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Squatter sovereign., 1857-09-26

ted TO me from many quarters OF this Ter
ritory, and from many citizens of both
parties. that the presence Of the troops is
essential TO preserve the peace of The Ter
ritory. to prevent the foreible seizure or the
polls, and to suppress Instruction. I feel
constrained, although most reluctantly, by
a solemn sense of duty and BY most ser
ious apprehension of the consequences
which otherwise would follow to place the
troops at proper points, not for war. but
for peace, in accordance with the views and
purposes before stated. 4 SO rsz-s asas b,
In conclusion, permit me to say. with all
the seriousness aad sincerity demau uded by
the solernity of the occasion. that il now is,
and always has been my most ardent de-
sire, as the Chief Magistrate Of this Ter
riiory, by all lawful and CONSTITUTION
just rights of every citizen, and espec-
tally. Ia performing my sworn duty of sup
porting ths Constitution of the United
States. and taking care that the laws be
faithfully executed. 10 see that the great
fundamental principal which lies at the
basis Of our American Institutions, se-
cured by the Federai compact and guaran-
ted by cur organic act Of Congress, should
be maintained, viz that the people Of Kan
sds. IN the true meaning Of that Aocs. free
from ali vioEense. injassties. or foreign tn
reference. should make their oirn Lascs and
control their osgn gouernnsenf.: This has
been the great principle, and just and faith.
fui executions OF our organic law, which
has controlled alImy acts in Kansas, and
70 which shall adhere regardless of
menace. calulnnly. or assaiIaaent either
from within or beyond omr limits. / am
made by law the chief executive officer in
Kansas for the protection. to the extent uf
Squatter sovereign., 1857-09-26

in preceding law, they would hare re-
peated the restriction in the subsequent
statute. How easy avas ii for the Legisla-
ture, in prescribing the qualification of vo-
ters under the Convention or election law.
If they intended. In addition to the quail
ifieations named in these laws, to require
the prepayment of a tax, to have said so,
and not left il to others TO interpolate words
which they had excluded. They have not
said so. and that is enough. On,his SUBJ
ject have never entertained any doubt,
and never supposed there could be any
question. And ] might have declined the
expression of any opinion on, either of
these points, but for the certain knowledge
Of the fact, communicated to tue from all
most every quarter of the Territory, and
from all parties, that these conflicting con-
s,ructions OF the law. If not settled, will
certainly produce collision at the polls, and,
most probably, disastrous civil war and
revolution. claim no authority TO in.
struct the Judges of election. by virtue Of
my official power, how they shall decide,
but ] give my opinion, as others hare given
theirs. and with the same sincerity. in the
hope that it will teEd, somewhat. to pre-
vent the disasters with which we are threat
ened. growing out oi these conflicting op-
inions. and that is may render unnecessary
resort 70 the military forces. subject to
my orders, to preserve the peace of the
Territory. That military force which is
now already here, or daily arriving. is
amply sufficient TO preserve the peace OIL
Kansas but it is my sincere hope. that the
mere presence OF this force, competent as
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17

THE COSTA RIcANs AND WALsER.-Thc
Boletin Ofi,ial, Costa Ricah Journal, gives
an account of voluntary subscription
spontaneously offered by the inhabitants for
the prosecution Of war against the Walker
filibnserS. The Bolctn says that the youth,
the old man, the native. and even the for
cisncrs generously offered all their aid to the
government for this patriotic crusade. Then
follows long list Of names, with :hc amount
contributed by each subscriber. The list
contains all sorts Of things but principally
money, coffee and cattle. One man, we see,
tenders n tattrl calf; another his Services
gratis: another gives his horse: another a
peek of corn: one gives little mule. and an
oIhc, COW. The list takes up nearly the
whole Of two numbers Of the Boletin.-Sul.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17

PARsoN BR0wSLow AND HIS JoNEsBoRo
CUSTOMERS The last Knoxville Wing con-
tains a characteristic and pathetic appeal
from its editor to his former customers at
Jonesboro', where the Wing was originally
published. lie offers to take bills on the bank
Of East Tennessee. which are worth 20 cents
TO the dollar, in full payment, and adds:
persons wishing to square up with us
can now do 30. IF, However, they wish 10
get off At a cheaper rate, they can withhold
even these bills, and We promise during the
coming year to receipt them in full through
the paper. forever. and file our claims against
them in the iii75-h Chaneerv Of hearen, and
let them settle with their uod in ti,a world to
come!
And to leave all without excuse. we fur
thcr agree to take Shanghai chickens, hoop.
skirts, boot jacks, broom-corn. baby jumpers,
fishing tackle, patent medicines, Sucking
pigs, frozen cabbage, old ei.,hes, C otis re-
volvers, secondhand tooth-brusiicS, ginger
cakes, parchcd corn, circus tickets, or snv
Other article fourd in 4 country retail stvrs"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17
TIE Coal TRADE OF PENNs1LvAN,A.-

THE Coal TRADE OF PENNSYLVANIA
The anthracite coal trade Of Pennsylvania,
from all sources Of supply, amounted, during
the year just closed. to 6.75l SAG tons. which
ut s4 so per ton is equal to $50, 379. $780,
Add to this the amount obtained from the
btumnous regions, and the whole value of
tho coal trade of Pennsylvania for last year
cannot be much short of thirty six millions
of dollars. sehuylkill county hitherto has
furnished tho.c than half supply bfanthra-
the supply by 30 SAP tons-,hc total amount
from that region being 1888 ,S35 tons.
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17
HIDES and LEATHER.
HIGHEST PRICES PAID IN CASH, FOR
Green Hides and Skins.
LEATHER AND FINDINGS.

A 7 CRY Prices FOR CASH, OR EXCHANGE FOR
n 1IIDEs.-Spnnish Slaughter and Red Sole
No. |, and 3; Wax and Buff Uppers; French and
American Calf Slaughter and Sailed Hips; Bride
and Harness
MOROCCOS. r.., ......
French and American Smooth al d Curricd;
Iampico and American Boot; Kids, Black and
White; Ioppings, Red and Green; French and
American Lining; Plain an Striped Bindings;
Smiths Aprons; Sheep Skins dressed in wool,
nice article for saddle covers, door mats and car.
ringes. ..' ..l
Stretched md Rvetted Bands; Oil Lacing.
Eea's Foot Oil, the only suitable oil for harness
and carriage leathcrs warranted pure Plastering
Hair; general assortment Of Leather and Find
ings always on hand.
Those in want can, fer the cash, but as cheap in
Elkton as in the city, save time, expense and en-
courage home trade
Thankful for past and present patronage, the
subscriber hopes by attention and fair dealing to
merit and increase the same. Lad, ....-
JAMES HASsON
Plknn, s.y'. II, ,sas-cm.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17
Book Notiefs, e.

Graham's Magazine for february is an ex-
cellsnt number. Mr., Leland, the Editor. is
making All excellent Editorial Table, and the
whole Magazine is much improved. Watson
t Co., Publishers, phila. terms, copy So;
2 copies SIS: 6 copies SO.
Goicy's Lndy's Book. We have from Mr..
Cooley his Book for February. 1t is filled
with the usual variety of fashions, patterns
&c, and sus,ains the character under which
it has reached large circulation. It terms
arc 90 year for single copies; . copies SIS
copies $40.
The Farm Jo'rnal and Progressive Farmer.
ID. A. Wells and A. NJ Spangler. Editors.
Samuel Emlcn & Co.. Publishers, philada
This is an excellent Agricultural publication
at 81 year for single copies 5 copies 81
10 copies S, so.
D.Lmrs Republican. Our nciehbor Yer.
non has largely increased the size Of his pa
per- and brought it out in new type. 1t is
M excellent paper, and has ia large circula-
ton.
The Worcester County Shield comes to us in
new type, and with its general appearance
greatly improved. As previously stated. it
liz now published by Thos f. Martin, for
mery editor of the State Capitol Gazette.
iowa Democratic Inquirer This paper,
published at Muscatlnc Iowa. is now cdt,d
b. Samuel McNu,t, Esq, who has become
ioiut cwner Of it, with Mr. b. s. Biles. one Of
is former propric,ors. Mr.. McNntt has been
frequent contributor to the columns Of The
Wing, and is writer of more than usual
ability. In his younger days he rotcpoctly
much above the ordinary standard, and some
of his poems obtained a!mos, universal circu-
lation in the newspapers of this country.
Ills prose articles have exhibited very con-
siderable power, and VIC doubt not he will
make one Of the most influential editors of the
West.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17
To TIE sToCKlEfsaDERs
OF The Eikton, Andora & Le,risriNe PLANK
Road COnpanu.

or The Ehton, Andora 4 Ler,sriNe Plank
Road Company.
NOTICE is hereby given that there will be
VA meeting Of the Stockholders Of the
Elkton, Andora Il Lewisville Plank Road
Company, at the hbusc Of Joseph p. Cant
well, III tile town Of Elkton. ON Tuesday The
lOh dayof February nsa'. At this meeting
proposition will be submitted to mortgage
the Road and it. revenues for the benefit and
purposes of said Road. Other business Of
general interest to the Company will, at The
same time, be- presented for the consideration
Of the Stockholders.
BY order Of the Bsard If Managers, and
the undersigned Stockholders.
NICHOLAS HISS,
WIN McCLELI.AND s..,.o,,
~ pfrII.DncnN crs holding
=. WTIIIAu roy over one
JAWEs M.rsri Ey fourth Of the
lvnnTiv Nj v;rv,,r whole mum.
GEORGE EARLE, "0f Vi shAfes
RE-. MAY,
Test, JOSEPH P. CANTWFLL
Secretary Of Board Of Managers.
Elkton, jan 10, 1857. ~
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17

THE CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATING Con-
MlTrEE' Mr.. Raymond, Of the New York
Times. appeared before this committee in
Washington, on Wednesday, A dispatch to
the Times says:
Mr.. Raymond declined to state the name
Of the writ,r Of The article in the Timrs of the
9th inst, but nvo"cd his responsibility for
it. lie maintained the duty Of the press to
act on moral convictions. and stated. in an
sw,r TO questions. that he had received ample
information to satisfy him that there was
corruption III Congress-: that this was ncccs-
sarly secondhand evidence. and that he
declined ri wing the names of his iniormants.
as he could not do so without violation Of
confidence--and besides it was Unnecessary.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17

RrMoRED MURDER OF TWO U. S. SURVEY
ING PARTIEs--SEvERE EoLD. ErC.-St. Louis.
Jan. lo.--1'hc St. Joscph's correspondent of
the Republican. under date of the Sd instant
says that the weather on the Plains has been
more severe than ever known before. The
surveying parties have been disabled and
driven ill.,. Gen. Matthews reports rumor
that two U. s. surveying parties have been
murdered by Camanche Indians in the south
western part of Kansas. and also that only a
portion of another party had returned from
Western Kansas the remainder it is believed,
having been frozen to death. The thc,mon-
ctcr at St. Joseph stood at IL below zero,
and the ice in the Missouri was twenty inch
es thick.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17

DTGov King, Of New York. in his Annn-
al Message to the State legislature, furnishes
quite budget of statistical items. The
population Of 1858 il given as 3.lG6 r.
1t is stated thatIonc Of the most prominent
indications Of the census is. the tendency of
the population to contfalize in cities and
large villages. Several agri cultural counties
have not increased the number Of their in
nahlnn's for years. $; In, Unlimited III. ',d Of
commerce, appears to have caused the grow tn
Of cities and towns along the lines, and at
the centres of the great routes of transporta-
ton and travel Of the total number of in
habi,ents. upwards Of 100000 were born in
foreign countries.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17
ILLUSTRATED EDITION.
Irvings' Life Of Washington.

= p PUTNAM Co. will commence. in a few
U.days. new edition of this great work, in
Semi Monthly Parts. Price % cents each
Each volume will consist of four parts handsome
will be illustrated by about fifty Superior En-
cravings OH Steel. including Portraits and original
Pictorial designs. by eminent Artists.
With numerous Wood Cuts ana Maps. each part
wl contain at least 80 pages and one Engraving
on steel every Other part will hate two Steel
'"'''' TERMS OF PUBLICATION
/. Each semi monthly part, containing as above
specified. Is cents. payable on delivery.
2. All subscribers must engage to take the entire
work
g. The second and subsequent volumes will bo
issued in double parts-nnd the whuIe will be pub
lished ut regular intervals of two weeks.
Among the illustrations already engraved or
nearly completed are the following:
PORTRAITS ON STEEL.
Gen Schuyler, Gen Charles Lee, Cen Putnam,
den. Arnold. Gen. Green, Gen. Ward, Gen. Knox,
Gen. Sinclair, Gen. Montgomery. Gen. Lord, Ger.
Stirling. Gen. Baron Stcuben. Gen. La Fayettc,
Count Pulaski. Gen. Lincoln Gen. Mercer, Gen.
Henry Lee Col. Moul.ric, Gen; Wayne, Gen, Gin
| ton Robert Morris, Gen. Stark Gen. Hamilton,
Gen. Gates, Gen. Glover. Gen. Sit William Howe,
Gen Sir Henry Clinton. Washington from the pic.
ture by Pealc, Washington from the picture by
Trumbull. Washington from the picture by Vert
muller, Washington from the picture by Stuart,
Washington from the picture of Houdan's Statue
Washington from the pic.htc Of Browns Statue,
Washington from original profile, Mrs. Washing
ton (early portrait) MIS-. Washington from Stuart,
Mrs. Philips from original picture
ILLusTR ATIoSs on STEEL.
Historical Scenes, Chiefly from original designs
Sight of W ashington's Birthplace Mount Vernon,
Is views) Washington as a Surveyor. Washing,
ION at Fort Necessity. Washington Surveying the
Dismal Swamp. Washington at Winchester. Wash
instun's Field Sports. Terrifying Bunker Hill.
Fort Tcondcroga. Lake George. Fertilization at
Vest Point, in 1880. Washington quelling riot,
from contemporary drawing) View Of N. York,
i776. Boston from Dorchester Height in 1915.
Announcement of Independence. Battle Of Trcn.
ton. Battle Of Germantown. Battle of Monmouth.
Braddock)s Battle Field. Washington going to
Congress. &C.
Must always remain. par eminence, THE history
OF the Father of his country Bulletin.
N BIT is intended that the illustrations in
this edition ball be worthy Of the subject. and OF
the author The best artists have been engaged to
make original drawings, and the most eminent en-
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make the engravings creditable to American art
and fully satisfactory to amateurs Of fastidious
taste.
AaENrs and CAsvAssERs supplied on liberal
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subscribers.
| Dec. 20, 1856. .... .I.Y. ....
FOR SASSAFRAS RIVER
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17

DR. KASE.-Thc Boston Transcript says
that letter has been received in that city
from Havana, which gives further particulars
in relation to the health of Dir. Kane. His
disease is inhammatory rheumatism contrac-
ted on his first Aro,lc voyage, and from
which he was suffering severely when he
sailed the second time. His. indomitablc per-
severance and un,iring energy would not
yield to foe which com5attcd him during
the whole of his last expedition, and was
more terrible than the horrors Of Polar
winter. 1t has now attacked the heart, and
those who love him best have but little hope
that he will be spared to them and to the
country. The latest advices however speak
Of a slight improvement in his health.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17
BARkER'S --.-
DOUBL E-ACTIN
FORCING AND LIFTING PUMP.

TNI1ISPUMP has advantages overany othet
l. in use in several particulars. Its action
is such that the water is constantly rushing
forward iii the same direction, without re-
action in the cylinder, whethef the piston
rod moves up or down, by which great
amount Of power saved, and more water
passed through cylinder Of The same ca
pacity than by those where the water Is frat
drawn into the cylinder. and then suddenly
reacted. and forced out, a difference about On
great as that bet,ceen keeping u wagoh, heariiy
loaded, in motion ,rhca started, aid stopping a.
starting erery rod. II is more simple i'll it6
arrangement. There arc but two ttires III
the Pump, both Of which are c6iinected with
pistons, which, together with .he valves, may
be easily removed and repaired by any ono
who can turn Il screw or cut piece OF leather
to given Shape; thus 1t VIII DC seen that We
have Double-Acting Forcing and Lifting
Pump,with no more machinery or liability to
get out Of order than the Single Acting Lift
ing Pump: Another great advantage Of this
Pump IS, that the pstons are always under
water, By ito popularity OF action, and no
air can CONSEQUENTLY pass them; il does not
depend on stuing Box to forth Vacuum
either way, for though one is used in the
forcing form in this Pump, the pressure is
always outward, and the air can be no pos
siblity go in, and it will raise waite at bot
motions of the rod, whether the top of the
cylinder is open or.not, it is thereforehe
superior Doublc-Acting Lifting as well
Forcing Pump. Alexperiente ilds shown
the great difficulty OF keeping either stufIing
boxes or pistoms, which are constantly wear
ing, so tight rs to. prevent the admission OF
air, and it is well known that leak which
will not let out water enough to injure the
action of the Pump, will let in air enough
to destroy it. 1T may, therefore, be laid
down as Il fixed rule that al, Pumus, Deepen
dent for their actijr on stutiing boxes, or Oh
pstons or plungers exposed to the air, are,
from this very arrangement. liable to get out
of ordcr all Of these difficulties are entirely
removed from the one we now have tho
pleasure Of ohciihg to the public. For sale
by STAPLES u CANTWELL,
April 26, lS56-tt. Elkten, Nd:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17

THn Power OF THE Pass. -The New
York Mirror says:
The Press in is the Warwick kirg
maker Of the Republic. In their respective
domains, its conductors are kings. In the
realms Of Art. of Literature and of Politics
they confer titllss Of rank, ba'!gcs Of honor.
and crowns of Immortality to be worn through
the history of coming ages. The Press is
the modern Dcnosthcncs --thc strength of
the Fcoplc-and its voice is more potent
than the thundcrs of the Vatican. And we
would raslser lie running for life like old
Action, p,!rsued by all his hounds. then
running for the Presidency of the United
States, with the three thousand newspapers
of the country hatt'ring away at us from all
points of the compass.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17
Notice to Creditors.

TTHIS is to give notice, that the subscriber
Il of Cecil county, hath obtained from the
Orphans Court Of said county, letters OF ad.
ministration on the personal estate of David
p. Maxwell, late of said county, deceased.
All persons having claims against the said de-
ceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof duly an
thentlcatcd, OIL or before the 18th day of De-
cember, 1857 they may otherwise, by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are &c.
quested to make immediate payment to the
subscriber. Given under my handi this I'd
day Of January, 1851.
WILLIAM CAMERON,
p. Administrator.
Test, r. D. JAMAn, Register.
Jan'y Sd, 1S57-6w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17
COUNTY MAI,

rTlIF advertiser would respectfully i,form tho
l. Citizens Of Cecil County, that he is about to
publish complete m Of the county, showing
the location of the Roads, Towns Post or ccs Tav-
ems. Stores Churches and Properly Holders; also.
the Towns, and villages on a large scale, with
views of Public Buildings &c The maps will be
large. nicely finished and backed. mounted. color
cd mud vanished 10 make n handsome ornament
for the p1rlor. office. or library.
He will shortly wait upon the citinchs for sub
scrirtuns When he hopes they will givo their aid,
AID encouras cement to so useful an enterprise.
SIMON J. MARTENET.
Surveyor d Civil Engineer, No South street,
Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17
u Re,aers ana Correspondents.

1--WE have another letter from SUN
Down on'our first page, aud sl.all hope to
hear from the writer often.
IVA correspondent strikes a blow at the
Preachers Read his article, printed OH the
FIRST page.
1--WE nave more reading matter than
us,nl on the fts,rth page this week.
GIVE received yesterday letter from
Spoons" Parody &c, which we could not
yet in tyne this week, hut which shall be
attended to in ohr next.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17

BnAKEsMAN FRozES TO DAATit: A brake.
man OH the Philadelphia and New York
Railroad was found frozen to death on Mon
day morning last alongside of the track
rear Newark. n. j. The unfortunate man
took his position on the cars at Jersey City
and was not missed until the train had ARR.
we'd at New Brunswick. 1t is supposed that
he had fallen from the cars. and the weather
being extremely cold. was frozen TO death
lie had on bear skin coat
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1857-01-17
ROAD NOTICE.

notice. is hereby given, THAT application
will be made TO the County Commissioners Of
Cecil county, at their next meeting after the
5th 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 DC.
toraro from where the Port Deposit Road
leaves said stream, to the Susquehanns River
at the month of the octosero,
Dc fNh fShS Il y