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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

The resumption of offensive operations
10y the Army of the Potomac has been init.
atcd by an Important aaa most successful
Reconnaissance. On Tuesday Gen. lluukcrs
brigade advanced TO Malvern Hill. and from
THENCE 10 White Oak Swamp Bridge and in
she direeiiolt of New Market and Richmond.
The troops reached Malvcsn Hill at i O'Clock
on Tuesday morning. There they cneoun-
tered two regiments OF Rebel infantry and
battery behind earthworks. The Rebels were
driven oMt by fot IRE OF, artillery. and fled
toward Richmond, holly pArsued by our
troops, who captured one hundred prisoners.
detachment Of cavalry then advanced to
| White Oak Swamp Bridge, where they en-
cnuntc red. and. in. a brilliant charge, defeat
ed the Tenth Virginia Cavalry, taking twenty
eight prisoners. Another detachment OF
cavalry followed the retreating Rebels on tile
New Ma rket road, taking over thirty more
prisoners. Near New Market, ten'mies from
Richmond the rebels were found in force and
the cavalry retreatcd. The troops then went
into camp ola Malvern Hin. Gen. Mcclellan
was a: Malvern Fill III the date Of the des-
| patch.
Our loss in the affair was small. Captain
Benson OF the artillery, mad his thigh broken
by piece of shell, and Lieut.. Col. Gamble,
of the Eighth Illinois cavalry, vas seriously
wounded.
Since the firing upon the shipping at
! Harrison's Landing our troops have Continued
to occupy the opposite shore of the James
| river, and on Saturday cavalry rceonnois-
sancc was made from that point back into the
country to within fourteen miles OF Pctcrs-
burg. Col. Afcriil vas in command and
accom-, panied By several members of General
McClcllan's Stall. The Thirleenth Virginia
Rebel cavalry were routed and their encamp-
ment destroyed. There is no furlhr evil
dcnce OF Rcbe! gunboats below Fort Darling.
and it is believed that the New Merrimac will
not be completed for some weeks The
heahh, Of the troops CONTINUES to improve.
General Pope reports to General Hallcck
that the accommodating column of the Army Of
| Virginia, Ihdcr General Crawford, crossed
the Rapifan river on Sunday and pressed tor
ward and took possession ct the town of
Orange Court House, which is about tea
miles this side of Gprdonsyille. The town
was occupied by two regiments of Rebel
caralsy, who rctrcated in such haste as to
abandon rheN wounded. Eleven Of the
Rebels were killed, and fitty-two, including
Major, two Captains and two Eieutenants,
capture. The railroad and telegraph lines
between the Court Housc anti Gprdonsvlle
were destroyed. Our loss in this brilliant
affair was only two killed and three wounded.
From the Army Of the Potomac we learn
that on Friday afternoon a free of six bun
dred troops weut across the river opposite
Harrison's Landing and cut down the woods
which afforded shelter in Smelling our SNIP
ping. aad burnt all the houses in he T'cndly.
The buildings destroyed were those cn the
Rufin estate, and belonged to the son OF the
man who fired the first guE against Fort sum
ter. The affair was accomplished wfhout
loss on or side.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

\ LEssoY.-In declining the proficr of q
Brigadiers commission Governor Hicks
reads the President wholesome lesson.
which he should never let escape his mind
for Il momsmt. How lEany hundreds have
obtained commissions to command, who are
less honest and no more fit to command
than Governor Hicks. The Governor saws
{" am without any military education,
and utterly destitute of all military expert
cnee. Under slrch circumstances, to accept
your appointment would be wrong to
myself, unjust to you, and might possibly
result in the slaughter of the brave men
who might follow me to the tield''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

bFI' We have sent Ns very lengthy
obituary, with II request to publish for q
friend. We are ever ready to add our mite
Of comfort to the bereaved, but We must not
lose sight ofimperatiYe duty to the public
That duty requires every spare line to make
but an imperfect record Of the thick crowd
ing events Of the day, and the urging on of
the columns Of frcemcn to defend the mighty
breach that the cohorts of despotism the
revived Of the dark agcs-are attempting to
enter through to sack and destroy the tenn
pie of Liberty. As general thing the
world-pre- occupied by things big with
importance-perhaps cold hcarted-perhaps
unjnst-seldom enters into the grief of the
stricken family. 1t is better to mourn in
silence, than ssking aa unfeeling world to
share our grief, meet its refusal When
parties require the publication Of obituaries
the customary price rs i cents per line.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
BOU NFN land.

YIHliE Heirs of all Soldiers who Eavc volun.
Il tccrcd during the present war for three
Years or during the war, and have died 0i
been Ell!cd while in the service, are entitled
10 one htndred doi!ars Bounty Money, and
such arrears Of the soldiers pay as may have
accrued 10 the da te of his death.
We will give pr"mpt attcntionto .llc col
lection Of all claims for Bounty Money, and
AL other claims against the United States
Government. Any information given grl.
tuitonsiy, and no charge ms.,ke until the
claim is settled.
Business transacted by p'Nil rs well as il
prrSon. JONES \ EWING.
May 81 lSG2-ti. ENton, Md
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WAR NEWS.
Order from the President.
n Draft Of 3Do,Ooo Militia from the Sere,
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON,
u. c., August 4, 1862.

" AK NSSHlNiTOS,
u. c., August 4, 1862.
OGpEHES:
FiIst-That a draft of 100000 militia be
Immediately called into the service of the
United States. to serve Tor nine months
unless sooner discharged. The Secretary of
War will assign the quotas to the States and
establish regulations fol the draft.
Second-T That if any State shall not by the
18th of August fish it's quota of the ad Ii
tional 400 100 volunteers authorized by law
the deficiency Of volunteers in that State will
also be made UP by special draft from the
militia. Tie Secretary Of War will establish
regulations for this purpose.
Third Regulations will he prepar d by
the War Department and presented to the
President with the object of securing the
promotion of officers OF the army and voluu-
teers for mcrtoi'ious and distinguished ser.
vices. an@ Of preventing the nomination OF
appointment in the ai'ary service of incom
petcnt or unworthy officers. The regulation
will also provide for riiding the service o
such incompetent persons as now hold com
missions. BY order Of the President
EEwIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

ROGERS Il GEsT, of Philadelphia, adver-
tisc in The Mig tins week their Superior
Fine Ground Raw Bone and Super Phos
phate of Lime.
McSN,L L .I9SHs, s. Calvert street Bal
more, advertise Greasing Oh from Coal.
SnALLcRoss & BURKE, Locust Grove
Kent county, Nd, give public notice o
their extensive Nursery. comprising ever.
variety Of Fruit and Shade Trees.
The attention of farmers is particular,
directed to- these advertisements. all .
which will be found elsewhere in to-day
Wig.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
DEATH OF EEv. JoDN SMtRrLEY.-

DEATH OF EEv. JoDN SMlRrLEY.-
The Baltimore Sun notices the death Of the
Rev. John Sh.rpley, on Monday last, on Lis
farm near Warren Factory Baltimore co.,
Nd, i'll the S"rd year of his age. This
gentleman was an iincrant Methodist Prca-
cher, and was on the Cecil Circuit during
the year 1917 or 1918. | rccolcct hearing
him preach at the house Of John William
son, ONO of the appointments on his circuit.
He afterwards engaged in bookkeeping at
Elkton in the hoAsc NOW occupied BY Cant.
well 4 Crouch as a tin. shop and Stove
Factory There was comcal fellow with
him named Phil. jackson, whose oddities
made him noted character. After the
Rev. Sharplcy left Elkton he entered into
the business of wholesale merchant in
Baltimore. where he continued to reside
for a period Of 3G years He was native
of Delaware. NJ.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

as-Fr,m the Bait American Of Tuesday The newly
elected Second Branch Of The City Council met yesterday
dent h" First Branch rcpassod the bounty ordinance
Increasing the amouif APPROPRIATED to SS50000. The
bounty will bo given all who volunteer in the city
regiments previous the LIST Of Serten but not to
pares who are drafted 1t may also be mentioned here
that drafted do not receive any portion of the bouu
volunteers will raceive $50 being mustered in aud
so per month thereafter Tho United States bounty il
also 500. q which half is rnyed to the recruit on
Lii being mustcrcd ill.,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
CHEAP JOHN,

Who was the first man fiat had the nerve
to pat Goods down te'their right pricesf
CHEAP JOHN.
Who was the arst Inan to establisha Cash,
business7
! CHEAP JOHN.
Who was the first man to sell Molasscs> at
Z, and To cents perqnarti
CHEAP JOHN.
And the only man that can do.itinow.
WHO WAS the first man to bring Coal OBJ
down from r8ts cents per quart?
CIIEAPJOHN.
Who was the man whom the shop Keepers
of Elkton said dare not keep Groceries
CHEAP JOHN.
Who made them swallow their ownwordss
CHEAP JOHN.
Who first began to treat the citizens of
I Elkton Xix a'whitc pehpleF
CHEAP JOHN.
Who was the fist man to cut the Ladies'
CATERS down from ST. rs to $I.25: and Men's
Long Roots frons $asO0'to $l.75'
CHEAP JOHN.
Who was it that reduced every article yolg
wear, and every article you Use to its proper
price Z
OH ZAP JOHN.
Then who has right to claim The support
il every honest man and woman in Ceci
county!
CHEAP JOHN.
The man who is the first to bring ahons
any reformation that benefits the greatest
mtss, of people is the man who deserves the
greatest support.
| CHEAP JOHN
Is that man.
What would have been the condition of
E1kron now in these times IL CHEAP JOHN
had not intcrIcred3 Everything would have
been about Is or 50 per cent higher than IL
is at present. Then support
CHEAP JOHN.
WHO was Il thut cs,pred 25' hogsheads Of
molassos in 3 aonttis
CHEAP JOHN.
Who is it that sells Hardware al Philadoi-
phia prices
CHEAP JOHN.
Who has the largest, cheapest andl best
assortment Of Goods in MauSRsnGE
CtkEAr JOHx.
Then, everybody supposu CIDE APP JOHN
NO. D. Article Of
MaekereI 6 Cts- per lb.3 y sos.
$500; HaIf-Barrel, $l.50;
Fourth Barrely SIT.
Aug Q, lSd9. g.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
Combination Gosh Stoves.

rI'ilIS Stove has been in over n year, and
L has earned for itself reputation nheTualled
by any Stove in the market. 1t hrs extra large
Ancs. together with very aago oven. The oven
halng protected at different points by air chambers
which equalizcs the heat, and makes it a perfect
hiking oven. For sale by L. W. STAPLES,
June I. Bird ,loor above Post OAfce
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

TAX PAYERS will End il to their
advantage, now that the State Tax is nenrly
one third Of the entire tax, to- pay some
attention to the deduction allowed for
prompt paymsat by the State See the adj
vertisement Of Collectors OF taxes on that
subject in to days paper.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
Cooking Stoves.

CONTINENTAL COOK STOVE. D.
~ This is n Substantial first-cMss Cook
Stove having IN extended fire chamber FIR
long wood. Experience has proven this to
lie the very best Stove in nae. Try it. For
sale by r. W. Staples,
Neat door to Browns Store.
May 10, 1852.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

SABBATH SCMooh gELEBRaTNoN.- -
Thc Sabbath Schools at Elk Iron works.
Carriers School House and Cherry Hill will
hold their Annual Celebration in the woods
of Mr.. Vim. c. Hasson, on Thursday, nth
of August. Addresses will be delivered by
Rev. Geo. Quigly and Rev. c. j.. Little
Refreshments will be sold for she bamelit OF
the school
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

DIED.-July 9th, in camp, near
Harson's Landing, private. Thos. Jetfries,
of Company Sc" Capt. Ricketts,, 2nd
Del. Reg.
The body was cmbalmcd by the members
OF the company, and sent to Elkton, near
which town the parents of deceased reside
The funeral took place FROM the residence
of his farther, on Saturday last and was
attended by large number of persons. -
The following is tribute to the memory of
deceased by his byother soldiers, in a letter
to his father:
"The members of Cornpang c. sym.
pathzd with you in your sad bereavement ;
for as you have lost dearly beloved son.
they have lost cherished brother Know
ing as they do his many manly qualities,
they have no fear in saying, that, had he
lived, his star would have shown brightest
in any sphere he moved noble and gener
Gus to fault he endearcd 'hlmsclf in the
hearts of his companions and his image will
never be oElitcrate4 thercfrom. In the try
ing orac#l we have jast passed through, he
was foremost in the ranks, never finching
from his duty, and showing, by his brave
conduct, that he feared neither shot or shell.
After coming out of this memorable retreat,
unscathed, to- be stricken down by fever III
his YOUTH seems hardi but s,rcR was tire
decree of Providence, ard we all mast bow
to his will KS soldier, none were mere
attentive to their duty, nor better beloved
by their officers"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
Supcrior Fine Ground Kaw. Bone.

A ND BetE SAVINGS, Sutphate of:
IA Ammonia Nitrate Of Soda, Potash and
S"da Ash wi 4, rnitdirccti"lrs to farmers fdr'
making their own fertilizers. Also; Guane'
and the o.TgiH'l Atanoniaacd'
SUPERPIL0SPIk Of LIME.
warranted pure and free from mixture of
Linsc, MARI, Charcoal, Plaster or any other
adultc -saiing material. Farme ssfn pprchising
this Super. phosphate will get full value forT
their money. Price $40 per ton Of :..,'U0 lbs:'
A liberal discount To dealers. For siIe by
ROGERS 4 GEST,
Seed srd agricultural Warehouse.
Tn. 1913 Market Street, Philadelphia.
Aug 9. lS62-3Ts
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
PAINTING Tp.-That important part

PAINTING Up.-That important part
of the town of Elkton called The Hollow, =
has been recently brushed up and made to
assume neat and lively appearance by the
painters skill. Mr.. W. McClclland has
removed his store from the old stand in the
East End to the commodious building in
% The Hollow formerly occupied by Mr..
K. +. May, the shelves of which he has
stored with fine assortment of new goods.
McClelandS movement furnished our wags
with a fine joke, which they played off upon
those exctabc individuals who are con-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
NEW ADVERTISER ENTS.

TTARF'S IMPROVED STONEwARE
Ii AIR.TIGHT PRESERVING JARS
These Jars have been in use several years
for preserving all kinds Of Fruit in a fresip
condition such as Cherries. Black berries >,
lIrlekleberriesy Peaches, Pears, Apples,
Tomatoes. &C. For sale by
N,is y, 1862. r. W. 81 API-ES.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

LOVE FEAST. --Love Feast viii be
held in the Basement of the NJ. T.. Church
of this town, ON Sunday, tomorrow morn
ing. commencing at 0 o clock. Rev. Mr..
Mason, Presiding Elder, will preach in the
evening.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

SNENPL AsPERs--We see some New
ark shinplasters about town, and are in
formed that their circulation is secession
defiance of law, the preference beiug given
them over postage stamps. The store.
keeper who circulates them is Liable to a
authority for saying that if any such cases
are found in Elkton, that the law will
undoubtedly be enforced
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

s
- The following letter fromsthe Adiu-
tant Of the End Del. Regiment throws more
light on the proceedings of the Regiment
during the seven days fighting, than most of
the publications and letters that have been
circulated much to its dctrimcnt The
statements made by Adjutant Torbcrt, are
confined to o narrative of simple facts,
while studiously avoiding reflection of
censure on any. The Delaware papers have
published many and contradictory reports
Written by members Of the regiment, which
answering no good purpose, have had a
tendency to SOW embittered feeling between
officers and men. We have Published but
little on the subject, though we have been
inportuncd to publish. great deal. We
believe that both men and officers are equal.
" brave, and will compare favorably with
any other regiment in the service, and we
wish them fair field in future to prove
those qualities which are the greatest pride
of a soldier, as the only means of settling
this unhappy difference among them.
This letter was intended for last week S
Wig, but tie printer unfortunately over
looked it:
Headquarters, I'd Reg. Del Vols, I
Harrison S Landing, July q, '62. I
DEAR EWING The numerous reports
that many officers of the 2nd Del. Vols.
behaved badly in the face of the enemy are
enti,riy unfnnnded. would state that if such
had been the case the matter before this
would have been public in the shape of a
court martial. ] am perfectly familiar with
The official report OF the Regiment, made
about july 4, 1862, covering the eutire
movement, and would assure the friends of
the Regiment that no officer or man is
charged with having acted cowardty or
having failed to do his duty; otherwise, the
Regiment in all its movements was firm and
came into the encampment we now occupy
with but few stragglers, the larger portion
of whom had been taken sick upon the
march. There were present with the Regi.
ment frcnty-sepen officers during the entire
series Of engagements, and eight absent sick,
with proper authority from the Surgeon.
do not claim to have been with the Regi
lnent. left Savage Station Hospital the
evening before the general movement, in
company with Col. Wharton, who, with my
self, was upon the sick list. Two days
before, left the White House Hospital,
where had been down with the dysentery
and fever some two weeks past, and was not
yet strong enough to attempt to perform
ordinary military duty.
fwonfd add, that any one. before attempt,
ing to form an opinion from what they hear,
should consider well the very trying ordeal
to which Regiment forming part of rear
guard to an army so vast must have been
exposed, With but short rations, the
Regiment was on constant duty for six days
and nights. | would no. trouble you with
this Communication. only upon the accoant
Of the officers who were so unfortunate as to
fall sick during the movement
Respectfully, your o.'. servant,
J. y. l. i. IoGDLRT.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
81 REV ARD.

DANaW A'Y from the subscriber, on the
IL 3rt inst., o boy named Taylor George
between the age Of IL and ~ years. Ale
persons are forbid ha rbUiinc or trusting him.
under penalty of the law. The above reward
will'bc paid o.fthn return Of the boy, hut no
charges. ISAAC GRAY,
Aug 8, 1SGo-3w. Briuton's Store.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

\ THE camp meeting to be held in the
woods of A. A. Caulk, Esq, near Warwick,
in this county, commences on Thursday, the
14th inst
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

New Goops.-Our merchants have
been laying in am assortment of new goods,
consequently all the statesmen are waiting
in expectancy fos " fresh run of custom.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

rINIIE largest stock OF Boots aud Shoes Black
/ G-.;,rs FIR Lalies drJ I:..4. q ne b-st
Make al l. DELNEEN'S
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

On Sunday last, Rev. ". n. Elliott, Of
the NJ T. CT arch Of this town. preached worry fine and
appropriate Sermon by invitation in hebaf of the Sun
day scool attached to that church In connection with
the Ie7mop collection taken up for the purpose Of
purchasing books for tie library Of tho scheo and
ale, few reward bcoks. The collection was quite
I!ir,al, amounting to some $500.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09

r E M o V A l.!
MRS. T,EFF\IyAN

w INS. IITI t I vi y Y
- ESrEGTFuLI.f informs the E.slics of
IA. Elkton and vicnNy that she has
removed her place Of business from her old
stand to that Lately occupied 10y Mr.. Willis
Rutcr, Merchant Tailor, one door below DR..
il. II. Mitchcl's Drug Store.
HaNing Just received from the city a new
and splendid assortment Of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-08-09
Spring and Summer ROnuets,

Ribbons. Flowers. &c, &c, she invites her
friends to call and examine her superior stock
If Goods, which keeps constantly full by
fresh supplies from the city.
GA great variety always on hhm! of
Ladies' Spring ard Summer Gloaks. Also. a
full assortment OF Ladies' Needle Work, such
~ COLLARS, SLEEVES, HASpHEEGHlErs
EvrrLISGs, INsERTlNGs, EDGNGs, INFANT
BonIrs, and DRESSES IDENTITY BANDS, MAGIC
kIFFLEs, &c &c. Also, u good selection
nt LINEN, COTTON and SILK LACES.
a full assortment Of Ladies' BUTTONS for
Dresses. of the latest styles. Various kinds
Of DRESS TRIMMINGS of latest styles
CORDS and TASSELS. A splendid assolt.
mrnt Of LADIES' KIDD and other Gloves.
a good assortment of Ladies' Cotton Hose
"A colSrs OF Skirt Braid, and Il variety OF
other Giney rtielcs for ladies' Wear.
lJ~Ready Trimmed Bonncts always OF,
HAND, from 81 80 upwards.
All Of which will be svld at city prices. III
order to keep np with the fashions, new sup
plies are received every week from the city.
Mare 1862.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

THE County commissioners, and
Orphans Court, will meet on Tuesday nsxt.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-06

RlCln OOOs V hElnl1,
cvyESlL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
A. t-s 'r NE sale OF Manufactured and Smoking Tobacco
81. - nov for sale, sel2-6a
s-w-,s-r Ssp1a .-l-, 's1utoa Spectator and Fsedvr
cs,l-E S,as - --gy ,gl ssut bii 20 Whg ori,r
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-06
RICHMOND WING.
abe Daily WhIS In EIehmOad--P"J 'he Car

,,.., ,sr,,ni for the DAILY WEII within the city,
-, he rsgu,r "a by transient readers Ind the diih
v If SATISFACTORILY supplying both classes OF readers
carving system adapted Only 20 office saoSoI'p
-, h.vs induced us to resort 70 the only feasible
r,s Of managing large city circulation, TO wit; 'ha'
of prepayment 20 tss Carriers From 'nls uAS, ."sI'
tore no subscriptions for the WHIs 70 De ie'' N'uI -,
civ Vi. be saken al tbs o,e, ard all persons naeo'ea
for subscription to the prssea: time, within the CITY, arc
rsu,s.e ed . cal At the oice and settle their aoeouh
The Carriers III of course, continue to deliver the pa.
per 70 the present Subscribers and receive pay Tor the
,m. &c the rae OF 6feen cents per week The public
VII now understand that oil RESTRICTION upon the sale Of
the wg,a bv Carriers -thin the city removed and
tb,t AL Who vac, it may 5uy it from the Carriers or have
let fo them at their residences or places OF business
jSe,t,rtIsr i6s5. 1851.