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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-09-02

dt(Late of Calvert and Pleasant streets,) bni
HAVING taken that new and eofhinodious
III store Gt tkeshcdd of Richmond Mdhk6ty corr
mer Of Biddle and Garden streets, baltimore, in
forms his old friends and customers, and the
public in general, that he has constantly on
hand WINES AND LOU ORS,r in wood, and
glass, for medicinal and other purposes; snpe-
rito5f 25ugar-cured HAMS; the choicest brands
of FAMILY FLOUR; Imperial, GunPowdfer,
Young Hyson, and Black Teas java, La'gui i:
and Rio Coffee; loaf, crushed, pulyerizeds efafiI
fed and brown Sugar Broma,, Cocoa Choco-
late, Farna, Rice Flour Sage Yeast PowFdss &
ISardines Sauces, Pickles, Extracts, Salad Oil,
Cologne, Toilet Powder, Pure Spices, Figs, Raj
sins Almonds, Pecan Nuts, CRACKERS, Cheese,
fine and coarse Salt, Table and Dairy do, Syr7
ups, New Orleans and Sugar House Molasses,
Kerosene, ETHEREAL and Lard Oil, Tobacco and
Segars,, Dapont'sT Superior Canister Powder,
Shot Gun Caps, Ic,, for sale at moderate prices,
and would respectfully solicit a call BY those
visiting thecity, who will find it to their ad
vantage as to convenience, qualities and prices.
All articles purchased delivered free at Cal
vert Station or to any other place in the city
june 81 iiSS5.4tf iog JOHN G. PITT. !.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-25

AID gov can aevsxbs not sn'y b.. gshssssiy
and magaanialty. II y0n thnk The sonfhfn states
efred IN seeding from the Unon you must hduit tna
they eeted cVnscentiously and from DO factous spirit
They resored TO secession because they believed theft
safety liberty and happiness demsnded IL fhey sVoweo
their desire fof peace, anil commenced no war ION be-
gan thewaf agnst them sd they were compelled " take
up arms in sedeente As the originated VIII you,
Won cannot expect the South TO take the initiative ia pro-
posing negotiation with view TO peace II You ueshe
peace yocan obtain only by negotiation ana ~ Of
lerng ar aud honorable terms.
Lineop.-Do you think that many Northern men con-
cur with you in your views
Barnurm.-Yes, sir, great many but they lack the
courage 20 speak 10 you as frankly az have done.
Lincoln-You have never lived at the South yet you
speak Of the Southern people ike one WHO knew ana mao
For my part know but very little OF the Southern people
They never admired voted for and confess That
DO not feel as warmly for them asyou do
Barnum-While never lived at the South Know :
meat many OF its citizens Before the war thousands oil
fbem were in the city OF New York annually some on
trips of pleasure and Others ON business In TINS way
formed their acquaintance and found them high minded
and honorable Just and ue, frank, generous ana hpera
lincolnWere they generous enough TO pa'fonze your
Museum .c,.s
Barnum Yes sir very literally and am grateful fol
il.
Lincoln-I fear that gratitude has influenced your pO
litica views nselsiby.
Barnun-No SIR my gratitude to the Southern people
Is genuine aud sincere and not such as that eynced by
politicians 10 President
LineOln.-0f what kind Is that's
Barnun-WRlpole said the gratitude OF politicians Is
lively sense of FUTURE avorsn Your own experience
aud your observation have enabled you by TINS time 10
know whether WalpCle spoke truly
Lincon.--we my friend, am obliged to you for talk
ing TO me frankly You have made me vince little occa
sionay but no matter have some nne old rye "hishe
and retire TO bed.
Barnum.-Agreed ExEuST'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-25

took ss,nmknd. 81 hsa Amy Of Norfhsrrs Virginia.
he waa In command Of 81 the armies nf the Con.
federqe States by my order Of assignment. He con,
inred in this general command, as well as in the i'm
mediate command ofthc army Of Northern Virginia,
as long az could resist his opinion that IL was ne
cessary TO him 10 be relieved from one of these two
duties Ready as he has ever shown himself TO be
TO perform any service that desired him 10 render
TO his country he left il for me to choose between
els withdrawal from the command of the army in
the field, and relieving him vi the general command
OF all the armies of the Confederate States
IL was only when satisfied of this necessity that
came to the conclusion to relieve him from the
general command, believing that the safety of the
capital and the success Of our cause depended
in great measure on then retaining him in the
command in the field OF the Army of Northern Vir.
GINA.
On several subsequent occasions, the desire on my
part to enlarge the sphere OF General Lees useful
ness, has led TO renewed consideration of the sub
ject, and he has always expressed bis inability to
assume command of other armies than those now
confded to him, unless reved OF the immediate
command in the field of that now opposed to Gen'l
Grant.
In conclusion assure the General Assembly that
whenever il shall be found practicable by Gen. Lee
assume the command Of all the armies of the Con
tederate States without withdrawing from the direct
command of the Army Of Northern Virginia, will
deem il promotive of the public interests to place
him in such command, and will be happy to know
that by doing, am responding 70 their expressed
desire.
Il will afford me great. pleasure to see you, Gen
tlemen, proposed In your letter, whenever it may
be convenient for you TO visit me.
| am, very respectfully and truly yours.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-25

Ffshsi nsys, and stfsMptjRs 70 psss IL the snsjny
on any badness involving the intereh OF the Con-
federacy without instructieps, Is highly reprehen-
sible and however honest his motives were deserves
the censure Of this House and they report the fol-
loving resolutions and recommend their passage
Resolved That the said Henry s. FooTE was pro-
perly arrested by the military authorities.
Resolved That the said Henry S. FoorE, for bis
conduct aforesaid, deserves the censure OF TINS
House.
(signed) JoHS A; GILaEE'
Mr.. GILMER advocated the minority report
During his remarks, Mr.. CRRIsNAN, OF KY, asked
him II Mr.. FoOTE when arrested was not within fve
miles of the camp of the enemy and thereby seven
miles beyond our lines.
Mr.. ii. W. BRUCE, of Ky, offered the following
amendment To strike out all after and in the last
line but two and insert ''having declared his inten
ton not again to occupy his seat member OF
this House. his said seat as such iHtherefore here
| by declaredvacant.
| Mr.. BRUCE stated that Gov. FooTE was an old
man and had three sons in the arpy, and therefore,
while he had acted indiscreotly, The House should
| temper justice with mercy
| Mr.. McMCLLEN opposed fhe majority report and
| ieelingiy alluded to Gov. FO0TE as personal and
political fiiend Of long standing. He had scted in
| dsereetly, in his judgment, but from improper
| motive. While he ought to be censured expulsion
was too severe judgment npon his conduct.
| Mr.. BAkkSDALE called the question, where
upon Mr. BRUcE's amendment was lost
| Mr.. SEXTON moved call of the House which
being ordered, seventy EIGHT members answered to
1 their names.
| On motion, further proceedings under the call
| were suspended.
| The Constitution requiring two-thirds of the
whole House to exoel member, the majority re-
port consequently lost by the following vote
| yeas 81, noes "a.
| The minority report was then adopted.
NurILArED NOTES.
The SPEAKER laid before the House u coIGmu-
nication from the Secretary the Treasury asking
for appropriation by Congress OF one million dol
lars to redeem mhtiated Treasury notes. Referred
to the Committee OF Ways and Means.
secret session.
The doors being reopqped, the House, on motion,
adjourned.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-25
Legislature Of Virginia.
SENATE.

SLNalEs
TUESDAY JAN: ~ 1865.
The Senate was called to order at IL O'clock
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Burrows of the Baptist Church
A communication was received from the Gov
ernor, covering resolutions from the Legislature OF
Texas upon the subject of peace. The resolutions
and communication were,
: On motion of Mr.. QUESENBERRY, referred to
the Committee on Confederate Relations.
A recess of ten minutes was taken[o allow the
members an opportunity to make the acquaintance
of Captain Semmes, lats commander of the Ala
barna.
A resolution was reported from the Committee on
Military Affairs, through Mr.. DUUGLAs, its Chair,
man, requesting the Governor fthe Commonwealth
10 relieve from ordinary militia seryioa certain em.
p0yees of religious newspapers in the city of Rich
mond.
The ofder OF the day from yesterday, being the
House Substituted bill of Mr.. DoUGLAs, with refer
to providing relief for the suffering families OF
soldiers and others within the Commonwealth was Ia
ken up and discussed till the hour Of hal-past one
O'clock at which time the Senate went into secret
session.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-25

alchmaaa !npFssasd with tas visws and iso,ass %
their eons,tpencles end. although on questions Of
public policy abstraetly Considered they may be
entirely wrong aud the President entirely. right,
vet on this question of fact their authority must be
ipdisputable. We therefore take it for granted
that the President will not reject these convincing
proofs but that he win confirm the general estimate
OF his strength Of character and integrity OF puf-
pose By conforming to the public wish as expressed
by Congress- and by showing to all that in this con-
test he is determined to act not only for the people
but with the people.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-25
no HON .HUMpHREY MARSHALL.
ExEuST.

We have seen that duty Vi five cents per poaiido the
expOf oil the crop OF 1861 would give more specie than
would nay the interest on debt OF two thousand NIL
lions OF dollars and that inasmuch as the outside wodd
are dependent SH " suppgs VI cOtoa tobacco ana
naval stores We can when The compel the for
egn consumers OF these products TO pay sum IN specie
equal 10 the interest the public debt over ana above
what the regular market price would he without the dy
But IL Is apparent do tn II - necessary that the Gov
srnpe; N gs nonODolize the cotton tobacco and naval
stores exported A. this duty Wopd he collected at the
Custom House, proper system would dispense with The
great number clerks engaged in collecting the IN
rerna taxes and the thes unnecessarily inflicted upon
tb contry by the present system As the Government
would sell 10 foreigners for gold and until the end OF the
war would pay in treasury notes The notes ISSUED should
be converted pto npntaXabe convertible bonds bfarng
at least pes ce per annum interest 10 be padrn spe
Gle after peacethe treasury notes "a be taxed II not
funded in Sax months after issue The Interest being pay
able IN specie, and the treasury notes lot funded being
taxed wo0id all notes not wanted az currency 10 he
funded and the quatlty outstanding peIg i2aGced to
the sum equredas currency, the value would be stable
and re My OF quite equal to gold
II in addition this the banks permitted TO in
crease their capital the amount of the Treasury notes
and bonds purchased by them and the capa so invested
WAS free from taxation BY the States as well rs the Con;
tolerate Government the effect would be saving OF tax
e which added the per cent interest on the bonds
the taxes are ten per live by the States aadye by
the Confederate G9vernment ana the Ike inducerent
given to private capitalists tue competition for
Treasury notes:and bonds as investment OF capital
would be 80 great that the quantity of Treasury in
circulation would thus be reduced TO The sum wanted as
currency, and the value would approximate the value Of
gold /.
Under sucf q system would transfer 10 tho foreign
consumers opr cotton tobaccn and naval stores tue
pa ymeut in specie Of the export duties ahd by proper
regulation OF those duties provide for the payment in
specie not only othe interest and the principal of our
pbc debt but after the debt b paid not before pro-
vdo an ample fund for the support OF the Government
without any other taxation whatsoever PerSeyere. Ac.
compish this great measure and Your will descend
10 us;erty rs one OF the greatest beneactors Of
kind In 4y ncy. letter viii demonstrate that Congress
has power to monopolize the COTTON, tobacco and naval
stois and all other expors-and may and should
the Treasury notes i legal tender DUFF GREEN.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-25
H0IrsE nF nEITGATEs

Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Tenanfo the Episcopal
Church.
Messrs, RQpIpIN aud RUFORD; from standing
eomIaisteb9. TO which they respectvelybelong made
reports of no public Importance.
The Speaker pro ttm., (Mr. PENDLET0N) laid
before tho House communication from the Gov.
ernor Of Virginia. accompanied bya series of reso.
lutons in relation TO the war and the mode of ma
king peace.
MIR. W0RSHAM expressed much qualification al
the tone and spirit of the resolutions, and moved
that they be laid the table and five thousand ex-
ira copies DO printed
During the pending of this question, Mr.. DOUGLAS,
from the Senate, appeared with Communication
from that body, which was to be read in secret
And thsrenpOn, on motion of llr. DE.ANE, the
House resolved into secret session at halfpast
tweIyeo'cock.. When the dOo.s we're opened, the
House adjourned
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-25
RICHMOND WING.
wednesday aHOrIuG, Ian. a. 1865
EVENING WING.

We shall publish, today, at o'clock P. M, and
every succeeding day Sundays excepted at the
same hour, an evening edition Of the Wing The
Evening Wing will contain the latest news by mail
ana telegraph up 10 the hour of going to press, ed-
,oriaIs. local intelligence, SC. jy 20
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-25

Mr., CLARK spoke at some lengtlin support of
the abpye report, aud quoted from Kent aud other
authorities ~ show that Governor ,Footc, in at
tempting 20 reach the encmy's Capital under the
mrfited exFuisiop.
Mr. GILSER. sf N. C., submitted The salleviss
yhs lndssssnsd tsias . minority os tAs Commit.
tee % Elections, admit tbat the eondnce q usa.
- - s,.4ESs , cs-ss - - 4
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-25
THE CITY.

Local IIEMs.--local aud police items were scarcer
yesterday than ever before within the. memory Of
the ancient inhabitant. EyeDthe evfl-disposed
were too intent upon the countless pleasing rumors
of armistice, recapture Of Fort Harrison, tall in
gold aud provisions, TO commit robberies, arceAes
or breaches of the peace. Spectators who bought
OH the rising market of last week were flying around
breathless seeking ways and means to save them
selves from ruinQus loss. The only arrests made
during the day were Of some runsways and negroes
caught in an unlawful assembly.
The CoURTs.-Judge Lyons court yesterday was
engaged With civil business. In Judge HayLurton's
court several ha6eas corpus were continued
and some sequestration business transacted
PRIsoNEHs.-A thousand Yankee prisoners are 10
be sent North to-day by flag -oCtrrce boat.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10

16s@To TEAcnERs.-The Board of School Ex-
aminers for Meigs County will meet Oh
the first Saturday Of each month, in Pomeroy,
for the examination Of Teachers.
Examination to commence at 10 o'clock A.
NJ, and continue till Al r. M.
10ANo Teacher need apply at such exami-
natien who has certificate valid for three
months from the date of said application, nor
need any one apply, at any time for an extern
sion Of the time covered by his or her certif-
Gates.
By order Of the Board.
Ian. 1860. ALBAN DAVIES, Clerk.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10
DIR. TALBOTT,S PTIT,S

COMPOSED of highly concentrated extracts
~ from roots and herbs of the highest medicin-
al value, infalible in the cure of all diseases of
the Liver, or any derangement Of the Digestive
Organs. They remove all impurities of the Blood
and are unequalod in the cure of Diarrhea, Jaun-
dice, Dyspepsia, Scrofula, Billiousness, Liver
Complaint, Fovers, Headache, Piles, Mercurial
Diseases, Hereditary Humors. Dose, for adults,
one pill in the morning, children half pill
From one to three pilli will cure ordinary cases,
and from one to three boxes will cure any curablo
case of no matter how long standing. Price 81
per box. Trade supplied or sent by mail.
v. MOTT TALBoTT, M. D., & co.
TS-26-1y1 AZ Fulton St., New York.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10
Officers and Instructions for 1865,


w. r. Strong, President w. H. Lasley
Recording Secretary I. G. Montague Cor
responding Secretary and o. Branch, Treas
urer
BOARD OF DIREcToRs-R. Coombs, G. B.
Forrest, Thomas Fesler, Presley Fisher, VIM.
Foster.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. J. r,
Phison, j. p. Wolf, Judge Heckard, Mrs.
Heckard, J. J. Petrol, Mrs. J. J. Petrol, Fl.
H. Swallow, Mrs. II. II. Swallow, Miss Clara
Philson, Miss Lizzie Grant, DR.. S. Day and
Miss L. Day.
GATE KEEPERs.-L. H. Lee, Oren Jones,
Samuel McElroy, Jr., and Jared Long
Exhibitors are notified that all animals in
tending to compete for Premiums must be en-
tered on the Secretary's book, by or before
II NJ, on the 1st day. All articles by II
o'clock, I'd day.
The several committees arc requested to
report themselves at the Secretary's Office by
l o'clock each day.
All animals drawing premiums will not be
permitted to leave the ground until the even
ing of the second day.
All articles offered for premiums must be
owned by the person entering the same
No tents or booths will be allowed near the
Fair Grounds.
Any person may become q member of the
Society by paying one dollar to the Treasurer.
Admission-25 cents
WIN. H. LAsLEY, Sec'y.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10
CHAMBERS, STEVENS e. CO.,
Wholesale Dealers in
ID RY GOODS.

Nos ll0 liz Pearl Street, Corner Race & Pearl,
CINCINNATI, O., July !, 1865.
Dear Sir:-I tako this opportunity to inform
you that 1 have made arrangements with tho
above extensive and we'll known house, by which
my services with them begin this day.
In retiring from tho employ of Messrs. n. M.
Bishop y Co., am proud to say that during my
Stay with them-a period of over two years-our
business relations have been of the most harmo-
nious character, and that the change is only
made because it promises more in the future.
feel it my duty to return my grateful thanks
for the generous manner in which you have sus-
tanned me during my stay with my late employ
ers, and I can, with full confidence, recommend
you to continue dealing with them. They keep
a large and commanding stock of goods-buy for
cash-buy largely, and sell on very short profits
Trusting that may soon have the pleasure of
meeting you in my new relation, and assuring
you that in the future, Gas in tho past" it will
bo my aim to render satisfaction in all business
matters entrusted to my care.
l am very truly yours, F. M. CHASE,
[jy.2O-3m] Late with R. M. Bishop & Co,
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10
81 A RISON SMITH,
VETERINARY SURGEON.

GURES or mitigates all the maladies the horse
~ or mule is subject to. have commodious
stable and pasture for tho reception of horses. 1
may DO found at all times, except when profess
sionally absent, one mile and a half east from
the Rock Spring, on the Chester road, lot No. 3S.
juno 10, lS65-[Iyl
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10

DR.. Stricklands Pile Remedy has cured
thousands of the worst cases of Blind and
Bleeding Piles. 1t gives immediate relief and
effects permanent cure. Try it directly. 1t
is warranted to cure.
For sale by all Druggists. General Depot
6 East Fourth street, Cincinnati,O o [7-39-Iy
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10
M2Z!'z22Zj2z2z1

All the Medical men and the Press recon-
mend DR.. Strickland's Anti Cholera Mixture
as the only certain remedy for Diarrhea and
1t is combination of Astrin-
gents, Absorbents, Stimulents and Carmina-
tives, and is warranted to effect cure after
all other means have failed.
For sale by Druggists. General Depot No.
6 East Fourth street, Cincinnati, 0.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10

DR.. Strickland's Mellifuous Cough Balsam,
warranted to cure Coughs, Colds, Hearsencss,
Asthma, Whooping Cough, Sore Throat, Con-
sumption, aud all affections of the Throat and
Lungs.
For sale by Druggists. General Depot No.
G East Fourth street, Cincinnati, o.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10
A GREAT IMPRo vEMENT or
WASHING MACHINES.

A N d N 0 M I S Il A KE.
MORE perfect and with less labor than any
lIl other invention. The invention of j. 7.
Nudge, the best invention ever offered to the
public, is now for sale, at reduced prices, at the
store Of W. J. Prall, Court street, Pomeroy Ohio,
or at Kautz Co.'S, manufacturers, near the Coal
Ridge Mill, whore oil are invited to examine its
good qualities. Uy-6-6m] WI. PRALL.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10
DIR. GEORGE X. ACKLEY,

uAvING permanently located in this city,
IL would respectfully tender his professional
services to the citizens Of Pomeroy and vicinity
Office in Smiths new building, on Court street
whore he may be found at all times, except when
professionally absent.
Pomeroy, January II, IS65--[6m.]
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
THE large dwelling house and lot in Mason
l. City, known as the "Wallace Property" for
sale. Terms easy. For particulars, enquire of
7. 1. Montague, Attorney at Law, at his Office
in Pomeroy. r.. "A. BARR0WS.
July oath, 1S65-[3m]
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10
10th CIass-Equestrianship

Those wishing to compete for the above
premiums, will please give their names, with
the names of their partners, to the Secretary
on the first day. The names will be reported
to the Board, and on the morning of the Sec
ond day they can receive tickets of admission
at the Office, if approved.
CoMMIrrEE.-J. W. Worley, Geo. McQuigg
Mrs. Nancy Wood, Mrs Lewis Lindsay, Mrs.
w. r. Strong and Mrs. Elson Paden.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10
.. FRANK. sTIvERs, WIN. p. PRATT
BLACKSMITH, CARRIAGE
AND

Mulberry ST., Near the Court House Pomeroy, o.,
WILL keep on hand for sale, Hubs, Spokes,
w Felloes, Shafts, Poles, Singlctrces, Springs,
Axles, Bolts, Bands, and all kinds of Carriage
and Wagon makers findings, of the best quality.
Coach Paint of all colors, Varnish, Benzene and
Turpentine, Paint and Varnish brushes.
Will also keep constansly on hand Salt Bar
rows, Wheel Barrows, Wagons, Carriages, &C.,
&c., and manufacture to order, on short notice.
any article in our line.
BY employing the best workmon, and paying
strict attention to business, we hope to merit and
receive share of the public patronage.
S-2-N.l STIVERS & PRATT
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10

CoMMITTEE--S. Curtis, Geo. W. Cooper and
Geo. L. JOY
10Th CIass--PlOwing Matches.
Best Jig acre Flowing, $4 90
I'd 3 90
CoMMIrrEE-Robert Simpson, ]. NJ Cook
aud t. c. Hayman.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-08-10

CoMMIrTEE-E II. Alderman, Miss Mar
Ashworth, Mrs. Seth Paine, Mrs Stephen II
tus and Mrs. j. j. White.