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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-01-26
Original Artieles.
Correspondence of The Cecil Wing
LETTER FROM IOWA.
MusCATINE, Iowa, january 9th, '56.

MVSCATINE, IOWA, January StlI, 90.
Meetings ''per ieter"-M uscaimc-Hs Loca-
tion--Hs Ra,lroads--Ihc Surrounding
Country-Greoi Crops-Rich Soil of The
Proirics-CoM Weaihc,, SC.
FRIEND RICKETTS, You are at are all
times pleased to hear from old friends, and
correspondents, and though they are scat
tered far and wide, they occasionally assem-
bic ssper letter. in the columns of TIE VINO.
Knowing that you and your readers are
always glad to hear from the various
sections of our widely spread country, |
here send you an item or two from the
thriving city of Muscatinc, on the west
bank Of the "Father of Waters"
This town has Il population Of over seven
thousand inhabitants, and presents very
beautiful appearance from the river, being
situated on grounds that rise gradually from
the waters edge to an elevation of about
| two hundred feet above the river. 1t is now
connected by railroad with Chicago and the
East, via Davenport and Rock Island. The
road forming the connection from Darcn-
port to this city was opened for public travel
oh INC Eotil Vi l;tSt NoNclhDcr; on WHICH &C.
casion there was grand ssCclcbration. -
The papers, of course, informed you a Il about
the festivities of that day.
There is another railroad in course of con-
struction from this place westward to Os-
kaloosa, a distance Of ninety miles, some
thirty of whic arc already graded. 1t is
also connected with the Davenport and
Council Bluffs Railway, which runs nine
miles north of our town, and is now opened
as far as Iowa City. We are also on the
line Of the ST. Louis and St. Paul railroad
| which Is now in course Of construction, and
will be completed in a few years You may
see, therefore, that Muscatne is in the cen
tire ofan extended railway system, which
must eventually make her Il town of no or
binary Importance. 1t is well situated, also,
rs 4 manufacturing point, and there is an
abundance Of coal to be obtained from the
bluffs of the river, even within the city
limits. 'H
The country around this place is of such
| Il character in regard to natural fertility and
agricultural advantages that it must be seen
to be fully appreciated. 1t is no unusual
yield for our farmers to raise, on an average
one hundred and twenty bushels of corn per
acre. Some raised last season one hundred
and forty bushels to the acre. Wheat has
lately been II very remuncratng crop. A
friend of mine on the prairie, five miles west
Of this town, raised on eighty acres of newly
broken prairie, siricca huadred bushels of
wheat, which single crop nettcd him over
FIRE hnn!reI dollars Of clear profit, over and
above all expenses, including the price OF
land, fencing, nc.
There is no such thing known here as
manuring the land. The rich black loamy
soil is from two to four feet deep on all the
parties, and it will take a long series of
years Of continual cropping to exhaust its
fertility.
We have very severe winter so far
This morning the thermometer indicated
trenty-eisht degrees Jeiou sero. SAAUEL'
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Lumber at North East.

TIVE subscriber having commenced tho
l. Lumber business at n orth East, at tho
Old yard formerly occupied by his father, is
prepared to furnish the public with almost
any article in the lumber line. He has u
large and well selected stock of Boards,
Punk, JoiSts, Scantling. Rattcrs, Shingles,
Lnth, Paiings. &C., which he is prepared to
sell us cheap us the cheapest, for cash, or on
time to punctual customers. He respectful
" solicitS those in want of lumber o call and
examine his stock and he will cndcavor ut
all times to give satisfaction.
Oct. l3-tf. JOHN MAULDIN
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TIE Colon OF COPPER. copper is all
Of red appearan but is this the natural
color Of the metal Like diamonds, may it not
have variety of colors, such as red and
white. In China there is plenty of white cop
per: this has generally been believed to he as
pure metal as the red. A correspondent of
the London Mining journal, however, throws
some more light on this matter than has been
possessed hitherto. He states, that when
raised in the mine, in particular district of
China, the ore from which it is made is of
red color, but by peculiar method of treating
it in smelling and the addition of per cent
of tin, it becomes white. The metal is common
in China; is of beautiful fine grain, and har-
der than red copper, this no doubt, is due to
the admiXturc Of tin.
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Sketch of General Walker.

The following SIX etch of the Nicaragua hero
is furnished to the Washington Star by COR
respondent:
William Walker was horn in Nashville.
Tennessee, and is now about thirty three
years old. His father is James Walker, Esq,
a citizen of Nashville. of Scottish birth, and
very much respected. His mother was
Miss Norvell, an cstimabe lady from Kentuc-
ky. Walker, after quitting school in his
native Statc-which he did with much credit
and honor-commenccd the study Of medi-
cine in the University of Pennsylvania, where
he graduated. lie then went to Europe, en-
tered the medical schools as student, rccciv-
ed diploma there, and, after some time spent
in travel, returned to this country, went to
Nashville, and commenced the study and
practice of the law. Walker is thus both
lawyer and physician. From Nashville he
went to New Orleans, and was for some time
editor of the Crescent. In June, 1850, he
went to San Francisco, and become one of the
editors Of the Herald. While in this position
an article appeared in the Herald animadvert-
ing upon the judiciary, to which exception
was taken by Judge Parsons, of the District
Court, who forthwith summoned him before
his Court, and inflicted on the editor fine of
$500. This Walker refused to pay, and was
accordingly imprisoned, but was subsequent
ly discharged on writ of Aubcas corpus, is
sued from the Superior Court, which action
was sus stained by the Legislature at it's next
session. The next enterprise in which Wal
ker was engaged was the famous expedition
to Sonora, with the disastrous result of which
your readers arc as familiar as they are with
his more recent history
From the above it may be seen that Wal
ker is of respectable family, intelligent, we'll
educated Il regularly trained physician, and
graduate of one of the best schools in Amer
lea. lie is, besides, man of indomitablc
courage and perseverance. When student
in Philadelphia, strange as it may seem, he
was remarkable for his diilident and even
taciturn manner and gentle disposition. In
person, he is rather under than above the
medium height, and was formerly of fair COM
plcXion, somewhat freckicd face, with light
hair, grey eyes, and high check bones.
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A FISH SroRY.-The Village Record tells
the annexed story, which is no doubt
truc:-''Mr. John Mccormick, of this b.
rough, being out in the country on Tuesday
last, caught a couple of suckers" and con-
cludcd to bring them home with him. He
accordingly put them in his sulkcy, and brou-
ght them home, distance of twenty miles,
by which time they were frozen stiff He
then put them in cold water, and in fifteen
minutes they came to life again, and swan
around as if nothing had occurred to them"
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last argument before the Supreme Court At
torney General Gushing paid a high compli-
ment to President Fillmore. who he de-
clarcd had left in his office marks of the
highest integrity and intelligence. These
evidences OF ability and character were made
most apparent in the records of Attorney
Generals otiice.-Nortotk Herald.
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WIND FIGURING MILLS FOR TIE PRAIRIEs
The Peoria Transcript is informed that the
Rochester IN. " Mill Erecting Company in
tend to place in operation fifty mills on the
Western Prairies. during the year 1856, the
motive power of which is to be wind alone.
The Transcript add: n ''''.
We hear company is to he organized III
Peoria for the immediate establishment Of one
of these wind-mills. We understand that the
cost of mill in operation, with two run of
four feet stones, is only $4,000. ,.
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rTAlr. Wise, of Virginia, (son of Hon.
Henry A. Wise, had arrived at Paris and
entered upon his duties as U. s. Secretary of
legation He had been transferred from
another post in Eu rope.
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RAIL ROADS IN Omo.-Thc rail roads of
Ohio already nearly equal those of New York,
and in few years will oyertake and pass them.
The Cleveland Plaindcalcr says that Ohio has
at present 2,725 miles Of rail road complete,
while New York has only 2,794 miles.
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Hon. WIN. r. SMITH, OF ALABAMA.-The
Patapsco American, published at Ellicott's
Mills, in this State, has hoistcd the name of
this gentleman as their choice for President
of the United States, subject to The decision
of the American National Convention.
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CA practical agricultural paper, the
working Farmer" states that the value of
the hog crop this year, in the United States,
will fall little short of two hundred millions
of dollars, Or fifty millions more than the cot
ton crop.
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APPOINTED. P. Gareschc, of New
Castle County has been appointed U. S. Con
sui at MatanSas, to fill the vacancy caused
by the retirement of DR.. Worrcll. lie has
been confirmed by the Senate.
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rTIt is related of one of the Chippewa
Indians, now in Boston. that being asked
why the Indians do not dress like whites, he
replied: I'VE started your fashions; men
now wear blankets, as we do; and your wo-
men paint their faces and wear feathers"
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FUNERAL OF JUDGE BERRlEN.-Thc Savan-
nah Republican, says The solcmnitics de-
signed as the last sad rites of friendship and
christian duty to our late distinguished citizen
Judge Bcrricn, were worthy of the ilustrious
dead. and Of those who assembled to do honor
to his memory. 1t was fit recognition Of
departed worth; no gorgeous display as heart
less as it is gittcring, but the affSetionate and
sincere homage of those that loved him.
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JOHN y. ROWAN.

A TTORNEY at Law, and Solicitor in Chan
"A Gerry, will give prompt attention to al |
business entrusted to him. He will attend al !
the Courts of this county, or Of any Other
County where his services may be required.
D7-lle Can at all times be found at his Office,
next door to the Office of the Cecil Democrat.
Nov. 10, 1855.
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EEE s3Ee.

FNIE undersigned having just received an
L other lot OF lIcmiock and White Pine
Lumber, ut very reduced rates, offer the
same at corresponding low prices. Those
who need, may find it to their interest to call
ana examine the stock on hand at Winners
Point and George Town. by
June lG WILMER e. FORD.
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MARSHAL PELissIER. of all
parties appear to take greatly to heart an ar
iicle in which the Times lately reproachcd
Marshal Pclisscr with having failed to take
dne advantage of the capture of Se5astopol.
The Journal dcs Debats publishes formal
answer. .
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Original Poetry.
Written for The Cecil Wing.
To MY Pet Squirrel.

Tenant OF the wlldwOOd,
Reared in mans abode,
Thoughtlcss little subject
Or the love Of God;
Rover midst the branches,
Climber of the tree,
/, thing immortal,
Yet may learn Of thee.
What is thy beings purpose
Wherefore vast thou madc2
Why hath the One All-knOwing,
Snch skill on thee display
On thee! but lit to chatter
Deep in some Oaken shade,
And shrink from human footsteps
Into thy nest, afraid
What hath that subtle instinct
With which thy brain is fraught
or scmblance to proud reason,
OF sistcrhood to thoughti
Thee, formcd to be cXtinguished
Like vapor on the sky
Why did Gud make thee nimblcr,
And happier than l
For thee, thou frisIiing wonder,
Born but to feast and die,
Wherefore this nice appareli
This lustrc of the eye
These wondrous adaptations
These limbs so finely wrought
Denied to those who rcvel
In the majesty Of thoughts
l answer, lie that formed thee,
Beyond our ken, is wise;
"a n ri n fhnnrhfS
His are no mortal eyes;
He, as it pleased, hath made thee,
Wild, timid, swift and free,
And clothed thy limbs with beauty,
That lie might dwell in thee.
Somewhat of human nature
In all thy ways | see
Yes, pet, thy ruling passion
ls-curiosity
Thou, too, like men, art selfish,
And lowest to be free;
And wholesome laws disdaining,
Art ever on Il spree.
What is thy small brain thinking 7
Or does it think at all
What are thy thoughts Of great things,
OF pretty things, or small
Does the almond thou art nibbling,
Or the candle, unto thee,
The shadow or the sunshine,
Seem as it seems to me :
ScrAmbling up the bcd-post,
Rattling o'cr the floor,
Busy on the mantcl,
Scratching at the door,
PcIchcd upon the table,
Looking very queer,
Little paw in rapid
Motion 1T thy car.
Turning now, Sir Bookworm,
Diving into lore,
That has puzzled Sagcs
X century or more,
Plumbing now the National
1ntelligcncer-now
Amongst tho leaves Of Byron
Kicking up 'row !"
plunging into Cooley,
Praising latest fashions,
Getting sentimental
Ger the tender passions,
NibhlIng at my paper
Gut, You ugly Fcrinln!
Overturned the inkstand
Right upon my sermon!
Sitting on my knee, now,
Looking very wise,
All thy histy squirrclhood
Dancing III thy eyes,
Stealing to my pocket
To take u pleasant dose,
In thy furry mantle
Folding up thy nose.
No rcmorse of conscience,
n" s'falling into love-"
To find the smiling idol
More tiger than dove;
Der disregardcd duty,
No bitter tears to weep,
or withercd hopes and broken ties,
No thoughts to murder sleep.
Happy, happy mortal!
Not Il thing to rue,
Unpursued by creditors,
Never getting 'blue,"
Romping o'crmy paper,
Nesting in the bed,
The sweetest nuts be thine, pet,
And blessings on thy head
Stay on thy lot, fine creature,
III moralizc no more,
Thou, mortal, l, undying;
And death for Zach in store;
Thou, to sport moment,
Then melt in empty air;
l, through yon starry wilderness,
An end I,SS inurpnN-wharn
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DENTAL NOTICE.

IN II. MUSGROVE, having permanently
l. located in this Town. tenders his pro-
fessonal services to the citizens of ElktoA.
and vicinity. Office nearly opposite tho
Court House.
Elkton, May 5 en-
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u Both London and Paris letters agree
that the hope of peace had materially dimin-
ishcd during the week preceding the sailing
of the Atlantic.
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D-The National Agricultural Society,
which has been sitting in Washington
adjourned to meet again in Philadelphia,
in Sept ombcr or October next.
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~ Ex-Governor Bger, of Pennsylvania,
was elected U. S. Senator on Monday last. to
fill the vacancy caused by the expiration Of
tho term Of Mr. Cooper. ..
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THE Coolest. Prof Caswell, Of Brown
University, Providence, r. L., who keeps an
accurate record of the weather, says that
Wednesday 9th inst, was the coolest day in
that city for 10 years.
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REMOVAL.

I'M. j. JONES has removed his Law
w Office to the first stony ofsThe Cecil
Whig' Building, where he may always he
found ready to give prompt attention to all
BUSINESS placed in his hands.
Nov. lO--tf.
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NM. NC CLELLAND. NICHOLAS I'll So
A NEW LUMBER YARD,
FN EyNfNse. Md

TENIIE undersigned have bought out Messrs.
Il. Poole 4 Scwall's lumber yard and remov-
ed it to their own yard near the Catholic
Church at the Plank Road, and are now lay
ing in a General Assortment of
New Lumber, AT Low Prices,
which they respectfully invite their friends,
and the friends OF Mcssrs Poole * Scwal as
well as the public, generally, to call and cx-
anime before purchasing elsewhere.
May 26 If McCLELLAND 4 HISS.
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CIR AIN WANTE,Es.

will pay the highest casn piI,cs Tor 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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ALEXANDER EVANS,

7NVeF'H HHVS u HEus
MAY be found at the Office to which he has
.lM lately removed, opposite the store of
William Torbcrt, Esq, In the building re-
Gently occupied as the Post Office; or at tho
Office adjoining his rcsidence, Elkton, Mary
land. April %. 5Js
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funlbrr.
GEO. R. HOWARD. JOHN OWENS. JAconn
LUMBER! LUNIBER!!

4 7 greatly reduced prices at the old stand
II on North Street, opposite the Jail, where
at all times may be found a general assert
ment of SEASONED LUMBER. such ass
Pine and llemlock Boards, Scantling, Joist,
? and inch Plank, Pine and Cypress Shin
gles' clustering Lath, Pailings, Dressed
Flooring, &c. Cy-PcrSons in want will find
it to their interest to call on us.
SAMUEL B. FOARD,
JOHN &. ALDR lDGE
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WIN. PINENEY EWING,

ATTORNEY At LAW.
TTAFING returned from the West. and
Il l. permanently located in Elkton, will give
prompt attention to all business entrusted to
him.
Oflce-with Hon. Alexander Evans.
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Gurus.
4 G. A R ID.

a CARD.
THE undersi gned, having entered into Co
l. Partnership for the practice orlhe LAW in
allits various branches, will give their prompt
and undivided attention / o such business as NAV
be entrustcd tothem. Office opposite the Court
House, where one or both may always be found
during bushes hours.
GEORGE EARLE,
Dee 81 If JOHN A . J. CRESWELL.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
The E1pungiag Process.

BY reference to the Legislative proceed
ings it viii be seen that the House of
Representatives expunged, blotted out, a
portion of their record, because, forsooth,
some wiseacres of that body supposed
that resolution introduced By Dr. GLIB
SON, of Pulaski, and adopted by major
ity of the members, reflected upon the
conduct of the Governor for not having
been installed into office The discovery
that the resolution smacked Of anything
offensive to his Excellency, was not made
until the Senate refused to concur there
in, when some gentleman thought he dis
covered ''rat under the meap' and moved
that the highly Objectionable proceedings,
passed day OF two previous, be blotted
from the record, which, as a matter of
course, was accordingly done
The House, we have no doubt, acted
properly in the premises. What right,
We should ike to know, had anybody to
think that his Exceliency had any sinister
motive iu not being installed? and if a
few had the temerity to think so, what
right had they to 5eaoozze those who are
not in the habit of thinking upon any
subject, into voting for resolution imply
ing censure, if it did not express it, upon
the chief executive officer of the State
Of course the House was right. We
don't see why, when their indignation was
so fully aroused, they did not move to
burn the Objectionable record and expell
the member who offered it, and Jedcozlec7
the House into It's adoption Such viola
tions of privilege in deli5eratire assem-
bly, ought not to go unpunished-
If Gov CONWAY is not ready for a pub
lie installation, and the Legislature is de-
termined that he shall be publicly install
ed, why, in the name Of all the Gods at
once, let him have time to prepare him.
self. An inaugural address VIII, of course,
be expected, and as those sort Of things
don't grow about on bushes; it viii require
time to reflect upon the subject, time to
write, time to commit, and not little
practice, for one unaccustomed to public
speaking, to be able to deliver it properly.
We therefore say again, if the Governor
is to be condemned to public exhibition,
give him time, ample time, and don't be
seducing tie faithful into doing things
one day, that they are ashamed of, and
viii blot out the next
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17

SWAMP LANDs--Although a short
time viii suffice to determine whether our
present Legislature viii leave to the State
any Swamp Lands to be interested in yet
while the question is unsettled, the follow
ing, upon one important point connected
with them, which applies equally to Ar
kansas, is not without interest to many
of our readers : Gazette q; Democrat.
LOUISIANA SWAMP LANDS-We call
attention, says the Baton Rouge Advo-
cate of the 9th, to the following extract
from a letter Of the Commissioner of the
General Land Office, dated Sept. 10, 1916,
to His Excellency, Gov, NickliiTe
The grant to the State for rail roa
purposes does not attach to the unsuryey-
ed and unsettled ''Swamp land along
the lines thereof prior grant of the
same having been made to the State by
acts I'd Of March, 1919, and 22th Septeui-
Der, 1850. The withdrawal from sale OF
lands between Algiers and Opelousas, or
any-other portion OF the lines ofroad, can
not in my opinion affect the swamp lands,
whether settled or unsettled, surveyed Or
unsuryeyed, the same having been the
subject Of prior grants to the State, but
is confined to the highlands.