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POWER OF EcsslA.-Thc power Of Russia
must be amazing. if we are to judge of the
force that is required to Owe c me it.-En
gland has seventy thousand men on tie Bos-
phorus and Euxinc and in Tie Baltic the larg
est fleet the world ever saw; France has more
than one hundred thousand of Ler soldiers in
the cast, Turkey has some two hundred thou
sand ai,,lcr arms; Egypt and Tuns and Cir
cassa have contributed about hundred thou
sand more; Sweden and Norway have prom
Used large contingcnts; so, ifreport is true has
Spain: Austria and Prussia with their united
armies of six hundred thousand are expected
to give their help; but all this will not answer
The bear don't bulge and Sardinia, that
doughty little Tom Thumb Of the Continent
is called to tie Tescuc.-N. Y. Courier.
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T)e Cecil tl)big.
ELKTON, JUNE ID, 1861.

THE LEvY.-Persons having accounts a
gainst the county, will see by the advertise
mcnt, that they should be presented by Mon
day next, at farthcst.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-06-24

TIE .JApsNEsE.-A letter from one of the
officers of the squadron says IF oul first
commercial Adventures go TO .fapa'.' under
the impression that the japanese are ignorant
because they are inexperienced i'll commerce.
they will find themselves mistaken, for not
aycn the Chihamcn understand the art of maxi
ing things appear 10 the greatest advantage,
with more tact ard skill than the japanese.
The presents of fruit and swtatmtats they
made us, were so arranged i'll the boxes as to
appear of thrice the rel quantity, and every
thing is so contriv,d as to be ovcr-cstimatcd
by all but the closest observer"
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VIM. PlNKNfN EWING,
ATTORNEY III LII,

ATTORNEY iT Law.
EEAVlNG returned from the West, and
4 l. permanently located in Elkton, will give
prompt attention to all business entrusted to-
him.
o. OAicc-witll IIoa. Alexander Evans.
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DEATH OF JOSIAH HoLBRooH.-On Tues
day, the lifeIess body Of Josiah Holbrook,
Esq, well known scientific citizen of Wash
ington, was found in Black Water Creek,
near Lynchburg, Va. 1t appears he had been
soiou,n;ng at Lynchburg for several months.
occupied in scientific and especially Geologi-
cal pursuits, to which he was cntlilsiasical-
ly devoted. On Saturday morning lie left his
boarding house, and it is supposed met his
death 10y falling down a cliff into the creek,
while searching for geological specimens,
Tic contributions Of the dec to the col
umns of the National lntelligcncer are tamil-
lar to the public. His great object was to
simplify science to the capacity of youthful
minds, and interest them ini,s prosecution
by practical and pleasant experiments and
modes of study.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-06-24
APPOINTMENTS,

BY THE COUNTY COMMISSIO NERS.
TNIIE County Commissioners of Cecil coun-
Il ty at their session on Tuesday last, the
10th of July inst. appointed the follow ing
persons collectors Of State and county taxes
for the year 1854:
For the st District r. he ri IL Hayes
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SERVED HIN RrGlr.-A lady in Cincinnati,
Ohio, says the Cincinnati inquirer, last week
as she was entering her yard with an infant
in her arms, was bitten by a aoighbor's dog.
Whcrcupon she passed into the house, got a
rope, and wi tie aid of her son caught the
dog and hung him up by the neck until he
was dead Her gallant ncighbor quarrcllcd
with her for Kidding the city of anuisancc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-06-24

CROPS IN PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY.-Thc
Upper Marlboro (Md.) Planters Advocate
says that the what crop in all that section
of the State has been much injured by the
rust. A gentleman in Charles county had a
prospect three weeks ago of making $500
bushels wheat, and now he does not expect
oYcr 500 bushels.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-06-24

DICKINSON CoLLEGE.-The annual COM
menccmcnt of this institution takes place at
Carlisle, Pa, on the 18th of July. The Rev.
VIM. Milburn, chaplain to Congress, will dc
liver the annual address before the Union
Philosophical Society, and Rev. Thos Bow
man the address before the Bellies Lettres So
ccty. Two of the graduates will leave in the
fall for China as missionaries.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-06-24

The Newark Advertiser says A few miles
from Trenton lives woman of masculine
frame and disposition, who is very skilful
mechanic. She has constructed handsome
carriage, makes and plays violins, and has
manufactured gun, besides many other ar
ticles' She is entirely sclftaught and is on
ly 25 years old.
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QT-It is said that one thousand new build
ings will be erected in Indianapolis during the
present year.
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RAILROAD AccIDENT.-T Hartford Madi-
sonian says, con Tuesday morning as the
regular train Of cars at l o'clock, was run
ming on board of the Steamboat on the Perry
vile side of the river, the Express car of Adj
ans Co., attached to the train, ran off the
boat, into the river, and the next car was
near running off, as two of its front wheels
were also prccipitated in the river. 1t is said
that Adams Express car is loaded with valua-
bic packages and amount Of specie"
GIVE understand that by means of Il div
ing bell the specie and most of the other ar
ticlcs have been recovered, and The car raised
from the water
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A PRETTY LITTLE CRowD.-Mr. Frederick
Kcmble, from the neighborhood Of Rumney,
Harrison county, Ohio, arrived at Steuben-
vile last Wednesday, by railway, with his
wife and nineteen children, twenty-one in all.
1t is said that he owns enough land in that
State to give each one of his family one hum
drcd and sixty acres, and retain "slicc" for
himself
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-06-24

The COLLECTORS. names of the Col
lectors of Tax, appointed by County Com
missioners on Tuesday last, will be found in
our advertising columns. While there is a
difference of opinion about the proprcty of
the appointments in some of the districts, all
persons seem agreed that men have been Sc
lected who will be prompt and punctual in
collecting and disbursing the public money.
The multitude ofapplicants-many ofthem
peculiarly qualified for the oflicc-made the
duty Of selecting one alone from each district
perplexing one to the Commissioners. They
did their best to do right, and if in any casa
they have failed to give reasonable salts
faction, we have no doubt their constituents
will find ample apology in tho difficulties
which in the nature of things, nung around
the duty of appointing. 1t was altogether
impossible to give universal satisfaction.
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THE JEWS IN PALEsrlNE-It is stated that
in consequence of the great distress among
the Jews in Palestine, NJ. Rothschilds has
Just rcmittetf by one of his employees, sum
of fifty thousand francs, and American citi-
zens have forwarded likewise to their co-reli-
gionists 100000 francs. 1t is announced
that meetings with view to further sub
scriptons will be held in London.
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D7Onc of the most distinguished British
Cavalry regiments, the "Scots' Grays," has
been withheld from going to the Eastern war,
because their uniform and rcgimental colors
are covered with the "reminiscences of Water
loo, and might offend the sensibilities Of their
French allies.
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HOUSE PAINTING,
GRAINING, PAPER HANGING

GLAZING, &c.-The undersign ID having
VI established themselves in Elkton, will
attend to all orders in the above line. Apply
at the "Fountain Inn or Farmers and
Mechanics Hotel.'
Je At LITZENBERCf 4 NOWLEN.
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DEATH PENALTY For DEsERTIoN.-A pri-
vatc soldier was shot at Fort Henry, Kingston,
c. W.. Oh Monday last, for descrtion. We
are not aware that, even in the English SCR
vice, the article of war furnishing deserion
with death was enforced during peace. In
our army hogging is the extreme penalty of
the crime of dcscrtion, except during actual
war. and even then is often Superseded by
confinement
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HARvEsr.-The Maryland Sentinel says,
some of our farmers are now engaged in hsr-
vcsting wheat. Many fields. however will
not be fit to cut for week or ten days. The
weather thus far has been very favorable and
if it continues so few days longer the wheat
crop in this county will be much larger than
it has been for many yerrs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-06-24

NANS.-A large assortment OF Fans Of all
i kinds from palm leaf to beautiful bridal
Fan, Parasols, best light cold kid gloves &c
June II WIN. TORRENT,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-06-24

INNER HATS for Boys and Mems wear,
= stock on hand and for sale cheap by
L. BROWN, JR.
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June ~ 1854 I'm .,. Clerk.

T AWNS AND BAREGE D'LAlNES.-
IL Lawns for l2a cts, Barge dc LANES for
81 cts, white linen hdkfs. 81 cts, hose l2a cts
thread gloves 81 cts, good quality kid gloves
62s, at WIN. TORBERT'S.
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MOBILE, June 20.-The steamer Black
Warrior, with dates from Havana 10 the l4th
arrived to-day. All was quiet on the Island.
The yellow fever still prevailed among tho
foreign shipping. Her political news is un-
important. -...
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And notice is hereby given to such of them as
shall accept their said appointment, to take
the constitutional oath in the Office Of the
Clerk of the Great Court of Cecil county in
Elkton, on or before Monday the 10th day of
July, rext. BY order
P. C. RICKETTS,, elk.
June 81, 1854 aw county Com. Cecil co.
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The Washington correspondent o. the New
York Courier says:
patch to one of his friends in Congress decla-
ring that hc'has not authorised the disclaim-
er of Fillibustering intcrvcntions which some
persons have published i'll his bchalfin the
Union. The despatch further announces that
he is proceeding in originating his force ans
shall take Cuba, whether the Government OPP
pose Or assist in his designs. This is the
substance Oft communication made to the
President by a Southern member of the House,
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AWFUL BEREAvEMENr.--The Philadelphia
inquirer says:
We have already alluded to the case of a
gentleman now a resident of this city. Mr..
William Collise, who lost his wife, seven chill
dren, and upwards of twenty thousand dol
lars, in the steamship "City Of Glasgow"
His agony of mind under these distressing
circumstances may well be imagined. For a
time he was almost threatened with madness.
lie is now more cOmpOscd.
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THE "kNow NOTHING" PREsIDENT-The
New York Herald says "that the Know Moth
ing banner for 1856 has been, or soon will be,
hung out upon the outward walls, inscribed
with the name of John NJ. Clayton, of Della
ware. the original Nnow Nothing statesman.
Mr.. Clayton's claims are founded upon the
introduction of his amendment into the Nc
braska bill, providing that no foreigner should
be allowed to vote or hold Office i'll that Terri
i0rvN
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VIM. TOREsERsT,

June 10, 1854 I'm Gle
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-18

IRON tne klclmOnd enquirer, March IL Il
Beverly, negro man belonging to W. T. J. Richards,
charged with the murder of Jacob slave Of Major s.
Chanceors tried at Spottsylvania Court House
Monday 9Th instant convicted Of murder in the second
degree and sentenced to transportation The crime for
which he tried committed the 4th of Febru-
ary The negroes wrestling when Beverly stabbed
Jacob killing him almost Instantly
The Fredericksburg Herald complains Of the punish
ment and says that simply selling the criminal to go
elsewhere cannot be regarded sufficient punishment
for the offence A white man, under the same verdict
would be compelled to term Of years in the peni
tentiary.
We are ourselves Of the opinion that transportation Is
not proper grade of punishment in OF murder,
between stripes and hanging yet there is difficulty in
deyspg substitute for the intermediate punishment Of
transportation About year ago court Of Jefferson
county tried negro man for assaulting white man.
with intent TO kill The court unwilling to take the
highest grade Of punishment that of transportation
wholly inadequate penalty for the offence, deter
mined upon the expedent Of nficting lashes to the
number of five hundred This certainly was a punish
mont far death and forming the only expe-
dent which possibly be adopted between the extremes
Of deah and transportation the ordinary number Of
strpes The intention OF the court Of Jefferson how
ever, frustrated by singular circumstances. The
ments Of thirty nine at time and at such intervals
a physician would say that the criminal could bear
them, without endangering his health life. No ply
scian could be found to supernend the whipping and
The slave received thirty nine stripes and has since
maned in Jail, without any further punishment. His
owner applied to the late General Assembly for an
enactment to restore TO him his slave bill on this
subject reported but whether passed or not we are
unable to say The court cannot review it's decision
and unless the relief in the premises be given by tho
legislature the slave must remain in jail. We agree
with the Herald that the transportation OF slave is
merely nominal punishment while s regarded AZ the
second grade for offences committed by that class Of per-
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ELECTION RIOT IN MILWAUKEE yesterday after.

ELECTION RIOT IN NMILwAUKIE.-Yesterday after
about four O'clock serious disturbance occurred
in the First ward at the poll Market square. As
ascertain the facts, originated in the
challenge Of Germans vote by Irshman others say
that German challenged an Irishman's vote which
casoned fight that gradually extended between the
Germans the side and the Irish the other until
several hundred persons became engaged In the melee
The Irish ranged themselves the elevated ground
short distance above the Market square Oneida street.
while the Germans were assembled at the foot Of the
street In front Of the Market house. The weapons used
clubs and stones Az the bells rang the alarm Of
fire to call out citizens tho sidewalks and streets
crowded from the Market house TO the Post Office there
must have been two thousand persons the ground.
Sheriff Page Aldermen Jennings and Prentss used every
effort to que the riot but In vain. Sheriff Page
badly hurt Several persons knocked down by the
missiles One person by the of Eagle reported
to be much injured. -Mil~uuAie Wisccnsin, AorcA8.
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NEW YORK LEarsLATuRE.
Senate.
Albany, March II, 1854.

6cm0tGs
ALBANY, March II, 1854.
Bills REPORTED.
MI BROOKS (whig) Of N. Y, reported bill amend
ing the Brooklyn Water law
Mt. MuSRoE lwhigl Of onondaga, reported a bill
making appropriations for the Brooklyn Orphan Asylum
Mr.. SHERRnI, (whg) of Ulster reported against the
bill to amend the charter Of the New York Sxpenny
Savings Bank.
BILL INTRODUCED
Mr. SPENCER, ree so) of N. ", introduced bill to
abolish the once OF Physician to the Marine Hospital
SAVINGS BINks DEPosrrs
The Senate concurred in the amendments Of the House
to the bill allowing deposits by Saving& Banks in Trust
Companies.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The bill excluding paid members of the Fire Dcpart
ment from share in the fund was passed
THE CONVERSATION on THE LIEUT.. GOVERNOR.
Mr. DcKlNsoN's resolution calling for the amount Of
compensation paid the Lieut.. Governor was adopted
TTH CANAIs
The Senate refused to take up the resolutions drec
the canal locks to be closed on the Sabbath
NonCs op bills
MT WHITNEY, (whig) Of NJ Y, gave notice Of . bill to
prevent the sale OF impure milk in New York.
Also bill TO incorporate the Political Statistical go
cisty Of New York.
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Assembly.
ALBANY, March IT, 1854.

Assembly.
ALBANY, March IT, 1864.
REPORTED.
Establishing free schools throughout the State
Cedipg Jurisdiction Of lands for lighthouse purposes
Mr.. SAVAGE (whig) Of N Y reported against repeating
the act establishing the Central Park in New York.
UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS.
Mr. WooD reported against the bill applying unclaimed
deposits in banks to school purposes This bill made
the special order foy Friday afternoon.
Mr.. ArKKN (nat. dem) Of N. ", reported bin to in.
corporate the East Brooklyn Savings Bank.
sTRKEr COMMISSIONERS
reported complete. Mr. Atken presented minority
report.
THIRD READING.
The bill repeating the Wharfage act WAS ordered to .
third reading.
The bill amending the charter Of the Saratoga and
Sacketts Harbor Railroad ordered 10 third reading
THK MEDICAL SCIENCE
Was reported complete, and debated until the recess
AFTERNOON SESSION.
THE OswEGo RAILROAD.
bill was reported to allow certain towns to subscribe
to the stock Of the Troy and Oswego Railroad
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Mr. CUMMINGS reported bin TO regulate the powers Of
the New York Common Council.
wohEN's EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Mr. c. c. LEIGH introduced bill to incorporate the
American Womens Educational Association.
THE TRMIKRANCE
Was taken up and Mr.. MORRIS, Of the select
mee read report against tho constitutionaty of the
measure.
The question pending to strike out December an
insert May.
Mr. W. Fl. wooD moved to prohibit the granting Of
licences before the time when the law shall take effect
After speech from Mr.. JOY,
Mr.. FIERo moved to substitute August for December
when the further consideration Of the bill was post
poned.
SPECIAL ORDER, ETC.
The Saratoga and Sacketta Harbor Railroad bill wa,
made the special order for Wednesday next and then
the body adjourned.
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Appointments by the President,
Bv and uifh the adrice and Consent Of Ms Sew0te
coNsULs OF THE UNITED STATES.

CoNsULs OF THE UNITED STATES.
John Cassea, Jr for the port Of Turbo in New Ora
NADIA.
william Miles, of California, fer the port of csao, in
Peru.
Singapore, In the British East Indies.
James keenan,, Of Pennsylvania, for the port o. Hong
Kong.
John p. Sullivan, Of California, for the port o. Bay
onne, in France.
Reuben Wood, of Ohio, for the port OF Valparaiso y
Chilli
William j. MCuloh, Of Louisiana TO pe Sarveyor-
General of the United states for the district Of Lousianas
vice J. w. Boyd, removed. - A.. ia
oficc at Newnansville, Florida, vice Lem"e' "so-'
removed. - 49,. -
ONCE At Talahsssee Florida vice Theodore w. Brevare,
resigned. .-,.. - c,,nr,h,. .o =.
~ The pententiary Of the United States foe the
Dst,ict Of Columbia, vice Jonas D. Ellis, rsnsvsd
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ARRIVAL OF THE OTTAWA AT PORTLAND-NO It'd
NGS OF THE CHARITY.
PORTLAND, March II, 1854
The screw steamship Ottawa Capt Atkins, from Liver
pool on the I'd nst arrived here this afternoon at
o'clock bringing 1e0 passengers and full cargo
We have no tidngs Of the steamer Charity, of the
line, which left Liverpool ON the 22d umo and is now
consequently much overdue.
THE ANDES AT HALIFAX.
HALIFAX, March IL 1854
The Cunard screw steamship Andes arrived here from
Boston at clock this morning. and sailed again at IL
for Liverpool
THE JAMES ADGER AT CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON, March Ia, 1854
The u s. mail steamship james Adger Capt Dckin-
son. from New York. arrived here at o'clock this morn
ing
THE AUGUSTA AT SAVANNAH.
SAVANNAH, March IA, 1854
The seamship Augusta has arrived at this port in 90
hours from New York.
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NEWS BY ELEGRAPH.
Noo<NNoooO>>>cO>NN~>1No0NI
NGM Y INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON
>o~~o~~~cco~~c~>~~~~~~
SPECIAL MESSENGER FOR SPAIN.
Prompt Redress to be Demanded for the Outrage
on the Black Warrior.
-~~~>>>>~>~~-~~>co~~~~c~>
IMPORTANT. AMENDMENTS TO THE GADSDEN TREATY
ss~>~~>>~~cS~>~>.~>~N>
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
.>s>oo~~~~~~o~~~~~~~r~
Deficiency Appropriation Bill Passed by
the House.
.~oN,>o>o~o~~o~>~r>oNlN
:Sxso.eOu for the Assay Ofice Buildings
Knocked Out.
>~~~>~~~~~>o~~>o~~~,
BUSINESS In THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE
oo->~~~>~sN~oo~~o~Nn~
RESULT OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
eo>>~c~>-,-~>~,>o>~-o~,
still Another Appalling Steamboat Accident.
esa .o.>oo>~o~~~>~~~>~>~~>~
FIFTY LIVES DESTROYED,
DC, &c., DC.
BUSINESS In THE NEW YORK LEGISLATUl

The Latest from Washington.
SPECIAL MESSENGER EN- ROUTE FOR sPAIN-PRoMpr
sATIsFACTION TO BE DEMANDED FOR THE OUTRAGE
on THE BLACK WARRIOR, ETC.
wAMSGroS, March II, 1854.
special messenger left here in the this afternoon
at Ave O'clock and sails In the steamer for Liverpool to-
morrow the Of dispatches to Mr. Soue at Madrid
It s understood government peremptorily demands
immediate satisfaction Of the Spanish government for
the Black Warrior outrage. 1t is . significant slct
worthy Of mention that Mr. Crampton the British Minis
ter has acted Minister for the Spanish
fr-reevng the Spanish acting Charge of all trouble
THE GADsDEN TREATY AND THE sENArE-ndPoRrANT mt
AMENDAENT-THE THIRTY-FIRST PARALLEL TO BE
THE BOUNDARY, ETC.
It is believed the Gadsden treaty will not be ratified by
the Senate until It il amended in such way to settle
all existing differences with Mexco and practically make
1T new treaty As the matter has been brought to the
attention Of the Senate is now In the legitimate line
the duties of that body to amend to make 1t
entirely different in its character although of course
the Senate could not originate treaty The principal
amendments which will be introduced viii be taking the
thirty first parallel the boundary line instead of the
winding boundary laid down ithe Gadsden treaty and
thus securing thirty miles of the northern por
tion Of the Gulf of California, including good
port. An effort, and probably . successful one,
win also be made to include the peninsula
Of Lower California, which Mexico il unable to pro-
test. with regard to Tehuantepec, while the claims
of neither the Garay soo company will be willingly
dsregarded it will be deemed by the Senate Of i'm
porance to the right Of way that Isthmui
than to establish the claims Of any companies. these
points be carried all difficulties with Mexico viii be
adjusted Santa Anna powerless without money, and
it is for u.s. with full treasury now to make satsfac
tory with him. OF course the President after the
Senate has amended the treaty may refuse to accede
the smendments and decline to confirm IT. but that II
very likely to From present appearances the
Senate will not get through with for month at least