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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROC]

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER,
No. 53 .Markct ST., Wiimiagtou, Del.
GROCERIES CHE.4P FOR CASH.
THE subscriber having on hand at his Store
No. SO Market ST., large and general assert
ment o! fresh and we'll selected Groceries, takes
this method OF informing the ciitzens Of E.ikton
and Cecil county generally, that he will sell
them as cheap Is they can be bought either in
the Wilmington or Philadelphia market; ard
respectfully aoIiciiS a call from such as may want
goods in his line, before purchasing elsewhere.
Also, Wines X liquors.
Always on hand in choice variety. Consist
ing in part Of
LIQUORS,-of the first and medium quality
Old Cognac Brandy, do pale do, Jamaica
Spirits, Peach Brandy, Cherry Brandy. Holland
Gin.
WINES Madeira, Port, Tenerilic, Sherry
Lisbon. and Sweet Malaga.
Extra fine OLD MoNoNGAHELA Whiskey, and
Wine Butcrs. ANDREW J. GROW,
No. 90 Market St., door above Miller's
Dec. Is GIN Hotel, Wilmington, Del.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21
WHOLE No SIS

Quick IN THE ArPLIcaTyoN.-'lt
amazes me ministers don't write better
sermons am sick Of the dull, prosy
AFFAIRS said lady in the presence Of a
parson.
But it is no easy matter, my good
woman, to write good sermons suggest.
ed the minister.
Yes rejoned the lady, 'but you are
so long about it; | could write one in
half the time, if only had the text
oh, if text is all you want said
the parson. 4 will furnish you that.
Take this from Solomon
1T is better to dwell in the corner of
honse-top. than with brawlihg wo-
man in wide house
DO you mean me, sir!' inquired the
lady quickly.
oh, my good woman, was the grave
response, you will never make good
sermonlzer, you are too soon in your
application.'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

NlGHr.-"Why is it" SAID Hermione,
"that by night not only Is our memory
aroused, but also our courage!" "Her-
mione,' answered |, cat night the
world to come draws nearer to the soil
tary breast, and unfolds itself before us,
as the beauty of our earth is yelled in
darkness, but the jewels Of the mind
still radIa'e; we are like that wondrons
flower which blooms by night in the old
world, because it is then day in the
new world, which is its hour"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

DIDN'T BELIEVE IN LIGHrNING.-Not
long since, an elderly woman entered
the cars at one of the Ohio stations, and
distu rbeds the passengers a good deal
with complaints about '.most dread
full rheumatiz' that she was troubled
with. A gentleman present, who had
himself been severe sufferer with the
same complaint, said to hcr-"Did you
ever try electricity madam! | tried it,
and IN the course of short time 1t COM
pletely cured me. -"Electricity!"
exclaimed the old lady, eyes, I've tri-
ed it to my satisfaction. | was struck
with lightning about year ago, but it
didn't do me single morsel of good'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21
LEIYss HER.

THE subscriber has now and intends keeping
L al the old established LEATHER STORE;
North East corner Of Fourth and Orange Sts.,
Opposite the upper Market Housc,) Whining
ton, Del, large and we'll selected assortment
nj Spanish, HemIock and Sole Leather; French
and Patent Cafskins OF superior brand; and all
the various kinds of Leather made use of in the
manufacture OF Boots, Shoes, Saddles and Har
ness, al! Of which will be sold on the most rcas-
enable terms. Persons wishing to purchase
Leather will find it to their advantage TO call
and examine for themselves before purchasing
elsewhere. j. T. CHAMBERLAIN.
mar. 10 '53-3m
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The LIFE TO CoME.-I have seen the
flower whitening upon the stalk, and the
bright leaves spread upon the ground.
looked again, it sprang forth afre sh; its
stem was crowded with new buds, and
its fragrance filled the air. And thus
shall it be with thee, oh man! and shall
thy life be renewed. Beauty shall spring
up out of thy ashes, and life out of the
dust. A little while shalt thou lie in
the ground, as the seed lies IN the bosom
Of the earth; but thou shalt be raised
ag ain, and thou shalt never die any
more.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

MUslc.-The world is set to music |!
When the morning stars sang together,
the myriads of the sky revolved in har-
mony; and ever since that day all things
keep time to concord of sweet sounds
The bleakest rock that stands in lonely
grandeur mid the oceans foods, hath
yet the sweet consolings Of the waves to
cheer its solitude! And could we right
ly read the burden of their chant, what
wondrous tales they'd tell--of diamonds
chequering the seas moist tloors-ot
sanity forms that sleep so sweeily there
of strong old ships that went out with
the gales, and ne'er were heard of more;
and of creations dawn, ere SIN had
found abiding place on earth; before the
waves had e'er engulphed ship, or
gave obedience to sterner law than
the sweet will of the dancing winds, or
or gentle dalliance of white winged
Zephyrs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

~ There is nothing purer than hon
esty-nothing swceter than charity
nothing brighter than virtue-nothng
warmer than love-and nothing more
stedfast than faith. These, united in
one mind, forms the purest, the sweetest,
the richest, the brightest, the hottest,
and the the most stedfast happiness.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

A RAT Story IN RHyME.-Once as
Law in bed, | heard light, slow tread,
which quickly through me sped sud-
den fear know not how or why, as
slumbering heavily, that sound mystic
rously fell upon my ear. The tread
was soft and light, yet troze my blood
with fright, on that eventful night.
could not sleep. The sound fell on my
ear, low, yet distinct and clear; as omi-
nous and drear-iearfully and deep.
And now | strained my sight. peered
deep into the night, in hopes to see my
sprlte; but all was dark. The darkness
was profound, throwing a pal around;
and naught, save that one sound, | heard.
But bark | hear sudden tap--a fear
full, ominous rap, upon all ancient map,
against the wall No breeze the can.
vass shook, and vainly did | look into
the fearful nook to see it fall. 1t hung
against the wall, it ratified not at all,
it did not stir Or fall, nor even move.
My hair stood up--l spoke, the fearful
silence broke; fear did my utterance
choke. | did not love to pray-had
never prayed. Yet something must be
said, for silence only weighed upon my
heart ] tried to pray, and yet my
prayer did forget; and as the alphabet |
knew, in part, | said it. On chair
the spirit Of the air raped, when came
10 H, and so, at that, | went on still, to
see what the effect would bet raped
at a and 7, thus spelling RAT! My
case began to mend; sweet hope became
my friend. My hair-which stood on
end from very fear, when first that
chilling rap, that wild mysterious tap,
upon that ancient map, fell on my ear
so ominous and dread that trembled in
my bed-lay smoothly down. had
before struck out, and kept my head
about foot q do not doubD from off
my round, white pillow. Like my
rhyme, my anger rose sublime, in very
little time. | clutched boot firmly in
my right hand, then drew Il pistol, and
with a gesture Of command prepared to
throw or shoot. | fearlessly said scat"
| threw my boot and hat, annihila.ed
the rat-squashed him, think! | then
lay down in bed, composed to rest my
head, my fear entirely lled-slept like a
pink.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

OrOne of the LATEST men in this
country resides in Iowa. As sample
of his inertia, We would mention that
the only reason he don't get married is
because he is too lazy to ''stand up"
Whenever he feels like gaping, he en-
ploys little boy TO pull his mouth open.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21
Wilmington Cheap Clothing Store
SPRING CLOTHING For 1853.

SPRING CLOTHING FOR 1853.
T1IE undersigned would respectfully inform
L the citizens OF Cecil county and other parts
Of the Eastern Shore that he has his Spring
Stock Of Mems and Boys Clothing ready for
inspection. On hand Cloths, Cassimercs and
Vcstings for order work. His Clothing will
be sold cheap for cash and all goods warranted
asrepresented. EDW ARD MOORE,
mar. II '53-ly No. it Markets..
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

D-An old maid, being at loss for
a pin-cushion, made use of an onion.
On the following morning she found
that all the needles had tears in their
eyes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

TNo one ever become learned, ex.
cept by his own application. Modes
and opportunities of education may ia
cilltate our progress; but on the whole,
our attainments must be resolved into
our own diligence.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

GrIdleness is the dead sea that
swallows all virtues, and the self.made
sepulchre of a living man. The idle
man is the devils urchin, whose livery
is rags and whose diet and wages Is fam
inc and desease.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

E"Nigger, who am dc fuss man dat
introduced salt perwisshuns into de ma
WI"
"Dar. now, you's too hard for dis
colored individual"
ut was Noah, niger, when he took
Ham board de ark"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

G-Anger is the most impotent pas
sion that influences the mind of man; it
effects nothing it undertakes, and hurts
the man who is possessed by it more
than the objects against which 1t is di,
rected.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

live are never satisfied with our
opinions, whatever we may pretend, till
till they are gratifed ana confirmed by
the sufrages of the rest of mankind
We dispute and wrangle for ever; we
endcavor to get men to come to us when
We do not come to them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

I+Knowledge may slumber in the
memory, but it never dies; it is like the
dormouse in the ivied tower, that sleeps
while winter lasts, but awakes with the
warm breath of spring.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

DrDickens, in speaking of friend,
says he was SO long in the legs that he
looked like the afternoon shadow of
somebody else.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

WFollow peace, and peace shall
follow thee. Have no contention with
thy fellows, and thy fellows shall be
thy friends.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

Unlike the world he lcavcs-is calmly bright
And his last mellowed rays around us dwell,
Lingering now on scenes Of young delight"
The trees too look "greencr'' at this hour,
and the stream which courses along through
the midst of the square bushes lis loud noises
and sweet MS the songs Of naiads and water
nymphs is lis low murmurings. All is holy,
all is calm, all bright and happy and peaceful.
| came first to sour village" at this hour,
and IFS sweet and pleasant look is indelibly
craven upon the tablets of memory. | am
writing too at this hour, and although the viii
lage-its inhabitants, associations and realities
is lar distant, over water and food over noun
tain and valley, yet its aspect is before my
minds vision clear il was in other days, when
was one OF It's realities, when an "unlorgotten
ideal' called it her earthly home.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

L. Memory is like picture gallery
of our past days. The fairest and most
pleasing of the pictures are those which
immortaIize the days Of useful industry.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-05-21

A SHOWER BArH.-A fresh-imported
I lrishman went to the bathing establish
ment in Sixth avenue, New York, last
week, to take bath. He was duly
shown into bathng-room, where af-
ter taking an "illegant warm bath" and
putting on clean shirt, he bethought
himself that he would sip a glass Of hot
toddy while he was dressing. Looking
around for the belIstring, he saw the
string of the shower bath, which he
took hold of and pulled vigorously
In an instant he was drenched 10 the
shin; and almost frantic with rage, he
screened out at the top of his voice
"Och, be the powers! is this the way
we play tricks upon travellers! Be ia
bers, if had that big haste of land
lord torenist me, I'd soon teach him
better manners than to spoil mans
clane shirt in this dirty manner"
G-"Ghosts be hanged" said Tom
Hood. "No such things in nature. All
laid long ago before the wood pavement
What should they come for! The col
hers may rise for higher wages, and
the Chartist may rise for reform, and
Joseph Surge may rise for his healthe,
and bread may rise; and the rising gem
Grafton may rise; only for ones hair rise,
is more than | can believe. Suppose
yourself ghost. if You come
out OF grave to serve friend, how are
you to bel p him? And If it's an enemy
what's the use of appearing to him if
you can't pitch into hint"
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-05-13

its place and put back the hammer Of
the patent lock. With a steady giant
strength, the old man swayed the
breach Of the heavy gun to its bear
ing, and then seizing the string
lock, he stoo back and watched for
the next swell that would bring the
shark in range. He had aimed the
piecesome distance ahead of his mark,
but yet a sigle moment would settle
his hopes aud fears.
Every breath was hushe and ev.
cry heart in that old ship beat painful.
ly. The boat was yet some distance
from the boys, while the horrible sea
monster was fearlully near. Su Idenly
the air was awakened by the roar of a
heavy gun, and as the old man knew
his shot was gone, he sank back on the
combing Of the hatch, and covered
his face with his hands, as if afraid to
see the result Of his effort for if he
had failed, he knew that the boys were
lost. ..s..,. a.. E ..a.... ,.., ,......... ..r
For a moment after the report of
the gun had died away upon the air,
there wasa dead silence; but as the
smoke arose from the surface of the
water, there was at first low murmur
breaking from the lips of the men
that murmur grew louder and stronger
until it swelIed to a joyous deafening
shout. The old gunner sprang to his
feet and gazed outupon the wafer, and
the first thing that met his view was
the huge carcass of the shar> floating
with his belly up--a mangled mass.
In few minutes the boat reached the
daring swimmers, and half dead with
fright they were brought on board.
The old man clasped his boy in his
arms, and then, overcome by the pow
er,ul excitement, he leaned upon his
gun for support,
have been in all the phases of ex-
citement aad suspense, but never have
| seen three human beings more over
come by thrilling emotion than on that
eventfuI moment, when they first knew
the effect of our gunner's shot.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-05-13

Yop, sons Of America, beware |!
Even though the tempting offering be
presented BY one who wears tht sem
blahce ofan angel, yet there is scurse,
dark, deep and bitter curse coICealed
beneath its sparkling exterior, Not
only you suffer by yielding to tlie voice
of the "Syren eharmer "but a hther's
life and blood chilled by a too sudden
extinction of his bright hopes, which
were centered in you, and a mother
who has watched with an anxious So
licitude your early years, and dFelt
with rapture upon the encomiums be-
slowed on your merit, through your
ingratitude she sinks into an earygfave
and there may be one who may Ia e
united her fate with yours, she has left
home, friends and kindred, and Yhat
is more, has yielded to your caie, a
pure coH6diDg heaft-beWate hov you
betray your trdst-Carson League.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-05-13
A City on the Tops Of Tres.

Hy a City on the Tops OF Tres.
1t is not easy to give the realer an
idea of this old city (Amsteiam) J
crossed and re-crossed by canalsin all
direetions-a city half water ard half
land; in which thecanalS are the streets
and highways, leading toward the open
sea, which seems to hold the city in
its arms. 1t is only by means IF ex-
pensive and most substantial dikes and
sluices, elaborately constructed and
carefully prepared, and guarded, that
the sea is kept back-and but for
these, this city, containing upwards
Of 5000 inhabitants, wonld inevita-
bly, be besubmerged and destroyed. Four
great canals ru4 across the cityin par
allel curved lines, and, crossing these,
are series of other canals, converg-
ing in the harbor like the lines Of
fan. Large basins occur here and
there at intervals. The buildings in
the best parts Of the city are magnif-
lcent-many of them of great age,
bearing rich and grotesque ornamen-
tai work on their fronts. You would
scarcely believe that the soil under
these majestic buildings was only loose
sand and soft mud! Yet it is so; and
it is only by means of piles Of wood
diYen far down through the SIND into
Vlge solid stratum beneath that foun-
dation has been gained. Hence Eras-
mus said of Amsterdam, that the in
habitants, like crows, lived on the tops
of trees. Any one who merely pays
apassing visit to Amsterdam, as did,
cannot fail to be thrown into state OF
perplexity and maze by the apparent
inextricable completely of the city, its
innumerable bridges, its endless sue
cession of canals and interminab e
brick streets. The canals and bridges
so much resemble each other, tha;
the stranger without guide feels as
if he were wandering in a labyrinth;
he loses all recollection of the poi is
of the compass; and as did, he will
soon pr badly lose his way. The most
interesting public building in Amster-
dam is the Stadthouse, formerly occu-
pied by the famous bank of Amster-
dam, but now used as the royal pa ace.
The great feature of its interior is its
grand hall, lined with white Italian
marble, said to be the finest hall Of the
kind in the world. The smaller apart.
ments in the palace contain some fine
modern Dutch paintings, TO which the
public are freely admitted. One paint.
ing, representing the hero, Van Speyk,
applying the match to blow up his ves-
sci, at Antwerp, rather than allow it
to be taken by the BeIgians, is one
that lives long in the memory Of him
who has seen it. To those who have
leisure, the Museum, or National Pic
ture Gallery, is well worthy of visit.
But pictures can be seen at home, and
are no novelty. The real interest OF
Amsterdam is in lis streets, its quays,
its hustle and commerce its bridges
and canals, and the many striking and
/ peculiar features Of this city OF The
sea-features which are nowhere to be
found characteristic of any city in Eu,
L rope, north of Venice.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-05-13

an Irish lawyer in a neighboring
county recently addressed the court
as gentlemen" !" instead of "your hon
ors."
After he had concluded, a brother
of the bar reminded him Of his error.
He Immediately arose and apolo gized
thus
"May it please the Court-in the
heat of the debate | called yer honors
gentlemen | made a mistake yer
honors."
The gentleman sat down, and we
hope the Court was satisfied.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-05-13

COOP LoGIc-Brudder Bones can
you tell me de differance twene deing
anddieting?" "Why, OBJ course l can,
Lemiel. When you diet you lib on
nofin, and when you die you hab nof.
fin to lib on. "Well dat's different
from what tort it was. tort it was
race atwene de doctorians stuff and
starvation, to see which would kill
fust." a.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-05-13

Gg-Ar one ofthe horse-auctions in
Fifth street, the other day, the auction
eer diIated at some length on the quail
ifications of the animal he was offering
for sale, and, after running through
the whole category, wound up by
"Gentlemen, there is one more matter
l wish to speak of in regard t6this horse.
He's all right on the school question"
The sensation produced was immense,
and the horse was soon disposed of at
an advanced price.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-05-13

"WHAT is the difference between me
and new novel; inquired rouged
da rseI Of her beau. at is this" said
he, !" a new novel is read because it is
interesting, and you are rsd"
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-05-13

"YoU had better ask for manners
than money" said fnely-dressed
gentleman to beggar boy, who had
asked for aims. Z" asked for what I
thought you had the most Of" was the
boys reply. I--- .-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-03
Taylor, Tinsiey a. CO..

ROCERS FORWARDING & CoMMIeeioN
II MERCHANTS, Nam Street, Lynchd"rg va, arr
receiving and have in store large and well nssof,ei
took of Groceries Dry Goods Liquors, &c &c, re,
emily purchased in the northern market for Cash. anu
invite the attention of friends and the pubic gene,
ay tn give US call small profits and quick s'ie'
hall be our m1tto. The following comprises portion
If o n Stock
300 Bugs Rio, Laguira and Java Coffee,
30 hhds ~ o. Porto Rico Il Cuba Moiasses,
lis bbl. Crushed, Clarified, Powdered and Gomez
Sugars,
30 Packages Loaf Sugar.
100 Kegs Nails, from to 40 dy.
20 Tons country Iron,
1000 lbs. Cast Shear and Blister Steel
500 Sides Sole Leather,
1880 lbs. Cotton Yarns,
800 bbs Rectfed and Old Rye Whiskey,
80 bbs French and Apple Brandy,
30 Case. Stick and Mass Liquorice, (best brands J
30 dozen Olive Oil,
90 hhds. N. o IL Porto Rico Sugars,
rs Nova Scotia Grind Stones, (assorted szes)
30 bbs. Tanners Oil,
Together with large and general assortment OF goods
not enumerated all of which will be sold upon the most
reasonable terms TAYLOR, TINSLEY II co.
March I7-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-03
DR0FEssOR ALEX. c. BARRY'S

l. TRIC OPHER u US, of MEDICAL COM
POUND, for BEA UTIFYING, CURLING, Pre-
serving, Restoring and Strengthening the HAIR Reiev
Healing External Wounds Bounded by no geographi
cal lines, be reputation of BARRYs TkIcoPHERoUs per
vades the Union The sales of The article of late years
have increased in ratio that almost exceeds belief
Professor BARRY, after careful examination OF his
sales book nds that number e bottles delivered to
der in quanlti, from half gross upward during tho
year 1852, within trihr of $50 900
1t ia unnecessary to present length the evidences
ct the wonderful properties Of the richopherous when
the public had furnished such .ndorsemen nj as this
The cheapness the article and the xplanations given
II its chmicn action upon the hair the scalp. and in all
rases of superficial irritation first recommended it to
The attention OF the people, This atha The nven.
tor desired. Every hote ad versed itself The effects
OF the fluid exceeded expectation 1t acted ike IA
charm The ladies would not be without it. Country
dealers in every section the United States found they
must have it, and thus built up a wholesale trade Of
extent hitherto unheard of as regards articles of
his kind. The highest point has yet been reached
and is believed that the sales this year will be mil
lion and IA half of bottles.
Depot and Mandatory, No. 1877 Broadway; New
York Retail price, 25 cents large bottle.
LIBERAL discount to purchasers by the quantity Sold
by the pr" cpal merchants and druggists hroug the
United States and Canada, Mexico West Indies Great
Britain France, &c.
Sold b, d. R. Lyman, J. II. Seay and R. Stabler, &
Go. Lynchburg
may 26-d&c6m