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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-03-28
TIE FUTURE LIFE.

How shall know thee in the sphere which kecps
The disembodicd spirits Of the dead,
When all Of thee tha, time could wiher sleeps
And pc. ishcs among the dust we tread 7
For shall feel the sting Of ccaseless pain
II there meet thy gentle presence mott
Nor hear the voice love, nor read again
IL thy sc,cn st eyes the tender thought.
VIII not thy own meek heart demand inc ihcre1
That hcalt whose fondcst throbs To me w:re
given1
t.y name on earth was ever in thy prayer,
Shlllh b. banshcd from thy tongue in hcaven7
u m adows flnacd by heavea's lile-breat,ng wind,
II the rcs leadcncc OF that glorious sphere,
Anl larger movements Of the uniettered mind,
WI! thu forg,t the love that joined US here I
Tha love tat lived ,.,roush al the stormy past.
Aud mcgky with my harsher nature bore,
Aal deeper g,ew, aud tendcrcr to the last,
Shall il expire with life, and bc no more
A happier hi than mine, and larger light,
Await the ,here; for thou hast bowed thy viii
II checrl homage to the rule Of right,
Ahi lovest all, and rcndercst good for III.
For me, the sordid cares in which dwell,
Shrink and consume the heart, as heat the
scroll;
And wrath hath left its scar--.that fire Of hell
Has left its isshidul scar upon my soul.
Yet, though thou wear'st the glory Of the sky,
Wis, thou not keep the same beloved name,
The same fair thoughtful brow, and gentle eye,
Lovelier in heavens sweet climate, yet the same7
Shalt thou not teach me, in that calner home,
The wisdom that learned so i'll n this.
The wisdom which is l)ve.--till become
ThY fit companion in that land of bliss
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-03-28

Owe always read Bryan,'s magnificent
poem, which We publish below, with re-
newed pleasure a; each perusal. Il Is one
Of the mo', eloquent produciions In the
language. I, breathes high, pure and
manly spirit, and points The soul 10 the rS
eions If that Ear better land, where rcnorse
never stiags, where inpra,iiuJe never chi 10
and grc es, aud where sin never darkens
the aspect or causes pang Of wo. He Who
does not read his poem With holy pleas
u;e has a dark sro, IN his heart.
TIE FUTURE LIFE.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-03-20
DEATH FROM pIsArporNrMENT.

The PhlIadelphia sun relates The iIloaiag
distressing case:-
a dag or two since, 90 accomplished
young lady OF this city, who was admired By
vide spread circle Of fdends, died from the
rupture Of blood vessel, induced by circum
stances almost indescrlbably painful. | OF.
pears that young gentleman "a wldo.er)
had been paying bis addresses to her for sew.
eral months, aud finally the day was Sc, apaI,
when the nuptial ceremony was to ,ske place.
II appears, however, lha, the wldower had
promised his first wlfc on her death bed that
he never would &c, married again; but when
time mad smoothed his feelings consequent
upon so painful al sfll ction as her death, he
lurgot his vow, fell Ia love with the young la
dy, and went so far as to agree upon q iinsi
engagement with her. Ga reflection, the
death Of his vie aud The s.crcd vow he made
flashed on ais memory. Accordingly, With
feelings best known 10 himself, he wrote a
letter setting forth The facts, and expressed
his determination not to comply with the en-.
gagement which he made with the young a
dy in question. She received the ml.slse
carefully pctuscd 1t, read II over aud ovei
ogaiu; hnIrpr chilled her frame /; she sudden
y became ravIng crazy; ard after living /,
maniac for only three hours after The receipt
of the letter, she burst main blood vessel
and fell corpse.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-03-20

| to the charge that her love Of power nnd ae.
grandize ment is far greater Than her love OF
The Union. Al all events, the responsibility
of saving the Union rests on the North, and
no, the South. The South cannot save u
by any act OF hers, and the North may save
il without, any sacrifice whatever, unless !"
do Justice, and 10 perform her duties under
Tho Constitution, should be regarded by her
as a sacrifice.
II is time, Senator's, that there should be
an open aud manly avowal on all SIDES, as '"
what is intended tn lie done. III the qdes
| ton is not now settled, it is uncertain mhesh
er it ever can hereafter be and we, as the
! Representatives Of the States Of this Union,
regarded as Governments, should come 10 a
distinct understanding as to our respective
views, in order 10 ascertain whether The great
questions at issue can be settled or not. II
YOU, who represent the stronger portion,
cannot agree to setils them "a the broad
principle Of Justice and duty, say so; and LET
the States we both represent agree to sePa.
rate and part in peace. IL you are unw''.
| ling We should part in peace, tell US So aud
we shall know what to DO, when you reduce
the ques ion to subnissien or resistance. =
IL you remain silent, you will compel us 10
infer what you intend. Ia that case Cahior.
MIA will become the test question. II you
admit her, under all the difficulties that OPP
pose her admission, YOU compel US TO .n'of
that you intend to exclude US from the whole
of the acq tired Territories, with the iutsn-
ton Of destroying, irreirlevab'y, the equ'li.
brium between the two sections. We would
be blind cot TO perceive in that case, TINT
your real Objects are power aud asgrand &C.
meni, and infatuated not to act accordingly.
| have now, Senators, done my duty. Ia
expressing my opinions fully, freely, and can
dolly, or this solemn occasion. In doing SO,
| have been governed ~ The motives which
have governed mo 10 all The stage. OF the
agitation OF the Slavery question, since us
commence | have exer,ed myself,
during the whole period, to arres, II, with
the intention Of saving the uaIon, II /, could
be done ; and il i, could not, to save The sec
ton where i, has pleased Providence TO cast
my lot, and which. | si,cerely believe, has
Justice and the Constitution on lis side.-
Having faithfully done my duty, to the best
Of my ability, both to the Union and my sec
ton, ihtoughoL, this agitation, ! shall have
the consolation, lie, what viii come, that |
am free from all responsibility.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-03-20
From Washington.

We have nothing important from Wash.
ington. Mr.. Footc on the 7ih made another
effort to have Mr.. Bells resolution reierfed
to Committee Of ID, but before any ocilan
was had il was laid over TO tho 18Th. Mr..
German, of Indiana, "a demacraD delivered
in the House, wha, is said to be the first sound
and conciiia,ory speech from the North. We
hope some Wing from the North viii follow
him in The same spirit.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-03-20

Gov. Briggs last week attended a social
entertainment at the handsome residence OF
Hon Chas Hudson, in Lexington. His Ex.
cellency (says paper before us) was sppar.
ea,ly sratfied spectator Of The dance, 10
which ne took no part, however, for, says
he, good humoredly, "you know an Bap.
list, and the first Bapiis, lost his head by this
amusement. ! never danced" he continued.
in the same pleasant VEN, "ond | viii take
occasion TO contradict the story (Which is
going the rounds Of tho papers) that a Black
smiths son in Berkshire once Invited the
daughter Of militia officer TO bell, and 70,
refu ed in consequence Of his low degree,
aud that the said back,milh's son is now
Governor Of sacbusetls | acknowledge
the anil. bu, positively ignore pumps."-
! LoueH Courier.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-03-20
FROM the Nsu Orle ms Bee Of Fec %.
llO:,jsilna.

The resolutions relative TO the appoint.
meni of Delegates 10 The Nashville Coagsn
ton were hcfore the Sers,e Of TIN, STATE a
few DAYS since, and gave rise to an esGsedlns
" animated debate. The friends and cppo.
aen,s of.she project were 50 equally DIVIDED
as to render their pssssge OF ri elton mat
ter Of great daubt. A. II was desifablo thai,
If the State acted at oil IN Inc premises, ITS
action should reflacl The she's OF The s.iols
people, aud mol OF fraction of a patty,
COMPROMISE Was finally suggested, by
which the entire suhJsc; Is leii to the only
legitimate as.ho'lty-the people themselves;
who are eu,horzed, If 'hey deem II eyprdient
to meet in their primary assemblies. and 10
appoint Delegates TO represent them ~ Iho
proposed Convention. The scheme can on.
~ pass in this sbspe. Il any. II hos Vet,
however, to undergo he ordeal Of the House,
where 1t will encounter in every form the VA
misga'ed hostility Of large number II niem.
hers. lis fa,o, therefore, is sIll highly un.
ceTtutn.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-03-20
GS,aglDtag:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1850.

IL WILLIAM THOMPSON. Esq. is our a.
gent in Baltimore, authorized to obtain advertise.
mcn,s and subscriptions, aud to grant receipts.
pE. W. CARR, Esq, is our agent in Pbilalel.
pha. authorized 10 obtain advertisements and i.ro.
cure subscriptions.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02
Reform Esisl.

can act to provide for taking the sense
of the people upon the expediency of call
ing a convention, to frame a new constl-
tuition and form of government for this
state, and 10 provide for the election of
Delegates to such convention.
Sec. I. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly, OF Mary land, That for the pur-
pose OF ascertaing the sense Of the people
of this state. as to the expediency OF call
ing convention of delegates to be elected
by the people to frame new constitution
and form OF government, except so far as
regards the rights snd relations existing
between master and slave as now establish
ed and sanctioned by the constitution and
form Of government OF this state, it is here
by recommended to the legal voters of
this state that the second Wednesday in
May next, and at the same places where
county and city elections are now held,
that every person entitled to vote in the
election of delegates TO the General As
sembly, shall vote with reference to the
question proposed by this, by expressing
in writing or in printed form, on the bal
lot he may cast, the words "For Con-
vention," or the words "Against Con-
vention," as the case may be, and in case
there should be any ballots without the
designation hereinbefore prescribed, the
same shall not be counted either for or
against a convention, but a scperate return
Of the same shall be made by the Judges. of
election as aforesaid, and 1t is also provd.
ed that the sheril'of the several counties,
Of Howard District, and o! the city Of BAL
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

By virtue Of a writ of Fi-ri Fac,as, is
sued by Georg. w. Moore, one IF the
Justices ofthe Peace OF the State OF Mary.
land, in and for Cecil county, at the suit
OF John Nivin, against the goods and chat
ties, lands and tenrments of Ransalear
Biddle and Robert Cantwell and to me
directed, l have seized and taken into
execution, all the right, title, interest,
and estate, at law and in equity, OF the
said Raoaalear Bidde, in and to all that
tract Or part of a trac, of land lying and
being in Cecil county, Nd, adjoining
lands of Dennis Ferry and others; and
lying on the public road between Tur-
keytown and Dysarts Tavern. And I
hereby give notice, that on Saturday, the
23rd of March inst, at + O'Clock P. M.
l will oftr.for sale the property so seized
and taken in execution, by public auction
10 the highest bidder tor cash, from the
Court House door IN Elkton.
THOMAS THACKERY,
March ?, 1S5O-ts Con 81.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02
Concluded next week !

DELAWARE BLocK.-I'lc ceremony of
sealing up the leaden box to be deposited
IN the stone was performed on the evening
of the 22d February by the committee, in
the presence of the citizens assembled in
the City Hall. The box contained a copy
Of all the papers published in the State,
Annals of Delaware, the Address of the
National Monument Committee, and sew
cral other papers of various kinds. DR.
Thompson, of this city, made some brief
and happy remarks on the occasion, when
the box was sealed up and deposited in
the stone, there to remain until, in after
ages, when the Great National work is torn
down, the astonished inhabitants may
read and wonder Of what manner OF peo-
pie we were. II goes to Washington to-
day in charge of Major John Jones, and
Mr.. Smith, from whose quarries the block
was taken. [Del Journal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02
(,OnSlabIc'S Sale.

Byvirtue of a writ of Vendi Exponss,
issued by John c. Cameron Esq, one OF
the Justices OF the Peace of the State Of
MARYLAND in and for Cecil county, at the
suit Of Aqu'lIa Thompson, for the use of
Amos Pierson, against the goods and chat
ties, lands and tenemcnts Of Lewis Croth-
ers and Samuel Crothcrs, and TO me di-
rected, have seized and taken into exc
cuton, all the right, title, interest and
claim, both at law and in equity, of the
said Samuel Crothers, in and to all that
piece, parcel, or tract OF land, wherein
the said Sanue Crothrrs now resides, sit
uated, lying and being IN Cecil county,
Containing 81 Acres more or loss, adjon-
ing lands of William Crothprs, Enoch
Johnson and others, and hrie y gi no
t,ce that on the 23rd day OF March 1850,
between the hours OF Q and 3 O'Clock P.
Nj. at the public House Of Jeh ,aikim
BrichIoy, will expose to public sale to
tn" highest bidder, thu said property, Tor
cash, to satisfy said writ.
HASSON LYNCH,
March ., '5o-4t ($2.25) Const.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02
A VOICE
From the Ancient Parish Church
AT NORTH EAST.

A century and quarter have nearly
eMpsed since the corner stone of tins edi-
fice-upon which is inscribed its date, and
several monograms-was laid in humble
hope by its founders; around its ven cradle
walls repose the dead of many genera
tons, and voice not vocal to the sense
of hearing, but expressive to the mind, is
sues from thence, admoniShing many of the
present inhabitants of the parish, that the
"Machpelal" of their ancestors and fam
ilies-their own last resting place - needs
their especial care and attention; its en-
closure is in a state of decay aud requires
immediate renewal, but particularly is it
necessary that stone wall running par
alIel with'the main street of the town 1870
feet, COPIED and clamped should be built on
that side for its protection.
The Vcstry OF the Parish has no means
commensurate with the undertaking, and
makes this public appeal to those who
cannot but iecl an abiding interest in the
place, TO come forward and make such
contribution for the execution of the work
as each individual nay deem proper, and
for their convenience the following named
gentlemen are respectfully request TO re-
ceive their contributions and keep an ac-
count thereof for the Vestry OF St. Mary
AIMS Parish.
Mr.. VIM. Torbert, merchant, Ellton:
Mr. R. l.. Thomas, mch't, North East;
Mr. John N. Black, mch', Charleston;
Mr.. Geo. Taylor. mch't, Perryvllle; Gen.
H. S. Suites, mch't, Principle: Mr. Wash
inston Taylor, 'mcht, Battle Swamp;
Mr.. Joseph W. Abralams, mch't, Port
Deposit, Y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02


u TIE | ni,rd States, and is calculated 70
avoid the innumcrai,lr evils which must
necessarily result from any attempt at H.
legal local legislation. Il is, therefore,
i.cp-d il will meet the appreciation ofthe
people OF California, and tina, all good
citizens will unite in carrying It into ex-
ecution.n
The steamer III which ! was paSsen
ger to San Francisco was the first con-
veyance 20 carry to he people Of CALI
.ornia In. intelligence Of the inaugura-
ton Of Pr,sjicn, Taylor and The 9p5int
lnent 81 ms CahiLet--sp that, al The GATE
Of Gen R,ry's proclamation. it was not
possible that he couA have received any
communicated rom the present A dmln-
stration Tn. President Of the United
state, TO whom he refers was Mr.. Polk,
the Secretary Of State Mr.. buchanan,
the Secretary Of war Mr.. Marcy. 1t
was in accordance with the recommen-
dations OF this proclamation, sustained as
they are in President Folks last annual
message, that the people of California
acted in forming their State constjtu
ton. always addressed the people of
California IN my private character, and
never assumed any official position
among them. Interested as am in
elave labor as Georgian and South
e'n citizen, ! was prepared to expect
that the objects Of my mission would be
perverted in the North and find &C
cordingIy that during the last fall cleo
tions in that quarter was there repre-
srn'ed as a Southern Shareholder sent to
California to indoctrinate the people in
my opinions about slavery. This was a
base ialsehcod, but it is not half so base
as an attempt to impress upon the pub
tic mind that | was sent to coerce or in
luence California to exclude slavery.
T. BUTLER KING.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02
Letter from Chesapeake

CHESAPEAKE CRY, Feb. 2Sth, 1850.
p. G. RlcKErrs, Eso.-Dmr SIR
Demagogues will find dupes to support
and defend them in their schemes of am
bilion and profligate lust for power, and
men OF wisdom do sometimes assemble
''Wherc folly is contagious, and too OF,
Even wise men leave their better sense at home,
To chide and wonder at them when rsturn'd."
Much Of the unhappy contention that now
abstracts our country may be traced TO this
cause. The troubled elements of passion
obscure the better judgment of men, lead
ing them like an "Ignes Faui," to their
own destruction. Men of clever talent
whose chief pleasure Is controversy for
display, (Buncombe,l will sometimes be-
come the dupes OF their own sophistry.
PHILOSOPHY for contention only, but bar
rem in the production Of works for the
benefit of life" "Cato the Censor proph-
esied the ruin of the Roman constitution
whenever this sort of learning should be-
come the fashionable study Of his country
men," Ifw reason from analogy, may
not the constitution OF our own country be
in danger from the same cause? History
furnishes abundant evidence of the evils
arising from men OF genius displaying
their skill in argument, regardless of truth
and contrary to their own convictions, in
not only becoming the dupe of their own
sophistry, but in leading others from the
path OF duty by this species OF argument,
because it is dignified by high authority.
In the conflicting opinions that now aei-
tate the pubic mind, our own country fur
nshes RI illustration Of these truths. Abo-
litlonism, Free-Sollism, and all the other
lsms and Schism's would explode and their
authors sink into insignlfcance, il reason
instead ofpassion was arraycd IN opposi-
ton. Then scatter the clouds of passion
let the sunshine of reason Hume the
mind and shed its genial influence over
the land. Have we no home, freside and
altar, in and around which are gathered
loving hearts, whose sympathics and in
tercsts are ours' No pledges of affection
TO love and cherish No sires to honor
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02

and protect? A country, and no cause
to love it, We have, at least a country
whose greatness is ours. The honor and
glory OF which must never be sullied by
the hand Of its children,
''1iS a statesman's virtue
To guard his couEtrys safety by what mo ans
1t best may be protected"
When virtue shall cease to exist, or man
be no longer susceptible OF yirtuous i'm
pressions, then let the Union be dissolved,
for we shall then be no longer fit compan-
ions for men, or aught else save beasts OF
burden, ..--.. ... .----
perceive in the Legislative proceed
ings OF our State, our representative from
this district by piece OF political shutting
has thrown upon his constituents, the res
possibility OF measure in relation to
which he well knew their sentiments.
That cause which affects the moral nature
of man, can never be altered or modified
by Geographical positions. II the License
System is an evil in one section. it can be
no less so in another, and it Is nothing
short OF want of moral courage IN any
man, when he refuses to act openly and
honestly, in his representative capacity.
With exceptions, popularity is considered
paramount To the interests OF society, and
the people, dear souls, look upon this po-
litical Juggling with as much good nature
as tho it were some puppet show for which
they had paid their shilling in order to
witness the exhibition.
In a communication some time ago, !
suggested to the citizens ofthis place, the
important addition of daily mail. III,
has been overlooked, l now again sus-
gest its consideration. As We are now
situated with regard TO the news OF the
day, we may be considered as living IN
but one halt instead Of the whole world
Business on the canal is beginning tc
exhibit lively aspect. In addition to
this, since my last, there is no local new.
Of any Importance.
Yours as ever, ION.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02
Books and Stationery.

THE publisher Of abe Cecil Democrat has
opened Stock of Books and Stationery, at his
Office IN Elklon, nearly opposite Kings Hotol,
and will keep always on hand superior Cap
and Letter Paper, Ruled and lMuled, Embor-
sed note paper, with envelopes 10 match, Mot
t. WATERS, Bristol board, Common Envelopes,
Blink oks, School books of all kinds, Black
sand, Waters. Seal ng wax, red and black ink,
il.k stands, Steel pens. pen holders. QuiIls,
States, Pencils, and every other article in his
limo. II. VANDERFORD. Jr.
lisa IL the new Books, Magazines, and LIT.
erary Newspapers kept constantly OH hanJ.
Persons who want the magazines may procure
item cheaper by leaving their names u, the Vi.
flee otthe Democrat
Mnrcl 2-Sw.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02

Costly STEAMBOAT AccupEHr.-On
Saturday last, crate, containing the bag
gage Of the passengers fro m New York for
Philadelphia, on board the steamer New
Philadelphia, was accidently run over
board, and the trunks and baggage of the
passengers fshed out in a soaking cond-
ton. The company promptly paid'to each
passenger the sum at which he estimated
his loss, amounting in the aggregate to
$1,000, The passengers have published
card returning thanks for this prompt
ness on the part Of the company.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02
Communicated.

Mr.. P. e. Ricketts, DR.. Sir. AS
there has been something said IN your
paper about hogs raised in this county, I
would state that within the last 25 months
| have slaughtered six hogs that heated
me 1866 lbs. of pork, which sold at a
iair price. They were all yourg hogs,
and ! have slaughtered several others for
my own use weighing over 800 lbs. each.
They were all Of my own raising and
feeding. JACOB ASH.
Feb. 23rd 1850.
N. B. lam now feeding pair of cat
tie which will be worth looking at.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02

THE SvNDAy'LAw.-In another column
there is a report Of the proceedings OF
the House of Delegates in reference to the
Law prohibiting the sale of intoxicating
liquors on the Sabbath day. Reference
Of matters to the people has become FASH
ionable, and we do not see why the ques-
ton whether there should be any liquor
sold in the several counties and Balti-
more city, was not referred TO the people.
also.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-03-02
PUBLIC SALE.

The subscriber will offer at Public Sale
on SATURDAY, the 9Th day of March ins,.,
Oh the premises, the following property,
VIZ: Cows and several head OF young cat
lie. 2 shoats.ihay and straw, tlreshing m4-
chine, corn shelter, jack screw, p.tent
beam, stoves, and number Of articles to
tedious 10 mention.
Sale to commence at O'Clock P. NJ.
Terms of sale cash.
MARY ANN GARRETT.
Elk Mills, March 2, so.