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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-04-30
United States Internal Revenue,
First Collection District,
state OF MaIylantis.'

CoLLHcroR's OFFICE,
Elkton, Nd.
PURSUANT to the provisions of Section
i 10, Of an Act EMIT led IAN Act to pro-
vide Internal Revenue to support the Gov
eminent and to lay interest on tho pubIic
debt -; approved July LIST, 1862. Notice is
hereby given to all persons liable to nav
Duties or Taxes under said Act, in the First
District Of tho State of Maryland, compris.
tug the counties Of Cecil, Kent Queen AnLe' ,
Caroline, Tablet. Dorchester, Somer set and
Worcester that the Collector Of said Dis
Sricts, has received from the Assessor there.
Of, bis annual Collie ction List, pursuant to
the provisions OF Section 10, Of said Act {;
that the Duties ali. T:.yes Assessed by the
assessor, have become due and payable that
the said Collector will attend to the collec.
tion Of the said Duties and Taxes assessed
for Cecil county, at Elkton, from and after
Monday, the 2Sth day Of April, inst, until
the 3Oth day Of Mag, 1864 j.; and that ali per-
sons In Cecil county, "ho shall neglect to
pay the Duties and Taxes SO as aforesaid
sssesscd Upon them, to the said Collector,
Or his Deputy. within tho period Of time
above specified, shall be liable ~. pay ten
per contum additional upon, the amount
thereof. -
CO All persons now liCen scd under the
Excise Laws. and Gesirous to continue their
bushrssn, should make immediate applica.
elon to the Assessor Tor Il renewal of their
Hicenses from the lst Of May, next, and at
tho same time pay the; Tax to the under
slgned. Taxes payable only in Treasury
notes and.Nxti,nal currency.
JAS. 7. MCCULLOUGH,
Collector First District State Of Maryland.
apr %, l8G4-3t
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Boar BrISED. vessel loaded with
straw for Marley Mill while coming up the river on
wednesday, took fire opposite Prcnchton and was Con-
,umed
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Oysters, Ice Cream
CONFECTIONERY,

LADIES .l.N'D GENTLE.NE.N',
A T TIE NEW SALOON On North street,
IA next door to the bank. All kinds Of
Candles, Taffics, Cakes, Pics, Oranges, APP
pies, Nnts, Raishis, Rec Cream, &c, arc al
ways kept on hand. Fresh supplies received
from the city weekly.
Also, OYSTERS served in any style ca lied
for; or for sale in tho shell 10y the bushol
or opened by the gallon, quart. and piht.
Feeling confident Of giving entire satisfhc-
ton to oil who may patronizc her now Con.
fectionary, Fruit, Oyster, and ice Gre am Sa-
loon, public patronage is earnestly solicited
apr 9-4t. MRS. EMMA Z. GILES.
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NEW CLOTHING STORE

OPPOSITE TIE HOWARD HOUSE,
MAIN STREET, ELKToN, MARYLAND.
TNliE undersigned would respectfully inform,
l. the public tlM.t he has now on hand and is
daily receiving splendid assortment of
COATS, PANTS. VESTS,
AND ONERCOATS,
Wooden, Linen and Cotton Shirts,
Hats and Caps, Trunks, Carpet Bags and
Eulises,
Neck-Iies, Collars, Suspenders Gloves
X Hosiery;
CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER,
In Philadelphia in the most fashionable style,
and at tine lowest rates. Orders solicited.
Thankful for the large patronage heretofore
extended me, respectfully solicit continuance
Of the same, as | am determined to sell lower
han any other house in the county.
apr 9, '6+-Iy NJ LIEBERl1AN.
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HARDWARE STORE.-The following
comprise in part the assortment of Hardware that
am offering at less than city prices: Locks. of all
descriptions; Butt and Strap Hinges, all sizes Shutter
Blind fastenings; Door Bells and Hangings; Hand
Tenant and Compass Saws; Fore Jack and Smooth
Planes; Spirit Levels, Squares and Compasses; Brace
md Bits, hest make; Firmor and Mortise Chisels
Angcrs; Drawing Knives; Hammers and Hatchets
Mill aud Hand Saw Files all sizes. Tho above having
been purchased previous 10 the recent rise in prices
enable ~" to sell them at less than they can be bought
u the city E.W. sTArLLS
April 50, 1854.
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Mutual Fire Insurance Company
OF CECIL COUNTY.

THE Members Of the Company arc hereby
l. informed that their new Policies issued
upon the new Scale Of Rates adopted at the
last Annual Meeting are now prepared and
ready for delivery, upon the execution of
the new Premium Notes, which are also pre-
pared aud ready for execution.
This exchange of papers is made without
charge to the members, except the stamp
duty Of twenty five cents, which must be
paid on CHI policy, and six cents for post
age, wherever the policy is to be sont by
mail.
This exchange can be made at the Office
of the Company at any time prior to the Goth
of May, next after which time tho Notes
will be left at the Agents below manned for
execution and on the receipt of the new
rates, with thirty-onc cents IN each case, the
new policies and the old rates now on file
will be sent to each me hlber.
Members who desire to have their new
rates scHt to them by mail for execution vii.
please advise uie before fine 2Dth Of May,
ucxt. i. A. ELLIS,
April 30: 1864. Secretary.
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TO SORGHUM GROWERS.

TIME CLARK SORGO Machine Co.'s Just
i ly celebrated CANE MILLS and EVAP-
ORATORS, sre furnished by the subscriber r,
TO all applicants at Manufsctursrs' prices.
Apply II West Grove r. o., Chester county,
"a i, Philadelphia and Bait. Central RAILROAD
apr I'm. n. COWARD.
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LIST OF LETTERS

pFMAlNING in the Post Office. Elkton.
IL Nd, on April 80, 1894.
Aseh, Miss Malvina Gibbs, Orange
Baker, Mrs. Eliza NJ. Hughes. David
Callahen, Richard Musgrovc. Tbos.
Denning. MISS Louisa Price; Mrs Miliccnt
DAVIS MISS Elizabeth Thompson, Louis II
"eorse' MRS. LUCINDA Valentine, Alenrf
U2)
10 perSons calling for the, above will
please say they are advertised.
JAMES McktNSEY, P. NJ.
apr 10, 1864. iw.
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AGENTS.
JAMES FORD. Cccilton.
f. 2. Bowen, Chesapeake City.
RICHARD l.. TnoNAs, North East.
CECIL BANK, Port Deposit.
ROWLAND II FrLroN. Rowlandsville.
BARCLAY REYNOLDS, Rising Sun.
ELLIS L. CHANDLEE, Brick Meeting House
JAMES l.. CARnART. Zion.
G. e. BRoKAw, Far Hill.
WV. 7. RICHARDSON, Charlestown.
JonN LAKELAND. Prihcipio.
GEO. =. WHITAKER, Principle Furnace.
JNo. P. TAYLOR, Perryvillc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-04-30

The Conven ton adjourned on Thursday
afternoon, till Tuesday next. A large mum.
Der of the mem bcrs, perhaps majority, are
in favor of moving the Convention to Bal.
timore on account of the insufficient accom-.
mediation the Hall of the House of Delegates
affords. tho room being too small to seat the
members comfortably. Vim. r. Coale, of
Baltimore was chosen Secretary; A. D.
Evans, Of Baltimore. Sergeant at Arms; and
George johnson, Jr. of Cecil, one of the
Committee Clerks.
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THE STEAMER :
49,

PORT DEPOSIT
w ILL run between Port Deposit and
w ilavrc dc Grace, during the sea son;
connecting with the cars.) Leaving Port
Deposit for Havre de Grace, at 9 A. N. l 80
and 4.3O p. Nj; connecting with thu
inn rnins mail trains from Philadelphia and
Baltimore, and with the afternoon and even
Ing trains that leave Havre do Grace before
7 O'Clock, Pm
Tickets issued on the boat for Baltimore
w Forging between trips to Lapidum.
ID. VANNEMAN, Capt.
apr 10, 'ei, BIN.
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L)ie0.

"ALkER.-Near Brick Meeting House.
on tht 18th inst, Mr.. Robert b. WAIVER,
OF the 9th Penn. Volunteers, aged As
rtarS.
PAAs9N.-At Stroudsburg, Pa April Goth,
HsshH CLAYTON, son of Rev. W. j. and
Annie L. Paxson, aged II months.
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THE CIRcUs.-The Great National

THE CIRcUs.-The Great National
Circus and Model show, underline Immediate
direction of Mrs. Chas. Warner. formerly
Mrs. Dan. Rice, will exhibit in Elkton, on
the afternoon and evening of Monday next.
The Philadelphia National Guard thus
speaks of this establishment
" To any one who wishes to pleasantly
pass an evening in light amuSements, we
would recommend visit to the National
Circus. The clown, the equestrians. the
performing horses and mules, &c. &C.. make
u most pleasant melnnge. Mrs. Warner
the directress, exhibits commrndable
amount of energy in getting up an attractive
entertainment. which is properly rewarded
by the success which has attended her
efforts
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
A NV Observation-Disclosures.

Il A NEw ENfERpRIsE.-M essrs. ]. P.
Cantsell, T. G. Strickland and Jacob Ram
DO, arc about ssa+sshg machine shop in
Elkton, for the manufacture of agricultural
implements, sash. doors, flooring, etc., etc
The firm will be composed of thorough
going business men and experienced mechan
les, and cannot fail to do profitable bust
ness. This is move in the right direction,
aud little more Of the same go-aheaditive-
ness on the part of our citizens, would soon
attract capital and enterprise from abroad to
ElktOn, and give the town al impulse on the
road of prosperity and wealth, which, in
short time, would surprise the most Jealous
advocates Of progress, and astonish beyond
measure the supporters of the stupidity and
Incidence of negroism, which has overshad-
owed Maryland for half century.
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| n tho circuit Court
| for Cecil county
In clIanccry. April
!, ~, 1864.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

EB- A correspondent who lately Wis
tied Evansville, and was entertained by
Silverthorn of the Journal, writea US
that he found "Silver" gallant led
and true '-"tloo bricks" zone in his hat
and the other in the region of his diges-
tive organs, and loud in his praise of
Gen. Schofeld for having removed the
introduction on the whisky manufacture
IA Kentucky, to which State he is now
anxious to emigrate. We are sorry TO
hear this, for we had hoped Silverthorn
was above the temptations of this "sad,
wicked world But such is life.-Netr
Albany Ledger
Charley Cotton, that is SANDER, un-
mitigated and villaineus. We have
never thought of such a thing as having
/" a brick in our hat, or anywhere else
We are not in the brick trade.
Bricks are too expensive a luxury, ant
we are only able to wear a dilapidated
tiIe" which would not hold brick.
Moreover, we have no purpose of emf
grating to Kentucky Charley yot
ought to be ashamed of yourself
We hear there is revival going OIL
in New Albany, but it is clear it has no
yet reached the Ledger Office.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

20 Let those who have doubted tbs virtues s
BrLL's cRpaoN BIrrEEs, II aug such there Is
read the following Certificate from gSntlsmon vol,
known in this community, and doubt no mora.
Its general Introduction into the army will kavs
the lives ofthoussnds of our soldiers:
LouIsTILLE, Ky. June I'd, 1863.
We, the undersr gned, have saen the good effects
produced by the use Of Dr.. JoHx BrIL's CspaOS
Rl1FERs ia of general debility and prostratiou
Of the system, and believe its general use would
prevent disease ard relieve much suffering
Among our soldiers particularly would this be the
case. especially those who are exposed 10 niias-
matte infsencs in the Southern climate.
MAI. PHILIP SPEED,
Collector Int. Key. 81 Dis. KY.
CHAS. Is. COTTON
Collector of the Port of Louisville, KY.
COL. H. DENT,
Provost Marshal Gen'l of kentucky.
REV. d. P. HENDERSON,
Vice Prest of Sanitary Commission.
HARVEY, HUGHES & co,
Publisher Democrat.
GEO. P. DOERN,
Prop. Louisville AnLeiger.
HUGHES PARkHILL,
Wholesale Dry Goods Dealers, Main Street,
Louisville, Ky.
DAVIS, GREEN L CO.,
Wholesale Shoe Dealer, Main St., Louisville.
HART 4 MAP0THER,
photographers, cor. Market and Third sts..
LOuisviily, Ky.
JULIUS WINTER,
Clothing Merchant, cor Sd and Market SITS,
Louisville, Ky.
CAPT. s. F. HILDRETH,
Of Steamer Major Anderson.
MAJ. l.. T. THUSTON,
Paymaster Z. =. Army.
&. NJ. METCALF,
National Hotel. LouisvIls, Ry.
COL. JESSE BAYLES,
18th KY. Cavalry.
GEORGE D. PRENTICE,
Louisville u Journal
See advertisement in another Column.
tebi Is Sold by PETER WEBBING,
sole Agent, Evansville, Ind
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26
LoAgstreet's Retreat.

KSo1vILLE, Feb. "a "A reconnois-
sance in force, in command of Gen.
SLOVENIAN, with the forces Of Gems. Has
call and Hazen, was made on Monday
night toward SsEerville, which discov-
cred that the rebel cavalry had retreat
ed beyond Frenchboro.
On Saturday, the 10Th, Longstreet
began his retreat from Strawberry
Plains, towards Bulls Gap, first destroy
ing the bridge, and, report says, his
camp equipage, etc.
Gen. Schofeld moved TO the Plains
with the Union forces to-day, assigning
the command of the post defense o
Knoxville to Brig. Gen. S. NJ. Hascall
who will send forward the army equip
age and stores.
Rumors of raid by Union forces OF
Longstreets rear are current, which ar,
supposed to account for the precipitat'
rebel retreat
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

THEATRE-There was another excel
lent performance at the Theatre last
night, and large and delighted audi
ence. Both plays we're admirably pre-
scented. Mrs Edwards as the Maid of
Croisey and rollicking romp, Susey, fair
ly surpassed herself. Welsh Edwards
made the most of those favorite charac
ters, Austerlitz and jeremiah Grounded.
The sensation drama, the Hidden
Hand, from Mrs. Soathworth's great
Ledger story of that name, will be pre-
scented this evening, in which Mrs Ed
wards sustains her great character of
Capitola, as performed by her in the
leading theatres of the country, and in
which she stands unrivslled. Mr.. Ed
wards appears in his great, original cha
racter of OIL Hurricane; Mr. Lewis as
that eccentric darkey, Wool, and
the entire strength of the company
in the cast. The performance com
mences with the screaming farce of the
Elton Boy" with Mrs. Edwards in thu
title role. On the occasion of the pro
duction OF the Hidden Hand it is IN
necessary for us TO bespeak a erowde
house, that being foregone conclusion
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26
To ConsIrmtIves.

The advertiser, having been restored to health
in few weeks, by very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with severe lung
affection, anil that dread disease, Consumption
is anxious TO make known to his sufferers
the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy Of the
prescription used free of charge), with the direc'
tions for preparing and using the same. which
they will find a SURE CURE FOs CONSUMPTION
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c. The only object of the
advertiser in sending the prescription is to benefit
the afflicted, and spread information which he
conceives to be invaluable; and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as it will cost theH
nothing and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please sd
dress Rev. EDWARD 4. WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings County, New York.
The above remedy ma be obtained in Evans
Vile of Me srs. KELLER & WHITE,
Druggists.
Call fur Damphlet free charge
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

CAIRO, Feb. 25,-The steamer Perry,
from Memphis, arrived with 500 bales Of
cotton for ST. Louis, and the I'D Ohio
infantry veteran recruits, Gen. Buck
lands old regiment, on their way home.
A detachment of cavalry from Gen.
Grierson's command, arrived at Mem
phis, bringing 45 prisoners, among them
a rebel Captain. Much Dissatisfaction
existed among the Mississippi troops,
who were rapidly deserving, caused by
the speculation in cotton by the rebel
Generals Forrest, Chalmers, Ferguson,
Richardson and others, which they state
as being taken from rebel soldier 6
wives by scouts detailed for the purpose,
who run the blockade at Memphis, and
bring back green backs and divide the
profits with the Generals.
The steamer Swan, from New Or
leans, 18th, with over 1000 hogheads OF
sugar and molasses for Cairo and St.
Louis, has arrived. The New Orlea n.
Times supports Michael Kahn for Gov
ernor, and says he will receive q maj orr
ty Of the votes of the unconditional
Union men.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

re- We are informed by the Priaei-
pal of the Evansville Female Institute,
about to be established in our city, that
the first session of the school will com
menee the first Monday in March, being
the 9TH, just one week later than a;
first contemplated. This is owing to the
fact that the school desks, seats, black
boards, etc, will not be completed as
soon as was at first desired.
The Board of Instruction will be Prof.
". E. Walker, Prof d. S. Wheeler, Miss
O. A. Walker.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26
PROF. o. ]. WOODS
HAIR RESTORATIVE.

This astonishing preparation
will, by Natures own Process, Re-
store Gray Hair to the Original Color.
Will make it grow on Bald Heads.
VIII restore the Natural Secretions.
VIII remove at once all Itching.
VIII remove all DandruG
VIII cure all EruPtions-even Scald Head
VIII make the Hair Soft and Glossy
VIII preserve the Color Of Hair to Old Age.
VIII always Fasten it, and stop it Falling.
And is one of the best Toilet Articles for tn.
Hair now in use.
Thousands or Soldiers In the Arm.
Have testified to the above, who had become gra
and lost their Hair by sickness, change Of climate
aud insttention, while performing camp duty.
As Restorative and dressing 10 has no equal.
KELLER 4 WHITE,
wholesale and Retail Agents for Evansville
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-It is under
stood kilograms have gone from this city
stating that the Secretary Of the Treas
~ proposes to make an additional issue
of 500 bonds. The rumor is discredited
The bill reported from the committee on
Ways and Means, to-day, is intended to
authorize the issue of bonds redeemable
after FIVE years and within 40 years, un-
der which authority the Secretary will
probably issue five per cent. bonds re-
deemable after 10 years and within 40
years from date. The bill is also intend
ed to authorize the issue of bonds for
the excess of subscriptions to the $40
loan. This excess is between five and
| ten million dollars.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

SAN FRANo1sCo, Feb 24-Chinese pa
pers of the latest received say nothing
of the privateer Alabama being block
AIDED at Arvoy on the I'd of January, or
at any other time. The only news on
this subject comes in private letters dat
ed on the 9th; one says the Alabama is
reported in one vicinity. another says
the Alabama is reported at Singapore
another says American ships in Chinese
waters are looked upon with distrust, bnt
Why, il 10 not known.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26
L. s. Pension AGENCY.

Established by Government authority, for pro-
curing
PENSIONS
for I1YGiid Oficsrs and Soldiers decreased Oinc7rs
and Soldiers Widows or Orphan Children. De-
PENDENT Mothers or Orphan Sisters.
BOUNTY AND ARREARS
for Deceased Soldiers Widows, Children, Fathers,
Mothers, or Brothers and Sisters. Also for dis
charged Soldiers, who have served two years. or
been discharged by reason Of wounds.
BOUNTY LAND AND BACK PAY
for Widows other legal claimants of Soldiers
of 1872 Mexican, and other past wars
This Agency adjusts claims for parties and sol
tiers of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, in accord
ance with the only forms and Instructions upon
which their claims are granted at Washington
and is the only Agency thus located, ed solely
and exclusively employed
Persons writing their case plainly, and enclo-
sing stamp, always answered.
OFFIcE-Third street, Main, Evansville
Ind. JOHN TENNIS,
octl5 Per>'Hn Agent
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

~ Mr.. Geo s. Nelson, for many
years the popular agent at Vincennes
for the E. and C. Railroad Company, has
resigned his place to accept the agency
st Seymour for the 0. and NJ. Railroad
We are sorry George. has left the Office
st Vineennes, as it was pleasure to
meet has smiling face and genial good
humor as we passed and repassed the
Old Post; but we wish him success,
wherever he goes. He is sure to BIZ
popular and efficient.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26
HOME INTERESTS.

p2s. D. & II. W. SMITH, sole manufacturers
Of tho NEW AMERICAN ORGANS with trehole
attachment, flushed in fifteen different styles /;
elegantly polished in Rosewood for ParlOr use
Also, in Black Walnut and Oak for Churches,
Schools, Lodges, &c.
Also. Smiths nnrivaIled MelodeOns, warranted
for five years. For sale by
WARREN = CONJUNCTION.
ert24-snl No I Main Street.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26
Bachelors Celebrated Hair Dy!

BatCneIor CeIeDfateu dalf Uyo
Is the Best in the Worldi The only
Harmless, True, and Reliable Dye
KnOacu
This splendid Hair Dye is Periecs-ohanges Red
Rusty or Grey Hair, instantly to q Glossy Black
or Natural Brown, without Ipjuring the Hair er
Staining the Skin, leaving the Hair Soft and
Beautiful; imparts fresh vitality, frequently re-
storing its pristine color, and rectinss the i'll
effects of Bad Dyes. The Genuine is signed WILL
LIAM A BACHELOR, all others mere imi-
tations and should be avoided. Sold by al
| Druggists, &c. FaCtcry-s2 Barclay street, n.
/ BATCHELOR'S NEW TOILET CREAM FOB
! DRESSING THE HAIR. iy1odwly
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26
NEW BOOKS.

LADY,s BOOK OF FLOWERS.
POETRY OF FLOWERS.
GILEAD, An Alegory. By Hyatt Smith.
SOUTHERN HISTORY OF THE WAR; LIST and
I'd year. BY Pollard
CHRONICLE OF THE SHONBERG COSTA
FAMILY.
THE HUNTREss; or, Love in the Wilderness
By Wayne Reid.
THE BLACK PLUME RIFLES.
HUSKS. By Marion Hayland. a
NEZ. By the Author Of Beulah.
HANNAH THURsTON. By Dsyard fsyier.
AT HEALxss, cor. MaiA d First ste.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The House
committee on Elections have heard
three of the Missouri contested election
cases, viz: Bruce VS.. Loan, Birch VS.
King, and Price VS.. McClung The
question involves the allegation of mill
itary interference to the detriment of the
contestants. The committee will meet
on Tuesday next to consider the evi
dence already presented by the respective
parties.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

t9~ The rebel papers call Butler a
beast. How disrespectful-to the beasts.
- FiHesHaeS sam Of Feb. 23d.
Yes, Greene and the rebels both agree,
aud for the same reason, to hate Gen
eral Butler The rebels would put him
on a level with the beasts, but Greene
approaching Il still lower level, would
put him below them.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

BB~The debut of the famous Swiss
Bell Ringers was greeted last night at
Masonic Hall by one of the largest, most
intelligent, fashionable and appreciative
audiences ever assembled in this city.
The entertainment was perfect success,
and all were more than delighted
They appear again tonight, and we
predict a tremendous jam. Those de-
string seats should go early.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-26

LOUISVILLE. Feb. 25.-The convention
for the improvement Of the Ohio River
passed series of resolutions, termina-
ting with q recommendation that an ap-
preparation of Sl0,O00,000 be asked Of
the Federal Government for the improve.
ment of the Ohio, and tina. the resolu-
tons, plans and memorials adopted by
this convention be submitted to. the vari-
Gus Boards of Trade, Chambers of Com
merce, and municipal authorities of the
various cities and towns on its borders,
for their action and approval
The final resolution adopted provides
that a committee of FIVE, selected from
towns on the Ohio, be continued, to take
charge of the subject matter, with pow.
ers to eonvoke its assembly at any time
The convention adjourned sine die.