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Maryland free press., 1862-12-19
A Mysterious Institution.

RsS~ An Inquisition, under the soft sound
ing appcllation of "a Board of Trade
Isaac Ncsbitt and Peter 3. Small, Esq'rs., In
quisitors-will open doors for the transaction
of business, in this place, on the goth inst
by whom appointed and commissioned. d.--un-
der what law or authority acting-and the
precise purpose of the institution, is to the
people, yet one of the many mysteries of
these "othcr times that tries mems souls."--
We have on inkling, however, of the object of
the organization in the statement made hy
the "hcrald," that ''no permit will be grant
cd TO ship goods to this county except upon q
certificate" granted by these Inquisitors. As
to what they are to certify to, we are left in
the dark, but presume it is to the loyalty of
the people Of "loyal Maryland" What is to
be the test of loyalty, the future will develop.
If it is to consist of loud professions merely
there arc those who will "pass inspection" !"
who arc actually rotten to the core, who while
Justify singing the cuckoo song "God save the
King" are selling goods to the enemy. de-
hcertng and receiving pay therefor on the
enemy's soil, the while denouncing the loyal
ty OF those who refused the samc operation of
ceiling their country for paltry gain. We
shall see what we shall sec, and make note
ont, meanwhile "God save the State and the
Honorable Court,
Maryland free press., 1862-12-19
Extraordinary Proceeding.

&5- Mr.. David Cushwa, respecting and
n1tlve-born citizen of our county, tanner by
occupation, about four weeks ago purchased
in Baltimore lot of hides for his business,
whsih were regularly entered at the Custom
House, both himself and the shipper having
taken the prescribed oaths. Upon their reach
ing this place, Mr.. Cushwa called to receive
Them, at the same time producing his permit
from the Collector at Baltimore. To his sur
prise they were withheld from him hy some
party representing himself as a government
officer, holding his appointment from the COL
lector at Philadelphia, until Mr. Cushwa should
answer certain impertinent and unauthorized
questions submitted by him, and which Mr..
C''shwa refused to do, and thus his hides arc
still withheld from him, and his business
thereby greatly injured.
Is it possible our government can permit
such an outrage, for we cannot suppose for a
moment that such proceeding is authorized
by it? ... .. g.
After the authorities at Washington have
established certain regulations in cases of this
kind for Maryland, which by the parties in
this case have been strictly complied with,
how can it be possible that these regulations
arc to be set at nouSht by subordinates from
another State? Has it come to this that Ma
ryland has lost all her rights-that even the
acts Of our own Collector, whose loyalty no one
doubts, are not only to be supervised, but ac-
tually annulled by intruders sent among us
from Pennsylvania
We call the attention of the Collector al
Baltimore to this fragrant infringement upon
his official rights, as we'll as upon the rights
Of Maryland, and hope due regard to the in.
forests of our citizens, which arc in a degret
committed to his charge, will prompt him tc
an immediate vindcation of their rights. and
that he'wi1f, without delay, submit this matter
to the authorities at Washington.
Besides having complied with the govern.
mcnt regulationsin in this particular case, it i.
proper to add that Mr. Cushwa has also takcr
the oath of allegiance.
Maryland free press., 1862-12-19
Err sFowN,
Congress.

R<S"The Proceedings of Congress for the
past week possess but little of general interest.
nthe House of Representatives the Sen
ate bill providing for the admission of Wes-
tern Virginia into the Union was passed.
III Che Senate tho Resolution calling on the
Seesetary of War for information in regard to
the arrest and Imprisonment of citizens Of
Delaware was laid on the table by vote of
20 to l3. 1t was however understood that
the bill for the discharge of all State prisoners
would be speedily passed.
The Resolution introduced by Davis of Ken
lucky censuring Ex-Presidcnt Buchanan for
delaying action upon the outbreak Of the Re-
bcllion, was laid on the table--Ycas 8s, Nays 8.
The House passed the bill making appro-
priatlons for the Naval Academy and after
some debate, postponed Mr.. Stevens resolu-
ton against making peace, except on the basis
Of the integrity of all the territory of the
Union, &c. for three weeks.
Maryland free press., 1862-12-19
IT'S day OF Triumph Come at Last.


Dc" We this week, received through the
Us. Mail, that excellent paper, the Frederick
Citizen" Wenoticc the fact and say through
the mail, because for the past ten months
it has been denied by an arbitrary power trans
it through that channel, and has come to us
with tolerable regularity VIA the "Woodpcck-
CT line"
The citizen was one oG those journals that
when dealing with this Administration and
its acts, failed not to- handle it with ungloved
hands, regardless of the clamor and cry of
''scccssionist," So industriously used against
1t by its>opponents,. and consequently it fell
under the ban of the petty tyrant who holds
the baton of the Post Office Department.
Now it is restored to its ancient privileges
without conditions or promises, and strange to
cay, without the administration of the usual
cStra-judicial oaths. "Magnanimousn Gov
eminent. Those who administer it have OF
length discovered that to shaskle tho Press is
treason against sense" and. the people, to
their sorrow will discover that
"Those who use the gags restraint
First rsb. before they step complaint.
Maryland free press., 1862-12-19
Dispatch from Gen. Burnside.

WAsHISGToN, Dec. 1G.
The following dispatch from Gen. Burnside
to Gen Hallcck was received at o'clock this
evening:
HEADotARTERs ARIY OF THE PoToMAc,
Dec. 16.-6P. NJ.
Major General RiliecS. Comma,iRcr-in- Chief:
The Army of the Potomac was withdrew
to this side of the Rappahannock river, be-
cause felt fully convinced that the position
in front could not be carried, and il ras a
military necessity either 10 attack the enemy
or retire. 4 repulsc would have been dis""
tro..e 30 "utlvr existing circumstances.
The army was withdrawn at night without
the knowledge of the enemy and ,rihout loss
either Of property or men. ...-.. r
AMBROSE L. BURNSIDE.
Maryland free press., 1862-12-19
A Slight Mistake.
o.

HkS-It appears that we were mistaken in
asserting that the convictiction of Smith, for
the murder of Miss Tracy, was the first con-
viction in this county for capital offence
since that of the Cottrells, upwards of twenty
years since. The Herald says "A colored
girl was convicted some eight or ten years ago
for poisoning child, but there were extenu-
ating circumstances in the case, and her SEN
tence was commuted by the Governor.
There was also another party convicted some
twenty odd years ago, but escaped the cx-
treme penalty of the law, so that this penalty
has not been inflicted in this county since
father and two sons, in the person of the Cor
TERELLs, were executed, which was, we be-
licve, in February, 1920.
Maryland free press., 1862-12-19
Rebel Raid into MARYLAND.

WAsnINGToN, Dec I5.-Last night. about
eight o'clock rebel cavalry under Major White. :,
about 1896 strong, made raid into Poolesyille'
Maryland. They found there thirty.five men
Of Company L Of 'Scotts 9O9," quartered in
wooden building. After a brief but determin.
ed struggle, and when the building was on FIRE,
Lieutsnsnt Smith and seventeen men of Com
pany l. surrendered, and were paroled. On
our side thesioss was one killed. LIEUT.. Stiles
and two wounded, namely, Lieut.. Smith and
Corporal Berry. The rebels lost two killed
and thirteen wounded. Of course the rebels
took every thing valuable from the men thsy
paroled and thoroughly stripped the body Of
Lieut.. Stiles, who was, according to the testi-
mon ofCei. James b. Swain, one of the
1favest men that served our country. He had
been ten years in the regular service.
Maryland free press., 1862-12-19

lery was the fsst TO cross, and the last of the
infantry brought up the rear shortly after day
light. The enemy did not dissover the move
ment unit! too late to do us any harm. As soon
as the last man was over the pontoon bridges
were removed, Gu tting off all Communication
Our wounded are all safe on this side of the
river
There was heavy wind all last night, with
considerable rain, which assisted Us in pfeven-
ting the rebels from observing our movements
THE BATTLE OF TREDERICKsBURG.
WASHING ON, Dec. 16 From what is now
known of the strength and extent of the ene-
my's Notifications, there seems to be gener-
al approval of Gen. Burnside's course in re-
crossing the RippALannOck river. There is
nothing known here to show that the rebels
were inclined TO leave their strongholds to
meet our troops On an open field.
All possible attentions are being bestowed
upon the wounded, hut comparatively few of
whom have as yet arrived here Although
our loss is heavy, It is far below some of the
published statements. The precise number
cannot for some days to come bp ascertained
From last nights Washington Star.
MOST IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Elsewhere we publish this afternoon dis
patch from Falmouth, announcing that we
have crossed our whole force back to this side
of the Rappahannoek The hesitation and
delay Of a forward movement since the great
battle of Saturday served to prepare the pub
lie mind for this speedy retrograde step. 81
Does it not suggest unutterable thoughts to
the country at large, and especially to the rel
atives and friends of our slaughtered thous-
ands on Saturday-slaughtcre through grave
wilitary mistakes somewhere 7
II we are ever to overcome the rebellion,
must we not hav6 better management than
this affair indicates
From the Washington Republican.
Military net estimate the PROPORTION of
those killed and wounded in battles generally
at one fifth of the number engaged; but it is
said by persons who we're on tn field during
the recent engagements at Fredericksburg, and
who are competent to judge, that the proper
tion in these instances was nearly twice as
great-that is on our side. This is not surpri-
sing when the position Of the rebels is consid.
cred.
Upon the whole, it would not be tfeGtihg the
public intelligence with reasonable respect. to
attempt TO disguise the conclusion that Satur
days movement upon the enemy failed to ac-
complish its object.
Maryland free press., 1862-12-19
BALTIMORE MARKET.

FLorn AND MEAL.-Thc demand for all dcscrip-
tions of Flour is still very light, and no sales Of
moment were reported on Change, We quote as
before, viz Standard City Mills Super at Sc so,
Ohio do. at 6 50a6 62ls, and Howard street do. at
6631xa6 6SM per bbl Ohio Extra at l21sa7 25;
Howard street do. 2ta7t375z and shipping brands
City mills do, So per Dbl. = -
GaA!N.-The supply of Grain at market to-day
was fair, comprising 1000 bushels Wheat, 10 600
Do Corn, and $500 do. 0ats-total 80, 600 bushels.
Wheat was moderately active and unchanged
sales OF 600 bushels Inferior TO fair white Wheat
al az opal %, 1850 bushels good to prime do. at
l T6af rs; and 5000 bushels ordinary to choice
Southern red at 4s 81 So per bushef Old Corn
was in good demand and steady; new ruled lower
under large receipts Sales Of 5000 bushels fair
to prime new white at 70a72 cts, 5000 bushels old
do at 7sasl cents; 5000 bushels ordinary to choice
new yellow al T3a7s cts. and 1000 bu.hcl: fair to
prime cid do. al IeAs0 cts. rsr hu.hsL
Maryland free press., 1862-12-19

GENERAL BUTLER AND THE French Art.
MiRAL.-The last official news from New Or.
leans gives an account of On interview be
tween General Butler and Rear Admiral Rey-
maud commanding the French naval forces
at New Orleans. 1t is stated that the Admi.
raj left the room under the impression that
General Buffers Interpretation OF tho rights
OF neutrais wonld, before long, involve this
country in serious difficulties. with foreign
pc-sers. Tho State De partment has received
anew list ofeemplaints and new demands, of
indemnity ON the part of French CONSUL
at New orfesns-demandg' and complaints
which have been submitted by Mr.. Mercier to
Mr.. Seward.->N Y Herald
Maryland free press., 1862-12-19
Sale OF Town Property.

gss' We understand that Mr.. John G.
knodc of the Eagle Hetel has purchased a
private salcof Mr.. Lewis Heist, Ex'r of John
Gumbert decd, the property on South Poto-
mac street now occupied by Mr.. 7. Wright,
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TIIE NEWS.

Aiairs have been very quiet in the neighborhood 81
Richmond iOr the past few days. Mcclellan has fallen
back some thirty niles 10 the James River. ami II Il
sai is IN strong position. with his gunbOuls for his
protection two sides and has probably received con.
siderable renioreemen.s though some reports say be il
drawing OF his forces towards Fortress Monroe
The news from the West Is encouraging, il true.
II is reported tia, General Hindman ID Arkansas. has
captured General curis with 6OOO Of his troops, and
there Is good reason to believe the report as previous
accounts stated that Curtis in critical position,
and lal his men Tor ten days had been restricted TO
half raii0ns.
The report that England and France are disposed to
interfere 70 put end TO ihsr is gathering strength,
Gen. Seoti i. Is said, has been appointed Secretary
Of War ~ the Lincoln Government, in place Of seere.
tary Sliunlon.
The uniavorablc news from Europe has had De-.
pressing effect upon Northern finances Gold has al.
ssneed IN New yOri 70 sixteen per cent premium and
exchange on London 10 iweniy.eshL
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AiIlsbaraugh gsrarnsr.
HrLLsB0RoUGH, N. g.
Wednesday, JuIy 10, 1862.

tB- We are authorized to announce the hon. Will
liam A. Graham as candidate % represent the county
Of Orange in the State senals and Capt. John Berry
and William N, Patterson candidates for the Com.
mons
To We have been requested to announce William
strayhorn Esq, candidate for seat in the House
Of Commons in the next Legislature
ETr We are requested TO announce ]. l.. Stewart,
Esq, III Chapel Hill, candidate for seat in the
House of Commons in the next Legislature.
T We are authorized 10 announce Col. II. d.
Guthrie as candidate for the Office Of Sheriff Of Or.
ange al The ensuing August election.
~ We are requested TO say that r. NJ. Jones Is a
candidate ior reelection for the Office Of Sheriff for the
county Of Orange, at the ensuing August election.
s<~~>>~s>>>>>>~>>
friend has sent US extracts from the speeches OF
Mr. Richardson Of Illinois, and Mr. ssulsbury Of Della
ware, with tie request that We would publish them.
Our columns were FAR filled up when they were re-
ceved that could no, make room FOR them this week
We will publish them in our next
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WOOL CARDING.

VIE Subscribar, living eight and half miles north
OF hllsborOugh will have bis Steam Carding Ma
chimes IN first rate order by the 10th Of June Thank
iul Tor the former patronage which has been bestowed
upon him. he hopes still 10 receive the custom Of oil who
want good work done. Carding will be done for ls5
cents per pound, for white WOOL or ono fifth part Of the
wool. Mixed If the different coors are pulled together
before being brought, will be carded for Is cents pei
pound il not pulled together an extra charge will
be made lie expects 70 have good Picker, OF Bur.
ing Machine in operation. Bring your wool in good
order and put pound Of grease TO twelve pounds Of
wool, and you will get good work.
LEMUEL WILKINSON.
June 4. 46--.
% The Raleigh Standard and Milton Chrencie
copy four weeks and forward account 10 Cedar Grove
Orange county, N. G,
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QUARTERMAsTERs oFpIcr
GnIdahnrnn.L

uolasDofoush June IA, 1862.
FARMERS and others having WOOL. "a, ..le az
hereby notified thai the Quar,srmaster,s nsna,ts
ment IS DESTROYS Of purchasing Wool in any onsn,i.
ties, and requested to notify me at this place !, rhat
price and in what quantities they can deliver the arti
ce On the receipt Of such notification The place Il
delivery wll DO indicated. Those having the ar,icle
for sale are earnestly solicited to give this advertise
ment their attention, as the place Of delivery will he
made convenient, and liberal price will be paid This
advertisement Is intended to apply only TO those re.
siding within the limits Of the State Of North Caroline
JOHN w. CAMERON,
Major and q. M g. "A.
tune ~ As 4w
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For The Hill,bOIOush Recorder.

Camp eth NO. s. Troops, July 7,h, 1859.
Ma. HrARrr: As promised in nv FAST 10
write TO you again if anything OF Importance
transpired, seat my self to write lew lines
Tor the perusal Of those loved ones AZ nome
who are ever anxious TO hear from Us. Time
on its revolving wheels has brought with Il
Surpassed many eyentfal scenes in our his
tory since my last letter. Since then our
regiment has taken sort Of wild goose
chase up into the mountains 10 Stanton (: and
mus, alter taking long march, we again
lounu ourselves almost in the face OF the en-.
smy ~ lew miles Of Richmond. After A
lsw ,kirmish fights and artillery duels We
attacked the cnemy's forces Of, the 27th
June. The engagement with small arms
commenced about 2 O'Clock in the evening
ana continued until after sun down. ogr
forces drove the enemy from their oo.itior
which, since Il has been done, looks slmosi
improbable. We captured several pieces Of
Winery. W. with large number Of small arms
, ws also captured some commissarv AMI
ssu raa ..: stores, wagons, and several thon.
sanu prisoners. Que regimen, sIoas ~ "y ~
Jaspos.s o. the battle field that neht ma Y" :, ~
aoaot every one enjoyed the nIrbs's s ana no
"t me days march and fatigue a well VII = :,
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RECEIyIN G

RECEIYIN
I'M Cast Steel Hoops, . bags Coffee, s casks Rice
hOO : boxes Starch &c.
G kegs English Soda, d bbls Sugar. Salt, &c.
Dbl. lockwood, SO lbs. Indigo, bbl coppeIass, sc.
1000 dollars worth Of Crockery, &c.
Calicos, Lawns, and Musins, assorted
Boys Shoes, Bunch Cotton, Sc.
Dol. best Vinegar, bbls. Lamp Black,
Train Oil, Iinseed Oil,
Black and Green Tea, boxes Snuff
The above goods are for sale al fabulous prieesess
than Confederate prices will not be held. Ii not sold
soon, will be sold in better market than this. We
sell under other markets. and a. less profit than before
the trouble"
The party who has the Gold Locke, win please 70.
turn IT, as that LOSkel is more than we have made dur
ing the war.
II. n. BROWN & co.
July . So
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ATTENTION ALL.

TNlIE MEDICAL puneyor's Department, Charlotte,
n. g., is in need Of The following Herbs, &C., for
the 81 the Army, loE which tho following prices viii
be paid delivery At the n c. Institute, or TO Dr. NJ
T. Arende Collector Of Medicinal Herbs or this Dc.
psrlmsnt who will pass through IIisborough Persons
residing in districts where they can be obtained will
please give their attention collecting and saving them
The anieIes must be clean and well dried:
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LIST OF LETTERS,

REMAINING in The Post Office at IillsbOrough on
~ the lst day Of July, 1862.
Thomas Andrews, MIS- William Lord
James Bryant, Lizzie N. Lindsey,
Gray BllluPs Rev. e. II. Lake,
Eddy Black, DR.. !. w. Lack
]. o. Bradshaw & Co. Margaret McIyer,
James w. Bryan, d. b. Mcleod, Q
DR.. William Berry, a. McAdams,
Mrs. James W. Bryan, !. y. Pennington.
Mss. Manly Dewitt, William Riley,
Martha E. Cooch, John NJ. Rosile,
William Gates, Miss S. E. Ray,
Presley Gates. NJ E. Rylley,
George Garden, w. T. Roberts,
John w. Garden, Sarah ]. Riley,
Joseph Clark, Caroline Riley,
Mary Check John II. Sykes,
]. NJ. Gates, Mary Z. Smith, =
Denis DAILY, Benjamin Sykes,
Mellessa Dunngan, John X. Smith,
;. n. Dunn, Daniel +. Thompson,
Capt F. H. Edwards, Sarah Thompson,
James VI. French, William u. Turner,
David II. Green William Turner.
John X. Gibson, William Tapp,
Manly Gigg. L G. Wilson,
Rev. o. II. Hanis, ID. ii. Mullins,
George Hicks, Mamie q. Whitaker,
Mary Hubble, Casey Warren,
Alfred Hopkins, Ruhin Wilson,
Julia A. Hamany, Lizzie L. Woods,
Emeline Holt, Margaret Watson,
Miss Z. L. Haley, Rev. John ID. Wilson,
X. ]. Jefireys, James NJ. Workman,
William Jackson, Miss r. J. Whitaker,
+. ]. Jones, w. M. Watson,
Robert Jeffreyss William White,
Mary Jones, Willie Woods,
j. +. Kirkland, Martha j. Webster,
Eliza Long, Alexander Walker.
~ Persons calling for any Of the above letters will
please say they are advertised
Z. +. PARISH, p. ~
July :. So
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NoTICE---sOLDIERS.

SEhsoNs having relations in the Army who have
been killed or have died Of disease, and having
bounes OF wages due them for their services can have
the same promptly collected by applying 10 me at my
G. E. PARISH.
P.S. have received from the Government the re-
gulations containing full instructions and those placing
the claims in my hands may rely that they viii be col
lected as soon as they can be audited
G, F. PARISH.
July ls. Sem
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RUNAWAY CAUGHT.

A PRETENDED and lodged in the Jail at Hills.
IA borough, Orange county, N. c., on the sIst day
Of April Negro Man, supposed to be sixty years old.
quite black about five feet six or seven inches high
lie says his name is SAM and belongs TO Mathew
Tory, At Snow Hill, Gates county, ". G. The owner
get him. by proving property and paying all costs
and charges. % NJ IoNrc c.:m
April 30. a.
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Died, an the residence Of his sonn.law (R. F. Nor.
ris) al Durhams station on the % Of July, Mr. THO
MAS WOODS, in the sOlh year q his age.
Tho deceased was formerly Of caswell county, y. G.
bu, has been resident Of thisoounty for many years.
lie died faithful old soldier Of the Cross doing battle
in the ranks Of the N. Episcopal Church South. He
lcIl bemosned BY wife, two children, number of
grand children, and other relatives and friends So far
as human knowledge can testify he fought good fight
ksp. the faith and is in The enjoyment u crown
Of eternal life.
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Richmond, July GA gentleman who ran
the blockade yesterday states that Gen.
Scott has been appointed Secretary Of War
by Lincoln.
There is great rejoicing over McCleIlan's
victory in Yaukeedom, but The people up
there were in perfect stew about foreign
mediation. FIELDING.
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Petersburg, July g.
The Yankees buried over five hundred al
Shirley, and left over one hundred wounded,
who fell into our hands on Saturday morn
ing. Our pickets now occupy shireley.
Nine more prisoners brought here. They
say Mcclellan is in strong position at
Berkeley, and has been reinforced by Shields
division. He now says he has $4,000 to
100000 men and will give battle.
Balloons went up yesterday and to-day.
Wagon trains are still visible, and the
tents Of the enemy dot the country for
miles.
A member Of sickle's brigade says that
out Of 5000 troops taken into battle, not
five hundred Of them are left.
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Mobile, July 9.
Aspecial dispatch to the Tribune, dated
the 9th, says that the Federals were connect
ing their two fleets at yicksburg, by cutting
q canal across the land, also that the expedis
ton was fitting up to 60 up the Yazoo river
to take the Confederate batteries had return
ed.
Sixty miles above its mouth, on Friday
last, our guerrillas captured one hundred
and forty wagons loaded with federal stores,
on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad
A detachment Of Gen. Chalmers command
captured seyenty-fiye more, which we're saw
ed with their contents.