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made the Mecklenburg Declaration, in order that
it may be seen that tho name of Ezekiel Polk is
not upon it.
And now we will indulge in remark upon the
justice of this allegation as an objection to Mr..
Polk. In the first place, then, whether just or
UNJUST it has been provoked by the false charge
made against Wing, and by the vain boast made
by General Saunders, and repeated by all the
Locofoco prints, that James X. Polk is the de-
scendant of a Revolutionary patriot If it is no
disqualification to fill the high Office of President
to be descended from Tory, then there could
be no merit in showing descent from Wing
patriot. Why, then, did they make the boast {?
If the fact is unmportant, why did they proclaim
it from the house tops? And why allege it a
reason for supporting Mr.. Polk! If it is mpor-
tant, should not the Wings examine its truth, and
explain the fraud, if fraud it be?
But we hold it to be legitimate objection to
Mr.. Polk. We should not so soon forget the land
marks of patriotism as to bestow the highest Of
flee in the country upon the near descendants of
its enemies II is the universal sentiment in the
human mind, that there is much in the blood in
the stock of men as there is in that of animals !;
and although we would not visit the descendants
of Tories with pains and penalties, or deprive
them Of any privileges of citizens, we think that
the Office of Chief Magistrate should be withheld
from such hands We have no idea of doing any
thing likely to bring toryism in fashion. Already
one Locooco leader, and friend of Mr.. Polk, G. ].
Ingersoll, has declared that, had he lived during
the Revolution, he would have been Tory, and
now to elect his friend, the descendant of Tory,
to the Office of Chief Magistrate, would be giving
a prestige to toryism in the young republic alto
gether incompatible with the safety and perpetu-
ty of our institutions.
Doubtless, the historical fact thus developed
will be unpalatabe to Mr.. Polk, but he must
blame his friends, who have provoked the inquiry
by Boosting of his ancestry.
We copy the following from the American Do
cumentary History, vol. H., fourth series, page
656, being the list of delegates who made the
Meckenburg Declaration of independence
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
May 90, l775-Names Of the Delegates present
Col. Thomas Polk, Zacheus Wilson, Sem,
Ephram Brevard, Waightstill Avery,
John Ford, BENJAMIN Patton,
Richard Barry, Matthew Mcclure,
Abraham Alexander, Mel Morrison,
J. McKnitt Alexander, James Harris,
Hezekiah Alexander, William Kennon
Adam Alexander, William Graham,
Charles Alexander, John Queary,
Hezekiah J. Balch, Robert Irwin,
John PEifer, John Flenniken,
Henry Downs, David Reese,
Ezra Alexander, Richard Harris, SEN"
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LOUISIANA.

The Journal of Commerce, with it's usual ma
lightly Of purpose, (says the New York Tribune,)
is attempting to figure dozen the Wing majority in
the Legislature, and to ease off generally its
friends, the Locofocos, from the tremendous eff
fects of their fall in Louisiana. Yesterday morn
ing it states that the House of Representatives
stands 33 Wing to 81 Loco. This it makes out
by putting down in its table Oauchita district as
having elected one Wing and Loco This it does
on the strength of letter in the New Orleans
Courier, stating that " one of the members elect
ed (Mr. Day. is Democrat Now there is no
such man as Mr.. Day elected in this district
The Bee says:
'.The Locofoco papers are trying hard to make
out that Mr.. Day, SAID to be elected TO the
House from Ouachita, is no Wing, but a Locofoco.
Nobody doubts the fact, though who Mr.. Day is
we cannot divine. No gentleman of that name is
elected from the Ouachta district. The MEM
bers elect are Messrs. May aud Ray, both staunch
Wings, conceded such by the Red River Re-
publican, the leading Locofoco organ in The fourth
district"
This makes the House, as we have already
stated it, "a Wings and 26 Locos. In the Senate
we shall have members to s Locos-thus Civ
us clear majority on joint ballot of NINE. This
is larger majority than the Wings have had in
the Legislature of Louisiana for many years.
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ably edited and racy Wing paper, the Troy Daily
Wing, speaking of the large and enthus astc
meeting of the Wings of the city of New York,
held recently at Croton Hall, at which Senator
Miller, of New Jersey, made an eloquent aid
well-tmed address, says: "After proving that the
Loco foco party had but two principles which they
dare acknow ledge, he remarked And here is a
party to contend with-with only two measures,
Free Trade and Texas; and this last stolen one,
for it John Tyler's hobby, all SAT died aid
brdled, and ready to be mounted, when Polk ster-
ped in and poked him from his seat, and set off
for Texas OH the hobby himself-not The. first man,
6ya good many, who had gone 10 Texas on stolen
horse"
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, J
Mecklenburp county.

|, James H. Orr, Presiding Justice of the Court
OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions, do hereby certify
that Braley Oates, whose name appears to the an
nexed certificate, is Clerk of said Court, and that
full faith and credit is due to his official acts as
such, and that his certificate is in due form of law
Given under my hand and seal, at Charlotte,
this 22d of June, 1S4l. ]. Fl ORR, j. p.
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A QUESTION OF BREAD-Senator Clayton has
got the right idea about it. He says, in his able
address before the Mass Convention of the Peo-
pie Of Delaware, held at Wilmington: The
great question to be decided in the next election,
is question of BREAD--a question whether
we shall abandon the whole principle of Protec-
ton extended to the Laboring Glasses Of this
country by the tariff Of AZ, and adopt in lieu Of
it, a tariff discriminating for revenue, and against
protection"
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May 20, l775.-Nar
Col. Thomas Polk,
Ephraim Brevard,
John Ford,
Richard Barry,
Abraham Alexander,
J. McKnitt Alexander,
Hezekiah Alexander,
Adam Alexander,
Charles Alexander,
Hezekiah J. Balch,
John PEifer,
Henry Downs,
Ezra Alexander,
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lCOMMUNICATED. |

did intend some time ago to publish a
piece against A. Constable, but had de-
.elined dong SO, until saw piece in the
Cecil Democratic sign'd voter, sa' ing
certain gentleman of notorious integrity
was going 10 publish piece against Con-
stable, and warning the people against re-
ceiving it as facts; and il worthy of notice
it would be answered. Now l would
just say to that chap, that if he intends
that piece for me, he must be notorious
fool, if he thinks by it to intimidate or
alarm me. He may be pretty "uch OF
scare crow, that's a fact, but coons ant
scar'd at trii'es, and would here inform
him that my integrity stands as fair as his
or Cons,able's either. Now as for Con-
stable, | would like to know where his
political integrity is He Is now styl'd
an unhinching Democrat. Let me ask
how long has he been 500 What would
you have s.yl'd him few years ago? why
an unfinchiRg Clay man. But his friends
say now he has gust got his ewes open.
Poor man he was blind a long time. What
open'd his eyes. .i'lI tell you what,---I
think. II the party to which he then be-
lcng'd had gwen him an office he would
sui have beeh with them, and would
advise the Locos to keep the harness tight
on him, for if not elected this heat, and
the throat latch gets loose, should not
wonder ifhe would slip the Bride before
the grea, lay Victory. Self interest opens
many eyes-lake care of him wings. for
I think he is som, thing like flea, put
your finger on him, and he's not there.
But he may be in some respects great
man, for if he takes wee drop to much
Of thcicri,ler, tumblers, dccantcrs, SC,
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MORE ANON.
ELEBR ATION.

CeIebralIon OF the anniversary If the
Illuslri"us Washington, on the coming
22nd., ofFebruary.
The ELKTON GUARDS will parade
at l O'Clock P. NJ. on the 22nd. inst, and
fire the usual salules.
Alter the parade and military exercises
supper will be served up at Mr. De-
haven's Hotel al z O'Clock in the evening
The Cecil Grays and the Gentlemen Of
Elkt"n and The vicinity are invited nioin
In the celebrations
Tickets for supper can be had at the
Hotel and those wishing TO partake of the
entertainments will please procure them
by the evening of the 2lsl. inst
COMMITTEE OF ARR NGMENTS
of The Elklon Guards.
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mus, all e!d 10 his mighty touch, even
if it should cos, him $50 bill And
now Mr. Voter, you may so faI conde-
scehd beneath your moral dignity as to
answer these remarks or not, Just as Won
please for disregard you or your pen.
Ynn warn the public against receiving
publications before they appear, you mus.
BE- mighty prophet indeed. You knew
what was Coming, did you note DON'T be
supprls'f good people if You should see
an answer TO this, on the same day il an
pears; but attribute it to this mighty mans
foresight. You don't like cnons do Won
Mr.. Voter they scratch. A little hard
cider, expect would be more paIa,able.
well don't get out of humor, call on our
Harry and he'll give you little; but
don't pretend 10 defend reputation for if
you do' you will find yourself repudaed
and then you'll ieel all over in one Mace
ol' take yonr lime prince Albert,
And beat them if you can.
For think your about as cunning.
As little Mally Van
MORE ANON
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MIR. VAN BURNS LETTER.

BE it remembered, that on the twenty
eaishth day ofFebruary,;u the year Of our
g4ord one thousand eight hundred and
rforty-three, Martin Van Buren,, Ex-Presi-
dent OF the United States, resident al Kin
derilook alias Underwood, in the Stale of
New Y DIRK coalriving and fraudulenlly
intending wiiIully ard maliciousy 10 pro-
.,cHre.s denomination to the Presidency of
,the United States, did-indite and write unto
oae !hi,chie, editor OF a newspaper called
itAe Rlchmand ERqirer, certain letter
in the words following to wit:
"Mv dear Sir thank you kindly for
<:our fkicndly letter. j have at no time
s;ssg soy where hesi'a!ed 40 express MY
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POPUL \R RE MEDIES.

The most popular remedies of The pre-
sent day are lhos, which cleanse and puri-
iy the blood, and which are known to he
innocen! in their qualities. Such remedies
as Mercury, Anumony, Zinc, aud the re-
course to Bleeding III diseases, are now
eu' OF fashion, and Vegetable Rene dies
are the popular medicines. Now STAIN.
burns Vegetable Extract Pills, are used
aud appreciated. They are known to act
on every part OF the body; being taken up
by chyle they pass into blood, which lhey
purify and it should be remembered that
they remove only those parts from the
blood which were the cause of nfamma-
non. Nothing is equal to Kidding the
vI'laled humors with vegetable medicine
OF this kind, WHICH has proved never to do
injury, but always good.
Sod at VIM. rorbert's Store.
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By Albert Constable. Hon john Gum
cy Adams: His talents, The pride of the ma
lion-the assiduity with which he has
served his country in the most important
stations, render penegyrick useless-lhe
courts Of Europe proclaim that he has fl
led his embassy with dignity to himself
and honor to his country; every ,rne A
merican, is bound by gratitude Cha, most
exalted principle that can ac,uale the hui
man hrart) to support him a, he ensuing
elecIion--and every American bosom
" hich CLOVIS with benevolence, will boast
and feel proud that this superior man, this
prodigy of genius, is to be the next Presi
dent of our country.
Such was Albert Constable in 1924
what is he now2 For the last 90 years
he has been operating upon the slim
Crow" principle, and we now find him
exactly opposite to where he once stood,
and yet, contending that he has not chang
ed his position.
We would like 10 know what surety
the locolocos have, that he will not turn
against them after they elect him. Would
it not be reasonable to suppose that he
will ''return to his first love-" that he will
20 back to Clay next fall, when he finds
that torrado-like he is sweeping all be.
fore HIM.
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Wonder if the sober, decent, respectable
and religious portion of the community
in the Fair Hill District, have forgotten
the time when Albert Constable, fro.hed
and -foamed, cursed and swore, barred his
arms ard bulIyIike spit upon and tried to
fgh. citizen, because he differed from
him in politics. Wonder if they can
swallow the pill, and vote for him-we
shall see.
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Some of the locos, and even Mr.. Con-
stable himself it is said, tried to injure
Dr. Preston by saying he was a bloat.
Now those who know DR.. Preston, know
that this Is downright (alsehood; but
supposing it was true, then
"Strange that such difference there should be,
'Twi1t twcedle dun and tweedle dee'
for those who know Mr.. Constable know
how ne stands in this respect Repor,
says he got SO drunk at Denton that he
had TO be put to bed. Now we were no.
there to see, but some of his friends can
testify to some of his exploits here, while
influenced by the spirit of Bacchus.
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THE CHARACTER OF A CANDI-
DATE.

Many persons, among them some very
eslimable and very moral citizens, hold
the belief, that when an individual is
brought out for an Office, his private
character should not be enquired into
that it should be held sacred and immacu-
late, and that it is slanderous to refer to it
atall, Yet we daily hear these sefsame
good citizens, mourning over the degen-
eracy of our Legislative bodies-lhey sick
en- at the disgraceful blackguardisms of a
Mcconnell. and the cowardlv bullyings
Of Well er-such things, they cry. were
not in the days of our fathers.
And, pray! why is it SO now? Why this
falling of, my countrymen? Because
with less sense, or less patriotism than
your fathers, you allow wicked and de-
signing men to be pushed forward and
elected, when they are alike worthy of
you, and of the trust you consign to them.
1t is time there was waking up touch
ing this mat!er--it is time good and true
and decent men, were selected, so tina. the
halls Of Congress may no longer be dis
graced by vuIgarily and outrage.
In the name OF all that is dear to Chris.
tans and patriots, we call upon the vo-
tiers OF this county to ponder before they
cast their voles-weigh the character Of
the locofoco candidate, and see If you
can consistently assist to elect him,
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"The scenes of other days
They haunt me like dream
OH these unfolding memories.
How passing strange they seem ="

On! tneSe ulDdd,ng memories,
How passing strange they seem
Upon our desk is ly ing "a file of the
"ELKToN PREss" a newspaper published
IN this town in 1924 We love to turn
over these relics of the pas-to note the
position AID opinions of those who then
figured On the stage of action, and to muse
over the changes which the touch oftime,
the force Of circumstances, and hanker-
ing after oGfces, have produced.
In the paper of the 10Th ofJuly in that
year, we find an account Of the celebration
of the 4th of that month at Chester,own,
at which, among numerous other proceed
ings, number of toass were drank-two
of which were by Albert Constable, now
the locofoco candidate for Congress. Here
is the first one:
"By Albert Constable. Henry Clay.
The ardent and patriotic spirit which he
evinced in the debate on the TARIFF,
will inscribe for him name on the record
ofimmortality."
Here then we find him the friend, not
only of Mr.. Clay, but Of the tariG, one of
the principles of MIR. Clay, and to which
that statesman still adheres. Albert Con-
stable opposes the tariff now, and yet has
the eflrontery TO say, that Henry Clay,
and the Wing party have left him.
Here fellows his next toast and better
sample of bombast and fustian, character
istic Of The man. can nowhere be found.
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TEMPERANCE MEETING.

The Cecil County Temperance Society.
will hold its next quarterly meeting a,
EIkton on Saturday March 9th, next 10
O'Clock A. M
The respective local Societ Is are par
iiculahy requested to report the names
and residence OF their Presidents, the
number Of members, and increase since
last meeting Of the County Society.
N. WILKINSON Sec'ry.
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S5At a public meeting held in or near
Port Deposit, when Jackson was candi-
date, Albert Constable made speech, in
which he commented upon the compare
son frequently made by members of the
Jackson party, that jackson was a Sc
cond Washington" and declared, that in
his opinion, ''she foules. nend IN loves:
hell, might as we'll be compared with the
highest archangel in highest heaven" or
words of similar import.
Hear that, we old Jackson men, and
vote for him if you can.
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TlNFLuENzA AND CONSUMPTION

1t is indeed melancholy truth that
thousands fall Gums TO CONSUMPTION
every year, from no other cause than ne
elected Colds yet we find hundreds. nav
thousands, who treat such complain is with
The greatest indiflt renee, and let them RIM
or Tor weeks and even month"; without
thinking of The danger. AT firslyou have
what ,on considet Sigh cough or cold
you business, allow pleasure. or careless.
ness To prevent you from giving i, any At
;enllon it then settles upon your breast
you become hoarse, have pains in the.
side or chest, expectorare large quantities
OF matter, perhaps mixed with blood; a
difficulty of breathing ensues, and then
you find your own foolish neglec, has
brough on this complaint. It, then YOU
value life or health, be warned in time
and don't lrifle with your Cold, or trust to
any qnack nostrum to cure you; but i'm
mediately procure bottle or two of that
famous remedy. DR.. Wislar's Balsam Of
Wild Cherry, which is well known, to be
the most. speedy cure ever known, as
thousands will testify whose lives have
been saved by it.
For Influenza it is the verv be s, medic,
Inc the world. as hundreds will testify.
Sold al Parker's Drug Steve.
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Confusion morse Coafounded.-We
are indebted to several friends, for ac-
counts of several attempts made by Al
bert Constable Esq. TO answer the queries
propounded to him in this paperlast week.
lie houndered and pulled like porpoise
on shore.
He does not deny being in favor Of
John Quincy Adams.
BE answers that he was an .elector for
Mr.. Clay, and his attempt to justify his
apostacy.ls said to have been a most mis-
cradle and contemplate affair.
He saws that he did not leave the Wing
party but that that party left him, Now
look into the merits of this declaration
the whig party when he was in it and of
it, were in opposition to the party now
called locofoco. If he stands where he
did, the whole locofoco party mus. have
changed position and gone ''body and
breeches" over to hlm-Rence he places
all his political friends in the unenviable
position of turn coats-quite complimen.
tary. But his assertion is preposterous
and untrue. Who does not know, that
the cardinal principles of the Wing party,
are the same now as when he protested
to be Clay man2
tie answers that he is decidedly op-
posed to protective tariff; among other
objections, saying that it would enable
the Manufacturer and Mechanic, to get
better prices for their goods. We also
learn that he said hp is opposed to the
present tariff, because it is too Mgh; but in
further arguing, said he was opposed to
The Distribution of the proceeds of the
Public Lands because the Government
could not spare lhem-lhe present tariff,
not being high enough to give suificen,
revenue.
And so he went on contradic,ing him
self at every period, and frolhing and
foaming, in a manner which must have
Disguised every sensible locofoco who
heard him.
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1t is said that the friends of the loco
Candidate, are so kind 10 him, they will
not allow him to spend his money. Well
moneys made to be used, If nua one way,
another, which accounts for that gentle
man lighting his cigar with Bank note
at Denton, last week while on spree, il
said report be true, and it comes from a
reliable source.
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We hope our friends of the North East
district, will do their duty ON "Wednesday
next.
Last fall we trust, taught them lesson
let them now redeem their character,
and give their usual majority. Ge, out
all your votes, friends, and we are safe.
We verify believe that as much depends
upon your district as on the whole county
beside.
Act with your usual maniness-striks
as you have struck and y GU achieve the
victory-resolve to send us $50 msjority
and you will do it.
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THE GIRARD CASE

This case is now before the Supreme
Court Of the United States. The counsel
on the part of The heirs are Mr.. Stump,
John Cadwallader, w. Jones and Daniel
" ebster; in behalf Of the city Of Phila
delphia, are William Meredith, John St r
geaal and Horace .Binney.
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Mr.. Webstcr.-The letter from this
gentleman to his friends in New lIamp-
shire, is published-we will print it next
week. lie declines being candidate for
nomination for the Presidency
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WING MEETING.-The Wings of New
Castle county, Delaware, are to have a
great County Meeting at the town of New
Castle on Thursday, the 22nd day of
February for the purpose of opening the
campaign Of 1914, and appointing dele
gates to the Baltimore National Wing
convention in May next.
Hon. John Al. Clayton is to address it.
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NOTICE. We call upon every ac-
live Wing in this county, to mount his
horse. and ride diligently from now till the
election. and get on, the Wing voters
We warn you at the peril of defeat, to b.
active-go to work personally. A word to
the wise is suflicent-Shall Cecil county
bring lasting disgrace upon herself, by
bringing defeat upon this Congressional
district? Never! never Then go 10 work
like men-do your duty, and victory will
attend your efforts.
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Wonder if Albert Constable expects to
get the votes of!he working poor men in
The 4.h District. Wonder if they will
forget the time he spit in one of their ia
ces at Dysar.'s tavern, less than two years
ago.
He no doubt will treat poor men res
peclfully till after the election-after that
time, we suppose he would again spit on
them. Working men, arise, show aristo-
Gratis that you are freemen, and not dogs
to be spit upon.
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Eeath.-We learn that Rowland Ellis
Esq long an esllmahle citizen of this town
died, on Tuesday last al Burlington, N. ].
lie had attained good old age.
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For President IN fS4l
HENRY CLAY,
OF KENTUCKY.

IPMR. V. b. PALMER, at his REAL ES
TATE and COAL Office No. So Pine
street, Philadelphia, Is agent for this paper
Names Of subscribers, or advertisements left with
him will be duly attended to-
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aFThe attention of our readers is call
ed to the advertisement of the Sale of the
Drugs and Medicines belonging to the es-
tate of the late Doct C. w. Parker.