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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

A CALIFORNIAN WHEAT FlELD.-As u
specimen of what can be done on soil of CAL
mentions that he had seen field of wheat of
six hundred acres growing in Yolo county,
part of which he thought would harvest sew
cnty-fve bushels to the acre, and that ten
acres had been measured off and rcaped. The
owned thrashcd and weighcdit. The weight
was thirty thousand and four pounds, which at
sixty pounds to the bushcl, gives sirty-sir
and tmo-thirds bushels of wheat to the acre,
and other parts would furnish great yield.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

C-Bayard Taylor relates the following
amusing incident in his own experience in
Arabia:
while in Arabia l had very remarkable
experience. There is drug in the East
whose effect is like that of opium; it is pre-
pared from the Indian hemp. 1t was much
used by the Saracen warriors when about to
enter battle, as stimulus. ltproduccs on
the imagination double consciousness; one
part Of the mind seems to study while the
other looks on. From motives of curiosity,
was persuaded to try the effects of it on my
own system. was in Damascus at the time.
Soon after taking the drug the effect began
to appear. | saw the furniture in the room,
talked with the company, and yet | seemed
to be near the Pyramid of Cheops, whose
blocks of stone appeared to me like huge
squares of Virginia tobacco. The scene
changed. and was on the desert, in boat
made of mother of pearl. The sand seemed
grains of lustrous gold, through which my
boat ran as easily as on the waves of the sea;
but the air seemed filled with harmonious of
the sweetest music; the atmosphere was filled
with light, with odors, and music Before
me seemed to be a constant series of arcadcs
OF rainbows, through which for fifteen years
seemed to glide. The finer senses were de-
vclopcd, and all qualification was single
harmonious sensation. Hence, we can easily
conceive the origin of the Arabian Nights.
My companion, hu &c Kentuckian, tried the
drug with an amusing effect. After looking
at me for a while, he started up with the OK
clamation, I'm locomotive, and he began
to cut off his words like the puffof an engine,
and to work like the moving of the wheels.
At that he seized the water jug for drink,
but set it down with yell, saying, how can
take water into my boiler, when l am let
ting off steam?'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

TILE IRISH APOSTLE OF TEMPERANCE.-Iatc
London papers report that Father Matthew
arrived in that city from Cork, on his route
to Madeira, whittier he was going for the
benefit of his health. The accounts state
that the Rev. gentleman, although much
broken down by the painful disease under
which he has so long suffered, lacks not the
cheerful spirits for which he was always re-
markablc. 1t is to be hoped that the sunny
cline to which he goes many contribute to
the restoration of his health.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

THE Tunnel UNDER THE ONO RIVER
The Louisville Journal after speaking of the
movement now making to test the practical
bility of tunnelling the Ohio, says:
The parties who have taken hold of this
matter have devised an excellent plan for
raising the necessary means. They have
divided the shares into three grades, to wit
Shares of twenty-five, fifty and one hundred
dollars each. This will enable an individual
to take share of twenty-five dollars or more.
Many persons will take twenty-five or fifty
dollars of the stock even though they may
not believe that it will be profitable.
Agents will be appointed along the lines of
railroads from Nashville and Memphis to the
lakes and New York. There cannot be a
doubt that from surface of country so ex-
tcnded-a population so numerous and veal
thy-and with so many railroad companies
interested in forming the connection, all the
money needed can readily be obtained. We
consider the construction of this grand work
ccrtain-bcyond doubt. We know of no en-
terprisc that will be so advantageous to this
city and surrounding country, that can be
achieved with so small an outlay of money.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

DISCONNECTED MoRTALs.-IIow universal it
is! We never knew man, says a cotempo-
rary, who would SAY, 81 am content" Go
where you will, among the rich or the poor,
the man of competence or the man who earns
his bread by the daily sweat ofhis brow, OH
hear the sound of murmuring and the voice
of complaint. The other day we stood by
cooper as he was playing tune witt, an adzo
round a cask. "Ah!' sighed he, ssninc is Il
hard lot-for ever trotting round like dog,
driving away at hoop" "IIeigho," sighed
a blacksmith, in one Of the hot days, as he
wiped the drops of Precipitation from his
brow, while the red-hot iron glowed on his
anvil, "This Is life with a vengeance-melt-
Ing and frying ones self over the fire." Cob
that were carpenter" calculated shoe
maker, as he bent over his lapstone; s'hcrc I
am, day after day working my soul away in
making soles for others, coopcd up in this
little scven-by-ninc room.'' 81 am sick of
'boiing and sweltering in the sun, or expos
cd to the inclemcncies of the weather; if
were only tailor" ssThis is too bad per-
petually cries the tailor, ssto be compelled TO
sit up here plying the needle all the while
would that mine were more active life"
''Last day of gracc-the banks won't dis
count-customers won't pay--what shall !
dor" murmurs the merchant; 81 had rather
be truck horse, dog, anything" s'IIappy
fcllows,'' groans the lawyer, as he scratches
h;p hnnl Low inr,
over some dry record, s'happy fellows, l had
rather hammer stone than cudgcl my brain
on a tedious, ve1atious question: And
through all the qualifications of society, all
are complaining of their conditon-fnding
fault with their particular calling. "IfI were
only this, or that or the other, should be
content" is the universal cry; s'anythng but
what am" SO wags the world, SO it has
wagged, and so it will wag.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

ANOTHER SLAYER CApTuRED.-A letter
from Havana states that the Spanish steamer
Neptune, brought in to the harbor of Havana
on the Goth ut., the American schooner
Peerless, as prize. The Peerless was taken
in small creek, near Bahia Honda, where
she had few days .antccedcnt landed her
living cargo, who were, however, seized by
the authorities soon after their disembarka-
tim
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

A NOBLE AND GENEROUS AcrIoN.-A sea-
man, on board her British Majesty's ship
Encounter, at Hong Kong, having lost an
arm, by an accident, while firing salute in
honor of the 4th of July, the officers and
crews of the U. S. ships Susquchanna and
Vandalia, sent him bill of exchange, for
1888, which was acknowledged, with suita-
bic letters between the United States and the
British commanders.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11
MAKE HIM PRESIDENT !-GIANT DOUGLAS

MAKE HIM PRESIDENT GIANT DOUGLAS.
The Ohio State Journal says Douglas is
fast becoming understood and appreciated.
A short time since, in writing to a friend he
used this language, in speaking of Mr.. Yates,
who is candidate for Congress in Illinois:
"Beat the damned little pup, cost what it
will, and it will learn him to let my business
alone"
This, says the Journal, is his ordinary lam
guage. He is emphatically a rowdy and a
blackguard, and seems to glory in being the
leader of them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

TIE UsURY LAW REPEALED IN ENGLAND.
The entire repeal of the Usury Laws in
Great Britain has been accomplished at the
recent session of Parliament. The act by
which was effected is known as oh. co. II
and Is Victoria, and is now in operation. 1t
is now lawful in Great Britain to loan money
at any rate of interest and on any description
of property, either real estate on otherwise.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

CORRECT VIEws.-Mankind might do with
out physicians if they would observe the
laws ofhcalth; without lawyers, if they would
keep their tcmpers; without soldiers, if they
would observe the laws of Christianity; and
perhaps without preachers, if each one would
take care of his own conscience; but there is
no DISPENSING with newspaper.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

CorNTERrEITs.-Th Petersburg Intelli-
gcnccr cautions the public against counter
felt notes on the bank of the State of North
Carolina; and the Bank of Cape Fear. These
countcrftis are mostly SO and $50 notes,
very we'll executed, and very difficult to de-
tcct. The editor has seen recently two $40
notes on the Bank of Cape Fear which were
countcrfti,S
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11
Original Poetry.
For The Cecil Wig.
The Broken String.
BY MYRA MYSTIC.
CANTO VI.

The Broken String.
1T MYRA MYSTIC.
CANTO VI.
Softly fell the silken fringe,
Above those orbs of brown,
Edging, dark, the sea-shell tinge,
Upon her cheek of down;
Round her light and girlish form,
As died the farewell lay,
Silently manly arm,
Went lovingly astrAy.
GLay thy dropping head to rest,
Ny own Evangclnc,
On this warmly throbbing breast,
And let it whisper thine,
or the deep and gushing spring,
In manhood's hidden heart,
Yelled beneath the covert wing
Of pride and stole art
"In thine eye, and on thy check,
Thy lovers parting strain,
Traccth thoughts that swcetIy speak,
Thou forest not in rain =
With thy rosy lip to mine,
Like one of blissful yore,
Smile, my own Evangelinc,
Or bid me hope no more 20
".
From his own, she gently drew
Her small, imprisoned hand;
Tossed, again, the azure blue
And fluttcring harp band,
O'er her brow; and trcmblinglv,
Il. Ia, OF t, III
With yelled eyes, and Sn,ilingly,
Sang to the pleading lord -
Go if thou canst-thc future
Holds not Il joy for me,
Within its ocean bosom,
Apart from thee!
9.
Go if thou canSt-whatevcr
Thy fate on earth may he.
Not change nor space can sever
This heart from thee!
3.
Go ifthou canst-the forest
Hath not IL clasping vine,
So firm as the soultcmlrils,
That cling to thine
4.
And like the tender winnings
Around the forest tree,
They'll blossom in thy brightne IS,
And die with thee
Violet Vaie, Nnrpmber 81.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

AN INTERESTING DECIsIoN.-0n Saturday,
says the Star, the Second Comptroller of the
Treasury decided that on the death of one of
firm to whom money was owing by the Gov
eminent, It must be paid to survivor rather
than to the administrator of the deceased.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

The HA1R.--Bogle, the celebrated hair doc
tor, gives us authority for saying that the
number of hairs found on square inch of the
human scalp are as follows: Of fiaxen hair
727, of chestnut GAS, of black $50. Black
hair is the coarsest with the exception of
gray. No man of modern times has studied
this matter more thoroughly than DR.. Boyle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

DEATH CAUSED BY JoY.-The Howard,
(Md.) Advocate announces the death of Mr..
Jacob Timanus, and says he was the father
of William j. Timanus, who has just return
cd from California. and the joy occasioned by
his safe return contributed in degree to the
fathers death.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

DTThe commerce of our Western rivers is
not less than $500, 900 900, the value of the
steamers is s20,00O,00O, the commerce of
our lakes is 100000, 600. and the gross
value of the internal commerce in the United
States amounted in 1850, to $500, 900, 900.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

APpoINTMENTs.-J. Bond Chaplain, Esq,
formerly of Dorchester county, but now Of
Baltimore has been appointed a director Of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, by the
board of public works. to represent the State
in said company, vice Geo. Brown, Esq, re-
signed. The post had been previously ten
dered to DR.. Stewart, late of Baltimore,
(now of Anne Arundel county, but declined.
j. NJ. Magrudcr, Esq, has also received the
peakc and Ohio Canal Company, to fill va
cancy made by the dcccase of Norman Bruce
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

O=The product of the silver mines of Mex.
leo for the year 1852 exceed that the rest Of
the world by one million of dollars-the total
Weld being $50, 900 900.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

A PRETTY IDEA.-A sheaf of wheat was
recently suspended from the altar of the
church in the little village of Epingham, Eng
land, on the occasion of the recent thanks
giving for the bountiful harvest.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

"GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACoRNs Grow"
One of the most elegant churches in New
York now building in the upper part of the
city, is paid for out of the proceeds Of an
acre of land, left many years ago by par
ishioncr to one of the clergymcn for the pas
turage of COW.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

Honor YoUR BusINEss.-Every man is a
debtor to his profession, from the which, as
men do of course seek to receive countcnancc
and profit, so ought they of duty to endcav-
or themselves, by way of amends, to be a
help and ornament thercunto.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

COFFEE TRADE.-The imports of Coffee,
direct, into Philadelphia, since the COM
mcncement of the present year have been
l2l ,2S9 bags, beng decrease of "a, lG3
bags as compared with the same period ofthe
wear previous.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

RICHMoND.--Thc census of Richmond, Va,
has Just been taken. The entire population
is put down at 1880. Of this number there
are 1922 white persons, l0,sS9 slaves, and
2,223 free person of color.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

WINE.-According to an official statement
the quantity of wine made in Portugal in the
year 1852 amounted to %, l79,397 almeidcs,
or about 81 ,O92 900 gallons.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

O-Kansas Territory is two hundred and
seven miles wide, and averages six hundred
miles in lcngth-capable of division into
three States of the size Of Ohio
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

UThe Washington Star says, the cost of
retaining the fugitive Burns was $37 900,
$4,000 of which has been paid from the
Treasury
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11
Notice to Creditors.

7NlIIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
L hcr of Cecil county, has obtained from the Or
phans Court of said county, letters Tcstamentary
on the personal estate of
Andrew Biddlc
late of said county, decd All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to cx-
hibit the same with the vouchers thereof duly au-
thcnticatcd or before the
2lst day of September, 1854
they may otherwise by law. be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to said
estate, requested to make immediate payment
to the subscriber. Given under my hind this 18th
day of October 1851. JOHN BIDDLE,
Executor Of Andrew Bildle, decd.
Test, JAS. H. LAMAR, Rcg'r- loot. 2s '6l-6w
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Notice TO creditors.
Notice to Creditors.

TTNIIIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE. That the subscri-
l. Der of Cecil county has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of said county, letters Tcstamentary
on the personal estate of
Ann Sterling.
late of said county decd All persons having claims
against the said dece ascd hereby warned to cx-
hibit the same with the vouchers thereof duly
thencatcd, on or before the
18th day of October, 1855
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 subscriber. Given under my hand this 2Sth
day of October 1854.
WIN. FLINTIIAM,
Executor of Ann Sterling. decd.
Test, JAS. II. LAMAR, Regr. Oct IS, '54-6w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

DTRcv Mr.. Smith, of Havrc-dc-Grace,
has been elected Principal of the Academy at
Bcl-Air, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

D5-It is said, since Benton called Petit,
of Indiana, sdrty dog" the correspondents
of the latter, in addressing him, atiix SD.
D." to his name.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

Qy-A fellow out Of health went to Sara
toga to pick up little, and picked up enough
to send him to the State Prison for years.
That is recruiting with Il vengeance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

QJ@Chas. H. Cough, formerly of Bcl-Air,
Nd, has been elected an Alderman in San
Francisco.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

GIVE find the following i'll the Philadcl-
phia Commercial Bulletin
WHY is President Pierce like the Globe
we inhabit? Because, altho' he was thought
at first to be perfect in his sphere, it is now
known that he is considerably .eaHened al the
Polls.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

G7-s'I can marry any girl please" said
a young fellow, boastingly. eyes, for you
can't please any," rcjoined waggsh COM
paniou.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

Dy-The boy who was tried for attempted
arson in posting flaming hand bills on tho
side of frame house, has been acquitted.
Dy-There are two things that cannot be too
short--pie- crust and communications for
newspaper.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

C-The fellow who sstocd the mark" has
since sskicked the bucket''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

t. The young lady who caught gentle
mans eye is requested to let it go.
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ljlllllorous.

A PERFECT STRANGER.-At u show down
east, the audience were suddenly involved in
total darkness by an accidental putting out
Of the lights. Among the rest was q newly
married pumpkin and his pretty bride; and,
on the same bench-a stranger to both-sat a
city gentleman who, protitng by the dark
ness, fell to kissing the bride. She whisper
ed to her husband
..:John, John! this ere fcller's a kissin' on
me -
"Tell him to quit" said; John; for John,
it seems probably, stood a little IN awe Of the
philosopher from the city, and found himself,
therefore, in perplexing circumstances.
"No, can't" whispered the bride; ''you
tell him.
s'Make him quit'' said John, now getting
quite excited.
81 don't like to-" whispered the bride,
she's perfect stranger to me 20
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

DyWhy does the eye resemble school
master in the act fhogging Because it has
pupil under the lash.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

THE TAKING OF SEBASTopOL-The intclli-
gcnce by the Arabia says the bombardment
of Scbastopol has commenced, and that il is
expected that it will fall in tuo or three days,
This is not so certain, as it will be rcmcm-
bcrcd that the Russian troops at bylaw re.
sisted in open field for fourteen hours every
attempt of Napoleon, with the flower Of his
army, to break their ranks. Such men, be-
hind entertainments, arc not likely to be cast
y dslodged. But it may be well enough to
refer to history, to see how easily fortified
places arc taken:
Genoa, in 1900, sustained blockade of
sixty and siege of forty days. Saragossa
in 1908, sustained close siege Of nearly two
months and again in 1909 for two months,
Verona, in 1909, sustained a siege and block
adc of seven months, four of them being OF
open trench. Cudad Rodrigo, in 1910, two
months, Tortona, in the same year, six
months. Badajos, in 1911, sustained a siege
of more than forty days, open trench. st.
Sebastian, in 1913, sustained siege and
blockade of nearly three months, with over
fifty days of open trenches. Pampaluna, in
1913, four months. Monyon, in lS13-l4
also four months.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

Gy~Why is a philanthropist like an old
horse ?-Because he stops at the sound of
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Nous UlroniuQs.

TREATY BETWEEN TIE UNITED STATES AND
RrssIA.-The Union publishes officially the
treaty recently made between Secretary Mar
cy, Oh behalf of our government, and Mr..
Edward de Stoeckl, the Russian Charge d AZ
flares, Oil behalf Of Russia. The two high
contracting parties recognize rs permanent
and imnutabe the following principles, to
wit:
LIST. That free ships make free goods-that
IS to say, that the effects or goods belonging
to the subjects or citizens of power or State
at war are free from capture and conliscation
when found on board Of neutral vessels, with
the exception Of articles contraband Of war.
ID. That the property ofneutrals on board
an encmy's vessel is not subject to con!isca-
ton, unless the same he contrabani of war.
They engage to apply these principles to the
commerce and navigation of all such powers
and States as shall consent to adopt them on
their part as permanent and immutablc.
BY another article the contracting parties
reserve themselves to come to ali Interior I'M
Outstanding as circumstances may require,
with regard to the application and extension
to be given. if there be any cause for it, to
the principles LAID down in the first article.
But they declare from this time that they will
take the stipulations contained in said article
lst as a rule, whenever it shall become q
question, to judge Of the rights of neutrality.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

Difference in favor of 1858 S2,5lG, Sc
The gold coinage from the establishment of
the mint in San Francisco. was
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-22
FANCY DRY GOODS.
New Silk & Fancy Goods.
w. d. PHILLIPS,
NA~Ao - ? a RA-~>A

w. d. PHILLIPS,
Coner Of Lafayette and Church strssts
Opposite Harvey House.)
HAS now in store and will be receiving
IL daily from New York and Philadel-
phia full stock of Silk and Fancy Goods,
which have all been selected by myself in
the northern markets. In consequence Of
the increasing demands of his trade, his
stock will, this season embrace larger a.
mount and greater variety than ever before !;
he would beg leave to call particular atten-
ton to his stock of ladies' DRESS GOODS,
which for novelty and elegance Of design
cannot be surpassed by any other house in
this city. CONSISTING IN PART OF:
Rich brocade and glack silks Of the new
est colors and designs; Rich figured and
plain black silks and Saline de chimes; Prin-
ted and embroidered cashmeres, and de lai-
mes in robes; Rich printed cashmere d'ecos-
Sc and satin reps: White and colored en-
broidered crepes for party dresses; Rase
silks, French and Scotch plaids; French
and English prints; white goods Of all des-
criptions, together with general assort-
ment Of goods adapted to fine trade, all OF
which will be offered at the most favorable
rates. With an earnest desire to conduct
my business upon the principal of doing, as
1 would be done by I hope to continue to
merit the confidence which has been so IL
berally bestowed upon me.
octi5 9-y. W.D. PHILLIPS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-22

MARSH'S Improved Elastic Sus-
AA pender Shoulder Brace, the object
ofwhich is to correct habtual stopping
round and crooked shoulders, weak back
and chest, and to preserve that erect and
graceful position which is indispensable to
health and beauty; it is adapted to Men,
Women and Children of all ages, occupa-
tons and conditions; it is light, yet strong
perfectly elastic, simple, and beautifully
tulfils the object designed. For sale by
Oct4. VIM. BoGEL. Druggist.