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and consented officially that Genera
Batlcr should be executed Immediately
upon capture, and that his officers and
soldiers should be imprisoned, ironec
and hung.
And lastly, they declined to hold any
further communication by flag Of truce
with the General.
Thus ended, for the present, the ex.
pertinent, successful en- the one hand and
unsuccessful on the orher; humanity,
kindness and courtesy shown on the one
side, brutality, uncivillty and inhumani-
ty on the o her. Perhaps its unsuccess
was owing more to certain newspaper
articles that had given forth the idea
that we were only to exchange few of
the prisoners instead of all, than to any
thing else.
1t will be remembered here that when
Gen. Butler sent the Confederate Gov
eminent vaccine, in order to prevent the
spread of small pox among the citizens
of Richmond, they received the vaccine,
and replied officially, in the usual cour-
teous manner.
But now they shelter themselves be-
hind the dastardly, cowardIy proclama-
ton of Jefferson Davis, issued over
year ago, and, to Davis Ger ain knowl-
edge, after the General had been relieved
FROM command.
The General, Immediately upon the
receipt ofthe letters aud dispa 'cbes, sent
Major Milford by special boat and train
to Washington to represen the ma ter
~ the authorities there, requesting per-
mission to take into his hands he Con-
federate officers and soldiers, prisoners
of ours, and promising that if he obtain
ed such permission he would see to it
that our prisoners we're trea ed at least
humane.y, if not we'll. He, also, advis-
ed the placing of all their prisoners up
on the same measured allowance of food,
and upon the same footing, as to cloth
ing and fire, as our prisoners were placed
by the Rebel Government.
Will the Government permit him to
do it Why should they not Retail
iation only will bring them to their SEN
SEES, and to our terms. At least let US
try it. No one surely will doubt, Ger
tainly no one at the South can or will,
hat General Butler, when be promises
hat there shall be ne DOUBT as to the
good treatment of our prisoners, if he is
allowed what he asks for, means what be
says, and will keep his word. He is apt
so to do, and none know it better than
the Southern Rebels and traitors.
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Why England stopped the Rebel
Rams.

A distinguished American citizen, wbo
had just returned from England, where
he enjoyed peculiar facilities for becom-
ing acquainted with the pub ic affairs Of
the iwo countries, and who had he facts
from headquarters, gives the following
as The most poent cause of all which
effected the detention of the Rebel rams
by the English Government
While Mr. Seward was absent on an
excursion i'll which he was accompanied
by certain of the diplomatic corps, Pres
'dent Lincoln wrote the following (unof-
ciall letter to ,lr. Adams, our Minister
to England. Like most Of the Presi-
dents pi,hy letters, it was very brief and
ran subs antially as follows:
What do the Bl ish Government
mean? What do they want p? Do they
really rant war 1t NAV be the most
disastrous thing in the world for us and
it is certainly whas we most earnes ly
wish to avoid but if those rams are
permitted to leave England, the people
will force Us into war, whether wish
it or not. We shall not be able to con-
troll their evaporation, and the Bri is h
Government ought to understand this"
Minister Adams, upon receiving this
letter, called upon Earl Russell, and
said to him. in substance
l do no call upon your lordship in my
official capacity. But l have received
plain, outspoken, sincere letter from
President Lincoln, which, though ad-
dressed to me as private epistle and
not as an official document, l an sure
was not designed to be withheld from
your knowledge.
lie accordingly read the note to the
Eng ish Minis err for Foreign Affairs, aud
closed by saying:
This is not diplomacy, your lordship,
but the honest, ralgh.torward dealing
of plain. blum man.
A few days afterwards the order for
the detention Of the Rebel rams was
promul gated.
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NOTICES..
NOTICE..

EAnMERs, Merchants and Mechanics. pause
L and reflect before giving out your work.
After having zen years experience as prac-
teal workman, at my trade: Invite all who
desire work done with neatness and despatch
to give me call. am prepared, with first
lass worknen, to clean and put in order
Hot Air Furnaces, Ranges, Cooking Stoves,
&c, also to do Roofing, spoutng, Lightning
Rodlng and repairing at short notice, and
guarantee the quality OF material and work
satisfactory, as all work is superintendent
personally by me. Work done at city prices.
Send in your orders whenever convenient
and they will be promptly attended 10, by
JOHN PRYOR.
Firm Of Pryor X Bro,
(Cantwell's old stand,) Elkton, Nd.
Aug. |, 1863.
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garden, until he came to bed of onions.
"There," says Dutton, &c is a bed all to
yourself, and your room is well aired ;
60 to bed at once Swell begged hard
to be let off, but it was no use he had
to sire oh himself out, and Jack was or
dered to watch him several times dur
ing he night he tried to escape, but a
growl from the dog kept him quiet until
morning, when he was released, a sadder
if not wiser man. He did not stop for
breakfast, as the story had spread, but
he left for parts unknown.
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NOTICE..

NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors,
~ endorsers and sureties Of Francis A,
Foster, that he hath made application for the
benefit OF the insolvcnt laws of MARYLAND
and that the first Wednesday after the
second Monday Of February next, being the
third day Of the next February Term of the
Circuit Court for Cecil county, hath been set
apart and fAed upon for the final hearing in
his case, at which time and place, his credi-
tors, endorsers and surcties may attend, and
show cause, if any they have, why final
discharge shall not be granted said debtor.
Test, VIM, u. RICKETTS,,
Aug %, 1863
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Letter from SHOWS Md. Battery.
Shows Ma-yIaudd Battery, !

SHOWS Ma-yiandd Battery,
MARYLAND llEGnrs. Dec. % 1868.
Mr.. EDITOR ALLOW Inc again to
write you "A few lines, as my last comnu-
nication was from Acquia Creek, Va.
We have now Sc tied down INTO Win
ter quarters. Hard marches, cherries
blvouac, and the dark scenes of battle
are, perhaps, not to try us again till
the budding Sprung aod hot Summer
eop,e once more. The cold blasts of
Winter are upon us. The wind sweeps
mournfulIy and 6ercsly through the
passes and gorges of the Blue Ridge
The trees denuded of their foliage, bow
and seem to SILVER IN The breath of old
King Boreas, who, with his icy scepter,
strikes the moisture into eArystal drops
and buries dead Summer and Au ulun
bencath the soft, pure robe of snow.
But we are comfortably cabined and
HOW have very little to do beyond the
old rotlne Of guarding, inspections, and
attending rod calls.
The former is by no means pleasant,
especially when the thermometer is seq
eral degrees below zero, but rapid &C
lion of our legs serves 70 communicate
a like action 10 our inward organs, and
the blood soon begins to flow swifter and
warmer, and wi h quickening life comes
crowding thoughts memory carries us
back to the elysian days Of b;yhood.-
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There are many preparations sold un Tor the
name u Bdters POI up III quart bottles
pounded of i!,- ch npest whisky common rum,
costing FROM "a 10 40 cents per gallon the tasta,
dissUishrd by tnNr or Cofl ter 'rr
This ciass OF BrerS hts caused airi will con-
tinue 10 caGsc. Us long as they cap be sold. nan
dreds TO die he de nth OF the drank rl Nv tuctr
use the system is kept cont nu1lly u..ier the in
aucnce OF Alcoholic stimuli ,uts of the worst kind
The desire for Liquor is crcttel and kept up, aud
tho result is al the horrors attendant upon
drunkarls fe and death.
For those WIN desire anl will have a Liauor
Bittcrs, we puhli h the flumi.s gesaipt ,ist
One Bottle Hood inl5 hernau B!t'ers AMI mix
with Three Quarts "f 'oyi Brandy or Whisky.
and the result will be prepIrltipu that will far
excel IN me licinal virtues ami true ey:clon:e auy
Of the numerous Liquor BitIcrs in the market
and will cost much less You vii nave all tho
Yirtucs Of Hollands Gitters in connection with
good article OF Liquor. nj a much less price than
.aese i.terior preparations Will cost sou,
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Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to i've notice, that the subscribers
i ofCecil county, have obtained irum the
Orphans Coart OF said county, letters OF
Administration on the personal estate OF
Joseph Warner, laie of said county, de-
ceased. All persons having claims aga inst
the said deceascd,. are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated. on or before the
18th day OF Dec, 1854; 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 subscribers. Given under our hands
this 18th day OF December, 1868.
HARRY WARNER,
LOUISA b. WARNER,
Administrators of Joseph Warner, decd.
Test--CHALKLEY b. CUTLER, Reg.
Jan 2, l86l-6W
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Notice to Creditors,

THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber
L of Bucks CO., Pa, hath obtained from the
Orphans Court Of Cecil co., Md, letters of
Administration on the personal estate of
Cornelius Slack, late Of Bucks county ,deceas.
ed. All persons having claims against the said
dccea sed, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchersthercofd duly anthem
ticated, on OF before the 18th day of Dec,
1864 they may otherwise by law, be exclu-
ded from all benefit of said estate. All per-
sons ind ebted to said state are requested to
make Immediate payment to the subscr Der.
Given under my hand this 10th day OF
December, 1868.
LEVI II. ROGERS,
Administrator at Cornc Illus Slack, decd.
Test--CHALKLEy B. CUTLER, Reg.
Jan 2, lSG4-6w
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5elcft poetrp.
ANOTHER YEAR.

The year has sped by with meteor fight,
And warns us of the tonb
Another one hath quenched its light,
In everlasting gloom
Another milestone on Life's road
l, now forever past;
Per 'hance-nu one can know save God
We've tottered by our last.
We are as fragile as the leaf
Quick following to decay;
The longest life is but IA brief
Aud sli, ng ly checkered day.
IT'S surely time to rest our oar,
To pause awhile for breath,
Before we reach the silent shore,
And yield our dust to Death.
But not with sorrow, tremblingly,
Need we survey our chart
Wrestling with storms upon the sea,
Should stolter make the heart
And we, who on the sea of Life
With fiercest storms have striven,
Should courage take in times of strife,
And leave the helm to Heaven.
Yet. still It's well, as years roll round,
Our Q, Cd iic-bark to view,
And see that cold and pianil are sound,
Rudder and compass true;
For many bark, that long ago
Launched forth with colors bright,
Heavy with woods Iips tiurl, bpi,u
The sunshine and the light.
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NOTICE..

JAMES A. DAVIS, SURVIVING PARTNER
OF JAMES A. DAVIS II co. VS.. STEPH-
EN- ATKINSON AND HANNAH NJ. HIS
WIFE.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county
In Chancery.
HRDERED, this 30th day of December,
~ in The year 1868, that the sale made and
reported by John A. j. Creswcll, Trustee
for the sale of the mprtgaged Real Estate of
the said Stephen Atkinson and wife, be ratl-
lied and confirmed, unless cause to the con.
lrary thereof be shown on or before the iith
day OF March, next; provided copy of this
order be inserted in some newspaper printed
at Glktun, once week for one month beiu re
the fourth day ot Feb uary, next.
The Report states the amount Of sale to
be $3.50. CHAS. Ii HAINES,
True copy-test, Clerk.
CHAS. II. HAINES,
Jan 2, 1S64-5w Clerk.
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ATTENTION. SOLDIERS!
AND TIE FRIENDS OF SOLDIER,

NM TIE T 1kITs.'p7 UT N'7b17II-1ss'
We call the attention of all having rel ltons or
friends in the army to the fact that lIoodanda
German Bittcrs :" will cure niue tenths of the
diseases induced ey esrosurs and privations incl
dent to camp life In the liss. published almost
sick it will be noticed that very large proper.
ton are sufrrias frou d3bi'ity. livery c,so Of
that kind cgn be readily cured by lIoolands
German Filters We have no hesitation in sta ding
that if these Btters freely used among our
soldiers hundreds Of lives night be saved hat
otherwise would bs lost.
The proprielors are d'i'y receiving thankful lot.
tors from sufferers in the army md hospitals. who
have BE- restored Is hc,.th by tho usu If those
Bitteri, scat to item by their friends
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yet the wonders of the ocean have never
been half told, or its hidden splendors
half explored or brought 10 Light
What a field is here presented for study
and research, and also what beauties
sill remain to be unfolded to the admir-
ing eye.
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NOTICE..


JOHN MERRIMAN DAVIDSON AND 9TH
EkS vs.. JAMLS DAVIDSON AND OH
ERS.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county,
lu Chanccry.
ORDERED, this eth day of December,
" in the year 1868, that the sale made and
reported by John A. j. Creswell, Trustee IN
the above entitled cause, of the residue OF
the Mount Ararat Farm, be ratified and CON
lirmcd, unless cause to the contrary thereof
he shown on or before the fifth day OF March,
next; provided copy OF this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed at Elkton,
once week for one month, before the fourth
day of February, next.
The Report states the amount Of sale to
be $4,000 CHAS. Ii. HAlNES,
True coFy-test, Clerk.
CHAS. Fl. HAINES,
Jan 2, l864-5w Clerk.
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BEGINNING TO WALK.

He's not got his sea-legs, the darling;
He's been in our ship but IA year;
lie isn't yet versed in our lingo
Knows nothing of sailing, fear.
But he soon will hear more of the pillows,
Aud learn the salt taste of the wave;
One voyage, though it's short, is sufficient,
When our ports are the Cradle and GRAY
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NOTICE.

JOHN BROWN AND FRANCINA BROWN
HIS WIFE VS.. TIMOTHY TILGHMAN
AND OTHERS.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county
In Chancery.
ORDERED, this Both day Of December
~ in the year 1868, that the sales made
and reported by John A. j. Creswell, Trus-
tee in the above entitled cause, for the sale
Of the Real Estate OF Robert Tilghnan, de-
ceased, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the Contrary thereof be shown on
or before the fifth day Of March next; pro-
vided a copy Of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed at EIkton, once
week for one month before the fourth day OF
February, next.
The Report states the amount OF sales to
be 81 SO .23. CllAS. Ii. HAlNES,
True copy-tcst, Clerk.
CIAS. II. HAlNES,
Jan 9, lSG4-5w Clerk.
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Rhodes Super-PhOSphate.

HNHE STANDARD MANURE, composed
l. OF Bones treated with Suipturtc .acid.--
- hHODES' - the lGHg established Manure
in the American market-besides having
European leputation-cannot be exec llel
Tor the culture OF outs, Corn, Tobacco ana
Root Crops. Also. Top Dressing on tie Gro,s-
Tug Wheat. For sale by
Feb IA, 1868 JOHN PARTRIDGE,
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BEW ARE OF COUNTERFEITS !

Sec that the signature of : c. NJ Jackson y is Oh
she Wrapper Of each bottle Price per bottle IS
ceats. or Half Dozen for 81.
Should your nearest Druggist not have the ss'i-
ole. 10 not be pu. of by any sf the intoxicating
preparations that may be oflai I'D ia IT, place but
send To- Us and will forward. securely packed.
hy cypress
pIihcip.I ufoo and Manutec.ory No 63l Arch
S'recl. Phiiadelph;a JONES 4 EVANS.
(Successors to q. N. jackson Coy
July 81. 1913 -iy. FOfsietots
L. For sale by pr u. II MircMxLJI El+,cn.
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WOOD WARD

WOOD \ \ nd.
- OSSELL Y HINES have opened the
~ largest Wood Yard in Elkton and viii
keep always on hand Hickory, Oak. and
kindling Wood. Wood will be deilverrd
IN town free OF charge. 1000 Cords uf Wood
wanted, Tor which the highest matket price
will be paid in cash or goods.
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s. ROWLAND CARSON,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
FOR THE SALE OF
FLOUR, GRAIN, SEEDS, HAY,
TOBACCO, &C., SC,

No. 50 South Frederick Street, Sd above
Pratt, Baltimore, Md. Cousignments solicited.
oct II, 1sU3-3m
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cases out Of hundred
Induced by the extensive sale and universal
popularity OF llouaand's German Eitters tpure,y
vegetable! hosts ct ignorant Qaacks and unscrl-
pulous adventures, have opeael upon suffering
humanity the flood gates OF N"strua.s in the shane
OF poor whisky, Wiley compounded with injurious
drugs, and chriseuel l0nics, stvmucbles and
Bitters.
Beware of the innumcrabe array Of Alcoholic
preparations in plethoric bottles aud big belief
kegs under the modest appellation OF Filters
which instead of curing. only aggravate disease
and leave the disappointed sufferer in despair.
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERs,
Are not a new and untriel article but hays
stood the test OF fifteen years trial by the Aneri-
can public and their reputation and sale arc mot
rivalled by any similar prcparat on.
The proprietorS have THOUSAND /. Of letters from
the u -, eminent
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No Alcohol Bad Whiskey!

They will euro the above diseases in ninety nine
cases out of hundred
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PARTICULAR NOTICE.

Philada., } une %. 1881.
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lying near Rising Sun, Cecil county, Md.
mile south of Pennsylvania line within half a
mile Of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Cen
trail Railroad, now in progress, containing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-08-02
INTERESTING PARTICULARS OF
GRANTS MINING OPERATIONS
BEFORE PETERSBURG

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac
Friday Evening, July 29.-AR attempt will be
made at day break to. morrow morning TO pierce
the rebel lines before Petersburg. For this
been operating on the north bank of the James
river, has been Withdrawn, as well as the cav
airy of sheridan and KautZ, and to- night re.
joine the main body OF the army on the south
bank OF the Appomattox. One division of the
I'd corps-Motts across the James last
Thursday evening, after dark, and relic we'd
the 18th corps, on the extreme right of our
lire before Petersburg, and the other two di-
visions are probably by this time-1O.3O p.
MIN position to support the advanced di.
vision.
The plan Of the attack at daylight is as fol-
lows The 18th corps will mass in the rear of
the 9th corps, burnside holding the centre, and
will be the signal for an assault upon the rebel
works. The 18th corps, Gen. Ord's, will sup
port Burnside, and simultaneously with the
assault, heavy fire be opened from the I'd aud
5th corps in 'front.' Deceived by our move.
ments on the north side of the James, Lee yes.
terday sent very large reinforcements, estima-
ted at $4,000 or $4,000 men, to ts checkmate these
operations" The demonstration of the ID
corps and the cavalry, and Fosters command
Of the 10th corps, has, therefore, worked splen.
didIy. Inc masslng Of troops by the rebels
on our position across the James will place
Foster In very precarious position to- 1orrow
morning But he will make a stout fight.
res ulted Ia greater loss TO the enemy than I was
at first informed Of. We buried 1853 Rebel dead,
and captured two battle flags and LOG prisoners.
Onr loss was 104 killed, wounded and missing,
10 OF the last. f q xI2' :
= BEFoRH PETERSBURG, Saturday, July 30, a.
m.-Earher this morning wrote the plan Of
attack upon the Rebel works 10 front OF Peters,
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
THE REBEL INVASION.
Defeat of the Rebels Near Bedford-They y
are Driven to Hancock, &C.

oIc Dr1Veu 20 nduC0Chs &C.
HARRISBURG, July 3t.-There are now no
Rebels in the State. We are in communication
with McConnelIsburg and Bedford. Averill
intercepted McCausland at McConnellsburg
them out Of the town before they had a chance
OF burning any property. The rebels were
driven oat to Hancock. 1t is now ascertained
th at the rebels have no heavy force coming UP
In their rear, as was supposed. This was all
scare to uncover Washington.
telegraphed You yesterday that the Gov
ernor would issue proclamation for militia,
hut the latter was subsequently submitted to
zen Couch, who determined there was no
necessity for militia, as we have forces and in
large numbers (but where dare not say) COM
petent to cope with the enemy and keep him
ont OF the State. General Couch has gone
West.
Affairs ut Chambersburs
HARRISBURG, July 3l.-Out OF 1000 inhabi-
tants In Chambersbuag, 5000 have been made
destitute. They send here for bread and meat
All the grocery stores at Chambersburg have
been robbed .ur .r..
1t is said the rebel officers protested against
the burning OF Chambersburg, but it was done
by McCausland, under orders from Early,
who is supreme in his commands.
Invasion of Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG, August 1-Governor Curtin
lature together on Tuesday, the 9th Of August,
to devise means to make the military power of
the State Immediately available tor State and
national defence.
HARRISBURG, August Positive informa.
ton has just reached here that the rebels are
retiring from the direction OF Bedford Springs
out Of the State.
Major General Couch is to-day In the west
ern part of the State, making a reconnaissance
OF the defences on the Monongahela and Ohio
rivers. Before proceeding directly to Pitts
burg he examined several points along the
Pennsylvania railroad, and gave important
directions for covering the border counties
along the Maryland line in that direction.
General Cadwalader is in temporary com.
mand OF the forces and Notifications in the
eastern part of the State, and is inaugurating
active measures to meet any emergency that
may occur. The railroad between this point
and Hagerstown is now open, and trains have
been leaving on their regular morning and
noon time. The entire force which entered and
burned Chambersburg Is now positively known
actually to have consisted of only three com.
panies, in the aggregate numbering but two
hundred and eight men. They occupied the
town but two hours. On first entering thew
gave the people three hours time to move the
women and children; but before an hour had
expired, the fiends had fired the town. The
inhabitant ts have found shelter with the farmers
along the different roads leading from Cham.
bersburg.
A dispatch just received here states that
General Averill had come mp with the raiders
eight miles south of McConnellsburg and
whipped them handsomely. At the latest
accounts they were retreating in the direction
OF Hancock, with Averill in pursuit.