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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-12-06

ATTEMPT TO ROB SToRs.-An attempt
was made on Tuesday night to rob tho store of
Mr. J. b. Ash, in this town. The thief by means
of a plank gained the window Of the second story
and entered the room whore Mr.. Ash and his clerk
Mr. james Scott were sleeping Standing in
doorway about four feet from where Ash was
lying he struck match, the light from which
walked Ash, who seized pistol and cslled on him
to speak or he would shoot him. lie dropped the
match which won't out leaving the room totally
dark, and making some sort Of excl amation mudo
for the window where he got in. Ash fired at him
the whole load striking sstovo pipe which was
between him and the window. The thief quickly
slid down the plank and made his escape 1t was
between and O'Clock and the night was dark
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Governor Adams little food for jest, ridicu.
lous as it may appear. Leave out of the
account all mention Of the ihnulaani.y OF
his proposal; turn that over to northern
| freedom shriekers -Qhe Stoves and Beech
crs will regard it as rich morseI)- look the
real question in the face, and ask yourself
will American tchiie men submit to be de-
prived Of the means of subsistence, or de
graded to the leve! of negro slavts7 Grant
ed that they can emigratc; that, unlike the
crowded British operatives, there is en-
pigment enough for them in the West, will
they choose to leave their homes and the
homes of their fathers? Will they not rather
"Strike for tho green graves of their sires"
and wreak Il dreadful retribution upon those
who would drive them thence
Admit that this message Of the Governor
Of South Carolina is but the impotent rayinp
of Gagged tyrant, and that his fool-hardy
schemes can never be accomplished; then
beware how you agitnte this question! II
were well if the STAKEHOLDER knew that his
only hope is quiet, and that agitation il
death. All over the South there are men.
not of northern birth, but "native and to the
manor BORN" who look upon slavery as an
evil. which is only Just bcarAble. Men in all
the departments of labor lily brook being
brought into competition with slaves, and
property holders will sometimes COMPLAIN
that the market value of their lands is so
much below those Of inferior quality in the
Free States. Nothing but a spirit of for
bearancc and social comfy, and desire to
avoid radical changes, prevent them from
acting upon their thoughts and taking such
steps as shall effectua!ly put an end to this
evil. In Republics numbers do the work in
legislation as well as labor, and, in point of
numbers the slAveholdcrs bear no comparison
to those who are sufferers by the Institution
Of Slavery. Once dissolve this bond Of
social comfy; once show to these men, that
among shareholders there is no reciprocity
of good feeling; that like the; Governor Of
South Carolina they have the viii and lack
only the power to develop this evil to its full
capacity, and that moment you raise storm,
which nothing but the eradication OF the last
vestige of slavery will ever appease.
This is the view of the recent extraordi-
nary message of the Governor of South Caro-
lima and Of other no less Objectionable papers
put forth from southern hands, taken by a
Sontherner, and one who yields nothing to
any man in his love to the South and the de-
fence Of her Institutions. 1t is because he
wishes to see those Institutions protected,
while protection is needed, by the even
rule of conservative sentiments, at the same
time that he is not unmindful Of her devotion
ment and progress, that he holds to the
opinions contained in this article.
MARyJAsn
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SHERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue of writ of Fieri Facias on
Judgment of condemnation, issued out of the
Circuit Court for Cecil County and to me
directed at the suit OF R. & W. G. Biddle &
Co., against the Goods and Chattles of James
G. Smith: have seized and taken into exc
cution oil the right title and interest Of the
said James G. Smith in and to TWO RATS
OF HEMLOCK LUMBER; and hereby give
notice that On Wednesday the lin day Of De-
cen,ber, 1856, at o'clock P. NJ. at the town
of Port Deposit, will offer for Sale said pro-
pcrty, SO seized and taken i'll execution, at
Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash.
JOHN j. Il. POOLE.
Elkton, Dec. 9th 1856. Sheriff.
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COATSVILLE ACADEMY,
a Classical, Mathematical and Commercial
Is BOARDING SCHOOL,
For Young Men and Ladies'.

HOH hoUhS Men ana Ladies.
TN this Institution young Gentlemen ard
Il Ladies are boarded and thoroughly in
sfructed in English, Latin, Greek, pure and
mixed Mathematics, and especial attention
Is paid to moral discipline and domestic
comfore.
The next Session will commence on the
FIRST TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER, and
terminate on the last Friday in June, 1857.
In addition to the past board Of instruction
the services Of Mr. j. G. HAMILL have been
engaged, who will have charge of the Mathe-
mates, Penmanship and Drawing. Mr..
Hamill is one Of the best Penmen in the
State. and was awarded the premium for his
specimens Of Pensmanshp and Pen Drawing,
at the late Chester county Horticultural Fair.
The method pursued in this Institution in
imparting a knowledge of the Latin and
Greek Languages, by means of literal trans
lations, renders the study Of them interesting
and the absolute requirements and progress
of the student four-told over the usual
system.
During the next session lectures pertaining
10 Literature and Science will be delivered
by the following gentlemen: Chas. Huston,
NJ. D., Rev. b. B. Hotchkn, Rev. Alexan-
der Virgins. Rev. Robert Towry. A. X.
Castor, besides the usual lectures by those
having charge Of the Institution. We also
anticipate addresses from others not yet
heard from.
The present session will close on Friday,
September 10Th, with the usual exercises, to
which the public are respectfully invited to
attend.
VISITING COMMITTEE Rev. Jas. Crowell,
- Rev. T. S. Thomas, Rev. b. h. Hotchkin.
Gy-For further particulars see Catalogues.
which will be mailed by addressing either Of
the undersigned.
, &c, COCHRAN, Principal.
K Mv q g. G G M1ss!s0S' supsr'atsnas".
August 30, 1856 - SIM,
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IThe American County Council will
meet in this town, as we learn by an advertise
ment, on Tuesday, next. 1t will, no doubt,
find much to engage It's ttention. So trium-
plant at home, so severely defeated in the
defeat of its friends everywhere beside, the
American Party of Maryland, holds an inter-
estlng position and has important duties to
perform.
The principles of Amercanism are sure to
prevail in this country. They appeal to
every true American heart, and though
drowned down by the sectional issue which
became the leading feature of the late contest
and determined the result, they constitute an
effective battle cry and are destined to lead
the party to victory; they led to victory in
this State where they were kept before the
people, to the partial exclusion Of the slavery
agitation.
What are the distinguishing principles of
the American Party?
An extension of the time of foreigners
residence here. before he can be naturalized.
The exclusion from Office of all persons. of
whatever nation or persuasion, who hold
civil allegiance due, in any shape, to any
foreign power or potentate.
The exclusion from office Of all foreign born
men.
The exclusion from the country Of all
foreign convicts and paupers, and their i'm
mediate return whence they came, when
detected.
These are the distinctive features of Amer
icsnism; to which it adds strict fidelity to
the Union of these States, in defiance of all
sectional and reasonable designs of any
faction or any party, in any section of the
country. With these views and principles
the American Party will not appeal in vain
to the American people. The determination
of the late campaign on the issue between
Slavery and anti-slavery, between which and
by which other issues were oyer-run, does
not establish, by any means, that on that
question all future contests, or any future
contest is to be decided. Americans wlH rule
America.
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AFFAIRS IN TALBOT CoUNTY.-We COD

AFFAIRS IN TALBOT CoUNTY.-We copy
the following from the Easton Gazette.
Maryland and Deld,Uare Railroad. The
breaking of the ground and grading of this
road will commence at Easton on Monday.
the 9Th of Decemeber. The Work on the
upper part of the line is being prosecuted
with great vigor, and by the continued exer-
be graded to this point.
Easton Markets.-Never have we known the
markets to be so high. Potatoes, beets car
rots, cabbage and all such articles are now
at the top of the market. and sales are readily
made at an advanced price over that of any
previuos season. Butter is selling at 3l4
cents per ID; eggs 1870 per doz; geese 62t
cents; turkeys IS cents to ST..
POSTPONED. trial of Solomon 7. Will.
son, indicted for mansalughter on the body
Of John Bradshaw, has been postp oned until
the 18th Of March next.
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PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
3a1orrico.

by Eev: r. Lloyd Goldsborrough in Trinity
Church Elkton, on the Oath ult, Mr.. RrCH-
ARD AIKEN and ELIZABETH A. daughter of
Mr.. Evan Lewis, Of Cecil County.
Al oxford Pa, on the 25th ult. by Rev.
John NJ Dickcy Mr.. JACOB KRAuss to Miss
MARY ANN CHAFFANT, both of this County.
Al cherry HILL on the 4th inst. by Rev.
Joseph l. Brown, Mr. LEVI TYSON to Miss
MARGARET MCDANIEL both of this county.
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UWe take the following paragraph from
an editorial in 'Porter's Spirit of the Times" We
hope all who gun at all in this county, will re.
member 'to draw no trigger on the quail, or,
PARTRIDGE, us we call it here:
Quail as we have said before. are almost ex.
tlnct; we have determined for ourselves, to draw
no trigger on them for this year, at least: and we
rejoice to learn from correspondents in MARYLAND
and Ohio that, in both of these States where con-
trary to what is usual these beautiful little birds
suffered, almost to determination. during the las,
terrible winter, it has been resolved by ali true
sportsmen TO give ihem jubilee year, and to re-
gard 1t as q matter of uns portsmanIy dishonor to
bag Bob White during tie present winter"
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$30,73T,l29

premium, 45,525 ,3l9
The amount still due is S3O73T l2S
which could be paid at once without embar-
RAISING the public service, but it is not vet
due and only rcdeelnabie at the option of the
holder.
The expenses Of the cove. nmcnt, it is be.
lIeved, will tie greatly reduced in the ensuing
five years; while the income from other sour
ces than customs will be augmented; and
thus reduction of the revenue from customs
is suggested as imperative, and again urged
Congress
The army during the year has been busilv
engaged in suppresslng the hostility and in
curSons of the Indians, and with satisfactory
results. Legislation for the cure of defects in
the organization Of the army is, recommend
ed.
The condition of the navy is warmly APP
proved, and in all the qualities which impart
efficacy and vigor it has made great progress
within the last few years. The apprentice
system is spoken of as highly serviceable. -
An increase Of the naval force, suggested by
the Secretary of the Navy, is concurred in.
The sale of public lands during the year
has amounted to 1927, S79 acres, for which
the sum of 1921, Ala has been rereiyed-
There has been located in the same time.
with military scrip and warrants, 80, 100 $50
acres.
From the report of the Postmaster General
it appears that the expenditures for the last
fiscal learn have amounted to $40, 4O7 1858:
and the gross receipts to 81 500, sol. exhibi-
ting deficiency of 50 1877 OCT. The aboi-
ton of the ranking privilege is recommended
and other suggestions made to remedy the
defect.
Our relations with Great Britain are presen-
ted in favorable aspect, and with the pros
pect Of an early adjustment of all differences.
The question of the sound dues, relating to
Denmark, is still unsettled. but pending he
gotations are expected to be terminated in q
satisfactory manner.
The present state of the international aues-
ton respecting the security ofprivate proper
ty in time of war is considered favorable to
a conclusion in conformity with the PROPOSE
ton of the United States
The message proceeds to statement OF
| existing relations with Mexico, Nicaragua,
New Granada, and the condition of the 18th
mus of Panama, and his action in reference
thereto.
The message concludes with an Appropriate
| summary of our national condition, and a
gratulatory expression of sentiment upon the
universal prosperity we enjoy. The dignity
and Importance of the United States are very
happily contrasted with other nations of this
continent and Europe; while the dangerous
against viii CHI We must guard are briefly but
emphaticai.y portrayed. The President closes
with the Acknowledgement due to the good
Providence which has brooded over and pro-
NOTED the welfare and tranquility of the
Union.
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TIE CHESAPEAKE BRlDGE.-Our Chcsa-
pcake City correspondent extols the new bridge
at that pl ace. We are glad to hear that it is so
satisfactory. 1t was long time before the peo-
pie of that vicinity could get an Act passed for a
Bridge there; we believe they were ten years try
ing. Its Importance may be judged of from the
fact that few days ago one of the workme EN-
ployed on it, counted eighty three veh cles passn
during work. hours, when there was nothing
asr but the usual travel Of the town and it, vicin-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-12-06
HARDWARE FOR HOUSES,
ELKTON and CAMBRIDGE
MAIL, AND PASSENGER LINE.

IN and after the LIST of July, 1885, the
~ subscribers become the proprietors OF
the Elkton and Cambridge Line OF Mail and
Passenger Coaches. IL
excepted } and stop on their way down the
Shores at the following points:
CHESAPEAKE CITY, CHESTERTOWN,
WARWICK. CHURCH HILL,
ND Of SASSAFRAS, CENTREVILLE,
GEO. II. ROADS, WYE MILLS,
HARMONY, EASION,
IIRIEVlLL. CAMBRIDGE.
On their return the coaches arrive at Elk
ton at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, in time for passen-
gers to take the cars for either city.
D-yThey will also run daily branch line
from Middletown, Del, to connect with the
main line at Chestertown, going and return
ing the same day and reaching Middietown
in time for the 6 O'Clock, morning tram OF
cars. JOSEfH NCLLo I" W.
June 49, 1856, '...
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JOHN COUNTESS,
Carriage Manufacturer,
ood Shipley Streets. Wilmington, Del.

It'll and Shipley Streets, Wilmington, Def'
TIE would respectfully inform xr.us 9
Ill the citizens of ELKTONCss4S S
and vicinity, that lie is making GS20W--
MP and intends keeping a large assortment
of CARRIAGES, Of the best materials and
made by the best of workman and intends
nc hereto fore to give full satisfaction to all
who may favor him with their custom. He
also intends to sell at the very lowest prices.
ryRemember, 7th and Shipley Streets.
Ser.smber y 1855. en-.
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ROAD NOTICE,

NOTICE is hereby given, that application
will be made to the County Commissioners Of
Cccll county, at their next meeting after the
9Th day OF January, 1857, to have the legal
steps taken to adopt as a County Road the
road now open along the margin of the o.
toraro, from where the Port Deposit Road
leaves said stream, to the Susquehanna River
at the mouth of the Octoraro.
Dec. 9th, ISJ6-5w,
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UThe Government is preparing to send a
large force against the Florida Indians this
winter. The troops intended for this service
comprise nearly two and half regiments, or
about 1900 men, drafted from various posts
On the scaboard aud OF the northwest.
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4 NEW FERRY ACROSS THE SusQuEuANNA-
!. new ferry has been started across the Susque
hanna from the mouth of the Octoraro on the
Z cell side to Worthington's Landing on the Har
ford shore. Mr. Shores of Hartford is the pro
prietor.
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AMERICAN DEMoNsTRATIoN.-The gallan
Americans of Ilagerstown, q few days since.
had an illumination and procession in honor
of the victory achieved in this State. 1t is
represented to have been a very imposing
demonstration.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-12-06

SALE OF THB CAssxpAY PaACH Blossom
FARs.-Nessrs Groome and Earle, Trustees, sold
this property at public s,le on Wednesday last 10
Mr.. Anthony Reybold. II contained o6s acres and
brought $5l. 50 per acre, amo uniting in the aggrs
gate to $34, I445 80
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CHE Alarkcts.

ELKroN MARKET. Dec. 6-Wheat 81, AZ.
Corn So cents; Oats SO cts, Potatoes 50 CTS.
WILMINGTON MAnKET, Dec. 5. 1856
We quote to day in Front street. from
wagons, wheat l.50; Corn Csc Oats. 40;
Flour s6.75: Cloverseed s700.-Journai.
BALTIMORE MARKET.
FR'DAr, Dec. 5lh. Flour: Howard 81.
S6 so, Ohio extra 81 TO 7. %. Baltimore ex.
ira IS to 8. rs. Wheat: good wheat l45
to | 48, prime l.50 to l So good red l43
to /. 46. Corn; new white SIS to So cts, old
do. 63 cts. Oats 81 to 40 cts Cloyers,ed
81 IS to $50. Timothy 50 to 8 so.
BALTMoaE CArTLe MARKET Dec. g.
Pri ces of bctv, s ranged at the scales on Tues.
from IL! to 4 rs, equal to SC 25 to 8 Is
net. Hogs sold at sc to 81 per 100 lbs-a
decline during the week of IS to SO cents per
100 lbs.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
FRIDAY. Dec. 5.-The Flour market CON.
tinues dull. Sales of standard brands at So
W. and good extra at 81 90 per barrel.
GnAIN-Small sales of good rcd wheat at
81 50a6l SO per bushel and white at ST 60
aSl So Corn atloat, sold at 6S cents. Oats
are in good demand at 43 ID cents Der
onshel. Clovcrsecd sold at s7.75 per 81 lbs.
CArTLE MARKET. Dec. 2d.-Beeves sold at
from 1875 to $1,000 per hundred weight.
and large number at "a 90 gross. Sheep,
$50 to $3.50 and ST 90 per head. Lambs
at about 800. Hogs are worth from ST so
to 1913 per hundred weight, and dull at that.
Cows and Calves are in demand, at from S25
to $50, S45 and $50 each.
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DIED FROM HIS INJURIEs.-William Price,
who was thrown from his horse near Har-
mony. on Tuesday of last week, died on Sum
day last from the injuries received by the fall.
The deceased was about twenty years of age,
ard was highly promising young man.
Kent Neags.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-12-06

DR.. KANE's NARRATIvK.-It is said, that
the demand for Mr.. Kane's Narrative of Ar
tic Explorations has been so great that until
very recently the publishers have been unable
to supply the booksellers. Twenty five
thousand subscribers have received it. The
booksellers have been run down by demands
for it. Lippincot & Co., of Philadelphia, the
Ledger says, have ordered copies to the
amount of $4,000; and Phillips, Sampson L
Co., of Boston, to the amount of 1925, 900.
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APPLICATIONS FOR NEW BANKS. There
will be thirty-two applications for new banks,
re-charters and extensions before the next
Legislature of Pennsylvania. Whether the
failure of the Lancaster Bank will have any
influence over the Legislature remains to be
seen.
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A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH often makes the
impression intended "0nc of the Sufferers" COM
planned in The Wing of Saturday last, about the
dangerous condition of the feot bridge on the way
to Red Hill, and early on.Monday morning the
Supervisor was on the or ound to have it repaired
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ROBBERY AT PsRRYvILLs.-A stage driver
was robbed at EerryvIs on.Manday night, ofs
watch and money, amounting to about nifty del
lars, by some one who entered the room whore be
was sleeping
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sYrBENNETT's EMBROCATlON, the great
Linament. cures khsutn .tisn.
Benefits Embroca,ion, tho great Linament,
cures Neuralgia.
Benefits Embrocation, the great Linament,
cures Pains and Spr4ins.
Bennets Etnbrocaton the great Lnament,
cures Lumbago
Bennetts Embroca.ion, the great Llntment,
cures Toothache.
Benefits Fmbrocntion, the great Linament
cures Chapped Hands, and makes them white,
smooth and soft. For snle by. II. Ii. MITCHELL,
and Druggists and Storekeepers thrsugh the
country Nov Is, l956--Iy.
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RETURNED HoME.-Dr. A. J. johnson,
of this city, says the Baltimore'C Clipper, wi o
served us surgeon in the Russian army in the
Crmea with much distinction. we are pleased
to learn has returned to Baltimore in fine
health and spirits.
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PORT AND PERRYvILLE.--Mr Christian
Baker has commenced running his hack between
Perryvile and Port Deposit Christy is always
safe and sure, and his hack in the winter season is
great accommo dation to tn Q public.
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Eolal affairs.

REPORT OF TIE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
This Report found in our advertising columns this
week, will meet the attention of the tax payers of
the county They show conclusively that the his
taxes ofthe present year were unavoidable. Read
the Report
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Notice.
Estrays.

NAME to the promises of the subscriber, living
one fourth ola mile south of Eikton. two largo
s'eers the largest his crumpiei horns, the other
has the end OF his right ear out off The owner ia
requested to come forward, prove property pay
rscs and take them away, or else they Will DO
dealt with according to law. WEN. p. MORiAN.
Dec. 9th '5S-3W
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OTThe American County Council meets in
Elkton on Tuesday next. We unders tand it will
assemble in the Grand Jury Room in tn Court
House.
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LARGE SALE OF Stock, &c.-Sce the ad-
vertisement. on the first page, of the sale of the
personal property of the late Col Miles of Newark
Del.
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7NRw HOUSES FOR REEr.-Mr. r. F. Nav
two Of his new houses, i. the northern
part of the town, for rent, They are sonmodo,s
buildinSs and in good location for dwellings
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DEATH OF WILLIAM GILMORE. death
of this young was noticed in our paper Of last
week. A note from our friend R. D. lamar, Con-
duc'or, received after we had 90 ne to press last
week states that he was one of the best mon in
his sphere of duty, in the employment of the Rail
road Company always safe and reliable If he
had lived he would have, no doubt, been promoted
to good position on the road.
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D-Attcntion is called to the advertisement
on our first page of land at Trustees Sale by VIM
j. Jones' Esq