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Alarm On the Canada Berdep.

Frou late Information IL appears that an organ
iied gang Of refugees and desertsrs srists on ths
borders Of CansdA for the purpose Of hsrsssans
the American fron,isrA and keeping the adjacent
towns in . state Of constant alarm. Mr.. whsslsr,
the President Of the Northern Railroad, has re.
ceived Information VI . design 10 attack the rail-
road, destroy the trsck and locomotives, aud blrn
the dcpo,s The United States vice consul q Mon.
ueal sends word that the raiders intend 70 s,lsot
the town ot Malone, In New York 6tsas. Causds
IL the headquarters and refuge vi all these dsspsrs.
does, who pretend 70 set under instructions and
commissions from Richmond. Gu Sunday night
there s1teus.vs sarm along shs border.
Tho pickets st Rouse's Point, stated In ysster-
days srS. were hrcd upon by armed horsemsp.
An Alsrui gun was nrei from Fort honee otnssy a.
soon a. they made their appearance. 1hsy sue.
cceded In making their escape, probably taking
with them . wounded comrsds, ~ he could nos b
found. A communication was vsd lest wesh
from an uuk nown person, addressed 70 gentle
man At Chsnp!an, purportng 70 come from Non.
trcal, that plan was On foot to Turn Upper and
Lower Chsmplsin, N. T., and Tie same would bs
dessroyed within uins days.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1864-11-24

Hditrdr, Nor. 23.--H u. 8 Media, from Permu-
ds. l9,h. arrived this evening. Tho pirate Chicts
msugs bad completed her repairs and sailed on tho
18th on . cruise. Tho value Of her captures was
ASOnOOO
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1864-11-24
From Fortress Monroe

Fortr.ss Monroe, Nor. 29.-lhs mail steamer
Thomas Coyer, which arrived from CITY Pint
shis evening, rngs down report nj heavy iiring
on the right Of Cen Buffers pos s:ou ard Of coniin-
ual firing between tie pickets during the pasi few
days
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1864-11-24
GENERAL, GRANT.
The Dutch cap yaral 10 be Opened,

Washington, DC, Nor. %. There is Information
from City Point. dated yesterday morning that but
. shor, time will elap.e before the Dutch tap Canal
will Q opened
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1864-11-24
Arrival from Havana.
Highly lnterestins News.

ny arrivals yesterday from Havana We arc In re-
ccipt OF letter and newspaper mails embracing Nh
following news,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1864-11-24
The Latest News
TeleCrs nh 10 ,be \. u. Sun.
fws Received ia Richmond.
.REAT PANIC IN GEORGIA.

Hood Marching on Pulaski, Tenn.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17

PETERSON FOR JANUARY.--The Repri-
mand, a frontispiecc engraving of this No.,
is beautiful. Then follows all interesting
wood cut, Clara's Hero, with short story
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variety. Peterson publishes many good
stories. In the present number we have, A
New Years Story, by the author of "Second
Life; )" Is it Right? by I. S. Arthur; A
Woman's Revenge, continued story The
Old Miracle, by Frank Lee Benedict; The
Last Plantagenet A New Serial, by Mrs.
Ann S. Stephens, is commenced in the Jan
uary number, together with a large stock of
miscellaneous reading, composed of poetry
and articles from the EDITORS drawer, suited
to the season. Peterson is still published at
the old price 50 a year. Address, C. J.
Peterson, BOG Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY CON-
MIssioNERs. Board of County Com
missioners was in session this week, and the
following are some Of the proceedings most
interesting to the public:
A. p. Barwck and R. Alexander Collect
ors; f. A. Ellis, N. B. Morrison and VIM.
I. West, School Commissioners and John
Burke and VIM. c. keithley, Road Supervi-
sors, having failed to qualify under the new
Constitution, were reappointed to their sew
eral Offices
S. p. Wood appointed, on petition, Con-
stable lst district; vice Taylor, not qualified.
Petition for alteration in road from Thank
less Line to Limestone road filed, and
Messrs. f. p. Chandlee, John M. Ireland
and A. p. Mershon appointed examiners.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17

AnTHURs HOME MAGAzINE.-Not Anv.
thing for Peace, new story by that popular
writer, T.. s. Arthur, is commenced in tbe
January number of the Home Magazine-
Alice Redwood's Ghost, Chronicles of the
Cloverside Family, Ruth Days New Year,
Campaign Sketches, and several other short
stories, in addition to these and other at
tractive reading contained in the first num-
Der for the new year, it is further enriched
by the Toilet and Work Table, Hints for
Housekeepers, Health Department, The
Home Circle, etc, etc. The January num-
Der has also fine song, The Valley Stream
is Frozen, Poetry by Bayard Taylor, and
Music by J. Starr Holloway The Home
Magazine is one of our best family month
lies. Price $3.50 a year. 7. S. Arthur &
Co., 1923 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
A Battle in front of Nashville.

A despatch from the Secretary of War to
Gen. Dix, dated Washington, Dec. 18th,
says:-
I "lhis Department has just received unex-
pected dispatches from Nashville, announ-
cling that General Thomas, with the forces
under his command, attacked Hoods army
in front of Nashville, at nine o'clock on
Thursday morning, 10Th inst, and, although
the battle is not yet decided, the whole action
of the day is described as splendid and sue
cessful.
Our line advanced on the right five miles.
The chemy was driven from the river, from
his entrenchn ents, and from the range OF
hills on which his ittf rested, and forced back
upon his right and centre, and had his centre
pushed back from one to three miles, with
the loss of seventeen guns and about ftieen
hundred prisoners, and his whole line Of
earthworks, except about mile on his eX-
IRENE right, where no serious attempt was
made to dislodge him.
Our casualties are reported light.
Hoods whole army, except the cavalry
and small force near Murlrecsboro, were
engaged.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
Notice TO Creditors.

THIS is to give notice, that the subscribe
l. Of Cecil county, hath obtained from the
Orphans Court Of said county, letters of AID.
mintration on the personal estate of Joseph
H. Ford, late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims againstthe said dcces
sed, are hereby warned to exhibit the same
with the vouchers thorco of duly authenticated
on or before the 18th day of December
1865; they may otherwise by law, be excu-
ded from all benefit Of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said state are requested to
make immediate payment to the subscriber
Given under my hand this 18th day of De-
cember, 1854. SEWELL FORD,
Administrator of Joseph II. Ford, decd.
Test--CHALKLEY B. CUTLER, Reg.
Dec II, 1S64-6w
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Inventors, Mechanics. Agricul-

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.]ico.

MARSHALL.-On Thursday, the Sd inst.
at his residence, Pilot Town, in this co.
JOIN MARSHALL, in his 18th year.
ROGERS.-On Saturday, Dec 10th, neal
Brick NJ. House, THOMAS ROGERS, aged
73 years.
THOMAS.-On the 18th inst, UADD1E c.,
daughter Of JOS r. and Susan Thomas,
in her 10Th year.
I'd, GEORGE X, in his
18th year; Dec sth, JAMES, in his 9th
year; Dec. 9th MARTHA r., in her Sd
year; Dec. 18th, EMMA b., in her 18th
year; children of James and Ellen Heva-
low.
FOSTER.-1n Ell; Neck, Dec 9Th, 1864, of
consumption, JESSE FOSTER, in the sd
year of his age.
He was young man of rare worth and
beloved by all who knew him. And while
a widowed mother, who leaned upon him.
and brothers and sisters who deeply mourn
his loss, feel that the hand of God has been
laid heavy upon them, we feel that the finger
of the Lord has touched us also. But we
hope that our loss is his gain.
We know of spot shaded BY oaks
We love it well;
There rest dear Jesse their waverng branches forever
Our love shall tell;
And hearts true as thine will forget the never:
Farewell, Farewell!
T. W. l..
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POstmasters and Newspaper Sub
sCribers.


We call the attention of Postmasiers and
Subscribers to The Wing to the following
established laws in relation to newspapers,
and hope all interested will save us trouble
and themselves expense:
NEWSPAPER LAws.-As there are certain
definite laws in relation to the rights of pub
fishers of newspapers, which do not seem to
be understood, we will endeavor to make a
plain synopsis of them, and solicit attention
thereto.
|. A Postmaster is required to give notice
by letter, (returning paper does not answer
the law when a subscriber does not take his
paper out Of the office, and state the reasons
for its not being taken, and neglect to do
so makes the Postmaster responsible to the
publisher for the payment.
2, Any person who takes a paper from the
post office, whether directed to his name or
another, or whether he has subscribed or
not, is responsible for the pay.
3. Ii person orders his paper dscontin-
ued, he must pay all arrearages or the pub.
Usher may continue to send it until payment
is made, and collect the whole amount,
whether it be taken from the office or not
There can be no legal discontnuance uatil
the payment is made.
4. If the subscriber orders his paper to be
stopped at certain time, and the publisher
continues to send, the subscriber is bound to
pay tor it, if he takes it out of the post Office
The law proceeds on the ground that
man must pay for what he uses.
s. The courts have decided that refusing
to take newspapers and periodicals from the
post office, or removing and leaving them
uncalled for, is p'1ma .(acia evidence Of in
tentona! fraud
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
FOR SALE.

A DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT,
IA situated in the upper part of Port De-
post, Cecil county Nd, near the Presby-
terrain church. The House is suitable for
Tavern, having been occupied as such; has
Bar Room and Cellar in the basement,
parlor and Sitting Room on second floor,
SIX large size lodging rooms on third floor,
and two large rooms on the garrett, lathed
and plastered. The house could be con.
verted into dwellings. There is Ten Pin
Alley on the premises. The Lot fronts
forty-two feet on Main street, running
back two hundred feet. There is good
Garden attached to it.
The house is three story Frame, with
Stone Basement, and is in fee simple.
Persons wishing to purchase can view the
premises. Terms easy, and can be known
Castle, at Port Deposit.
Dec II, lS64-4w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
SheFman'S Advance.

An official despatch received at the War
Department, dated at Hilton Head on the
18th, states that General Howard, command
ing the right wing of General Sherman
army had communicated with General Eos.
ter, his chief Of scouts, Captain Dunca2.
having descended the Ogechce river in a
small boat and thus made his way TO our
lines. On the 9th nst.-Frday week last
General Sherman's whole army was within
ten miles of Savannah and advancing to at.
tack it. The enemy s works, five miles from
the city, were probably assaulted on the It'll,
as heavy firing was heard in that direction
Our army was in fine condition and had met
with very little opposition. 1t had lived off
the country, had accumulated a large num-
Der of horses and cattle. and was in all re-
spects well supplied. A despatch from Cen
eral Howard, which a scout brought through,
dated "Near Savannah Canal, Dec. 9th, =
says the army had met with perfect success,
and the troops were in fine spirits. Another
despatch from General Howard directs a
good look ont to be kept for signals. These
dispatches fully confirm the success of Gen.
Sherman, and prove how false have been the
Rebel boasts as to stopping his triumph pro-
preSS,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
NOTICE TO DEBTORS,

A LII persons indebted to W. B. Rowland
IN u Co., at Rowlandsville, will please pay
the amount of their Indebtedness to DR.. W
b. Rowland, at Rowlandsville, or o. P. Kill
lingsworth, at North East, with the least de-
lay possible, as the business Of the old firm
must be closed.
Those indebted to Kilingsworth 4 Co. ,
and ki'ingsworth X Son, who will pay the ir
Notes or Accounts previous to the LIST of
January, will be eXonorated from the pay.
nlcnt Of interest or any charge over and
above the amount of the account or note ::
after that time these accounts will be placed
in the hands OF eigorous Collector, wihout
making any reduction.
KILLINGSWORTH Il SON,
Nov 10, lS64-3m.' North East.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
Notice to Creditors.

VNHIS is to give notice, that the snbscr-
l. Der, Of Cecil county, hath obtained from
the Orphans Court Of Cecil county, letters
Testamentary on the personal estate OF
Thomas Rogers, late of said county, decea-
sed. All persons having claims against the
said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with tire vouchers thereof duly
authenticated, on or before the 18th day of
December, 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
18th day of December, 1864.
ELLIS G. CHANDLER,
Executor of Thomas Rogers, decd.
Test-CHALKLEY b. CUTLER, Reg.
Dec II, lS6l-Gw.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17

Dispatches from the Army of the Po-
tomac report the safe return of the expedi-
ton under General Warren, and the accom-.
plishment Of the purpose for which it was
despatched. 1t did not go beyond Hicks
ford, but destroyed the Weldon Railroad for
fifteen miles between that point and Jarrett $
Station The road was torn up, the ties
burnt, the rails bent, and all the water sta
tons destroyed. The bridge over the Not
taway river was also burned. The Rebels
have been using the road very extensively,
and received over it large portion of their
supplies, which they transported in wagons
from Stony Creek to Petersburg. At Hicks
ford the Rebels were found in strong force,
and it was deemed impossible, without de-
lay that would have rendered the return of
the expedition hazardous, to force their DO
sition. Our forces had very little fighting
to do.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
Gofdi Aaairs.
vENDUES.

The season has now arrived when persons
occasion to advertise Personal and other
Property at Public Sale. No better medium
can be found for presenting their Goods to
the public than The CecH Wing. For print
ing Hand Bills of Public Sales, we have a
new and splendid assortment Of job Type
and are prepared to do all such work in the
neatest style, with despatch, and on the most
reasonable terms. Terms for such work cash
or very short credits.
Persons having Farm Stock, Household
Furniture, etc.. will find it to their advantage
to give us call.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
TABLEAux FOR CueIsrMAs--yRE.


rARArIoNs, .-Wecongratulate our readers
and the charitable public generally, upon
their prospective pleasure to be realized in
the Tableaux now being got up by the ladies
and gentlemen Of Elkton, for the approach
ing Christmas holidays. The Tableaux had
here last Spring, for the benefit Of the Chris
tan Commission, were very creditabe in
consideration of the time spent in preparing
them But no such preparations were then
made, as are now occupying the time of all
concerned. From the extensive arrange
ments, our readers may infer the character of
the Tabeaux promised them.
Having overheard certain of the secrets of
the ladies concerned, we lin confidence of
coursc) divulge some part of the secret so
obtained. We are to be entertained for two
| evenings; each entertainment to consist of
twenty Cat least Tableaux, Musical Cha
rades, Comic Presentations, Duets, &c. The
programme of the second to be different
from that of the first evening.
Accommodations superior to any hereto
fore had in such hall as our Court House,
will also induce the presence of many.
| The proceeds of these entertainments are
to be contributed to the Christian Commits
sion, and the poor of the town two such
objects as these should fill the limited capac-
| ity of the Court House at least four success
sive nights.
We may add that the very extensive gas
arrangements were secured on Thursday.
! through Mr.. John W. Baker-a liberal do
nation to the cause of the soldier and the
poor-of Messrs. Warner, Miskey Il Merrill,
| the extensive Gas Filters of PHILADELPHIA
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
Ladies' and ChiIdren's Hats.
Latest styles at CHARLES OAKFORD e.
SONS, Continental Hotel, Philadelphia.

HOLIDAYS Broughman, Thomas Il
Co., Successors to j. 7. Head, No. 421
Market street, Wilmington, Del, have Just
received from New York and other sources.
carefully selected and large supply of Pre-
sentation Books, both stand and ornamental
Books for the Juveniles, photographic Al
bnns at cheap rates, Writing Desks, Work
Bores, and in general a very large variety
of fine Stationery and Fancy Goods adapted
to all tastes and pockets. Their stock is
now opened and customers are invited to
make an early examination.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
Stockholders Notice.

A meeting of the Stockholders of the
n Cecil Bank. will be held at the banking
house. in Port Deposit, on MONDAY, the
2hd day Of January, next, at IL O'Clock A
NJ, to take into consideration the prupricty
of adopting the National system Of Banking
increasing the capital stock, and applying to
the Legislature at its next session for per-
mission to make the change.
CHAS. II. HAINES,
Port Deposit, Dec u, 1864. Cashier.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17

A Snow SToRM.-On Friday nigh;
and Saturday morning, the 10th and 18th
inst, we were visited by considerable fa!
of snow. The storm was severe for the time
of year. On Saturday moderate fall OF
rain continued all day; but about II o clock
at night it cleared off; the mercury rapidly
falling to nine or ten. Monday was very
cold with a heavy wind from the northwest.
The walking and driving were difficult and
dangerous, the streets and roads being Gov
cred with ice. AT night the moon shone
dimly on the frozen snow, presenting beau
tiful scene; but like that on the night which
Hamlet and his companions waited for the
ghost, a
chipping and an eager air.
made pedestrians move rapidly along the
streets, muffled in their great coats and
shawls. The storm extended from far in
the north to the vicinity of military opera
tons in Virginia. On Tuesday night we had
more snow, rain and hail ; and on Thursday
evening there was another slight fall of snow.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17

In order to correct the Enrolment of each
Election District, and thereby reduce your
quota in any future Draft, am authorized
by the Acting Assistant Provost Marshal
General to furnish a properly appointed
Committee with Il copy of the Enrolment
upon application. The Committee must be
composed of responsible men, and their re,
porlimust be made under oath. and the du-
ties performed without expense to the Gov,
eminent. Proper Instructions will be given
when the Enrolment is called for.
ANDREW STAFFORD,
Provost Marshal 1st Dist. Nd.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
LODGED In JAIL ON A REoUIsIrIoN

.On Wednesday last, Sheriff Price received
into his custody, under a requisition from
Gov. Bradford, from New Castle county,
Del, Jail, James Davis, white and jim
Owens, colored, who were arrested at Port
Penn, on the 26th Of November, charged
with stealing hogs from the pen of Mr., W.
l.. Rowland, of Bohemia Manor, in this
county. Deputy Sheriff Janney received
these men into his custody at New Castle
county Jail and conducted them to Elkton,
where they were lodged in jail to await the
February term of Circuit Court, if they don't
make their escape before that time.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17

Be5~ We have received fine poem, from
the pen Of an old and well known cores
pondent Of The Wing, Miss. S. J. c. White
sey, of Alexandria, Va, when in the days Of
peace and quiet it was more of literary and
less of a military chronicle than at present.
The poem will be printed next week, on our
outside page.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
INTERNAL REVENUE Under the late


acts of Congress, the Internal Revenue tax
has been extended to persons and property
that were not heretofore touched, thus bring
ing the great masses of the people within
the provisions of the law. A statement will
be found on our outside page which will
greatly facilitate persons in compromising
and complying with the law. All will have
to answer for their liability to pay tax OF
some kind. Every business will be subject
to license after the first of May, the gross
amount of which reaches $1,000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17

TERRIFIC POWDER ExPLosIoN.-Six of
the mills in the Hagley Yard of Dupont s
Powder Mills, near Wilmington, exploded
on Thursday morning last killing ten men
and wonnding several others. The explo-
sion was the most serious one that has taken
place for several years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-12-17
THE SOLDIERS CHRISTMAS DINNER.

ALL collections for the Soldiers Christmas
Dinner must be handed into The Wig Office
on or before December 20th, so that the
funds may be forwarded to Treasurer of
State fund We hope our citizens will hand
il. their donations without waiting to be So
licited in person. Any contributions, great
or small, will be thankfully received, and
appropriated to the praiseworthy purpose
for our brave boys in the field.