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From the Army of the West.
Retreat of the Rebels and Destruction of
Stores.
WAsHrSeroy. Dec. a.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.
The following was received at headquarters
of the army here:
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD,
Near Abberyille, Miss, December. 3.
To MAJ. Gen. Halieck, Generdi-in- Chief.
The enemy deserted their fortifications yes
terday. DESTROYING all their stores that they
could not carry off, The weather is bad and
the streams somewhat swollen, making it diff
cult to cross. Some of our cavalry swan the
river, however, and occupied the place last
night. To-day pursuit was made TO Oxford,
and coming on the enemy, skirmishing took
place, lasting about two hours, and resulting
in the capture of sixty rebels. The pursuit
will be continued tomorrow but the roads are
impossible to get up supplies for longer con-
tinuance of it.
Gen. Sherman is crossing at Myatt.
U. S. GRANT, Maj. Gen.
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Search for the Alabama.
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury.

NEW YORK, Dec 4.
At meeting Of the Chamber of Commerce
to-day, letter was read from Secretary
Welles stating that an additional force will be
sent in search of the Alabama as soon as prac-
ticable. There is no authority for granting
commissions TO private vessels to search for
the Alabama or other piratical vessels or pri-
vateers. The chamber adopted resolution
asking the government TO send several war
vessels to cruise on the eastern coast of South
America.
The Posts Washington dispatch says Secre-
tary Chase's report goes North by the evening
mail to-day. His estimates of the public debt
is that it will exceed one thousand and fifty
millions on the first of July next.
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REMovAL.-The proprietors of the Com
mercial News Room are removing their papers
and stands to the corner room, second story of
the Fox Block, entrance on Exchange street.
Reason-not subscribers enough to sustain the
great expense of their present large and COM
modious room.
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SKATING.-The basin is now in fine order
for skating, and yesterday hundreds availed
themselves of the opportunity to try their
skates for the first time this season. The
ladies are preparing for their winter carnivals
on the ice.
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ANDRoscoGGIN RAILRoAD.-A meeting of
the first and second mortgage bondholders of
the Androscoggin Railroad was held yester-
day, and it was voted to accept the report of
the committee appointed to see what arrange
ments could be made to lease the road to the
corporation. The third mortgage bondhold-
ers, at meeting on Wednesday, passed a
similar vote. 1t is expected that the lease
will be perfected by the 1st of January next.
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PROFESSOR BBIee's READINGS. - Our
readers must not forget the rich entertainment
offered them for this evening at Mechanics
Hall. The readings of Professor Briggs have
elected encomiums wherever he has given
them. BY reference to the programme it will
be noticed that the selections for this evening
embrace several pieces which cannot fail to
excite the risible faculties of every one
"Laugh and grow fat" is good motto.
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To THE LADIEs-A capital Ming.-We
saw in the store of VIM. W. Lothrop, ss Mid
die street, formerly E. Shaw & Co.. an arti-
Gle called the "Patent Anklet," to be worn
around the ankle, over the top of the boot. 1t
is an excellent artiele-neat, comfortable, and
preservative of health.
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MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Municipal Court---Dec. A.

John Powell, lad of twelve or fourteen
wears of age, was brought up for the foul Of
fense of purloining three hens, the property of
William Pittee, Jr. The evidence in the case
hardly sustained the complaint, and the Re
corder gave Powell the benefit of the doubt,
and discharged him. McCobb g. Kingsbury
for the defence.
Martha A. Mayo was convicted of the lar
ceny of two pounds of butter from the store
of Elisha P. Mason on Washington street.
Martha went into the store and purchased half
a pound of butter, and while Nason's atten-
ton was attracted by other customers, she
"hooked" two pounds extra. For this the
Recorder sentenced her to thirty days in the
county Jail.
This case would not have been brought be-
fore the Court but for the impudence of Mrs.
Mayo. After Mason had found that she had
stolen the butter, he sent her a note stating
that she had better return it. For this he re-
ceived abuse from her; and lawyer was found
who brought an action against him for SLAM
der, in consequence of sending the note to
Mrs. M, and his stock was attached to the
value of 800. The lawyer reduced his de-
mand to $50; then to $25; and finally offered
to take s. Mason refused to pay any amount
whatever, and took out warrant against the
woman.
Margaret J. Cunningham, for the larceny of
a shawl from Mrs. McAlmon, as mentioned in
yesterdays Press, was sentenced TO two
months Imprisonment in the county Jail.
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BANK NoTIcE.-By the advertisement in
that two cent stamps must be affixed to all
checks and sight drafts over 500 offered at any
bank in this city ON and after Monday next.
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lr Commercial street is frozen over. 1t
is hoped no luckless wight win break through
the thin crust, and sink in the depths beneath.
Whether all the lost ones had been grappled
up before the surface congealed, we have not
learned We are informed by Coroner Gould
that only three bodies have thus far been re-
rnvprad
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OYSTERS. No. 305 Congress
street, has ''Prince's Bay" Delaware plant" !"
Providence river" and "Virginia" oysters
that will make the mouth of an epicure water.
He keeps constantly supplied with the best
kinds
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sJ-No business was transacted in the U.
S. District Court yesterday. The Court opens
!. at IL o'clock to-day, at which time the docket
will be called.
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NOTICE.

NOR SALE, in Newcastle, at Damariscotta Mills,
Il about eighty good seasoned Pine Boards; lots
of Shingles, Laths, &c; Timber for a small house
frame; a quantity of White Oak Boards and Plank,
been kept under cover about eight months
Any one wanting to buy can call on
JAMES MULIGAN,
novl0 diff On the premises.
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From California.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8.

Markets dull
The Presidents Message is published in
oan Francisco ana sacramento papers to-day.
1t was telegraphed from Chicago in eight
hours.
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OUR stock in this department is complete com.
" prising every article used in the art
MORRISON & CO.,
june24dtfw3t rs, Market Square.
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MECHANIC ASSOCIATION DEBATE.-The
Library room was crowded last evening to
listen to the debate upon the Presidents proc
lamation. The measure was supported by
Messrs Beal, Walton, Foster and Blanchard,
and opposed by Messrs. Emery and Kimball.
We have copious notes of the debate which
we may publish tomorrow. When the hour
for adjournment arrived Mr.. Emery move to
lay the question on the table, to be taken up
for discussion at the next meeting, expressing
desire to reply to the remarks of Messrs.
Foster and Blanchard. Mr.. Plummer thought
time enough had been spent in discussing this
subject. There were but five months al
lowed for these meetings for debate, and one
fifth of that time had been taken up with this
debate. He wanted some other questions
brought forward.
Mr.. Foster hoped il any gentleman wished
to speak upon the subject an opportunity
would be given him. The Association voted
to lay the resolve upon the table to be taken
up next Thursday evening.
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FROM NEwBERN.
Desertion Of Members Of Maine Artillery.
Union Feeling in Raleigh and Vicinity.
NEwBERN, Nov. 2S,


via Fortress Monroe Dec. Sd.
Yesterday was observed as Thanksgiving by
the troops and loyal citizens of this depart
ment.
Twenty-one men of the Maine Artillery de-
serted on the night of the 35th, in sailboat
taking with them their muskets, cutlasses and
pistols. The difficulty appears to have been
about their pay.
On the 26th about sixty citizens of New
bern left under flag of truce for the interior.
Petitions requesting Gov. Stanley to order
an election for the remainder of the term of
the present Congress are in general and active
circulation in Easton, N. C..
DR.. Hunt, assistant Surgeon of the 9th reg
iment Massachusetts volunteers, was shot by
guerillas on the jamestown road, near Wash
ington, N. c., a few days since. His two COM
panions barely escaped the same fate, one of
them, however, being wounded DIR. Hunts
home is in West Boylston, Mass, where he
leaves wife and child His body has been
embalmed, and will be sent North by the first
steamer.
Later.-Raleigh papers received here ndi-
cate a strong feeling of disgust with this
bloody war, and growing and prevalent de-
sire for honorable peace.
The village of Greenville, on the Tar river,
has been taken possession of by our forces.
Closing of the Penobscot River by Ice.
BANGOR, Dec 4.
The cold weather of last night and yester-
day, closed the Penobscot River at this place.
There are twelve vessels loaded with lumber
and potatoes remaining here. They may get
out if there is a relaxation in the weather,
which is not at present probable.
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EDUCATIONAL. 4.
North Yarmouth Academy,

YARMOUTH, ME.
VNHE Winter Term viii commence on Tuesday,
Il Dec I'd, and continue eleven weeks
For information apply TO +. s. HoYr Principal or
novl9 d&w2w22 JAMES BATES. Secretary.
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Photographic Goods a Chemicals,

novl0 diff
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TO LET.
TO LEE.

THE Easterly Tenement of the House on Spring
Oct. E.-dtf S. j. ANDERSON
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Stock Market.
New YORK, Dec. A.
CtAala I,.n - -
Regular correspondence of the Press.
Letter from Boston.

Checks - Burnside - Busted = Phillips -
Drafting in Boston on Monday = Mercdn-
tile Library Association-Modern I'M
rocements-Napoleoai ,rillo,c-Rerenue.
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COOpeFS ShOp 10 Let
ON Commercial Street, head of Hobson' q Wharf.
" Inquire of j. ii. HAMLEN,
sep4tf Office on Hobson's Wharf.
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From lIaIncr'S Ferry.

7rsachcrous Condnci on the Part Of The hbrls-
Our Troops htaiiaie-Ihe Whole Louer
Part Of Harper's Ferry Loid in .Ashcs.
On FRIDAY week Capt. Baylor, and three of
his Rebel soldiers concealed themselves
behind stone wall just before lIarpcr's
Ferry bridge. One man, either black or
painted. by displaying flag Of truce induced
Il loyal Nirginian from this side to go over,
but when he WAS nearly across Baylor and
two others treachcr"usly fired upon him, kill
ing him immediately. Our battery on the
heights at once resented the act by Smelling the
buildings where the Rebels were supposed to
be sccrctcd. aud subsequently some Of our
men crossed the river and set fire to twelve
houses. The whole lower part Of the town is
now in ashes.
The greatest necessity existed for burning
there buildings. as they have been a hiding
place for Rebel rih,mcn who have been
annoying our troops for weeks past.
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O. iiealrrs anO Correspondents.

gsi- We publish pretty copious synopsis
of the Comptrollcr's Report on our first
pas. this week. That part of the Report
relating to Cecil county is published in full.
Bsy"lhe startling revelations of Congress-
man Van Wyck will make every true heart
burn with Indignation.
nas- A full account of the capture of Fort
Henry will be found on the outside page
That important blow against treason, in
connection with the splendid success of the
Burnside Expedition, and the adviccs from
abroad. makes the news of the present
week of cheering import to Union hearts.
beg. Sans" letter from Eowlandsville
is not at all tedious and we hope he will
find time-or rather inclination, for where
there is will there is Il way''-to write
often.
g,G~T The letter from Camp Griffin, Va.
will be attended to next week.
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Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice. that the subscriber,
l. Of Cecil county, hath obtained from the
Orphans Court OF said county, letters tesla
mentary on the personal estate Of Catharine
Churchman, late of said county, deceased.
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof duly anthem
ticated, on or before the 10th day of Deccm-
Der, 1862; they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit of said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate are req estcd
to make immediate payment to the sub
scribcr. Given under my hand this 25th
day Of January, 1862.
CHARLES HALL,
Executor of Catharine Churchman, decd.
Tcst-JAs. McCAULEY, Reg.
Jan %, lSGl-6w.
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Che 1florkcts.

ElKToN MAEEEr.-Rcd Wheat, 81 50 ::
White do. 81 lo Corn, old, 81 do. new
81 cents Oats. &C.
BALTIMORE MARKET White Wheat. 81 81
"a l 60: Red Wheat. 81 So; Corn. white.
Ga(a GS cents; yellow, 56ts 80 cents q
bus he'll; Oats-Marylan 40m4l cents !;
and 4 q 43 cents for Pennsylvania.
WaLMISG1VN MARKET Feb. 6th-Flour,
per barrel 6 l2" Il So Wheat, per bushel,
30, Corn, SO; Corn meal, per bushel. 81 !;
Oats, So; Cloversced per pushed, 5 OoCt ) 30;
Timothy Seed, . 500, 3 90,
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DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP,

is hereby given that the PART ;n
subscribers, trading under the name and firm
Of Rittcnhousc Carver, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. All persons who are
indebted to the same on Note, Book Ac.
count, or in any other manner, are hereby
notified to come forward and settle up with.
out delay, with Azaliah Rittcnllousc, the
remaining partner, who will be on hand to
attend to it, and who is alone authorized to
collect claims due the late firm and receipt
for the same.
AZARIAH RITTENuOUSE,
DAVID CARVER.
February II, lSG2-3w.s
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The Arrest Of Brig. Gen. stone for
IFeasOa-The Balls Bluff Disaster.

The following is the substance of the
charges under which Brigadicr General Chas.
j. Stone was arrested. on Sunday, by
guard under the immediate command OF
Brigadiet Genera! Sykes, of the provost mar
shals force, and sent to Fort Lafayette by
the afternoon train:
First. For misbchaviour at the battle of
Balls Bluff.
Second. For holding correspondence with
the enemy before and since the battle OF Balls
Bluff, and receiving visits from rebel officers
in his camp.
Third For treachcrouSly suffering the enc
my to hnild fort or strong work since the
battle OF Balls Bluff under his guns without
fToestaliun.
Fourth. For trcachcrous design to expose
his force to capture and obstruction by the
enemy under pretcnce OF orders for a move
1nelIt from the Commanding General, which
dad not been given.
Fifth. A court martial will be speedily
ordered.
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NOTICE.

Alexander McNeight, In the Circuit Court
VS.. for Cecil county. In
Samuel Getty and }Chancery. January
M N;ts Getty his IT, 1862
ORDERED, That the sale made and re-
Opoltcd by James T. Mccullough, Trustee
for the S ale Of the Real Estate mortgaged by
Samuel Getty and wife to Alexander
McNeight, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary be shown on or before
the twentieth day of March next provided,
copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed in Cecil county, once
week for one month before the nineteenth
day of February next.
TIE Report states the amount OF sales to
be SiO0.0u.
W. II. RICKETTS,,
True COPY; test, Clerk.
W: II. RICKETTS,,
Jan Is, lS62-lm. Clerk.
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0 YES! A GREAT CHANCE!!

GENTLEMEN to become perfect masters
" of Horses in all cases, and not to he
hunbuggcd. For me to say that | can take
the worst kind Of Il kicking horse, and make
him perfectly safe for a boy II years old to
drive t" all kinds of harness, in three days,
would be Il lie ; it cannot be done. But can
do it 50 that man can drive it if he learns
the art OF tanning Il horse, which 1 will teach
any person for $500. Ministers and ladies'
free OF charge, at school. Any person
learning this great art under me, will give
my services free of charge, at any time |
possibly can. | can teach You as wei! as the
great champion of the world, Mr.. Rarcy, and
ais" some things that he does not, such as
making 4 house stand quiet in the stable
while lie is being currcd, curing him of biting,
Kicking, &c. Cali and see, or address
J. V. REARDON, .
Feb Is. 1SG2-3w Elktnn.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THIS is to give notice, that the subscri-
L Der Of Cecil county, hath obtained from
the Orphans Court of said county letters TeS-
tamcntary on the personal estate OF Thomas
Richardson, late of said county, deceased.
All persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof duly anthem
ticatch, on or before the 18th day Of Dcccm-
Der. 1862; they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit Of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment to
the subscriber. Given under my hand this
2lst day OF December. 1861.
WILLIAM KEITHLEY,
Administrator Of ThoS. Richardson, decd.
Test-JAs. NCCAULEY, Reg.
Dec 81, lS6l-6W
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CASH and SMALL PROFITS.

THE general depression of business having
i induced suspension of the Credit System in
the cities, and rendered it exceedingly ditieult to
collect old claims at home. the undersigned finds
it necessary to resort to an IMMEDT 4 re adoption
Of the CASH SYSTEM, and will hereafter sell
Goods at VERY SMALL ADVANCE for the
CASH, Or its equivalent T. .
Aug 81, 1851. BROWN, Jk
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PL0WS, STOVES, &C.

PLOWS, STOVES, ~.
7NIIE undersigned havingNA
l. bought the Foundry of NE1S%-q
Mr.. Jacob Heckendorn, and eassssa kasaeseE
removed to the rear of his Tin and Stove
Store, with the right to manufacture his
celebrated ECONOMICAL Pillow, is now
prepared to furnish Farmers with them ready
made in the best manner by experienced
workmen, and Of the very best material.
| would also say that l have secured the
services OF Mr.. Heckendcrn, under whose
supervision the Flows are all made. Farmers
may. therefore, rely upon them being perfect
in all their parts.
l have also large stock Of COOK AND
OTHER STOVES, together with a full sup
ply Of TIN-W ARE, Shovels, Forks, Rakes,
Churns, &C., all Of which will be sold at
very low price to suit the hard times.
0yCastings for almo st all the plows in
general use. Stoves Repaired. Odd Plates
made to slit.
Call and see our new establishment, at the
old Stove House, corner of Main and Bridge
Streets, where you can get almost anything
YOU want.
W-Roofng and Spouting, &c, attended
to as usual. JOS. p. CANTWELL.
Elkton, Feb 90, 1861.
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For RENT

THE STORE HOUSE at South Milford,
l. Cecil county, Nd, at present in the
occupancy Of John II. Crawford To any
person wishing to engage in mercantile bhsi-
ness, this property offers an inducement, it
being Il good stand for business. Possession
given on the 18th of March next. For terms
apply to CALEB REYNOLDS,
Feb 8, 1SG2-3w. South Milford.
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cASss ASs
! make it rule to propagate only those
kinds of trees and plants that experience has
proven to DC the most profitable for general
notwithstanding regard to the quantity
and quality Of fiuit produced. In my selcc-
ton of varieties, aside from my own eXper-
fence, an governed by the opinions of the
most eminent writer's on the culture of fruit
IN America, and of the most experienced
Fruit growers in all parts of the country, and
Of the american genealogical Society
PEACIIES-30, 600 trees. select varieties.
and trees very large and thrifty.
APPLES-A large stock, choice varieties,
Standard and Dwarf. Also, Red and Vel
low Siberian, Crab, Standard and Dwarf.
PEARS.-A choice lot, large thrifty trees,
leading varieties, Standard and Dwarf.
PLUMS.--All the choice varieties.
CHERRIES Fine, thrifty trees, Standard
and Dwarf, all the choice varieties.
apr,cots, Nectorines md Ounces.
GOoSEBERRIES.-E English and Ameri-
can varieties.
CURRANTS.-W White and Red Cherry,
White and Red Grape, White and Red
Dutch, Black English, Black Naples, sc.
APES.--Catawba, Isabella, Clinton,
Concord, Delaware, Diana, Rrbccca, TAYLOR
or Bullet, Early Northern, Musca,linc; Esin-
bursh, Hartford, Prolific, &C., &c.
BLACKBERRIES.-L and Dorches-
tel, High Bush.
RASPBERRIESi in variety. Largely of the
Allen and Red Prolific, which need no pro-
lection in winter, best for market gardeners,
and those who have not time to cover in fall.
STRAWBERRIES in variety. Largely of
the Albany Seeding.
Usage Orange,
Shade an d Ornamental Trees,
Rhcubarb,
Asparagus, Giant.
ROSES IN VARIETY.
DAIlLIAS.-l30 select varieties, for
which was awarded special premium by
the Agricultural Society of Now Castle
County, Dell, in the fall of 1861. Also, a
premium for tho best collection Of Choice
Peas.
For Prices and description Of fruits send
for Descriptive Catalogue gratis
Uy-All kinds Of trees and plants can be
ordered by mail.
n7-Al trees and plants warranted truc to
name.
G-5~Ordcrs received at THE WnIo Office,
Elkton.
RANDOLPH PETERS,
Feb Is, 1S62-1y. NEWARK, DEL.
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NOTICE..

William II. Recder ! In the Circuit Court
VS.. for Cecil county. In
Lucinda Goodnow fChanccry. January
and others. 23rd, 1862.
HNllE object of tins suit is to procure n
l. Decree for the sale Of certain mor!sagcd
premises in Cecil county, which were mort
gagged by Il certain Samuel Goodnow to the
complainant.
The Bill states that on the first day of
October, in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and fifty five, the said Goodnow con-
veyed to the said Reeder by way of mortgage
to secure the payment of the sum of seven
hundred and seve nty five dollars, with inter-
est thereon, in one year from the date thereof,
certain Real Estate in Cecil county. 1t
further states that the said Goodnow on the
third day Of March, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and titty-eight, conveyed to
the said Rceder by way Of mortgage, his
equity Of redemption IN the aforesaid real
estate, to secure the payment Of the further
sum Of three hundred and fifty dollars, with
interest thereon, in one year from the date
thereof. 1t further states that the said
Samuel Goodnow has since departed this
life, interstate, leaving n widow Lucinda
Goodnow, and the following children Mary
Jane Goodnow, Amy Ellen, married TO David
rickell, Martha Ann Goodnow, Elizabeth,
married to John Dunlap, all of full age, and
William Henry Goodnow, Susannah Good.
now, Charles Goodnow, Edward Goodnow.
and Roscttc Eugene Goodnow, now under
twenty-onc years of age all Of whom arc
non-rcsidcnts of Mary
1t is tlereupon adjndgcd and ordered that
the complainant by causing a copy of this
order to be inserted in some newspaper
published at Elkton, once week tor one
month before the twenty-sixth day of
February next, give notice to the said absent
defendants of the substance and object Of
this Bill, and warn them to appear in this
Court in person or by solicitor, on or before
the twenty seventh day of May next, to
answer the premises, and show cause, if any
they have, why decree ought not to pass
as prayed. W. H. RICKETTS,,
True copy; test, Clerk.
W. II. RICKETTS,,
Jan %, 1S62--1m Clerk.