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Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09
The Flood.
contest.

The rise of the waters of the Ohio at this
point the present week, of which we are about
to speak, was not equal to that of 1862 by
some five feet, still it was sufficient to give
much cause of alarm, and no small amount of
labor and delay in our business, which consti-
tutes our chief grievance. On Friday night
last the wind having veered to the s. E., and
the thermometer having fallen very consider
ably, storm set in accompanied by a fall of
water truly tropical in its character, which
from recent accounts we learn was very gen.
eral, extending above the confluence of the
rivers at Pittsburg, both to the lakes and the
mountains and plains on either side of the riv-
er to an indefinite extent The consequence
was that at an early hour of the following day.
the main river, which is the recipient of the
drainage of vast section Of country, began
to raise with alarming rapidity, and so contin-
ued though with less rapidity until Tuesday
morning, when it reached an altitude embrac-
ing large portion. of the Cities of Pomeroy
and Middleport, with their intermediate terri
tory, flooding the first stories of many dwell
ing and business houses, though we are not
aware that much damage has been sustained
either to real or personal property. Happily,
however, for those who occupy the portions of
our city which are subject occasionally to be
submerged-as with many others itso happens
to be our case. The wind on Saturday morning
veered suddenly to the West and Northwest,
which happily dissipated further apprehen-
sions of rain, and prevented food which in
-. NJ 81 ae1e 4i,o n,eu-
our estimation would have surpasssu sv -.
Oraois one OF 1862, above referred to- Asit
"ao, however, we have no canse 10 oo,,,,,h.:..
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09
Military.

We refer the reader to the bulletin of the
Secretary of War; in our paper of to-day, an
nouncing great and glorious victory obtained
by Gen Sheridan over his old opponent the
rebel Early, in the capture both of himself
and his phole army, which settles the ques-
ton for all time as to the future occupancy of
the Shenandoah Valley, and what is of equal
Importance, opens the door for Sheridan to
march on Lynchburg and form a junction with
Sherman as suggested by the Secretary in his
bulletin which, in case it be successfully ac-
comrlished will prove terrible blow to Lee,
though strongly intrcnchcd at Richmond. Af
fairs before Richmond and also with General
Sherman, at this moment arc most imminent,
if indeed not already decided by one or more
battles the most desperately contested during
the war. From all the Indications daily re-
ported to Gen Grant, Lee has been sometime
preparing for decisive contest at Richmond,
ora retreat upon Lynchburg, where he hopes
to offer more successful resistance, in which
latter it will be seen he was most signaly antici-
patcd by the recent movements and success of
of General Sheridan, who with the activity
which characterzes him in following up
victory, will without delay, approach Lee from
his new source of danger. Gen. Grant, from
all accounts is preparing on short notice to
move upon Lee, whether at Richmond Or on
his retreat therefrom
The last accounts from Gen. Sherman, rep
resent that he has outgeneraled both Gems
Hood and Hardec, preventing the junction of
their forces, and outstripping them in move
ments to the North, On all occasions Sher-
man has been entirely successful last accounts
represent him marching successfully and with
much celebrity through North Carolina. The
hosts under Sherman and Sheridan uniting
with Grant, must prove decisive of the great
contest.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09

pas- Abraham Lincoln the President Of
the United States, was inaugurated ior sec
ond time on Saturday last the 4th inst, at the
National Capitol, on which occasion he deliv-
cred to an immense assemblage, the brief and
expressive address, which we publish in our
columns of to-day. Also on such day the Of
fetal term of the 3sth Congress expired, and
that of the 39th took effect; the one leasing
to be recipiants of a fine salary, to frank let
ters and documents and matters to the Liam
derer, under the imposing letters IN Q,
which insignia attaches to the new Congress,
the Office itself though often changed in its
incumbents, being deemed as immortal as the
Government to which it forms a part, al
though those constituting it in the mean time
may die natural or political death.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09

of the want of water, or that our supply o
this essential element fell short of that of ou
good neighbors. Our premises, which are a
the corner of Front street and the stone ebridgt
which crosses Sugar run, were entirely isola
ted by the waters on either side; the Ohio as
suming vast proportions, and Sugar creel
shooting clear over the loving bridge which Sc
embraced it, mingled its vast body of. waters
with its still mightier neighbor Awaiting the
abandonment of the encircling flood, as hon
est, conscientious Editors only can do, we re
mained passive, though watchful, until Mon
day morning, when, with the aid of our skillful
assistants, we set to in'earnest to save the es.
tabishment from further damage than that
arising only from suspension of business
which was satisfactorily accomplished before
night. Composition, whether on the gallies,
on the composing stones, or locked up in chas.
es--type with the cases, and furniture of the
office were all secured beyond the reach of the
increasing waters. &c. too, the contents Of
our sanctum-books, charts, manuscripts to-
gether with heterogeneous mixture, peculiar
only to an Editors department, not forget,
ting ones selfand our jolly snbordinates, were
also tenderly cared for, and for two consecu-
tive days were cut off from the outer world,
though otherwise well considered: good living,
social chat, with erudite reading, and cold riv-
er water as a beverage, constitute luxuries too
great to be long enjoyed, by those whose call
ing is to administer to that of others, rather
than to themselves: so that after two days OF
imprisonment we experienced no small share
of labor in restoring things to their wonted
condition, and once more prepare to meet our
numerous readers with the cheering news of
the day which, owing to the arrangement of
our office occasioned by the recent flood will
be published on only half, instead of the usu'
al sheet we are accustomed to furnish our read
ers. To-day while our press turns off our pa
pers, the usual intercourse throughout this and
the adjoining towns, together with business,
appear to have resumed their wonted course
excepting numerous cellars, which just now
are the recipients of water, instead of alco-
holic ingredients, which it has succeeded, and
which appears to shun the pure liquid as its
worst enemy.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09

TAKE MY HANn PAPA!-In the dead ofnight,
am frequently awakened by little hand
stealing out from the crib by my side, with the
pleading cry, ''Please take my hand, papa2'
Instantly the little boys hand is grasped,
his fears vanish, and soothed by the conscious
ness of his fathers presence, he falls into sweet
sleep again. ~
We commend this lesson of simple, 6lial
faith and trust to the anxious, sorrowing ones,
that are found in almost every household
Stretch forth your hand, stricken mnarner, al
though you may be in tie deepest darkne. !.
and gloom, and fear and ar.xious sr ,rsss, ss
may cloud your weary pathway, an, ,bat yerv
act will reveal the presence of loy,ns cora.
passionate Father. and RI .ss Won he peace
that passeth all undersi. 1nS;nr. s'7s ga
The darkness mar lot psss Isl away at once
night may stili a0id w You 1 Is It's embrace, IL,
i1s .elLers re- W ce disspetsd its gloom and sad
psss Is. nse hay, and in the simple grasp Of til
! aslier = hand, sweet peace will Be given, ap'
yoa xill rest secureIY knowing tlat ne mora
u eor ID, ~ esagrs9 tioaxllst Z -
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09
How to Repair q Road.

The first requisite is to have dry bed for
the road Without this, the superstructure of
what over material it may be composed, will
soon become rough and uneven. Some soils
are naturally drained and the gravelly SUBJ
soil thrown upon the surface and rounded
little, makes as good path as need be- 9th
ers need draining and no amount of gravel
upon the surface will make a good bed with
out it. We frequently find bad places upon
hill-sides where the water is always bursting
out in rainy seasons A three inch tile drain
four feet deep, just above these wet places,
would make them dry up permanently, and
save large expenditure every year. If tiles
are not available, stones or wood should be
used. There is no help for these mud holes
but in draining the bed A single dollar
spent at the bottom is worth ten at the top in
gravel Roads are so constantly is use and
the prosperity of the farmer so much depends
upon them, that no pains should be spared to
have them of easy grade and as smooth as
possible All classes in the community are
benefited by good roads, but the farmer most.
All his surplus crops must go over the road
to market, and it makes great difference
with him in the course Of the year, whether he
be able to take ton and a half at load, or
only half that quantity Good roads add to
the value of every acre he owns and of every
thing he produces, to say nothing of their in
Huence upon his manhood. They are mark
of the progress Of civilization, and pretty
good index of the moral culture of people.
A team stuck in the mud, the swapping Of
whifiletress and braces the cursing and bad
temper of the driver show that "there is
something rotten in Denmark" The mud
holes in the highway undo the work of the
school house and the church. There is an
intimate connexion between the highways and
the moral ways of a people In nending
either, it is very safe maxim to "begin at the
bottom, " rt"
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09

sA- The fourth day of March last, was gen.
crally observed as day of graduation and
rejoicing, in mGst of the cities of the loyal
States, over the events which have lately trans
pired of national character
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09

nea- The Hon. T. A. Guthrie of Athens, the
Hon Mr.. Rath,s surn having declined the ap-
pointment has been appointed Judge of the
Common Pleas Court of ne Sd eub-DlVlslon
of the 7th Judicial District OF ONO, IN the
place of the Hon. John Welsh, appointed to
the Supreme Bench.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09
POM EKOY. TELEGRAPH.
THOMAS v. WHITE. EDITOR.

NOTICE To SuBscmBERs--Owing to the
arrangement created in office, by the late
food, we are unable to issue the current week,
more than one half our usual size paper,
though it contains all the latest news of the
day.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09
VICTORY A G. AIN!
SHERIDAN ON THE WAR TRACK
Early and 800 Men Captured.
OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON |
March 5, 1865.

|
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON,
March S, 1865.
General John A. Dix:
The following dispatches in relation to the
reported defeat and capture of General Early
by Sheridan, and the capture of Charlottes-
vile, have been received by this Department
| General Sheridan and his force commenced
their movement last Monday, and were at
Staunton when last heard from. Major Gen.
eral Hancock was placed in charge of the
Middle Military Division during the absence
of Sheridan, with headquarters at Winches-
ter E. NJ STANTON.
Cry PorNT, Va, March 5-ll A. NJ.
Hon. e. NJ Stanton:
Deserters who came in this morning, report
, that Sheridan had routed Early and captured
Charlottesville. They report four regiments
having gone from here (Richmond) to re-en-
force Early. U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General
Cry PoINT, March 5-2P. M.
Hon. E. NJ Stanton:
Desertcrs from every point of the enemy S
lines confirm the capture of Charlottesville
by Sheridan. They say he captured General
Early and nearly his entire force, consisting
of 300 men.
-Four brigades were reported as being sent
to Lynchburgh, to get there before Sherman,
if possible. U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General
Cry PolNr, March 5-4 P. M.
Hon. e, NJ. Stanton
Refugees confirm the statement of desert
ers, as to the capture of Early and nearly his
entire force They say it took place on Thurs
day last, between Staunton and Charlottesville
and that the defeat was total
.- U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General
sHERDAN's S MOVEMENT
New York, March 5-The Times says: A
letter from Winchester states that on the 18th
ult., cavalry renforcements and pontoon
trains arrived there, and on the 9th, Gen
Sheridan started with about $1,000 cavalry, it
is said to operate in the direction of Lynch
burg. Some say Sheridan and Sherman will
meet and act together in that direction Gen
Hancock assumed command at Winchester
on the departure of Sheridan
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO
New Orleans, Feb 25.-The Times says:
The reported expulsion of the American
Consul from Matamoras appears to be con-
firmed by his arrival at Southwest Pass"
The Times is informed that the assigned
reason for Maximilan, in the delivery of pass
ports to our Consul at Matamoras, is the nom
recognition of our Government.
PERSECUTION OF UNION sYMrATnlzERs IN MExI-
co.
New York, March 4--Advices received
here through private sources from Mexico,
state that the war in the United States is at
tracing the special attention of the Imperial
Government The police are directed to ar
rest all who express their sympathy with the
Federal cause, and one man named Valdez
has been sentenced to years Imprisonment
for speaking i;,vorably about the United States,
and predlctinga a speedy end of the rebellion.
The Imperial Treasury is constantly getting
lower The hostility of the Church party to
the Emperor, Maximlian, is on the increase
The friends of the Juarist cause here refuse
to give crcdencc to the reported defeat at
Oasaca.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09

NARA New Orleans disPatch says that Gen.
Candy was to start for Mobile Bay, where the
fleet, under Admiral Palmer was already at
work. Exciting news from that quarter may
soon be anticipated. sI
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09

neA- In addition to matters in military
point of view, the capture of Wilmington, N.
G., netted 10000 bales of cotton, and large
quantities of turpentine. a.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09
Mg~The sale of the popular Govt loan 80

negrThe sale ofthe popular Gov'tloon 7-50s,
continues to average daily exceeding $3,000,-
900. The Gin Gazette says:
"There are now S04 National Banks organ
lied, with an aggregate capital of SlS9, 49,
1856. Their circulation at the close of last
week was $96, ,s50,070 The National curren-
cy-Government and Banks-has increased
10000 600 since January lst, and $75,000,-
600 since August The volume of National
paper at different times compares as follows:
National
Government. Banks. Total.
Aug, '64 $3.50, O,o7s,ol4 $44 225,21O $674,3Os, ,224
Oct. 3D.. 876,ss6,74l 5s,734, ,48O 7S5,62l ,221
Dec 3D.. GIL ,254,9ss 76,3O9,15o 747,564 lbs
Feb. 25, '65, 67l ,254,9ss 9e,850,O7O 76s,1O5,O5a
The total volume Of paper money, including
State banks, is about $900,O000O0 If the
latter should be wiped out, we would still have
$76s,000,000, with weekly increase of 3,OO0,.
00O
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09

pD-The Ohio Senate passed bill author
izing free banks to wind up business, for the
Z asa -" --rnnizing under the National
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09
JEFF. DAVIS CALLED ON TO ARM THE SLAVES
WITHOUT LAW.

New York, Feb. 2S-Richmond papers arc
moro frantic than ever The Enquirer calls
authority of law. 1t says these States and
this cause stand to-day in need of n dictator,
Of a man who will take the power of the peo-
pie, and use it for their preservation. Fur
thcr on, il says that Sherman is rushing
through the Carolinas like an avalanche, and
report says, has captured one hundred thous-
and bales of cotton at Columbia. Grant is
gradually, and perhaps surely extending his
lines around Petersburg and Richmond, and
threatens every moment to burst over the
lines that intervene--and the Senate are do
ing the conservative History furnishes no
narallc TO this
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09
FROM THE SOUTHWEST.

New York, Feb. 2S-The Times Vicks-
burg correspondence of the 10th gives the de-
tails of the great movement in the Southwest
An expedition has started to 90 to New Or
leans, and from thence to Poscagoula, where
it would join Canbys force in the investment
of Mobile The first object will be the capture
of Mobile; the second the capture of Cahaw-
ba, Selma and Montgomery, Ala, and Colum-
bus, and the third to destroy Hood old army
If everything works WE'LL Kirby Smiths trans
Mississippi army will be attended to next sum-
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09

All applications for Subscription, Advertising
and, Job work sheuld be made at the office.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09

X srupsou o. p. SIMPSON.
N. a. G. p. SIMPSON.
Attorneys and Counselors AT Law, fomeroy,
Ohio. Office up stairs in the Court House. II
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4usiness Cards.
IT. A. PLANTS
r., HUTTON,
II. w. HAMPTON,

T. W. HAMPTON,
Attorney and Counselor at Law, Cheshire
Gallia County, Ohio. Prompt attention giyel
to the collection of claims. l7-lJ
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IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
New York, March 1.-The World has the
following additional particulars concerning
the reported burning of Columbia. When the
Arago appeared off Charleston Bar, a dispatch
boat met her with important news, which, if
true, illustrates unparalleled rebel treachery.
The officer who brought the intelligence, stated
that soon after corps of Shcrman's troops
had captured Columbia, the capital of South
Carolina, the rebel citizens there endeavored
in every possible manner to harrass our
troops The corps which entered the city af-
ter its capture at once left to join Sherman S
further advance, and was succeeded by anoth-
er, Gen. Slocum s. While the latter corps was
quietly marching through the principal streets
to their temporary barracks, a number of citi
zens poured deadly fire upon them from the
windows and roofs of the houses they occu-
pied
1nsurrection was beginning to spread, when
our troops retired short distance, and sub
sequently fired the city, which is now in ash
es No further particulars were received.
MESSAGE OF GOV. BROWN.
New York, March 1.-The message ofGov.
Brown, of Georgia, is published He defends
the State against newspaper attacks, of allow
ing Sherman to march unmolested through
the State, saying she was abandoned to her
fate, and neglected by Confederate authori-
ties. a..H
He recommends the establishment of a
military system, to be in no case turned over
to the Confederate Government Also, the
impressment of provisions from persons who
wont sell their supplies to INDECENT families
of soldiers. 1T
! He recommends law to punish robbery
with death, and opposes arming slaves. He
complains of assumption on the part of the
Confederate Congress, in levying dispropor-
tionate taxation, and charges upon it many
abuses.
He charges all disasters upon the general.
ship of jeff. Davis, and says the Government
is military despotism, drifting into anarchy,
and if persisted in must terminate in recon
struction, with or without subjugation, He
opposes; ;conscription and urges acquisitions
upon the States for troops; he also urges the
taking from Davis his power as Commander
in-chief, and calls for convention to amend
the Constitution.
New York. March 1.-The Worlds Army
of the Potomac special says there is every in
dication of panic in Richmond. Old Sena
tors and members of the House are fleeing
until there is barely quorum in Congress to
transact business. This has been hushed up
but now the Richmond papers openly alludt
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-03-09
NEWS OF THE DAY.
FROM CHARLESTON AspFIIMINeros.


New York, Feb. 28-It seems by the Her
AIDS Charleston correspondent that even in
the hot-bed of secession, love for the old Union
survived all vicissitudes. The remaining in
habitants of the city manifested the widest
delight at unfurling overAhem once more the
old flag, and when sna]f body of colored
troops, the first to land ~ The town, started mp
the principal street, trtheif isars werescarcely
able to proceed with them, being met With a
perfect ovation, men and women thronging
the avenues shouting, waving handkerchiefs,
and cheering for the stars and stripes, Presi-
dent Lincoln and the Union army.
The rebels destroyed much property by
burning and explosions before they left, but
large amounts were found remaining in the
city after the Union forces took possession, in
Guiding, it is supposed, about 10000 bales of
cotton, and large quantities of tobacco and
rice. Over two hundred pieces of artillery
and immense supplies Of ammunition were found
in the forts
1t also appears that similar welcome was
extended to Gen, Terrys troops when they
marched into Wilmington. Old flags, which
had long been hidden away were brought out
and given to the breeze, waving of handker
chiefs, and crowds lined their route of march,
and shouts filled the air.
The entire Union losses in both killed and
wounded, in all the operations of Cape Fear
river succeeding the occupation of Fort Fish
er up to and including the occupation of Viii
mington, did not exceed two hundred men.
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IMPORTANT BILL.

Washington, Feb 2s.-The President has
signed and approved the act to prevent officers
of the army and navy, and other persons en-
gagged in the military and naval service of the
United States, from interfering in elections in
the States No troops or armed men are to
be brought to the polls unless it shall be neces-
sary to repel armed enemies Or keep the peace
Nor 81 Ill it be lawful for any officer to pre-
scribe or fix by proclamation order, or other
wise, the qualifications of voters, Or in any
manner interfere with the free right of suf-
frage.
Officers so offending are liable to indict-
ment for misdemeanor, and on conviction q
be fined not exceeding $1,000. and suffer I'M
prisonmcnt in penitentiary for term not
less than three months, nor more than five
years; and any person 50 convicted shall more
over be disqualified fromholdin gany office of
honor, profit or trust under the Government of
the United States.
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Office in first story of Bissell's Building, near
the Sugar Run Stone Bridge, Pomeroy, Ohio.
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IMpORTANT FROM MEXICO.

New Orleans, Feb. 25.-The Times says
The reported expulsion of the American
Consul from Matamoras appears to be con
frmed by his arrival at Southwest Pass"
The Times is informed that the assigned
reason for Maximiian, in the delivery of pass
ports to our Consul at Matamoras is the non
recognition of our Government
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4, 8 TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE YEAR 1868.
If paid in Advance, So; if paid within the year,
So so; thereafter, 49,.