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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

STRANGE AND FATAL ACCIDENTAL
barrel of Whiskey bursted in grog shop
in Sassafras Neck, in this county, one day
last week; took fire spontaneously and
burnt boy who was near it, 50 bad that he
died. The house also took fire but was
saved from being burned down. We would
like to know what was in that whiskey.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

Deputy MARsHAL.-Idr. Joseph Mahan
of this town has been appointed Deputy U.
S. Marshal for Cecil county, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

A QUEER HEAD DREss.-Lynch in his
expedition to the Dead Sea, thus de-
scribes queer head-dress, which the wo
men about Beyroot wear:
1.-THE most striking popularity Of dress
we saw, was the tau!ur or horn, worn
mostly by the wives of mountaineers.
1t was IA inches to two feet long, three
or four inches wide at the base, and about
one inch at the top It is made oftin,
silver or gold, according to the circum-
stances OF tae wearer, and it is some
times studied with precious stones From
the summit depends veil, which falls
upon the breast, and, at will, conceals
the features It is worn only by mar
ried ones Of the highest rank, and once
assumed it is worn for life. Although
the temple may throb and the brain be
racked with fever, it cannot be laid aside.
Put on with the bridal lobe. it does not
give place to the shroud. 90" 1t il
supposed to have some reference TO the
words, "the horns ofthe righteous should
be exalted"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30
CINCINNATI, June %.

Cdolera--the Wedther, sc The Chols
ra prevails 10 an alarming extent, and is
rapidly on the increase. During the
"a hours ending at noon on the 25th,
there were $50 cholera intermentsin all
of which 100 were German and IRISH EN-
igrants.
During the "a hours ending At noon
on the Goth, there We're SO deaths from
Cholera reported, and 80 from other
diseases. The actual number of deaths
for the latter period are considerably
more, as six of the cemeteries are not re-
turned,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

WHAT IS DEMocRAcY?-It is a long
time since we have seen "Democracy5
get harder knock than the editor of the
New York Tribune gives it in the few
following words:
"Where is the dupe so shallow, so be-
nighted, SO bemuddled, as to fancy there is
any Democracy at present in South Caro-
lima, where man must own number of
slaves in order to be legislator? or in
Virginia, mcst conservative of our States.
wherein a man owning dirt in six counties.
may vote six times in one election, while
he owns none, is not allowed las general
rule) to vote at all? The simpleton who
could be gulled into supposing such States
and their rulers Democrats, because they
have voted for Jackson, Van Buren,, Polk
and Cass, must be gifted with an amazing
fund of ignorance and credulity."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

Mr.. CLAy.-The Washington "Repub-
lic,'' referring to the speculations on the
press, as to the attitude which
this distinguished statesman will assume
toward the Administration en- taking his
seat in the Senate, says:
"They who predict factious opposition
from him to the administration, measure
his spirit by their own. We have reason
to know that the cordial relations which
subsist between Mr.. Clay, General Taylor
and his Cabinet, are such, as warrant the
belief that the Administration will find in
him a sincere supporter. There is no
room to doubt that the great Republican
party will present an unhroken front to the
assailants of the principles upon which it
was marshaled at the late canvass
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

CHOLERA AND S1oRMs.-A letter in
the Delaware Republicanlirom St. Louis,
speaking OF the terrible ravages OF the
cholera there, says
awe are visited now nearly every
day by fearful storms. such as I never
witnessed before, and sometimes when
look upon the burned and ruined district
with the dark clouds lowering and &C
companying the terrible tornadoes, with
the funeral professions constantly NOV
ing everywhere, cannot but wonder il
It can be that Gods wrath Is upon us"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30
Saturday June 80 1919.

~see Programme for 4th July IN
another column.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

COFFEE A DIslNFEcTANT.-1t may be
well to remind people, in these times, that
the odor of roasting coffee is the most pow
erful disenfecting agent. Take red hot
shovel with few kernels of coffee upon It
and it will remove entirely the most offen-
sive odor arising from decaying animal or
vegetable matter, or from any other source;
fact worth knowing where the cholera
prevails.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

MONUMENT TO THOMAS JEFFERSON
The Charlottesville Advocate states that
the students of the University of Virginia
have determined to erect monument to
Thomas Jefferson, as token of their res
pect for his memory, and their apprecia-
ton OF the benefits which they have de-
rived from his labors.-They propose TO
raise the necessary funds by publishing a
monthly periodical, to be ca.iied the "Jett-
ferson Monument Magazine" and to be
edited by a committee of students.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

Melancholy Dias'er at Niagara Falls
The telegraph announces that Miss Dc
Forrest, daughter Of one of the most re
spectacle citizens Of Buffalo, fell into
the stream at the s'Hog's Back" on Thurs
day last. Mr.. Charles c. Adding,on, .
young merchant Of Buffalo, plunged in
to save her, bu, both were carried over
the falls If our memory 10 correct
there Is generally plank thrown across
the stream to enable visitors to take a
view of the Falls is probable that
Miss De Forrest fell in the attempt to
cross. Mr.. Arlington must have pluns.
ed in in moment Of almost frenzied ex
citement, as their could be no possible
chance Of escape from death.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

The Bostonians talk Of fitting out an
expedition to go in search of Sir John
Franklin. One of the public spirited
citizens writes:
"Let US then no longer wait for the
movement ofthe United States govern
ment. Let US in Boston, raise by sub
scription the sum of 100000, TO cover
contingencies, and let US fit out the expe
dition without delay. II Bostonians
will it, their vessel may sail out ofthe
harbor in this holy cause, before three
weeks are passed."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

The Cay OF PHcscRlrTIoN.-The wall
of the Washington Union about the re-
movals of locofocos from Office is incesant,
yet we have not doubt but it wants eve
ry man of them turned out. That loco
foco, who, removed from office, takes its
complaint on the account Of his calamity,
as an evidence of sympathy on its part, or
of its interest in him personally, is wofully
mistaken. His removal with it is matter
of private qualification, because II there
upon may indulge in a public grum-
BILE. Its object is to make political capi-
tai, and the more locofocos are removed
the more is added to its opportunity. In
all its groans and tears there is not a shad-
ow of reality, any more than there is in
the lamentations of the hired howiers at a
funeral, where that custom prevails.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

CHOLERA PANIC AT New YoRK.-A LETT
ter of Thursday evening, from New York,
says:
"The extraordinary increase of cholera
since yesterday, creates good deal of UNI
easiness to-day, even among those who had
fairly set their faces against aught like pam
ic or excitement; while among the con-
stitutionally nervous it would be untrue to
say that the utmost CONSERVATION does net
prevail. II is recommended now, on all
sides, that as the weather is so warm, a
procession be dispensed with, when Father
Mathew arrives. Departures for the coun-
try are as numerous as ever.
"The weather is much more agreeable
than it has been several days past, The mer-
curry ranging from Sc to 81 all day. Rain
however, is BADLY wanted, vegetation for
thirty miles around the city, is almost 60
ing TO ruin for the want of irregation."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

THE DEDICATION AT CHERRY HILL.-
We overlooked notice of the meeting at
Cherry Hill on the 10th inst, to dedicate
the new Hall Of the Sons of Temperance.
1t was quite large; we heard the number
present estimated at 1000 persons, large
proportion of whom were ladies. All the
exercises "went Off well-there was a
bible presented to the Cherry Hill Division
by the ladles-Rev. Mr.. Arthurs was their
spokesman, and Rev. Mr.. Elicit received
il. Rev. Mr.. Brisbane, Doct. Murphy,
VIM. H. Elder, Esq, and Rev. Mr.. Eli
Oft afterwards delivered excellent temper
ance speeches. 1t was pleasant time,
and no doubt will tell to the advantage OF
the Temperance cause.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

DEEP WELL.-The Artesian Well at
Charleston has reached the depth Of 1856
feet. A thermometer lowered to the bot
tom indicated the temperature at that point
to be S2a, while at the surface it was ~.
A few days since, at the depth of756 feet,
the thermometer marked 82A
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

When the Administration came into
power there was not Wing in the thir
ty Foreign Missions maintained by the
United States, not Wing filling the Of
fee of Marshal, District Attorney. Col
lector, Naval Officer; Inspector. Regis
ter, Receiver of Public Moneys, SC, not
Wing filing Post Office, the emolu-
ments Of which were worthy the atten-
ton ola Democratic partisan, certainly
not filing The Office Of the class which
requires the incumbent to pass the orde
al Of the Senate. At Washington, two
Auditors whose whole adult lives have
been spent IN Office, and whose knowl
edge Of the peculiar duties OF their bu-
reaus rendered their retention desirable,
have been successlvely spared by jack
son, Van Buren, and Polk, as monuments
of Democratic liberality; though in fact,
constituting under the circumstances, ex
ceptions which 60 to prove that proscrip
ton is the rule. A few subordinate
clerks, useful in their respective spheres
and maliciously called Wings by those
who wished to get their places, escaped
also the hurricane. TIE last and least
OF Democratic Presidents turned out eve
ry Wing he could, and his worst enc
mics among his own party cannot accuse
him Of ever appointing one TO an Office
which Democrat could be found to fill
Speaking generally, we may say with
truth that all the offices in the country
were considered as beyond the reach Of
the Wings, as much so as if they were
constitutionally Ineligible. A wing
would have stood better chance Of re-
ceiving an Executive appointment at
the hands OF the Emperor OF Russia or
the Grand Sultan than at the hands Of
James X. Polk, the President of the
Democratic party.-[Lynchburg Virgin
ian.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

DEATH AND n.c;.-AL OF Ex-PEEsIDENT
Po.K.-Under this head the Nashville
True Wig gives some account Of the last
hours of Mr. Polk, from which we mako
the following extract.
ale retained his consciousness, we
learn, up almost to the moment of dissolu-
tion.-We saw him at period when his
phys. Clans considered his case very criti-
cal. He happened to hear that we were go
ing to Columbia, where his good old moth
er resides, and sent for us. Upon enter
ing the room he asked us to take a seat by
his bedside. He proceeded in a very
calm, deliberate manner to say that the ex-
hausted condition of his body was not
alarming to him-that he felt satisfied that
his earthly career was fast approaching to
an end-that he wished to send some word
to his beloved mother, who was 50 unwell,
as he understood, that It was probable she
might not be able to come to see him-he
spoke of her and other members of the
family most Observation-Disclosures other
messages delivered in the same calm, re-
signed tone, he requested us to tell his moth
er that should they not be permitted to
meet on earth again, that he had abiding
hope that, through divine mercy, they
would meet hereafter.
Early in his sickness, we understand he
come ted himself with the Meth. Episco-
pal Church. A funeral sermon was de-
livered by the Rev. Mr.. B. McFerrin of
that church, and his remains followed to
their last resting place by large concou1se
OF citizens. He was inferred with Mason
&c ceremonies, having been a member Of
that fraternity.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

WASHINGTON APPOINTMENTS. A lettef
from Washington to New York paper,
says:
The long deferred appointments for the
District OF Columbia, viz: the Marshal,
Postmaster, Collector, and Naval Storkeep-
er, are said to be determined on, to go in
to effect the LIST Of July. Richard Wallack
to be Marshal; Jacob Gideon, Postmaster
Henry Addison, Collector; and William
Sasscer, Naval Storekeeper. Peter G.
Washington will also at that time have
leave to vacate the Sixth Authorship Of
the treasury.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30

IrpusrRlovs LuNArc There is conf
ned in the Commercial Hospital Cincin.
natti, crazy cabinet. maker. who is per
mitted to follow his business, there hav-
ing been placed in his sleeping apart.
ment all the necessary tools pertaining
to his trade. The beautiful work he
manufactures excited the admiration OF
all, and not one article is allowed to
leave his little shop without having =
secret apartment which he ingeniously
contrives.
JEWELLERS, READ TH's. A French
paper says, sThe recent sudden increase
of Cholera IN PARIS took place on Sum
day, day of general amusement One
writer says 1900 died IN three days The
enormous consumption Of ices was one
cause" Drinking to excess probably
had as much to do with It.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-06-30
SYMPATHY FOR THE ITALIANS AT

SYMPATHY FOR TIE ITALIANS AT New
-4ANs.-A demonstration of sympathy
IA i,ehaif ofthe Roman Republic is shortly
to BE- held in New Orleans. We ia1.rn from
the Delta also that great dissatisfaction
prevails in New Orleans with our charge
at Bone. (Lcwis Jsea, Jr.) for not recog-
.2:-::@Ss ",n" government. T. .f:cto to which
- . cc9-cl-::.e1,'' Is Delta says that
t.:e .c2 i-.5 - s:2olg the civil authori-
&;as Of New Csjeans will participate in the
proceedings of the meeting, which is to be
held principally for the purpose OF devils
ing plan fc@ n.2cur:,.:c,, moneys and sup
i,''e3 Go1 tic h>,mare, end the aid of the
CITIZENS generally in furtherance Of the
resolution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

STAND Firm FOR FRRRDoM.-M Wilmoi
stated in speech the other day, what should
not be forgotten viz that Slavery had always
pressed close up to the line beyond which il was
prohibited by positive law. Let those who doubt
this look at the Northwestern territory, over
which the blessed shield Of the Ordinance Of
1897 was cast. Slavery crowds hard upon that
sacred repository Of perpetual freedom The
groans OF its victims can be heard, and lis para.
lying influence physical and moral, seen a. dis.
tinetly as light, on the very verge of the line
If it were not positively prohibited, it would
cross the line and render Ohio, Indiana and Hi.
nois as odious TO freemen rs the Slave States BY
which they are bounded.
The same thing is true Of the imaginary line
Of Sc deg. so min. Slavery is seen, in an its
hilccus deforni,y, up 10 tho se.y edge OF this
line. IT it were not prohibited by positive en-
actmcnt, does any one suppose for a moment
that II would not cross that line? The line is
neither stone wall nor wooden barrier 1t
exists but in the Imagination 1t Is line which
can neither DO seen nor felt. But it exists. j.
clothed with the sanctiiy of positive law, and is
respected Slavery approaches, but it does not
venture to cross the line.
1t will be so with New Mexico and California
No matter how lily adapted to slavery the soil
and climate of these territories may be, slavery
will work its way there unless excluded bv posi
tive law. That is the only sure barrier against
the eneroachments Of the institution. Nothing
else will prove eilectual. as nothing less will sat
isiy the people Of the non-AMany Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
What are the Wings Of Cheshire
About!

The Wings of Cheshire county have in Hon.
JAMES WILSON, a candidate who has served in
Congress but one session, and now stands con-
fesscdly, not only a, the head Of the delegation
from New Hampshire, but among those most
distinguished in that whole body for eloquence
and talent lie has lately made speech there,
against slavery in the Territories, which is the
theme of praise and admiration all over the
North. IL is said TO be equal TO any thing heard
within the halls OF Congress the present session,
aud does honor, not only to his constituents and
himself, but TO his country.
With such champion as this in the field, will
not the Wings of Cheshire rally with spirit and
energy under their bdRHer--that glorious old
Wig banner which Gen. Taylor, on Monday
last, iriumphantly planted upon the Capitol at
Washington? Would they not feel Inundated
and dsgraced by defeat with such candidate
We are sure they would, for defeat can only
happen by their apathy and want of organization.
General Wilson is man upon whom all the
friends of freedom, both Wings and Liberty men,
may unite, and have united and his triumphant
reelection is certain If all his friends rally to his
support. But the Wings Of Cheshire must re-
member that they have a vigilant and ever
watchful enemy to encounter, and success will
require all their effort and energy Do not let
the auspicious dawn of Wing Administration
be clouded by so gloomy an omen as the unne.
cessary defeat Of one of its ablest supporters on
the floor of Congress.
The eyes of the whole Wing party Of the
Union are now turneG to the Wings Ct New
Hampshire, and they are anticipating, with hope
and with great solcitude, the issue Of the Con.
grcssional elections Do not disappoint their
hopes, but let your decisive victory be prestige
of the Wing triumphs that are to sustain and
strengthen the Administration of the Hero Of
Bucna Vista.
ORGANIZED ORGANIZED in every town
and school district. This is the only safe reli.
ance in a contested election, Appoint commit
tees, prepare poll-lists, and take measures to
bring out full Wing and Liberty vote. This
Is all that is needed, but this is indisPensaJly
necessary for glorious victory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

press. A reduction to $500 or $3.50 TO those
who go and return the next or the second train
wonld induce great numbers to step away from
home to do their own business or errands in
Boston who otherwise will send by letter or by
agents. A through ticket by Railroad from this
place to Albany for three dollars would take most
Of the travel that now goes over the mountain
and in all these the increase Is clear profit
to the companies, because il adds nothing to the
cost In this county, there is a still worse pen
atty which the Vermont and Massachusetts, Rail-
road will pay for the exaction of high fares and
freights A part Of the county arc quite con-
venieni 10 the Cheshire road at Bellows Falls,
which has too keen an eye to lis own interests TO
overlook this fact, and although the more naiu.
raj current Of business for most of the county is
towards this point, it is very easy to see how Il
may be turned in another direction.
We have not space to pursue this subject far
Their nj present, but we commend II TO the con-
siderution Of the Board Of directors as one that
intimately concerns the interests Of the stock.
holders, and one that ought to be considered
nolr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
Inaugural Ceremonies.

We cory from the Springfield Republican Of
Wednesday, a condensed account Of the pro.
cecdinps at Gen. Taylors Inauguration:
The doors Of the Senate Chamber were opened
at 10 o'clock on Monday forenoon, aud an immense
crowd Of ladies Immediately filed the gallery
There was all the struggling, elbowng and crowd.
ing, which always characterize such scenes Thou.
sands went away unable to effect OH entrance, and
the crowd that remained were packed with Suiio-
eating coseness
AZ ~, the Senate assembled. Mr. Atchison Of
Mo. was called to the Chair. The new members
were then all sworn In, except Gen Shields, whose
claims were referred to the Committee on the Ju.
dietary. MillnrI Fillmore and Geo. NJ Dallas en-
tered arm In arm. Mr. Fillmore was sworn in BY
Mr. Atchison, took the Chair, and made an eloquent
address. All The Judges Of the Supreme Court,
about 40 members Of the Diplomatic Corps, and
Messrs Buchanan, johnson, and Toucey Of The old
Cabinet, entered, end took their seats at the right
and left Of the Vice President
After tedious interval Of half an hour impa-
ently endured by the audience at half past Twelve,
the President and Ex President entered, and after
n brief conversation with the Judges Of the Su-
preme Court, Gen Taylor proceeded to the eastern
portieo, where Chief Justice fancy administered
to him the oath Of Office, as follows;
II do solemnly swear that will faithfully exc
cute the Office Of President Of the United States,
and will, to the best Of my ability preserve protect
and defend the Constitution Of the United States"
President Taylor then delivered his Inaugural
Address, and thus ended the ceremonies Of the oc-
casion.
Ten thousand people, IL Is estimated, were rs.
sembled to witness the Inauguration ceremonies,
on Monday.
The Inauguration Ball, at Washington, Monday
night, splendid affair, equalling in its reality
the conception which the extensive arrangements
were calculated to give. Gen Taylor was present
short time, and afterwards visited the Theatre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

WAR CosTs MoRE THAN AGRICULTURE
Elihu Burritt, in late communication from Eng
land, says there are 100000 laborers who do all
the agricultural work, and their average wages
are 10 shillinss each per head Therefore all
the agricultural labor bestowed upon England
to make il what Il was at the last harvest cost
fis,2OO0oo Now, then, let all who look with
delight upon the country 10 time Of golden har-
vest let every one of the 100000 laborers re-
member that England, this very year, appropri-
ated elS,500,000 10 the mere husbandry OF
murder-to preparations for blasting, consum-
ing impovershing WAR that she paid e3oo,000
more for training men and whetting weapons to
reap down men on the battlefield than il would
cost to till just such another England
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

RIGHTs OF PAssENGERs.-A gentleman and
lady recently took passage in the cars from Troy
to Saratoga. The gentleman took a seat by his
companion, but leaving it for a moment to step
ont upon the platform, It was occupied by anoth-
err man, who refused to give it up to the original
occupant when he returned. The Superintend-
ent of the road being in the car, was appealed
to, and he ordered the intruder to take another
seat. He still refused, when the Superintendent
took hold OF him and compelled him to remove
The bear then brought suit to recover DANA
ges for assault and battery, but the jury very
properly returned, "No cause for verdict" This
was suitable rehuke of the ungentlemanly con-
duct Of the plaintiff Springfield RePu5lican.