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The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-05-25
N office.
May H. 1877.

A LII persons having claims against the
IN estates Of ]. :. G. Johnson and-A. q
johnson. deceased, are hereby notified 10
present them within the lime prescribed by
law, or ctherwlse thu will be barred.
JOSEPH LEW is, Administrator.
lanuar 10, ls47. q 8.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-05-25

TUST received
81 Cfockery Ware
Pot Ware
Rife and Shot Guns
Domesiics
Drugs and Medicines
Factory Thread
Cutlery, etc. etc.
And for sale low, by
HEARD & DUE.
Wetumpka, May l9, 1917.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-05-25
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The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-05-25

A SUPERIOR article of Extra LAMP
IN On, for sale a, the Drug Store Of
w. Il. COOPER.
Wctsm,ks, March Is.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-05-25

U lNDSEED Oil, and Train Oil,
Ii For sale al the Drug Store OF
W. b. COOPER.
Wc'umpsa, March &c,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

THE WHOLE QUESTION IN A NuTsHELI"-
The very fact that Mr.. Thomas and his
friends are so anxious to escape from the
charge of his being a Repudiator, is a sufli-
cient evidence that they consider it an Of
fence which must, if proved, render him OBJ,
noXious to the censure OF every ri9ht-thlnk-
ing, honest minded man i'll The State.
The bill for the repeal of the tax laws en-
acted to pay the interest on the public debt,
introduced by him into the Legislature, is
considered as proof ofthe correctness of the
charges made against Mr.. Thomas. The
question then occurs, did he consider it in
that light when he presented the same to the
House? The whole matter can be decided
by the answer of Mr.. Thomas. We have
charged upon him, that he admitted at the
time, that such was in effect and in fact, the
sum and substance Of his bill If he denies
the charge, the proof is at hand 10 convict
him ofil-and the people will then have tc
| determine whether man who can stand ii
such Il position before the world is the pro-
| per depository of the honor and dignity o
the State Let Mr.. Thomas, in his own pro-
per person, or under his own signature, deny
that be made such an admission, and the
names of gentlemen of al least as high stand
inc as Mr.. Thomas, will be given 10 con
Wet him, not only of liquidation, but ever
Of worse crime, (if that can be,) the fasii
cation of his own words-an offence which
honorable men of all ages and countries have
looked upon with loathing and disgust
Here is the dilemma i'll which Mr.. Thomas
is paced-let him escape from it as best ht
may,-RoueA and Ready.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
letter from Var. NicdJleRalasan.

The following letter from MIR. E. D..
McClenahan reached US last week. 1t
indicates explicitly enough that he finds
no fault with the ticket as whig; still
it may be proper for US to state that he
is one Of the most strenuous of the Tenn
perance ticket men, and that no consid-
cradle number Of Wing temperance men
think of doing anything else than voting
the wing ticket. A number Of locofocos
are trying to get up a temperance ticket,
knowing it will initiate against the whig
candidates, but we scarcely think wings
will allow themselves to be Influenced
by them. One thing is clear to our
mind, it will do the temperance cause no
good.
PC. RICKETTS, ESQ
Dear Sir:-In
reading in your paper of last Saturday,
the proceedings ofthe Wing Convention
held in Elkton on the 18th inst, ! find
my position is likely to be misunderstood.
| was not present when the Resolution
offered by Mr.. Arthur Morrison, pledging
all the members of the Convention to the
use of all honorable means to secure the
election of the entire whig ticket, was
offered, or acted upon; and yet the natu-
raj inference will be, that as my name
appears among the list of delegates, l
stand pledged to this Resolution in all its
force.
I wish it to be distinctly understood
that this is not my position. In compli-
ance with the recommendation OF the
State Temperance Convention, and the
solicitations of number OF whig gentle
men, / attended the primary meeting Of
the 18th district, and was appointed del
egate to attend the county Convention.
By the action of the State Temperance
Convention (of which 1 presume many
Of your readers are tamiliar-great pub
licity having been given thereto,) have
been governed, and intendto be governed:
and whether | shall support any or all
of the candidates then nominated, will
depend entirely upon the assurance they
may give, of layoring the passage of such
a law as shall secure to the voters ofthis
county, the right Of saying whether Ii
cences for the sale ofintoxicatlng liquor
shall be granted or not.
The rum traffic being in my opinion
one of the greatest (if not the very great
est } curse that the people are afflicted
with, and hence matter that should most
deeply interest every good citizen.
! have to ask the favor Of you to give
this All insertion in your paper, as | have
no doubt that many may think have
abandoned my former position, which is
very far from being the fact.
Yours, very Resp'y,
Z. d. McCLENAIIAN.
Port Deposit, Dug. 9th 1917.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
Arrival OG the Steamer Galedo
Mi:2
Port Deposit, Aug. 9th 1917.

FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
CONTINUED DECLINE IN BRE RDsTuFFs.
The steamer Caledonia arrived at Boston
at l O'Clock Thursday morning having left
Liverpool on the 10Th ult.
The money market, owing to variety OF
causes, has become seriously depressed
since our last advices per Cambria The
pressure continues to affect all branches OF
trade with an unrelaXed severity.
Corn MARKEr-Best Western Canal
Flour 2Gs, 20 26s. Cd. per barrel; Richmond
and Alexandria 25s. pas Cd; Baltimore and
Philadelphia 24s to 25s.; New Orleans and
Ohio OPS to OBS; sour 20s. to els.
United States Wheat, white and mixed.
per7o lbs, Is. Cd. to IS. Cd; red 6s. Sd to
Is Cd.
Indian Corn, 25s. to 3os. per quarter Of
$50 pounds.
Corn Meal, per barrel, lbs. TO 13s. Cd.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
.Ea'C3ss California.
Correspondence Of The Baltimore Patriot.

CNClNNATI, Aug 30, p NJ.
Cen Keamcy and suite arrived at st.
Louis from California on Wednesday, 25th
inst. They left California on the 18th OF
June last, and reached Fort LeavenWoNh on
Sunday, ed Of August, after short trip OF
so days. Accompanying them were sever
al discharged Mormon volunteers The en-
the party consists of So. They came home
BY the South Pass and encountered many
obstacles and hardshjps, having endured
much suffering Tho snow on the high
mountains which they We're obliged TO cross,
was found in many places TO be very deep,
rendering, them almost impossible. With
great energy, endurance, fatigue and perse'
yerence, however, they braycd I'LL dangers
and surmounted what would have seemed to
many insuperablo lamiers.
Col. Fremont, who, it will be remembers
cd, WIS under arrest for misdemeanor, was
left at Fort Ieavenworlh at the same time,
came down in the 81 Louis.
The Indians along the route Of Gen. kear-
ney and IN the county through which he
passed were found 10 eyince 10 hostility,
but favorably inclined towards peace.
a great many emigIan, trains were met
on the road, all Of whom were progressing
finely. The general aspect OF affairs when
kearny and his suite left California WAS OF a
peaceful character.
Com. Mason was left in command OF the
fleet of the coast. 1t consists OF the Column
bus. Com. Bidrllc the lrigate Congress and
the sloops Portsmouth, Warren and Dale,
and the store-ships Lexington and Erie,
The latter was TO ST a a few days with
500 men. The residue of the troops were
divided in parties stationed al different points
of the country.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

Observation-Disclosures TO Gen. Stod-The
New Orleans Pcayune has received by tie
steamer Fanny, letter from its Vera Cruz
correspondent dated the 18th ull. in which
lie says that an extraordinary express was
despatched that morning at clock, by the
English Consult TO oyenake Gen. Scott. The
picayunc says.
Our correspondent presumes that some
thing very important must have been deS-
patched for the regular English courier, the
best eXprcss-man i'll the world, was expect.
ing 10 0 up the following day upon the ar
rival, then expected, OF the English steamer
Conjecture was busy as TO the nature OF the
despatch One can hardly avoid connectin9
the purpose OF the messenger with the anti
cipated arrival of Paroles. Having ins
learned that the army of Gen. Scott had
commenced its march. il might have been
the design ofthe British consul 10 delay it by
some means 10 give time 10 Paroles 10 &C
up. This would show more intimate con.
necton Of the English government with the
return of Paroles than we have a wight &c
charge upon grounds at all equiyocal,
But what could have been the necessity
for despatching a special courier on the 18Th
(of which we have no doubt) when the
regular courier was to leave the following
day?-Every thing indicating British COM
plicity; with the return Of Paroles, should be
investigated.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue of decree of the Court of
Chancery Of Maryland, the undersigned
as Trustee, will offer at Public Sale on
Wednesday the
22d day Of September next,
at the Court House in Elkton, the lol-
lowing two parcels Of Land, lying i'll
Cecil county, Maryland, late the prop
erty Of Jonathan c. Rambo, decd, viz:
All that tract or parcel Of Land, Stu-
ated on the North East Creek, (Which is
a never falling stream Of water near
Grayelly Hill, and containing
ll8 go Acres
Of Land, all of which is cleared except a.
bout 10 acres in wood.
800 BUSHELS OF LINE
have been spread on'this property within
the last two years. The only improve
ment ON it is small Log Dwelling.
Also all that other tract or parcel Of
Land, situated within mile and half OF
CharleStown, and containing
as Acres,
All enclosed with fences, and all cleared
land except 5 or Is acres, which are in
Wood. This property has also a small
Log Dwelling House upon it, and is well
Watered by u stream running through it,
The terms OF sale are that one third
part of the purchase money be paid in
cash on the day Of sale, one other third
in 6 months and the residue in - months
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
Trustees Sale.

By virtue of a decree of the High
Court of Chancery of Maryland, the sub
scriber as Trustee, will offer at Public
Sale at the house of Mrs. Llm IN the
village of North East, on THU RSDAl
the 7th day of October next, at O'Clock
p. M.
The lot of ground situated on the
Main street Of said village, on which
James N. Mercer, decd, resided at the
time of his death, being the Real Estate
of said decd. There is on the lot com
Portable Dwelling, Store House capable
Of containing a considerable stock OF
goods, and frame stables SC, at the back
part of the lot. The premises will be
sold subject to the right of Dover OF
NEllicent Mercer, widow OF James N
Mercer deceased.
The terms of sale as prescribed by the
decree are, one half the purchase money
to be paid in cash on the day Of sale; and
the balance in six months thereafter, the
last payment to bear interest from the
day of sale, and to be Secured by the
bond Or note of the purchaser with secu-
rity to be approved by the Trustee, OF
the whole may be paid in cash on the
day of sale at the option Of the purchaser
The creditors of James N. Mercer, de-
ceased, are hereby notified to file Their
claims with the vouchers thereof in the
Chancery Office within four months from
the day of sale.
GEO. ROSS VEAZEY, Trustee.
Elkton, Sept. 4, AT.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
CHURCH NOTICE.

On September sth and 9th, Providence
permitting, the new NJ. L. Church, near
Principle Furnace, ON the road leading from
Havre-de- Grace TO Philadelphia, will be
dedicated 70 the worship Of Almighty God;
Rev J. Castle Of Wilmington and Rev. Il.
w. Thomas will preach upon the occasion.
The services will commence at halt past 10
o'clock, A. NJ The friends are invited TO
attend.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
Arrival of the Steamer GIaaalluivet.
10 DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
New YORK, Aug. 20.

New YORK, Aug. 20.
The steamer Guadaiquiver. Captain Hus-
kin, arrived at New York this morning from
Liverpool, bringing dates 10 the morning Of
the l4th inst. The following despatch was
maaeup by our correspondent at Liverpool,
and must be read as letter from that place
obe properly Understood Leager,
LIVERPOOL, August l /, 1877.
The weather has been uniavorable, and
slight reaction took place i'll the corn mar
l>et, after the sailing of the Cambria, but
prices have again given way. For the las.
three days the weather has been very fine,
and the harvesting, which had been recom>
menlcd with activity, and every prospect OF
abundant crops.
Large arrivals of foreign gram have taken
place since Monday, which also affected the
market, and with a great pressure in the
money Market speculation has almost ceas-
ed
The quotations al the close of yesterday
market were as follows;
Western canal flour, 25s, 10 27s.
Sour, do, Is. 10 22s,
Richmond and -NeXandGa flour, from 2ls
10 25s. Cd.
Philadelphia and Baltimore -four, 2ls. Cd
10 25s.
Provisions remain as per Cambria.
Wheat has declined Sd, per 10 lbs, and
com IS, per quarter.
There have been heavy failures in Lon
don, which has had tendency 10 depress
business.
The funds maintain steady position,
with tendency to improvement Early in
the week considerable unensiness was caus-
ed by the failures the houses of Coventry,
Shepperl & Co, and King, Melville & Co.;
whose liabilities amount TO one-halt million
sterling. 1t is said there is scarcely sol"
ven. flour house in London,
The course of the Bank Of England in re-
gard to foreign exchanges, has already eX-
ercised decided improvement in rates.
LIVERPOOL, August Ill ?. M.
The weather is now most propitnous, and
prices of breadstutls have lowered. Some
think prices will be down 10 22s. Cd.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
.E'asVEa'E.

The subscriber wishes to inform the
public, that he has on hand a good as
sortment ofBuilding Brick, Any person
want ng Brick, for chimneys, paving or
building, can be supplied by sending to
the Brick Yard, at North East All or
ders will be promptly attended to, at the
shortest notice and on the most reaSona-
Bile terms. A. W. KING.
North East, Sept. 4, ~.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
In ChanccrN. eth AUGUST NY.

In ChanccTy, .1gh august INFI.
Ordered that the sale OF Real Estate of
Thomas NJ. Forman, made and reported
by the Trustee, Joseph Wickes, be rati-
fled and confirmed unless cause be shown
to the contrary, on or before the 9th
day of October next, provided a copy Of
this order be published in some neWspa-
per in Cecil county once in each Of three
successive weeks before the 10th day OF
October next.
The report states the amount Of sales
to be SlS35 90
True Copy. Test
LOUIS GASSAWAY.
Sep 4, III Reg. Cur. Can.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

LOST OR STOLEN, on the 18th of
Aug, black and white setter slut, about
halt-grown, and will answer by the name
of Clay. Any person returning the dog
to the subscriber will be literally re-
warded. A. W. KING.
North East, Sept 4, NJ
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

THINGS IN KENT CouNTY.--Geo. Vickers
Esq, of Chestertown, raised this year on a
two acre lot, 81 bushels of blue stem white
wheat The corn crop in Kent county is
suffering greatly from drought. MAJ. Gale
has sent the editor OF the Kent News a toma-
to weighing is ounces, and A. W. Sparks
has presented him with potato weighing
one pound and ounces.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

THE MARKETs.-The arrival Of the
steamship yestedry unsettled the New
York and Philadelphia markets, and we
therefore omit quotations. 1t is not like
ly that any material decline will take
place, as the European quotations are
nearly simiarto those received a few days
ago. The Baltimore market was quiet
Yesterday A few sales Of Howard st new
flour We're made at 55.13a but holders are
generally contenling for $3.50. No
change in wheat or corn.
baltimore Clipper.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

Rhode L1dnd.-Ihe ocofocos have elected
their Congressman in Rhode Island-a
wing loss The vote, as reported, stands:
Thurston, loco, 2,3os, updike, wing, 2,249,
Hall, abolition, 60.
The wings of this congressional district
should redouble their exertions to elect
Evans. There is no doubt of our success ii
we do our duty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
CAMP MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that arrangements
have been made with respectable persons,
to supply the Camp Meeting, TO be held on
the 10th of September, near Battle Swamp,
with Bread and fresh Meats, and that no oth~
er person will be allowed 10 sell these arts
Giles on the ground.
By order of the
Board of Managers.
Aug. IS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
Friends and Fellow Citizens;
LOOK EgER.E.
Stoves StOVesiI

Tho subscriber wishes to inform you, one and
all that he intends this Fall and Winter to keep
all kinds ofstoves, which he will sell cheap for
cash or country produce. The following are
some of the kinds he will have on hand.
The celebrated Buck Stove,
Church's improved Favorite
do A,r-tight
Philadelphia Alright
do Willow Stove
Cast Iron, alright Parlor stove
Sheet iron do do
Half cook, boiler on top.
Plain plate stove
Coal stoves for offices and stores
and all other kinds that are in use. Call friends
and fellow citizens and examine for yourselves.
Try, and pro'e--you will not fail to be pleased.
Recollect the old sand--the large brick, on the
corner near the bridge. Resp'y
JOHN II. GRAHAM.
Sept 4, Oft
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
PROFESSOR McCLINTOCK.

LoTTeSP51717c7 q 77F 777777'7"T- O"77777'
CARLISLE, Aug. 80, 10, A. NJ
The Jury, in the Fugitive Slave case, have
lust come into Court They have acquitted
Professor McCIntock, but have rendered a
verdict of gully against the twelve negroes.
They have not as yet been sentenced. The
Court house was crammed with spectators,
The most intense excitement was felt to hear
the result.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

Their Turn Coming The citizens of CO.
Ium bia, in Penna., intend to give a public
dinner to Thomas Walsh, who fought gal
lautly as a private at l'uena Vista. The
cpuaets have had their turn, now for the
shoulder knots,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

n ust received, Il very fine assortment
Cd White Linen Drilling, for Pants
White Marseil lies vestng, and hand
ono assortment Black goods for coat and pants
uch as 'rwilled and Corded Summer cloth, Cro-
wn cloth, Cashmarett andDrap D'Eite, which
i'll be sold low by Brown MCINTYRE.
June |. ~
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

The potato disease has made its appear
ance in various parts Of Maine; and the
Utica, N. Y. Gazette says it has shown it
self in some fields in that vicinity. 1t
has also developed itself to an alarming
extent in the neighborhood Of St. Johns,
New Brunswick, and other parts Of that
Province.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
NT. T'FaOGaas i'm the ESFg Counties

aJ5-It would be well for Eastern Shoremen
10 note the fact, that the Locofoco candidate
for governor, in his speeches in the popu-
lous counties on the western shore, las de-
clared himself against the present system
Of representation in the Legislature, and adj
vocated representation according to popula-
ton; principle which if carried out, would
in the affairs of the state. What do the
people Of Kent, Queen Anne, Caroline; and
Of his own county Of Talbot, think Of this,
his Western Shore doctrine! What can they
think OF The man who would rob his native
shole and his native comfy Of their rights
and priyIcges2 Who disregarding the
principle of territorial right, raises bis mas
tricidal haud against tie county that gave
him birth and against the whole Eastern
Shore? Or shore has for years been stug-
Cling against the sing strength of the other
side of the bay; and every tue Eastern
SAoreman will guard with Jealous care the
strength we now possess.
"Breathcs there man with soul SO dead
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own, my native land!"
1t seems there is such man; or one at
least who dsregards the claims his native
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
NOTICE.

The Rev. Samuel Ashton will preach in
the Universalist Church near Elkton the End
Sunday in September, the 18th day at 10
o'clock A. nj
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
ID / T. %

At his residence near Principle, on
Thursday the 2Gth Of August, at - o.
clock in the morning, after short and
severe illness, Thomas Williams, in the
46th year of his age.
On Thursday the 2nd inst at very ad-
vanced age, Miss MARY GATHER; she was
amongth Oldest inabitants OF this county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

G5~Ihere is nothing later from either
Taylor or Scott. Something in regard to the
whereabout and whataoout of the latter is
anxiously looked for.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

OMlNOUS.-The ''Democracy" publish>
ed in Hagerstown, hitherto a Locoloco paper,
has come out in favor of w. I. Gokisboroxgh
for Governor and J. DiGon Roman for Con-
gress-fully determined to oppose REPU-
DIATION and PROPERTY QUALIFICA-
TON, Or a RESTRICTION OF UNIVER-
SAL SUFFRAGES.-Ffedaick E1Qnaef.
Split in tie C am.- On the 21st instant, a
Locotoco meeting was held at New Berlin in
Pennsylvania. John Snyder, formerly a
member of Congress, offered resolutions
nominating General Taylor forthe Presiden-
cy. They were voted down three 10 one by
the Skunk men, and the Cameron men then
withdrew i'll body.-N1t Wing.
IMMoRT ALlTY-Iti is contrary to the whole or
der of nature for a knowledge or belief of the
truth to tend to evil results. If this life were
our only portion, and all men were to live this
life only, without regard TO the future, they
would have little Involvement to be governed by
right and duty. On the other hand boefln the
immortality Of the soul has caused the nobest
deeds and wrought the greatest retorma,ions'
More Specie Going.--Two millions in spe-
Gle were shipped last week from N. ork to
New Orleans.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

A HINT TO LADIEs.-An old fashioned
writer, who was a great friend and admirer
of women, says. awe know of no situation
in which a lady appears TO more advantage
than in the care Of a garden. Surrounded
by her plants, with their beautiful blossoms,
she resembles Persephone gathering flow
ers, admired and celebrated in oden times.
llealthtul, happy and unostentatious, she
combines pleasure and utility. Could the
ladies' only imagine how much exercise
adds to their charms, we should hear less OF
shawls costing fortunes, and more of matri-
mouial felicity"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04

Col. McCLuNG.-Ths hero Of Monterey
has taken the stump in Mississippi as can.
didate for Congress.