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1t was Bishop Horner's opinion that there is
no better moralist than newspaper. He says
''The follies, vices and consequent miserics, of
multtudes displayed in newspaper, are so
many admonitioes and warnings, so many bca-
cons continually burning, to turn others from
the rock on which they have been shipwreclked
What more powerful dissuasive from suspicion,
jealousy and anger, than the story of one friend
murdered by another in duell What caution
likely TO be more eflectual against gambling and
prohigacy, than the mournful relation of an exc
cution Or the fete ola despairing suicide7 What
finer lecture on the necessity Of economy, than
the auctions of estates, houses and furniturei
Only take newspaper, and consider il we'll
pan far it-rcad it--ond il uW instruct thee"
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Scientific.

Every mass of alloyed gold is supposed to be
divided into twenty four parts, therefore when
we say twenty carat fine, we know there are
four parts of alloy in it. The English standard
for gold watch cases, is eighteen carats OF gold
and six of copper or silver.
The relative value of hard and soft water, is
as three to two in favor of the latter, In wash
ing, if it would cost eight shllings to wash with
soft water, it would cost twelve shillings TO use
hard water, that is in using common soap.
Homer mentions brass money as existing in
1884 b. c. The invention of it is ascribed tc
the Lydians. Money was used in Rome 578 b
c. Iron money was used in Sparta, and tin mo
ney was used in Britain when under the Romans
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THE RINGGOLD HOUSE.

EiSi1ER A. WHITE, respectfully announces
IT to the citizens of Cecil county, that he has
taken the centre house in 'sWhann's Row" Elk
ton, Immediately opposite tiebhart's, formerly
Kings Hotel; and that he has opened the same
aSan
OYSTER AND EATING HOUSE,
for the accommodation of the public generally.
Meals will be served up al all hours, and his Wis.
tiers supplied with all the delicacies of the sea
son. His bar will be furnished with the choicest
liquors; in short, nothing will be omitted to min
lister to the qualification of those who may favor
him with call.
May 4th, lS50-tf
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work if YOU would rise.

Richard Burke being found in rcvery, short
y after an extraordinary display of powers in the
House of Commons by his brother Edmund, and
questioned by Mr.. Malone as TO the cause, re-
piled, 'I have becn wandering how Ned con-
trived to monopolizc all the talents Of the fami-
ly; but then, again, remember, when we were
at play, he was at work. The force of the an
ecdote is increased by the fact, that Richard
Burke was considered not inferior, in natural
talents, to his brother. Yet the one rose to
greatness, while the other died comparatively
obsure. DON'T trust to your genius, young man,
ifyou would rise: but work, work! work.!
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unskilled and out of reason on holding
of their own, and the American workers
would be worth more than now, their
skill and experienced serving wider
purpose, and they could be paid more.
And third, as before, at practical and
scientific agricultural knowledge, SO
necessary to the most profitable result,
must not only be known and under
stood, but carried out in the field and
the stable, learning reason, and research
made use of even in the simple matter of
raising stock, and tilling the soil.
1.-THE laboring Poor, who crowd the
cities and seaports, toiling where they
can find work, for mere pitance, were
scattered over the land, and employed
upon our farms it would be better for
all concerned. An Irishman or German
who on landing here stops in the city as
day laborer, or seeks employment on
canals and railroads, will always be a
laborer dependent upon his wages and
upon his success in finding constant en-
ployment, while he who hastens to the
country and hires out upon farm, will
in few years be able to purchase and
stock farm in the West, with skall to
work profitably and he and his children
will rise in dignity and respect, and
prove true and worthy citizens oftheir
adopted country.
The farmer under whom they have
served their apprenticeship will not on
w. bavn bopnftted his ignorant fellows
but has made their labor profitable to
himself, has applied his own experien ce
in practical operations, and added to
the wealth and prosperity of the nation.
In ''farming for profit" the right thing
must be none in the right way. True
economy must be practised-but not that
which "saves at the spiggot to waste at
the bung-hole"-neglecting to make
these improvements, and to give thor
oughness to every operation which pays
SO in farming-or 10 see that II is pre-
pairing the soil--in manuring--in the
seed--in the cultivation, and in the use
and marketing, all is attended to prompt
ly, properly and above all profitably.
Let this be done, and we will vouch for
the profit of farming. Forthe pleasantness
of it, we need bring no argument, if the
first is insured. Whatever is truly
profitable, has an odor Of pleasantness
about it-and no occupation can be
more favorable to happiness than that OF
cultivator of his own broad acres, in
this fertile and prosperous country.
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ssOPEwELL ACADEMY.

NNHIS Institution, delightfully."- situated in the
Il western part Of leicester Co, Pa, in neigh
borhood distinguished for its morality, temper
ance, intelligence and eminently healthy loca-
tom will commence its ninth and Winter SEES
sion on the first TUESDAY Of November.
The year is divided into two sessions of five
months each, The course of instruction is
thorough. including the Sciences, Mathematics,
Languages and all the branches usually taught in
classical schools.
1crms--One Halfin .4drancc.
Boarding ind Tuition, Winter Session, $500
DO do Summer do 5000
Tuition per session, day scholars, 1000
Washing. per dcz. so
No other charges except for books and lights at
city prices.
The principal aatters himself, that from TWEEN
ty years experience in imparting instruction to
Young men, he has acquired the best methods,
and is satisfied that parents or guardians having
bows TO educate, would be advancing the interest
of both, BY placing them under his care; with
equally careful attention to the comfort OF those
over whom he has charge, and with equally eff
cient teachers, the expense incurred is not great
cr, than is incurred at schools. where the charge
would be from ten to fifty dollars more per ses-
sion.
That the public may have full confidence in
the character anu Va VIC 70
merit their patronage; reference may be had to
the following gentlemen:
Rev. r. Steel, D. D., Abingdon, Montgomery
county, Pa.
Rev. DR.. Neil, d. D., Easton, Pa.
Rev. Charles W. Nassau, late President Of La
Fayette College, Easton, Pa.
Rev. David X. Judkin, Greenwich, Warren
county, N. ].
DR.. Clarke, Woodbury., N. ].
Rev. Messrs. j. M. s. S. Dickey, Oxford,
Chester county, Pa.
A. H. Kinkle, South Wharves, Philadelphia
Fl. McKecn, Market ST., at 4th St.
w. Writ, 14S Pine St.
w. Soby, 227 North Third St.
S. ]. Dickey ofthe firm of Dickey & Brothers,
Hopewcll Cotton Works, Chester Co., Pa.
Access daily by stage from Phila. and Baltic
Rail Road
Circulars containing particulars can be had
by addressing JOHN NJ. DLCKEf, Principal
Hopcweu Cotton Works, Chester Co. Pa
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$500 Reward.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber on thu
1Ha4th Of October last, negro man named
JOE WRIGHT. Said negro is abour FL or
20 years of age, dark skin, about fee, 2 or 1
inches high, well made and regularly featured.
He took With him fine dress black coat and
pan,aloons, drab preat coat, hew pair Of grey
kersey puntaloons, a cassinet roundabout. we'll
worn and fur hat and cap.
will give tho above reward for the arpre-
hension of said negro ftaken out Of the State o f
MARYLAND. 500 if taken out of the county, md
$50 ftak, IN in the connty--in any case to be
lodged in the Jail at Chester Town.
JAS. II. GALE, Still Pond;
Nov l6, '50-4v Kent county Md.
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Making Bugbears OF Dutsess

No folly can be morr egregious than that Of
making bugbears of duties; or in innicting that
as punishment which might be apportioned as u
reward, and thus rendering irksome the fulfil
ment of what otherwise would be pleasing. In
the category of these oyersights may principal
ly adduce the sending children into the open air,
the washing and dispatching them to bed by way
of punishment. By doing so, parents lay rod
in pickle for themselves, as a child will never
afterwards willingly court that as a recreation
which it has been compelled TO encounter as a
penalty. The wiser course would be to render
denial of these advantages the punishment, by
which means children would learn to view rest,
air, exercise, and cleanliness, with eagerness
and delight.-7he Science Of Human Life.
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,

That the subscribers of Cecil county has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of said county
letters of Administration OIL the personal estate
of
John Mauldin, Senr.,
late of said county deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated, on or before the
14th day of November 1851,
they may otherwise by law, be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the subscribers. Given under our hands
this 23rd day of November 1850.
SOPHIA MAULDEN.
JOHN MAULDEN, Jr.
Nov 2S sow Adnrs.
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Bushes.

What mysterious thing is a blush! That
single word, look, a thought, should send that
fine carnation over the cheek, like the soft tints
Of a summer sunset Strange, too, that it is only
the face, the human face, that is capable ofblush
ing! The band or the foot does not turn red
with modesty Or shame any more than the glove
or sock which covers it, 1t is the face that is
the heaven of the soul. There may be traced
intellectual Phenomenon with confidence a.
mounting to moral certainty, A single blush
should put the intide to shame, and prove to him
the absurdity of his blind doctrine of chance.
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TO THE LADIES.

E BROWN, Jr., successor to Brown &
1Ls McIntire, has just opened at the Old
Stand, (next poor to Johnson's Hotcl,) all Of the
following colors of superior high colored French
Merinoes.
Royal purple, French Merinoe, Handsome
Sea Green do. Claret, do. Mazarine Blue, do.
Handsome Mari on, do. Wine Colour, do, to-
gethcr with a very large assortment Of an entire
ly new style of Muslin de LANES.
Nov lG
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The Ladder of St. Augustine

BY HENRY W. LoNcFELLow.
SAINT AUGUSTINE! well hast thou said,
That of our vices we can frame
4 ladder. if We will but tread
Beneath our feet each deed Of shame!
All common things-each days events,
That with the hour begin and end;
Our pleasures and our discontents
Are rounds by which we may ascend.
The low desire--the base design,
That makes another's virtue less;
The revel of the rudy wine,
And all occasions of excess!
The longing for ignoble things,
The strife for triumph more than truth,
The hardening of the heart, that brings
Irreverence for the dreams of youth!
All thoughts of ill-all evil deeds,
That have their root in thoughts Of i'll,
Whatever binders or impedes i.
The action of the nobler will!
All these must first be tranpled down
Beneath our feet, if we would gain
In the bright fields of Fair renown
The right of eminent domain!
We have not wings--we cannot soar
Dut we nave letl W Sldic anu SilLlp
By slow degrees-by more and more
The cloudy submits Of our time,
The mighty pyramids OF stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
The distant mountains, that upresr
Their frowning toreheads to the skies,
Are crossed by pathways, that appear
As we to higher levels rise.
The heights by great men reached and kept
We're not attained by sudden flight;
But they, while their companions slept,
Were toiling upward in the night.
Standing on what too long we bore
With shoulders bent and downcast eyes,
We NAV discern-unseen before
a path to higher dcstnics.
Nor deem the lrevocable Past,
As wholly wsSed-wholly vain
II rising on its wrecks, at last
To something nobler we attain.
Graham's Magazine.
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The Eve.

It's more difficult to make the eye lie than
any other organ we are possessed of. To tell
what woman says, pay attention TO her tongue.
If you would ascertain what she means, pay at
tention to her eye. To talk in opposition to the
heart is one of the easiest things in the world
to look this opposition, however, is more difficult
than Algebra. Again we say, never believe a
girl hates you unit. you ask her eyes
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CABINET WARE ROOM.
IN PORT DEPOSIT.

THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
l public and the people in this vicinity, that he
has taken the shop formerly occupied by John
D. Marshbank, where he will continue to man
utacture all articles in his line of business
Those wishing to purchase would do well to call
before purchasing elsewhere, as he warrants his
work to be Of the best materials and workman
ship.
FUNERALS punctually attended to on the
most reasonable terms. GEO. r. MOORE
Port Deposit Oct 12--6m (pd)
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TO THE PUBLIC.

The subscriber (not being engaged in any eth
er business) has resumed the practice of Land
Surveying, Conveyancing, sc. Being acquaint-
ed with the different qualities of soil in the
neighborhood, persons wishing to buy or sell
Land would find it to their advantage to give
him call. JETHRO JOHNSON.
Near North East, Cecil Co, Md.
lime Isl 'hG--1f
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For the Windham County Telegraph.
Advertising.

Nor A PARABLE BUT FAcT.--1 passed by the
store Of the advertiser, and looked within: by.
his counter stood many customers, and his clerks
appeared lively and happy. Turning away, l
said, the advertiser hath wisdom. Then turn
ed me and locked upon the store of the man too
foolish to advertise: HIS counter was empty and
dusty, and the spiders were building webs over
his drawers. Then turned away and said moth
inp-aJONSYpAp
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G. HUMMELL,s ESSENCE OF COFTEE.

G. HUMMELL'S ESSENCE OF COFFEE.
nnc Package of this Essence will go as far as
VA lbs. OF Store Coffee. Coffee made b. this
Essence, will not only preserve perfectly the
real taste of the store Coffee, but will have a
more delicate and finer favour, finer colour
and will certainly be much wholesomer for eve
nv person than pure Store Coffee; will also be
clear without anything to clear it, Price l25
cts. per single package or s. per dozen Fog
sale wholesale and retail by
Nov. Is VIM. IORBERT.
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EDENNOCK's AND PERSONS DRILLS
The subscriber having an agency for the
sale ofDrills manufactured by S. & M. Pcnnock
of Kennel Square, Chester county, Pa, and also
of the Peirson Drill made by Bush & Lobdell, Of
this city; the character Of both make of Drills
are well known. They are now offered to Far
lners and Dealers on the most reasonable terms,
at my Store, No. 81 Shipley Street, Wilmington,
where those wishing 10 purchase, can have the
opportunity Of examining each make. 1t is be-
lcved that these make of Drills are superior to
any others offered for sale,
All orders by mail promptly attended to.
Wilmington, June2S THOS. GARRETT.
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American and Foreign Iron.

consisting OF best refined round iron from 4
inches to SIG OF an inch, with all the intrrme-
diate sizes. Square iron both hammered and
rolled, from 81 inches to / Of an inch Flat
iron, best refined Of all widths and thcknesses.
A general assortment of Band and Scroll Iron, II
very superior article. Common English iron of
all sizes, of good quality, at very low prices.
Hoop iron from ! inch wide to II. Hammer
ed iron and slit rods of all Sizes horse nail rods,
Norwegian and Juniatta oval and half oval, for
coach makers; cast, shear, blister, machinery
and spring steel Wagon and Dearborn boxes
from II to Ct inches, horse nails, sc.
Also, a general assortment of GrinaStones,
consisting of Berca, New Castle and Nova SEQ.
tia, part Of which is believed to be equal, if not
superior, to any ever offered in this city. Also
about two thousand bushels of Lemons best
Coal, all ofwhich will be sold low for cash or
short acccptances. TIIOS. GARRETT.
Wilmington, Del, June 29-tf.
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TNis!H OF THE LATE COLONEL
sgEsa ~ THOS. HAMMOND GIST,
IS NOW FOR SALE.-This most val
liable property lies in Baltic county, be-
tween the 10th and 18th mic stone on
the Reislertown Turnpike; the Westmin
ster Branch of Railroad passing through
the premises, and bounded by county
roads lang in the whole tract Of
land about l / or 1900 acres, IN good
STATE OF cultivation, and known as the Sat-
ter Hill Land. Will sell IN the whole, or
divide to suit purchasers. For the Man
sion House, together with all the improve
ments, which cost over $50, 000, and 300
acres OF choice land, fair portion Of wood,
large orchard Of apples, peaches, cherrys,
aprcots, nectarnes, plums, and all the va
rieies, will take $lo0 per acre. For
an adjoining lot OF 300 acres of choice
land, about 100 acres of rich bottom,
Gwlnn's Falls passing through by Canal,
susceptible Of growing from 3 10 400 tons
oftinlothy, and the upland is in fine con
ditlon. Improvements on this lot, large
store and frame dazzling, stabl,ng, ware
house and dairy, smokehouse, &C., grlst
and saw mill, ia feet fsi, OF water, and
could be made so feet fall, constant stream
OF Gwinn's Falls to supply it. The mill
and Improvements are Oh the county road,
abou: | mile from the Relstertown Pike
For this lot and all the Improvements, to
be laid off with sufficient wood, ] will
take $50 per acre. Adjoining, will sell
Farm House, with barn, stabing, dairy
and other out houses, with 300 acres OF
Satter Hill Land. This part of the Estate
binds en- the Turnpike and railroad, Tor it
will take $50 per acre. The balance of
land hat may remain over and above the
3 specified Farms, will sell in lots TO
suit at $50 per acre. The location OF
this Esate is high and healthy, thickly
settled by the most respectable families;
Churches withn miles OF the property,
Episcopalian, Baptism, Methodist, Pres
byterian and Catholic; Schools Of the fist
order; Mills; Blacksmith Shops, SC.
ALSO
&-R FOR SALE-That valua
A:s;$ BILE three story Brick Dwell
. xaSsa / fiE ling, with extensive back
S->sazzzzssaS buildings tin fee) Lot 4s
feet front by III feet deep. 7hls prop
erty is adjoining the Holiday street Theo
tire ard Orange alley; now under rent Of
SS72 por annum, to punctual tenant.
For terms and particulars, apply to
JOHN l. HAMMOND, Al Second ST
Nov. 30th 1S50-4t
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SOMETHING RICH.

IUST Received and for sale, a very superior
~ lot Of French Pearl China, with broad gilt
band; also English and Stone China Of superior
quality. Large Glass Fluid, Mantle and Brit
tania Lamps; mantle ornaments, Rockingham
Spittoons, toy tumblers, molasses cruits, and a
general assortment of Queensware. Call al
PELL'S cheap Store and sou can see them.
Elkton, Nov. 80
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Valuable Real Estate for Sale.
AdJoining the Villoge Of Elhton,
Cecil Counrv, Md.

GGoaning the piIoge Of Elkton,
Cecil Counry Md.
YHNHE subscriber will sell at Private Sale,
Il from
100 to $50 .Acres Of Land.
fair proportion of which will be woodland,
from off that part ofhis farm lying north Of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
Road, and embracing the high land on the north
ern part of his farm. The situation is remarka-
bly, healthy, with the best of spring water, COM
mands beautiful view Of the river valley and
surrounding country, and the whole has fine
southern exposure,
Also, LO1'S for sale at fair prices in Main and
Bridge Streets, in the town of Elkton. Persons
purchasing at this time will have sufficient time
10 put up buildings before the 25th of March
next.
For terms apply TO The subscriber on the prem.
iscs. SAML. HOLLlNGSWORTH
Oct. 10, soft
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Nov. Goth $50

CLOTHS, Cassimeres and Vestings, Brown,
OBlack, Olive and Drab Beaver, French, Eng
lish and American Blacks, Claret, Blown, Olive
and Grey cloth, Black and Fancy Cassmercs,
Black and Figured Satin, Twilled Silk and Cas-
smere Vestings, at prices to suit every person,
for sale by VIM. TORBERT.
Nov 1G
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ATTENTION..

ATTENTION..
TIME subscriber bcgs leave to return his sin
4 cere thanks to kind public, for the patron
age received for twenty years. as
Surueyer and Conveyancer,
and promises to continue 10 make any reasona.
BILE sacrifice, for the accommodation of all those
who may desire to perpetuate such patronage.
lie also continues TO act as
Land Agent,
for all those who may confer on him such aeen-
cy. JOHN JANNEY.
College Green, Cecil Co., Md. lie eft
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Education.

The aim of education should be to teach rath-
er how to think, than what TO think; rather to
improve our minds, SO as 10 enable US to think
for ourselves, than to lead the memory with the
thoughts of other men,"
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Marrying.

''Ifever you marry" said an uncle, sfet it be
to woman who has judgment enough TO super
intend the work Of her house; taste enough to
dress herself pride enough to wash herself before
breakfast; and sense enough to hold her tongue
when she has nothing to say"
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EIatfery.

Perhaps the most acceptable kind of iieAery
consists less in euloeizing mans actions, or
talents, than in decrying those OF his rival.
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JOHN s. KENNARD,

Uniforms his friends and the inhabitants of Cecil
Il County, that he is still located at the "Old
Stand,'' No. SO Market Street, Wilmington
Del. His assortment of
DRY GOODS,
CARPETS,
TRIMMINGS,
OIL CLOTHS,
&C., &C., far surpasses any proceeding year; both
for variety and elegance, being one of the best in
the city. He earnestly invites those visiting
Wilmington to call and see some Of the bargains
constantly offering at this establishment. He
deems it unnecessary to describe the stock Of
Dry Goods, but would say it is worthy the at
tention of every Lady and Gentleman, as they
can purchase most any article from a splendid
silk, down to Muslins and Calicoes at 4 cts per
yard
CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETSNi
Those who want Carpet can get some IN
common bargains, such as fellows:
Superior Extra Three Ply Ingram, all Wool
Ingram, from so to rs cts, all Wool filling do.
373 to SO cts. Cotton and Wool do. 1Ss to 81 cts.
Stair and Entry Carpets, do. 10 10 623 cts, Rag
Carpets at 25 cts per yard. Also, Floor and
Table Oil Cloths, Stair Oil Cloths, Druggett
Stair Crash, &C., &c.
Merchants who may wish goods at times, not
convenient TO visit Philadelphia. are invited to
call a, this establishment and examine the pIi
ces. Tho proprietor being an attendant on the
philadelphia Auctions" and being constantly
in the market can offer inducements worthy their
attention. JOHN S. kENNARD,
No. s. Market ST.
Wilmington, 10Th 80,