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MlTCHELL's New NATIONAL MAP.-We
are pleased to sec that Mitchell, who has at
tanned so much distinction as a publisher of
maps, has issued a new map of North Amer
lea and the contiguous seas and islands, with
all the new settlements, &C., down to late
date. 1t is metallic plate, the largest pub
lished. on which thc!railroads, fowls &c. are
laid down with great distinctncss. The map
is made from Government surveys and while
it is the latest, it is also the most correct OK
tant. The map of Mexico is the best ever
published, and our new states and terri tories.
and the Central American countries with their
several routes across the isthmus are very
accurately given. The several proposed
routes for a Pacific railroad are also marked
out, and all the new and interesting parts of
the continent are presented in highly salts
factory manner. All the counties of the
United States are laid down and well colored,
and marginal table gives the name of each
and of every county town together with their
population.
Mr.. VIM. J. Murphy is the agent for this
map for Cecil and Kent counties, and will,
we understand, call OH their citizens at their
| residences.
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New London Academy.

TNIIE next session of this Institution will
l. commence on Thursday, the first day Of
May. The course OF study is extensive, such
as to fit students for admission to any of the
College Glasses, or for any Of the business
pursuits of life.
The location possesses the advantages Of
an enterprising, intellectual and moral COM
munty, in II beautiful, fertile and healthy
section of country, so that parents may here
secure for their sons Il pleasant and desirable
residence and entire freedom from immoral
associations.
TERMs.-Doarding and tuition for the
Summer Session, $50. Mode IN languages,
Drawing and Music, at the usual rates.
GyFor further information address the
Principals at New London, Chester county,
Pa.
GEO. DUFFIELD, a. NJ,
f. +. NJ FAEllTZ, A. NJ,
March 29-tl Principals
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DEATH OF JOIN STEVENS, ESQ. an
nounccd briefly, few days ago. the death of
John Stevens, Esq, Of Talbot CO., Nd Mr..
Stevens name has recently been before the
public as having resolved to set apart the
handsome SUN of $50 600 to provide for the
purchase of packet for the service of the
Libcrian colonization. 1t is stated that
shortly before his unexpected sickness and
demise he was Informed that the donation
would be required, and Immediately trans
fcrrcd that sum to the Colonization Society
lie was then IN good health, and anticipated
seeing the ship built and employed upon her
benevolent mission. With wise corcthought
however, he completed all the necessary legal
forms Of transfer without delay, and in his
last sickness repeatedly expressed his salts
faction that the desire of his large heart had
been secured beyond contingency.
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New Carriage Mandatory
All IENISNIIIE. PA

All LEWISN1LI. EI, PA.
r D. MARSHBANK announces to the
- public that he has commence n tA 9M 2
ed the Carriage Making business CS;2S .>If;1I
at LewsvilIc, Chester county, S<----<-
Pa. He is prepared to make to order all
kinds of carriages of the latest and most APP
proved patterns, of the best materials and
workmanship, which he will sell at low
prices. He is Il practical workman himself,
and will employ none but the best mechanics
hence he can Recommend his work with
confidence, for its neatncss aud durability.
All new carriages warranted II months,
with good usage.
Lumber and old carriages at liberal prices
will bt taken in exchange for new ones.
Carriages of every description repaired
painted and vanished at short notice, and
second hand carriages always ON hand for
sale.
Five per cent. discount allowed on all
cash sales.
He is confident that he can give satislac-
tion, and respectfully solcits share of the
public!patronage. j. d. MARSllBANk.
March 1o-1y.
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From Central America.

DEFE At OF GENERAL W ALKER S TROOPS
The steamer George Law arrived at New
York on W o,lncsday with the California mails
Of the % ult.' and 81 ,45S 600 in treasure.
The George Law brings the officers and
crew of the burnt steamer Osprey.
The ASpinwall papers contain interesting
and important intelligence i'll regard to Cen
trail American affairs.
The news of the defeat Of Walkers troops
under Col. Schlcsinger was brought toPanalna
by the Dutch steamer Emile from San jose
With four hundred men he vas well fortified
a. a hacienda near Santa Rosa, when lie was
attacked on the Goth ult., by party of 500
Costa Ricans undo, General Mora and entirely
defeated.
Nineteen prisoners taken hy the CostaRi
cans were Court martialed an shot, chiefly
Irish and Germans.
Some accounts say that Walkers troops
were surprised The Costa RicanS artrl
firing one vollcy, lcaping the walls and with
knife and bayonrt cuttcng down all they ell
countcrcd, and dispensing or taking the re-
mainder prisoners. The Costa Rrans had
sixteen killed and twenty five wounded. An
express which had arrived at Punta Arenas
states that 90 of Walkers men were found
dead and it was supposed that others had Ter,
isled in the woods.
The official details from General Mora arc
published in the San Jose papers.
Previous accounts stated that Costa Rica
was in great state Of excitement, and that
the war was popular with all classes. Many
of the for, ign residents had rendered thelr
services to the government, and levy OF
5000 men had ben ord red, and n ban OF
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forriQn Ncws.
Four Days later from Europe.
The steamer Cambria arrived at Halifax OIL
Monday with dates to March % h.

Monday with dates to March 20 h.
TIE PEACE CONFERENCES.
The Peace Conference met again on the
9th. The deliberations were said to be of
an important character. 1t was confidently
believed that treaty of peace would be sign.
cd on the 10Th, the day the Cambria sailed.
Napoleon had expected that the final set
Element of the difficulties would have taken
place sooner, and had ordered the guns of the
lnvalIdeS. to announce the conclusion Of
peace at the same time I'p Damn was cclc-
bratcd for the birth Of the Prince of Algicrs,
but Prussia S claim to the saline footing of the
other powers, which WAS earnestly resisted
by Lord Clarendon, caused delay. Lord
Clarendon prevail, d, and it was arranged that
the allies Shall sign one protocol and that the
second protocol shall he dawn to be signed
by the allies jointly.
The London Times dlslkcs the d. anon
STATIONS in favor of peace. and intnatrS that
the people Of England will be discontinued
with the terms.
The armiStce is not formally prolonged
but Geographic dispatches have been sent
not to renew hostiltics without express or
dcls.
TURKEY.
Omcr Pacha had long interview lately
with the Turkish Ministry. lie determines
to resign if satisfaction is not accorded to
him.
ENGLAND.
The interest lately excited in regard to the
difficulties with the United States has almost
become extinct.
FRANCE.
The crew of the Russian frigatc Diana.
captured i'll the China Seas, had arrived in
France.
a grand review of 100 900 men in Paris
has been arranged to celebrate the signing of
the treaty of peace.
I. was rumorcd that the Emperor of Russia
and Austria would visit Paris soon after the
conclusion of peace.
Napoleon has determined to send an extern
sve expedition to colonise Madagascar, which
England di>lkcs,
BrcadStuIi:s. Tile market for breadstuilS
slightly declined during the week, but no
change occurred in prices subsequent to the
sailing of the Washington. The decline in
flour has been in consequence Of the large
arrivals Of Mediterranean wheat. There was
but little speculative demand for fine quail
ties Of flour Good -four was in fair demand
and inferior was difficult of sale. Balti,nor,
flour 3js 36s; Ohio 3Gs; Western Canal
27s I'D 29s.
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Heart RENDING OCCrRRENCE.- On last
Saturday, son Of David Huckelbury, Of
Craig township, Switzerland county, led, IN
crossing a field where was enclosed vicious
horse, was attacked by the animal, who with
his teeth tore him and with his feet stamped
him until life was extinct. The mother ofthe
boy saw the transaction. and was so much cX-
cited that she swooned, and was carried into
the house in hcl plcss condition, where she
remained until death relieved her, which was
in a few hours The boy was rescued, but
not till he was hopclcssly injured by the nls-
merous severe bruises h c had received.
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A BOOK

LNOR EVERY AMERICAN FARMER AND
Il COUNTRY MECHANlC.-The Wind rs a
Motive Power; especially as adapted to supply tho
wants of the Farmer, well us many classes of
Mechanics, together with the advantages of Drain
age and Irrigation. showing how one thousand
dollars year can be economical on a small farm
by the use of Wind and Water Also giving in
detail new and cheap plan for general Irrigation;
besides containing general discussion of the sub
jet of Windmills, with their objections as hereto
fore used and anew method Demonstrating them,
by Frank Il johnson, NJ d., Brooklyn, n. Y
Price % cents Agents wanted to sell this work.
to whom liberal discount will be made Copies
sent postpaid to any address upon receipt of tho
price. Address A. RANNEY, Publisher, No.
lvJ Broadway, n. Y. [April 49, 1896.
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NesE'sS'RI.

The County Commissioners will meet in
their Office, in the Court House IN Elkton,
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the
22nd, %, and 9th inst to hear appeals, make
transfers and attend to such other business as
may be brought before them. This is the
last meeting at which assessments can be
corrected for the year 1856.
Supervisors and Collectors who arc in ar
rcars, or who have open accounts with Cecil
county, are again notified to appear and set
tie their accounts, otherwise suits may be en-
tered against them. BY order.
j. S. CRAWFORD, Clerk,
April 10, TIM, to Commissioners Cecil co.
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N'NNNTTT DIV IS
Hon, Erastus Brooks, Albany, n. y.

CELEBRATION OF HENRY CLAY's BIRTH DAY
AT SLASH CoTTAGE.-T celebration Of Hem
ny Clay's birth day on Saturday at Slash
Cottage, in Hanover county, Va, the spot of
his nativity, according to the Richmond pa
pers, was a brilliant affair. Among those
who We're present are named: Hon. Caleb
Cushing, Attorney General of the United
States; Hon. John j. Crittendcn, Of Kentuc-
ky; Hon. a. p. Butler, of South Carolina:
Hon. James &. Jones of Tennessee: Hon.
Hon. James NJ. Mason, Of Virginia, and others
members Of the United States Senate. Hon.
W. l.. Underwood, Of Kentucky, lion. John
Cadwaladcr, of Pennsylvania, and others
Representatives in Congress.
During the dinner, which came off in the
Cottage, speeches were made by Hon. Caleb
Cushing, Senators Butler, Douglas, Crttcn-
den and Jones, and MvsSrs Biglcr, and Sid
ncy Webster. Duiirg the progress of the
festivities the vicinity known as the Slashcs,
was cilristencd Ashland.
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Baltimore and S,isque1sanna
STEAM COMPANY.
pEGULAR DAILY LINE, except Sun
~ days.) for HAvRE De GRACE, FoRr DE-
PosIr and TIDE WATER CANAL,

pEGULAR DAILY LINE, except Sun
IL days.) for HAvRE De GRACE, FoRr DE-
PosIr and TIDE WATER CANAL.
-lApa.~PoRT Q U TIL,
e-g;;ss:. S.g:s-r,r,Saa Capt. Jos. GEoGnE-
eS's<s7$-s<<s<sasss-s-S GAN, leaves lower end
of West Falls Avenue, every Tuesday.
Thursday and Satur lay evening, at O'Clock
Returning, leaves Port Deposit every Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday at o clock, and
liavre dc Grace at 5 O'Clock. =. NJ.
The Steamboat LANCASTER, Capt. j.
". ToMLINsoN, leaves same place every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening at
O'Clock. Returning leaves Port Deposit
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
evening 1T 3 clock, and llavrc de Grace al
S o'clock 2. NJ.
U3FPassage 30 cents.
Ity-Frcghts received daily at Baltimore
until ) o'clock, and at Port Deposit until -
o'clock; carried at low rates, and carefully
attended to.
EyDuplicate receipts for Freiglts will be
required in all cases.
The Agent at IIayre de Grace will attend
TO forwarding any mel chandise consigned to
him; for any point on the Pennsylvania Ca.
mails, or will re- ship freights intended for
Baltimore, Philadelphia, or elsewhere.
JOS. JAS. TAYLOR, Agent, BALTIC.
r. ALIEN TAYLOR, Agt., ii. dc Grace.
JACOB TOME. Port Deposit.
uJ-The Steamboat ''JUNlATA," Captain
Tomlinson, being in complete order; can be
chartered at any time.
N. B.-Grain purchased at the highest
market price at the Warehouse of j. Tome,
Port Deposits; who also keeps for sale.
Guano, Plaster, Fish and Salt.
March 80, lS5G-tf.
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TIE PRINCIPLES or TIE AMERICAN PARTY

Much as the democracy" abuse and dc
nonncc the prominent men in the American
party, for what they arc pleased to term our
'vle principles" they have all been endor-
scd from time to time by their own great
men. In Fourth of July Grafton, delivered
at Lancaster, Pa, in 1915. the Hon. James
buchanan uttered these sentiments:
above all, we ought to drive from our
shores foreign influence, and cherish Amcri-
can feeling. Foreign influence has been in
every age the curse of Republics. It's jaun-
diced eye sees everything in false colors. The
thick atmosphere Of prejudice by which it is
ever surrounded excludes from its sight the
light uf reason"
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y THE PEACH CRor.-In many parts Of
the country, as we see it stated, the peach crop
ofthe present year has been almost totally des-
troycd by the frosts, the winter having been
unusually severe over the whole country. We
particularly in the great orchards on the
Casseday property, but little damage will be
felt from that cause. From the present APP
pearanccs there will be a larger crop than
usual at least, such is the opinion of our in
lormant, who has had much experience in
the peach growing business.
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byF the Governor
FOR CECIL COUNTY.


Coroners.-John i. Brown, John a. Thomp-
son and Edward GMckcn.
Inspectors Neasurers and Nprhrrsof Lumber.
Thomas McCrcary, Elkton; William Lind
sry, Chesapeake Cityi David Bicc, North
East; Andrew Weir. Perryvi'lc; Thomas
Kelly. lIcckart town; john W. Mccullough
Joseph II. Cameron. James &. Buriin, Jacob
+. Jennings, john Moore, Grrcnbury r..
Linton, William Orr, Robert Stephenson,
James Orr, James X. Gather. Henry Smith
son, George Stackhousc, Thomas N. Stur
gcon, Clinton j. White and Washington
Price, Port Deposit.
Inspectors aai Cor|"s cf Fire Hood
Fergus G.. Hutton. Frcnchtown; Solomon
W OGDEN. North East: William Grant
Charlrstown; Francis Linton, Principle and
Fcrryvilc.
inspectors Of Suited Fisl.-William Falls,
Port Deposit; Thomas Reed, North East.
Test, II. II. MITCHELL, Clk
Circuit Court for Cecil county.
NOTICE is hereby given to the above
appointccS, that Commissions from the Gov
crnor lave been received for them, aud il
thcy'tail to appear before the seventh day
of May (lS5G) IcNt. ut the office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court t. r Cecil county. and
take and subscribe the oath prescribed 10y
the Constitutions, it will be deemed that they
have refused acceptance of the ullice TO
which they were appointed.
H. ii. MITCHELL,
April 10, 1SJ6-3w. Clerk.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

TINIlIS is to give notice. that the subscriber of
i Cecil county, hath obtained from the Orphans
Court Of said county. letters Of administration ON
the personal estate Of
James Aiken,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased. are hereby
cd to cXhib bit the same. with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated. on or before the
12th day of December, 1855;
they may otherwise by law. be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to the
subscriber. Given under my hand this 10th day
of April, 1856. JAMES 4. Meet LLOUGH
Administrator of james Aiken, dec d.
Test--RErHEN ID. LAMAR, Register
April 10. lSj6-6w
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.

TE1llE subscriber, as attorney, has for sale
h. several valuable Farms of various sizes,
from 2t0 To 600 acres, lying in Saint Mary :
county. Md, on both the PatuXrut and
Potomac rivers, at from SO to $50 per acre.
The lands in this county offer many in
duccments to those DESTROYS OF investing in
Real Estate. rs the soil is naturally good and
easily improved, are for the most part upon,
or in close proximity to, ntvignble water.
Ohe most distant part of the county being
not more than five or SIX miles .s.s.I.ss
from navigali"n.) are generally at2Sssss ~
heavily TlMBERLD, can be bought CT 5sssas
comparatively cheap and arc rapid
iy rising in value. -
To Il tract Of 100 acres, at the mouth of the
PatUXcnt river, within six or seven hour,
run Of Baltimore by the PatuXrnt steamers,
plying thrice week, he would particularly
cal! attention. as Ill" chance to get land so
well situated seldom occurs. Price, $40
per acre.
ANY communication to him at Leonard
Town, St. Mary's Co., Md, will receive
prompt attention. He will also take pleasure
in waiting personally on all who may visit the
county with view to look at Lands.
GEORGE 5. KING.
April 10, lS56-2m.
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THE HURRICANE OF SATURDAY NIGHT.-
The terrible wind of last Saturday night was
felt with great severity in this neighborhood
destroying both life and property. The
dwelling of Mr.. John Knight, three miles
south Of Elkton was blown down and two
persons killed. 1t was new frame house,
unfinished: not plastcrcd and the chimney not
built. The persons killed were Mrs. VOLTA
han, the mother OF Mrs. Knight and young
man named Walker who had not been ten
minutes in the house, having stepped in just
as the blow commenced. when the house
commenced to fall they ran out and we've
killed by being caught under it. Mrs.
Knight, who had just put her child in era
die in the second story, was severely but not
fatally hurt: the cradle was smashed but the
infant was found unharmcd; Mr.. Knight
was rot injured.
The roof was partially blown off Gatchel' S
warehouse, at the depot here, and a good
deal of fencing demolished. All over the
county the fences have suffered considerably
stable belonging to Mr.. Caleb Kirk was
blown down, and we hear that other stables
and barns in the upper districts were DANA
gcd.
a woman-a Mrs. Palmer-who was alone
in boat at Havre dc Grace, was blown
across the bay to Grove Point in this county
a distance of twenty three miles.
T.. H. Ill Ill, L..
dings including two churches were unroofcd
In Wilmington, West Chester and all thu
adjacent country many buildings were injurrd
and much timber destroyed.
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STATE SAVINGS FUND,
OFFICE,
Next Door TO the Post Office,
No. S3 Dock Street Philada.
1851.
INTEREST FIVE PER CENT.

all Sums Of Money Returned on Demand.
rTNliE STATE SAVINGS FUND, No. SO Dock
l. Street next door to Third Street and adioinin-
the Post Office receives Money on deposit daiy,
from . i'll the morning until 8 in the afternoon:
also Monday evenings, from to o'clock In
lcrcst is allowed on deposits at the rate of FIVE
PER CENT. per annum Deposits will be return
cd in whole or in part on demand, without notice.
The popularity Of this Office with all classes Of
the community. both in town and country and its
coLseqn, nj success, may be ascribed, in part to
following substantial reasons:
lSt 1t offers mt convenient responsible, and
profitable Depository to Executors, Administrators
Assgnces, Collectors, Agents, and ak pubic
ofccrs-to Attorneys. Trustees, Societies and
Associations, whether Incorporated or otherwise
to married or single ladcs-to students, merchants
clerks, and business men generally mechanics,
farmers. minors OF either sex, and all who have
funds much or little, to deposit, where they may
be had ut amy time with Five Per Cent. interest
added
ID. Depositors receive books, with an abstract
ofthc bylaws and Regulations, in which is en-
tered their deposits, which books serve as youch r,
They may designate, in case of sickness. death or
absence. who shall receive hti r deposits without
the Intervention Of Executors or Administrators -
Any one or more persons may deposit in his, Der
or their name, or FOR any other person or persons
81. A Report is made each year to the Lesisla-
turc and Councils OF the City.
4th. I he Officers sworn before th,y enter
upon their duties in addition to giving bonds
with sureties.
9Th. Tho state Savings Fund is a REAL Savings
NOT an lnsuranc, and Trust COMPANY on.
large list of DepositOrs and the philatlcph;a
public have been careful to observe that tho
charter avoids the business and risk of insurance
9th. In order to afford every reasonable facility
to Dcpositors who reside at distance from tho
office. their deposits are permitted 10 be Withdrawn
by checks, after the manner customary with tho
banks, Check books will be furnished to deposit
without charge.
The popular Patronage bestowed upon this off o
by rrovcrhially cautions and discriminating
community, and where the character of the insii-
tuition is best known is n gratifying fact to which
the Trustees desire to oalI attention
GEO. IL HART, President.
CHAs. G. INLAY, Treasurer
April 10, 1S56-6m
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Che 1flarIicts.
f,EroN MARKET. April l9.-Whcat 81. so.

h.EToN MARKET. April l9.-Wheat 81. so:
Corn 50 CENTS: Oats 81 cents.
WILMiNGTO& MARHEr, April Is. lS5G.-
We quote from wagons, at the mills and in
Front street: Wheat. lG0c Corn. Soc: Oats,
333c: Flour rs SEQ for superlinc; Clover
seed 500 s - per Ct lbs
BALTIMORE MARKET, April 1Slh:--Flour
$500 to 500. Wheat, white 81 80 TO
$l.1O, rcd s 80 to So. Corn So to IS
cents. Oats 3Ua33 cts.
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A disastrous fire occurred in Philadelphia
on Thursday night completely destroying the
Artisans Buildings in Ranstrad Place, with
other property adjacent. The total loss is
not less than $3.50 900. and the insurance
not more than 100000. a fireman was
badly injured by The falling walls, and an
elderly lady died from fright during the cx-
cItcnicnt.
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ARRIVAL OF TIE BALTlc.-The Baltic ar
rived at New York on Thursday. The treaty
of Peace was finally concluded and signed at
Paris on the Both ult. There was great
deal Of firing Of cannon and other dcmonstra-
had been heard Of the Pacific. Breadstuils
unchanged.
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TAXING OUT LICENsE.-St and
Others who are required to take out license
for the sale of goods, will observe by Notice
from the Clerk of the Court, that they must
appear at his Office in person. a party can
not now send his money by another person
and have license sent to him, by mail or
otherwise, as in former years.
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RUNAWAY SLAVE.

NOTlCE is hereby given that negro
~ man calling himself WILLIS PEAN was
committed to the Jail of Cecil county on the
twelfth inst. suspected Of being Il runaway
slave. Said negro is about five feet eight
inches high, Il dark mulatto, and has on
cloth cap, red flannel shirt, kcrsey vest,
striped cashmere pantaloons and heavy
boots. The owner OF said negro is hereby
requested to come forward and claim him,
and prove title according to law, otherwise
he will be discharged from confinement.
J. j. Il. POOLE,
April 10. 1856 Sheriff Cecil county.