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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

A little boy was amusing himself by sing
ing Sabbath Hymns. As his infant voice
was warbling-
"Oh do not be discouraged,
For Jesus is your friend"
he suddenly stopped, and fixing his la'g ge
blue eyes upon his mother, who sat near,
engaged with her sewing, he asked very earn;
estly. "Is Jesus your friend ma 2" Struck
bv hiss earnestness, and the singularity of the
question, from so young child, the mother
pondered long upon it, till her spiritual tears
were aroused, and she rested not till she had
assured herself that Jesus was indeed her
friend. ..... s....
Then little Charlie, as though his mission
were ended. lay down sweetly in the arms
If the death angel He was not afraid to
pass through the dark valley, for Jesus was
his friend, and had gone through before, and
he could leave his dear other for Jesus
would take care of her now. And so Char
lie said his little prayers, closed his soft blue
eyes, and entered the City whose Builder and
Maker is God.
But Charles mother has never forgotten
his brief and innocent life, nor the love he
bore the Saviour, and how it was through
him she first became assured that she was
the one of Gods children, thus cxempify-
ing the truth of His word, "And little child
shall lead them"
Little children who read this, is Jesus your
friend Do you feel that whatever He does
is right, whether he lays you on bed of
sickness, and takes your earthly friends and
enjoyments from you, or from all the joys of
earth bids you select Him as the one alto
gether lovely? The smallest child has a
mission if only to teach us genticness and
humility. Be gentle, be kind, live for your
God; and some day you will meet little
Charlie and that dviue friend in Heaven.
Little Pilgrim.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11
A Ten Strike.

We have observed several wonderful stu-
ries "i late, respecting the skill Of the Chi.
nese exrcuti"ners who, it is said can strlk,
off the II, ads {" their victims skilliully that
the poor fellows themselves never discover
their loss until IA moment or two alter the,
are dead.
We reca, to mind, however, the story "f e,
German executioner, VIII" tar surpassed he
Chinese in professional drXteGlty. Upon
one occasion it happened that criminal
who was condemned had singular itching
to play at ten pins, and he impored permis-
sion to play once more at his iavrrite game
before he died. Then he said he would sub
NIT to his fate without a murmur. The
Judge thinking there would be no harm in
humoring him, granted his last prayer and
upon arriving at the place of execution he
found everything prepared for the game
pins being all set up, and the bowls being
all ready. He commenced bis favorite sport
with enthusiasm After while the sheriff
observing that he showed no inclination to
desist, made a sign to strike the fatal blow,
while he stopped for bowl. The execu.
toner did SO, but with such dexterity that
the culprit did not notice or feel it. He
thought, indeed that cold breath of air was
blowing upon his neck and drawing him
self back with shrug. his head dropped for
ward into his hands.
He naturally supposed that it was ball
which he had grasped, and seizing it firmly
rolled at the pins. All of them fell and
the head was heard to exclaim as it rebound.
ed back from the wall -..-.-
"Hurrah! I've won the camel"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11
A Well Deserved sBack-Handed
Compliment.

Dan. voorhees,, # Indiana, the cop
perhead of VallandigbaD, it seems is a
native of Butler county, where that spe
cies of reptile has recently made its ap
pearance in considerable force. On the
occasion of the late Butternut Conven-
ion in Butler. he was brought back to
the land of his nativity as a second
Daniel come to Judgement 1t was sup
posed that he would attract the curious
natives and would be tionised by his
relatives there, quite as much as though
he were the identical Daniel of old who
FIR ternzed with the lions in the den.
But it was no go, a. the following iu-
starce of cold shou dertsm demon
srrates.
j.. c., banker of that city. is a near
relative o. voorhees, The twain were
boys together, and gamhoIed over the
hills aud valleys of ole Butter in her
'Dimn,icratiest days. One Petcr-not
so renowned as Peter the Great, or Pc
ter the Hermit, pet ambitious of distinc-
ton among the butternuts, undertook to
ay the part of Master Merriman, and
show off the distinguished Dan Enter
ing the bank they found 10. busily en-
gagged counting his green backs
Peter-'Mr. G. allow me to introduce
to you the Hon Mr. Voorhees, Of Indi-
ana Wherenpon Daniel extended his
hand across the counter.
'Jo-straiteniDg himself to a little
more than his usual height-'Dan Voor-
hees, of Iudiana?'
Yes sir replied Daniel.
Then | know I'D sight more
about you than want to know. Don't
want to extend my acquaintance with
you at all sir. And Joseph turning his
back to the dsting uished, resumed his
'greenbacks.'
Somewhat wilted, Dan, after brief
pause says. We'll Peter, reckon we
might as we'll go
'Jo-'Certainly, gentlemen, at your
earliest convenience
The loyal boys of Old Butler have
unanimously y decided that 'Jo,' is fairly
entitled to wear the Union belt.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11
Painful but LaughabIe.

I remember. one day in making my
hospital rounds, a patient just arrived
presented and amputated forearm. and
SO could scarcely restrain, broad laugh
the litter was constantly on his face.
what is the matter? this does not
strike me as subject of laughter
1t is not. doctor. but excuse me
lost my arm in so funny a way that
still laugh when look a, it,
WAT way?'
Our first Sergeant wanted shaving
and got me to attend to it. as I am cor
poral. We went together in front of his
tent, l lathered him, took him by the
nose. and was about applying the razor.
when a cannon ball came. and that was
the last | saw of his head and my arm
Excuse me. doctor, for laughing so. but
| never saw anything so funny before.
This occurred during the siege of Fort
Erie,-Notes q an Army Surgeon.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11
Hisrellaneaus.
Making Love to his Daughter.

Among all the jokes that have been got
up at masquerade balls in the gay circles Of
Paris, we know Of none better than the one
played off on distinguished acadmician,
who was mystified during the whole evening
by his daughter, whom he left sick at home,
and was far from supposins to be SO near
him. 1t may be thought strange that faith
er should not recognize his child, but, though
passing strange, it is true. Besides the young
lady appeared that night in character en-
tirely new to her, that of coquettc; no
wonder that he did not recognize his modest
quiet daughter in the lively flirt who tor
mented him incessautly. The poor man
could not for the life Of him imagine who
the lady could be so young, apparently, yet
so well acquain nted with all the incidents Of
his early life, who adored his favorlte au-
thors, and flattered him so skilfully, not on
ly in his taste, but In every whim. The
academican was in the seventh heaven. He
was young widow, we'll looked upon by
the fair, and he saw nothing extraordinary
in his having produced an impression in his
unknown character; the only thing that sur
prised him was the exact conformity of all
her tastes, opinions, studies and prejudces to
his own. The night flew away fast in con-
versation. Towards the close Of the ball,
the gentleman invited his fair unknown to
supper. OF course the invitation was accept
ed, the lady stipulating only that she should
not remove her mask. Another wonder
She knew exactly what dishes he liked, and
what was his favorite wine. At the close Of
the supper, the gentleman politely offers to
escort the lady. to her residence. "No, no, q"
says she, al am determined to remain incog.
But l will wait on you home.' The car
riage stops in front o: his house, he takes
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11
Busy Place.

They have little town Out West which
appears to have been overlooked by Dickens
and English travellers, and which is all sorts
of stirring place. In one day they re.
Gently had two street fights, hung man
rode three men out of town on rail, got up
quarter race. a turkey-snooting gander-
pulling, a match dog-fght. had preaching
by circus rider, who afterward ran loot.
race for apple-jack all round: and, as if thai
was not enough, Judge of the court after To-
sing his years salary at single handed pokel
and whipping person for saying be didn't
understand the game, went out and helped
to lynch his grandfather for hog-stealing.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11
Time to Prune Trees.

It is not an easy task to satisfy orch.
ardists what season is the best for prun.
ing apple trees.
Many consider the time q matter oil
Indifference. contending that one season
is as good as another
A story is told of an old minister. who
once announced to his hearers that on
the following Sabbath he would tell bis
people what time to trim apple trees. -
The announcement had the desired ef-
feet, drawing out large congre CATION.
the close of the service he announced
that the time for his hearers to trim ap.
Pile trees was when their tools were
sharp
Trees pruned after the leaf fully ex-
panded are less likely t send forth suck.
ers than those pruned earlier
Trees prnn"d. or browsed down by
cattle, in the latter part of summer.
manfestly received Injury
Trees that are trimmed by the snow
splitting off twigs and branches, heal
over and repair the damage with remark
able vigor, proving that winter is not an
unfavorable time for pruning.
We have long practiced pruning in
March, because it is q season of leisure,
and have never perceived any injurious
results.
Years of the most careful observation
has proved to US that the sap will never
weep out of the living wood at an apple
tree, at wha ever season it may be cut.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11
A Sci mon on 'Whar do you lib.

Last Sunday week writes correspon
dent from Triune, TeuD.. there was a
grand revival meeting of the numerous
contrabands. at the brick church near
the village. The house was crowded bv
the most fashionable black bellies in thr
country, the most Of them Dir ssed "a /"
nu,de An old man arose and stated
that he had formerly been a circus
preacher, and done been ober de coun-
try from station to station, preaching
de gospel, and now felt like 'talkin' to
de broders and sistern.' He commenced
his discourse:
MY BELUpED BREDERN habent got
no bible. De rebels when dey squatula-
ted from dis place. done toted dem all Of
wild dem. Defor,. am distrained to
make a tex myself, and ak you. 'Whar
do you lib2'
rs your dwellin' in de tents of wick
edness? Now. my belubed bredern; de
world am whirlin' and whirlin,' just
as it alters has bin. Dish here world
neber stan still for de Yanks or for Ge
rebst but keeps on its course jess de same
and why shouldn't you do so likewise?
IF dc Lord is smiling on us dark sheep
oh de flock, and Fader Abraham has got
his bosom ready to decieb US. why
should we not be prepared for de glory
OBJ dat day?
My tex requires oh you, 'Whar do
lib?' 'ls you strolin' round wild no hope
of de future freedom staring you in de
face? Massa has done tole you dat if
you work for de salvation OBJ de Union,
dat you shall be saved. no matter what
de Legislator ob Kentuck may say to
de reverse contrary dereof f-dat is if de
Union be saved likewise, and Massa Lin
kun is de man what will stanl up to de
rack. so, dereforc, AK you, War do
you lib?'
De good hook done tole you dat you
cant serb two masters, but dat is pas
sengcr of skiriptur nebbcr could un-
derstan' wild all my larnin' for dc most
OBJ us has been serbin heap o masters
durin dis moderation of de white
folks, wherein we culIed gemmen is iu-
tercs;ed, derefore | ask agin aud agin
de momentous question of 'Whar do you
lib?
Now, my bruddcrs, is perfectly
aware dat many of you don lib much.
but dat you just gassiate round. you
ism the right stripe; you don lib no
whar
Wherein is dis state of society, after
all de white folks am doin for you
Look aroun you, and see dc glorious
names of our colored brudden what is
fitin, and ftin for you in de army
Oars Horace Gree ey and Fred. Duglass
dars Jack Minis and Wendal Philips;
dars Lennox. R"mond rnd Lloyd CARR
| son De last mentioned cullud pus.on
is ticular friend OF inc. aud was
uamcd a.ter de place whar dey now il
tran,n lot oh our race De garrison
was named after de Garrison
Den dars Mrs. Bechum S'o; look at
dat lady: isn't she going from de camp
to e camp just like de Mart;ng ale
what de English people had in dc las
war IN Florence, aid don dey call be,
ir Florence Martinga!e of dis Hemis.
phare?
Be We also ready to answer de qucs
ton as to 'Whar do you lib? so d.
de Qualification of Uncle Abraham Lin
kun snail resound ober de earth am
we darkies no longer hab to hoe do corn
but lib foreber on de fat OBJ de Ian
Brudder Jerry will pass aroun de hat.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

leave Of his lair unknown, aud steps out
alone, as he supposes, and sishing at the
necessity of separation, but finds his com
panion has entered the house with him, and
is tripping lightly up stairs. Overcome,
with surprise he exclaims-"Ah, madam. is
it possible! Such happiness. A burst of
laughter interrupts his passionate exclarna-
tions, and well known voice cries from tine
top of the staircase-"Good night, papa, |
am obliged to you; have spent very
pleasant evening"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

BRAZIL AND THE REBEL PRIvATEERs.-
The correspondent of the New York
Merchants Exchange writes from Per-
nambuco as follows:
1.-The Brazilian authorities have dis
placed the commander at Fernando de
Norouha for allowing the Alabama to
commit depredations in Brazilian waters.
THE new commander who was sent
to the island protested against the Ala
bama remaining there, and ordered her
to lea in few hours. Unfortunately
he had no vessel of war to enforce bis
orders
Every satisfaction in the power of
the Brazilian authorities to give had been
rendered to the American Consul.
ut was supposed at Pernambuco that
the Alabama sailed south on the 29th Of
April"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11
Summary Oh Events for May.

lay 1. Occupation of Charlottesville.
Virginia.
" Battle of Port Gibson. Miss.
2-3 Battle of Chanc elorsville 7'
2. Storming of Marye's Hill and
capture of Fredericksburg
Heights. .. .-..--. sfrr-~
Col. Grierson arrives at Baton
Rouge.
3. The rebels retreat from tho
' Nansemond.
" Capture of Col Straight's forces
near Rome, Ga. -
4. Gen. Sedgwick retreats across
the Rappahanock.
&" Skirmishing near Chapcellors-
vile.
S. Gen. Hooker reerosses the Rap.
pahannock
g. Battle of Clinton, Miss
" Capture of Alexandria. La.
9-10 Bomtardment of Pt. Hudson.
II Battle of Raymond, Miss.
ID. Battle of Mississippi Springs.
&" Capture of Jackson, Miss
Is. Battle of Carrsville, Va.
'' Warrenton. Miss. destroyed.
16. Battle of Champion Hill, Miss.
II. Battle of Black River Bridge,
Miss.
18. Capture of Haine's Bluff.
20. Battle of Austria. Miss.
"a. Battle of Gum Swamp, N. G.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

DELIGHTFUL RECREATIoN.-An exchange
paper satlr'zes the reports recently made in
the New York papers of the late prize fight
rs follows
At the first round Coburn administered "a
rib-rooster," followed up with smasher'
on the nose : on the second round he gave
McCooe IA henry one on the left cheek =
aud on the third round be "put in aratter on
the left cheek, starting the claret from his
nose,' at which there was tremendous cheer
ing by three thousand delighted va abonds
who had gathered for this fancy sport. He
went on till McCoole was all blood and
scars. without eyesisht, or ability to stand
up. Delightful recreation
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

DEATH OF Ex- GOVERNOR TEMPLE
Hon. William Temple. late Cong ress-
man elect. whom rumor would have
killed some months ago, expired, at
Smyrna. Delaware, on Wednesday eve-
ming last. He was elected Governor of
that State in 1916, and was succeeded
by Governor Thorp. He was a gentle
man of much alb lity and experience in
public affairs, and his loss will be fels
in Delaware. A special election is to
be held to fill the vacancy occasoned by
his death.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11
Buetiral.
Our COuntry'S Call.
BY JOHN PIERPoNT.

AIR-'ScoTs VIVA HAE,' ETC
Men who plough your granite peaks,
Ger whose head your Eagle shrieks,
And for aye of Freedom speaks,
Hear your Country's call
Swear, each loyal mothers son,
Swear "Our Country shall be OSE|
Seize your sword, or bring your gun,
Bayonet and ball
For the land that bore you-Arm!
Shield the State you love from harm
Catch, and round you spread, the alarm
Hear and hold your breath !
Hark the hostile horde is nigh
See the storm comes roaring by
Hear and heed our battle cry
"VIcToRY OR DEATH
Sturdy landsmen, hearty tars,
Can you see your Stripes and Stars
Flouted by the three broad bars,
And cold blooded feel?
There the rebel banner floats!
Tyrants, vanquished by your votes,
Spring, like bloodhounds. at your throats
Let them bite your steel
With no traitor at their head,
By no braggart coward led,
By no hero caught bed,
While he dreams Of fight;
By no "Young Napoleons,"
Kept at bay y wooden guns,
Shall our brothers and our sons,
BE held back from fight!
Like a whirlwind in its course,
Shall again rebel force.
Jackson's foot OF Stuart's horse,
Pass our sleepy posts.
Roam, like Satan, "to and fro
And our Laggard let them go?
No. in thunder answer mo!
By the Lord Of Hosts"
With the Lord of Hosts we fight,
For His Freedom, Law and Right
Strike for these and his all-might
Shall with Victory crown
Loyal brows, alive or dead,
Crush each crawling Coppefhead,
And, in bloody battle tread,
This rebellion down!
Talk of "Peacc," in hours like this?
''ris Iscariot's traitor kiss
'Tis the Old Serpent's latest hiss
Fol his foul intrigue!
Plant your heel his head upon.
Let him squirm! his race is run !
Now to keep your Country one,
Join our Union League!
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

The Boston Transcript says that
United States Marshal Keys, of that dis
trict. has seized two hundred and seven
ty one shares of the cap tai stock of the
Southern Steamship Company as subject
to con6scation and forfeiture to the U.
States, for that the said owners of said
stock have, since the 10th day of July,
1862, been engaged in rebellion against
the United States
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

LYNCH LAW IN MIssoURr.-One of
those rough episodes which mark new
settlements occurred in Atchi-on, Mo.
on the 23d. Two men, for attempting
to rob man, kill his wife, hang bis
son, and who savagely beat an old man
for concealing money, were suu.marily
tried and sent to jail-the Jail was at
once opened and the rogues hung by the
populace.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

The Charleston rebels claim to have taken
the 'Devi! in the late engagement The
Devil has always been on their side.
Prentice thinks that President Lincoln has
knocked too many men into cooked hats,
and too few out of them.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11
HriHen for The Cirilian.
'TiS True that Love with all It's
Charms.
BY FINLEY JOHNSON.

IT'S true flat love with all its charms,
Around thy h art doth twinc;
But, oh, thy smiles to me recall
The hour when they wero mine,
And now to me they bring despair,
AS does the morning sky
Unto the wretch, who knows that he
Ere nightiall has to die.
The heart can hold a memory
OF deep aud bitter wrong,
Untold by look-and secret kept,
From pleasures giddy throng;
SO bows my own beneath the weight
Or sorrows tyrant sway;
And though smile-yet have grief
Which wear my life away.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

TRIAL OF A CITIZEN OF MARYLAND.-A
court martial, of which the Hon. j.
Holt is Judge Advocate and Gen Rip
ley is President. has been engaged in
trying John H. Waring. wealthy cit
izen of Prince George county Md, on
the charge of harboring and supplying
rebel officers at his house. The Hon.
Reverdy Johnson is counsel for the dc.
fence. The evidence closed on Satur-
day.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

"CAPITAL."-The Poughkeepsie Press ays.
"The best capital for a young man is cap
ital young wife," 1t is at least. sort of
capital that is generally "productive"-a
point always considered in making invest
ments.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

Mr.. VALLAHDIGHAM.-It is reported that
Gen. Bragg te!egraphed to jeff Davis MS TO
what he should do with Mr.. Valandisham.
Davis replied that if Mr.. ValIandigham
would take the oath Of allegiance to the
Southern Confederacy, to receive him, and
if not to send hin, back
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

Gf1" Gentlemen walking the streets with
canes or umbrellas, should carry them on
their shoulders, for then they may get an
opportunity of putting out the eyes Of per-
SONS behind them.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

One evidence ot the prosperity ot the
country. in spite Of the war is. that the
nmount of the pork, bacon and lard ex
ported tins year is sixty-ope and half
millions of pounds greater than the ex
ports Of the year before. The total
amount of the above articles exported
was two hundred and sixty-two millions
Of pounds.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

Whistling women are. among some
people. as much detested as growing
hens; the old couplet runs thus: =.
'Whistling girls and growing hens
Always come to feal full ends
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

A gentleman Dragging of having
killed panther whose tail was three
feet long, Brown observed that the an
imal died seasonably, as the tail was long
enough not to be continued. u
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

DEAD.-Mr. John Taylor, who was re-
Gently violently assaulted by Samuel Kid
well, in Spaldings' district, Prince Georges
county, Md, died a few days ago from the
wounds then inflicted.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

The following is a copy Of a bill pos
ted on the wall Of a country village:
A lecture on total abstinence will be
delivered in the open air. and collec-
tion will be made at the door to defray
expenses.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

A man who addressed a stranger by mis-
take apologies by saying, was mistaken in
the person. Many married couple might
make the same apology to each other.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

My wife, said a wag the other day,
came near calling me honey last night
Indeed. how was that?' Why she call.
ed me old beeswax.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

HE9"I If men would follow the advice they
so gratuitously give to others what a refor-
nation wou be effected in the world
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-A fire occurred in
Cincinnati on the night of the 26th DESTROY
ing property valued at $S4 900. There were
in the buildings 5000 bales Of hay.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

GEN. JACKsoN's GOLD SNUFF Box. Tho
gold snuff box which was presented to Gen.
Andrew jackson ny the common council of
New York, in 1919, has been deposited by
Gen. Ward w. Burnett in the State Library
at Albany.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-06-11

Rkg-"There are. believe says the late
Hugh Miller, few things more terrible than
the unwonted anger OF good-natured man.