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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-06-02
NJoTICRTo CLAIM ANTS
~ FOR COMPENSATION
FOR ENLISTED SLAVES

FOX ENLISTED SLAVES
IN MARYLAND
THE BOARD OF cLAIas win hold Il,
% on ct No. ~ SOUTH STREET, Baltimore
where d6cial copies Of all IN uster-ipg rolls
and recruiting lists will b. fled and open for
The examination Of claip,ats.
II. Claims must be Presented within ten
days of the fling of said rolls, Wis: on or be-
fore the FIRST DAY OF MARCH. 1884.
III. No claims will be received or enter.
tanned from any person who Is or has been en- i
gagged In rebellion against tho Government of
tho United States, or who, in any way ,ha 8
given or shall give, aid or comfort TO the enc
mics of the Government.
Nv. Loyal persons who have offered th cir
slaves for enlistment, or whose slaves have en-
listed without their consent, may file an appl
cation fer compensation such application to
be acco npnnied by n certificate of enlistment
from the recruiting officer, an oath of nllegi.
ancc in the form prescribed, and satisfactory
proofs of title; also valid deed of manumis.
sion and release Of service of the partie,
claimed.
In proof of title, the claimant Will DO re-
CURED so present an affidavit OF ownership.
in which must be stated the time en- he or
she became proprietor of the slave, and If for
lie or for term Of years; accompanied hy
the sworn testimony of at least two loyal citi-
Gems, residing in the ncighhorhood and not
members Of the same family, substantiating
the fact of ownership as of public notorety.
The following oath will likewise be reqr ired.
II do soiemnly swear, that bas, not purchas-
ed or otherwise obtained the slave for whom
now claim compensation, from any per,en or
persons disloyal to the Government Of thf
United States, with view Of obtaining com
pensation for came aud further. that have
no agency for obtaining compensation for any
person orpersons but such rs, to my knowl-
edge. nre loyal citizens of the United States"
For the present and until the law of the
State prohibiting manumission shall have been
repealed, pledge to file such deed, when cal
led upon by the Board, accompanied by are.
Lease of all claim to service of such lave.
will DE required.
order, the applications, with certificate Of en-.
lis'ment, oath, and proof Of title and if these
shall be found satisfactory. will award com.
pensation not exceeding three hundred dollar,
for each able. bodied slnve enlisted. to be paid
provided valid deed of manumisson and re
lease Of service shall be filed by the claimant
VI. Said deed of manumission and release
of service having been filed with the Board
and approved il will issue TO the claimant n
certificate, setting forth the facts, and stating
the sum awarded; which, on presentation I"
the Chef of the Bureau of colorcd troops, nj
Washington will be paid BY him.
VII. Blank forms Of application can be
obtained at the Office of the Board.
Published by order OF the
SECRETARY OF WAR.
IF. STREfTER,
President Board Of Claims.
Jan. !, ls64-tlM
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Stephen w. Downey's,
Government Claim and Law Ollce

Stephen w. Dovvney's,
Government Claim and Law Omce,
WASHINGTON. D. G.
ATTENTION SOLDIERS AND OF.
FICERSl Attention Widows of Sol.
dicrs aud Officers !! Attention Fathers,
Mothers. Sisters and Brothers of decd
Soldiers and Officers Attention OFF.
GERS and Soldiers who have had horses
and equipage lost in the Military Serv.
ice of the United States! Attention
Officers who have recruited for the
Service and have unsettled accounts
Attention farmers whose grain has
been taken for the Armies of the u
States! Attention all who have claims
against the United States
NOW is your time to have them
~ collected or put in proper shape so there
Will be no difficulty in collecting them Mt some
ihinre day DO not deer the matter until the
evidence necessary to su bstautate your claims
cannot be had
Soldiers who have served two years are en-
titled 10 Sl00 Bounty
Soldiers discharged on account Of wound $
received IN battle arc entitled to SlO0 Bounty
and pension of So per month. The heirs OF
deceased Soldi, rs are entitled to the came.
Officers discharged the service on accom-, OF
wounds, and the widows and children Of de.
ceased Ofisers are entitled TO pensions as fol-
follows, viz For 1t. Col. and nil officers OF
$50. Is, LtSl7. End II. SIS.
Epecinf Attention given TO Courts Martial,
and officers under charges should not fail TO
apply tor counsel.
The une' rsigned respectfully calls Your at
tention 10 his great facilities for collecting
claims against the nited States.
The collection of Boun;ies Pensions, arrears
OF pay. &C.. promptly attended 10.
The heirs OF deceased Soldiers will find /, 10
Their advantage 10 place their Claims in my
hands.
Call at nv Office in the Columbian College
Law Building on Fifth street wesi between D
aud streets, Washington CITY, D. c., or nd
dress ME through the Postoffice.
STEPHEN W. DOWNEY.
Attorney a, Law.
October S. 1869.
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Government Claims.

| THE undersigned b,ss leave to inform the
| / public that he has made Satisfactory nr-
engagements with several eGteisnt AHoySeys in
the city ofWashin gton, D. o., for the purpose OF
Collecting Claims OF Gu kinds
against the United States
Government.
| Claims for pensions, damages, back pay Of
I eoldicrs and Ificers, quarter masters eertin-
Gates, and, indeed, all kinds Of lawful claims
against the Government win bespeedily col
leeted If put in my hands.
No collection, no charge.
Call, or addross mo. at the law ofsso OF Mrs
George A. Ps,rre. Washington street, cumber-
land, Allegaby county. Maryland,
WILLIAM J. READ.
October s, 1868.
BELLS SPECIFIC PiLLs-warranted in all
Cases. Can be r lied on Never tall to cure !
Do not uauscnte! Are speedy in notion ! No
change OF diet required Do not interfere
with business pursuits! Can be used without
detection. Upward Of 200 cures the past
month-some Of them very severe cases
Over one hundred physicians have tscd them
in their practice. and all speak well OF their
efficacy, and approve OF their composition,
which il entirely vegetable, and harmless on
the systen. Hundreds of certificates can be
shown.
+ Bells Specific Pills arc the original and only
genuine Specific Pill. They arc adopted LOT
male and female. old or young. mud III, 'n'y
reliable remedy for efcc,ing permanent ana
spccdy cure in all cases of Spermatorrhea, or
Seminal Weakness. with all lite train of evils,
such n. urcthnl and Vaginal Discharges, elect
tho Whites, Nightly or involuntary Emissions,
Incyutincnoc Genital Debility and lrritability,
Impotence. Weakness or Loss of Power. Ner-
vons Deb lity, &c. &C.. sll of which arises
princiuaiy from Sexual Excuses or Self Abusc
or GONE constitutional arrangement, and inca
naci;ate. the sufferer from fu filling the duties
of nrrioi life. Tn all sexual diseases, ms TO-
norrhcn. elect AMI Structures, and in Diseases
of the Bladder ind Kidneys. they act ~
charm Relief 10 experienced by taking an
gle nil.
snll hy nil the principal druggists. Price
One Doll,r.
Tsev will he cent by mail. securely sealed
and conf ion,ially, IN receipt OF the money oy
BRYAN. NJ D..
No. rs Cedar Street, New York,
Consulting Physician for the treatment o.
Seminary, Urinary. Sexual. and Nervon'
Diseascs. who will send. free TO all, the lois
lowing valuable work, in scaled envelope:
The Fittieth Thousand-DR. ELLIS TREA
TISE on self Abuse. Premature decay, Impo
tcuce and Loss of Power, Sexual Diseases
Seminal Weakness. Nightly Emissions, Geni
tai Debility. &c. nc. pamphlet OF % page
containing Important advice to the afhictca
and which should be read by every sufferer, d.
the means of cure in tho severest stsgcsi'-
plainly set forth. Two stamps required to pay
postage.
Nov. 20. 1868.
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ORDER OF RATIFICATION.

Charles Howell, In the Circui, Coui
VS. for Allegany County,
His Creditors. No. l4ss Insolvents.
ORDERED, this 9th day of May 1864
" that the sale Of real estate made 10 Horace
Resley and reported this day By Thomas A
Hopkins. trustee for the creditors of Charles
Howell, be ratified and confirmed unless causs
20 the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the ind day of June next: Provided II copy @
this orde. be inserted in some newspaper prir-
ted in the city of Cumberland once a week fo;
four successive weeks before said date. Ths
Report staiss the amount Of sales 10 be S304, 20
True ctpy,
Test-H. RESLEY,
Nayl2-3t Clerk.
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ROAD NOTICE.

NHE undersigned being appoinie1 D.
l. the County Commissioners TO view an
examine the site for Bridge at Pack Fors
Ford, crossing Town Greek, in District No. I
give notice that they will attend on 4 -UF
DAY, the 7eth day Of May, 1854, for the abov
MATTHIAS G. TEEN,
JOHN FLETCHER.
LLOYD LOWE,
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msH4u
0pnFR az RATIFICATTON,

ORDER OF RATIFICATION.
John r. Peterman, In the Circuit cour.
against for AliezAny county
lis Creditors. No l4l, Tnsolvents.
ORDERED. this 10th day Of May,
Ols64, by the circnit Court for aliegany
county that the sale Of the real estate Of John
F. Rterman made and reported By William
wakh, trustee, in his second report fled this
day De ratiHeA and confirmed unless ca,isc to
thsrontyary thereof be shown on or before the
Sd day Of June next provided copy of this
orter be inserted in some newspaper published
in lhe city Of Cumberland once week for
shSee successive wseks before said last named
az. The Report states The am cunt Of sales
sobs 500.
~ Tot-H. RESLEY.
Nayi2-3t Geek
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LeFevre's Ver.Lifuge.
9rRrIF..ATES:

ME have tested the efficacy Of lie Fevre',
w VsrmifuEe. and can recommend IL to
Practitioners AID the Community a, large, e
be the
SAFEST. MOST PLEASANT AND EFF.
cIEyr We thIFCaE that we have used.
J. n. Bryan. NJ D. and II b. La,ure, NJ. D.,
Fettsrman, Taylor County, Va.
Vim. D. cotlett. VI. D., 7. Kennedy. ". n.
ends II. Meaas, n. D., Grafton. Taylo. Co.
Va.
+. q. Mc1oovan, N. D., Fairmo,n., Marion
County, Va.
80 Sone Genuine unless signed by the pro.
riet,r. II. LEFEvRE 4 co.
April 40. Cumberland. M.
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JnO. j. Barnard g. Co.,
No. 1ij B'ils, '.r,,t, Georgetown, D. c.
DEALERS IN
Agricultural Implements. Seeds
Fertilizers and Hard ware.

Most respectfully invite the attention OF the
citizens OF Cumberland 10 their stock. and 30
iicit share OF their patronage, All goods
delivered on hoard of canal boat. free of ex-
psnse, and at lower prices than Baltimore.
Their stock of Implements cor iains in part,
LAY Cutters, Spades. Rakes. Corn .Shei-
icrs, Cider NILS and Presses. Mop,ng
Machines. Reapiny .Machimes. Horsc
Popers, 7hroshers and Cleaners, Cm
tirators. I'o'es. .Shorels. Pirks, Mat.
tochs. Grub Hoes. Ares. Forks. She.
III Plo,rs. Pio,c Castings. Log Chains.
Trace Chains. Ch"rns. Uorse Rokey.
Pick Hiniies. Are Handles, Piom
Handles, Pio'e Beams.
Their a,ock of Seed contains
Timothy. Clover. Orchard Grass. Herds
Grass, Blue Grass. and a. full supply
Of GARDEN SEEDS of all kinds.
Their stock OF Fertilizers consists Of
Peruvian Guauo. Mexican Guam. surer
Phosphate Of Lime; aud, also. of Pure
Bone Dust, Of our own manufacture,
which we guarantee 10 be the purest article
ever sold in this market.
Hardware, ms follows:
Nails cu. and wrought, Spikes, Screws. fin
ishing Nails, Strap Hinges, Butts, Saws
Chisels. llatchets. Planes, Anpurs. Angur
Bits Knives and Forks. Pocket Knives.
Spoons, Bench Screws, H,<ps and Staples
Lanterns. Oil Cans. Sand Paper. Emcr,
Paper. Drawing Knives, Curry Combs
Cards. Horse Brushes. Scrub Brushes Door
Locks. Scales Pad Locks, Chest Locks.
Also, Wcouen Ware, such n.
Buckets. Tubs Brwis, Broons. Washhoar!s.
Rattan Bronms. Wheelharrows,
Whitcwash Brushes. &c.
We are also agents for the sale Of
Fairbanks Patent Platform.
scales.
4 full stock Of Scales constantly on hand
Hay and Coal Scales erected in any par, of the
'uuntry.
All we asi: ia trial. We guarantee low
'rices, lair dealing, and perfect stiislaciiun.-
orders. hv mail. promptly attended TO, AID
Pr'ce LiIs furnished on application.
JN0. J. BARNARD & co.
LAG Bridge street. Georgetown, d. c.
October s .s63-6m
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-06-02
L LAMP HEATING APPARATUS.
BOILIEG-FRYING-S STEW ING-STEEPING
WIN TIE FLAME THAT LIGHTS THE ROOM.
mnr3l-tf

"A-E 4uE fLAhb INA Llb.iIS IuE ROUA
> By the flames Of common lamp,
at the cost Of a cents worth of oil. very
comfortable breakfast can be cooked.
" !. Tribune
= =" > . Simple in construction, easily KEEP:
in order, ready for use in a moment
Convenient TO have on hand. DrwggiGs
CircniGr
: = Fish's Lamp is one of the most
popular novelties of the day, the utility
OF it is unquestionable, great saving is made
in beating and cooking small articles, and can
he made tucook meals for great many persons,
which is actually done on the ambulance cars
which carry the sick soldiers. Scientific
american.
- For family use, hospital tent, bar
| rack, p!c-nics. fishing nursery, or sick room,
it is an article of comfort beyond all proper
tiCn TO its cost. Halls journal Of Health.
| have tried the apparatus, and my
wife and proclaim the same a most valuable
and indispensable article. and we nov wonder
how We could have so long done without it.
Ed. CAM oil Circular.
An economical continuance for get
ting up heat at short notice for nursery and
genera! household purpose, one import
ant point is the saving in cost over coal free
> : ". J. Eceaing Post.
PRICES FROM TWO TO SIX DOLLARS.
CAPACITY FROM ONE TO FocH QUARTZ.
THREE ARTICLES COOKED AT ONE TINE
WITH ONE BURNER.
Arranged for Kerosene or Coal Oil, or Gas.
descriptive Pamphlet of thirty pages fur
nished gratis,
ALSO
THE UNION ATTACHMENT,
Price so Cents,
To be attached to Il Common Kerosene Lamp or
Gas Burner, By which Water may he
Boiled. and Food Cooked
also arranged to support shade.
EVERY FAMILY NEEDS ONE.
WIN. D. RUSSELL, Agent.
No. FOG Pearl St., n. Y.
AGENTS WANTED.
apr2l-;m.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, \
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY,
WASHINGTON April IL |

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, \
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURnENcY,
Washington, April Is.
WHEREAS. by satisfactory evidence
w presented to the undersigned, ithas been
made to appear that The First National Bank,
of Cumberland, in the County Of Alleganv,
and State of Maryland, has been duly organ
lied under and according to the requirements
Of the act of Congress, entitled "An Act to
provide National Currency, secured by
pledge of United States stocks, and to provide
for the circulation and redemption thereof"
approved February %, 1863, and has complied
with oil the provisions OF said act required to
be complied with before commencing the BUSH
ness of Banking.
Now, therefore, I, Hugh McCulloch, Comp
troller Of the Currency, do hereby certify that
The First National Bank, of Cumberland,
County Of Alegany, and State Of Maryland, is
authorized 10 commence the business of Bank
ing under the act aforesaid.
~ In testimony whereof. witness my
RS / hand and seal of Office, this fifteenth
| ] day Of Al ril, 1861.
~ HUGH McCULLOCH,
apr2s-2m] Comptroller Of the Currency.
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TkUSTEES SALE
REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESTATE.
By virtle Of = decree Of the Circuit Cour'
for Allegaay County, as Court Of Equity,
the subscriber viii sell at Public Sale, at IL
o'clock, 4. NJ,
On Saturday. the 4sh day Of jane. 1864,
al ST. Nicholas Hotel, in Cumberland, all tina,
lot OF ground situate on Front street, in the
town ,f Cumberland, adjoining the dwelling
Of the late Hazel s. Butt, with the improve.
menu thereon, which is described in deed
from George \. Thruston, and Elizabeth, his
wife, and Charles B. Thrns,on, to said Hazel
s. Bait, which is recorded in Liber II. R. No.
II. blio 1928 and 6, one of the land records Of
Alltgany county.
The terms Of sale will be one third Of the
purchase money to be paid on the day of sale,
| one-third in six months, and one-third in
twelve months from day Of sale. or sooner al
the option of the purchaser. The deferred
payments to bear interest from the day OF sale,
and TO Be secured by notes With security to be
approved By the trustee; o,
msyl7-o Jrustee.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-06-02

uASHEESd CANDY .
THE EASTERN GUNJAH or EN.
CHINTAEyT
on
ORIENTAL WE S;E9 etys.aafPSoirS6. SfR-
A plea.urshle and harmless stimulant con-
fectioniziug for Nervousness Debility, confu-
sion of Thoughts, Loss of Appetite, Depression
of Spirits, Nervous Headache Chills and Fever.
ScS Its remarkable health iaYigoratiag quail
ties are fast becoming known and appreciated
Throughout; the length and breadth of the land,
render il almost absolutely certain that il will
become one Of the most popular and successful
remedies ever brought forward. To the Sol
der, Traveller and Laborer its value cannot lie
over estimated. The proprietors have the
satisfaction Of seeing those who at frs. opposed
its introduction now the most earnest In re-
commencing il, and they challenge the world
to produce an article of equal merit. A sure
guaranty Of its success is that the enterprisng
firm Of DARBY i Co., have become toe afeI Il
for the sale of IL, and they are now prepared 10
furnish il in any quantity. The increased dc.
mand iustifics their foresight, and they invite
Q test and examination Of il in its improve
form. Send for circular At once.
The attention Of all the medical faculty Is
invited TO this Therapeutic agent
Put up in neat style aud for sale By drug
gists and dealers generally.
- Sent to any part Of the country BY mail
or express.
~ Price IS cents, 50 csnts, and 81 per
box. Postage on 81 box only nine cents
extra.
Imported only By tina
GENJAH EALLAH COMPANY
New Yo-k,
Agents Office, Sc Feekman street, New York.
DARBY Co., Sole Agents for the State Of
Maryland, Wholesale and Retail French Con-
fectioners and Fruits, 77s west Baltimore
street Baltimore.
- Beware Of limitations.
For sale By druggists and dseisss through
out The country.
''s : RoBERr /. MORRIS.
Baltimore stxeet.
msr17-ly near the Posto6ce.
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Estate OF Elisha WOrknisaa ~, decd.
ORDER OF RATIFICATION.

Reuben worthington, No. ? Isolven,s. o. C.
His Creditors. for Allegar,. .ernty
ORDERED. THIS 18th DAY OF
~ May, 1864, that the sale made and repor-
ted by George a. Pearre, Trustee in this case
by bis report filed in this Court on the nth day
Of Nay, 1864, be ratified and confirmed unless
GAUGE TO the contrary he shown on or beforn
the 18th day of July, 1864; Provided cop
printed in the city of Cumberland, once in each
of three successive weeks before tie Isl day c
July next.
The Report states the amount Of sale to T.
SIS.
True copy. Test
H. RESLEY,
Mayle-3t CLERK.
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Hotel Property for Rent
and Furniture for Sale.

I NE unutFNl-Ntu VIII rent the Revere
House nojninng the q. 4 o. r. r. Depo
m baltimore Street. TOR n term ef three wears
.ommencins Oh the Let day OF April next
+ turui'ure, Bedding e.. longing TO he
rouse Will be soid to the person or persons
renting the house.
I Here Isl rare chance to make money. for
me who'ndersinnds the business and Is will
| lug 10 devote his w1r's time 10 IL The rns
encer> from tour trains stop AT. the hous
| irily lexcept Sundav only two 'rainSi I
meals. " lie need apply unless he or the
| ave sufficient means to purchase the furn
| ,ure and m,kea hrndsome payment upon III,
| urcl ase and can give ample security tor III
| balance Ger Ifica,cs of soLrieiy nd indus
| nv will lie required.
Tine Bur and Restaurant will he rem, led will
he house or II not required will he rented
80 araiely. the location is the hest one In tn
city. ! will also rc,t the Room now used rs It
| barber shop for Store or Confectionery, po-
| session given on the first Of April next.
For terms apply 10
Jan. II, 1864 NJ. TRElBER.
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TWO ST0kY BR OK BUILDING !

and back buildings thereon erected, the same
being the late residence of the said Hazel s.
Butt, and the estate being 4 Lease dated the
l6tt, OF May, 1916. and recorded in Liber II
b., No. 2, by Charles ". Thruston and wife,
". O. Davidson and life 10 Hazel S. Butt
Also, all that property which is described in
4 lease dated Aus ust 18th, 1917, and recorded
in Liber II. b. No 2, folio $50, and made by
Charles VI. Thruston and wife, u. q. Davidson
and wife TO said Butt.
TERMS OF SALE Of said Leaseholi proper
,r-one thIsii Of the purchase money TO he paid
on the day Of sale I'D the balance in two equal
ins,allments in six ard tw aslss months with in.
,erest from the day Of sale, and tea purchaser
10 give security to be approved by the lhai
signed.
Also on the same iay and at the same place
the personal property belonging TO said estate
consisting Of Kitchen. Cupboard, Cooking
Stove, Chairs, one Clock, Large Mahogany
Table Looking Glass, beds and bedding. car
pet and other personal property belonging Il
said deceased the purchaser or purchasers o
personal property 10 pay all sums under iv,
dollars and for the sum OF FIVE dollars and up
| wards the purchaser or purchasers to give
| note with security DC approved by tie under
| signed.
| THOMAS PERRY,
Administrator d. b. "a. with the will an
| ncxcd. Mayl2-ts
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-06-02

GRIND STONES. Just received. o
Oiarge 10, Of OHIO GRIND STONES, aud
Dor sale by
Feb lily HUNBIRD LONG.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-07-14
THURSDAY, JULY H.. 1864.
CAPTURE OF~THE ALABAMA.

We are indebted to the courtesy Of the Navy
Department. for the following additional dispatches
of Capt WINsLow relative to the capture Of the
Confederate privateer Alabama. .,...-.r
These dispatches are interesting for the official
support they lend to the representa- which had
been previously made with regard TO the conduct
of the owner of the yacht "Deerhound," in alb
scondiDg with the prisoners whom he had rescued
from the sea after the surrender Of the Alabama.
We have seen the question mooted in several of
our contemporaries whether or not our Government
would have right to demand Of the British Govern
ment that Capt. Semmes should be restored to the
custody of Capt, Winslow, from whose legitimate
control he escaped by an abuse of the privilege
accorded to the Deerhound in the interest Of
humanity. The question, regarded in this light,
is q novel one In many of its aspects, but we be-
ieve its solution is not to be sought in the sphere
Of ideas which primarily turns on our right of re-
clamation as that right relates to the person of
Capt. Semmes. La the circumstance, in which he
is now placed he must, We suppose, be treated like
any other escaped prisoner-of-war as soon as such
prisoner has passed beyond the political jurisdic-
tiDn and physical power Of the captor No right
Of reclamation attaches to his person because foul
means may have been employed TO effect his eva
sion. On the contrary, THE right of asylum in
tervenes to protect him in the enjoyment Of his
liberty. But We think right Of remonstrancc
does lilo against the conduct of the owner of the
|" Dcerhound' in the premises; and if the facts of
the case be as stated by Capt. Winslow, We do not
doubt that, on the proper representation and
proof being made to the British Government,
that Government would disavow and condemn
the conduct in question, because involving prac-
teal breach of the neutrality enjoined by her
Majesty on all her subjects as between the Uni
ted States and the so-called Confederate States
Instead Of acting in the simple cause of hui
manity, 50 far as that cause was common to both
the bslligcrents, in prompting resort to any
means for the rescue of The defeated party
from drowning, the Dccrhound made the perform
ance ofthis Office cover for practically aiding one
party to the disadvantage Of the other