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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18

NIUSIC-Can he had at short notice all the late
IVl ard Fashionable Dances of the times. Apply
at D 18th STR ct north, Washington, Sc Besll
street, Georgetown.
It, SAMUEL r. COLLINS
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Success Of the 7-3OLOan.

Our readers will notice that subscriptions
to the popular $50 Loan are still continued
in the most liberal manner. To the Old
World the success of these Peoples Loans
is one of the wonders of Republic. The
Government does not seek to borrow in
foreign markets; it offers no premiums to
bankers, but appeals directly to the people,
and with what success is sufficiently shown
by the fact that during torty-three days they
subscribed and paid the cash down for one
hundred and sirty-one million dollars of the
7-30 Loan. There can be no stronger evil
dence Of perfect confidence in Government
securities. While nearly all other stocks
have gone down from twenty to fifty, and
even greater per cent. within few weeks,
all forms of U. s. bonds and stocks have
remained firm except the slight fluctuations
that are incident to all rapid changes in the
money market. Our readers will remember
that the subscribers to the 7-3O Loan receive
semi annual interest at the rate of seven and
three'tenths per cent. per annum in cur
rency, and at the end of three years from
June 18th, 1865, they will have the option of
receiving payment in full, or converting
their notes into $40 six per cent. gold in
terest bond. The late great decline in the
premium on gold makes these notes more
desirable than ever as an investment, and it
should not be forgotten that their exemption
from State or municipal taxation adds largely
to their value. There is no interruption in
the receipt of subscriptions or the delivery
OF the notes. All banks, bankers, and 9TH
ers acting as Loan Agents, will pay subscri-
bers the interest in advance from the day of
subscription until Juue 10th.
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him to surrender the city, but missed him
! on the road.
! Gen. Weitzel finds much suffering and
| poverty among the populations. The rich,
as well as the poor, are destitute of food
He is about to,issuo supplies to all who take
| the cath. The inhabitants now number
about 20,0Go-half Of them of African de-
scent.
1t is not true that JEFF Davis sold, his fur
niture before leaving. 1t is all in his house,
where am now writing. He left at p. NJ.
by the Danville Railroad. All the members
of Congress escaped. Hunter has gone
home. Carson Smith went with the army.
Judge Campbell remains here
General Weitzel took here one thousand
prisoners, besides wounded. These number
five thousand, in nine hospitals. He cap
tured cannon to the number of at least 500
pieces; 5000 muskets have been found in
one lot. Thirty locomotives and three hun
dred cars were also found here.
The Petersburg Railroad bridge is totally
destroyed-that of the Danvlle Railroad
partially so. That connection with Peters
burg can easily be made in that way. All
the Rebel vessels are destroyed, except an
unfinished ram, which has her machinery in
her perfect. The Tredegar works are unin
jured, and machinery is running here under
General Weitzels orders.
Libby Prison and Castle Thunder have
also escaped the fire, and are filled with
rebel prisoners of war. Most of the editors
have fled, especially John Mitchell.
The Wing appeared ON Tuesday as a
Union paper, with the name, Of its former
proprietor at the head.
The Army correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press, writing from Petersburg, Va,
under date of Sd instant, furnishes additional
details of the occupation of that city by the
Union troops. During Sunday night the
Rebels destroyed, as stated, the bridges
across the Appomattox river, the Southsde
Railroad, dspot, and abont million dollars
worth Of tobacco. A picket line of some
five hundred men We're taken prisoners by
the Union troops, who charged the inner
!ine of works at daylight on Monday morn
ing. formal surrender of Petersburg to
the Union forces was made by the mayor of
the city, who requested protection of per-
son sons and property, which was promised
The Rc1elssremoved nearly all their artil-
.ery. The Federal troops were pushed for
ward through Petersburg towards the South
side railroad.
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Court PRocEEpINas.-The following

are the proceedings of the Circuit Court for
this county up to Thursday evening:
Alex. H. Franciscus rs VIM. McClelland,
jr Tried by jury. Verdict for plaintiff for
S106. 70 and costs. II. Mccullough for
plaintiff; Maxwell for defendant
State rs. David Simpson. Indicted for
assault and battery on Edward Jackson
Verdict guilty. Fined SIS and costs. Tor
bert for State; Jones for defendant
State of Maryland ION the information of
James Abrahams, sr.,) Us. James Abrahams,
jr. Petition that defendant is of unsound
mind. Verdict of insanity, and ordered by
the Court to be confined in the Maryland
Hospital. Torbert for State; Stump for de-
PENDANT.
State rs. Robert Lynch. Recommends
ton from the Grand Jury for suppression of
license for allowing liquor to be drank in de.
PENDANTS store. License Withdrawn by or
der of the Court Torbert for State; Cres-
well for defendant.
State u.s. William Murry. Presented for
keeping disorderly house, allowing liquor
to be drank on his premises, and selling IL
quor on Sunday. Plea of guilty confessed.
Fined $50 and costs Torbert for State
State rs. John Adams. Presented for as
sault and battery on Mrs. Jackson. Com
promised by payment of cost by defendant.
Torbert for State.
The Grand Jury made their report-re-
ceived the thanks of the Court, proved their
attendance, and were discharged on Thurs
day.
The following is list of the Grand and
Petit Jurors:
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ORPHANS
CoURT.-The Orphans Court was in session
three days this week, and adjourned to meet
on the 18th inst. The following is a synop,
sis ofthe proceedings most interesting to the
public:
Letters of Administration on the estate OF
Benz. Harris, (col'd) granted, and bond ap
proved.
W. X. Reckefus appointed Administrator
of Frances S. Stout; bond approved.
John Meredith appointed Guardian OF Jas
A. N. Gonce; bond approved.
John Tyson appointed Guardian of Laura
Tyson; bond approved.
The account Of Rinehart's Executors
Guardians ex officio of E. j. and Charles
Rinehart, passed.
Petition of David Reynolds filed for re-
voking the Letters of Administration of the
estate of Haines Reynolds, dec d., granted
to the widow of deceased and Benjamin c.
Reynolds.
Letters of Administration granted to R
L. Thomas on the estate of William Wheel
er, decd; bond approved.
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PROSPECTUS
SHERIDAN OIL COMPANY,
OF CHERRY RUN.
Capital Stock, S65o,0O.
Par Talue Of Each, SIS.
subscription Price Two Dollars

THE SHERIDAN OIL COMPANY, incorporated
II under authority of an Act OF the Legislature Of
Pennsylvania, passed April 12th 1854, with a capital
of SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOL
LARS, divided into one hundred and thirty Thousand
shares, the par vsne Of which is Five Dollars per
share The Company reserves cash capital of FIT
teen Thousand Dollars adevelopng or working
fund, TO purchase Engines and such other necessary
materials Will enable the Managers to at once fully
tracts Of territory selected and purchased for the
Company.
No l. Is tract Of land in fee-simple clear of all
lncunbrance, containing twenty acres, situate on
Cherry Run, the posttown of Pnmer in the
county Of Venango Pa, and surrounded by devel-
"pel and partially developed lands, 80 favorably
known as the Cherry Run Territory . in one of the
most desirable localities Of such property is the area
belonging to the sheridan. All wells sunk to the
ordinary depth on this territory have proved success
i'll thu, far consequently it can hardly be considered
risk to bore any part Of this Companys lands
No2 Is CHOICE tract of forty-fve acres situate
the extension of the Cherry Run flats above
above described, about three-andone-alf miles from
the village Of Plumer and to which the same char
acterstcs fully apply both in truthfulness and force;
dcrics, escape steam and smoke from working en-
perty for miles on the fats or low grounds.
The oils obtained in this particular district are of q
fine cha acter, and well adapted to lighting purpo ses;
they in sctiyc demand at 81 per barrel at the
wells, for refining. the purchasers furnishing barrels
aud carting the oil therefrom fast can be pro-
duccd
wThs undersigned is authorized 10 dispose
OF hmi'ed number Of shares of the above Com
pany at Two DOLLARS share.
SAMUEL b. FOARD.
E,ll,ton, Mar. t. 186SItf
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PROSPECTUS
- TfrE
SHADY GROVE OIL COMPANY.
Cap,'al $50n,o0O.
Par Ta1us IF each Share, Fire Dollars.

MHE SHADY GROVE OIL COMPANY" incor-
Aporated under authority Of an Act OF the Legisg-
divided in One Hundred Thousand Shares. the par
"elue of " IN is ssFIye Dollars for each Share;
alt otherwise developing the territory.
Tho Company has purchased, IN Zee simple and
q. i # ncumbrance, a tract of choice land in Oil
Geek Valley, and in that portion th"r"9f known as
OIL Creek Flats, short distance above Iitusville of
As acres. 1t is most aToraby located for extensive
OIL operations. The entire area is fiat, and adapted to
b ring or rllsnliing purposes, the creek passing
OF water; ard the Franklin branch of the Atlantic
and Great Western Railroad passiI directly through
oas already constructed a switch on the premises,
npou which the oil, when barreed, can be placed free
from any material charge for carriage or other eN-
Jsnsc han the railroad charges for transportation to
m:rk.r
An p!l Spring and other indications of the exist
cnce and abnndant supply of oil. prevail upon the
surface; and 20 well satisfied is the previous owner,
of the production Of the desired article in abundance
that he sgreee to bore well or wells until twenty
barrels # oil per day produced and free of charge
until such result. Il attained; the Company to furnish
engine and necessary tools and structures. In adj
din to- tie above assurance he has executed bond
1000. which is already filed against him in Venan-
60 Coun'v. as guarantee Of the production of such
resrlt. The numerous wells, both above and below,
sre being sunk with energy and some are already
yielding flow OF oil at much less than the ordinary
depth of wells.
trstc s. onglnt has already been ordered and
expected 10 be delivered on the premises in the month
OF December; the lumber for constructing a derc,
engine.house. &C.. has been ordered and the tools
nr1 machinery necessary + commence sinking a
well will be complete by the time that the engine is
delivered; when the work viii be prosecuted with
energy both by day and night to carry out the spirit
OF Instructions and wishes OF the Company.
The entire production will belong exclusively to
the Company there being no leases or other incim-
hranccs upon the premises, which, the perseverance
and determined energy with which the enterprise is
to he carried into effect will afford, at an early date,
the most satisfactory return for the capital invested
One we'll yielding twenty barrels per day. at pres
ent prices would in gross realize about $4,000 per
annuln; and the expenses for such production would
be com parltivey small There are sites for over fifty
wells on the land, without probable danger of inter
fering With the product of either
- The undersigned is authorized to dispose
of the limited number Of the shares of the above
Company at Two DOLLARS per share
SAMUEL B. FOARD.
Ellttop Mar Is65-tf
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THE LATEST,
Grant Pursuing Lee

The latest advices from the Army of the
Potomace are to Thursday afternoon. Gen.
Sheridan had another fight with Lee, and
captured 5 pieces of artillery, 200 wagons, 8
battle flags, and a number of prisoners. He
telegraphs to Gen. Grant that he was still
pressing on, and says he can see no escape
for Lee.
Gen. Shepley has been appointed Military
Governor of Richmond, and issued an order
forbidding any person leaving the city with.
out pass. Amy citizen or soldier who shall
plumber. or destroy any public or private pro.
perty will be summarily punished. The PEG.
pie are assured they will have every protec-
ton, as long as they conduct themselves as
good citizens.
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CofQl affairs.

A i" PHIZzLE. "a kind of attempt
was made on Wednesday last, at Elkton, to
get up jubilee in honor of the victories at
Richmond. But such jubilee! An old
cannon was procured at Wilmington, drag
ged round about the streets and fired off here
and there. Pretty soon the gun went off
from being heated by too rapid firing, or
from carclessness in the man who held his
thumb on the vent, or perhaps from both
causes, while the gunner was ramming,
wounding two of the men, one of them Sc
verely. The next feat in gunnery was to fire
in the center Of the town, breaking the Court
House and Howard House windows. A
torchlight procession was attempted, and
such procession Some twenty or thirty,
mostly yelling boys, comprised this parade
A printed notice was sent round abont sun
down requesting the citizens to illuminate
their houses. Some who had ILLUMINATING
fixtures ON hand lighted up their dwellings
quite handsomely; but the majority had no
time to prepare. But the music! That was
Siaiu' Inc ihc'ilhpie, llIcpTeSslDle COW
bell tin horn and ash bucket band got out
their Instruments and the melody discoursed
would have delighted the ears Of China
man. This part of the show would have
been in place at a negro wedding, but at
what was intended for jubilee in honor of
a great national triumph was descent below
even the ridiculous. The affair did MT reach
the dignity of farce, and scarce approached
the dimensions Of izzIe. The managers,
whoever they were, may have pcnchant for
such sports as that of Wednesday evening,
but getting up national jublees is evidently
not their forte. When they again grow
pyrotecnic and ebullient, we advise them not
to iuRict our citizens with their pains, but
take cup of catnip or sheep saffron tea and
go quietly to bed. A good nights rest and
a gentle sweat may relieve their malady.
Peace will be proclaimed one of these days
shortly, and we expect to see decent illu-
mination and have band of music; but we
fervently hope no such an orgie as was wit.
messed on Wednesday evening last.
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FARM FOR SALE

THE subscriber offers for sale the Farm
Il on which he how resides, situated in
Cecil county, Maryland, on the road leading
from Lancaster to Port Deposit, % miles
from the former and 81 miles from tn. latter
place. This property has long had the repu-
tation of being one of the most productive
farms in the State, being part of the estate
OF the late Washington Hall. 1t contains
$50 Acres.
about 1870 acres arabic and is in high state
of cultivation the balance heavily timbered.
large proportion Locust. There are two
entire sets Of Buildings, embracing every
kind necessary for first class ia rm, and tho
property is very susceptible of division into
two farms, giving 30 acres, with Dwelling,
Barn, &c, &c, to each. The fields are ali
watcred by Dever-f failing springs,
1t Is seldom so desirable u property is
offered for sale, either for the capitalist, or
working farmer, from the fact that indepen-
IDENTITY Of the productiveness of the land tho
Phil. Il Bait Railroad, now in course of con-
struction, passes within l miles, where there
will be Depot, and the Columbia Railroad
runs through one end Of the place. At Port
Deposit, 81 miles distant, there is u good and
ready market for all products OF the farm
1t is convenient to churches, schools, mills,
and post Office.
IniS property VIII Do SoIu on reasonable
terms. Immediate possession given and il
desired, a portion Of tho money can remain
in the property for q number of years.
For particulars apply to or address
CHARLES HALL,
Rowlandsville,
april 8, 1S65-lm Cecil county, Md.
FOR SALE.-Two Yoke Of Oxen, 4 and
6 years old. CHAS. HALL,
PICKLES, ketchup and Sauces. For sale by
e. j. MOORE
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West Nottingham Seminary.

TIME Third Session of the West Noting
Y ham Seminary will commence on MON
DAY, May 9Th. 1t will be greatly to the
advantage of those who attend to be prompt.
10 all who are present punctaally, improve =
ment i'll their studies is guaranteed.
Fer particulars, address
MISS A. PIXLEY,
west NOTTINGHAM, Cecil county, Nd,
april 2, ls65-3w'
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state of Maryland,
Cftioe Of the Secretary of State.

C1u.e Of tle otcTcIarV Of State.
Annapolis, April LIST, 1865
THO ALI. WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN :;
l. Notice rs hereby given, that application
has been made to the Governor for Pard on.
in the case Of the State vs.. JOSEPH MARIS,
conV:csed in the Circuit Court for Cecil
county, at October Term, 1883 of Horse
Stealing, and sentenced to the Penitcntiary
for years and = months.
The Governor will take up the case for
final decision, on or after TUESDAY, the 18th
day Of April, until which time protests
against said application will be heard, and
the petition in the Case open to inspection ut
the discretion of the Governor.
By order Of the Governor.
WIN. B. HILL,
april 8, rS6o-Sw Secretary of State.
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Millinery & Trimmings.
MRS. M. A. NEISnN


,N59 Next door to DIR. Mitchelrs Drnr Store.
va pegs leave to call the attention of the
Ladies' of Elkton and vicinity to her Spring
Goods, such as
Ready Made Bonnets and Hats,
Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers and Laces.
Grape, Grenadiue and Lace Wells,
Rolls and Hair Balls, French Hair Water
iaiis' liar Crlmpers and Fancy Combs, Hair
Oil: Perfumery and Lilly White, Fancy
Running OF all kinds, Fancy Buckles and
Belts, Embroidery and FIouncing, Plain and
Fancy Nets, Buttons and Trimmings, Beads
in great variety, Fancy Ornaments, Floss
ana an, sewing Sillt,' Ladies' Neck Ties, Queen
Elizabeth Collars, Ladies' Dress Cans.
Cioaks and Circulars: and Patterns Of every
description, besides many other articles in,
the Nil inery and Trimming line.
No efforts will be spared to please evory
taste, and my prices will be found satisfactory
to all those favoring me with their patronage.
Elkton, april 3, 1865.
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INCOMES, ETc.-It will be seen

INCOMES, ETc.-It will be seen by
reference to the advertisement published
elsewhere that but four days remain for the
citizens of Elkton and vicinity to make
their returns of Income and other asse,sa
BILE property. After that the Assessor will
be in other parts Of the county during the
remainder of the month. Ample notice has
been given, and persons wilfully neglectine
to make return within the time specified,
will be liable to have an addition to their as.
sessments as penalty for neglect.
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The GRAND jury appropriated to the

The GRAND jury appropriated to the
Christian Commission $lO.65, the remaining
part of the usual fund which is raised by that
body, by fines and fees imposed upon the
members for various little misdemeanors
such as asking witness question before
the foreman has concluded, entrance money
imposed upon "colts "a member for the
time serving as grand juror being styled a
colt etc. etc.
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VEST NOTTINGHAM FEMALE SEMI
NARY.-This institution is advertised in our
columns to-day, the summer session to com
mence the 9Th of May. This Seminary is
situated in pleasant neighborhood, very
healthful, and has everything to make it a
desirable place for young ladies'.
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brWe are always thankful to CORES.
pondents, either regular or transient. for let.
tiers containing county news. Sometimes it
is not expedient to publish their entire let.
tiers, but we select the most interesting
items. Send us items.
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PRoMoTEp.-J. Frank Cummings,
late LIST Lieutenant in the 5th Penn. Cavalry,
has been promoted to Commissary of Sub.
sistence Of Volunteers, with the rank Of
Captain-to rank as such from January 25th,
12eS
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NEW MILL.-Mr. Henry r. Magraw

NEW MlLL.-Mr. Henry Il. Magraw,
who purchased the Harlan property, at Port.
er's Bridge, some two years since, is now
having the debris of the old mill cleared
away, preparatory to erecting new and ex.
tensive one on the same site. This is one OF
the best water powers on the Octoraro Creek,
and offers many inducements for manufac.
turing where great driving power is requi.
SITE
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY CON-
MIssIoSERs. In addition TO hearing and de-
termining applications for changes in, assess.
ments for 1865, which was the special bust.
ness for which the Commissioners met this
week, the following items of business were
transacted:
The schedule of prices for hands and
teams employed in road repairs was, amend
ed, in view of the scarcity and high prices
of labor, so as to increase the price for hands
and Deputy Supervisors 25 cents per day,
cart and oxen SO cents per day, plow and
one yoke oxen 25 cents per day.
Messrs. Ellis G. Chandlee, Samuel D.
Motif and Stephen P. Norman We're APP
pointed Examiners to view and determine
the propriety of locating road on the East
side of Little North East Greek near VIM.
T. Warburton and of erecting Bridge, a
levy for which was made in 1864, over the
upper fording at Warburton's saw mill.
The Trustees of Poor for 1864 viz, Jas.
Crawford, Sutton Scarborough, Benjamin
Miller, Robert Marshbank and Anson Grit
fifth, were reapponted for 1865.
Nathan Griffith was appointed Supervisor
to open a road recently located through
lands of the Society of Friends at Brick NJ.
House.
The Report of Examiners on roads through
lands of T. Chalkley James, Robert Nc.
Cleary and John p. Meals was confirmed
after deduction in damages allowed by the
Examiners.
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KILLED BY THE CARs.-Jehn Heath,
who resided near Bacon Hill, was run over
by the cars, on Wednesday night last, and
killed. His remains were found on the
railroad near the Elkton Depot, on Thurs.
dry morning, horribly mangled. He left
Elkton in the evening, on foot, for home
From what cause he was caught on the track
is not known.
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CASUALTIES IN THE 9TH Nd.

CASUALTIES IN THE 9TH MD.-The
following are the casualties in the Reg. in
the fight of Saturday, 25th uIt:
Ki1ted-Orderly Sergeant Michael Halo.
rem, Company E.
Wounded-Corporal Christian Wagner,
Co. F, arm; Corporal Upon Decker, Co. A,
Face; Dolor Sergeant Robert Spence, Co.
B, Neck; private Lewis Gouker, Co. H,
Neck.
Lieut.. Thos. Duff, Co. B, was wound in
Sundays fight.
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FOUND.

ON the road from Battle Swamp to Port
ODeposit, PORT MONNAIE, contain.
ing some money. The owner is requested
to call on the subscriber, prove property,
pay charges, and get it.
S. B. STUBS,
april 3, lS65-3w' Rising Sun.
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TNHE firm of F. A. Foster Il Son has
L opened a CABINET AND UNDER
TAKING ESTABLISHMENT at CHES-
APEAKE CITY, under the Odd Fellows
Hall, and will give prompt attention to all
orders for business in their line.
Having supplied themselves with a new
and handsome Hcarse, they are prepared to
attend Funerals at short notice.
UrOld Furniture Repaired.
F. A. FOSTER h SON,
april 8, l86J-3m.
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To BE REBUILT.-The Board Of Dr.
rectors of the Conowingo Bridge Company
held meeting OIL the 3Otb ult., and unani
mously agreed to reconstruct the portion of
the bridge swept away by the recent food.