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WILL YOU ANSWER?

The following questions deserve an
answer from the classes of persons allud-
ed to below. They are of character
not to be passed by without serious re-
Election:
"WHAT ARE YOU DoING?'-What are
you doing. young man. you who are dress
sed SO neat and trim? Your hands ap-
pear never to be soiled, and your bosom
is without speck or wrinkle. You
never work, and have time to devote to
any amusement Did you ever ask YOUR
self what would be the consequences Of
in idle life? Do you wish us to tell you?
Go TO the state prison, or to the work
house. and see for yourself. You will
come away better man, we'll be bound
to say.
And you, sir, what are yen doing? You
are often seen at The door of a groggery -
Know you not the Thoughts of many
who see your "rhere is young man
maxim! fool of himself. His cheek, his
words his general appearance indicate it'
Then why not turn about and become a
man, respected Just turn over a new
leaf .o-day. and it will be the saving of
you Persist in your drinking and loaf
ingpropensitcs, and the will lead you
down, down, down to destruction. 7 his
vol know at least you ought to know
it, for you have examples enough before
ym to confirm the fact.
What are you doing, young man, with
acgar in your mouth and whip in your
hlnd2 On an excursion of pleasure, hey?
You'd better take the money you pay
br horse hire, and cancel your shoema-
.er's or your tailor's bill Your eXtrav-
giant habits will make a panper of you,
or something worse. Reform to-day
Throw away your cigar, and ride no
more until you are able.
I What are you doing, Miss Folly? No
wonder you are considered walking dry
good dealers sign, with such an album
dance of fine clothing on your back. Blu
who likes you better for ii? Would i
not be as well to keep at home anFlearr
TO sew and knit, to sweep the floor, au'
rinse the clothes, as to dash about tht
streets? Ask your mother, and if sh'
| has common sense. she VIII Tell you so
Your neighbors will, we know. Who
do you suppose will be able to suppor
you, if you continue to cut such fig
ure?- Scarcely man in Chrlslendom
Be wise then; dress neatly, but not gaud
| lily. Spend less time in the streets thai
you do in the kitchen, and you will new
er regretit
To all, we say, go straight forward il
the path of duty-iurning neither to tn,
right nor to the left, and you will be sucl
persons as high Heaven looks down npol
with appreciation.
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RECEIPT FOR GROUP.

DR.. Goldman has recommended the fol-
lowing as certain, as well as a simple
remedy for this common and often fatal
disease among children. He says, "whcn-
ever they are threatened with attack of
Group, ! direct plaster covered with
dry Scotch snuff, varying in size accord
ing to the aye of the patient, to be applied
directly across the lhorax and remained
there till all the symptoms disappear
The remedy is found to be always effec-
tual when applied in the first and second
stage Of the maady." The plaster is
made by greas'ng piece Of linen, and
covering it with snuff
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81 DON'T DANCE.n

An exchange paper tells good story
OF an innocent countryman who CHANGED
TO be in one Of our cities on Sunday, and
concluded to 60 to church. Arrived there,
he waited outside for moment, when, to
his profound, surprise, the organ struck
up, from which he concluded that some
sort of "shake down. was about to COM
mence. Just at that moment a gentle
man invited him to walk in and take a
seat. "Not 'zactly Mister amt used
to no such doins on Sunday; and besides,
l don't dance;' and he retired, shocked
exceedingly
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men are mixing hay in the fields; if you
want to rcmp, the children are at play in
the court; if you want to talk to me, |
can be with you at such an hour. Go
where you please, and while you stay, do
as you please"
AT some houses in Florence, large par
ties meet without invitation, and without
the slightest preparation. 1t is under
stood that on some particular evening" Of
the week, a lady or gentleman always
receives their friends. In one room are
books and flow ers; in another pictures
and engrayings; in third music Couples
are enscouced in some shaded alcove, or
groups dotted about the room, in mirthful
or serious conversation. No one is re-
duired to speak to his host, either enter
ing or deparling-Lemonade and baskets
OF fruit stand here and there on the side
tables, that all may take who like; but
EATING, which constitutes so large part
of all American entertainments, is slight
and almost unnoticed incident in these
festivals of intellect and taste. Wculdsl
thou like to see such social freedom in-
troduced here? Then do it. But the
first step must be plete indifference to
Mrs. Smiths assertion that you were
mean enough to offer only one kind OF
cake TO your company, and TO put less
shortening in the undercrust of your pies
than the upper. Let Mrs. Smith talk &C
cofding to her gifts: be thou assured tina
All LIVING sOuIs love frepdom bette,
than cakes or undercrust
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Let every man keep to his own natural
style. All children can't cry alike
Some cry easy-some make great blub-
berlng. All preachers can't preach alike.
Personal taste should be ratified and then
become personal law. How would Mil
toms old Gothic architectural STYLE suit
simple hearted Cowper? How would
Charles Lamb look in Coleridge's Ger
manic idioms? How would Hall look in
Chalmers garb? How would Wesley
appear in Hervey's gaudy robes? Let
every man be natural, but let him take
care what is natural. Nature is a very in
definite word nova days. If you have
the volume of water Of Niagara, then
you may become cataract, but bucke.
full won't answer. If you have eectri-
city, You may afford to thunder, but not
without. Do you hear that, me>friends?
Old Gilbert.
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MIR. Secretary Walker, i, seems, is busy
upon the tariD-and is determined to
bring i, "down to the revenue standard. -
This will make them prick up their ears
in Pennsylvania-not the "revenue STAN
dard"-but the "linkcriug" at the tariff!
They will be anxious to know where the
blow is to fall-and if "pro,ection" is to
be embraced at all in the proposed re-
duction. We have, as yet, no ''shadows
before" which enable US to predict the
course Of coming events so far as the Ad-
minstration is concerned with this deli
cate Subjective mus. therefore, wait
until we hear further from Mr.. Secretary
Walk er-Aley. Gaz.
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Resignation Of Dr.. Dnrbin.

DR.. Durbn has resigned his office as
Principal OF Dickinson College, Carlisle,
on account of private business requiring
his presence in Philadelphia. The Board
OF Trustees passed a resolution express
ing their high admiration of President
Durbin as Divine, Scholar, and a
Christian gentleman; and the exalted sense
they entertain of his eminent financial
and governing talents, and the unwearied
faithtulness with which he has labored
for the advancement Of the College du"
ring the eleven years he has presided o.
yer it.
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Awful.

Mr.. Williams, of West l7Ih street, N,
York, left his residence about o'clock
on Wednesday, extremely over heated,
and has reached the corner of Hudson
and Charlton streets, when he fell dead.
His wife had made an appointment. to
meet him at store in Canal street, and
was walking down the 9Th avenue, when
she met some men bearing his lileless
body upon bier. She was thrown into
violent commissions, and was removed TO
her residence upon the same couch with
her husband.
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CHARMS OF AGRICULTURE.

Agricultural pursuits in the open air, in
The breath OF heaven, and amidst the
works which God has made, have the
most purifying and elcvaling influence on
the heart and mind. Who that has a
heart in his bosom can look abroad upon
our hills covered with trees, our pastures
covered with focks, or our valleys and
plains, laden with food for man and beast
aud not think and feel how great God is?
Who can behold the meadows ornamen.
ted with flowers and reflect that the wide
spread pralries, the solitary wilderness,
nay, the whole earth, is strewn with an
infinite variety of those most lovely OBJ
jecls, arrayed with more beauty than was
Solomon in all his glory, and his heart
not be softened into a sense of that bound
less love, which has made such provision
for our enjoyment, and for the graifca-
lion of pure and refined taste? Who
can see the sun rising in his glory, as all
good farmers are wont to do, or behold
him sinking in his gorgeous position
who can look upon the magnificent hea-
vens, which can only be seen in the
country, and not leel awed into rever-
ence before him who made them all, and
excalm, as did the shepherd of Israeli
Nv hen consider the heavens, the work
of thy hands, the moon and stars which
thou hast ordained. what is man that
thou art mindful Of him, or the son OF
man that thou visitest him!' Who can
listen to the charm of earliest BIRDS as
they dart from their nests and mount to
the topmost sprays at dawn, and not join
their notes of grateful praise to him who
notices the sparrow's fall, and whose pro-
vidential care extends TO all his works.
And where shall we learn our depen-
dence on Divine Providence so effectually
as III aWoccupation where his visible
presence seems manifest in his imparting
the influence Of the sun and the showers
in such succession as to crown with
success the labours of our hands-who
wilhholds the needlul blessing only sc
long as is necessary to make us feel tina
Sit is God who giveth the increase.'-
IRIS.
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vi | S C f l. l. A N E o U S
Social Intercourse.
BY MRS. CHILD.

lere is false necessity with which
wpdustriously surround ourselves; a
Gil that never expands; whose iron
ne changes TO ducIIIe gold. This is
'h'esence Of public opinion; the intol-
e'f re tralnt Of conventional forms
VI this despolIc influence, men and
won check their best impulses, sup>
preher noblest feelings, conceal their
hlg thoughts. Each longs for full
c"imlon with other souls, but dares
motive utterance to It's yearnlngs.-
N hhinder>? The fear Of what Mrs.
Smlor Mrs. Clark will say; or the
!rnNf some sect, or analhema olsome
syn'pr the fashion of some clique; or
the h of some club; or the misrepre-
senla of some political party. Thou
AIT al of thy neishbor, and knowest
not the is equally afraid Of thee. He
has ID thy hands and thou hast iet-
tered feet. 1t were wiser for both to
snap imaginary bonds and walk on>
wardsshackled. If thy heart yearns
for Love loving, if thou wouldst free
mankIbe free; iflhou wonldst have a
brothenk to thee, be frank to him.
BUTT will people .say2
Whles it concern thee what they
say2 life is not in their hands,
They Give thee nothing of real value
nor lakvay from thee any thing tina,
is wor'Ling. Satan may promise thee
all the Roms of the earth, but he has
not an aof it in love. He may Offer
much as. price Of his workship, bu
there III is title deeds. Eternal and
sure is promise "Blessed are the
a, meek. TOY shall inherit the earth"
But she misunderstood misrep.
resented.
And wifi thou arr9 They who
throw stoN what is above them, re-
ceive the les back again by the law
S of gravilyd lucky are they who
h brulse not own faces. Would tina
could pee al! who read this to bt
truthful and to say what they think
and to act they feel, to cast from
them. like rof sand, ALL fear of sects
., and parties, ms aud classes.
I'd What is ihf joyful freedom in oul
y social nterc2 We meet to see eacl
other; and naep do weget under The
- thick, s,lillngwhich each carries a
bout HIM. Vsil to enjoy ourselves
aud our host away all our freedom
10 while we dealis own. If the hos
SIS wishes 10 worride, he dare not, les
D. it seem lmpolhhe guest, if the CUES
n. wishes To read deep, he dare not, les
nc it seem lmpol the host So they
both remain 81 nd feel it relief t
part company. v individuals, mostl,
- in foreign landhge this matter will
wiser freedom. visiter arrives, the,
say, 81 am busIay; If you wish t.
ride there are ) and saddles in tn
stable; if youto read, there ar
books in the PAT want to work, tn
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The Public Funds.

The Washington Union Of Saturday,
says--"The temporary arrangement be-
ing made for the present, as regards cus~
tody of the public moneys by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, relates exclusively
to their security. Nearly the whole Of
the security has been, thus far, received
in United States stock. A very small
portion Of State stock has been deposited.
The work will go on until the security
is ample an undoubled."
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POTATOES.

To keep Irish potatoes from rotting-
when dug early IN August. Lay down
some rails or other timber on the floor OF
dry cellar, on which lay floor plank a
few inches from the ground, spread your
potatoes on the floor not exceeding six
inches in depth, and then sll dry Stacked
lime over the whole lot. This will be
found sure mode Of keeping them sound.
We speak from experience.
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n6I;shed in the LOG CABIN,
Ryp.C.R RICKETTS,.
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tits very evident that the elements of
discord are rife among the locofoco par
ty, and that sooner or later they will break
out in open strife. Hitherto, they have
been held together only by the 'cobeside
power of public plunder.' At a meeting
Of the locos Of this country, on Saturday
last, resolution was offered by Mr.. E.
Church, approving Of PoM's adminisira-
ton; which was promptly voted down!
GAINESVILLE Gazette.
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OLD VIRGINIA.

The'Richmond Wing says.-For thir.
ty years. the State has groaned and dnrin-
dled and d,carfed under locofoco sway
until the State is become what with her
real decline in dignity and her still more
fatal declue in political weight and rela-
tive social position, pretty nigh the most
contemplate State in the Union.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-07-26

The Boston ladies are holding lemon
ade parties. A large punch bowl of wa
ter is provided, which is sweetened by
the young ladies all placing their lips to
the brim. The old maids then LOOK in
10 it, and the lemonade Is ''done did"
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Great power of mind and great elegance
of manners are nearly incompatible.
Powerful minds have an originality about
them which render it extremely difficult
for them to fall into the ease and conven-
lonal politcness which are considered TO
constitute the perfect gentleman. The
politeness Of man Of genius is more Of
nature than Of art.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-07-26

Four lads belonging to Providence
whale ship, went out sailing on Sunday
afternoon. In their mirlh they commen-
ccd knocking of each others hats, but
the result was that two Of the party were
knocked overheard and drowned.
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Tie New York Express mentions the
case of a good hearted man. who put up
his horse on Monday, and walked, OBJ
serving that he could stand the heat better
than his horse, for he could dodge along
the sidewalks, in the shade.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-07-26

aS-There is niger down south ac-
CO riding to the New Orleans Picayune
who is so black, that no one ever saw
anything of him except his teeth and the
white of his eyes. When he passes along
the road. it becomes SO dark that the birds
all go to roost.
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[POETR
THOU wOULDST HAVE ME-
SING AND PLAY.

Ifthou wouldst have me sing and play,
As once played and sung,
First take this time worn lutte away,
And bring one freshly strung.
Cali back the time when pleasures sigh
First breathcd among the strings;
And time himself, in hitt erng by,
Made music with his wings.
But how is this; though new the lutte,
And Inning fresh the chords,
Beneath this hand they slunbcr mute,
Or speak but dreamy words.
In VAN seek the soul that dwelt
Within ihat once sweet shell,
Which told so warmly what it felt,
And felt what naught could tell.
Oh, ask not then for passions lay;
From Tyre so col,lly strung;
With this meier can sing or play,
AS once played and sung.
No, bring that long-loved lutte again
Though chilled by tears it he,
IfTHou wilt call the slumb ring STRAIN,
Twill wake again for thee.
| Though time hath frozen the tunelul stream
| OF thoughts that gnshed along,
| One look from thee, like summers beam,
| Will thaw them into song.
Then give, oh g i've, that wax ming ray,
| And once more hlithe and young,
Thy bard again vii sing and play,
IAs once he played and sung.
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Learning is obtained only by labor; it
cannot lie bought wilh-money; otherwise
the rich would uniformly - be intelligent.
Learning regards all men as equale, and
bestov her treasures on those who work
for them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-07-26

Wealth is no proof of moral charac ter,
nor poverty of the want of it. On the
contrary, wealth is often the presumplive
evidence of dishonesty, and poverty the
negative evidence of innocence.
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The Parting.-BY JANE F. ELeEE.

From the German of Goethe.
LET mine eyes the parting take,
Which my faint lips never car;
Moments such as these might break
Even the sternest heart of man.
Mournfully doth joys eclipse
Stroud in grief Loves sweetest sign;
Cold the pressure of thy lips,
Cold the land thai rests in mine.
Once the slightest stolen kiss
0 what rapture did it BRING
Like violel's lveliness,
Found and plucked in early Spring.
Now no more my hand shall Irvine
Rose wreaths, sweetest love, fer thee;
Wifhout is summers glorious prime,
Within weird autumn's misery.
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Cumberland county, New Jersey, has
now two of her sons in the United States
Senate, the Hon. John Henderson, Of Mis-
sissippi, and the Hon. James d. West
colt, Of Florida:
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g1-An lrishman was asked the other
day. how he could tell when man was
drunk2 Faith" answered Pat, "rl new
CT be after saying that man was drunk
at all, without saw him try to light his
pipe at pump
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Gov. Wright burnt in Effigy

The Western New York papers give
an account of the burning of the Govern
or in efligy, by some Of his own political
friends in Allegheny county who took
this strong mode of maniesing their hos
lility to his Veto. Even the popular
Governor Wright it seems finds it impos-
sible to please every body.
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The following toast was recently given
at Ogdensburg, N Y.
WOMAN,
WON AN.

A mother, she cherIshes and corrects
us; sister, she consults and counsels
us; sweetheart, she conquests and con-
quers us; wife, she comforts and con-
fdes in us; without her, what would be-
come of us2
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AGEXST y
FOR THE
CECIL WHIG.'

John b. Yarnall Port Deposit.
J: w .Abrahams, Port Deposit.
Edwin Haincs, P. NJ. Rising Sun.
Jonas Preston, Jr. P. M.Conowingc.
John s. Everest ,Rowlandsvillc
Joseph EIaines Brick Meeting House.
John McCracken T. Nj North East
Nathan Wilkinson ,Elk Iron Work
William III. Pearce, P. NJ. Cecilton,
John b. Morton, P. NJ. Warwick.
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Have the courage to speak your mind
when it is necessary that you SHOULD do
so, and hold your tongue when it is better
that you should be silent.
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EMENDATION BY A BACHELOR.

A mother, she scolds and spanks us; a
sister, she tells on. and pinches us; sweet,
heart, she coquets and jiils us; wife, she
Gowns, pouls, irets, and cries, and tor
ments us; without her, what would there
be TO trouble us2
Buffalo Republican
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Figs are raised in considerable quani-
ties by gentleman in Chelsea, near Bos-
ton. He has now upwards Of 30 trees
bearing ripe fruit.
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sJ-Some one says-"The editors pen
is his plow''-and it is truly added she
often does more ploughing than REAP
ING"
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lie that would have his business well
performed must either do it himself or
see it done.
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Misfortune and misconduct were born
twins; our faults are oft the parent Of our
woe; and he who first decaims a: the
worlds frown has generally done his
best to earn it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-07-26

What essence is nest pleasant to
gentleman popping the question? &c qu'"
essence,
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@Swavne's PdnGea
COMPOUND Extract d Sar-

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Prepared by A. H. Bull o Hartford,
Conn an article much commended and
prescribed by physicians wherever II Is
known. For sale by DR.. joseph wal
lace, Agent.
March 18th 1915,
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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1845-08-01
Notice

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concern, thai on lhe first day OF the next
term OF The court Of common pleas in
and for the county OF Carroll, Ohio, or
as so)n thereafter as counsel can he
heard, that will move said court for
leave 10 redeem in lots numbered 3. .,
Ii and 10. IN Alkinson's addition to the
town of CarroI'ron, in Carroll county,
Ohio. which said lois were sold Tor tax.
rs by the Treasurer Of Carroll counrvIo o
Robert McClave, in the name Of Thomas
Scot, on The osl Monday of December
A D 1912 HENRY A. STiDGER.
June 90 S45 -36-6t.
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No A2--WEgOLE No 200

ton, for protecting the labor and develop
ing the resource. Of the STATE, by inviting
capital and protecting lahor. We are for
protecting the honor and credit Of the Stale
and protecting home currency against the
assaults Of enemies without and enemies
within. The notes Of preparation already
make tn mseiyee heard. Forward! is the
word. There is 10 occasion, and we be-
lieve no disposition for delay. There is
safety, Uicfory ACTION; prudent, untiring
actIon. Whigs u Ohio! now is the time
TO strike The last, efectual blow for a home
currency and the welfare Of the State!