The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-12-27
GENERAL NEWS.

An adjournment Of both houses was
finally agreed to on Friday, till the 9th of
January.
1t is proposed by The Polish exiles to
erect statue of kosciusko in the New
York Central Park.
Orders have been sent from Washing
ton to all the navy yards of the country
for the stoppage of extra word.
The L. 5. war vessels Colorado and
Powhatan, and the monitor Manhattan,
arrived at Key West, on Monday morning.
The Democratic State Committee of
Maine will hold meeting ON January Sth.
to discuss the condition and prospects of
their party.
The funeral of Frederick Dent, father
ln-law of the President. took place on Sat-
urday, from the residence of his son, Colo
mel John G. Dent, in St. Louis.
The passenger rates on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, between Baltimore and
Cincinnati and other Western cities, have
been reduced 90 to 30 per cent.
l.. Thomas Sanborn, mail agent, who
was injured in tho Seabrook diseastcr on
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compromised his suit for damages against
the companies for &c.
Recorder Hackett, Of New York, SEN
fenced man to twenty years imprison
ment for felouious assault upon a little
girl, and expressed his regret that he could
not sentence the rufiian to be hanged.
The Prohbitionists of Connecticut
have called a State Convention to meet at
New Haven January 18th. They propose
to nominate candidates Of their own for
State officers and members of the Legisla-
| ture.
The foreign holders CT the bonds of
1858 have signiiied their readiness to ex-
change these bonds for the new five per
cents. This will relieve the Treasury De-
partment Of a considerable drain upon its
coin.
"A col"red delegation from the Indian
Territory will visit Washington next
mouth, to urge Congress to give them
rights of property and citizenship in the
Territory, and courts for the protection of
these rights.
The wife Of Alexander Agassiz, son of
Professor Agassiz. died on Monday night
of pneumonia, induced by fatigue during
her attendance on her father in law in his
last illness. She was 4 daughter Of the
late G. r. Russell.
The U. S. steamer Powhattan left Key
West on Monday night for Norfork. The
May flower arrived at Key West on Mem
day morning. The Wyoming was inspect
ed the same day by Admiral Scott, and is
under sailing orders.
The Commissioner Of Agriculture
gives notice that money should never be
sent to his department for any purpose. :"
He has been much annoyed Icy persons
sending money to pay postage on seeds,
reports, etc.
Captain J. f. Kitchener, chief of the
Dead Letter Office, charged with stealing
money from letters received in that Office,
had further hearing before the L. S.
Commissioner, in Washington, yesterday,
and was held for the action OF the Grand
Jury.
"A majority Of the Senators, it is under
stood, do not agree with the House in
desiring total repeal Of the Bankrupt act
but favor its amendment in such a way as
TO leave the question of involuntary bank
ruptcy to be determined by the creditors
most largely interested.
-Advices from Cuba report that num-
Der of successful movements by the revolu-
tionary army. In recent engagement
near ManZauillo, they defeated the Span
iards, killing and wounding over two hun
dred, and capturing large amount of
arms and war material.
"A large meeting. under the auspices
of the Congressional Temperance Associa-
ton, was held in Washington, at W hich a
resolution was adopted, recommending all
heads of families throughout the United
States to discard all Intoxicating liquors
from their holiday entertainments.
VIM. Harris prominent fur dealer
of Baltimore, died in that city on Monday
aged 90. He was a native of Russia, and
came to this country sixty years ago. He
was associated with the Hudson Bay Fur
Company, and was an intimate friend of
Jacob Astor. of New York, aud Pierre
Choteau, Of St. Louis.
AT Cincinnati on Monday, Il process
sion of nearly 1000 laboring men marched
through the streets and assembled in
Fountain Square. Here they sent for
General Samuel F. Cary, who address e.
them, advising moderation, aud reminding
them that capitalists and employers were
also suffering from the hard times
1t is reported at Omaha that Sheriff
Ellis and Treasurer Kane of Cheyenne
county, Nebraska, have been arrested for
collision with a gang of swindlers who
have been extensively operating on the
Union Pacific Railroad. A secon,! batch
of gamblers was arrested ut Omaha on
Wednesday.
"A meeting Of working men was held
in Chicago on Sunday night, at which
resolutions were adopted demanding work
from the city, or else support for them
selves and families until work can be OBJ
tanned. These resolutions were presented
to the City Council the next day by COM
mittee, which was accompanied by about
three thousand persons.
Henry W. Genet, one of the New
York ring. who was convicted Of fraud
last Friday, escaped on Sunday night.
Genet was allowed to remain at his own
house in custody of a deputy sheriff. and
he got off while the latter was enjoying a
sleep. The Sheriff of New York offers
$4,000 reward for Genet's apprehension
within ten days.
The Postmaster General on Saturday.
heard representatives of the European
steamship lines in reference TO carrying
the ocean mails lie said he would not
make contracts at present. but would here
after arrange system by which the mails
would be sent four times week, on yes
sci of any line which best fulflls the condi-
tons of speed, safety and certainty.
The money order department of the
Cincinnati Post Office was robbed of $3.50
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