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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-05-03
MORE NEWS.

THE largest, the most fashionable, and the best
i assortment Of mems, woman's, and childrens
boots and Shoes in Cecil county, is to be found at
the subscribers BOOT & SHOE STORE, in Elk.
ton.
SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT.
Opposite the Court House.
The subscriber would respectfully inform HE
friends, and the public generally, that he Aas
purchased Of his brother, (Enoch Crouch) his
entire stock of Ladies, Misses, and childrenS
boots and shoes, and has commenced manufa.-
turing Ladies Shoes of every description. lleis
now prepared to accommodate all who may favor
him with call, with mems women's and chill
dren's boots sndsho Of the bssts AZ very low
prices. I'HOS, G. CROUCH.
Elkton. Feb. Goth '43.
N. L. Country produce taken in exchange for
boots and shoes. Wanted journeymen shoemak-
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NOTICE.
Appeals and Transfers.

~ Office is hereby given that the CowDis.
~ sioneIs Of Cecil county, will meet q ihtir
office in the Court House, in Elkton, CT 1vst-
day ;he 18Th, Wednesday the l4th, AID 1Luraey
the 18th Of May next, to hear appeals, and y
max. transfers Of property and sitetaaiths N st'
sessments.
All persons wishing alterations in their assess-
mcnts, mus, attend TO them on the days specified
above, for thereafter no alteration will be nade
in any assessment for the year 1851,
All transfers Of property and deductions Enr
assessments, will be ma !e in conformity with tue
following section Of The Law, chapter @e6 Of the
acts Of the General Assembly Of Maryland, De-
ccmbcr session le47.
SEC. IS. find be IL enacted, That Whenever ray
person shall make application to the levy
courts, commissioners or appeal tax court, %
the case may be, 10 make him or her IN allow
apcc or deduction, on account Of the sale,
transfer, alienation, loss, destruction or re-
moval of any property, or payment Of any rub
lie or private security for money, II shall l."
the duty Of the said levy courts, commissioners
or appeal tax court to interroeate such peTssn
on cath in reference 10 the said property or
security, and the disposal Of the same, and e..
pecially to require him or her to state TO whom
said property has been sold or transferred, the
amount Of the purchase money, or the money
collected and paid, and he w the same has beeu
| invested; and it sLall also be the duty Of said
levy courts, commissioners or appeal tax court
to interrogate the said person on oath in refe-.
ence TO any acquisitions or investments r1sde
by the said person and not already Assessed,
and the amount Of all such acquisitions and
investments, in whatever description Of secs-
| rity, shall be added TO the assesyable property
Of the person so applying, and charged accord
insly; and if the raid person refuse TO answer
the interroea;ories proposed ms aforesaid, no
| allowance Of deduction shall he made on his or
| her assessment,
And notice is also given TO all Collectors 70
return their lists Of lnsolvents that ore to BE-
struck from the Assessment Book, and their lists
of new assessments, stating particularly the ser.
eral kinds property assessed, whether il be
new buildings, lands, live stock, household goods
watches, or whatever other class Of property
they may find to assess. by order,
apr IL 5w p. c. RICKETTS,, Cpk.
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C6BI.NET WARE ROOM.
IN ELKTOE, BY


M ARSHBANk H. CANTWELL.--The un-
lXR dersigned at the old stand in Elktoh, in
s'THE Ho11ow," prepare to order, and keep on
hand all kinds Of CABINET FURNITURE.
Having learned the business in one ofthe large
cities, they have brought with them all the arts
ofthe trade, and are prepared to make the best
articles, as well as the cheapest, and az they do
their work themselves, and are under but light
expenses, they cnn afford to sell at lower prices
than the city shops.
In short they can furnish every article in their
line, no matter how stylish or costly, or whether
it be of Rosewood, Mahogany, Cherry or com
mon pine. They will also make collins Of ali
kinds and attend FUNERALS, whenever their
services may be required.
Persons engaging furniture from them ray re-
ly upon having it well made and of good nate
rails. ROBERT MARSHBANK,
MATTHEW CANTWELL.
Elkton, Dec. ID, IT,
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GREAT SuckERs.-The assembly of
the British Province of New Brunswick
have refused to refund the duties on
wines acd liquors consumed by the Off.
GERS of her British majesty's troops
there. The quantity for the year was
over 500 gallons TO each man, upwards
of 300 gallons of which was beer.
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For Tie Cecil Whie
TO Shirley.

/ gaze sweet sister on thy pictured face,
And fancy thou art near Inc as write.
The bloom of health is on thy glowing cheek
Would heav n that rosy glow had known no blight
They tell me Shirley, thou art sick and sad,
Thy cheek is pale or flushed with tcverlSh hue,
Thou canst no longer hide from earnest eyes
What Natures self, exhausted, tells is true.
o could bear the fcver's scorching heat
To know kind sister thou vert well and glad
Could smile with JOY tho rack ID by herrrst pam
filthy fond heart might never more be sad
The few faint elrams of Joy that reach this heart,
In sorrows mantle shrouded since its birth
We're gladly battered could they gain for thee
A life Of peace and happiness on earth.
Friend Of my SOUL lone star that cheers my life
Sole link that binds sceptic TO the world
With thee all faith in mankind must depart,
The last lone fabric to the earth be hurl'd.
.3pyI so, 1851,
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The Erie Railway is completed. A
train has passed over the whole line
from the Hudson river to Lake Erie.
The cars reached Dunkirk on Tuesday
evening, lind ult., amid great rejoc'
incs of the inhabitants. Freight trains
are forthwith to traverse the entire road,
and regular passenger trains, connecting
with Lake Erie, will be organized and
put in operation early in May.
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LADIES FASHIONABLE DRESS GOODS.
EBLACk Gro de Rhine. Chameleon Glaze
sGSilks, Brocade do, Foulard do, Brocade
Silk Poplins, Plain do, high colored Batistc,
Brrege de LANES, Mouslin do. Silk Luslres,
Linen do, printed Cambrics, Lawns and cling
mains; iuse,c. al ,.-.,., - r"nt of Trim
mings, Handkerchief, Gloves and Hosiery.
mr. l9 For Sale bE MM. TONBERT.
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NOT1CE.--The state meetings Of the Or
phans, Court of Cecil county, are held on the Sc
cond Tnesdaysin February, April, June, August,
October and December, School Accounts must be
presented, on the serond Tuesday in January, the
LIST Tuesday in April, the 2nd Tuesday in July.
and the Ord TUESDAY in October.
GEO. R. HOWARD, Reg, Of Wills.
Jan. 18th 1851.
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CONFERENCE.-THE take occasion
here to renew caution against counterfeit
tens on the York Bank, fives on the
Middletown Bank and two's on the Far
mer's Bank Of Lancaster-the two last
named are OF relief reissue.
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CLOTHS, C.qSgI.WERES, Sc.

EpLACK, Blue, Olive, Green, Brown, and
EB Mulberry Cloths black and fancy CASH
mcres: figured and plain black Satin, fancy do;
twlled silk, black and fancy; Cashmere and Mar
seilles Vestingsi black and fancy silk Neck Ties;
silk Hdkf, printed and plain cambria do; linen
collars; black and fancy kid. silk, Lisle thread,
and cotton Cloves Braces and Hosiery.
ap1 10 For sale by VIM. TORBERT.
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EASTERN SHORE CRops.-The Easton
Star, Cambridge Democrat and Centre
vile Sentinel all speak of the improved
appearance of the wheat crop in their
respective counties. The farmers are
engaged in planting their corn, but
have been much retarded by the cold
weather.
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COPPER MINE.-A company of Phila-
delphans are about opening a copper
mine on the property OF Nlr. John NH
Ter, on High ST., Gettysburg, Pa. The
vein was discovered last summer in dig
ging we'll, and an examination, we are
told, proves il to be rich.
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MEXICAN RrcLAMArIoH or THE UNI
TED SrATEs.-The Washington Union
understands that the Mexican govern
ment has, through its minister in Wash
ngton, made formal reclamation for the
depredations which have been commit
ted by Indians living in the limits of the
United States. The article in the late
treaty with Mexico binds the United
States 10 protect the territory of Mexico
from Indian incursions. As Congress
made no appropriation for this purpose,
though commended to do so, and the Sc
cret service fund Of only $4,000 per
anum is entirely inadequate, there should
be some means adopted to remedy this
evil. Gov. Letcher is now in w ash
ington, and will probably take back
with him full instructions in this mat
ter.-Sun.
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The Syracuse Standard says the ladies
of that city parade the streets with dres-
SEES of a very laconic pattern and panta-
looms a la Turk. The new style looks
decidedly tidy and neat, and imparts to
the wearer quite sprightly and youth
full appearance.
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New Spring Goods.

WIN. TORBERT would respectfully inform
w his customers and the public generally,
that ha has just opened large and handsome as
sortment oil Spring Goods, 10 which he invites
their attention, believing he can offer them
greater inducements than any Of his contempo-
raries. Tendernghis thanks for the very liberal
patronage heretofore extended him, he solicits a
continuance ofthe same. [apr. l9.
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NEW SPRING GOODS,

FANCY IND STAPLE.
THE subscriber returns his thanks for past
patronage, and respectfully solicils a contnu-
ancc ofthe same. The public will please call
and examine his stock. B.F. MAY.
ElktOn. Arr 49, 81
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CHEAPEST YETI!

WIN. ToRpERT is now offering lot Of season
w able Goods, such as NJ de LANES, Lawns
and Prints, (kept over from last summary al
prices greatly below their value, (cost not con-
sidered,) such bargains are worth locking for.
Please call soon, as they are going off fast.
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The Mobile Advertiser gives accounts
of enthusiastic Union meetings in all
parts of the State.
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A GREAT NATIONAL PICTURE.
wsSF.ESGTONi

From STARTS most celebrated Painting.
This large and magnificent fun is- 9Th portrait
Of Washing ton, from the hurin ot nm American
artist, is considered by all who haze seen it TO
be one cf;he most beautiful specimens ofalt ever
published, and corrast likeness Ct Washington.
The size CT the plate is eighteen BY w 'nty-eiehr
inches, which will make handsome picture t1r
The rarlor, and shou!1 be in the hanls Of every
American citizen!
1t is a correct copy from Stuart's celebrated
original painting, now al the State House, Hart
ford, Connecticut
1t is finely engraved, and printed on superior
plate paper. That il may be within the reach
ofall, the publisher has reduced the price to ONE
DOLLAR!
D.YAll persons RENTING the amount may
rely upon receiving perfect copy by return Of
mail to any rart ofthc Unitel States, Carefully
PVT ur on rollers made for the purpose, free Of
postage) JOHN ;. IAl LUX,
Bookseller and Publisher,
| Arr 2S Ct l43 Nassau ST., \. y.
e Whose Lu,lies Caters that F.. BRoWN. Jr., is
D selling nj Sl.25, appear 10 give general sat.
isfaction. lie has just received another supply
z AIDES GAlTERs.-Black and fancy colors,
4 4 for sale BY Vim. TORBFRT.
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The Nullifers of the South and Of the
North are laboring in the same cause,
and employ the same language so that
many OF the articles in the Charlestown
Mercury and in the Boston Common
wealth might be interchanged, and, with
a very little alteration, might fit the 9TH
er extreme than that for which they
were intended. Since they are the par
ties to blame, how great is the pity that
they cannot be the parties alone to suf-
fer. 1t would be delightful arrange
ment ifthe Abolit ionists Of the North
and the Nullifers of the South could
meet together and fight it out between
themselves. All the rest of the Union
would make ring and look on with
judicial impartiality TO see fair play.
Every blow would be blow for the
country, no matter upon which OF the
combatants 1t fell.-Proridence Journal.
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PHIL. WILL. IND BALT. R. r.
Freight to Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Wheat per bus. in bags cents.
Corn and Oats do. do 3 cents.
mar s 81 IT, BENZ. WELLS, A
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THE CECIL W HIG
To n auers and Correspondents


ny-The article by " Waterman" is laid over
for another week.
nvThe Geographical Enigma we suppose is
q very good one, but it refers to an indiv idual
who is opposed, we are satisfied to being brought
into notice in that way.
nLrOur decision in regard TO the con'rover-
sial article mentioned last week is this: beth
parties having been heard the las, time in the
same paper-the controversy having been quite
n prolonea d one, and the disputants, each salts
fed that he had gained the victory, we think II
rests as we'll at the point ii has reached as II
could at any other. Besides. the article in hand
is four to six columns long, and would. OF course,
demand a long answer, and thus our columns
would be too much burdened. We shall be glad
10 hear from either of the writer's at their con-
venicnce.
rI-On our first page, besides much misce-
laneous selected matter, there is an original sto-
nv. an original sketch, and an original scientific
PAPER The latter article urges the importance
of being particular with landmarks. This is
matter greatly neglected, and is the fruitful
source of neighborhood contentious, and pro-
tracted and expensive law suits. In the case OF
n water right, tried in the Court here this week,
between Harlan and Carter, the latter could not
locate his grant by deed, because two trees des-
crbed as standing on the banks of the stream
opposite each other, to which he had right to
back water, were gone and no vestase OF them
left. Had permanent stones been planted there,
it is not likely there could have been any dis
pute about the place. The suggestion, by our
correspondent, is good one, that corners AMI
lines in doubt, should be settled while there are
persons living who can give the evidence neces
sary to locate them.
DJ-Among the articles on our table, imprint
ed, we find the following plaintive strain from
one of our valued correspondents:
For THE Cecil UIig
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NIcARAcUA.-The New Orleans Pic
ayune published an account week or
so ago, on the authority of Mr. Hall, sta
ting that number of Americans in NC
aragua had been murdered by the ma
tives, that the most inveterate hostility
was manifested to our countrymen by
the Nicaraguans, and that the Amerl-
cans generally were compelled to flee
tbs country for safety. The story made
great stir in our commercial cities, and
much indignation was expressed. 1t
turns out however to be entirely false.
Instead of fifteen Americans murdered
as the account stated, there was out one,
a Mr.. A. c. Maynard, who was attack
ed by four persons and killed in conse-
quence of some injury inflicted upon
them. Instead of the Nicaraguan au-
thorities refusing redress, three OF the
murderers were taken, tried and con-
demned to be shot. So fer from there
being eight hundred Americans about TO
leave the country, Mr.. Hall himself was
the only one forced to leave, and not
WITHOUT good reason, DIS nc hau hiiItu
one of the natives in an alteration, and
a reward of $1,000 was set upon his
head. The Government and people of
Nicaragua are said to be most favorably
disposed towards the Americans, which
is manifested in various ways. They
are Jealous of British influence, on ac-
count ofthe Musguito affair.
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West Nottingham Academy,
CECIL COUNTY, ND.

L ECI1 w CVh .h H.
THE Summer Session of this popular Insttu-
tion will commence on the first Wednesday, Ohe
7th) Of May, and will continue % weeks.
This Academy, (rccently in charge ofthe Rev
Geo. Burrows,) was founded half century ago
by the Rev. Jas. Magraw, and has enjoyed a
most nattering reputation. The present princi-
pal assumes the duties Of the institution with the
strongest desire TO preserve its high fame. He
need scarcely say it is pleasantly and BEAUTIFULLY
located, in secluded part Of the county, but in
easy communication with the cities.
The AGA lemy has been fitted up short time
ago, in a style which ensures the comfort ofthe
students. Boarding is cheap. Terms moderate,
E. CLAPP, A. M,
H. Broughton, M. D. Principal.
Samuel Rowland, Esq
Levi H. Evans, " Trustees.
John Carson, "
Robert Evans, I" nnr 1877
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THE AMERICAN LIVE STOCK
INSURANCE COMPANY.

VINcENNEs, INDIANA.
Charter Unlimited: Granted, January I'd, 1850.
CAPITAL-$50,000!
Stockholders Individually liable.
For the Insurance of Horses, Mules, Prize
Bulls, Sheep, and Cattle, Of every description,
against the combined risks of Fire, Water, Acct
dents, and Disease; also upon stock driven 10
Eastern markets, or transported South
Losses paid in 30 days after proof of death.
JOSEPH G. BOWMAN, President.
JOHN c. Riley, Secretary.
VIM. BuRTcH, Treasury.
Thomas l.. lowering of the city Of Baltimore,
having been appointed general agent for the
State of Maryland, is prepared to effect insuran.
ces on all descriptions of Live Stock. For ftM-
Their information apply TO
F.A. ELLIS, Agent
Dee. 18th 'oc-6m for Cecil county.
THE RINGG0LD HOUSE.
NlsRER A. WHITE, respectfully announces
Il to the citizens Of Cecil county, that he has
taken the centre house in sWhann's Row" Elk
ton, Immediately opposite Gebhart's, formerly
Kings Hotel; and that he has opened the same
AS an
OYSTER AND EATING HOUSE,
Tor The accommodation of the public generally
.hcals will be served up at all hours, and his viz
tiers supplied with all the dclcacies of the seat
son. His bar will be furnished with the choices.
liquors. in short, nothing will be omitted to mir
lister to the qualification of those who may favor
him with a call
May 9TH, ls50-tf
MACKEREL,
Ul SHAD, GOLDFISH,
SALMON,
PORK, HAMS,
SIDES AND SHOULDERS
LARD AND CHEESE,
Constantly on hand and for sale BY
... J. PALMER 4 Co.,
Market Straet Wharf,
Marlin PrnLAnf / rNiA.
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GREAT TR1rMpH.-The National In
telligencer says that the greatest speed
made by Prof. Pages electromagnetic
locomotive on Tuesday, in running from
W Washington to Bladensburg and back,
was nineteen miles an hour. The whole
distance run was ten and half miles.
The Republic gives the annexed par
ticulars:
"The progress of the locomotive when
it started was so slow that boy was
enabled to keep pace with it for several
hundred feet. But the speed was soon
increased, and Bladensburg, distance
of, we believe, about five miles and a
quarter, was reached in thirty nine min
utes. When within two miles OF that
place, the power of the battery being full
ly up, the locomotive began to run on
nearly a level plain, at the rate OF nine
teen miles an hour, or seven miles fas,'
er than the greatest speed heretofore at
tanned. This velocity was continued
for mile, when one ofthe cells cracked
entirely open, which caused the acids to
lntermiy; and, as a consequence, the
propelling power was partially weaken
ed Two of the other cells subsequent
" met with similar disaster. The
Professor proceeded cautiously, fearing
distractions on the way. Seven halls
were made, occupying in all forty min
utes. But, notwithstanding these HIM
ORANGES and delays, the trip to and from
Bladensburg was accomplished In one
minute less than two hours. The cells
were made of light earthenware, for the
purpose of the experiment merely, with
out reference TO durability. This par
the apparatus can therefore easily b(
guarded against mishap.'
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TIE SEA GIVING UP ITS TREASURE
The Plymouth Memorial says:
During the gale of last week guam
tity OF linseed oil came ashore in the
breakers, at Manoment Ponds. The
oil was in forty gallon casks, Il Of which
were rolled upon the shore in safety, but
several casks were burst BY being dash
ed against the rocks. The casks that
were saved contained about 80 gallons
Of oil each, which proved TO be in good
condition. The condition of the casks
was such as to renderit certain that they
had been in the water great while, per-
haps many years. The outer surface
of the casks was considerably decayed,
and there were four inches of iron rust
on each, which were the only remnants
of what were once iron hoops. The
casks were covered with barnacles."
The Boston Advertiser thinks the
above came from the brig Hollander of
Boston, from Rotterdam, which was cap
sized and sunk in Massachusetts, Bay
about ten years since. The breaking
up of the vessel, which was fastened by
the gale, probably disengaged the casks
from the hold, and being lighter than
water, they rose to the surface.
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A correspondent of the Courier des
Etats Unis," dated Paris, March 81,
1851, contains, among other items, the
following interesting fact:
"a few days ago the stceple of the
Church fLarignac, Department OF the
Lot, was carried away by the fall of an
aerolite, which shone brilliantly under
the rays of the sun. The Academy of
Sciences. informed of this event, ap-
pointed committne of three persons
specially charged with studying the ma
ture OF this remarkable aerolite. A first
examination appears to establish that the
matter of diamond predominates in the
gangue ofthis celestial body, which is
sn part schistus and ammoniacal. This
meteoric substance is a novelty, and has
not yet been comprised by philosophers
in their scientific classification"
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CoFFEE.-At New Orleans the trans
actions in Rio for the week to the 18th,
were to an unusual extent, comprising
about $4,000 bags, considerable por-
ton of which was to spectators, who
hold for higher figures. included in
this amount ear 1900 that day at 81 a
10 cents; Lonsdale's weekly statement
sets down the stock at 1921 bags, (n-
GLIDING $3.50 in second hands and on
speculation, against 7o,S97 at the cor
responding date last year. showing de-
ficency of 66.676 bags. The direct
imports from September LIST to date arc
2O7;1S4 bags against 1914, OBS same time
last season, and the coastwise receipts
31,043, against $1,000, showing net
decrease of 9,06l bags. There have
been no arrivals.