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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24
For California.

The Chestertown (Md.) News saws
that on Thursday last, eleven young men
left that town for California, via the ov-
erland route from Independence, Mis-.
souri, Their names are Charles II.
Wickes, Ezekiel Wickes, G. Spry Quinn.
hey, James Hamilton, Fletcher Wiley,
Andrew j. Ringgold,l Tench Tilghman,
George Atkinson, John Dickinson, Al
exander Dickinson, and Isaac Yearly.
they will be joined in Baltimore by
Messrs. Mason H Darrach and Iynatlu,
0. Farrell, from Kent county. Two Of
them left wives the Others are unnrrnarri.
ed. The News says they are all healthy
and respectable young men, of good
moral character and standing. of steady
and industrious habits, and who would
do credit to any community. they may
be classed as follows: six mechanics, four
farmers, one sailor, one lawyer and one
student.
The Pacific Mining and Trading Com.
pany left Richmond, Va, on Friday even
ing last, on board of the fine ship Mari
anna, Captain George S Lownes, for San
Francisco, California. They number l.
Is, from different counties and towns in
Virginia..
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24

Ma. HANNEcAN's APPOINTMENT AS MINrsrE
To BERLrN-It has bean said in letters from
Washington that Mr.. Hannegan's appointment
was solicited at the last moment by some lead
ing whi gs ofthe Senate, and il has been intimnt-
ed in private circles that Mr.. Webster was one
oftnose wings What other wings may have
done, says the New York Tribune, we do not
know, but as TO Mr.. Webster we are able TO give
to our readers the following letter from him:
WASHINGTON, March IL, ls49.
My Dear Sir have received your letter of
the 10th respecting Mr.. Hannegan's appoint
ment as Minister to Prussia That appointment
can have surprised nobody more than it surpris-
ed me. The Senate having completed all its
business, as Isnpposcd, left the Senate cham
Der between six and seven o'clock on Sunday
morning, the 4th of March. ! had never heard
sy liable ofany intention of nominating MIR.
Hannegan as Minister to Prussia, or for any
other office; and supposed it certain that no nom
nation, Of any kind, would be sent to the Sem
ate after that hour.
When heard, the next day, that Mr. Hanne-
gan had been nominated to Foreign Mission,
and that the nomination had been confirmed,
at once ccntradicted it, saying that had been
in my seat every moment through the whole of
the session of Saturday and Saturday night, and
until broad daylight on Sunday morning, when
the Senate was about breaking up, and | had
heard nothing ofany such nomination.
look upon this homina ton, under the cir
cumstances, as one of the most dsreputable pro-
ceedings recorded in the history of the Govern
ment
am, witk much respect, your obed lent serv't
DANIEL WEBSTER.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24
Sutton, Young, Geo. Reed, C Ellis, Nc
Farland and J. Gilpin.

Sutton, J Young, Geo. Reed, C Ellis, J Nc
Farland and j. Gilpn.
At the close of the exercises, Miss Bostwick,
teacher Of the Female Department, on behalf OF
the girls attached to the school, by neat and
appropriate address, presented to Mr.. Thorp, n
large and most elegantly bound copy of tho BIZ
biz as a token of their regard and esteem, ard
as memento OF them whom scptrotcd, as they
were about to be, so far Eon him. II, replied to
tho effect, that he WIS overwhelmed with this
unexpected testimony of their attachment, an
accepted it with tho deepest atic,ton-that
the evidences ofthsir ,eg,rd for him, had been
abundant without this beautiful instlnce IF it +,
and that endearing recollectons Of them would
often have been present with him without any
visible memento to awaken them. He alluded
TO the little difficulties that INST occur b.
tween teacher and his pupils, as batwecn
father and his children, difficulties which grow
out Of love and duty, and assured them that any
seeming harshness on hisplrt at any tim,, grew
out ofhis desire to benefit them, and correct their
errors and waywardness He directed them to
be governed in aftel life, by the teachings oftho
volume they had presented him. and to make it
the man Of their counsel in all their troubles, as
surfing them that it was sure support in every
trial. He alluded to the certainty that they
woul never all meet aga land that after very
few days the chances would be against ever meet
ing any of them, and in conclusion he babe them
an aiiectionate farewell During his remarks
the pupils were very much affected, and sobs nd
tears told of the attachment they had formed
for him.
Mr. Thorp goes to take charge Of an academy
in "ellsboro', Tioga county, Pa, and carries
with him the rcspec and esteem of our citizens
generally.
Cecil Circuit M H. Csurch.-The
following is list Of the preachers who have
been appointed to Cecil circuit since 1911 1t
doubtless will be of interest to some Of our read
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24

1871 James Atkin, William Torbort.
IL Thomas NJ iller.
IA Thomas Walker. John Price.
Is John Goforth, Samuel P Lewis.
l6 John Sharpley, Edward Stout.
II 4" Daniel Ireland.
is William Torbert, John Wolson.
1920 Samuel Griffith, Thomas Miller.
q " Daniel Fidler.
% John Smith, VILLAIN Lummis.
90 William Ryder, Jesse Thompson.
81 &" g James Long.
a5 Edward Page, John Goforth.
81 Solomon Sharp, James B. Ayrcs.
90 " William Cooper.
90 Thomas Miller. William Ryder.
1880 William Ryder, Samuel d. Jones.
81 William Torbcrt, James Nichols.
81 " William Spry.
SO Elphalet Reed. Geo vi. Yard.
o. { Ehphalet Reed, Genrge Wooley,
" II. Matthews, William Spry.
81 Edward kennard, john D. Onions,
SO g :. John S Insklp.
81 William Ryder, John Dutot,.
SO " VIM. McMichael.
SO Samuel Grace, Henry A. Atmore.
1910 Edward kennard, John Ruth.
Al :: Joseph Aspril.
AZ William Thomas, y. Patterson.
43 g - George Qnigley.
Al J. Orem, William Campbell.
As" =" Abraham Frcad.
46 J. Cunningha m, S. Patterson.
Al James B Ayres, VIM. Robb.
As q John Baync.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24

SPEECH on Mr.. EvANs.-We shall next
week publish the speech of Hon. Alex
ander Evans, on the Bill to provide a
government for California, delivered in
the House Representatives on the Goth
ultimo. 1t is an ingenious, and all able
speech and adds to the reputation for
talents, Mr.. Evans had already gained.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24
ORIGINAL MS. OF WAsu,NcToN,s FAREWELL

The original manuscript copy of this sacred
document has always been in the possession Of
d c. Claypoole, the first publisher OF a daily
newspaper in the United States, who la tely died
in Philadelphia. The seat of government being
then in Philadelphia, Mr.. ClaypooIe printed the
address. and having begged the favor of Gen
Washington, he was permitted to retain the
manuscript. The whole of the address is in
Washington's own hand writing, even the inter-
lineations. Now that MIR G is no more
this farewell address should DO purchased
by the United States.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24

NEWSPAPER PosTAGE.--The postage on
newspapers dropped in the post Office by indi-
viduals, 1t will be remembered, has been cts,
prepaid, since the adoption ofthe present letter
rates. 1t is now reduced TO one cent within the
State, or within 100 miles, and, one and half
cents III other cases, and still to be prepaid.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24

Mr.. CLAY's LETrER.-We give to-day
Mr.. Clay's late letter on Emancipation,
Like every thing which emanates from
HIM, it will demand attention.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24

PnRENoLoGY.-Mr o. S. Fowler is lecturinp
on his hvorite science in Wilmington lie
should come this way. for, judging from the
pecuarities of many persons here, their heads
must abound With pee uliar and undsrscrbed
bumps.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24

CouNrERrEIrs.-A'eret 80 bills on the State
Bank of Camden, New Jersey, are in circulation
also $40 counterfeits on the Merchants bank of
Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24

THE AMERICAN REGIMENT IN YrcArAN
is badly cared for by the government,
through inability, we suppose. They
hardly got enough to eat, and had receive
ed no clothing. Several officers, maj.
McHenry and Capts. Freelaud and Mace)
had resigned, 10 return to New Orleans,
and one man writes
81 most sincerely advise any Ameri-
can VINO may read this. never 10 volun-
teer in the service OF another country;
if he do, he will assuredIy be i'll treated"
The writer speaks highly of their Col.
(Whte) and Captains 1obin, Crane and
Young, for their humanity.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-03-24

New HAMPSHIRE ELECTION Messrs
Tuck and Wilson, free soil Whig,) are
undoubtedly reelected to Congress.
Dinsmore is elected Governor by about
5000 majority. The democratic major
ity in the Legislature is about the same
as last year. The Congress ticket is a.
bout the same-2 wings and 2 demo-
Gratis.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17

snow, do say that the lady to when have re-
feued herself the manager of the farm ha, rested
entirely with her husbsnd but have intended simply
show how gratifying him it must have been the lively
interest and sympathy which she took in which
necessarily much engaged his attention. and how the
country wonld be Invested of that dulluess and enn
often complained OF nseparahe from it when cordial
and practical is taken the cuncerns which be
long to rural life meant also 10 show-and this and
many other examples which have under my obser-
walton emphalically do showthat interest in and ia
mari with the humble paiions Of aori-
cultural life Inconsistent with the highest refine
menis Of ase the most improved cultivation OF the mind
and elegance and dignity Of manners unsurpassed in the
highest circles f society.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17
ALLAN PERCY.

ALLAN fERt Il
1t was beauteous lady, richly dressed;
Around her neck chains OF Jewels rare,
velvet mantle shrouds her snowy breast,
And Young child is softly slumbering there.
In her arms, beneath that glowing sun,
She bears him onward to the greenwood tree;
Is the dun heath, thou fair and thoughtless one,
The place where sarl's should graded be ?
Lullaby
Though proud earl be father TO my child,
Yet on the sward my blessed babe shall lie.
let the winds lul him with their murmurs wild,
Anitoss the green boughs upward to the sky
Well knows that carl bow long my spirit pinned;
Iloved forester, glad, bold and free,
And had | welded as my heart inclined,
Ny child Graded meath the greenwood tree.
Lullaby
Slumber thou sti Il, my innocent-mine own,
While call back the Dire Of other days;
In the deep forest feel less alone,
Than when those palace splendors mock my gaze.
Fear not, my arm shall bear thee safely back
necin squire, no page with Bonded knee,
To hear my baby through the wild wood track,
Where Allan Percy used to roam with mt.
Lullaby
Here can sit, and while the fresh wind blows,
Waving the rinelets.of thy shining hair,
Giving thy cheek deeper tinge of rose,
can dream Dreams that comfort my despair;
| tan make visions Of different home
Such hoped in other DAYS might be;
There proud earl's unwecome footsteps come,
There, Allan Percy, am safe with thee
Lullaby
Thou art mine own-I'll bear thee where list
Far from the dull proud tower anddonjon keep;
From my long hair the pearl chains I'll untwist,
And with PEASANTS heart sit down and weep.
Thy shttering broilered robe, my precious one,
Changed for simpler covering shall be
And viii dream thee Allan Percv'S son,
And think, poor Allan guards thy sleep with me.
Lullaby
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17

adapted to the n and country trade.
Our friends and purchasers generally nvedtc call and
examine stock satisfied offer them in
dacemn deal with equal any afforded in this mark
e. 1.-THE stock VIII be found all the latest and most fashion
able STYLES IT Ladies' Dress Goods such silks tissues Der
linen uSres. French cambrcs, lawns, plaid and
brodered tarOnS all co1r. nandern capes gn2hamS fig
swiss and plaid nIsns, alapacas all col5, and hand
article of Ladies' collars 10 cents scars and hawls
Of all kinds, and aim article needfu and handsome
in he Of Ladies apparel The gentlemen will find
sok well suited to their from the finest cloth down
Country Merchants will find greatly their advantage
70 examine stock before purchasing
April Cts PETERS s STIGLER.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17

A POEM by this Lady (aulhoress of the "Undying
One" and grandmother Of SHERlDAS) having been
lately much copied in the West, and many inquiries be
ng made to its authorship. the Louisville Journal
Publishes, and refers novel Of Mrs. Nortons ("Wo-
mans Rewart) which contains it. I; is fine poem
(says he Home Journal') that canno. resist the
ten!ptaun of gHing i 70 our renders
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17
Sugar, .HzOIHSSPS, -

SHg Ut, sFEUF7SSPSi Sts
IN HHDS. y. 0. Sugar. part prime,
kO % do M1asses,
10000 Ii family cured Bacon,
$50 pairs heavy Brogans, for Canallers,
1Od0 bs Majors Cast Steel from square ava octssoE
to inches
100 kegs Blasting Powder
10 do Dupont's Rife do
) tons Weaver's Iron, assorted,
p do Tredegar, all sizes,
1000 lbs mass and stick Liquorice, tc.s sss.'iss
$500 do Stuart's Loaf Sugar,
1000 do crushed and poX dered DO
GROUND ant. LUMP Pa A>ItE, Soy sale IS
aSrii s6-ss lsk1. basbA.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17
From the Edinburgh Wuness.
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY-HYDRO CARBON

The discovery of this mode Of preparing gas is
attracting very general attention. It prepared, BY
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17
L L q a o Il s ,

so barrels mountain whisev-20 barrels old we whskey-
20 barrels apple brardy-l0 barrels madeira wne-10 bar
rels Malaga wne-1O pipes French brandy-2 pipes fine
Z ench hrlndv
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17
Fresh Spring Goods.
Staple n,sd Fancy Dry Goods,

FTHE subscribers have received large portion Of Il
Spring stock, comprising complete and we'll selec
NJ
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17
Mrs. Norton

POsN-OAn,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17

for the transportation Of mercandse across the
der canvass.
The average distance which vessel under canvass
has to accomplish. from Now York TO Lima, may be la
ken in round numbers 5000 miles {>ea.} which, at
l9S mill per ton per mile. gives the Average rate of
freight thence S25 a.
To satisfy you the degree Of confidence due this
estimate may remark thai since making ont have
consulted gentleman who has been engaged for many
years 10 The Lima trade. He Informs me that until gu
was introduced article OF commerce. the usual
Of freight from New York Lima was between S25
and $50 per ion.
Guano pays heavy freight Vessels that 90 there are
now certain of return cargo, and the outward
present rule at SIS the on equal TO LIS mill pei per
sea mile.
This rate adopt for the following comparative esti-
mates 10 the of the transportation of ton Of mer
chandse FROM New York via Cape Horn, Tehuantepe-
and Panama The distance to be accomplished unde,
canvass is stated 4300 miles via Tehuantepec, and
g. % via Panama.
Via Cape Horn Teanantepec. Panama
Cost b. sea, SIS 90 A "a 4 %
Railroad, Is 90. 4C
Total sea and land, SIS 90 IS "a g.
Now, taking one kind of merchandise with another
we may safely the average value Of il TO De s. 81
per ton.
The passage around Cape Horn is three months lon
ger than it is the Sthmus and therefore pro
per charge the Cape Horu route with the interest
$3.50 for three months, which, SIX per cent is So 4
uniting the whole around Cape Horn 1918 rs. o
9 cents less than by Tehuanepec and $40 20, more ha
one hundred per cent, greater than by Panama. From
this statement it appeare that we may go aud come
with merchandise via Panama with less fregh
than we can now 60. outward bound alone, via Cap
| Horn.
The average length of voyage under canvass from
New York San Francisco is, via Tehuunepec, 4, SOL
miles. via Panama 6. 500
Comparative statements of the freight Of ton Of me
ctaadse at 10 cents per ton per railroad and is mi
| I'm undp snIl
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-17

sl3 80 In consequence Of the greater distance e
huanepec railroad there for Obvious reasons co afford
to charge smaller rate Of freight FER ton per mile than
shorter road Suppose 2oper cent less This would make
Guiding the voyage SIG o. nearly double the Panama
route Deduct % IS from the Teknantepec estimates and
you will observe that Panama has greatly the advantage
cost, to every point mentioned in the estimate.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02
]. @. ADAMS OPINION ON THE USE
OF TOBACCO.

Thousands have admired the late Hon. ].
q ADAMS for his boldness, independence. in
tegrity, and uprightness of character He has
often, without hesitation, expressed freely his
views upon many subjects of vital importance.
giving also his experience in reference to
them. Such IS the one under consideration.
The following is an extract of letter. writ
ten by him to DIR. S.H. Cox, of BROOKLYN.
n. y. some three years ago, and published in
the American Review, containing his opinions
on the use Of Tobacco.
g In nay early youth | was addicted to the
use OF tobacco in two Of It's mysteries, smok-
ing and chewing. | was warned by medi-
cal friend OF the perncious operation of this
habit upon the stomach and nerves, and the
advice of the physician was fortified by the
results OF my own experience ore than
thirty years have passed away since | delibe-
rately renounced the use Of tobacco in all its
forms. Although the resolution was not car
rIed into execution without a struggle of vi
tiated nature, never yielded to its impulses,
and in the space of three or four months of
sef-denlal they lost their stimulating power,
and | have never since felt it as priyation.
have often wished that every individual of
the human race, afflicted with this artificial
passion, could prevail on himself to try but for
three months the experiment which ] have
made sure that at lcOuld turn eDerg acre of
to5Gcco-land a1'to 1Chedt fEeld, and add fUe
gears Of iOngevity to the acreage Of human E5e''
All are aware Of the fact that Mir. Adams
lived to an advanced age If he had not
abandoned the use Of tobacco his days would
no doubt have been much abridged, land conse-
quently much Of his usefulness 20 the world
list. But by adhering to the strict principles
Of temperance in all things, he was permitted
the most of his life, to enjoy good degree Of
health, and to render himself eminently useful
The above testimony demands the serious
attention of all who have habituated themselves
to the use Of this ''flthy weed.' The young
especially should have sufficient regard for
their health, not to polute their bodies and
impair their mental faculties with this most
unwholesome drug. 1t not only impars the
health and shortens life, but it is a great ex-
penditare in a pecuniary point of view. In
the u States it is supposed that Sic, 200, 000
is annually paid even for cigars! This is
more than IS contributed for all the benevolent
enterprises Of the day together Are not
these considerations, together with others
which might be mentioned, sufficient to in
duce every one to follow the noble example of
the sold man eloquent and as lie did, enjoy
the blessings Of health and happiness ?-INoy.
Star.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02
GBGG@GG gU1W0.
A GOOD STORY OF \ PRETTY
WIDOW.

The following story is told of an Alabama
sheriff:
Court was ia session, and amid the null
tiplicity of business which crowded upon him
at the time, he stopped ut the door Of a beau
tifui widow, on the SHINY side OF thirty, who,
/ by the way lad often bestowed meling CLAN
ces upon the sheriff aforesaid. He was ad-
mitted, and soon the widow appeared. The
confusion and delight which the visitors ar
rival had occasioned, set off 10 greater advan-
tage than usual, the captivating charms OF
the widow NJ. Her cheeks bore the beauti-
tui blended tints of the apple blossom, her
lips resembled rose buds, upon which the
nlorning dew yet fingered: her eyes were
Ike the qulyers Of Cupid the Chances of love
and tenderness they were filled with resem-
bling arrows that only wanted a fne beau
(pardon the pun) to do full execution. At
ter a few common place remarks.
MADAM" said the matter of-fact sheriff.
Il have attachment for you"
A deeper blush than ever, mantled the
cheeks oil the fair widow-with downcast
eyes whose giances were centred upon her
beautiful feet, half concealed by the flowing
drapery, gently pattlng the floor she with e
quail caudol replied:
9 Sir, the attachment is reciprocal
For some time the sheriff maintained an
astonished silence at last he said" Madam
will you proceed to court :"
Proceed to court" replied the lady, with
a merry laugh; then shaking her head she
added: No, sir! though this is LEAP YEAR,
will not take advantage of the license therein
granted to my sex. and therefore greatly pre-
fer that YOU should proceed 10 court" But
madam, the justice is waiting
. Let him wait; am not disposed to bur
ry matters ID such an unbecoming manner
and besides, sir, when the ceremony is per-
formed, | wish you to understand that pre-
fer minister to justice of the peace
Madam said he, rising from his chair
with solemn dignity, there is a great mis-
take here; my language has been mIsuEder-
stood the attachment of which | speak was
issued from the Office of Esquire, who
commands me TO bring you instantly before
him, to answer a contempt of court in disc
beying subpoena in the case of Smith VS.
Jones'"
Here, we drop the curtain.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

And You won't drink any more of itl' in
quired the little girl.
No-not another Drop replied the father,
in the enthusiasm of the moment
Oh. | am SO glad y exclaimed Mary.
throwing her arms around her fathers neck.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Williams were affected to
tears.
As soon as all had become again composed
the farmer went down into his cellar and set
the taps of the three barrels of cider running.
Since that time his apples have all gone to
market, and nothing stronger than coffee has
passed his lips. Mary is happy again, for
she sees no danger of her father becoming
like Mr.. Cambria