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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

1--we observe that The Dc1quare
Gazette comes this week enlarged and
improved in appearance. 1t is one of
the best conducted papers we receive,
and is, as we like to see all that make such
a profession, very decidedly loco oco in
its politics.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

Late advices from Yucatan, state that
the Spanish authorities had given up the
government to the British, not being
able to subdue the Indians.
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Mr.. CLAY.-In another column there
is letter from Mr.. Clay; and also some
paragraphs showing the tide Of his pop
ularity to be high as ever. Indeed, the
number Of his friends, seems to increase
with his years.
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The Rockville Journal saws:

Our friends from the different sections
of the county inform us that the wheat
has been somewhat injured by the sudden
freezes and thaws of the winter; but the
last week, the appearance has greatly i'm.
proved, and without further injury, a
good crop may be calculated upon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

GTHon. Js--Bosman Kerr, has been
confirmed by the Senate as Charge de
Affairs to Nicarauga.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

u The Wings gained member of
Congress, at the election in New Hamp-
shire, this week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

ESCAPE OF A PR1soNER.-A man cal
ling himself William Barker, confined
in the Eikton Jail for passing counter
felt gold coin, made his escape on last
Tuesday night. He is about 5 # 8 in.
ches high, dark complexion and dark
hair, about 80 or 40 years of age, pock-
marked, and is supposed to be an En-
glishman. He effected his escape by
saving the iron bars out of window
with watch.spring saw, and getting in
to the Jail yard with the help of broom
stick, poker, blankets and an accomplice
reached the top of the wall. Upon be-
ing discovered bya boy who gave the
alarm, he jumped down without aiding
his accomplish up, and escaped. A large
posse were soon in pursuit of him but
their search was fruitless.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

TWe notice that petitions from this
county have been presented in the Con-
vention, asking that provision be made
in the Constitution, to allow the voters to
decide by ballot whether intoxicating
liquors should be sold by the glass and in
small quantities, in their respective
wards, districts and counties.
Mr.. CLAY IN New YoRK.-The Hon.
Henry Clay arrived in New York on
Monday morning. The correspondent
of the Ledger says:
A great crowd of people were at the
wharf waiting to welcome him, as I'M
derstand was the case, at the variou.
towns through which the train passed
along. As soon as the boat touched the
wharf the air was rent with shouts of
'hurrah for Clay" three cheers for the
Compromise" "Old Kentuck forever!"
Thanks to the preserving exertons of
Old Kentuck's friends, however, he was
spared the job of making speech. Get
ting into carriage, he drove off to the
house of Hon. j. Philips Phoenix.
Mr.. Clay sails in the Georgia to-mor-
row for Havana, and there he will take
the New Orleans steamers, preferring
to 60 home by that route, on account of
his health. The following other men,
bcrs of Congress are also going home
that way:-Senators Downes, Clemens
and Jones, OLA. Ala. and Iowa; Thomp-
son, of Miss, and Chinn Of La, of the
Honeo
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THE WHEAT CRop.-Farmers from
various parts of the county, inform us
that the wheat fields present promis-
ing appearance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

REMovAL.-The Office of The Cecil Wing has
been removed to the next door to the Post Office.
We are better prepared now than at any time
heretofore to do job work, and can print in
good style and at short notice, all kinds Of hand
bills, blanks, &c. If.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

UWe are under obligations to Hon.
VIM. H. Seward, U. S. s. for copy of
his speech on the enlargement and
Disposition of the Public Domain"
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Hon. 7. Butler King has been con-
frmed by the Senate as collector of the
Port Of San Francisco.
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CLAY BALL IN New YoRK-Enthust-
asm Of The Ladies.-The ball in honor
of Henry Clay, at Niblo's, New York,
on Monday night, was magnificent af-
fair. Mr.. Clay entered the room at 1
O'Clock, and remained an hour. The
Herald thus notices his entrance, accom-
panied by the committee of reception:
As soon as that well known head was
seen towering above all around it three
cheers burst from the gentlemen in the
room, while the la,iics waved their
handkerchiefs and threw flowers in the
direction of the door.-As Mr.. Clay pro-
ceeded and got fairly into the avenue
through which he was to pass, the shouts
were increased, and every few seconds
a regularly organized three cheers would
rend the air. One Of the ladies handed
him beautiful bouquet, and received in
return kiss.
Beautiful little roses and other flowers
were fairly showered upon him as he
passed along, and every now and then
beautiful pair of pouting lips presented
themselves, saying, as plainly as lips
could say without aid of palate or lungs,
"kiss me-" The lips never appealed in
vain, and at every kiss shout aud other
demonstrations of applause would arise.
The fun became exceedingly exciting,
and the ladies seemed to enjoy it much.
The committee kept them at bay as
much as possible; but determined little
gipsey would every moment or two Jump
forward, and, in spite of the committee,
have Kiss from the venerable statesman
After making the circuit of the dancing
saloon, the committee conducted their
distinguished guest into the ladies' sit
ting room, where informal presentations
took place for half an hour or so, during
which time the room was crowded to
excess.
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Sickness OF Mn. CoRw1N.-William
l.. Hodge, Esq, Assistant Secretary Of
the Treasury, has been appointed by the
President Acting Secretary of the Trea-
sury, in consequence of the sickness Of
the Hon. Thomas Corwin, who, we re-
greet to learn, is sti!l confined to his
chamber.
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Efsf1l.

Bfsf1l.
Suddenly on thr 18th inst, at his residence
nour Elk iron Works, Mr.. JAMES TWEED, ct
the firm CT Tweed s. Sect.
Obituary.
Departed this life on Friday morning the 7th
rlt., ANNA MARY, aged four years, two months,
and eleven days. only daughter;ct Eonicl j. and
Ly lila Brown, near Brick Meeting House, Cecil
county, Md.
To. he hcckons from on high!
Fearless to His presence fly;
Thine the merit Of His blood,
Thine the righteousness Of God!
Angels, joyful, TO attend,
lowering round thy pillow bend;
Wait TO catch the signal given
And escort thee quick 10 heaven.
r.
Baltimore, Wilmington and West Chester pa
pcrs please copy.
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DISTRESSING OccuDRENcE.-A man
in Roxbury, Mass, got into a quarrel
with another, and it was agreed that the
parties should settle their difficulties by
a fight on the subsequent day. The
wife of one Of the parties, hearing Of the
arrangement, went to an apothecary's
shop and told the circumstances Of the
case, and inquired the quantity Of laud-
anum necessary to put her husband into
a sleep from which he would not awake
until after the time fixed for the fight TO
come off. She was told the quantity,
but, to make the thing sure, her kind
ness prompted her to add to the dose
mentioned, and she administered so
much that it proved fatal. She told the
whole story-her objects-hcr regrets
and the coroner and other authorities
have wisely determined that the woman
was not subject to criminal proceedings.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

ADJUSTMENT OF THE CAT.--lts i'd
rontages.-Capt. Mcintosh, ofthe frigate
st. Lawrence, in letter from Rio Ja-
nerio to a friend at New York, speaks
highly in favor Of the advantages result
ing on board of his vessel from the
adjustment of logging. He has also
substituted double duty as punishment,
instead of the irons. The good men on
board of his vessel are, however, in IA
vor of the lash. The letter adds:-
81 shall never have difficulty in
managing crew, if the Government
will give me, as they have done it this
time, capable officers, and gentlemen,
to assist me. | have some bad men it is
true; but will keep them in order with
out the cat, and | shall give the Govern
ment no trouble while | am here"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

From CmNA VIA SAN FRANcIsco-
The Empire City brought to New Y DIRK
on Saturday small chest of tea, which
was only sirty-ntne days on the route,
from Shanghai, China. 1t reached San
Francisco in 81 days, and New York in
% more, and is intended as present for
President Fillmore. o
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DEATH OF MAJOR HENRY.-We regret
to announce the death at New York of
Major William S Heary, Of the Z. S.
Army, at the early age of 81 years.
Major Henry was one ofthe most gallant
and accomplished officers Of our army,
and contributed in no small degree to
shed lu,tre on our army i'll the Mexican
campaign.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

CAFE HrNLoPEN.-We perceive by
the Wilmington, Del, Republican, that
the Legislature of the State of Delaware,
at its recent session, chartered a compa-
ny called the 'IIenlopen Sea Bathing
and Steamboat Company" with a CAPT
tai Of $4,000. 1t is intended to be a
rival to Care Nav.
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TYRiri led,

On the 9th Of March at White Hall Hotel,
Philadelphia, by the Rev. w. II. Green, Mr..
ALLEN SMITH, of Wilmington, Del, to Miss
ELIZA MATTHEWS, CT Elkton, Nd.
The printers tender their congratulations to
the happy couple fora splcn:id cake.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

NORTH CARoLlNA.-The official re-
turns Of the census of North Carolina
show the total number of white persons
in the State TO be 553,775; free colored,
27,567; slaves, 2S9,45S; farms, 63,466;
dwellings, 106,0S4; families, 100, 62S.
Deaths during the year, 10,27S.
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The Washington correspondent of

The Washington correspondent of
journal of Commerce says:
The French Spoliation Bill could not
be reached in the House without a vote
oftwo thirds; and the vote for taking it
up was 1O4 to Is. So, with majority
of29 in its favor, it was lost. At the
next session it may have better luck.
The proper time for paying these claims
was when the Treasury was ovcrburd-
ened with a large surplus. 1t is fact
not generally known that General jack
son then expressed his wishes that the
French Spoliation claim might be paid,
consulted his cabinet upon it, obtained
their concurrence.
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EDucATloN IN INDlANA.-There are
in the State of Indiana 1907 persons
over 81 years of age, uho cannot read or
urUei
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

WAR IN CENTRAL AmERlcA.-Advi-
ces from Guatemala to January 1st have
been received. Gen. Carrera, with 1900
men, had an engagement with the forces
of Salvador and Honduras, comprising
1000 men, and after six hours hard fight,
ing, defeated them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

GIRARD ORPHAN CoLLEGE.-Wc learn
from the third annual report OF this or
phan institution, located at Philadelphia,
that the number of pupils now receiving
the benefits of the institution is 3O5, of
whom GAG were born in the city of Phil
adelphia, and 80 in other parts ofPenn-
sylvania. The institution is now in the
full tide Of successful experiment.
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A VALUABLE TREE.-An Oak Tree
was cut few days ago from the farm of
Charles EdcIcn, Esq, near Clearspring,
Nd, which made 1850 slaves, and 81
cords Of wood. The slaves at 81 per
thousand, and The wood at 81 80, made
the value Of the tree upwards of sixty
dollars.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

For THE UN1oN.-General James, the
new Senator from Rhode Island, is for
the compromise and the Union. In a
letter to the managers of the Clay Ball
in New York, he says:
Than myself, no one can be more
heartily attached to the American Con-
stitution, and the Union of the States,
which make up our common country.
No one can more heartily rejoice IN the
great compromise which will, thrust and
believe, preserve both. No one more
truly venerates the name of the great
man who led in this glorious measure,
and, of those statesmen and patriots who
stood shoulder to shoulder with him;
and triumphantly breasted the storm.
Long may they live to enjoy the fruits
Of their labors in their noble efforts for
their country's good, and to participate
with their fellow citizens in the bles-
sings thus conferred, through them, by
merciful Providence, on this great and
prosperous nation. As long as those
blessings shall remain, the patriot will
delight to honor the name of Henry
Clay.
The Frederick Herald of Saturday
says:
We are informed from various sour
ces, that it is in contemplation toremove
the office of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal from Frederick to the District of
Columbia. The Canal is Maryland
work. The State has invested millions
of dollars in it. The hard earnings of
the toiling people of the State have gone
to pay the interest on the debt contract
ed for the Canal. Whether they will
receive any other return beyond the ex-
penditure of official salaries within the
State, remains to be seen. Under such
circumstances, the removal of the office
of the Company out of the State would
be an insult to the people of Maryland.
We trust that no representative OF Ma
ryland will give his sanction to the re-
moval.
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CARLISLE, Pa, March -.

Destructive Fire at CarliRe.-A fire
broke out here this morning, which des-
troycd IA houses and % stables. Ii COM
menced in the stables attached to SCOTS
Hotel. The fire is still burning, but the
flames have been partially subducd.
7. S.-Ihe loss by this destructive
fire is about $4,000, upon which there
is only $8,GC0. The fire broke out
about l O'Clock this morning, and was got
under at o'clock. Besides IL dwell
ings, % stables, several store and ware
houses were consumed. A number of
horses and cows persisted in the flames,
and several persons badly injured by
falling walls.
New Or LEANS, March 10.
The steamship Ohio has arrived with
California dates to the 1st ult. Her news
has been anticipated.
Cornelius Spauldng, the richest man
in New Orleans, died to-day, aged 10
years.
Jenny Lind left at l P. NJ. to-day, on
the steamer Magnolia for st. Louis. She
gives a Concert at Natchez on Tuesday,
18th inst.
The Crevasse above Carolton did
great damage. The river is about in
ches lower than at the food last year.
New York, March II.
.Ncw HamnShjre Eiccfion.-I learn
that l.es rs. Perkins and Tuck, wings
and Peaslce and Hubbard, democrats,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15

Printing is one of the most important
artsever invented for labor-saying ecou-
omy and despatch in business. Few
are aware of the full extent of its i'm
portancc in this particular; but those
who best understand it and avail them
selves most of It's advantages Gall other
things Icing equaD are invariably found
to be the leading parties of success in
business. We doubt if single excep-
ton to this rule can be found.
Think of the difference between wait
ing for customers to learn, accidentally
probably, if they ever learn, what and
where your business is, and when they
call, if ever they do, spending a half
hour or an hour in giving to each one
SCI arately description Of that which
may be for sale, its quality, price, &C.,
and on the other hand spending the half
hour or hour to write an advertisement,
equally desert ptive, for the newspaper
and handbill, by which tens of thousands
may read at the same time and be in
formed of all the particulars it is dcsira-
Bile to convey.-Palme''s Register.
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TIE Z, s. lTINr.-E. c. Dale, treas
urer Of the mint at Philadelphia, gives
notice that deposits at the mint are now
paid promptly on the ascertainment of
the value. The last number calculated
is No. 2558, deposited on the 9th inst,
and that and all prior numbers will be
paid on demand.
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UNION FIRST, PARTY INTERESTS AZ
TERwARDs.-The following letter from
the Hon. Henry Clay, in reply TO an in
vitation to attend ball at Tammany
Hall, in honor of General Cass, evinces
the same spirit of Cancellation and forget
fulness Of party which have character
lied his course, and that of many other
distinguished statesmen, during the re-
cent not to say present. crisis:
Washington, .NarcA 3, 1851.
Gentlemen: | thank you most cor
daily for the compliment of your invi-
tation to the ball intended to be given to
the Hon. Lewis Cass, at Tammany Hall,
on the 9th inst Although have passed
the period of much enjoyment of the
pleasures of the ballroom, so highly do
| appreciate the patriotism, the merits,
and the public services ofthe distinguish
ed Senator from Michigan, that it would
afford me much satisfaction if could at
tend and assist in rendering him the
proposed honor; but my distance from
New York and some engagements here,
incident to my return home, place it out
of my power. Gentlemen, | cannot close
this note without an expression of my
Acknowledgements for the liberality and
magnanimity which characterizes yours.
Rising above any difference of opinion,
which heretofore has unfortunately ex-
listed between US Gin many points Of pub
lie policy" you have done me the honor
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A COMPLIMENT WORTH HAvING.-A
Mexican history Of the MeXican war,
lately published, says Of Gen. Scott:
''His humanity on all occasions, his
kindness, as evinced to every individual,
and his sympathy and attention to the
sick and wounded, endeared him to the
whole army, officers and men. In fact
the very generosity and excellence Of
heart led him sometimes too far, and he
has since reaped in ngrattude the good
seed sown in the fulness Of his noble
sensibilities.N
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The KENT MAssAcRE.-We do not
learn that any later developments tend
to fix the preparation of the Kent MUIR
ders certainly upon any of the parties
arrested. We understand there are six
persons in prison under suspicion. One,
named Garrick Rapp was arrested in
Philadelphia, we do not know upon
what grounds. Henry D. Webster, who
was arrested in Baltimore on last Sun
day, was discharged, there being no ev-
idence against him. He was relative
of Mrs. Cosden and of Miss Webster.
We understand that the popular opin-
ion is still strong against Shelton and
Drummond.
Another man named James Fagen was
arrested in Queen Anne's county last
week and taken to the Jail at Chester
town, on suspicion of being connected
with the affair. The Centreville Senti-
mel says:
ga gentleman who left Georgetown
- Roads on Sunday last, informs us
that the impression in that neighborhood
is to the effect that ma jority, if not all,
the persons arrested and now in Jail, are
beloved to have been either directly or
indirectly concerned in the murders
but fears are entertained that the evil
dence, as far as elected, will prove in
sufficient to convict them. We feel that
the guilty wretches will not long escape
the hand of Providence will point te
events that will result in their receiving
the punishment which they So richly
merit"
The black woman who was shot is re
covering.
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BosroN, March l2.-Another attempt
has been made to elect a Z. s. Senator
for Massachusetts,. The whole number
of votes cast on the 18th ballot were
390-nccessary to choice 1876. Sum
ner received 1S9; Winthrop ITO; and
Clark 4; the remainder scattering.
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mo Goa Philadelphia grand ju-
ry having found bill against James S.
Mitchell, Esq. of this county, for assist
ing to kidnap negro boy in that city,
Gov. Johnson demanded him of Gov
Lowe, that he might stand his trial in
Philadelphia. MIR. Lowe promptly an
swered ".No Sir ~
The reason Gov. Lowe refused to
give him up was, that the boy was the
child of negro woman. the slave of
Mr.. Mitchell, who ran off some years
ago, and consequently, by our laws was
the slave of Mr.. Mitchell as we'll as his
mother. Besides, Mr.. Mitchell, never
went out of Maryland to look after his
slaves, who were brought to Cecil coun-
ty and delivered to him. Certainly
Gov. Lowe was right.
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BosToN, March 12.-The eighteenth
ballot for Q. S. Senator was taken to-
day, when Mr.. Sumner lacked only eight
votes of an election. The election has
again been POSTPONED one week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-03
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