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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
Interview with the President,
and GEN. Grants Letter.

We invite the readers attention to these
two documents, printed on our first page this
week. The President shows in clear light
that an attempt to carry out the Mcclellan
pro-slavery policy would be virtual aban
donment of the war and dissolution of the
country, an acknowledgment of the right of
secession, overthrow of popular government,
followed by anarchy; and in place of peace,
interminable intestine wars till finally closed
by an Imperial or Military government.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
ELECTION NOTICE,

NOTICE is hereby given to the Judges of
~ the several Election Districts in Cecil
county, that in accordance with an Act pass
ed by the late Constitutional Convention, an
Election will be held on
Wednesday and Thursday, the 18Th md 1871
dnys Of October, 1864,
at the usual places for holding Elections in
the several Election Districts, between the
hours Of s O'Clock in the morning aud s
O'Clock in the evening of each day, for the
adoption or rejection of the said Constitu =
ton.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of Sep
TENDER, 1864, JAS. b. PRICE,
sept II, 1o64-te Sheriff,
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The Uni0n--It Must and Shall
be PreSerYeG''

The time having arrived for a thorough
organization of the county. with view to
the Presidential and Constitutional campaign
the Union men Of the several Districts are
hereby earnestly requested to meet imme-
diatc.y at such central points in their Dis
tricts as may be most convenient. for the
formation of Clubs in support of those tried
Patriots Lincoln and Johnson, and the Eman-
cipation of our State from the institution of
Slavery. All Unionists who advocate an
honorable peace by the only means practical
bic, viz: by vigorous prosecution Of the
war. now drawing to triumphant close, we
invoke to prepare for this last grand political
struggle. Show your zeal in the cause Of
your country; pledge yourselves anew to
sustain by your votes and your influence the
a administration, whose duty it is to carry on
the war, aud most of all the glorious defend
crS of the National Honor and Integrity on
the battle field.
JAMES McCAULEY,
A. MCINTYRE,
JACOB TOME,
H. MORTON,
BARCLAY REYNOLDS,
Union Central Committee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
Stick q Pin There.

When Gov. Seymour, of New York. was
inausurated he delivered an Inaugural Adj
dress, which was in sentiment identical with
McClelan's letter of acceptance. The Cecil
Democrat denounced that address most bit
terly, but it now supports Mcclellan. 1t has
seen how easy it was for Seymour to talk for
the Union and work for the traitors it
knows Mcclellan will go and do likewise,
hence its support of him now Van. knows
what $ the time Of day.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
PRIMARY MEETINGS.

The Union Voters of Cecil county are
respectfully requested to assemble in Pri
mary Meetings at the usual places of hold
ing elections in their respective Districts,
on Saturday, the lst dug Of October nert, at
3 clock ?. NJ, for the purpose of appoint
ing FIVE Delegates from each District, to
moot in County Convention, at Elkton, on
the following Tuesday, October the Ash :;
there to appoint Five Delegates to represent
Cecil county in the State Convention to as.
semble in Baltimore, on Tuesday, the 18th
OF October, for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, Comptroller of the Treasury, Attor.
ney General, Commissioner of the Land
Office, Judge of the Court of Appeals tor
the fourth District; and Delegates to repre-
sent Cecil county in the Congressional Con
vention to nominate candidate for Con-
gress, in the 1st Congressional District of
Maryland. JAS. McCAULEY,
A. MCINTYRE,
JACOB TOME,
H. MORTON.
BARCLAY REYNOLDS,
Union Central Com. for Cecil county
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
The Immediate Cessation of
HOstiHities.

Maine voted on Monday last, and gave a
largely increased majority for Union and the
forcible suppression of the Rebellion. The
fathers and brothers and friends of the fifty
thousand brave soldiers who have gone from
Maine to crush rebellion don't see the point
Of an immediate cessation of hostiities. now
lust as the fruit of all their toll and blood is
aboa to be gathered.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

" We heard rebel shouting at the top
of his voice the other day, " Hurrah for
George B. McClellan!" General Mcclellan
might well ask, - What crime have | com
mitted that my country's enemies should
thus cheer me?''
Union men, can any one among you be
found assisting to elevate a man to place and
power who stoops 50 low as to accept a
nomination from his country's bittcrest enc
mics? Can you vote for a man to be your
next President, whose nomination by the
Copperhead party the whole Rebel army at
Petersburg chcered when the news reached
them?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
Missed Fire.

McClellan's letter of acceptance was man
ufactured for the Maine market. His half
and half, double meaning talk of maintain
ing the Union was expected to work wonders
in old Maine; but the Yankees were too
sharp to be caught with that kind of chaif.-
Like his letter endorsing Woodward, i'll
Pennsylvania last Fall, it was Il shell that
didn' burst
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
A Moro Vigorous Prosecution of
the War,

This was the cry of a portion of that party
which has put on the cast-away garments of
the old Democratic party, and assumed that
name to hide from the people, whom they
hope to deceive, their real name, which in
the days of the Revolution was known by
our ancestors as "Iores." Many of those
Tories were elected to Congress in the
Northern States last year, with these war
like professions Of devotion to the country,
but no sooner had they entered on the dis
charge of that duty than they were found
doing all in their power to assist the Rebels.
What they have done they will DO again.
if opportunity offers. If they could elect
Mcclellan and got entire possession of the
does any one suppose they would
show less favor to their :" Southern friends"
when in power than they have done and are
doing when out Of power?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ELKToN UNION

tomorrow Sunday morning, at lO3 o cl k.
RRocEEDINGs OF THE ELKToN UNION
MEETING on SATURDAY LAsT.-The loyal vo
tiers of the Third Election District of Cecil
county, convened at the Court House, on
Saturday evening, Sep. 10, for the purpose
of organizing a campaign club.
Jas. L. Mccullough, Esq, was appointed
Chairman, and VIM. II. Eder, Secretary.
The object of the meeting being stated by
the President, it was, on motion of Wm j.
Jones. ESQ, resolved that committee of
three be appointed to draft constitution
and bylaws for the government of this asso
citation.
The Chair appointed Messrs W. J. Jones,
G. B. Cutler and H. r. Torbert.
On motion of II. r. Torbert, Esq, that
when we adjourn it will be to meet again on
next Saturday evening, Sep. II, at a ocl'k.
W. j. Jones, Esq, moved that commit
tee Of seven be appointed as a committee of
arrangement and finance, for the Union
Meeting to be held at Elkton, on Tuesday,
appointed: H. Il. Torbert, j. S. Crawford
John Perkins, Jr., James McCaulcy, John
p. Bennett, w. p Ewing, Jos. p. Cantwell
Joseph Wells.
}. S. Crawford, Esq, moved that com
mittee of three be appointed to procure
Union campaign documents for distribution
throughout the county.
The Chair appointed Messrs. j. S. Craw
ford, j. A. }. Creswell and E. f. Ewing.
The meeting, after being addressed by
Messrs. Creswell and Mccullough, and Civ
ing three cheers for the success of Lincoln
and johnson, and three more for the adop-
ton of the new Constitution, adjourned to
meet again on Saturday evening next.
JAS. 7. MCCULLOUGH,
WM. H. EDER, President.
Secretary.
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DISTRICT MEETINGS.


CECILTON. Saturday, Sept. 17th-Hon.
]. A. J. Creswcll, and W. j. Jones, Esq.
FON CHASE. Wednesday, Sept. Dist
Mcssrs. w. j. Jones, J. I. Mccullough, II.
r. Torher, and James McCaulcy.
NORTH EAST, Thursday. Sept. 22nd-
Messrs. II. K. Torbert, David Scott, j. T..
Mccullough and James McCauley.
BRICK MEETING HOUSE. Thursday,
Sept 29th-Messrs. II. r. Torber, j. B..
Pu@h. and David Scott.
PORT DEPOSIT. Saturday. October LIST
Hon, J. A. Creswcll, II. X. Torbert, Esq.
3 nd W. j. Jones. ESD.
MOUNT PLEASANT, 18th Dist Tues
day, Oct 4th-lIon. j. A. }. Creswel, ]. T..
Mccullough, II. r. Torbert and j. B. Pugh,
Esqs.
Rising Sun, Wednesday, Oct. 9Th
Hon. j. A. j. Crcswcll W. }. Jones, II. r..
Torhert and j. B. Pugh, Esqs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

In SEARCH OF SYMPATHY.-We have heard
of individuals in U. S. uniforms being gently
reproved for misbehaviour, who went pulling
round to the back door of Copperhead
papers for sympathy. 1t is doubtful whether
such could be counted on i'll the day of battle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

DGiy" The draft is ordered to commence
in all the States and districts where the quota
is not filled by volunteers, on Monday the
10th, and will go on until completed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

AppoINTED.-Mr. George Johnston,
Of the 18th district, has received the appoint
ment ofWeacher in the Public School at this
place, tofiil the vacancy occasiened by the
decease of Mr.. Rhodes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
EXa miners Notice.

TNIlE undersigned, appointed by the Conn
l. ty Commissioners Of Cecil county Exami-
ners to view and determine the propricty of
opening a road from the mouth of &c Island
Lane " to a point al or near Cecilton, hereby
give notice that they will meet on TUESDAY,
the 18th day Of October next, at Cecilton, at
10 O'Clock A. M, to proceed to the discharge
of the duty assigned them in the commits
SIGN to them issued.
II. MORTON,
J. HUSFELT,
THOS. VANDYKE,
sept II, 1S6I-5w Examiners.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

THE total amount of the monthly
assessment under the Excise Law, for the
month of August, for Cecil county, is
81 S5S "A
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

AMBRoTYPING. MIR. B. f. Lodore,
our gentlcmanly and accommodating Photo
grapher, who has been taking the faces Of
all applicants, at his rooms, in the most APP
proved style Of that art, has recently fitted
up for taking Ambrotype likenesses, ALSO
Persons desiring those beautiful pictures,
can be accommodated by calling at his
rooms on Main street. Elkton. at the short
notice and on the most reasonable terms.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

IA TRIP TO CANADA" published on our
first page, by James Montgomery, will be
found interesting.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

THE Rev. w. M. England, of North
East, will preach in the Elkton NJ. L. church
tomorrow Sunday morning, at 104 o'clk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

A IR-TIGHT JARS.-Kline's Patent Fruit
IA Jars, all glass, and Stone Fruit Jars, for
sale low, by w. 7. McCAULEY.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
WOOD YARD.

- OSSELL x HINES have opened the
4 y largest Wood Yard in EIkton and will
keep always on hand Hickory, Oak, and
Kiudliug Wood. Wood will be delivered
III town free uf charge. 1900 Cords of W God
wanted, for which the highest matket price
will be paid in cash or goods.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

FARMS AT PUBLIC SALES.--FUTURE are
a number Of very valuable Real Estates adj
vertsed at public sale in The Wig. A
rare chance is offered to capitalists to make
valuable investments in this species of prop
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~ ACRES or LAND,
of very superior quality, with new Frame
DWELLING and Kitchen, with water at the
door, Frame Wagon House, Granary and
Stable.
0y-Nr. Samuel K. Martndale, having the
property in charge, will show it to those
wishing to purchase.
To those wishing to purchase either for
residence or Investment, these are very
desirable Farms, the soil being of a superior
natural quality, receives and holds improve
ments kindly situated in highly improved,
Intelligent, pleasant, and healthy neighbor-
hood, convenient to churches, schools, mar
kets and railroads.
The objection sometimes urged by those
living in Free State to coming into Mary
land is now abont to be removed. Our Com
sttutiona Convention has presented us with
Free Constitution, which will in Il short
time, without doubt, be ratified by the peo-
pie; when Maryland will rank as one of the
Free States of the Union.
G5-lf desirable a portion of the purchase
money may remain in tho property.
CHAS. II. HAINES,
sept II, 1S64-ts. Port Deposit, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

A LETTER from Liberty Grove, in the
9Th district Of this county, dated the It'll
inst says:
"The farmers are busy blowing few
have done their Fall sowing. Corn is partly
i'll shock. There will be about three-tourths
of an average crop in this district
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

~ X o q L Il / L 5 Cheap Brown Sugar,
NJ cheap White Sugar, prime Rio Coffee :,
New Orleans Molasses, cheap Black Tea,
hest Imperial Tea, prime Cheese, Chocolate,
Il ice and Spices, cheap at the store of
may2l L. BROWN, Jr Il BRO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
G. w. Palmer,

of Chesapeake City has been appointed
Deputy Provost Marshal for Cecil county,
One Of the first acts Of Lieut.. Palmer was
the arrest of Joseph Anderson, of Chesa
peake City, "a deserter from Company A, 9Th
Md. Vols. Anderson escaped from his
regiment at Wilmington, Del, when on its
way to the front, and has been skulking duty
till apprehcnded by Lieut.. Palmer. There
are several more skukers in this county
to be, and we hope will be, arrested and
punished.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17
UNION MEETING AT THE Court

UNION MEETING AT THE Court
HOUSE NIGHr.-There will be District
Meeting at the Court House this evening at
y clock. H. h. Torbert, Esq, speaker.
Turn out Union men and fill the house to
Overlooking. We will insure you good
speech.
On Wednesday evening, at = o'clock,
there will be a Union Meeting at Fox Chase,
in the Fourth District; and on Thursday
evening a meeting will be held at North
East. The speakers for these meetings will
be found under the head of District Meet
ings in the tug column of 7he wig.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

observation-disclosures Marshal of this
District, Col. W. J, Leonard, has received
instructions from A. A. Provost Marshal
Brown, to proceed with the draft in those
ub-districts which have done the least to-
ward raising their quotas.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-09-17

LNAMILY Sugar Cured Hams just received
Il and for sale cheap by
feb 6, 1864 WIN. McCLELLAND.
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BordentoWn Female College,
BORpENTOWN, n. j.
xsey. S0aan b. kelley, A. M,

PRESIDENT.
TsHl!IS Institution is pleasantly located on
& the Delaware River, about sixty miles by
Railroad from New York, and thirty from
Philadelphia. Thorough instruction is given
in the common and higher branches Of Eng
liSli, and superior advantages are furnished
in the Ancient and Modern Languages, Draw
ing, Painting in all its branches, Vocal and
Instrumental! Mlrsi3.
For Catalogues, address the President.
June IS, lS64-4fn
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LHlR SALE.-An excellent lot Of New
Il Chestnut post. WI. McCLELLAND. j..
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Cofal AHoirs.
INTERNAL REVENUE.-The Collector

INTERNAL REvENUE.-The Collector
of this district, j. T. Mccullough, Esq,
advertises in to-days Wing, notice to all
parties in this county liable to tax on car
riages, incomes silver plate, ETC., who have
not paid the same, that they must pay on or
before the 18th day of October, or become
liable to ten per cent additional.
All persons having carriages liable to as
sessmcnt, whether they kno0 such carriages
are assessed or not, had better come forward
aud pay the assessment, without waiting to
be called on in person. or by letter, by the
Collector, as in such case 10 per cent will be
added. Carriages valued at S75 with har-
ness, under the old law, are liable to tax
Under the new Act, carriages valued at $50
are subject to tax.
RECovERED.-The body of M. John
son Rhodes, who was drowned in Elk River,
on Wednesday of last week, was recovered
on Saturday morning last. A thunder storm
having occurred on the preceding night, it is
supposed, caused the body to rise, when it was
discovered the next morning a short distance
from shore, by Il gentleman who Immediately
swan out after it and brought it to land
1t was recovered at Reynolds wharf-not
far from the place of his drowning. The
body was conveyed to his family in Elkton,
from whose residence his funeral took place
on Sunday afternoon, last. Belonging to
Good Intent Council of O. L. A. NJ, his
funeral was attended by large number OF
these gentlemen, besides numerous citizens
| and school children. His remains were in
tered in the NJ. L. burying ground at this
place.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1864-09-17
THE PACIFIC
Commercial advertiser.
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER Il.

Oh our fourth page We insert an article from
Il Georgia paper, which We doubt not will attract
the notice OF all our readers. 1t is from one Of
the most independent CT the Southern press. and
reflects probably the opinion Of Il considerable
portion of the people Of the Gulf States-t that
the cause of the rebellion is fast waning, and
must soon be hopeless beyond all help. Eman-
ating from the source it does, the article is wcr-
thy OF attention and credit. The defeat of either
of the two large armies on which the leaders of
the rebellion stake their chances, az Richmond
and Atlanta. and where nearly ali their avsila-
bic military strength is now concentrated, will
still further reduce those hopes: though on the
other hand il must be admitted that a victory at
either point will proportionately strengthen them.
In the exchange of prisoners, 70 which the rebels
have consented, they will probably be the gain
err, Tor their prisoners in the Governments hands
are better kept and in better condition for i'm
mediate return 10 active service than are the
Northern prisoners in their hands.
The war news brought on Tuesday BY the
NcTy l.. Sutton, though only one day later, re-
cords a bloody fight, and sn important Federal
victory before Petersburg. The kilograms,
though lengthy, are still indefinite and leave
i'OH NOE couots IN some particulars. Inc Dattle
was brought on by an order from Lee to regain
possession Of the Weldon Railroad At any sacri-
nee That railroad connects Petersburg with
Wilmington and Charleston, and IS Of course
the main highway for supplies for Lees army.
Without it, Petersburg is of no use to Lee, and
it has probably been evacuated before this time.
or will be as soon IS all hopes Of regaining its
possession are given up. The victory Is q great
one, that must soon tell sensibly On the posses-
sion of Richmond itself.
The telegraph reports the death in this battle
of Generals Hsgood, Hood, Heath, Fitz Hugh
Lee (sor OF Gen. Lee) and 4. 2. Hill sc mort
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Obituary.

Lieut.. J. c. Forbes CbrO,her Of Rev A. o. Forbes, CT Mo,o-
kali Vas born IN the Sandwich Islands, July -, ISIS. When
10 years Of age he came with his parcn.s "a America. In 1859
be commenced the study Il medIcne -, Ohio. IN October,
1861. he entered the L. ). Army AS q Pr.s te in the 18th R.gi-
reE;. He spsu: the year 1862 in garrison duty II Covington,
Ky. During this time he Mas promote - she Cejce Of sergeant.
Most OF the year 1865 he was At Memphis. aud IN February,
1865, vas commissioned, by the President, ID Lieut.. IN the L.
:. Amy In the battle OF Missionary Ridge. November, 1853,
The Battalion 20 which he vas attached, il Charge o! 2 Company,
was dcpiOyed ~ skirmish IN front OF tn tine Of battle. tie says
in his letter, We drove the enemy from their rife-pi.s. and
after ! short res; We leaped over and began 20 charge Up the
bill. L vas very steep and about haf a mile from tie foot To
the Summit. At this period the firing was more severe than Il:
any tine previous. and / did expect TO be hit then Bot although
the balls struck stunps, stones AMI trees. and fairly moved
do.n the bushes around me--nothing touched OF harmed ne"
In abe last letter ne ever wrote home. dated Rlugofd. Ga,
May 5;h, he says; Peel no anxiety on ny part: The same
GOD that watched over me At Missionary Ridge will watch over
me here" On the SIst r;. he was depiuyei in charge cf a
Company OF ShsrPshooers for the night. Before dinner. taking
: h-id glsss, he went outside OF the breasJSoTkS 3 fe1 yards II
view the location. Lieut.. Gapin being with him, heard him
eXclzin. 20 Gspin, I am shot ~ He spoke no more, but fell
pierced by a riae bail from a rebel. The Commanding odicer
sent out Two men 10 recover the boiy a4i Ole OF them wac
wounded IN the attempt. The other Crawling on hs hands and
knees 10 the body, found it entirely dead, but they could not
get II Until after dark. He vas % years, 10 months AID 10
days oid-h sgiaLyfIic IND journal.