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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
THE CHILDREN IN THE WOODS.

Two children of the name of Meggher,
the ldest not over six years old, strayed
from the rest ence OF their parents, INTO
he woods, about four miles from the
town of Dartmou h, Nova Scotia, on The
afternoon of The ll,h inst. Several per-
sons started IN pursuit, but they all re-
turned without success. On Sunday the
l7Ih a large number again went in pursuit,
and after proceeding about six miles from
the house of the parents, through the
woods, their attention was arrested by the
barking of dog of one of the parly,when
they were both found dead, locked in
each others arms. From the appea, ance
of their limbs. they must have suffered
dreadfulv. The father and mother were
both lying sick at the time.-N. Y. Com.
Adv.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
MR.. CLAY AND THE MADISONIAN

We have rarely witnessed, in the an
nails OF political warfare, more savage and
contemplate attacks against any ndivid-
ual, than those OF The Madisnnian, a.
ganst Henry Clay. His crimes have
been fidelity to The interests of the coun-
try and treason against the assumed
dic,ation of John Tyler. The name of
Clay will be gratefully remembered in the
annals of our country, when the acciden-
tai DONORS which have given temporary
importance to that of John Tyler, shall
have passed away and been forgotten.
Henry Clay owes has reputation to long
life of usefulness, standing conspicuous as
the bold originator and successful defen-
der of many of the most important mea-
sures which have tended to advance our
national prosperity; John Tyler has been
The thing Of chance and holds rival
grade between the Puppel and The show.
man !ltns pulls the string.
Pa. Telegraph.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

Vegetatio on is in an advanced state this spring,
in this region. The woods are fast putting on
their "thck'ning green," and are as forward as
they are some seasons, at the middle Of May
In ramble down the river side on Saturd ay
last, we saw elder sprouts that had started up to
the height of twenty inches, and scions of other
species of shrubbery nearly as tall. We since
then lad the pleasure of strolling through a
large and beautiful garden land it is no slight
pleasure to take such a stroll, with fair one, TO
point out the flowers, and tell their Names ito
say nothiug Of the hyacnths, snowdrops' tu-
lips. cowsips, &c., there aboundng we saw
pinks in bloom, and dahlia plants more than
foot biph. We also observed figs as large as
acorns on trees that had stood out all winter and
noticed, what we did not know before, that they
nu,h out from the stems like buds, without hav-
ing blossomed. In the part devoted to vegeta-
bler the cabbage, potatocs,Ipcas &C. were several
inches high.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

TIE NEXT PREsIDEscr.-Wc arc pleased TO
see the general agreement that prevails among
the Wing presses of the Country, in regard to
the nomination of Henry Clay, as the Wing can
didate for the nc1tProsdency. We are satisfied that
in ability, in patriotism, in experience as states
man--in all the qualities, necessary to make an
efficient chief magistrate, he stands-ifnot peer
lcss-uusurpassed. And we hesitate not to say,
that those who would push forward other men to
supplant his claims, are influenced by other mo-
tvcs, than the general good of this country.
Amongst those spoken of for the Vice Prcsi-
dcncy are Gen. Scott and John M. Clayton Of
Delaware. Gen Scott is not enough states
man, his opinions are not sufficiently known, and
from his temperament, it is to be feared, that he
might SAVIOR somewhat of rylerism. Mr.. Clay
ton, 'the expounder and defender of the consti-
tuition" is statesman Of known ability and u
wing of the straitest sect. For our part we arc
for him, and we think he is favorile, with tho
wings Of this county generally
But, although Clay and Clayton, are our ia
vortes we are willing to abide the decision Of a
national convention.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

,agitated and exasperated parties, the aclu-
al wants of the Treasury now require q
Tariff, which while it supplies necessary
revenue, may be SO arranged as to afford
incidental protection to manufacturers
without any material departure from
the principles of the compromise act.
The opponents of the protective policy
have never controverttd the right Of Co
vernment to give such incidental prot &C.
lion, and The friends of that policy, look
ing to the substance rather than the name
of things, should think, ough. 10 be
content if their objects is attained, whether
it be made in the form of revenue tariff
or protective tariff.
request your acceptance, gentlemen
of my respectful and cordial acknowledge.
menls for the friendly sentiments tow ards
me contained in your communication, and
for your kind wishes for my health and
prosperity in retirement, and unite my
prayers with yours to the Great Author
of our being for his blessings upon you,
upon our country. and upon all.
! am, with the highest respect, faithfully
your friend and obedient servant,
II. CLAY.
To Messrs. L. BRADIsH, ERAsTUs
RooT Sc
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
EMIGRATION TO OREGON.

A meeting has been held IN The western
part OF Missouri for The purpose of organ
izing company TO emigrate 10 the Ore
gon territory. Thirty were enrolled, and
pledged themselves for the exp; dilion. A
committee was appointed 10 visit the
neishboring countries for the purpose of
enlislng others in The enterprise. The
emigranls take their families with them,
aud look forw ard TO permanent settle
ment beyond the Rocky Nj, unlains.
We notice these movements, since they
are indications OF the times orlhy to be
noted. Oregon will soon b. brought nm
der territorial government, and VII be-
recognised as part Of the United SAFES;
Just as Iowa and Wisconsin are. Mr. Sen
alor LINN has not succeeded yet, We be-
lieve, in getting his bill through Con-
gress--bul he may be sure of success in
the end. II Great Britain, in reference
10 the Oregon county. pursucs the pro-
craslinaling course which she sometimes
adopts in her diplomatic nannuvres. the
result will be tina, the question and the
country will both be settled at once,
without any trouble to her ambassadors.
BALI. American.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
FROM FLORIDA.

The St Augustine News of the 10Th,
states that our troops have found many
cultivated fields and fresh bodies of Indi-
ans in force in the South. tits proposed
that the COMMANDMENT chief offer boun-
ty for every Indian taken. One hundred
and sixty settlers, with their implements
of husbandry, passed up The St. Johns
River, on the 18th inst. They are to set
tie in the neIglborhood Of Fort Mellon.
On the evening of the lllh, on New Riv-
er, scouting party under command of
Capt. Sutton, came on an Indian camp, kill
led two women, one warrior, and severely
wounded two children. twas about dusk
which was the cause of this lamentab!e
result. The two children were immedi-
ately sent to Apalachicola, where medical
cal aid was provided for them and they
will recover, though badly wounded with
buckshot.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
(FoRM THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE.
PEMNSYLVANIANS.

John Fitch the inventor of steamboats,
Robert Fulton who first applied the
paddle wheel to the Steamboat and there
by gave it efficiency, DR. Frank!u who
brought fire from the clouds and Profess
sor Espy who brought water from the
same source, were all Pennsylyan;ans,
either by birth or adoption.
Fitch and Fulton were not properly
appreciated until after their death DR..
Frank in was honored and rewarded
whilst living, and if we Judge rightly by
the signs of the times, ii ~ii not be long
before DR.. Espy will receive his reward
so justly merited.-ilis great discovery Of
"the law of storms" wi save to this ma
ton more than one hundred millions OF
dollars during the lite Of some who are
now living. May he be we'll and substan-
TALLY rewarded. VOX POPULL
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
TIE DEPARTURE Mr.. DURBIN.
The New Y ork Tribune says:

The Rev. John P. Durbin, Presiden. Of
Dickinson COLLEGE, Callisle, Pa. preached
his last Sermon prior 10 his departure for
Europe, in the John street Methodist
Church yesterday, and sails in the Vile
de Lyon for Havre to-day. His theme
was the influence cf.the Christian religion
in subdung the native ferocity of the hui
man passions. and he argued that the utter
extinction Of War and its a,lendan, evils,
as well as private hatred, contention and
vengeance must be among the ultimate and
not distant trophies of the reign Of the di-
vine Prince of peace. Ills eloluence is moi
OF uniform excellence, but at times IS vi
wildly, terribly effective. DR.. Durbin is
one Of the most popular and eminen,
preachers in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and we hope he will be received
in Europe with that kindness TO which
his great talents and worth so richly en-
title him. His instructions are to ex-
tend his journey into Egypt and the Holy
Land, and we hope, On his return to this
country, he will furnish to his numerous
friends Journal of his Travels.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

PArESrs.-We derive the following infor ma
tents for ls4l, viz: that 495 patents were issued
during that year, including Is improvements to
former patents; that 1927 patents had expired du-
ring the same period, that the whole number OF
patents issued by the United Statos, previous to
January 1912, was l2,427.
OF the patents issued last year, lls were to ci-
tizens of New York, 81 to Mass, SO to Penn,
90 to Ohio and Is 10 Md.,-nonc of the rest Of
the states reaching to this latter number.
1t is also by law, made the duty Of the COM
missioner Of patents to report such agricultural
statistics as he may collect, and we extract from
the document, the following, as the Agricultural
statistics of the nited States, for 1871.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
HARBOR DEFENCES-FLOA
RATTERY
j q Nj I
BooT, SC.

Congress has made an appropriation of
S56O.OOO, for building Floating Battery
OF Iron, agreeahly to the plan proposed by
Mr.. Stevens of New York. Il is intended
for the defence of that harbor. The steam
er is to be shot and shell proof; the en-
CINE and propelling apparatus are to be so
placed as that the latter shall be submerged
and the whole engine out ofthe way of shot
from the vessels of an enemy. Her guns
to be large, and to be adapted to both shot
and shell, and her bur,hen not less than
1900 tons. MIR Stevens vessel says the
report which has been made in Congress
on this subject, will possess many advan-
,ages. She will scarcely present vulner
able point to the fire of the enemy, while
those constructed on the old method have
a large surface exposed. The hull being
low, will cause it difficult to hit her;
whereas the lofty sides of a seventy -four
will make her fair mark. Being able to
approach within point blank shot, she can
fire shells and grape shot into the large
port holes of her antagonist, with terrific
effect The thickness OF her bulwarks
(only a inches) will make very small
opening for the gun necessary, and this is
to be efecually protected by drop-cur-
tain of the same material AS the sides of
the ship; so that in truth, her men will be
hardly exposed TO danger. She will COM
bine all the Disadvantages of ship and
battery, being kind of floating iron fort,
and having no vital points exposed, such
as spars. sails SC. She will be free from
accidents, then, which so oflen,imes render
vessels unmaneageable. Hollow shot
or shells will burst in pieces against the
walls of his steamers which if made of
wood, they would penetrate, doing as
much damage as round shot, and if they
exploded much more.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
NEGOTIATING arith the English Minis

Negotiating acith the English Minister.
We know nothing of the progress of
the negotiation between the Secretary of
State and Lord Ashburton, but from the
uncommonly frequen, meetings of the
CABINET, of late, and the daily converse
,ions which we understand to take place
between the negotiators, we presume the
parties are not idle. In the mean time,
We see with grea, pleasure The manifesto
ton of disposition in the Senate to adopt
a measure, already recommended to Con-
gress by the President which shall make
suitable constitutional provisions for such
Cases as that of Mcleod. If we are to
have war-npon the probability of which
we express no opinion and have no means
of forming one-lel us have it on some
matter of real National interest. Let not
the IMcLeods and the Hogans, and the
IHeHers. have power 10 set the two lead
ing Governments in the world, at logger
heads.
On this poin we agree with Mr.. Adams.
If we have war, let it be on some questi' n
of clear right, on our side, and then let
us fight it out.-.UadiS0nian.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
MAJ RIMONY AND BL.OD.

We copy the following from the La
Grange tTenn.) Galherer: psi
We are panied to earu that on Thurs
day evening last, most horrible transact
lion took place in this country, nine or
Ten miles from this place, which resulted
in the death of David Jarnegan, Esq, and
the wounding of several other persons.
The general facts we will stale as we
heard them. II appears that Il Mr. Nor
gan had arranged II matrimonial elopement
with daughter of the deceased, which
with the aid of (riens was accomplished
on Thursday; the parties having repaired
IN house in the neighhorhond where the
marriage cer emony was legally performed.
Upon learning the fact of the elopemerl.
Jarnegan became very indignant and de-
lermined 10 go in pursuit. aking few
friends, he soon reached the house where
the marriage party was assembled. We
learn that he forced The door and entered
when an attack commenced, IN which the
deceased received sundry wounds, which
produced his death early yesterday morn
ing. Some others were wounded; among
them Mr. F. Simmons, who we under
stand is seriously, if not dangerously, m
jured.-Wilh the deceased we were well
acquainted. lie was wealthy planter,
and possessed many fine points of charac-
Ter. Ills untimely end is much regretted
by his numerous friends"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

HoRsE THIEf.-On Friday of last week, our
townsman. Mr.. Henry Bennett, traded horses
with stranger and gave him $50, to boot. On
Saturday he was called on by men, who stat
ed that the horse was stolen, and that he belong
ed to George Nugcnt, near Norristown, Mont
gomery County, Pa, and upon their satisfying
him Of this fact, he gave the horse up to them.
We learn from the Baltimore Sun that a man
named james Conner, alias James Wise, was
apprehended in Philadelphia on last Monday af.
ternoon, on suspicion of stealing the same horse.
lie had brought horses with him in the cars
from Baltimore, which he had stolen from two
men named Hunter and May on the York road
1t is likely he parted with Benefits horse be
tween here and Baltimore as he called on Satur-
day at the rail road Office and engaged passage
for himself and two horses on Monday. He was
there at the appointed time with horses instead
oftwo, having been more luckey than he antic-
pated. He was sent on a warrant by one of the
Aldermen to Montgomery to answer the charge.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
A TRUE PICTURE.

The i'position" OF President Tyler is
graphically udefned'' in the following ex-
.rac, from the reply OF tienry Clay TO an
invitation lately given him to attend a con-
ren.ion of his political friends in N. Car
DINA:
"Our actual condition may be described
in few wOnds. Instead ot mutual con-
ndcnce betweeI tn aeing President aud
Congress. there is mutual dis,rusl. In
stead of his throwing himself upon the
principles apd the party that elevated him.
lie makes war upon buph. Instead al har-
mony and co-opcra'ion, there is disc"rd
and oppositiGn. A President wilheuta par
~, and parties wilhaa.s Pre- sideuL a
President, denouneing his friends and
counting his political opp@nents, who, in
their turn, without entertaining for him
the least respect or confidence, yive him
1a,tery and praise enough, just TO de-
ceive and delude him. A President who
affecting to soar in an atmosphere above
that Of all parties, and to place himself
upon the broad gRd patriotic Jpundatio ion
of the whole nation. is yainly seeking, by
Il culpahc administration of The patronage
of the Government TO create third par.
'y."
The Lancaster Examiner thinks that if
the real value of picture Consists in its
strict resemblance to the Original. thus
striking likeness Of President Tyler will
be highly estimated by the friends of his
Excellency. Unlike many Of the produce
lions of modern artists, there w.ll be no
necessity to write under the picture,
This is John Tyler" 1t will be recog-
missed per Sc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
PASSAGE THE BRITISH QUEEN

The N. Y Sun says that new system
and all imp ovemcnt, in the mode of pay
ing passage, is proposed to be put in prac-
lice on board The British Queen this sea-
son. The price for a passage is $40
excluding meals. These are to be served
of the quality and at the price which the
passenger may choose thus putting an
end to what has been often felt as an in
Justice, that passengers OF abslemious hab-
lis, by paying gross sum for passage mo-
ney, are made to contribute to indulgences
IN which they do not parlake.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

BRINc IN Youn SHINrLAsrERs.-Ws are
requested to state that the merchants Of this
town, have entered into an agreement not to
take Port DEPOSIT, or Wilmington. or any other
corporation tickets, after the 10th of May. Per-
SONS who have them on hand, had better pass them
off before that day. We agree with them in
this movement. 1t is time shiplasters were done
away with;-their place will DO supplied with
specie change, which is better.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

IFWe call the attention of our readers to
the letter from Mr.. Clay, to be found in anothcr
column. 1t was written in reply to letter adj
dressed to him by the Wing members of the Le-
glslatule of New York, Oh his retiring from, the
Senate. Their letter is beautiful tribute to the
worth and patriotism of the distinguished states
man, and his answer merits (as docs every thing
emanating from his penn careful perusal from
his countrymen.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30
IMPORTATION OF DRY GOODS.

The winding up OF this Springs importa-
lions, the Journal of Commerce says
shows smalness of quantity never sur
passed. 7 he Sheridan which arrived the
other day from Liverpool, had 1879 pack
ages of dry goods; the South America,
now on her way, has l72 packages; and
the Geo. Washington has 76 packages
only. OF these last, 81 packages are
woolIens, a are worsted stuffs, 4 are
co,tons, / ! are linens, and % are hosie-
ny, SC.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

FINE WnEAT.-We walked with Mr.. Benja-
min Bowen, through his wheat field few days
ago, and found much of it to be two feet and
half high, when the blades were stretched up, we
Should think it stands is inches in average
height. His grass fields look very fine, as indeed,
does every thing about his farm.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

Cosr OF WAR.-The Afghan war up to
1889, had cost the British government $50, oo0,-
600, and since then SIS, goo, 900, yearly. The
lives of from $4,000 to 100000 soldiers have been
destroyed init.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30


SYMPATHY FOR THE REvoLUTioNlsTs
"A call for meeting is published in The
N. Y. papers, signed by more than t,eeiue
hundred names, to be held this evening,
"to aid the people of Rhode Island in es-
.abllshng and maintaining a Republican
form Of government, to protest against
any improper interference in the affairs
Of Rhode Island by the Executive Power
Of the United States, and to take measures
to sustain the Patriotic Constilutioralists
Of tina, State agains, any attempt on the
part of persons from other states to mo.
les. them in the exercise Of their civil and
political rights"
The 5ccomac Congressional district in
Virginia is only Wise in its represents
tive, and elbows very little wisdom in that
Dir. Wise recently hoasted in one of his
speeches that there was not one of those
vile lhi"gs called newspapers, in his dis
trict! This has set more than one to look
jag at The intellectual condition Of The
people whom he leads by the nose as as.
ees ore led, and the examination proves
,ha. there are in the district $4,000 per.
sons over 20 wears. OF these 3,445, OF
more than one quarter, can neither rcad
nor urus! What 30 they want witt
pewspapc-si
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

FAsT.-A Gentleman left Boston on Wedncs-
day afternoon of last week at o'clock, and arr-
we'd in Washington, the ensuing Friday at o.
clock in the morning-a period Of 81 hours.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

PAurERs.-It is stated that great number of
paupers and inmates Of poorhouscs in England
have been furnished with money to pay their pas
age to this country
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

Power OF CoNscIENcE.-1'he CASH
Ter Of .he Union Bank of Boston acknowl-
edges the receipt, through the post office,
of one thousand dollars, enclosed in an en-
velope. indicating that the same is to make
good to the Bank loss occasioned by
an error OF one OF i,s tellsrs, many years
since.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

FIsHERIEs.-The fisheries on the Elk
and North East rivers, we understand have
not yet been taking fish in great numbers
this season-have been little more than
clearing expences 1t is very probable
though, tina, large runs of hcrrings may
yet be on.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

DEATH FROM THE BITE OF A HoRsE.
The Philadelphia Ledger states that
man named Martin, died in that city on
Saturday. in consequence of a bite from a
horse while the animal was affected with
the CHAMBERS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

CHANCE FOR Mason We are requested to
town. If one who would work for reasonable
price, would move here, he would get plenty to
do.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

A Singular Phenomenon.--The SIN
perfectly Spoiless.-As | have not seen
any publication on this subject, should
like to hear the opinion of some Philos-
opher, whether all distractions Of heal
removed from the sun will have any A.
fects OH the earth and the other Planets
] have viewed the sun annually for abou
iorty-hve years, and have never seen it
with less than three spots--irom that to
about fifteen. viewed the sun last fall
and found it spotless for the fist time. 1t
is slso spotiess this spring.
Repabi an ADVOCATE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

MILITARr.-A company of Rhemen from
Wilmington accompanied by the Wilmington
Brass Band, are to visit our town on Monday.
The "Elkton Guards" and "Cecil Greys," will
be out to meet them at the cars, at 9 O'Clock.
Dinner is to be provided by Mr. Dehavcn. Tho
citizens of the county generally are invited to at
tend.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-30

After Geo. W. Dixon had performed the as
tonisling feat of walking 60 hours without food
or rest, he appeared in the Front Street Theatre
in the evening, and sang with spri, several popu-
lar melodies, and next morning was in excollcn,
health.