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CLASS OPINIoNS-A FABLE

LAMB s.rayed for the first time into the woods, and
cited much discussion among other animals In mixs6
company day, when he became the subject of friendly
gossip, the goat praised him.
"Pooh said the lion, this is too absurd. The bekss
is pretty beast enough but did you hear him roar
heard him roar and by the Of my fathers when bz
he does nothing but cry ba-a-a!" And the bcr1
beated his best in mockey, bu, beated far from WE'LL
"Nay" said the deer, "I do not think badly of hix
voice. l liked him well enough till him leap Hs
kicks with his hind legs in running, and, with all his a
ping, gets very little ground"
"It is bad beast altogether, said the tiger. He
roar, he be do nothing-and what
der killed yesterday, and in poteness to the
offered him bit upon which be had the mpudeprs
to look Disguised, and say, mo, sir, eat nothing bus
grass
So the beasts criticised the Lamb, each in his own vsy
ard yet il, was good Lamb, nevertheless.
Dickenss Household Words.
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lhE FIVE CRADLEs-A man who had recently become n
voary TO Bacehus returned home night in ntersss
dste state OF booznes that is TO say, he was eomiosf-
ably drunk but perfectly conscious of his unfortunate st
uon Knowing that his wife asleep, he decided TO NJ
tempt gaining his bed without disturbing her. and by sleeping
on his nebriaon conceal the fact from her altogether Ne
reached the door of his without creating much so
ance and, after rumiEang few moments the matter be
thought it he could reach the beds;ead, and hold
while he slipped of his apparel the remainder of the as
would be easily accomplished Unfortunately for his scheme
cradle stood in direct line with the bed post about the
middle Of the Aoor OF course when his shins
with the aort said piece OF furniture he pitched right
tabshed, he went it backward equally summary
manner Again he struggled to his feet and fore,
most over the bower OF infant happiness At length With
nth fall his patience became exhausted and the object
TO be overcome In desperation he cried his eeys,s
partner Vile vile hoo many cradles have you got TIE
house, I've fallen FIVE and here's another before nae
Saice to say that his wife by this time completely
awake and curtain lecture ensued which rang his
for many o day.
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MAnoMEps PREAcHSss-His defini,ion of charity exr-
baced the wide circle Of kindness Every good act hs
would say, sis charity Your smiling in your bro,bs,s
face charity exhoration your fellow man to vr.uo
deeds is equal to almsgving; your putting wanderer N
The night road Is charity; your assisting the blind is charity
removing stones and hobs and other obstructons
the road is charity your giving the thirsty charity
mans true aceah hereafter is the good he does fhi,
'corH to hts telIo man. When be dies poor people wis
say = WHAT property has he left behind him ~ Bot thf
angels who examine him at the grave will ask ssWba goo
deeds hast thou sent before thee ~ Washington I-ings
Life of Mahon,ed.
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TEACH reUR CHILDREN TO SwIM-Every parent shongG
teach his children swim We hear every day of fatal nc
cdents those who unsked this important Those
who swim sometimes lost but those who cannot sell
dom escape.
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what he and believe That is all that is conteined in the
amendment
Mr.. CLAY. Mr.. President, the great principle which
pervades throughout hs bill is the principle Of nonnerven-
ton by Congress upon the subject of the institution slavery
Nov, sir, what is the amendment proposed |, is better to
come at once plainly 10 the point II understand precisely
the object 6 the amendment il is this There laws
istng in California and the other territory acquired from
Mexico, which, according to opinion supposed to
abolish slavery Now, Congress has power intervene
upon the SUBJECT OF slavery according the Southern doc
rne How then Congress repeal laws which have sbo
shed slavery and obstruction the transportation
Of slaves to those Territories If Congress repeal exist
ing laws prohibiting slavery could Congress laws
authorizing the introduction of slavery slavery
sng there abolrhing slavery What in other words, is
the difference between the direct action Of Congressional R
gislaon upon the subject Of slavery introduce pro-
hb 1t and the exercise Of this power by Congress repeal
existing laws within the Territory, which existing laws have
declared the abolition of slavery If that so, the great
principle OF Intervention to I've clearly
violated in attempts to repeal loca laws could be violated
in attempts by the power Of Congressional enacment
'roduce or prohibit slavery.
Mr. DAVIS, Of Mississippi. The Senator from Kentucky
conounds think, by this generalization Of his remarks the
local laws OF the United States with the laws Of the Republic
of Mexico All this has been argued again and again. This
is not the interference Of Congress with the local laws Of
part OF the United States is but Congress dschagng its
duty carry out the provisions and guarantees Of the cons
tuition OF the United States. We all know very well that
the constitution is composed Of pas-prncipes and
provisions The principles 60 without enactment the pro-
visions do not And here, sir, find obstruction 10 the
way OF the enjoyment Of constitutional rights which
obstruction we require TO be removed We do ask Con-
gress-aDd why is It necessary repeat agan-we do not
ask Congress to enlarge eur constitutional rights do not
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made the remarks which did.
Mr.. FoOTE did not desire to depart the under.
standing between myself and colleague but, after ALL don
see why may not discuss these topics Of general interest
together. well any other gentlemen, observing, as
know we shall, the rules Of courtesy.
Mr.. DAVIS, Gin his seat Ihape objection.
Mr.. FOOTE. And in accordance with this view Of the
matter, shall proceed to make remark two in reply to
my colleague understood him say, that whenever Mis-
ssspp prepared for dsunion he prepssed unite
Mr.. DAVIS, (n his sest) My colleague will please use
Mr. FOoTE. win with gea, pleasure If cas recolect
it; but what have necited is according my memory Of
what be actually said.
Mr.. DAVIS said that was here to represent the State
of Mississippi at the Federal Government that had there
fore propositions TO make in relation to disunion opn-
express when dsunion should be esorted but that
when the State Of Mississippi should resolve dsunon and
summon hence, had right remain here longer and
that was then at her service.
Mr. FOOTE. did NOT intend to quote the language of
my colleague for condemnation, but the contrary,
70 say That approved Of the sentiments which he expressed
nave not had 90 far, opportunity of displaying my
inclination to do what should do under appropriate
cumstances in defence Of his country when her rights her
peace or her honor asad yet trust that should not be
more backward han my colleague himself in maintaining
the honor OF Mississippi if should be put in danger One
thing is certain, that should the State Of assme
such position as that alluded TO- should return to her
limits with much expedition even as nv coesone in order
perform my duty as loyal citizen shall not be even be-
hind my colleague IN rushing to the rescue of our noble
State aud hope, after reaching her confines should not be
far behind him in aught becoming emergency 80 perons
But will again assert what have several times said uoon
this oo that my opinion, there nothing in the present
Of affairs which should induce the State Of Msspp
any other Southern State 10 resort to extreme measures
and that being my opinion resolved at the present time
resist any and every attempt nvege State in any
scheme for the dissolution of the Union without just cause
and when there such good expect pacific settle
Of existing differences My colleague has thought
proper again TO refer to the instructions from our State Le
gslatue, evidently for the purpose Of putting in the
wrong In regard to these instructions shall only declare,
have heretofore had occasion DECLARE that my whole
course this subject have been endesvorng to act in
unison with the spirit which dictated them than accord
ing the literal import Of them, and hsve mscensrued
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form constitution for themselves, before their admission
Mr.. CLAY. have risen only to express the hope that
the amendment may not prevail trust that the amendment
Of the Senator from Tennessee will be voted down, that
we get vote the original amendment
Mr. DAVIS, of Massachusetts, do not rise to enter into
any debate with regard this amendment. But wish to
say word with regard something which heard yesterday
The Senator from Kentucky (Mr CLAr yesterday, in the
course Of his remarks took occasion to aude to some few
remarks of mine previous occasion, which he COM
mened on with degree Of severity. interrupted him.
and attempted make explanation should have pur-
sued the matter them had not the Of the Senator in
dcated some degree of Impotence Besides, was not able
at that time 10 ay hands the speech Of mine to which
reference was made have brought here now that may
set myself right. ..,..... r..
was commenting, Mr.. President, upon argument
which had been offered satisfy minds by several gen.
tlemen that there was law of nature which excluded the
admission of slavery into those Territories of New Mexico
and California And, in pursuing that line OF argument
made use as is printed in my speech, of the following lam
guage
L SIR can see one way in which it slavery may enter
New Mexico There doubt that cotton is produced IN
limited quantities there now and the valley OF the Colorado
said to be place of great promise IN TINS respect bu
though no cotton should be raised yet slavery may find its
way and be maintained by prohs growing out Oh the ahc
do say will but it may this orm which con-
slider the Objectionable OF all FORMS" ....
Now, sir, do not rise for the purpose of reaclng OF
modifying any opinions which have advanced nor tor the
purpose Of doing any thing beyond what necessary TO
place myself right in this matter. made hypothetical
statement made nothing was led TO make It from
consideration which think notorious to every body
was considering the question whether not slavery could
go there did not say would go there. Nor did say that
1t would assume this form. But said il might.
was induced to say for reasons which il hardly
worth while for me TO 60 into when the speech made,
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sMoNDAY, July 20, 1850. . Il
The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill for th
admission of California State into the Union, to establish
Territorial Governments for Utah and New Mexico, and max
ing proposals Texas for the establishment of her western
and northwestern boundaries ....
Mr.. CLAY addressed the Senate for upwards of thre
hours, and was followed by Mr.. BARN WELL and Mr.
HALE to whose observations Mr. CLAY repeatedly replied
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the ownership ngnt 10 unuef
constitutions and that the laws of Mexico not n force to
exclude them. That is my opinon but the time
may have very different view to what may be tie opn-
ion of the That is a very different thing. know
Judges go by precedent the dcta Of English Judges
have he'd arguments of that kind do
not wish any Intervention; law declare that
may carry my slaves there, to exclude All hG seek
to every obstacle that may exist there out of the
sy and ;eave perfectly free for any body there who
chooses. do know that any body will go there with
slaves My intention is not to extend slavery to exclude
il. Intervention at ALL You have repealed all
the Mexican laws but this You have done away with
the whole system Of projects and aleedcs all the judicial
tribunals are swept away all arbitrary decisions by which
were deprived of their liberty swept away also
and far know, every thing relating to the succession
of property and the rights of inheritance. The statutory
provisions AL swept away under the general power TO e
gsae All desire that the existing laws on the SUBJECT
slavery shall be declared null and vo and that the legs
atule hereafter to go into operation shah enact such laws
upon the subject they may think proper, only restrained
from interfering with the sebject whilst "a the Territorial
condition.
Mr.. FOOTE.- The only difference between the Senator
and myself this We entertain the clear, distinct
opinion, deliberately formed upon mature scrutiny but the
gentleman, possessing high faculty for egsl scrutiny as
man in this country not willing to legsate upon his
oPinoh whilst having far inferior faculty fo the orma-
ton OF legal opinion, perfectly willing independent
member of this body, legsate upon my own Judgment
agree with the Senator io South Carolina with regard TO
the nullty of these laws and therefore am not willing TO
vote for annulng them He agrees with me that they are
r and yet he wishes to anpu them again. He wishes
twice to slay the dead.
Mr.. BBRRIEN. Mr.. President am unable to consider,
wish had the power do SO, that this is bill Of non
when in regard the most important portion e
this terrythat Of Caliorniathe people of one portion
this Union excluded BY which only receive
orce and validity from the action Of Congress. spprehend
hat to be ntervenon direct and practical There also
The further Intervention that suggested by the Senator from
Kentucky, (Mr. USDERwooD,) who sits near me- But sur
retaining the opinion which have expressed and endeavored
heretofore sustain that the laws of Mexico this sub
not in forcs there is nevertheless important rea-
why the amendment Of the Senator from Mississippi
Mr.. DAvIs) should be adopted, which commend to the
feciion Of the other Senator from Mississippi (Mr FooTE
and il 10 this There are he well knows dsodant opin
ions upon the question Of the validity Of The Mexican laws
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Public Sale Of St ock and
Farming Utensils,

Will be exposed 10 public Sale on
TUESDAY, the 26th dav Of February
nex,, on the PREMISES of the subscriber
near the Union Meeting House, Egg
Hill, the following described property:
1 Horse, 4 Cows, 4 head young Cattle,
$ Shoats, broad-wheel wagon, Dear
bourn wagon, Cart, Plough, Hsrrows,
Winnowing mil, Roller, Sled, Cutting
Box, Horse rake, Cradle and &ythes, 2
sets plough gears, collars and blind halt
ers, saddle and bride, pick, shovels, grub
bling hoe, LOT of Superior Hay, besides
various other articles not necessary to
insert.
Sale to commence at ~ O'Clock noon,
when attendance will be given and
conditions made known by
WILLIAM H. EDER.
Cecil county Nd. Feb. 2 so.
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This is to Give No'lce, That the
subscriber Of Cecil county has Obtained
from the Orphans Court of SAID county let
lers Of Administration on the personal es-
tate OF Sidney G. Bradford, late Of said
county deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased, are here
by warned TO exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof duly al .ienticated, on or
before the 9th day of October 1850; other
wise by they may be excluded from all
benei, of said estate. All persons indebs
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mediate payment TO The subscriber. Given
my hand This Goth day ofOc,ober 1849.
SARAH A. BRADFORD, Admir-.
Oct 90 'l9-6w.
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NJ. S. Lawrence

N. S. Lawrence
Agent for the sale of Southworth Man
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Warehouse No. 3 Minor 81.
PHILADELPHIA.
100 cases the above superior Papers mo-
store, aad for sale to the TT ude at the low
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Fine thick fiat caps, IL, IA, l5 and l6 lbs,
blue and white. -
Extra super and superfine Folio Posts, blue
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Embroidered note Papers and Envelopes.
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This is to Give Notice; That the

This is to Give Notice; That the
subscriber of Cecil county hahn obainet
from the c ~hans Court of said county, let
err. ofAdmin,s ,ration on the personal estate
of Nicholas George, late OF said county,
decd. All persons having claims against The
said deceased, are hereby warned 10 eShib~
i, the same with the vouchers thereof, duly
authenticated, on or before the 18th day OF
November 1850, they may Otherwise, by
law be excluded from all benefit of said
estate All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate payment
10 the su b-criber. Given under my hand
this Nth day OF November 1919
ALEXANDER WILSON, ADM
Nov, l7-bw.
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TOWNSEND SHARPLESS s. SONS
Philadelphia are receiving by importations,
carefully selected Stock, comprising taPlc an
now styles Of Fancy Dry Goods. suited for Al
tumn and winter Wear.
English Woolln, Cotto and Linen Furnish,
ing Goods, do Shawls and Dress Coos OF al
kmds-Ffen,h do and Dress and Mantilla
Silks, do Merinoes and other cloaking mater
ais.
Cloths, Vcstings and Woollens for Men'
wear, India Shawls, Silks and other fabrics
LastInss and Goods for Shocmakers. Amer
can Cotons and Woollens-Hosiery, Gloves,
Hkfs. & Cravuts.
Sept. Is 40 SO So. 2nd St. Phila.
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Houses for Sale.

The subscriber offers at private Sale
the following Houses: the two Brick
dwellings at the corner OF Main aud
Church streets; the frame houses on Main
Street occupied by James Woodford and
Ihos. w. Simmons; the frame Store
House OH the corner OF Main and Beau
SITS with about 65tt front on Beau ST.,
and his frame house on Main Street near
Bridge street
FRANCIS B. GOTTIER.
Flkton Dec. 9Th ,Ao.
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$50 Reward.

The Subscriber lost his pocket-book ia
Elkton, on Sunday last, the 9th uit, con
tanning amongst other papers note
drawn by John Stilwell in his favor for
$50 ,46, and from $40 10 $70ln notes OF
the New Castle Bank. The above re-
ward will be paid upon the book and
contents being left with the Editor ofthe
Cecil Wing or Samuel Drhaven in Elk
ton, or with WILLIAM SMITH.
Mechanicsville Del. Feb. 2nd 80.
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G. u A n @ .

The subscribers are now ready to supply deal
err and others with this valuable Manure. They
offer for sale
sa.as 500 Tons. Patagonia, in bags.
200 do Peruvian.
Warranted first quality. .7so,
DEALERS IN OIL,
Have always in Store Pure Sperm Oil, for Man
uhctuting purposes. This oil is adapted to
machinery Of every description, and being of the
purest quality, cannot fail 10 give satisfaction.
J. B. A. & S. ALLEN,
Feb 10 3p No I South Wharves, Philadelphia.
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NJ O RE NEW S ,

MO RE NEW S.
RI The largest, rHE Mosr FASH
~ 1ONABi E, . the best assert
49, 81 ~ nient OF II 0pS, omans, and chill
drens ttotss Shoes, in Cecil
county, . to b onnd at tho sub
criters BOOT & SIC E ST RE, in Elkton.
Sign of tic a., Boot.
pposite the Court House.
The subscriber would respectfully ,nfsrm his
lends, and the public generally, that he has
urchased of his brother, Enoch Crouch) his
ntre stock IF Ladies, Mis-c-, and cn.i.ens
cots and shoes, and has commenced mnnurac-
uring Ladies Shoes Of every description. He
now prepared TO accommodate all who may
ovor him with call, with mems women's and
hildrens boots and shoes ofthe best sort at very
prices. THOS. c. CROUCH
Eikton, Feb. a6th '4S.
N. B. Country produce taken n exchange
boots and shoes. Wanted boo and shoe
akers.
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Economy is Wealth.

Economy in the expenditure, is as asscntisl
a. industry IN the accumulation Of money. to
him that would thrive. The natural law OF
trade is. ,"s.rk to soil high and buy low; hn,
Wal. PEl.L both buys and sells II, the lowest
r..ihle fignr", making it the int-rrs, Of all
" wan, Cheap Dry Goods and Grocsrl.s, to
DE-. with hun.
"" lns ls, receive from the cils new
shook # SPRING GOODS, which he is offer
NJ very loN, ami to which he invites the stten-
ion "i his customers aud the public
lie would say to the people Of this county
that he is determined to sell them bargains il
they will but give him the opportunity. Call at
tho Cheap Store. and iftIs money cannot he
had conveniently, hiring on the produce, E.I
which he pays the highest lnarke, prices in ex-
change for goods. Feb Is, so
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Piano Fortes.

THE LARGEST, Chap EST, BEST and
most elegant assortment OF Piano fort"s IN Inc
United States, can alaays be fund at the ware
house Of tho subscriber.
III Chestnut Street, ADORE Fifth.
At the,Old Stand occupied more than third
of a,centur6 by Mr.. George WiIlig, music pub
Usher.
PHlNES, EOLIANS S, &c, &c
fresh from the mos, celebrated manufacturers
in New York, Boston, Baltimore. Philadelphia
and el.ewh ere. Sold, wholesale ant retail al
the makers cash pr ices rv
OSCAR C. B. CxRTER.
I'll Che.nut Street, Phlladc Pima.
Fob o-ly.
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Linn e! IL m E (!

Ea1hc subscriber residing in WR,cHTsvILLE,
York county, Pcnnsy vania, will deliver lime on
the Elk, North East or Bohemia Rivers, or at
any other convenient point on the Chesapeake
Bay. His Lime is Of superior quality, and he
will make deduct ions fo- all core, &c. and if it
docs not plcNio the Gust omcr-no sale. All
orders punctually attended to.
A. ROWAN.
Wrghtsville, Pa, Feb End, '5o-3m.
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N O I'll CR

FOR RENT, the following Houses in
the village Of Perryville, viz:
LIST. The Tavern House and stand now
occupied by Joseph McMullen.
2nd. The House formerly occupied by
Thos. Kelly, suitable either for Tavern
or private dwelling
3rd. The dwelling house now occupied
by Mrs. Rlffee.
Also, the Blacksmith shop occupied by
Mr.. Merritt.
Possession given 18th March next.
Enquire of HASLET OWENS.
PerryvilIe, Cecil CO., Feb avs
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NOTICE.-The Commissioners OF Ce-
Gil county will meet in their office IN the
Court House, on Tuesday the 18th day OF
February next, to attend to such business
Us NAV come before them. BY order,
PC. RICKETTS,, elk.
Jan 26, '5O-3w