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Correspondence of The Cecil Whig.l
Letter from Char
CHARLEsTowN, July %,

~HhhLF-Sioh<N, ouy ~,
The Cholcm-Hcal'h Rcstored-H Grrest-Fi>h
-ImpOrcments-La -Mdwfdctu-
ring, &c.
Mr.. EDITOR Within the last two weeks
we have been visited with disease, which,
no doubt, is the Cholera, that has suddenly
carried oifscvcral of our inhabitants. 1t has
been brought OH by imprudlnce in eating as
sisted in some cases by other causes such as
the extreme heat of the weather &c. There
is not at this time a serious case of sickness
in tie place-though some are complaining of
being unwcll which smost probably owing
to fear, and at another time would scarcely
be noticed With these excel tons this vii
lage is as healthy now as at ordinary times,
and few arc more healthy in general
Harvest has now closed The grass crop
was good, Wheat fair, Oats very good and the
Corn promises we'll.
Rock Fish, Sturgeon, Perch &c., have been
very plenty in our river
We are having some improvement in the
mechanical line, also, Brick Mandatory in
full blast prepared to furnish large amount
of bricks of good quality.
Adjoining our town two gentlemen of Phil
adelphia have purchased farms; one the farm
formerly owned by Judge Conard and tn, lat
ter that of Mr.. James Hasson, both handsome
places and capable of high state of improve.
mcnt. There are some desirable lands still in
the market in this region. This is an eligi.
bic location for manufacturing purposes and
it is said that company from the North con-
template establishing something in that line
here. T..
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NEW GOODS,
For the Spring Trade;
1T NORTH EAST.

N1E would invite attention to our New and
w extensive stock of Spring Goods, which
W. are now receiving from the New York
market. which for style. qunE'y and cheopness,
will compare favorably with any goods that
have ever been offered to the public. Thank
fhl for the liberal patronage we have received
iu the past. we will endeavor to merit Il con-
tinuancc Of it, by keeping constantly on hand
goods of the latest style aud best quality, at
CITY PRICES.
Ladies' will do we'll to call and examine our
stock Of Dress Goods, of which we name in
plrt: Black Dress Silks, oil boiled; do. Man
tilli do, very wide; do. heavy watered; Col
orcd Silks, brocldc and plain; plain and
striped Silk Poplns; plain and tig'd Delainc
few pieces tan cold Persian Cloths, striped,
plaid and figured Silk Tissues, rich style Bal
rithea, Baregc DeL;lines, Cashmercs. Para
mattas, Merinoes, Calicoes, Scotch and Ian
caster Ginghams, brown and blcachcd Mus
Inns, 81, SO, IS, 81 and 81 inches wide; Table
Linens and Napkins, pointed Silk Gimps, all
coiors: Silk BraidS, all colors; Silk and Fancy
dress Buttons, in every style; ladies' needle
worked Collars, Under sleeves and Chemi
s:ttsi needle worked nouncing, inserting
and ehging; Lace Clpcs, Cambria and Paper
Muslin, &c.
Hosiery; Kid, Silk. Philosellc, Lsle Thread
sIll Cotton Cloves CATERS, lace Boots. kid
morocco and patent leather Shoes, &c, which
we will sell at very low prices, for cash or
country produce. HUGHES BROS.
North East March % If
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Ritter's Family Medicines,

OTTER : COMPOUND SYRUP OF TAR. WILD
IL CHERRY AND WOOD NAPIITIIA-For
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Whoopins
Cough and all pseiscs tending to
PULMONARY CONSUMPTION.
Is of the best preparations of the d ~ for all
disc Uses of the Throat and Lungs, thousands can
testify 1t contains no narcotic. it en- be Civ n
wi perfect safety to The youngest child, Price
twenty five cents per bottle.
RrrTER'S AROMATIC DINNER CORDIAL.
For The cure Of Dyspepsia. Diarghna, Low Spirits
Nervousness. General Debility. &c
This Cordial will be found highly beneficial in The
above disorders; it is pleasant to the taste and will
relieve in short time all those Distressing feelings
to which dyspcptics are liable. a few doses will
stop the most obstinate Dilrhea. Procure bot
tie and be cured at Price fifty cents per bottle
RITTEHS PICTORIAL SYRUP CARMINATlNE
This preparation has been in use for over seventy
years in Philadelphia; it WIS formerly manufac-
tured by the grandfather Of The present proprietor,
and rs Il soothing syrup has stood unrivailcd. ii
quickly relieves coiicy pains, and promotes natural
sleep in infants. Price % cents per bottle
NANsWFlTEN'S, OR BLACK PILLS.
Also known ms Mor,:vian Pills, Hurts Pills Dutch
Pills, and safe furgaive and Bilious Pill. and
10 family should be without them. Price twenty
five cents per box. The above medicines can be OBJ
tanned of the sole proprietor. !. l.. RITTER.
July % No 8 South Front ST. Phlada-
n. b. A liberal discount m.dc to Drugsis and
StorekccprIs.
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THE CHOLERA IN CHARLEsTowN-Ou last
information from this villages is, that the dis.
ease which had been so fearful in its ravages
had subsidized Seven persons died from it
and the panic it caused was intense; all who
could leave the place bctook themselves 10
flight, and stringent measures were adopted
to remove every manner of filth which might
produce poisonous malaria.
The persons who died were: Mary Ann
Thompson, Thomas Taylor, Z. b. Graham,
Sarah Thompson,(a daughter Of Graham, a
grandchild of Graham's. Moses Taylor, and
Henry Richardson. Four died in Graham s
house, which, and the premises connected
with it, are said to have been in most filthy
condition, and probably produced the pcsti-
lcnce Mr.. Richardson went into the house,
after the deaths had occurred, to get an axe
of his that was there; shortly after going out
he was taken sick aud in few hours was
corpse.
O~Scc letter yesterday in another column
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Later from Barbados.
The Cholera still ragng-Sir thousand yfre
hundred deaths.

Tie Cholera still ragng-Sic thousand fre
hundred deaths.
Barbados papers to the 9th ult, says the
cholera is Still raging.
The Globe publishes return Of burials to
the 9th, by which account it would seem
that no fewer than 5000 deaths had been ac-
counted for. But from the want of accurate
returns, especially from the rural districts, it
was coniur,d that no less than $500 persons
had fallen victims to the mortality.
On the Dist, according to the Barbadian
there was no abatement Of the disease. On
one day, the number of deaths was computed
at GIL. According to the Globe, however,
there was decided falling off in the mortal.
ty. On the day previous, the number of IN
lerments at Indian River was $50; on the lStl
223; on the 10Th, it had fallen to 1872: and OF
the 23d to l67. Themortality was alarming.
ly great in the hospitals.
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Che tflarlicts.

ELKroN, July 2Sth.--Flour $3.50: wheat
81 80; corn 10 cts; oats is.
BALTIMORE MAEKET. July 29.-Iloward ST.
FL ur IS 80. City Mills So.
GEAIN.--Thc supply of graiA continues 'ry
fair. About 1900 bushels Wheat offered
and sales of good to prime white AT l 20 {.
81 SO: inferior do. ! 80 81 %; red good to
prime I 81 81 10; inferior do. 90 81 ~.
Com-s sales of white at - "A IS cts: yellow 90
~ cts mixed ~ Il ~ cts. Oats--sales Of Pa.
at iG Il 49, Nd and Va. at 40 10 cts. Rvo
sales of Md. at 90 cts.-Chpper.
WlIMINGroN Enthusiastically cvcri-
ing, July u, 1S64.-Wc quote to-day from
Wagons, Mt The ills. and in Front Street,
Wheat 81 rs; Corn Soc new Oats 45c oil
Sc; Flour S,S 80; Plaster 81, Guano $50 per
tOn.-JourAqi.
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Periodicals SC.

GIVE have received during the week
the following public .tions:
Pufnam's Monthly for August, which is an
excellent number Of one Of the best magazines
ever published. 1t contains ll2 pages of the
choicest literary matter furnished original
from the ablest writer's of the country, and
has for a frontispicse a portrait Of Bayartl
Taylor in oriental C, s.umc. A portrait OF
oMc of its contributors is to be given in each
number. The terms are So per annun, fol
w..."i it will be sent free Of postage. G. p.
PutDam x Co., New York.
Tie National .Naga-iDe for August. Til:
is Il most excellent periodical, made up 0.
solid and useful articles, original and selected
from the best foreign publications, and illus
t"atcd 10y numerous cngravings on wood cx-
ccutcd in the best style of art. Its s.Edto-
rial Notes and Glcanings' are seldom OK
ccl.ed. Carlton 4 Phillips, New York; terms
50 year.
Goacy's Lady's Book for August, is filed in
its usual popular stylc,.with engravings OF
fashions, embroidery, &C., and articles in
prose and poetry from American writers. II
contains 96 pages of letter press, and among
the cngravings is Il fine steel plate. Louis
\. Cooley, publisher, phi!ada., terms So Il
year, . copies So.
BlncLno,Ps Edinburg Magas inc for June;
Reprint Of Leonard Scott 4 Co.. New York
This is Il work Of world wide reputation. The
present is Il favorable time for new subscri-
bcrs to commercially beginning new
volume. Terms SO year; Blaciwood and
any one Of the four foreign reviews So; the
four Reviews and Blackwood $40; postage OF
all the Reviews and Backwood to any post.
Office in the United States, only so cents Il
year; or 4 cents on q Review and "A cents
on Bl; c..wood.
First Lessons in Language; or, Elements OF
English Gyan,m'r, by D. b. Tower, A. NJ
We have ir III Daniel Burgess 4 Co., New
York, a copy of this work, which is highly
spoken Of by many teachers as a most valu
able grammar for the use of beginners, and
50 it appears to be from the slight eXamina.
ton we have been able to give it.
Tie Marlboro GuseHr, which is again into
the hands Of Geo. W. Wilson, Esq, for man,
years its former proprietor, is greatly enlarg
ed and improved in appearance. Mr.. W
un lcrstands how to make first rate PAPER
and we wish him the success The Gazette
vii merit uuder his hands
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ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it
~ may concern, that application will be
made to the County Commissioners Of Cecil
county, at their first meeting after the 2lst
day Of August next, to appoint three persons
as Examiners, to alter the Road in the first
Election District of Cecil county, heretofore
reported, by Commissioners appointed for
that purpose, rs running from point in War
wick, Cell county, to the Public Road usually
known as the Bohemia River and Sandy
Branch road; and to open new road to take
the place of the above named road, conf
mencng at the same point in Warwick, but
running thence to the west of said road, and
ntersecting the Bohemia river and Sandy
Branch road at some point near or at the
Catholic church. July %, 1851.
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4 n Il w
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
TOBACCO, SEGAR AND SNUFF

SrORE.-The undersigned respectfully in
~ vtes the citizens Of Elkton and the public
generally, to call and examine his beautiful
and extensive stock Of
Fresh Careadish, Smoking CHEERING Tobacco;
including every variety of SEGARS, of the
choicest and most distinguished brands now
used.
lie nitters himself that his friends and the
public, on giving II call at his new store, will
find their most tastidous desires fully and
satisfactorily NIT; and also their fancics in
every degree. respecting all articles in his
line Of business, grlticd to the utmost extent
lie has likewise on hand and intends always
Keeping good and fresh supply Of the very
best quality of the various choice kinds OF
SNUFF; also, Il large assortment of Fancy
SnnD-bores, Pipes, Cut and Dry Smoking To-
b1cco Tobacco Pouches, Segar Tubes, &c.
He also would inform his friends and the
public that he intends disposng of every ar
ticle in his line, as low as they can be pro-
cured in the city.
All orders thankfully received and prompt
y attended to. HENRY EREk,
Opposite the Fountain Inn,
June 3, 3m Elkton, Md.
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ANNEXATION OF THE SANDWICH ISLANDS
TO TIE UNITED STATEs.-The San Francisco
Evening journal gives the following import.
ant rumor confirmatory of recent reports from
Washington:
ga private communication from aresldent
of the Sandwich Islands conveys the assu-
rance that the rough draft ola project for the
annexation of the Sandwich Islands to the
American Union has been sanctioned by
King Kamehameha and his advisers, and will
90 forward to Washington by the next mai
steamer"
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A CHILD KILLED BY A PANTHER. learn
from the Abingdon Virginia that little
daughter of Mr. Barker, living in the lower
part of Washington county, Va, was killed
few days ago by panther. Mrs. Barker
had sent the little girl to a spring for water
The child staying longer than was necessary
the mother went in search of her. Near the
spring she found traces of blood, and short
distance beyond, portion Other child s body
A few steps from the place where the remains
of the child were found large panther was
discovered in tree. The uncrring rifle OF
one of the company, who were promptly out
in search of him, so soon as the monster was
observed, brought him to the ground.
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ARRIVAL OF TIE AFRICA.

The steamer Africa arrived at New York
on Thursday, with Liverpool dates to the 18th
lust. The following is summary Of the news
news brought by her.
The news continues important, though but
little changed.
1t is now confirmed that the Russians have
received counter orders, and will not quit
Wallachia.
The AuStrians have, for the present, entire
ly rclinquishtd the intention pcaccably TO oc-
cupy the plinriraities.
There has been considerable severe fighting
on the Danube. The Turks, under Omcr
Pasha personally, after severe fighting, have
captured the Danube Islands and the city of
Glulgcrc, which they occupy. 1t is clear that
the Turks have now assumed the offensive
and with the reserve of Anglo French, the
first division of which is now at Rulzchuch
will probably risk pitched battle
Gortschakoli, with 80, 600 troops. is ad-
vancing by forcing marches to diSposscss them
of Glurgcro.
The Black Sea fleet. when last seen, was
proceeding from Odessa in the direction Of
Sebastorol.
Napitr'S fleet, with the cholera on board
had gone 10 anchor in Bomcrsunl Bay.
ENGLAND.
The new complication Of affairs in the East
in the holding off of the Austrian army of
equation at the instance of Prussia, and
the statement that the smaller German pow
crs sympathise Herewith, create great uncas-
mess, and imparts feeling of uncertainty in
The public mind.
SPAIN
The news from Spain is very imperfect.
The insurgents however, seem to maintain
themselves under Generals Servano, O'Don-
nell and Dulcc.-They number 5000, and
are going towards Andalusia. Some move
mcnts favoring them have occurred in Valen-
clio. ..
The cholera continued its ravagcs at st. Pc
tcrsburg, and the garrison of Cronstadt Vas
also suffering from its ravagcs. On the LIST
of July $50 cases were reported i'll st. Peters
burg.
The cholera was also prevailing to an alarm
ing extent at Marseillcs, no less than LOG
deaths having occurred in one day.
The Russians are said to have lost 900 Kill
led before they evacuated the Danuban Is
lands. They also burnt all their vessels.
At Bucharest wagons containing three hun
dred wounded Russians had arrived, among
whom were so officers. There had also arr.
we'd at Gusky $50 carts loaded with wounded
Russians.
There was rumor afloat that the French
army had received check in Avalia.
The Greek pirates were reported to be com
hitting great depradations. An English
steamer and several smaller vessels are said
to have been captured and burnt by them.
A pitched battle between the Russians and
the Turks, supported by the Anglo French
forces, was daily expected.
| MARKETS.
Richardson's circular quotes white wheat
at 10 los Cd; and rcd at 9s Sd. los
FLoUN.-Westcrn Canal 34s. q 34s. Cd.
Baltimore and Philadelphia 34s. Cd. 35s.
Ohio 35s. Cd. 35s. Corn Sos. per quarter
The Brokers' circular quotes decline during
the week Of Id I'd. in wheat and Is, in
flour,
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FIRE IN PoRr DEposIT.-On last Saturday
morning warehouse in Port Deposit belong
ing, as we learn, to Taylor & Cuttings, and
occupied by the Baltimore and Susquehanna
Steam Company, was discovered to be on fire
and notwithstanding the efforts made by the
citizens, was destroyed, together with con-
siderable quantity of goods stored therein.
The books were saved. The contents Of the
house were insured for 81 900, we understand,
in the Mutual Insurance Company of this
county. For time the lumber yards Of Mr.
Rowland and Mr.. Mccullough were in great
danger but were saved without damage. We
have not learned the extent of the loss.
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The Cholera ut Niagara Fails.

BUFFALO, July 2l.-Reports reached here
on Saturday of the sudden outbreak of chol-
era at the Falls. Drs. Hamilton and Hunt
repaired to the spot and found it raging
among the Irish laborers on the canal and low
grounds at the suspension bridge. The panic
aided the deadly effect Of the disease.
number lay dying and dead, and some four
hundred had fed.
The two gate-kccpers at the bridge had
died, and the gate was deserted and persons
passing over free. The disease is spreading
from local causes, principally the oppressive
damp earth under the heights. Yesterday
the disease abated, and symptoms were mod
crate. The deaths to last night reached to
about fifty. Work is now entirely suspended,
and all not sick have fed. There is no sick
ness at the Falls. The weather is beautiful
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Death Of the Daughter Of EX-
President Film orc.

BUFFALO, July g. Miss Fillmore, daugh-
ter of Ex-Prcsident Fillmore, died at Aurora
at eleven o'clock this morning. She left here
yesterday to spend a few days at Aurora.
In the night, she was taken with dyscntery,
and sank rapidly. When her father, brother
and DR.. White reached her, about l0a o'clock
this morning, she was so far gone as to be
unable to recognize them, and died in half
hour thereafter. The distressing event casts
the deepest gloom over our entire community.
She was % years of age.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

DY virtue ola Decree of the Circuit Court
ID of Cecil equity, sitting in Equity, the I'M
dersigned, as Trustee, will offer at Public
Sale at the Court House in Elkton, on
MONDAY, THE 3la INST,
TWO SNAIL LOTS OF GROUND, con-
tanning together % Acres, more or less, stu
ated on the Philadelphia, Baltimore u Will
mington Railroad, and about one mile west Of
Elkton, the property OF March Shippers, de-
ceased. There is q log tenement on one Of
the lots. A plot Of the two lots can be seen
on application to the undersigned.
TERMS OF SALE.
The decree prescribes that one half of the
purchase money shall be paid in cash on the
day of sale, and the residue in nine months
from said day, the credit payment 10 bear in
tercst, and to be secured by the bond of the
purchaser with surety to be approved By the
Trustee.
Sale to commence at II O'Clock A. NJ.
JAS. 7. MCCULLOUGH,
July It's Trustee.
NOTICE.-The Creditors Of March Sim
pers, deceased, are hereby notified to file
their claims, with the vouchers the re of in the
Office of the Circuit Court of Cecil county
within two months Of the day of the above
sale. j. I. McC.
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furri9n Nous.
ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

FOUR DAYS LITER FROM EUROPE
NBw YoRK, July 24th.-Thc steamer
Pacific arrived at New York on Monday
bringing dates from Liverpool to the 18th
instant.
Prussia is forcing Austria into new ncgo,
tlations, and strong suspicious are entertained
of Austria S good faith towards the allies.
Flour has declined sd to Is, and wheat 4t
to gu.
The fleet has been temporarily Withdrawn
from Crons;adt to Baro Jund for what ob
icct is not stated
There hal been no battles in consequence
either on the Danube or in Asia.
Prussia has sent Il special envoy to Austria
urging Austria to refrain from further step,
with France and England, but rather to ;o,
Prussia in now negotiations for peace.
Distust is again excited respecting the in
tcntions OF Austria, she having at Prussia
instance conntcrmandsd the advance of hci
army INFO WaIlachia.
The Russians are, therefore, not in hurry
to cvacuatc Wallacha.
There was an action at GringcoS on the 81
of July, when the Turks crossed the river III
force. Meeting with the RSssians battle
cnsucd. when the latter lost 500 killed ant
wounded.
The Russians still occupy the Danube banl
from the Alata downwards. The French an(
Tn fish continue to concentrate between
Na:na and Schuma-5D,0 900 now there.
The report that the bombar,lncnt of Cron
stadt commenced OIL the 5Uth Vt June is moi
true.
The details of the Spanish in ,urrection ar,
conilitng, but it Is certain that the insurgents
maintain themselves although the country
does not rise in their favor.
The Spanish rebels were rctrcating towards
,Inlalusia, and at the lates: dates the capita
was tranquil.
The London Ut;ald reports the arrival at
Mad.il Of IN authorized agent of Tie United
Sta.ts, empowered to purchase Cuba.
A private despatch says that Malaga las
pronounced iii favor of the Spanish insurgents
and that Valencia will shortly follow.
The Russians arc forminga camp of 80 ,00C
men between Bucharest and the Danube.
1t is reported from Berlin that Col. Mon.
tcutltl will Immediately leave for London on
mission, to conciliate the opposition to the
new peace negotiation. 1t is also reported
that the Car will agree to abandon the line
of ScrctlI, and withdraw all his troops into
Russian territory during peace negotiations
Napier has assigned as his reason for tn,
Withdrawal of the fleet from Cronstadt, the
fact Of the prevalence of the cholera in tina;
city.
Cmcr pa>ha says that the Russians lost
$4,000 men during their unsuccessful siege O.
Sllistria.
\ hotlla of French and English boats hac
destroyed the Russian works at Sulns, neal
the mouth Of the Danube, after short rcsis
lance.
1t was rumorcd at London that a sccre
Russian DiplomatiSt had arrived there, but il
was not generally credited.
The cholera was raging with great violence
iii all the principal Russian cities, At st
Petersburg, On the first OF July, there was -i0(
cases and large number cf deaths.
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CEcILT, MANS ABROAD.-Thc following cit |

CEcILT' MANS ABROAD.-Thc following cit
izcns of this county are noticed in the Balti-
more Sun as having arrived at Cape May On
or before Saturday last: Hon. Judge Con
stable and Misses J. A. and J. S. Constable
of Perryvillc; j. j. Mccullough: rnd Eli abeth
Sites Of North East; Richard Grason, Misses
Margaret and Mary lIolingsworth, Mrs. Ma
ry 1lollingswor,h and Edward EprelSheiner,
Of Elkton. by tie way, "who is this Eppel-
shcimcr! our young men enquire.
Besides those named, many other Elkton,
ans are ''ofr' to tie sea shore, mountains or
s.rines; somehow as fellows: Co.. j. G..
Groomc, White Mountains, n. H.; Hon.
Alex. Evans, Mrs. Mary Evans AMI Miss Ma
ry Evans. Massachusetts, Miss Hannah Rich
ardSon, Troy, n. Y; VIM. j. Jones, f. Brown
Jr., Miss Mary Manly, II, Mccullough Mrs
FL. Mccullough, Miss Anna NJ. Ricketts,, Miss
Eliza Mccullough, at Cape May: j. A. J..
Crcswcll, up the Hudson River; Richard F.
May, Niagara Falls; Miss NJ. J. Smith, down
the Chesapeake; R,vd's +. j. Way and J. W.
Mcars, are frustrating in the country. but
where We know not.