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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-20

n
The report that the rebel Major. len.
4 Ambrose Powell Hill was killed in the
srcccnt battles near Petersburg is con-
sfrmcd. lie was buried in that city
Son Sunday. the day Of his death. He
Swas born in Virginia about 1928, grad
guatcd at West Point in 1917, and was
SempIoyed in the coast survey until
SNovember, 1855 He resigned his
acommission, being then n First Lieu
! StenanU, in March, 1861, entered. the
sservice of Virginia as Colonel of the
SThird regiment. lie commanded Il
Sbrigade at the battle of Romney, June
al0th 1861; was soon after made a Brig
sadier, and later Major-General in
athe Confederate army. In the cam
spaign Of the Chickahominy he led the
aattack on the national forces at Me-
SchanIcsviIle, which opened the seven
Sday's fighting between that place and
& AIarrison's Landing. In the advance
Sof Lee into Maryland he commanded
Ean army corps, and was present at the
4siege Of uarpcrs 50 Ferry, which was
Asurrendered to him September 18th
slSG2. In all the subsequent battles 0.
@Leo's army he bore an active part.
81 The New Orleans Independent pub
Slishes letter purporting TO have beoI
Ewritten on the ID OF January last, by
EMajor G. S. WEST, Judge Advocate O
SGen,ral KIRBY SMITH, to Governor
n MURRAY, Of Texas. 1t is claimed tha
Ethe letter was inspired by Genera
ESMITH. The letter says, in substance
Ethat as it is evident the rebel arm,
& land Government east OF the MissiSSip
Epi are rapidly getting demolished, an,
Ethat the same power which is van
Is Equishing everything at the East cal
q Econ9ucr the West also, it is time to b.
Epreparing for the inevitable future
81 is suggested that, in view of exist
Ming facts, it woIld be wei
Hfor the Governor to either call Con
Evcntion or convene the Legislatures -
SIt claims that there are $4,000 rebe
Etroops west of the Mississippi, whic
Ethe Independent says is q great eXag
L seration; that these troops would prob
'Iably refuse call from the Richmon
'Eauthorities to cross the river, and sug
'Hgests that instead of cmbarking in
Euseless struggle at the East, and thu
Eubandon Texas to her fate, it Woul
Ebe better to 60 to Mexico, and ther,
Eby fighting successfully to maintain
Erepubic against an empire, to ear
Ethe right to return home, with the bic
Eof treason etfaced from their escutcl
Neon, The letter has been the subjeC
f fEof much comment in the Texas paper
lEand, if genuine, may be regarded as
n Efeeler thrown out by KIRBY SMITH.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-20
From the Rev. Jos. H. Kenuard, Pastor of the lO
BaDtist Church
Ii CnrI,,unI,,,-, d., -I.
From Rev. ]. II. Turner, Pastor of Heddng u. D.,
GhIIrnlA phIlulnllAh p


DR.. JacksOn:-Depr Sir;-Having used your German
Bitters in my family frequently prepared to sayj
that 1t has been ofgreat service Ibccve that in most
OF general debility othe system is the safest
and most valuable remedy ofwhich have any knowl.
elge. Yours, respectfully, J. II. TURNER,
No.796 N. Nineteenth street.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

"BIIND ToM."-The case of "Blind Tom, "
the musical negro, has been decided at Gin
cinnati. by Judge Woodruff. The claimant
Tabbs Gross who sued out the writ of haJeas
corpus on the plea that he had been appoint
ed guardian of Tom in Floyd county, Indian
ma, is declared to have no rights as such-thc
boy not heing resident of that State Bethune,
the former owner, having exhibited written
contract, and there being no evidence of un-
kind treatment, it is plain that the boy is in
his care, whether the Documents valid or
not. The boy was far away from his home,
and therefore is only entitled to temporary re-
lief in Ohio, being liable to be sent out Of the
state as pauper to the place where he is
legal resident. The Judge accordingly deci-
dcd that from private examination of his
mental condition he possessed sufficient judge
ment to make choice of his own custodian.
That choice being to remain with Mr. Bethune
he ordered that he be remanded accordingly
to his charge, with the right to change his
guardianship whenever proper occasion
might require.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10


ILLNESS OF THE KING OF THE BELalAys-
His ANXIETY ABOUT MAMMALIAN. Death is
putting his hand on the King of the Bclgians.
The annexed description of his lanentable
condition evidently foresbadows the end
Not long ago he was so exhausted that after
trying to put his signature to some public doc.
uments, he threw down the pen, saying it was
all over, that he should sign no more. Next
day he revived somewhat, resumed his rou-
tine of avocations, and since then has gradu-
ally, though slowly, seemed to amend But
the fatal nature of his malady is no longer
secret. In addition to an almost unintermit-
tent bronchial affection, his physicians have
pronounced that there has been for some time
gradual enlargement of the heart, while
dropsical symptoms continually recur in the
lower extrcmities.
But. notwithstanding this painful picture of
physical exhaustion, the King is not so i'll
that he cannot study his own interests, even
while the world is thus rcceding from him.
His fears for the stability of his on-in-law's
Mexican throne are 80 great that the old King
has prevailed upon the Emperor Francis
Joseph to restore Maximilian to all rights and
titles belonging to him before he proceeded to
Mexico-a proof that, in the Judgment of the
Belgian monarch, an Austrian archdukedom
is safer inheritance than transatlantic
crown.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

OuR DEAD AT ANDERsoyv1LLE.- Clara
Barton, the humane lady who has gone to
Andersonville to give Christian burial to such
of our soldiers as died there, writes, under
date of the 18th inst. as follows to a rela-
tive in Washington; "We arrived here on
the 10th inst, and are now in the active pro-
secution of our labors. Captain James NJ.
Moore, kindly detailed by General d. H.
Rucker TO assist me in the performance of our
sad though interesting duties, is now organi-
zing our forces and preparing the ground for
the reception of our heroic dead. Two hun
dred and seventy six were recovered yester-
day from the ground outside the dead line,'
beyond which they had accidentally strayed
for the purpose of procuring little fresh
water or the roots of shrubs or trees to allay
the pangs of thirst and hunger, and for so do
ing where harbarously murdered.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10
CUMBERLAND, MD, THURSDAY AUGUST TO- 1865.

of the serpent" We pity Scraggs. Madame
Slouchkiroustye wounded and embittered a
sensitive spirit in that matter of the gravy
and the flowing bowl. Poor boy.
We recollcct "a couple" well worthy of no.
tce. An extremely young lady and gentle
man in the Schottisch. She with a hand Jus;
two sizes large, than pussey'' paw, yet this
hand clad in white kid, neatly fitting, with a
diminutive golden bracelet sparkling below it
upon the wrist. She was dressed richly and
with taste He was also tastcfuly dressed.
And so these two children, carrying with
them already some of the confidence of a man
and woman of the world performed correctly
their cvolutions, their young eyes scanning
the faces of the lookers-on to catch whatever
glanccs of admiration their performances may
have elected. Precepts of Puritan Fathers
where are ye?
Furthermore there was little fellow in
white jacket and pantaloons Spirit of pol
ished Chesterfield, tell us if there is not ease
and elegance in that bow. Shade of gifted
D'Orsay. what say you to the dignifcd port
of this little man? Gentleman of the Old
School here present, stand forth We put the
question bluntly. Could any of you in your
palmiest days, have returned to a lady
fallen fan with more dcferential courtesy, than
he of the white jacket is now doing?
The fancy dances by individual pupils were
finely executed. We had the Highland Fling
just as full of the fiery energy of the land o.
cakes as FL Bolero, with its sub-accom pani-
ment of castinets. is full of the languid pas
sion and seductive grace which characterize
the inhabitants of Sunny Spain. How the
genius of people comes plainly out hand in
hand with that peoples songs and dances.
Prof. N. is very popular and deservedly so
we think. in his quiet unobtrusive way he
advances pupils rapidly, and upon plan that
would appear to be the only correct one, viz:
one thing at a time and that thoroughly.
To us, who never figured upon the light
fantastic toe, (all our toes being the panest
kind of toes and proportionate with foot of
generous dimensions, } this whole thing of hop
ing vigorously, forming lines, crossing over,
and whirling round, all to the measured time
of sweet sounds, appears more mysterious
than the calculation of an eclipse, or the future
destiny of the American negro. We so told
Scraggs, whereupon he said 'any body who
can't dance is numskull." Now we know,
reader, that Scraggs emit dance And the
exquisite humor of the thing lies in this, that
be has clearly established the fact of his hav-
ing a skull of the order described in his own
Poor reckless child of mortality,
he leaves us aud our hostess on the morrow.
just at parting each of us will present him,
rs memorials. with fragment Of a toe-n nail
md lock of hair, while Madame Slouchkir-
,ustye, who bears him no malice, will start
her somewhat demoralizcd and Cat intervals)
oothless music-box on the suggestive air of
Tramp Tramp! Tramp
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

SOUTHERN EMIGRATION TO Brazil -Apro.
pos of the desire on the part of certain South.
erncrs to locate in some country other than
the United States, the New York corrcspon-
dent of the Philadelphia Ledger says:
Colonel Wood, formerly editor of the Vicks.
burg Wing. is here, arranging for an expedi-
tion to Brazil. He goes out on behalf Of
some five or six hundred Mississippi families
to see if he can purchase tract Of country
twelve miles square on the Amazon, for tho
purpose of permanent settlement. The cap
tal subscribed is said to be 81 900, 900. Mr..
Wood is commissioned to procure the Empo-
ror's consent. He sails for Rio in the steam.
er Montana on the 18th.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

A DARK GLOOMY BRIDAL.- We have heard
of some dark scenes. but rarely encountered
anything so utterly deficient in sunshine and
whitewash as the following. 1t reads like a
yard Of Grape:
Gloom was on her countcnancc and upon
his. The man whose holy office it was to
unite them in bonds. never to be torn asunder
stood like ali executor before the bride and
bridegroom, and they--the pair waiting to be
blessed-bent down their heads like criminals
before him. In vain might the eye wander
about the assembly in search of sunshine upon
a single countenance all was dreary black
and assistance as well as attendants ut the
ceremony. were alike shrouded in one dark,
ovcrshadowing pail of rayless gloom. All !!
joyful should ever be the linking of young
hearts together; and terrible must be the feel
ings of those around whom the shadows of
fate are gathering, even at the threshold,
which should blaze in all their gorgeous col
oring of hope and promise. Yet the same
sombre shade, the same gloom of hue, the
depth of darkness, was seated upon every
feature. No sudden blushing of tie lose. no
swift succeeding lily, no ftful changes telling
Of youthful passion, and warm. bright hope,
were seen on that brides cheek but one un-
varying shade of funeral possessed the preach
erin fact. they were all possessed. Reader
they were intelligent contrabands.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10
,-cal!el Confederate States or armies?

so-cal.el Confederate States or armies?
18th. Have you ever declared your desire
! for the triumph of said enemies over the ar
mics of the United States?
10th. Have you ever been convicted of
giving or receiving bribes in elections or of
voting illegally, or of using force, fraud or
violence to procure yourself orsany one else
nomination for an office?
2lst. Have you ever deserted the military
service of the United States and not returned
to the same or reported yourself to the proper
authorities within the time prescribed by the
proclamation of the President of the United
States and the Governor of this State2
Have you on any occasion expressed
sympathy for the government of the United
States during the rebellion?
23d. During the Rebellion, when the ar
mics were engaged in battle, did YOU wish
the success Of the armies Of the United States
or those of the rebels2
24th. Have you voted at all the elections
held since the year 1861, and if not, give
your reasons.
18th. Have you in taking this oath or an
swering any question propounded to you, held
any mental reservation or used any evasion
whateverf
The committee also reported the following
resolution;
Resolved, That in the opinion of this Con-
vention it is the duty of Officers of Registra-
ton to record, as far as possible. the names
of every white male person, resident in and
temporarily absent from their district, in the
first column of the book of Registration and
determine their right to vote, whether they
appear before the Board or not
After the reading of the report of the COM
mittee, it was resolved to take up separately
for the action of the convention the preamable
questions and resolutions, which was accord
ingly done, the report being concurred in and
adopted after considerable debate, more par-
ticularly upon the last resolution contained in
the report.
The following additional resolutions were
offered, read and adopted:
Resolved, That it is the duty of the officers
of registration to hold meetings as many DAYS
as are necessary to complete the business that
may be brought before them.
Resolved, That the loyal papers throughout
the State be requested to publish the proceed
lngs of this Convention.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Conven-
tion be rendered to the officers of the meeting.
-, The meeting passed off very tremendously
The Convention having transacted all the bus
ness before them adjourned, sine die.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

To SAVE Ice FROM MELrISa.-A German
chemist publishes the following simple method
of preserving small quantities of ice, which
he has practiced with success; Put the ice
in deep dish or jug. cover it with plate,
and place the vessel on pillow stuffed with
feathers, and cover the top with another pillow
corefully, by this means excluding the exter-
nal air. Feathers are well-known bad con :
ductors of heat, and in consequence the ice is
preserved from melting. DR.. Schwartz states
that he has thus preserved six pounds of ice
for eight days. The plan is simple, and with
in the reach of every household.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

EFA Wisconsin paper says: "We hear
that at Oxford, Rock county, the other day,
copperhead, formerly Postmaster under
Buchanan, who has run away at every call
for men and prospect of draft. returned
home. when the neighbors in large force as
sembled and gave him notice to leave within
twenty-four hours. At the end of that time
he was still in town. whereupon preparations
we're made to tar and feather him, alarmed by
which he skedaddled. The people of that
town don't propose to have those who have
shirkcd the burdens of the war return there
to enjoy the blessings of peace"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10
The Treatment of Confederate Soldiers by the
Government.

The Treatment of Confederate Soldiers by the
Government.
a letter from Atlanta to the Macon 7ele.
.ph has the following:
But before close, can't help but remark
that it must be Il matter Of gratitude as well
as surprise, for our people to see Govern
ment which was lately fighting us with fire,
sword and shot, now generously feeding our
poor and distressed. In the immense crowds
which throng the distributing house, notice
the mothers and fathers and widows and or
rhans of our soldiers, who fought nobl ly-and
how sadly--too often to the death Of our loved
South. Again, the Confederate soldier with
one leg or one arm. the crippled, MANNED and
broken, and the worn and destitute men, who
fought bravely their enemies then. their
benefactors now, have their sacks filled and
are fed.
There is much in this that takes away the
bitter sting and sorrow of the past There
is more than humanity in it, on the part of
the provider, and the generous conduct will
90 farther to heal the wounds of the nation
than all the diplomacy and political policy of
tricksters and oflicc-seekers during centuries
to come.
AS the expressions of soldier who has
fought the battles of the Confederacy during
its ephcmeral existence, your readers and my
friends will receive these particulars in the
spirit they have been conceived and uttered,
a spirit which means that to become faith
full citizen of the country, TO which we owe
true and proper allegiance at this moment, is
our great and lawful duty.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10
County Directory.

Jaiye Of The Circuit Conrt-lion JAMES SMITH.
/ysrk Of HE Circuit Cyurf-lIURACE RESLEY.
heqister Of WWs--GEu. W. HOOVER.
SleriF-BASIL 7. GARLlTI.
STATE $ .4norney--GEO. \. TllRUSTON.
Surveyor CHISHOLM, JR.
j. b IL CAMPBELL,
DOUGLAS PERCY,
A. NJ. l.. BUSH.
O'' CHARLES RlDGELY,
ELIJAH FRIEND,
JOHN BELL.
]. II. STALLINGS,
J. l.. TOWNSIlEND.
T,r C,lleeior-S. l.. TOW NSilESD.
Clrrt TO Commissioners-JACoB fkoNH.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

ES-A gentleman, about whose Teutonic
origin there could be but one opinion, was
passing along the street, few days since,
when he came to halt before one of the large
posters announcing :he coming of the
Panorama of Paradise Lost. He read this
line, "a Rebellion in Heaven" when he b, oks
forth as follows: "a Rebellion in Heaven
mine Got that lasts not long now-Onkcl
Abe ish tare."
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10
Could we Recall Departed JOYS.

Could we recall departed joys,
As price Of parted pain,
oh who that prizes happy hours
Would live his life again?
Such burning tears as once we shed,
No pleasures can repay
Loss of oblivion, joy and grief
We're thankful for to-day.
Calm be the current of our lives.
As rivers deep and clear:
Mild be the light upon our filth,
To guide us and to cheer
For streams of joy that burst and foam
May leave their channels dry,
And deadlicst lightnings ever fash
The brightest in the sky
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

A MOVEMENT is on foot in the Army of the
Tennessee to raise funds for the erection of a
suitable monument over the grave of that no.
BILE hero, Major General McP Pherson, at Clyde
Ohio. Thus far this patriotic effort has been
highly successful and promises soon to achieve
the object in view.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10
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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS. For the
wsek ending July 29th, there were S1,740,-
900 in certificates of Indebtedness issued, and
for the same period $5,O96, 900 were dis
bursed for the redemption of outstanding Ger
tifcates
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

The ocean, besides being medium of COM
merce, is largely engaged in the mannfaetur-
ing business. 1t produces no end Of blue and
white surges. . .---.-- -
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

SAY nothing respecting yourself, either good
bad or Indifferent nothing good, for that is
vanity; nothing bad, for that is affectation
nothing Indifferent, for that is silly.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10
City Government.

N,vor-GEORGE HARRISON.
Coaneilmen J. J. BRUCE,
J. r. CRUZEN.
GEORGE Long,
G.. b. SMITH,
II. STARTZMAN,
JOHN YOUNG.
(rrk-JOHN SClllLLlNG.
Treasurer JOHN GEPilAkT.
toLeef,r-JUllN BDWARD.
BdiG-GEnRGE FLtRSHcTI.
With Muster ARTHUR McGlRR.
BOARD meets on the first Monday in each IN
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

At a'recent festival a married man proposed
The ladies-the beings who divide our sorrows,
double our joys, and treble our expenses.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10
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BALTIMORE 4 OHIO RAILROAD
NEW SCHEDULE FOR PASSENGER TRAINS.
ON AND AFTER NOVEMBER 9th 1864.
TWO THROU III TRA ms.
Nail rr ,;n Leaves Baltimore at 900 q. m.
a. Cum'p'd At f.25 p. M.
Arrives at Wheeling CSC a. nj.
DAILY except oundavs.)
Yrursss Train Leaves Baltimore $40 p. m.
:, 8! Cumb i ..?5 4. IN.
Arrives at Wheeling 40 +. u.
(Dailv.)
Nail Train Leaves Wheeling at 1910 p. m.
~ Cumb'd at 9.45 n. IN.
Arrives at Baltimore t.43 y. III.
iDaily except Snndays.j
E1press Train Leaves Wheeling H." a. IN.
Clrnb'd ll.20 =. m.
Arrives at Baltimore $40 A. m.
Through tickets for all the principal citie' NORTH
aud West of the Ohio River, may 1e procured al
this Office
l.. G. BTIIM, Agent.
Cumberland Station, Nov. I, 1864. IL
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10

Why is a kiss like victory. Because it
is easy to Grant.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-08-10
GENERAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE VI
TRAINS.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO PAuROAD.

CLUSINU
Mil Eist closes daily, Except Sunday,) $50
A.. N. ..I
Nail Hta,-Through mail closes P. NJ. through
and way mail, closes 9r.M
iSage for B'dfurd, leaves daily, Except Sunday)
at a. NJ; Mail closes, s A.
Sage Jor Fro,tbnry, arrives $50 P. NJ. leaves,
p. NJ: Nail closes, $50 P. N.
Stage for .S,merset arrives, 5P. ~; leaves, A.
NJ: M,il closes, An.
FYintstons semi -weckly-Lcaves Tuesday ana
Friday, at | r. ~; Mail closes, l2.3Or.H.