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corpse lay in the monastery of St. Alexander
Nevsky, habited in uniform, and exposed in
an open coffin, in order that those who wish
cd might kiss his hands or mouth of the de-
ceased. Those who vcnturcd to the latter had
swcllcd lips, in consequence of the potent
poison. 1t was then buried somewhere near
the altar, without monument or inscription,
and only one person, an archbishop, is said
to have retained knowledge of the exact
spot
Thirty-four years rolled away, and Ca;ha-
rinc was summoned to her Judgment. Paul.
of rctributivc Justice. He ordered the body
of his father to be exhumcd, and laid in state
by the coffin of his mother in the Winter
palace. Both were from thence conveyed to
the church of the citadel. More than this,
Orlof, the main agent in the murder, being
then alive at Moscow. was summoned by the
emperor to attend the funeral. With falter-
ing steps, hands folded, ewes fixed upon the
walked behind the coffin of the victim he had
helped to poison and strange.
Nicholas has now been added to the num-
Der Of deceased czars. His struggle with
death lasted through Thursday, the LIST of
March, 1855, and ended soon after the sue
ceeding day commenced. The event, an
epoch in itself in the politics of Europe, is of
not less note in the annals of scientific skill.
For the first time in the history Of the world,
intelligence of the deccasc of an imperial po-
tentatc has Travelled by land without horse or
chariot, and has crossed the sea without the
aid of ship, sail, wind, or steam. For the
first time also, deaths doings on the banks Of
the Ncva have been known on the day Of their
occurrence, on the banks of the Seine ana the
Thames. Along Geographic wires tidings
that the car was no more were transmitted
to his brothcr-inlaw at Berlin, his daughter
at Stutgard, his sisters at Wiener and the
Hague, while widely separated courts and
cabinets simultaneously received information
of it, Close upon the same hour, Vienna,
Berlin, Brussels, Paris, and London, were
stirred by news ofthc incident. Swiftcr than
the winds widest breath, it flew by the for
csts, marshes, and moors of Llvonia and Cour-
land, across the sands and swamps of Prus-
sia. over the hcaths of western Germany,
through busy Belgium, and thence, with un-
abatcd speed, beneath the waters of the Chan.
mel to the shores of England. The car cx-
pircd at ten minutes after midnight; and on
the same day, at half past five in the afternoon
the fact was made known to both houses of
parlimcnt by thcrcpresentatiycs Of the British
government Brief, startling. and inexprcs-
Sibly significant was the announcement of the
Telegraph. 1t wildly called to our rcmcm-
brance passages of holy writ relating to par
allel changes pithey, yet full, invested with
large meaning to CONTEMPORARIES And Omri
died, and Jchu reigncd in his stead. '-"In
that night was Bclshazzar king of the Chal-
deans slain and Darius the Medan took the
kingdom"
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COACH MAKING
AT THE
BRICK MEETING HOUSE,

EY THE Subscriber thankful fer !,
fsS.-St5I liberal share of public patronage
NZ~Q- has enjoyed, takes this method Of
informing his numerous friends and customers
that he is now prepared to furnish them and al
others, with ready made Carriages of various sy Ca
finish and prices made of the very best ma;1rta'a
and by the best mechanics. He will also make to
order all kinds of Fancy Carriages. Bugges. sui
kes Rockaways &c, and will be found at all tmea
we'll prepared with as good seasoned stuff as can
possibly be found, and is at all times prepared with
the best mechanics to do the different branches Il
work belonging to the business. lie also purchasCs
his stock in large quantities, Mt the lowest cash
prices and therefore. can do II better 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 Carriage iron
work. with neatness and despatch.
~ Constantly on hand, second handed Carriages
of various description.
sy All work warranted for year. if fairly used
The public would do we'll to call and cxsmino
his stock of work before purchasing elsewhere.
Feb 3 Iy* WIN. j. MARCHBANK.
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lumber at North East.

T1E subscriber having commenced the
l. Lumber business at North East, at the
old yard formerly occupied by his father, is
prepared to furnish the public with almost
any article in the lumber line. He has a
large and we'll selected stock Of Boards,
Plank, Josts, Scantling. Raftcrs, Shingles.
!.ath, Pailings. &C., which lie is prepared to
sell as cheap as the cheapest, for cash. or on
time to punctual customers. He respectful
~ soicits those in want of lumber to call and
examine his stock and he will endcavor at
all times to give satisfaction.
Oct. l3--tt. JOHN MAULDIN.
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SuARpE's RlFLE.-This recently invented
weapon, if it possesses one half of the power
and capacity claimed for it by its proprietor
is destined soon to supcrscde every other
Weapon for warlikc purposes now in exls-
tcncc. /. is the most cflacacious and terri
Tic frcarm in existence. Tho small carbine
now used by the United States mounted men
throws ball with deadly accuracy one
quarter of a mile, and be fired ten times per
minute. 1t Is not complicated in structure
is easily cleaned, and suffers no injury from
wet weather. Mr.. Sharpe is now preparing
models for four new species of his weapons
name A small pocket pistol, calculated to
throw Mimic ball one hundred yards; a
cavalry pistol, with range Of five hundred
yards, rifle suitable for footmen. with a
range Of one mile; and large gun calculated
to thrown two-ouncc ball or q small shell
one mile and half or, as far as a man or
a horse can be seen to advantage. With this
latter weapon Mr.. S. declares he can set on
fire house or a ship at distance of nearly
two miles, and prevent the use of field artil-
lery by killing the horses before the guns are
brought within good range. This rifle, in
the hands of good marksman, is equal to
ten muSkets, bayonets and all; for, place a
man six rods distant with a musket and
bayonct, and before he can bring the bayonet
into use the rifle can be loaded and discharg-
ed ten times. They carry balls with great
precision and force. Mr.. Sharpe intends
these rifles to become national weapon.
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DEATH OF Col. DANIEL JENIFER.- are
called upon to announce the death of one of
our most useful respectable and hcnorcd cti-
zens. Col. Daniel Jenilcr, at an advanced
age, brcathcd his last at Mulberry Grove. y
near this village, about o'clock Z. NJ, on
Tuesday last. Col. Jcnifer has filled high
and honorable stations, both in the National
and State Legislatures, which honors were
conferred upon him repeatedly by an cnght-
encd and highly intelligent constituency,
whose interests he was always found guarding
with most careful industry. Subsequently,
he was sent as Minister to Austria. under
the administration Of Gen. Harrison, and
fulfilled his duty faithfully during the time he
represented the country at the Court of Wen
ma. After his return home he filled other
useful and important stations, in all of which
his acts fully attest his ability and faithful
ness as a public servant. In private life he
always exhibited the marks Of a true gentle
man his demeanor was most respectful and
kind, an entirely devoid of uncharitablcness
of any kind His hospitality knew no bounds
and his kindness to all was cmincntly re.
markabe. He had but few ifany enemies
His death was caused by violent attack of
pneumonia, superinduccd by taking cold
while attending the funerals of two deceased
friends on the Sth instant. Those who knew
him best will ever revere his mcmory.--Por
Iobacco Times Dec. 90.
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Cabinet Ware-R0oms
IN ELKTON. .N.7PYLAyy'D

rANTWELL co respectfully announce
~ their friends and the public that they have
taken the shop formerly occupied by Mr. Levi +.
oulden in Eikton, whore they intend conducting
the Cabinet business in all its various branches
They invite their friends and the public generally,
to call and examine heir work They Iutl nd keep
6zz.-s=.usz.-. ing on hand SOFAS, BUREAUS,
SsA..,s.ss.,ss427 LOUNGES. BEDsTEAUs, TABLES
Gt-fI@.sEi CHAIRS, STANDS and New Furpi
ture of every description made
the very choicest materials and in the most wort.
manlikc manner. all of which will be sold very low
for cash. All orders for cabinet ware Of nl kinds
thankfully received and promptly attended to.
Don't mistake the shop directly opposite Col,
Groomes Office, where we may DO found at all times
day night.
20 Those in want of new and cheap Furniture
would do we'll to call at the above place where
they can be supplied with furniture of all dcscrp-
tons, at prices as low rs they be bought in this
or any other place.
UNDERTAKING.
Collins made in the most fash onab'e style lined
and covered in the ncatest manner. with silver
handles and mountings, of all descriptions on the
most reasonable terms.
~ Country produce Of all kinds taken in OK
change for furniture, at the current market rates
Nov LAY NJ. CANTWELL & co.
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Said my daughter Pinky Winky
Pinky Winky young and tender,
Win cheek us red as roses,
With lip like ripe cherry:
Father, dearest father, tell me
What it's best to have for breakfast ?
Said |, darling Pinky Winky,
Proud it makes my heart patcrnal
TO perceive thy thirst for knowledge.
Such laudable inquiry
Should he answered who can doubt it:
Therefore dearest Pinky Winky
Since you ask me will answer
/ will answer, will tell you,
Possibly it may be iiuer.
AT this only bare suggestion
pinky Winky slightly shuddered,
Saying with some hesitation,
Liver is the food for paupers
To be eaten but with mustard
Mustard which is hot and fiery,
And is apt to burn the gullet,
Then renewing the inquiry:
Father, dearest father, tell mo,
Tell your fond devoted daughter
What it's best to have for breakfast.
Said [, with deep emotion:
While my heart overlooked with kindness
Dearest little Pinky Winky,
Since you ask me | will answer,
will answer, will tell you,
1t viii probably be sausage.
At this answer, Pinky Winky,
Turned her little saucy nose up,
Saying, pcrtly, tartly, smartly:
Sausage, sausage, always sausage
am tired to death Of sausage
Sausages are fat and greasy,
Sometimes made tits said Of puppies,
Puppies juvenile and tender,
Which come to their end untimcly!
No, my venerable father,
Ifyou love your Pinky Winky
Don't by any means have sausage!
Then again my Pinky Winky
Asked, with questions pcrtinacious
Father, dearest father, tell me,
Tell your fond and loving daughter
What it's best to have for breakfast?
Now felt my anger rising,
And Il rising ofmy dandcr,
Said !, with some irritation:
Since you pCrsevere in asking,
Pinky Winl,y, Pinky Wnky,
| will answer, will tell YOU
Said in voice emphatic,
Which can only be compared
To the sound Of 70 Hing thunder,
Which reverb rates from the mountains
Or the sound of raging whrlwind
When it scatters wide destruction
Or the sound Of mighty waters
A: the cataract of Niagara;
Or the sound of booming cannon,
Spreading widely death and carnage;
Or the braying Of the trumpet
1TTVipU on tha q CHARGING samaritan.
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Agricultural.
TREE PLANTING.

We notice among the munifcent bcqucsts
of Elliot Creson, a legacy of five thousand
dollars to be employed in planting trees in
Philadelphia. There is something touching
in this gift. 1t is fragrant of good taste and
friendly feeling 1t seems to express graft
tude for the comforting shade of some old
tree under which the weary phllanthropist
had medtatcd his schemes of usefulness: and
Of consderatc interest for the health and plea
sure of future generations, who are to people
the city of his birth. And when monuments
of marble and of bronze shall crumblc, the
broad arms of the elm and the oak shall stand
out against the sky as the bcftting memcnto
of the liberality and the taste of the tree-lov-
ing Philadcl phians.
Every one should plant tree. No object is
more beautiful than o spreading elm, or
lively evergreen none more productive than
the apple or the luscious pear. Half the la
Dor bestowed on a single crop of potatoes,
would originate an orchard, the product of
which in few years would be equal in value
annually, to the potato crop, yet with but
little labor beyond the harvesting. A fort
nights toll in the spring or autumn, in trans
planting choice fruit-trccs to the roadside, or
tastefully grouping them on the lawn, will
ultimately add more to the value Of the place
than twice the time employed in building or
fencing. For their own comfort for the sake
of their descendants, for the taste and i'm
provement of the country, plant trees-let
everybody plant trees.
That bald, naked church, tastelcss, tree
less Who will have compassion on the wor-
shippers and surround it with trees? That
district school house, bare and unsightly:
who will interest the boys in planting and
protecting shrubs and trees that will make it
an attractive and beautiful spot Those YER
durcless villages, with their houses thrust up
on the strect--who will distribute honey
sucklcs, and Virginia cIcepcrs and prairie
roses, that they may be turned into civilized
habitations!
There is a sofrening, hunanizing Influence
in horticulture and trcc-planting, that VIC
| could wish were more general. There is too
much danger of the gross and sensual and sell
fish in our national character; and while our
reliance must be on religious and educational
influences to correct this tendency, we believe
that good and only good would come of the
love for trees and flowers, and the cultivation
of both.
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New Carriage Nianufactory,
ELK7ON, MD.
III. HALF g. CO..

DESPECTFTLLY inform the public that
IL they have commenced the manufacture
Of Carriages in Elktou, at the shops formerly
occupied by Robert Marshhank, whore all
orders in their line will be promptly attended
to. Carriages of every description made to
order, OF the best material and :he most faith
full workmanship, and insured for one year, if
properly used. Having practical acquaint
ance with tho business, acquired in the first
establishments in Philadelphia, and having
some Of the best workmcn in their employ,
they iattcr themselves that their work will
compare favorably with that done i'll tho
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.
GOOD Carriages taken in exchange for
new, and liberal prices allowed. Repairing
promptly attended to, at moderate rates,
march II 1y
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INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 20th-The opinions
of the Judges of the Supreme Court of this
State were given to-day in case involving
the constitutionality of the prohlbitory law.
Opinions were delivered by Judges Perkins
and Davidson against the law in toto. Judge
Stuart sustans the law except the manufac-
turing search, seizure, coniscation and agen-
cy cl uses, Judge Goodins sustains the
whole law.
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DENTAL NOTICE.

TN II. MUSGROVE, having permanently
l. . located in this Town, tenders his pro-
fcssional services to the citizens of Elkton
and vicinity. Office nearly opposite the
Court House.
Elktnn MAY Rm
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LU SHRER.

'EIE undersigned having just received an
L other lot of IIcmlock 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
AMI examine the stock on hand at Winners
Point and George Town, by
June l6 WILMER g. FORD.
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[rJ'Latc accounts from South America
state that dreadful epidemic, know as the
'smortiferous fever" has broken out in Peru
and four thousand persons have persisted by
it. This mortality being among the farmers,
and drought prevailing at the Same time,
has caused immense losses of cattle, on ac-
count of their getting astray IN the woods
and falling prey to wild beasts. The sugar
and wheat crops were all lost, and the pros
pect of the planters of that country was truly
gloomy and miserable. A negro instruction
promoted by the partisans of Echenique, had
taken place at Tompez. The Sub-Pcrfect and
Chief of Police, Senior Ordoncz, marched i'm
mcdatcly against the rebels, dispersed them,
and made four prisoners.
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:TOHN b. ROWAN.

A TTORNEY at Law, and Solicitor in Chan
n Gerry, will give prompt attention to all
business entrusted to him. He will attend all
the Courts of this county, or of any other
County where his services may be required.
UyIIe can at all times be found at his office,
next door to the Office Of the Cecil Democrat.
Nov. 10, 1865.
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REMOVAL.

wv NJ. J. JONES has removed his Law
w Office to the first story ofs.The Cecil
Wing" Building, where he may always be
found ready to give prompt attention to all
business placed in his hands.
Nov lO-E
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PUTTING UPCABBAGES.

A correspondent of the Boston Cultivator
gives the result of an experiment he made as
folows:-I made sort of land with the
plough, and made it pretty level at the top.
Upon this | laid some straw. l then took
the cabbages, turned them upside down
and placed them first taking off all decayed
leayes) about six abreast upon the straw
Then covered them, not very thckly, with
leaves raked up in the woods, tiinging now
and then little dirt coughs ofany sort would
be BETTER to prevent the dead leaves from be-
ing carried off by the wind, so that, when the
work was done, the thing was bed of leaves
with cabbage roots sticking up through it
only put on enough leaves to hide all the
green. In the months of April and May
took cabbages of all sorts from the land per-
fectly good and fresh. The quantity prcserv-
I'd thus was small it might amount to two
hundred cabbages-but it was quite sufficient
for the purpose. Not only did the cabbages
keep better in this than in any other way,
but there they were, at all times, ready.
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An Irishman, giving his TESTIMONY in
the Quarter Sessions, a few Jays since,
in riot case, said sthe first man / saw
coming at me, when got up, was two
brik-bats 20
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Meeban:lal.
NOW is THE TINE TO BUY
CHEAP FURNITURE
AT THE ELKTON
Furniture Ware-ROoms,
nlelI)au:lal.

DY II. MARSIlBAEK. who would respectfully
ID return his thanks to his friends and to tho
public for tho liberal patronage heretofore bo-
slowed en- him. and would call their attention TO
the fact that he has removed to his New shop and
WaroR in the Hollow nearlyol ppsi;e the
Farmers and Mechanics Hotel" where he has
new on hand the
LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT
OF Furniture offered in Elkton, all of which is
made by the very best workmsn OF the very best
materials. He has on hand and still manufue-
lures all kinds of
WalRt and Mahogany Furniture;
Spring Seat Sofas; Largo Arm Chairs;
Rocking Chairs Of all kinds;
Bureaus of all kinds Reception Chairs;
Enclosed Washsi ands, marble and plain tops;
SuobOards; Secretaries and Book Cases;
Cherry 4 Walnut breakfast Il dining tables;
Walnut and Mahosani Wardrobe
do do Bedstsads, of Jenny
Lind Cottage and French patterns;
High post and plain Maple Bedsteads
Looking Glasses-all kinds and sizes, with
Mahogany, Walnut or Gilt frames;
A large assortment of cane-seat, round back,
off;e. pivot and windsor chairs.
Allfurnturc sold as cheap as it oan be bought in
either city or town.
UNDERTAKING.
Collins made of all kinds mahogany. walnut,
covered with cloth; lined with silk satin or annel
and all Funerals attended at all times, at the short
est notice, and on the most reasona BILE terms.
Feb 3ly ROBERT MARSHRANK.
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GJ-"Wil you take something?' said a
tetotalcr to his friend, while standing near a
tavern.
II don't care if 1 do, was the reply
"Well' said Frank, lets take a walk y
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tIMr. Wash Of Johnstown. aged sc
years, a soldier of the Revolution, died last
week. lie vas in the battle Of Johnstown
Plains.
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PORT DEPOSIT FOUNDRY.

THE undersigned having
sMS- taken the old Foundry stand
sasEE&1A>su.. at this place, would respect
Cs2ka sszSsssaSA fully solicit portion OF pub
lie patronage We are prepared to de at the
shortcat notice, and on the most reasonable
terms all kinks of
Machinery, Steam and Water Pipe, Stores, and
Plo,r Castings Of various dssortmens.
The Foundry having undergone gencralrs-
pairs, together with other advantages, We
hatter ourselves to be able to do all work in
our line, to the entire satisfaction Of all no
may favor us with their orders.
T. ARMSTRONG Il BROS.
Port Deposit, Jan 10Y
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LUMBER AT NORTH EAST.

OPPOSITE TIE METHODIST CHURCH,
TIVE subscriber having just received from
l. Port Deposit another lot Of
Lumber at Port Deposit Prices,
would offer his stock at corresponding low
rates, and would advise those wishing to
purchase to examine his stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere. GEORG : SIMCOE.
p. S. Feeling thankful to his friends for
their liberal patronage in the past will still
endcavor to please them.
GyRcmember the place. my yard is or
posite the Methodist Church. G. S.
Nov O4-lm
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VIM. PINKNEY EWING,

N 1ONNL LIV.
TTAVING returned from the West, and
Ill permanently located in Elkton, will give
prompt attention to all business entrusted to
him.
NyOffice-withI Hon. Alexander Evans.
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A CAR

rNHE undersigned, having entered into Co
l. Partnership lorth practice ofthe LAW in
allits various branches, will give their prompt
and undivided attention o such business as may
be entrusted lolhem. Office opposite the Court
House, where one or both may always be found
during bushes hours.
GEORGE EARLE,
Dce3ltf JOHN A. J. CRESWELL.
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EXPERIMENTS WITH POTATOES. The ques-
ton has often been asked which variety of
potatoes is most profitable for field culliva-
ton. On the 10th of May last planted a
field with eight kinds, in eight successive
plants, the rows running through each plat
soil rather thin-manured alike lightly in
the hill-crop moderate. On October 10,
dug twelve hills of each kind, counted and
weighed. the following is the result:
Peachblow $50 tubcrs, weight 25 lbs
seed small, 2 tubers to each hill
Californas -10i tubers, weight "a lbs.-
seed large, cut in pieces, 2 to each hill.
Torrics-l3S tubers, 23a lbs. seed large
cut in s pieces, 2 to each hill.
Black Merccrs-220 tubcrs, weight 20 lbs.
seed small 2 to each hill.
English Whites-l56 tubcrs, weight II.
lbs.-sccd small, to each hill.
Mernos-l0O tubers weight lGl lbs-seed
large and cut.
Pinkcyes-ll6 tubers, weight Isl lbs
seed small, to each hill.
Lilacs-l25 tubcrs, weight Is lbs.-seed
small, 9 to each hill.
This is the result of one trial; other trials
may produce different results, may lead to
further experiments.