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ElktOn Foundry.
FARMERS LOOK HERE.

FARMERS LOOK HERE.
J, II. Gantwcli s VIM. VI. GnlIev have
established an Iron Foundry in Eiklon,
wttare they are making concave aud evcy
o;le: description of Plough cas:iugs:--
also, all kinds 7jT castings made 10 ortcr.
Ortcrs for casting, thankfully received
and promptly attended to.
The Public are generIly anirtcspec; fully
invited 10 call aud sec dtrr MoF.
Eikton July 9Th fS1l-3m
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Chestnut Rails 4
POSTS.

The subscriber has fol S-le. Six T'Hou-
sand Rails and Two thousand posts, all
got irom young timber; they are siraigh,
and sufficiently large and may be considerd
a first rate article, which will be sold be-
low the usual pric" at my Landing. or
they will be delivered where they may be
wanted
JOHN MAuLDEN,
Elk Neck July 23rh, lSlI--5l
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and used the Loco party without gloves IN
nominating an open and undisgulsed foe
Toe to tine Tariirof 1912, merely to pander
10 the passions Of NulIIIication,o
Two other farmers who had formerly
acted with the Locos, took ground for
Clay and protection at the same time
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BAIT. MARKET.
WILL MINGTON MARKET
yE,HIS IsTOGWE NOTICE, That the

ENHIS lSTOGNE NOTICE, That the
"a subscriber of Cecil county, hath OH
tanned from the Orphans court of said
county, letters Of administration on the
personal estate of Robcf, Donaldson, late
of said county, deceased. AIlperson hav-
ing claims against the san deceased, are
hereby warned to exhibi, The same with
the vouchers thereof, dhFy authenticated,
ON "l before the 10Th day Of May, 1915,
they may otherwise, BY law, be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate All persons
indebted TO said estate are requested lh
make immediate payment to the snhscr-
ber Given under'my hand this ooh day
of July, lJl1.
JOHN SIN PEES, Adm'tor.
July 27h lSll-6w
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Columbian Magainc.-The August No ofthls
splendid periodical has reached US. The en-
cravings furnished By the publisher of this work
to his subscribers are in our opinion superior to
those found in any other magazine in the coun-
try, and the literary matter is from the pens OF
our best writers. The embellishments of tins
number are "Charlemagne and Hldegardc' a
mezzotint, "Caban, Prospco and Miranda" a
steel line engraving, a Plate of Fashions, and q
page of Music. Israel Post Publisher No S
Aslor House, New York, prize S3 single copy .
for ~; for $40.
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Mnch job work this week prevented It's from
having our usual quantt Of reading matter.
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per cent. per cent
Shocmakers, Clay gives You so Polk 20
llatters, Clay gives you 55 Polk 20
Iailors, Clay gives you so Polk 20
Blacksmiths, Clay gives you a. Polk 20
Tanners, Clay gives you as Polk 20
Iinners, Clay gives you 43 Polk 20
lronmasers, Clay S25 per ton Polk $3.50
Wool manus, Clay gives you 40 Polk 10
Cotton do. Clay gives you 40 Polk 20
Glass do. Clay ulycs YOU IlO Polk 90
Papcrdo. Clay giycs YOU so Polk 20
Carpet weavers, Clay gives you As Polk 20
Farmers, wool, Clay gives you'd Polk 20
Onspirts Clay gives you So Polk 20
Dn wheat Clay gives you 40 Polk 20
On bf&pork Clay gives you l2O Polk 20
I'm cheese Clay gives you 10 Polk 20
on Coal Clay gives you40 Polk 20
and to all others in the same proportion
Thus those employed in every branch of
industry can now judge for themselves
Clay secures the American market Tor the
American farmers, manufactures and me-
chanlcs, Polk gives it up to the British or
compcls the American to come down and
wosk as cheap as the paupers of Europe,
-Itom twelve to twenty cents per day.
'oaay is Tor The .3merican system, Polk, for
the BrihA--ltls is the true state of the
question and It cannot be distinguished or
evaded. When the BRITISH and .3mericanS
are contehdlng for the American market,
the question 10 Which side will you take?
Such being the state Of the question, which
should we prefer for President. James X .
Folk, the champion Of the BRITISH Spsfcm
or Henry Clay, the the ilustrrous chan,-
rIoE and advocate Of the ''.9mrrican syS-
aeM"l
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Public Vendue.
July 18th 1874.

EgY virtue and in persua ce of an order
aSol the Orphans' Court of Cecil Coun-
,y, the undersigned as administrator of
John Ruller, Jr. decd, will expose t" pub
lie sale. at the late residence of said En,-
Ter decd, on Tuesday the 6rii day of An
gust, all the personal property whereof
said Rultcr de- cd, seized consisting in part
of the following described property viz:
; head of horses, , yoke of oxen, ; milch
cows, sheep. hogs, / wood wagon, I OF.
cart, ploughs, harr"ws, Culiivators. wheat
riety Of other articles, also | carriage and
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Huzza! for Louisiana.

I.UI lIIt ktIlTt 10 lTc trumpet speak,
The trumpet to the cannoneer without
The cannon TO the Heavens"
Shakespeare.
The Wings of this town fired their guns in
honor Their victory in Louisiana, n last Tues
day night. The locos had previously fred be-
cause ofMeir aas'sa& .Whsn they heard the wings
firing and shouting, they went away and hid
themselves and were seen TO more that nirht.
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FISHING PROPERTY.

Consisting Of one large seine 400 la;h;
oms long, one large boat, one small boat;
IA quantity of rope sHiled for the seine aud
al! other purposes necessary for fishing, all
the materials IN fact required for carving
un large fishery will Ue sold Also one
other seine 400 iathoms long, and one
fishing boat and one sna!. do, with all
the necessary equipments icra fishing
shore. Terms of sale made known
on the day of sale. Sale to commence at
10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
JOSEPH LORT, Sen,
SARAH RUITER.
July co.'s Administrators.
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Changes! Changes!
Make way FOR THE
PEOPLE

con every day brings something new,
The locoioros find It sou
We can! begin to publish The charges
that are taking place, from the locos and
free true, over to Clay and the 1miG.
We haven't room for tenth part of them,
but we'wlIl Just give a sample below.
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perscded by the bill commonly called the Com
promise Bill, for which voted.
In my Judgment it is the duty Of the government
TO extend, far as it may be practicable to do SO
by its revenue laws and all other means
within its power, fair and just protection to all
the great interests ofthe whole Union, embracing
agriculture, manufactures, the mechanic arts,
. commerce and navigation. 1 heartily approve
the resolutions upon this subject, passed by the
Democratic National Convention, lately assem-
blcd at Baltimore
| am with great respect,
Dear sir, your ob't. servant,
JAMES X. POLK.
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We call attention to the letter from j. J. Speed
Esq. found OH the first page. The clear and
distinct views it contains, on matters of vital i'm
portance to the people of this state, will recon-
mend 1t TO every reader.
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9J-Alter the locos fired The canton be-
cause they were licked in Louisiana, they
carried it of, and locked ilup in building
attached to grog shop in this town.
When the wings wanted it, they called
upon several of the leading locos to let
them have it peaceably, but none of them
would have any thing to do with il. At
ter they had tried coaxing they went up
in body determined to have it at what.
ever cost, when the afliightcd locos who
had 1t in charge, threw open the door of
the house IN which they had hid it. Al
ter searching awhile it was found buried
in the earthcn floor. Upon the mcanness
Of these proceedings we will make no
comment except that Mat gun has been
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Meeting at Ceciton-The Wings of SassaIras
Neck held a meeting at Ceclton on Saturday
last II was addressed by Mcssrs Ellis, Evans,
'eazey, and Howard of this town, each Of whom
made avery favorable impression upon the audi
once. The meeting was large, considering that
it was only called for the district. The ladies'
were present with their smiles, and while their
husbands, fathers and brothers are unsurpassed
in the rites of genuine hospitality, the ladies' of
Sassairas Neck are scarcely equalcd in those
shining and amiablc qualities, which while they
adorn them lend an interest and charm to their
society,
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John X Kane, Esq. Philadelphia.

Dear sir, your ob't. servant,
JAMES X. POLK.
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Mr.. STEWAR +, Of Pa, then moved to amend
by making the time January, 1916, and this was
also rejected Mr.. s. then proposed other Pc
RODS, but afterwards withdrew his proposition,
and the vote was taken on Mr.. G. J. IngersolPs
amendment, which was rejected by Is to A.
Mr.. SEYMOUR, of N. Y, then moved (merely
to give Mr.. Owen an opportunity to speak upon
the bill at large,) an amendment, by which the
duty on coarse wool, instead Of ID per cent, as
proposed in the bill, should be 80 per cent. ad
valorem. hi
Mr.. OWEN then addressed the Committee at
length in favor of the bill.
Mr.. WRIGHT, of Ia, followed on the same
side, bur, without concluding, gave way to a mo-
ton that the committee rise.
In the House, MIR. C. JOHNSON moved that
when the House adjourned, it should do so to
meet tomorrow at 10 o'clock
Mr.. DAVIS, OF Ia, moved to amend this mo-
ton by adding, sand that the committee be dis
charged from the further consideration of the
bill; )" but TIE Speaker declared this last not in
order.
Mr.. Johnson's motion was lost, without divi-
sion, and
The House adjourned.
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TWENTY.EIGHTH CONGRESS-,
MONDAY, APRIL %, 1874.
SENATE
FIRST SESSION.

Several messages in writing were received
from the President, by the hand of his Private
Secretary, Mr.. John Tyler jr. -
Mr.. BREESE presented memorial from San
canon county, Illinois, against the annexation OF
Texas; which the memorialists believe will in
evitably prove fatal to the Union.
Mr.. FAIRFIELD, from citizens of Bangor,
Me-, in favor of the annexation of Texas
Mr.. WRIGHT presented remonstrance from
Jefferson CO., N. T., against any change in the
Tariff Also, memorial from the Chamber of
Commerce. N. Y. praying that there may be a
branch mint established in that city. Also, from
citizens of Rochester county, N. Y, against the
annexation of Texas accompanying this petition
was one which was circulated with it, containing
the names of those who favored the reception OF
Texas with slaves, and others favoring the same
without slaves
Mr.. BUCHANAN, from Allegany CO., Penn,
against the annexation of Texas. Also, the pro-
ceedngs of Tyler mass meeting In Philadelphia
on the same subject with resolutions thanking
General Jackson and Mr.. Tyler for their course
on this point; also, resolutions of another meet
ing, thanking Senator Robt. ]. Walker and Secre-
tary Wilkins, for their course in the premises.
Mr.. UPHAM, resolutions of meeting at Muh-
enburg, VT, against the annexation of Texas.
Mr.. HUNTINGTON, from officers and sea-
men on the lakes, asking for an appropriation for
harbor on Lake Michigan.
Mr.. EVANS, on leave, introduced bill grant
ing pension to James Duffy.
Mr.. WOODBRIDGE gave notice of bill for
the better protection of commerce on the lakes.
TEXAS.
The general orders being announced, Mr.. AR.
CHER said, that as there was an important treaty
sent in, in order to lose no time in putting the
same in proper course for action, before the SEN
ator from New York proceeded with his speech
upon the Tariff, he would move that the Senate
90 into executive session.
The Senate then passed into secret session,
and remained therein to late hour
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The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted at meeting of the Freemen's Vigilant
Total Abstinence Society on the 10Th instant:
LIST. Resolued, That we view with regret the apa-
thy of many of the first and warmes friends of tenn
perance at this time, when there still exists amongst
us three hundred dru,kard makers, and hundreds of
our young travelling the road that leads to
drunkenness, and consequently to degradation, ruin,
and infamy.
Cd. Resolued, That it is the duty Of every tempe
rance man and women to put forth with renewed
energy all the influence they possess, to stop the
progress of this monster-vce
Sd. Resolued That consider it the duty Of every
minister Of the gospel of every name and Creed to
give their whole influence to the progress of this
cause, by signing the pledge, and advocating the
cause of pure total abstinence from all intoxicating
drinks beverage
4th. Resolved That in witnessing the effects pro-
duced in this community the past three years, in the
reformation Of hundreds Of Incorporate men, and the
prevention Of hundreds more from becoming intern
perate, by signing the total abstinence pledge, and
the additions to nearly every church in the city out
of the ranks of the temperance society," we are COM
PEELED to view this of the noblest ever
advocated by man. and conducive to the salvation
of both soul and body; we therefore invite the CO.
operation of every individual Christian, Phltanthro-
pist and Patriot in the land until the of intoxi.
eating drinks is banished from our beloved country
9Th. RESOLVED, That this society will hold PUBLIC
meetings every Monday night throughout the spring
and summer, the public square, Penn. Avenue,
between 18th and 9Th streets, and every Sunday even
ing at the Centre Market or such place as the Pre-
sident may appoint, and that the President be autho
riZed to call such other meetings. at such time and
place as he may appoint.
9Th Resolued, That these resolutions be published
in all the papers of this city which will give them
an insertion for the good Of the cause.
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NEW AND RICH GOODS.

A NEW AND RICH GOODS
III THE NEW YORK CHEAP LACE STORE
between 10th and 18th streets, Penn avenue. We
have just returned from New York with the cheap
est and most desirable lot of goods we brought
to this city
we have every description of Lace and Edging
which will be called for, from cent to $2 per yard,
viz: Mecklin, Plat, Gimpure, Wire Ground, Ash
burton, Malenes Filosh, Bobbin, Brussels Bobbinet,
Wash-blond, Pat Val, Application, &C.
We have also splendid assortment of Bonnet and
Cap Rbands, of all descriptions and prices over
5000 pieces, with any shade or color that can be
called Tor.
Also a profusion of Cap Nets, of all kinds, from
3 cents to 81 per yard.
Good Brussels Net for shawls ga wide, only so
cts FER yard
Figured and plain Gimpure Nets, l2a to IS cts
per yard
i Silk Fillet Wells, rs cents, worth 81 so. Fans
only cents
Cotton Gloves only 81 cts. per pair
New style Mourning Collars, LIZ cts, worth SO
Lisle Caps, cents
Ladies' dress Caps, from Is to rs cts, worth from
Good sewing Silk, only 2 cents per skein, sc.
With rich profusion of Gloves, Mits, Ladies'
Cravats
Gimps, Grape Lisse, Collars, French Dimity
Reticules, Purses, Muslin for Skirts, used instead
of Grass Cloth, Rband Wire, SC.
Which will be sold uncommonly cheap. A liberal
discount made to persons purchasing to sell again.
ap 20--dlw j. Il. & G. KING
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ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
APRIL %, 1914.
INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) HOTEL.

INDIAN QUEEN IBR0WN'sJ HOTEL.
Charles Boarman, John Quares A F Randolph
MIR McLenery, Va; John X Simpson, A Cline, Bait
S Foushe, Mass; John Swartz, Va; Col James
James Hagerty, Bait; E Duvall, Mr.. Baldwin. Md
John M Bolts, w J Taylor, Va; Smith, Md
Chandler, Ky; G Wilkinson, S G; A King
Ga; Major P Heath, Bait, James Stuart, Sussex
co A G Sloo La; Graham, Ohio; Mr. Parker
and lady, Va; w Leonard and daughter, Y
Jas Condy, Md; D Mcguire, Ind J Seaton, Phila
G Campbell, Va; w Merah, Mississippi
CITY (FULLERs) HOTEL
L Smith, Pa; Maj Ripley, U S A Mrs H Cur
tbs James M Minor, u S A.
EXCHANGE (TYLER's) HOTEL.
JE Pickles, N " Mr. Jnnet, Col Colleges J Har-
ris, N G.
TEMPERANCE (BEERs's) HOTEL.
wv Mason, N Y A Dart, Wisconsin; F s Har-
dy, A w Griswold, Phila; R Mills, Maryland.
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q RICH! RARE! CHEAP BEAUTIFUL
DPRING AND SUMMER RIVALS-EOOTS
AND SHOES.--We have just received from the
most celebrated manufactures OF The North, The
most excellent beautiful rare, and cheap assortment
of Boots and Shoes, that have ever had in store
or that is TO be found in the metropolis We most
respectfully solicit the attention of the ladies to the
following very desirable articles their department:
White and Black English, French, and American
Kid and Morocco Slippers, from rs cts TO vi So
Morocco and Kid dress Spring Buskings, beautiful
Fancy bronze and black Caters, Half Caters,
Buskins, and Ties, manufactured of Satin, Vest.
ing, Gambfoon, Linen, &c., (the most fashiona-
BILE articles extant,) at prices varying from rs
cents to ~ So
Ladies " Henrie Clay" Slippers" quelquechose
de nouyeau"
Morocco and Kid walking shoes of every style
Common Slippers from SO TO rs cents.
In brief, every article for ladies wear in use
FOR MISSES AND CHILDREN.
Fancy Caters, Half Caters, Buskins, Morocco,
and Kid Boots, Walking Shoes, Slippers, and
Ties of every variety
Children's Caters, Ankle Ties and Boots, light
colored and black
FOR GENTLEMEN.
French Dress Boots, Nullifiers, and Monroe's
which for style, durability, and cheapness, are
excelled in the Union
Common Brogans, from III 90 to III IS
Fine do do IS to l IS @
Fine Nullifers do l SO to 90
City manufactured boots 3 so to 4 90
Other description do / rs to 2 so
Slippers, Lasting Shoes, Webster Ties, Chamber
Slippers, and in truth, every variety of wear de-
srable.
A. & j. d. HOOVER
APP l8-eo6t opposite Browns Hotel.
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m A CARD
/ HE subscriber, in consequence of heavy losses by
the credit system, has been induced to resolve on
selling hereafter Except to the Government of
fees and public insttutions) exclusively for cash, at
reduced prices and to call again, most respectfully
but earnestly, upon all persons indebted to him on
account of date prior to the present year. to call at
his store and settle the same before the LIST of May
next as all then remaining adjusted, WILL without
distinction be placed in the hands of an officer for
collection by compulsory means. !, ,,,e,o,,,,n
ap4-d1m WMs floCHEn.
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LADIES COMPANIONS have received from
G. Brooke, periodical agent Penn. Avenue, the
May number of the Ladies' Companion, which is
as usual, well gotten up. We notice among the
contributors the names of Mrs. Embury, Mrs.
Elet Professor Ingraham, Park Benjamin, &c.
We have also received from Mr.. Brooke the
Knickerbocker Library, No. 2, containing g Ola
podiana,' by the late Willis Gaylord Clark, and
No. 3 of the Mysteries of London.
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a C.ARD.

d. H. GIBBS takes this method of returning his
thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of Washington
city and its vicinity for their liberal patronage and
also to inform them that he has just returned from
New York with large and handsome assortment of
new and fashionable goods, which will be opened this
day, at his Fancy Store, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 9th and 9th streets, opposite the Centre Mar
ket. ap 22--Im
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WILLIAM w. STEWART,

MAGISTRATE, SCRIVENER, AND AGENT,
CONFIDENTLY and carefully prepares, articles
~ of agreement, accounts for orphans court, adj
sale and bonds, dispositions, ndentres of apprentice
ship nsovent papers, letters of attorney leases and
releases, deeds and deeds of trust, official acknow-
edgments, probat of accounts and business books
petitions, memorials, and claims and any other Off
cia or business writing that may be required clearly
drawn, or writings copied on reasonable terms. IN
He will attend to the collection Of newspaper and
periodical accounts against the General Government
and members of Congress, he being familiar with the
mode of settlement for the same.
Office 9th street, two doors from G street, under
Gadsby's Hotel. ap9-1m
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MUSICAL EXHIBITION.

ulR HEWITT respectfully informs the public OF
Washington, that an exhibition of the pupils of the
junior Glass of his Academy of Music will take
place on WEDNESDAY, evening next, oath instant
at CONCERT HALL.
On this occasion, besides Miscellaneous Concert,
the Pastoral Oraitrio of "THE MAY QUEEN" will
be sung by about fifty pupils. Music selected from
Belnis Norma, Sonnambua, and Purtin
I5-In order to cover-the expenses incidental to
getting up this exhibition, the price of admission has
been fixed at IS cents, children half price. Tickets
may be had of Mr.. Hewitt, either of the pupils.
Also at the door.
For particulars, see programme