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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-09-23
The Cass Platform.
A Summary OF his l'ecuIations.

|
The Washington Battery contains the
following summary of Cass's peculations,
which we commend to our readers The
Battery says We cannot say that we pro-
| pose to give the matter in a nut shell
that would not be easy with such mass
Of p"culations as mark the public life of
Lewis Cass. We propose merely to run
over a few Items
I. Whilst Governor Of Michigan Lew
is Cas- received
100000
for extra services, without special appro-
piation by law, and without rendering
any specific accounts. This fact rests
on the authority of public documents
which are before the country.
II The same pnbIic documents show
that Lewis Cass, from 1921 to 1898,
drew
81, 800
a year from the public Treasury, which
was allowed him by Mr.. Calhoun, IN
consideration among other things OF
his services in experimenting the Indian
arcncics at Fort Wayne, piqua, and Chi
cano. Tn 1898, by CoNcEALlNG TIE FACT
E l'D'r b,l made fins allowance. Lew
Is Cass rrrr,vrp ANOTHER
" ~ a. rOO
a year for the whole term, for supcrin-
tending the Indian agencies at Fort
wayne r'I'a' anu o'i'ol55o I On 'nr pre-
fence 'hat ne Wa" 'e'''''''oo w 'o'''l''''-
Sa',9n II , ,.r!p,' ,,.,. c,ou,,r, or w. -
Ill hnl'S' n'' wa, '''' '','"' VI wa,
LEWIS lass PrrS'. nn , a,1"' ''.' 'OOo"'''
Tor the year. ,, '1-, ''"o H.; a'u "v,'"
months III 1917 ".'nH io' ''''' '''o o'D
> DIV
a year for services at folt wayne II,
qua, ana oh''"5o' sc anu s'''' ,: a,U Va
It that 1t was quite "n'Hcep' ~ a. nc &C.
W h'F'aS, inc !'O' "'S' '''"' ~ '"i i'o'',
beng uheNc'i''o''aoIe II wa: o,,', ",'"
''o''''i''''!
was ,y ''r nv 'ss{ 1' ha received from Mr..
Calhoun Communication money at the rate
of
10 ratiOns day.
e., -, ,,ho,o ru,or,o,or;,l form mn ~
i W. a., r., In;, -. A. NI,r1oll,,d s,yS
:'"I ',' anaanh 7I,rar sr,'o,r,;no Ind;ons,,
~, ~, "' l"' ,,;ol ~, ,,neot chat NJ,
y ''''' 80 wv p,'' ~ .;.,, l., llar rr
I''' 49,. TT ,:,,, l37I;,,. Ia; ms.
SuPirIh' w "','' nrnonj;trr.s
".''' u d.. H. 49, all ..na,ornJ,, r.; tho lorrn
,';,oI a,,,,1I, IL, NIr co.s r3r
..'''s ,i;o,, aa.,.;n,,ana;os,
"'s r''"', a.. ~, n.''nt ~, - 1y,h;,,.,o,
20, ., cs,I, III, o,vn acca~nt, 81.
- :..1'l,. ,,.,,,,,'.l,J ,rar,,t Lo,. ,,d 9,
" ',,a,,,f,, a"J ',.tar,;c,ota ,.,s ha IN
his demands. that it tool, him
two hundred and oio,bt Iays
Wv" ,,I. ' .,,,., w. aa.ou,, En. ~,
~ s't'l' , Wa, ",,', NV ,hnr.o1 ,ha w.;
''S'l ., W y, S I''' ' liz .n"i: ,,,u ,rth
tgu '' r0 80 yv''h;nc,nn ON ,h,t nvc,rs;nn
'''''' "a o''' wa VA '''''
a0oul ,,ooo
pAA,ooo
in a lump for EXTRAS. Under these
circumstances we think it was hard that
Uncle Sam should have been called up
o" to payJ"r heo'i"g the p'El'.
VI. During this last mentioned VISIT OIL
POS days al Washington, Lewis lass nov
only charged his Tune ana expense 10 we
ln'cI States, ou' he drew ONE "a LAhl
Of $4,000 as Governor OF Michigan, and
TWO SALARIES, OF , 900 each as super
lntendent OF Indian affairs. -4fl ms hn'e
he was OF course, nao'e 10 dISchaisc lI'e
duties OF any one OF these thrc' Offices b'A
this was not the worst OF IT. Poor 'NthE
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AN InrERIAL PARLIAMENT IN DUBLIN.
THE New York papers give the follow
ing important intelligence in their latest
telegraph'c dispatches by the Europa:
A society, for promoting the periodi-
cal sittings of the Imperial Parliament in
Dublin, has been formed under very in.
hucntial and distinguished auspices. The
society meets at 1l2 Abbey street, and
the Secretary is Mr.. Thomas E. Webb.
They have issued statement of their
object and principles; to obtain, without
clamor, session of the Imperial Parlia-
ment, to be held periodically i'll Dublin
instead ofbeing constantly held in Lon
don. The Soclety disavows any party
motives, but argues that the step is per-
fectly practicable, and would certainly
be greatly for the good Of ireland, if it
can be carried out.
A petition to the Queen, upon this sub
ect, has been acknowledged in the fol-
lowing gracious manner, by Sir George
Grey's Secretary:
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flr c1'ra dl'owanc,s His extras were nearly
four times a. much as hls regular salary.
Three thousand Of this sum We're for his su
periuendency OF Indian ailair5-tle bal
ancc for negotiating Indian treaties.
IN. III the year 1881 Gen. Cass was nom
iually Minister al Paris, and On that pc
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SKETCHES BY THE CAPTAIN.
THE PIRATE.

Eighteen years ago, the ship / comman-
ded was dancing over the waves, on MS
sion of mercy. Laden by the generous con-
tribulons of New England city. she was
bound to the Cape de Verbs, with bread for
the famine stricken and dying. Brighter
skies never gladdencd the sailors heart,
than those which was bent above US; plea.
santer gales never filed the sails of the sea
iourneyer, than those which sped US on to
the haven where we should be; "and now
may God have the good ship in His holy
keeping" the prayer which concluded the
old English ading, was heard and greeted -
we felt, who trod the deck of the stout craft,
whose erland it was 10 succor The destitute.
We were all in high spirits, forward in the
forecastle, and aft in the cabin. Sailors,
who are so often hungry, liable at any mo.
ment to be put upon short allowance, and
compelled at times to fast entirely, know bet
ter than the landsman, how to pity those
whom famine threatens. Jack has ready
sympathy for the man who has no biscuit IN
his locker.
1t was now the fourteenth day out just
in the first grey Of the morning, that the
mate aroused me with the startling inleli-
gence that suspicious vessel was in sight.
With The first ray of light, the vigilant Off
Ger had deserted her, and she was 50 near as
10 be clearly m de out without glass. /
was on deck in an instant.
The first glance at the stranger almost
dspeled the fear that thematc's alarm had
occasoned.
"Why, Mr.. Larkin," said, laughing as
spoke, "lhere is nothing suspicious in that
lubber looking craft. She is Portuguese
brigantine; she can't SAIL"
She looks like one OF that build the
mate answered, but she IS built for sailing
and she'll spread canvass in wind like this
,hatll send her skmming like gull over the
sea. And look. now, at the men on her deck!
Give me the glass; said, i can see no.
thing on her decks
One glance through the telescope was
enough to satisfy me that the mate was
right. The vessel was sharp built, ard OF
light draught, and rugged like brigantne
Her masls raked very slightly; besides the
canvass usual to such rig she was fitted tc
carry a luggcr sail, which, spread before the
wind, would add to her speed. In addition
she was pierced for twenty-five sweeps
Her decks were crowded with men.
Its no honest craft, Mr.. Larkin,' said
but she may not be pirate for all that On'
may not be surprised to fall in with slave
hereabout.'
She's no SLAYER, Captain
why do you think soF
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TIE COUNTRY SAVED ONCE MORE.

George Washington Dixon has started a
paper in New Orleans, entitled the "Army
and Navy Gazette" Its motto is, God
Land, and the Elevation of the People. y
The latter clause, if it is intended to include
the editor, has our hearty appreciation. We
leave the precise amount ofthe elevation to
the discrimination and good taste to the
Sheriff.
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INVALUABLE INVENTION.

We have been shown a new and very re.
markable invention, entitled the LeonIdas
PiIEow-case. The peculiar characteristic OF
this wonderful article is, that an ordinary
man can lie on it one night, and find it ia
NOUS on awakening in the morning. The
original inventor had 10 take two spells at
lying, in order to produce the desired
affect, but one will now answer Apply to
General Winfield Scott, who has furnished
the inventor a certificate of character, SO
that every one will hereafter value him as
he deserves.
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FRIENDSHIP.

BY "vIDpEIGu."
If there's q word Of swceter sound
Than earth may claim
A word that fills with joy profound,
And makes the heart with rapture bound,
IT'S Friendships namo.
If there's bliss without alloy,
Pure and alone
A bliss that thrills, but cannot cloy-
"A calm, but sweet and constant joy,
IT'S Friendships own.
II there's on earth q beam of light
More fair Than day,
That cheers the darkost hours Of night,
And makes the deepest dungeon bright,
IT'S Friendships ray.
If there is aught on earth can cheer
Life's latest hour
Allay The spirits chilling fear,
And make the grave itself seem dear,
'Tis, Friendships power.
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T There is a. magnetic neatnoss, so to speaA
,roughout the following lines. The wires which cor
ect the visible of nature with the invisible of man
cart, arc here touched most skilfully. We do ne
now at the present time of more delicate compos
on in rhyme, always excepting Alfred TenneysoI
ho is a male fairy among poets.-M o. Picayun
THE E;MAGNETIC CTELEGRAPH
by REV. J. LYONS.
Along the smooth and slender wires
The sleeplcss herulds run,
Fast as the clear and living rays
Go streaming from tho sun:
No peals or flashes heard or seen
Their wondrous flight betrOy,
And yet their words are quickly felt
In cities far away.
Nor summers heat, ncr winters hail,
Can check their rapid course;
They meet unmovcd the fierce winds rage
The rough waves sweeping force:
In the long night of ram and wrath,
AS in tho bluze Of day,
They rush, with news ofweal or woe,
To thousands far away.
But faster still than tidings borno
On that electric chord,
Rise the pure thoughts Of him who loves
The Christians life and Lord
Of him who taught in smiles ard tears
With fervent lips TO pray,
Maintains high converse here on earth
With bright worlds far away.
Aye! though no outward wish is breathed,
Nor outward answer given,
The signing of that humble heart,
Is known and felt in heuven
Those long trail wires may bend and break,
Those viewless hcralds stay,
But Fuith's last word shall reach the throne
or God, though far away.
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IURELf NSo' o''S
said vegetable doctor to his patron, whom
on entering the house he was surprised TO
find wdower, "dld your wife suffer at all
in the dying struggled" 49,,
"Whv, no, rather guess not" SAID the
bereaved husband, with apparent reslgna-
ton.
"Thank Heavcnw exclaimed the Botanic,
"for the light that science imparts," throw
ing back his head and turning his eyes to.
wards the concave horizon, and at the time
tllrusling hi, hands into his breeches pockets;
"iLls is truly all age of discoveries! knew
she could not suffer; for | had given her the
proper medicine to make her die easy. |
always do that for my patient 1t is dis
covery Of my own-it is purely vegetable!
MEXICAN News BY THE ORLEANs.-Gen.
Kerney and Mr.. Sewer landed at Vera Cruz
amid saues of artillery from the Castle, the
frigate and the forts in the city.
Gen. Santa Anna, family and suite arrived al
Antigua, % miles from the city. on Sunday, %
inst, escorted BY his body guard Of hussars and
lancers, and Capt. Tilshman's company o
mounted artillerists, whence he embarked oil
Wednesday, 5th inst, for Jamaica, on board a
Spanish brig. His escort, under command o.
Capt. Tilghman, arrived at Vera Cruz on the
same day.
Gen. Kerney was to have reviewed the troops
in around the city on Monday, the 10th.
Our Commissioner, Mr.. Sewer, left Ver'
Cruz for the capital on Saturday, the s.h escor
ted by Cap. Tighman's command.
On Sunday, the I'd inst, Lieut.. Smith, of the
Louisiana Battalion of Volunteers, and eigh
men. who had deserted TO the guerrias, were
delivered by their chief Gen. Zcnobia, to {
detachment of mounted men, sent by Gov
Wilson TO receive them, and having beef
brought TO the city, were thence transferred Il
the castle, to await trial.
Capt. Melton, with dispatches from the cit,
of Mexico, arrived a: Vera Cruz on Wednesday
5,h inst, in four days. The nature of the des
pat ches had not transpired, but it was supposed
that they had sono reference to the breaking o
the arn1i stice nj Tabasco, and also skirmls
said to have taken place near the capital. Capt
NJ, reports the road infested with small band
of armed men, masked, who commit dePradi.
tions daily on the road between Mexico and Jal
ana, robbing dilligences &c.-as also on tn
road between Touca and Mexico; that tn
peace stock is far below par, but that in tn
places occupied by our troops, general tranquil
ity prevails
twas supposed that Gen. Scott and suite
anil Mr.. Trist, would leave this city about tn
5,h, the Court having adjourned lis sitting
the United States.
The election for Alcalde and city officers too
place in Vera Cruz on Sunday 9th inst. Th
Governor was requested to take down tn
AmercanIhag from the main plaza, where tn
election was held, during the day, but he dc
clined. He was also called upon to delive
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turns into part obsccnity, scandal, folly, or
vice of any kind, you had better pass for mo-
rose and unsocial among peo. le whose good
opinion is not worth having, than shock your
own concicnce by joining the conversation
which you must disapprove Of
A Coop ONE.-We heard the following
good one yesterday. Whether it was ever
in print before we know not. 1t will bear
republication
Ona certain occasion there was promis-
cuous crowd discussing the chances of Sue
cess of the several aspirants for Presidential
honors. One would have it thai Harry Of
the West will this time carry off the Presl-
dental prize, sure; another, that old Zack
will make Buena Vista affair of it-defeat
the enemy, desertcrs from his own ranks,
and all, "a third limited at the chance ofJames
X. Polk. Every thing turns up for his luck
so might the treaty Of peace. A mlllerite,
who up TO that time seemed in slate Of
silent abstraction, in tone of prophetic pie
ty. remarked:
Trouble not yourselves about such mum
dane matters, gentlemen; grid not on the
political armor; don your robes ascension,
and be prepared for the time that shall end
all time, when it cometh for | tell the world
that before the 4th of March ls49, there
will be but one President and he will be the
President Of Presidents--'h he King of klngsr
"Look here, Stranger said an unsophiSti-
Gated Kenlucklan, who was present, and
who, although he took no part in tie discus
sion, paid marked attention to its progress;
you say some Teller is 10 be President,
sarlin, though he amt yet got single nomi'
nation. nor hain't been abused IN the papers.
Well pr'aps you know more nor fellow
like me, from old Greensburg; but tell you
what il is, ! have two hundred and fifty dol
lars in this here purse, quilting out leather
wallcD and PIl wager the whole with you
that he don't get the uote Of old Kentuck, no
how you can fla itr
THE WIFE.-It is astonishing to sec how
well man may live on a small income, who
has handy and industrious wife. Some
men live and make a far better appearance
OH six or eight dollars week than others do
on fifteen or Gig ghteen dollars. The man
does his part well; but the wife is good for
nothing, She will even upbraid her hus-
band for not living in as good stvie as her
neighbor; when the fault is entirely her own.
HIS neighbor has, neat, capable and indus
trious wife, and that makes the difference.
His wife on the other hand, is whirlpool
into which great many silver cups might
be thrown, and the appearance of the wa.
ter would remain unchanged. No Nicholas
the diver, is there to restore the wastedtrea
sure. 1t is only an insult for such wo
man 10 talk to her husband about her love
and devotion.
A Discriminating !Sot.-Two Cocknc!
drapers, Jones and Martin, went deer hunt
ing lately in the Highlands After remain
ing together awhile, they separated; ane
Jones hearing the report Of Martins gun
went to him. Seeing no game, he aske'
him if he shot anythingl
} "No," replied Martin, very carelessly, :"
didn't shoot any thing"
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"What did you shoot at asked Jones'.
Martin seemed confused, and evaded a

"What did you shoot at asked Jones.
Martin seemed confused, and evaded a
reply.
Jones lookei round and saw calf gra-
zing short distance off.
"Did you shoot at that caltl"
"Yes," replied Martin, 81 shot at it,
"You didn't hit it, thoug n remarked his
friend.
"No, didn't hit it," and Martin went on
TO explain. "You see ] was uncertain
whether it was calf or deer; and shot SO
as to hit ifit was deer and miss If it was
calfF'
When wife so far forgets her own true
interests as to Withdraw her, confidence
in her husband, and conceal her acts from
him, because ii is him, she has but one step
more to take, and him to learn, before their
peace is shpwrecked, and the priceless gem
of woman's nature is lost forever; while The
towering strength of mans ambition trem-
blcs to its centre for the want of a guiding
rule, and he becomes as it were withered
leaf in tempesI.-Merchant's Ledger.
RUMoRs.-It is said that General Taylor
always carries copy of Esop's Fables in
his pocket.
1t is said that Henry Clay is perfectly in
different whether he ever becomes President
or not.
1t is said tha. Robert J. Walker will insist
upoa remaining in retirement for the next
lew years.
It's said that Col. Benton is the opinion
that Col. Fremont was not guilty Of disobe.
dience TO orders.
it is said that Mr.. James K. Polk alto
gether declines to be considered as Can
didate for second term o:the Presidency,
1t is said that Mr.. Trist is of the opinion
that Gen. Scott is a very fine man.
1t is said that Messrs. Polk and Buchanan
are of different opinion in regard 10 both
of The above-named gentleman. 1t is also
rumoredlha the venerable Mr.. Richie coin
cides with the President and Secretary.
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A boy Wa asked what meekness was.-
He studied moment and said, "Meekness
gives smooth answers to rough questions"
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NEVER CouNTENANcE PRorANIrY.-If
you happen to be in company when the tale
turns into part obsccnity, scandal, folly, or
vice of any kind, you had better pass for mo-
rose and unsocial among peo. le whose good
opinion is not worth having, than shock your
own concicnce by joining the conversation
which you must disapprove Of.
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THE DUKE OF BoRDEAux-The lineal heir
to the throne OF France is the Duke of Bordeaux,
about 81 years of age. An American gentle,
man who. year or two since resided in the
South of France, near the city of Blois, the an
cient seat of her Kings, s,ys that at the time
the Duke OF Bordeaux was very popular among
all classes; so much so that the people had pur-
chased and presented to him an ancient palace
in Bois, built by Francis lst over, three hun.
dred years ago, to which was attached an es.
tate of a number of miles in extent. The Duke
accepted the gift and ordered that it's revenues
should be devoted to the support of the poor.
In case the final decision of France should be
adverse to Republic, the claims of this young.
man to the throne may be looked at with much
more favour than those of the defendants of him
who has used the power conferred by the peo-
pie in endeavors to enslave them. Strange as
/ may seem, it is said that many old Napoleon.
SITS are favorins the Duke of Bordeaux.
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up the public buildings in the same place, and
this was Indignantly refused

FUNERAL OF THE Hon. JAMES A. Black
Yesterday the last honors were paid to the
memory of the respected and lamentcd Mr..
Black. by both houses ofCongress, the execu.
tive department, and crowd of citizens. The
body was deposited in the hall Of the House, the
Speaker in the chair; to his right the Vice .Presi.
dent; and in the area below, the President,
members ofthe cabinet, and officers Of the gov
ernment; the committe of arrangements, with Mr..
Sims, of South Carolina, as chairman, and eight
members of the House. as pall.bcarers; mem.
bers of The House, family ol the deceased, anda
number of citizens, according to the progromme
which was published yesterday. An eloquent
discourse was delivered by The Rev. Mr.. Cur
ley, chaplain to the House; after which, the long
funeral procession was formed, TO conduct the
remains Of the deceased TO the Congressional
burying ground, till arrangements can be made
TO deposile his ashes (at hisown request) in the
soil Of South Carolina.
No better man-no more faithful and clear
minded representative of the peopIe-could be-
taken from among us. We have never known
a member of better sense, of purer integrity, Of
more amiahe manners, more beloved and more
respected than James A. Black, of South Caro-.
lima. TO know him was to love him. Beloved
in his private life, respected in his public charac.
ter. he has sunk into the arms of death amid
the regrets and tears of his country.
Washington Union Sth uH.,
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North Carolina.

Our compatriots in the Old North State are striving
with great spirit to redeem the State Another meeting
was held at Fayetteville on the 26.h. The North Caro-
nian speaks with raptures of Mr.. Dobbins address on
this occasion 1t also gives us an animated sketch of
Judge Stranges effective speech the night of the 10th
The journal also publishes the proceedings of the
eso meeting which held at Jamestown, North
Carolina 1t is described consisting OF "a respectable
number OF the citizens of Gulfod and other counties
Nathan Stout in thechair. Mr. Peter Adams of Guilford
opposed the movement calculated to give the State to
General Cass. John Stafford of Orange answered his
argument, and commended that the "nomination of
General Taylor by the whig party involved so gross
inconsistency to preclude considerable number
of wings from voting and that unless a candidate
should be presented whose policy might better &C.
cord with their wishes, they would not vote at all But
by third candidate being put in nomination. expressly
pledged favor their views, they consistently
and thus record their protest against the and
the attempted to be forced upon them, solely in
consequence OF the military achievements of Gen
Taylor" The meeting adopted resolutions avowng "that
the leading principles of creed generally Quakers)
fully set forth in the platform of the Buffalo Free
soil Con vention" They then proceeded to form free
soil electoral ticket for Van Buren, and Adams