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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-03-09
MILITARY,

As citizen of this community have been
waiting with interest for some public expana-
ton of one point connected with the recent
raid into our city which has thus far not been
referred to. 1t is stated that there were
double pickets on the road by which the rebels
entered the outer a cavalry picket, tie inner
of infantry. 1t is further stated that the
rebels dsarmod and intinIdated these pickcts ;
but their number is not stated, nor are we
informed what become of them after the rebels
passed into town. Were they so pancstricken
that they feared even then to give an alarm !!
or were they bound hand and foot that they
coud not do so or did tile rebels leave
guard over them ? or were they carried off as
prisoners? In short were they either awcd,
coerced or bribcd to silence If neither,
why could they not in some way have given
notice to the troops in and around the town
in time to cut Of the retreat of the raiders
This is matter which concerns us all, for if
things are not ordered differently it is a settled
fact that our rebel friends can ride into our
town any night they please and do what they
please-and then depart uuharmed. And
we hear of no pickcts on the road by which
the party left the town.
CITIZEN,
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IMPORTANT FROM GEN. GRANT.
The Troops Under Marching Ordors-A heavy
Engagement Antioipated.


TFrom the New York Commercial Advertiser
HArcmEn's Ruy Feb 2J.-We are now
under marching orders. having received in
structions to be ready to move at a moment. $
notice. We expect to have another tilt for
the possession of the South Side Railroad, and
look for heavy engagement.
As you are aware. the possession of this
road will render Petersburg of no further i'm
portance to the enemy, and its evacuation will
doubtless Immediately follow if we are success
full
That something is going on in the Ines in
front OF US is very evident. do not believe
however. us do many, that Lee is purposing
to retreat, from the simple fact that he has no
place to retreat to though the dcserters who
are coming in now in greater nnmbers than
ever report that he is getting ready to fall
back on Danvi.lc do not credit their state
lmcnts Lee will make his last grand eight
right behind these formidable works, and
right here the ConIederacy will find its - last
ditch"
AS you arc aware, we have now series Of
signal towers along our entire line. and almost
every movement OF the enemy can be observed
Lee could not fall back for the purpose OF over
whclming Shcrman, without having Grant,
in less than six hours time, laundering close
upon his rear.
As | write, tho rebels are Smelling one of
these - look-outs' at Fort Fisher, two miles
from where sit writing this.
1t is soup time. and | must away to lay in
a sufficient supply to stand Inc on the trump
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ALLEG ANY COUNTY
B 0 i n T Y J. O 4 n!
+ COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of

4 Aleganv County by virtue Of the late Act of
the General Assembly, have resolved to raise by
loan, the sum Of fitr-iour thousand, two hundred
dollars, to be paid in cash ~ the County Bounty of
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS 10 each man drafted
and held to service, and 10 every person volunteer
ing or furnishing representative substitute, to he
credited to the quota Of the county under the rar
Of the President of December. le6i. one hundred
and thrty-fve County Bonds will he issued for TWO
hundred dollars each, and sixty-rgh County Bonds
for four hundred dollars each unc-haf of ca,h
class is payable on the first Of January. 1866 with
interest from date. and The other hall the first
day of January. 1867 with interest from date, the
first years interest to he paid the latter on tho
first Of january, lS'6 and the second years i'll
tercst, with the principal sum. the first day Of
January. 1857. II any hol.!eis Of Gonds should
desire longer investment the County Commissions
crs can at future meeting extend the time for pay
ing the principal sum and continue to levy the in
tcrcst only on such bonds annually
Both classes of Bonds now ready for delivery
and in the hands of the Allcpuny County Bounty
Board, tJohn H. Young, Nelson &. Read, and
llopcwcl llchh. who authorized rec i've sub
scriptions and deliver said BOn, to ,e sniscricrs
The County Commissioners have taken this action
under the law 10 promote cnislmcnis. and ,lacc
tine county ON an equal footing with Bait more city
and the other counties OF Ihe State. and tuailc tits
county To fill its quota without resort To draft. All
"hu liable IL draft or have friends lal lc 10
draft, SHOULD invest in these tends and email lie tie
authorities 10 protect Them from draft. Nearly every
draiiat.c man in the county could raise enough TO
take Il bond. and il only few DO il there will he
need for draft. District clubs also should sui
5 fihc 10 thee bonds md thus save their district
rom draft without cost. and all capitalists and
others interested in the industrial pursuits of the
county, whether themselves liable to draft or not,
.hond see that il is their interest 10 invest in these
bonds and Protect the county from draft
IA
Is V Il STM EMIT,
rhsrr is no s,far before Tie public. Hlsa nOMES'-
TIC FUND. sub crt to no uncertainties and
BEARING SIX PER CENT. INTEREST,
clear of all charges, and capable of extension TO
time Of payment to suit the holders
BY order Of the County Commissioners Of Ale
gany County. ELIJAH FRIEND.
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| The Washington lron Works at New
burgh. i. Y. were destroyed by fire on We'd
nesday, thowipg one hundred men out OF
work
Henry s. Foote, member from Tcnpes.
see of the rebel House Of Representatives
was op Monday last expelled fSom that body
| BY a unanimous vote
! The authorities Of New York city have
been notified tina. the draft there must &c on.
as recruiting at the rate Of Que hundred per
day is to slow.
Richard Frothingham, Esq, after thir.
teen years of newspaper service. has retired
FROM his editorial connection with the Boston
Post
The United States Hotel at Boonsboro'
Nd. has been sold by g. Snavely for 81
400 Purchased by G. s. Kennedy for a pri-
vate residence.
"A daughter of John c. Breckenridge.
who has been attending school at Louisville,
KY, is to be sent through tho rebel lines to
her father.
The Pope is about to send the Empress
Charlotte, OF Mexico. pure white rose COM
posed of pearls and diamond.
A Catholic Orphan Asylum. to cost $40
600, is to be built the present year at Fort
Wayne, Ind.
A button-holc sewing machine is one of
the latest inventions work being turned
out at the rate of 100 holes per hour.
Dr. Cove Salisbury. the new Governor
of Delaware, took the oath Of Office on Wed =
nesday.
The two leading Baptist newspapers in
New York, The Eon,iner and The Chronicle
are this week consolidated in one journal.
The wheat prospects for 1865 are said to
be all favorable by the extensive and long con-
tinued SHOWS of the winter
The agents of the Russian American
Telegraph Company have rrrived at West
minister. Cal, and will soon explore the route
through British Columbia.
Paris spends 1900, 600 francs every day
for dinner, including the luxury Of tooth
picks.
The first shad of the season, from the
south, is announced at New York.
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THE LEGISLATURE,

We are not gel era ly disposed to grumblc
at and find fault with what others may con-
ceivc right and proper. We would much
prefer bcstowing praise, especially when the
uets Of our own friends are the subject, of our
remarks. We must however he permitted to
enter our strong protest against the manner
in which the important business of the Lcgis-
lature now in session is being transa tied.
The new Constitution makes it obligatory
on this Legislature to pass laws TO carry into
practical effect some Of the most i'm. ,ortant
features of that instrument, amongst these
may be named Register lava Test oath
lava Homestead lava general law to
cover the vast amount of local legislation that
in defiance of the plain provisions Of the Con-
sttuton, is now absorbing the time and
money that should be appropriated to more
important matters, and more important STILL
n general school law is required to be en-
acted. We have not time now to refer to
many more matters of the kind that might be
named
More than two months of the session have
now passed and tho time for an adjournment
has nearly arrived. and not one of the I'M
prtant measures alluded to has passcd-all
attention appears to be absorbed with private
bills and orders or resolutions in reference to
the mileage and extra milage for which in
defiance CT the Constitution they have voted
themselves
We respectfully, but earnestly suggest to
the Union members of that body that the
Union men of the State the men they represent
are becoming Disguised at some of their pro-
ceedings and think it high time they should
be transacting some of the more important
business that is required of them.
These remarks do not apply to the members
from this county. TLey perhaps, as general
thing have performed their duty. Especially
are we pleased to know that in the prelininares
to the election of United States Senator
they have voted all right. We do not yet
know the final result on this important ques-
ton but hope they have continued SO to the
end.
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PETROLEUM IN THE CUMBERLAND
REGION.

1t is now pretty generally conceded that
Of Petroleum undertaking the coal measures
and sand stone strata of the Cumberland Coal
Field And SO convincing are the more re-
cent discoveries, a company has already been
formed comprising some Of our most practical
and sagacious citizens to commence at once
the sinking of wells. Oil has been found
(and exhibited in our city, at Wellersburg,
near the Cumberland Coal Basin, if not form
ing continuation of it. Should these devel-
opments result in success as from what we
learn seems almost certain. 1t would be
difficult to FIX limit even in Imagination to
the vast wealth about to be poured out from
the Cumberland Region. The product of the
coal sent fiom the Region for the year 1854
about 500, 900 tons only. measured in value
by its present price at tide water is about
S3,O00,O00 That product is likely to be
nearly, or quite double the present year.
Now, if as seems very probable. inexhausta-
bic supplies of Petroleum underlays oar great
Coal Basin, who shall be- bold enough to fix
a limit to the wealth and prosperity of Allie
gany County. Within whose limits is en-
braced the entire coal field Of Maryland. We
understand that the large coal companies
owning in the aggregate the great bulk Of the
coal bonds in the Cumberland Basin, such as
tie Cumberland Company, the American
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The LuNGs.--The cold and changcablc
weather tells terribly on those who have weak
and diseased lungs. Many are suffering at
this time with affections of the throat and
lungs Bronchitis is becoming a very COM
mon affection. Those who are predisposcd to
Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, &C.. should avoid
the night air. There are many preparations
recommended for these diseases. but there is
not a doubt but that Dr. Strckland's Meiflu-
Gus Cough Balsam is the best remedy. We
have known it to effect cures in the worst
eases of Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis, Asthma,
and primary eases of Consumption.
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FROM SAVANNAH.

New YORK, March 1.-The steamer Arago,
with Savannah adyiccs, Of the 2jih has ar
rived. The Savannah WeruM contains no
military news.
When of Charleston harbor on the 2Gth,
the Arago WAS informed that Columbia, S. c..
had been burned. and that Augusta, Georgia,
had been captured by orr forces There is
however no truth in this
The steamer South Carolina was busy res.
cuing cotton from Il wrecked blockade runner
near Fort Moultrie.
The steamer Fox, captured after the cvacu-
alton of Charleston, had been sent to Port
ROYAL with her valuable cargo
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-03-09

Company, tho Eo:dcn mining Company, the
Central Consolidation and others are declil-
ing. to sell any of their lands, although all OF
them and especially the Cumberland COM
pany are the owners Of very large tracts be-
You'd their capacity to work for century to
come. We shall anxiously but hopefully,
watch the progress of the developments now
taking place, and at early day take up the
subject again.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-03-09
General Sheridan's Advance.

WASHINGTON. March 4.-The Richmond
Dispatch Of Wednesday says: The enemy
(Sheridau's command) on yesterday were APP
preaching Staunton in heavy force from the
Valley-chefy artillery.
lowing to the fact that there has lately
been large force of Federal cavalry idle in
the Shenandoah Valley, wo have been expect
ing to hear of move from that direction
When Lee tran sferred Early's (now Gordon s.
command from the vicinity of Fishers Hill to
his right wing below the james. the small
force left was withdrawn far up the Valley to
New Market.
"The last recon. oisance made by our
troops found them enoamped there. When.
however, the Sixth Corps (Wright's and two
divisions of the Nineteenth, Grover's) were
withdrawn from the Shenandoah and sont to
Savannah and the james river. the remaining
division of the Nineteenth Corps remained at
Winchester, together with two strong di-
visions of cavalry. which did such effective
service in winning the battles of the Opequan,
Winchester and Fishers Hill
The Eighth Corps (Crook's-since cap
tured) also remained. being scattered in de-
tachments along the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, From Harper's Ferry to Cumber-
land
This strong body of cavalry, being at
liberty, have started up the Valley, and were
evidently on Tuesday in close proximity to
Sta autou. This city, where was located the
State Military Institution. since burned. has
peycr becu occupied, by cur forces but once
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NEWS FROM THE SOUTH.
Later from Richmond Of Sherman
Movements,

movements.
FoRT MONROE, March 2-The Richmond
Sentinel of LIST has been received. 1t con-
taius no news whatever The editor, refer
ring to events progressing in North Carolina.
merely says that accounts from the South look
favorable, aud that it is hoped soon to give
the public more encouraging news.
The roads around Richmond and Peters
burg are spoken of as still being in such con-
diion as to prevent army movements.
The message of Governor Brown, of Geor-
gia. is sharply commented upon, and the
Governor is denounced As an unreasonable
grumblcr.
GEN JoHNsToN's RESTORATION TO COMMAND.
We learn that it was at the express and
earnest solicitation of Gen. Beauregard that
Gen. Johnston has recently beea placed in
command Of the forces operating in Carolinas-
1t is understood that Gen. Reauregard wrote
to the President, saying that general senti-
ment Of the public, aud particularly that Of
Army Of Tennessee, were 50 urgent for Gea.
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Gen. Sheridan at Work
--------------------
Grand Success of his Movement.
TOTAL DEFEAT OF GEN. EARLY.
Early and Most Of his Command Captured
Lee Moving Forces to Lynchburg.
WAR DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON,
SIP. NJ. March 3. 1868.

Mjor General Dir, Nem York:
The following dispatches in relation to the
reported defeat and capture of General Early
by Sheridan, and the capture of Charlottesville,
have been received by this Department. Gen.
Sheridan and his forces commenced their
movement last Monday, and was at Staunton
when last heard from. Major General Han
cock was placed in charge of the Middle Mill
tary Division, during the absence Of General
Sheridan. Headquarters at Winchester.
(Signcd) L. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
" CRY POINT, Va March 5, II \ NJ.
&" To Hon. e. NJ Stanton, SecretnYV Var a.:
Deserters in this morning report that
Sheridan has routed Early and captured
Charlottesville. They report four regiments
having gone from here to reinforce Early
(Signed) "U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General
Gerry PoINr, VA, March 5, Z. VI .
Edpin ". Stanton Sec'y Of Var:
"Deserters from every point of the cnemy's
line confirm the capture of Charlottesville by
General Sheridan. They say he captured
General Early and nearly his entire force,
consisting of 1900. -Four brigadcs are re-
ported as being sent to Lynchburg, to get
there before General Sheridan, if possible.
(SigneO u. S. Grant,
Lieutenant General"
"CIrY POINT, VA, March ). p. NJ .
" Hon. T.. ". Stanton, Secretary Of Var:
Refugees confirm the statements of de-
serters as to the capture of General Fairly and
nearly his entire force. They say it took
place on Thursday last, between Staunton and
Charlottesville. and that the defeat was total
(Signed) ~. S. GRANT,
~
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Probable Union ofSchofeld's Forces
with General Sherman.

New YORK, Feb. 2S.-Wc are informed
that private letters have been received in this
city announcing as probable the union of
General Schofeld's forces with General Sher-
mans army on Monday, the 9th instant.
The point is not stated.
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LIST OF LETTERS.

ETTkRS remnining unclaimed in the
IL Post-offce at Cumberland. State of MARYLAND
9Th day Of March 1865;
GD- ITO obtain any Of these letters. the arnli.
cant must call for oaser,sd is.i.r, give the date
Of this lst, and pay one cent for advertising
"FREE DELIVERY of letters By carriers et ,be
residence Of owners, may be secured by observing
the following rules;
81. DIRECT letters plainly 10 the street and
number, as well as the pos-oficc and State
IN. B.-A REQC EST for the RETURN Of n let
ter to the writer, if unclaimed within 30 DAYS or
less, written or printed with the writer's name post
office and State. across the left hand and Of the en-
velope; on the face side, will lie complied with ct the
usual prepaid rate of postage, payable when the
eter is delivered to the writer II
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From General Shermans's Army.

The following is from the Washington Re
publican of last evening:
Officers Of Gen. Schofclds army who ar
rived bere tlris morning from Wilmington,
state that when theyleft that place on the 1st
instant, rebel deserters and refugees who came
into our lines on that day report that Sher-
man, by flank movement, had compelled
the rebels to evaeuate Florence; and was
moving in the direction of Fayetteville, which
is in the direct route to either Goldsboro' or
Raleigh.
PLANs OF TIE REBEL CAMPAIGN.
An intelligent staff officer, who enjoys the
best opportunities for observation near the
headquarters of the armies operating against
Richmond, gives the following views i'll a
letter:
He believes Richmond will not be evacuat-
ed until after decisive battle. The detenses
of the rebels north Of th C Appomattox are be-
ing strengthened Seventeen heavy guns
have been mounted there already.
Petersburg will, doubles, be evacuated in
order to shorten the rebel lines and enable
Lee to hold Richmond against the grand at
tack Danville will de held, II possible, in
order to secure their supplies of powder.
Lynchburg is to be held to secure supplies of
food and forage Gordonsvlle is to be held
for the sake of the salt works and lead mines
beyond the mountains.
Lee is bound to organize eolored troops,
and expects'to have $50, 900 before the spring
campaign fairly opens. His white troops will
form bis Mobile force the blacks to be held
behind fortifcations etc.
Johnston is expected to get enough troops
together to delay Sherman's advance. but he
will fall back continually when pressed by
Sherman. until be until he unites his forces
with Lees somewhere near the . last ditch. v
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FROM SOUTH CAROLINA COAST.

PHILADELPHIA, March 6.-The United
States steam transport Massachusetts has ar
rived. She reports that our naval forces cap
tured Fort White, a splendid work, mounting
II heavy guns, situated just below George
town, S. c., after which the sailors and ma
rines landed and captured Georgetown. The
rebel cavalry made charge on them in the
streets, but were gallaDtry repnlsed, with a
loss of several killed and wounded, and some
prisoners. Onr loss was one man killed, be-
longing to the navy.
Admiral nah!gren's flag ship, "IIarvcst
Moon." on her way down, was sunk by b tor
pelo." All hands were saved excepting the
ward-room steward.
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PUBLIC SALE.

TIVE undersigned will sell at public sale for Cash
l. 10 the highest bidder, On
Thu RSDAY, 10TH OF MARCH, 1854
10 the town of Fros,hurg, all the following de-
scribed property to wit;
The STORE ROOM AND LOT now occupied Ivy
VIM. II. Percy in the said ruNn.
And also, the Lot Of Ground, upcn which the
stoie-house CT h. b. Shnfsrr Co. is situated.
WILLIAM CONRAD,
MAr9-lt.s surti,ncer
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FOR SALE.

HNE Fine lar &C Flutna Accordion, cost Sls
will he sold for $40
ONE Fine IIurdy Gurdy. or Grecian Synbsly,
cost SIS ; will be sold for 50.
ONE photographic Printing Press, with every
fxtnre, stoues &c, complete, for S25.
INQUIRE At TuIS OFFICE.
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FOR SALE.
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all whom It rsay
\ Y concern that the undersigned intends making
application 10 the County Commissioners at their
meeting in April next. for permss on to move the
portion Of the 0ldtowa Road running through the
upper end of his farm from its present site down to
the burn bank Of the caa,.
CHRISTOPHER KELLY.
haro-3t.s Oldtown, Nd.
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re- TO AD YER TLSERS.-T The Circulation q
the CIVILIAN AND TELEGRAPH rs more
fAa. TWICE AS LARGE as that Of any other paper pub
Eshed - ai, (py or Cosnty, and Meretore presents
orsss, Advantages L, tho fdreisiug Public than is Of
Tered through any sHe'~ medium 4 uord to the uise
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Kcgman, John
krieger, VIM.
Kennedy, Newton
Leisure, L S Miss
Luteman, Elizabeth Mrs;
Larkcns. Cu'hniinc
tead, Margaret
MrCuue, Robert
McConnanghery NJ L
Mcpherson, Mrs
Magce, Daniel Mrs
McGinnus, Bridget Mrs
Patterson, Andersen
PlumlDW. Mary Mrs
Roher. Lizzie Jane Mrs
Russell, Timothy
Stafford, VIM II
Sherman, Robson 80
:Schenck, Linda Mrs
Shrover. julia Miss
Swanaan + a Miss
S'Clair. { W
Tho mrson, Isaac
Willks, Abraham
Walker. Geo "
Webb Fl
Warwick. Sarah Mrs
Weekly Jane
A. HOFFMAN, p. ".
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Nss~s - "Ssf NhNN W ktiS
Anderson. K u
Ambrose, Joseph L 2
Baker, Anna Miss
Belts, Andrew
Blandcrburg, Charles c
Rncey, Erasmus
Brown. Jas "
G)itncr, Sarah Miss
Crooks, houps A W
Cunley, II G
Collins, Mary Mrs
Davis, Alley J Mrs
Eyerman. George
France. Matilda Miss
Frederick, William II
Green. Anna
Goodnev. Slicer
Graham. Laura V
Grouse, Retty Miss
Goodcn, flmanda Miss =
Hunter N NJ
Jones, Molly Miss
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Nd
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mar. ., 1868.
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