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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-11-29
HEADQUARTERS 2nd Del. Vols.
falmouth Va, Nov. 22nd. 1862 (

DEAR EWING Although I wrote Won a
letter few days ago, l thought Tonight |
would try and write yon another. and tell
you something of our whereabouts and of
our surroundings The town of Falmouth is
on the north bank of the Rappahannock river
| 10 miles from its mouth. 1t has n popula-
ton OF but about 200. 1t is directly opposite
the city OF Fredericksburg. The latter place
has population of about 800. The river
is navigable to this place. Falmouth is in
Stafford county, and Frederick sburg is in
Spotsy lvania county. From the bluffs on
which we are encnmpcd W. have an excellent
view Of Fredericksburg. 1t is city of very
extensive manufactures, the principal of
which are, Hour cotton, wooden and paper
mills. The power used is water, and about
one mile above the city is a splendid. dam,
said TO be the finest piece of work Of the kind
in Virginia 1t was butt by New York con-
tractor, belongs to the city of Fredericksburg.
The river at the point where the dam crosses,
is nearly five hundred yards wide, and the
fall is thiry-two feet. The city of FEEDER
icksburg is 70 miles from Washington and IS
miles from Richmond connected with either
Capital by the Richmond, Fredcrcks burg and
Potomac r. r. The great Southern Mail
rebellion, The Masons, Montorns. Fi'z-
hugh and other families of tho +. Il. ",
live in this neiehborhood. General Ashby,
(of the famous Ashby cavalry who was
killed at Luray. came from near this place.
The last re bel troops that held this place was
Balls Va. Cavalry. The last u. s. troops
here wee Burnside's The u. S. troops left
here the 3lst of last August; and the rebels
left here last Mondays and from what can
learn they left here in very much Of hurry.
The river at this place is not more than 800
yards wide think. Onr pickets are on the
bank of the river, and Immediately opposite
on the Fredericksburg side, are the rebel
pickcts We can see each other very plainly
The clothing of the greater part of the rebel
pickets appear to be U. S. uniforms. The
rest, the real dirty butternuts.' The
pckets often bold conversation with each
other, but it is not allowed. AS picket firing
is not allowed on either side, the pickets take
no pains to hide themselves.
We can plainly see several rebel batteries
in posiotiop on the opposite side of the river;
and last night they threw up slight eartbworks
in front of some Of their pieces.
You have often heard of the Richmond
prices for the necessaries OF life Well, will
give you the prices AZ this place, andialthough
some Of Them may seem to be rather high
Still it is an actual fact, for have list OF the
prices from one of the most reliable citizens.
Of the place - Coffee, So 90 per h.; sugar, 20
to 81 50; tea, $500; bacon, 60 cts; Salt,
$4,000 a sack Of bushels whisky, Sis and
$50 gal; flour, S25 per Dbl; potatoes, 81
per bushel; apples, SO; turnips, So; corn,
Sl.D; oats, Sl.25 wheat, So boots, S25 per
paIri kGdico shoes, lJi cVmnIou shoes, ST.;
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CoNvRABANDs BUILDING REBEL FoRTIrICA
that four thousand contrabands have been
sent to Richmond by the jeff Davis govern.
mcnt to build Notifications on which to place
cannon, and behind which the rebel soldiery
are to shelter, while they shoot down our
men. If some contrabands were to escape
over to the Union army, whether would it
be proper to send them back to build more
forts and plant more cannon for the rebels
while they rest and rccuperate, or put them
to building Qualifications for us, and mount
ing cannon to batter down those works they
are building under rebel direction? Will
some of our grumblers against emancipating
rebel negroes answer?
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SENRIXER'S
RALSSMIC COUGH SYRUP.

For Coughs, Colds, Group, Whooping
Covgb, .Asth0sa, Bronchitis, Splitting
Blood, Pam and Re"kness Of tie
Breast, Difficulty Of Breathing, &c.
rI'IlS is 10 rev remedy. It has been Sape
L uscl for a NJ nlber Of years in Maryland
AID parts Of Penns, lvana. aud haH. wher.
ever Known acquired an Unprecedented
reputation for curing the various diseases
r which II l. recommended
50 apparent its usefulness. and so re- your
mark be have be n It's cures. that il is fac,
supcIs;dirs every other remedy for those
diseases. The aflic, 4 can rely upon it's
doing rs much tor them and IN many cases
more than any other remedy now before
the public.
1t sle commended and prescribed in the r,y-
pract &C OF al large number Of the most intel
liEent and able fhysiclns Of Mnryl md 1t
is used aud considered an Indispensable ,y.,
household remedy by large portion Of the He"
frst tan c. OF the ST.
1t is rs2d by all classes Of society. and the
universal opinion is that it is good. THIS
SYRUP IS IUnELY Vh0ETAELE CoNrorSD. ~.
1t IS pleasant to take and never does injury. AVG
l:ut owing to its ruiiflir qualili's must
do good In Ter any circl m taIiccs It's effects
nre truly wonderful, soothing. calming and -,
a'ln!ins tn" most violent Cou chs, purifying chiiu
stree & henjng and invig,rang the whole
Syst IN calming and soothing the nerves,
nIdins and iaclitlting expectora,ion, and
healing tho need
DISEASED LUNGS
Thus striking at the root Of disease, and
driving i, from the system
CEOuP die Of
This disease is announced by difficulty Of
breathing shrill whstling or wheeling,
hacking cough and threatened suffocation,
&c, 1T mostly occurs in young children. Group
No child need die of Group if this Syrupis
properly used, and used in time Mothers
who have coupy children should watch
the first show Of the disease, and nlway-if this
keep his remedy at hand
For cough after measles this Syrup is
most excellent, Experience las proven that
T r. hs,iaa ;" " no '.hsr preparation J., Syrup
place il within tho reach Of all tn. poor NJ
well as the rich, and every person should
have it. -;
Every person should have it in the house
1t is true and faithful friend to all who
value health and wish TO secure themselves
against that most terrible disease consump. "'"
ton 1t will be found the mos, useful MS
well as the cheapest family medicine in the =,
worli' Il has been used for the last four !"
years with success without n parll OIL
Price 81 cents per bottle, or three bottles
for 81. tune.
For sale 10y DR.. II. II MITCHELL. Elkton.
IL l. Skinner, Westminster, Md and Drug
gusts generally. Nov % lS52-ly
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L,RASKLlN SEWING MACHINE Celebr,.
l. tod Noiseless. Franklin Sewing Machine, Tho
franklin Machine is simple in construction, easily
learned and with proper management never gets
out of order The Franklin Machine hens. fells,
gathers and stitches and fastens its own ends
merely saving time and thread Tho Franklin
Sewing Machine sews equally we'll on all fabrics.
from the finest Swiss muslin to the heaviest cloth
The Franklin Sewing Machine ssws from the
original spools without rewinding, aud forms a
seam unsurpassed FOR beauty, elasticity and
strength, The franklin Machine is the Double
Lock Stitch, which forms seam that will not
Rtr, even if every third stitch is cut 1t is the
only stitch that survives the wash tub or bias
seam. For sale by L. W. STAPLES,
Nov 20 Agent.
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Gas CoGs.Ening Cooking Stoves

FTHEsE Stoves have hollow CRATE of such
u. a form that the air, entering through
holes in front Of the stove, must traverse
one bur after another before it escapes into
the buck fire plate. which is also divided
into passages through which the sir must
pass before it escapes through psrfosaions
into the fuel, 80 that the latter is subjected
TO two series Of thoroughly heated air which
;end cfcctually to consume the gases mixed
with the product of combustion. The adyan
tagcs of this arrangement is the great econ
o:ny in consumption of fuel, and the thorough
egualiziag Of the heat throughout til: oven.
The stoves are warranted to give satisfac-
ton, and arc offered at city prices for cash.
E. W. STAPLES.
F. S.-Wond cen be used in the stove as
fuel to a great advantage. {scpt,6, 1852.
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REMOVAL OF Property. The property of
osborn Reed of Cat Swamp, levied on for debt by
the Sheriff ss'E time last week On Saturday, l.. W
Janney Deputy Serf, ascerta:nns It had becn removed
the night before from the premises. wont in search of
til" stolen goods tracing them into Delaware where he
discovered them secrced ab one hundred ya rs from
the state line. Janney demanding possession of the
property was refused by Dutchman, who seemed to
nave II IN charge saying it was III Delaware, and Il.
de'oa nm or any other man to get it, whcreupau the
Deputy Sheriff accused Menhcer Of theft and
to have him arrested under the laws If the State Of
Delaware for larceny. Matt begin wear a serious
aspect in the eyes Of the Dutchman VIII, concluded to
give up tile property which was taken in charge and
removed ba TX to Elktun.
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MAZEPPA Of,
FOR SALE.

FOX SALE.
VTSlIlS celebrated Horse needs no recon-
T. mcndatiOn in the nci ghhorhoodS where
he has been in service. For the intollna-
ton of those who are unacquainted with
MAIEPlA, the following sketch Of his
Pedigree is given: This llorsc is a bright
bay, IL hands high. Muzcppa's sire was
imported Priam, from the celebrated run
ming stock EncGus, the best running horse
in England, and his dam a full-brcd Ken
lucky Mare. For beauty, strength and
action MAZEPPA is unsurpassed He is a
No. ! roadster. and at the Agricultural Far
held in Lancaster, in June, 50, MAZEPpA
was awarded the first premium.
He has stood at the Gap and at Chestnut
Level, in Lancaster county, Pa. formerly.
and at various places in Cecil county, Md .
while owned by Black & Bro, never falling
to make larger seasons than any Of his COM
prtiors.
The present owner, time being so occu-
pied that he is prevented from giving that
attention which horse OF MaZeppa's quality
demands, is The pm ny reason tor offering
him at public sale
For further information apply at the Office
Of The Cecil Iihie. EIkton, Md.
Nov %, lSG2-ti.
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pRowNED.-On Thursday evening
|astj about o'clock, r. b. Dentry was
drowned opposite Grove Point. above the
mouth of Sassatras River, by falling over
board from the steamer Farmer Ericsson,
bound from Baltimore to Philadelphia. He
resided at No. 40 Pearl ST. Baltimore. was
medium sized man with grey hair, and
wore, at the time of the fatal accident, q
grey cap tied on, and silver watch in his
pocket, Should the body be recovered, the
bereaved family will be most thankful for
information.
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FGUTZ'S MIXTURE,

TIE Sa safe and eiablc remedy for the cure
L of rheumatism. Painful Nervous Alice.
to"s, Spr'ins. Burns. Swengs. and all
BEST disc ses requiring an external application
on Man.
On Houses it will never fail to cure the
LINZ rol-E'il, Fistuli, old running Sores. or
AtNr Swceny, if properly applied For Sprains.
Scratches Bruises. Cr,cked lIoof. Chufus
FOR Saddle or Collar Calls. Cuts or Wounds, il
Is an intnlIible remedy. Try it and be con.
WINGED Of its great efficacy
MAN RliEl MArISM
Persons afll ced with This disease, no mat.
ter OF how long standing. can be promptly
AND and efeciuaiIy cured by using this Mixture
There is nothing in the world so sure and
80 good to take away bnd Corns and cure
Beas' Frost Bites as this preparation Try it and
snti.ty your$elv s. Price 2j and SO cents per
sew bottle Prepared by
5. A. FOUTZ BROTHER.
Westmiast,r Nd
in use For sale by Dr. II Mircuel.L. Elktnp
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HR. WAKEMAN offers to sell Patent
Rights for the manufacture of his Premium
Hay Press, for States, counties and shops,
on reasonable terms. Mechanics are refer.
red to his advertisement found elsewhere in
The n hig.
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The United States steamer Massachusetts,,
from Port Royal Nov. Is, brings Intelligence
OF the destruction of rebel salt works on the
st. Mary's river, Florida. The steamer OAR
lington started up the river on the Sd inst Z,
and destroyed some works about twelve miles
from its mouth. On her return she stopped
at Kings Bay, Cumberland Sound, and
destroyed large salt work at that point, hav-
ing previously driven of the rebel pickett
On the 18th the steamer sailed up the Sapcllo
river beyond Bellevile Bluffs and destroyed
another lot Of salt works When returning
she had sharp engagement at the Bluffs
resulting in ;he complete rout Of the Rebels
The boat, though riddrd with balls, escaped
without the loss OF man.
The War Department has ordered the dis
charge OF prisoners in m .itary custody for
Encouraging cnlistmcnts. opposing the draft,
&c, in all those States where the draft has
been completed, or the quota has been fur
nished by voluntary cnlismeDts. Also. the
dlsharge of all persons IN the Rebel States.
not prisoners of war. who have been arrested
for disoyalty to the Government. who may
be willing to give the parole Such persons
are also to be permit d to leave the loyal
States upon certain conditions. These re-
leases are not to include persons who have
resisted the draft by force Of arms.
According to the reports in the Adintant
Generals office, the number of soldiers on
the sick list at this moment amounts to near
~ one sixth of the entire a my in the sc v &C
of the United States namely, one hundred
and six thousand men.
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, CoScERT.-We understand there will
he concert given by the NJ. f. Choir of
Hkton, for the benefit of the church. on
Christmas evening. The singing will be
conducted by Mr.. Joshua T. Wells, of Phil,
adelpAia
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INTERNAL REvENuE.-The following com
municalion has been received by Joseph
Harding, Collector af the First District Penn
sylvania:
OFFICIAL Treasury Department., Office of
Mfernni Rerenne, Washington, Nov. II. 1867
The Commissioners Of Internal Revenue is
prepared to supply the following stamps, in
quantities sufficient for the use of the people
OF the District Of Columbia, and of the States
east Of the Rocky Mountains viz Piay Cards,
Proprietary. Erpress, Insurance {life.) hsur-
ance (tirc and marinc,) Passage Ticket, and
Pr0jca.
The nse of stamps herein specified is here
by required in the District and States above
described, on and after tho fist day of
December next: And persons guilty OF will
fully nrelecting to So us, said stamp, will be
subject to the penalty as provided in the law.
CSC. S. boutwell,,
Comm'r Internal Revenue.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

HASD SALE. T. Mccullough and
Mccullough, trustees, sold at the Court
House door, ON Monday last, the farm Of IA
acres now occupied by Henry Bennett, for
1905; Jacob c. Howard purchaser.
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doomed in Maryland let what may come to
pass, and those who would worship the
great dragon longer, would do we'll to pom
der the advice given to Paul. at is hard
for thee TO kick against the nricks.n
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\ THANKsolvING.-The day was obser-
>~ed in Elkton by semi-suspension IF bust
ness. There was service in the NJ. E.
church, the Rev. Mr.. Matthews officiating
on the occasion.
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ShrineI's Indian Vermifuge.

SlNEE the Introduction Of this beautiful Pre-
~ p"r9t,"n it has been steadily advancing into
public favor. Its astonishing efficacy in expcl-
ing ing worms has *#%X#*a*%* won for it many
these speak ing its TO praise s to oh er..
50 that it is fns, \ being introdu.
ced in to every / DESTROY K family n tho
country The de- Y + man,iS for it is
becoming immense I WORMS. . To make i, .til
more worthy the 4 Y preference ri.
ready shown it, the &*x&&*+&*x Proprietor j.,
putting it up in a much hanlsomer y!c than
formerly. 1t is now prepared with the greatest
ere Ct uniform str Ell 9Th with plain directions, so
that any one can administer it.
1t IS entirely egetabie-PerjecHy Safe
ind HarmleSs.
And has never been known to fail to expcl worms.
where worms existed The Prorrictors boldly
assert that il is superior to any other preparation
in the world
-J Ask for SliRINERS INDIAN vERMl.
FttE, and take no other
.S'Prcc % Gents per Bottle
For sale by IR. II II. MITCHELL Elkton. II
l.. Skinner, Westminster, Md. and Druggists
generally. Nov 20 lS62-iy
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CONTINENTAL COOK STOVE has an extern
~ sive Gre chamber fer long wood. Tho sales
have been large where il bes been introduced
lor sic by STAPLES,
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TRUSTEE'SSALE

II virtue Of Decree of the Circuit Court
- for Cecil county, in Chancrry, the I'M
derSlgned, Trustee, will offer at Public Sale
al the Court House door, in the town Of
Elkton, on
SATURDAY,, The 2oM day Of December, ncr',
between the hours Of | A. NJ. and 3 O'CLOCK
p. NJ, all that
IsCGi ELstatcs
in the town of North East, Cecil county.
Maryland, which was mortgagcd on the tenth
of May. 1858, by Henry Bennett, of North
East, TO Ledwig knecdIcr & Co., Of Phila
delphia, by deed of mortgage of that date,
duly executed, and recorded in Libcr W.
II. r., No. |, Folio 240 &c, one Of the
Land Record Books Of Cecil county.
The said Real Estate consists of
TWO LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND.
fully described in the said deed. Situated
on Main street. in the s!il town of North
East, adjoining the lots Of Capt. WIN. Manly
and Mrs. Jump.
The improvements thereon, consist Of a
Donble Two-Stnry Frame Dwelling House, a
small Log or Frame House, Il Stable, Car
rage House, Granary, &c. The buildings
are in good order. Purchasers are invited
to examine the property.
TERMS.-Terms OF Sale as prescribed by
the Drecrcc THE whole Of the purchase
money to be paid in Cash on the day of sale
GEORGE EARLE,
Eikt"n, Nov. 1SG2-ts. Trustee.
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Il o u rs
Celebrated Horse and Cattle
POWDERS


T'HEsE Powders have proved after Al
L trial Of several years, to be superior
to nny preparation of the kind in use
lhe chief superiority of these Powders
arises hOm the fact that they are com.
posed of Medicines that have Laxative.
=. Tonic ard Purifying properties The
3 Laxative elects crudites from the stom.
"A ach and intcsues tho Tonic gives
Strength to tho system of the Horse. and
e the purifying medicines contained in
them cleanse the blood, and lay the
n foundation for n healthy and vigorous
~ circulation. he use of them improves
the wind. strengthens the appetite and
n gives the horse fine, smooth and glossy
skin-thus improving the appearance,
viSor and spirit of this noble animal.
These Powders are not intended. as
most powders are. to bloat the animal
SO ms to give him the appearance of
being fat when not really so-but, to
remove the disease and promote his gen.
cral health
These Potdtrs will strengthen the
stomach and intss:ines, cleanse them of
offensive matter. and bring them to u
healthy state. They nre n sure preven-
tive OF Lung Fever, and n certain remedy
for al diseases incident to the Horse, as
chambers, Yellow Water. Distempcrs,
Founder, IIeaves, Sapering Coughs
4
ergy. &c These Powders. if used tu . or
three times a week through the winter
and spring your Horses will never get
the Lung Fever. Collie or b, It's A few
doses Of these Powders will remove the
worst Cough on any Horse. Were own
ers OF Horses to feed a few doses of these
Powders every year they might save tho
a lives Of many valuable Horses
mich COWS.
The properties this Powder possesses
= in increasing the quantity Of Mix in
Cows, give IT an importance and value
= which should place it in the hands of
every person keeping Cow. En- stten
: ing cuttle, it gives them an appetite,
p looscns their hide, and makes them thrive ,
much faster.
HOGS.
In all diseases of Swine. as Coughs,
- Ulcers in the Lungs and Liver &c, by ,
= putting from half paper to n paper Of
- these Powders in n barrel of Swiil the .
above diseases can be cured or entirely '
e prevented By using these Powders the !
-, log Cholera can be prevented Prepared
by S. A. F0UIZ & BROTHER :
Westminster, Md.
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EUROPEAN News. Late arrival from
Europe bring the Emperor Napoleons note
proposing to England and Russia, an offer
of mediation in American affairs, with the
refusal of England and Russia to interfere
in the matter.
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CARRIAGES! CARRIACES!!
H:ake oil Kinds Of Carriages

NE;.NF UT NENNS vi VNTFINStS
TO ORDER, and guarantees to give salts
faction to all who may favor him with their
work. An experience of fourteen years
""ahcs him to say that his Carriages will
compare iavurahlv with those Of any other
manufacturer, in finish and durability. lie
returns thanks to the public for former pat
r"nngn, and solicits the custom OF the people
ni the county, generally.
G-rSccond hand Carriages taken in ex-
change for new, at fair prices.
Aug ., lSC2-Cm.
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TWO LOTS OR PARCELS Of LAND,
TRUSTEES SALE

Df virtue Of Deed of Trust from Henry
- e. Shippers, and others, the undersigned
Trustee, will offer at Public Sale. at the
Court House door, in the town of Ekton, on
SATURDAY, the 2OM day of December, msrt,
between TIE hours of IL a. NJ, and 3 O'Clock
Z. NJ, the
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r A r NJ

near North East, Cecil county. Maryland,
which is well known as the property of the
late John b. Shippers. 1t contains
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AD'ZECE.

TgIhe County Commissioners will meet at
l. their office, in Eikton, on TUESDAY.
December 9th next, to attend to current bus.
mess. BY order,
j. s. CRAWFORD,
Nov. %, lSG2--t IN. Clerk.
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flNTlNtATfON.- The Con iaua'ion is ac
~ knowledged to be the best Cook Stove ever
introduced into this county. 1t has n large oven
inll size ues AMI the plates are very heavy The
stove is warranted to give satisfaction in every
respect. large number of these Stoves ARE no "
III use For sale by j.. W. STAPLES