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BE Careful of Small Things,

Irving in his life Of Washington. dwclTs on
the particularly with which the great hero
attended to the mnutcst affairs. The Father
OF his country, as his correspondence and ac-
count books show, was careful in small
things as well as of great not distainng to
scrutinlZc the mostpetty expense of his house
hold : and this even while acting as the first
magistrate of the first republic in the world
In private circles in this city, tradition pre-
serves numerous anecdotes of this character.
istic, which. if necessary, we could quote.
The example of Washington, in this res
poet might teach an instructive lesson to
those who scorn what they call pretty" de-
tails. There are thousands of such individ.
uals in every community. We all know
more or less of them. Nothing is worthy of
attention, in their opinion, unless it can be
conducted on large scale. They will not
condeScend to the pennies, it is only the dol
lars to which they will attend. They spurn
a small business. They talk supcrcilliouslv
Of those who overlook the little lcakages that
waste so much money III every concern. To
hear them, one might think they were above
the ordinary affairs of life, and that nothing
was worthy of their time, except discovering
| California OF conqucrlng kingdom
Yet man ever made a fortune, or rose to
greatness in any department, without being
careful of small things" AS the beach is
composed of grains Of sand. as the ocean is
made up of drops Of water so the millionaire
is the aggregation of the profits of single ven
lures, often uncomfortable in amount Every
eminent merchant, from Girard and Astor
down, has been noted for his attention to de-
tails. Few distinguished lawyers have ever
practiscd in the courts, who have not been
remarkable for a similar characteristic. 1t
was one of the most striking pccul..ities of
the first Napolcon's mind. The most petty
details of his household expenses, the most
trivial facts relating to his troops, were, in
his opinion, as worthy OF his attention, as
! the tactics of a battle, theplan Ct campaign
I or the revision Of a code. Demo thcncs the
worlds uniivallcd orator, was as anxious
| about gestures Or his information, as about the
texture of his argument or its garniturc of
words Before such great examples, and in
the very highest walks of intellect: how con.
tcmptible the conduct of the small minds who
despise small things!
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Napoleon used to say, That of all the or
dcrs that had ever bccn created, either in an
Gent or in modern times, there is not one
which has ben of such advantages to its
founders as the Legion of Honor. 1t is my
handiwork and my masterpiece. No one
either now or in future days. can dispute my
right to the glory of founding it. am in
dcbted to it for more than half nv victories"
Napoleon stated what was perfectly true.
The hope of obtaining the cross has been the
parent Of incredible acts of valor, many of
which are still unknown to the world. Here
is one among others chefTeScrmIon he used
to take particular delight in relating.
in the course of the night which proceeded
the battle of AustralitZ. one of my brigadicrs
wagcrcd his watch with one Of his comrades
that he would gain the Cross of honor the
following day. In fact in a brilliant charge
against very superior force he penetrated
the cnemy's quadron, killed five men with
his own hand and carried off standard. He
was covered with blood, especially on his
face, the only visible part of which was his
eyes. AS he was returning to his regiment
the emperor met him and said:
"lou have done enough for once, my
friend, go and get your wounds drcss,d.'
The brigadier, wipins his face with the
flag he had captured, replied to the En-.
peror
81 am not wounded, sir. 1t is not my
blood which you see, but that of your enc
mics"
Napoleon delighted at this answer said
81 make you marcllM dcs hg's, Quarter
MASTERY and confer upon you the Cross of
Honor.
The most singular circumstance in this
affair is that the moment when the brigader
was thus recompcns,d, his comrade, with
whom he had wagcrcd his watch. arrived
wounded by pistol shot, which had been
fired at him by general officer, whom he
brought as prisoner to the Emperor.
Another Cross of Honor, " said Napoleon,
laughing. .lf things so on in this way
shall either have to suppress the Order, or
decorate the whole army.
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SATURDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 1, 1855.

purse had been found and returned to me.
You have vivid Imagination, Eunicc. pic
turc the countcnancc of that gentleman.
Did You relate your adventures to the
young ladies e. said Eunice.
"No indeed! When the goods came, they
were delighted with them, affirming that
this silk came from Viewers; no other mcr-
chant had anything like it; and this lace
from Mrs. Lasalle's they remembered seeing
it there" | kept my own counsel: and now
Eunice what do you think of it all 2"
81 think the wisdom you purchased was
cheap enough at all events. Yet there is one
other place to which wish you had gone"
"And where is that ["
"To Church," said Eunice!
Ohio Farmer.
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SHADE TREES AND CHoLERA.-It is a well
known fact that trees on the streets of city
absorb through their foliage, large por-
ton of the noxious vapor and gases which
are evolved by the rays of the sun. The
comfort which we enjoy from their cooling
shale, and the pleasure we receive from their
gay and enlivening appearance, are not their
benefits. The air is purer and more health
full thereby; and the exhilaration of the sys-
ten induced by breathing more oxygen and
carbon, draws our thoughts to the bright
side of nature and things in general thus act
ing as preventive against disease that
easily preys upon oppressed spirits. The
effects of physical causes upon the phenome-
ma of mind, and the rc-actionary power Of
mind upon health, arc necessary consequences
fl ON the unity of mans nature. The Cleve-
land Herald says the healthiness of the "For-
est City" may be partially attributable to
abundance Of shade trees; and we note the
fact as an additional mducement for all to
plant when the proper time comes.
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A WORD TO LITTLE GTRLs.-Who is love-
ly? 1t is the girl who drops sweet words,
kind remarks and pleasant Smiles as she pas.
Sos along ; who has kind word ofsymrathy
for every boy and girl she meets, and kind
to help her companions out of difficulty who
never scolds. never leases, nor seeks in any
way to diminish, but to increase their hap
piness. Would it please you to pick up q
atring of pearls, drops of gold, diamonds or
other precious stone as you pass along the
streets But these are precious stones which
can meyer be lost Sympathizc with those in
trouble. Strive everywhere to difIIuse around
you sunshine and joy. Ifyou do this, you
will be- sure to he beloved.
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whose kind forbcarance and gentle guidance
the stern man will have to look back upon
with tears of affection and emotions of respect.
Make the hear tn of home place of rcpose
and enjoyment. Let your smile tighten, but
never your fcvcrish frown darken the sky of
that home. Ncver-ncver lower yourself in
the estim alton of your children. by exhibit
ing pctulancc before them. In short. so dis
charge the maternal duties as to make your
self worthy of the beautiful and holy ties of
mother.
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Original 1)urtrp.
For The Cecil Wing.
True Friends.


AFrEcTroSATELy INSCRIBED TO MRs. NJ. TAYLOR
OF PoRT DEPosIr.
Drearily the rain is falling
On the pale. dead Summer bier.
And the winds the grove are walling
With red leaves, so Autumn near,
Treadipg round the lonesome place,
May not look upon her face.
And as comes the dusky wailing,
Bleakly from the northern hills,
Like sound of wecpers trailing
Heavy robes, whisper thrills
Though my bosom: Even SO
Will your hopes fall with the snow.''
Trembling. say T. with sweet pity,
For my henrt-Ah can it be
In this great tumultuous city
There is none who cares for me,
For this thinking sadly proves me
There is no kind heart that loves me.
No sweet soul whose eyes would brighten
Ifmy smiling fell that way,
No fond heart whose dark would Tighten
At some kind word might say!
Sadly means the gusty weather,
But no whisper sayeth whether
From my heart the dark is reclng;
Can it be m Angel STOOD
Where so runncth human feeling
With sweetness in my blool.
For this thinking only proves mo
Some dear friend there is that loves mo.
Absent heart. there are that quicken
With sudden. blushing heat,
When memory of my being,
Like shadow down the wheat
Flowcth to them in my ste1d
Therefore am comforted
EMMA ALICE Browne.
West Chester, Pa.
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COACH MAKING
AT TIE
BRICK MEETING HOUSE.

ohKs2 TIE Subscriber. thankful for the
fsEA liberal share of public patronage he
AlZ-Q has enjoyed, takes this method If
Informing his numerous friends and customcis
that he Is now prepared to furnish them and all
DINERS, win ready made Carriages of various styes
hni'h and prices; made of the very best materials
ana by the best mechanics. lie will also make to
order; all Kinds OF Fancy Carriages Buggies Sui.
kies' hocknways: &e. and will be found ut all times
well prepared with good seasoned stufr rs e n
possibly be found. and is at all times prepared with
the best mechanics to do the different branches of
work belonging to the business. lie also purchases
his stock in large quantities, at the lowest cash
prices. anu therefore. can do bcttor job for the
same money. than can be got within reasonable
distance of him
Having procured the services of a superior Smith.
he IS prepared to do all kinds of CARR. ge iron
work with ncntness and despatch
t$NC Constantly on hand second handed Carriages
of various description
~ All work warranted for one year if f,irlv used
INC puo.,c would do well to call and OK mine
his stock of work before PURCHASING cIsawbcrc
Feb Iy* WIN, j. MAHCUp4SK 4
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LUMBER.

VHIIE undersigned having just received an
Il other lot OF lIcmlock and White Pine
Lumber. at very reduced rates, offer the
same at corresponding low prices. Those
who need, may find it to their interest to call
and examine the stock on hand at Wilmer
Point and George Town, by
June lG WILMER g. FORD.
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Cabinet Ware-Rooms
IN ELKIO.N, .NIRYL.4N.D.

NV Elm IO.', .H.IH L.1N ~.
rANTWELL & co respectfully announce ~
- their friends and the public that they hnr
taken the shop formerly occupied by Mr.. Levi M
Bouldcn. in Eikton, where they intend condu:a. i
the Cabinet business in all its various branch .
They invite their friends and the public gencrall
to call and examine their work. lhey iulcnd keep
~=.sz.ssu. ing on hand SOFAS. BIREArs@
49,, s:nsstlSsf LOUNGES. BEnSTEApS. TELgst}
S-S.eG cnAlns STANDS. and New Fulv \
turc of every description. madf y
the very choicest materials, and in the most uth. =
manliEe manner. all Of which will he sold very lou
for cash All orders for cabinet ware of all Kinds
Thankfully received and promptly attended to- r
Don't mistake the shop. directly opposite Cd N
Groome's Office, where we may be found al all times
day or night. N
Those in want of new and cheap Fur,mre
would do well to call at the above place. where
they can he supplied with furniture Of all descrip
tons, at prices ms low us they be bought in Ibis
or any other place. Il
UNDERTAKING. i
Collins mldc in the most fashionable style lined
and cover red in the ncatcst manner with siy.rN
handles and m0untngs, of all descriptions Oh thu 4
mos reasonable terms.
Country produce Of nil kinds taken in ez.
change for furniture, at the current market rates
Nov ny M. CANTWl.LL Il CO. f
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WHOLE No. 7S5.
nlcfI)al,' raj.
NOW Is THE TINE TO BUY
CHEAP FURNITURE
AT TIE ELKTON
Furniture Ware-ROoms,


DY X. MARSlIBANK, who would respectfully
ID return his thanks to his friends and TO the pub.
lie for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed ON
him. and would call their attention the fact that
he has removed to his NEW SHOP and Warc:i;ooms
in the ''lloLLow.'' nearly opposite the "Earmcr.s
and Mechanics Hotel where he has now on hand
the
LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT
of Furniture ever offered in Elkton all of which il
made by the very best workncn, Of the very hest
materials. lie has ON hand and still manufactures
all kinds of
Walnut and Mahogany Furniture;
Spring-scat Sofas; Large Arm Chairs;
Rocking Chairs. of all kinds
Bureaus Of all kinds; Reception Chairs;
Enclosed Washstand4 marble and plain tons
Sideboarls Secretaries and Book Cases;
Cherry & Walnut breakfast & dining tables.
Walnut AMI Mahogany Warlrobcs;
do do Bcdstcads o Jenny
Lind Cottage and French patterns;
High post and plain Maple Belstcads
Looking Glasscs-all kinds and sizes with
Mahogany. Walnut or Gilt frames;
large assortment of cane-se,tt, round back
office pivot and windsor chairs.
All furniture sold as cheap as it can be bought in
either city or town
UNDERTAKING.
Collins made of all kinds; mahogany. wainus
covered with cloth; lined with silk satin tiannc
and all Funerals attended at all tunes. at the short
est notice and on the most reasonable terms.
Feb Sly ROBERT MARSliiiANK.
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LUMBER AT NORTH EAST.

VNIIE subscriber having purchased the lots
L. opposite the Methodist Church in North
East intends keeping an assortment Of LII NJ
Der; such as, Pine and Hcmlock Boards,
Scantling, Jost, Siding. Cypress Shingles,
Pickctts, Latl, &c. All Of which he will sell
at Port Deposit prices, for cash.
GEORGE SIMCOE.
NOrth East, June 80, '5j.-Gm.
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UNDERTAKING.
New Carriage Mandatory,
ELK7O.N, MD.
III. 4. HAIL s. CO.,

u ESPECTFTLLY inform the public thr.
IL they have commenced the manufacture
of Carriages in Elkton, at the shops furmvrlr
occupied by Robert Marshbank, where ali
orders in their line will be promptly ATTENDED
to. Carriages of every description maden
order, OF the best material and the most lairA 4
inl workmanship, and insured for one year, n
property used. Having Il practical acq uairts
ancc with the business, acquired in the fHt
establishments in Philadelphia, and hatr.
some Of the best workmen in their enlp@yE
they hatter themselves that their work Will
compare tavorably with that done in the
cities, us to style, price and durability. an
they ask to satisfy the public, on these poiuts.
is fair trial. They solicit a share Of tls.
public patronage.
yOld Carriages taken in exchange fa
new, and liberal prices allowed. Repairing
promptly attended to, at moderate rates,
march II ~
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GUNNER FURN ACES.-In store and for
- sale lot OF Summer Furnaces with clay
OFFENDERS to burn stone coal or charcoal.
Aug 70. STAPLES II EANTwELL.
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PORT DEPOSIT FOUNDRY
EiktOn Brick Yard.

Tue subscriber is prepared at his Brics
i YARD in Eikton, to supply the public Wig
all kinds of
COMMON And PRESSED BRICKS,
at prices much lever than they can be bo''gns'
for In the cities. Enquire at his brick yaf,
at the west end of the town.
Mar 8 ~ SAMUEL klNG.SSsS
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DRESERVING KITTLES.-C Call and get
l. one of those Maslin Preserving Kettles at
Aug. 25. STAPLES Il CANTwELL's.
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Cunlber.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS!

A 7 greatly reduced prices at the old stand
II on North Street, opposite the Jail, where
ut all times may be found a general assort-
mcnt of SEASONED LUMBER, such as -
Pine and Hcmlock Boards, Scantling, Joist,
u and 2 inch Plank, Pine and Cypress Shin.
giles. Plastcring Lath, Pailings, Dressed
Flooring, &c. GJTPcrsons in want will find
it to their interest to call on us.
SAMUEL b. FOARD,
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GRAIN WANTED.

will pay the highest cash prices for Corn
Wheat and Oats, delivered at the Elkton
Depot, or any place on the Elk, Sassatras or
Bohemia River, or in the chesapeake and
Del. Canal. SAML. b. FOARD.
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r'"s between w.'A'nSs:. s... and wAss''.s sas i's
RHnnag time ss~esa WasAingoa aad ci@einnat "a hours
Through T'sIss. and % assss..s cAssA' "a be A.s n
now osrs he uss. q ,,as
es,s wsshnsso. baltimore aud all 'soss u ths West
The ccnasxen between the Washington
wssh"s,as iass,an .ss,y sos ss Rs.sy maSss mn. s
e ~ TINS 3 ,s enly ehaass q ears required bssee
Wheeling AZ ns Wast station. and and transferred
through el er aai. Beyond The ssasce,ns su leave
Washsg'on daily al o. and Az p M Sundays az he
A. ws,s s,.fi @sas w' g ne CEN
wheeling, canordse zansssie and Newark,
and anssty mssa m = w ss
Al Cooas o. railroad trains connect with Ma fast a,ns
WILLIE, AL. xsnis, % Lis aan ,s,asa. COMMISSION /.
sa naayssr "sisssa sSeS l.iana Il LOU. &C.
Naichez New orirss-, Ws.hingo
transferred Al Cincinnati 10 The mail steamers en- me Ohio
FOR CLEVELAND end via Cleveland 10 Toledo, Detroit Chi
Wheeling weissiic, tory miis.) where
Travellers ai while Iii. the only
.hor,es speedy dse, asary leading pni.
the Wcst The distance from Washington Cincinnati
route.
Columbus STA Dayton, a5 50 Cincinnati, SIG Ioui-vic
hy railroad, b sesmsr from cinesna. eis Indianapo
Chicago ~ soand ~ % a. Louis Eao 50 and sa5 Memphis,
For Fr@derss md apsrs Ferry aoshag Berkeley SPRINGS
cumbeani Bedford snroa Pedooa, oAkland and Paramount
Baltnore uheelng M,
"a" trains 10 sna from Baltimore Annapolis Ac SEQ special aa
sar further ntornstoa through ticke,s &C. apply to TIL H.
PARSONS, agsu', at Washington sislion
master ol Transpor,a,ion Baltimore and
May 5-du Ohio Railroad Baiiih'ore
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United states Patent Once,
WashsnNon, April ~, lsa5.

nm the petition of Hiram Diaway, OF Sandwich, Massachusetts
praying
2ist August is. hs construction Of
mouds pressing ior years m e expiration Of
panu place the 2ist day o August, is
II Is ordered that he said peron be heard n the faent Once
Monday, 6th - O'Clock, and all
appear they
said peften ought be granted.
required 10 he "a he Paien
Office is abiec'nns specially set Forth IN wlss al 'sast twenty
ber al hied by eifher
10 hearing and uanpfed
res otirs which viii be furnished On
ag.Pscafion
The testimony he will be closed the 2St' Of July
be hed
the oahee before morning Of hai day; the Arguments,
I'M wha days thereafter.
notice he pbsshed IN The DnioB stei
Ernces Evening washiasta D. e. DAILY Republican
Baltimore fhaieipna, Sciennhc American, New
Ros,on fa thrss successive weeks
previous si Of saaaes the day of hearing
= T.. sHUGEaT,
Acting Cosnmsssonss OF Patents.
~ papers will aass copy and ssed their
the Patent Once w,t containing this notice
Ap 3a--isw3~
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service and reports of the mail lettings giving state
vice originated the curamsns ordered, and the additional
allowances granted within the year.
Fsnanes John Marron, esq, Third Assistant Post
General and twenty clerks. To this office
assigned the supervision and management Of the financial
business o the department devoved by law the
nostsres Of the the issuing of warrants and
Of balances reported by the Auditor to be
Of he o once under orders 10 deposite their
tey balances designated points and the superintendent
o. ~ ~ - err q a 81 ~, o.
snng of postage stamps and stamped envelopes Tor the
payment Of postage and Of the accounts connected there
TO the Third Assistant Postmaster General all pomasters
should direct their quarterly returns of postage those at
ceeds Of their Offices and those at deposting Offices
their certificates Of depoe to him should also be directed
the weekly monthly of the deposaries of the
dcpaF Hen well all applications and receipts for post
age stamps and stamped envelopes, and for dead letters
DEPARTMENT..
Hon. Jefferson Davis Secretary Of War In the Secre
tays Office there chief clerk seven sabord
clerks, two messengers and four wachmen The fol-
lowing bureaus attached to this department:
Commanding Geaerars ODce.Ths Office, at the head Of
which is Lieutenant General Scott, is at New York.
Adjaaat General. Office Col Samuel Cooper, Adjutant
George Deas and Captain Seth Williams Judge Advocate
Major John Lee Nine clerks and one messenger In this
office kept all the records which refer to the OF
the army the rolls &c. 1t is here whore all military
missions made out
Qaarfermaser Generals OVicc-.G Thomas s. Jesup
general Charles Thomas, assistant quarter
master general Captain NJ. NJ. Clark, district quarter
MASTER Major H. c. Wayne, in charge Of clothing branch
eleven clerks and messenger.
Poys,astey Generals O6ice.Co b. f. Larned paymaster
general Major ST. Clair Denny district paynasier eight
clerks and one messenger.
CoDsmissary Generals 06iee.Gen. George Gibson,
issary general assistant Captain A. f. Shrias; six clerks
and one messenger.
Surgeon Generals O6ice-Gen. Thomas Lawson, surgeon
general assistants DR.. X. c. Wood and DIR. Richard H.
Coolidge; three clerks
Engineer 05ee.-Gcneral Joseph G. Totten, chief eng
neer assistant Lieutenant John d. kurz five clerks and
one messenger
Typographical Bureau.Col. J. j. Albert colonel of the
corps; assistant Captain Thomas j. Lee four clerks and
messenger
Ordnance Bureau Colonel II. Il. Craig colonel of ord
assistant Captain Wm Maynader eight clerks and
messenger.
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Nassau Han college Of New Jersey, princeton.

Sho1id auld acqnaintsacs b1 forgot,
And never brought 20 mdu'
Should auid scquanlancs be ihysDt,
Asd days o. suid lang syne"
The members ysas saasns Jans s33
he junior class o tho endss Jvas s39
etars the ending tn tumc 1881 snd the reshan
sndrg Juns lt:D,
Waahinsoa D. CT BY the third VI AaIch
brighten the isks VI chain
tide enstrry exchanes ovs their
lives Weesg asd syDpahy ssd smea snslmey
0f teis most promsiag composers.
Apssltnnasy ssssta9 of ths ssGspponea ccmmes viii be
bald the Arss Moadsy Sspsauh~S. Dsc,
Sintes Hotel Cbssnu Fourth streets
which those nsuhss N cAssss
lnvitsA attend WheR
adapted 70 secure - full AitsnAsRes pa~sahae
In hs those whom
sood enoash 20 Furnish ths ofthe ccmmee
their respective post o1lces ". 4.s
Of TsansOa, ~ j., ChAisMan n
ALEXANDER g. HARr. M. H.,
u Phlls4sIEhs, Pennsylvania
J. NEWTON LIGHTNER,
N NLsncsstsr, Pennsylvania
PHILIP pENDLETON,
Of Winston, Allegheny Co., Md
SAMUEL r. RICHARDS,
OF Baisto Iron aSd Glass Works, N. j.
LEWIS w. WARRINGTON,
Of MoasoAesy csuniy, Maryland,
Cemmitee.
yons WsipAAn. " LebaA0a, Ps, Secretary.
M March N--lawtAa3 (fatealiacneerJ
Az shs civsssd yeqae
ed 70 notice ths advssssns ths
brs 0f hc ctasseA
visions Of The so6e and III thashou United
States OF America
csona between this date and the "a Masch D. 1857