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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27
THE BLUE HENS CHICKEN, pub.
Il lished at Wilmington, Delaware: ,u,>
Philad'a, Aug, Is, '49-Cm.

TINE BLUE HENS CHICKEN, pub.
l. lished at Wilmington, Delaware; SUB
scriptioa, if paid in advance, or within
the year So, If not paid Until the end of
the year, The charge will be SO. This
paper contains all the local news of Del
aware, such as marriages, deaths, mar
kets, proceedings of the court, sales of
houses and land. commencement, of busi-
ness, dissolution of partnership, failures,
ividends &c, SC. The paper is indie
pendent, reformatory and progressive in
ITS character. 1t will contain communi
cations on all subjects, both in favor aud
against the principal measures of the
day. Also tales, poetry, anecdotes SC,
sc, &c.
The Blue Hens Chicken has the lar
gfst circulation Of any paper in Della
Ware, lin proof Of which, the list of let
tiers are published in ill., and probably Of
any country paper in t:e Union. The
number OF copies printed off, is neari
three thousand per week. Any once
doubling The above, upon calling a, thr
Office, the matter will be proved to thei
satisfaction, by exhibiting the books
SC.
The Blue Hens Chicken circulates
not only IN Delaware, but also 10 some
extent in the adjoining districts OF Mary
land and extensively in the county
Chester and Delaware Pa. II is also ia
ken in nearly every respectable reading
room, Hotel and oyster saloon in Phila-
phia-a'so in many or the principal
hotels and reading rooms of Baltimore.
New York and other cities.
Citizens of Maryland delirous Of sell
ling zeal estate, would do well 10 adver-
tise the same in the Blue Heo's Chicken,
as from its extensive circulation, (cspec-
tally amongst that class OF persons desi-
'ous of purchasing and settling IN Mary
land they could hardly fail in getting
an increased price for their land.
A square will consist of Is lines will
be inserted IN the Blue Hens Chick en-
three times for 81; and 25 cents ior
each subsequent insertion. Larger ad-
vertisements in the same proportion.
Advertisements by mail promptly atten-
ded to.
September goth 40.
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NEW GOODS!
FOR
FALL AND WINTER!

4 T PELL'S Cheap Store east end of Elk
n ton. Just received and now opening. at
the Cheap Store, in Elkton, = large and general
assortment of goods, suitable for the present,
and approaching season. His stock is now very
full and complete, embracing every article usu
aIlv kept in a General DRY Goods, Grocery,
and Variety Store. His stock of
DRY GOODS
is larger and more select than any he has here
tofore offered to the public, and he hatters him
self that he can sell to all who may favor him
their custom.
GREAT BARGAINS!!
Call and examine for yourselves, and his pri-
ccs cannot fail to please all who may give him
call as he is resolved to DO business on the
mos, aeeomm odatng terms,
Ready-made Clothing.
Hc has constantly on hand general assort-
inent of cloth hing, from Shirt to Great Coat,
and will sell at city prices a sing lie garment to
full suit, embracing every article Of apparel
FURNITU RE,
of all descriptions, such as Bureaus, Tables
Chairs, Stands, Cots, Mattresses, Dressing elias.
ses, Rocking Chairs, Settees, and every article
ofhousehold Furniture, all cheap as dirt.
GROCERIES,.
An extensive assortment Of Groceries at pr-
COS which cannot be surpassed and provisions
of all kinds, bacon, dried beef beef tongues
sausage, cheese, mackeral, herring, lard, butter,
meal, -four &c., &C., &C., all of which he IS Of
ferng exceedingly low, at tho sma Hest possible
advance upon cost prices.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.-The highest mar
ket prices paid in cash for wood. bark, potat oes,
apples, dried fruit, beans. butter, eggs, lard,
wool, feathers. hides, rags, fur, old copper,
brass, pewter. &C.,
He invites the farmers Of the surrounding
ncighborhood to call and examine his goods and
learn his prices. They cannot fail to be g,ali-
ned.
ufGratefll for the liberal share Of public
patronage which he has heretofore received, he
is determined to do everything in his power to
retain and increase his custom.
WILLIAM PELL
Oct. 2o--tf East End Of E.kton
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M O T | G il .

nR. Higgins, State Agricu hural Chemist
~ will deliver lecture on Saturday Oct.
81 at 5 o'clock, at Cecl,on, on the composition
nd the most economical means of improvino
Tho latter
The citizens generally arc invited to attend
A@M NEW LINE TO
A~IAG GEORGETOWN E.
YESsS;;:::e.-SS:si rREDERlCTOWN.
~1oO~66-T The new Steamer Ce.
Gil, will commence running 10 Georgetown and
Fredercktown, (stopping at Turner's Creek
and kennard's Lunding, going and returning, }
on Thursday, goth Sept, and continue the
route, by leaving No. Light St. Wharf, near
Pratt ST.. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Salnr-
days, at 9 A. NJ, and leaving Georgetown and
Fredericktown, on Mondays, Wednesdays and
FRIDAYS, at 9 A. NJ.
Passengers will be landed. also, al any other
point on tia route. Fare 81. Dinner provi-
ded on board. +. &. STURGEON, Capt.
Oct. 20-6m.
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Tru stee's Sale.

BY virtue Of decree of the high Cour,
of Chancery of Maryland the und-rsgn-
ed as Trustee will expose to sale at the
Court H use door in Elkton on
TUESDAY the Goth dav Of November.
1S40, at 2 o'cIo.k P NJ, all that desra-
bic Property near the Brick Mill, Bohe
mia Manor. whereof Thomas Meholm,
la'e of Cecil county died siezed-consist
ing of a
Good House. Lot of ground R-k
and other usual impro ,e- A T;l&
ments. This desirable prop s iS19slI! IL! =
erty is so we'll known that ESssszzD
further desert ption is deemed unnecessa-
ry.
Terms, one half in Cash and one half
infour months from day of Sale
ALEXANDER EVANS.
Trustee.
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A COLD BOY FOR SALE.

A Boy IA years of age-uncommonly
active ard intelligent. we'll calculated to
make an expert and val liable waiter is
offered tor sale for term of years none
need apply as pu chassrs but those whose
we'll established reputation will entitle
them to confidence ling nir" at this Of
fee. oct 81 40.
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This is to Give Notice, That the

subscriber of Cecil county has obtained
from the Orphans Cou't Of SAID county lei,
ers of Administration on the personal es-
tate Of Sidney G, Bradford, la'e Of said
county deceased. All persons having
claims aga,ns, the aid deceased, are here.
by warned 10 exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof duly a, henticated on or
before the 9th day of October 1850; other
wise by they may be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All persons indeb.
ed to said estate are requested u make i'm
mediate payment to The subscriber. Given
my hand this 2olh day ofOclober l849
SARAH A. BRADFORD, Admir-.
Oct 90 'l9-6w.
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FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
FOR SALE AT
G STUME HALL.
Corner Of Pratt street and Centre Market Space,
BALTIMORE, Nh.

Corner Of Pratt street and Centre Market Space,
BALTIMORE, Nh.
TOMPRIsING the best and larges, stock Of
~ EADY MADE CLOTHIN
ever offered in this city. Prices reduced Dress,
Frock, Sack, Box and Overcoats, all colors
qualities and sIzcs-irom $3.50, 4.50. AIS, $50
and upwards.
PANTALOONS of superior French cut and
finish al 81, l.50, 2, $50 8, $50 and upwards
embracing all styles.
Fancy Plain, and Plaid Cassimeres.
VESTS, embracing every variety, at cores
ponding prices
BOYS SACK and Overcoats. A large as
sortme"t of Boys Sack and Overcoats 20 per
cent less than usual prices.
Also, large stock ofCLOTHS Of every shade
and quality, and every variety Of Casslmer es
and Vcslings. always on hand which will be
plade up to order in the best and most reasona-
Die terms Having one of the most able and
experienced Cutters, good fit is always guar
anlced.
Remember the name and place, Corner Of
Pratt street and Centre Market Space.
Get. 81. II. Ii. COLE.
This is to Give Notice; That the
subscribers OF Cecil county hath obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county. lei
lers Tes 'amenlary on the personal estate OF
Nathan Lakeland. late Of said county
decd All persons having claims against
the said deceased are hereby varied to
exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof,
duly authenticated. on or before the 18th day
Of October, 1850, they may otherwise, by
law be excluded from all benefit of said
estate. All persons indebted 10 said estate
are requested 10 make immediate payment
to The subscribers. Given under our hands
this 9Th day of October i849.
JAMES A. LAKELAND
JOHN JANNEY, E" '
Oct. 81 '40-6w.
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IL. II. Davis,
Baltimore street, . doors East Of the Bridge,
BALTIMORE. MD,

D"sss"soe s'SesS ~oo's A<~Ss ~ s'ss ~ s~6eJ
BALTIMORE, MD.
MANUFACTURE and dealer in Hats.
WI Caps, Ladies Fancy Furs and Umbrellas,
has IN store large and general assortment of
The above goods, selected in the New York,
Philadelehia, and Baltimore market, which he
offers at such very low prices as to make it the
interost of deeerning public 10 give him q
call. Oct. 20-3m.
This is to Give Notice, That the
subscriber of Cecil county has obtained
from lee Orphans Court Of said county,
letters of Administration on the personal es
la.e OF Jesse CHINA, late of said county de-
ceased. All persons having claims against
the said deceased, are hereby warned TO
exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated, on or before the 9Th day
of October 1850, they may otherwise by
law, be excluded from all benefi of SAID es
tate All persons indebted to said estate are
reques,ei 10 make immediate paymen, to
the subscriber. Given uader my hand this
goth day of October 1919.
ELIZABETH CHINA, Admir-.
October, 20 'l9-6w.
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Two Farms for Rent.

The farm now occupied by Elias &
William Rhoads containing about 500
acres. Also, the farm now occupied by
Isaac Bouchell containing about 300 acres
both on Bohemia Manor. Leases for
years will be gwen togood Tenants.
GEORGE w. OLDHAM.
Elkton Oct, Is 40.
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Notice.

The Commissioners of Cecil county
will meet at their Office in The Court
House, on Tuesday the 18th day of No
vember, next, to receive proposals for
building bridge over the Big Elk, at
the causeway in Elkton; and to attend
to such other business as may come be-
fore them. By Order
P. c. RICKETTS,, elk.
Oct 20 'io-tm,
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PROCL AM
PHILlP FRANCIS THOMAS, GOVERNOR o
MARYLAND,
To all whom these Presents NAV
Concern,

WHEREAS, | have received from the
Judges of Election in the several Con-
gressionaI Districts of this State, retur ms
Of an election held on Wednesday the
third instant, for members to represent
this State in the Congress OF the United
STATES, and have carefully ascertained
the number of votes given for every per-
son voted for as such;
Now Therefore, In pursuance of the
law in such case made and provided; ],
do by this my proclamation declare that
RICHARD | BOWIE of the first District,
WILLIAM 7. HAMILTON of the Second
District, EDWARD HAMMOND OF the Third
District, ROBERT VI. McLANE OF the
Fourth District, ALEXANDER EVANS of
the Fifth District ana JOHN BozmAN KERR
Of the Sixth District, appear by the said
returns to have received the highest
number OF votes in their respective Dis
tricts, and We're duly elected members
to represent this State in the Congress
Of the United States.
Given Under my Hand, and the Great
Seal of the Stale of Maryland, on this
Oath day of October IN the Year of ovr
Lord one thousand Eight hundred and
forty nine.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
PHILIP F. THOMAS.
JOHN Mex WATKlrs, Secretary ofSrate.
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NEW GOODS,
FALL & WINTER,

TIME Subscriber has completed his stock
( of SEASONABLE GOODS, and is
now exhibiting great variety of Ladies'
and Gentlemens' wear. Thankful for past
favors, he respectfully solicts continu-
ance of the same, by inviting the public
to call and examine his stock.
Oct 81. BENZ. F. MAY.
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FOR SALE..-The Manure made at the
Stables of the Washington Hotel for sale
BY the year, if applied for INN ediately
Elk.on, Aug. IS SMILEY KING.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27

DlssoLvED.-The copartnership exist
ing between Francis P. Blair and John
c. Rives, Esqs, has recently been dissolv-
ed by mutual consent. The latter gen.
tleman has purchased the interest of the
former in the Congressional Globe for
$25 900.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27

Dslnrare C'iy Bank-Rumors having
been circulated to the prejudice OF this
institutions: we take pleasu in informing
the public, that the gentlemen who pub
lish card in our paper this morning an
nouncing themselves as the owners Of
nine tennis Of the stock, and guaranty
ing tn 1t tn. 'n ties in circulation will be
paid in gold AMI silver" on presentation
at the banking house, are known as hon
orable and high minded citizens, and full
ly compent and to iuldl their obligations
in this resp 'ct.-So says the Philadt l.
phia North American oil the Goth inst.
Saturday last
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Notice

The creditors OF Thomas M-holm are
hereby warned 10 exhibit their claims
with the vouchers thereof ia the high
Court of chancery within four mouths
from the day of Sale.
Oct 27 ,49.
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The Corn CRoP. From recent visit
10 the different sections of our county,
and from all the information we can
learn on the subject, we estimate the
corn crop to be smaller than usual. This
is attribu table to the long drought that
prevailed during the surmer months
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Mandatory of PocketlBooks &c.
Nc. 52A Chestnut Street above second,
PHILADELPHIA

lila MIA
VVHEsubscribcr respectfully solicits pu'
Il attention to his superior and taste
stock Of
Pocket Books, Pocket Knives,
Bankers Cases, and also fine Cutlery.
Bill Books, Gold Pens and Pencils,
Dressing Cases, Sega, Cases,
Card Cases, Chess Men,
Port Monaies, Back Cannon Boards,
Purses, Dominos &c, &c.
His assortment consists OF the most faslliona-
BILE and modern styles; Of the finest quality
and excellent workmanship, embracing every
desirable fancy pattern, which he W i'll at all
times be prepared tn exhibit and furnish whole
sale or retail on tine most pleasing terms.
I5@Purchasers who desire to supply themt
selves with articles Of the best quality will CTS
suit their own interests by calling at this ebcno
lishment. F. H. SMl
Pocket Book Manuf
52A Chestnut
Philad'a, Aug. IS, '49-Cm.
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NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.

A~ Persons who are desi-
rous to take passage to
PEiSsc:::::z. G9!1:ss Baltimore or Philadel-
es1sS169,61zE[ phia Cite SHY the New
Castle and Frenchtown Rail Road aad Steam
boat Line) will please arrive at the Frenchtowh
Depot at S o'clock p. M Sundays excepted.
NIB Passengers will purchase their tickefr
for Bait or Philad at tho French Ticket office
before going on board the Boat or taking 'he's
seat in The Cars.
Fare to Phih IS
do Bait 81 SO
Freight on Merchandise, Carriages, or Hor
scs must DO paid at the Office before going on
bo,rI WINS BARR
Az lsrC
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| Const antIy on hand
| and for sale by
| J. PALMER T. Co.
Market 81. Wharf
l'hlladelphis
Sep s'4s-sm
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SUDDEN DEArr.-A young gentleman
named Jno Il. Coleman. died very sud-
denly OF apoplexy, at Prince Frederick.
in Calvert county, on Thursday. the lth
inst. IIr was engaged as attorney in the
court in the morning, and retied in the
evening in apparently good health AT
bedtime he was found by one of his com
PAM ons suffering the agonirs off ath.
He was native of Queen Anne's county
MoryIand, and has been practising his
profession i, Calvert c,nnty far three or
four years past Marlborough Gazette.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27


FLORIDA. The Hon. Thomas Brown,
the new Wing Governor Of Florida, has
entered upon the duties of his office. La
an Executive order dated on the LIST inst,
he directs the discharge of the volunteer
troops, which his predecessor had called
into service to operate against the Indians,
assigning as a reason therefore that the
General Government has issued the res
possibility of REFRESHING the hostilities of
the Indians, and has ordered to the from
tiers military force fully adequate Tor the
purpose.
THE DISPUTED BOUNDARY LINE.-The
Bo,rd OF Commissioners to settle the dis
puted boundaries of Pennsylvania, Della
ware and Maryland, consisting of Joshua
p. Eyre, of Penn, Geo Read Riddle, of
Del, and Henry G S. Key OF Maryland,
held their first meeting in this city last
Wednesday.
They have asked the Secretary of War
to detail U. s. Engineer to direct the
Survey or field operations. They will
meet again IN Wilmington, on Saturday
the third of November. [Del. Journal.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-10-08

WASHING CLOTHES. Mrs Swisshem gives
the following directions how to wash clothes
much soIIed by field or outdoor work, especial
~ when they are much saturated with perspira.
ton:
ali you would take tea-cup full of spirits of
turpentlne, and as much spirits Of wine, with a
quart OF water and gallon of soft soap, or two
pounds of hard soap, put them on the fire and
boil few minutes, then put the mixture away
Tor use and the evening before wash day, put
your white clothes into cold water, with enough
OF this mixture to make suds, and let them stand
all night, you will find your clothes very easy ia
wash. A little of this stuff thrown into the boiI
makes them white and clear, and If you rinse
them well, does not injure the clothes"
Prov. Transcrip.
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COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Free Democracy of Worcester County
will hold their County Convention for the pur-
pose OF nominating candidates for Senators Tor the
ensuing year. for the pertecting of their organi-
cation and for the transaction of any other busi-
ness that may properly come before it, at the
CITY HALL in Worcester, on WEDNESDAY,
The 10th day of October nert, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon.
The several towns in the County are request
ed to send delegates TO said Convention, in the
proportion OF three delegates for each represen.
tatve, to which they may respectively be enti-
tied, in the General Court They are also re-
quested, forthwith to form their political organ
Ration for the year, and to report the same with
a list of their officers to the Convention.
Per Order of the County Committee.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-10-08

A FAMILY PORTRAIT. Mrs Swisshelm who
grave and digni6ed generation, some time ago
proposed, tor the benefit of wives, very heroic
and effectual mode OF dealing with drunken
brute of husband. For this she has received
some awfully serious rebukes. In reply to one
Of them, she gives portrait of her larger half
which is worth hanging in any gallery. Then
the added sarcasm is far beyond anything we
ever saw of masculine production for keenness
and grit.
Fanny Linton, the lady editor of the Lady's
Newspaper, says, "the lady of SwlssvaIe- (mean-
ing ourseIf OF course, for we are the only one at
Swissvale who sleeps until breakfast time)-has
on her regimentals, is in the tantrums and threat.
ems to horsewhip her husband Now isn't that
lady OF SwssvaIe fright We would call
Fanny's account of her sssang," if did not come
from the pen OF the lady editor of the Lady's
Newspaper; but as it Does it must of course be
true as well as refined and lady like. Those who
have seen Mr. Swlsshem and ourself will be anx
ious for his personal safety. Those who have not
will tremble for him, when they know he stands
six feet in his stockings-cals himself thin when
he weighs hundred and eighty-rolls an oak
saw log with as much ease as we can trundle
centre tabie-Sets us on one arm and carries us
about as easily we child of two years,
has Gen. Jackson will, that never bent for man,
woman nor child. Is it any wonder Fanny is
alarmed for him; and draws doleful picture of
his bondage at our apron string-his peeping out
from behind our apron, and all that sort of thing
His black hair, big sunburnt Roman nose and
bushy whiskcrs, would play DO peep behind our
apron to perfection. Don't we deserve credit for
keeping him in s'subiec ion,'' as Fanny SAYS we
do' And isn't it odd that dragon'like ourself
should have husband, while gentle Fanny who
declares beforehand how very respectful and
dutiul she would be,is in state OF single blessed
ness to this day Verify, the men deserve to be
henpecked for their stupidity Why does not
some one make a bid for Fanny's charms.
and show the world pattern wife .-When folks
gather nettes and leave violets 10 wither on the
stem, they must expect to be stung AS for poor
Mr. S. his doom is sealed-slavery for life: and If
we should ever get another the Saints preserve
or we will pickle But why does not some Oh
take warning by his sad tate, WOO and win. swe et
Fanny, who is ready 10 love, obey and respect
him, drunk or sober. A lady who is so anxious
to be we'd as TO hold out such inducements. should
not long want a husband in this day Of walking
brandy. casks.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-10-08

"SATAN REBUKING SIN" The Taylor papers
out IN full cry against the New York Barnhurners de
nounclng them as traitors, charging them with the aban,
donment OF principle and calling them all sorts of hard
names, Whether there is any abandonment Of pIinci>
PIE by hem yet remains TO be proved II they able
10 control the united party, they air m they will and
adopt free soil principles the action OF the party then
'nere VIII be no abandonment OF principle; but, if the
bunker leaders gethe CONTROL and free soil principles
snail he repudaled in heir action on nauo al politics
ana the barnburners still remain in the organization
u'eh 'here VIII have been actual abandonment of
phcpe and they will be obnoxious to the censu es thai
nave been cast upon them. But strikes US. that OF
al men IN this wide world OF ours the Tayorites should
y e last 10 "cast stone" at them. II the very worst
mat We nave supposed should happen the Barnburners
VIII then be III precisely the POSITION The avores now
are The Iayloules. have been as voce rous hereto.
'ore' III Their opposition the extension of slavery as
any body; they have passed resolutions as strong as the
strongest they vowed they never would vote for nny
oou1 VINO was not kno~n TO be opposed 10 slave extern,
SION; and yet they hunked They voted for Old lack
wI'h his three hundred Slapes They uphold lis admin,
'Suauon-decldedv the most pro>savery in the compos
S'oh OF his cabinet of any we ever had and although
inc northern wing of The party mighty anti, slavery in
state politics, as national party they refuse to carry the
question INTO their political action This is precsel,
the ground on which the Washington Union has decIar-
ed lis Willingness that the Democratic pro.savery par.
" should stand. So hat every word of condemnation
uttered by these Taylor papers against The Barnburn,
efS wo 1919 condemnation of themselves aud their
own party.