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WHAT THEY MEAN.-Mauy persons
have wondered what was the Specification
of the different whistles of locomotives
The following explains:
One whistle, "down brakes y two
whistles, "off brakes )" three whistles,
"back up continuous whistles, "dan.
ger;" rapid succession of short whistles
is the cattle alarm, at which the brakes
will always be put down; a sweeping par
ting of hands on level with the eyes is
a signal to ego ahead )" downward
motion of the hand, with extended arm,
Ito Stop" beckouing motion of one
hand, to back = a lantern raised and
lowered vertically is signal for starting
swung at right angles or crossways the
track, "to stop; swung in circle,
Shack the train > red fla waved upon
the track must be regarded as signal of
danger, so other signals gwen with ener-
gy hoisted at station, is a signal for a
train to stop; stuck up by the road side,
it is signal of danger on the track ahead
carried uufurled upon the engine, is
warning that another engine or train is
on its way.
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THE HIsToRY OF THE SECRET SERVICE DURING
THE REBELLloN.-By General L. G. Baker, Late
Provost Marshal and Chief Detective of the War
Department. Philadelphia P. Garrett & Co.
The most interesting and absorbing narrative
concerning the late great struggle is naturally
that which reveals the operations of a depart
ment, established for the especial purpose of
maintaining profound secrecy as 10 lis aims OBJ
jects, and methods. And now that the return of
peace has rendered unnecessary this bureau of
secret service, it is right and proper that the
American people should know something of its
my sterious work in the past. This knowledge
is fully supplied in this somewhat unexpected
but very welcome history of General Baker. He
was Chief of the Secret Service for FIVE years.
During this time he became the depositary of
many strange secrets, obtained the key to many
profound and important mysteries, unravelled
numerous grand intrigues, was engaged in much
perilous service and now he unbosoms himself
as historian. He has done his latest work
faithfully, telling the people all-reserving
nothing screening no one in power, performing
his task without the hope of gaining future en-
ployment.
Neither is the book made to subserve any par
tisan purpose; high officials of the Government
cut as sorry figure rs some of the poor block
ade-runners, whose highest ambition it was to
sell uuhureu "eiBnt OF tWo qulhihe 10 the late
Confederacy. General Baker judeiously justi-
fes his most important statements with vouchers
from the highest authority, imparting thereby
a genuine historic value to his startling revela-
tions. That the book will give rise to much
controversy there IS no doubt; and it will be
read with deep interest by all who desire full
knowledge Of the history of the war. 1t is is
sued in very superior style, the type, paper,
and binding all being ofthe best quality. Seven
teen fine engravings serve TO illustrate the text
and beautify the work.
Sold only by subscription through the publish
er's authorized agents.
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The REPUBLICAN, STATE CoNvENTIoN.-Th Re-
publican State Convention, composed of whites
and blacks, assembled in Baltimore, on Tuesday
last at noon. The attendance, we understand,
was not very large, although the Hall on Broad
way was well filled. The Hon. J. A. J. Creswell,
of Cecil, was elected President, and among the
Vice Presidents, we find the name of Hamilton
Lefevre of this county. The proposition to
hold Constitutional Convention was voted
down. and in its stead, resolution was adopt
ed, declaring entire equality all over the coun-
try, of American citizens, in all civil and polti-
cal rights, without regard to race or color, and
to Use all their power to defeat the Constitution
which may be framed by the Con venton now in
session at Annapolis, unless it recognizes negro
suffrage,
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TEN REASONS WHY
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
SHOULD HAVE A PLACE IN EVERY HOME.

SHOULD HAVE PLACE IN EVERY HOME.
BECAUSE by invigorating the constitution
and the frame they avert sickness.
BECAUSE Especially their use prevents the
atmospheric poison which produces epidemics
from taking effect upon the system.
BECAUSE they cure indigestion, and impart
unwonted vigor to the stomach
BECAUSE they are the best appetizing msdi-
cine at present known.
BECAUSE they ere the only preparation
upon which persons Of bill ious habit can safely
rely to keep the tioer in good order.
BECAUSE they tone and regulate the bowels,
and invariably relieve them when constpaed,
without causing undue relaxation.
BECAUSE they strengthen the nerves, clear the
brain, and cheer the animal spirits.
BECAUSE in case of nm attack of spasms or
bilious collie they are the best thing that can be
administered on the instant.
BECAUSE they combine the three properties
of a tonic, nm Alternative and nervine in their
utmost purity and perfection.
BECAUSE they are specific against Ague
and Fever and all intermittens, and with all
their potency as a preventative and a remedy, are
as harmless as vater from the mountain spring.
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Peruvian SVrup,

A PROTECTED SOLUTION OF TIE pRoToNIDE
OF IRON, supplies the Blood with its LIFE ELEMENT,
IRON giving strength vgor and new life to the whole
system
If the thousands who suffering from Dyspepsia De-
bility Female eakness &C. would but test tho virtues
of the Peruvian Syrup the effect would only astonish
themselves but would please all their friends for instead
of feeling cross a gone" and miserable, they would be
cheerful vigorous and active.
DISTINGUISHED JURIST WRITES TO A FRIEND
AS FOLLOWS:
have tried the Peruvian Syrup and the result fully
sustains your prediction. 1t has made of me-
infused into my system Wig and energy am no
longer tremulous and debiltated when you last saw
me- but stronger hearter and with larger capacity for
labor mental and physical than at any time during the
last five years.
Thousands have been changed by the of this
dy from weak, sicby, suffering creatures strong heal
thy, and happy men and women; and invads cannot
reasonably hesitate to give il u trial.
The genuine has "pERUvIAN SYRUP" blown in the glass
~ page Pamphlet will be sent free.
j. p. DINSMORE, Proprietor,
No, SO Dey St., New York.
Sold by all Druggists.
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PRESIDENT OF THE NAVAL MEDICAL EXAMINING
BOARD We are glad to see that DR.. David
Harlan has been placed at the head of the Naval
compliment to DR.. Harlan, it is also proof that
the Secretary of the Navy, in the selection ofof-
fcers for important positions, looks to merit and
proficiency. Our information is from the Wash
ington Star, which says:
The Secretary of the Navy has directed Sur
qeon David Harlan to report for duty at the
Naval Academy, Annapolis, as President of the
Naval Medical Examining Board, which will
meet at that place for the examination of mid
shipmen for promotion. Surgeons Robert T..
Maccoun and Robert Woodwork have been Or
dered to duty as members ofthe Board.
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DR.. sCHENCKs PuLMONIC SYRUP.

THIS great med cine cured DIR. J. n. scnESoK, tho
Il Proprietor. Of Pulmonary Con, umption, when il
had assumed It's formidable spect and when speedy
death appeared to be inevitable Ills physicians pro-
nounctd his case iLcurable, when he commenced the
use OF this simple but IInw remedy HIS health was
restored IN very sot time aud return of the dis
ease Has en- apprehended for all The mptoms quickly
Unsupported, and his present weight than Two
hundred puunts,
Since his recovery, he has DEVOTED hi. attention excu
sifeiy 10 he care 0i consumption aud HE diseases which
are usually conn heated with 1t, AID the effected
ny MS mrdcIneS have been very hume and truly
wonderful d. schenck makes professional vi u To sew
erhi o Tie lager cities weekly, where he has large
cohcouhe OF patients, aud IL Is astonishing tn see
poor consmPtIv that have 10 he lf nut their car
riages, aud IN II lew months hcHiiuy robust persons
Or. schem KS PnInl"n y rup, sea Weed Tonic and
Mandrake lis a'c generally all qu.Ied in curing Con
SUMPTION Fuli directions accompany each, that any
one can tax" them without seeing DR.. Schenck but when
u Is convenient II Is hest 10 him. He also gives adj
vice free but Tor thorough examination with his Resp
ronetsT his cliatg is three dollars.
Please observe, when purchasing that the two like
nesses oil ID Decor, one when IN tie Ia stage Of Con
sumpton and the 'lrr az he is, IN perfect health
lbe on thu Government stamp.
Sold by all Druggists aud Drairrs, or ce 81 so per l.
Tic, or $I5O the halt zn All rTirs advice should
be addressed 10 Dr.. Sem ncks Principal Office No Is
North sixth street, Philadelphia. Pa.
General Wholesale Agents-Denlas Barnes & Co .
New York; >. 5. fance, Baltimore, Md. Juhn ID.
parke, Cincinnati, Ohio; Walker Tat l0r, Chicago,
ILL.,; Collins Bros, 81 Louis, Mo. (3) uov9
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! STRUCK BY LIGHTNING This vicinity was
visited, on Monday evening between eight and
nine o'clock, by one of the most violentand sud-
den storms of thunder and lightning, accompa-
MED with rain and hail, that we have witnessed
for long time. The storm approached from
the west, and was upon Us almost as soon as
seen. The cloud was intensely black, the thun-
del terrific, and the heavens, for about half an
hour, appeared almost in blaze. After the
fury of the storm was we'll nigh spent stone
house, situated uear the FIRST toll gate on the
Bel Air and Baltimore turnpike, about enc mile
southwest Of this place, and occupied by the
family of Mr.. Magness, was struck, and one Of
his children killed. 1t appears that the light
ming struck the chimney, and followed it down
almost to pieces. Near or against the chimney
was situated bed, in which two small children
were asleep. At this point the lightning passed
to the bed, killing one of the children, a little
girl about seven years Of age, and leaving the
other unframed. A clock, which had been
placed in or near the window, some distance
from the chimney, was also struck, while every
other article of furniture between it and the
chimney escaped injury. Mr.. Magness' family,
with the exception of his little daughter above
mentioned, although greatly alarmed and much
overcome by the suddenness and severity of the
shock, escaped without injury.
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PORT DEPOSIT AND CoNowINGo.-We find the
following matters of more or less interest in the
Cecil Wing, of the 18th inst. The Port Deposit
correspondent of the Wing says
Last week man stopped at Smiths Hotel and
left without paying his bill. Several articles OF
clothing disappeared with him, belonging to the
hotel. His valise contained sticks, bricks, and
apme under clothing owned by one of the fami
The night after his disappearance, gold watch
and a sum Of money, stated to amount from
Sl40 to Sl55, were stolen from Mr.. Cunning
ham, at Perryvie.
On Monday last, Samuel Rowland, a lad
while driving into the village was seriously in
jured. His horse was frightened by some mules
running loose, and starting to run, threw the
boy over the dash. He laid on the shafts, the
spokes of the wheel striking his head and fell to
the ground. The horse was stopped at the
foundry. The boy got up and walked after the
carriage. He was taken to Mr.. Murphy's, where
his wounds were dressed by DR.. Shure.
MIR. ]. j. Heckart has the contract for filling
and grading for the Columbia Railroad.
In the letter of the CouowingO correspondent
of the same paper, we find the following:
The river has been in fine rafting order for the
last four weeks, during which time about 900
RATS have passed here on their way to Port De-
post. The river rose here on Friday, carrying
a raft that was stuck on the dam of the old canal
away. With the exception of two RATS, be-
ieve the owners or pilots have met with very lit
tie loss.
Timber is getting scarce on the rivera great
many RATS have to be hauled ten and fifteen
miles. Such timber as could be bought ten
years ago for six cents per cubic foot at Mariet-
ia, now commands 223 cents per foot.
There are very few board RATS run now. do
not think more than twenty have been run
throughout the spring
Gillingham & Garrison are the heaviest buy
'ers this spring l think they have something
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JEFFERSON DAvIs.--After more than two years
confinement at Fortress Monroe, Mr.. Davis has
been discharged from Imprisonment by a
civil court Immediately after his release I'M
der the writ of habeas corpus previously granted,
he was arrested on charge of treason, under an
indictment found about year ago. As soon as
arrested he was admitted to bail in the sum OF
$l01,0 600 for his appearance at the November
term Of the U. S. District Court, which meets
at Richmond. Quite number ofpersons offered
bail for Mr.. Davis and among those who entered
as bail for his appearance, we find the names oil
Horace Greedy and Augustus Schel, of New
| YORK; and Mr. Jackman. of Philadelphia. Mr..
Davis and family lief: Fortress Monroe on the
Steamer Niagara, on Tuesday night, for New
York; en- route for Montreal.
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| CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION After the Or
ganization of the Convention and the appoint
ment of officers, AN adjournment took place on
Friday, over until IL O'Clock, NJ, on Tuesday,
for the purpose Of allowing the President an OPP
portunity to arrange the several Committees
The following persons constitute the Officers
Richard B. Carmichael, of Queen Anne's, Presi-
dent Milton Y. Kidd, of Cecil county, Secre-
tary Thomas H. Moore, Of Baltimore county,
Assistant Secretary; Charles G. Griffith, of Bal
timore city, Sergeant-at-Arms John Hagan, of
Frederick county, and Henry Dryden, of Wor-
cester county, Doorkeepers; Joseph E. Bate
man, of Hartford county, Postmaster; John T.
Posey, of ST. Mary's county, Stephen P. Toad
vine, of Somerset county, N. 7. Meginnis,
of Kent county, and John II. Woodward, of Bal
tmore city, Committee Clerks. The President
was authorized, if in his judgment it was neces-
sary, to appoint four Pages, one Hall Keeper,
and one Lamplighter.
The Convention has not got fairly to work
yet, but in what little they have done there
are evident signs of disposition not to pro-
tract its session. The Convention contains
among its members many able and business
men, which are always the very class Of men who
remain from home no longer than is actually
necessary for the accomplishment of whatever
business that may require their attention.
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Bangor Slate Mining Company; action on the
case judgment by confession. 8. Archer for
plaintiff, Duval for defendant.
Litter, Executor of Litter, VS.. W. K. McCo-
mas action on the case judgment confessed
Il. W. Archer for plaintiff, s. Archer for defend
ant.
The County Commiss oners vs.. Worthington
and others; action of debt; entered off. Duvall
for plaintiffs, no appearance for defence.
County Commissioners vs.. Worthington and
others action of debt; entered off. Duvall for
plaintiffs, no appearance for defendants.
Hermon Pyle vs. Lilly and Lilly; action on
the case entered off. Hopkins for plaintiff,
no appearance for defence.
Caleb P. Way VS.. Devoe & Devoe; action on
the case; referred to H. D. Farnandis. s. Arch
er plaintiff, Whaland for defendants.
VIM. G. Carroll VS.. Jacob Sturtz; action on
the case entered agreed. H. w. Archer for
plaintiff, Bateman for defence.
VIM. q. Carroll and wife vs.. A. D. Hitchcock /;
action on the case entered agreed. H. W.
Archer for plaintiff, Bateman for defence.
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CANAL TRADE.-For the week ending May
18th, there were towed from the outlet lock al
Havre de Grace, 46 boats, as follows To Balti.
more, 26 boats, loaded with iron, lumber, ice,
&c; to Philadelphia, Is boats, loaded with lum
Der, iron, grain, lime, &c, and to Spesutia
Island, boats, loaded with coal and during
l6 boats, as follows: To John L. Williams 4
boats, with lumber and coal to Joseph NJ, Sim
mons, boats, with coal, and TO Boyd & Hills
10 boats with coal and lime.
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FISHING FLOAT ADRIFr.-During the high
water last week, the fishing float Of Messrs. Sill
yer h Cronin, which was anchored in the Sus-
quehanna, some distance above Havre de Grace,
for the purpose OF fishing, broke loose from her
anchorage and was not stopped until it arrived
at the lower end of the town. IL had full load
of freight and passengers, consisting of fishing
material and fishermen. No damage of conse-
quence, as we understand, happened to the float,
except the breaking off of the apron, which
struck one of the piers of the railroad bridge, in
its passage down the river. About the same
time the fishing float of Morgan h Baker, located
not very far distant from that of Silver & Gro
min, also came near leaving her anchorage, but
was prevented by rolling the seine and using
1t as rope.
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THE CRoPs.-We are informed by persons
from every part of the county that wheat never
looked better or more promising at this season
of the year. But while wheat looks better than
usual and grass is promising other crops are back
ward. In consequence of the late spring and wet
weather, scarcely any of our farmers are done
planting corn, and many of them have not yet
commenced. Should, however, the season turn
out to be good one, there is yet time for good
crops Of corn.
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TO CONSERVATIVES

The advertiser, having been restored to health
in few weeks by very simple remedy, after
having suffered for several years with severe
lung affection, and that dread disease Consump-
TOMS anxious to make known to his fellow
sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used (fee of charger with the d.
rection for preparing and using the same, which
they will find sure cure for Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and ali
Throat and Lung Affections. The only object of
the advertiser in sending the Prescription is to
benefit the afflicted, and spread information
which he conceves to be invaluable, and he
hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as it
will cost them nothing, and may prove bles-
sing. Parties wishing the presc ription, free, by
return mail, will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
myl7-ly
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ACCIDENT TO STEAM BoAT.-We learn, that
some time during last week, one of the Baltimore
tow boats, in passing down the river at Havre do
bridge not affecting the pier in the slightest,
but injuring the boat to the amount of about ST.
500. During part of last week the river was
very high and the current very strong, which,
we suppose, accounts for the accident. When
the river is very full and the current strong, q
boat going down will not answer to her helm
very readily, and it is, therefore, very difficult
to clear any obstruction which may lay in her
track
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over 100 rafts--not more than half their usual
quantity. The Philadelphia mills will hardly
get a full supply.
The timber makers held convention last win
ter and agreed not TO make more than would
''pay their prices "
Mr.. Bingham put large cabin on one of his
RATS, and some forty ladies and gentlemen in all
left Marietta on an excursion to Port Deposit,
where they arrived without any accident. The
day was zine, and they appeared to enjoy the trip
amazingly.
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relieves but cures that enemy of mankind Con-
sumption, as well as the numerous satellites that
revelye around il in the shape OF Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Influenza, &c. The
remedy We allude 10 is DR.. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF
WILD CHERRY, prepared by Seth W. Fowle &
Son, Boston.
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AMERICAN FARMER OF BALTIMORE, FOR May
Treats of Stablng Cattle Mari and Lime
Grass Culture and Dairy Farm-Large Farms
and Associated Capital-Milk and Butter-Ex-
periments in Manuring-Use of Field Pea-Farm
Wages-Supply of Water-Alderney Cows
Value of Cover-Fish as Manure-Uses of lime
-Underdrainage- Ranie, New Southern
Staple-and variety of interesting articles.
Published by Worthington & Lewis, Balti-
more, at 500 year.
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NICE, Coon AND SUBsrANTIAL.-If you want
cheap, handsome and rare goods, call on our old
friend George F. Walker, at Aberdeen. He has
just returned from the city with heavy stock OF
every variety and of the very latest styles. His
stock comprises almost every thing usually
found in large country store, all of which he
is dsposing of at the lowest marke. prices.
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Total Outs and Runs q 40 Total Outs and Runs, q As
GRANIrG.-Fy Catches made 6; Home Runs, 1 out on
Foul Balls, II.
HAvRE-Fly Catches made, :; out on Foul Balls Is.
Umpire-E. II. Taylor, of the Havre B. B. @.
Scorrs-R. E. McClenahan, Of the Granite /;
j. W. Neill. of the Havre.
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NOTICE..

EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRA-
IL TORS who have not settled their ac-
counts according to law, will, at as early
a day as possible, with the vouchers, re-
port 10 the Register for the settlement OF
said accounts. All delinquents will be
called to appear before the Court
By order Of the Orphans Court,
B. II. HANSON.
Register of Wills for Hartford county.
app
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TIE SusQuEHANNA-The Susquehanna has re-
manned very high most of the spring, and du-
ring the latter part of last week and The early
part of this, it was higher than it has been for
years, except the great food of 1865. On last
Friday and Saturday, we are told, that in con-
sequence of the immense body Of water which
passed around the eastern end of Conowingo
Bridge, it could not be reached from the eastern
side of the river. Our Havre de Grace CORES
pendent, writing on Monday, says:
"Ihe Susquehanna banks are full and the
water still rising, and now reaches the top of
some of our wharves, and fears are entertained
that many of them may overflow. In conse-
quence of the high water and current fishing
has been suspended for six or eight days"
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The FsaERIss.-We understand that within
the last few days the fishermen at the head of
the Chesapeake Bay and about Havre de Grace
have been doing a very fair business. If the
weather keeps good, most Of them may not only
clear themselves but make something besides. :
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The MARYLAND FARMER.--The Maryland
Farmer, for May, is one among the best num-
bers since January. 1t contains much valuable
information for the general reader as well as the
farmer and mechanic; altogether it is very
readable monthly. Published at 81 80 per year,
by S. S. Mills & Co., No. "a South Calvert ST.,
Baltimore.
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RELIGIOUS.

DEv. JOHN McKELWAY, A.. NJ, PriEci.
III pal Bel Air Academy, will preach next
SABBATH, May 10th, at lO2 O'Clock, A. NJ, in
Mount Tabor Meth. Prot. Church, and at 3
o'clock, P. NJ, in Deer Creek Chapel.