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Superiority of American Iron.

1t is clearly established, says the Buffalo
Democracy, in spite OF some of our profess
sional Office seekers who have sought to give
the English the prestige ofmaking the best
iron, that American is better than the British.
On the Reading road, where careful examn-
ations have been recorded, and with tonnage
unsurpassed by any railroad on the globe,
Zerah Colburn says it is found that American
iron wears out but from one third to one half
as fast as English iron. The average of six
years, wear of 60 lb. English rail was above
eleven per cent. annually. The average of
four years wear of the ssErie' (Engish) pat
tern, was l6 per cent. annually, In Ameri-
can rolled and pig iron the same general
superiority is observable. The Ameican pig
is both harder and tougher. Some of the
leading locomotive builders will use no other
than American on account Of its superior
hardness for cylinders, driving wheels, etc.
For car wheels, where the best iron is indis-
pensabe, American pig is used, We believe,
exclusively.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09

WnrEwAsnING.-As this is the season
for house cleaning and whitewashing, we will
give our readers hint that may be valuable
to them. 1t is in relation to making white
wash. This article, as ordinarily made, rubs
off the walls after it becomes dry, soiling
clothes and everything coming in contact
with it. Thus may be obviated by slackenng
the lime in boiling water, stirring it mean
while, and then applying dissolving in
water-white vitriol (sulphate of zinc) in the
proportion of four pounds to barrel Of white
wash, making it the consistency ofrich milk.
The sulphate of zinc will cause the wash to-
harden, and to prevent the lime from rubbing
Off A pound Of white salt should also be
thrown into it--Alton Farmer. 80.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09
A Fable.

By CHARLES LAMB.-t'My dear children"
title, of age are pressing so heavily upon me,
that Ihave determined to dedicate the re-
mainder of my days to modification and
penance, in narrow and lonely hole which
have lately discovered; but let me not inter
fere with your cnjoyments. Youth is the
season for pleasure, be happy, therefore, and
only obey my last Injunction, never come
near me in my retreat. God bless you ALL"
Deeply affected, snivellng audibly, and wip-
ing his paternal eyes with his tail, the old rat
withdrew, and was seen no more for several
days, when his youngest daughter, moved
rather with filial affection than by that curic-
sity which has been attributed to the sex,
stole TO his cell ofmortification, which turned
out TO be hole, made by his own teeth, in
an enormous Cheshire cheese,
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agricultural.
The Farmers Home.

What signify all the Improvements in ag.
riculttiral processes which are so constantly
urged upon the acceptance Of famers, if the
farmers home is not what it ought to be !
Deep cultivation, draining, ditching. mulch
ing, composing, &C., are all important, as a
means: but the proper end to be accomplish;
ed is not the multiplication of dollars and
cents-not the laying up in store Of much
goods;' but the most desirable of all earthly
ultimates, . pleasant, attractive, happy
home.
The farmers home should not be 80 much
his castle as his sanctuary. Over its thrcsh-
hold disorders and discontents should never
be allowed to stcp.-Harmony, order, love,
and peace, as well as plenty should reign
within the farmers abode, making it a para
disc as little married by gross and corrupt
ing desires as may be; where the intellect, tbs
taste. and the affections may seek and find
their appropriate and full qualification. What
desolation-nay, what wants abound within
those walls where mere animal desires are
cloycd with material profusion, to the exclu-
sion of that higher food Of the spiritual iiS-
ture, which is, in fact, "the bread of life "
There the physical man may grow and fat
ten and rejoice in its ease and its Incidence,
with sort of porcine satisfaction; while the
inner life. the manhood, the God-spark, faints
famishes and dies. The fields are the where
the head, aided by the strong arm, should
places triumph iii material achievements. In
the true home the heart, aided by the head,
should emulate the industry of the bee. in
storing it's treasures, and like the bee, those
of the human home should be of honited
sweetness. Wealth may build palaces to
shelter gilded misery. Poverty, by making
true home in an unpretcnding cottage, hal
lows itself and shanes the power of gold. 1t
is astonishing with what facility tie cultivat-
ed spirit changes even material objects irto
high spiritual Municipalities. A tree, IL
shrub, tlower-nay, q tone may have its
history-a history the recital Of which shall
palpitate the listeners heart with joy, or blur
his eyes with tears Of sadness. Inanimatc
objects, (only so perhaps TO our thnking,)
may speak language which the heart shall
hear and feel, and answer. Around the trtiB
home, sacred as were held thehousehold duties
of oldcn time, cluster these objects of IaaafS 5
aesthetic nature. They make him happier
and wiser; opening up to him, even hcrea
manifold life, and enable him to read sermons
in stones, and to behold good in everything
Verify, we are sorry to say it, hut so it is,
verify, the famer's home needs improvement
more than his plowshares, his thcsher, or his
reapers. 1t needs more than improvement;
it demands new creation, fashioned on q
plan Of such beauty and harmony, that it
may be temple worthy to be tenaEted h, :
beings who have spirits as we'll as bodles.
Then, what follows in the way Of even I'M
limited improvement in modes Of material
production. will be of the utmost importance,
for the farmers home will be what it ought 10
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New Carriage Mandatory,
ELKIO.N, ND.
III. a, HALL & CO.,

ESPECTFTLLY inform the public that
Ia they have commenced the manufacture
of Carriages in Elkton. at the shops formerly
occupied by Robert Marshbank, where all
orders in their line will be promptly attended
to. Carriages Of every description made t"
order, Of the best material and :hc most faith
full work lnanship. and insured for one year, If
properly used. Having practical acquaint-
nnce with the business, acquired in the first
establishments in Philadelphia. and having
some cf the best workmen in their employ.
they hattcr themselves that their work will
compare favoraby with that done in the
cities, as to style. price and durability. All
they ask to satisfy the public, on these points
is fair trial. They solicit share of the
public patronage.
u-Old Carriages taken in exchange for
new. and liberal prices allowed. Repairing
promptly attended to, at moderate rates,
march II ~
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Mechanical.
NOW is THE TINE TO BUY
CHEAP FURNITURE
AT TIE ELKToN
Furniture Ware-ROOmS,

DY R. MARSllBANK, who would respectfully
y return his thanks to his friends and to the pub
lie for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed ON
him and would call their attention 10 the fact Thar
he has remoy ed to his NEW SHOP and Waro:Room
in The .uoLLow.'' nearly opposite the FARMERS
md Mechanics Hotel where he has now on hands
the
LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT
of Furniturc ever offered in Elkon. all of which is
made by the very best workmcn. of the very best
materials lie has ON hand and still manufactures
all kinds of
Walnut and Mahogany Furniture;
Spring seat Sofas Large Arm Chairs;
Rocking Chairs, of all kinds;
Bureaus of all kinds; Reception Chairs;
Enclosed Washstands, marble and PLAIN tops;
Sidebo rds Secretaries and Book Cases;
Cherry 4 Walnut breakfast dining tables,
Walnut and NJ ,hosany War.lrobes;
do do Bcls;eads, Jenny
Lind Cottage and French patterns;
High post and plain Maple Bcasteads;
Looking Glasscs-all kinds and sizes with
NJ lhoyany Walnut or Gilt frames;
A large assortment of cane-scat, round-back,
Office ryot and windsor chairs
All furniture sold as cheap as it can BIO bought III
either city or town.
UNDERTAKING.
Collins made of all kinds; mahogany, walnut
covered with cloth; lined with silk satin or innnel
and all Funerals attended at all times, ut the short
est notice. and on the most reasonable terms
Feb3ly ROBERT MARSHBANk.
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1)ulitilal.
For Tile Cecil Wing.
KNOW NOTHINGISM.

To GAMMA ?.)-Sr: Through the
columns of the Cecil Democrat you have been
pleased to give publicity and circulation to
an article on the subject of Know Nothing
ism. | do not complain of the medium
through which. YOU have addressed the par
ty of which you have been for many years
respected, trusted, cherished member: nor do
| object to the anonyme under which you
have masked your personal and political
reality. Toa man writing for or to party,
It's fitting and expedicnt that he should re-
sort to Journal which is constituted its or
gan whether by choice or "by authority
the selection of name is sometimes matter
Of within, often Of accident, and in your case
is not, am satisfied designed to battle en-
quiry, or screen you from the responsibility
for the facts adduccd, or the differences drawn
from them. If such concealmcnt has been
the object of your choice of a nom de Prime.
| apprchend you have been less fortunate than
usual am inclined to assign your choice
ola name to that mock modcsty, that affect
cd fastidous dclicacy Of virtue, which in
dress females of a certain, or rather unccr-
tain character, to cnrobe themselves in trans
parent gossamcr: an artliic by which they
technically comply with the canons of dress
whilst they, at the same time, advertise their
pursuit. My exception is to the matter your
communication.
If | rightly understand you. YOU have
traced the origin of the Know Nothing par
ty to George ILL., King of England. In proof
of this, after some prolOgeminous remarks,
(cXcuse coined word; It's from the attics
and is cousin german to Gamma you quote
passage from that great state paper, the
Declaration of American INDEPENDENCE as
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09
The Ladies' BOnnets,

In regard to the mnch-mooted question as
to whether a bonnet should be worn on tho
head or off, it, it may not be amiss to state of
her Imperial Majesty, who is said to have in
troduced this popular feminine eccentricity,
that, although the bonnet of the Empress
Eugene displays fully her face and hair, it
does not convey to the bcholder the idea Of
its being likely to fall from the head behind.
but rather seems to cling to and support the
hair in that position. This givesa lightness
and grace of carriage to the head totally dis
tnct from the boldness and barefacedness
which have characterized the English adop-
ton Of the French Imperial fashion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09
VALUABLE INVENTION. -Eliphalet Stub,

AVAIUABLE INVENTION. -Eliphalet Stubb,
a live Yankee from Connecticut, intends to
exhibit his Patent Back.action Spanker.'
which, on being attached to baby Of any
age, watches over it like mother-makes it
hush when it becomes naughty, obliges it to
desist from swallowing thimblrs, chalk. three
cent pieces, pins, or any other food unsuited
to its stomach: compels it to 50 to sleep
when it doesn't want to, and if somewhat
older, it sees that it keeps its hands off the
sugar bowl and jam pots besides making it
keep it's face clean; and all by the power of
its s.Batk-action."
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Original 1)uetrp.
For The Cecil " hig.
Thunder Storm Oh the
SusQuehanna.

The hollow winds with deep portcntious moan
Sweep through the woods and up the steep hillside;
The loftiest oaks are bowed and not alone
The firm earth trcmblcs, Sus1uehanna' tide
Lashed into fury with dismal groan,
Beats with wild rage the rugged mountain-side
That curbs with granite strength, It's vain and rest
less pride
And answercth to its roar proud one, thou art de-
fed !!
Hank It's the jubilatc of storms the rain
Sings treble to the thundcrs lordly bass
That shakes the Eternal hills, the level plain
And forests dun and wi dc; sweet natures face
Is swathcd in whiring vapors and in vain
The vanqushed sun would pierce narrow space
Between two omnous clouds. Like moon in wanc
lie hangs above the dim earth, sorrowing in her
pain.
Now near now far. the awful thundcrs peal
And now the organ winds join in and swell
The mighty anthem; the strong mountains reel
And tremblc with the shock; each crng and dell
Gives back answer groan. Brighter than bur
nshcd steel
Gods bazonry of lightning glds the fell
And gloomy shadows. Proud spirit feel
And own thine insignifcancc- thy deep awe
conceal.
Now fainter farther rolls the thundcr's voice,
Melting away in deep and hollow groans,
Answering the dying winds; the hills rejoice
And wave their banner pines; the dismal means
OF Susquehanna tide is hushcd its voice
Like The wild seawaves breaking on dull stones
At the red sunset. rich with purple thrones
Of mythic pride. hath music in its tones.
And now from North to South an arch of light
Bridges the gloom that slowly NETS away;
A lofty span with amaranthine bright,
Azure, and green, Snd amber tints. that lie
As tho the path Angelic feet had digit
With golden dust, Cleaned where the gates of day
Shut off the invading hosts of rebel night
And rosey belts claspcd in its violet light.
That too hath passed; again the arrowy bcam
OF sunshine glitter on the sweeping tide
Of Susquchannas world of waves. cool streams
Oer-brimming with wild music down the side
Of grim storm topplel crags-likc golden CLEANS
Sparkle from rock to rock; then coyly hide
Where valley-lilics breathe their amorous dreams,
Narcissus-like TO fair shapes seen in streams
EMMA ALICE BROWNE.
Port Deposit, Cecil county, Md.
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PORT DEPOSIT FOUNDRY.

TIE undersigned having
s.ss.-.==n taken the old Foundry stand
.axss6S.--> w.. at this place, would respect
.gssssssS11. "'s fully solicit portion otpub-
lie patronage. We are prepared to doat the
shorteat notice. and on the most reasonable
terms, all kinks of
Machinery, Steam and Wotcr Pipe, Storcs' and
Piom Castings Of rmious assorfments.
The Foundry having undergone general re-
pairs, together with other advantages, we
hatter ourselves to be able to do all work in
our line, to the entire satisfaction of all who
may favor us with their orders.
7. ARMSTRONG Il BROS.
Port Deposit, Jan 10Y
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WARNING TO You've MEN.-Willis Kelly
pormised to take Nancy c. Servoss to his
home and heart, but as he failed to fulfil the
contract, the fair lady instituted suit against
him and recovered $4,000 damages for loss
of time in counting, and the wear and tear Of
affection. The case was tried in Lyons,
Wayne county. Kelly will be less attentive
to s.Miss Nancys'' in future, and devote
himself to some less expensive "Servoss.
.. Buffalo Courier.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09

Administrative is strikeing illustra-
ton of the benefit Of advertising, furnished
by The Boston Journal. 1t is from the cash
book of S. S. Houghton, dry goods dealer
in Boston. From December II 1852, to Jan.
uary II, 1868, his sales, without advertising;
were ST. ,Sl2, 10 an average of SIS day. At
the end of that time he commenced adveitis
ing, and up to the 9TH FEBRUARY expended
500 10 making his business known through
the newspapers. AT that time his sales had
reached 100000, an average of 1904 80 q
day,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09
COOKING STOVES.

THE subscriber would respectfully inform
| his friends and the public generally, that
he has just received a large supply of Cook
Stoves which consist in part as follows:
Belle of the States, for wood or coal,
King of the States, do 40
Triumph Complete, do 40 suita-
for small families,
Atlantic, do 40 40
metropolitan, for wood, .
Nine-plate, plain top,
boiler,
Persons in want Of a cook stove will DO well
by giving him call
Feb3 ED. W STaPLEH.
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of the government in 81 till the day write,
the whole tenor of legislation in reference to
Foreigners has gone to establish the principle
that the immigration of aliens might of right
and should by expediency be regulated by
law. The term of probation has varied at
different times from two to Ii years, but the
principle has never been relinluished, or
even suspended. Yours,
AN AMERICAN.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09

BURNED LEATHER RENDERED PLIABLE.-A
writer in the "Pio,r, Loom and Anvil," says:
-"In our juvenile days, we had occasion,
too often, to need cure for cure for carless--
ness in burning our boots, and we used to-
apply, with effect, an application we have.
seen recently recommended in o late exchange.
Apply, very literally and instantly, soft
soap to the burned part, till it is perfectly
saturated. If not teo badly burned. tho
lcatherly will be soft and pliable as before"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09

TWELVE Kindred INTERCHANGEABLE
Houston Telegraph states that 200 Swiss
watchmakers will compose part of the new
colony which Mons. Considerant is about to
establish in the neighborhood of Dallas, Tex
as. They will carry on the matchmaking
business on an extensive scale.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09

SAVE Your TREEs.-A gentleman who ha
tested his theory by experience, asks us to
advise our friends to shake their shade tees
thoroughly, to cloar them Of worms. lie
thinks that the operation repeated at inter
walls Of four or five days for the next thr,e
weeks. will abatc the nuisancc.-Try. it.
Ny. Courier,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09

MARRIAGE ExTRAoRDlNARY.-The Boston
Herald states that tom Thum, the cele-
bratcd little great man, was married at Web
ster: Mass, on Thursday last, to a Miss Vim
ton, Of Bridgeport, G."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09

GJ~Rcv. Henry Ward Bccchcr has had
printed very interesting volume of misccl-
lancous papers, which he calls "Star Papers;
or Experiences Of 44rt and Nature" from
which We select the following interesting
relative to the beauties and
amuscmcnts of Summer in the country: -
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EDER T. BROTIIER,
ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS

81 Corner Market and Church 81,
,... d ELK1O.N, ND. aesyl
TOBBING promptly attended to, and exc
81 cuted with neatness and despatch.
OD-Plans, Specifications, Estimates, Ne,
m ,dc free of charge Nov II tt
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Gy-The following beautiful epitaph upon
an in FAINT, speaks 10 the heart;-

Beneath this stone, in sweet repose,
Is laid mothers dearest pride;
A flower that scarce had walked to life,
And light, and beauty, ere 1t died.
God, In his wisdom, has recalled
The precious boon his love had given;
And though the casllet mouders here,
The gem is sparkling now in heaven.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09

WIn Liberty, Texas, a fine of twenty-five
dollars is imposed for using profane language
in the hearing Of females.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-09
TIN.W AR Il.

DERSONS in want of Tin-ware will do we'll
L by calling at the tin-ware mandatory,
corner of Bridge and Main Street, where they
will find full assortment, made of.the best
quality. Tin-ware made to order, and re-
pairing done with heatness and dispatch.
Feb ED. W. STAPLES.
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RAGS! RAGS /!

UyuE highest prico paid Cash for Rags
n (woolen excepted at the Rockville ia
per Mill, on the Little Elk, by
March 20 If j.. JOKDAS
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BOOTS AND SHOES,

md has commenced manufacturing Ladies Shoes
IF every description He is now prepared to ac-
commodate ali who may favor him wi call
with Mems Womcn's and Childrcns Boots and
Shoes of The best sort at very low prices.
THOS. &. CROUCH.
n 3. Country produce taken in exchange for
Boots and Shoes. June !, DIT.
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DICH CARPETING. all wool, for sale
IL cheap, by f.. bho" y, Jh.
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MORE NEWS.

rINIE largest and most fashionable. and the best
/ assortment of mems. womcns. and children :
Boots and Shoes in Cecil county. is
EFA to be found at the subscribers BOOT
E1xSa-and SHOE STORE opposite the
w Court House. Elkton. Md.
The subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends and the public generally, that he has pur-
chased Of his brother, NInoch Crouch.J his entire
ock of Ladies' Misses and Chidrcns
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-26
by I.srus & Shine.
TRUsTEE SALE OF -EFFECTS o

TKusTEE SALE OF ~EFFECTS Of
THE MARLBORO HOTEL-Wiil be sold al
public auction. on TUESDAY. the 27th inst, com
nencins ut 10 o'clock the entire effects OF the Mari
boro Hotel consisting Of the following srar tmsn
the deed sx 10 bsdsls.ds 10 l1 IA. e
Mirrors French pisss do, Sc filIows and Bolstsrs,
the effects in furniture contained in slespius rooms
Furniture in farlor Complete, Oil Cloth Carpeting;
Carpets contained in Hotel; Crockery ~ dining room;
Tables and Press in same, - dining room Chssn
Y once Chairs; Hat Rack and Tables; Bar room M
lures, Decantsrs, Clock, &C., &c. ~ order e the
Sale conducted By LARus Z SHINE, Anets.
no 20-tds
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-26
BY Payne & Mayo Auctioneers.

TRUSTEE'S SALE.--Will be sold ON
Tuesday 9th inst ut 10 O'Clock, A. M at thu store
on the corner of 18th and Franklin Streets occ-
pied by Chaddick & Frayser, their entire sts.k Of
Grocsries consisting ofthe usual variety in retail
store; also, the key and good will of the house
The above stock of goods has been conveyed to the
subscr trust for the benefit OF the creditors OF
the aforesaid Chaddick & Frayser. Terms of sale
cash GEO. WOODFIN, Trustee.
Sale conducted by PAYNE MAYO, Aucts.
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= BY Baker, Peasants 6 Co.

asa By Baker. Peasants & Co.
EOR SALE AT AUCTION.--WilI be sold
I at auction, on TUESDAY, 9th inst, at Dove
Hill, about miles below the city of Richmond COM
lnencing at 10 o'clock, about 10 bbls CORN, 'FOD-
DER, SHUCKS, STRAW, &C., a lot of Farming In
plements: Carts, Wagon, one good Farm Mare.
Also, a lot of Household and Kitchen Furniture
TERMs-An sums of twenty dollars and over, six
months credit for approved negotiable paper; under
that SUM, cash. FREDERICK KEEL.
Sale by BAKER, PLEAsANTs / Co., Aucts.
M C4-3*
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DUBI.IC SALE OF LAND AND PER
I ISHABLE ESTATE IN NEW KENT. CO.

i ISHABLE ESTATE IN NEW KENT CO.
On TUESDAY, the 4th day of December next. at the
late residence of Bernard MKerzie, decd, In re
county of New Kent will be sold the tract OF Land.
of which the said M'Kenzie died sezed and possess,
ed containing two hundred and eshty-swo acres ana
one half
the said MKenzie consisting of the usual variety,
will be sold.
nd M monfhs the second and last payment to carry
interest months after the day Of sale The pershabe
estnfe will be sold credit Of six months for Ill
MINI over SIS that and under cash will be required.
RO. HOWLE, 4
Admir- with viii annexed Of Bernard M'Kepxe.
New KENT Co, Nov. ID, 1856 no 22--dtd