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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-03-25
Letter. From Hon. salmon P. Chase.

..- . WASHINGTON, Jan. l9.
Ny DEAR SIR 4: Your kind note is Just re-
eeived. As it has been so long on the way /
have telegraphed you that L will reply by
mail.
At the instance of many who think that the
public interest would be promoted by my
election to the Chief Magistracy, q committee
composed of Senators, Representatives and
citizens has been organized here to adopt
measures to promote that object. This COM
mittee through subcommittee has conferred
with me and have explained to them the OBJ
jections which seemed to me to exist against
any use of my name in that connection. They
have taken these objections into consideration
and assured me that they think ought not
refuse its use. l have consented to their
wishes, assuring them, however, that when
eve: any considerations by them OF by the
friends of our cause, thought entitled to
weight, should indicate the expediency of any
other course, no considerations of personal
delicacy towards me should be allowed to
prevent its being taken. --.H
If know my own heart desire nothing
so much as the suppression of the rebellion
and the establishment of Union. Order aud
prosperity on sure and safe foundations, and
I should despise myself if L felt capable of al
lowing any personal objects to influence me
to any action which would affect by one jot
or title, injuriously the accomplishment OF
those objects f; and it is a source of real graft
fcation to believe, that those who desire my
nomination desire it on public grounds alone,
and will not hesitate to act in any matter
which may concern me upon such grounds
and such grounds only.
OF course under these circumstances de.
sire the support Of Ohio. II, however, it
shall be the pleasure of majority of our
frieuds in Ohio to indicate preference for
another, shall accept their action with that
cheerful acquiescence which is due from me to
friends who have trusted and honored me be-
yond any claim or merit of mine,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04
An O4inance.

An Ordinance supplementary to Ordi-
dance No. - entititled an Ordinance
requirina d pairing of side palks Nth
IN hsl ty Of Cumberland.
CEC1GON LIST. Be It enacted by the
- zayor and Counnlmen Of Cumberland, that
it shall be the duty Of all owners of property
binding on any Of the paved streets or alleys
in said city, to repair or re-pave the sidewalks
in front of such property on any of said paved
streets or alleys within ten days after the de-
livery Of notice so to do by the Bailiff of said
city, under a penalty Of not less than FIVE nor
more than thirty dollars, for each and every
day 1t shall remain unpaved or not repaired, as
the case may be; and if said work shall not
be commenced and carried to speedy COM
pletion in ten days after the expiration of said
notice. it shall be the duty Of the Bailif to
cause said work to DO done, and collect the ex-
pense thereof from such property or the owner
thereof
SECTION End. Be il enacted, That In all cases
of paving or repairing of said sidewalks the
brick. stone or other material used for paving
shall be laid % bed Of good sharp sand Of
depth OF not less than inches por more than
10 inches as the Judgment OF ne haliin NAY
determine, under q peaalty Of not less than
ten or moro than Any dollars for each and ev-
ery offence, and the removal Of such paving
and its repairing according to the requirements
of this ordinance.
Ssor,ox ard. Be u enacted, That the fines
and penalties imposed by this ordinance shall
be recovered before Justice of she Peace as
other fines and forfeitures are recovered
Srcrrox 4th. Be IL enacted, That all ordi-
names or parts of ordinances in conflict with
the requirements Of this ordinance be, and they
are hereby repealsd and that this ordinance shall
take effect from and after the date Of ita pas
sage.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04
SECRET HISTORY OF HUNTERS
CAMPAIGN.

A "staff officer" in Gen. Hunters ar
my writes to the N. Y. World to answer
some insinuations by that journal against
the conduct of Hunters campaign against
Lynchburg. We make the following ex-
tracts from his letter they give informa-
ton on points not before understood -
First having used up nearly all the
ammunition of his command in FIVE en-
gagements and many skirmishcs, and
being short of provisions for his men,
Gen Hunter fell back to Salem, and from
thence on his way to the Kanawha VAL
ley, expecting to find large depot of
commissary and quartermaster stores at
Meadows Bluff, about six days march
from LJ nchburg. Had the stores reok-
oncd upon been forthcoming, he would
only have had to await the arrival Of an
ammunition train, then on its way, and
could Immediately have resumed active
operations in the vicinity of Lynchburg,
with demonstrations against Danville and
the Rebel capital.
e. His depot of supplies at Meadows
Bluff, however, he found on his arrival
had been abandoned by the two regi-
ments of Ohio Zone hundred days. State
militia left to guard It, these rustic pa
triots having been stampeded by about
eighty mounted guerrillas under Captain
Mcneil. They had burned one-half the
stores left in their charge, and ran off
with the balance to Loup Greek and
Charleston. This bitter disappointment
involving much suffering to the men of
his command, compelled General Hunter
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04
IN MEMORY OF GEN. JAMES B
MCPHERSON.

The following very able article on the
death of this brave and gallant soldier,
we copy from the Philadelphia Daily In
guirer of the 25th ultimo:-
Major General James B. Mcpherson
was killed in battle near Atlanta, Geor-
gia, on the ODD of July. No tidings OF
victory that will meet the eyes of the
people to-day will relieve the weight OF
public sorrow caused by that brief an
nounccment. At the early age of thirty
five he fell in the service of his country,
most gallant, skillful and honored SOL
dier; a Brigadier General in the regular
army, Major General of Volunteers.
and the commanding General of the army
of the Tennessee, with rank and COM
mand equal to that of Marshal Of France
in the palmiest days of the old Empire.
It is fitting. therefore, that his history
should be made known fully to the peo-
pie, that his fame. so proudly regarded
while he was living. may be faithfully
cherished now that he is among the glo-
rious and honored dead.
The little village of Clyde, in Sandus-
XIV county, Ohio. was the birthplace Of
James A. Mcpherson. He was born on
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04
tits Fast Supersedtng all Other
6InnCr.

This Coffee has been used for more than
century in Paris, and since its Introduction IN
to this country it has been in use by some of
the leading French Restaurants here. The Pa
risians are said to be the beat Judges OF coffee;
and the great favor in which il is held by them
is the best recommendation that can be produ-
ced for its fine flavor and healthy effects upon
the human system:
| We put up but one grade of this Coffee, and
that is of quality that our customers have
found from experience will give perfect salts
faction and meet all the demands of that
trade. 1t is the lowest price that can rec
ommend.
We do all our business on the most extensive
| scale, buy. by the cargo and sell at only two
cents per pound profit.
| We put up this Coffee in Barrels only, of125
Pounds each. This method of putting It up
| saves from 2 to 8 cents per pound to the con-
sumer and BY its being in large quantity It
| retains its fine flavor much longer in this fora
than in any other We send with each barred
Show Cards, Circulars and Post ers, to assist
the dealer to introduce il to his customers.
We hope our customers will take pains to have
them well posted up and distributed, as it wilt
be to their advantage to do So. aa.ft
This Coffee we warrant to give perfect satis-
faction and if it does not please, the purchaser
has the privilege Of returning the whole or any
part Of il within so days, and having his money
refunded together with all the expenses of trans
portatiOn both ways.
We issue Price Circular of our TEAS and
CorFExs, which we are glad to send free 70 all
who wish it. Consumers of Coiite should en-
quire for the French Breakfast and Dissey Cof.
fee and DC sure that it was purchased of the
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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04

re- A number of years have elapsed
since the introduction Of HOSTETTER'S
CELEBRATED BiTTERS to tho pub
lie. The prejudice existing in the minds
of many persons against what are denom-
mated patent medicines at first greatly
retarded its sale; but, as its virtues and
merits became known, this barrier of pre-
jndice was overthrown, and the demand
increased so rapidly that in few years
scarcely village existed in the United
States in which the afflicted had not ex-
perienoed the benefits arising from the
use Of the "Bitters." and at the present
dap there are found IN ALL PARTS OF
THE WORLD vouchers for the grsai
merits of the article. No greater cure
for Dyspepsia can be found.
EESEE ADVERTISEMENT!A
For sale by Druggists aud dealers gen
orally everywhere. July1e-1m.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04
List of Letters

'LETTERS REMAINING UNCLAIMED in
the Postoffce at Cumberland, State of Mary
land, 4th day of Aug. 1864.
Gss- ''To obtain any Of these letters, the
applicant must call for advertised letters, give
the date of this list, and pay one cent for ad-
vcrtising.
G3- 'Tf not called for within one month
they will be sent To the Dead Letter Office.
s'FREE DELIVERY Of letters by carriers, at
the residence Of owners, may be SECURED by
observing the following RULES:
"a. DIRECT letters plainly TO the street and
number. MS well as the postofice and State.
-. Place the Postage stamp on the upper
right-hand corner, and ieare space between the
stamp and direction for post-mdrking without
interfering with the writing
IN. B.--A REQUEST for the RETURN Of n
letter to the writer, if unclaimed within 30
days or less, written or printed with the writer's
name, posto6ice and State, across the lcft-hand
end of the envelope, on the face side, will be
complied with at the usual prepaid rate of pos
tage, payable when the letter is delivered to the
writcr.-Scc. %, Law of 1862"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04

mics would probably meet close to the
city. General Kelley left his head-quar-
tiers, accompanied by his staff, for the
scene Of action. The suspense was soon
over, The booming Of cannon gave evil
dence Of the opening of the battle
Tho smoke could be plainly seen ascend
ing from where the contending forces had
taken their positions. The firing was
desultory. Ever and anon the crack OF
sharpshoOter's rifle could be heard
No Infantry became engaged, but was
principally an artillery duel. The battle
opened near the res dence of John Folck,
on Evatt's creek, about three miles from
this place. The Rebel sharpshooters
sheltered themselves in Mr.. Folck's barn
which sheltered them but for awhile, as
the shells from our cannon soon destroyed
it. At dusk the firing ceased. The cas-.
ualtics on both sides arc few, only two Oh
our side. The loss of the enemy is moi
known, but is supposed to be small as the
firing was at long range. Thus ended
the first battle of Cumberland, and the
the design of the Rebels frustrated. We
hope it may be the last. During the
night the enemy decamped, and are be-
lieved to have crossed the river into Vir-
GINA near Oldtown.
In reviewing the whole affair we can,
not refrain from expressing regret at the
seeming Indifference of many of our citi,
zens and the apparent lethargy displayed
on the occasion, fraught, as it was, with
such momentous results. Had there beer
general arming of the citizens, at least
one thousand more men could have been
added to the force of General Kelley
which, indeed, appeared inadequate t.
the task before them, but they proved
equal to the emergency and prevented
our city from being plundered and per.
haps destroyed by pitilcss enemy.
p. S.-Since the above was put in
type our community was thrown very
suddenly into commotion. News came
that the enemy had captured our iron
clads, which subsequently proved to BIZ
correct. A shot from the Rebel cannon
penetrated the boiler of the locomotive
attached to the iron-clads, and disabled
the guns within them, thus rendering
all useless, and, as matter of course
fell into the hands of the enemy. Be-
tween 9 and 3 o'clock. p. NJ, report
was brought in to the effect that the Re-
bells had planted their cannon upon hill
in close proximity to the city; and had
sent in flag of truce demanding the
surrender of the place, and that unless
the demand was acceded to they woulc
commence Smelling the city. Genera
Kelley was determined not to surrender
as he made preparations to give then
battle.
1t appeared afterwards that the she'll
ing affair was hoax. No cannon O.
the enemy were in position at all, ane
the flag of truce was sent in by small
saaud of rebels
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04
rs PEACE ATTAINABLE? HOW
TFrom the N. Y. Times. .I

We do not ask whether peace is desi.
rable. No public journal has supported
the war more steadfastly than this
Through all the varying fortunes of the
struggle, it has never for an instant aba
ted one jot of faith or determination. =
But this has not been because we have
loved tho war for its own sake. None
but devil could do that. This sacrifice
of blood, of treasure, this monthly ma
king of widows and orphans by the thou
sand. this turning of acres by the hun
dred thousand into desolation, is dread
full work. We have upheld it only be-
cause it is a necessity--because its only
alternative is something more dreadful
vet. 1t has been because the war alone
can save the Republic, the last hope Of
popular government and human progress
and because il the Republic perishes it
must be succeeded BY an indefinite num-
Der Of military confederacies with discor-
dant interests and in endless conflict, that
we have sustained the war and shall sus-
tain it. We shall stand up to it unwa-
veringly so long as these reasons are in
force. For all that, it is thing to be
deplored. Peace is contamination most
devoutly to be wished
Can peace be had? We believe it.
In our Judgment it is sure to come within
twelve months, if the Northern people
are true to their duty. How is it to
come? By negotiation with the Confed-
crate Government? No. It is the most
baseless and the most pernicious of all de-
lusions to imagine that the JEFF. Davis
crew will treat with our National autho-
rites on any basis that can end the war.
What they have demanded from the be-
ginning has been to be ''let alone" To let
them alone is to make them independent.
Upon that Independence they have staked
everything they have. or except. on earth.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04
The Threatened Invasion of
Cumberland,

Our city for week past has been in q
state of excitement, consequent upon the
various rumors afloat to the effect that a
large Rebel force was advancing upon
the city in two columns and on different
roads.
On Sunday evening last report reach
cd here that tho enemy had crossed at
Hancock, their column extending mile
in length, and headed in the direction of
Cumberland; that another force of Re-
bells was on the march from Bedford, and
it was thought that both columns would
endeavor to form junction at this place;
that they were pressed in their rear by
the Union troops. At night meeting
of our citizens was held for the purpose
of taking steps toward organizing in de-
fence of the city and to cooperate with
the military forces under command of
General Kelley The meeting was adj
dressed by the Mayor, who urged upon
all the Importance and necessity of or
ganizing and arming to defend their
homes and firesides from the destruction
of an invading and ruthless foe. He
said the danger was imminent, and
whatever was to be done should be done
Immediately. A committee was appoint
ed to wait upon General Kelley and to
learn from him the true state of affairs.
The General informed the committee that
an attempt would undoubtedly BIO made
by the Rebels to force an entrance into
the city, and advised tho citizens to pre-
pare themselves for the emergency. The
committee returned and made their re-
port to the meeting. Preparatory steps
were then taken to effect an organization,
which, we are sorry to announce, succeed
ed only to very limited extent. Three
companies were formed, consisting of
about 200 men.
Monday morning the excitement was
undated, it being ascertained to a GER
tainty that the Rebels were approaching
the city from the direction of Hancock.
Captain Petrie, with his iron-clad cars,
came up from No. IL Water Station and
stated that his scouts had seen the enemy
pass Mrs. Bealls Tavern Stand on the
Baltimore turnpike, twenty-five miles
east of Cumberland. At u o'clock, M,
a scout came in and reported them near
Flintstone, steadily advancing towards tho
pity, instead of turning off from the pike,
as some thought they would, and effect
crossing of the river at Green Spring
Run. At 3 p. NJ, another scout placed
hem at the six-mile houss, still on the
Onward move. At this time the excite
nent ran to its highest point; our mer-
,hants engaged in sending off their goods
n every direction TO places of safety
abroad stock moving west at rapid rate;
,itizens running to and fro, climbing the
.diaccnt hills to witness. as they antici-
,ated. the scene of conflict between the
Rebels and the Union forces, as both ar
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04

NHE undersigned having completed
the discharge Of his official duties. His Office
is Immediately orer tho Allegany county Bank,
and adjoining the Law office of Jacob Brown,
ESQ, where he or his deputy, ]. L. Townshend,
will at all times BIO found, except when out col-
Letting. Tax Payers are advised to pay their
taxes speedily, as they viii be entitled to a de-
duction of FIVE per cent upon State tax for
prompt payment. s, l.. ToWNSHEND, So 70
June 3O--.lm, Collector.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04

dent at Harpers Ferry that Martinsburg
was in possession of our troops, and thaa
no rebel forces were on this side OF the
Potomac, while our ears give us assurance
that they were on Maryland soil, within
three miles of us conteLding for the pos
session of our city! We are indebted TO
the energy of General Kelley and the
firmness of his forces for the salvation OF
our city at this time. as well as to the
fact that the Americans intelligence came
after we had demonstration that "Wolf'
was this time no false cry.
To General HALEY and his forces,
with some of our citizens, are we indebted
for our safety to this time and not to any
assistance or countenance from our own
State authorities, to whom, we understand
VIC are indebted for nothing but silent
contempt. We have been informed that
repeated and official applications have
been made to Governor Bradford to en-
force the Militia law passed last winter,
rs we are informed, at has solicitation.
These applications have apparently had
no effect or received no response from
those to whom we have the right to look
for aid and protection although ample
time has elapsed.
We anticipate our time of going to
press for fear We may not have that op-
portunity shortly. Tuesday night re-
bel force crossed the river at Brady
Mill, 6 miles west of us, md cut off the
railroad communication in that direction
so We are brought down to two-horso
stage coaches. A squod of about sixty
men, VIC learned last night, were on the
National road between this place and
Frostburg, and this Wednesday morning
we have the rumors that Frostburg is
taken. This may be or may not be true,
but we have no doubt that was the object
of that squad. We also learn that the
railroad bridge across the North Branch
near New Creek has been destroyed
We give the rumors for what they may
be worth, we know that the statements
arc neither impossible nor improbable, and
we expect that considerable damage will
be done before we are rid of them. The
question may be asked, why does not
Gen. Kelley prevent this? We have
only to say that he has so far done all
that his means could do, which is to de-
fend his position in and Immediately
around Cumberland, tho responsibility
for all else is not on his shoulders, so let
it rest where it may belong: "fat J'tstt-
ciia ruat coelun,." When this last takes
place we expect to catch larhs," (if we
are not caught before that happens.) We
hope and believe that this state of the
case will prove a sufficient apology fol
our ,oam of appearance this week.
Later information settles the fact thai
the Rebels did not get to Frostburg
neither did they reach Clarysville; nc
doubt, having received information that
the Hospital atmosphere would prove
uery unAealthy, they struck across the
turnpike this side of Clarysville-locality
unknown. I'VE have reason to believe
that the Rebels on Monday, lost con,
siderable number more in killed as well as
wounded than the numbers above named
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04

CuRE FOR CoudH OR CoLD. AS soon as
there is the slightest uncasiuess of the
Chest, with difficulty of breathing, or
indications of Cough, take during the day
few "Brovn's Bronchial Troches."
Containing demulcent ingredients, they
allay Pulmonary Irritation. Military
Officers and Soldiers should have them
in readiness upon the first appearance of
a Cold or Cough.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04
AMERICAN TEA COMPANY

to do strictly Tea business, but as We have
had some customers living at distance that
with Tea and Coffee il being inconyenicnt for
them to come to New York, The GREAT TEA
AND COFFEE EMPORIUM Of this country-and as
our Tea faster was possessed of information
relating to Coffee that could be furnished at
a moderate price, and give universal satisfac.
ton, at the same time afford the retailer
handsome proft--we have been compelled TO
supply those parties. THIS COFFEE HAS
BECOME SO POPULAR with our customers
and their sales have increased TO such an ex-
tent that we have been compelled TO make
large additions to our machinery which will
enable us to supply few more customers with
it. We will therefore send it to those who may
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04

ATTENTION. Soldiers! protect your
Health! no sensible man will leave the
city without supply of HOLLOWAYS
PILLS AND OINTMENT. For
Wounds, Bruises, Sores, Fevers and
Dysentery, these medicines are the best
in the world. Every English and French
Soldiers uses them Only Is cents per
box or pot
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.


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will also mail free to those having Bald
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All applications answered by return mail
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