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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-06-19

brough, his wife and two children to visit
his Eastern friends. In reply to compli-
ments on all hands, on his wife's impaired
health and beauty, he laughingly proposed
to build. on the site Of an old Indian dwell
ing, quadrangular Temple, dedicated to
the Four Ministers of Health-Ar, Water,
EXERCISE, and Regimen
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-06-19

SHIPPING OF THE UNITED SrArEs.-The
amoun, of tonnage for 1850 was $685. 900.
This comprises the tonnage IN the foreign
trade, the coasling trade, the lakes, rivers,
and canals. Its is a little larger than tina. of
Great Britain.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-06-19

MoRE TROUBLE FOR the PoPE.-lt is said
that there are in Florence alone more than
thousand persons prepared to demand
freedom of conscience aud worship Many
of them are republicans, aud are influenced
only by political considerations. The
preaching OF the gospel IN the Italian lan-
guage was some time since prohibited IN
Florence.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-06-19

Making the average weight of the feeces
about IL lbs and ounces. So much for
the horses cattle aud sheep Of Mr.. A. l..
Bingham.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-06-19

Making the average weigh, of the sheep
1872 lbs. A or, and the average weight of
the neeces IL lbs. Z OF. On the 2ist of
May he sheared six more sheep, the weights
of whose neeces were as follows:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-06-19

TuR SECRET OF HAPPINnss.-We can
be truly happy but in proportion as we are
the instruments Of promoting the happiness
Of others.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-06-19

How TO OBTAIN CREDIT. The Salem
Observer says young man who had been
IN business two or three years, was in want
of a small loan Of money, from two TO three
hundred dollars. lie made some inquiries,
aud was directed to a worthy citizen for the
needlul. lie accordingly called on the
gentleman, aud asked the favor, and the
following dialogue took place
" Sir, do YOU take the newspaper p
Yes, sir, the So"
every well-caIl on me IN day or two /"
During the interval the gentleman call
ed at the printing Office, aud on inquiry,
found that the applicant for the money had
paid his newspaper bill punctually, when due
On the young man calling on him, at the
time appointed, he said, " You can have
the money sir, upon your note
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-06-19

The average being about rs lbs. and 10
OF. AT the same time he sheared eight half
blood ewes, one year old, being a cross of
the French with the Spanish Meriuos, with
the follnuinfy resnlis
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-06-19

Making the average weight about - Tbs.
IL ounces
Gu the next day he sheared five breeding
ewes the weight of whose heeces were as
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

Pr rnicious sheet ola distant city. The TELEGRAPH
and ialr ad Lave brought the NEWS enrI, TO
your cditor-cmlicr than you will get il from
aiaf by due course Of mail. Now, encourage
his heart and strengthen his hands by manly
support. and let his sheet widen. lcng,hen ond
brighten, under the genisl influence of q gener-
Gus and proper estimate Of his position.
, II you want literature. as well ~ nc,rs and gen.
eial miscellany, he will give you "GrohGy ;,
aud his paper for, perhaps, S4-but. GRAHAM
h'1seU docs not want you unless you apprec late
ana support your own county newslap ers-hc
has no Just right 10 receive OF yeu 10 remit him
~, while this debt remains unpaid nj home. Go
to!--you arc dull fellow:-stupid. and would
not understand as. Put your three dollars in a
stocking and 90 TO sleep, Drowsy!-enac, Rim
Van Wrinkle over acain--but come not 10 us.
GRAHAM wants subscribers that have brains,
heart, sou!-n quick eye 10 perceive duty and a
truth, and manly courage TO meet and back them
--now
"Life's first, best duty, always is at home.
Try our suggestion reader, and you will feel
more like man, the first day you take hold of
the newspaper of your ncighborhood as a sub
scriber, who has paid his So and done proper
act Of citizenship.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

We have received the February numbers Of
the following American periodicals, Grahaan's
Magazine, Godeys Laday's Book and Sartain S
Magazine. They are all magnificent. Their
embellishments are really superb. We arc proud
that our country produces such evidence of ge-
MUS, both in the departments of the Fine Arts
and Literature. We have all along said to our
readers: Take the American Magazinee,-they
cannot be cxcelled-and encourage our own
writers and artists, and so we still say "Boys,
do you hear that"
We cannot refrain from copying the following
remarks from Graham, which we commend TO
the citizens Of Cecil.
TAKE Your County PkPERs.-We hope there
is not a subscriber to "'Grahana,' who has over
looked the propriety and DUTY Of sustaining by
his subscription and advertising, the paper ofhis
oon county. This duty is the FIRST, even be-
fore subscribing to "Graham," which is we'll
worth the money it costs, and prior, as matter
of interest merely, to subscription 10 ANY Jour-
nal whatsoever. The prosperity of the County
in which you live--its thriving business charac-
ter--active intelligence, and more than all, its
very moral strength depcads upon the liberal
policy of each and every one of you, TO the cen
tr,i point Of your greatness--Fors OWN COUNTY
JrtuNAIs,'
Now think ~ .his! before you sqnander your
'lollor uron some e.!:e!aeral trashy, and perhaps
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04
THE LAW OF NEW SPAPERS.

/. Subscribers who do not give ex-
press notice to the contrary, are con-
sldcred as wishing to continue their sub
scriptions.
2. If subscribers order the discontin-
uance of their periodicals, the publisher
may continue to send them until all ar
rcaragcs are paid.
3. II subscribers neglect or refuse to
take their periodicals from the Offices to
which they are directed they are held
responsible till they have settled the
bill, and ordered them discontinued.
4. If subscribers remove to other
places without informing the publishers,
and the papers are sent to the former
direction, they are held responsible.
5. The courts have decided that refu.
sing to take periodicals from the office,
or removing and leaving them uncalled
for, is prima facia evidence OF intention.
al fraud.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04
To the Public.

VIE subscriber having purchased the receipt
a for making and selling NnRIH'S ONT
MtNT, is now prepared 10 I'LL all orders for the
same. All orders addressed to him post yald at
cherry Hill, Cecil county, Md, will receive I'M
mediate attention, and the medicine will be for
warded as directed.
This cinncn, has already gained such a reru.
tatlon and is SO we'll known that it Is scarcely
ncccssal! TO say more than to let the public know
where ii can be obtained; l., however, Will say
that ii is an invaluable cure for King I',il and
all other diseases Of that class. II is an invalu.
able medicine for all ulcers, old sores, and ar I'll
Sc4t@l0nS diseases, and makes Il valuable pias-
ter for weak breast OF back; will cure ctrns or
frosted feet and be used On all occasions with
out Tie slightest danger; never having been
known TO injure the patient, but in all cases
does good TO all of which numerous Witnesses
now residing in this county can be produced.
shall here only refer 10 Il few out Of the ma
ny who have been cured by the use of the above
ointment. One is Mr.. John Luton, residing
near Fayette in this county. who suffered long
and much with Kings Evil and tried various
remedies without effect; he then tried the above
ointment and soon found relief and continued its
use fila permanent cure was effected.
Another is the case Of James Jumescn, son Of
Mr. George Jameson, residing al Poplar HILL
in Cecil county, Nd, who was affected with the
same disease, aud alter the best medical skin and
n':ncrous remedies failed 10 give relief Wa per
icath cured by the use Of tb" alloy" eminent.
Another is The case Of Mr.. james Moore re-
siding at Cherry Hill in said county, who suffer
I'd much with the same dis, ase and was seundly
cured BY the use fthc above ointment:
II is not necessary to give further reference as
the use oflhc medicine will give better testimony
Of its own merits than can be obtained in any 9TH
or way. In all cases where the patient has cause.
to be dissatisfied with the use Of this ointntnt
lor any of the diseases above mentioned. the
money will be refunded. A. T. SlMpEKS.
Cacry HN, JIM. j. '5l-lf.
For Silie in Elkton by 4. BnoMN II. Act.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

BARNrM AT CHARLEsroN.-The Sa-
vannah News learns from a friend who
was present at Jenny Lind's first con-
cert in Charleston, that there was part
of the performance not reported in the
papers next morning.
II seems the Charleston people have
an uncomfortable recollection OLA wood
en- mummy which Barnum palmed oil
upon them some years ago; and before
the appearance Of Mad'lle Lind they made
a demonstration, accompanied with vio-
lent language, threatened to burn the
Theatre. The mayor, it seems, had had
an intimation Of what was intended and
prepared an armed force accordingly,
and, appearing on the stage, notified the
rioters of the fact. Nothing, however,
had the effect ofquelling the disturbance,
which was momentarily increasing, I'M
til AIad'lle Lind made her appearance
and all was silence, calm, and respect
full. Such was the effect Of her appear.
ance that the riotous demonstration was
not renewed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

rThe Office of the Philadelphia
Ledger was burnt on Monday morning
last. The origin of the fire IS unknown,
but it is supposed to have been caused
by the bursting Of a flue from the furnace
which drove the machinery and heated
the building A correspondent of the
Baltimore Patriot, furnishes the follow.
ing statement
The Ledger Building was the most
extensive printing establishment in the
United States, and its machinery was
considered the finest in the world--more
complete even than those Of London and
Paris. J. vas occupied altogether by
-he Public Ledger Printing Office. the
oHics II tie Dollaf Newspaper and the
United States Job Printing establishment
ane room, on Third street was occupied
as Z publication and periodical store,
g~pt Nv Messrs. Wood and Pcterman.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

EARLY INsTRucTloN.-A good sensible
mother is the greatest treasure of life.
Her precepts live after death, and ena-
bles us to resist temptation. Many a
man owes his greatness to the early in
struction of his mother, and the inSta1-
ces are rare of wise and worthy moth
er having bad son. The eccentric John
Randolph had a partially for French pol
itics, and was accused of French atheism
"Jndeed," said he, 81 should have been
a French atheist if it had not been for
one recollection, and that was the time
when my departed mother used to take
my little hands 10 hers, and cause me on
my knees, to say, "Our Father which
art in Hea ven."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

New CorNrY-A meeting of citizens
of Frederick and Washington counties
washeld at Knoxville, in the latter coun-
~, OH the 2Sth ult., which recommend
ed a general meeting TO be held at Bar
kcttsvillc on the 4th inst, to consider
she proprietv of creating new county
out Of parts Of Frederick and W ashington
counties.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

GccrDESrs.-Quite chapter of ac-
eIdcnts occurred at Chesapeake City last
week, by runaway horses. The horse
of an elderly man, whose name we did
not learn, ran away with him and
throwing him from his Sulkey, injured
kim severely; Mr.. Samuel B. Foard's
horse ran away with his carriage and
smashed it to pieces, and on last Satur-
day evening horse belonging to Mr..
Jesse Bouiden, who lives near this town,
becoming frightened ran into the canal
and was drowned.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04
NOTICE.,

The Commissioners Of Cecil county, will meet
at their Office in the Court House, On TUESDAY,
the lth day If February, next, 10 attend 10 such
business as may be presented.
All supervisors, whose accounts have not been
rendered for the year 1919, and previous years,
are notified TO attend on the above nancd day 10
settle; or, to file their accounts previously. All
who arc indebted TO the county, who do not re-
gard this notice, will BE- cited before the Com
missioncrs, a, their meeting in April, next.
by order; p. {. RICKETTS,, elk.
Jan. 18th '5l--tm.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

~ We have latterly PIT several no.
tt IN our paper somewhat ola de"ntng
character; we notice that the effect is to
cause thoe2 who have ever been our most
prompt Subscribers, 10 remit us money,
while those who have been lung time
in arrears pay but little attention to
them. We hate this business Of dunnilp,
hui it ''be comes necessary in the course
Of human events" and INDUCING the
hope that it will cause some delinqucnts
to pay up, We shall expect its realization.
---.----------------.--
ApJoURMED CoURT.--It is known that
the Cecil county October Court ad-
journel TO meet on the 18th of January
1851. Next Tuesday is the day. and
on that day we understand the court
will meet.
The object Of the extra session is to
take some steps in the case OF the con-
tested eloction-the scat Of John p
Bennett Esq, as Commissioner of the
Third Election District, being contested
by his opponent, Robert NJ. Walmsley,
Esq.
We understand that the first thing to
BE- argued is whether the County Court
has jurisdiction in the case. Able coun-
sci are employed-on the part Of Mr..
Bennett, as We learn, Hon. J. A. Pearcc,
Col. Groomc, Hon. Alex. Evans 3.
Chambers Wickes, Esq, James II. ia
mar, Esq, and George Earle, Esq; and
on the part Of Mr.. Walmsley, Henry
May, Esq, VIM, schley, Esq, Ohio
Scott, Esq, Hon. Albert Constable,
Richard Grason, Esq and II. McCul-
Tough, Esq,
We have heretofore spoken freely
Our opinion in regard to this case, and
now on the eve of the trial, repeat that
II Is a small business, a mean business,
and an impudent business on the
part Of Mr. Walmsley and his back.
ers. We say this in view of the
fact, known to him and to them, that
he and they tried by all the arts known
to politicians, scrupulous and unscrupu-
lous, 10 ensure his election; and that
similar efforts i'll these respects, could
not have been more untiring on the
part of the Wing party, had the latter
resorted to them. Further remark, we
reserve until after the trial.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

THE REFORM CoNvENIIoN.-Th dav
fxed for the re-assemhling Of the Con.
vention was the list ut. On that day
four members met at the State House.
Not being a quorum they dispersed.
On "Wednesday few more were pres.
ent, but still no quorum.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

RrMovAJ.-1he Office Of The Cecil Wing has
ben removed 10 the urxt door 10 the Post Office
We are better prepared now than at any lime
heretolofe 10 do job work, and can print in
good Il, le and Al short noic", all kinds of hand
bill, blanks, &c. If.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

BIBLES seized AT HAvAyA.-A letter
in the New York Tribune, dated Ia
vana, December II, says:
A few days since a package of Bibles,
brought here with the baggage Of Rev.
Mr.. Parsons, and intended for use under
the "Bethel Flag" among the American
shipping IN the harbor, was seized as
contraband goods by the Custom House
officials, and they will probably be put
to ''thc stake" as Mr.. p. will decline
paying duties and a fine for the peru,is-
sion proAercd to permit him to return
them to the United States. Mr.. Parsons
has intended no fraud upon the revenue
or the religious prejudices of the people,
bat comes out here under the auspices of
the "Seamen's Friend Society,"" in the
cause of an enlightened benevolence,
with the main implement of his profes.
sion in various languages, TO meet the
comprehension of his audience---believ-
ing the basis important to aid in the
faithful performance of his obligations to
those who are humble employers under
the flag ofthe Union. He has, however,
been forbid the distribution of Bibles in
the English language, on board of Anne
rlcan or other vessels in this harbor, and
cautioned from high authority that the
command must be respected.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

EAnEA DOZEN OF EGGS wanted, for
D. VoVwhirh the highest cash prices will
be paid. Also. all kinds of gnme such as Duck,
Pheasants, cartridges, Rabbits, &c. Apply to
VIM. BRADFORD.
Elkton, Dec 2Slh 80
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

TEMPERANcE.-At temperance meeting
was held in the Court House on Thurs.
day night, at which interesting addresses
were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Fern
ley and Howell.
Another meeting is to be held at the
same place, on next Friday night at
which the same speakers and others will
be present, we understand. 1t is also
supposed that certain resolutions, offered
m Thursday night, and still pending,
Will lead TO spirited debate. 1t is
hoped that all the friends of Temperance,
ladies and gentlemen, will attend the
meeting
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

The establishment was the property of
Messrs. Swain, Abel & Simmons. The
building was not more than ten wears
old, and was constructed in the best
manner. The original cost of the build.
ing was $4,000. The heating appar.
atus and other fixtures made the entire
cost not less than $4,000. The presses
alone, cost over $4,000: and the entire
value Of the building, fixtures, presses,
machinery and materials, was estimated
at from 100000 TO $3.50 900. There
was an insurance on the building Of $lO,.
600, and on the stock Of $19, O00.-The
loss OF the proprietors of the Ledger can
only be conjectured at present. 1t must
be, however, very great-probably from
&4O, 900 to $4,000 above their insur-
ance.
I. B. Peterson's entire stock Of books,
in the same building was ruined by wa
ter. Loss 5000 to $1,000.
The Bulletin office appointing the Led
ger building, was saved by the great ex-
ertions of the firemen.-That paper
makes its appearance, as usual, this af-
ternoon. Several of the firemen were
injured by portions Of the falling ruins
--
THE STEAMSHIP OrIo.--Wc mention.
ed last week that tbs vessel, bound to
New York from New Orleans, had arri-
we'd at Norfolk, it was supposed in dis
tress. The supposition was but too true.
She left Havana with one of her en-
gines damaged, and encountering a
storm became unmanageable, her sailing
apparatus being TOO feeble TO work her.
Subsequently she sprung leak, and
Messrs Reverdy Johnson, Brantz Mayer,
Gen. Howard and all tue passengers,
had TO bail hard to save their lives. Fl
nally, after a time OF terrible suspense,
she was brought into Norfolk.
0-rThe following Answer to the AL
gebraical Problem, published last week,
has been handed us BY young lady-a
pupil in the Elkton Academy:
For The Cecil Hh;r.
Mr.. Rickets:-1n last Saturdays Wing the fol-
lowing communication appeared:
AlgebraicaI Problem.
A set ont from c toward D, and travelled n
miles per hour; after lie had gone nilea, 3 sci
out from D toward c, AMI went every hour one,
ninth Of the entire distance; after he had travel.
led as many hours az he went miles in one hour.
he met A. Required the distance between the
places { and i.
Solution.
Whole distance G b D--1
II A had travelled b miles before B comlbcpc-
ca MS journey, the remainder Cd il. therefore,
inc portion 10 be travelled, in part BY A, and in
part by b, each at his own rate: but each will oc-
cupy the same time in travelling his own portion
rs the other IN travelling his portion; since they
TIRE to travel until they meet.
Now B travelled-milcs per hour, for-hours.
the distance passed over by B. is, therefore,
9~gg'= 81 Subtract this and the b
miles before travelled by A, from the whole dis
az
lance r, and we shall have r-b--- TO be mss
81
ed over by A, at the rate ola miles per hour.
az
Hence ID - number of hours occupied
by A, after B "set oxi" 10 meet him.
But this, AS stated al first, must equal the num-
Der OF hours occupied by B in travelling his por-
r.
tom or we have - r-b-Sl; or
elL --slb --Ix SlI--S1b-r2
~=-----------; or, Il
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

NoIlCl.---hil persons indebted to the la.e
hrln 81 Brown Mcint!rc are earnestly rcqucyl.
ed 10 call nnl settle their accounts at On cnrly
day, as the subscriber is very DESTROYS &c close the
business oil the firm as seen as possible.
ANDREW MCINTYRE.
Jan. 4th lS5l--tf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

NO1ICE.--'ihcre will be a rectal meeting
of the Orphans Court Of Cecil county. on the ST.
cond Tuesday Of January. next. il being tho nth
day If said month, and a, which term Scho,l
Accounts Will be lcsscd and paid.
Test, GEO. r. HOWARD, Reg.
Of v ills for Cecil county.
Jan. ith IS5l--t,n
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04
THE CECIL WING
Is Published every Saturday

Il
OFFICE NEXT LOoR TO THE roST OFFICE,
ne terms are ! wo dollars ar iii ADVANCE.
and Two dollars and fifty cents fuut raii il, ad.
vance.
RATES OF ApvERTIslNG.-I rcvarc 2 vetlS
81; 20 cents fer ,ach subsequent insertion;
square mcntls So, 6 months Sc. wear so
Fractions off square 10 be charged as square.
Long yearly advertisements at the Ia!cs cfSlo
for one third Off column.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04
Ige 1tlarkr.'s.
BALTIMORE. January 2. 1851.

BALTIMORE. January 2, 1851.
flour AND MrAI We rotc dc cline in FL Ut
with sales today Of 800 bbls. Howard street
brands at $3.50. and 200 al SI ,5G!. Nothing
unchanged.
GRAiN.-The supply is moderate. We note
sales OF good TO prime red Wheat II; IS cents
Si:o2; White l,o4 Sl,l4. Corn is steady;
tatS Of yellow at 90, and white at GO u 81 cents
Oats 80 a43 cents. Rye 70.
PIILAr!LPiIA. January |, 1851.
lonr S1,62 n ,75, Corn meal $2,75, What
81 ,02 ,Ul, Corn 30 a co cents, Oats AZ a45.
WlLMINcToN, Ian. ?. 1851.
Wheat -four, S5,25a $3.50. Wheat, sI,oa.
Corn u cts. Oats 80 Cts. Fork Sa,75 cts.
Flaxseed $3.50.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04

L would=k % plus 81 Ga plus or minus
Y (9a-Sl-2b)s plus l(9a-8Db-i6i
Female Department, }
Elicton .icademy,
Jan, LIST 1881
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-01-04
Slr--S1b--,,2

SlL Bib tx Slr--S1b--,2
~=----~------;o or, Il
ola ga
Hence 9ar= Sir - 81b-12 Or
at ga --SD r=-S1b whence
T. Sl--9d- s. (la - SD2- 32lL
P.S. Ifit Were intended that the number of
miles per hour travelled by b should be one ninth
ofthc whole distance r---b to be overcome BY the
two travelling after B SET out, we should have
80 and 80 in place oc4,"a- ::
in the preceding equations; e.
80 (-s- :; whence