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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-10-01
Notice 10 Creditors.


TENHE undersigned, appointed by the Coun-
l. ty Commissioners OF Cecil county Exami-
ners to view and determine the proprcty of
opeiling Il road from the mouth of g Island
Lane - to a point at or near Ceciton, hereby
give notice that they will meet on TUESDAY,
the 18th day of October next, at Cecilton, at
10 O'Clock A. NJ, to proceed to the discharge
Of the duty assigned them in the commits
SIGN to them issued.
II. MORTON,
j. HUSFELT,
TNOS. VANDYKE,
sept II, 1S6l-5w Examiners.
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1854. OCTOBER. 1864.
NEW FALL 4 WINTER GOODS,

Opening to-day, at
II. DRENNEN'S NEW STORE,
bought at the low prices of this week, which
only lasted for few days.
UTCall and see the prices before you buy.
Black Silks,
New Dress Goods,
New Blk & Drab Cloaking Cloths,
Bl'k Delaines, Atwood, Ga,
-. Ladies' Black Cloth Cloaks,
Bed Blankets, best quality,
Muslins, Flannels and Tlckings.
Groceries at low prices,
= Mackerel and Herring,
Boots and Shoes, M. s
Hats and Caps.
Chester county Cider Vinegar.
Oct l, 1864
HNIMOTHY SEED Of prime quality for
sale, and FLAX SEED bought by
Oct H. 1864 John PARTRIDGE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-10-01
ASTRAY.

CAME to the premises of the subscriber,
~ in Elk Neck, in the latter part of
August, 1864, Red and White Cow, appar
emily old, and very thin. The owner is
requested to come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take her away.
ROBERT FOREACRE.
= sept "a, lS64-3w*
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-10-01
Notice to Creditors.

TNNlIIS is to give notice, that the. subscri-
r. Der, Of Cecil county, hath obtained from
the Orphans Court OF Cecil county, letters Of
Administration on the personal estate Of
Isaac Boyd, late of the City Of Philadelphia,
State Of Pennsylvania, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the said deceased,
are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof duly authenticated, on
or before the Sth day of September, 1865 (;
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 10Th day of May, 1864.
ALEXANDER EVANS,
Administrator G. Y. A. Of Isaac Boyd, deed .
Test-CHALKLEY b. CUTLER, Reg.
sept 10, lS64-6W.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-10-01
NEW GROCERY STORE,
Corner Of Main and Church Streets.
VIM p MORGAN

TIA opened a stock of choice Groceries
Ill of every description, embracing Pro-
fessor Horsford's Patent Selt-Rising Family
Flour, a new article and a general favorite
with all who try it 4; Bacon, Lard, Dried
Beet, Beef Tongues, Mackercl, Herring,
Goldfish, Cheese, Molasses, Syrup, Salt,
Spices, Coffee Essences, Dried Fruit, Can
ned Peaches, Potatoes. Onions, Coal Oil.
Candles, Soaps, Tobacco, Pipes, Cigars, &C.,
together with every article in his line.
Dy-Also, the best lot Of LIQUORS in
Elkton. The public are invited to call and
examine for themselves.
Elkton, April so, 1864.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-10-01
ELECTION NOTICE.

sept IL, 1S6i-5w Exam
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-05
The New York Journal of Commerce says:

The New York Journal of Commerce says:
t "Whateyer may be cause, the hearts OF the
people have been softened, and the bitterness
which was carried by many even within the
limits of the social circle is much abated. The
derisive sneer, the biting taunt, or the sharp
reto,t, which according to the temperament OF
the Individual marked every attempt to discuss
even the grayest question OF principle or public
policy, are less frequently on the lip, and have
given place to willingness to hear without re,
buke the views of others. Epithets may still
appear profusely in the columns OF partisan
newspapers, but they do not furnish as they
did, the chief reply to searching questions
into the political future Of the country. Cr
ticism of the measures of those IN power IS not
forbidden under the pretence that it weakens
the government; and it is admitted on all
sides that a man may desire change OF ad,
minjstration without being in the interest OF
the rebellion. The change has been very rap
ID within the last two weeks, and is not contin-
ed to any particular locality The people are
everywhere talking together across che old
party lines, and they no longer think it neces
sary to speak.in whispers. 1t is not SO much
an angry accusing spirit, as desire to ques'
ton and reason together.
The Washington Chronicle OF this morning
in its le, ding editorial says: '"Ihe people ere
unquestionably disappointed at the failure OF
the first mine They had been led TO expect
better things We had read the most prom
ising accounts Of what was soon to happen
i end public expectation was most hopefully
| reused. The first news, too, was OF brilliant
success. How that success was marred the
/. court of inquiry now in session will probably
determine. We have met a loss OF month S
work and of FIVE thousand six hundred in kill
ed. wounded and missing but it says, ''ere
/ long an advancing army will scatter the har~
yesting troopers Of Early, and hold not only
the Shenandoah Valley: out Lynchburg and
the enemy communications with the South
west. We regret the maraudilg excursion IN.
| to MARYLAND We deplcre the unhappy losses
! of the good people Of Chambersburg we
think that more energetic leadership might
have spared us these mistortunes
skirmish has taken place near Cumber-
! land between the Federal forces under Gen.
Kelly. and body of Confederates, under
Bradley T.. johnson and McCausland. The
latter. are said to have been defeated with the
loss Of several caissons and anumber of wagons
laden with the spoils brough from Pennsyl-
vania.
On Wednesday night at Peoria, Illinois,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-05

cial report of the Federal losses in the late re-
pulse before Petersburg as follows:
Ninth corps First division -Ledlie. 6o7
Second division-P otter. otsJ
Third divislon-W Wilcox oOo
Fourth division-Ferrero. l'Vo
Ton+b oorne-Tnrner " $50
Eighteenth zOO
Second and Fifth corps 2UO
Total .. ool
He also states that court OF investigation
is now sitting, Gen. Hancock presld1ng-77h1ch
will ''throw the responsibility of the failure on
the right shoulders y This same correspond
eut already begins to talk of ''some movements
Of importance going on which, of course, he
ssvill not refer to, but ''they will be heard OF
ere long" In the afternoon Of the "a, he
writes :-"Picket firing in front Of the 9th
corps has been kept up almost necessarily, With
some shellipg at intervals. The Contedera'e5
have been busy in repairing their lines. The
exact amount Of our losses in the action IS now
ascertained to be 5,640.
The news from Mexico, is to the 23c uitln1c.
Skirmishing continued between the French &n1
Me5icans. The Juarist forces, which |sre
near Saltilno, had marched to Monte:e"s me
French were to enter Durango on me Eal~t e
inv The French Military code Is &c oo ':5ada
IN Mexico for the present. The .5vzH''its eve
cot naid expenses. The 7a(e:a.s :@ reported
70 nave abandoned Te-cs entirely, @::G % 1&V'
solo their materials OF War 10 oI:aEsa go "a a7s
retired i gold dollar cay IS pa'o 20 ,e5a:1"
ers from either of the EA'nencan 2st@saH' 2j
| Ccrtinas at Matamoras.
letter to w ashington paper states 3aat
Gen. Early with thirty thousand mea, oscsseo
the Potomac on Friday last, at W lIIlai12s,c:'
and fror: vhat point sent a force OF tf:s5 &C.
dred cavalry to lagerstown who, a1te" 4 s":zs
mish With Coles cavalr2, took possesclo1 9
,ho sewn They remained there Till dark, z>u't
dastravad q train of caro- containing govern
r,ont stores. and some freight belonging to pr
vate nsrties, and returned &c WllllamspUF1 :"
On their return Gen laTlg reorossed the 77er
to Virginia, and nov 2oc:s Martlnscprs Sno
thesurrounding country.
AcoorGiag 6 Tie correspondent Of the 5hi2
oda,ncis Icorira: al Frederick city, General
Breckenridge mas Deer called to Richmond ~
snec;aI orders, his corps being now command
"a ~ General Ransom Gen. Bradley I.
Johnso, is said &c have succeeded Ransom IN
command Of the Confederate cavalry, inbo-
dao,s raep forming an independent organizs-
ton, ---
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81.
The Lynchburg Republican says The
Virginia Military Institute will soon again be
under way at its old location in lexington
The The trustees Of w ashington College have gen,
eroussly rendered the lecture room Of the col
lege for The use Of the cadets Of the institute,
and the citizens Of Lexington have subscribed
sshe handsome sum o}f $4,000 for the purpose
of building comfortable log cabins TO be used
CO barracks. The accessory buildings will be
completed by sla Is: September next, and this
asefu enc ;,cDu!aI school will Their be resumed.
nlgly'e :olees still occupy such rositions
west Of Harper's Ferry, as have been selected
by him to protect the alley of the Shenan'
aoah against an advance of Federal troops IN
that direction, and has probably. been rein,
forced by the troops that were recently sent
from Petersburg to the north bank OF the
James River TO meet Hancock threatened
attack Some accounts say that no rein
iorcements have been received.
2%%Ou@J @Ju0Sudy luOlaluS, TAVoCUJ3 "V 49,
Of about two hundred and fifty men, is repor-
sdto have passed through Leesburg, a., with
8 number of horses. About an hour after
wards thirty. FIVE more Of his men passed the
same locality and were met by some OF the
Federal cavalry, when q skirmish epsued, in
which fourof the gonfederates were killed
1he rest galloped off.
On Tuesday the Guard Boat, Oft Alexan-
una, Adolph Hugel seized the long boat ). d.
onoot OF Washington, for violating the reve
aaelaws, she having more articles on board.
than were specified on her manifest. She was
lowed up and turned over to the Prize Com
nlssloners.
! Cltlzens of Maryland have informed the u
= war Department that there was a consider
Sue Sus body of Confederate cavalry near Lees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-05
~ PUBLISHED lDAIl1LK) .. BIZ
EDGAR SNOWDEN.,: JR.
81. 49, oFFICE-No. l04 King street, over
aona,s formerly French's1 Book Store.

COUNTY CouRr. -(From the Record. !
wednesday. Helm vs. Joseph Padgett-
unlawful detaiaer- verdict and Judgment for
plaintiff. ]. -,
f Dean & Co., VS.. Robinson & Co.-ir Chan;
cery-s. Ferguson Beach was appointed q
Commissioner Of sale in this case, in place OF
+ Louis Kinzer, decd.
charlotte Jacobs VS.. w. A. and L. B. Tay:-
1or IN Chancery-Leave granted the Sheriff
q oamend the return upon the subpoena in this
case
ltwas ordered that the: Sheriff require from
those having charge of the. Alexandra Libra
", the delivery Of sundry copies OF the
Code Of Virginia and Mayos Guide, the
property of the County Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-05

On Wednesday night aC Fe011a' t111101''
there was a great Peace mass meeting at
which twenty thousand persons were present.
Resolutions were adopted in favor OF an arrns
tice and for the termination Of the war ih1s
Voc the commencement Of the Peace campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-05

The special correspondent Of the Washington
Chronicle with the Army of the Potomac-ln
his letter dated on the ID inst. gives SEMI ON
cial report of the Federal losses in the late re-
pulse before Petersburg as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

and afford none to him. Governor G. is one
of the right kind OF men to make such an oc-
casion pleasant and agreeable. Perfectly free
from all stiffness, aristocratic airs and tomfool-
cry, he mixes with his guests freely, with a
pleasant word, cordial hands shake and an
unaffected smile for each, and all feel welcome,
at home, and at their ease. Governor Cony
has fine mansion, surrounded by forty acres
of excellent land-with sixty more close at
hand--and in the midst of abundance, COM
fort, quiet and good nature, his situation is
one that the millionaire might envy.
The Board of Agriculture is now in session,
engaged as usual in discussing matters Of in-
terest to the cause of Agricultural science. 1t
seems to me such discussions may be OF great
practical advantage, provided they lead to ex-
periments of the highest practical character.
Without appearing impertinent or presuming,
/ would suggest for their investigation the
causes of fact yearly becoming painfully APP
parent to all good housekeepers. Its this that
the quality Of some Of our most valued crops
Is constantly deteriorating. This is particu-
larly true of the potato. Who has not noticed
that Ii is next to impossible TO procure
really good article for table use? Who has
not noticed that even the new, popular and
improved varieties soon deteriorate and be-
come strong and watery? The jackson or
White Mountain, which last year were found
mealy and sweet, perhaps this year are found
like putty in consistency, and unpalatable be-
cause of their strong, pungent taste. Why is
this Why not investigate the causes? May
not the unnatural and excessive stimulants
applied to the soil have something TO do with
this matter? Are the guano, the "pogy
chums,r the putrid animal substance, the ref
use from the slaughter-house, the tannery and
the wool puller's, put into the form of concen-
trated manures, the things to conserve the
good qualities OF root crop like the turnip,
or of an underground vegetable crop like the
potato? Does not new virgin soil, planted
with sound, unvitiated seed, Invariably pro-
duce healthy and untainted product? Why
not the same result on old, highly cultivated
soils? Have not the style Of farming 10 vogue
and the kinds of manures in use something to
answer for in these matters?
We hope the Board of Agriculture, casting
aside all prejudice and theories, will look this
matter in the face. Let them remember the
quality of crop is Of as much importance as
the quantity. A dead cat planted beneath a
grapevine will unquestionably promote its
growth, but what effect is produced upon the
.facor Of the gropes' A rotten pogy may in
crease the growth OF potato tuber, but how
does it affect its qualities for table ase?-
Without attempting to selve these questions,
Insist they are worth considering, and though
they strike much book knowledge directly in
the face, they should, nevertheless, be fully
Investigated. SPURwINK.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23


A correspondent sends rs the following
cure for Diptheria which, it will be seen, has
been practically tested:
feel IL my duty to publish TO the world
simple remedy Tor the Diptheiia. Apply cool
linen wet congresses TO the throat and chest.
Have them several thicknesses, with dry wool
en- covering over them. Change them when
ever they get warm or dry, according to the
severity OF the case. Give the cloths thor
ough rinsng every time in fresh water, and at
the same time let the patient drink freely OF
Speer's Sambuci Wine; If they should be
chilly, make the wine hot, otherwise drink it
cold. Also battle the patient in the morning
all over at least one hour before eating,as cool
as he can bear without causing chill. BE
sure and wipe thoroughly dry. l had four
children all sick at one time. / treated them
as above; one had the fever higher than the
rest; we gave the wine and bathed, according
as the fever ragged. Two of them had il SO
bad, their mouths were raw and bled. As
Speer's wine is not to be obtained at all times,
so much oil it being purchased for the hospi-
tails in Europe as well as this country, l would
advise every family to have bottle in the
house at once ready for use.
New York, Nov, 1862. p. COOPER.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

STATE TREAsURER's REPoRT.-The state
people have confidence in the Treasurer,
NATHAN DANE, Esq. The Legislature did
not find it necessary to go into caucus for a
nomination. No other man was thought of;
probably no other viii be thought of for that
Office so long as the limitations of the Consti-
tuition viii allow Mr.. Dane to remain in his
present position.
BY his late report we learn that the re-
ceipts for the past year from all sources, have
amounted to So ,062 800, and the expenditures
to sl,79l,932 or the expense, the cost of
carrying on the civil government, including
everything except interest on the public debt,
was but s3l0,2s2. Payments on principal and
interest of the debt, s15O,Oi0. Soldiers allot-
ments, $4,000; war purposes, 1921 sos.
Balance in treasury, 1854 ,s22.
The principal receipts were from State
taxes, s422623; Land Agent, 500, 79o; war
loan, $685., 900; bounty loan, s475 900; soldiers
allotments, s42s, s57; premium on loans, $685.
600; bank taxes, 100000; balance from, 1862,
s94,353
The estimated ordinary receipts for 1864
amount to $S75,252, of which, from State tax
es, $3.50, 430; bank tax. $4,000; Land offices
$4,000; balance in treasury, 1864 ,s2e.
The estimated expenditures for the year,
for payments and interest ON the public debt,
S203, 900; for aid to families of volunteers in
1863, $275 900; due on soldiers allotments,
$4,000; bountes to drafted men and volun-
teers, s3jo,0o0; other war purposes about
$e5,O00
The resources Of the State for ordinary ex-
penses are the balance of S364,S22 in the
Treasury, the State taxes of the last and pre-
yious years now due $3.50, 4S0, bills receivable
in the Land Office, bonds, &C., something over
$4,000, not available TO very great extent
We presume.
The State tax seems to have been sufficient
for the civil expenses of government, and for
the payment of the interest and $4,000 on
the public debt. The Treasurer recommends
that the tax of 1864 be made sufficient, not
only to meet these current expenditures, but
to refund at once to cities and towns the
amount advanced for aid furnished to soldiers
families during the present year. The claims
for aid furnished in 1868 have not yet been
audited; but are estimated by the Treasurer
at s275 900; the increase of the tax for that
year will allow about 100000 of that sum
to be paid from present means the balance
must be borrowed.
The Treasurer states that during only eigh-
teen months since the first allotment money
from the soldiers was received into the State
Treasury, the Maine troops have sent home to
their families no less than S559,626 All but
$4,000 of this has been paid over to the per-
sons for whose use 1t was allotted.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
State Temperance Convention.

The friends of Temperance throughout
Maine are earnestly requested to meet in con-
vention at AUGUSTA, on WEDNESDAY, Feb
persons of both sexes, and OF every Temper
ance organization, or not belonging to any
society, who are in favor Of total abstinence
from the use of intoxicating drinks, or of the
prohibition of their sale, are cordially invited
to attend. Republicans and Democrats are
alike urged to be present and freely partici-
pate in the services Of the occasion: and il any
there be, not connected with any political Or
ganization they viii be welcome.
Democratic Legislature passed the origi-
nal Maine Law, and Democratic Governor
signed the bill and the Republicans have en-
dorsed the principle. Prohibition then is the
voice of the people; and it is devoutly believ-
ed, that, in this instance, the voice Of the
people Is the voice of God.
Some explanation or modification Of the
present law is deemed necessary to render it
more effective. 1t is the purpose of the pro-
posed Convention TO suggest the needful
change, and to urge its Importance upon a
committee of the Legislature.
Banishing all partizau feelings, aud intent
only on the common veal, especially in view
OF the alarming increase Contemporaries con-
sequent in part upon the War, let the friends
Of Temperance assemble at the Capitol, and
devise such measures for the further promo
ton OF the cause as shall secure the coopera-
ton Of the Legislature, the appreciation Of the
People, and the blessing Of Almighty God.
BY order, and in behalf Of
the Executive Committee of
the Maine Temperance association,
c. A. STACKPOLE.
PORTLAND, January Il, 1864.
Papers in the State are respectfully reques-
ted to copy or take notice.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
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Frederick Douglass.

Mr.. Douglass is one OF the most remarkable
men of the age. He was born slave, aud as
such continued until he was twenty six years
of age, at which time he could simply write
his name and read the commonest print
Then he escaped from bondage, fell into the
hands OF those who, discovering what nature
had done for him, determined to give him the
benefit Of their aid and sympathy. He proved
an apt scholar, SO that atthe age OF fifty two
there are few men of stronger reasoning pow
ers, few gifted with such wonderful oratorial
qualities, few who can write the English lam
guage in finer style, in more forcible sentences
OF in better rounded periods As speaker
he has few equals in the country. His recep-
ton by one of the largest Portland. audiences
ever convened was such as any man might be
proud Of Here in Portland he has been be-
fore. He has lecturcd in small hall, when
few of the wealthy, few of the educated, few
of the first classes, few of the influential
would give him hearing, but then he was
regarded as an obtruder upon the domain
which white men alone should be privileged
to occupy. Now he comes among US, greeted
by thousands with enthusiasm; welcomed by
the learned, the rich, the influential; cheered
for his words of thrilling seloquence, and re-
spected and wished hearty God-speed by all
whose respect is worth having.
Verify the world moves. Ideas are more
powerful than bayonets. Truth is more po-
tent than bombshells. Humanity is more i'm
pregnable than fortresses of granite. Mr..
Douglass is engaged in a noble work; in
work which takes hold of the elevation of his
race; in work for the success of which all
good men must pray; in a work for the defeat
Of which only bad men and devils can be basa-
| ed together. His welcome by Rev. Mr.. Steb-
bins, in behalf of three thousand of our popu-
lation, was eloquent, grand, sublime; doing
credit to the heart of its author; exceedingly
gratifying and overwhelming to the heart of
the recipient. We regard Mr.. Douglass lee
ture as one of the most successful Of the sea-
son, and rejoice that, in consequence Of the
hundreds who were turned away, unable to
| gain admission to the hall the Committee have
secured his services for another and different
lecture on Tuesday evening, Feb. 18th.