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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-02-04
COUNT,
TRUSTEES. SALE.

by virtue Of o Decree Of the Circuit Court
for Cecil county, in Chancery,ihe undersi gned
trustees, will offer at Public Sale, al the hotel
Of Jacob johnson, ESQ.,, in Elkton, on
Thursday, the 18th Of February, 1854,
between the hours of and p. M.
All those tracts, parts of tracts or parcels Of
land in Cecil county. now owned by Thomas
S. Thomas and wife, and hereinafter parlicu-
larly mentioned and described.
No. !. Beng part ola tract called "Story's
Meadows" contains
2o3 ACRES,
and roods more or less.
This farm is located within halfn mile Of the
village OF North East, II borders on the North
East river, and is accessible by rail road and
steamboat TO Baltimore and PhiIadclp hia.
There is small dwelling house on the preIni-
SEES, the land is productive, and the fencing good
For beauty and convenience Of location, this
property cannot he surpassed.
No. 2. Is part OF the same tract called "Sto
ry's Meadows" and contains
1l2 ACRES,
and 2rools more OF less. 1t adoins No |. IT,
ing between it and the village OF North East
Its advantages of location and soil are equal TO
those of No, |,
The Improvements thereon consist of frame
on this farm; its supply Is believed TO he mex
haustible; ITS quality, after having been tho
roughly tested is represented as being very
valuable for the manufacture of Rockingham
ware.
No. 3. Is part ola large tract OF Land called
"Geofarison," and contains
1873 ACRES,
rood and rs perches more or less. II is adj
vnniageonsly located, being intcrseeted by the
Phila. vii. and Baltimore Railroad, and only
! miles distant from the Rail road depot at
Elkion. The improvements consist ola Frame
Dwelling with several small oui-buillngs.
There is an abundance of young and growing
wood on the premises.
No. 4. Adojns No. and is part of the same
tract; it contains
165 ACRES,
more Or less. It is about two miles distant from
Elkton, and the Rail road passes through its
Northern border. There is small frame ten
cment on the premises.
No. =. Is par, OF the same tract, called sGeo.
ffarson, and contains
ITO ACRES,
more or less. This Land is nnmprovcd, having
over il growth of thrifty young timber
mostly chestnut AMI oak. 1t aIjoins Nos. 3
and 4, and is about two miles from Elklon.
No. 6. Is wood lot; it is part OF the ''GcoE
farison" tract, and contains 10 acres, rood
and Is perehcs, more or less. II adjoins No 5
and also ad joins the land of Levi Milburn and
The land lately purchased by Howard Titus and
Francis Hughes, of Pennsy lvania.
A plot of the above described Lands, made
by Jethro Johnson Esq, county Surveyor can be
seen at the Office Of George Earle, in Elkton.
TERMS OF SALE.
Terms ofSale: One fourth OF the purchase
money in cash on the day Of sale, one halflh
balance in Twelve months and the remaining
half in eighteen mouths from the day of sale;
the credit payments TO bear interest from the
day of sale and to be secured by the bond or
bonds of the purchaser or purchasers, with ap-
proved security. JOHN c. GROOME,
GEORGE EARLE,
. Elkton, Dec 81 Is Trustees.
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Terrific Explosion,

NEW YORK, Jan 29th.-Frcnch's ball and
cartridge factory, at Rav,uswood, L. l., OK
plod,d yesterday afternoon, by which thirteen
persons, mostly boys and girls, were instantly
killed. Upwards Of $4,000 cartridges ey-
plod,d, and houses for miles around were
shattered and their windows broken.
The magazine, containing large quanti-
ty of powder, narrowly escaped. The num-
Der generally employed was thirty. All in
side the building at the time were killed except
two. Three girls belonging to one family
were killed.
Their bodies were all blown into fragments
and manglcd with pieces of timber, machinery
&c.
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF
VALUABLE LAND.

DY virtue OF Decree of the Circuit Court
Dior Cecil county, in Chancery, the under
signed as Trustee, will offer at Public Sale at
Reynolds Store in Harrisville, on
Tuesday the 14M day Of February,
next; certain tract Or parcel of land, contain
ing
~ Acres and 81 Perches,
whereof one James M. Jackson died, seized.
This property lies on Stone Run, short dis
lance from the road leading from Carter's mill
TO Port Deposit. About rs acres are woodland
well set with timber, and the residue is arabic
land AMI divided into six fields under good
fencing and well walered all of which has been
recently lined and is in good order.
THE TERMS OF SALE.
The terms of sale as prescribed by the Decree
require the payment ofone-third part of the
purchase money in cash on the day of sale; one
other third part in months; and the residue
in l6 months from the day of sale; the last two
instalments 10 bear interest from the day of
sale, and 10 be secured by the bond or note of
the purchaser with surety or sureties to be
approved by the Trustee.
Sale 10 commence al 10 O'Clock M.
JOHN c. GROOME,
Dec. II 1S52-ts. Trustee.
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NOI'ICE.

Judgment before Will
liam CpSyrove, Esquire,
James Barnes, one of the Justices of the
VS. Peace of the State of
Thomas Cameron. Maryland, in and for &C.
Gil county for $69.21 debt,
with interest from the
9th day of April, 1852,
till paid, and costs.
'TllE subscribers, having purchased the Real
l. Estate ofthe above named Defendant at II
sale thereof, in virtue of an execution issued
upon the foregoing Judgment, made on the
Eth day Of June 1852, by Moses X. Pearson,
(Constable,) hereby give notice that they in
tend to apply to the Hon. Albert Constable,
Judge Of the Sixth judicial Circuit Of Mary
land and us such, Judge of the Circuit Court
for Cecil county, at the next session of said
Court, to be held at Elkton on the First Mon
day of April next, the same being the third
day OF the same month. for II confirmation Of
said sale, when and where the said D"f.n-
dant, or his creditors, or any person or per-
sons, claiming an interest in the matter, will
have an opportunity Of stating their obiec-
tions, if any they have why the sud sale
should not be confirmed, and for that purpose
are hereby warned to appear. The property
purchased by the subscribers, consists Of all
the right, title, claim, interest and demand of
the sud Thomas Cameron in and to all that
tract or parcel of Land, which was conveyed
to one William Cameron and the said Thomas
Cameron by Josias Pennington and others, by
their deed dated on the 18th day Of Scptcnl-
Der, 1896, and record ID in Libcr J. S. No
3S, Folio 13S &C., one Of the Land Record
Books of Cecil county aforesaid, excepting
thcrcout so much thcrcofas WAS conveyed by
the said William Cameron and wife and the
said Thomas Cameron and wife to one Joseph
llamblcton, by their deed dated the third day
of February, 1911, and recorded in Libcr J.
5. No. IS, Folio l45 &c, another OF said Land
Record Books; the residue Of which, after
making the exception aforesaid, is bounded
as follows, that is to say, by land of the said
William Cosgrovc, Esq, George p. Whitaker
4 Co., and the lot of land SO as aforesaid sold
to the said Joseph Hambleton, and contains
about nine acres and was struck off for the
sum Of S7S.55. JOSEPH WHITAKER.
Jan % 4w GEORGE z. WHITAKER.
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Jan | | 6w

'IlllS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scriber Of Cecil county, has obtained from
the Orphans Court Of SAID county, letters les
lamenlary on the personal estate Of
Philip Thomas,
late Of said county, decd. All persons having
claims against the said decd, are hereby warn
ed to exhibit The same with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated. on OF be fore the
25th day of November, 1854,
they may otherwise by law, be excluded from
al benefit Of said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate, are requested 10 make immediate
payment to the subscriber. Given under my
hand this l4lh day OF January, 1884.
JEREMIAH c. PRICE,
Jan II 6w EXec'r.
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NOTICE..

In Chanccry, 9th January, 1851
ORDERED, That sale made and reported
" by Alexander Evans, Trustee for the sale
of the Real Es,ate of Thomas Meholn, de-
ceased. be ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 9th day Of March next, provided Il copy
of this Order bo inserted in some newspaper
printed at Elkton, once in each Of three sue
"cssivc weeks before Tie 10th day Of March
next.
M Report states the amount fsales to be
$3lo. True copy. Test,
LOUIS GASSAWAY,
Jan % 3w Reg. Cur. Can.
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A NEW OPENING.

0F beautiful assortment Of plaid and fg'd
" Mouslin de LANES, Calico Prints OF the
most renowned manufactures: Mourning Goods
Gs'd and solid cold; also,
Muslins, Plaids,
Tickincs, Stripes,
Linens, Checks.
Long and Square pn. State Shawls, fg'd and
plain cold Cashmere do, black; olive. and
brown Cloth. (ar ladies' wear walercd silk for
trimming, silks for lining, manilla velvet,
very wide; poin,ed velvet lrtmming, simps,
braids, ribbons, frinses, bindings, silk cords,
silk and glass buttons, &C., at
Dec VIM. TORRERT'S.
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fNlIIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sab
l. scribcls orCeci county, have obtained from
the Orphans Court Of said county, letters Tes-
tamentary on the personal estate Of
Ebcnrzcr Alden,
late OF said county, decd. All persons having
claims against the SAID deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated, on or before the
! llh of November, 1851,
they may otherwise by law. be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. All persons indebted
to SAID estate, are requested TO make immediate
payment to the subscribers. Given under our
hands this llth day Of January, 1851.
EBENEZER ALDEN,
GEORGE ALDEN,
Jan II CIV EXcc'rs.
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A FARMER WANTED,

To work well stocked farm (about 100
acres cultivation and in good cond,ion) on
shares, or in partnership with the owner or he
would hire such as would suit, he must be II sim
Gle man, or one with small family, and no small
children, none need apply but those that can
come well recommended, for Honesty, Industry
and Sobricty. "a good chance for young be-
giner.) Apply Immediately to the EDITOR Of
this paper. TJan. l4-3w.
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This Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
L scrlbers Of Cecil county, have Obtained from
the Orphans Court ti said county, letters Of
Administration on the personal estate Of
John Coulson,
late Of said county, deed. All persons having
claims against the said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated, on or before the
l3lh day December, 1854,
they may otherwise by law, be excluded from
all benefit offs said estate. All persons Indebted
10 said estate. are requested TO make immediate
payment 10 the subscriber. Given under my
hand this ii day VI January, 1884
SOPHIA COULSON,
JOHN SHAW.
Jan ll6w Excc'rs.
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NJ Mus.
GK!SH VICTORY.
SMILEY.
Inns KILLED,

IHN , hILLED.
Tho which arrived at New
York ings important news re-
gardiqucstion.
Thtcrcd the Black Sea on
the 3I'zar did not look on that
as q lar.
Onhc Turks gained a bril-
liantDanube, having stormcd
and esian cntrenchcd camp at
Cital and put $500 of the
encn They also attacked a
bodyans sent to the relief of
Citahrp encounter, compelled
then Russians are thus driv-
en- btions at which they hop
ed toe. The Turkish force
in 900 men and Is guns. 1t
is ar Pasha has brilliantly
outRussian commander.
: On the Danube were form
, ally)ivan on the LIST to the
Amour Powers, but the de-
: tailfhey are supposed to re-
x latend capture of Karakal,
/ wites of less moment.
u Iof the Turks under the
4 webdi Pasha, is confirmed;
q but is a Scotchman, it will
: become to the army in full
5 pots of the Turks have re-
d viz
70 . messenger to the Porte
TT anyas now prepared to act
e. cnhc Russians. The hopes
it, consequently brighten.
Ids Ill going on.
'le' It Persia had resumed
Id. negland, and will not at
lalS prks.
ln-e ARKETs.
nd 1.-The cotton market has
he. cqm prices.
It'll nnistone & Co., say that
nd-, activity and advancing
up tously characterised the
incl n fell off, and prices gave
VI, an advance for the
IT," .ybushel in wheat, Is. a
ourt bur, and rs. per or. in
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Magnificent Stock Of
NlRch Plaid Dress Goods,
French Meiinos and Cashmercs,
Splendid Black Silks;
High Colored Dress Silks,
Rich Printed Dress Goods,
Ladies Cloths in fashionable colors,
Splendid stock of Long and Square Shawls,
Housekeeping and Family Dry Goods,
Cloths, Cassimers and Vesting, in great
variety.
Buyers should not fail to call and examine
my large stock of goods. Prices made lou uni
he custom c.rthspablic solicited.
f.. BROWN, JR.,
Main St, next door 10 Johnson's Hotel.
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Tobacco, SNUFF & Scgars,
FOUNDRY

nor SALE OR RENT.-The subscriber
l. will sell OF rent his Foundry situated in the
town eff Port Deposit. Attached to it is a water
power which can be applied 10 other purposes
beside the use ofthc foundry. THIS Foundry
has done, and is capable Of doing large and
profitable business. Possession given imme-
dialely. Apply to p. W. WEBB,
June llif Port Deposit.
ElktOn, do 80,
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j. Il w IN q,
SURGEON DENTIST;

NLkTON, MD, is prepared to insert Mineral
IL Gum Teeth on plate, or pivot; from sim
gle tooth to entire sets, painful teeth carefully
extracted and cartons ones rendered healthy
and durable by neatly plugging with gold.
Office on Main Streets two doors above the
Fountain Hotel. [Dec 3 If
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Fall and Winter Dry Goods.
SAMUEL BUZBY, No. IA Market St.,

WILMINGTON, DEL,
D ESPECRFULLY informs purchasers, that
LII he is now opening an extensive assortment
Of Fa and Winter Dry Goods, of the latest
mportalions, and new styles, at the very low
est prices. A few of the leading articles a,e:
French Merinos and Cashmeres, English Ne
rinos and Coburgc Cloths, rich black and fancy
Silks, best Lyons Silk Velvets, for mantillas;
black and blue blk ditto, for bonnets; real
Welsh, and other superior Flannels; Shawls,
large variety; splendid double width damask
for curtains; superior cloths, and fancy CASH
mere; carpets, oil cloths, and drusget, a full
supply. Toct % 3n
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FOR SALE.

GREEN BANK FARM AND FISHING
SHORE In Cecil county, Md, two miles be-
low Charleston, upon the P, W. and Bait. r.
Road, about two hours ride from either city. II
contains
l15 Acres of Land,
one hundred and twenty in fine cultication, the
rest in WOOD. There is upon II Two-Story
tenant HOUSE, Large Barn and Stables, Large
New Corn Crib and Wagon house, Fishing hou-
ses, &c. Apply to RUSSELL THOMAS
North East, Md.
on Dr.. RICHARD H. Thomas,
Jan. 14-lf. Baltimore.
N. b. The fishing shore is now for rent.
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FOR RENT.

A N excellent STORE STAND, in the village
II ofLewisville, one Of the best stands for
business in that section of Chester county. For
further information address or call on the sub
scriber at New London, Chester county, Pa,
or Mr.. John Kerr, residing on the premises.
Jan ii 3w ], B. MCDOWELL.
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NEW GOODS.
IN Lot Of Irish Linen, very cheap,
do Apron Ginehams,
do low price Calico, very cheap,
Casinetts, Heavy Jeans, Sheeting Muslin,
Bed Ticking, Osnaburg Muslin, Heavy Drill
ing, &c. Ladies Linen Hdkfs. from g.! cts up
TO 50; al i, BROWNS JR.
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TUST RECEIVED, very superior lot Of
y Plaid Delaines and Persian cloths worth 3 +!
cents and which we are selling Tor 20 cts; also
large lot OF splendid Circassian cloth at 37ia.
Also, few pieces French Merino for IS cts,
all wool DeLaines worth 629 for so.
HUGHES BROS,
Dec II North East,
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TIN-WARE AND STOVE
.MAyNUF.ACTORY.
TIME subscribers have lately removed from
l. Elkton, and have opnned an establishment
in
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE,
where they are anxious TO serve the public and
their old lrienss wherever found, IN all the
branches Of their business.
They will keep on hand at low prices, Stoves
of all patterns and sizes, for parlors, offices,
and kitchens, and full assortment of Tin and
Sheet Iron Ware al the lowest prices. They
will also attend TO
ROOFING AND SCOUTING,
which they will do in the best manner and at
short notice. The public are respectfully in
vited TO give them call.
GRAHAM g. SISCO.
Middletown, Del. If
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Large Farm for Rent

an BOHEMIA MANOR; now occupied by
~ Isaac S. Bouchell. 1t has been lined
nearly all over; part of it twice. Possession
given on the 25lh March next. Apply to the
subscriber, Georgetown, Kent county, Md.
Jan 3ws GEO. w. OLDHAM,
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BOOK AGENTS WANTED.

A GENTS WANTED in every town and coun-
n ty in the United States, to sell the moss
popular aud saleable books published, many Of
them beautifully illustrated with colorcd en-
cravings; also the most popular works Of r. 6.
ARTHUR, including .Arthur's Cottage Library.
Intelligent and enlerprsing men will find
this pleasant and profitable business.
For particulars address (post paid,)
J. W. BRADLEY, Publisher,
No. 4S North Fourth Street,
Oct |, GIN Philadelphia.
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DR.. John Ewing who succeeds me in my pro-
lessional business, has presented me with his
testimonials, and judging from those, and my
conversation with him, It gives me gleasure to
recommend him as a safe and shilfnl operator.
w. L. JONES, Surgeon Dentist.
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COMMERCIAL u FARMERS HOTEL

THE undersigned respectfully informs his
friends and the Public generally. that he has
removed from Perryville to Port Deposit, and has
taken the above named Hotel.
EaIA II is his intention TO keep his House
diYSfSiH in the best manner and to make it wor-
l.E&I' thy OF the patronage oil the public.
His table shall be furnished with the best the
market affords, attention and competent cooks,
walters and ostlers will be employed and eve
~ pains taken to render visitors comfortable
and give satisfaction.
All persons who are required 10 stop at no
tel in Port Deposit are requested TO give him a
call. JOSEPH MeMULLEN,
Port Deposit, Md.
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Clock, Watch, JeWeIry, and
.ARIETY STOR Z,
OLE C. M. MUNSON 4 CO.

ELKToN, MD.
and making a selection Of tIme-mcasuring
clock, where can be found large assortment
of the latest styles and most beautiful patterns,
which they have just received from the manu-
facturcrs, and are determined 10 sell cheap for
cash, as time is said TO he money. We are re-
ceiving almost daily from the manufacturers
and importers, clocks, watches, jewelry and
silver-ware, which we are determined TO sell
on reasonable terms. We have just received
fresh from the manufacturers, choice lot of
PERFUMERY, one drop Of which will inform
the nasal organs that Jules Hauel T. Co.'S. per.
lumery is something more than alcohol, that it
is what we represent il to be, A No. |.
This is considered Golden .Age, and every
appearance indicates the fact, and the precious
metal is beng circulated among the masses, as
box after box daily leaves the massive pile that
is before us. and for sale cheap. Come all, our
objec. is to please and give you the worth of
our money. Jan Ia
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A LBATA l.VERWARE.-Jnst received
IA full assortment the celebrated Albala
Ware, which We are ready TO supply 10 the
Hotels, boarding houses and private families
on the most reasonable terms.
ZIBA FERRIS l. SON,
Nov. 10 cor 4th and Market 81. Wilmington
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IN O00 HORSES CURED OF THE
U,UUUHEAVES 5O,OOOcured ofCoushs,

colds, dislermper, &c.
d -PLEY'S ARABIAN HE.AVE REMEDY
is the only article that can be relied upon for
the cure oflhe above complaints; it never fails.
Some persons have made from S25 TO $50 on
horse by feeding from three TO six packages.
II creally improves the CONDITION Of the hors-
one smooth and glossy. There are counter
fcits-see the signature OF HURD & CO., CT
Maiden Lane. N. York. Price 25 cts. For
sale by VIM. II. Brown s. Brother, Candy &
Hatch. Jan IA COW ly