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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-01-31

A QUEER WAY OF SETTLING A Dis
rvTE.--A late San Francisco paper has
the following account of cool pro-
ceeding in that city, which very forci-
bly, illustrates lite in California;
"a party of four persons were spend
ing the Sunday quietly in playing all
tours. One Of the parties, however, not
content with the chances ofthe game
and determined to chain the tickle god
dess to his side, established kind of
telegraph with his partner, by laying
his hand carelessy on the table after
each deal, and extending his fingers, des-
ignating very inteIIigibIy the number
of trumps which he held. The device
was ingenious and highly successful for
while, but was unfortunately discov-
cred by one of his opponents who, on a
repetition of the offence, very dexteri.
ously whipped out bowie-knite and
cut of two lnger& he unfortunate
hombre screamed with pain, and having
picked up his stunps rushed from the
room. His partne. inquired of the ann
ateur surgeon what his reasons were for
such conduct, when he quietly replied,
sit was fortunate for your friend that he
had no more trumps, or he certainly
would have walked off with fewer fin
gers" Cool that.
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Tho EOGas OF Man.

The Genesce Farmer gives this brief
summary of the. native counties Of our
most familiar l@nia:
The po,atoe is a native of South
America, and is still found wild in Chi
Ii. Peru and Monte Vedo; in its native
state, the root is small and bitter. The
first mention Of II by European writers,
isin 1888. 1t is now spread over the
world. Wheat and Rye originated in
Hartary and Siberia, where they are
s:;ll indigenous. The only country
Were the oat is found wild is in A bys.
s;ria, and thence may be considered
native. Maize or Indian corn, is ma
tive of Mexico, ard was unknown in
Europe, until after the discoveries of
Coiuir bus. TIE bread fruit tree is a ma
tive o! South sea islands; particularly
Otqnpitp. Tea is found native nowhere
except in China and Japan, from which
country the world is supplied. The CO.
Goa nat is native Of most equinocti:l
countries and is one Of the most valuable
trees, as food, clothing and shelter are
all Afforded by it. Coffee is native OF
Arabia Felix. but isnow spread in both
East and West Indies. The best coffee
isnow brought from Mocha, in Arabia,
whence about fourteen millions are eX-
ported. St. Domingo furnishes from
sixty to seven millions OF pounds year.
iv. All the varieties Of the apple are
derived from the crab apple, which is
found native in most parts ofthe world.
The peach is derived from Persia,
where It still grows in native state,
small, bitter, and with poisonous quail.
ties. Tobacco is a native of Mexico
and South America and lately one spc-
cies has been found in New Holland;
tobacco was first introduced into Eng
land from North Carolina, in 1886, by
Walter Ral"igE. Asparagus was brought
from Asia: Cabbage and Lettuce from
Holland: horse radish from China; rice
Gron Ethiopia; onions and garlcs are
natives of various places both in Asia
and Africa. The sugar cane is native
Of China, and from thence is derived
the art Of making sugar from it,
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Fall and Winter Clothing,

lit the rery forrest Philadelphia price
for Cash.
TIME subscriber having LAID in an unusually
n large stock Of goods, for which he paid the
cash, and consequently obtained them at a much
cheaper rate than they could be had on credit, is
now prepared to make up all kinds of CLOTH
ING, as cheap as can be purchased, either in
this city Or Philadelphia. for cash. His stock is
very large, aud the assortment cannot be snrpas-
Sod. either as regards the quantity or quality or
the goods, by any other establishment in the city
therefore, those who may desire to purchase,
cannot fail to be suited in every particular. He
will responsibility on hani large and gener-
al variety of coats, pants. vests, AMI. in word
every description Of Clothing, which he invites
his irl'n Is an III" public generally TO call and
examine Tor themselves, at No. "a Market St.,
between Front aud Second, Wilmington, Del.
Oct. II 'jl---3m. W. G.. LOWE.
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CABINET WARE ROOM,
I'm Port EecpGStt.

THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
L public and the people in this vicinity, that
he has taken The shop formerly occupied by Geo
T. Moore, where he will continue to manutac-
ture all articles in his line of business.
Having learned the business in one of the
large cities, he has brought with him all the arts
of the trade and is prepared to make the best
articles, as well as the ch, apeSt: and as he does
his own work, and undo. but light expense, he
can afford to sell at lower prices than the city
shops. In short he can furnish every article in
his line, no matter how stylish or costly. OF
whether it be of Rosewood. Mahogany, Cherry
or common Pine. He will also make Collins OF
all kinds and attend FUNERALS, whenever his
services may be required.
Persons engaging furniture from him may rely
upon having il well made and Of good materials.
L-y"Counlly produce taken in exchange fol
work. MATTHEW CANTWELL.
Port Deposit, Nov % If
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The FIRST g'alse!l0CG.

Meyer shall forget the first falsehood
told by my onl Y son. The wealth OF
our first parental affection was lavlshed
on that boy; and how great wasm
grief when | found that the purity and
innocence of childhood had departed
and he had told his first untuth ! Tha,
] considered an epoch in his life: and
laying all work aside, took the child
upon my knee, while mildly and gently,
Lot in strong language. explained to
him the meanness and cowardice of a
lie, and the great sin he had committed
against God and man. He was set apar,
and not allowed to associate with any
nne for length of time. His little
hcart was almost breaking; and had
not felt that it was for his eternal mel
fore, | could not have left my child 70,
the first time without kiss. At night
when | next saw my darling, he wa.
asleep in his little bed; but oh wha,
tears | could have shed when | though,
OF the first sin that had entered into hi.
heart
On the second night after this occur.
renee, as leaned over my child anc
talked to him before he slept, said
"My precious child, have you asked G oc
to forgive you for the talsehood yo,
told yesterday 1e answered, 'sYe.
w'c0'o; ! torgotit when said nv pray.
ers, nut ak d him after | was in bed
Anxious TO know what the child's feel
:"n, "er", asked him what he had said
i'ustiae AS lille Arms around my neck
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Stove and Tin Mandatory,
PORT DEPOSIT.

TNHE subscriber in connection with Charles
i T. Wcntze, has now in successful operation.
the largest Stow and Tin Mandatory in Ccril
county, where q large assortment otlhe follow
ing Stoves can always be found:
Cook Stores, Hatha1ray'& Green .Noun-
min .4Wtight, Etna do, Union Of
tie States DO, Empire State TO-,
Cooh's Farortte, Complete
Cook Improved, Kitchen
Companion, tcn-pInte cooks all sizes,
nnc-platc do. Also all the handsomcst designs
of paror Wood, and Coal Stoves in the market.
Iot-Air Furnaces, article for churches, public
and private buildings.
Roofing, Sf0uting. Sc,
done TO order in a superior manner The tladesup-
piled with Tinware on favorable terms. Orders
solicited. j. d. MARSHBANk.
May 9th, Isl.
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Oct H., 81.
THE RINGGOLD HOUSE.

ITIT MN VNVID ITO Vk@I.
EylSHER A. WHITE, respectfully announces
{ to the citizens of Cecil county, that he has
taken tic centre house in .sNhann's Row. Elk
ton, Immediately opposite Gcbi.art's, formerly
Kings Ho'c aud that he has opened the same
as an
OYSTER AND EATING HOUSE,
for HE accommodation of the rUblic generally
Meals Will be served up at all hours. and his Wis
tiers supplied with all the deltra"irs Of the sea-
son. His bar will be furnished with the choices
liquors: in short, nothing will be omitted to mint
stcr to the qualification of those who MAJ favor
him with call.
Nav l!h 1S3G-tf
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NOTICE..

IHHE commissioners Of Cecil county will meet
i at their Office in the Court House. on Tues
day, The 10th day Of February next, to attend to
such business as may be presented.
All Supervisors and Collectors whose accounts
have not been rendered for 1850 and previous
years, are notified TO attend on the above named
day, to settle, or to file their accounts previous
ly Supervisors and Collectors who are indebt-
ed to the county, and do not regard this notice,
will be cited before the Commissioners at their
next meeting thereafter.
By Order D. SCOTT,
Jan II I'M Clerk 10 Commissioners.
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GIT is a common saying that long
laying snow is Of great service to the
wheat Such being the fact, there is
some hope OF q good crop hext harvest;
bu: fortunately, good crops do not al
ways depend on SHOWS, Tor OF late years
some Of the best crops have succeeded
winters with very little snow.
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MOB l. y iiW.S.

IN" largest, the nost fashionable, AMI the best
L assortment ii mems, woMan'S, and chillrrns'
boots and shoes, in Cecil county, is 10 be found al
the subscribers BOOT & SHOE STORE, in Elk
ton.
SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT.
Opposite the Court House.
The subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends, and the public generally, that he has
purchased of his brother, (Enocl Crouch) his
entire stock OF Ladies, Misses, and chldren's
boots and shoes, ana has commenced nanuac-
turing Ladies Shoes of every description. He is
now prepared to accommodate all who NAV favor
him with a call, with mems women's and chill
drcn's boots and shoes of The bestsor at very low
prices. TIL OS. c. CROUCH.
Elkton, Feb. Goth as.
N. B. Country produce taken in exchange for
boots and shoes. Wanted journeymen shoemak-
erS.
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VIM. F. Murphy,

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER
No % South INirn Street, PhVadeip Tin
Over r. Johnson u Cos Exchange Office.
Banks, Public Offices and Merchants supplied
at the shortest notice.
.3ccount Books Of all kinds, Chech Books, Sc,
made in the most durable manner, al the short
est notice, and at reduced prices.
Job Printing of all kinds neatly and eXpedi-
tously executed. All work warranted.
June Ia, 1850
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19r;rui:uroI LeFerin,,nt.

I-j%There is q slight upward tenden.
cy in the price Of grain; arising, most
probably, from the frozen-up state Of the
rivers and canals.
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GRAIN! GRAES!

The subscribers are buying all kinds of grain
for the Philadelphia Market. Farmers who de.
sire to sell at high prices, will find it to heil
interest to give US a call.
GUANO, FISH SALT, &c.,
for sale at the lowest prices.
WILMER & DAVIS.
June II If Port Deposit.
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SIEey EHESdn.

THE undersigned, a practical Surveyor in
forms The citizens OF Cecil county, that he Will
attend to surveying land in all parts OF the conn-
". and respectfully soliciis business. Post
Office. Shcclnah, Cecil county, Md.
Nov Is If JAS. THOMAS JANNEI.
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Corr1agc for Sale.

A fashionable one horse carriage. nearly new
n for sale: to be seen nj the wheelwrl"hi sh"p
OF John c. Tweed, Wilmington, to whom appfN
or to the subscr her near Elk Iron Works.
Nov l5tf JANE +. TWEED.
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EVIDENCE OF FoLLy.--Neglecting to
advertise, and wondering that you do
not succeed in business.
Refusing totakc newspaper, and be-
ing surprised that the people laugh at
your ignorance.
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PHILADELPHIA,
GEEGG'S
NLEGG'S
Perfumery and Fancy Soaps.

THESE superior articles Of Perfumery, a
mongst which are enumerated his justly cele-
brated Lily White, Oriental Alabastef, Pearl,
Rouge, Chalk and other approved Cosmetics.
so p".
Walnut and Extra Fine Sand, Brown and
White Windsor. Floating, Palm, Almond, Fancy
and Toilet Soaps; Shaving Cream hair Dye,
Cologne Waters, Extracts for the handkerchief,
Ok Marrow, Bears Oil, Crystal Pomade, "a new
article,) Eau Lustral Hair Restorative, Hair
Oils, Philocomes, &C., are manufactured and for
sale by JOHN T. CLEGG,
Oct % '51v Periumcr and Chemist,
4S Market 81. below I'd. Philadelphia.
C" Merchants, don't forget hat Clegg's is in
CHEAPEST and most EXTENSIVE Mandatory the
the city. Civ" him u call
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NEW F.ILL GOODS
In Store Opposite the Court House
B. F. MAY

HAS received fresh supply of Fall Goods.
LII which he respectfully invites the pubic to
call and examine.
Cloths Cassimeres. Tweeds. cassinetls, Ken
lucky Jeans, Flannels, woollen and cotton N va
rous colors, Ladies dress goods. Exhibition
robes, Chene plaids, Persian deIaines, chene
challe ruby dclaines, Thbet cloths, French me-
rinocs, Alracas, Mouslin dclaineS, Silks. Prints,
Ginehanis. Bay STATE Shawis, Blcachch and bro.
mus!ins. cold cambrics. he'd ticking, White
goods, Gloves, Hosiery. Trimmings. Hats, Caps,
Boots, Shoes. Hardware, Qucenswarc, Grocc-
rles, Sc, &c.
Fix ion, Oct. 1851.
TURS.-Fitch, Grey Squirrel, and other colors
L OF Vlclur"rns and Cuffs. Also Buffalo hohes
Gum Boots aud Shoes. for ladies, children an
men, for sale cheap, by BROWN 4 FOAFD
CHEAP >LlNS.--Ncw York and James
y steam Null, and other choice brands ct Mus
lins in store. also a very heavy stock Ct brown
mu>lins. canton lanncls and brown drilling, fol
sale at reduced prices. BROWN X FOARD.
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NOTICE.-The state meetings Of the Or
phans' Court of Cecil county, are held on the Sc
cond Tuesdays in February. April. June, August
October and December. School Accounts mt:ihe
presented. ON the second Tuesday IN January. The
Is, Tuesday in April, the 2nt Tuesday IN June
and the Bird Tuesday in October.
JAMES II. ia MER.
Dec 20 81, Reg. Of Wills.
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Snow.

by J. p. ADDISON.
Falling, falling,
The snow is falling;
Floating, falling,
To the earth tending
With motion uHending;
Floating, falling.
Yelled are the mountains,
Dun is the plain;
Who lookclh aiar,
He luokelh in vain;
Wrapped in the shower,
Dark pines tower,
Sha!uw like near,
Arms outsrread,
AS Oven The dead,
Solemn ami drear.
Snow-birds cheerily
Chirp as they fly;
Ravens drcarily
Answer on high:
Else, in the distance,
One who listens,
Naught may hear,
Voice nor,sUund,
In the conntry round,
Far or near.
Roof Of the cottage
And vine AT the door,
Chimney and lattice
Are rounded DER;
The black Tree
Is iaIr to see
In its ncl Of snow,
And the applr-bough
Bends nearer now
U inc easement low.
The paths lie buried,
The storm covers all,
The high-rnad wide
And the iouse-path small;
Hill is the stain
Or wind and rain
On the fences nigh,
OF wind and rain
On the fences nigh,
And aiar, each row
Vita the !ca,Iery snow
Is rounded high.
MuiHed and heavily
Movelh the vain,
YEARLY waittth
And movcih again;
How for his hcarlh-ire
Sighetl the farmer
Here in the storm;
There, the fire verify
Crackleth merrily
Thinks he, and warm.
Gained that warm hearth
Glad by the fire,
Mid his dear loved ones
Stitch the sire.
"Ah the fire verify
Crackle,h merrily,
Children nine"
In the answering CLEAN
Glad faces beam.
The white walls shine.
Still it is falling,
The snow is falling,
Floating, falling;
To the earth tending
With motion unenlins,
Floating, Ealing.
Gruham's Mogu
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CHEvALIER Hu IsEMAN, it is said has 'smndc
ups with the United States, and has made call
By leaving cards al the White House. We
breathe fiecr!
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T-We notice advertisements IN some
of our exchanges for I've partridgas, by
persons who intend to keep them TIL
the snow Is past, and then free them
again. We hope the example may be
followed by persons in our county: and
particularly, that our farmers and their
boys viii! not only spare them, but feed
them, at some OF their haunts till the
winter is past.
And next year 10 preserve them from
the depradatons OF idl.rs, loafers and
market huckstf let them by public
notice, forbid the trespasslng of gunners.
Usually, before the young birds are half
grown, in the summer OF early tall, a
set of irpudrnt u}starts with guns and
dogs, ovsrrun every farm, encroachIng
almost upon The very door-sill of the
twner, and shoot down the birds, whole
coveys in day. Tits is done while the
farmer is YET busy with his Autumn labors;
and before he has an hours leisure, he is
robbed Of the birds that his grain he!ds
have reared, by foreigners who shoot
for the city markets; or by the untaxed
aud unproAuctiTe loafers of the neigh
}orhood. These things ought not so to
b..
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CHEAPEST YETI!

1yTM. ToRBERr is now offering lot Of season
w able Goods. such as Nj de LANES, Lawns
and Prints, (kept over from last summer,) at
prices greatly below their value, (eost not con-
sdered,) such bargains are worth looking fer.
Please call soon, as they are gong Cd FAST.
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SALT! SALT!!

NUST received and for sale Low, 900 Sacks
% of ground alum Salt.
PERUVIAN 4 PATAGONIA GUANO,
at reduced prices. WILMER s DAVIS.
Part Deposit, may II tf.
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LAND FOR SALE,

r WILL SELL AT PRIVATE SALE, all nv
Handed property in Cecil county. My Locust
Thicket Farm, containing $40 Acres, near 81.
Stephens Church, SassafraS; in a good state OF
Improvement, and producing good crops;-a
Farm on Scotchman's creek, near Bohemia Fer
ry, in a good state of improvement and produce
Ing cool crops, and containing 265 Acres. Also,
three Farms on Bohemia Manor, one containing
about 600 Acres, the other two about 800 each
Also, $50 to 300 acres of Woodland Apply to
the subscriber, near Elkton.
Sept. 6 GEO. w. OLDHAM.
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SEEDS.

100 Bus. Prime Clov"rsccd serd-1G9 Bus
Prime Timothy Seed Farmers and Others wht
desire superior article ata fair rate are invitct
to call. A. ALLDENElCE { son,
n. w. corner Front s Orange SITS
March |, '5l-9m. WASHINGTON, Del.
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TO TIE PUBLIC.

The subscriber (noi being engaged in any 9th
er busincss) has re,umct, the practice of Land
Surveying, Convcyancing, &c. Being acquaint-
ed with the different qualities Of soil in the
nei@hborhood, persons wishing TO buy sr sch
Land would find it to their ADVANTAGE to give
him call. IETlIRO JOHNSON.
Near North East Cecil Co.. Md
June lst Soft
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Three Silver Medals Awarded.

THE American Institute, at the late great
l. Fair, held in New York, Oct. 1851. the
Frank lin Institute, al their exhibition in Phila-
delphia. Nov. 1851, ana The Maryland Institute,
now just closed at Baltimore, awarded their
First Prentum--.3 Siirer !nedai, 10 The
IMPROVED SPRING MATTRESS,
manu- lacturcd only hy the subscriber, thus en-
dorSing the opinion expressed by hundreds OF
our most intelligent citizens. that this Mattress
is superior 10 ali Others for comfort, elasticity,
durability. chcapnesS and convenience Of hand
ling and that it is the only perfect Spring BED
new in use. The public are invited 10 call and
examine this Improved Mattress, before pnrch-
asng. Medals were also awarded to the beau
tiui Cast Iron BndStcadS deposited at same time,
an assortment ofwhich, together with variety
Of other articles ofCast Iron Furniture is offer
ed for sale at low prices.
GEO. STuRGES,
No. % Walnut St.. Phlladrlphia,
No. 233 Broadway New York. and
S. W. Cor of BALTIC. & Frederick Sts Baltimore.
Dec s, 81 If
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IMPROVED SPRING N.lTTRESS
Fall AND WINTER CLoTHEN(( & i.

& Ii Li ANIL W 1iv I GjAS C&IGt EiA II.
4 NEW AND COMPLETE assortment Of
n the latest and most fashionable style hMEN :
AND HoYs' CLOTHING. manufactured in the best
manner, may be lad at the lowest Cash Prices
1T
GEORGE CULlN'S
Clothing Establishment, Southeast Corner of
Second and Market Sls., PHILADELPHIA,
Embracing choice assortment of
DRESS AND FR0Ck COATS,
CLOAkS, SACK COATS,
BANGUP COATS,
BUSINESS COATS, sc.
Together with his usual extensive variety of
English, French and American cloths and Win
ter Fabrics. suited to the wants Of Men and
Boys. both for dress and business garments.
Particular care has been taken to procure a
complete assortment of goods adapted to the new
style
WINTER COATS,
pANTALOONS,
VESTS, &C.,
To which he would invite special attention, and
particularly to his new assortment of
FURNISHING GOODS,
Consisting of Shirts. Storks, IIanll;erchicfs, &c.
All of which are offered at the lowest possible
cash prices, and as cheap as any other Clothing
Store in the Union.
GJ-Parents who desire Boys Clothing, nrc
earnestly invited TO examine the stock, as the
greatest caic has been taken 10 provide the most
durable patterns add desirable styles, at the
most economical rates.
'.'Slnall notes taken at par for goods.
Philadelphia, Oct. II SLIT.
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Phil. VII. and Butt. Rail Road Line
f H1 ;:. s:.s:ss s;;l-,l
CHANGE OF HOUR

tIfA ~ VIZ Il'lh.
THE morning train OF cars from Philadelphia
for Baltimore, arrive at Elkton at half past ten
O'Clock, A. NJ.
Morning train from Baltimore for Phia., at
quarter before - O'Clock.
Night train from Baltimore arrives here at .
before / | O'Clock at night.
Night line from Phila., reaches Elkton al
before | O'Clock at night.
Wheat 215 bush in cara3 c per bush.
Corn 800 IS g a2!c 4"
Oats $50 &c az c g
Each cent less TO Wilmington.
BENZ. WELLS,
Oct11,'5l Agent.