Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-11-30
COVINGTON NEWS.

Pork SLAUGHTERING.-The establishment
of Mr.. W. Il. Ashbrook, on the Licking River,
is in full blast, slaughtering hogs. The hogs
are carried to Cincinnati, where they are cut
and packed.
The CONCERT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
PooR.-We are glad TO learn that the most
ample arrangements are being made for the
forthcoming concert for the benefit of the
poor. Prof 7. ]. Emerson has volunteered
his services for the occasion, and will SUPER
intend the vocal department Of the entertain
ment.
KKEToN UNION GUARDs.-This excellent
company, organized for home protection,
and the only one now remaining in our city,
is in want of few more good men Union to
fill up its ranks. The maintenance of at least
one military organization in our midst is
matter in which all good citizens are inter-
ested, not only for protection from enemies
abroad, but for the suppression of traitors at
home. Applications for membership can be
made to the Captain, Amos Shinkle, Esq.
CHANGE-Mr. J. O. Blick has been re-
moved from the position of General Freight
Agent of the Kentucky Central Railroad, in
this city, and his place filled by the appoint
ment of Mr.. John W. Farrell, of Cincinnati.
Mr.. Farrell is represented to US as being a
courteous gentleman, and we'll qualified in
every respect for his new position.
COLONEL FoLEY's REGIMHNT.-We learn
that this regiment will return to Covipgton
to- morrow or Monday. They will parade
our principal streets previous to being
formally mustered out of the service.
MORE SEoEsH PRIsoNERs.- Henry
Wilson and Lieutenant Jukes, of Colonel
Foley's regiment, brought down from Lair's
Station, on the Kentucky Central Railroad,
yesterday three Secessionists, named /. N.
Lair, James Lair and George Casey. Upon
reaching Covington, the prisoners were de-
livered up TO Deputy United States Surveyor
James W. Campbell, who, with the assist
anee of Mr.. VIM. Sweeting, conveyed them
to the Newport Barracks. We understand
that Casey confesses that he was one OF the
party of five who shot and killed the guard
at KimbTough's Bridge, near Cynthiana,
some months since and |. N. Lair is said to
be the person who offered $1,000 for the
burning of the bridge.
REsIGNED.--Mr. George NJ. Clark, for many
years Secretary and General Ticket Agent
of the Kentucky Central Railroad, in this
city, has resigned that position, having re-
ceived the appointment of Assistant Quarter
master of the State of Kentucky.
Mr.. R. F. Ransom has been appointed to
the position made vacant by Mr. Clark's re-
signation.
DEAD.-Louis Kent, the brakesman who
was injured by the accident on the Kentucky
Central Railroad, two miles this side of Gym
thians, ON Wednesday last died yesterday at
| the residence of VIM. Winston, near where
the accident occurred. Deceased leaves a
wife and FIVE children in COVington.
PRoaREssINa.-The trial of Edward Il.
Samuels, Deputy United States Surveyor Of
this port, for shooting at John Williams, was
progressing at the Mayors Court, Squire Eg-
giesIoh P5mSslulnsI Mhen N,l NC iels, ~ sieVel
great many witnesses had been examined
THH TENTH Ono REGIMENT.-This gallant
corps, en- route from Western Virginia Il
Louisville, laIded a. our wharf this morn