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VALEDICTORY.

1t becomes our duty this week to an.
nounce our disconnection with The Wing
both as editor and proprietor, and its
passage again into the hands of Mr..
RICKETTS,, who assumes the whole ow-
nership. together with the entire con-
troll of the editorial department.
Five months have elapsed since its
management was confded manly to our
hands, during which time we have la
bored earnestly to promote its interests,
together with those of the community
by which it is sustained, and the party
whose principles it supports. Conscious
that our only aim has been the gratif-
cation of our readers, and the support of
those principles both moral and political
which TO us seem best calculated to pro-
mote happiness and prosperity, we
should regret no part of our past course,
if even we had not the assurance of nu.
merous friends that it has been such as
they approved.
In retiring, we return our hearty
thanks to the patrons Of The Wing for
the uniform kindness we have met at
their hands, and especially to those who
since our connection with it have come
forward to sustain us in our undertaking,
and congratulate them, that it is once
more in The hands Of one whom thew
have often tried but nerer tound 1cant-
eng. WI. J. JONES.
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Col. JOHN PIcKELL.

MARYLAND REPRESENTATIVES.
National lntelligencpr, in noticing the
apportionment OF representatives in
Congress under the recent census, SAYS :
Some of our respected contemporaries
in Maryland have not correctly appre-
hended the late apportionment ofrepre-
sentatives to Congress from that State.
In according to Maryland six represent
tat,ves, she already bus the benefit of
her fraction of population over the re-
gular ratio ofapportionment; and, with
out that fraction, she would be entitled
under the law to only five representa-
tives. But, as it is, she is entitled to
the same number as under the last cen.
sus, for which the State is areads dis.
tricted.
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LETTER FROM PRESIDENT

LIZ En- FhOM IhESlDEN L
FlLLMORE.-The Savannah Repub.
lican publishes the following interest
ing letter from President Fillmore, ad-
dressed to Hon. A. Fl. Chappell, Press.
dent of the late Union Convention. in
reply to resolutions approbatory of Mr..
Fillmore'sI course in reference to the
great questions on which the Union
Party was organized.
WASHINGTON August ), 1852.
Sir: have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your favor of the 3lst ult.,
enclosing a copy of Resolutions adopted
by the Constitutional Union Party of
Georgia, in their recent Convention, ex-
pressing their appreciation of my course
in reference to the great questions on
which the Union Party of Georgia was
organized, and inviting me to visit that
State. 1 am happy of the opportunity
to assure you, sir, that this unexpected
expression of appreciation from so dis
tinguished and disinterested a source,
could not fail to elicit the grateful emo
tions of my heart, and avail myself of
the occasion to tender to the members
of that Convention my sincere thanks.
That the Union party Of your State
rendered most important service to the
country at most critical juncture in
our public affairs, none can justly deny.
Il can never forget the anxious solici-
tude with which | watched its progress
in 1850, and the relief which | felt
when saw in ITS triumph, that it had
given the death blow to the reasonable
doctrine of secession, and had reared an
lnsurmountable barrier to the spread oil
that dangerous heresy. But the neces.
sity for such party Is deeply to be re-
GREETED, and shall be happy to learr
that it no longer exists.
am your obedient servant
WILLARD FILLMORE.
A. H. CHAPPELL, ESQ, Macon, Ca,
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ANOTHER ELEcTIoNEERING Story Re-
FUrED.-The Democratic press through
out the country has been publishing
with great zest statement that THos.
H. CLAY, Esq, the eldest son of HENRY
CLAY, did not intend supporting Gen.
ScoTT, and had so declared to his father
previous to his death. Col. Pickell,
of Baltimore, who sint,mately acGuaint-
ed with Mr. Thomas H. Clay, addressed
to him letter of Enquiry as to the truth
of the report, and received in reply the
following letter, which completely and
entirely refutes the absurd rumor. JUS
tice requires that those papers which
have given the story publicity should
now copy the contradiction:
MANSFIELD, Aug To-, 1859.
Dear Colonel:-Your letter of August
Sd was only received this morning. |
trust that you need no assurance from
me that | reciprocate all your kind
wishes and feelings as expressed IN it.
You wrote sit was published in some
of the Anti-Scott papers in this and other
cities, that you had stated to your la
mented father, few days before his
death, that you had determined to sup
port Pierce and King, and not vote for
Scott and Graham, and that your father
approved of your determination" Such
is not the fact. Prior to the meeting of
the Wing Convention, many apprehen-
sions were entertained as to its action
upon the Compromise resolutions, and it
was doubted by many whether its plat
form would be as strong as some of us
deemed it ought to be. Under this state
of things, remarked to my father, that
would not support, by my vote, the
nominee of the Convention, unless the
approval of those measures by the Con-
vention was strong and emphatic. They
are strong enough for me; Gen. Scott
has adopted them, and believe him TO
be man OF honor. Mr.. Graham's po-
sition was never equivocal. II the vote
of so humble an individual as myself can
be ofany consequence, | authorize you
to give it what publicity you choose. II
alive, vote for Scott and Graham.
remain, truly, your friend,
THOS. H. CLAY.
Col. JOHN PIcKELL.
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SEWARD & Co.-People are curious
to know who constitute the So" Is
Gov. Joe. of Virginia, one of the con-
Germ! He is higher law man. Is
Martin Van Buren,! He was the candi-
date Of the higher-law party, in lS4s.
Are Hallett, Bryant, Cleaveland, John
Van Buren,, Dix, Sumner, Chase, Pres.
ten King, Townsend? They are all
eminent and active Freesoilers. If they
constitute the "Co," they are much more
numerous and influential than the soli-
tary principal-and they all go for
Pierce.-L0utsiana STATE Republican.
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PUBLIC SALE
OF
TOWN LOTS Il commons"

fer at Public Sale on THURSDAY, the End of
September, at their room in said town,
80 on 40 7own Lots, and 40 or so .Acres
of "Commons,'
adjoining the town; living at the head of navlea-
BILE water, and in very healthy and beautifully
located town, these Lots offer strong induce
ments to capitalists who wish to invest their
money in manufactures.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock A. M.
Terms made known on day Of Sale,
BY Order
SAMUEL LOGAN, Registero
Aug. IA '52-3w.
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For the Scott Glee Club.

To Baltimore the Locos went,
Du dab, du dab,
To nominate a President,
On de du dab day;
They brought six horses on the test,
On dab, du dab,
To see which one would ride the best,
Oh de du dab day.
Chorus
Then here's to General Scott,
The hero bold and free, [chair,
Well place him there in the Presidents
The Peoples nominee.
Old Cass came first upon the track,
But Douglas laid him on his back,
Buchanan next came IN the batch,
And Marcy with his breeches patched
Chorus
For four long DAYS they held the field,
Each one resolved 10 never yield,
When suddenly was heard groan,
These men we fear are too well known.
Chorus
They battled long, they battled loud,
To find the man in all their crowd;
But none was found to quell their fears,
Till they heard the name of General Pierce.
Chorus"
The ighty General, it is said
The baggage train has sometimes led,
When he brought them up, the foe to quell,
He tainted and from his horse and fell.
Chorus
Then join our ranks, come one and all,
And help to roll the true Wing ball;
Well chase the LOcos over the plain,
With the hero old of Lundy's Lane.
CHoRUs-
| The battle we are sure to win,
| Old Fuss and Feathers must come in;
The Locos will find out too soon,
| That he is yet the same old coon.
| Chorus
And when he goes to Washington,
| The glorious victory will be won
The Locos there will round him stoop,
To see him tako his plate OF soup.
CHoRUs-
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Gljc nlarkrts

ELKroN MARKET, Aug. 2O.-Messrs
Brown and Foard are paying 50 cents
per bushel for Wheat and IS cents for
corn.
BALTIMORE MARKET, Aug. 18TH
Flour, Howard St $500 City Mills
$500, Wheat new red 81 90; white
do. 80 50; Corn, white, 62; yellow
63 "a; Oats 80 "a.
WlLMlNGrN, Aug. l9th.-Flour 81 90,
Wheat, 50, Corn IS. Oats 81.
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Correspondence Of The Cecil Wing.
Letter from ROXyla ndsville.

Purchase Of mineral iand ut Conortn-
go-.4n Editor in collision wath q
Locomotive &c.,
RowLANDsv1LLE, Aug. 10Th 1852.
MEssRs EDIToRs:
am told number of men from Bal
timore are making arrangements 10 inn
prove the much neglected village OF
Conowingo, They are leasing and pur-
chasing several parcels of land in that
vicinity where Iron ore and other
minerals are said to abo und. There are
some very rich beds Of ore not faI
from there. Conowingo has fine wa
ter power and might be made business
place, situated as it is on the Maryland
Canal, some 10 miles from tide water,
there is aleady a fine Saw Mill there
doing good business.
| am sorry to hear of your friend
HEATING of the Hartford .Nadisonian be-
ing much hurt by collision with a
train of cars on his way from Baltimore
on Saturday last. did not understand
whether he undertook to stop the train
or the train to stop him. Certainly h.
received the worst of the battle. un.
derstand however, that he is at his post
again dong well.
would advise all persons to look
well to their doors at night, as there ha.
been quite number of petty thetts anc
robberles committed in this neighbor
hood within few days past. West i.
out of prison again.
Yours in haste P.
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RACING ON THE HUDsoN.-The lamen-
table fate of the Henry Clay seems to
have had no influence in checking he
racing of steamboats, on the Hudson. A
correspondent of the Herald gives an &C.
count of race which took place on
Friday between the Aida and the
Francis Skiddy. During the struggle
the boats came in contract. ard in max
ing the landing at Newbury the Aida
was driven against the dock carrying
away some of her guards and portion
of the wheel house. 1t is needless to
say that great alarm and excitement
prevailed among the passengers on board
of both boats.
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The REVOLUTION of 1852 has com.
menced. Old fashions and old prices are ex-
ploded, and the magnificent new suits at Rock
hill g. Wilson's are sold cheaper than ever.
Go to III Chestnut street, corner of Franklin
Place, if you want to see the progress Of the
revolution, and TO profit by its new fashions and
low prices. jan lily
DRESERVING KETTLES.-Just received a
l. lot Of Porcelain lined and Brass Preserving
Kettles, for sale cheap, by VIM. TORBEKT
9 observation-disclosures and New Market
~ Shee tings, Tor sale very low, by
Aug2l VIM. TORBERT.
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New PAPER.-A new paper has been
recently started in Wilmington, Del,
called the Patriotic Politician. There
has been quite ofare up" in the Loco
foco camp in Delaware lately; and a
portion of the party have made nomina-
tons. The Gazette, the organ OF the
"Old Fogies," does not hoist the names
of the nominees, but contains call for
the "unterrifed" to assemble in Septem-
Der to nominate a ticket. The Politi.
clan endorses the nominations already
made, and is, judging from this, the or
gan of young America" The new
paper is edited by Daniel Hully, Esq.
and looks we'll.
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"Soup"-Signs Of the times.
WASHINGTON, Aug. II, 80.
MrssRs. EDlToRs:-We attended at
the House Of Repre- sentatives to-day and
listened to some debating, all of which,
however, you will be apprised of even
by the time this reaches you.
The able Representative of tho Free
Soil party from Massachusetts,, Hon. H.
Mann, delivered an intlammatory, ultra
speech in favor of his political "hobby."
His effort though above the common in
point OF oratory, was in its character
Ill-timfd aud part of it indeed, ridicu.
lous; if even it did not bear strong re-
semblance to treason.
1t really seems to us that members Of
Congress, generally, have descended
from the high position where once stood
the departed civic heroes of the country.
Your able and worthy Representative
rs here, working industriously and eff
ticiently. His course is upward, and he
will in our opinion cease TO advance
only when he is withdrawn from the
arena of life.
You may expect to hear of some warm
discussions before the close of the pres.
ent session. After the session is over
the Political Campaign will receive a
new impetus.
Gen. Scott is in this city, enjoying
the laurels won by his past renowned
victories, and looking on the present
contest with quiet composure. He goes
regularly to market, procures such
viands and vegetables as are in his opin-
ion best suited for plate of ''soup,"
which he has done up in his tavorite
style and sips ii at his leisure, giving it
by all means ample time to cool.
The political news from every quar-
ter is even more favorable than the most
sanguine friends of the Wing cause had
anticipated. Many of the old soldier:
who have served their country under the
Hero of Hundred battle fields, though
ffering from him in politics, have de-
termined to lend their aid in sending
him, who has so often led them to vic
tory, in overwhelming triumph to thu
White House.
We have strong confidence in the
home of"Young America" Illinois; ant
even New Hampshire, the hot bed Of
Democracy, and home of the ne'U Dem.
ocratic leader, since the last importan
events have reached US. 1t is quite
probable both of these States will cas-
their votes for Scott.
"The people are coming you cannot stay them
Hurrah for Scott, Hnrrah for Graham,
They come like the winds come when forests ar
rendpd,
They come like the waves come when navies al
stranded.'' SPECTATOR.
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The Youh.-We wish every parent and guar
dian in our town had been present at the Meth
odst Church on last Sabbath night to hear the
sermon of Rev. F. Hurn on ssthe advantages of
proper moral and intellectual culture OF the
youth of our country" Thai, considering the
advantages nay more the "r.rsyity of extraordi-
nary care in training the yon'h Of this country,
there is lamenlable neglect the subject, none
will deny. That our sacred institutions of civil
and religious liberty may be preserved, the youth
OF our land must be taught truth, carneslncss and
reality, taught to detect error, deception and
lalsehood wherever they are lound-laught to
see men and things as they are not as they APP
pear, covered with tinsel and sham-work
Much of our republican simplicity is departed,
and Mammon is to TOO great an extent the god
we worship. When gold shall become the sole
object of manufactures and commerce, when the
Politician and the Luterateur shall seek only to
secure the coarse plaulits of an ignorant popu-
lace by panlering TO their depraved tastes, then
will the star in the west, the sole beacon that
cheers the weary exile from a land of tyranny,
go down forever, then will America cease to be
the asylum the oppressed, then will the "last
hope of brave men" every where be crushed,
and then, in the eloquent language of the Rev.
erend gentleman, will 'the flag that has waved
so proudly over this free land become the wind
ing sheet OF Liberty"
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Flags ! Banners ! Flags !
ATTEND POLITICIANS!

AL END PULL lClANS!
A full supply OF FLAGS and BANNERS of every
II description, madc OF SILK, BUNTING, Cor
TON, &C., &C., with or without motlucs, and
Staits, suitable for all parties Tor the approach
ing Campaign.
Mass Meetings, Clubs, Societies., and Dealers
can be supplied with any quantity, at low prices.
Also BUNTING, and SlLk lor sale by the
piece or yard, at VIM. &. MlNTILh'S
Fringe, Cord and Tassel Store
Aug 81 3m No. 50 North Sd ST., Ph,lada.
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j. IL. A. s; s. ALLEN,

NUS tUH1TT "
PHILADELPHIA.
OFFER for sale PERUVIAN GUANO-1OOO
" tons, TO arrive early in August.
CHILL GuANO--5U0 tons, just received, d.
rect, per ship Lucas.
PATAGONIAN GUANO-90O tons, first
quality.
GROUND PLASTER-25O Barrels.
Aug 81 3m.
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DEATH OF MRs. GENERAL TAYLOR
Mrs. General Taylor. relict of the late
President Zachary Taylor, died at East
Pascagoula at 6 o'clock on Saturday
night last She was, we believe, a ma.
tive Of Calvert County in this state.
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NOTICE.

By the Commissioners of Cecil county,
July 30th, 1852.
ORDERED, that all Merchants, Farmers and
" others, 10 whom Out Pensions for Paupers
are made payable, shall hereafter be required
to render their Bills TO the Commissioners,
properly authenticated, with the various items
therein charged distinctly specified, before the
Collectors shall be authorized to pay over such
allowances Test, ID. SCOTT,
Aug2l 3w Clerk.
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What Other Folks say Of Elkton.-The re-
porters of the Wing have often told its readers
what they thought Of Elk;on, and some folks
have even gone SO far as to say these same re-
porters bestowed more praise on our old town
than 1t deserved. The following notice Of
Elkton we take from Cohea's Advertiser whose
editor has recently been on visit to this place.
awe were struck with the active, city like
habits ofits population, and should take them
TO be an industrious, thriving people. The town
and neighborhood are said TO be remarkably
healthy, the mortality not being greater than
one per cent per annum, while the mortality of
our most favored cities, is from % to per cent
per annum.
There is one drawback, however, TO Elkton
as summer resort for the inhabitants Of a city.
There is u want of attention TO the streets; they
are not paved, and there are but few shade trees.
The houses, too, many of them, would be the
better Of the paint brush. We wonder that the
inhabitants do not pay more attention to these
things. With the advantages of location, and
healthfuness which it possesses, with proper
attention to ornament, 1t might be made one OF
the most pleasant towns on the line of the road.
And as ii can be reached in two or TIN &c hours
from either Baltimore or Philadel phia, it woul.
| shortly become very popular resort for those
who wanted TO enjoy fresh air and rural scenery
in the summer months. The citizens ofElklon
would thus soon be repaid for any expense they
might be al in improving and beautifyng their
town. Their Hotels, Boarding houses, Stores,
Livery Stables, Mechanics, butchers, Bakers
ETC., would all he benefited by the influx OF
strangers from lie cities, who would resort to it
to pass a few weeks in the hot weather, and
spend their money freely in the pursuit of plea
sure. The healthfulness of the town, alone,
would attract many visiters, and it is sinsularly
free from that annoyance Of most rural districts
the mosquitoes.
With these Improvements, it might soon be-
come one of the most pleasant towns within con
venientd distance from the above mentioned cities
and would, as consequence, attract the atten
ton of wealthy capitalists, who would, in time
stud it around with beautiful villas, like many
of the New England towns, aud thus help t
enhance the value ofproperty in its vicinity.
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New MINISTER. learn that Rer.
George W. Brooks has accepted the call
TO the Rectory of st. Thomas Church
Newark, made vacant by the resignation
OF the Rev. w. F. Franklin.
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FRENCH ISOLATION B1LL.-An impress
sion prevails at Washington that an at
tempt will be made in the House to get
at the Frence Spoliation Bill in the
course of this week.-There is an as
certained majority of 80 for the bill; and
yet the minority manage to defeat the
majority by Parliamentary tactics
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CouRT.-The case of Weaver & Tay-
lor uS Manassah Blackbu and others
came up IN the Circuit court of Cecil
county sitting in Equity on Wednesday
last. Judge Constable presiding.
The compliments in the above case
obtained an injunction against Black.
burn and sundry Mortgage creditors,
Judgement creditors and Attaching credi.
tors of Black burn, and had also Receiv-
ers appointed to take charge of property
which had been transferred by Blackburn
to Trustee to sell and with the pro-
ceeds to pay his debts. Several of the
defendants, among them all the Mort
gage creditors, Judgement creditors ant
the Trustee having appeared and an
swered, motion was made before Court
to dissolve the Injunction and discharge
the Receivers, either as to all the defen
dants, or at least as against such as hao
answered. The motion was argued by
J. c. Groome, Esq, for defendants, ane
John A. ]. Creswell, Esq, for com
planants. The Court adjourned with
out giving any decision in the case
holding it over until an adjourned tern
in September.
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GRAIN.

THE subscribers are prepared to pay the high
est market price in cash, for any quantity OF
Wheat and Yellow Corn. Bags will be furnish
ed to any one that may wish them.
Jy II BROWN FoAhp'
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1on,, ano Gountn.

LAND SALE.-Geo. Earle Esq, Trustee
sold on the 18th INST. to Mr.. Joshua l..
Gatchel two wood lots, belonging to the
estate of the late Robert Carter, contain
ing nine acres, for 1891.
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d. II is said Senator Borland was
indicted at Washington, on the 10Th,
for assaulting Mr.. Kennedy, of the Cen.
sus Office, some weeks since.
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MIDDLErowN Town AcAnFMy ExHT-
BITIoN.-The annual exhibition of the
pupils of this institution will take place
on Wednesday evening, August the 25th.
The programme for the occasion has
been handed to us, and gives promise
that the exercises will be very interesting.
We learn that the school is in prosper.
Gus condition, and that the very best
opportunities are afforded for obtain
ing a complete academical education
Geo. F. Hitchcock, A. NJ, late profes.
sor of mathematics in Delaware College
is the Principal.
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Iowa ELEc-loN.-We stated last
week the probable election by the wings
of both congressman in this state. The
result has proved that only one Wing
has been elected.
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FARMERS LOCK AT THIS!

I AND PLASTER at Is cts. per bnshel Best
IL PERUVIAN GuANO - cts. per pound.
best PATAGoNIAN GuANo AT low rates. PoUD-
RErTE at 40 cts. per bushel, or - per barrel.
SAVE YOUR MON Ely. The Guano offered
above is but little above the cost OF importation.
20 U D K L L L L.
we offer You at the manufacturers price, and Of
quality unsurpassed.
LAND PLASTER.
In this we beat the world. We have facilities
Tor grinding one thousand bushels ga, ly, and our
price deles competition. Come Farmers all to
c. FRENCH \ CO.,
NCm Sieum PG,icy MU,
AT Junction OF Old York Road, Crown Y Cal
lowhlll Streets, PhiladeLpha. Aug 81 BIN