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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06

The report of The Superintendent al
lords evitence of the ability and faithful
ness, with which ,hat officer has perform
cd his duties.
The report Of The Canal Company will
attract, deservcd'y, particular attention.
1t contains valuaiile information, as to the
condition of the vast amount of public
property committed to the care of the
directors. Whatever may be the
opinions entertained, as to the policy OF
undertaking that grea. enterprise, with tie
means of Maryland almost clone, there
ought to be now no diversity of sentiment
as TO the justice and patriotism If essay ing
to open canal communication from
Cumberland to Tide water. This is due
to the creditors of the company, whose
chances oltbeing remuuerated for their la
Dor are g loomy indeed, II the work is left
as II now is, Il costly ruin. II is due TO
the public creditors, ,hata strenuous el-
fort should be made to adopt some mea-
sure, TO render available the large invest
ments Of the State in that company. In
these opinions, all the humane, patriotic
and unparalleled amongst our constituent
Is, may concur. But is is no easy task to
point out mode, in which these desira-
be results are to be attained With a
full view of the whole subject before them
the President md Directors of the com
pany have recommended a measure which
is submitted respectfully, to your consi
IoratIn, ~ f,tLinu hnmovor hoe
red to change the opinions expressed in
the annual message of last year, when the
policy to be pursued in the completion of
the canal was briefly examined.
Looking to the enyiable central position
Of our State in the Union, with her noble
Bay and nourishing commercial emporium
ensuring all the advantages ofan extended
and profitable commerce with other ma
lions; considering that Maryland is rich
in mineral, agricultural, manufacturing and
mechanical resources and coniding in
the bold enterprise, the acknowledged
patriotism, and high sense OF honor of our
constituency, we may confidently predict,
that the day is not very distant, when our
State, relieved from the shackles of bad
laws, and of onerous taxation, will come
into the line with the most favored Of her
sister States, in the resislless progress all
are making to prosperity, happiness and
power, not to be rivalled by other nations
of the earth. In any measure calculated
to hasten the coming such a day, and
such a destiny for our common country,
the Senate and House are assured, that the
whole constitutional powers of the Ex-
ecu.ive, will be most promptly and cheer
fully exercised.
FRANCIS THOMAS.
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AN EXPLOSION

The Baltimore Sun states that quito start
ling event "took place in private party in town
on Christmas day, that is, if any thing can be
called startling nowadays. A gentlcman Wis
iting some friends, and designing to afford them
some amusement in the TORPEDO line, supplied
himself with about pound, and put them into
his coat pocket On entering his friends house.
he was politely requested to take CHAIR and
did so very thoughtless of the consequences, for
no sooner he seated than an explosion took
place not unlike a Colts pistol, with variations,
bringing the gentleman to an erect position with
the effect of galvanic battery, and prostrating
two or three ladies halffuinting upon the floor.
Upon inspecting damages, it was found that the
coat tail and pantaloons had both suffered.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06
FLOUR IN NEW YORK.

The Express states that by statement
made up with care and accuracy, tappeas
that the stock Of flour in that market is
three hundred and ninety-one thousand
barrels, and if the scattering lots were
collected the sum total would reach four
hundred thousand. AT the closing of the
river last year, the supply was only one
hundred and fifty thousand. Thus, it az
pears, the excess this year is two hundred
and fifty thousand barrels.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06

ty, Mr.. Clay replied as follows,
ASHLAND, Nov, 81, 1913.
Gentlemen: have received your oblig.
ing letter. | should be highly gratiisd t.
visit Wytle county, which, besides 9th.
err recommendations, bears venerable
name, of which never hear without e.
motions Of gratitude. But dare not al,
low myself The pleasure of expect" g such
visit next spring. j, however, contra
ny to my present purposes, should take
that route on my return home, | will ca
gerly seize the occasion to exchange
friendly SITUATIONS with my fellow cli-
zens OF Wythe.
Gentlemen, 4 have sought TO merit the
confidence of the people of Kentucky, to
which you are pleased to refer, not by
llattering or deceiving them, nor by al
ways agreeing with them, bat by honest
ly, truly, and sincerely endeavoring to
serve them. Justly approaching my mo-
lives, they have uniformly and magnan-
imousIy sustained me. They know, and
| feel, how deeply my heart is penetrated
with gratitude and lhankfulness to them.
l rejoice to learn that the people Of my
native State, and the people of the whole
Union, have become sensible of the great
advantages of fostering our national in
dus,ry. Without any encouragement
from legislation, from the indispensable
wants OF the community, and the neces-
si:y OF the case, manufactures must have
ultimately sprung up IN our community,
The infant child, without any help, will
finally ltarr to rise, and stand, and walk !;
but he will learn much sooner by the bel
ping hand Of an allectionate parent. Hhe
day will comet is mig il at hanG-when
all Will be surprised that there should
ever have been any difference of opinion
about the policy Of just and reasonable
encouragement 10 the interests OF our own
country, against the rivalry, the selfish
ness, and the prohlbitory policy of for
eign nations, who are Indifferent To our
welfare. And in the benefits OF this rule
parental and national policy all parts Of
our country, directly or indirectly, vii
participate You speak of Richmond, Of
Petersburg, and II orth Carolina. a'he
observation might have been extended to
other parts South ard West And how
interesting it is to contemplate the vast
exchanges which are constantly in opera
ton in the various products of our indus
try among the various parts of our great
and glorious Unicn! Long may it con-
tinue, and they increase in value, variety,
and extent
Accept, gentlemen, assurances of the
high respect aud warm regard Of your
(rieEd and .obedient servant,
HENRY CLAY.
Mesers, Charles l.. Crockett, John Il Say
,ers, James G. Walker, 7 J Morrison,
.Iec. Halter, and Theodore B Hamlin,
! sc.
The Richmond Whig,in publishing,the
letter, says
"Hhe allusioN of Mr.. -CLvY to the ven-
cradle aud generated name of Wvthc, is
! highly appropriate in an addressto the CT
ilzcn$ of county which is called after
that great man. It was he who first dis
covered, in the humble country hay-who
camc ~ him without L recommendation,
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For The Cecil Wig.
GEOGRAPHICAL ENIGMA,

am a word Of Is letters.
My II ) , is town of Ervpt.
My 3 is a town in Turkey
My II 6 is a river of Egypt.
My 1913 is 4 country of africa.
My II is a town Of Asia, celebrated as the
scene Of the iuqu'silon
My Il 10 II is a town u Sardinia, mcn-
o.ablc as the birth place Of distinguished char
acter.
My ) o. - is town of Russia.
My ! 10 is an island in the Mediterranean
My IS 10 ) is a river of France.
Ny Q 8 6 is river of France.
My whole relates to the Capital of tho United
States. Ellie G..
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06

DrcKlNsoN CoILEGE.-Thcre are now In the
Law Class five pupils; in the Collegiate Depart
ment ninety-two; and in the Grammcr School
forty-two pupils--naking the total number of
students one hundred and thirty-ninc. We see
by the list Of The Faculty that the Rev John T.
Durhin, d. D., whose place was filled during his
visit TO the Old World by the Rev. Robert Emo
ry, has again entered upon his duties as Prosi-
dent of the College, and Professor OF Moral Phil
osophy. The College is in tlourishing condi-
ton,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06

ALTERED NorEs.-It appears that the altered
notes of tho Commercial Bank of Mington,
purporting to be Of the Merchants Bank of Bal
timore, which have appeared in Philadelphia,
are in the hands ofa number of pretty young
ladies, who are passing them off on the shoe
makers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06

ANNExATroN OF TExAs.-An immense and
enthusiastic meeting was held at st Louis on
the 22d ult, at which it was unanimously resoly
cd that the annexation of Texas as an intco m |
part OF the United States, is not only erpcdient
but impara lively demanded as patriotic and
precautionary measure on the part of this Co
vernment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06

Delarwe Gasehe-IIenry Bosce Esq. has
ceased to be con ccrncd in the publication of this
paper. 1t is hcncefcrth to be published semi
weekly, and will again be principally under the
editorial management of J. n. Harker Esq no
is an nncompromlsing ocoloco-aiid an editor
OF II UGH tact and ability
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06

The CAB'NET.-Thc Washington Core spon-
dent ofthc New York Aurora states that Mr.
Spencer will be appointed tie the vacant seat on
tho bench of the Supreme Court; Mr. Henshaw
will be transferred to the Treasury Department
and Mr.. Wise will be appointed to the Navy
Department.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06
LETTER FROM saHs. CLAY.

In answer to an invitation of the citizens
of Wythe county (Va) to visit that coun-
ty, Mr.. Clay replied as follows:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06

CHESAPEAKE AND Ono CANAL. A writer IN
the Annapolis Republican, gives, as detuied
statement of the capital stock of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, on the lst of 'Octo-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06

Baltimore Clipper.-This cellent daily puts
on new dress With the new year-it looks cx-
ceedingy well, and we get no neutral paper that
peascs us better.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-06

On motion of Mr. Curley, the Commit
tee on Ways and Means were directed to
inquire into the expediency of so amend
ing the income tax law as to impose tax
on all incomes above five hundred dol
lars, instead of three hundred, as now d.
recteJ.
A bill repeating The act of 1912, CHI.
292, restraining the speedy recovery of
small debts, was also passed and sent to
the Senate.
january 4th. Tho most important buiness
was the bill reported to district the state. II is
as follows
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09
SERMON.

| have not Mr.. Clay's speech before
me now, but do not believe that the above
extract purporting to be from Mr.. Clay,
is fair quotation--that Mr.. Clay said or
meant 10 say, he was ignorant Of the gen.
erdl details of the Tariff Act. But this
matters little. When man sets himself
up for superior intelligence, he ought gen.
orally to coufine himself in his converse
ton and arguments to such points as ne
knors canrot be controverted--or at least
no, to laugh and sheer at anoiher's want
of intelligence in matter in which he
himself is vulnerable. 3.sae.e-s-
Mr.. Joslin had The honor TO be elected
10 represent this county in the Legislature
last winter.--is fine fellow-ap reit,
good lawyer. and man Of general inlelli
uence--but knows about as much OF III
;. details" of the Tariff Bill, as cat know
about the material her tail is composed Of
At the meeting in question, he made, o.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09

VIRGINIA ELEcTIoNs.-The Albany
Advertiser Of Thursday, says the mex
State Senate will stand 81 Locos, IL whig
Loco majority 10. d.a o. gaeg bsass
OF the members elected to the House
IS are VI higs, 4s are Locos. The coun-
Ties to be heard from last year sent
Wings, and Is Locos. If they do as well
this year there will be Wing majority
Of on joint ballot. The Wings will
however gain 2 members in Braxton and
Logan. There has also been another
Wing gain Of one in Cabell and Wayne
in western Virginia. There can there
fore be but little doubt VIC think of a
Wig majority in joint ballot.
Barley, Tyler Locofoco, is elected TO
Congress in Wise's old district by about
Is majority. which is large falling off
from Wise's majority, last year. 'aa
Tits very evident that Van Burenism
has received dangerous, il not NOR
tai wound in Virginia. The result will
stagger the Locofoco conventions; but we
trust not defeat Van Buren's nomination
-Adrertiser.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09
MR. CLAY'S OPINION OF THE ia.
RIFF OF 1S42.
Ertract from Mr.. Cldy's Speech, deliu,
cred at Charleston S. C..

Ertract from Mr.. Cldy's Speech, deliu,
cred at Charleston S. c.
He SAID he came here 10 haiter no man
or set of men; that what he would dare
say on the banks Of the EIkhorn, he would
dare say in the Palmetto State. He had
ever been in favor of the protective policy
TO a certain extent. TO preserve at
once tie peace and the great interests of
the country, he had been active in effect
ing The Compromise of 1888 and allho'
he was far from maintaining The doctrine
that any Congress could bind its success
ors,the extraordinary exigencies and state
of the country which led To the pledge of
that Compromise. made him feel il an OBJ
legation of honor to adhere to il in good
faith and he challenged the most dill
gent search of the record to show that he
had ever countenanced its violation in the
slightest particular-nay, more he was
bold to say, that during his entire service
in Congress since, there never had been
an effort to violate it which had not met
with his prompt and earnest resistance
II was important TO understand the true
character ofthat Compromise. 1t provi-
ded for gradual reduction Of duties down
10 90 per cent at given time, and after
that, for the raising ofsuch revenue, by
duties on imports exclusively. as was ne
cessary for an economical administration
of the government. But the principle OF
the home valuation was an essential and
indispensable feature of that Compromise
without that feature it could not have
passed, nine Senatorial votes having de.
pended ON that concession-and although
a distinguished Senator from South Caro-
lima at frs; strongly opposed it, he after
wards publicly and pointedIy in the Sen
ate, surrendered the point. and the passage
of the measure was secured. Mr.. e.
denied that the principle of the Compro
mise required the maximum rate OF duty
10 be fixed at 20 per ceEt.-its true prin
ciple was that no more revenue should b.
| raised than was necessary for al homes
l.. and economical administration of hi
government, and within that limit Their
might be discrimination in favor of domes
tic industry. He was far from concedin,
| that the Tariff OF 1912 was in violation Q
this principle Of the Compromise--but
i, were, it equally violated The principl
| of the home valuation, and neither inter
es,s affected by it had more right TO CON
plain than the other A brief vindicalio
Of a moderate protective policy next 70
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09

EXCITING ScESE IN CONGRESS-
Z While the Tariff was under discussion in
the House on the 23d, Mr.. White, of Ky.
defended Mr.. Clay from The charge OF
corruption and bribery. When he 81,
down, Mr.. Raihbun, of New York, said
b the charge agaips. Mr., Clay could be
proved. Mr.. White replied that it was
q LIBEL or was false, or something TO that
effect. Mr.. Ratbbun instantly struck
him. Mr.. White struck back. The
members rushed ia and separated them.
81 Mr.. Rathbun afterwards apologized to
the House. and disclaimed any i'll feel.
n ing toward Mr.. White. The latter also
expressed his regret and the two gentle.
. men then shook hands. se.iesl.oe
ysa Unfortunately during the melee 9
- young man named Moore. not a member
5 rushed 10 the defence of Mr.. White. He
? was thrust out by Mr.. McCauslin, Of
2 Ohio, and in the struggle outside the door
q fired a pistol at Mr. Nice. but missed
r. him. and ait Mr.. Writ, one ofihe House
Q messengers. The latter was badly
though not dangerously, wounded.--Ad
SIS g3aF Haarn :s.n isa{
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09
, A SUMMONS TO ACTION,

The Central Clay Committee of the
city of New York, have just issued an
address TO the Clay Clubs throughout the
State, taking rapid review of the history
Ofthe past three or. four years, the policy
and relative positions of parties. the issues
before the people, the political duties rest
ing on the Wings of this State towards
their cause, their candidate, and the coun-
try. the success which have crowned the
exertions of the Wings Of other States cas-;
and west, north and south, during the past
few months, the Intense interest with
which those Wings and the people gen.
orally are looking towards this State for
such an effort on the part Of their bre,h-
rem here as shall be worthy of her great
stake in the Union, its preservation, and
the cause of good government, and con-
GLIDING with proposal, subject to the ap-
proval of the State Central Committee, OF
State Convention, to be composed OF
delegates from the Clay Clubs of the dit
ferent counties, and TO be held at UTICA
on the first Wednesday Of June next.
As preparatory and auxiliary TO this
measure, it is urged upon the Wings in all
the county towns in which j, may not We,
have been done, to proceed forthwith to
procure the organization of associations
in all the towns and districts Of such coun-
ties, with central county association, to
publish their doings and especially the
names Of their corresponding committees
and to memoriaIize Congress against the
proposed repeal Of the TARIFF. s
y A brief and weII.drawn form Of such a
memorial, for circulation, is presented,
and the address with an invitation TO all
Wings from the interior TO make Them
selves at home at the Central Clay Com
mitee Room, No. l12, Broadway, New
York, whenever they visitthe city, where
they will always find "the latch.strlng
hanging outside" and warm welcome
within. - a9 i
The State Central Committee, located
in Albany, has responded to the address
in very appropriate manner, as fol
lows -
The proposed STATE CONVENTION o
1.-The OrF1cERs OF CLAY CLUBS, If fully
represented, as we doubt not it will be
mus, exert beneficial influence over tn
1great political conflict upon the result o
which depends the prosperity of the Peo
-fpie, the stability Of the government an
The destiny ofihe Republic. oa9s 5s'2h
The Wing Party relies for its success
upon the diffusion of light and truth.
appeals to the intelligence and patriotisr
of the People. 1t asks the Electors t
lREAr, DIGEST and DECIDE for themselves
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09

81 We publish in another column a
retraction from Mr.. Jnsln OF his state
ment on Saturday in relation to the Ia
riff. In his letter he says tine Duties on
the articles he mentioned, run from SO 10
100 per cent, instead of reaching $780,
The retraction is very far from doing JUS
lice to the case. For correc, statement
of the matter, we refer our readers to the
communication of" Saco," in our paper
of to-day.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09
PRENTICIANA.

The Ohio Statesman complains tina
the Wings, in returning from a late meet
ing " frightened several horses" W.
Judge from the tone Of the editor ard hi:
friends, that The j,ckssses were more
frightened than the houses.
Alta late glorious Wing gathering in
Hartford. q few Locufocos undertook 10
dispense the multitude BY raising a crv
<f"hre." 1t was not false alarm. for
there was tremcudcus FIRE, tuiit bnrg.
ed only Ia the he, IT'S aud souIs nf The as
scmbled WIG pa,rints. There was no
need Of calling oul the engines. far .uch
flame could sol be quenche d By llth.
. aisrso Of the great deep ESD Z
80 A gentleman ia Shelby couaty fell de s.
= perssely IN love. the other day, with a
= gIrl al hrs, sight, and attempted TO kiss
her, whereupon she Knocked him down.
He was smi,ten first with her, and then
by her. =
The N. Y. PIebeian SAYS tina, the
4 Wings are destined to be cevoured bod.
iy by the Democrats in less than six
B mouths. Well, if such be our destiny,
i We must submit to il. II is the fato of
all MORALS 10 be eaten by vermin sooner
or later.
The Locofoco papers undertake to ex.
cuse the enormous exposes Of Mr.. Van
Buren's administration by alleging that
The greater part of them we're extraordi-
nary expenses. We suppose, that, in like |
manner, Swartwout, Price. Hoyt, Har-
rIs, &C., may be vindicated upon the plea
that their vilainies were very exiraord-
nary villainies. Wing Standard.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09
ST. JOSEPH VALLEY.

AS navigation IS now opening, and
crowds of eastern emgran,s arc embark.
. ing for some fixed poin. in the great ives,
Z we may render them an essential service
by directing iheir attention to Michigan,
and setting forth some Of the superior
advantages of 81. Joseph valley. We
wish to avoid all invidous compari.
q sons between this and other states, blu,
d believe The following positions 10 be TEN
able, and, as far as thew purpori, facts in
coutroyeriible. 50 efoea
Isl. Michigan is easier Of access on
all sides with less expense, than any 9th.
er State or Territory in The West. We
have often, however, for the last eigh, or
nine years, known emigrants 10 scour the
whole West, even Iowa, and then return
and locate themselves in this vicinity.
'-- %. Lands, Of the very best quslity,
can be bought here near market, in the
midst OF an Intelligent. virtuous and enter.
PrIsing population. with good schools,
mills, road s, DC. at less than Government
price. Many ofihem are owned by TOO
extensive land holders, who are compel.
4 ed 10 cell them. Timber, prairie and
opening lands, Improved and unimprov-
ed and Of most superior quality, are
held at exceedingly low prices.
Sd. Western Michigan is better wa
Tered and tlmbered-has more beautiful
streams which furnish extensive hvdraul-
&c privileges, has more productive and
natural meadows, is blessed with more
beautiful little lakes, whose waters are
as pure and transparent as those of Lake
George, than any other portion of The
West we have ever visited, and we have
been quite rover 10 our lime.
4th. Michigan has increased in popu-
laiion for the last ten years, faster than
any other State or Territory. Her tax
es are lighter-and her debts less than any
other 10 the West.
J Ii the traveller will only stop here and
view our beautiful village, ride 10 Polka.
gop,- La Grange, Beardsly, Harris, Por-
tsge and Terre Coupee Prairies. all with.
IN few hours drive, Take a trip up the
river in the steamer Indiana Pochanlas.
to Miles, and get peep at the valley of
the 81. Joseph River, or drive up the Paw
Paw river TO cambridge. KeeIersvIle and
Paw Paw and then ,oishes 10 look farther
West. we will make him q present of a
section ofland in Oregon. [St. Joseph
Bulletin. t
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09
THE NOMINATIONS.

! The following letter from one oithe ed
itors. tells the story. HENRY CLAY
was nominated for President by acclama
ton, as he has long since been by tht
voices and in the hearts of the people,
TnEoDoRE FRELINGHUxsEN. of New Jer-
sey, the pure, the just, the eloquent, tn
accomplished Senator of past years, wa.
nominated for Vice President on the thir,
ballot. No better selection could hav,
been made. He is Wing from tn
slart--a statesman of long experience and
eminent talenis--an honest man, the no.
blcst work of Coda Jersey Blue of the
Revolutionary stock of Trenton and Mon.
mouth in word. the fit associate for
HENRY CLAY. CLAY and FEELING
HuYsEN, are names worthy of the best
days of the Republic. Their election
which nothing can defeat, will mark the
commencement. Of a new ard glorious
era. BRIGHTLY BREAKS THE MORN.
ING. "-Adrertiser.