the boy exclaimed
why, how long your head is. sir :
Yes replied our worthy friend, we
lawyers must have long heads.
The boy proceeded to his vocation, but
, at length exclaimed: :.
Lord. sir: your head is as thick as it
isilon9:
Blackstone inhaled.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17
pnetital.
song Of THE AMERICAN GIRL.

Our hearts are with Our native land,
Our song is for her glory;
Her warriors wreath is our hand,
Our lips breathe out her story;
Her lofty hills and valleys green,
And shining bright before us,
Are like rainbow sign is seen
Her proud flag waving DER us.
And there are smiles upon our lips,
For those who meet her foemen,
For glory's star knows no eclipse
When smiled upon by women.
For those who brave the mighty deep,
And scorn the threat of danger.
We've smiles to chcer--and tears to weep
For every ocean ranger.
Our hearts are with our native land,
Our song is for her freedom;
Cur prayers are for the gallant band
Who strike where honor leads them;
We love the taintless air we breathe,
'Tis Freedoms endless bower;
Well twine for him an endless wreath
Who scorns tyrants power.
They tell of Frances daughters rare,
OF Italy's proud daughters;
or Scotands' lassics-England's fair,
And nymphs of Shannon's waters.
We need not boast their naughty charms
Though lords around them hover;
Our story lies in Freedoms arms
A Freeman for a lover.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17
InsOLueslt's .VOftce.

Geo, A. Fearer, J ORDERED, this cath day
VS.. April 1868, that George
His Creditors. A. Fearer give notice to
his creditors, endorsers, and sureties, that the
I'd Monday Of October, next is fixed for the
said Geo. A. Fearer to appear in the Circuit
Court to answer such interrogatories rs mis-
creditors, endorsers, and sureties may propose
,or allege against him; and that copy OF TINS
order be published in some newspaper printed
in the city of Cumberland once week fol
three successive months prior to said I'd Mon
day of October next rs such notice.
Test-H. RESLEY
June 25 1862. Clerk
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17
Stephen w. Downeys,
GOyernment Claim Office and Law
Office, Opposite Revere House,
CUMBERLAND, MD.

CUMBERL AND, MD.
ATTENTION SOLDIERS AND Of
FICERS, Attention Widows Of Sol
d;ers and Officers Attention Fathers,
Motbsrs Sisters and Brothers of decd.
Soldiers and Officers Attention Off
GERS and Soldiers who have had horses
aed equipagc lost in the Military Serv-
ice of tho United States Attention
Officers who have recruited for the
Service and have unsettled accounts
Attention farmers whose grain has
been taken for tho Armies of the U.
States Attention all who have claims
against the United States
Nov is your time to have them
IN collected or put in proper shape so there
will be no difficulty in collecting them At some
future day. Do not defer the matter until the
evidence necessary to substantiate your claims
cannot be had.
Soldiers who have served two years are en-
titled to 500 Bounty.
Soldiers discharged on account OF wounds
received in battle arc entitled to 500 Bounty
and a pension of So per month The heirs OF
deceased Soldiers are entitled to the same.
Officers discharged the service on account OF
wounds, and the widows and children OF de-
ceased Officers are entitled to pensions as fol-
follows, viz For 1t. Col. and all officers of
higher rank $50 per month, Major S25, Captain
$50. st Lt.Sl7, End 1t. SIS.
Especial attention given to Courts Martial,
and officers under charges should not fail to
apply for counsel.
The Undersigned respectfully calls your at
ten ton to his great facilities for collecting
claims against the United States.
The collection of Bounties, Pensions, arrears
of pay, &c. promptly attended to.
The heirs of deceased Soldirrs will lind it to
their advantage to place their claims in my
nands. . ..u
Call at my Office opposite the Revere House,
OF address me through the Post Office. All
communication strictly.confdentia
Ia-No collection, no charge
STEPHEN W. DOWNEY,
.r. Attorney at Law,
Cumberland, Allegany Co., Md.
REFERENCES
John T. Edwards, Esq., Cumberland, Md.
Horace Resley, Esq. Clerk Circuit Court, Cumb.
Hon. Francis Thomas, Frankvilc, Md.
Mai Gen. j. G. Fremont, U. s. A., N Y. City.
D.. ID. voorhees,, President Preston Coal Il Iron
Co. New York city.
Messrs. II. G. Davis & CO., Piedmont, lamp
ehire co., Va. "'
Major C. /. Grafin, Sir Johns Run, B. o.
Rail Road. June lS, 1868.
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Estate of Sophia A. Johnson.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
~ hath obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Allegnny county, letters of Admin stration on
the estate of Sophia A. johnson late of Fayette
county, Pa, deceased. All persons having
claims against said decd, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, properly authenticated, to
the subscriber. on or before the goth day of Feb.
1854, otherwise they may by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit in said estate. Allper-
sons indebted are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this goth day
of August, 1868. ~
Aug. 90, 1853. nA5~ @trator.'
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

DO you find my eyes expressive Of
nv feelings 2 said sentimental lover to
q lady he desired to please.
%, yes, l presume SO, said tho lady:
"tbcy make mo think Of q Goldfish dying
with the toothache -"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

ment.
Advertisements beforeMarriages and Deaths
/ o cts per line for frs insertion subsequent
insertions, s cents per line. Nine words are
counted as a line in advertising.
Merchants and others advertising by the
year, will be charged $l2 90.
Proceedings of meetings not of general
character charged at cents per line for ach
Insertion.
Yearly advertisers Observation-Disclosures
Using to their own business.
ALL TRANSIENT ADVERTISING, cash in ad-
vance.
Personsordering the insertion o oflegaladver-
.isements will be held responsible for pay
ment for the same when the time for which
they were ordered to be inserted shall have
expired.
iNsoLvESr NOTICES, cash in advance.
PATENT MEDICINES, ,one half in advanceand
the balance in six months.
ALL Jon WORK, Cash.
The losses we have sustained compel us o
,dopt this course 1t will be strictly adhered
to i n all cases, and no advertisement will be
inserted unless accompanied by the cash.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

VALUATION OF HUsBANDs.-Several
females of New York city have sent in
claims to the Controller for tho loss OF
husbands killed during the late riots:
The estimates of value Of tho deceased
vary greatly, ranging from ten thousand
to as low as two thousand dollars.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17
IMPORTANT CERTIFICATES.

Roche,ter, N. Y. Bee. rs, 1861.
Mc,srs. P. III. DRAKE & Go :--I have been
great sufferer from Dyspepsia for three or four
About three months ago tried the Plantation
Bitters, and 10 my great joy, nm now nearly
n well man. | have fccommendcd them in sev-
cral cases, md, as far rs | know, always with
signal benefit. am respectfully yours,
REV. J. S. CATHORN.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

Somebody says that our passions aro
older than our reason, because passions
are born with US. but reason don't fol-
low till long time after. This is
slander upon all babies. When baby
is spanked, dom ho holler ? Yes. And
hasn't he got a reason 2 Yes, and u
mighty good reason, too.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

An eminent divine preached one Sun
day morning from the text: 'Ye are the
children of the devil and in the after
noon, by funny coincidence, from the
words, "Children, obey your parents.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

You are at the bottom of the hill. said
the physician to sick patient, but |
shall endeavor to get you up again. l
fear shall be out Of breath before l reach
the top, was the reply:
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

Ah, said father to his son William,
hearty break fasts kill one half OF the
world, and tremendous suppers the other
half. / suppose ,rctorted William, that
the true livers are only they who die OF
hunger.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

A jestor in the court Of Francis l. COM
planned that q great lord threatened to
murder him if he did not cease joking
about him. If he does So said tho
king, 4 will hang him in five minutes
after i wish your majesty would hang
him five minutes BEFORE replied the jcs-
ter
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

L am like Balaam. said dandy, Oh
meeting pretty girl in narrow pas
sage, stopped BY an angel.
'And / like the angel, said she, stop
PED BY al as-.
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EusOlpent'S N;OficC.

Thomas Ks'F' r.. OH51EHEfDj 5ay IF june, sa' sss ss!h
Ills Creditors. } that Thomas Rafferty,
give notice to his creditors, endorsors and SUI
fixed for the said Thomas Rafferty, to appear in
the Circuit Court for Allegany county, to an
swer such interrogatorics his creditors, en-.
dorsers and suretics may propose or alege
against him; and that copy Of this order be
published in some newspaper printed in the
city Of Cumberland once week for three sue.
sessive s..ntfs prior to the seeond Monday Of
October next, as such notice. Test
H.RESLEY,
July o, ,lS63-3m. Clerk.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

A mcrry-andrew, Oh being asked why
he played the fool, replied. For the
same reason that you do-ou: of want.
You do it for the want Of Wit, and DO
il for the want Of money
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

The writer of the following is envious
as we'll as impudcnt
Men scorn TO kiss among themselves,
And scarce will kiss brother;
Women oft want to kiss SO bad,
They smack and kiss each other.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

Punch, paraphrasing Macbeth when
speaking Of the possibility of Birnim
Wood being como to Dunsinane, says
that
If Barnum would but como to Drury-
Lane, he would make that pay him
which has paid no one else for the Iaft
quarter Of century
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

AN ONO editor recently took con-
temporary to task for copying scraps
from his editorial colums aud not giving
credit for them. The contemporary re-
piled by saying that he Was DOT doing a
credit business
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

MopEsry Unaffected modesty is the
very sweetest charm offcmale excellence
the richest gem in the diadem Of their
honor
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Philadelphid; 1Osh Month, 17th day 1862.
RESPECTED FRIEND My daug hter has been
much benefited by the use of thy plantation
Bitttrs. Thou wilt send me two bottles moro.
Thy friend ASA CURRIN.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

!Serman House Chicago III. FeJ. II, 1853.
Mcssrs. P. II. DRAKE h Co.:--Plcaso send
us another twelve cases of your Plantation Bit
ters. A. morning appetizer, they appear to
have superceded everything else, and arc
greatly esteemed. Yours &c.
GAGE Il WAITE.
Arrangements are now completed tn supply
any demand Tor tais article, which from lack
Of government stamps has not heretofore been
possible.
The public may rest assured that in no case
will the perfectly pure standard Of the Planta-
| tion Bittcrs be departed from. Erery bottle
he fac simiic of our signature on steel l'idtc
! cngraring, or cannot be genuine.
Sold by all Druggists, Grocers and Dealers
| .hroa. ghout the country.
P. H. DRAKE & co.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

Which are the evidences of
LIVER COMPLAINT AND DYSPEPSIA.
1t is estimated that seven tenths of all adult
ailments proceed from a diseased and torpid
liver. The hillary secretions of tho liver
overfiownig into the stomach poison the entire
system and exhibit the above symptoms.
After long research, we are able to present
n most remarkable cure for these horrid night
mare diseases, the world has ever Produced
Within one year over six hundred and forty
thousand persons have taken the Plantation
Bittcrs, and not an instance of complaint has
como to our knowledge!
1t is most efectual tonic and agreeable
stimulant, suited to all conditions of life.
The reports that it relies upon mineral sub
stances for its active properties, are whOllA
false. For the public satisfaction, and that
patients may consult their physicians, we mp
pend list Of its components.
CALIsAYA BARK-Celebrated for over two
hundred years in the treatment of Fever and
Ague, Dyspepsia, Weakness, &c 1t was in
| troduced into Europe by the Countess, wife of
| the FicerOy of Peru, in l640, and afterwards
| sold by the Jesuits for the enormous price of its
| o'cn rciyM IN sitrer, under the name of Jesuit's
| Pordcrs. sand was finally made public by Louis
XVI, King Of France. Humboldt makes cspe-
| cial reference to its febrifuge qualities during
| his South American travels.
CAscARILLA BARK-For iiarrh9a, collie and
| diseases Of the stomach and bowels,
DANDELION-For Inflammation Of the loiDs
and dropscal affections.
CHAMoMILE FLowERs-For enfeebled diges-
tion.
LAVENDER FLowERs-Aromatie, stimulant
| and tonic-highly invigornting in nervous do
| biity.
WIsrERGREEN.-For scroftla, rheumatism,
&C., ..zHr - E 80.
ASIsE.--An aromatic carminativc; creating z
| flesh, muscle and milk; much used by mother 5
| nursing. r. ... .... g.. ..-. ...-
Also, clove-buds, orange, ,carrawny, corian nder
snake root, &c.
S-T--1S60-X. ,. .... ....
Another wonderful ingredient, of Spanish
origin, imparting beauty to the complexion and
Drillancy to the mind, it is Vt unknown to
the commerce of the world, and we withhold
its name for the pre:ent. r. II On ada ava
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17

"A smile was on her lip-health was in her
look, strength was in her step, and IN her
hands-Plantaton Bitters.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-09-17
Giuilian y Gelrgrapb
is PUBLISHED
Every Thursday Morning.
w. EVANS, Editor and Proprietor.
GEO. w. HOOVER, Publisher.
Office in Second Story Of Brooks Block
BALTIC. St., near the Bridge,

TIE r III 3:
TWO DOLLARS per annum, strictly in ad-
vance, $3.50 if not SO paid, and $500 II not
paid within the year.
Boar in mind that no paper will be discon-
tinued until all arrearages are paid.