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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

INVASION OF CuBA.-The editor Of the
New Orleans Bulletin, saws all the doubts
he once entertained concerning the ru-
mored invasion Of Cuba. are now dlssip
ted. Very recently, he has from authen
tic sources become possessed Of lnIorma-
ton which convinces him that an effort
is making to carry the plan into opera
ton and that the "a sh attempt will be
made.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11
Correspondence Of the Cecil Whig.]
The E|ecti"n- The Susqushanna-I The Bank
Tile Whtal.
Popr DEpostT- Nav 9th. 1850.

The Etc'ion-Ihe Susqushanna- The Bank
Tile Whtaf.
PoEr DErosIT, May 9th, 1850.
DEAR Slr:-The election is over and
the result at Port Deposit is as follows:
For Convention, 173
Against " II
For the School Law, 40
Against I" 1877
About one half the usual number OF votes
were polled, and had it not been for some
excitement IN regard 10 the School Bill,
scarcely hundred votes would have been
taken There was nothing like party
feeling on the occasion; wings and demo-
Gratis voted for the convention, and some
of each party against it.
There is another rise in the Susque-
hanna, and it is now too high TO run with
safety. The lumber above will without
doubt all get down. Il commands here a
ready sale and fine prices.
l understand that the new Bank here
goes into operation on next Monday.
Jacob Tome is President, and Allen An
derson, Cashier.
The wheat CT ,p in the upper end Of the
county, never looked better at this season.
Yours truly, *.*.*.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

HuNGARIANs FOR CALIFORNIA Mr..
Rombauer, Mr.. Fornpt and two other
Hungarians, sailed from New York tor
California in the steamer Philadelphia, on
Saturday. All Of these gentlemen took
active parts and held posts of distinction
in the late Hungarian struggle. California
Is the place for the Hungarians, and we
wish them all the success they can desire.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

The ELEcTIoN.-The following is the
result Of the election on Wednesday, in
this county. The number of votes cast is
considerably less than two thirds OF full
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11
Reported for the Baltimore Clpper.]
WASHINGTON, May 8; 1850.
SEN

Mr.. Jefferson Davis presented the res
olutIon Of the State o. Mississippi upon
the objects and nature Of the proc eedings
in the State upon the subject OF the Nash
vile Convention.
Mr.. Clay, from the select committee
Of thirteen, reported a bill for the admis-
sion Of California and for providing terri
lorial governments for Utah and New
Mexico and making proposals to Texas
Tor tn. settlement Of the boundary be-
tween New Mexico AID that State. Al
So. a bill to suppress the slave trade in
the District OF Columbia. Also, two
sections to be- added 10 the fugitive slave
bill, one requiring the master TO take
with him when he follows his slave ev-
ldence sustained by record Of bis right to
the slave, and also tina, the slave shall
have trial Tor his freedom in the State
TO which he may be carried.
The committee report against the ex-
pedienc> of adopting the Wilmot Provi-
SO; against Congress forming new State
out of Texts, aud against the abolition of
slavery in the District OF Columbia.
Nests. Mason Downs, Phelps and
Berr'en, OF the committee, all expressed
themselves in opposition to the report of
the committee.
Messrs. Clay, Mangum. Cass, Bright
and Dickinson, OF the committee, sup
ported the rport as whole and the tn
tire meas ure.
Messrs. Clemens and Davis, OF Miss,
opposed the report.
Mr.. Fuote sanctioned it, and il was
then ordered TO be printed, when the SEN
ate adjourned.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

Grahams Magazine. June number of
this excellent periodical has already reached US.
II has very fine cnaravngs and guaranty for
the high grade Of the literary contents, NAV be
found in the names of Longellow, G. D. Prem
tice, Hosmer, Hirst, Herbert, Whpple, r. B..
Read, Grace Grccnw nod; who, with several
others contribute to it.
MIR. Graham sends MS in advslcc, a portrait
of Jenny Lind, which is to appear in the July
number. II is a splendid work Of art rarely
equa lied in ma ga zine engravings.
The price Of this magazine is 80 copy, for
IS; and for $40 club of ten i'll be sent for six
months, from July to December.
Godrys Lady's Book for June is received.
Among the contributors are Sinns, r. S. Ar
thur, and Lewis Gaylord Clark. blue and
Black Eyes" is an elegant mczzolin'-. Fresh
Salt" is also very fine, are all the other n,l-
mernus ensravings, Fashions, sc. It's good
number.
american Raii-,cay Gude.-Pubslcd LIST Of
every month, at The Path FiLde, Office, New
York, by C. Dmsmore. This is valunhlr pub
LEGATION, particularly to the traveller, as it con-
,ans correct tables OF the hou,s of starting. Dis
tanccs and Fares, on all the Rail Roads IN the
United States, Maps, sc.
L. State; Rail Road Gndr.-Ths work is of the
same character as the above. Published by &.
R. Ilo!brook & Co., Rail Road Guide Office
american Fa,mer.-Samuel Sands Baltic.
This excellent agricultural periodical is growing
better and more and more popular.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

SELLING LIoUoR TO SLavEs.-La:t Jan
uary slave belonging TO widow in
Platte county, Mo-, bought a quart Of
whIskey at store, got drunk, fell from
his horse and froze to death. The Wild
ow sued the firm and at the March term
oil the Platte Court obtained verdict of
$3.50. the value Of the negro Property
is better protected than iyT. 1t would
be difficult matter for widow to get
verdict against a liquor dealer for the
death Of her husband caused by rum.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11
Gold & Specir
3777
$2,93I,3l5

The passengers also bring, IN their
trunks and wallets, at least half million
of gold, making by the four arrivals a
grand total OF about $3,50O.OO0.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

The NORFOLK (EngIand) CHRONICLE
announces that DR.. Wolf has volunteer
ed to Lady Franklin to accompany the
expedition to the North Pole; or TO 90
by land with the Esqnimaux, amongst
whom some OF his countrymen are mis-
sionaries, in search OF Sir John Frank
lin.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

CHEAP PosTAGE.-The details of the
bill introduced in the United States Sem
ate by Gen. Rusk, the Chairman of the
Committee on Postal Affairs: are thus
stated
1. Two cents per each half ounce
prepaid and five cents if not.
9. Drop letters one cent prepaid,
and two cents it not.
3. Postmasters appointed by the
President are required to establish places
of deposit for the reception of letters,
and to employ carriers TO convey them
to the Post Office free Of any charge.
d. Letter carriers to receive onl y one
cent for the delivery of letters
5. The charge on advertised letters
to be only one cent best de the regular
postage.
6. Postage on newspapers and other
printed matter the same as now charged;
except that circulars and handbills are to
be charged letter postage.
7. Bound books may be sent by mail
to be charged one cent per ounce.
8. The Thanking privilege to be total
ly abolished, except to the persons who
enjoy it as token of respect and honor.
9. Postage on Congressional docu-
ments speecher, sc, mailed during the
session Of Congress to be paid out Of the
contingent funds Of the respective Hou-
SEES
10. All communications to and from
the Department OF the General Govern
ment, properly chargeable 10 the public
service, to be marked as such, ard the
postage to be paid like other contingent
expenses of the Government.
The other parts OF the bill relate to
the duty Of the Postmaster General in
drawing funds according to existing laws
TO deiray the expenses Of the Post Office
Department.
DoN'r rely upon friends. Don't rely
upon the good name OF your ancestors.
Thousands have spent the prime of life
in vain hopes OF aid from !hose whom
they call iriends-and thousands have
starved because they had rich father.
Rely only upon the good name which is
made by your own exertions. and know
that the best friend you can have Is an
unconquelable determination, united
with decision OF character.
CHoLERA.-The Indiana State Senti-
mel states, as fact, that the cholera this
season has attacked the cabin passengers
on the rivers and that almost without
exception the deck passengers have been
exempt. II there Is any rule well estab-
lished in regard 10 this mysterious dis
ease, it is the fact of its revisit ing the
scenes Of its former ravages and select
Ing its victims from among the better
classes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

A VINO V,croRY.-The whips of Whining.
ton were successful at the mnnicip,l election in
that city on Tuesday last. The vote stood as
follows,
Wing. For Mayor. Loco.
J. E. Driver, 754 w. r. Sellars, $50
Alderman
Stephen Brady, 746 VIM. Fl. Jones, Ss3
City Treasurer.
J. T. Robinson, 1853 in Harker $50
They also carried the Inspectors in three ont OF
the FIVE wards This seems 10 MS TO be a very
great victory OH the part Of our wing trends Of
Wilmington, and we congratulate them on the
result.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11
THE CECIL aIG.
ELKTON, Md.
Saturday May II 1850.
To the Whigs of Cecil County.

FELLOW CIrIzErs:-The Convention to nom
mate Wing Candidate for Governor Of Mary
land. is to meet in Frederick City on Thursday
the 9Th day of June next. In that convention
Cecil is entitled to five delegates.
Your central mittce, in compliance with
the duties impos' on it by you, hereby request,
that you will assemble in your respective Dis
tricis, on Saturday the 25th day of May INST,
at 3 O'Clock, to appoint in each District. Seven
Delegates to meet in County convention OH
Thursday the 30th dav Of May inst, for the
purpose of choosing five Delegates to the Gu
bernatoral Convention.
The following places are named for holding
the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11


CRors in WASHINGTON CoUNTY.-The
Boonsboro' Odd Fellow SAYS the wheat is
flourishIns IN that county, and adds:
Some Of our farmers are bnsily engaged
in planting corn, while others, Who ope-
rate on a larger scale, are not yet done
breaking up their ground, owing 20 the
severe weather we had during April, and
which greatly retarded The farmer in his
spring work. 1t will be the latest corn
planting we have had for number Of
years. Gardens are also very backward
to what they were In other years at this
period.
Notwithstanding we had heavy and
severe frosts during April and several even
thus far in May, we are told the fruit j,
not injured in the Least in this region, but
on the contrary, that there will be all
abundance oil fruit Of all kinds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

APPOINTMENTS Ely THE President
By and wiih the 0duite and consent ofiht
Senate, Neil S. Brown OF Tennessee, to
be Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipo'eniiary of the United States to
the Cour, of His Majesty the Emperor Of
all the Ru>sas.
Edward H. Wright, Of New Jersey. 10
be Secretary of the Legation ofth- United
States at the Court Of His Imperial Maj
esiy the Emperor OF all the Rus>ias.
John D. Domarari OF Georgia, to be
Consul OF the United States for the port
OF Athens, in Greece.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

A FEMALE DUEL IN New YoRK.-The
inn in respectable house In Hudson 81 !,
had falling out, the other evening,
about handsome young chap, who mad
been paying his addresses to both OF
them Finally, one Of them ran to the
room Of gentleman boarder, who was
absent, and obtained his brace of pistols,
which she laid before her antagonist to
take her choice. She did SO, and the
weapons beng loaded, each took her
place and prepared TO fire.
By this time gentleman boarder came
in, for before this there was none to wit
deSs the solemn scene but tae servant
girl, who was almost in hystericks and
threatening to make an alarm if they pro
ceeded much further, but they had man
aged to keep her silent. The gentleman
Immediately int-rfrred but they were
not to be banked, and threatened TO fire
at him unless he made himself scarce,
which he did, and quickly, too.
The blood-thirsty feminnes then pro-
ceedrd to the garnet to be more on, OF
the way OF interruption and each taking
her place, as far distant as the walls
would permit, the word "fire,' was Civ
en- both pistols We're discharged, and
both of the ladies fell.
The alarm was instantly given. and
the persons in the house rushed to the
room.-Both ofthe girls were lying on
the floor insensble, with the servant
leaning over them, screaming the most
trishlful screams. 1t appeared however
that no serious injury had taken place,
the nerves only having suffered ;.and af-
ter the application of restoralives they
recovered. They looked little abashed
when they cana to their senses, but at
once flew INTO each others arms, and al
ter a brief hysterical display, Gained
down sufficient to congratulate each
other in their fortunate escape, and mu-
tually resolved 10 repud'ate henceforth
the gay deceiver, and cause OF this blood
less tragedy.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24
Father Matthew.


The Apostle of Temperance having been invited
by the Mayor and City Council and committee OF
the citizens to visit our city, returns the follow
ing answer:
ST Louis, Oct. IL. 1850.
HoN'p, DEAR Nh MAYoR.--I have received with
very great pleasure, the kind, and courteous inv-
tation, conveyed by your Honor, the part oft the
citizens of Burlington. The motives which prompt
ed the gentlemen OF the Committee, to secure my
humble services, highly appreciate, and as far as
my feeble energies will permit, shall be proud Of
the proered privilege of exerting them, in advanc-
ing the moral and social position of your. as yet,
infant city. There can be no doubt of the future
greatness and prosperity Of your citizens, when
they shall have laid their foundations in the OBJ
servance ofthe salutary principles Of Temperance.
! beg you will present to the Authorities and to
the other gentlemen Of the Committee, my grateful
acknowledgements for the honor CONFER ed on me.
and assure them, that shall have much gratifica-
ton in visiting Burlington, early in the ensuing
spring. In consequence Of the infrm state of my
health, shall be obliged to spend the winter in
warm latitude. With the Divine Blessing, hope
to he fully recruited after my sojourn at Fiorida,t
resume my mission in the cities Of Illinois and
! Iowa.
! Again thanking your Honor for your polite and
| friendly invitation, have the honor to be,
With high respect,
Dear Mr. Mayor,
| Your devoted friend,
| THEOBALD MATHEW.
His Honor HENRY w. STARR,
Burlington, Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24

MURDER At PEoRIA.-A man by the
name of Hewitt, from Warren county,
this State, was murdered about one mile
out Of Peoria, on Saturday last. Messrs
Bestor and Hotchkiss, arrived in this city
last night, and assisted by A. R. Robin
son and E. McMullen, arrested TWO men
who were fast asleep at Carrigan's Hotel;
on whom the identical money was found
which had been paid to Mr. Hewitt few
hours before the murder was committed
They were put in irons and taken back &c
Peoria bv this mornings stage. They
ave their names as Thomas Brown and
George Williams.-Peor ia RePuo.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24
Free Soiiislli.

There has been union Of locofocos and free
so'iers at Boston, Mass. The ticket is about half
and half. In the free soil convention, called to
endorse and swallow the union ticket, there was
considerable objection to Mr. Haxewe.l, editor of
the Boston Times, who had been placed on it As
one OF the candidates. The following report is
given Of part Of the debate on swallowing the tick
eE
Mr. Rockwell, of Natick, did not like the Lowell,
man, and he did not like Hazewell; he was editor
the Boston Times his editorials were strong and
bitter against the free soilers.
Mr. Griffin would like to know what the objec-
tons were. By nominating Mr. Haxewell we could
bring to the aid Of the party the boston Times,
which would be great acquisition, and do much to
advance free soil. This 80 rich that there was
smile all round; and Griffin apparently blushed.l
Mr. White said he was not going to be dragooned
into support OF this ticket because Hazewell had
control Of newspaper. He had faith in his hon
esty. aud that was his objection.
Mr. lockwood, OF Natick, said there was no pa
per he so much despised a. he did the Times, it
was always against free soil. But he could vote
nevertheless for its editor, even " he Was the Der.
CHE would sxpport the Depil, fhe Free Soiiers should
nominate the Desa for Candidess." This was re-
ceived with applause.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24
yavenlle Concert.


The pfoprietors Of some Of the first class packet
ships q the east propose, il one hundred passen-
gers cen b obtained, to furnish passage to Liver
pool aud back, and provide good accommodations
and excellent fare for the Of sirfy dollars each
II 10 proposed to start about the middle Of May,
and arrive in London about tho knh OF June, in
time to attend the great Worlds Fair. Passengers
can remain in London three weeks, making excur-
sioas 70 oil places OF interest in the vicinity, and
seeing al the sights worth seeing, whom they can
60 on board the packet, bid adieu 10 smerris Eng.
lsnS," and arrive in the United states about the
Arst Of August, having been absent ten weeks and
gained any amount OF useful information-and all
for the sun Of o~e hundred dollars. The idea is 4
good one. Who goess
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24
For the Burlington Hawk. Eye

For the Burlin gton Hawk. Eye.
THE YOUNG MURDERER.
The rest to man Of deepest crime,
Is not within the lapse oftime,
For ere the thoughts of joy presents,
Behold the thought Of crime pre- vents.
The path of solitude, he longs
To cheer him in his frantic songs,
To drive dull care from off his breast,
BY which it is, most sorely prest.
Mid peering hills, or mountain glen,
Some place remote from haunts of men,
He longs to live, to dwell alone,
Be free to sigh, be free to moan.
Where caverns hide, his sinful frame
To sight, Of those who chant his name,
IL where. beneath expansive sky,
He'd rather live, he'd rather die.
But, as years, doth DER him pass,
And crime as one collected mass,
Doth lighter bear, upon his breast,
He heeds no call, he hceas no rest.
Alas poor man, who can console,
When death her curtain shall unroIl,
And take thee hence, with threatning rod ,
To meeta sin avenging God.
GALE burg. Ill. A.N.R.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24
Counserfei.ers Arrested .

An establishment for printing of counterfeit notes
on the Bank of Missouri, was broken up in st Lou
is last week. Two men were arrested in the act
of printing the blank notes. A number of sheets
just worked off, were scattered about the room to
dry, and in closet, 500 sheets ready finished were
found, needing only the filling up to be put in cir
culation. The officers afterwards arrested the per-
son who did the filling up, and $4,000, in blank
notes, were found in his possession, apparently
just from the press. The press &C., were taken
possession of by the police, and the ereiters,
whose names are Lovejoy, Nc Afee, ami Brown,
are in custody to await their trial.
Io,ra City Land Qfce.-HUsH d. DowNEY has
been appointed register OF the land Office at Iowa
City, in the place Of JESSE BOWEN, rejected by the
senate.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24

recovered from the ROBBERY were sent 10 New Yort hi.
aiernooa The mail newly appointed, but i.
represented as an honest faithful man. How the ROBBERY
was effected is mystery. ~ '
CINCINNATI, Oct. l2.-Ths House Of B.hop. have re-
fused TO restore Bishop Ondecak and have rejected the
about toll. '' "
canon has hsen passed BY the House of clerical and
Lay Deputies, providing for the election Of an
Bishop where the Bishop ofa diocese has be
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24
Mr. Benton,

Mr. Benton did not vote for the Fugitive Slave
Law. The Republican says:--He did not attempt
to modify change or amend it in any Of its ssil adj
vised Objectionable and superiuous features'' as
the st Louis Union delights to speak oft. On the
contrary, If we are correctly advised, he pre-
sent in the Senate at every stage Of the bill, from
is Introduction to its possasecertainly at the time
Of the test vote-and refused to votes and yet from
FIRST to last, on subject most directly and imme-
diatey affecting large body Of his constituents,
he made no motion, movement or effort, to relieve
ii Of its s'l-advsed and Objectionable" features
its sseAtremc stringency."
The opposition Of the St Louis Union to the law,
is indicive of the position Of Col. Benton, and the
s. Louis papers are calling upon their Senator to
show his hand.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24
For the Burlington Hawk. Eye.
LIN ES.
Tesper Vesperfinus.

LINES.
Vesper Vesperfinus.
ny PROF. >. PERSON.
Bright star that gilds the gates of Day
And crowns the ebon brow Of Night;
That catches Sops last flick'ring ray,
And floods the west with rosy light;
Far down the track of envious Time
Pursues thy high and bright career,
And spreads thy beams thro' ev'ry cline,
And chronicles each passing year.
Again we see thee in the West,
Fast hastning to thy destin'd goal;
Though clouds and storms thy skies invest
Thou dost thy annual circuit roll.
love to catch thy golden light
When winds are hush'd and skies are blue
When clouds stain not thy pathway bright
To hide thy glory from my view.
No star that gems the cope of Heaven
Is half so rapturous to my sight;
That, homeward leads the swain at even,
With its soft eye OF ruby light.
Long have l WATCHED in other days,
Thy glory brightning down the sky;
Till beauty wrspt my soul in tears,
And robb'd thy indga from mine eye.
Fond lovers weep al fading eve
And pour their iovelorn strains to thee;
And Paphian girls soft bosoms heave
And would in signs unto thee fee.
Would spend their lives in fruit,ess loves
Along thy jasper colored rills,
Or sport amid thy myrtle groves
Or crop the hyacinths on thy hills.
Bright star that beams on happy lands
Where Freedom lifts her giant head;
Amid Orion's steliate bands
With brow entwin'd with garlands red,
Pour'd from the cyst ofthy bright urn
Which ever like pure vestal fires,
From age to age hath deisn'd to burn,
Consuming still, but ne'er expires.
Burlington, Oct. 81, 1850.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24

FUGITIVE SLAvEs.-Giddings affirmed !,
in an address at Cleveland week since
that any fugitive slave, having been once
on British soil, might return to the
United States with IMMUNITY, as he could
not again be reduced to slavery, and that
the courts north and south had SO decided.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-24

New ORLEANS, Oct 10. A report mas
been received from the agents Oh the L.
huantepec Railroad Co, now on the is.h-
mus, which is highly encouraging. Ine
Company feel sure Of succeeding IN 'ne',
plans, and they are determined TO 2roceeo
in them with all despatch. An ex'.s
session of the legislature Of Louisiana J.
called for the purpose Of securing an &C,
OF Incorporation for the Company, anu
certain privileges which they are IN neea
of, all of which will be cheerfully gFah''
ed.