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Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

Open from A. NJ to IL 2. NJ.
All information in regard to this branch ii
the public service will he given at these Head
quarters.
All sound colored men, between the ages of 20
and is, bond or free will be enlisted and mus
tered into the y. $. service. FREE MEN will
be paid FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS bounty
by the State of Maryland, and If resident Of the
City of Baltimore six months prior to enlistment.
TWO HUNDRED more, by the city SLAVES
will receive personally from the State, each,
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. The master gets
from the State ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS;
and, if loyal, THREE HUNDRED from the Z. S.
Recruiting stations are being established rs
fast as possible in central localities all over the
State. Each county will he duly credited for
all colored troops raised within their proper
limits and for all accepted recruits sent to Bal
timore in charge Of citzeus of such counties, or
by other persons who make the proper represon-
tations showing where the recruits belong -
The sum total of all colored recruits will be
credited to the State on her quota.
The number enlisted already ut Baltimore is
so large that parties from the country are advised
not to send any to the city until after the 25th
instant, when they ran have more prompt atten-
ton than is possible AT the present time
Recruiting Station for Baltimore is ut Camp
Birney, under command Of Lieut. GEORGE. Fl.
Ropes, where recruits win report in person.
Col. $. VI. BOWMAN
Chief Mastering and Recruiting Officer
II for Mars and.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23
and some get up subscriptions for rebel

and some get up subscriptions for rebel
gunboats.
Perhaps it may be all comprised in thu
phrase, where there is a will there is Is
way"
Now, then, you could !" support, protect
and defend the Union" by teaching the
scholars of your school to love and reverence
the government, to be proud of their country,
to glory in its flag, and to be true to its
Constitution But, as you don't under
stand that yourself, you can't teach it to
them, and, therefore | am glad to learn
from your letter, that your school has been
closed since Christmas and with my con-
sent until you change your sentiments, and
are a loyal woman in heart, it never shall
be opened I would advise you, madam
forthwith, to 60 where your sympathizers'
are. | am only doubtful whether it is not
my duty to send you. | have the honol
to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
b. f. BUTLER,
Maj. Gen'l. Cam'dg.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23
A SMALL. FARM.
TIMBER AND WOOD, STANDING
FOR SALE.

THE Farm contains one hundred and
4 twenty acres Of the best quality productive
soil Of arabic land also one hundred arces
tdetatched) Of Wood and Timber It is not two
miles from Milestone Wharf and Landing near
the mouth Of the PAtuXent River Saint Mary
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23
70 ALL WHO HAVE FRIENDS IN THE


&a@A Aid Societies, clergymen editors and othels
arc respectfully requested to aid in disseminat-
ing the following notice, which is OF interest to
all who have friends III the army:
DIRECTORY OF TIE HOSPITALS.
The Sanitary Commission have made arrange
ments for supplying gratuitously information
with regard to patients in the United States
General Hospitals at thetollowlng points, (othefs
will be added;)
Eastern DepartmeRts:-For information adj
dress office Staitary Commission Washington"
Washington, d. G.. Cumberland, Md.
GEORGETOWN. ID. c. Point Lookout, Md.
Alexandria, ID. e. Frederick City, Nd.
Baltimore, Md Fairfax, va.
Annapolis, Md. Aqua Creek Va.
Annapolis junction, Md. ! ork, Penn.
PaIadeipA5a Deparntntd.-Fo information,
address FGBcc Sanitary Commission, No. II
SCUM .St1h street y
Philadelphia, Pa. Chestnut Hill, Pa.
Chester, Pa. Heading, Ia.
Germantown, Pa. Harrisburg, Pa.
Nep York Departmont FOR information, adj
dress ''OHce IFomqa$' Central Union, No. 10
Copper Institute
New FORK, NY. Portsmouth Grove r. l.
Albany. n. Y. Boston, Mass
Newark n. J. Burlington, Vt.
New Haven Conn. Brattlcboro, Vt.
Western DEPARTMENTS. For information, ad
dress Office Sanitary Commission, LouiselIc, hy.
Columbus, Ohio Louisville, Ky.
Cleveland, Ohio Coylngton, Ky.
Clmp Dennison, Ohio. Lexington, Ky.
GAllipolis, Ohio. DanyilIc, Ky.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Perryyille, Ky.
Quincy, illinois. Bowling Green, Ky.
Cliro, Illinois Memphis, Tennessee.
Mound City, Illinois. GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Jacksonville, Ind Jackson Tenn.
Evansville, Ind Nurireesboro Tenn.
New Albany, Ind La Grange, Tenn.
Saint Louis, Missouri. Gallatin, Tenn.
Eronton, Missouri Nashville Tenn.
Rolla, Missouri Nicksburg Miss
Springfield Missouri. Corinth, Miss.
Keokuh, Iowa. Helena, Arkansas.
Davenport, Iowa. Grafton. Virginia
Plducah, Ky. Point Pleasant. Va
Bardstown, Ky. Par&ersburg, Va.
Lebanon Ky. Clarkshurg, Va.
Columbus, Ky, Charestown, Va.
Columbia Ky.
Information will, .nder ordinary cireum-
stances, he given to any person who may apply
for it, in answer 10 any or all of the following
inquiries. II the application is by letter, the
ssx-ap An sat r..Et,,p rersnp
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23
III HEADQUARTERS
HEADQUARTERS
FOR RECRUITING
COLORED TROOPS,

8. b. CORNER OF BALTIMORE AND CHARLES STs.
(Seconf Story, entrance on Charles Street.
Open from A. NJ, to IL P. NJ.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

Information viii, .nder ordinary creum-
stances, be given to any person who may apply
for it, in answer 10 any or all Of the following
inquiries. 1.-THE application is by letter, tn,
answer will be sent rs return mail; il III person
it wiltbe answered at once
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14
Tn. OIL Land. OF West Virginia.


The oil lands OF West Virgins are now exciting
the attention OF capitalists to great degree. The
earth 10 fat with this new source OF wealth 10 an
extensive region in that state. Inour advertising
columns to-day will be found set forth plain
statement OF the immense resources Of the Stand
ing Stone OIL Company OF est Virginia, and
peruaal OF II will give our readers some idea Of
the rich prospect OF heavy profits opening up
there.
There is no danger whatever that the supply OF
this wonderful article will exceed the demand any
more than cotton or any other great staple used
by the whole civilized world. Besides Its illumi-
n,ting and lubriestins uses, almost every day
some new prooess is developed by which Its
sphere OF usefulness 10 extended. II has been dis
covered, for instance, that petroleum is . good
substitute for olive oil In the manufacture Of sk.
The Petroleum lamp hes not only thrown the
whale oil lamp into the shade, but petroieum oil
10 applied to purposes Of which New Bedford oil
dealers never dreamed. Notwithstanding the
great increase in the supply, the demand far ex-
eeeds II, a. the price current shows. The proper
" announced by this new company In our col
umn to-day promises an exceedingly rich yield in
oil, aud with the working capital reserved they
expect to sink and have pumping BY the nrst OF
April some tweaty-odd wells, and every month
thereafter II IL believed the company will be able to
make large divideudB upon the capital Of sa,ooo,.
900. The oil obtained on tho lands adjoining the
Martin trsct Is the heavy lubricating oil, which
commando double the price that IL paid for oils
in other localities.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14
Sherman in Line Of Battle Five
Miles from Savannah.
A Strong Rebel Force Reported In
MS Front.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.

was DrrAnrmxrT,J
WAsufroTon, Dee. ls-e y. m.
hafcv osnusi JsAs A. Dfr, Nsv Yorhs
The Richmond papers OF yesterday report
Gen. Sherman at Bloomingdale, aftsen miles
nom Savannah, on Saturday. He Ia reported
BY this mornings Richmond papers, as will be
seen By the following telegram from Gen.
Grant. 10 be In line Of battle not ave miles from
savannah
"crTr PorSr, VA, Dec. 10.
ITO Hon. y. N. Sanfon, Secretary Of VAR
Richmond pspers Of to-day contaln..the fol-
lowing
"rbe Richmond Di,paiea says, Sherman is near
Savannah, probably not ave miles distant. He
hss not yet made an attack. Il is still Doubt
full whether he will do so, or make for the coast
southeast Of the city. his very certain he has
not yet opened communication with the coast,
though he may do 30 very soon.'
"LArHR.-A telegraphic dispatch received
from below Charleston states that Sherman
was In line Of battls-we will not state where
confronted BY strong Confederate force.'
"Another paper states 'There has been no
direct communication with Savannah for
several days, but we spprehend tho wires have
been cut between that place and Charleston
"U. 8. GRANr.o
The severity Of the weather has prevented
any important movements BY either side at
Nashville.
Nothing Of importance Is reported to-day
from the Armies Of the Potomac or Of the
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14
KnouuLos's GurRRn1As DrsBAsDEl

KnoHHLoH's GUERRnIAs DIsBASDED.-We
learn from an undoubted source that Kinche-
loe's band Of guerrillas have recently been dis
banded BY an order from their captain, in con-
sequence Of an order from the War Department
ct Richmond having been received by him, d.
recting him to Join the 18th Virginia cavalry
with his command. This company Of Kinche-
loe's was organized % an independent one, and
when the order above referred TO came 10 hand
the mon refused 10 comply to 1t, and after
Kincheloe had himself twice applied to the au-
thorities for revocation OF the order, the men
took the matter into their own hands and dis
banded. They preferred TO lead the reck-
less life Of guerrillas to serving as regulars un-
der Gen. Leo.
They are scattered through Prince William
and part Of Fairfax counties, each man re-
tAlning his arms and acting entirely independ-
ent Of the others, at all times prepared TO act
the part Of highway robbers, or, In conjunction
with others Of the band, commit more desperate
outrages. A man by the name Of Purcell, q
desperate character, an old associate with these
men, and formerly deputy sheriff OF Prince
william county, 10 endeavoring to reorganiEe
them, and We may possibly hear from him In
"a few days on the guerrilla war pAth.-Alszan-
dria Journal.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14

For some days past number Of suspicious
vessels have been seen in the neighborhood Of
Ragged and Piney Points, on the lower Po-
tomac. Investigations have developed the fact
that they are rebel craft, Intended to carry
contraband articles across the river, and to
waylsy any such vessels as might not be prop
erly protected. These vessels have been q
source of much annoyance, but efforts are
being made by the Potomac notllla to drive
them from the waters. We understand also
that there are some small rebel boats on the
Rappshannock, making frequent raids and
capturing all things they come across.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14
REBEL FIENpIsHnEss.

The production signed BY ~. D. Dardin, A.
A. g." is sccpy Of q letter found on board the
wreck OF the Albemsrle, which vessel was sunk
d her moorings in the hsrbor OF Plymouth, N.
G., by Lieut. Gushing. II develops the most
ssudish mode Of warfare yet recorded against
the rebels. The letter explains itself.
HsIDeuA, ,rtns. Krr To-, n. G Ian ., 1894.
CoLosrL; an directed by the Brig. General
commanding IN send TO you, by Private ssmuel
Cook, Of your command, an s-lnch sensitive,
th-ll. He wishes IL placed on the railroad from
Now Berpe 10 Beaufort. s.|..-'- II -
The best locstion for II is on down grade,
- the Rrsster the velocity OF the train, the
greater tho damage. Have placsd for a PAS.
srsenR dad nod a freight train. The General
very anxious TO give. this shell q fair trial.
and leaves II 70 yous discretion as 70 the best
method ofmaking the experiment. He wishes
ne experiment made as early o. practicable
am, Colonel. very respectfully,
7 Your obedient servant,
j. ID. DARDIN, A. A. @.
II. Col. ]. N. WHTroRD, Comdg. Bat, &c.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14
Outrage st Maraes esibo.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 13.-Thebarkentine Teresa,
from Maracaibo, November 20, reports thai
Gen. PoulEa, Q Revolutionary exile, visited the
port on November 18th, In British schooner,
with acrew Of twelve men. He made prisoners
Of the officers and crews Of two Government
boats sent TO head his vessel, and having thus
weakened his force aboard OF the Government
schooner, he easily captured her. He then
went ashore, drove away the garrison of bat.
tery, spiked the guns, and thence proceeding
aboard Of the captured vessel, fired into the
Government steamer, killing one man and
wounding the captain, and then proceeded to
sea with the prisoners. The vessel In which he
entered the port was unarned, except that the
crew had revolvers. Maracaibo was In great
state Of alarm, fearing that the place would be
bombarded and have TO surrender. The Teresa
was detained for three days, no pilot being
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14
vEsTvALI, THE MAosIrIonxr.

a..t @AsH
vEsrvAII has arrived In town, and win make
her appearance at Growers Theatre Tonight,
In the musical drama Of the Dukes Motto"
We had occasion 10 speak at some length Of
this distinguished and accomplished artistic
whom she was here last. We described her as
she appeared In the thrilling drama OF the
4" "Brigand," )" personsting the character Of Alis-
sdndro Ha1droni. We cannot de better than
to repeat to-day what we said before, as fol.
lows,
II grandeur Of appearance 10 magnificent, she
Was truly 30. II greatness In gestures. In looks,
smiles, In every expfession she wore, and In every
sitting, or iyins-ls m.gnineeni, then wa vestvsll
mag nncent last night II she stood still and spoke
not void with her mouth, the splendor Of her
s,sssat sSs h sHniy srsss sy Few wumsS have
lived who equalled her In lrsmstie power.
Her face 70 strongly marked. When In repose II
she Is more than hspdsome--she Is bssuiitul, but
when the alarm comes, and danger spproaehes,
u calm expression Of her face changes in an In.
brought into play. Her active, sparkling eyes are
nred with furyj her brow, so beautifully fair .
moment ago, 10 severely knit the upraised arm,
listening attitude, the nsmeless and ever varying
shades OF expression Of her whole face, are all
suited to the word, each distinctly spoken-now
In the warmth OF vehemence, summoning the
spirit OF revenge, and now with . pathos which
Awakens the tenderest emotions.
Her noble physique Attests that she has not me-
elected that educ ation in life which is directed to
the objects Of swing strength health and vigor to
the bodily organs and powers, In personal appear
anee she 10 tall, well proportioned, and nnely de-
veloped. She possesssa cemmhnding presence.
Thee 10 majesty in her walk and unity In her
demeanor. her vocal powers are extraordinary.
Her singing 10 frequently more wonderful than her
acting She has devoted much time and money to
ture has bestowed upon her, hence her gteat suo-
eess In the divine art OF music.
To fully appree ate the great powers Of Vestvali
the lovers Of music and the drama must witness
for thems elves her varied deliuestions Of oharae
ter, must hear her read, and listen to her rem
dering OF tho finest musiea, productions OF the
great mAattrs, and then they will better under.
stand why VestvA ali 10 called "The Magninoe.t,
and will more readily sppreeiste the truthiulnsss
Of the appellation.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14

Postmaster Bowen sends us the following
copy Of the address Of letter which passed
through the Washington post ofice day or
two ago:
- wish this TO 70 with safety and speed
To william @. Vernon, on the Commodore Read.
But, needing repairs, she at present does lay
At the Washington Navy Yard, Warrington Ctty
And II Billy don't get this twill be great pity.
At present he's A citing Assistant Third EngiuesT,
AohATmins young fellow-so the ladies think here.
And now, kind postmaster, II you hurry this
viii be undsr great obllE cations TO you,
And, should BiIly be gone from the Commodore
Read,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14

FIRE IN NAsHvnLn.-An hour before going
10 press last night frightful fire was raging in
the vicinity OF the Chattanooga Railroad build
ing, which We ascertained TO be grand col
lection Of meas and lodging houses connected
with Col. Cranes department, and the hospital
buildings attached thereto.
The flames frst broke out In one Of the mess
houses, and In q short time the entire estab-
lishments above mentioned were total loss.
No lives were lost, we understand, though such
danger was imminent. The engines were all
on the ground in good time, but SO exceedingly
combustlble were the materials OF which the
structures were made, that the efforts OF the
nremen were unaVAillng.-NdShVlk UnioR,
nSe 8,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14

poau. . oomuimfsIl offhrss persons 70 inquire
and report at the earliest prscticsbie moment
the best and most efylcisnt mo1e o. rsislng, oy
tsxstlon, the Necessary snnunt ~ revenue ~
reesrd 10 The sources from which derived, with
power 70 take testimony under ,'uch regulations
. may be prescribed BY the sesrsssry Of tho
The House passed tho Senate BIZ sppropri-
sting o., 600 900 for the purchase or construc-
tion Of sfx steam revenue cutters on 70 iskes.
The House went into COMMITTEES on hwlIe.-
idsnt,s message, wnen Mr.. Brooks m ode .
speech agaiust intolerance and hssty iek 'h'sr
ton on the subject OF slavery.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14

The Secretary Of State communicated to the
House yesterday the returns made by the Col
lector Of Customs, parsuant to the act Of l7oo,
for the relief and protection OF American Sea-
men registered In United States ports in 1854.
OF the whole number-2, ,7oo-l,0 ,070 are TO
turned from Maine, l3 from New Hampshire,
lat IRON Massachusetts,, 80 from Rhode
Island, from Connecticut, 40 from Now York,
81 ffom Pennsylvania, and 80 from Florida,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14
Terrible Gale on Lahe Erie.

0swEoo, N. Y, Dec. IA terrific gale Of
wind and snow has prevailed since siK O'Clock
last night, and continues at present without
lin, with two canal boats and shovelers, left
here yesterday morning TO receive portion Of
the cargo Of the brig T. 8. Harvey, ashore near
Texas. After the gale set In the tugs started
for port, but the lighters broke loose and were
either swamped or went ashore. Reports are
In circulation that men were on board. A
number Of sailors started fire on shore, by
the aid Of which the Tornado found the herbor
and arrived safely. The Lady Franklin was
run ashore below Nine Mile Point, and her
crew were saved.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14
90 ING RE 8 $40 N IL
THIRTY. EIGHTH CONGRESS.
"WEDNESDAY, December IA, 1854.
SENATE,

Mr.. Nesmith presented memorial OF the
Oregon Legislature, praying tho establishment
In that State Of q mandatory OF arms. Re-
ferred To the Military Committee.
Mr.. Grimea, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, to whom was referred the Presidents
Recommendation on the subject, reported q
Joint resolution rendering the thanks Of Con
gress 10 Capt. John A. Winslow, United States
navy, his officers and men on board OF the
Kearsarge, for their successfal conflict with,
and the sinking Of, the plratical craft Alabama.
Mr.. Grimes said the facts In the case were
well known, and on his motion the resolution
was at once considered and passed.
Mr.. Grimes also reported from the same
committee, in accordance with the President's
suggestion, q Joint resolution rendering the
thanks Of Congress to Lieut.. VIM. b. Gushing,
U. 8. N, his officers and mon, for their gal
lantry in destroying the rebel iron-clad Albe-
marie, on the night Of the 27th Of October last
and 1t was considered and passed.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Military Committee,
reported favorably on the bill TO encourage en-
llstments and promote the efficiency OF the
military and naval forces.
Mr.. Trumbull, from the Judiciary Commit.
tee, reported on the memorial OF members oi
the Washington bar, for authority 70 the su'
preme Court Of the District OF Columbia 10 em'
ploy stereographic reporter, asking 70 be dis,
charged from It's further conSiderationi and
they were so discharged.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Wilson, Of lows, from the COMMITTEES
on the Judiciary, reported q bill TO the effect
that sailors and marines Of foreign birth, a
we'll as those who serve as soldiers, either In
the volunteer or regular army, may become
citizens after one year's resideace, proylaed
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-14

HARrERs MAGAZINE ron JANuARr.-The
January number OF Hsrper's Magazine is out
already, and may be found at the Post Once
newsstand, and at Psrker's news and period.
cal depot, $40 r street. It contains the fourth
paper Of J. Ross Browns 'Tour Through Ari-
zona," "siege Of Vicksburg," conclusion OF
Scenes in the War of1s1a," !" "sheridan's Bat
tie Of Winchester" continuation Of Dickens
new story Of sour Mutual Friend" and 9
great variety OF other interesting articles.
GoDEY's LADr's BOOK for January Is also To
be found at Parker's and tie Post ONCE news
atAnd.