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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

THE ELKToN UNION CLUB.-On Mon
day night last the meeting of the Club was
quite a large one, larger than we expected to
see, notice Of the meeting having been
neglected by the priutcr Wcwill here say
for the benefit Of those who may wish to at
tend the club meetings, that on Monday even
ings the kton Club holds its regular meet
ings. This arrangement will be continued
until notice is publicly given Of change OF
time.
Our candidate for Comptroller, S. S. Mailit,
Esq, addressed the club on last NJ enday even
ing in plain forciblc, argumentative speech
"a speech that appealed less to the passion
than to the understanding and patriotism Of
his bearers. The Club will try to keep up the
interest Of its meetings by always having a
speaker on the ocCas ion Of its stated meet
ngs' Another attractive feature of the Elkton
Club is a reading room in combination with
its assembling. The most valuable daily
newspapers are furnished by the Club and
laid upon the table, aud all who desire, can
make themselves couycrSant with the stirring
incidents of the times, by STEPPING into the
room at their option. We would suggest
the adoption Of this feature of the Elkton
Club to others that are situated ir vii
lagos. Much may be done in this manner
to disseminate useful knowledge, touching
the great question of the day, among the peo-
PIE, who have but to know the right in order
to their performing it. On next Monday
evening we invite the people of Elkton and
vicinity to visit the Club room on North St.
where they will have the advantage and plea
sure Of hearing good speech.
HERE WILL BE a GRAND RALLY in
Geo. Fitzwatcr's woods, near the "Fox Chase
Hotel" on Friday, the both of September
inst. The following distinguished speakers
will be in attendance, and address the meet
ing: Hon. EX-Mayor Vaux, Of Phildclph ia:
John Il. Scidcnstrcker, Esq, Of Baltimore ;
Hon. E. IL. Webster, and A. w. Bradford
). A. j Creswrll, S. S. Mallit. Esls., and
others. Speaking to commence at T. O'Clock
VI.
The voters Of Cecil, and the surrounding
country are invited to attend. no matter what
their former political procliviics may have
been. 1t beho"vcs all true patriots, in this
hour Of darkness, to throw aside their former
party feelings, and take counsel together. il
ca lmncss and moderation. The speakers
embrace members Of the Bell Brock nridrc
and Douglas parties of other days, and it is
presumed they will be able to give reasons
for the faith that is within them
a special invitation is extended to the
ladies, and to the people of Chester and New
Castle counties.
The L lliton brass band will he in attend
ance, and enven the occasion with Soul
stirring music.
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UNION NOMINATIONS
FOR GOVERNOR,
AUGUSTUS w. BRADFORD.
FOR COMPTROLLER,
SAMUEL s. MAFFTT,
PRIMARY MEETINGS.
Union County Convention.

The Union voters of Ceci! county, are
hereby requested TO assemble in primary
meetings in the several Election Districts OF
the county, on Saturday The l4A day Of Sep
tcmber, neat, at . clock p. M, at tie several
voting places in said Districts. for the pur.
pose Of making nominations for the several
District Officers to be elected at the ensuing
November election. Also to choose five dele
gates from each District, to assemble at Elk
ton, on Tuesday, lie I'm dag Of September
neat at ii O'Clock, A. M, in COUNTY CON
FENTlON for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the following offices to be
voted for at the State election in November
next, viz: Sheriff, three members OF the
House of Delegates, three County Commls.
Sioners, and County Surveyor.
The friends of the Union, throughout the
county are urged to form clubs, in all the
Districts and in other respects to effect a
complete organization Of the party.
JAS. 7. MCCULLOUGH,
b. +. MAY,
j. j. MCCULLOUGH,
Executive Committee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

GIWhenever The Baltimore Sun copies
from The Democrat it invariably gives the
proper credit; but whenever it copies from
Tile Wing, it as invariably gives " the Cecil
papers " the credit. If The Sun has any
spite at us it might exhibit it in a more
manly way: and if it hasn't, it might afford
to give US credit for what it appreciates.
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Gun-boat Action on the mississippi

Il Rebel Battery SHencpd aud The Rebh yam
hee" Disabled -Fyicen Thousand Rebels
at Columbus.
CAIRO, Sept. ll.-The gun. boats Conestoga
and Lexington, while on accommodating trip
down the Mississippi yesterday, encountered
a Rebel battery of sixteen guns, at Lucas
Bend, on the Missouri shore, and two Rebel
gun.boats. They silcnced the shore battery,
disabled the Rebel gun-boat Yankee, ard
wonld have captured her, had she not been
supported by the other boat One Of the
Concstogas men was slightly injured. The
loss Of the Rebels is not known.
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CAMPAIGN SUBscRIBERs.-Our friends who
have organized Union Clubs, might add to
the cause of the Union by taking little
trouble to get up cluos for The Wing during
the campaign. Let us see which club will
be the banner Club in this good work for the
Union cause. At present Principe is con-
sldeIably ahead.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

IL We received a few punches Of
grapes this week, from a lady residing near
town. The clusters were well filled and the
fruit perfect and clear from insects, but the
grapes were not quite ripe enough to test their
quality and excellence as a table fruit.
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Piiiia., vii. & Bait, Railroad

Trains leave n orth East Station as follows
TO PHILADELPHIA. TO BALTIMORE.
Express, 1880 A. NJ. Mail, 1890 A NJ.
N Njyht Mail ' S.55 F." {" Night Mail l PM
Through Freight, with passenger car at
tachrd, leaves North East for Baltimore at
$50 p. NJ. Stops at Charlesiown, Principle,
Icrryville, and lIavre de Grace.
W. ID. ALEXANDER,
April 20, 1SGO-tf. Agent.
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0JTThc nominations for District officers
take place in the several election districts
this Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. -
Those interested will please furnish us with
the names of the candidates chosen in time
for insertion in our next issue. The charge
for District officers, for publishing and furn-
ishing tickets is $3.50, which is expected to
be paid in advance Of publication.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

REBEL NEWSPAPERS OF BALTIMoRE.-The
Exchange, South and Republican have been
excluded from the mail by the Government,
as has, Also the Frederick HcroM. The Bal
timore Sun, taking the hint, changed its
tune before the day of reckoning came
Some more kindred sheets in this State will
be dealt with in like manner, we apprehend,
or the Devil will not have his due.
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1--WE learn from gentleman who left

" We learn from gentleman who left
Baltimore yesterday morning that the Federal
officers on Thursday night arrested the fol.
lowing named secession leaders - Messrs.
Geo. VIM. Brown, (Aayor) Hon. Henry May.
VIM. ii. Norris, S. Teakle Wallis, Ross
Winans, Laurence Sangston, Charles H.
Pitts, Henry NJ. Morfit, Robert NJ. McLane,
Henry NJ. Malfeld, 7. Parkin Scott, and j.
Hanson Thomas. The prisoners were all
sent 10 Fort McIIcnry.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

PETERsoN's MAGAZINE FOR OCTOBER is
out, filled with its usual choice variety of
reading matter. The present No. is embrl
lisbed with beautiful Frontspicce engraving
- The WHITE LADY OF hvENEL." The
fashion plates, patterns for needle work, etc,
etc., make Peterson a universal favorite with
the ladies'. Price $500 year. Published
by &. j, Peterson SOC Chestnut st. phlla.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

tJThe 2nd Delaware Regiment passed
through here yesterday en- route for Cam
bridge. Capt. Ricketts, company were along
in the best possible health and spirits. His
company numbers Is men, he wishes to raise
it to l0l, any wishing to join the company Of
Capt. Ricketts, will report to Maj Andrews.
Whining ton, Del.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

TThe Union nominees for Governor and
Comptroller will address their fellow. liens
in the places and at the times mentioned
below viz:
BELAIR, TUESDAY, 18th Sept.
FREDERICK, SATURDAY, 2lst -
HAGERSrOWN, TUESDAY, 24th ="
CUMBERLAND, SATURDAY, 2Sth :"
Due notice will be hereafter given of similar
meetings in other counties.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

TIE PoRT Deposit UNION CLUB
intend having Grand Rally, on Wednesday
evening, next. John a. j. Crcswell, ESD,
will address the meeting. A general invita-
ton is extended to the public Those wish
ing to hear the Union canse ably and clo-
quently discussed, We advise, by all means,
to attend.
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PORT DEPOSIT.
Planning MIL and Sash Factory.

S AAAAA NA"S NspAA "Seohy y
WE invite the attention Of all persons in the
w city or country, who contemplate the erection
of Dwellings, Barns. &c. to our extensive stock of
Building Materials: in the rough and prepared for
use; namely
DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES,
Circular aud Pla in, J
BLINDS, VENETIAN and PIVOT,
PANEL SHUTTERS,
SASfIES, CHASED and not Glassed,)
WOOD MOULDINGS,
HOT.BED SASH,
BRACKETS,
WOODEN MANTELS,
HkMEH rSsSs' rurned,
BARN VENTILATORS,
WINDOW GLASS.
BUILDERS HARDWARE.
SASH WEIGHTS AND CORDS,
HAND RAILING,
CHURCH PEWS.
WOOD TUBE FOR CHAIN PUMPS.
- AIsO.--Eressed ElODring:
YELLOW PINE. NORWAY PINE,
WHITE PINE AND HEMLOCK,
(wcll seasoned J
t3JSAll of the above offer as low as the
lowest for the Cash OF approved paper.
Al! orders by mail or otherwise, attended to
with promptness, by
holland e. CO..
jane %, 1850. PORT DEPOSIT, MD.
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GvDr. Thos. Dunott paid a fyino

~Dr. Thos. Dunott paid flying
visit to his Elkton friends on Saturday last.
having leave of absence from his duties in
The doctor tarricd but a few hours and vas
gone again like bird OF passage to where
duty called him. He is looking remarkably
well enjoying fine, robust health. A de-
voice Of his profession. and an ardent lover
Of country, the PATH Of duty appears path of
pleasure to him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

VOLUNTEERS. The war spirit appears
to be on the rise in Cecil, as we'll as in
other parts Of the State, judging from the
handbills that appear in every conspicuous
place, calling for volunteers, and the advcr
tlSements in this weeks Wing. We would
call the readers attention to the ADVERTISE
ment Of the Nottingham Rifles, Capt. Fulton
in our present issue, who wants ten men
Immediately to fill up his company. Here is
fine chance for good pay and service with
III the State
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The Rebelloua Press.

The Grand Jury of Westminster County,
New York, before adjourning on Saturday
last at hitc Plains, presented to the Judge
OF the Circuit Court, sitting at that place,
The fonkers HeruM, The Highland Democrat,
The Eastern State Jonrnai of that county, and
the Stuatt Zeiiune and the National Zriiane Of
that city. " as disseminators Of doctrines
which, in the existing state Of things, tend to
give aid and comfort to the eEemes Of the
Government, and to prevent a vigorous pro-
secution Of the war by which alone the supre.
IN acy of the Government is to be maintained.
and national peace and prosperity again Wit
messed in the land" And they furthermore
call upon District Attorney of that county to
prosecute the editors and proprictors Of those
journals if, after this public notice. they
shall continue in their evil courses and they
also request that copy of the prescntment
be forwarded TO Mr.. L. d. Smith the United
States District Attorney in that city, that he
may commence proceedings against the two
German papers presented published there, and
further request that stop may be put to tho
circulation Of those papers in W,stchcstel
County.
The Grand Jury-of which Mr.. Lyon OF
bedford, a Democrat, was foreman--in taking
this step has performed a simple but impor-
tant duty. The legal power to suppress a
Journa! unfolding those Who are striving by
force Of arms to Suhvert the Government is
as questionable as the right to suppress
obscene publications dangerous to the decpncy
and good morals OF the community. 1t is a
question not Of the liberty but of the license
OF the Press and regard for the liberties of
the people lnpcrativcly calls for the exercise
OF wholesome restraint.
Tho Government can't act too soon in taking
charge OF some of the rebel newspapers in this
State. vigorous prosecution Of the war by
every means is the only speedy way to peacc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

TIE BEST SPEECH OF THE WAR Speech
of Gen. Mcclellan on Tuesday last at Arling-
ton heights:
" SOLDIERS: We have had our last retreat.
We have seen our last defeat. You stand by
me. and will stand by you, and henceforth
victory will crown our Efforts
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

HE UNION VOTERS Of the Gibraltar
OF Democracy met at Fair Hill. on Saturday
last, and orgaizcd a Union Club. +. G. Purkc
WAS chosen Presidents John Makee, Vice
President; Geo. johnson, Jr., Secretary !;
Geo Mullin, Treasurer; Samuel Rodgers.
John lcrkes, Z. Jordan, Andrew Slack, and
Thos. S. Smith an Executive Committee
Geo. Mnllin, Jos. c. Hill, IS. Tyson, John
McClcarey, VIM. G. lIasson, Board of Man
ayers. Thirty-two names were obtained at
the first meeting as members of the club.
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THE LADIES FAIR AND FESTIVAL
The ladies are to have Fair and Festival, on
the 18Th OF SEPTEMBER, in Mr.. jesse Tnylor's
woods, for the benefit Of Big Elk School
House. A dinner will be served up at o'cl'k
for the small sum OFFS cents. In addition to
this cpicurcan temptation, there will be, of
conrse, great variety of knick -knacks dis
posed OF by fair sales (wo)mcn, at prices to
suit the hard times with abundancs of smiles
and soft speeches thrown in.
Inc gentlemen are cNpcctcd-and it is their
duty-to see that the ladies' all get out on the
occasion, and also that customers are on
hand to purchase the raiuabie merchandise
offered then and there for sale and dispose
properly, of the choice viands provided for
the fete.
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UuIoN PEACHES. We are indebted
to the kindness Of Mrs J. l.. Gatchcl, Andora,
for present Of some very superb 60 Union
Peaches" the finest favored, decidedly, that
We have eaten this season.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

ga large meeting Of the Union party
was Ecld in Westminster, Carroll Co y on
Thursday. Gu, candidates for Governor and
Comptroller were present and addressed the
people.
Mr. Maf1it, who is infatigable and almost
Ubiquitous, also spoke in Hartford county
Yesterday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

BADLY FRIGHTENED " Sccesh " dele
gates from this County to the Legislature. -
-" The way Of the transg-esSor is hard"
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EIKToN MARKETS. White Wheat SII5a
20. Red Wheat l.00a$l.07. Corn 4S cts.
Oats new 23a24 cts.
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NOTICE,

ySomcthing to restore and it will do it.
Sec Prof Woods advertisement.
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BAY VIEW UNION CLUB.-The Union
men of Bay View met on Tuesday evening
last, and formed club. Officers were elected,
the organization completed, and twenty-five
expect to raise their membership TO hun
dred at the next meeting, Notwithstanding
twelve of the citizens have taken the field in
defense Of the country.
We would like to be kept advised how the
work moves forward, by the Corresponding
Committees OF the several clubs throughout
the county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

Observance Of the Sabbath in the
Army-Ordcrs of General Mcclellan.
WASHINGTON, September S, 1861.
The following order has just been promu.
tod
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

ENTERPRISE OF ELKToN.-A new
Stove, Tin and Sheet Iron Store has been
opened on Main Street, next to L. Browns
store, by Mr.. Adrdge, where persons want
ing in that line can be supplied. See adver-
tisemcnt in this weeks Uhig.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-14

ELEcTED.-The Commissioners of
Public Works on Tuesday elected George p.
Whitaker, Esq.,, one of the Directors ON the
part Of the State ofthe 3. & .. r, r.
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SusaHehanna Nerrings,

EA 1IALF-BBLS. Prime HEARINGS,
wv for Family use. For sale by
S. ROWLAND CARSON.
Port Deposit, Aug 3, lS6l-Gw.
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FTSCfT1cH1 TT tHTS WVVk Wing.
GTCharles W. Blandy, Esq, has
been elected President ofthe bank of Newark,
in place of Daniel Thomson, Esq, res igned.
A Run OFF.-Cn Wednesday last the
horse of Mr.. Morris Dunbar, of this town,
ran away, and in turning corner on North
ST., came in contactwt tree on the side
walk. which broke the carriage up consider
ably. The horse became dlsengagcd from
the vehicle, and ran at furious rate through
several streets, till he arrived again unnjured
at his stall. Mr.. Dunbar who was driving
fortunately received no injury by the acct
dent.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-11-06

Our latest advices from Europe show that
the financial embarrassments Of the Bank Of
rance, which at one time threatened the most
serious results, are likely TO give way before the
energetic measure apoptcd TO obtain assistance
ION foreign sources. A loan Of 10000, 900
francs had been obtained from the Bank Of Eng
hnd. and this, with the increase of the rates Of
interest by the Bank Of France, tho aales Of n
millions Of Rcutel and raising the interest on
Treasury notes, will probably meet the emer-
gcncics Of the case.
This crisis wins chiefly caused by the sudden
ain Of gold to pay for the extraordinary inn
portations Of brcadstuns to meet the deficiencies
OF the French harvest. II is estimated that
nearly 400 millions Of francs will be required for
this purpose during tho present winter This
Immense sum will be divided between the United
States and Russia, the Latter taking probably
n out one fourth vbid will alyundintly supply
u dcarih Of specie that has continued in that
empire ever since the Crimcan war. Large
lalancc will reach this country through EnglandI
which will derive q snug profit from the trans
RrtiOn, through the operations Of the loan TO tina
B,nk Of France. hut II i, easy to see hat while
this will Tighten the immediate pressure on
lance It " III agtravatc the financial position Of
England, already threatening enough in con.e-
quencc of her own deficient harvcstS which
o lgd her, since Last spriEg, to import cereal.
tn the amonht Of one hundred millions Of dollars.
But the nlimcniary AMI monetary derange-
u,cnis Of France are matters that, happily for
the pcol le, more nearly concern thu Govern
mcnt, whose very existence depends upon rcmo-
dying them. What more nearly concerns the
masses, and causes deeper distress, ia the almost
total cessation Of American orders. Tho banker,
the merchant and the operative sullrr alike, an |
I'LL complain of the stagnaton. This goes Tar
10 explain the general want Of sympathy with
the objects Of the war, and the impaticnco with
which il il regarded by the people, who,
rnngcly enough, suffer from it mOrc severely
than We ouraelvcs.
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FIGHT AT HALTER A..
Rebel Account.


Fort,,s. Ao4,ros, Nov. 4, ria BIIl.m.re,
5.-1hc following "a from the Richmond 3
ncr Of Nov. 1.
There has been received at the Navy
partmcnt the report of Captain Hunter,
off the North Carolina coast, confodernte sb
Curlew, Oct. 30. We make the iollowin.
tract from the report
CosFKpERATB STATES STEAMER CuRRv
October 3, 1861.
Al dawn Yesterday, when near the post
the inner buoy, ut llattcras lulet, the 9
opened fire upon us from the fort and
three Of their steamers without injury
coming within easy range, ii GIFTED tho trih'
at the Harriet Lane and fired, the for and
steamers continuing to fire at us az rapid
pOes,l lc. We fired siX shells Of twenty fl o
twenty fuse.
The vandals fired twonty-thrcc she'll.
only one OF which came near II is un,s
whether the enemy received any damago. a,
when We fired the stern gun tho fort re u
the shot. We stood back, fired anoth1Il,
and took our departure.
There were ut anchor inside sixteen
vessels and throe steamers. Only one veu
the oiiing.
The steamer Spaulding is hourly eve,
here, and we then will have the newss
fight. Nothing has been heard from II :
since two weeks ago. u
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without preruming to say certainly where
the landing has been or will be made, We think
Bulls BAY has assumed sufficient prominence
in the public mind to warrant more cxtendei
notice, and therefore subjoin extracts from re-
port Regarding it made by Lieut.. BASKHEAp'
of the L. g. Coast Survey, in 1859 1t lies
between the 32d and 33d degrees OF north lau
tulc, and the 10th and SOth degrees of longitude
west from Greenwich, on the coast of South
Carolina, 30 miles northeast of Charleston.
Lieut. Bankhead says-'Thc inland passage
leading 10 the southwark and westward was
sounded M far as Caper's Island.
doubt whether it will ever be used, except as
hGrl or of refuge for coasting vessels, being
easy Of access, afiorling good holding ground
and having abundance of water lin the chGnnel)
for that class of vessels. Thu small channels
that traverse the bay are too narrow and irregu-
lar in their depth Tor anything but vessels Of the
lightest draft. The inland passage
connecting with the bay, find to be too narrow
and crooked for any other than very small
steamers and tlat-boats, there being but one
foot OF water at mean low tide, and n width Of
only fifty feet at the narrowest part
According to Assistant G, o. Boutellc, now
an officer Of the fleet there arr rs feet Of water
in the channel, AT mean how tide" lie also
SAYS that ''thc harl,or is line one for refuge, "
| aud "has -four feet more water than the Charles
ION lhr
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-11-06

A letter from Richmond describes II
ton of the rebel forces under Ice rs fol
Had news from the forces under Gen.
Big Scwall Mountain. A gentleman
city, occupying a high position in the
mcnt, has Just reached Richmond, from =
Lees headquarters. general Lee TH' !,
out ,jprorisiOrs, and had not the wher :
cook the next meal for himself, or to -
nest ration to his soldiers. The iel b
not in the best health, and, il may wolf
arincd, not in the best spirits. The n
lorrc that was presented to him just
|, fl this city had been hmed in two,
was unfit for service. 1t will be absol' ,
ccasary Tor Gen. Ii, to aban Ion his p
u very short time "a uninhahitahlc Tor y
and 20 into winter quarters. Where
whether in the knnawha Nalleyo
line of the Central Railroads mcer
much depends ON the choice as t0ib
the Yankees will have in WosLE4N--