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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-07-30
EGHnai E'gElaal.-It will be rccol

E4&n,i Fund. 1t will be rccolcc-
ted that the legislature Of Georgia rcsoI-
we'd, that that state should not be conlam-
mated by the receipt of any portion Of the
land iund-but 10, being somewhat pinch
cd for ways and means to meet her en-
eagcments, she is among The first of the
Safes to demand her share Of that fund.-
Her patriotic indignation at the passage of
the land bill has subsidized, and she now
thinks that this fund comes in fright pat"
to meet her eXigcnces. And thus it will
be with the other states which lave been
guilty of the folly of protesting against
the dislrl5ulioll-lhey will say no, but
take the money. We hope that our ,rea-
surer, or governor, has looked after the
proportion due to Mary land.
(B0h Clipper
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a Grfsaseg Speculation.

The Madlsonan says, a certain capita
list is negotiating for the purchase of all
the claims against the States, amounting
to S20O,000,O00. The claims of some
of the States may be purchased very
cheap, but whether they will prove to a
profitable investment or not, will depend
upon the probability of their future pay
ment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-07-30
THE END OF TIE YEAR. This day TIN

THE END OF TIE YEAR. This day the
Cecil Wing is one year old. Fit time for NOR
aH.aiiqm isn't it-but hang it we'll not troubl,
you wi NJ any.
1t was started just as an experiment-tle locos
with ono voice prophcsicd that il would not live
six months-talsc prophets they, in this, as in
many other instances. From the beginning it
has gradually been growing stronger it still
thrivcs, and in point Of patronage is now the
stoutost paper ever published in the County.
1t will be continued yet awhile.
To ALL of our subscribers we will say, you shall
have as good news, and as good miscellaneous
matter as is customary, and convenicnt-indecd
we shall Use every eXcrtion to supply you with
the best, To those who complain of the quaint
ty advertisements it contains, we will say that
some of them were taken by tie year when we
commenced. At that time We had to work might
and day to get our paper out, and took them to
make it more easy, but matchmaking they pay
rel, which is more than some Do ,rho complain;
when their time is up we will take them out, so
that you will have more to read.
TOT our Loco subscribers, (and we are happy in
knowing that we have goodly number of thom,)
but would be happier to have more,) we will say;
that although you find yourselves considerably
sauced', in our columns sometimes, it isall done
for your own good, for we want TO turn you
from the evil of your ways. You still shall hear
considerable oft; little tarter than it has been
ii we On II make ii suit.
nur Win ,,o ,,,;II Il, t, wa,
principally that we look for support, II is the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-07-30
ANOTHER STEAMBOAI' EXPLO-
SION AND LOSS OF LIFE.

A passenger from Boston, on Saturday,
inlormedlhe N. Y. Herald, that the steam
boat Flushing. plying between Boston and
Nahant, while landing her passengers,
had her auc collapsed, and twelve persons
were hurried into eternity. No other
particulars were given, and nothing said
of the accident in the evening papers from
Boston Yesterday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-07-30
MOI ICE.

The Wigs Of the 18th Election District, win
hold meeting on Saturday Tic Cub day of Au-
gust next ,os'2 O'Clock p NJ. at the house Of J.
g. AGSdtt in Port DEPOSIT, for the purpose Of
nominating candidate tor county commissioner
from that district, and ira sactiirg other inpor-
taut business
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-07-30
ATT ,INI'iON !


You will bear in mind that a resolu
ton was passed at your district meeting
on The 'lh of June, requesting YOU to
meet on Saturday The 9th day of August
next, TO nominate candidate foe County
Commissioner, 10 be supported in your
district al The coming Election. Let there
be lul. attendance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-07-30
NOlICIi-

In consequence Of the stormncss of the day,
there was 10 meeting at Bohemia Ferry on the
ioth Instant HE Wing committees of the LIST
AID 2nd districts will, therefore, meet at that
pace On Saturday reXt Ito day. 10 noni
mate a fourth candidate for the Legislature from
their section OF the county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-07-30
A'lhe sc ate Postage EsiEs.

In making few remarks upon this
OIL, we will suppose that the expense of
carriage Is III proportion to the weight
that is, the charge for transporting two
ounces is double that of one ounce, or of
three newspapers treble that Of one; we
think 1t only necessary to consider this
proposition moment To yield ut, our
entire assent, yet in the bill before us, it is
ilagrantIy violated; to support this assef-
ton, we Shall give an example; by the bill
a newspaper of 1850 superficial inches
content pays one cent, and if of greater
size, an additional cent for every hve su-
perfcial inches; now five is contained in
1850. two hundred and ninety times, that
is, while paper of 1850 inches pays but
one cent, one of 1900 inches or double
size, pays two dollars and ninety one
cents, or taso hundred and nneIy-one
times as much, wilhelm fairness, the charge
should only be propor,ionable to the ex-
pense Of carriage, or in the instance given
Two cents.
NciEcr docs the bill sufficiently define
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-07-30

Lazy rich girls make rich men poor and
industrious poor girls make poor men,
rich. Read that, We affected nervous emu
les, whose antpalhy $50 putting your
hands in cold water" always keeps your
husbands Ill ho;.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-07-30
WING NOTICE.

1t Is recommended that the Wings Of the Isi
3f", lth and 5th Districts hold meetings Oh Sa-
turdny the 9th day Of August next, for the pur-
pose OF appointing committee of seven from
cach district, to meet in county convention on
the "Wednesday following (lOtn) to appoint 10
delegates to represent Cecil County in the Wing
State Convention, to be held in Baltimore on the
Gath day August.
Meetings are advertised to be i.od in the 9Th
ana 'th districts or lac 9th. for thc purposc Of
nominating county commissioners they aIc re-
quested at the same time to appoint committees
to the County Convention.
= IL is also recommended that each District ap-
point a Committee OF vigilance whose duty i,
Will be to use every possible honorable means, to
ensure the SUCCESS Of the Wing ticket ut the
coming election.
BY order Of The Central Committee.
MEETING IN TEE SECOND DISTRICT
Agreeably to previous call, meeting was
held by the Wings Of the End district, at the
House OF Mr. Biddle, at Chesapeake city.
Davidson D. Pcarce Esq vas called to the
char, and Br John W Witt appointed SC, rotar,
and the meeting proceeded to transact the bus
mess for which it was called.
Capt John Rawlins was unanimously nomna-
ted Tor county commissioner, and the follow ur
gentlemen appointed to meet i'll County Convcn-
ton, on Wednesday the 10th proximo: Benjamin
+. Sluyter, John w. Writ, John Rawlins
Humphrey w. Craig. David karsncr, John l..
Clayton, and Davidson ID Pearce.
fhey have made a very judicious selection in
candidate for Commissioner, and VIC have not
doubt but that they will elect him.
EUFWc were about to make some remarks
upon the unjust, odous, and abomnable post
office bill LATELY introduced into the Senate, when
The following m,ltunsin porro expose was OPP
portuncly handed in by a friend.
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Progress OF Temperance ia
eSPey YORK.

A report OF the progress of the temper
ance reform in New Y DIRK, represents that
1881 names have been enrolled, OF
whom 100000 have taken the total alb
stnence pledge In this aggregate are in
cluned 237 cIergymen, 429 physicians,
1876 Germans, 900 colored persons, b.
$50 seamen, and 23,300 Irish, Proestants
and Roman Catholics. Licensed grog
shops within ten years have decrease 63
per cent, and paupcrism and crime in the
same proportion.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18

TINE Judge of the Court of Probate for the
l. District of Litchfield, has limited and
allowed six months from the date hereof. for
the creditors of the estate of JENNA BAN.
CRAFT, late Of Torrington, in said district,
deceased, represented insolvent, in which to
exhibit their claims thereto; and has ap.
pointed Messrs. Uri Whiting and Hiram
Barber of said TorringtOn. commissioners to
receive and examine said claims.
Certified by RALPH G. CAMP. Judge.
The subscribers give notice, that they shall
meet al the dwelling house of the deceased,
in said Torrington, on the 22d of September,
and on the 10th of December, at one o'clock
in the afternoon, on each of said days, for
the purpose of attending on the business of
said appointment.
UR1 WHITING, )cour,,rs
HIRAM BARBER.
All persons indebted to said estate. are re-
quested to make immediate payment TO
II Frederick r. WHITING, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18
Dr. EOodman's Pills.

A LII persons who have given this medicine trial
N speak Of it in terms of the highest praise. As a
purifier ofthe blood and fluids, doubilesshas rival
Perfectly harmless in ITSELF merely assists nature 10
do natures work i accomplished al! il, processes
viz the removal Of disease from the body, from what
ever cause arising. /, is Of the utmost importance
that all persons who are suffering from Colds Bilious
Complaints, Typhus and Scarlet Fever, Fever end
Ague Dyspepsia, and all diseases arising from ind.
pestion, should be provided with few boxes Of this
Health Restoring Medicine, since it precIudes the
necessity. and the expense of other medical in.
reference and is natural and easy in its operation.
and invariably heathfu in its results 1t is purely
vegetable compound vet all powerful in removing dis
ease. 1t is justly DESIGNATED MANS ALL-suFFIciENr
MEDICINE, inasmuch it cleanseih the stomach and
bowels from al foul and conupting humors, and leave
the body in the possession Of soundness. renovation
& health. Price IS cents per box, with full directions
DR.. GooDMAs's Principal Office, 2!6 Bowery, N. Y.
Remember The only Agent in Litch6eld. for the
sale Of this medicine is Mr.. A. WADswoRrH. ly6
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18
Rail Road Line for NewYork
NOTICE.

TIME Coportnership heretofore existing
l. under the name and firm of AUGUSTUS
MILES & Co is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The business will be settled by Au-
gustus Miles g. Sons, who are duly authori-
Zed to settle the same.
AUGUSTUS MILES,
WILLIAM MILES, ID.
c. C. NORTON,
FREDERICK MILES.
Goshen, Aug. /. 1912.
~ The business will be continued by the
subscribers under the firm of AUGUSTUS
MILES g. SoNs'-and they now have on hand
general assortment of Dry Goods &
groceries, which they offer for sale at
low prices, and on accommodating terms.
AUGUSTUS MILES,
WILLIAM MILES I'd.
FREDERICK MILES.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18
RAIL ROAD CASH STORE.

N0IlE subscribers are almost daily receiv-
Il ing from New York, New Goods, which
are bought for cash, and will be sold for n
small advance from cost. They have now on
hand a good assortment Of D2.y Goods
anal EkGEa'(l3C(g9"e-Also,P Plaster, Sal,
Flour, Pork, Shad, Mackerel, Scythe Snaths,
Forks, Rakes, and a teW Of HubbeFS Celebrated
Repoluing Horse Rakes. They will also keep
constantly on hand good supply of FEA-
THEIRS. All of which shalt be sold as low
as at any store in the county, or at Bridge
port, with the addition of freight. No credit
custom is asked for-no respect of persons.
Cash will be paid for Grain and most other
kinds of Produce. LYMAN & PORTER.
West Cornwall, July 20, 1912.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18

Ats Court Of Probate holden af Plymouak, wiak-
IN and for the district Of PlyMosik, on he 20Gk
day Of Jaly, A. ID. le42s
Present, Elisha JOhnsoA, Esq, Judge
I'm motion of Hiram Pierce and Nary
~ Lee, Administrators on ihG estate Of
Daniel w. Lee. late Of Plymouth. wilAin said
district, deceased this court doth appoint
the 5.h day Of September next, aa one o'cI'k
P. d. at the Probate Office in said district,
for the hearing, allowance and settlement Of
the administration account on said estate
and doth direct said administrators to give
public notice 10 all persons interested in said
estate, TO appear (if they SEQ cause) before
said court, Al said timo and place. to be heard
therein, by posting said order Of notice on .
public sign-post in said town Of Plymouth
nearest the place where the deceased Iast
dweit, and by advertising the same - .
newspaper printed in Litchfeld.
Certified from record.
lO$ ELISHA JoHKsoN, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18
NOTICE.

PY order of the Court of Probate for the
- District of Norfolk, the subscriber'will
sell al Public Auction (unless previously dis
posed off, on the 12th day of September.
1912, at one O'clock p. M. all the real estate
belonging TO the estate FLAMES Peck. late of
Norfolk. deceased. under the incumbrance
of certain mortgages. and the widows right
of dover, and also all the remaining personal
property belonging to said estate.
JOHN NETTLEToN, Administrator.
Norfolk, Aug 8, 1912. IL
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18
Private Editorial Correspondence.

LETTERS FROM" DOWN EAST"
The EnVirons of Boston-" Loop holes Of Retreat
Quincy: its Quarr,es, and Quarry Slaves" Mo-
dus Operandi-Uncle Sam-Birth Place Of the Ad-
amses-Sprn Of the Olden Time
The environs of the Literary Emporium are un-
rivaed in their natural and artificial attractions and
the interest Of their intimate historical associations
The Southern Avenue through Roxbury and Dor
chester is ornamented on either side by sumptuous
villas, and the neat cottages Of migratory metropo
tans Each has its peculiar parterres, shrubbery
and vines, which, under the domination of skilful
gardeners, doubtless present the more magnificent
features Of the renowned Hanging Gardens OF Ba-
bylon." In fact it is the reserved aristocracy Of
B Street, in its green dress and Summer dis
habille. The trottoir leading to one of these dwell
lngs is protected with this cerberean fiat" No one
allowed on these premises without Permission
The world will be glad to learn that its precious in
mate was a doughty old bachelor living in kind of
Undesirable qEietude There are many emnences
along the way which afford most enchanting views
Of the surrounding landscape. Yonder s Boston
with its sister cities its harbor specked with
of green islets-the busy sails of Commerce are
hurryng on their home and out bound way till they
vanish in the blue horizon; toward the South is Il
vast amphitheatre Of exhuberant fields and towering
woodlands. amid whose foliage either hand arise
the peering spires of thrifty villages The view
toward the southeast is bounded by ridge of high
lands called the Blue Hills from these are wrought
the famed quarries of Quincy. These quarries are
Of immense extent, the descriptions and excavations
in the grey cliffs resembling the vestiges Of some
terrible earthquake Huge masses that might have
weighed down that remarkable gentleman yclept
Atlas, are, by variety of shear opparanses" hand
led about like quoits. The architectural fnishings
are mostly completed in temporary workshops near
by. The work 10 then conveyed to the plain by
compensating railways fixed at convenient points,
and is then transported over the Granite Railroad
to Eeponset River. Much work has Of late been
carried to the State Prison stone yards and the pro-
iect has proved so available that the operatives of
Quincy complain bitterly Of the encroachments of
convict labor. Although this policy has diminished
the number Of aborers they still form considera-
bic community, mostly Irish, who have Just compile
ted an elegant little church under the patronage of
His Supremacy"
The Government has contracted for much build
ing material here, and contractor informed me that
it was considered plume to ones virtue to cozen
Uncle Sam most shOekingly. The assertion was ac-
companied with such comparative statistics as TO
leave reasonable doubt Of its correctness. The
road hence to the village of Quincy has various sim
uosItes and blfuIcations over and around the hills
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18

Al Court Of Probate holden at Salisbury s0ifk-
in and for the District Of Sharon, on The Oh
day Of August, 1912
Present, John G. Mitchell. Esq. Judge.
THIS Court doth order that Commission
J. ers on the estate of EBENEzER GARNsEYs
of said Sharon, assigned for the benefit Of his
creditors, be appointed at the ProbMte Once
in said district, on the 22d day Of August
1912, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and that the as
signees of said Rbenezer Garnsey give pub
lie notice thereof by advertising in news
paper printed in Ltchfeld, and by putting
up notices thereof, in two or more public pla-
ces in said town of Sharon. Certified from
record. IL JOHN G. MITCHELL, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18

July II, 1912:
LNSTATE Of Edgar ". KassoB, late Of
IL Bethlem, in said district, deceased
Pursuant to an order from the court Of pro-
bate for said district. will BE- sold at Public
Auction to the highest bidder, on the 10th
day of August, l642, at s o'clock, in the az
ternoon, (unless previously disposed Of at
private saleD 20 much Of the real estate Of
said deceased, as will raise the sum Of
(@1Ol6,29) one thousand sixteen dollars and
twenty mine cents. Sale to take place on
the premises 10 said Bethlem. Terns made
known at tho time Of sale. ITO
ALFRED C. B.own A .siS d,ss. . .''l
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18

18Th Reganae'iE, CONNECTICUT MtIils0.
Head Quarters Litcitfel9, July %, lS49.
HENRY G. WoLCoTT. Esq. of Itch
II field is appointed Adiuiant, Leveritt w.
Vessels Quarter Master, Rev. VIM. Payne,
Chaplain, DR.. David B. w. Camp Surgeon
DR.. Reuben M. Woodruff Surgeons Mate,
Levelett Stoddard Fife MajoF4and Darius
Sturdevant Drum Major in the Staff Of this
Regiment, and in their respective Offices will
be recognized and obeyed accordingly.
FRANCIS BAcoN, Colonel.
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State OF COMmecticut.

brigade Orders, Sirth Brigade Militia.
Head Quarters, LitchfeId, August 10. l640.
VWHHE Field Officers Of the several Regi-
l. ments comprising this Brigade. will
meet the Commandant thereof at the Man
sion House, in Litchfield, on Monday the 22d
day of inst. August, at 10 o'clock in The nor
ming, for the purpose of making arrange
ments for the approaching Reviews.
By order of Brigadier General
FREDERICK PHELPS.
IL FREDERICK L. TAYLOR, Aid do Camp.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-08-18

report will be looked for with much interest.
The bill then coming up for re-consdera-
ton, Mr.. Cooper, of Pa, moved to lay 1t on
the table.
The bill was laid on the table, Yeas 81,
NAYS 70, under the decision of the Speaker
that it can be taken up at any time by the
vote of majority, and with the understan-
ding that speedy action be had upon it.
.... WASHINGTON, August 10.
Mr.. Adams speech to-day upon the Veto
was mastery effort, but limited as it neceS-
sarily was by the one hour rule, it was hut
the mere FORE hGdOSoing of what may he eX-
pected from him when, as chairman of the
Select Committee, to whom the Veto Message
was referred, he reports at length, as he will
do tomorrow or next day.
am glad to be able to inform you that not
withstanding the discouragements and baf-
fling reverseS which have met the Wings in
Congress at every step since they came into
power-notwithstandin the resentment and
disgust entertained by all of them at the last
act of the President, another effort aciH be made
to accomplish The passage of a Tariff. Three
hours ago did not believe it possible that
such an object could be effected but steps
have been taken tonight sufficient to con-
vince me that Tariff bill, temporary, proha-
bly,, will be reported and passed, (and, hope,
signed,) saving the lands of the States and
giving all the Protection which can be deri-
we'd from 90 per cent. upon the best plan Of
valuation that can be devised by the wisest
and most practical men here. This is not all
the country needs, but it is much better than
nothing, and places US in good position be-
fore the People.
r.Should majority of our friends agree to
the plan determined upon tonight in Com
,mittoe Won NAV aYneCt n hill to he lntrOdu.
ced tomorrow and hurried through without
delay, and as soon MS it is sent to the Presi-
dent it will be left with him to sign it or keep
it, as he pleases, for Congress will not wait a
day after the bill is placed in his hands, but
adjourn at once.
If this course is pursued, all honor will be
due to our friends in Congress, who, though
bruised, are not broken baffled, but not de-
fcated; but still determined. while they
maintain the principle of independent legis-
lation, to protect and defend the interests Of
the country to the uttermost.
4-r- WASHINGTON, August IL.
In the House of Representatives, to-day.
the select committee, raised on motion OF Mr.
Adams, on the Presidents veto was announc-
ed to consist of the following members -
Messrs. Adams, Morrow, Granger, Smith, OF
Conn, Bolts, Pearce, Rayner, Cooper, OF
Penn, II. J. Campbell, Of Tenn, Gilmer,
w. w. Irwin, Roosevelt, and G. ]. Ingersoll.
The report of Mr.. Adams is expected Sa-
turday, which with the vetoed bill will be
taken up Monday.
Mr.. Profit moved to take up from the
table the vetoed Revenue bill, that they
might dispose of it, and pass another bill -
ito be met forsooth with another veto
The motion failed: Yeas 80, Nays l4.