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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-03-25
ia RARE OPPORTUNITY
FOR
A FORTUNE

At apparently Little Risk.
WHILE the markets have been flooded with fictitious
"stocks Of Oil Companies having no substantial ba sis
some are reported to have grown suddenly rch others
in making effort to do likewise, have found them
selves minus the moley invested.
The subscriber offers few Shares of Stock in large
tract, containing Two Thousand Acres. be pur-
chased and the title made select number of respon-
sbe persons to be held In trust for the rest,-those
starting the enterprise being mostly Delawarans I'M
questionable reliability.
The land lies along heat river In Monongahala coun-
ty, West Virginia, which empties into the river bearing
the name Of the county about miles from the mouth Of
Dunkard Creek, in Green county, Pennsylvania;
quenty the rivers lay in the valley. cele
bratng for yielding Oil This property is reported to
have front OF miles along the river The indications
for Oil are very fine, there being ravnes and springs
that emit gases that will burn freely the application
Of fire.
But in addition to the STRONG indications Of OIL the
land is heavily timhered with White Oak Chestnut and
Locust and alounds in Iron Ore Fire Brick Clay, and
has vein of Coal some II feet in thickness.
The amount estimated for the purchase of the pro.
perry and working capital, is Two Hundred Thousand
Dollars, which Is divided into Two Hundred Shares of
Thousand Dollars each-wo hundred dollars to be paid
on subscribing and the balance when the title made
The shares nearly all taken, and preparations are
progressing for developing the the propert
The subscriber has also limited number Of shares
for sale In the 0oney Farm Oil Company. Tis tract il
located in Green county, Pa and some 300
Of land. The machinery for boring is probably on
the ground and the indications for Oil said of
the most fatering nature This Stock is offered at
$3.50 per share; value S.
STEPHEN B. FORD,
p. O. Chesapeake City.
Pivot Bridge, Mar II, lS65-3w
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WANTED.

A FARM, or Tract Of Land, for which the
Cash will be paid. Address Box $50, Balti
mere, Md. Doc "a
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NO. 2.

FARM OF 50 ACRES, in high state
of cultivation; four miles north west of the
town Of Elkton, in Cecil county: good Stone
House, with Frame Kitchen Pump of good
water at the Kitchen door Barn, Stabing,
&C., all in good repair; Well in barn yard.
IA acres prime Woodland balance in seven
fields, all under good fencing with variety
Of choice Fruit. Price, $4,000. Terms easy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-03-25

HOUSE AND STORE FOR RENT.
TINE Dwelling House and Store, now oc.
Il cupied by Miss Caroline J. Chapman and
George H. Joyce.
Possession given 25th of March, inst.
JAMES MCINTYRE.
Mar 4, 1865
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-03-25

CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER,
In Philadelphia, in the most fashionable style,
and at the lowest rates. Orders solicited.
Thankful for the large patronage heretofore
extended me, l respectfully solicit a continuance
of the same, as l am determined to sell lower
than any other house in the county.
Mar 18, '65-1y NJ. LIEBERNfAN.
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NOTICE.

Anna R. Paramore next
friend Of Mary Louisa Par
amore and Francis Elfnia
Paramore In the Circuit Court for
vs. Cecil cohhty. In chan
Mary Louisa Paramore Gerry.
and Francis Efna Para
more.
0RDERED, This first day of March, eighteen hun.
dred and sixty-fve, that the sale made and re-
ported by Reuben Hanes Trustee for the sale of the
Real Estate of the above named Defendants, be rat
fed and confirmed, unless cause be shown to the
contrary on before the sixth day of May, next
provided, a copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Cecil county, once a week
for one month before the sixth day Of April, next
The Report states the amount of sales to be 500.
CHAS. H. HAINES,
True copy; test, Clerk:
CHAS. II. HAINES,
Mar 4, 1S65-1m Clerk.
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WANTED.

A BOY, IA or Is years Of age. to learn the
IA Hardware business. Must write good
hand, and be quick at figures. Apply at the
HARDWARE STORE, in Elkton.
. HAT II, 1884, III ,...
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NOTICE.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
By the Orphans Court Of Cecil county,
February 18th, 1865.
ORDERED, That the sale made and reported by
U Ellis G. Chahdlee, Executor of Thomas Rogers,
deceased, be rfed and confirmed, unless cause to
the contrary be shown before the eleventh day
of April next; provided a copy of this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed at Elkton in Cecil
county, once week for one month bafore the first
day Of April next.
The Report states the of sales to be 81 O035
Test, G. B. CUTLER,
Feb rs, 1865-1m Register.
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GRAPES

CIR APES 1.
or all the following varieties, at whole
~ sale or retail; Rogers Hybrid, Aliens
Hybrid, Iona, Israella, Anna, Concord, De la
ware, Diana, Maxatawney, Rebecca, Tay lor,
Hartford Prolific, Creveling, Canby's August
and many other varieties, at
Beaurepair Grape Nursery.
Also, Treatise on the Grape Vine; and
Wine by the cask or bottle. Address
JAMES SHOBE,
Upper Principle,
Mar 10, l865-1m Cecil county, Md.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

DY virtue Of Decree Of the Circuit Court
ID for Cecil county, in chancery, the under
! signed, as Trustee, will offer at Public Sale,
at the Court House door, in the town Of Elk
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

STRAYED OR STOLEN. = Rev. Thos. Batter
wick, the Primitive Methodist preacher Of
this village, informs US that his mare has
rnystcriously disappeared, and after dill
gent inquiry, he j, unable to ferrit out her
whereabouts. She is dark roam nas e !;
she is lighter over the hind ;quarters than
elsewhere. She has windgall on each leg,
and is about eight years old. She disap-
peared on the 18th inst. ANY information
leading to her recovery, will be thankfully
received.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
New Hoop Skirt for 1855!
THE GREAT INVENTION OF THE ACE IN
HOOP s5E&IRES

j. W. BRADLEY'S New Patent DUPLEX ELLIP-
TIC Tor ioa.e} SPRING SKIRT.
VESTS, BRADLEY 4 CAREY Gate J. I. & J. O..
West SOLE PR0PRiET0RS and MANUFACTURE
Frs, 81 Chambers and 70 and 81 Readc Streets New
York.
THIS INVENTION consists If Duplex Tor two)
Elliptic Steel Springs ingenousy braided lightly and
firmly together, edge to edge, making the toughest,
most flexible elastic and double spring used. They
seldom bend break like the single springs aud
sequenty preserve their perfect and beautiful shape
twice as long as any other skirt
The wonderful 1leXibility and great comfort and
pleasure any lady wearing the Elliptic Duplex skirt
will be experienced particularly in all crowded
hes operas, carriages railroad church pews
chairs fr promenade and houSc dress the skirt
he folded when in use TO occupy small place easily
as silk or muslin dress. lady having enjoyed the
pleasure, comfort and great convenience Of wearing
the Duplex Elliptic steel spring skirt for a single day
viii never afterwards willingly dispense with their
use For children. misses, and Young ladies' they
superior all others. They the best quality in
every part, and unquestionaby the lieest, most de-
Sla3le. comfortable and economical skirt made.
For sale in all rstclass stores in the United States
and Canadas, Havana, Cuba, Mexico, South America,
and the VI est Indies.
90 Inquire for the Duplex Elliptic Skirt. 29-m3
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

RECEPTION DINNER.-We are authorized
by the citizens of Dodgeville, to say to the
returned soldiers that as soon as possible,
after the return of the balance of the Dodge
vile boys, they are to be entertained by a
grand reception dinner, got up for their
especial benefit, which, ii is thought will he
Ear more demonstrative Of our appreciation
of their services, than giving them free
dinner on the 4th of July.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

EXHIBITION. The exhibition Of Prof
Sands at the Court House last evening was
not very well attended on account Of the
stormy appearance of the night. However
those who did attend were probably enter
tanned and agrecably amused by the wonder
full tricks of the Professor in Lcgerdemain,
Necromancy, Ventriloquism, &c.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

SINGING School. We are informed that
j. T. Taylor, the singing teacher who has
been giving a course of lessons in this VII
Iage, has given such good satisfaction that
his friends have prevailed on him to teach
another term, which viii commence on
Saturday evening rext. Those wishing to
learn to sing will do well TO avail them
selves Of this opportunity.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
S0EBBLER & SMITH, B0ARDMAN & GRAY A. Ii.
GALE lG co.,
Ard other first. Glass Piano

We have the LARGEST ard BEST ASSORTED
STOCK OF PIANOS IN TIE CITY, which for Pow
Ell and Sweetness ofTone, Easy and greeabe Touch
and Beauty Of Finish, have, by judges, been pro-
nOUnccd aHriralied.
e Particular attention paid TO the selection of In
s'uments Tor distant orders and privilege Of ex-
change granted at any time within six months if the
instrument should not prove entirely satisfactory
Terms liberal
WHOLESALE DEALERS VIII find Il to their adj
vantage to give call, by greatly increased facl-
tiles enabled t. Fl II orders with dispatch
k'-Persons in want Of a REALLY FIRST-CLASS
pIAN0 will do well to call before purchasing else
where
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
The Chronicle.
LOCALE IN lTEMs.
GRAND CELEBRATION OF THE
FOURTH

We are happy to state that arrangements
have been completed for good oid-tash-
toned celebration Of the fourth of July In
this village. The committee announce that
no pains or expense will be spared to rem
der this the best celebration ever held in
the county.
The citizens of adjoining towns are cor
daily invited to attend.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

rg7 We are happy to chronicle the re-
turn to our village of Co. C. 31st Wis.
Reg. Although they have not suffered in
battle as much as others, they have never
thelcss seen hard times, and done the coun-
try some good service. The State Journal
in speaking Of the 3lst Regiment says,
'This regiment was recruited in the sum
mer of 1862, and left the state March 1st,
1865, under command of Col. T. +. Mess.
more. During the summer of SO, they did
large amount Of unpleasant duty,iu which
there was much fatigue, danger and annoy
ance, and LITTLE glory. The regiment was
divided up, and employed in guarding rail
roads and river crossings, and in picket and
provost duty. In April last year, they
were assigned to the Goth Army Corps, and
still kept at their old duties. In July last
they went to the front with Sherman, and
bore their part in the grand and perlous
campaign against Atlanta, after the capt
ure of which they were stationed in the city
as part of its garrison" 1t accompanied
Sherman through Georgia and the Carroll
mas, and took an important part in the bat
tie of Bentonville, where it lost heavily.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
1861.

FARMERS AND IEOUSEk EEP ERS-should recol-
lect that hundreds Of dollars worth of Grain, Provis
ions, &C. annually destroyed by Rats, Mice, Ants,
and other insects and vermnall of VIII ch can be pro-
vented by few dollars worth of Sc CosTARs' Rat,
Roach, ant &c. EXcrmnator bought and used freely.
RE See "CosTAR's" advertisement in this paper.
nsy- SOLD in Dodgeville, Wis, by w. B. BISHOP,
and all Druggists and Dealers. 5m37
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

FIRE AT MAzo MANlE.-A serious fire
occurred at Mazo Mamie, Tuesday morning
the Goth inst at one o'clock. The two story
block occupied by w F. Willard, as dry
goods store, and the building adjoining, oc-
cupied by Mr.. Campbell as a dry goods
store, were burned. Messrs. Willard and
Brooks lived in the upper stories with their
families.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

~ BY bills posted up in our village, we
learn that the citizens of Mineral Point are
going to appropriately celebrate the coming
4th of july.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

REMovAL.-By an advertisement in this
issue, it will be seen that Ben Mid0oe has
removed his cabinet shop and furniture
store from his old stand to his new store in
front of the Court House Cali and see his
new stock of furniture. Tell him you saw
his advertisement.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

sY- Mr.. r. Crosby who we are informed
has arrived at Madison, has not informed
us of his whereabouts, and we are sorry
our readers are disappointed by not hearing
from him.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

w~The piece of poetry, they are com
ing from The wars" to be found on our
first page, is very appropriate just now.
Read IT,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

Eve ISIS, OR THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE
CAIYPso.--This is the title of new ro-
nance, just commenced in the SATURDAY
EVENING Posi- Of Philadelphia 1t is very
exciting and full of interest. EVE Isle her
self is q. singular creature, OVERLOOKING with
spirit and romance, and with touch Of the
mysterious about her. We think any one
who begins 1--WE ISLE" viii find it difficult
to refrain from perusing to the end, the
varied fortunes Of this singular girl, and of
the varied characters with whom fate has
connected with her. The Posi- can be pro-
cured by addressing the Publishers, 3l9
Walnut street, Philadelphia Price five
cents single number 80 so year, or 81 20
for six months
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

WHARFAGE GUIDE-Y0UNG's GREAT PHYS
WI l0LOGlCAL WORK, or Every one his own
Doctor-Beng Private Instructor for married per-
sons or those about to marry, both male and female
In everything concerning the physiology and relations
OF our seAua system and the production prevention
of offspring including all the new discoveries never
before given in the English language by VIM YOUNG,
NJ. D. This is really valuable and interesting work
1t IS written IN plain language for tie general reader
and is illustrated with upwards Of one hundred encra
wings All young married people, or those contempla-
ting marriage, and having the least impedments to
married life, should read this book 1t dscloses Sc
crets that every one should be acquainted with Still
it Is book hat must be locked up, and not lie about
the house 1t will be any one on the receipt of
twenty-five cents Address DR.. WIN. YOUNG, No. 416
SPRUCE st. above Fourth, Philadelphia 3snf
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
sarFNR r. YE1ED-

ENRON THE SUBSCRIBER, RESIDING ABOUT
l. miles north west oI the Village Of Dodgeville
miles west of bert Wilson's farm on or about
the 9Th ofJune. A YOKE OF OMEN. One was mostly
white with red spots the side, The other most
y red with solne white on the top Of his back and white
under the belly ana on the flank. They both had
good shaped horns and were fsur years Old Any ore
returning them to the subscriheror giving information
leading 10 their recovery will be literally rewarded
June 18Th. 1860. 40W6. HANS OLSON.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
1866,

A VOICE FROM THE FAR WEST.-Spealling of
4" CosTARs" Rat, Roach, Ant, &c, Exterminator-
'more grain and provisions destroyed annually in
Grant County by vermin than would pay for tons Of
this Rat and Insect Kiiler."-Lancaser, WIS Herald
Be See "CosTAR's" advertisement in this paper.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
CELEBRATED
Gold Medal Piano Fortes.

AS to the relative merits of these PIANOS, we
would refer the Certificates of Excellency in our
possession from THALBERG, G0TTSCHALK, STRA-
k0SCH, q. SATTER, II. VIEUXTEMPS, LOUIS
STAAB and D. MUZiO, Musical Director Of the It.
allan Opera. as also from some of the most dstin-
suished Professors and Amateurs in the country All
Instruments guaranteed Jor fire gears.
ATSo AGrNTs Enp
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
1865,

H0USEKEEPERS troubled with vermin need be 90
no longer, fthey use "CosTAR's' EXterminator. We
have used it to satisfaction and if box cost S5
would have it, We have tried poisons, but they et
fpcred nothing; but " Custars'' article knocks the
breath of Rats Mice, Roaches Ants and Bed Bugs
quicker than write it. 1t is in great deniand
all over the country. Medina, Ohio Gazette.
H5J~ See "CosTAR's'' advertisement in this paper.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
1865.
1866.

"COSTAR'S" RAT EXTERMIMAT0R is simple,
safe, and sure,the perfect RAT icaton meeting
have attended. Every Rat that can get Il ,
properly prepared according to directions, will eat it,
and every that it will die, generally at some
place distant possible from where the medicine
was taken.-Lahe Shore, Mich, Mirror.
ne See "CosTAR's'' advertisement in this paper.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29

Notes of all the denominations named will be prompt
Iy furn ished upon receipt of subscriptions.
The Notes ofthis Third Series precisely similar
in form and privileges to the Sevcn-Thires already
Sold except that the Government itself the
option Of paying interest in gold coin at per cent,
instead of 3-1eths in currency. Subscribers viii de-
duct the interest i'll currency up to July 15th at the
time when they subscribe.
The delivery of the Of this third series of the
Seven-thrties will commence the 1st of june and
viii be made promptly and continuously after that
date.
The slight change made in the conditions of this
THIRD SERIES affects only the matter of interest.
The payment in gold ifmade will be equivalent to the
currency interest Of the higher rate.
The return to specie payments in the event of which
only will the option to pay interest in Gold b. awaited
Of would reduce and equalize prices that purchases
made with six per in gold would be fully equal
those made with seven and three per cent in
currency. TIL is is
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
The Only Loan in Market


Now offered by tie Government, and its superior ad
vantages make it the
Great Popular Loan Of the People.
Less than $23o, 900 Of the Loan authorized by
Congress are now the market. This amount. at
the rate at which it is being absorbed, will all be
subscribed for within sixty days. when the notes will
undoubtedly command premium, as has uniformly
been the closing the subscriptions to other
Loans.
In order that citizens Of every town and section
of the country may be afforded facilities for taking
the Loan, the National Banks, State Banks, and
private Bank rs throughout the country have gen.
orally agreed to receive subscriptions at par. Sub
scribcrs will select their Agents, in whom they
have confidence, and who only are to be responsible
for the delivery Of the Notes for which they receive
orders.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
BRASS Iu2IRluEu
ana Other Musical Merchandise.

The SILVER aiI Bass INSTR MENrs of orr mann
hcrurc and ripc tati0n. used by most all Of te
6rf EaRdS IN the G1ifsd SIeS ana whenever exhibited
have always received the Cold Medals and HIGHEST
PREMIUMS
@@- Having connection with manufacturing Houses
in Berlin, Leipsc Dresden, hngard and Paris are
PIE pared to furnish DEALERS. BANDS ami INDI-
VIDUALF, with every article i'll this line, at the low
est manufacturers prices
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-06-29
u. S. $40 Six per cent.
GOLD.BEARING BONDS.

These Bonds are now worth handsome premium,
and are exempt all the Government Bonds, from,
State, County, and Municipal tagation eoii adds from
one to three per cent per to their raIuc according
to the rate levied upon other property The interest
is payable semiannually by Coupons attached to each
Note which may be cut off and sold to any bank OF
banker.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-22
New York Markets.

Eff s. NEW YORK, April q.
C0TT0E-Mors active, unsettled aud hrRer, At
3s@4O for Middling.
FLoUR-Heavy, and 59I0c lower; 7 5097 20
for Extra State; 1898 IS for Extra Round
Hoop Ohio; 408s 60 for Trade Brands. Mstkst
cl ased heavy with business ut the outside quo
tatioDs.
WHIsKY-DulI aud dropping; Western. in
lots, at 2 1899 Is.
WHEATSHsayy and dropping for Winter, and
steady for Spring / 6J5T0I IS.
RYE-Duu; Western O2.
BARLEY-Barley and Barley Malt are dull. A.
CORN-Searcs and firm, at 30 for , White;
l S79l So for new yellow; 329l 81 for inferior
old Mixed Western. $3.50 Ef.ssEf
0ATs-Heav and lower; Western SO.
W00L-Dull.
PETROLEUM Quiet; So for Crude, SO for Re-
fined in bond, aud 73 for do free.
SUGAR-Very active; lI1I9i2 for Cuba Musco-
Vado, and 14s< for Porto Rico.
M0LASSES-Dull.
PORK-Firmer and quiet; ~ 50G28 90 for new
Mess Is OO925 rs for '63.
BEEF--Duul and unchanged at abort previous
prices.
CUT HEATS-Activs; l41+9l5Z for Shout
dsrs, and l7919 for Hams. 1.
BACON-Quiet; l51z9151l Cor Cumberland
cut; l654(glb14 for short ribbed.
Ia RD-Dull; 1534@l8.
BnTTER-Quiet and droopirg.
CHEESE Quiet; l4G22.
MOAEY-Easy and in large supply 81 Per
cent, call loans
sTERLING-Dull at O9@l e914 for gold.
GOLD-More active, and firGeri opened AZ
l Az, advanced 20 1875, and closed at 4s15.
GOVT SToCKS-Quiet and fam.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-22
The Constitutional Amendment Rat
TIED by Arkansas.

CAIRO, April 2l.-The constitutional
amendment passed both houses Of the
Arkansas Legislature on tie l4tb The
bill DISTINGUISHING all men who have held
positions of homer or trust in the rebel
army, will probably pass.
Gen. Reynolds offered Grants terms
IF surrender to the rebel General Pagan.
The result is unknown. J-c
Seventeen men of the lib New York
cavalry, under Lieutenant, were bush
whacked near Germantown, on the 18th.
All but the Lieutenant and two men
were killed or captured