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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 81, 1912.
From the Baltimore american.

From the Baltimore american.
The House met this morning, and a
full attendance of members were in their
seats, the few absentees of yesterday hav-
ing appeared and qualified.
On motion of Mr.. Owens, the members
proceeded to ballo, for Speaker of the
House; when, the balloiing having been
gone through, with, it was asccrlained that
there were cast for Daniel S. Biser, Esq.
tiiy-fve votes, eight blanks, and seven
scattering. SO Mr. Bser was duly cleo
ted; took the chair and delivered an ap-
propriate address.
On motion of Mr.. Graves, John Nick
Watkins was chosen chief clerk
On motion of Mr. Sherwood, Peter Webb
was chosen assistant clerk.
On motion, Ed. NJ Wise, of Somerset,
Hyde Ray Bowie, of Calvert, Ed w.
Wyse, of Baltimore county, Thompson
Mason of Washington county, and Marcy
Fountain, Of Caroline co. were duly cleo
ted committee clerks.
On motion of Mr. Gallagher, Samuel
Kirby, of Baltimore, city, was chosen ser
gcant al arms,
On motion of Mr.. Murray, VIM. Muir
doch Of Annapolis, was chosen door
keeper.
Mr.. Causin presented the memorial of
II. G. S. Key, Esq. OF St. Mary's county,
praying to be admitted to seat as a dele
gate from said county. Referred to COM
mittee on elections.
Mr. Graves obtained leave to bring in
a bill to repeal the act of lS41, oh. l55,
directing the manner in which the agents
to represent the State in all Joint stock
companies shall be appointed.
On motion of Nj Rol crts a message
was sent to The Senate apprising that body
that the House was organized and ready
to proceed to business.
On motion of Mr.. Ristea,I, a message
was sent to the Senate proposing joint
committee to wait on his Excelency the
Governor to inform him that the two
houses Of the Legislature were ready to
receive any communication he might de-
sire to make.
On motion of Mr. Phelps, message
was sent to the Senate, proposing the ap-
pointment Of a Joint committee on the
Library. NIessrs. Phelps, Starr, and
Tuck. were named on the part of the
House.
On motion of Mr.. Starr a ,mmittee
was appointed to wait on the Few. Mr..
Merriken, and invite him to ofliciate as
chaplain during the present session.
MIR. Randall obtained leave 20 bring in
a bill to fix the per diem Of the members
oil the Legislature and the various officers
thereof
On notion of Mr. Welsh, the rules OF
the last session we're Adopted.
On motion of Mr. Phelps, the committee
on Grievances and Courts ofJuslice were
authorized to bring in bill to abolish the
high Court of Chancery.
On motion Of Mr. Buchanan, a select
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31
ELKTON LYCEUM.

Owing to unforeseen circumstances, Mr.
Coleman did not deliver an address before
the Lyccum on Thursday evening last,
but will do so on next Thursday evening
The following question will then be de-
bated. SIS it the true policy of the gov
eminent of the United States, 10 establish
a protective tarilEn
The public generally arc invited TO et-
tend
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

LITTLE Ben says he has been at work
two nights a, a carriers address, which
he will be around with on Monday morn
ing. He run i, through an old coffee mill
he says, and its bustcr-say he expects
to get many quarters and levys when he
takes it around.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

We observe that several Western Whig
Journals have run up the name of Gen.
Cass for Observation-Disclosures.
Have yon, John? VIVA, are the nam Is
of those ''several Western Wing Journalist
Pr'y-thee pardon our plainness of speech
when we tell you that we regard your as
serlon as deliberate un,ru,h?-Louis-
rifle Journal.
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ANSWER.

GENTLEMEN: Your letter of the LIST
inst. communicating in warm and fatter-
ing terms your appreciation of my general
political course, and making reference
particularly to late movement on ihe
subject of Executive encroachments, has
been received, and you are entitled to my
profound acknowledgements, as we'll for
the motives which prompted it, ~ for the
very kind manner which it has been ex-
pressed.
Next to an upright and irreproachable
conscience, as you well observe, "he free
voluntary and spontaneous expression of
commentator on the part of his fellow
citizens, is the highest reward a public
man can receive"-how infinitely superb
or does II rise above all office and emolu-
ment, more particularly (as sometimes
haprcns) when that office is acquired
aI'h"nl merit on the part of the incum-
bcu,, ard re'alned without the confidence
Ct respect ot those whom 1t is his duty to
serve; but to receive such mark OF dis
Junction from you, to whom am person.
ally unknown, when no motives of per-
sonal or preconceived partially could
have actualed the step, lays me under
weight Of obligation that can only be OBJ
liberated when my memory shall fail to
perform its service.
DESTINATIONS pride is, know, neither
becoming nor commendabIc qualify, but
hope shall not stand condemned for fee
ling as ] do, truly proud of the numerous
demonstrations have received from al
most every quarter of the country, of in
Ct leased confidence and respect from my
political trends, at time when a propo-
sllou have recently suggested in Con-
gress, prompted as my course has ever
been BY an earnest jealous and disinteres-
led desire to support the true principles
OF the constitution, to promote the well
fare and happiness of the people, and to
expose and punIsh the guilty and corrnpt
has subjected me to the animadversions
of the lImid, obsequious and time-serv-
ing politicians, and few presses Chat
were perhaps more earnest in their search
after Executive patronage. tnan for the
establishment and maintenance of true
Wing principles) for what they were
pleased to characterize as my rashness
and impetuosity.
Will you excuse me for inquiring
upon what foundation this charge rests2
lam one of the representatives of the
people. In that capacity have sworn to
support the { onsilution- that instru-
meat not only empowers tie House of Rep
resen'at yes, but imposes upon 1t as one of
its duties, 10 impeach certain high officers
of government, for the commission of
high crimes and misdemeanors, and the
question, was had Mr.. Tyler commilte d
them?
I saw all the powers Of the Chief Ma
gistra,e abused and prostituted to crafty
his vindictve passions against the party
that placed him in power, bee ause they
had demonstrated, too clearly to be doub-
ted, their determination not to support hin,
for a second term, who, unmindful of his
obligations to them, and his duty TO his
country, had forfeited all his pledges;
who, forgellul thai the principles he pro-
fessed al the time Of his election, were in
harmony with those Of the party that raj
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

9JThe Locolocos of the Eirgi MIA Lc-
gislature propose TO vest in the Govern
or the appointment of majority Of the
directors OF the banks of Virginia, and to
take 1t from the private stock holders.
Well, isn't this queer mode of carrying
out that vaunlcd Locoioco principle, the
separation Of Bank and .Siate?-LoulsviIe
Journal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

dJNo efforts of Mr. Tyler or his min
ions can proPitlate the Globe. Nolwith-
standing the servillty with which the Pre-
sldeni, in his message, ticks the dust from
the boot OF Jackson, the Globe says:
"The leading features of the message.
however PIauslbly disguised, are British
not .1merican."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

We have received letter from our
UrorIN (rlend-thought our rhyme would
bring him out. Look out next week for
some musings, or something else SC.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

THE SoMERs' CAsE.-The Court of
Inquiry in the tragical case OH board the
U. S. brig of war Somers, commenced its
session, on board the North Carolina, in
New Y DIRK harbor, wednesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the
subscriber Of Cecil CO., hath obtained
from the Orphans Court, of said county,
letters of administration On the personal
estate CT 7 homas, Brown, late of Cecil
CO. decd. All persons having claims a
ga nst the said deceased, are hereby war.
ned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
crs thereof. duly authenticated, on, or
before the 2Oth day December, 1913, they
may otherwise, by law be excluded from
debIcd to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment to the subscribed
Given uAder my hand this Bis, day of
December 1912.
WILLIAM PEARCE, Admir-.
Dec 3lst-law6w
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6TThe Picayune asserts that Miller the
end of the world preacher, is the veritable
do Miller himself, now come to life, and
cracking greater joke than ever
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

Mr.. Calhoun The South Carolina
House of Representatives has unanimous
y passed resolutions, nominating The Hon.
J. q. Calhoun, as candidate for the Pre-
sideucy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

The iron steamboat Vally Forge, $50
tons burthen, and cost $4,000, was snag
ged and sunk on the Mississippi, few
days since, She was owned in Pittsburgh,
and was the first iron steamer ever bull,
for the western waters.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

SJThere seems to be continuous
stream ofspecie flowing into New Orleans.
Between Saturday, the Sd inst, and the
following Monday, S76,2S7 arrived there.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

aJThe Lordon Morning CHI oniclc
says: Shareholders in America make a
practice of feeding swine with the dead
boCles of their ncgroes!!'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

aJThe Bunker Hill Aurora saws that
tour mIdshlpmen, recently engaged in
duel near Norfolk, have had their names
expunged from the rolls of the NAVY.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

Said Sam TO Dick 'you have hole in
your srowsers.' "Who cares" said Dick,
at will wear twice as long as a patch"
"l es," says Sam, Sand twice as vide too"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

Death Of The Hon. r. W. Mbcrsham.-
The Hon. Mr.. Ilabersham, member of
Congress from Georgia, died at his resi-
dence in l1abersham county, Georgia, on
the I'd inst.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31
BALTIMORE MARKET.

NEW REG LATION
FOR 1913.
REDUCTION OF PRICES.
The times require IL on cash principles.
The cheapest, best, and mos. fashiona-
bic work in Cecil County is made by
p. FlNEGAN, TAILOR.
N. B. Any man disputing the fact can
make the trial on his own terms.
No mis-f,s. P.F.
Dec 3lst, st.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

committee, consisting OF Messrs. Blu chan
an, Owens, Tuck, Nichols, Weber, Rob-
erts, and Grain, was appointed, to ascer-
tain what retrenchmGnts in the expense
of the State Government might be effec-
ted.
ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 90, 1912.
The following standing committees
were announced:
On Finance-Messrs. Goldsborough,
Beall, Palmer, Selman.
On judicial Proceedings-Messrs. Potts,
Rlcaud, Scott, Prick, Matthews.
On Mlltia-Messrs. Ely, Newcomer,
Townsend, Parran, Charles.
On Internal lmprovement-Messrs.
Gather, Ricaud, Beall, Prick. Martin.
On Revolutionary Claims-Messrs.
Charles, Townsend, Martin, Maulsby,
Howard.
On Insolvent Dceds-Messrs. RIcaud,
Manlsby, Scott, Williams, Bowie.
On msolvent Laws-Nlessrs. Palmer,
Newcomer, Martin Parrin, Sellman.
On the Library-Nessrs. Ricaud, Mauls-
by, Williams.
On Dvorces-Messrs Maulsby, Beall.
Townsend, Prick, Charles.
On Engrossed Bills-Messrs. Beall,
Howard, Palmer, Matthews.
On -Messrs. Newcomer,
Martin, Townsend.
On Corporalions-.Messrs. Williams,
Scott. Gather. Bowie, Beall.
On observation-disclosures. Howard, Pal
mer, Ely, Goldsborough, Parran.
On observation-disclosures. Townsend,
Goldsborough, Charles, Martin, Bowie.
On Colored Popula,ion-.'icssrs. Bow
lie. Parran, Townsend, Martin.
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CEclLroN, CcciI Co., MD. !
September I, 1912. {

SeptemOeT l, lSt-.
HOY. JonN NJ. Boris, NC.
Sra The highes. reward which pnb-
lie man can receive, for a fearless and
faithful discharge Of his duty, is the free
voluntary, and spontaneous expression of
commenda,ion on the par. Of his fellow
this is deserved, it becomes, in our opin-
iona moral hnty to shy "Well done"
I'VE, the undersigned, resident citizens
OF Cecil county, Maryland, have watched,
with peculiar interest, not only Your pre-
vious political when, with q zeal
und ardour unsurpassed, you entered u
pom the campaign Of the year lsi0-hur-
led back upon the Pensloned minlons of
power, with mighty hand, the base as
ssuIts made, not only upon yourself, but
upon the laIt,en,cd Harrison--and more
especially, by your votes and speeches in
the House of Representatives, amidst the
trying scenes which have been recently
enacted there. We have beheld you sir,
with admiration, undaun,cd by danger,
and unaworded by power, standing forth
the bold and fearless advocate of The pco-
pies cause, the waigs Of ls40-and a.
bove all, we have seen you when, in the
3ride aud insolence of power the execu-
tive arm Of the Government Is seen insi-
diously encroaching upon the Legislative
branches, the first to step forth, bare your
breast, and oppose the unhallowed pre-
tensions Of official rogance.-Ours, the
nations warmest thanks are due to you
We cannot withhold the expression of
our praise-the admiration we feel for
your services. We cannot forbear to
cheer on on, Mr. BorTs-and may your
future course be as distinguished as the
past-may success attend your efforts,
and the reward Of your future life be the
warm appreciation Of your fellow citi-
zens, and the glory of our beloved coun-
try.
We, sir, feel assured that the express
sion of these sentiments is concurred in
by the great body Of undoubted Wings
throughout the UNION.
Wishing you health, happiness, and
prosperity, we remain, with sentiments of
high regard, your fellow citizens,
Signed by eighteen of the most res
peclable citizens of Cecil CO. Md.
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SJlsaac Hill says: 1--WE have taken the
moe OF that same old COON" We guess
not Isaac. We never heard of your tax
ing any hide but cowhde. - Louisville
Journal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

Mr.. Benjamin Wells has received the
of agent in his stead. which
meets with the appreciation OF our citizens
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31
Tom the Baltimore Fatriut.
INTERES TING CORRESPOND
=. DENtE.

The following letters have been placed
in our hands tor publication, and we
have pleasure in complying with the re-
saes, Of the gentlemen who obtained
them for that purpose.
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EN- IGN A.

Eve seen you where you never were,
And where you never will be;
And yet within that very place,
You shall be seen by me.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31

9J-There is strong probability that the
bank rupt law will be repealed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-31
For President in 1874.
HENRYnCLAY,
OF KENTUCKY.

We regret much to state tina, our friend
and valued correspondent, Mr.. z. Rudolph
agent at the Rail road depot at this place,
is soon to leave for the far west. His
place of destination is Memphis Tennes-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

CHURCH DEcIsIoN.-Thc case of the
Church at Somerstown, West Chester County.
was tried at Bedford last Tuesday, and result
edin favor of those who adhere 10 the constI-
tutional or new school General Assembly
Soon after the decision of the Synod of New
ork, a. Newburgh. in 1888, the Part OF the
Presbyterian Society OF Somers;cwn who adj
hered to the old school, took possession Of the
church and parsonage, and excluded the ma.
jority of the trustees and of the congregation,
on the ground that they were not Of the true
church. The trustees, a majority of whom
dissentcd from the measure, then brought an
action ofejectmcnt against the occupant of the
parsonage This action was sustained at the
Circuit Court now sitting at Bedford, Judge
Ruggles presiding, and the plaintiffs, or the
new school part OF the society, obtained a ver-
dict which gives them possession of the
Church property in question.-.N y Com,
.IIrcTiisgr
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
MislIISOLAlllLANWo
(From the United States Gazcttc.)
GREAT TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION.

The anniversary celebration Of the Jefferson
Society of Reformed Drunkards, took place
yesterday, and having collected, to do honor
to the occasion, the Temperance Societies
not only Of ibis, but also of a number of the
neighboring counties, tine display made was
grand and impressive.
1t was indeed a cheering sight, to see the
vast multitude, thousands upon thousands, de-
fling along and by every token evncing
their advocacy and profession of the princi-
plies Of the good cause Of Temperance.
The procession was full mile long, and
the streets through which it passed were crowd
ed, both on the pavement, in the houses, and
even, in some places, on the house tops, with
spectators.
Among :he associations were delegations
from New Y ork and Baltimore
Every society carried its appropriate ban
ner, and the display made was rich and elegant
the banners being nearly all conceived and
executed in very good taste
AT nine O'Clock in the morning the differ
ent associations met IN Spring Garden street,
the right resting on Sixth street; and shortly
after ten O'Clock, the procession commenced
Its passage over the route chosen, the JeiIer-
son Society taking the post Of honor on the
righ,in the following order:
MOUNTED MARsHALs.
line Founders Of the Jefferson Society Of
reformed Druukards, twelve in number, hay-
ing plain banner of white satin, with the
WORDS, PIONEERS IN THE Coon CAUsB,n in
black letters upon it.
ne Jefferson and Washington Society, pre-
Ieueu ny two banners; one representing a
Drunkard wandering from his home in the
oeP'h OF Winter, attended by his wife. and
children and having on the reverse. @Thc
Jefferson society for she promotion of Re-
formed Drinkers" The oihera full length Of
washington, very we'll done and having ON
'me reverse, "I,he George Washington Total
abstinence Society, Instituted Feb. 22d 1871. -
"a me centre OF theIarge body of members
VINO ioiiowed, was carried very handsome
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
LAW PARYNERSNlP.
8 TT AR y a ND WIN.

'NHE undersigned have formed partner
ship in the practice of Law in the various
= Courts held in Staunton. Business entrusted to
their management will be punctually attended to.
The junior partner will practice in no other
Court. and will therefore devote his undivided
attention to the business of the firm.
ALEX. III. II. STUART,
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
May 10, 1911.
As my duties as a member of the next Con-
gress will withdraw me from home for some
months during the presentand the next year, it is
proper TO state to my clients that expect to at
tend the most important sessions Of the Courts
atStaunton, and tina, in my absence my partner,
Mr.. Baldwin, will occupy my Office and give
prompt attention TO my cases now on the docket,
as vel las to such new business as may be con-
fded to us Jointly.
ALEX. II. III. STUART
MayI3
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
SingDlar circumstances

The Selma (Ala.) Free Press relates the fol-
lowing Ten or twelve years ago, the wife
of Methodist minister, named Isaac TAYLOR,
was missing. The circumstances were as
follows She lay down as usual with her
husband, and some time after she arose and
went out and came back two or three times.
AT last she took up the youngest child, and
after kissing it laid ii in Mr.. Taylor's BOSOM,
telling him TO keep II till she returned. She
then left the house and returned no more
Diligent search was made after her, but with
out success. Suspicion rested strongly on her
husband, and bones having been found in u
hollow stump near his house, some years Of
ter, he was arrested, brought to trial and nc
quilted for want OF evidence. He was, how
ever, generally believed to be the murderer
He was prohibited preaching and much perse-
cuted.
A short time since letter was received by
the Postmaster at Blontvle, near where the
occurrence happened, from man in Texas,
who IT appears, had been attached TO Mrs.
iaylor before her marriage, and meeting her
some time afterwards. persuaded her to fly
with him to Texas. They accordingly Sc
cretlv equipped themselves and started, she
travelling III mems clothes, arrived there,
| where they lived as man and wife. She died
in that county, but ted on her death bed q
promise from her paramour that he would
write back and disclose the cause of her sud.
den disappearancc--Thus has the character oil
"a most pious and worthy man been exculpatet
/ from most foul and unjust suspicion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
TO BUILDERS.

SEALED Proposals will be received bv tho
- Undersigned until Saturday the 9TH DIV of
Juno next for the erection Of an additional; bIild-
ing OF brick on stone foundation, to the Western
bunatc Asylum, corresponding in size and GEN
erai plan to the recent addition TO the Northern
wing. The proposals required to he for the
wno'e work complete, the undertaken or underta-
kers to furnish all the materials, Bond viii an.
proved security will be required for the faithful
performance Of the contract.
ROBERT 5: BROOKE, , -
j.. j.. STEW ENSON, Executive
KENYON HARPER, SComnitiee
March 81, 1912.
:, w The Richmond Wing and Enquirer VIII
insert once a week until the day OF letting.
DEEDS OF TRUST AND BARGAIN Avn
In
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EDUCATION.

t>HE next session Of SIlEMARIAH ACAD-
- ENVY will commence, by leave Of Prov-
dence, on Tuesday the 10Th day of May, and
continue five months.
few pupils can be received as boardeis into
tne PRINCIPALS family, at the rate Of six dollars
month provided they furnish their own beds and
oeda'ng; otherwise the price Of boarding will be
M1,sh' ao'ars--washing and room rent EXTRA
Terms OF tuition the same as heretofore.
f.. HOGSHEAD.
.,a, Secretary Board IF Trustees.