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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-03-24
CHAPTER [.

lI1aI1 Ell |.
Introduces to the reader one who gives som,
most wise explanations Us Ia the power u
Animal Magnetism, and the great benefits ta
are To acrue from it'd C"""er.
Wonderful truly wonderful - sale
Mr.. Ephriam Ross 'swhy, there are ne
limits to the grandeur Of this new science
it can lay bare the secrets Of the mind
revive the past, illuminate the future,
laugh at all barriers, and overcome all
space." and Eph. Ross thrusts his hands
into his breeches pockets, and stridine
with hasty steps along the apartment, re.
volved within himself the principles o.
Animal Magnetism.
"Verily, Ephriam, thine head is crazed
with some of thy new discoveries, fol
here thou hast been walking up and down
as if thy wife wasn't in the room" and
the usual meek and charitable spouse Of
the worthy Mr.. Ross dropped her knitting
upon the foot.stool, and looked up re-
proachfully in the face Of her excited
lord: ''what strange fiddlesticks has thee
got in thy head now 2"
"Fiddlesticks, Rebecca Fiddlesticks
but no matter-she is but woman,
and cannot be expected to know all the
great secrets Of the science"
The charitable husband of Aunt Becky
was appeased by this judicious reflection ;
and 50, drawing chair, he seated him
self by the side of his wife and revealed
what he considered the cardinal princi-
Piles of the new creed. ,,,.-........r
; "Rebecca, what may we not hope from
this new thing p he argued, as he saw
the simple-hearted woman wax interested
in his discourse "more powerful than
the diviningrod, it can open the recesses
of the earth and show where the treasures
of the mine are deposited, where runs the
hidden stream of the mountains. BY it,
we may send the spirit to the uttermost
ends of the globe, or soar away to other
worldsaadance fandango with the inha-
bitants Of the moon, or eat porridge with
the epicureans who have their habitations
in the sun ; the diseases that vex man
kind can be revealed; vice may no longer
stalked tinpunished-far case embarras-
sing to a bench of judges and d retinue of
lawyers can be unravelled in moment
by the aid Of Animal Magnetism" .,
at is certainly most wonderful
science" answered the companion of Un-
Gle Ept.; '.it is very grand "a'4'''.''
..Grahd p said the enthusiast
"Grandl what is the discovery of Fulton,
the astronomical trophies of Newton, the
new world Of Columbus, compared to
this? Had they never existed, we should
know all now; for everything must be as
clear as monday 50 soon as the mind may
be governed in its outgoing and made
subservient to the interests Of sciense.p
Erhraim Ross was in q fever; he felt
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-03-24

Introduces to THE reader one who gives some
most wise explanations Us 10 the power of
Animal Magnetism, and the great benefits that
are Ia acrue from it.--I toarer
The New York herald., 1864-08-05

LounvnLs, August 8, 1854.

LoUnynLu, August 3, 1854.
correspondent at ClarksvilIe says Colonel Adams
johnson with sixty rebels crossed the Cumberland last
wednesday, sixteen miles below that place. His men
were dressed in the rebel Uniform and told the citizens
tnat they were from Atlanta They inquired for Colonel
Sypert ana learning that he at Henderson went In
tnat direction THIS correspondent thinks johnson came
70 take command Of the rebels who roaming IN the
western part Of Kentucky He says tbeSe is corcsn
aon OF rebel troops In tho vicinity OF Henderson, that
Sypert has six hundred hundred men, and that
Colonel now Rrgsdier General wocdwardis AZ Parts,
Tenn sending small dstachments into kentucky.
On Saturday last Lieutenant Gamble OF the Eighty
third Illinois, with Ira Butler OF Company Q, Of the same
regiment and three iaborers OF tho De-
partment, where captured by guerilas while moving
cattle from Ciarksvlle TO Nashville. Tho Lieutenant
escaped While pretending TO parole he companions the
guerilas shot tbom Colonel Smith, commanding the
post at Carksville sent party who found Liout.
Gamble almost stripped naked and the corpses OF
Butler and two OF the three laborers Pinned them
was found the followng:-Tbese killed In re-
aliaon for the execution Of friend at Nashville"
Two hundred guerillas, under Harper, went into
Auburn on the Memphis Branch Railroad, this morning,
and robbed the stores and the citizens gcnorany.
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
The College Regatta on Lake q ui ms q !.
mond-Hnrvard versus Yale.

From the Springfield Republican,
The time liked for the first race that the two
sophomorc classes, was quarter 70 four o'cock p NJ,
bat II was about four when the boats started. From
favorable the rowers There were thousands OF
people along the shores the lake where tho rowing
TO take plaza, and when the coptendng boats sh out
into the lake TO take position thsy greeted with
loud applause. From the very start the almost
the class Of isos n considered already one Of the pess
crews that Harvard ever had by the time they
serors they continue their practice, they will rank far
ahead OF even the famous senior OF 1890 beat
Yae's chosen men decidedly. Betting largely In
favor Of Harvard-two to oneand even at large odds
few Of the Yale men cared TO risk their green.
backs This race only an episode any way, and
Yale dcnt propose 70 be diverted from the Issue
osss and Yale acy refused them rsssryns her strength
and money for the grand and decisive struggle The Har
yard boat continued 70 take the lead during the whole
course Of three miles and In handsomely In nine
teen minutes ave and half seconds. the Yale boat
coming inn twenty minutes fifteen seconds.
The result cf this race Of red lhs enthusasm
Of the Harvard men, and the interval before the
mencement Of therace for the championship bets were
offered at large odds. a confidence in Harvards power
20 keep tho flag was o little diminished when the
Yale University crew rowed out 70 take position,
aud At the vsry nrst stroke the Yale men took
after the signal FOR starting was given their boat
sbo, scnsibly ahead OF the Harvard. me stroke was
30 strong and easy that evident enough II would
be easily maintained and the bstters gave a. large
odds against Harvard they had before against YALE
Tho gain which the Yale boat made AZ the start was
sa ana steadily increased throughout she race
thirteen seconds, tho Harvard following In nineteen nh
nusss CITY seven ssconde During this thu excite
mcnt was lntcrse all the while and at is conclusion
there were cheers for Yale that long and loud All
the Yale men rushed 10 the south shore Of the lako
wherc was the ert In which the Yale boats kept,
and bali hour Of the widest enthusiasm srd most i'm
pressive congratulations followed The lucky fellows
who won the race were almost torn ~ pieces by their
admring friends and their boat In carefully
and tendery, the champion flag being borne IN proud
triumph over IL
great deal Of money chsngcd bands after the result
was made known, and one Yale msn, who took MI tho
boss ofsred llm reported 70 have poeksIed ~ 700.
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
THE WEEKLY HERALD.
The Best and Cheapest Newspaper II
the Country.

Tne nest ana Sheapest Newspaper In
the Country.
THS wKxKr HERaID, for the present wesk, ready 70
morrow Saturday. morning, viii contain
the latest sdvices from tho Army under Lioutsasa.
General Grant bsore Petersburg vrgins With detais
from specla War Correspondents OF .he blowing up
Of Rebel Fort. and Of tho Battle which tsIowsd
In the eneny's ntrenchnsnts Saturday tue o6 MT
The latest dispatches from General Shern,us Army ia
front OF Atlanta, Georgia. with full accounts Of the feyOs
Battles which have recently been fought at that pofnt
resnng Ia the OF the Union Forces WITH
and heavy loss TO tho Rebels Accounts Of The InyGou
OF Maryland by tho Rebel Raiders OF the efforts oi tho
Union Forces Tor their expulsion Tho latest News rom
the unioa Armies 10 different portions Of the country In
teres'ing ine'gence from Rebel States Imporsint
heveations respecting the Vaandis and Rebei Pot
to overthrow the government the United gtaea Ths
latest New from Europe ali parts Of tbs word
Poetry Two excellent Stories; Literary Artst.c and
Scien t1c Items Interesting reading Farmers and
Agriculturiss Theatrical Review for the week Sporting
Intelligence, Review or the Money, Commercial Dry
Goods Cattie and Horso Markets and OF all
portant events Of the week.
Terms-Sngle subscriptions, So; Three copies S. Five
copies, $8 Ten copies SIS. Single copies Five Cents
each. limited number OF advertisements inserted.
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
THE NATIONAL FAST.

Tho Observance OF the Day In the M ie-
trOpOita.
The National Fast observed yesterday in this
city with unusual degree OF unanimy that is TO sny
most OF the places OF business closed up and the
people enjoyed the fast by eating good dinners crowding
tho barrooms and going excursions to the country.
The churches thrown open the political parsons
preached and crowds OF che faithful did what was ex-
pccted OF them as listeners.
Services different hours OF che day were held at tho
following Ghurches--
Trinity cfIarch. tho Rev. Dr. Ogffbv officiating
g.. Georges church. tne Rev. DIR Tying officiating.
Calvary church, Rev. Dr. A. c. Coke officiating.
Unitarian church corner OF Fourth avenue and Twen.
tieth street, Rev. nr Osgood officiating.
First Baptist, Rev. Dr. Anderson officiating.
Madison avenue Baptist church, Rev DR. Westcots off,
ciating
Marble Methodist church In Fourth avenEe.
81. Pars's Methodist church, in Twenty third street.
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
HERALD, FRIDAY, AUGUST S,
NEWS FROM the SOUTHWEST.


Important Military Movemonts-Gene-
raj Smith on the War Path-Ths
Late Fight at TuPeio-Rcportcd Death
OF General Forrest, &c., sc.
MEHPHn, August 2, 1854.
Important military movements are belug made BY
General wasbburne, which win soon be developed. :
General smith is again on the war path. A
Unquestonabe p!oruation has been received at head
quarters showing thar the rebels Forrest and Lee were
terribly crippled 81 lupslo. Two rebel colcnes were
killed and eight other field officers badly wounded.
The Official report shows that General Smiths loss was
100 killed and about 500 wounded Had General Smiths
supply OF provisions and ammunition been greater, be
would have totally routed the rebels and completely
broken their organization.
Advces frop Arkansas report that the rebel General
Shelby is near Jacksonport with 900 600 rebels.
Marmaduke Is at Saline.
All is quiet at Little Rock Adlutant General Thomas
has arrived there.
report has just como in that The rebel General ". r.
Forrest died the 22d OF july at Columbus Miss, Of
lockjaw.
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
Rev. DR.. Sundcrin ud or the Causes o
our Present Troubles.


Present TROUBLES.
Public services were held yesterday morning in Rev.
Dr.. Burchard's church, in Thirteenth street, very
large congregation assembled to listen to the Rev
Sunderland late Chaplain to Congress and elect
to the American chapel at Paris who took for text
the n,th chapter OF Ezra, seventh verse.sinco tho
days OF fathers have been in a great trcspass
unto this day and for our inques We our Kings
and priests been delivered into the hand the kings
% the land, to the sword, to captivity and
TO tho spoil, and to confusion Of fave. as +,
this dayn The speaker remarked that tho captivity
Israel sot for three years
years that those who went in children out old
mcr and the others died in it: w incousequenco OF
their long inQuy and until they prepared make
great and radical change, such had known
among them, they could nos hope for deliyeraucs
the evil that had upon them Thsy confessed and
returned to the way OF their fathers, cutting on ,rom
their midst tho profane rud incorrigible aui the
hand raised God had III ted up nation until
became the astonishment the world; bnt whis we
became stronger and more proud na,on,
going the way OF ail the eartn In niquiy Our depravi
ty had expanded With oar growth, and tho many
ngs have had have been disregarded, and now tho
blow has fallen and havs been giv.a 10 tho sword,
he spois and to confusion of face is day. AS
regarded shc manner OF keenng our days OF hum.ia.
tion, fasting and prayer. tho sposker thought
the most wicked, aulacious and God-de,ying
people face Of the earth; yet had
need pcossratng itself before Him. confessing
and accepting mercy pardon The hand God whch
had been laid so heavily upon was but the beginning
Of the evidence that the nation had been struck With
moral eprosy. The public mind has been infatuated the
pubic Judgment perverted, aas the public conscencede
bauched God begun digging through
the Of and sin to tAe solid foundaton Of truth
and right and when the people come bacs 10 jutctand
the regards of conscience wiz aate of
tionai happiness, prosperity and glory. This hard
process and nations desperately bilnd ard no
on earts.yan enlighten them only God open stsr
eyes. We arc beginning ~ men, trees, walking,
to wase up from our siss and the letharry that
has bound The t.,gee greatest niqnitos OF
our psorAe have loEg been Momus Mamfnop,
aud Mooch. The speaker drew vivid pictures al
wickednsss ana utter derrsvity in both heh and low
places. be extent Of debauchery, the depths to
which we had sunk, arga'ng that, to make ourselves
ALL he publication OF tho nation the cleansing
moral natures, the returning to Justice and truth In
his c0nnncaiion OF the Engnrd has pursued
wards in his strong ooDdcmnatoa OF Wall
kired subjects, the speaker repeatedly appAuded
whe there was an ensire absence ct any auscn TO po
et;cal matters
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
NEWS FROM NORTH CAROLINA.

Expedition to tho Ch0wan River
Capture of Cott0n-Rec u pture Of the
stea Arrow-Tho Rebel Ram
Albemarle, 60.
NEwnERN, N. c., August 1, 1864.
The expedition which General Palmer recently sent
from here to the Chowan river IN command OF Lieutenant
Ward OF his staff. has returned with hundred and
three bales Of cotton and large amount OF tobacco
tufed from the enemy from which the Treasury Depart
n.ent will realize hundred thousand dollars.
The expedition also recaptured tbs despatch steamer
Arrow from the rebels prisoners many articles
Of value besides DESTROYING large amount OF rebel
mssary stores Lieutenant Ward and an concerned
received vote Of thanks for the skill and bravery d
played In this enterprise. This brilliant affair reflects
additional credit General Palmer, whose efforts since
assuming command here have been crowned with great
success.
II appears that the rebel Abemarie in the
gagement Off Plymouth would have raised the white flag
II our gunboas had given her commander opportu-
nifty to her port holes for that purpose he
pected she would 60 down before reaching Ply
mouth.
Tho enemy have another similar to the Aoemarle
the Roanoke nearly finished Our gunboats areoGPly-
mouth waiting for her.
Through General Palmors engineering SKILL forti
ncations and dcfences OK every kind daily gaining
trength, which places them readiness for any
gency.
David Hcaton, Chief Agent u the Treasury Depart-
ment has just cleared schooner containing five hun.
dred and seventy barrels Of rpenne hundred bar
res Of tar thousand shiugcs cotton.
the whole valued at $40 $50, which tue the first
nstalment Of products belong Dng to the Treasury De-
partment coming from abandoned plantations.
The rebel ram at Kinston on the Neuse river above
Newoern, has assumed life after being verhaued
and now presents threatening attitude. She
ported 10 be her way oNewbern last night bnt
yet in sight. General Palmer and commander
have been IN akng preparations for her reception.
The two rebel rams at Wilmington are cornplete
failures, and their machinery is being removed.
Tho 4" chi. scoen giving their cntiro alton
tfcn 20 tho subject, which bo
of the day. Our naval authorities expect Lively times
soOD.
Tho marriage OF the daughter OF Mr.. David Haaton
Surgeon H. j. Memnger. at the Second North Carolina
Union Volunteers, was celebrated last Wednesday ut
Beaufort.
DR.. Paige, Of the Sanitary Commission, and Surgeon
Hand, Medical Director, feasting troops from
their vegetable gardens.
The health Of the department is good.
The New York herald., 1864-08-05

CAIRO August 4, 1854.
Tho steamer Commercial, from Duvals Bluff, arrived
at Memphis. reports all quiet along the river Boats
running without convoy but the country for several
miles back from the river, 10 the vicinity OF Mount
Adams, was reported swarming with bushwhackers.
Preparations being made at st. Charles to meet
an anticipated attack from Marmaduke who was re-
ported advancing that place in force.
An officer from Daval's Bluff reports Fagan's entire
rebel force gone TO Camden.
The publication OF the Memphis Ne,Us has been sus
pended by General Buckland for article against the
militia organization and nsnuatng the acceptance OF
brides by officers in command OF aud surgeons inspecting
the militia
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
The F..ss Day in Brooklyn.

Tho Fast Day recommended by tho President Of the
United States generally observed in this city. Ali
the public Offices and every place OF business, except
snsh always open, wers closed ssrvcos we're
held in few chErches-scrmcos pre- In some
and prayer meetings bold the esture rooms OF
others; but general th5ng the passSrs or
and tse most promirent places os worship were
shut large number OF persons took advantage OF tho
occasion by going TO the The crowde4
in the morning and Oiled o. tho evening
The New York herald., 1864-08-05

Boar RAc ON rHs Hppsos--The boat race o. long
talked of, en- the Huds OF On tuesday even NC
The contest for pair OF wards gold soss the d~
tencs rowcd mile and return. ssrtsg from The nrst
deck north ot the Beton terry ana Won Ny Oliver pch
mar In eighteen mDutcs aud seconds, arriving In
some four leusths ahead ox h's enpe,iso. M Grsvs
AltdU Ar9vA
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
city InseIiiuenee.

FIRE CANAL srRsEr.-Shorily after eight O'Clock last
night ere broke out the building No. sl5 Canal street,
occupied BY Noses Hirshncld, dealer In millinery aud
millinery goods, and dwelling. Tho Ere originated
~ the rear part Of the store and extended up the stairs
10 the top floor before u extngulsned. The stock
and furniture damaged 70 the extent of aboutf2 Soo
insured for a. 500 In the Central Park Brooklyn and an
other company, name not remembered. The baIldns -
owned by Mrs Harrison. II 10 damaged about f-00i aud
csnred 10 the psche Insurance Company Tne cause Of
tho Ore 10 under investigation by tho fire MARSHAL
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
Police rntel,ixonce.

AoAACc AhteHit&oHC0s
uoRsEsHoERs ON srRikE-osE OF THEM DAM
: GER0USLY ASsAULTED-AKkEsr or THE AssAfL
ANT 9n
On Wednesday evening number OF horseshoers em
ploycd In the large emitting establishment In Twonty
fourth street. between Sixth and Seventh avenues struck
for an advance OF wages and cndeavored to induce al
the employees to join them in the demand Some Of the
cevlng, refused to join the strikers who, finding mild
tbsr purposes and In doing the strikers named
James Rrannigan, seized heavy tlrning hanmeSsand
iniicted blow dpoD the bead or Henry Mey. ono OF
the workmen who had decnH to join the
strike. Mi,ey ran out and fled up Sixth avenue,
followed by Branblgnn, when Forty third street.
him cn the head with the hammer, knocking him
almost heless to tho pavement Not yet satisfied, 1t IL
alleged chat Branngm struck tie insensibe
other blows with tbs hammer crushing In his skull TO
such extent that II is feared he cannot possibly
Officer NewIcs of the Twenty precinct,
rested Brnnnyan immediately seter the assault with
the btoody hammer ~ his possession. subsequently
Mi!ey partially restored to Consciousness, and
being confronted with che prisoner positively identified
Rrannigan the who struck HIM. The accused
snkeu before Justice Leih and committed prison
axait the result OF Mey9 injuries
SERIOUS STABDiN0 ARRAY IN THE SIXTH PRECINCT.
About four o'sIock yesterday afternoon a named
Tetdy Duffey, residing OF SO Mulberry street. had nn
alteration With a woman named Celia Burke, when the
latter drew knife and stabbed the the breast
D1Cting very dangerous wound He taken to tho
station house, ana attended ~ Police Surgeon Waterman,
and subsequently to the New York Hospital but
officer Williamson, Of the Sixth precinct, and locked up
for examination.
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
East Day ta Washington.

N"HHINN'tVte
The National Fast Day has been ver5 generally
In this city, the departments and places of business
ing v,ry generally closed. The churches very well
attended in the morang the President setting tie OK
ample by his preseaos at Rev. D, Guroys church. his
usual place Of worship.
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
Fast Day in Boseon.

The weather continues ccoi and showery. heavy
rain with th,nder and lightning prevailed during last
night The National Fast Day has been apprcpr.
observed to-day ard business generally suspended.
The New York herald., 1864-08-05
tx n r uRr.


Saratoga Rac~s-secoad Day.
THURSDAY, August -FiRsr RAos Purse SaOO for al
ages, one and half mile
>, 9. Watson entered Q. Can't Moore. years old,
oy imp. Bairownie dam Jenny Rose, BY imp. Glen
W 0. Duncan entered cb. Kate duncan ye.r. old
oy mp Stone Pover, dam Madeline W Boston 2
mor's entered o. T. by Eclipse, out OF an Arab
T. b. Reed entered D. m. verbcna, by Knight Of ~
George dam Evergreen, by imp Glencoe . a
Boucher de Newvie entered br m seven (.ks nv
Vandsi dam by Birminsham. m................. &
SANE DAYAsEoosp RACE The saratoga stakeS for loo
Years old 10 carry 90 lbs $50 entrance pav or nav
$500 added. ono mile, closed with twelve nominations
three OF which stsrted,
Me- Huntcrs Saratoga ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Mr. Nathan's Lexington colt. ...............,.,..
Bowno Hale's Baltimore. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
rh FtE Tfme--20Sk.
SAME DAY-TmRp RAcE--purse $3.50, for all ages, two
j. s. Watson entered b. Q. Captain Moore. wears old
By imp. Balrownie, dam Jenny Rose, by imp.
Boasnsr S" DE- NewvIe entered Oh b. Reporter 8 years
old, by Lexington, dam Eclipse.
Tme-4 20. mA
The track was very heavy rom yesterdays rain.
Saturday will be the last day Of tho races on which
occasion there will be Ave contests.
Union Course, Long siand-TrottIu uG.
THURSDAY, August A. match $500, best three in nvc to
go as they please.
II. Woodruff named br. g. Plumber Boy, to wagon l
D. Phfer named b 3. General Corcoran 2
Time, -3:00-25Sn.
First Hedt.-previous to tho start Plumber Boy was
the favorite at hundred forty They had good
send off, but before they got around the upper turn Corr
broke and lost three four lengths Plumber Boy
then went on about hts business and the hoat by
half a dozen lengths, In 259.
Second Heat -One hundred to twenty vas wagered
that Plumber Boy would win. The rses had good
start but as In tho previous hoat Corcoan up and
lost four lengths When he recovered be troited very
finely and closed nicely the other, Plumber passing
the half only length in front The brown geding
he Ia tnA In nIOa,n and
up the homesretch very easily winning by three four
lengths, in &c.,
Third Heat Plumber Boy took the lead at the start
and was mover headed, winning the heat by couple OF
lengths, Ia 2:58L.
The New York herald., 1864-08-05

DssoURAGryG ENIIsTMsSrs-THE ARREST OF Mr..
WINrcs.-Ths morning Mr. Eoen Winon, editor Of the
Bergen county Democrat who ted Saturday,
charged with publishing articles In his paper tending
DISCOURAGE enstments appeared before United States
Comm S6tper Whitehead according 10 the terms OF his
parole. He was accompanied by Messrs. John Huyler
Cornelius L. Bauvelt, James j. BrinkerhoT and John
Bana af Bergen county, who offered and accepted
security 10 the OF 81 0o0 for the appearance OF
the dcfen cant al Trenton tho third Tuesday OF Septou
hQr- RI drsrifss
The New York herald., 1864-08-05

Om0INIs
DRAWING or THE
SHELBY COLLEGE LOTTERY OF KENTUCKY,
CLASS 362
ON THE ROYAL HAVANA PLAN Of SINGLE NU MB88G
Drawn at Cowngton, KY. Saturday. July 81. 1884
The New York herald., 1864-08-05

Grover d Bakers Highest Premtun
Elastic si'eh sewing Machines aso Broadway New York.
and 235 Fuiton street, Brooklyn.