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DEATH or LIEUTENANT MArRUDER. -lnfor-
nation has been received Of the sudden death
Of Lieut.. Magruder, of Washington city,
while on his way to Great Salt Lake city
with the Utah army. His death was ca used
by another man, a quarrel having arisen be-
tween them, which resulted in the shooting
of Lieut.. NJ. His parents reside in Washing
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STATE CorNCIL.-The American state
council meets IN Baltimore on Thursday
next, the 22hd inst. 1t is stated that
business of Importance will come before
1t Cecil should therefore be represented
with the other counties of the state.
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THE DEFEAT OF Coz. STEpToE.-
The Star of the West with California
news, brings the details of the disas-
trous engagement between the command
Of Col. Stcptoe and the Indians in Orc.
gon. Two officers were killed Capt.
o. IL. 2. Taylor and Lieut.. Castor;
Capt. Windcr of-this state, heretofore
reported as killed was not injured.
WASHINGTON, JrLy 15.-The War De-
partment has received official dispatches,
stating that Col. Step'oc, with a command
OF five commissioned officers and one hundred
and fifty two rank and file, was attacked and
defeated by a large body of Indians ON the
18th of May, about eighty five miles north of
Snake river. Loss commissioned Off
GERS killed and eighteen non commissioned
offers and privales killed and wounded
The battle lasted from seven o'clock in the
morning to a short time before sunset. The
ammunition being nearly exhausted, and the
muskets being nearly useless against the
enemy, a retreat and forced march to the
crossing of Snake liver became necessary.
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Mr.. FII.MoRE.-It is stated that Ey-Prosi-
dent Millard fillmore is suffering severely
from inflammation Of the eyes. They are so
weak that he is obliged TO Gorgo reading al
most entirely.
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ssASs~e-s-nsSs<sfszs-s commodious steamer
LANCASTER will leave her wharf, in Port
Deposit, for the above named place, touching
AT Bells Ferry and ITavre dc Grace, and
returning 20 Port Deposit in the Evening.
All persons who wish to spend pleasant
day will now have an opportunity which
seldom oilers they will be at Annapolis
long enough to visit all the Public Buildings
and see the Naval School, sight which
alone, will amply pay them for the cost Of
ticket
The managers will spare neither trouble
or expense to make everything pleasant and
agreeable. The table will be well supplied,
and the Refreshments will be OF the very
best kinds.
u Tickets for the round trip only 10 cents
Managers
Wm. l.. IIaines, VIM. Mccullough.
john 6. Gilmore, DR.. j. c. Gatchel,
X. Taylor.
July II, 1855 Nv.
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t~I@On Monday lot of new white wheat,
the first of The season, sold at Alexandra,
Va, at $50 per bushel
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DRESS MAKING.

YIN ItotD w "A N i N NI,
NYRS. LYDIA NJ. ROSSELL respectfully
lfl intorms the ladies of North East and
vicinity, that she is proposed to make all
kinds Of FANCY and PLAIN DRESSES at
the shortest notice, at the residence of her
father John Janney.) second house on the
road leading to Elkt0n, and respectfully
solicits patronage. MAY %, lS5S-tf
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A LIST
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o. rAIaud Cnrl ecI sOuntN.

] for in the . for Co county
enteIa recorded ai destroyed
tthelc ur.of pla n m
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hcu dcrtfc E
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Excursion TO ANNApoIIe.- The
Steamer Lancaster goes on an excursion from
Port Deposit TO Annapolis on Saturday next
the 9th inst. 1t will 10 doubt bta delightful
trip. See the notice given by the managers,
in the advertising columns.
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N|Thc Register of Wills gives notice
that the Stated Meetings Of the Orphans
Court are now held the second Tuesday of
every month.
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FINE RAlNs,--lhc rains of Monday.
Tuesday, and Wednesday night, were Of i'm
mensc advantage to the growing corn potatoes
and pastures in this neighborhood. Every
thing was parchcd dry, and the farmers were
willing to be thrown huc!; with their oats
harvest for the sake Of the grass and other
crops.
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DEowNrNG or Form BROTHERS. II c me-
ancholy event Ct the drowning OF four broth.
crs III the Spring Gardens, on Sunday, was
not made public until yesterday. \ state
mcnt was published in our issue Of Yesterday
concerning the loss Of one of the number but
the rest were thought to have been saved.
Their names were John Michael James and
Thomas Pus'ey, and it seems MAT they, in
| company with one other person, went to the
| Spring Gardens on the morning Of the day
i'll question, and took boat for the purpose
of having sail down the river. The bro
theirs had been drinking very freely, and
John becoming contrary, declined 10 go with
them.
Tie three together with their companion.
started in the boat, but had not sailed far.
when, from Some acknowledgement, the boat
upset. and they were all thrown into the
water John. by this time procured small
skill and vcn'urcd out after them, but from
his unsteady condition, The Skir capsizcd aad
tilted him over board Some gentlemen in
boat seeing the condition of John, went after
him but instead of being dcsirous of Their
assistance, ii is said he avoided tkcm-pcrbars
relying upon his skill as a swimmer. lie
went down few yards from Tie boatmcu
also drowned, but the young man with them
escaped.
The body of Michael was recovered on
Monday, and taken TO the residence of his
parents ON Schroeder street, from whence he
was buried yesterday About o'clock yes
terday morning Johu's body was discovered
floating in tie Spring Gardens, near Smiths
distlllery, by Mr.. Goodwin. 1t was brought
al. 4 ~,
trict station house by Lieut.. Davis. where
DIR. Battce, COZ oner, hell the inquest and tine
jury rendered verdict of" death by accden-
tai drowning" He had nothing on but
white cotton shirt and pair of blue pants.
The four brothers ages ranged from twenty
Two to thirty SIX years. but. Clipper.
------. -
o. The California News presents some in
crestng features It is to the Doth ult, and
the amount Of gold brought, about 81 ,400,-
GEO. indicates continued satisfactory produce
tiveneSs Of the mines. The exodus " to the
new Frazier river mines in British territory
was very great and labor had consequently
risen 80 per cent in California. The Ilud.
son Bay Company appear determined to profit
by the trade which their gold possessions
would afford, and do not allow the entrance
OF any goods to the interior by other parties.
In regard to the alleged massacre " before
reported, and which has occaSioned so much
concern here, Of Col. Stcptoe's command by
Indians, on Snake river, in Oregon, we have
confirmation only so far as that the COM
lnand had fallen into an anbuscadc and been
defeated with a loss of seven killed and fifteen
wounded. The previous report represented
three officers and fftY men killed. Nothing
is now said of the officers alleged TO hayebeen
killed, among whom were named Capt. Wynn
der, of Baltimore, and Lieut.. Gazden. 1t is
to be hoped therefore, that there has been
some mistake as 10 the fate of these officers.
Bat. Sun.
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NAMES OF LANDS.


The Taylor 5 Goose,
Mary Ann,
Lot. No, 81, part OF
Triangle,
bayard 8 a Ad Hilton,
Jcthro ) oh"icc'
maz or : Escheat,
TORTOISE beach,
Ahtigha'
corsica
ii'mefhra'
Federal laic'
Friendship : Addition,
lnm ons Enterprise,
"eoFi" ) Ifouplo.
temperance,
inuoS'@h:
GiilcSp'c : Ad IL TO the Level
security.
Middle tract,
Vanity,
iiaii 5 New Purchase,
Independence,
ne SIX IartneE'
/ lie | hfee Partners Island,
,ia"N'n| 's'aAd,
i,an%c i'".ht,
i,iE''h' > Az Ii IL iiliiccs Rom
MOP
Sum lic'c'n'
'io'S"" : -No IL W ''oc'c'S'
>,
h"eNlci Jones fahcy,
p,,,t, i.i',,,1
Vo,,t,,,.c
i I
iirir,iicS'
N,rl,Io,,I.
~ r., ', ,,.,
r,ynI.oi -
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CONSY,BLE'S SALE.

Wy viltnc Of three writS of Ficri Facias
Ed issued by Alexander p. Barwick, one
Of the Justices Of the Peace of the State OF
Maryland in and for Cecil county, one ut
the suit of Frances A. Crouch, one at the
suit of Richard Mcfarland and one at the
suit Of Bryan x Dumping, against the goods
and chattcS, lands and tencments Of Alex
andcr Kirk, to me directed, have seized
and taken in execution all the right, title,
claim. interest and estate, at law and in
equity, Of the said Alexander Kirk in and
to all that
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Corol affairs.

:
TIE CoURT.--Monday next is the day
for The July term of the Circuit Court for this
county but, as VIC learn that Judge Price
has written that he will not be here until
Wednesday next, we suppose no business can
be transacted until that day, and it would
seem useless for persons who have to attend
TO come sooner.
TIE WHEAT CRop.-Wc have taken
much pains to ascertain the character of the
wheat crop just harvested in this county, and
| although Il few average fields are reported,
the yield is generally very poor, amounting
| in some places to total failure. In the upper
part of the county the insect known as the
''red weevil !" has destroyed large part Of the
crop, while in other parts the tly'' and the
60 scab - have been almost equally destructive
The result is there will be but little VIII eat
comparatively, sent to market from Cecil this
year.
In regard to future crops it is thought by
intelligent farmers in those districts where the
rcd wecvil has spread, that the raising Of rye
for few years must take the place Of the
raising Of wheat by that means that dcstruc-
tive insect may be banishcd. The new Med
itcrranean is said not to be molestcd by the
hy or destroyed bye scab, - and in this and
the lower part Of the county it will, no doubt,
be generally sown this fall Whether the
field weevil attacks it, or not, we are not
informed. On this subject as we'll as on any
subject relating to the crops, we, should be
| pleased to hear from the farmers amongst
whom The Wing eircnlatcs.
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1 Endless Chain ThresIer,
\ Wheat Drill.

CJ~Salc to commence at 8 O'Clock p. NJ.
when terms will be made known.
Z. CROUCH.
July 10, 1858 -2w.
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DELAWARE COLLEGE.-We see il
stated that George W. Crookslanks Of this
county has received the Degree Of Bachelor
OF Philosophy from tlis institution, and that
Rev j. d. Thomas Of Md, has been chosen
as the orat for the next meeting Of the
alumni.
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LOT OF GROUND.

20 feet by 100 feet, with the improvements
thereon. consisting of II good aud substantial
Frame Dwelling House and Kitchen,
and a We'll Of good water, situate on George
street, Chesapeake City, Cecil county, now
occupied by said Alexander Kirk; and l
hereby give notice that on
Saturday, The III day Of dug"st, ncrt,
between the hours Of > and 3 O'Clock p. M,
at the Public House of John Biddle, in Chcs
apcake City, will Offer for sale the said
property, SO seized and taken in execution,
by Public Auction, to the highest bidder for
Cash. N. ALEXANDER COLMARY,
July II, ls5S-ts. [s5.ool Constable
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TO THE FARMERS OF CECIL COUNTY!
ECONOMY, INPROJ EMENI, CONVENIENCE.
REESES MANIPULATED OR PN0SPH0-PERUYIAN GUANO.
should this
&C
4, res
Ircpi II or otherwise
Z and therefor
mlry o
&c
T. ESQ abbot
hias George, RI .l.A
Thomas
D. {. char 1nm,s
L. Cntrn
Geo Kent
ard Kent Island Jas
t. Carroll
u . p II 'anl that
branded the Terms ~ " ~
SpMl Syenor Ercnure Ionlwo,
Ia o Agent
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FARMERS ATTENTION.

T will sell at Public Sale, on Saturday, nerl
J. July 18th, at the Hotel Of Mr.. Wells, il
E!kton
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D7~Thc Cecil county Medical Asso-
citation meets on Tuesday next.
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THE TRAVELLER.
Baltimore s. susauehanna

s II Il A NJ G. O NJ p A n Y.
DEGULAR DAILY TRIPS, except sun
lOdays.) Tor Hlvre dc Grace, Port Deposit
and Tide "A at,,r Canal
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GRAND EXCURSION
TO ANNAPOLIS,

.ssn On SATURDAY
ehs--.[a>nas- MORNING, July the
Y.sss..ssszysssss:tis,ssisss2 9th, the large and
sASA~3<si-nSSs<rt1As-ss commOdious steamer
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TO THE FARMERS OF CECIL COUNTY!
EGO W. LLN LEDnAI-E lLENI EQNEENLENCE

Jnly Il, 1S1S--2m.
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WIN. i. W. SEABROOK,
Commissioner Of the Limit Office,
Annapolis, Md.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

In giving place to the subioined interesting
communication from Mr.. SHoLEs, the Presi
dent of the Wisconsin State Telegraph Co..
we have only to say, that we do not think
the telegraphic enterprise of Mr.. BATTLES
has succeeded, as yet, to any great extent
The citizens of Minnesota desire however, to
see telegraph connecting their intelligence
with that Of the East, as soon as possible
and MIR. SHoLEs must not complain if the re-
mlssness OF the owners of Morse's and Houses
patent should permit this excellent and pro-
ftabe field for its exercise, to be occupied
10y any rival whatever. What we want is a
line-a good line-and one cheaply built
and as early as possible. If Mr.. S. can sup
ply our wants, he is the man for us--if not.
then we must take the next bes, chance that
offers, even if it IS Mr.. BArTLEs:
KENosHA, Wis, June 80, 1853.
10 the Editors Of the s.. PaM Ddiiy Ninaesotfdn:
SIR: thank you fer the publication Of my former
communication; and ask leave to trouble you nd your
City contemporaries with another brief article.
Mr.. Battles, l am Informed, is meeting with some
success, in getting up stock for Tcle raph Line from
St. Paul to La Crosse; and told he represents to
the public that the Morse Telegraph Patent expires with
the present year, that by the time his proposed line
is built, there will be legal npedment in the way
OF using the proper instruments work it. 1t is of
course, Important that your citizens do not allow them
serves 10 be deceived in this mater and for their nfor-
nation, would state that the Morse patent of which
se eaton OF Illinois, and our Company, the
ers Tor Wisconsin and Minnesota does expire under
tAe last renewal until 1872 This is matter the truth
of which may readily be asceranei ON application to
the proper department at Washington We shall, of
course, not allow Mr. Battles or any other parties to
interfere with our rights; and deem it not improper
to forewarn your citizens, that they may avoid being
imposed upon.
We shall have agent in your City in the course of
line, and We shall be ready to furnish all the evidence
that may be needed to exclusive right to the use
of the Morse and House patents Minnesota and Wis
consin Our will be reasonable as any that can
possibly be offered in good JriM; ana when we build
line, it will be in connection with the general Telegraph
lines and interests of the country.
Even should Mr. Battles be permitted to carry out his
programme, he could give you simply isolated line
with connection whatever We should not recognize
him, would Telegraph interests west of Buffalo
all of which interests are now unit.
write this with simple view of posting your citizens
in regard to facts, which it is important they should
know before Involving themselves in the schemes of
mere adventures and spectators. refer such as NAV
be disposed to make investigation and iaqury to Judge
Cation, of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
Yours, very respectfully,
C. c. SHOLES,
President of Wis. State TEL Co.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
The Atlantic telegraph Cable.

The Tines of yesterday claimed to have
news that the Atlantic Telegraph Gable chad
broken on both ships while paying out" 1t
is scarcely necessary to inform intelligent
readers. that this was only an inference OF
supposition of that paper; and that no such
news had been received when that paper went
10 press. nor has it been received up to this
time. The Chicago papers of the 9th, brought
bv the mail boat yes terday, make no mention
of such a fact. That the cable should have
broken on board Of ''both ships" may have
happened. but would be little surprising,
nevertheless but all must be lost in wonder
and astonishment that the news Of such o
double breakage should have been received
simultaneously, especially when we consider
that the cable ships, having met in the mid
die of the ocean, sailed in opposite directions,
one towards America and the other towards
Europe; aud it was not expected that the
risk of the wire being twisted off by the ac-
ton of the ocean would be incurred until per-
haps several hundred miles had been paid out
Our ''steam-printing- establishment con-
temporary should be more careful of mislead-
ing the popular mind by the publication OF
such ma le-up or suppositious intelligence.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

GOVERNOR SIBLEY.--GovernOr Slbley, OF
Minnesota. reached this city this morning.
He visits Washington on this occasion to at
tend in person to important business Of the
State, whose chief executive officer he is,
with the General Government Washington
&ar Of the 29h.
The above shows the whereabouts Of
our bogus Governor. How extensively he
must be spreading himself in the Federal City
on his excessive dignity and good looks
g. He visits Washington on this occasion to
attend in person to important business Of the
State" says the Star! Go away MIR. CAvEN-
AUGH Stand aside Mr.. PHELPS! Retire to
the cabin of your Ship-of-State, Mr. RIcE!-
You don't know hou to attend to important
business Of the State with the General Gov
eminent" Mr.. SIBLEY, through your incom-
petancy, finds it necessary $40 attend in perso''
to see business fixed up in proper ghapo!
There are, however those who think
that Mr.. SIBLEy, while he acts as Governor,
is paid by the State to attend to the business
here az home; while our Congressman are our
business agents with the General Government,
Large Mr.. SIBLEY!
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Our ShakOpee CorrespOudence.

q
"esther-Preparations for the 5th-Railroad Inteli-
gence-Man Drowned-City Assessment, &c.
SHAKorEE, July l, 1853.
To the Editors ofhe Minmesotiou
Whew well, nothing but the naked truth
can stand this hot weather 1t won't do to
dress up facts nowadays, with the mercury
ranging above the "ninetiesn
The exciting preparations for our Fourth
of July celebration keeps our patriotism
up to fever heat all the time. Some Of
our enthusiastic citizens are losing all CON
troll over their belligerent propens.ties and,
forwant of a Bunker Hill, arc making Of
ers for fist fights, right and left, indis-
| crimnately. Why can't we have an In
dian war to let off this super1uous valor :?
There is danger of it's "striking" somewhere
''close by" yet. A six-pounder and "go-cart"
was brought from Ft Smelling by the "ohak-
opee Insensibles," and hundred foo. flag
| pole is being raised, and-the times are big
with great events to the City of Shakopee
with its " fifteen hundred bona .fde inhabi-
tants." Those who are SO unfortunate as to
miss an excursion trip up to Shakopee on
the 4th or 9th, are to be pitied, for great and
comcal sights are to be witnessed on that
! fifth day.
| Information has been received here from
prominent Directors of the r. r. &c S. NJ. r.
X. Co., who have just returned from meet
ing held at Milwaukee. that the work of gra.
ding the road will commence at Shakopee
within ten days. That contract has been
made with Chamberlain the great contract
or, to grade from Shakopec to Mankato, to
be finished to Belle Plaine this season. As
the grade is very light and easy, we see nc
reason why it cannot be accomplished. Upor
the reception Of this gratifying intelligence
our hat went perpendicularly into tie atmos
phere, about nineteen or twenty feet.
Gold at Mendoza, and Railroad terminu
at Shakopce ! Who wants anything better
It's good enough for U.s.
LATER INTELLIGENCE.-The Chief Engi
neer, Whittemore and corps, have arrived!
STILL LATER.-W heelbarrows and shovel
were landed on our levee last evening, an,
grading is to Commence this week !! VIII
somebody hold us-somc one that knows on
disposition best? We are not responsble..fo 70
our actions after this date. There is pros
pect Of our getting sight Of another dolla
this season. Whoop We withdraw Gu
motion for an Indian war.
The amount of real estate and improved
and personal property in this City, exclusive
Of churches and other public buildings, &c
cording to the assessment just completed
foots up $G2S,4S4, which is not 50 bad for
five year old town.
Mr. Stephen Holmes, merchant of Caryei
went beyond his depth, while bathing in t.
Minnesota at ChaSka, and was drowned bt
fore assistance could reach him. 1t is a SC
we're aiiliction TO his family.
\ farmer informed us that some Of his corr
had grown twenty inches in seven days. Can
California beat that? GEoRGIUs.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
The foregoing report was accepted and
adopted.


The fcregoing report was accepted and
adopted.
Hon. MARTIN Mcleod presented the fol-
loving resolutions. which were unanimously
adopted:
Reso'rtd, That the overland emigration to
British Oregon, attracted by the Gold discov-
cry on Frazer and and Thompson rivers, will
find Minnesota the most desirable point of de-
parture and supply for the following reasons:
FirSt-The emgrant has a choice of three
routes far more easy and direct than any
south of st. Paul, to wit: |. BY Pembina,
Carlton, Edmondton, Athabasca, Portage and
the Boat Encampment of the Columbia. =.
By the South Saskatchewan and the Koo-
tonais Pass TO Coville, and 8, by Gov Ste
vons' well known Railroad route on the
American side of the international boundary
:Secoal-Either Of these routes have mole
water timber, game, and are less difficult than
those which start from the Missouri river
Tird.-Suprlies of all kinds are very cheap
in Minnesota.
F6uyth-Faithful guides and attendants are
easily obtained on our frontiers and in the
Territory of the Hudson Bay Company
Fi1h.-There is no danger Of molestation
from Indians on these Northern routes.
Resotced That the citizens of Minnesota
will join heartily with the people of Canada,
in the policy Of colOnzng the Western Dis
tricts of British America which is about to be
established and that relations of reciprocal
trade with the United States, if not now ex-
isting, should be extended over that region
Of North America.
Hes0lrod, That our citizens be urged to en-
courage tie formation Of parties over either
"a the routes above designated.
A committee consisting Of Messrs. Martin
Mcleod, Norman w. kittson, \. +. Nc
Donald Alexander Ramsey, and r. G. Muir
ply was appointed, and requested to report
at an adjourned meeting to be held at the
Hall Of the House Of Representatives, on Sat
urday, July TO- at o'clock, p. NJ, upon the
relations of the Red River settlements to
Minnesota. and extent of their commerce
with orr citizens and the facilities thereby
.a,,,aod for an overland communication with
British Oregon.
After remarks by Messrs. Mcleod and
STEVENS tie meeting adjourned to the Hall
of the House Of Representatives, on Satur-
day, July TO- at 4. p. NJ.
WM. Ii. MOBILES, Chairman.
F. PIERCE Secretary