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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-17

Thomas r. Wade John X. Wynn, George F. VIII
kins, George f. WnGate; to be first lieutenants In
marine corps, James NJ. 7. Young and A. ). Taylor.
Naval Bulletin.
Commander Henry Wilson has been detached from
the Saco and placed on waiting ORDERS Ensign w.
ii. Brice is detached from the Saco and ordered to
League Island Ensign b. s. Richards is transferred
from the Saco to the New Hampshire. Master L. ).
Keyser is detached from the Saco and ordered 10
the receiving ship Portsmouth Lieutenants X. +.
Leary, C. II. Pendleton and G. w. Mcclure are or
dered to the Portsmouth as supernumerary watch
officers. Acting Ensigns r. X. Lamhier, L. X. Ches-
ter, Arthur O'Leary and John II. Gigon are honor
ably discharged.
The United States steamer shamokin has arrived
at Norfolk from the Atlantic squadron.
Improved Nickel Coinage.
Judge Kelley has received from the United States
Mint specimens OF the new proposed copper nickel
coinage representing one, three and five cents, with
improved designs and less likely to tarnlsh than the
one two ana five cent pieces now in circulation and
which 1t is the purpose to withdraw from circulas
ton. Judge Kelley, as the chairman Of the Commit
tee on Coins and Coinage has devoted much time to
this subject his former occupation as jeweer CIV
ing him practical advantage.
The Proposed Irish Fair in New York.
The Committee on Ways and Means to-day referred
10 bpcCiai Counittcc All dppHcdtlOn UO import,
duty Free articles for the proposed Irish fair in New
York.
Affairs I'm Georgia and Mississippi.
The Committee on Reconstruction to-day further
examined witnesses as TO the affairs in Mississippi,
and also Governor Bullock relating to those in
Georgia.
Supreme Court Proceedings.
The Supreme Court was engaged to-day as fol-
lows
No. 249-Bank of New York vs. The Supervisors Of
New fork-cOmmenced yesterday; concluded. Ar
gument was made by Mr.. O'GOrman.
NO. 2-Drury and Page assignees OF the Boston
Locomotive Works. appellants, vs. The Milwaukee
and Superior Railroad Company and others-actiOn
on contract; argument commenced.
Personal.
Fernando Wood, OF your city, has purchased an
elegant house, corner Of and Fifteenth streets, in
THIS city, which he is about to fit up In lavish style
private residence. Mr.. Woods house Is opposite
Senator Morgans, and Is one Of bran pew row just
finished, after the pattern Of the most sumptuous
New York residences.
The Menard Case ut Washington.
washington dec. ICY correspondence OF the Boston
Advertiser.]
Another complication has arisen in the case Of
Menard the colOred member elect from Louisiana,
who claims the seat Of Mann, deceased. 1t seems
that the Louisiana Legislature at It's last session
districted the whole State having reference In their
action TO the Forty-hrst Congress- The district which
Mann represented was very materially changed, and
Menard, his successor, was elected by the new dis
trict corresponding to the old in little else than
its number. The Committee on Elections hold it to
be knOtty case
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
XIV Article AdOpted,

Secretary Seward proclaimed, on Mon.
day last. that Article XIV, Amendment to
the Constitution, had been adopted by
twenty six States and has become valid as
a part of the Constitution. The second sec
ton of the Amendment provides that " Rep
resentatives shall be apportioned among the
several States according to the respective
number Of persons in each State, excluding
Indians not taxed but when the right to
vote at any election for the choice of Elect
ors for President and Vice President of the
United States, Representatives in Congress,
the Executive and Judicial officers of a
State, or the members of the Legislature
thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabi
tants of such State, being twenty one years
old and citizens of the United States, or in
any way abridged, except for participation
in rebellion or other crime, the basis of rep
resentation therein shall be reduced in
the proportion which the number of such
male citizens shall bear to the number of
male citizens twenty. one years of age in such
State" AS there are very large number
Of citizens of the United States in Maryland
day denied the right to vote at the elect
ions above ricited, of course the basis of
representation in congress must be reduced
Maryland will lose one, and probably two
Representatives in Congress, under this ar.
rangement. The Rebels of Maryland in
future will not be allowed to represent the
colored people whom they refuse to allow to
vote, and if the colored people vote they
will refuse to allow the Rebels to represent
them. Uncomfortable. but so evidently
fair that We presume even the Copperheads
will not be able to frame reasonable argu
ment against it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
Insurance.

We are now acting as agent for the Farm
ers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company Of Pa,
generally known as the York County Com.
pany, and are prepared to take applications
for insurance on Buildings, Furniture or
other personal property, for one, two or
three years, on either the cash or mutual
plan. Farmers wishing insurance on their
crops for period of three, six or nine
months, would do well to insure in this Co.
Persons having insured in other Compa
Mics, may increase their insurance in this
Company. The Farmers Mutual has been
in existence over fifteen years, and has met
all losses by cash on hand, never having oc-
casion to assess the notes of the Company
Applications for insurance from any part
of the county received at Tile Wig Office,
Elliton, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
NINTH DISTRICT ITEMS.

Wcather.-The weather has been very dry
for seyeral weeks, and crops are beginning
to suffer for want of rain.
Crops. Wheat sprncipaly harvested and
reasonably good. Corn is growing we'll,
considering the weather is so dry. Oats are
avery poor crop in this neighborhood, being
light and but scantily filed.
improvements. VIM. Cameron is erecting
quite fine dwelling on the site of the an.
cient building. VIM. Hambeton has built
new barn, and things in general are i'm.
proving.
Hoartlers Mr.. Robert Timbles summer
borders have been out for some weeks
They are bright, lively, and agreeable
company plenty of music and fine
time.
1ccidcm.-J. Frank Br;ckley was thrown
from wagon, by the horse running away,
few days since. He was dragged some
distance but fortunately was not seriously
injured.
oscar will accept our thanks for Items
Will he not engage to supply us regularly
from his neighborhood Ed
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
Ylc Tax I'LL.


The President on Tuesday affixed his sig
nature to the tax bill. While the machinery
Of the bill is ponderous, its leading features may
be brought within Il brief space
The first section taxes every proof gallon Of
distilled spirits fifty cents, to be paid before re-
noval from the distillcry or warehouse, which
tax is II lien until paid upon the property and
apparatus.
sections 2, 3, and provide for methods of
testing quality and taking measurements.
Section , provides that distillers shall regis
ter with the assessors of the respective districts
within sixty days from the time the bill takes
effect.
Section 6 provides for the manner of making
registry.
Sections and 8 provide for the distiller's
bond and securities.
Sections to u, inclusive, designate the plan
of the di>lillery, and provides for surveys and
location Of buildings.
Section If to IS inclusive provide for the
general management Of dsticrics, the relative
duties Of assessors and distillers, for checks
against fraud, for drawbacks means of obtaining
purity. and affiX penalties for all violations OF
regulate deposits in bonded warehouses.
Sections 80 imposes /, special tax of 4 100
annually upon every 100 barrels of spirits man.
u!acturcd, and also provides for licenses of
800 for every $3.50 worth sold, and $40
increase for every i 900 increase of sales
Dealers in tobacco, selling not exceeding
$1,000 worth annually, pay Il tax of S?5, and
)? extra for every 81 900 worth sold. Raisers
are not taxed for sales of their own production
Dealers, selling between 800 land + 900 worth,
are taxed 50; those above = 600, So extra
for every additional s 900, worth sold.
Manufacturers OF tobacco pay $40, and s.
additional for every 81 900 their bond is in ex-
nf 81 nF Y. A
where their sales do not exceed $4,000 annually,
and - additional for every = 900 in excess of
that amount. All snuff and chewing tobacco
is taxed - cents per pound; smoking tobacco
III cents per pound.
Section 81 provides for the packing of tobac-
co and snuff so as to facilitate the collection of
the tax thereon.
Sections 63 to 80 provide for the manner of
collecting tue tax, for penalties, stamping, and
the general duties of the assessors and manutuc-
turcr OF dealer.
every thousand made without regard to quality,
and OH all cigarettes, if they weigh less than
three pounds to tho thousand, Sl.2O if over
that weight, 50.
The Time in which the bill goes into effect is
fixed by
SECTroN:-.ind BE- It further cnactcd That all
provisions of this act which require the use of
stamps shall take effect at the end of sixty days
from the pa'sge Of this act provided that if at
any time prior to the expiration of the said sixty
days it shall be shown to the satisfaction of the
Secretary of the Treasury that II longer delay is
necessary for the preparation and due delivery
of amy such stamps, lie shall be authorized to
fix day not later than the first day of Dcccnl-
Der next for putting said provisions relative to
the use of either OF such stamps into operation
and shall give public notice of the day SO fixed
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

masonry and inexcusable carelessness; and
might have resulted in the death of several
small children who at that moment were
providentially in the story above
Lieut.. Philip II. Ellis, of the u. S. Army,
who has been on the Rocky Mountain from.
tiers, watching the Indians, for the last two
years, arrived in town on Monday evening
last, on a visit to his father, +. A. Ellis,
Esq, and family.
After the long, parching, dry spell, the
copious showers of this week have been very
refreshing to both animal and vegetable life.
The gardens were almost burned up, and
the potato crop was beginning to suffer.
Samuel Purnell Esq, of Elkton, took
his departure for Omaha on Tuesday last
As before stated, in a previous issue, Mr..
Purneli goes west with the intention of going
into business with Mr.. J. W. Baker, also Of
Elkton, who has contracted to build gas
works in Council Bluffs, and has a prospect
OF securing several other large contracts.
Joseph Wells, who, for several years past,
has been in the butchering and provision
business. in Elkton, has sold out to John
Cantwell and Charles Smith. With the
same attention and energy to business which
characterized their predecessor, we bespeak
for them the same liberal patronage.
The cellar of Mr. Thos. V. Oliver, of this
town, was entered on Sunday night last, and
considerable in the line of provisions taken
therefrom.
The NJ. Il. Church of Chesapeake City,
which has been undergoing repairs for some
time, was re opened on Sunday last
by adv. elsewhere it will be seen that it is
the intention of Mr.. Kaufman Katz, of Port
Deposit, to go to Europe shortly.
During the heavy shower, on Tuesday
ha hrus Il tri, ,oI fro a., 4
which has been allowed to repose in the gut.
tiers of the streets, so obstructed the water
that it oyerflowed the side walks. Our town
authorities have always been famous for
keeping unfinished jobs on hand
Mr.. X. II. Bell, who carries off the prize
in Elkton for producing garden stuff, left
tomato at our Office last Saturday, which
weighed one pound, avoirdupois.
George, son Of Joseph Booth, residing
near town, while endeavoring to catch one
horse was kicked in the face and breast by
another, on Tuesday morning last, and seri.
ously injured.
The Messrs. Reynolds have established
new Hardware and Tin Store in Port De.
post, which by their advertisement in the
wing seems to be very fully stocked. The
Messrs. Reynolds begin business right, by
letting the public know what thay have for
sale People go to the newspapers nowadays
to find out where to buy, and it is wise
dealer who avails himself of that fact.
The Cherry Hill NJ. T.. Sabbath School
will hold their annual Celebration on Thurs.
day, August 9th, in Mr.. Howard Johnsons'
woods, (torcrly Hasson's), near Cherry Hill
cordial invitation is extended to ali who
are friendly to the Sabbath School cause, to
meet with them on the occasion. Several
speakers will be present, and refreshments
Will be prepared on the ground by the com.
mittee Of arrangements
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

FRANK BLAIR.-In speaking of Presiden,
tial candidates and platforms, the Milford
(Del. Mutual Friend says Gen. Frank Blair
is son of Montgomery Blair, who was a
member of Lincoln's Cabinet. 1t would be
pity to spoil another generation with such
son. Frank, the blood thirsty and revo-
lutionary, is son of sold Blair" and
Montgomery is his brother. The two are a
pair Of purps that, through some neglect on
the part of those having them in charge
were not drowned before their eyes were
open. The omission was one of those visi
tations of Providence, which for some wise
purpose, We doubt not, are inflicted upon
mankind.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

ArTENTIoN!-In calling the attention of
the public to our Wilmington city Soup,
we will state that it is far superior to the
majority of soaps, for washing Flannels
LINENS, and finer fabrics, would recommend
/! be shaved and used according to dircc-
tons ton each pound) for above named pur,
pose, are daily told by persons calling at our
Office, that they have never used soap with
as much satisfaction as they do the vii.
City. We will give one or. in gold for an
o. OF adultcraton found in this soap. 1t
is pure, consequently the hands are NOT
drawn and injured by its use. Persons that
have never used it should commence its use
at once. Sold by all grocers.
MOORE Il BRO, Wilmington, Del.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

DYSPEPSIA AND ScRoruLA are two hydra
headed monsters from which nearly all the
ills that flesh is heir to originate. For dys-
pepsia, the Peruvian Syrup, protected
solution Of the protoxide of iron, is a long,
tried and well-establishcd remedy and for
scrofula in all its manifold forms, DR.. IL.
finders Iodine Water is IA specific. Ifthose
afflicted will try these remedies they will
thank US for calling attention to them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
Goofluu0's 05srmuu 1}itters

is entirely vegetable, and contains No
liquor. II Is "a compound of Fluid Ex-
tracts. The Roots, Herbs, and Bnrks
from which these extracts are made
are gathered Ina Germany. All the
medicinal virtues are extracted from
them by u scientific chemist. These
extracts are then forwarded to this
country to be used expressly for the
III AN u ia c tnre Of these Hitters. There
~ no alcoholic substance OF any kind
used In compromising the Bitters,
hence IL Is the only Bitters that can
be used In cases w here ale OhOlic stinl.
uluMts are not nd isNble,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

CORNER STONE LAYING.-The Corner Stone
of the Middletown Hall will be laid with
Masonic Ceremony on Monday next, at -
NJ. All Master Masons Companions and
Sir Knights are cordially invited to be pres
inland participate, and will be assigned posi-
ton in the procession as soon as reported
to secretary of Union Lodge No. of that
place. The public generally are also invi
ted to be present. The Alphion Band of
Middletown, and the Odessa Cornet Band,
will be present.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

,,SIhc President sent to Congress, on
Monday, his veto of the bill regulating the
Electoral College, and the Senate imme.
diately repassed it. by vote of So to s.
The veto is mainly new version of the old
story that the rebel States are and always
have been in the Union, and that their peo.
pie dlsloyal or not, have always had as much
right as anybody to control the government.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
CONSUMPTION.

Thousands of cases, when the pm.
tient supposed he was afflicted with
this terrible disease, have been cured
by the use of these remedies. Extreme
cmncIatIOM, debility, and cough IRE
the usual attendants upon severe
cases OF dyspepsia or disease OF the
digestive organs. Even In cases OF
genuine CONsum pit ion. these re m etiies
Will be found OF the greatest benefit,
strengthening and invigOratiMg.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
tjuotlau0's German Cont

* combination IF all the ingredients IF he B6t,rs,
mh PURE &inta Cu: Ram, Oran9', etc. II is a@d foi
N. same discusses as Tie Batcys, IN mh,rs m,e
pure aicahoiir stimulus il rrquirtt l"u mW hvar in
mind Mht MeS, reHisdf'S arr entirely different FRAN
named, these brimg scirmifc pr,mruii"ns IF m,'iict
ertrhcis ,ch1e h, 0thrrS d>c"ciioHs Of rum
IN som> form. m, TONIC is dscii,iy one niM, mast
PHEASANT AMI ag,ssabie r>mriiss sr,r og,r'd 10 the
pttbtic. It's asts is erquiSs. is I'>usu,T n TAKE
II, whiie its HEgiring, eJalurtiiDg, dnd m,dici,,ui
qualities hare caused 10 be h"""n as Tie yr,nst Of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

CONSOLIDATION or TIE DIsTRIcT. The
ninth division of the First Collection Dis.
trict of Internal Revenue, which embraced
the l, 2, 3 and Election Districts of this
county. has been abolished, the entire
county now forming one (the sth) division.
The division which has been assessed by
Mr.. John McCauley, since the disaffection
of Andy johnson, being merged into the
eighth, Mr.. l.. A. G. Gerry is now Assistant
Assessor for the whole county. The new
tax bill having dispensed with great deal of
the labor of assessing required under the
former laws, less force is necessary to per-
form the duties.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
1ofal A(Jairs.

ARRESTED FOR FoRGERY.-E NJ. Parker,
of this county was arrested by the Sheriff
and lodged in Jail on last Tuesday. on the
complaint Of Jesse A. Kirk, of Rising Sun,
for the forgery of note on w. e. Cornog
and j. c. Lewis, of Newark, DEL for SlO0.
The accused had hearing before Justice
Brown on Thursday, and was released for
the want of evidence.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

THE FAIR AND FESTIVAL for the benefit of
the Parsonage belonging to the Presbyterian
Church, Zion, in this county, takes place
on Wednesday and Thursday, August 2Gth
and 9th, next, in Mr.. John Carhart's woods,
near the village, and we understand there
are to be some new features and novelties,
which will make the enterprise still more
attractive and comfortable for the patrons.
We bespeak q day of enjoyment to those
who may favor the fair with their presence.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

kilograms from number of localities in
the States of Illinois, Wisconsin. Iowa and
Minnesota, with two or three exceptions, an.
nouncc the crops of small grains unprecedented,
ootii IN quality and quantity and the corn never
looked better. Unless some blight should come,
both the small grain crop and the corn will be
the largest ever gathered in the Northwest.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

The Snow HN tMieM says the nomi,
nations appear to give great satisfaction
everywhere. The Shield omitted to add
except to the Democratic party. The Re
publicans are well satisfied with Grant and
Colfax, and believe that the Copperhead
Democracy could not have nominated a
ticket easier to beat than Seymour and Blair,
and this is what disturbs the Democracy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
BUSINESS LOCALS,
The Flood In ElktOn.

Did not wash out the color in those Posts,
and buyers will understand who visit them
(the Yellow Posts,) that Goods can be
bought low for cash. Remember the place
Yellow Posts; and DICK FoAHp g. JOE
HrnsoS, in the Hollow, in Elkton, at those
Posts. Woolens at cost.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

There is no mstnking the animus of the
rebels Of tue South on the subject Of Bhirs re.
be!lion. The general clamor ofapplause and the
evident intensity of excitement underlying it,
as though they were just on the verge of great
deeds, is neither disguised nor concealed, but
is "pen y and shamclessly paraded in the col
un'is OF the Southern Democratic organs.-St
Louis Dcm0crdt
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
DEBILITY,

There is medicine sq"M 10 HoeA,,nfs GsrDnn
Bht'rs or Tonic in cases g, Det1iy. T>y impart It
ton> ami riyor Ia the ichoe system, strengthen he up
stmarh 10 dir'a Il, purity lie Li'-d g;~ gooi,
so"ni, hsdhhp compl,rin, erddicht, II, y-Iior i"ge
fiom lie ,ys, impri Mo,m 10 III. "h,,ks. art rinnp,
The patient from Shmi-hrrihrd, rmdcit!,d, mHh
and mrrouS nraid, toa fd!:juccd, strut, aHd .iyn-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

PERsoxAL.-Every body invited to call at
the Cheap Cash Store of GALLAlIER 4
McCArLrY, Main Street, and learn the low
prices for Muslins, Hats and Caps, Boots
and Shoes, &c. $40 per cent proft-cash
on delivery"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25

BE- EcoNoMlcAL.-Money, time, labor,
and clothes all saved by the use Of MOORE
4 BROS Wilmington City Soap. Families
use it, and we are certain that you will be
convinced of the fact.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
Blood Purifier.

ercr kno,cn, and ,ciH cure all diseases resulting from
bad blood.
Keep your blood pure; h,,p your Lirsr in order;
Keep your digestive "'ydns in sound, h'aihy co,di
tton by The use n these remedies, aud disease WW
ercr dssdH you
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
AGENTS Fol
CLOTHES WRINGER
BAILEY AND DoTY WASHING MACHINES.
Reynolds Bros.
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

Gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premsture Decay, and all the effects of
youthful indscretion, will for the sake of suffering
humanity, send free to MI who need it, the recipe
and directions for making the simple remedy by
which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience, can do We by addressing
in perfect confidence, JOHN b. OGDEN
May IL, lSG7-ly AZ Cedar Street. New York.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
TIE COMPLEXION.

Ladies who wish fair skin and
good compile xiOn, free from u yellow.
tsh tinge and all other dishE ure IN eMt,
should use these remedies occasion.
ally. The Liver In perfect order, and
the blood pure, will result In spark
ling eyes and blooming cheeks.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-25
Weak and Delicate Children

arc made strong by using the Bittcrs
or Tonic. In fact, they are Family
Medicines, They can he administered
with perfect safety TO "a child three
months old, the most delicate female,
OF n man OF ninety.