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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07
For The Cecil Wing.
The Dust And The Pail.

Deep is the tinge on the bending sky,
A whisper runs through the meeting leaves,
The rivers burn in the Suns broad eye,
The martin chirps from the sloping caves;
All things breathe and all things move,
The fountains laugh and the roses glow;
All things live and all things love
As they loved five thousand years ago;
Five thousand years five thousand years!
And the icy moon looks down US when
Five thousand years their plaques and fears
Had not showered on the hearts and souls of
men;
The Axis points TO the burning Pole,
And still the mighty machinery turns,
Blue seas DER dcsolale cities roll,
And still the heart Tor its kindred yearns;
And the stars look down on forest and town. and
the winds DER the rumbling pillows range,
But the dust and the pail are the doom ofall, in
this world of mystery, doubt and change.
And ever a desolate murmur runs,
On the soitest breeze or the rocking wind,
1t ia heard where the infant makes its means;
1t is breathed where the bones OF kings are
shrined;
1t speaks in the fall of Autumna leaves,
In the wall ofthe ncver-silent sea;
Thro' the clamberine ivy it ever erieves,
In the midni eht bell speaks solemnly;
Their eye hath travelled to worlds aiar,
They have trodden the floor of the wondrous
brine;
They have chained god to the wind swift car,
And sent their will on the lightning line;
But there is the rush of an unseen wing,
And the whitening creak of the terrible bier;
brazen lip in their car will ring,
They will pray while the night is rolling near
And the stars look down on forest and town, and
the winds DER the rumbling pillows range,
But the dust and the pail are the doom OF all, IN
this world ofmyslery, doubt and change.
They have swept the Lutte, they have drunk their
wine,
And they will not Tighten the curse ofthe poor;
\ crested thing in their halls shall whine,
And rnre plant Chamber above the door;
A terror shall creep DER all who pass,
And Il rare thing spin from the palace wall,
! The air shall shrek alas! alas!
i And Il night on the laiiy's eye shall fall:
| They shall rear their thrones, they shall pile
their dolnes,
But while the chords otlove are strong,
And while the Humorous cataract toams,
Aud the lark shall not forget her song.
! Will the hot tear sink in the upthrown clay,
I And sorrow come with the coming OF night,
I And dear eyes gaze in our own to-day,
That shall gladden. MS not N to-nOrrow's light
Still the stars look down on forest and town, ant
the winds DER the rnmbling pillows range
But the dust and the pail art the doom ofail, il
this world ofmystery, doubt and change.
| H.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

lNTEMrERANcE IN ENGLANp.--Th ed.
itor ofthe New York Tribune thus speaks
of the progress of the Temperance cause
in England:
The cause of Temperance-of Total
Abstinence from all that can int6xicate
is here about twenty years behind its
present position in the United States.
| think there are not more absolute drunk
ards here than in our American citie,,
but the habit Of drinking for drinks sake
is all but universal.-The Aristocracy
drink almost TO a man; so do the Middle
Glass; so do the Clergy; SO, also, do the
Women! There is less of Ardent Spir-
its imbibed than with us; but Wines are
much cheaper and in very general use
among the well off; while the consump.
ton of Ale, Beer, Peter, &C., (mainly
by the poor is enormous. Only think
of 95,0OO,000 Or Tweaty:fve Millions
Of Dollars, paid into the Treasury in a
single year by the people of these Is
lands as a malt-tax alone, while the 9th
er ingredients used in the manufacture OF
Malt Liquors probably swell the aggre-
gate to Thirty Millions of Dollars. If
we suppose this to be little more than
one-third of the ultimate cost of these
liquors to the consumers, that cost cam
not be less than One Hundred Millions
Of Dollars per anum Ia sum amply
sufficient, if rightly expended, to Danish
Pauperism and Destitution forever from
the British Isles. And yet the Poor
trudge YEARLY on, loaded to the earth
with exactions and burdens of every
kind, yet supplying their brains, empty
ing their pockets and running their con-
stitutions with these poisonous, brutali-
zing liquors. | see no hope for them
short of "a system of Popular Education
which shall raise them mentally above
their present low condition, followed by
a few years of systematic, energetic;
omniprrsent Temperance Agitation. A
slow work this, but is there any quicker
that will be effective! The Repeal of
the Taxes on knowledge would greatly
contribute to the Education of the Poor,
but that Reform has yet to be struggled
for.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07
From Chambers Journal.
No More C0rns.

There is, no doubt, some quackery in
the corn doctors trade, but there is more
ignorance, For the benefit of both him
and his patients, we will now disclose a
secret which will relieve humanity from
load of misery, not the less difficult to
bear than it is unpitied or ridiculous.
The cause of corns, and likewise of the
torture they occasion is, simply friction,
and, to lessen friction, you have only
to use your toe as you do in like circum-
stances, Observation-Disclosures it
with some oily substance The best
and cleanest thing to use is a little sweet
oil, rubbed upon the affected part (after
the corn is carefully pared) with the tip
of your finger, which should be done on
getting up in the morning, and just be-
fore stepping into bed at night. In a
few days the pain will diminish, and in
a few days more the pain will cease,
when the nightly application may be
discontinued The writer of this para
graph suffered from these horrible ex-
cresences for years. He tried all sorts
OF nfallible things and submitted to the
manipulations of the conductor; but
all in vain; the more he tried to Danish
them the more they wouldn't 60; Or if
they did go (Which happened once or
twice under the strong prevailment OF
caustic) they were always sure TO return
with tenfold venom. Since he tried the
oil, some months ago, he has had nc
pain, and is able 70 take as much exer-
else as he chooses. Through the inhu.
ence of this moral persuasive, one of the
iniquitious Of his corns has already taken
itselfoff entirely, the others he still pares
at rare intervals, but suffering no incon'
venience whatever from them, he has
not thought it necessary to have resour.
ces to caustic-which sometimes, ifnot
very carefully used, and vinegar anc
water applied at once to the toe, causes
almost as much smart as the citual eau
! terry,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

A WESTERN SEcr.-The people in
the Western country carry their peculi-
arities even to the giving of nicknames
to religious sects, as will be seen by the
following anecdote:
A traveller called at nightful at far
mer's house, the owner being from home
the mother and daughter being alone,
refused to lodge the traveller.
How tar then,' said he, to house
where a preacher can get lodgings
"Oh fyou are preacher,' said the
old lady you can stay here
Accordingly he dismounted. He de-
posted his saddle bags in the house, and
led his horse to the stable. Meanwhile
the mother and daughter were debating
the point as to what kind of preacher
he was. He cannot be Presbyterian,
said one, for he is not we'll dressed
enough. He is not Methodist, said
the other for bis coat is not the right cut
for a Methodist. If | could find his
Hymn Book, said the daughter, | could
tell what sort of a preacher be is, and
with that thrust her hand into the s.d.
die bags and pulling out flask of Rquor,
she exclaimed--'La! mother, he's a
hard shelled Bartlst.''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

My MOTHER. 1t has peen truly said
"The first being that PUSHES to the rec,
objection of soldier or sailor, in his
hearts difficulty, is his mother. She
clings to his memory and affection in the
midst Of all the forgetfulness and hardi-
hood induced by rowing life. The last
message he leaves for her, his last whls'
per breathes her name. The mother, as
she instils the lesson of piety and filial
obligation into the heart of her infant
son, should always feel that her labor is
not in vain. She may drop into the
grave but she has left behind her iniiu-
ences that will work for her. The bow
is broken, but the arrow is sped and will
do its Office"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

The CROPS. The Eastern Shore pa
pers speak of the crops as promising a
large yield. The Centreville Times
says:
The wheat continues to improve as
well as the oats and grass. Should no
disaster befall the wheat, rather more
than an average crop will be made.
The farmers are busily cultivatlng
their corn, which is very small for the
season.
In Kent county, the corn crop is grow
ing finely. The News says:
We have received several stalks Of
Mediterranean wheat, from DR.. Fisher,
of the Lower Distric. One of the stalks
measured six feet six inches in length.
A Kiss FOR A BLow.-George in a
moment of passion struck his sister in
the face, but the sister instead of flying
into. a fit of anger, threw her arms around
his neck and kissed him, saying-'Oh
brother, how could you do sou
The poor boy was wholly unprepared
for such kind return for his blow. He
could not stand before the generous af-
fiction of his sister. His gentle sister
took the corner of her apron and wiped
away his tears; and sought to comfort
him by saying, with endearing sweet
ness and generous affection, Don't cry,
George-you did not hurt me much
But he wept the more. No wonder,
it was enough to make any body weep.
But why did George weep! Poor
little fellow Would he have wept if
his sister had struck him as he had struck
her? Not he. But kissing him, DIS she
did, she made him feel more acutely
than if she had beat him black and blue.
Here was kiss for blow. loye for
anger; that is what is meant by overcom'
ing evil with good.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

TWoMEN always want something
to lean upon. Like grape vine, they
are nothing without a support. For this
reason husband should be placed by
the side Of young lady the very moment
she comes out. What a stick is to
sweet peas, so is the masculine gender
to the female woman.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

Despise not the day of little things, as
many fantastic fools pretend to do.
ConSiderthat there are many things in
daily practice ofno use or significance
in themselves, except insomuch as they
prepare us for things beyond them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

A>country girl eating cream cakes for
the first time, being aaked howshe liked
them, replied that they would have been
very good if they were only done in the
middle,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

Among the other high sounding titles,
the King of Ava, has that of''Lord Of
twenty-four Umbrellas" This looks as
If he was prepared for long reign
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

A young lady lately appeared in male
attire at St. Louis, and one of the editors
says that her disguise was SO perfect she
might have passed for a man had she
had little more modesty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07
SATURDAY MORNING JUNE 7 1851

style. 1t will be seen from the date, IT
runs through period of but six weeks,
but, as far as our slight experience will
warrant us in saying, portrays faithfully
the gradual approaches of iove-love
pure, deep, and abiding on two true
and trusting hearts. All we are sur
prised at, is that our young friend should
desire stronger evidences other attach
ment for him; for to us who believe that
"she who from motives oflove conceals
her love, lovesinternally and inefably,"
her shrinking and reserve, as described
in the journal" is coordination strong
as proofs of Holy writ of the disinter-
ested attachment of noble-hearted and
true woman. But of one thing we are
confdent-though never plighted by
words, their hearts were indissolubly
one, and had he not
'sBy the roadside fell and perished,"
he would at bis return have asked and
received the hand of her whose heart
was already wholly and entirely his.
"Sweet flowers! how much they brighten earth,
How glad they make our way!
They gem the ground so variedly,
With all their fair array
They speak with lips of eloquence
OF his majestic power,
Who even stoops to show His skill
In penciling flower"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

Jenny Lind is usually calleda ''night-
ingale,' but the chap who gave $40 for
his ticket says it's his opinion she's in
reality Robin.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

The late snow storm in Alabama gave
great offence to the disunionists. 1t
was regarded as another northern ag-
gression."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

1.-The responding Christian" says
Leighton, 'turns TO his Saviour as sure
" as the needle turns to the pole even
though like the needle he turns trem6-
ing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07
WHOLE No 5l4

CoLPoRTEUR.-The Rev. j. PEN
nil, Of Delaware, has been employed by
the Bible Soclty of Kent county Nd,
as colporteur.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

INDIAN ArFAIRs-DIry. Whites Child.-The
Fort Smith Herald, of the 10th, contains letter
from the Chickasaw Nation, which notices the
return ola party ofShawnees from trading ex-
pediton among the Camanches. They report
the Indians very poor. and that the severe wealth
er had killed many of their horses. They deny
being at war with the Texans, and say that it is
the A1aches who have committed the depreda-
tons on the frontier.-They saw among the
Camanches white child, about three years old,
and as there is considerable trade between them
and the Apachas, they think il may be that of
Mrs. White, who was murdered by those Indians
a year or two since. The Shawnces. it is said,
will leave for the Plains again in few days,
and as they now know reward otSl 900 is Of
fered for the recovery ofthe child they will make
every effort TO get possession of her, and also Of
any other white children among them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

Lucky EDIroRs.-Ihe' editor oi'thc Chester
town News acknowledges the receipt Of some
delicious strawberries, OF The lioyey Seeding
variety, from the garden of J Ohm l.. STAN, Esq.
of that town, to whom the palm Of excellence
is conceded III every thing relating to Hoftcul-
ture. The editor of the Cenireville Times ac-
lnowlcdges similar favor from Thomas J. See
gar, Esq. His strawberries are OF a new yari-
city, being perfectly white and nicely favored.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

CoMMENCED.-We learn from the Delaware
Republican that steps were taken on Thursday
last towards commencing the track for Rail
road between Wilmington and New Castle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

MAssACHUs. There is decided change
in the tone ~ hig press Of this State. All
the promiI ais of Boston, including the
Atlas, are t in their opposition TO the
compromis, y re are several journals of less
note through tate, which stll held to the
ultra doctrines y. boliliouisUs. and denounce
the compromise. The BostCi Bee has nominal
ted Mr.. Webster as a candidate for the Presi-
dency, which is acquicSccd in b! ,s,~.-. Il the
Wing papers Of the State.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

C<sT"The poultry of the United States is valued
in the statistics at 100000, 000-the State of
New York having over Two millions invested in
it. In the egg trade the city of New York ex-
ponds nearly million and Il half Of dollars an
nuollv
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

Ex-Gov. THoMAs.-The Annapolis Republi-
can contradicts the statement that EX-Gov. Fran
els Thomas did not receive his per diem for the
recess which the Convention took from the 18th
to the 3lst of December. He pocketcd every
cent of it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

IMpUDENT QrEsTIoNs.-To ask an I'M
married lady how old she is.
TO ask doctor how many persons he
has killed.
TO ask a merchant whether he ever
cheated a customer.
To ask a lawyer whether he ever
told lie.
To ask an editor the name of his cor
respondents.
To ask a young lady whether she
would like beau.
To ask subscriber ii he has paid the
printer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07
UI)s Cecil n).)la.
Odds and Ends.
(Original and Selected.)

" . ''1HF u'ee1 '7V'ee1e"1
n3-On Wednesday Or Thursday next, the
County Commissioners, will make their annual
appointments. AS usual, we suppose there will
BE- a rush for the office of Collector in the seve-
raj districts, which is the worst of all offices.
1t ruins many man-it ruins, many time, the
securities of collectors. No man is fit to be II
collector who is not emphatically u business
man prompt and energetic, and who holds on to
every sixpence. A man who idles his time
away, bets, drinks, or CANDLES had better never
see the office. So says one who knows.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

FIRST GUN.--A boy got his grand
fathers gun and loaded it, but was afraid
to fire; he, however, liked the fun Of
loading, and SO put in another charge,
but was still afraid to FIRE. He ke't N
charging, but without frniag, Until lie
had got six charges in the Old piece.
His grandmother, learning his te,acrjty,
smartly reproved him, and graSping tie
old continental, discharged it. The re-
coil was tremendous, throwing the old
lady on her back; she promptly strng-
gled to regain her feet, but the boy cried
out, Lay still, granny, there are five
more charges to 60 off yet"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

An HONORABLE TRIBUTE. The father
of President Fillmore is very cheer
full, hearty old gentleman, and frank and
candid in the highest degree. A few
days ago, while surrounded by num-
Der of great men, who spoke the praises
of his son in glowing language, common.
ding his industry, his abilities and devo-
ton to the public welfare, the old gen.
tleman gradually turned his eyes to the
ground to conceal them for few mo-
ments, and then raising his head, replied
in lively way, "Gentlemen, you can
Judge of these things better than |, who
have not even the art to conceal ths
effect your words have upon me. |
will only say of my son, that il he has
ever in his life been capable Of uttering
an untruth or enacting a deception, |
have yet to learn t."-Washangtom TEL
egraph.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-07

Dy-Wheat should always be cut six or eight
days before it is ripe; the grain will be equally
heavy and the -four will be whittier. But the
great advantage is, your crop will escape the Rust,
which in many parts of this county is so usually
fatal. When early cut it does not "shatter" out,
and the straw is heavier, brighter and more nu-
tritive for cattle.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1851-01-22

Almon Dunning
VS..
John Dunning,
Mnnsfcil Dunning, ie'"o" 'o' E"tu'-oh'
Lucinda Jane Drn;ling &
Elizabeth Ann Duuning
TVNTlE said defendants will tax e notice that nj
Il the November Term of the Court OF Com
mon Pleas OF Harrison county. Ohio. TO witt on
the 4th day of November, in the year A. d. 1850,
the said Almon Dnnning fled in said Court his
petition against them, wherein he prays as a
gainst them partition of the following premises,
lying and being in said county of Harrison. viz
The South West quarter of section No. 81. in
township No. 10, Of range No. 4, in the Stsube1-
vile Land District and that unless they appear
at the next term OF said Court, aud plead, an
swer or demur thereto, the same will be taken S
true and confessed, and decree rendered ac-
cordingly. JEWETT & PEPPARD,
Jan Is, '5l-6t4l Atrys Tor Petitioner.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1851-01-22

THE ISLAND OF Juan FERNANDEZ.
correspondent of the Boston Traveller, who
went 10 California by way of The Horn, re>
Gently visited this Island, 1t was once
place Of detention for Chilian cenvicts, al
though il is now uuinhabted. The writer
states thai the caves in which the conycis
were kept are dug in the side of hill, OPEN
ing upon the site Of the old town. There
are FIVE Of them in ALL The hill is compo,
sed Of strong clay, which forms substantial
wall for these habitations. The caves are
fifty feet in length, eighteen in width, and
twenty in height. The tops are arched -
The walls of one cf them are covered with
names cut in the clay---lhe work Of its for
mcr occupants. They aIe not so gloomy as
YOU wonid imagine. Thir,y-four of us spent
The night in one, which wns occupied by the
captain of the whale ship Java and one of his
men. They were living there to recover
four of their men, who had deserted short
.me before from their ship, while the, we're
taking in water. The cnptnin had sent of
the ship on short cruise, with directions 10
return shortly. Being supplied with pro.
visions nnd several OH sails, they had deter
mined to slarve these men out il il was
possible. The captain had seen the men
several tines upon the cliffs, bui pursuit was
useless. He came one day upon n house
which they had erected; hut they we're on
the watch. and seeing him approach they
retreaied farther into the interior.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1851-01-22
Arrival of the Franklin.
Ner York. Dan. I1-aP. nj.


New York, Jan. l7-3 P. M.
The Steamer Fr,nkln sailed from Hnvre.
Jan. ]. The AtlsnIie sailed on her regular
day. The Asia arrived out 10 ten days and
the Arctic in eleven.
The political news is not important. Mr..
Thompson, bearer nf dispatches. brings the
treaty between the United States and Swiiz,
erland.
The Indian mail had arrived. Business in
Calcutta selye.
I.ondoA daIesto ihe Cd, and Liverpool 10
The Sd are received. Cotton firm aud IN.
changed. BieadsIuff, steady and without
material change.
Liverpool. Dec. 3lsi.
The trade has hren extremely quiet. and
with the exception Of a few transactions in
barrel iloiH, there has been bu, little or no,h-
ing doing, and 80 material alteration IN tho
salue OF any article.
The weather continues unusually 6no ior
the season. At this DAYS market there was
n limited attendance of the town end coun-
try trades. whose transactions we're confined
To few small purchases for immediate wants,
Wheat aud flour nomnally maintained the
value in the sales made.
Corn meets with little attention; but fine
yellow could be bad under 81 sbillinRs per
quarter.
LONDON Corn MARKET, Jan. /.
Little English wheat ut market, and its
value underwent no change.
The arrivals Of foreign wheat and -four
we're again large and The market in an active
state. Trade confined tD few retail sales
Dublin, Dec. 81,
Our corn market was extremely dull TO-
day for all kinds of corn.
Wheat supported tie current rates on FRI
day. White wheat 2la25s. Red, do l0a
23s.