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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-11-02

BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT.-Th- following
extract is taken from Motifs address TO
young men. 1t isa gem OF surprising
brllliancy and beauty. W. have seen the
extract published once o. twice before
but so altered from the original as TO have
lost much OF its freshness and purity:
81 would trown on vice, l would favor
virtue-favor whatever would elevate,
would rxalt, would adorn character and
alleviate the misercs Of my species, or
contribute to render the world inhahi.. d..
like the heavens to.whlch looked place
Of innocence and felicity. Though | were
to exist no longer than those ephemera that
sport in the beams of the summers morn,
during that short hour, would rather
soar with the eagle. and leave the record
Of my flight and my tall among the stars,
tn. to creep the gutter with the reptile,
and bed my memory and my body to-
gether III the dunghIl. However short
my part would act II well, that might
surrender my existence without disgrace
and without compnnciion.'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-11-02

WILL FIGURES LIE OR WILL THEY NOT.
The mathe,naticians and algebraists OF
OF St; Louis have had this subject under
grave consideration. We confess the
the question has two sides TO it, and state
the case IN order that the learned OF our
schools may solve the problem If they can
"Two farmers went TO market last week
each with thirty turkeys. One sold ms,
two for dollar, the other sold his, three
tor dollar; that is, both got twenty five
dollars together. Each pocketed his mon
ey and wen: HONEYWELL, the buyer
contracted with each Of them TOR the same
quantity at the same rate, the next morn
ing. The next day the one SAID to the
other, sLook here, there is no u.s.. for both
OF us to go to the market, neighbor; you
take my turkeys along with yours. Mine,
you know, are two for dollar, that is,
you let hun have bu, five for two dollars,
and bring back the money Upon div,d-
ing the money at night they fell into a
quarrel, because there were only sixty
turkeys, and five is IN sixty twelve times
only; and that made sum Of only "a
dollars. while the previous day they had
25 dollars. How is it Who'll tell.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-11-02
The Slrengl h ola kind Word.

Some people are very apt to use harsh
angry words, perhaps because they think
they will be obryed more promptly. They
talk loud, sw"ar and storm, though after
all they are often only laughed al; their
orders are forgot, and their ill-temprr on
" is remembered.
How strong is a kind word II will
do what the harsh word, or even blow,
cannot do; it will subdue the stubborn
will, relax the frown, and work won
ders.
Even the dog, the cat or the horse
tho they do not know what You say can
tell WHEN you speak kind word 10
them
4 man was one day driving cart
along the street. The horse was drawing
a heavy load and did not turn as the man
wished him. The man was in an ill.,
temper, and beat the horse; the horse
reared and plunged, hu, h- enher did not
or would not 60 the right way. Anoth-
er man who was with the cart, We up
to the horse and patted him on the neck.
and called him kindly by his name. The
horse turned his head and fixed his large
eyes on lb- man, as though hr would
say, Il will do anything Tor you, brcaus"
you are kind 10 me-" and bending hls
broad chest against the load, he turned
the cart down the narrow lane, and he
trotted on bri-kIy a, though the load
Were a plaything. Oh how strong is a
kind word.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-11-02
The Canj.. dates.

GRAND RECEPTION DAY, A MONTH Be.
FORE THE ELECTION.
On fine rosy-tnted morning, in the
commencement OF July, was sitting IN
my armchair, on my vine trelised piazza;
breathing the rich perfume OF the honey
suckle and other circumjacent floral
sweets--now and then pau.ing, between
the peary clouds OF my pipes aromatic
whfs, to contrast, IN neditat,ve mood,
thu aroma OF the Vlrginia-lsaf with the
fragrance Of
The flowers ihc flowers just bath-d N IN" dew
when l was abruptly aroused from fit Of
thlrd-htaven, dreamy abstraction, by the
tramp of horses feet, and the refining up
OF cavaIcade before me.
The top Of the morning to you, gem
tlemen' SAID l..
"rhe best of it 10 you, sir - said a
spokesman, for thu crowd.
"Thanks thanks but most of all, tor
a visi, III the virgin freshness of the early
day, Just as she is coming forth, like a
bride from her chamber, bespangled with
DEVELOPS, and DIS full OF odour as newly
mown hay-frId. Come, come, Simeon,
my boy, and you all gentlemen knights Of
the spur. brstir yourselves about alighting;
and come in and refresh yourselves with
a taste OF hot coffee as can b- distilled
with the help OF split wood. Here Scipio,
good Sep, care tor these horses, Come =
you cannot have ridden far, so early?
"No, sir only from the inn, mile
from here"
"Ah! and you d red to stop SO i,tIr
short OF me, you dogs''
"The truth is, Squire Srrag"s, "hir
elect,onpering operations brought us 10 the
inn alter bedtime and we could not think
Of disturbing you at SO unseemy an hour
"WelI, we'll, say no more. It's good
for you that you had an apology cut and
dried. There, on the mante-board, are
ppps and the 'cut and dried till you
can't rest-and there, at the end OF the
s'deboard. stands the big brown jug, that
often has
"An aching void to FILL"
come, no sham fighting, nor 'craw fishing,'
those who are smoke-dried, can pipe 'aII
hands aloit,' and those who are I,quorlsh,
can
"Takc their ease y their inn"
and drink the nrath of the sue ctsstui can
didates-and the speedy Do"rtieurme OF
the defeated aspirantS. And now prav,
Judge Cole, to what streak OF luck am
indebted Tor the favor of so early but time
|y a call"
"Wtll, you see, Squire, as we know
you 10 be minute. man, an abhorrer OF
all circumlocut,on, jumping at conclusions
by the shortest possible cut will endea-
vor, in my behalf and that OF nv fellow
candidates here, to trea, with you on The
same basis, by speaking 10 the point. As
we desire to do our canvassing openly
and above board, fair field and no favor,
and having understood you were once
candidate, lat home! as you face'iously
termed your detea',} we concluded to
wait on you en- mosse, and solicit from
you whatever suggestions or instructions
you may be pleased to impart, and each
10 profit by them as he may. Now
ask, will you burthen Yourself with the
Augran task OF enl'ghtsning US! Say.'
IL must own gentlemen, that either
you pay my sagaci'y bu. poor compile
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-11-02

a beautiful form is better than beau
tful face; a beautiful behaviour IS better
ina" beautiful form. 1t gives higher
pleasure than statues or pictures; i Is the
6nest Of 6ns arts.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-11-02

knowledge is power wro,ethe great
Lord Bacon. knowledge is power,'
eomplscentlv exclaimed a gentleman the
other day. when strong men having fail
ed, he released lap-dog from the teeth
OF huge, mast'ff, by quietly administer
ing to the latter pinch OF .Iuff!
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tro, The Cecil Whig.l 8
LIN Z 8 ..''

~ ~ - q ....... la.
TO A YOUNG GIRL WEEPING.
Thsrs 10 cloud on thy young bryw,
Oh say! what csR il Der ~ ls.sN
Thou sursly art TOO Young to know
Ausht Of life's misery. ia
Thou eanst not feel the bitter pain
VI lifs's deep, sad regret;
Those dreams, % snIious ard % vain,
fly heart 10 free from yet. ~ L
And fortune be she dark Or bright,
To thee il 10 no strife;
Such cares and doubts sit ever light
On joyous opening lie f
Then, bright one. wherefore DER thy face
IL cast that shade Of IN ought,
To mar it's gentle ROXY gree,
With health and beauty traught!
Oh waste not, waste no, those young tears
On tritles M they call:
Griefs may be thino in future years,
That will demand them all.
The broken hope how wilt thou bearl
How meet the death. bed scene?
II trembling thus al childish care,
Ere scarce u cloud hath been!
Yet droop not,-thouvh thy path be cast
In tina cold drsary road.
There is hope may bloom at last
To lead thee to thy God.
Then earthly love will be . dream
Tso briefto wake a sigh -
Tears for the dead will cease 10 stream
From thy faith lifted eye.
And may the 7"ns and grefi Of life,
Be as light to thee as now,
To me appears that childish strife,
On thy young peaceful brow.-kATE.
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For The Cecil Wing.
SCragg's Picture Gallery,
OF Oddities and Quiddities.

SKETCHES WITH A BLACKlNG-BRUsH
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-11-02

'Mr. Je@rey. y,, are the last Of N.
mo'''csns,' tho cltrk-cand;da.es, 10 ore.
s>nt yourself. Argue nothing un,avara-
Bile from that. tia written YOU to,w.
the lest shall be frst.s II It should he
verified IN your eose. i, Is a clear cage, Of
Course you will b. clerk Bu. bless me.
you are looking gerry th.n. / can sluost
zee through ynu'--
4 understood. sir, that you are very AK
10 sc. through men,
.You Dc but joke, Mr.. Jeffrey. But
indeed, you are 50 attenua.ed, tina, III
had sees you as an entire stranger. I
would no, base dnown you, and ,fany
one had asked HE Wha. that was, point
ing 10 you, would have answered very
decidedly, tina. you were spl,nitred, l SUP
pose Of OF some man, you have very
less'ns-look-spare, troubled, uneasy,
plotting. ] hope yeu are no, letting anx
ious suspense gnaw your v,tals,
"Like 4 cankor-wo,m in tho hnd."
come man. sTh,ow phys,c to the dsgs.
Put money in thy purse.' II your great
Swedish namesakc, Gustavus Vas,a, had
been halt the man you are, (mer,.lly,)
there's no telling what he NIGH, have
achieved If you keep thinking snd
thinking SO much, you will d.sind!e 10
nothing but the abs'rncti,n 0! a man, the
big end OF nothing Bot what sre your
prospects Now do sou stand p
Il think, Squire, ahead OF 'em sll,st
least neck
Good as wheat. Then Think, ysn'Vs
no need OF my services. Ioo Gao synl
in Cole. Co.
swell judge Cole, as the -four Ssrrtrs
and tour clerks cases have been 'salo-i
to, il is high time togive s.tcutlon to the
lrg stature, and only two co,npc.t,r, {
understand You calculated on ty4!ics
Rns,n 2
yes
ON vtat grounds y
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-07-25

In the New York papers, received by
last nights mail, we find the following
opinions advanced in regard to Mr. Fill
more.
The Express says:
lie takes the helm Of the ship Of State
at moment when the clouds and dark
ness hang upon the horizon, and amidst
the storms Of State disaffection and dis
union. But, if we mistake not, Mr. Fill
more will prove man equal to the times.
He is a statesman of the old school, free
from prejudices, passions, extreme opin-
ions and high excitements. He is con-
servative, a national and true man; one
who has no sectional bases, will indulge
in no ultra acts, and give utterance to no
offensive opinions. He will, if aided by
the Congress Of the United States and the
American people, as he shouldsbe, so ad-
minister the Government as to bring hon
or to the Administration, peace to the
country and blessings upon the people,
We hope devoutly that he may receive
such aid, and that counsels Of wisdom, Of
prudence, Of moderation, Of justice, and Of
patriotism may be found equally in the
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From the N. o. Picayune, of the 10th.

IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO ehuanie-
pee Treaty Concluded.-We have the un-
speakable qualification Of announcing to
our fellow citizens the intelligence that
our energetic and accomplished Minister
to Mexico has succeeded in effecting a
treaty with that Government, similar in
its provisions to that al, eady made with
Nicaragua, whereby our citizens will be
enabled TO carry into effect their cherished
enterprise Of building railway commu-
nica,ion between the two oceans, which
will bring New Orleans within twelve
days travel of San Francisco.
Mr. Letcher deserves the warmest
thanks Of his coun,rymen for the tact, en-
ergy and unwearied perseverance which
he has displayed in conducting 10 sue.
cessfnl close this arduous negotiation. On
New Orleans he has conferred an i'm.
mense benefit, and it will be her own fault
if the whole current Of Pacific travel
with its rich treasures, is not diverted
from its present course and made 10 cen
ire in her port.
On this subject, however, we have nj
fear. We know that the committee ap
pointed by our citizens, at their publ,
meeting last summer. have been constant
ly and laboriou>ly engaged iii the per
Torrance Of their duties ; that they have
made the necessary arrangeu' ITS will
the grantees who hold the concessio,
from the Mexican Government, ; and tina
other and important preliminary arrange
ments have been made, which will sool
be presented TO the public.
We shall return to this subject, bit can
not refrain from again congrstulating on
citizens OF this suspicious intelligence.s
The treaty was made on the Oath o
June, and entrusted Immediately to
special messenger, to be carried TO Wash
ington City. The messenger arrived
here in the Water Witch, and immediate
ly proceeded North.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-07-25

The SoLEMNIrlEs OF THURSDAY, CON-
memorative of the decease of Zachary
Taylor, late President Of the United
States, were observed by our citizens
generally, respective of party, in accord
ance with the recommendation of the
committee. Business was suspended,
the stores and public buildings were dress
ed in the emblems Of mourning, and all
united in paying the sttribute of respect
10 the memory of The illustrious dead. At
sunrise, noon and evening, minute guns
were fired for one hour, during biclI the
bells of the city tolled the sad reqiem.--
The various churches were opened in the
morning. and persons of all denominations
united in an earnest inv ocution Of the con-
tinued blessings of Providence upon our
beloved country. under this great national
bereavement. From the steamers in port,
and public places throughout the city, the
national colors were displayed half. mas,
during the day.
All united in thus manifesting their
high respect and venera,ion for the MEM
DRY Of a patriot whose life has been spent
in the service Of his country.
In the afternoon J. B. CRocKET, Esq,
who had been selected for that purpose by
the Committee, delivered an eloquent and
appropriate Grafton in front Of the Plan
ters' House, to large concourse of ci,i-
zens. The day was observed as il should
be, and passed off without any occurrence
to disturb the feelings of sorrow so gener-
ally manifested throughout our city and
community.--[M Republican,
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Thirty-First Consress-First Session.

Jury
SExArE.-Mr Webster introduced a
bill directing the erection, in the Congress
sional Burial Ground, of a monument TO
the memory Of Gen. Taylor. The bill
was passed.
After the morning business the Com
promise Bill was taken up.
Mr. Webster said that it had been his
intention. on Tuesday Of last week, TO
follow Mr. Butler, and say what he had to
say on the bill, but before the Senator had
concluded, the Senate adjourned in conse-
quence Of the illness of the President,
which Terminated in his death. After a
few touching remarks relative 10 the death
Of the President, and the consequences
arising theretrom, and after an eloqent al
fusion to the circumstances Of his death,
and the consciousness Of having perform
ed his duty to his country, lie thought he
meriled the gratitude and love of his
country. He then proceeded 10 say what
he had designed before the decease Of the
President, and stated that the longer the
question was postponed the greater would
be the agitation.
HousE.-The House went into Com
mittee of the Whole and resumed the con-
sideration of the resolution of the Com
mttee on Elections, that it is inexpedient
10 admit Mr. Smith 10 a seat in the House,
as delegate from New Mexico.
Mr. Bayly remarked that Mr. Nc.
Gaughey had told the committee that the
question was Of little consequence TO MI
Smith himself, because New Mexico
would soon he here with a constitution
asking leave for admission, and that the
majority of Congress would favor her adj
| mission.
Mr. Howard said that the admission Of
the delegate was not Of much importance
as TO its effect upon the public mind.
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Trouble IN the Camp.


DELAzoS SMITH, the lost Tyler man, has rolled
up in Van Buren, county, as an "Independent Re-
publican'' candidate for the State Senate. The old
Hunkcrs are of opinion that Delazon has taken .
very ngiy notion into his Uranium, to thus pit
himself against the regular loco foco nomina-
ton. It may be very wrong in eDelewsion'' to
make such move, but the presumption is that it
is the only honorable course left him. So long as
he depends upon his party to give him nomin,-
ton, SO long will he be disappointed. He denies
being influenced by any factious opposition to de-
mocracy or the democratic party in the position he
has taken. He explains Is follows:-
cone positive reason, alone, will here sssign,
to wit: the most urgent solicitation OF what hon.
estly believe to be decisive majority Of the De-
mocracy aud people Of this county. In yielding to
these solicitations, freely and unreservedly de-
clare myself now and hcnceforth, utterly and en-
tirely opposed, a. now and for many years con-
ducted) to all Conventions-so called-od hunk
ing Goldfish cii9ues, selfish regsncies and brainless
juntosv'
Pretty hard sayings these, who among the democ-
racy is able to hear them? Delazon brings up the
rear with the following touch upon loco foco cor.
ruption, fraud, etc.
eff can become instrumental in your hands, il
rehuking fraud; exposing combined imbeclity and
! supreme selfshness-of dethroning usurped au
thority-of unmasking falSehood and detraction
and Of saying to political corruption, hare let thy
proud waves he staypd;' and il above all, can be
by your sanction, made an agent in promoting and
conserving your substantial and paramount poiti-
cal interests, as people, all seek, or desire
to hope, will have been attained.''
Stick up to 'cm, Smith! You are able trot ZEN
through. Don't let them buy you of the track, ant
| we promise you they'll come down.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-07-25

Mn FILLMoRE-THE UN1oN.-At the
time the following letter was written,
there was no expectation that Mr. Fill
more would so soon be called TO perform
the duties Of President of the United
States. Gen. Taylor was in the enjoy
ment of good health, and likely TO he
spared for the performance Of the duties
Of his official term. In less than week,
however, it was known to the whole
country. that Gen. Taylor had been smit-
ten by death, and that Mr. Fillmore had
thereby become President of the United
States. What we have now 10 say is,
that this letter is full of hope TO every
patriot and lover of the Union. He trusts
that, notwithstanding the present painful
aspect Of our political affairs, and the
Earring discord of sectional feeling, the
wisdom and Cancellation Of the present
generation are equal to the preservation of
that glorious Constitution, unimpaired,
which they have received as the greatest
blessing from their ancestors, and that
this birthday of our nation shall ever find
us tone and inseparable." This language
shows that Mr. Fillmore's heart is in the
right place and we make no sort of 9ues-
ton that, in the performance of the obi
cations imposed upon him by the Consti-
tuition, he will be careful to preserve. pro-
tect and defend it from every assault, no
matter from what quarter it may come,
and that he will maintain the integrity and
inviolability Of the Union at all hazards.
"Cool heads and warm hearts" have this
matter in charge at Washington, and the
Patriots Of the Senate and of the House
may he assured Of the cooperation Of the
President in their noble efforts to tran
quilize the Countrywide. Rep.
WAsn1NcroS, June 10, 1850.
GENTLEMEN l have received your
kind invitation 10 attend ''Union cele-
bration.' in the city of Buffalo, of the ap.
preaching anniversary of our National In
dependence. Nothing could give me
more pleasure than TO mingle with my
fellow citizens on that joyous occa>ion.-
Judging from the favorable reports which
| have recently heard of the progress Of
the cause of Temperance in Buffalo, l in
fer that this "Unon Celebration" implies
union Of temperance and patriotism-of
cool heads and warm hearts-and such
union is greatly desired at this time, 10
save the Union to " hich we are all so de-
votedly attached. l do moi, however, an
ticipate that it will be in my power to &C.
cept your hattering invitation, as my off,
cial duties will, in all probability, require
nv nresence here
trust, however, that notwithstanding
the present painful aspect of our political
affairs, and the Earring discord of sectional
feeling, that the wisdom and Cancellation Of
the present generation are equal 10 the
preservation Of that glorious constitution,
unirnpaired, which they have received as
the greatest blessing from their ancestors,
and that this birthday Of our nation shall
ever find us tone and inseparable,"
Truly yours, MrLLAnD FILLMORE,
Orson Phelps, Esq, and others, Com
mittee Of Arrangements, Buffalo.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-07-25

This terrible scourge still continues among us.
We are unable to determine whether any sbate-
aent has taken place. Time alone, can solve this
1esply interesting question. It is certain, howev-
Or, that abatement has taken place since our last
Issue. The number OF deaths from Cholera, since
ths 9Th instant, We are credbly informed, amouted
% sixty, up to the evening OF the ssd. This report
vs think, can be relied on. is useless for US to
sdvsnce any opinion to its further continuance,
o. probable abatement. We hope for the best. We
ere willing 70 trust to that A-Wise Being, who 10
alone able TO stay its progress. All things are
1op His control. "a
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The attention Of those wishing to attend M.a;.
"Medica' Department Of St Louis University" in
our advertising columns. From Abe Catalogue, we
should think the institution was advancing rapid
". 10 said to be the best Institution Of the kind
in St Lonis.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-07-25
rwe le.re From the 8, r.,n;

nWe leare from the st Louis Republican that
hefollowing are the names Of Iowa emigrsnts who
have died on the Plains, ON the way to California,
viz: G. w. Jordon, Dubuque comfy, Iowa; Owen
H. Greasy, Geo. sco6eld, john ". Means, Of Iowa,
Joseph Cozzens, Of Wapello county, Elz. Fields OF
Decatur county. Amos L. Hardin, Of Warren coun-
ty, H., and John Anderson OF Henderson county,
OF the same State.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-07-25

We fnd the following resolution among 4 num-
Der Of others adopted locofoco meeting in Lou.
lisa county:
GResolved, That in the death Of President Taylor,
the nation the loss of one Of its bravest and
most renowned Generals
Is it not strange that the opposition should be
able to find nothing else to praise in the character
ofa man whose least merit was to be found in his
military skills There are many good generals in
the country, but there are none whose characters
and virtues have bound them nearly to the great
American heart.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-07-25

The iocos had convention at Ripley's on Sat.
urday last, which, from all that we can learn, was
quite brilliant example Of an harmonious" party
meeting! Poor Hall, who has done all the hard
fighting and labor Of his party for years; seems to
have been thrown ove rboard without the slightest
ceremony. He is really unfortunate! The Iowa
City Convention secuted his claims upon the party
a. its candidate for governor, and, now, upon his
being nominated for the humble seat in the lower
house Of the legislature, George Temple Of Bur-
lngton is selected over him! Verify, the mighty
have fallen from their high estates, and, we fear
will never be able to rise again.